Old City Kava
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Old City Kava

40 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★4.9(54 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Old City Kava is a refreshingly unique kava and kratom bar where thoughtfully crafted mocktails replace traditional cocktails in a genuinely relaxing atmosphere that feels more upscale lounge than typical cafe. The knowledgeable staff, like Adam, takes real care in explaining their natural ingredients and helping first-timers discover drinks like the Mango Muddl or Spiced Golden Milk, making it an ideal spot to linger with friends or work on your laptop without the pressure to drink alcohol. It's the kind of place that feels like a happy discovery—chill and welcoming, with drinks that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSignature drinksSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitMatcha & teaMeetings

Google Reviews

Josey Jee
★★★★★2 months ago

Super lovely and chill experience. I don't really drink anymore so it was a nice surprise to find this spot close to my hotel. Drinks are very pretty and tasty ✨

antmanhm delmar
★★★★★2 months ago

Really cool place to chill, meet up with friends while having their unique kava or kratom mocktails. Nice place to chat with people or AIs...😁 They only use grounded natural kratom or Kava leaf and no extracts .

Brittany Beech
★★★★★2 months ago

We stopped in yesterday to try kava for the first time. Adam was really friendly. He answered all our questions and explained the differences between kava and kratom to us. I went with the Mango Muddle and it was delicious. The mint in the drink didn’t overpower the other flavors, which I really liked. It definitely made me feel relaxed for the rest of the night. The inside is decorated beautiful and has a lot of space for wheelchair users. It’s also a nice place to just sit and have a cup of coffee if you’re not looking to try something new.

Weronika Paluch
★★★★★3 months ago

Absolutely loved this place! This brand new upscale kava bar in Old City did not disappoint. The drink menu is phenomenal, with options featuring kava, kratom, or both, and everything was thoughtfully crafted. The vibe is welcoming and elevated, and the staff is knowledgeable and happy to explain the benefits and origins of the plant-based drinks. Such a unique and relaxing experience—highly recommend checking it out!

Zoe Nesin
★★★★★3 months ago

This is a lovely cafe with super relaxing ambiance. I don't really drink alcohol, so it was very exciting to find a non-alcoholic cocktail bar. The Spiced Golden Milk was absolutely delicious and the bar tenders were lovely and knowledgeable. Definitely telling all my friends and coming back many more times in the future.

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