I'll be there in June. Are there any tobacconists who have at least a fair selection of pipes? Or any good antique shops, for that matter? Most of what I found online looked like cigar stores.
Where to go in Philadelphia?
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There aren't any left in the Philly area, only cigar shops.
Holts is downtown and out in Bensalem:
www.holts.com
Black Cat Cigar has a lot of pipe tobacco, but they are 45 minutes from downtown.
blackcatcigars.com
Lestrout may chime in. He's reviving the Philly Pipe club at the downtown "Pen & Pencil Club", I think their first meeting is in May. They are in an alley, right off Broad Street. Old info:
www.unitedpipeclubs.org
Holts is downtown and out in Bensalem:
Holt's Cigar Company
Holt’s is a family-owned and operated, Philadelphia-based Cigar Company whose origins date back more than 110 years. Since 1898, the Holt’s name has been synonymous with the world’s finest handmade cigars. The Holt’s philosophy is to provide cigar smokers with the finest cigars at the lowest...
www.holts.com
Black Cat Cigar has a lot of pipe tobacco, but they are 45 minutes from downtown.
Black Cat Cigar Company - Fine cigars, pipe tobacco and accessories
Cigars discounted and delivered anywhere in the U.S. Cigars, cigar accessories, Taylor shaving products and pipe tobacco. Visit our store and smoking lounge.
blackcatcigars.com
Lestrout may chime in. He's reviving the Philly Pipe club at the downtown "Pen & Pencil Club", I think their first meeting is in May. They are in an alley, right off Broad Street. Old info:
Christopher Morely Pipe Club - United Pipe Clubs of America
There this place
chestnuthillpa.com
Pipe Rack
Offering cigars, pipes, roll your own cigarette tobacco supplies, humidors, and many types of accessories.
chestnuthillpa.com
That’s a very small shop, but well worth the trip to Chestnut Hill and the wonderful shops and restaurants along Germantown Avenue. While you are there, be sure to visit Chestnut Hill Hospital. I was born there, and they love meeting my fans.There this place
Pipe Rack
Offering cigars, pipes, roll your own cigarette tobacco supplies, humidors, and many types of accessories.
Doesn’t Holts still have a pipe section right when you enter the store?
I heard you can find plenty of pipes on Kensington Avenue. 
K&A to the natives, pal.I heard you can find plenty of pipes on Kensington Avenue.
Hint - do not wear your Ravens or Capitals gear while walking around the downtown.
Or smoke your pipe in FRD park while waiting for the Pipe Club meeting to start....
And my opinion, pass on any of the three cheesecake places
Or smoke your pipe in FRD park while waiting for the Pipe Club meeting to start....
And my opinion, pass on any of the three cheesecake places
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You might get lucky at the few B7M's that are around but if you are looking for a wide range of pipes it is really a tough search. Philly cheesesteak, no problem.
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I enjoyed many nights at the Pen & Pencil. So much so that I remember some of them.
That is a name I haven't heard in years.There aren't any left in the Philly area, only cigar shops.
Holts is downtown and out in Bensalem:
Holt's Cigar Company
Holt’s is a family-owned and operated, Philadelphia-based Cigar Company whose origins date back more than 110 years. Since 1898, the Holt’s name has been synonymous with the world’s finest handmade cigars. The Holt’s philosophy is to provide cigar smokers with the finest cigars at the lowest...
Black Cat Cigar has a lot of pipe tobacco, but they are 45 minutes from downtown.
Black Cat Cigar Company - Fine cigars, pipe tobacco and accessories
Cigars discounted and delivered anywhere in the U.S. Cigars, cigar accessories, Taylor shaving products and pipe tobacco. Visit our store and smoking lounge.
Lestrout may chime in. He's reviving the Philly Pipe club at the downtown "Pen & Pencil Club", I think their first meeting is in May. They are in an alley, right off Broad Street. Old info:
Christopher Morely Pipe Club - United Pipe Clubs of America
I enjoyed many nights at the Pen & Pencil. So much so that I remember some of them.
I was not. Out of town corporate tech consultant who found myself closing down Philly bars and the P&P was the port of last call. Generally, a bartender would vouch for me at the door with some fable I can't quite recall and I'd be ushered in with the rest of the classy ladies and gents. Chalking it up to poor decisions made in my youth. Somehow ended up there, the Union League and Pyramid Club on more than a few occasions. Given a choice, I'd probably stick with the P&P given the pro-smoke environment.
Cheesesteaks indeed, but where, I wonder? Pat's & GEno's are the big names, but every single user I see discussing them on food forums has a completely different place for THE VERY BEST cheesesteaks. And is it sacrilege to order them with provolone? I know Cheez Whiz is the gold standard there, but I despise the stuff. Out here in the wilds of Washington, the cheesesteak places all use provolone.
Cheesesteak 101: A Primer On The Who, What, Where & Whiz Of Philly Cheesesteaks
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From the time I spent there, my favorite non-cheez-whiz-smothered sandwich was at Cleavers. They had a smoked roast beef that was to die for. Perhaps more fancy than the average Geno - but well worth a visit next time you're there. Although I've not been to Philly since 2021, things may have changed some. Likely some locals have differing viewpoints. Bar none - the City of Brotherly Love has some of the best non-healthy food I've ever encountered. So delicious!