Washington Square West

gayborhood walkable · 19107

Wash West is where Philly stops pretending it has to be straight to have a good time. The 13th Street rainbow crosswalks aren't decorative; they mark the country's oldest legally recognized gayborhood, and the bars on that strip - Tabu, Woody's, Voyeur - still pull a mixed crowd well past last call. Daylight skews softer: coffee at Double Knot, browsing at Giovanni's Room (the oldest LGBTQ bookstore in the US), Reading Terminal a few blocks north. The pitch is walkability and zero pretense. You can hold hands without doing the scan. For a first date that needs nightlife optionality and a bailout plan, it overdelivers.

7,836

singles 22–50

46%

male

$51,614

median income

$1,759

median rent

The data

Washington Square West by the numbers

Washington Square West runs female-leaning, about 46% men to 54% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Washington Square West is about $51,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Washington Square West pays about $1,760 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 7,800 Washington Square West residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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26 spots across Washington Square West

Washington Square West
Activity
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Art museum★ 4.6 · 5,699
Wheelchair access
Find it
1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 5,699 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 6 PM
Sat11 AM to 6 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Washington Square West
Activity
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 4,607
Wheelchair access
Washington Square West
Dining
Grandma's Philly
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 3,748
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1304 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 3,748 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11:30 PM
Sat12 to 11:30 PM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
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Washington Square West
Activity
Time
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,937
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1315 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,937 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Washington Square West
Cafés
A La Mousse
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,564
Good for groups
Find it
145 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,564 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
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Washington Square West
Activity
Lucky Strike Philadelphia
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 1,562
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1336 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,562 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri2 PM to 1 AM
SatClosed
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Washington Square West
Cafés
Matcha Panda Cafe – Chinatown
Dessert shop★ 4.9 · 1,359
Find it
202 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,359 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
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Washington Square West
Cafés
Mango Mango Dessert - Philly Chinatown
Dessert shop★ 4.6 · 1,176
Wheelchair access
Find it
1013 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,176 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Washington Square West
Dining
Attico Rooftop
Restaurant$$$$★ 3.8 · 1,041
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
219 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 1,041 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat10:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun10:30 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Washington Square West
Cafés
Habitat Coffee House
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 703
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1101 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 703 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 6 PM
Tue6 AM to 6 PM
Wed6 AM to 6 PM
Thu6 AM to 6 PM
Fri6 AM to 6 PM
Sat7 AM to 6 PM
Sun7 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Cafés
Thank You Thank You
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 420
Find it
700 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 420 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Sat8 AM to 3 PM
Sun8 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Washington Square West
Activity
Mini Golf
Golf course★ 4.8 · 353
Wheelchair access
Find it
901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 353 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 7 PM
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Washington Square West
Drinks
Vintage
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 322
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
129 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 322 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Washington Square West
Drinks
Bloomsday Restaurant & Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 318
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
414 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 318 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Washington Square West
Dining
Kiddo
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 264
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1138 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 264 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Washington Square West
Dining
Mabu Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 259
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 259 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Washington Square West
Drinks
Andra Hem
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 242
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
218 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 242 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Washington Square West
Drinks
Jet Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 228
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1525 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 228 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jet Wine Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Washington Square West
Drinks
Grace & Proper
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 225
Outdoor seating
Find it
941 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 225 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Grace & Proper.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Washington Square West
Drinks
Almanac
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 113
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
310 Market St Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 113 Google reviews
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$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Almanac.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 1 AM
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Washington Square West
Cafés
Cypress Garden Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 111
Find it
304 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
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$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cypress Garden Coffee.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 6 PM
Tue8 AM to 6 PM
Wed8 AM to 6 PM
Thu8 AM to 6 PM
Fri8 AM to 6 PM
Sat8 AM to 6 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
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Washington Square West
Drinks
Sonny's Cocktail Joint
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 109
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1508 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 109 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sonny's Cocktail Joint.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
TueClosed
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Washington Square West
Drinks
Superfolie
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 80
Find it
1602 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Superfolie.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Washington Square West
Drinks
Le Caveau
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 72
Find it
614 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 72 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Le Caveau.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Washington Square West
Drinks
STATIC!
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 51
Find it
1137 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 51 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at STATIC!.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Washington Square West
Drinks
Calandrino's Old City Vino
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 45
Wheelchair access
Find it
110 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Calandrino's Old City Vino.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Washington Square West

Washington Square West by the numbers

Local date spots

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Grandma's Philly

Time

A La Mousse

Lucky Strike Philadelphia

Matcha Panda Cafe – Chinatown

Mango Mango Dessert - Philly Chinatown

Attico Rooftop

Habitat Coffee House

Thank You Thank You

Mini Golf

Vintage

Bloomsday Restaurant & Wine Bar

Kiddo

Mabu Kitchen

Andra Hem

Jet Wine Bar

Grace & Proper

Almanac

Cypress Garden Coffee

Sonny's Cocktail Joint

Superfolie

Le Caveau

STATIC!

Calandrino's Old City Vino

Reach Washington Square West singles right where they plan dates.