E'tae
Neighborhood: Cedarbrook

1503 Wadsworth Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150

Mitch G. writes: My rating is a little lower here mainly because the stylist that I had did not listen to what I asked for and cut more hair than I anticipated but with the emotions of lost hair length out the rest of the review is as objective as can be.

I got the…

Ritz East
Neighborhood: Olde City

125 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Chrissy R. writes: *Insert snobby hipster comment about mainstream movies here*  In all seriousness though, this is a nice space.  I do like that unlike Ritz at the Bourse, I can use my cell phone in here without losing a signal.  (I have an attention span problem ok?)

Palace At The Ben
Neighborhood: Market East

834 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Cara N. writes: I ate here last night after the Yelp Elite event.  First of all, the appetizers served at the event were DELICIOUS - especially the harabhara kebabs!  Because the appetizers were so tasty, my friend and I decided to have dinner there.  I ordered the…

GameWorks Studio at Riverview
Neighborhood: Pennsport

1401 S Water Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Kimberly P. writes: Yes. Alas, I miss Gameworks as well. It is where I lost my Dance Dance Revolution virginity. Damn you cruel world, damn you!

Chickie's & Pete's Cafe
Neighborhood: Somerton

11000 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19116

Kath B. writes: Fun place.  I LOVE the crab fries!!    The sandwiches I've had there range from ok to good.  My friends like the seafood, and they definitely sell a lot of it.

Pho Hoa
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

1111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

pearl l. writes: like a true viet, i know my pho. it's the phood of my people! i come here with my family and if it can pass my parents' picky palette, then you all know this place is banging.
i order the chicken pho. i ask for it with white meat. the broth is…

Zio Pizza
Neighborhood: Market East

111 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Carrie E. writes: I like pizza. Hell, who am I kidding - I have practically had love affairs with some really well executed pies throughout various times in my life. There was the spot on the corner down the block from where I used to live in NYC that made a pretty…

Tierra Colombiana

4535 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Nat P. writes: Damn!  One word to describe this place.  Damn good, damn cheap and Damn! Where are we?

Location is not the best but this place is a gem.  I cruised by for dinner one night with la familia. Getting there wasn't bad from center city.  Took Roosevelt…

Corner Bakery Cafe
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Floor 1, 6 Penn Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Julie D. writes: After a long day visiting Tut, I needed something good and fresh for a really late lunch.  I opted for the combo, I got an Uptown Turkey sandwich (hickory smoked turkey, apple wood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo on whole grain…

Kibitz in the City
Neighborhood: Market East

703 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Rachel L. writes: I love this place. The ladies at the counter know my name and my order, their sandwiches are so overstuffed that you could unhinge your jaw eating them, and the weird sports/broadway themed decor is whimisically paradoxical. I go here often, and i am…

Philadelphia Will Do
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts South

1500 Sansom St
3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Chrissy R. writes: Philadelphia Will Do and its illustrious author, DMac, is to Philadelphia what air is to living.  -- No I don't know where I was going with that one, thanks.

He gets the whole "irreverent" thing without trying--which is missing from so many blogs and…

Philadelphia Winter Harvest
Neighborhood: Germantown

518 Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119

Jennifer F. writes: Philadelphia Winter Harvest is a buying club that specializes in locally grown, mostly organic, and always seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, eggs, and more.  Members of Winter Harvest can order a variety of stuff from Winter Harvest ranging…

Kiehl's
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1737 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

eric f. writes: I'm surprised I'm only the 3rd Yelper to review this Kiehl's.  Their products are consistently excellent and their customer service rivals that of Le Bec Fin.

I regularly use either the tea tree oil or olive fruit oil shampoos, the odorless…

Bonefish Grill

1015 Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090

Linda M. writes: I was skeptical since this is a chain type restaurant but was pleasantly surprised.  The atmosphere is great with modern flair and dim lighting giving it a nice aura.  Drinks were reasonably priced, service was the best I've had in a long time…

Bonejour Pet Supplies
Neighborhood: Olde City

14 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Lene P. writes: The ladies that work here are so friendly and helpful! I used to frequent this spot back when I was always in Old City and I needed to load up on Nutro (I have since stopped since they were involved in that pet food recall). They also have a great…

IKEA

2206 S Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19148

nicole p. writes: This place is great. For many many reasons . They have a play area for kids and give you a beeper if they act up or throw up. Sometimes I go there for a break sometimes  if it is just too damn hot outside (not now obviously) and you need a free air…

Panera Bread

950 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064

Caitlin C. writes: Panera is my favorite place for lunch. Everything they offer, from pastries to soups, is incredible and perfect for a lunch at work.

The double-chocolate macadamia cookie is possibly the best cookie on earth.

Matthew Izzo Shop
Neighborhood: Market East

1109 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sam P. writes: According to my recent Philadelphia transplant friend (who happens to have one of the more acute senses of style of anyone I know), this is one of the only acceptable places to shop in Philly.  But conveniently enough, it sells everything you could…

Tiffin

710 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Alexandra M. writes: Whoever let this baby grace the streets of Philadelphia deserves a hand job, and a good one. It really has kicked everything else out of the water (where the hell did I get that expression). In any case, I ordered the Sagg Paneer which featured a…

Soy Cafe
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties

630 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Susan G. writes: What a great laid back environment to have breakfast!  I've stopped in a few times...tried the vegan muffin the first time...out of curiosity not because I'm vegan.  I had the Choco chip one....it was pretty yummy I will admit.  The second time I got…

WKDU Philadelphia 91.7 FM
Neighborhood: University City

3210 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Bill M. writes: easily one of my favorite radio stations. It is a college station that is run by a very diverse group of college students. You can hear everything from reggae, to metal, to alternative, to stuff you have never been able to imagine on one radio…

Rich City
Neighborhood: Society Hill

512 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Chris B. writes: I just moved to town that night and I dropped in late hoping to get something w/o a huge wait...food was fast and well cooked ( I got the Lobster & Chicken w/veg in a white sauce).  As other reviewer mentioned, quality chicken...not a rubbery chunk…

Steaks On South
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

308 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Rocco B. writes: So apparently they make a good cheesesteak in this corner of the country.

I would have to agree, and Steaks on South was as good as any steak I've ever had.  [Of course this was 1:45AM judgement talking].  It's touristy, but not so much so that you…

Downtown Cheese Shop
Neighborhood: Market East

Reading Terminl Mrkt
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Colin C. writes: After I set aside the money for my rent and utilities, the next largest portion of my paycheck goes to cheese (and beer).  Even before I head to Le Bus for half-price breads or the dollar racks at Iovine Brothers, I head to Downtown Cheese Shop to…

Go Vertical

950 N Penn St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Jake P. writes: I much prefer to get horizontal than to go vertical. With a fear of free-falling, simulated and real rock climbing has never been my bag, but due to an old job doing one of those fan-effing-tastic "work retreats," I've experienced this.

The staff here…

Cafe Saigon

827 Adams Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Lidia B. writes: This place is SOOO good.  Like Dave H. says, the Banh Mi is the BEST in Philly.  But everything is good here.  Their coffee, there soups!  My parents favorite is the vegetarian chow mien, It's just crispy enough without being greasy, and the sauce…

Benna's Cafe

8th and Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Joe Z. writes: So, I used to be of West Philly and Grey's Ferry, but now I'm of Bella Vista/South Philly. I am happy to say that Benna's is my favorite so far (Note: The author is biased, he is, like, BFF with VA, the manager). People have already spoken of the…

Closet Fever
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

707 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

nicole p. writes: I went in today, after growing out my hair . Lets face it I am 36 and the long hair just wasn't doing it anymore- I am a low maintenence girl and just needed a big change. Especially since one of my co workers said the dreaded words " you look like a…

Forno Pizzaria & Grille

28 Church Rd
Maple Shade, NJ 08052

Sid U. writes: As a transplant to Italy, oh sorry - I mean New Jersey, I had heard of the pizza long before I actually found it. Upon my arrival, I searched at just about every pizza joint in a 5 mile radius of my place. Nothing struck me as very good.

Early on in…

Black Door
Neighborhood: South Street District, Queen Village

627 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: FEBRUARY 2007 UPDATE: CLOSED. Keep your eye out for Player's next door, the owner's next endeavor.

I used to leave right down the street from Black Door, but since I don't use liquid therapy that often, I never went in. Then one night my coworkers…

Kitty Cottage

1536 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Caitlin C. writes: I know this is not in Philly, but when I wanted to adopt a cute little kitten, I could find no good places in Philly! (I did find an alley cat once, but it didn't enjoy being pet by strangers and now I have a strange incurable disease.)

Although you…

Doggie Style
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

2056 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Caitlin C. writes: You only shop at the trendiest, coolest stores, so why not do the same for your pet?

This little shop (actually there are 3 of them) are super-cute, product-filled treasure chests for your dog or cat. There is even a "barkery" that has cakes, cookies…

Philadelphia Scooters

1737 E. Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Jake V. writes: Although I haven't been back here in almost a year, these guys were super nice to me as I was stopping by the area to look at a place.  Featuring scooters, they also dabble in the mopeds as well.  This place reminds me of the shop I used to work at…

Basement at the Bellevue
Neighborhood: Market East, Avenue of the Arts South

200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

cherie c. writes: I'd heard about this place as an upscale food court with international offerings.  That might have been true ten years ago, but these days most food courts have Japanese, Chinese, and Italian options as well as deli and fast food like McDonald's.  I…

Kellijane
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1721 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Caitlin C. writes: This is a high class home decor store. Everything they carry is beautiful and everything they carry is unique. Candles, pillows, white deer antler art . . . everything from quaint French cottage to modern city digs.

The one reason you should be…

Mike's Bikes

1901 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Nicole R. writes: Tucked away in the apparently upandcoming Passyunk area of South Philly (around 13th and Passyunk) Mike's Bikes is like a diamond in an evergrowing pile of diamonds in the rough.  Outside of the shop he sells used bikes at relatively reasonable…

Manny Brown's
Neighborhood: Society Hill

512 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Carrie E. writes: Surprise, surprise...I recently stumbled upon this bar and, despite my first impressions of it being a total sausage fest, I actually liked it. Great beer on tap, nice booths to park your arse while you drink, a friendly staff and yes, a jukebox that…

Jack's Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Rhawnhurst

8500 Bustleton Ave 4
Philadelphia, PA 19152

Steve G. writes: Jack's... A staple of NE Philly and of my childhood. I'm not sure I appreciated is as much then I should have, but this is a KILLER Jewish Deli. It's really a lot like Canter's in LA without the nostalgic decor. GREAT CORNED BEEF!!

Also a nice…