In a metropolis as complete of good dining places and bars as Philadelphia, one particular would be forgiven for keeping within just a 10-block radius of their dwelling. There is great foods to be had all over the place in this town — from the bottom of FDR Park to the ends of the Northeast. But in the search for good food, the historic neighborhoods of the Northwest are at times overlooked.
The Northwest technically covers a large segment of the town with various unique neighborhoods (which by themselves consist of micro-neighborhoods) — Germantown, Mount Ethereal, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, Wissahickon, East Falls, and Manayunk — but in this guide, Eater has collected the necessary spots to consume together the winding cobblestoned strip of Germantown Avenue that sits east of Wissahickon Valley Park. The neighborhoods are arranged up a hill that commences in Germantown, transitions to Mount Airy, and summits at Chestnut Hill.
In this region, website visitors find plaques that memorialize the early abolition motion, historic houses, and tall trees and blooming bouquets galore. Begin at either close of the hill and make your way up or down, stopping to appreciate anything from vegan soul food items to chilly cider to diner omelets along the way.
Take note: Restaurants on this map are mentioned geographically.