Society Hill

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About this Neighborhood

Society Hill is one of Philadelphia's oldest residential neighborhoods, settled in the 1680s and restored through a mid-century urban renewal that preserved its historic buildings. Its 73 restaurants and 31 coffee shops earn a 4.8 Yelp average, with Beiler's Bakery, Fiorella, and Tortilleria San Roman among the go-tos. An abundant 28 parks thread the cobbled blocks, a rare green density for Center City. Foursquare regulars tag American and Italian kitchens, sandwich spots, and cafes, filling out a neighborhood that pairs deep history with easy walkability.