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South Street
3.5
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Known as Philadelphia's liveliest and funkiest strip, the street has more than 300 stores and restaurants.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighborhood: City Center East
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Restaurants
2,672 within 5 kms
Bistro Romano
688
0.3 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Romana • Vegetarian Friendly
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
392
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Deli • Vegetarian Friendly
Pizzeria Stella
236
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Zahav
1,691
0.6 km₱₱₱₱ • Israeli • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Bistrot La Minette
277
0.4 km₱₱₱₱ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Marrakesh
173
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Moroccan • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
Ishkabibble's Eatery
253
99 m₱ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
Blackbird Pizzeria
167
0.4 km₱ • Quick Bites • American • Pizza
The Twisted Tail
203
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Bar • Contemporary
Moshulu
800
0.6 km₱₱₱₱ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
391 within 10 kms
3rd Street Gallery
54 mArt Galleries
Theater of Living Arts
59
86 mTheaters
The Strange and Unusual Antigues, Taxidermy, Novelties
2
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
The Presbyterian Historical Society
3
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
28
0.2 kmHistoric Sites
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
14
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Society Hill
54
0.3 kmNeighborhoods
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church
11
0.3 kmHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
Physick House
31
0.3 kmHistoric Sites
Three Bears Park
1
0.3 kmParks • Playgrounds
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
3.5
279 reviews
Excellent
70
Very good
108
Average
49
Poor
40
Terrible
12
David W
Philadelphia, PA1,763 contributions
Know before you go
Jun 2022 • Couples
I live nearby and all I can say is the difference in visiting at night and during the day is well... Night and Day. Last night was a mass shooting, and today we shopped for wonderful deserts just a few blocks away.
Written 5 June 2022
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jeffcramer
Hockessin, DE13 contributions
Don’t do south street
Oct 2021 • Couples
We used to run to south street when visiting Philadelphia. This time we were surprised to see so many store fronts closed. The food wasn’t all that good. And even during the day the streets didn’t seam very safe. There were 3 sex shops too many for our liking. I hope when COVID gets contained that the place get refurbished
Written 24 October 2021
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Randall A
Allentown, PA50 contributions
Don’t waste your time or money
Jul 2021 • Couples
South Street is nowhere near what it was just a few years ago. Large number of boarded up and abandoned properties, trash everywhere, some homeless people sitting on steps of closed stores. A few stores, bars and restaurants are still open, but nothing worth wasting your time to go there for.we were there on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon and the sidewalks were basically deserted. Parking is expensive and there are no public restrooms anywhere. Don’t waste your time or your money going there.
Written 28 July 2021
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BHUANG69
New Providence, NJ1,250 contributions
Hope it will pick up again
Jul 2021
Pre-pandemic this place was a hustle bustle. My friend and I visited when we were about to see an end to the pandemic. There were obviously fewer people but we can see it coming back. The nice stores and the whole atmosphere is almost there. Look forward to the next visit to see everything going back to normal.

Do your homework before coming as there are so many places with great food. We went to Marrakesh and OMG, it was so good!
Written 10 July 2021
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Urius
Vilnius, Lithuania801 contributions
CULTURE
Jul 2020
South Street is like a vein, it carries the blood and life. It's the major entertainment and social thoroughfare of South Philadelphia. It is busy at some times, quaint and quiet at others. It has old brick, new modernist, and tons and tons and tons of urban art and creativity. The glass murals stretch out from the Magical Gardens in the surrounding alleys and streets so be curious and don't be afraid to go off and back on the street by hitting the side streets. There is every manner of fun under the sun in this all encompassing street. You cannot go to South Street without seeing the murals, Lorenzos pizza, Bob & Barbara's dive bar, and the Tattooed Mom.
Written 7 January 2021
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daisyferret1
Bear, DE27,813 contributions
Not what it once was
Nov 2020
We have been down to South Street a few times over the summer and early fall, during the Covid-19 pandemic. We found lots of empty store fronts and lots of litter in the streets/sidewalks. Also, several homeless people were spotted laying on the sidewalks and in abandoned store entry/doorways. We did see one improvement in that several restaurants had opened up outdoor seating on the sidewalk or part of streets during Covid.

Overall, South Street is NOT what it once was. Only reason I still go here is to get some of Lorenzo's legendary MEGA slices! I would not recommend except for the occasional visit to grab some excellent pizza.
Written 16 November 2020
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mchelle77
Boston, MA583 contributions
Not for everyone
Jul 2020
We went just as things were opening up post-Covid, so we knew some things wouldn't be open yet. There was a lot of activity on the street, despite this. We did pop into a few stores (and found Rita's, our favorite place on Earth as of now), but at night this was a sketchy area. We were with our 15 year old daughter, and I felt safer having her on Bourbon Street at night 2 years ago.

During the day, it's OK with certain aged kids,, but avoid at night.
Written 2 August 2020
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John B
Norristown, PA272 contributions
Famous Street
Jan 2020
South Street is probably Philadelphia's most famous street. It is known for restaurants, bars, and, of course, sex shops. I never had a bad experience on South Street including an evening where two other guys and I went bar hopping with one of my friends for his bachelor party in 2017. It is an interesting street.
Written 7 April 2020
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Libby W
Houston87 contributions
Disappointing
Mar 2020
We found South Street to be dirty with lots of bars and sex shops. Not what we thought it would be. Don't recommend it.
Written 11 March 2020
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Johnmahopac
Mahopac, NY19 contributions
Victor's Cafe Philadelphia
Mar 2020 • Couples
Charming room. Good food. mediocore wine ( and cheap glasses). Pleasant and talented wait staff ( all classically trained singers who perform an operatic selection every 20 minutes or so) Hajeong (sp?)was helpful and talented.
A wonderful evening
Written 6 March 2020
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SOUTH STREET: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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