THE
GUIDE TO
Philly
Welcome ONA23!
The Resolve Philly team is so excited to gather with our friends and colleagues at this year's conference in our hometown.
Resolve Philly wants the economic impact of ONA23 to benefit Philadelphians and locally-owned businesses. That's why our team and newsroom partners compiled our favorite spots for your dining and entertainment needs! We picked our top restaurants, bars, cafes, and more for you to explore in the guide below, organized by neighborhood* in order of closest to furthest, complete with transportation tips. Enjoy!
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🍴 Restaurant
🍻 Bar or Beer Garden
☕ Cafe or Coffeeshop
🛍️ Shopping
🏛️ Museums & Sites
🔗 URL Link
Of course, we couldn't fit everything into one guide. Click here for Resolve's full table of recommendations.🔗
About Resolve Philly
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*Disclaimer: Philly's neighborhood names and boundaries are hotly contested. Our guide was organized in good faith and includes a few intentional overlaps and simplifications. 😜
CHINATOWN
1. Yakitori Boy🍻
211 N 11th St | Website🔗
Japanese pub & karaoke lounge
2. BAI WEI🍴
1038 Race St | Website🔗
Szechuan & dim sum
3. Dim Sum Garden🍴
1020 Race St | Website🔗
Shanghai-style dim sum
4. Pho 20🍴
234 N 10th St | Website🔗
Vietnamese restaurant
5. Cily Chicken Rice & Thai🍴
933 Race St | Website🔗
Thai restaurant
Getting There
The Marriott Downtown is just outside the Gayborhood. These spots are 5-10 minutes away on foot.
THE GAYBORHOOD
1. MilkBoy🍻
1100 Chestnut St | Website🔗
Bar with live music
Psst...
This iconic neighborhood is home to the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene and its history of activism. Learn more here. 🔗
2. El Vez🍴
121 S 13th St | Website🔗
Mexican restaurant & margarita bar
3. Charlie was a sinner.🍻
131 S 13th St | Website🔗
High-end cocktails & bites
4. Shibe Vintage Sports🛍️
137 S 13th St | Website🔗
Hometown sports gear
5. Beyond the Bell Tours🏛️
1315 Walnut St | Website🔗
Inclusive historical tours of Philly
6. Chatayee Thai🍴
1227 Walnut St | Website🔗
Thai cuisine with vegan options
8. Giovanni's Room🛍️
345 S 12th St | Website🔗
Country's oldest LGBTQ & feminist bookstore
7. Aki Nom Nom🍴
1210 Walnut St | Website🔗
Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen & sushi
9. Dirty Frank's🍻
347 S 13th St | Website🔗
Beloved Philly dive bar
CENTER CITY WEST
1. Franklin Institute🏛️
222 N 20th St | Website🔗
Home of the iconic Giant Heart
2. Academy of Natural Sciences🏛️
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | Website🔗
Don't miss Dinosaur Hall
3. Bolo🍴
2025 Sansom St | Website🔗
Latin American restaurant
4. 1-900-ICE-CREAM🍴
229 S 20th St | Website🔗
Small-batch ice cream
5. The Happy Rooster🍻
118 S 16th St | Website🔗
Classic American food & drinks
6. Ocean Prime🍴
124 S 15th St | Website🔗
Seafood, steaks & cocktails
7. The Black Sheep🍻
247 S 17th St | Website🔗
Cozy Irish pub
8. Monk's Cafe🍻
264 S 16th St | Website🔗
Belgian craft beer bar
9. The Pen & Pencil Club🍻
1522 Latimer St | Website🔗
One of the oldest press clubs in the country
10. McGlinchey's🍻
259 S 15th St | Website🔗
Old school Philly dive bar
CALLOWHILL & SPRING GARDEN
1. Kelliann's Bar & Grill🍻
1549 Spring Garden St | Website🔗
Neighborhood eats & drinks
2. SOUTH🍴
600 N Broad St | Website🔗
Restaurant & jazz club
Getting There
Walk 20 minutes north and east or west of the Marriott Downtown, passing Chinatown, and you'll find these neighborhoods.
3. Golden Chopsticks🍴
490 N Broad St | Website🔗
Casual Chinese American restaurant
4. The Rail Park🏛️
211 N 11th St | Website🔗
Philly's own mini "High Line"
5. La Chinesca🍴
1036 Spring Garden St | Website🔗
Northern Mexican-Chinese American fusion
6. Love City Brewing🍻
1023 Hamilton St | Website🔗
Taproom & garden with food truck
7. Triple Bottom Brewing🍻
915 Spring Garden St | Website🔗
B Corp craft brewery
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Try Transit
Getting There
Take the Market Frankford Line🔗 east from City Hall 3 stops to 8th & Market, then it's a 20 minute walk south or a quick trip on the 47 bus🔗 to Bella Vista. From 5th & Market you can walk south 20 minutes to Queen Village or grab the 45 bus🔗 on 4th St.
BELLA VISTA & QUEEN VILLAGE
1. Chapterhouse Cafe☕
620 S 9th St | Website🔗
Coffee shop & art gallery
2. Pho75🍴
1122 Washington Ave | Website🔗
Vietnamese restaurant
3. Tabachoy🍴
932 S 10th St | Website🔗
Family-style Filipino BYOB
4. Pop Up Cafe🍴
802 Christian St | Website🔗
Vietnamese cafe
5. Rally☕
701 S 7th St | Website🔗
Coffee & locally-made goods
7. Lightbox Cafe☕
704 S. 4th St | Website🔗
Vegan cafe & kava bar
6. Ba Le Bakery🍴
606 Washington Ave | Website🔗
Vietnamese restaurant
8. Merrygold Shop🛍️
721 S 4th St | Website🔗
Home goods & gifts
Getting There
Go east on the Market Frankford Line🔗 and alight at 2nd St. Most of the action is on 2nd and 3rd Streets.
OLD CITY
1. Art in the Age🍻
116 N 3rd St | Website🔗
Spirits tasting room & shop
2. Damari🛍️
72 N 2nd St | Website🔗
Boutique for custom suits
3. Paradigm Gallery + Studio🏛️
12 N 3rd St | Website🔗
Local & contemporary art
4. Campo's🍴
214 Market St | Website🔗
Contender for best cheesesteaks
5. Vista Peru🍴
20 S 2nd St | Website🔗
Peruvian dining & pisco bar
8. Amada🍴
217 Chestnut St | Website🔗
Spanish tapas from Chef Jose Garces
6. Menagerie☕
18 S 3rd St | Website🔗
Cozy cafe & baked goods
7. Omoi Zakka🛍️
41 S 3rd St | Website🔗
Lifestyle & stationery shop
9. Khyber Pass Pub🍻
56 S 2nd St | Website🔗
Dive bar with New Orleans-inspired food
SOUTH STREET
1. P's & Q's🛍️
820 South St | Website🔗
Philly-inspired upscale streetwear
2. Tattooed Mom🍻
530 South St | Website🔗
Iconic bar covered in street art
3. Ishkabibble's🍴
337 South St | Website🔗
Contender for best cheesesteaks
4. Crown of Creation🛍️
2518 S 5th St | Website🔗
Art gallery & community space
5. Retrospect Vintage🛍️
508 South St | Website🔗
Clothes, decor, & home goods
8. Puyero🍴
524 S 4th St | Website🔗
Venezuelan spot known for arepas
6. Worm's Emporium🛍️
523 S 4th St | Website🔗
Shop supporting local artists & makers
9. YOWIE🛍️
226 South St | Website🔗
Lifestyle shop & design studio
7. South Street Art Mart🛍️
530 S 4th St | Website🔗
DIY and punk-forward indie art
10. The Queen & Rook🍻
607 S 2nd St | Website🔗
Board game cafe & restaurant
Getting There
South Street runs across the city, but the main drag is between Front and Broad Streets. Take the Market Frankford Line🔗 east to any stop from 8th to 2nd, walk 15 minutes south, and you'll find it.
Getting There
Walk east from the Marriott Downtown to 12th St and take the 45 bus🔗 going south. Hop off at Dickinson St and walk a block east to find the Avenue.
EAST PASSYUNK
1. Cartesian Brewing🍻
1326 East Passyunk Ave | Website🔗
Taproom with pop-up food vendors
2. Milk Jawn🍴
1439 East Passyunk Ave | Website🔗
Small-batch ice cream
3. Pub on Passyunk East🍻
1501 East Passyunk Ave | Website🔗
Call it "POPE" for short
4. Perla🍴
1535 S 11th St | Website🔗
Chic modern Filipino BYOB
7. Occasionette🛍️
1825 East Passyunk Ave | Website🔗
Gifts, cards, & local goods
5. Rival Bros.☕
1100 Tasker St | Website🔗
Fancy coffee & baked goods
6. Barcelona🍴
1709 East Passyunk Ave | Website🔗
Wine bar with Spanish tapas
8. BOK Bar🍻
800 Mifflin St | Website🔗
Popular rooftop spot
Getting There
Get on the Market Frankford Line🔗 heading east at City Hall. Hop off at the Girard stop, then walk east to start your journey.
FISHTOWN & KENSINGTON
1. Nourish Cafe☕
177 W Girard Ave | Website🔗
Plant-based cafe & juice bar
2. Weckerly's🍴
9 W Girard Ave | Website🔗
Scoop shop with ice cream sandwiches
3. Garage🍻
100 E Girard Ave | Website🔗
Sports bar with arcade games
4. Harriett's Bookshop🛍️
258 E Girard Ave | Website🔗
Indie shop celebrating female writers & activists
5. Milkcrate Cafe☕
400 E Girard | Website🔗
All-day cafe & record store
6. La Chingonita
413 E Girard Ave | Website🔗
Authentic Mexican food
Getting There
Get on the Market Frankford Line🔗 heading east at City Hall. Hop off at the Spring Garden stop, then walk south to start your journey.
NORTHERN LIBERTIES
1. Madison K. Cookies🍴
800 N 2nd St | Website🔗
Themed cookies & sweet treats
2. Standard Tap🍴
901 N 2nd St | Website🔗
A true gastropub
3. Ortlieb's🍻
847 N 3rd St | Website🔗
Bar with live indie music
4. Bardot Cafe🍻
447 Poplar St | Website🔗
Neighborhood eats & drinks
5. El Camino Real🍴
1040 N 2nd St | Website🔗
All-day Mexican & Texas BBQ
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Take a Drive
Getting There
You could take a combo of SEPTA Regional Rail🔗 and buses to get here, but you'll likely want to score a rideshare or a rental to get around.
GERMANTOWN & MT. AIRY
1. Pax Flora Goods🛍️
6622 Germantown Ave | Website🔗
Chic vintage boutique
Germantown Info Hub
provides news & resources to the community here.
2. Zsa's Ice Cream🍴
6616 Germantown Ave | Website🔗
Scoops, cakes, shakes & sundaes
3. Historic Germantown🏛️
Multiple sites | Website🔗
Home to Revolutionary War-era sites
4. Uncle Bobbie's🛍️
5445 Germantown Ave | Website🔗
Cafe & bookstore from Marc Lamont Hill
5. Attic Brewing Company🍻
137 Berkley St | Website🔗
Taproom with colorful beer garden
Getting There
From the City Hall station by the Marriott, you can take the 34 trolley🔗 right to 40th St & Baltimore Ave. Or take a rideshare. Either way, once you're there, it's all along the Avenue!
BALTIMORE AVENUE
1. Abyssinia🍴
229 S 45th St | Website🔗
Ethiopian restaurant & bar
2. Pho & Cafe Saigon🍴
4248 Spruce St | Website🔗
Casual Vietnamese cuisine
3. Knockbox Cafe☕
405 S 45th St | Website🔗
Cozy shop for coffee & breakfast
7. VIX Emporium🛍️
5009 Baltimore Ave | Website🔗
Gift shop featuring local artists
4. Clarkville🍴
4301 Baltimore Ave | Website🔗
Upscale pizza & small plates
8. Ceramic Concept🛍️
5015 Baltimore Ave | Website🔗
Ceramics by artists of color & women
5. Gojjo🍴
4540 Baltimore Ave | Website🔗
Ethiopian bar, restaurant & cafe
9. Booker's🍴
5021 Baltimore Ave | Website🔗
Modern Southern brunch & dinner
6. Vientiane Cafe🍴
4728 Baltimore Ave | Website🔗
Lao-Thai BYOB with vegan options
10. Pentridge Station🍻
5116 Pentridge St | Website🔗
Pop-up community beer garden
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