Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
East Passyunk
East Passyunk runs along Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, one of the city's best-known restaurant strips. It sits between the Italian Market and the Tasker-Morris area.
Local Character & History
A diagonal avenue cutting through the South Philadelphia grid gives East Passyunk a distinctive shape, lined with restaurants, bars and shops.
Restaurants & Shopping
Passyunk Avenue has a dense concentration of acclaimed restaurants, from Italian-American institutions to modern tasting menus.
Housing
Rowhouses dominate, with prices well above the South Philadelphia average.
Parks & Recreation
The Singing Fountain plaza and nearby Sacks Playground provide gathering space.
Transportation
SEPTA's Broad Street Line at Tasker-Morris and Ellsworth-Federal, plus buses along Passyunk Avenue, serve the neighborhood.
Nearby Attractions
- Passyunk Avenue restaurants
- Singing Fountain
- Italian Market
- South Philly Barbacoa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Passyunk known for?
East Passyunk is known for Passyunk Avenue's restaurants and bars, one of Philadelphia's most concentrated dining districts.
Is East Passyunk walkable?
Yes. The avenue is highly walkable and served by two Broad Street Line stations.