The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Philadelphia | East Passyunk

1. • Machine Shop 81

   • High-Touch French Bakery
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

   2. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2022

   3. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Emily Riddell | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
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2. • South Philly Barbacoa 80

   • Authentic Mexican Barbacoa Shop
   
   

   1. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 1134 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
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3. • El Chingon 75

   • Vibrant Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2023

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Carlos Aparicio | Semifinalist

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #28

   
   

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   • 1524 S Tenth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Gabriella's Vietnam 71

   • Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Thanh Nguyen | Semifinalist

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 1837 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
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5. • Laurel 70

   • Refined Franco-American Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #34

   
   

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   • 1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • River Twice 66

   • Modern New American Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Randy Rucker | Semifinalist

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #22

   
   

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   • 1601 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Mish Mish 63

   • Vibrant Mediterranean Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #33

   
   

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   • 1046 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Supérette 45

   
   

   1. Philadelphia Magazine
      Best of Philly 2025 | Best New Wine Bar

   2. The Infatuation
      Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #7

   
   

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   • 1538 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

9. • Second Daughter Baking Co. 28

   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Baker, Rhonda Saltzman and Mercedes Brooks | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 1901 S Ninth St, Unit 403, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

10. • Mighty Bread Co. 28

    • Bakery
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1211 Gerritt St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

11. • Good Hatch 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Hangover Cure

    
    

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    • 1709 S Eighth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

12. • Messina Social Club 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best N/A Cocktail: The $8 Carrot

    
    

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    • 1533 S Tenth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

13. • Hardena 21

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

    
    

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    • 1754 S Hicks St #2217, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

14. • Second District Brewing 20

    • Brewery
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The All-Time Best Breweries in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1939 S Bancroft St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

15. • Le Virtù 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #39

    
    

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    • 1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

16. • Rice & Sambal 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #30

    
    

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    • 1911 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

17. • Human Robot 20

    • Brewery
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The All-Time Best Breweries in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1646 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly