Shop PHL: Beat the Heat

by Rachel Hazzard
July 22, 2025

Categories: Hospitality, SHOP PHL,

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Summer is here and what better time to relax, cool off, indulge in a sweet treat, and enjoy the best of Philly’s warm-weather offerings?

To help you beat the heat, PIDC is spotlighting a few of our clients offering refreshing drinks, delicious food, fun activities, and essential services to keep you cool all season long. Whether you’re relaxing at home, dining, or out exploring the city, these PIDC-supported businesses are ready to help you soak up the summer (with sunscreen, of course!).

Summer in Your Glass

Mural City Cellars

Mural City Cellars, Philadelphia’s first urban winery, brings the art of winemaking to the heart of Fishtown. This boutique winery specializes in small-batch wines made from locally sourced grapes, highlighting the rich flavors of the region. Whether you’re stopping by for a tasting, attending a community event, or building your wine collection, Mural City Cellars offers something for every wine lover this summer and all year long.

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Dock Street Brewery

With two locations across Philadelphia, cool off this summer with their Dock Street Summer Haze, a refreshing brew bursting with bold citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Whether you’re relaxing at home with a 4-pack or enjoying the breeze at one of their cozy indoor or outdoor spaces, Summer Haze is the perfect companion for a sunny day. With inviting taprooms in Point Breeze and Fishtown, Dock Street Brewery pairs its award-winning beers with hand-tossed pizzas and shareable plates making it the ultimate neighborhood hangout.

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Two Locals Brewing Company

Located in West Philly, Two Locals Brewing is Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, founded by brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor. This community-focused brewery offers a full range of beverages from ice-cold craft beers to cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic options, and more.

This summer, they’re pouring something special: Local Summers, a 6% Saison brewed in collaboration with Summer In The Field Fermentary & Brewing Co. This seasonal beer is infused with Nigerian hibiscus flowers, Jamaican mango tree leaves, and a touch of SkyFarm Mango creating a refreshing flavor that’s perfect for a hot summer day.

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Triple Bottom Brewing

With a mission to create living-wage jobs for all, Triple Bottom Brewery brews more than just beer, they brew community, purpose, and fun. This summer, cool off with one of their vibrant seasonal flavors like Sunny, Tumbling Sun, Blossom, or Glow, each crafted to capture the spirit of Philadelphia’s sunny season. Whether you’re sipping in the taproom located on Spring Garden or soaking up some sun outside, Triple Bottom Brewery is your go-to spot for good vibes, great beer, and even greater impact.

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Sweet, Frozen & Worth the Brain Freeze

Franklin Fountain

This childhood home inspired ice cream shop serves an experience steeped in ideals, drizzled with drollery, and sprinkled with the forgotten flavors of the American past. You can find your favorite ice cream flavors for the summer such as strawberry, cookies and cream, chocolate, and more with a waffle cone or classic sugar cone.

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Milk Jawn

Since 2012, Milk Jawn has grown into a Philly favorite for their ice cream in small-batch, premium flavors. What began in home kitchens is now two brick-and-mortar locations scooping up inventive creations and seasonal favorites. With both classic and vegan options, there’s something for every kind of ice cream lover. A must-stop for cooling down in Philly this summer.

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Philly Plates & Pantry Picks

Good Karma Philly

Founded in 2008, Good Karma Cafe is a coffee shop with three locations in Philadelphia, offering hot and iced coffee, teas, bagels, greens juices and more, all to keep you cool during the summer heat. While keeping the community in mind, Good Karma values of economic parity, sustainable ecology, and genuine relationships.

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High Street

Located in the historic Franklin Building, High Street is a modern American restaurant and bar known for its handmade pastas, sourdough pizzas, and creative use of local grains. Chef Christina McKeough’s seasonal menu pairs perfectly with a standout selection of American wines and refreshing cocktails perfect for the summer.

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Das Good Cafe

Das Good Cafe, serves up authentic Asian-Hawaiian fusion cuisine, offering everything from hearty breakfasts and fresh juices to steak dinners, vegan finger foods, and vibrant salads. Whether you’re stopping by for brunch or dinner, they’ve got something for everyone as the summer season continues. Be sure to try out their fresh juices to keep you hydrated during the summer heat.

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Riverwards

Riverwards Produce is a fresh produce market located in the Fishtown and Old City. The market is well known for its locally sourced produce, and quality meat, dairy, and grocery. You can find some of your favorite summer fruits, juices, and snacks for the family for your next trip to the beach!

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Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market is the one-stop shop for all things food in Center City. From iconic Philly cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches to lemonades, donuts, cookies, ice cream, and more, it’s a food lover’s paradise. Be sure to stop by DiNic’s for their fan-favorite roast pork sandwich and Dutch Eating Place for their famous cheese curds.

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Splashes, Games & Good Times

City Spraygrounds

Grab your family and head to a spray ground near you! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation offers multiple splash pad locations throughout the city where kids and families can cool off and enjoy fun water activities on a hot day in the park. Find the nearest sprayground near you! 

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Ballers

Ready to play, drink and have a good time? Ballers is a new social sports venue located in the historic Battery building in Fishtown. It’s designed as a multi-sport club where people can play pickleball, paddle, golf, squash, and soccer, while also enjoying a bar, restaurant, spa, and event spaces. The venue aims to combine social activities with athletic pursuits.

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Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Clubs is a home away from home for all kids, especially during the sumer. This organization acts as a hub for kids to play, learn and enjoy activities like basketball, arts and craft, wellness, digital literacy and more.

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Support Philadelphia Small Businesses

Discover more local businesses with Shop PHL guides from PIDC and show your love for Philly’s small businesses!

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