Point Breeze
Philadelphia Neighborhood Guide
Welcome To Point Breeze
Philadelphia’s Urban 'Suburb'
Point Breeze in Philadelphia offers a great urban-suburban mix, thanks to its many parks, playgrounds and trendy restaurants. It was named Philadelphia's hottest neighborhood for 2019 on Curbed Philly.
Perhaps no other neighborhood in Philadelphia has been transformed more over the last 10 years than Point Breeze. Vacant areas have been replaced with beautiful modern row homes, charming additions to the traditional Philly row homes that exist already. Because of this, Point Breeze has seen a surge in young, millennial residents, attracted to this culturally-diverse neighborhood with its friendly laid-back locals. If you’re considering moving to Point Breeze, Philadelphia, we’ve got you covered. Our Point Breeze Neighborhood Guide helps you discover this area like a local and decide if Point Breeze is a good fit for you.
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Point Breeze at a Glance...
Walkability and Connectivity
You’ll enjoy how close Center City is with Rittenhouse being about 20-minutes away by foot. The rest of Philly is easily accessible via SEPTA
The Lifestyle
You’ll enjoy a suburban lifestyle in a multicultural, friendly neighborhood where you can enjoy casual chats with other residents and walks with your dog
Employment Opportunities
Conveniently located close to Center City, you can find jobs in universities, banking, health and tech
You’ll love…
You’ll love how close you are to top spots in Philly, the great food scene and the street art on the walls of this neighborhood
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Where Is Point Breeze, Philadelphia?
Point Breeze is located west of Passyunk Square, south of Southwest Center City and Graduate Hospital, and east of Gray's Ferry. The neighborhood is bounded by 25th Street on the west side, Broad Street on the east side, Washington Avenue on the north, and Mifflin Street on the south.
Living In Point Breeze
Point Breeze is an excellent neighborhood for those who love walking and biking. You can do most of your daily errands by foot, including grocery shopping, banking and getting to the shops and pharmacies. City Center is not too far: walking to Rittenhouse can take about 20 minutes depending on where you live in the area.
In terms of public transport, you can access SEPTA subways on Ellsworth Federal on Broad Street. SEPTA’s number 17, 29 and 2 bus routes also serve Point Breeze.
Point Breeze is a hip and culturally diverse community anchored by edgy coffee shops and dive bars. Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants sit beside gastro pubs serving craft beer, attracting a laid-back local crowd. During warm periods, a festive pop-up beer garden and outdoor jazz concerts take place on Ellsworth Street, down the road from Keith Haring’s mural ‘We Are the Youth.’
Residents enjoy how walkable Point Breeze is, being close to Center City and well-connected by public transportation. You’ll be taking your dog out for a stroll in this dog-friendly neighborhood, meeting fun people from diverse backgrounds and tasting delicious food at some great restaurants around the corner.
Point Breeze is also home to several indoor and outdoor recreational areas. Take your family or friends out for a day of fun activities at Chew Playground and Recreation Facility, on 19th and Washington, Wharton Square and Recreation Facility on 23rd and Wharton or Smith Playground and Recreation Facility/Wilson Park on 24th and Snyder.
As residents of Point Breeze, your children will be zoned to the School District of Philadelphia, with four main catchment areas. Some schools serving this neighborhood include:
- Delaplaine McDaniel School K–8
- South Philadelphia High School
- Stephen Girard School K–4
- Universal Institute Charter School
Most residents of Point Breeze work in Center City due to the proximity and great opportunities that come with it. Thriving industries in Philadelphia include legal, banking and healthcare. Point Breeze is also home to some great restaurants, cafes and dive bars. Some top employers in the area include:
- Republic First Bancorp
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Johnson & Johnson
- Rite Aid
You’ll Also Love Point Breeze If You…
Love Delicious Food...
If there’s one thing you won’t have trouble finding in Point Breeze, it’s good food! For brunch, head to On Point Bistro, a bright corner BYO serving delicious French toasts, juicy burgers, fresh salads and other classic American dishes we all love. Check out American Sardine Bar, known for its sardine sliders that hit the spot. Pair them with light and crispy salt and petter fries and sauces made in-house. For a taste of exotic spices and authentic South East Asian cuisine, head to try some delicious Indonesian food at Hardena. Here, indulge in tender, flavorful rendang, homemade hot sauce, and fish curry. Owner, Ena Widjojo, has served famous patrons, including former Indonesian President Suharto. Her cuisine has been even featured on Indonesian television programs and on the late great Anthony Bourdain show The Layover! End the night at South Philadelphia Tap Room over some draft beers on tap or tasty cocktails with a side of truffle fries.
Love Mural Art
If you love colorful murals, you’re in for a treat! Several Philadelphia Mural Arts Program murals can be found in Point Breeze. In 1987, famous NYC street artist, Keith Haring, collaborated with CityKids, a New York-based youth organization, to create a mural titled “We the Youth” at 22nd and Ellsworth. In 2013, the Mural Arts program restored the mural and created a small community garden beneath it. On the same block, "Aspire: No Limits" is a colorful mural by Ernel Martinez that commemorates the life and accomplishments of Shawn White, community leader and educator.
Love Being Close To Center City
Probably one of the biggest highlights of Point Breeze is its proximity to Center City. Indeed, with its affordable houses and rentals, we cannot get over how accessible some of the best spots of Philadelphia are, some by foot! That’s right. If you enjoy walks, they are about to get even more interesting. Point Breeze is close to the Italian Market, Gayborhood and Rittenhouse, amongst others. Italian Market is, as its name implies, the best place to go for an authentic Italian food experience. Gayborhood has some of the best bars and local shops, And Rittenhouse is known for its beautiful architecture and lush park where you can relax and have coffee with friends.
