SSS took me around to some other neat Philadelphia spots.
The first day we went to Reading Terminal Market. There were so many different sellers. Crepes, beeswax candles, cheese, dried fish, sandwiches, pretzel, fudge, candy, tshirts and Amish pastries all in one spot! I even ran into someone from my hometown.
The next day we started by having brunch at Hawthornes Cafe. It was a bright sunny spot on this cold winter day. I ordered S.O.S for the first time and loved it. Highlights of this place include lots of seating, a fireplace that they keep burning (couches near the fireplace), great windows, staff that is enthusiastic about where they work, and great beer selection. The thing about the beer was how it was offered. They had refrigerator cases of very interesting brews with so many local and microbrewery options. So, not only can you choose your drink this way - you can buy them to go - invent your own six pack variety. You can also buy their homemade chips to go. That is a must.
After that we went to the the Italian market on 9th street. It is the United States and oldest and largest working outdoor market. There were so many specialty shops with imported foods, butchers, bakers, discount stores, fires in trash barrels, and lots of vegetables.
Luckily, the only parking spot we could find was directly in front of Isgro, an over 100 year old bakery.
SSS brought me to one of her favorite coffee spots, Chapterhouse, for our last stop before dinner. She has a friend who actually picked where to live based on proximity to it. The atmosphere was warm, bright, and stark. It has everything a proper indie cafe should - poetry readings, art exhibits, high class espresso, smoothies made with rice milk, barista's that make their own clothes and lots of different seats.
As a bonus here are some of our other favorite pics from Philadelphia.
Elfreth's Alley - America's oldest residential street. It was adorable.
My initials on philly's public transit:
This sign cracked us up:
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