Passyunk Square

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About this Neighborhood

Passyunk Square, whose name traces to the Lenape word for 'in the valley,' is one of South Philadelphia's true dining destinations. With 52 restaurants, 20 coffee shops averaging a superb 4.7, and 14 grocery stops, it packs serious culinary firepower — Tortilleria San Roman, the offbeat Stargazy, and A La Mousse all draw devoted crowds. Foursquare regulars point to a global spread of Mexican, Vietnamese and Italian kitchens layered with bakeries and gourmet shops. And it's leafy for a rowhouse district: 17 parks give the neighborhood room to breathe, backing up a stellar 4.8 review average that reflects real local love.