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Race Street Cafe

Bar, Café, and Gastropub$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Race Street Cafe

8.6^/10

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"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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George AlbertMarch 27, 2013
Been here 25+ times
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, 2012
The 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.
Upvoted Sep 15
AmiFebruary 16, 2013
Been here 100+ times
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, 2023
The veggie burger with fries was phenomenal! If you love shoe string fries this will be your new place.
Cory MMay 31, 2019
The chicken quesadilla uses chicken thigh, the superior chicken meat.
Aileen D'AlessandroJuly 14, 2012
Definitely worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood. Great food and beer selection. Always had a good experience.
SandraApril 15, 2016
Had a lateish dinner - the food was delicious and the service attentive and friendly!
andy walkerJune 3, 2016
Super friendly, relaxed and great fish tacos! Smash them right in!!11
The N CrowdJanuary 14, 2011
Right 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.
Alexis Lopez-OrtizOctober 24, 2015
Good burgers and fast service. Try the buffalo chicken sandwich!
Sophia HFebruary 26, 2016
Ricotta gnocchi was excellent. Orecchiette was too cheesy and weird for me
Josh MurrayMay 30, 2014
Lamb burger was the juiciest burger I've ever had. 10 out of 10
Stephanie HaydenNovember 14, 2012
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Bob GJune 12, 2021
Decent beer list & good food at reasonable prices. Finding a parking spot was worst part of the day
Philly Love NotesOctober 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The brisket sandwich is a gift from god
Lisa S.December 12, 2010
Great laid-back cozy spot with terrific, knowledgeable staff. Had the veal dumplings and they were fantastic!
brittanyJuly 20, 2013
i fervently recommend any bar with board games & a lamppost inside
BlondEATSSeptember 1, 2015
The 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.
George AlbertMay 10, 2013
Been here 25+ times
My favorite plan B. It's good enough here to keep my grocery shopping down to every 3-4 weeks.
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012
Intimate Old City bar offers 15 beers on tap and hearty fare for a winter's night.
The Conflict SATXJanuary 11, 2012
Have the Yard cask IPA and an order of mussels con chorizo. No need to thank me.
Andrew WilliamsMay 28, 2017
Some 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?
Shawn RyanMay 31, 2013
Make sure to bring Rennard and Burton if you want a good time here
Phoebe MurphySeptember 16, 2015
Nice space and delicious drink!
Brittany BallNovember 22, 2015
Food was amazing!
Juanjo Mart�sNovember 24, 2017
They serve German bier, which is not easy to find...
Ken KramerJuly 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The food is great and the staff is awesome! Tip them well!!!
Kate FreemanOctober 12, 2013
Order the mussels and one of the beers on tap
Lisa S.April 13, 2013
Best pork nachos ever. You will not be sorry.
Ryan GOctober 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
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, 2012
Ex-neighbors have been known to travel back to visit just for the burgers.
Chris RichardsSeptember 13, 2014
Great outdoor seating for a nice day.
Russell CaluriJune 24, 2017
Brisket was great
Valerie BlasseyOctober 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Check out the artwork!
Race Steet CafeMarch 23, 2011
Ever-changing beer menu to compliment the new spring menu changes. Check it out!!
Kenneth SchwaAugust 17, 2013
I just got here! One should really wait until they try the food before writing a review! I have nothing useful to write!
Sophia HFebruary 26, 2016
Intimate place, good for dates. Friendly but slow service
Mary BrionesApril 8, 2014
Try the beer flight!
Melissa PaettieNovember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Awesome brunch - order the orange french toast.
Kandis KovalskyOctober 25, 2013
Classic. Go here to see the Flyguys.
Ryan KennyMarch 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best neighborhood bar in Philly!
Tyler WestnedgeMarch 26, 2012
Try the po'boy.. It will blow ur mind
Kelly RJuly 14, 2015
WINGS R DELICIOUS!
Elise SchreiberMarch 8, 2013
Amazing place. Glad I came here!
The Energy CooperativeMay 26, 2011
This cafe buys all of their electricity from renewable sources in PA. Read more
George AlbertAugust 25, 2013
Been here 25+ times
I love Jamie. And I love Vanessa.
Sujan KhadgiAugust 19, 2016
Grilled chicken burger
B.J. EllisAugust 15, 2015
Been here 50+ times
This place is the god damn worst. I always get dragged here.
Shilpa GowdaApril 14, 2013
Lamb burger.... the best
Leigh Ann ShaffnerNovember 5, 2011
Try the Chicken Sandwich - Love this place!

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