Philadelphia/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 30, 2020
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Philadelphia's Bella Vista neighborhoodThe Sweet Life Bakeshop | Photo: Deepika R./Yelp

Visiting Bella Vista, 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 bakery to a Mexican spot.

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

1. The Sweet Life Bakeshop

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Topping the list is bakery The Sweet Life Bakeshop, which offers cupcakes, desserts and more. Located at 740 South St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 291 reviews on Yelp. 

Time Out magazine named this spot one of the 13 best bakeries in the city. On the menu, look for cookies, cupcakes, puddings and more. 

2. Tortilleria San Roman

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Next up is Mexican spot Tortilleria San Roman, situated at 951 S. Ninth St. With five stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This spot made Philly Mag's ultimate guide to the Italian Market for its fresh tortillas made daily. Other items on the menu include tostadas, sandwiches, salads and pantry items. 

3. Chapterhouse Café & Gallery

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Chapterhouse Café & Gallery, a spot to score coffee and tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 620 S. Ninth St., 4.5 stars out of 450 reviews. 

This spot made Thrillist's list for the best cafes to work remotely. Look for organic fair trade coffee, smoothies and pastries. 


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