Visiting Passyunk Square, 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 taco spot to a bakery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Passyunk Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. South Philly Barbacoa
Topping the list is Mexican spot South Philly Barbacoa. Located at 1140 S. Ninth St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 454 reviews on Yelp.
This spot, headed by Cristina Martinez, just announced it's expanding its operations to seven days per week, according to Philly Mag. On the menu, look for its specialty lamb tacos with toppings like salsa, onion and cactus.
2. Pho 75
Next up is Vietnamese spot Pho 75, situated at 1122 Washington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 448 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Philly Eater named this spot one of 12 essential restaurants for Vietnamese food in the city. Look for dishes like pho with your choice of steak, meatballs or chicken. On the dessert list, expect to find jello with pink syrup and coconut milk.
3. Victor Cafe
Wine bar and Italian spot Victor Cafe is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1303 Dickinson St., 4.5 stars out of 382 reviews.
This Italian spot, which debuted more than a century ago, offers opera performances by the waitstaff every 20 minutes. And on the menu, look for dishes like steak, ravioli and linguine and clams. The spot also boasts an extensive wine list.
4. Termini Bros Bakery
Last but not least, check out Termini Bros Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 340 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery at 1523 S. Eighth St.
This spot, which opened its original location in the Reading Terminal Market in 1921, also boasts outposts on Packer Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Expect to find sweets like cakes, pastries, cookies and cannolis.
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