This urban pocket of South Philadelphia packs a lot of punch for city dwellers and visitors alike. Passyunk is a culturally rich neighborhood brimming with enchanting public spaces, quirky shops, award winning eats and cafes.
Most notably, Food & Wine magazine recently named East Passyunk Avenue one of the 10 Best Foodie Streets In America - but to locals this is nothing new. Italian eateries within the community have been turning heads for years along with one of the most famous rivalries in the area, Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks.
Restaurants: Adobe Cafe, B2, Barcelona, Birra, Cantina Los Caballitos, Fuel, Geno's, Green Olives Cafe, Izumi, Le Virtu, Noir, P'unk Burger, Paradiso
Happenings: East Passyunk Restaurant Week, Lebanese Festival, Flavors of the Avenue, 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Passyunk Car Festival.
Nightlife: Garage, Stateside, Boot & Saddle, Pub on Passyunk East, The Dolphin, Triangle Tavern
Cafes: Black and Brew, Chhaya Cafe, Plenty Cafe
Shopping: Mexibike, Urban Jungle, Twin Smoke Shoppe, Metro Men's Clothing, Bottle Shop.