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Originally Posted by Zimmer4141
I'm moving out to Manayunk in like a month and a half.
Will be living with a friend who's lived there for a couple years. Any advice beyond what's been given for things to do in that area specifically, or just general Philly area life tips? I've lived in Michigan my whole life, never really lived in a larger urban area before.
Some Manayunk life tips:
-Use the ShopRite on Ridge Ave vs. the Acme on Ridge Ave, it's a bit further but will save you money on a weekly basis
-There are 2 beer distributors - on Ridge Ave there is a drive through distributor which is a bit overpriced but convenient. There is another one near Green Lane and Ridge Ave which is a little cheaper. Both run specials so look out for those.
-There is a WaWa and Sunoco gas station across the green lane bridge, both are pretty convenient.
-SweatFitness is part of globalfit.com, don't sign up directly at the gym unless they're running a sick deal - I can walk to the gym (it runs me about 39/mo but this has increased in the past few years) however if you dont want to spend 40-50/mo there is a planet fitness in Manayunk as well which is a bare minimum like 20/mo gym, there are also LA Fitness's on City AVe (10-15mins) and Henry Ave (12mins) but you would have to drive to both and parking when you get home could be a pain
-Closest Target is on City Ave
-Closest Best Buy is in Plymouth Meeting (15 minute drive which can be accessed via I-76 or Ridge Ave), there are also BB&B, Target, Giant, and a few other stores
-Best Pizza - Couch Tomato (huge thin slice), Zesto's standard slice, Santucci's square pizza sauch on top is delicious
-Best Sandwich - Primo's Hoagies near Zesto's on Ridge
-Best Chinese - China Wok on Silverwood and Green Lane
-Best Thai - Chabaa (I don't eat much Thai but this is what I've heard)
-Best sit-down restaurant - Cooper's Pizza Oven
-Best sports bar - Bayou
-Best outdoor bar - Brew Pub
-Biggest **** shows - Mad River / Kildaires / Pitchers
-Best beer bar - Flatrock
Mugshots coffee has some pretty good food/shakes but is expensive.
Sorrentino's has OK hoagies for a very reasonable price.
Late night food options suck in Manayunk, Main Street Munchies is terrible unless blacked out. All star pizza servers til 4 am but it's gross. Both are serviceable for drunk eats though. Hawaiian at All star is usually my go to late night pizza.
I'll add more stuff as I think of it.