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Sassafras International Cafe

48 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2810
Phone: (215) 925-2317
Sassafras International Cafe
Price:
$$
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Sassafras International Cafe – by Maura Johnston

In Short
Sassafras provides an unpretentious respite from the legions of Old City. A tin ceiling, tile floors and dressed-up staff make the bar here a perfect place to sit and nurse a martini. Dishes run the intercontinental gamut, from cheese tortellini to hummus and back to omelettes, with a few standouts such as the oddball verenlike (Mongolian version of Russian dumplings). Stick with burgers--beef, lamb, or ostrich--with a selection of cheesesand sauces.

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A single tap gives local brews (Dogfish Head, Victory) turns in the spotlight.

User Reviews for Sassafras International Cafe

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/03/2008 Posted by jossfan23

Always have a great time at Sass. I love the fireplace in the winter & you have to check out the upstairs bathroom.

Pros: gimlets

Cons: weekend evening crowds

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/13/2006 Posted by m_

This is _the_ place to get excellent old-fashioned drinks, carefully prepared, and great classic burgers and fries. None of the "international" food ever looked v enticing to me, but if I were a vegetarian, I'd just go with a huge side order of fries. The place is completely unpretentious, with wonderful old tiles and an open fireplace that actually has a fire in the winter. Usually, it draws a very agreeable mixed crowd. The music is always good and unobtrusive. While there, don't forget to take a look at the upstairs bathroom.

Pros: atmosphere, drinks and food, service

Cons: None

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Editor's Review

Burgers and martinis are the way to go in this old-style, Old City haunt.  See the full editorial review.

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What To Drink

A single tap gives local brews (Dogfish Head, Victory) turns in the spotlight.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 5pm-12am
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-1am
  • Sun 5pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Cuisines

  • Eclectic & International
  • Hamburgers

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$

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