Planning on being in the city before or after the wedding? Here are some places we'd recommend!

If you're in the Center City area:

- Reading Terminal Market (Beiler's Donuts are a must)

- Magic Gardens (huge mosaic installation and museum)

- 1-900-Ice Cream

- Kismet Bagels (the Jalapeño Cheddar bagel is Sam's favorite)

- Middle Child (best sandwiches for breakfast or lunch)

- For coffee: Jiggy or Suprema

If you're in the South Philly area:

- Angelo's (amazing pizza and cheesesteaks. Cash only!)

- Isgro's (we LOVE their Italian butter cookies)

- Bok Bar (enjoy rooftop views of the skyline over drinks)

- Machine Shop (award winning pastries located inside the Bok Building)

- Essen (our favorite black and white cookies in the city)

- Mighty Bread Company (another award winning bakery)

- Taco Heart (breakfast tacos! On Friday mornings, they host North by Texas to add offer brisket burnt end tacos)

- South Philly Barbacoa

- Pho 75

- For hoagies: Cosmi's, Ricci's, or Antonio's

- Green Eggs Cafe (delicious brunch, but there might be a wait. Cash only!)

- Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park

If you're in the Fishtown/Northern Liberties area:

- Evil Genius Brewery

- One Shot Cafe (we LOVE the Ultimate!)

- Kettle Black (French-focused bakery)

- Johnny Brenda's (we LOVE the veggie burgers here!)

- Frankford Hall (indoor/outdoor German-style beer garden)

- Joe's Steaks (probably our favorite cheesesteaks in the city)

- Yard's Brewery

- Pizzeria Beddia (fancier pizza)

- La Colombe (delicious coffee with other locations, but this one is the coolest)

- Barcade (exactly what it sounds like: bar arcade)

If you're near the hotel (Old City/Bella Vista area):

- Famous 4th Street Delicatessen (classic Jewish deli with massive portions)

- Merrygold (cute boutique for gifts, accessories, and home goods on historic fabric row)

- Museum of the American Revolution

- For coffee: Ox, Three Graces, Rally, Shot Tower, Wim, Red Hook

- For ice cream: Cuzzy's, Franklin Fountain