Silk City
Diner · Northern Liberties
435 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Highlights
Diner, bar, nightclub, beer garden with comfort food
Diner, bar, nightclub, beer garden with comfort food
"Sure, you could go to Silk City during the day and have a nice brunch in their funky, colorful outdoor beer garden. You could come for dinner in the retro diner car. Or you could show up a few drinks deep at midnight and head straight up to “The Lounge,” where they have a bar, guest DJs, and a dance floor that’s always full. Located in Spring Garden, the menu is packed with comfort foods like short rib mac and cheese, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, and crispy buttermilk fried chicken. Definitely go back to Silk City the next morning for some pancakes, though, if you can convince your friends to meet you again after a late night out." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"As if the authentic diner car as the main seating area isn’t cool enough, Silk City boasts one of the nicest outdoor dining spots in the entire city, as well as a downstairs lounge for dinner service and DJ nights. Despite the classic shiny exterior, the menu here goes above and beyond your typical diner fare, particularly for brunch: the fried chicken and waffles (that’s ONE dish, not two!) is the perfect sweet-and-savory option, and the salmon eggs benedict is a personal favorite. Be forewarned: Silk City’s excellent brunch reputation precedes itself, so expect a wait on an average weekend morning, particularly if it’s nice outside." - The McQuades
"A diner with an outdoor garden, multiple bars, and DJs might sound like a drunken fever dream, but in Philly, it exists on Spring Garden Street. Located in a renovated old-school diner, the menu cuisine hops. So you’ll see amped-up crowds sharing everything from solid burgers and glazed salmon to seitan wings pre- and post-dance floor. As a bonus, the kitchen closes at 1am on the weekends. It's that rare place where you can have a decent sandwich and dance to Backstreet Boys under hanging lights after midnight." - candis mclean
"The person you’re meeting up with keeps watching everything you post but still takes hours to respond to your messages. You’re not sure exactly where you stand, but a few margaritas and a short rib grilled cheese at Silk City should solve that. It's a diner and lounge in Northern Liberties that’s good for just about any drinking, dancing, and questionably romantic situation. Plus, they have small plates like gooey cheesesteak egg rolls and $5 Happy Hour cocktails if you want to keep things light and cheap with your friend…sorry, date…whatever. Just go." - candis mclean
"Sure, you could go to Silk City during the day and have brunch in their outdoor beer garden. You could come for dinner in the retro diner car. Or you could show up a few drinks deep at midnight and head straight up to “The Lounge,” where they have a bar, guest DJs, and a dance floor that’s always full. Located on Spring Garden, the menu is packed with comfort food like short rib mac and cheese, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, and crispy buttermilk fried chicken. Definitely go back to Silk City the next morning for some pancakes, though, if you can convince your friends to meet you again after a late night out." - candis mclean
