Mission Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

1. Mission Taqueria

8.5
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: Don't miss this beautiful space, located behind a door leading up a stairway offering a bright, lively interior with excellent Mexican food, including a giant tray of nachos and delicious tacos.

Bob B.Bob Bruhin: Bright and vibrant! Focused menu. High quality. Servers totally on their game.

TheAwesomeDennis -.TheAwesomeDennis -Philly: This place has such a positive vibe and is bright and lively. Just the sort of thing you need to cure the winter blues.

Southhouse is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

2. Southhouse

8.6
2535 13th Street (Shunk), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · South Philadelphia East · 6 tips and reviews

RCRC: Super friendly. bright and clean with good food and inexpensive well crafted beer list.

DannyDanny: The absolute best bar/restaurant in south Philly.

Eddie R.Eddie Reich: Burgers are great

Swag Boutique is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

3. Swag Boutique

8.3
925 N 2nd St (Laurel Street), Philadelphia, PA
Gift Store · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 3 tips and reviews

JaimJaim: Very cute kitchen tools for children and bright and fun jewelry! All very affordable!

Lillia A.Lillia Andrules: Everything from cute onesies to eclectic jewelry to all your drinking necessities, you can find a gift for anyone in your life from here.

Jessica O.Jessica Oneil: definitely the best shop in the area for unique finds!

Café y Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

4. Café y Chocolate

8.6
1532 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · South Philadelphia · 22 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Try the chilaquiles made with homemade fried corn tortillas and a bright salsa verde ($8.50), or everything-but-the-kitchen-sink veggie tacos ($7.50)! Read more.

Miguel A.Miguel Andrade: The nachos are the best I've ever had!! Make sure to get them with chicken or chorizo. You will not be disappointed. Ps: ask for Valentina sauce

Nick T.Nick Taylor: Awesome barista!

Cake is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

5. Cake

8.7
8501 Germantown Ave (Highland Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chestnut Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Stephanie S.Stephanie Smoluk: Great atmosphere, feels bright and sunny even in winter. Great for Breakfast with a friend. Read more.

Hillary I.Hillary Israeli: There's a line at 10 am for brunch, even in 15F weather with 20" snow on the ground!

Curran S.Curran Swint: A little messy but the burrito was good. 😋

Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

6. Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse

8.5
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 35 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Brunch is $56 a head but it's worth it. A stack of cardamom-spiked pancakes is served with smoked strawberry jam, and a grilled cheese sandwich has layers of brie, prosciutto and bright pesto. Read more.

Jen D.Jen D: Amazing Sunday Buffet--a must try for foodies.

ThrillistThrillist: reakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most socially important, so good luck maintaining manners through the Rittenhouse Hotel's Sunday morning sit-down. Read more.

Miles Table is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

7. Miles Table

8.0
1620 South St (btwn 16th St & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Rittenhouse Square · 35 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Masefield: Bright, happy place. Loved the whitefish bagel (creamy/salty) and iced coffee too.

Rob M.Rob McGowan: Bright space with a laid-back vibe & friendly staff. Walk up to the counter, order, and pay in advance. Chicken & Waffles can be hit-or-miss at a lot of places, but this is not one of those places!

Rob M.Rob McGowan: Bright space with a laid-back vibe & friendly staff. Walk up to the counter, order, and pay in advance. Chicken & Waffles can be hit-or-miss at a lot of places, but this is not one of those places!

Apple Hostels Philadelphia is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

8. Apple Hostels Philadelphia

7.8
32 S Bank St, Philadelphia, PA
Hostel · Center City East · 28 tips and reviews

JulieJulie: Stayed here when it was Bank Street Hostel in the late 90s, SO much better now. Clean, bright, nice staff, and the price is right!

Larissa E.Larissa Escobar: The best! Good location, good service and a nice ghost tour. Good times over there.

Stéphanie A.Stéphanie Abeloos: Best hostel ever ! Free wifi, great staff, clean, comfortable areas, beds with blankets, lights switched off at 11 pm by manager & everybody has a lamp near beds + animations every night. GREAT !

Please Touch Museum is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

9. Please Touch Museum

9.0
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · West Philadelphia · 114 tips and reviews

Cynthia L.Cynthia Lin: A beautiful, clean, bright, playful space! Check groupon for tickets

Alice J.Alice Jenkins: Wonderful@place to have children explore & grow. Mid afternoon is a good time when it is a little quieter

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Please Touch Museum tends to be busier on rainy days. You may want to schedule your visit on fair weather days.

Jansen is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

10. Jansen

8.4
7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · West Mount Airy · 4 tips and reviews

Lisa M.Lisa Mengucci: Fabulous, impeccable service. The food was amazing as was the presentation. I had the shellfish stuffed Branzino. It was perfection! I welcome this addition to our neighborhood.

Claude H.Claude Harrison: Seafood dishes, vidalia onion soup, grouper, lamb chops, pompano, desserts, wine list, waitstaff & service, interior

Claude H.Claude Harrison: Leave yourself lots of room for the rich flavor & sauce intense menu. Summer highligjts seafood and all is done well. Lobster salad shown.

South Bowl is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

11. South Bowl

8.7
19 E Oregon Ave (at S Swanson St), Philadelphia, PA
Bowling Alley · Queen Village - Pennsport · 12 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Hip spot to have drinks and play some games including bowling, pool, and arcade games. Full service to your lane and since it is away from the city there is ample parking unlike other similar alleys.

mdawaffemdawaffe: Funnel cake fries.

Adam H.Adam H: Craft draft beer at good prices ($4.5-$5), parking lot behind, and a second bar upstairs. Identical vibe to North Bowl, but even bigger. Looking forward to checking out the roof deck part in summer.

Bluestone Lane is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

12. Bluestone Lane

8.6
1701 Locust St (at S 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Rittenhouse Square · 15 tips and reviews

David A.David Abelman: Great expresso and friendly team

Sonny K.Sonny Kwok: Coffee is good, dessert seems legit too

Danny L.Danny Lippman: Dank avocado smash and coffee with chill servers

El Vez is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

13. El Vez

8.9
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: The aura is bright and festive starting off this restaurant experience with the right mindset. This place is great to share a bunch of dishes with the table, and you MUST start with the Guacamole.

Brian M.Brian Masefield: Bright, lively space. Big menu. Decent food.

Daphne P.Daphne Papapolyzou: Guacamole with basil is awesome. Try the black bean enchiladas

Heritage is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

14. Heritage

8.4
914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 19 tips and reviews

Amber O.Amber Overton: Perfect date spot in my opinion! Live jazz music and great cocktails when I went.

Ben W.Ben Williams: Try the veal

Erin P.Erin Piersone: Listen to live bluegrass during brunch on Sunday.

The Centurion Lounge is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Philadelphia.

15. The Centurion Lounge

7.2
Terminal A, Gate A14 (at PHL Airport), Philadelphia, PA
Airport Lounge · 27 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Welch: Bright modern spaces, excellent cuisine designed by Chef Michael Solomonov, thoughtful wine + cocktail lists, and always warm hospitality make it one of my fave airport lounge experiences in the US.

Joe C.Joe C: The challah French toast with tehina is worth stopping for alone 👍🏻

Mike P.Mike Panesis: The food is fantastic and wait staff very nice.