Center City, Philadelphia Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Center City, Philadelphia.

Foster's Gourmet Cookware

Foster's Gourmet Cookware does for the kitchen what Foster's Urban Homeware did for the rest of the house. That is, provide all the accessories you need for a fully operational urban...

Joan Shepp

Reader Suggested: Affordable, exceptional luxury fashion. Carries one of a kind, up-to-the-minute selection of favorites like Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin and Junya Watanabe and unique accessories by...

Matthew Izzo

Matthew Izzo is magazine spread shopping. The store has an uncanny knack for stocking the furniture, accessories and apparel that show up in magazine spreads from New York to LA. Clothing for men...

Open House

In any city, there are stores that elevate the collective style of the area, as if people were just waiting for someone to show them what's possible and achievable. Open House is one such...

Robin's Bookstore

Founded in 1936, Robin's Bookstore is Philadelphia's oldest independent bookshop. But that's not the only reason it's a favorite among Philadelphia bookworms. The store is...

Ubiq

Ubiq is a retail shop with multiple personalities and never has a psychological disorder looked so good. The brick facade, the intricate engraved stone columns outside leave you expecting humidors...

Foster's Gourmet Cookware

Foster's Gourmet Cookware does for the kitchen what Foster's Urban Homeware did for the rest of the house. That is, provide all the accessories you need for a fully operational urban kitchen. Start with the basics: bowls, measuring spoons, tongs and baking sheets. Pick up a few quality essentials: fine cutlery, including some high-end Japanese brands, top-tier small appliances like...

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Address:
North 12th Street & Arch Street
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia PA 19107

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Phone: 1-215-925-0950 or 1-800-734-8511
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: kitchen, tableware

Joan Shepp

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Reader Suggested: Affordable, exceptional luxury fashion. Carries one of a kind, up-to-the-minute selection of favorites like Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin and Junya Watanabe and unique accessories by hard-to-find brands such as Johnny Farah, Sissi Rossi and John Wind.

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Address:
1616 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19103

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Phone: 1-215-735-2666
Hours: Mon-Tue: 10-6 Wed: 10-8 Thu-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: avant-garde, women's accessories, women's clothing, women's shoes

Matthew Izzo

Matthew Izzo is magazine spread shopping. The store has an uncanny knack for stocking the furniture, accessories and apparel that show up in magazine spreads from New York to LA. Clothing for men and women is generally casual and stylish. Swedish denim that's nearly impossible to find? The up-and-coming LA brand that was in Vogue last month? Matthew Izzo's got it. Furniture and...

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Address:
1109 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19107

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Phone: 1-215-829-0606

Tags: bath and body products, furniture, home accessories, men's accessories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing

Open House

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In any city, there are stores that elevate the collective style of the area, as if people were just waiting for someone to show them what's possible and achievable. Open House is one such destination. The store collects modern furniture and accessories from across the country with an eye towards keeping things affordable and accessible. To quote their website "modern furniture is...

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Address:
107 South 13th Street
Philadelphia PA 19107

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Phone: 1-215-922-1415
Hours: Mon-Tue: 11-7 Wed-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-5

Tags: furniture, home accessories

Robin's Bookstore

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Founded in 1936, Robin's Bookstore is Philadelphia's oldest independent bookshop. But that's not the only reason it's a favorite among Philadelphia bookworms. The store is more substantive than your usual general bookstore, with a massive selection of poetry and literature, and an impressive children's book collection. Early morning coffee, a floor full of bargain...

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Address:
108 South 13th Street
Philadelphia PA 19107

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Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-8 Sat-Sun: 12-8

Tags: books

Ubiq

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Ubiq is a retail shop with multiple personalities and never has a psychological disorder looked so good. The brick facade, the intricate engraved stone columns outside leave you expecting humidors and hunting jackets but inside is a gallery-like featuring the latest in sneakers. The selection if more varied than your usual exclusive sneaker shops. There are of course the usual...

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Address:
1509 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19103

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Phone: 1-215-988-0194

Tags: sneakers
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