We are definitely biased, but we think Fishtown is a must-visit when you’re in Philly. Below are some of our favorite spots!

Middle Child – our favorite on the list, even beyond just breakfast! Go for their pancakes and stay for their latkes topped with roe

Milkcrate Cafe – great coffee and sandwiches

Kismet Bagels – best bagels in Philly, hands down

La Colombe – the flagship La Colombe!

Johnny Brenda’s – favorite local watering hole

R + D – great for some seated cocktails, don’t miss the milk punch!

Next of Kin – also great for seated cocktails

Fishtown Tavern – local dive bar

Fishtown Social – natural wine and charcuterie

Suraya – guaranteed to be a meal you think about into 2026

Mulherin's – cozy Italian spot

Kalaya – stunning space and James Beard award winner

Pizzeria Beddia – our favorite pizza spot

Meetinghouse – a must-visit, Esquire agrees

Hotel Anna & Bel

Archway

Lokal Hotel

Reading Terminal Market

A self-guided history tour – some good options can be found at this link, a great way to see the city

The Franklin Institute

The Barnes Foundation – our second favorite museum and the country's largest private art collection

Rodin Museum

Magic Gardens

Museum of the American Revolution

K’far – bakery/cafe, must try a Jerusalem bagel and Yeminite latte

Vernick – this restaurant was a huge reason Anna moved to Philly and is right across from Stephen’s first Philly apartment

Parc – a Philly classic

Double Knot – great sushi

Charlie was a Sinner – across the street from Double Knot, great cocktails and vegan food

Sally – some of our favorite wine and pizza

Angelo’s- this list would be incomplete without a cheesesteak spot, so we added the best