Philadelphia/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 17, 2019
Explore the 4 top spots in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhoodHoney's Sit-N-Eat | Photo: Derek B./Yelp

Visiting Northern Liberties, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brunch spot to a distillery.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Northern Liberties, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Cafe La Maude

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Topping the list is New American breakfast and brunch spot Cafe La Maude. Located at 816 N. Fourth St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,209 reviews on Yelp.

Condé Nast Traveler named this bistro one of the top 11 brunch spots in Philadelphia. On the menu, expect eggs Benedict, omelets and sandwiches. Look for its signature brisket-stuffed tortillas topped with cheese, beans and more. 

2. Paesano's Philly Style

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Paesano's Philly Style, a spot to score sandwiches, salads and hot dogs, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 148 W. Girard Ave., 4.5 stars out of 638 reviews.

Try this spot's gustaio sandwich, a lamb sausage-stuffed wrap. Other bites include the classic cheesesteak or the Tuscan Tony, two hot dogs on a roll with cheese, salami and more. 

3. Philadelphia Distilling

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Philadelphia Distilling, a distillery, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 133 Yelp reviews. Head over to 25 E. Allen St. to see for yourself. 

Philly Mag named this spot one of the best 50 bars in the city for its beer, cider and booze selection. Look for its specialty cocktails like the Virtue, Liberty, Independence, a mix of gin, watermelon, grapefruit, lime, dill and club soda. On the menu, there's also oysters, wings and pulled pork Italian sandwiches. 

4. Honey's Sit-N-Eat

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Finally, check out Honey's Sit-N-Eat, which has earned four stars out of 1,319 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Southern and traditional American spot at 800 N. Fourth St. 

This breakfast and brunch spot was named one of the top 18 kid-friendly restaurants in the city by Philly Eater. Look for bites like challah French toast, burgers and brisket sandwiches. 


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