Philadelphia
Designed as a boutique homage to the cocktail, this spot is both a home-bar supply store and tasting room. Settle down at its bar for a tasting ($7 or $10…
Must-see shopping in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Temple University professor Marc Lamont Hill is the owner and passionate force behind this ace cafe and bookstore specializing in black writers and…
Philadelphia
Since 1863 this wonderfully old-school candy shop has been making sweet treats, including buttercreams and slabs, from antique molds. With the shop…
Chinatown & Center City East
Browse a globe-trotting selection of goods at this ethically focused handicrafts store supporting fair-trade initiatives around the world. Pick up…
Philadelphia
Boyd's has been in business since 1938, initially specializing in men's clothing, but branching out into womenswear in 1990 when they moved into the…
Philadelphia
Reveling in geek culture is this mashup of a comic book store and cafe, the passion project of owner Ariell Johnson. Check its Facebook page for details…
Philadelphia
Easily missed is this quirky store by designer Alex Stadler, who sells his textile and clothing designs alongside a colorful mishmash of arty gifts,…
Philadelphia
In its fifth decade, this friendly indie bookstore is not just a store, but a community worth seeking out and supporting. There's a good selection of…
Chinatown & Center City East
Occupying the former home of Pauline's, an old art-deco bridal store, Lapstone & Hammer's range of male streetwear and high fashion is artfully displayed…
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Chinatown & Center City East
Every shape and shade of LGBTQI book and magazine appears to be on sale at this long-running secondhand bookstore. It carries many other book genres, too,…
Logan Square & Fairmount
Sandi and Neil are the couple behind this creative pottery studio and gallery, which opens its doors to shoppers for a few hours each weekend if it doesn…
South Philadelphia
If you need a device of any kind for your kitchen Fante's is sure to have it. This family-run business started as a furniture store but switched over to…
South Philadelphia
Julia and Isaiah Zagar set up this gallery specializing in folk art, fashion and jewelry in 1968 as a place to sell Isaiah's work along with that of…
South Philadelphia
Are you suffering digital burnout? The solution lies at this store that stocks refurbished vintage typewriters, manual and electric. Genial co-owner Bryan…
South Philadelphia
We doubt you'll find a more adorable selection of handmade toys and kids' clothing – all made from organic materials – in Philadelphia. Choose between…
Chinatown & Center City East
Macy's is the latest tenant for what was once Wanamaker's, one of the US's first department stores when it opened in 1911. The sales floors fan out around…
Philadelphia
If you're after some gourmet food items, this impressive grocery/deli is almost sure to have it. It stocks a mouthwatering variety of prepared items, plus…
Philadelphia
A Saturday morning shopping ritual for the well-heeled folks who live around Rittenhouse Sq is to stop by this year-round farmers market. Along the north…
Philadelphia
Vintage apparel gets a stylish makeover at this appealing boutique full of t-shirts, jeans, sweaters and accessories. Toward the back there's a separate…
South Philadelphia
Packed wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling with culinary goodies, Di Bruno has been a fixture of the Italian Market for over 75 years. Come here for quality…
South Philadelphia
For over a century this section of S 4th St, between Bainbridge and Catharine Sts, has been the heart of the city's rag trade. Although the retail…
Philadelphia
Somewhat confusingly, the 3rd Street Gallery is actually located on 2nd St, but that's artists for you – never predictable. They're obviously doing…
Philadelphia
Looking like an antique version of the United Nations, Humphry's (which was established in 1864) makes flags and banners in all shapes and sizes. If they…
Philadelphia
At the flagship store of this environmentally conscious fashion brand you can peruse its range of clothing and outdoor goods made from recycled polyester,…
Chinatown & Center City East
It's incredible to think that over 300 retailers, wholesalers and craftspeople in gems and jewelry are crammed into this couple of blocks around the…
Philadelphia
One of Philly's best vintage and junk stores offers up a keenly edited and photogenic selection of homewares and decorative retro items, including posters…
Chinatown & Center City East
The local equivalent of Body Shop, Duross & Langel produce handcrafted bath and body-care products in a variety of appealing scents and applications at…
South Philadelphia
As well as selling its own jewelry line, this wonderful boutique sells a broad range of handmade and vintage goods to wear and for the home. It's a big…
Philadelphia
If you like your fashion to come with a political message then this new brand brings it on strong with a range of unisex clothing, stationery and home…
Philadelphia
Billing itself as an 'oddities parlor' this Gothic-style emporium specializing in taxidermy and novelty gifts, as well as antiques, lives up to its name…
Philadelphia
The name says it all. Stocking a wide variety of affordable items by some 50 local artists and craftspeople, Phi Ind is a go-to destination for original…
South Philadelphia
Arguably the mother of all Philly thrift stores, if you can't find a bargain piece of clothing or discover some fabulous fashion item here, you're not…
Philadelphia
Founded in 1895 when Cassel Goorin hit the streets of Pittsburgh to sell his hats from a horse-drawn cart, there's still an old-world feel to the…
Philadelphia
Environmentally-conscious United By Blue makes clothing and outdoor goods from recycled polyester, organic cotton and wool. For every product sold they…
South Philadelphia
Over 300 spices are neatly packaged in plastic envelopes at this store that began in 1902 when Giovanni Grassia sold goods from a horse-pulled cart pulled…
Philadelphia
In 2016 this small business making stylish linen and leather goods shifted base from Boston to Philly and hasn't looked back. As well as its own…
Philadelphia
Exhibitions change every six weeks or so at this long-running gallery specializing in contemporary painting and sculpture by both local and international…
South Philadelphia
Set your taste buds tingling by tasting the vast array of mainly imported olive oils, balsamic vinegar and honey on sale here. Most products are infused…
Philadelphia
Manayunk is fortunate to have such a cute and proactive indie bookstore. Various book launches are held here.
Chinatown & Center City East
The sporting apparel and goods shop that Frank Mitchell and Charles Ness set up in Philly in 1904 has grown to be a national business. This is the chain's…
