Northern Liberties,
Philadelphia directly connected to Camden by the Ben
Franklin Bridge
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Below: Wine and Dine Links Northern Liberties Mentioned in The NY Times Northern Liberties Neighbors Assoc.
Palm Tree
Market.
The neighborhood grocery market. Self-serve La Colombe
coffee, pastries & a full deli. 717 N 2nd St. Open 6 days. Free delivery.
(215) 925-4707.
Azure.
Award winning "vacation style" restaurant
run by some very good folks. 933 N 2nd St. (215) 629-0500
North
Third.
Funky and comfortable space with affordable food and
an appreciation for creativity. Local films & entertainment weekly. Craig
Laban's Review. 10.05
Inquirer. 3rd & Brown.
Almanac
Market
Fresh produce at 4th and Poplar. (215) 625-6611.
EatsFoodMarket
Opening soon at Liberties Walk NL's Newest Gourmet
Food Market. Our breads, cookies, pies and vegan baked goods will be made daily
in our “open-air bistro” kitchen along with our specialty sandwiches, salads
and soups.
Pura Vida
Eat in or take out at this BYOB that serves up
"Latin Style Cusine" in the form of giant burritos, tacos, quesadillas
and more. 6th and Fairmount. (215) 922-6433
Deuce Bar & Restaurant
Deuce combines the fresh, homegrown NL ethic with
playful, creative takes on everyone’s favorite comfort foods like the Kobe
Beef Hamburger, the Cheese Steak Spring Rolls or the Fried PB&J. Open for
Happy Hour and dinner at 1040 N. 2nd Street (215) 413-3822. [In
the Inky] [Craig
LaBan] [discuss]
Pura Vida
Eat in or take out at this BYOB that serves up
"Latin Style Cusine" in the form of giant burritos, tacos, quesadillas
and more. 6th and Fairmount. (215) 922-6433
Deuce Bar & Restaurant
Deuce combines the fresh, homegrown NL ethic with
playful, creative takes on everyone’s favorite comfort foods like the Kobe
Beef Hamburger, the Cheese Steak Spring Rolls or the Fried PB&J. Open for
Happy Hour and dinner at 1040 N. 2nd Street (215) 413-3822. [In
the Inky] [Craig
LaBan] [discuss]
Brown Betty Dessert Boutique
Grandma's old-fashioned recipes merged with modern
techniques and the best ingredients. Pound cake, Ganache, and more made fresh
daily (215) 629-0999.
Sovalo.
Italian food and a great selection of wines brought to
you by a husband and wife team. 702 North 2nd St. Closed Sundays. Read
the Daily News review. (215) 413-7770
Honey's Sit & Eat.
New "Jewish Country" spot in a space that
feels like home. High quality ingredients for the best omelets, reubens,
breakfast burritos and yummy latkes! You get what you pay for. Cash only. T-F
7AM-3PM, Weekends 8AM-3PM. 800 N. 4th St. (215) 925-1150. [discuss]
[Phila.
Weekly's Review]
Taco Riendo
From the folks who brought you Las Cazuelas comes an
authentic Mexican Taqueria. Fast, cheap and BYOB. "La Salsa Hace La
Differncia!" Just north of Girard at 1301 N. 5th St. (215) 235-2292.
Rustica.
It's not Lorenzo's... Creative pizzas and sandwiches
in a by-the-slice environment next to The Standard Tap. Truly some of the best
pizza in the city. Eggplant and saussage toppings highly-recommended. 903 N. 2nd
St. Don't be fooled by similar-looking flyers. Call (215) 627-1393.
Koi
Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Late night Japanese food and drink. Clockwork Orange
decor. 604 N. 2nd St. They're open... seriously... (215) 413-1606
The
Standard Tap.
The anchor of the Northern Liberties bar/restaurant
scene. Always excellent food & beers. Try the Pork Sandwich with a Yards
Philly Pale Ale on the deck. Now with live
music. 2nd & Poplar.
Aden.
Sidewalk dining, friendly staff, an open kitchen.
Great Mediterranean cuisine. BYOB. 614 N 2nd St. (215) 627-9844
The 700 Club.
A great place to have a beer at 4pm on Friday
afternoon or cut some rug on a Saturday night. Bartender controlled turntable
downstairs. Dj upstairs. Urban Outfitters research lab. 700 N 2nd St. (215)
413-3181.
Las
Cazuelas.
Excellent Mexican food... You can't go wrong, but you
can go more right by showing up on a weekend night while the strolling guitar
player is making the rounds. 426 W Girard Ave (215) 351-9144 El
Viejo San Juan.
Gourmet Puerto Rican food. 3rd & Girard
Second Street Pizza.
Newly renovated and under new management. West side of
N 2nd Street's 800 block. [discuss]
Silk
City.
A successful combination
of diner and bar on the edge of NL at 5th and Spring Garden. See also: Lady
Soverignn looses it.
1
Shot Coffee
Now open on Liberties Walk. Perfectly brewed coffee
& tea, a comfortable atmosphere, delicious pastries and light fare. Free
Wi-Fi, table-top Frogger and great music.
Ortlieb's
Jazz Haus.
No "Smooth Jazz" here. The former Ortlieb's
beer brewery lunchroom now serves up the real deal in live jazz... Seriously.
Just south of 3rd & Poplar. (215) 922-1035
North
Bowl Philadelphia
Hipster bowling coming soon. [discuss here
and, most recently, here]
Yards
Brewery
Not really in Northern Liberties... but, if you've got
a car (or maybe a taxi would be better) well worth the schlep up Frankford Ave.
Stop by and ask Nancy for a tour before the rest of the world does.
The
Fire.
Great live music in a 70's recroom setting. On Girard
a few doors east of Las Cazuelas next to the fire station.
Cescaphe
Ballroom
Beautiful banquet, reception, etc. space just south of
Azure. Book your
hipster wedding reception now! 923 North 2nd Street (215) 238-5750. [discuss]
Il Cantucio.
Sister BYOB of Old City's La Locanda... Great Italian
food. Small menu, many specials. Don't be surprised if you're denied dessert
when there are tables to be turned... 3rd & Fairmount
The Druid's Keep.
Great Guinness and an
online jukebox... Plus a funky backyard in the shadow of 95. Feels like a
barbecue in the Great Northeast. 149 Brown St. (215) 413-0455
Ministry of Information
(aka: The W&J)
Just east of 5th and Poplar. Pool. No yelling. The
monthly "Juke, Jerk & Jive" Soul food buffet is not to be missed...
449 Poplar Street. (215) 925-0999
Liberty Deli.
326 West Poplar Street. Mon–Fri: 7am–9pm Sat:
8am–8pm; Sun: 9am–6pm.
The Abbaye.
Casual pub & restaurant on the corner of 3rd and
Fairmount. Their sidewalk tables are perfect for low-traffic people watching...
darts, etc. 637 North 3rd Street. (215) 940-1222 or (215) 627-6711.
Liberties Restaurant.
Celebrating 10 years on Second Street. Burgers, beers
& "mashers" next to a miniature Statue of Liberty... 705 N. 2nd
St. (215) 238-0660
The
Pond.
Earthy coffee shop. $1.50 for a small OR large cup of
superior self-serve coffee. Espresso drinks and a small, but thoughtful menu.
Friendly dogs to pet too... 630 N 2nd. Phila
weekly review.
The Latte Lounge.
Northern Liberties' oldest coffee shop (excluding
Kaplan's) always has something good on the hi-fi. 816 N. 4th St. (215) 629-9808
Ground Floor Coffee and Tea
House.
Triangular-walled, cozy coffee shop with an outdoor
space, the New York Times and wireless internet access. 209 Poplar Street...
across from the Standard Tap. (215) 627-1420 [ in
the Inquirer ]
Kaplan's New Model Bakery.
Diner-style, pour-it-yourself coffee. Perfect for a
Sunday morning. Pastries & cookies to die for for over 50 years... Don't
tell anybody. 901 N 3rd St. (215) 627-5288.
The
Kind Cafe.
"Kind Cuisine" that aims to improve the
health of the community and earth. 724 N 3rd Street