The Village Staycation Guide

Experience dinner around the world with these amazing local restaurants.

Arepas from Puyero Venezuelan Flavor

Spanakotiropita from South Street Souvlaki

Handcrafted roll from Royal Izakaya

Oxtail sliders from Reef

Try some fantastic Moroccan cuisine at Marrakesh, located at 517 S. Leithgow Street. Once you enter the door, you will feel as though you were transported to Morocco.

Experience Authentic Vietnamese dishes, such as bun bo hue, a hue-style beef noodle soup, at Café Viet Kitchen (525 Washington Avenue).
Puyero Venezuelan Flavor offers some delicious South American classics, such as arepas and patacones. Don’t miss their tres leches!
In the mood for sushi? Head over to Royal Izakaya (780 S. 2nd Street) for their award-winning Japanese fare. Or try another delectable Village option, such as Sushi Planet (624 S. 3rd Street), Umai Umai (705 S. 5th Street), Midori Sushi (516 S. 5th Street), or Sakana Omakase (616 S. 2nd Street).
Grab a gyro or kebab at South Street Souvlaki. Located at 509 South Street, they serve some tasty traditional Greek food.
Expose yourself to this tremendous Turkish restaurant, Ramiz Turkish Grill (218 South Street). Customers love their kebabs and meatball platters.
Explore delightful comfort food from the 50th state at Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ (117 South St.).
Skip the long plane ride and enjoy Caribbean-inspired cuisine right in your backyard at Reef Restaurant & Lounge.

Bloomsday Cafe

Summer Sippers from Bridget Foy’s

Wondering where you can pair delicious drinks with vegan fare? Look no further than Fitz on 4th (743 S. 4th Street). Try a Mason’s Garden or zero-proof Alberta!
Get one of Bridget Foy’s seasonal drinks from their “Summer Sippers” cocktail menu. While you’re there, grab the “All You Can Eat Pasta” on Mondays for $30.
Taste the phenomenal wine options at Bloomsday Café. Make sure you ask the server for their extensive wine list.
Enjoy a nice old fashion, zero-proof Negroni Sbagliato, or other awesome specialty drink at The Twisted Tail on S. 2nd Street.
Stop by one of our uniquely amazing Irish pubs, such as Oneal’s (611 S. 3rd Street) or For Pete’s Sake (900 S. Front Street), and try something from their extensive beer lists.

The Lombard Cafe doesn’t offer only coffee. Try out some of their yummy pastries from sticky buns to donuts.

Three Graces Coffee Co. has some amazing treats for you to try while you get your coffee. If you stop in just walk across the street to QVNA and say hello!
Have the best of both worlds with Sam Shaw’s Treatery’s croissant cookie (“crookie”). Or enjoy some of the best cookies in the Philly.
Walking down 4th Street? Purchase some bagels from The Bagel Place.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Stop by Aurora Grace and buy their delectable bonbons and artisanal chocolate.
Savor some beautiful and delicious cakes, cupcakes, beignets made by Sprinkled Sweetness. Don’t just enjoy the amazing sweets, create them! Sprinkled Sweetness offers classes to develop cake decorating skills.

Cheese and Ham Croissant from Lombard Cafe

Bagel Sandwich from The Bagel Place

Crookie from Sam Shaw’s Treatery

Artisanal Hand Painted Chocolates from Aurora Grace

Let’s see who can escape from the MindEscape Escape Room! Located at 521 S. 4th Street, you can enjoy solving puzzles with escape rooms designed for ages 7+. Book your experience now!
Test all your senses by enjoying a Dining in the Dark Experience hosted at The Twisted Tail from August 14 to September 25. Click here to book your table today!
Want to play a game and enjoy some delicious food? Try the Queen and Rook Game Café to enjoy a family game night at a restaurant. Learn more about Queen and Rook Café here.
Need some relaxation? Renew Head Spa is not a regular spa, but a cool spa. Enjoy a nice head massage to rid yourself of a headache. Click here to learn more and book your head massage.
Train your little Picassos at Philly Art Center. They offer classes for kids to express their creativity and hone their art skills. Check out their website to learn more.
It’s time to stroll through Philly’s hidden gems, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. Take some time to enjoy the spectacular mosaics and all the beauty the gardens have to offer. Learn more about booking tickets or a tour here.
Check out the QVNA Events page for events going on in the Village.