South street has become as homogenized as other streets around it. It was once the "cool" place to go. But just as the cool became mainstream, South Street changed. No longer a hot spot of fun bars, it was most at its high in the '80s. Other parts of the city have surpassed it in recent years, such as Olde... more

We were encouraged to visit South Street from others in Philly and by reviews, such as this. We weren't impressed. If you've ever walked down an ocean boardwalk or hippy row street in a city, then you've experienced what South Street is. We felt that it was dirty, crowded, loud, and littered with shops that add no cultural value or... more

If you are looking for a different shopping experience then don' t miss South Street!! You can find just about anything on this street. Food, funky stores, great buys... you name it you can find it here. Not for the traditional shopper. You will enjoy it if you have a knack for the unusual or trendy clothing. Don't come here... more

I would venture to say that if you don't like South Street you take yourself too seriously. South Street is local color. South Street is the kind of place where you "people watch" and occassionly shake your head. If you shake your head in fun, you should be on South Street. If you shake it in disgust, you should not... more

Anyone who uses the word "hip," "bohemian," "cool," or "funky," has got to be kidding me. Do not listen to any guidebook that says this place is worth a visit. I walked along it from 8th to 5th street and It was filled with adult stores, rasta wear, used fleabag furniture stores, pawn shops, and a coffee cafe that looks... more

I went to South Street and mostly skipped the stores. The reason I would go again in a minute is to see the mosaics. I was just entranced by Isaiah Zagar's mosaics that are scattered throughout the neighborhood. He has been putting his colorful mosaics on side streets, alleys and buildings for more than 20 years. It is amazing to... more

I live very close to South Street and I've seen it get worse and worse every year. The good hipster stores that made South Street notorious are now being squeezed out by ghetto trash stores and boutiques for strippers. SoHo, it IS NOT. Oh, and be on your guard at all times in the evening, because all you have to... more

south street is da best it got alot of different stores even a store that sells nothin but condoms shhhhh!!!!!!! more

Though the fifteen year olds will love it, so did my grandma:) Great shops, lots of variety and a few good coffee shops with music. Comes alive at different times each year, go when it's more quiet:)T more