Sassafras International Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2810
Phone: (215) 925-2317
- 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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Insider Tips
What To DrinkA single tap gives local brews (Dogfish Head, Victory) turns in the spotlight.
User Reviews for Sassafras International Cafe
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
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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