Deco Night Club
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties, Penn's Landing

510 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Allison B. writes: This place is nASSty.  All the strippers that work at Delilah's (next door to Deco) go here after their shifts and try to make some overtime cash I think. Stupid, drunk, STD riddled crowd.  I know I know, I've been twice.  Why?  I have mostly guy…

Finnigan's Wake
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties

537 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

matt h. writes: Although I wasn't a huge fan of Finnigans I am not going to bash it like everyone else on here. Finnigans works for the crowd they are attracting - and from what I see on here, that isn't the typical 'Yelper'.

I stopped by there on a Saturday night…

Bleu Martini
Neighborhood: Olde City

24 S 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Jasneet G. writes: OK. So I'm giving this place three stars. I know that sounds ridiculous and before all of my yelp credibility goes flying out the window here is my disclaimer.

1. You have to go when your drunk. Notice, I did not say buzzed or tipsy or…

Copabanana
Neighborhood: Society Hill

344 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Elizabeth R. writes: My experience at Copa last night was highlighted, not by the fare or the folly of our ditsy server, but by the sheer happenstance of getting front row seats to the 4th-and-South-Show...curt ain call at 7PM.  We strolled in as the staff was collecting…

Sizzle Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Fox Chase

1219 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Brownie S. writes: UPDATE 4/9/2006:  ***Sizzle has shut down.  The location is now a Brazilian bodega.***

H H Fluorescent Parts Inc

104 Beecher Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012

Brownie S. writes: I did web research last year on area polluters and found H H Fluorescent Parts Inc rated among the worst companies in the region for air and water pollution.  They're located in Cheltenham at the border to Philadelphia, at the head of a tributary of…

The Bean Cafe
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

615 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Adam C. writes: Beans! Beans!
They're bad for your heart
The more you brew
The more you're screwed.

This is the age of coffee-ism.

Why do you ask? Well... As you may or may not know. I worked with coffee for four years. And it's done a good number on my health.

Coffee,…

McFadden's
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties

461 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Dave H. writes: I met up with friends at McFadden's for drinks - the bouncers weren't dicks (at least, not to me), letting me in without any problems - and I noticed there was a healthy sized crowd. Many of my fellow drinkers seemed to be college-aged (as opposed to…

Cafe Spice
Neighborhood: Olde City

35 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Sarah B. writes: It is called Cafe Spice for a reason- the flavors are out of this world. Everytime I've eaten here its been amazing.

Serrano
Neighborhood: Olde City

20 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dave H. writes: Serrano is about 20 years old, and has a lot of character. Chandeliers hang, laden with Christmas decorations and plates adorn their brick walls. By their bar, there's a homey, working fireplace. A friend and I had dinner by their entrance (slightly…

Shampoo Nightclub
Neighborhood: Spring Garden

417 N 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Jen H. writes: I have been going to Shampoo for years, and I've been two times in the last few months.  Once was for Baby Loves Disco on a Sunday afternoon.  (Yes, I'm a parent).  It was awesome - the place was immaculate - hard to believe, I know.  They had the…

The Monte Carlo Living Room
Neighborhood: Society Hill

150 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Alexandra T. writes: Unfortunately this place has closed but I must say it was always fun when I stopped in.

Many many Russians, all dancing away on the baby dance floor that looked like it just dropped out of a cloud from the 1970's.

The dining room downstairs was 4…

Standing O
Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts South, Washington Square West

237 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130

kapil n. writes: this place was pretty odd.  i went there on a thursday night.  

service was terrible.  the scene was pretty beat.  not sure i would ever go again.

The Treehouse Coffee Shop

120 W. Merchant St
Collingswood, NJ 08106

Adam J. writes: I had a frozen vanilla latte which was exceptional. Its a very neighborhood type of coffee shop so everyone gets to know everyone. They have many hand crafted store items. They have wifi which is a plus and the furniture is very cozy and inviting.…

Chez Colette
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Hotel Sofitel
120 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Frank R. writes: Just finished breakfast over there. I had the scrambled eggs in a puff pastry. It was excellent. One friend had the egg sandwich -- he said it was fantastic. And the French press coffee and fresh-squeezed OJ....excellent.

Breakfast is $15/person…

Sheraton University City
Neighborhood: University City

South 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Michelle K. writes: While most hotels think I'll feel at home surrounded by ugly floral paintings from the 1970s on white walls, this Sheraton had modern mirrors on navy pinstriped wallpaper (and matching bedding!) if you are visiting UPenn, book this place on a site…

Boutique At Pileggi
Neighborhood: Market East

715 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Caitlin C. writes: I don't get it.

These people are old money, rich gays and snobby types. The clothes in this boutique (right off the salon) are boring and kinda old looking (think your grade school teacher) but are about $100-$400. Think $800 for shoes (they have a…

Park Towne Place Apartments
Neighborhood: Fairmount, Logan Square, Art Museum District

2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jake P. writes: I agree with all that Jon said, and I too, have kicked it here plenty, but never lived.

This place seems to be a year-long (sometimes two) for transient young people. It's good for college kids who prefer to be off-campus, and especially young…

Miscelenia Libri

Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Nicole R. writes: Miscelenia Libri is one of the oddest stalls in the Reading Terminal.  It primarily stocks vaguely political literature with some interesting alternative takes on history.  It has some Afro-centric non-fiction, particularly featuring the Reverend…

Twist Inc Salon
Neighborhood: Queen Village

526 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Jackie T. writes: Amy has given me some really cute short to super-short haircuts  Granted, I only get my hair cut about twice a year (and spend the rest of the year cutting it myself/growing it out) and I'm pretty easy going as far as styles and length, so I'm…

Al Dia
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts North, Logan Square, Art Museum District

1500 John F Kennedy Blvd # 525
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Gustavo M. writes: Hey, Jon, you should check it out once more. Think and hope, AL DIA has changed. Even if you take a look at their new web site. Yeah, it's not The New York Times, but they cater to a different audience, as you already mentioned.

www.pontealdia.com

Jomar Inc

22 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

S L. writes: OMG. Jomar, I just died in your arms tonight.................. .......

I seriously almost died here. Of delight. This is one of those places that you just get lost in and come up a few hours later thinking, "What the heck just happened to me." I went…

La Vita Bella Salon & Day Spa

2939 Swede Rd
Norristown, PA 19401

Laura W. writes: I get all of my services done here with the exception of my nails.  This is only because I simply cannot afford a $30 pedicure on any kind of a regular basis.

Lori is wonderful.  She is my hair stylist.  I had her do my hair for my wedding as well as…

Kitchen USA
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1933 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Jennifer F. writes: My boyfriend once saw an employee here skim his teeth across an open pint of ice cream, close the lid, and return the ice cream to the freezer for an unsuspecting customer to purchase.  I think about this every time I run out of toilet paper or crave…

Kobe Japanese Steak House

251 West Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Jocelyn P. writes: There is nowhere in the area that has better hibachi style food.  The hot mustard here is absolutely to die for.  Khan is one of the best teppenyaki chefs I have ever had the pleasure of watching, and the staff is usually very friendly.  …

Cosi
Neighborhood: University City

140 S 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Jon L. writes: Absolutely agree with everything Jacquelin K. says. The staff here can get overwhelmed and unproductive when the line gets long. And yet, I've been in there when there was NO line, and it still took ten minutes to get someone's attention. One worker…

Claire's Boutique
Neighborhood: Market East

1001 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Caitlin C. writes: If you want a cheap piece of jewelry to wear once because it is so shabby it will probably disintegrate in water/fall off/break between your fingers before you've had it for 24 hours.

This is not a safe place to get your ears pierced, either, unless…

Journeys

Cherry Hill Mall
Merchantville, NJ 08109

Jake P. writes: Screenwriter/Hip-Hop journalist/Graffiti writer/and all around cool guy Bonz Malone once said that he'd "slap somebody with the gum sole" of their sneaker if they wore expensive shoes around him in his youth.

I'm no thief, but when I see kids shop at…

One Fourteen
Neighborhood: Olde City

114 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Dave H. writes: Places with novelty number names drive me mad - it makes them a chore to look up, and everyone invariably has their own way of spelling the name. Is Lounge One14 REALLY One14? 114? One Fourteen? Bueller? No matter what they're called, this lounge has…

St Benedict's Thrift Shop
Neighborhood: Olde Kensington

439 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Jake V. writes: Not too much here, even by church standards.  

Super slim pickings.

Iannelli's Bakery

1155 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Philip T. writes: Best tomato pie in the WORLD. I bought my bread & tomato pie at Iannelli's when I lived in Philly - and now that I live in Texas - I have it shipped to me. Once you've had it - you can't be without it. Everybody I know thinks it's incredible also.…

New California Style Pizza
Neighborhood: Powelton Village

3231 Powelton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Gordon D. writes: Good greasy and cheap.  This place is great for college students (of which there are many in the area) and anybody else who wants a cheap pizza at 1AM.  I've never gotten burned food, I have no particular complaints about the service, and the…

Junior League Thrift Shop

1111 E Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Martha M. writes: The Junior League thrift shop on Lancaster Avenue (now in Ardmore) is a pretty good thrift shop.

Recently renovated, they offer an excellent selection of toys, books, childrens' clothes as well as furniture, shoes and clothing for adults. I have…

Seven Eleven
Neighborhood: Powelton Village, University City

3401 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Anthony B. writes: Ahhh the famed Drexel "Sev"  - as much of a place for growing up and learning about Socioeconomics up as it was for getting snacks.

So many memories from the convenience store where we learned that as college students hardcore shoplifting is as…

Sushi on the Square
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

233 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Caitlin C. writes: Pretty decent sushi.

Tiny little place to eat - best for lunch, to go or a casual dinner.

It was a clean place, and the sushi was just as good as some other places I've been. All in all though there is nothing spectacular to anything that makes this…

Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

218 S 40th St # A
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Emily P. writes: Some Haikus:

Free Ice Cream Cone Day:
You closed early, left me out
Alone and hungry.

"Come back tomorrow,
and I'll give you a small cone
for $4.23."

I smiled and left
Dejected, still hungry, but--
Ten points for humor.

Previously, I
Stopped in for Beer and…

Grocery Reyes
Neighborhood: West Oak Lane

2198 Homer St
Philadelphia, PA 19138

Jake P. writes: There are Reyes locations in Philadelphia's more Latin neighborhoods, and they're more or less bodegas with special goods. There's one a block away from me, and I went in for some quarter-water last week, and didn't like what I saw.

The place was very…

Comcast

4400 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Jake P. writes: You remember that running joke in old Westerns where the preacher, sheriff, and executioner are all the same person? That's sort of Comcast with their monopoly in Philadelphia.

Where I live, I can't get cable from anybody else without going to a dish.…