Vibe and staff most excellent. Love that the diner was a classic diner, the outdoor space looked like something out of Star Wars. Mac and cheese was my favorite dish. Solid for diner food.
April 2024
I've been going here since the 90s. Always good food and service and the music venue is a nice cozy spot. I wish that there would be more of these old school diners around.
April 2024
The chicken and waffles are to die for! Would recommend this for a nice brunch or lunch for sure! Service was delightful too. Loved the atmosphere here!
Cuisines: Burgers, American, Hot Dogs, Cafeterias, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch, Bar & Grills
Alcohol: Full Bar
Parking: Street
Attire: Casual
The Silk City Diner, Lounge, & Beer Garden is a super fun nightspot in the Northern Liberties neighborhood that has a long history in Philadelphia. The diner car was built in 1952 by the Paterson Dining Company in Paterson, New Jersey. At the time, the city of Paterson was home to a thriving silk manufacturing industry and was nicknamed the ?Silk City,? so the diner car came to be nicknamed a ?Silk City Diner.? In 1954, the diner car was installed at its present location next to a cocktail lounge at 5th and Spring Garden streets. It has been serving up brunch, dinner, and live music ever since. The large, comfortable outdoor beer garden (courtyard) at Silk City, a more recent addition, is open from spring through fall and is regularly awarded the honor of best outdoor dining space in the city by Philadelphia Magazine. The diner menu features New American cuisine and dinner is served every night. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3:45 pm.
