Celebrating the fall equinox goes back millennia. The ancients tracked the sun’s path and used their knowledge to schedule plantings and festivals. Nowadays, the equinox — which takes place Sept. 23 this year — ushers in the cozy comforts of fall.
In the spirit of the changing season, Hoodline — using Yelp data and our own methodology — presents this roundup of the top establishments in Philadelphia to get the most out of the first day of autumn.
The fall equinox and freshly roasted coffee go hand-in-hand. So grab a scarf, slip into some wool socks and put on your favorite kaftan before heading to one of these popular Philadelphia coffee shops.
1. Chapterhouse Café & Gallery
Topping the list is Chapterhouse Café & Gallery. Located at 620 S. Ninth St. in Bella Vista, the spot to score coffee, tea and more is the highest-rated coffee spot in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 431 reviews on Yelp.
2. RIM Cafe
Next up is Passyunk Square's RIM Cafe, situated at 1172 S. Ninth St. With 4.5 stars out of 264 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Chestnut Hill Coffee Company
Chestnut Hill's Chestnut Hill Coffee Company, located at 8620 Germantown Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score coffee and tea and more 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews.
Like it or not, the days are about to get shorter. As daylight begins to fade, stock up on reading material at one of these top Philadelphia bookstores.
1. Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
Topping the list is Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books. Located at 5445 Germantown Ave. in Wister, the bookstore, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated bookstore in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp.
2. Head House Books
Next up is Queen Village's Head House Books, situated at 619 S. Second St. With five stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Book Corner
Logan Square's The Book Corner, located at 311 N. 20th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bookstore 4.5 stars out of 56 reviews.
What screams fall more than a quality cider? Check out these top spots to quench your thirst.
1. Hale & True
Topping the list is Hale & True. Located at 613 S. Seventh St. in Bella Vista, the cidery, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, is the highest-rated cider spot in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp.
2. Kurant Brew & Brew
Next up is Fishtown's Kurant Brew & Brew, situated at 436 E. Girard Ave. With four stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp, the cidery and cocktail bar, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Original 13 Ciderworks
Old Kensington's Original 13 Ciderworks, located at 1526 N. American St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cidery, pub and traditional American spot 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews.
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