Weekends can be a bit hectic here, so consider exploring South Street on a weekday afternoon or evening. Long hours and a prime location make South Caffe in the 600 block a key spot to sip a latte and take in the mayhem from a safe distance. Tuscan colored sponge painted walls, faux marble tables, shiny teak chairs, and a changing gallery of photographs and abstract art work. The crowd is early 20something, couples on dates, groups of college students on a shopping spree with Mom and Dad s credit card. A block south of South on Fourth Street, the Pink Rose Pastry Shop offers a welcome respite.
Desserts are exquisite to look at and even better to eat.
Oohing and ahhing over the sweets is a multigenerational melting pot of suburban couples and neighborhood folks. Expect big crowds on weekends. For a touch of the old world, head farther south to Roselena s on Passyunk Avenue in the heart of Philadelphia s Italian section. Definitely a place for couples or gatherings of friends or family. The perfect ending to a big dinner at one of the Italian Market s many restaurants.