Race Street Cafe
Bar, Café, and Gastropub$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
"Great food and beer selection."(5 Tips)
"Lamb burger, turkey burger, fish tacos all faves."(11 Tips)
"Good burgers and fast service."(5 Tips)
"Great laid-back cozy spot with terrific, knowledgeable staff."(3 Tips)
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Sweet potato fries are consistently crunchy in a unique, good way. Beers are always on point. Specials rotate, roll the dice if you will, but the mainstays are usually swell.
Eat Drink & Be PhillyJune 20, 2012The barn doors open to the street bringing the indoors out to the tables on the sidewalk. Interesting view of the Ben Franklin bridge and NJ transit line going by.- Lamb burger, turkey burger, fish tacos all faves. Amazing locals spot- come in for small homey atmosphere, amazing food and always an impressive beer list.
Melanie AuerbachJanuary 15, 2023The veggie burger with fries was phenomenal! If you love shoe string fries this will be your new place.
- Aileen D'AlessandroJuly 14, 2012Definitely worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood. Great food and beer selection. Always had a good experience.
SandraApril 15, 2016Had a lateish dinner - the food was delicious and the service attentive and friendly!
The N CrowdJanuary 14, 2011Right around the corner from The N Crowd, The Liberty Bell, The Betsy Ross House... check out this laid back cafe. Local artists often have some painting hanging on the walls.
Stephanie HaydenNovember 14, 2012Contact The Daly Group at Keller Williams Center City for your real estate needs. Stephanie.Hayden@kw.com. New listing: 212 Race Street, #2C! Email me for more information!
Bob GJune 12, 2021Decent beer list & good food at reasonable prices. Finding a parking spot was worst part of the day- Lisa S.December 12, 2010Great laid-back cozy spot with terrific, knowledgeable staff. Had the veal dumplings and they were fantastic!
BlondEATSSeptember 1, 2015The boyfriend and I wanted a quick salad for dinner so we ordered take out from Race Street. My Caesar salad was nothing to be desired. The steak was just above. Better to dine in.- My favorite plan B. It's good enough here to keep my grocery shopping down to every 3-4 weeks.
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012Intimate Old City bar offers 15 beers on tap and hearty fare for a winter's night.
The Conflict SATXJanuary 11, 2012Have the Yard cask IPA and an order of mussels con chorizo. No need to thank me.
Andrew WilliamsMay 28, 2017Some of the food was decent. None of it was particularly good. One salad was so bad no one would finish it. Foursquare let us down here. I wonder if the ratings were for the beer?
The food is great and the staff is awesome! Tip them well!!!
cozy, local place. food is pretty good...bartender is not so friendly but warms up...I'd still come here for a drink and a bite to eat.- Eat Drink & Be PhillyJune 20, 2012Ex-neighbors have been known to travel back to visit just for the burgers.
Race Steet CafeMarch 23, 2011Ever-changing beer menu to compliment the new spring menu changes. Check it out!!
Kenneth SchwaAugust 17, 2013I just got here! One should really wait until they try the food before writing a review! I have nothing useful to write!
The Energy CooperativeMay 26, 2011This cafe buys all of their electricity from renewable sources in PA. Read more
This place is the god damn worst. I always get dragged here.
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From housemade hot and cold soups to an extensive sandwich collection and entrees from a Fish of the Day to a Grilled New York Strip Steak you are sure to find something for everyone
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(215) 627-6181
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Happy Hour
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Alison T - 8.1
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Tim Deng - 9.1
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Jeffery Gonya - 9.3
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