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Explore the best local shops in Philadelphia. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. From handmade gifts at Vault & Vine to a wide selection of books at The Book Trader. Check out these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Milkcrate Cafe

Coffee & records

"Milkcrate Cafe" in Philadelphia is a bright corner coffee spot that plays great tunes and dishes out healthy sandwiches and new and used vinyl records!

Coffee & tea

Music

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Cara

Jo Castellino

May 8, 2025

Philly Vintage Bazaar

Cool vintage clothes

“Philly Vintage Bazaar” is a vintage clothes shop that gets everything right!

Shopping

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Lepore

May 2, 2025

Vault & Vine

Cafe, greenhouse, handmade gifts

"Vault & Vine" in Philadelphia is a cafe inside a greenhouse. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius. I come here almost every weekend with my pug...

Coffee & tea

Shopping

Holly

Miller

Apr 28, 2025

Long in the Tooth Record Store

High fidelity

"Long in the Tooth Record Store" in Philadelphia is a family-owned business that reminds me of one of my favorite films, High Fidelity...

Shopping

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Lepore

Apr 18, 2025

The Modern Republic

Midcentury home decor

"The Modern Republic" in Philadelphia is a midcentury modern home decor shop that is colorful, ebullient, high-ceilinged, and tastefully curated!

Art & culture

Shopping

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Lepore

Apr 16, 2025

ARS Brewery

Beer paradise

Beer lovers have lots to celebrate in Philadelphia! Enter "ARS Brewery", a South Philly Garage Brewery (complete in an old garage and visible distillery).

Bars

Shopping

Snacks

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Lepore

Apr 7, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Philadelphia

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

Milkcrate Cafe

Coffee & records

Cara

Jo Castellino

Philly Vintage Bazaar

Cool vintage clothes

Bronwyn

Lepore

Vault & Vine

Cafe, greenhouse, handmade gifts

Holly

Miller

Long in the Tooth Record Store

High fidelity

Bronwyn

Lepore

The Modern Republic

Midcentury home decor

Bronwyn

Lepore

ARS Brewery

Beer paradise

Bronwyn

Lepore

Heading to Shopping?

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Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

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