2. Cake
8.7
8501 Germantown Ave (Highland Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chestnut Hill · 30 tips and reviews
Melda Ekin: Flatbread and beetroot salads are delicious, you can skip the cheese steak. Chocolate brownie is a must try 😉
Hillary Israeli: There's a line at 10 am for brunch, even in 15F weather with 20" snow on the ground!
Stephanie Smoluk: Great atmosphere, feels bright and sunny even in winter. Great for Breakfast with a friend. Read more.
4. Bourbon & Branch
8.2
705 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 19 tips and reviews
Charles Tyson: My quest for vegan fried chicken ended here! SO GOOD! Lots of other yummy vegan options as well.
Eater: There's a huge pub grub menu, an array of whiskeys available in one-ounce pours to encourage exploration, live music, cocktails with goofy names, movie nights, burlesque...you wont be bored here. Read more.
Raj Sarma: The bar upstairs is great. Excellent venue for live music and they host a lot of talented young musicians. Acoustics are great too.
6. Gallo's Seafood
8.1
8101 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rhawnhurst · 25 tips and reviews
Brenda Cash: Very nice eating in for a change. Loved the shrimp, salmon and scallops combination.
Thrillist: Alongside their seafood spot, Gallo's serves gut-bombs like the the "Burger Bar Special", with Gruyere and baby bella mushrooms, and the double-beef, double-cheese, heap of bacon, fried egg "5-Napkin" Read more.
Philly.com: Aside from several chicken dishes, burgers, a grilled filet and a pork dish, just about all else is seafood. And if you like to drop anchor and relax with drink before dinner, Gallo's the place to go. Read more.
8. World Cafe Live
9.1
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
Michael Leis: The lounge is a fantastic intimate little area. Good beer selection. Make a reservation!
Bloomingdale's: Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue, with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs
Visit Philly: Every Monday night Upstairs, Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles) hosts Philly Rising, an open stage and progressive talent competition. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., performances at 7 pm. Read more.
9. City Tap House
7.9
2 Logan Sq (at 18th & Arch Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Logan Square · 28 tips and reviews
Rachel Shifman: Beer flights are a great deal. The smoked trout sliders are delicious and surprisingly filling
Missy Laneious: The food is delicious. The service is impeccable. The draft beer options are fantastic. The atmosphere & live band were wonderful! I had the delicious Tap burger with hand cut fries. See ya next time!
Marco Esquandolas: Awesome spot for center city happy hours and brunch. These sliders were killer. Wish they were avail all the time. Only sips
11. Grace Tavern
8.1
2229 Grays Ferry Ave (btwn 23rd St & South St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City · 50 tips and reviews
Alexander Smith: Amazing burgers, green beans were a bit too spicy for me but great for anyone who loves true blackened foods.
Home Sweet Beer: Near here? 10 beers on tap (good variety of styles), a really good green beans (spiced) ordered together with the burger and a nice soundtrack, makes this place interesting.
Danielle Rodriguez: Love the Kelly burger!