Philadelphia/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 13, 2020
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Philadelphia's Garden Court neighborhood48th Street Grille | Photo: Paul D./Yelp

Spending time in Garden Court? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Caribbean spot to a coffee shop.

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

1. 48th Street Grille

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Topping the list is Caribbean and New American spot 48th Street Grille, which offers chicken wings and more. Located at 310 S. 48th St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 237 reviews on Yelp. 

This BYOB-friendly spot was recognized by Visit Philly as one of the top Cajun and Caribbean restaurants, according to its website. On the menu, look for jerk chicken quesadillas or classic Jamaican dishes like braised oxtails paired with butter beans. 

2. Atiya Ola's Spirit First Foods

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Next up is live/raw food spot Atiya Ola's Spirit First Foods, which also offers burgers and wraps, situated at 310 S. 48th St. With four stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This spot, which specializes in vegetarian, vegan and raw cuisine, offers bites like veggie sausage stir-fry, falafel burgers and dairy-free cookies and cakes. 

3. Reanimator Coffee

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Reanimator Coffee, a coffee roastery that offers coffee, tea and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 22 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4705 Pine St. to see for yourself. 

Reanimator Coffee, which has five other Philadelphia locations, offers items like coffee, pastries and avocado toast. 


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