IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

WHERE TO EAT
  1. The House of Tea (0.0 miles)
  2. Famous 4th Street Delicatessen (0.1 miles)
  3. Southwark (0.1 miles)
WHERE TO SHOP
  1. Juju Spa & Organics (0.0 miles)
  2. Behind Closed Doors (0.0 miles)
  3. Wilbur (0.0 miles)
WHERE TO DRINK
  1. Laff House (0.2 miles)
  2. Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub (0.3 miles)
  3. Dark Horse Pub (0.3 miles)

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THE DETAILS
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Hours:
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m till 8 p.m.

Insider Tip:
Essene’s oat bars, thick rectangles filled with locally made organic jam, rule.
Also, don't miss classes on things like cooking for diabetes taughtby Christina Pirello host of Christina Cooks.


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Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
South Street/Queen Village


Essene Market & Cafe

719 South 4th Street (the corner of 4th Street and Monroe Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-922-1146
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Fax: 215-922-5150
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