Petsmart

1800 Clements Bridge Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096

Jenna C. writes: The place is big, and as clean as a pet store that has been in existence for more than 5 years can possibly be.  

They have a large selection of most things, but like any other chain, their prices can sometimes be a little high.  Their animals,…

Llanerch Diner

95 Township Line Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Marcello D. writes: The new ownership has made changes that don't sit well with me. On the surface, everything appears to be a little more polished -- well, aside from the bathroom, which I can only imagine feels akin getting stuck in the bottom of a Porta-John.

The…

Wynnewood Lanes

Haverford Rd & Karak
Ardmore, PA 19003

Bill M. writes: Voted among the best of Philly in 2006, Wynnewood Lanes is a pretty fun traditional bowling alley. it's a good place to joke around with friends, knock down some pins, toss back some Miller High Lifes, and find out who can spot the most Mullets…

European Bistro

1710 Naamans Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810

Bob K. writes: Finally some cheap good Greek food, and outside the city!  So far, I've tried the spanikopita, chicken gyros, Greek salad, baklava and carrot cake, and it was all outstanding.  The salad could have used less pale limp lettace and more tomato chunks,…

Finn McCool's Ale House
Neighborhood: Market East

118 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Bill M. writes: I apparently went to Finn McCool's without even knowing it on Friday. As Chrissy R. said they were being redesigned recently. Not only is the redesign complete, but they added on a brand new second floor lounge called Prime. It wasn't the kind of…

Meat Store

4543 New Falls Rd
Levittown, PA 19056

Kelly S. writes: The Meat Store is pretty much just that: a meat store.  They've got all sorts of meat for great prices.  You can even get a huge bag of chicken wings to make homemade buffalo wings if you've got a deep fryer.  The only bad thing is that the store…

Sleepy's
Neighborhood: Market East

1221 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Chrissy R. writes: Bill from Sleepy's sold me my first adult purchased new bed.  He was super helpful and I really felt like their bed calibrator thingie helped me find a good bed.  I spent more than I should have but whatevs. Their delivery was also really prompt.

Artists' House Gallery
Neighborhood: Olde City

57 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Maria M. writes: Artists House is a revered gallery for up and coming Philly artists.  The artwork on display is always of the highest quality and the gallery staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable about each artist.  Inside is very quaint and warm with an air of…

Qbix Gallery
Neighborhood: Olde City

211 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bill M. writes: Although it's on the small size, Qbix has a big heart and offers of a lot of eclectic art displays. It showcases a new Exhibit every 2 months, and it features artists who go beyond the ordinary. one month they might have and exhibit with a carnival…

Reed's Restaurant & Nightclub

1486 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Dave H. writes: I've passed by Reed's many times and finally got to check it out Saturday night. It's not a bad spot, with lots of on-site parking, multiple bars, a stage, a dance floor, and pool tables. There was a healthy crowd, even early on. Saw a bachelorette…

William Penn Inn

1017 DeKalb Pike
Gwynedd, PA 19436

AD J. writes: Back in the day, to hear one's grandmother talk, this place was the be-all and end-all.    Scenic, historic, ooh-la-la!

We've been here for several events (weddings, meetings) and the food could be really good... if it weren't STONE COLD. Minus one…

Star Buffet

Chalfont Village Sho
Chalfont, PA 18914

heather b. writes: Star Buffet has some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. My family started going here on Christmas Day, for our Christmas dinner. It's a nice place, seats quite a few people. Reasonably priced, great food, friendly staff. A bunch of people I know…

Michael's Family Restaurant

709 Bethlehem Pike
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

heather b. writes: I love Michael's. It's great for late night, for dinner, for random breakfast trips. My friends & I have made it a tradition to go to Michael's for dinner once a week during the school year. It's also the place we go at 3am for breakfast, especially…

Goshen Nail Salon

1534 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380

Erin K. writes: A friendly hello will greet you when you enter Goshen Nails, a full-service salon, though it specializes in manicures and pedicures.

Salon is clean and bright, and always buzzing!

Apollo Pizza

40 E State St
Media, PA 19063

Adrienne P. writes: It's greasy and salty and GOOD!  We always got our pepperoni pizza from here and it always hit the spot.  

The people who work here were nice too.  I think that's one of the main reasons we kept going back.

Charlie Brown's Steak House

324 Swedesford Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312

Dave H. writes: Charlie Brown's is a steakhouse chain in the northeast US (NJ, NY, PA). This particular Charlie Brown's has both bar and dining room areas. The bar has big televisions and is quite happy hour friendly. It's not bad.

Once I ordered a big honking burger…

Taming of The Brew

238 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Bill M. writes: Best name for a coffee house ever. and it's logo also has the most gratuitous non-theater use of Shakespeare ever. Unfortunately the coffee can be bland on most occasions, but everything else can be very good. so don't load up on to many regular…

Phila Shakespeare Festival
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2111 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bill M. writes: I saw a production of Romeo and Juliet here a way back when. and now that I remembered it's existence I'm definitely going to have to make it back. This theater is 90% dedicated to Shakespeare and his plays (The have Philly Fringe Fest plays when the…

Borders Books Music & Cafe

80 E Wynnewood Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096

William S. writes: It's Borders.  There ya go.  

Are you looking to buy a book?  Are you looking for the ground not to open up and swallow you whole while you're doing that?  This might be the place.

The coffee shop is pretty much the reason to come here though.  I'd use…

Got Game
Neighborhood: Society Hill

638 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Joe C. writes: Awesome place. Definitly my kind of game store, being the retro gamer that I am, I appreciate that they have super nintendo hooked up with Mario all stars playing. They also have 3 arcade games in the back (Metal Slug, Some Street fighter game, and I…

Fatboy and Slim's
Neighborhood: University City

3929 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Kimberly P. writes: This lovely food joint operates out of Blarney Stone bar (see other review). This restaurant has pretty decent food. Fatboy & Slim's is a typical cheese steak, burger and salad joint. Their grilled chicken Caesar salads are delicious and their fries…

Spice Terminal

Reading Terminl Market
1136 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Christine J. writes: This place has every spice you could possibly think of.  I try to travel here once a year from VA to stock up.  Great prices & great quality.  It's just amazing how much good stuff is jammed into this small space.  

I bring the little bags of spices…

Oh So Good
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square

1900 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Chrissy R. writes: This place is yummily delicious.  I don't know the prices I just piled a bunch of Chinese food  in my container and paid 9 dollars.  It was definitely worth the 9 bucks.    They have other food there too, but it's not Chinese so I didn't eat it.

Steel City Coffee House

203 Bridge St
Phoenixville, PA 19460

David F. writes: We love the atmosphere and the people that go to Steel City.  We always meet some friends for some great coffee and food to start then head off to explore the downtown.  But it all starts and sometimes ends at Steel City because of the great…

Fitzwater Station

264 Canal St
Phoenixville, PA 19460

Nathan R. writes: I love this place, even though I half-expected to get beat up every time I went in. I now have little kids and don't really go to bars much, and when I do, most of my high-class friends are too squeamish for a smoky dive like the Fitz. But if you…

El Sarape

1380 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Dave H. writes: I came here some time ago but had an awesome time.

They recommend (with reason) to make reservations if you have a party of three or more. I came here with four folks and we had to wait maybe 20 minutes?

The food is made the same as you'd get in Mexico…

Nagwon Garden

7650 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Michael C. writes: Authentic Korean restaurant with the usual traditional dishes and the cook-it-yourself BBQ grill. I came here with my Korean friend, and she gave it the Korean stamp of approval (as in it's not bastardized food, watered-down to suit "American"…

Szechuan Hunan Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

274 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Heather M. writes: A good neighborhood Chinese spot.  Everything was tasty and its a definite order-again.  Service was fast, attentive. The fact that they do take out AND delivery is a big plus.

La Locanda II Go

5003 W Chester Pike
Edgemont, PA 19028

Chrissy R. writes: La Locanda II Go is the take-out/delivery version of the La Locanda menu.  The food is really good, and they have pretty fast delivery.

A couple of things:  The grilled steak salad is a bunch of cheese steak meat on a salad.  The Cobb Salad is a bunch…

Oreland Pizza

4 Allison Rd
Oreland, PA 19075

Wendy G. writes: This place has been around for decades, though owned by different folks through the years. While I'm nostalic for the old, crazy Greek owner, this latest incarnation is pretty damn good for your neighborhood pizza and steak joint.

This isn't really a…

Silver Legends
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2008 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Maria L. writes: One of Philly's best kept secrets!  Silver Legends has amazing deals on discount jewelry, designer bag replicas, and sunglasses.  The sales people are super friendly and are usually willing to give you a special deal if you're a regular customer.…

American Male
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

37 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

George R. writes: When I came to Philadelphia, I had to find a new place that would cut my hair and do it right.  Barbers and cheap salons can mess up your hair and leave you with a cut that will look terrible and grows in worse.

American Male on 16th Street is…

Hello World
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1201 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

cherie c. writes: Don't let the name and the baby clothes in the window fool you.  Hello World is an all-around great gift shop for all ages.  There is an AMAZING selection of unique jewelry.   There are terrific greeting cards, stylish cufflinks, and incredibly hip…

Cannstatter-Volksfest-Verein
Neighborhood: Torresdale

9130 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Kelly S. writes: This is a really fun German club that often has events.  I used to hear the music from my parents' house, and it always sounded like a lot of fun.  They also have Blackthorn play every Memorial Day weekend (great local Irish rock band), and you can…

Drug Emporium
Neighborhood: Torresdale

9212 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Kelly S. writes: Drug Emporium closed several years ago.  It's been standing empty since then, but now there are construction crews doing something at the site.  So maybe something cool will be coming soon!  Drug Emporium used to be a really big, very convenient drug…

Fatou & Fama
Neighborhood: University City

4002 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Kimberly P. writes: This place is unique in itself, simply for the mural covering its entrance of an African landscape and wild animals. Its food is unique as well. Specializing in African as well as Soul Food, this place does not play around. Though the small dining…

International Salon
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1714 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

jaimie k. writes: yes, these ladies might not be sugary sweet and oh-so-friendly, but neither was la femme nikita. i bet she had one bad ass bald cooch, and she didn't sob about them being mean.

(ok honestly, though, i wouldn't go where anyone was mean to me, but give…