The Bok building is a wonderful repurposed facility filled with bakeries, workshops, play areas for…read morekids, and more. In general, it is an incredible space for the community to get together and/or enjoy works for local artists across the floors of the building. They host events like the Spring Market to attract more visitors, so it can get quite busy during those times, with lines for places like Machine Shop wrapping around the building.

I visited the BOK Building this past Saturday when we were visiting Philly, and it was everything I…read morewas expecting! So what is it? The BOK Building is a former vocational high school. It closed in 2013, and the city put the building up for auction. Most of the time, developers will tear a building like this down, to build something that has no history, no character, and looks like every other new multi-use build. But every once in a while a developer does something special. And the developer who bought the BOK Building did just that. The design firm that won the contract to renovate the BOK had incredible vision - to maintain the integrity and history of the structure while updating it for new and modern uses. So the outside still looks like a historic high school (it was built in 1936). And the inside does, too! They kept so many touches that make it clear that it was a high school. (It's hard to explain; you'll understand when you see it for yourself!) So the space is amazing. But it's also home to some amazing shops and businesses (plant, ceramic, bike stores and more), cafes (a coffeeshop, a bakery), a restaurant (Irwin's), and a rooftop bar! Like many other places/neighborhoods in Philly, parking in the area around the BOK Building can be tough. And not every entrance to the building is a public entrance (their website has information about the entrances and signs outside were helpful, but it is a little bit confusing). The building is really cool; I really respect their approach to the space, its architecture and its history. Visit, explore, eat, drink, and shop!

Was a guest at The IATSE Ballroom for a graduation party. I had a really good time while there on a…read moreautumn Saturday. I was super happy to see that IATSE offered a parking lot. Yay! Once I walked in, immediately the room of the event was decorated nicely. The ballroom was spacious, decent sized dance floor, and a bar. This particular event had a cash bar with complimentary soft drinks. I ordered a cosmopolitan drink that was made nicely. I peeped that the bar offered casamigos too (nope lol; I drove). The food was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the lobster bisque, salmon, and potatoes! Yummy! The staff were all nice and professional. Overall, this appears to be a nice venue to have a special occasion.

Its a bit of a small hall for events. I had gone for a small sized job fair and it was enough space…read morefor several tables and space for people to walk around without being crowded. I do think the parking lot didnt have too many spaces. It is probably enough space for families to have birthday parties and other small events. It felt like a 50 space lot. As i went for a job fair, there were employees that needed to park which probably took a good chunk of spaces if they did not carpool and countless attendees coming and going. The fair was only 4 hours and in my talks with them, someone mentioned they were only accepting 700 resumes that day so I imagine they were expecting alot of different people to come whether they drove or not throughout the day. Granted it took me less than an hour to speak with everyone i could, I dont think the parking was sufficient for that type of event and i had to park 2 blocks away.

Their raspberry custard (Italian?) pastry is incredible! Definitely get it if you see it…read more The coffee is really good - I tried their cardamom vanilla latte and the in-bloom seasonal drink. Both were very delicious and not too sweet! They cranked through coffee orders at an impressive rate. Great job to all the folks behind the counter. Coffee shop is clean with a restroom and plenty of seating.

I still enjoy coming here. It has a nice space inside, and depending on the employees they are…read moreeither friendly, or just doing their job (which is fine with me, as long as they are not rude). Their matcha latte is pretty good, and I enjoyed their espresso tonic. Whenever I find a place that makes good espresso tonic, Americano, and drip coffee I get really happy!

Very nice experience! It can easily become overwhelming with so many oil options while looking to…read moremake the perfect candle blend. But our guide (can't remember her official position) was incredibly helpful and thorough in helping us to understand complimentary notes. This was such a cute sister date and highly recommended.

I believe I have returned 3 times to this establishment because of our pleasant experience on each…read moreoccasion. Whether it be for a girlfriend's birthday celebration, a couple's date night, or simply in need of restocking on candle supply, we have loved the process and the service beyond! A newer addition to this location compared to my first time is that they now offer their own branded bottles of wine in addition to BYO. The staff is so down to earth, friendly and informative as they walk you through step by step in order to craft your very own Anthropologie-esque aromas! We had the liberty to truly take our time and did not feel rushed in anyway. You can bring small bites to pick from and they even offered to capture the evening with a Polaroid. We will be back as soon as our wicks run out!

Went on a Friday night for a CHOP-sponsored event, and the place was lively. There are plenty of…read moreping pong tables, so it never felt too crowded or hard to get a game in. One thing that really stood out was the complimentary coat and bag check, such a nice touch and made everything feel easy and well-organized. We ordered a charcuterie board to snack on. Some parts were good, like the hummus, which was smooth and flavorful. A few of the veggies, though, seemed a little less fresh than expected, like the carrots and cucumbers, which were softer and a bit dry instead of crisp. The pita was also slightly on the dry side. It might have just been an off batch, but worth noting. Service overall was very attentive. At times, dishes and drinks were cleared a bit quickly--especially while I was in the middle of playing ping pong--but it really just reflects how prompt and on-top-of-things the staff are. On the flip side, they also help collect stray ping pong balls and keep buckets refilled, which makes the whole experience much smoother and more fun. Overall, it's a great spot for a night out with friends. You're really coming here for the ping pong and the energy, and on that front, it definitely delivers.

SPIN is cool. I've been here a couple times for work functions, and the food and drinks are always…read moregreat. You don't have to play ping pong, but it is fun and simple and a good time. We came recently as paying customers on a double-date and had a great time again. If you're playing ping pong you can eat and play at the same time, but it's a little awkward because there's only so much room for your food. Overall, the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing. Well, except for the grilled Korean chicken sandwich; that was the highlight. Other dishes like the fries and the burger, per my husband-- were just simply passable. The truffle fries were much better than the ones that showed up with my sandwich, which by the way I had no idea came with the dish. So, I paid for fries twice. The ambiance is cool, very instagrammable, but it is super loud. I don't know how anyone could talk to each other. Cool if you're playing ping pong and just hanging, but don't think you're going to catch up with an old friend here. Not unless they have a more subdued experience earlier in the day. We came on a Saturday night and I had to be right up on my friend to hear her.

Such a beautiful spot, right in the middle of the city..!! Staff are very friendly and helpful. I…read morehad to reschedule my ticket and was able to do so without any hassle. I did visit during a weekday, so the place wasn't too crowded and I was able to get some really good photos. I guess it might be more tricky during weekends. Definitely worth a visit..!

We love quirky places like this. There are a number of these "weird" art installations in our home…read morestate of Wisconsin so we knew we had to visit this when in Philadelphia. We bought timed ticks online a couple of weeks in advance - with our reciprocal museum membership we got free admission. The history of this place and the artist who created it is fascinating. There is so much to see in each area and around each corner. It's easy to miss stuff. Don't forget to walk around the block to see the exteriors of nearby buildings. They have all been given the "mosaic" treatment! We were here a bit under one hour. Definitely worth a stop!

My husband and I got married at Down Town Club on 7/12/25. We fell in love with the space…read moreimmediately when we toured it in Spring '24 and booked it immediately! The space is an architectural gem-- you could put nothing in it and it's still absolutely breathtaking. As for the planning process with Cescaphe, it was as easy and breezy as could be. We were planning from afar in TN so everything besides our initial venue tour was done virtually. Devan was our 'concierge' who was able to keep us on track with the timeline and provide recommendations. She was always quick to get us answers to any questions and it was nice to have a dedicated member of their team to correspond with! At the 3-month mark we were handed off to Hannah who was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! If you have the honor of working with her, consider yourself so lucky. She was so responsive and on top of things, and her calming demeanor was perfect for the day of the wedding. Her attention to detail was also incredible. I think she picked up every single little thing I said during our calls. Our maitre d' was Mu who was equally as impressive as Hannah. I don't think my husband or I had an empty glass in our hands the entire night! Which is also the reason why I only made it to the bar once to see Tim, our head bartender, but from what I heard from ALL of our guests, he was great as well. All of our guests raved about the food-- the spread for cocktail hour, the entrees, and the dessert spread. Cescaphe really does have it down to a science! If you're thinking about Down Town Club, or I'm sure any of Cescaphe's other venues, I'd highly recommend it! My husband and I got married at Down Town Club on 7/12/25. We fell in love with the space immediately when we toured it in Spring '24 and booked it immediately! The space is an architectural gem-- you could put nothing in it and it's still absolutely breathtaking. As for the planning process with Cescaphe, it was as easy and breezy as could be. We were planning from afar in TN so everything besides our initial venue tour was done virtually. Devan was our 'concierge' who was able to keep us on track with the timeline and provide recommendations. She was always quick to get us answers to any questions and it was nice to have a dedicated member of their team to correspond with! At the 3-month mark we were handed off to Hannah who was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! If you have the honor of working with her, consider yourself so lucky. She was so responsive and on top of things, and her calming demeanor was perfect for the day of the wedding. Her attention to detail was also incredible. I think she picked up every single little thing I said during our calls. Our maitre d' was Mu who was equally as impressive as Hannah. I don't think my husband or I had an empty glass in our hands the entire night! Which is also the reason why I only made it to the bar once to see Tim, our head bartender, but from what I heard from ALL of our guests, he was great as well. All of our guests raved about the food-- the spread for cocktail hour, the entrees, and the dessert spread. Cescaphe really does have it down to a science! If you're thinking about Down Town Club, or I'm sure any of Cescaphe's other venues, I'd highly recommend it!

I attended a wedding at the Down Town Club last week for a good friend of mine and I found the…read moreevent space to be very nice. The Down Town Club is located inside a very large building in Old City and takes up at least one floor. Once you're out of the elevator you are greeted by a giant glass table and a centerpiece. For the wedding, this table was used to hold the place cards, which informed you of the the table you would be seating at. Behind that table is a large hall with a few tables, a bar and some counters, which can be used to plate food and serve horderves. I suppose it could also be used as a simple waiting area. There is also a piano located i that area, which can be used to play some live music. The horderves, which were served were top notch. Some of my favorites included the lamb chops, lobster, shrimp and ravioli. I also loved how they had a full sushi bar along with some other traditional Japanese options including ahi tuna. The dinner and dessert was great as well. The dressing on the salad was very tasty and the filet minion was perfectly done. The dessert options here were out of the world. Mini-cupcakes, cannolis, funnel cake and more were all provided and they were all very delicious. The view of Independence Hall is absolutely spectacular as well. The Ball Room wasn't giant, but it easily held over 200 people without as if the room was, too crowded. The ball room was also quickly transformed from hosting the wedding ceremony towards become a place to hold a fun party. While I didn't use it, valet parking was available, which was a nice touch. Altogether, the Down Town Club is a very nice space to hold a variety of events including weddings!

Worst place I've ever been to there was a nat in my food for my daughter Lucy we wanted to make it…read morespecial and then the waiter didn't give a straw and then when she didn't I asked for a refund and they said no wast of 10 thousand dollars

Starting at the front door every single person there was exceptional! I have never had so many…read morestaff members be that nice, kind, and helpful. So first hands off to the entire staff. YOU ARE AMAZING. The wedding was beautiful you did a wonderful job. The appetizers were simply wonderful. Nothing was bad. Not one thing they had out was bad or off. So to the Kitchen staff you get 5 gold stars. The servers were so pleasant and friendly. The dinner was nothing less than perfect. The atmosphere in the entire bldg was amazing. I cannot think of anything wrong with your business or the dinner their last night. From the Chef and the Kitchen staff to the coat check gentlemen everyone and everything was wonderful.

Most times when I attend a catered luncheon at the office the food is just ok. I stood In line ,…read moreput a little pasta on the plate so as not to appear rude , sprinkled it with a little cheese and pepper flakes then sat down for the obligatory chit chat with my colleagues .... until I took my first bite .... whoa . The pasta was freaking amazing. I had to try some of the other dishes ... string beans perfection, roasted parsley potatoes ... glorious , chicken parmigiana ... amazing , more penne rosa ... because it was that good ... I was too full to try anything else but i hope this is the go to caterer from this day forward for all of our office luncheons.

We attended a 16th birthday party here last night and we were so impressed! The food was…read morePhenomenal and the staff were Exceptional! The roast beef and roast pork was so savory without being salty. The pasta dishes (penne vodka and alfredo bow ties with peas) were perfect. I didn't have any of the roasted chicken but everyone said it was moist and delicious and seasoned perfectly. The staff from the servers to the bartender couldn't do enough for you. Even the bathrooms were well appointed and immaculate. And just to have convenient parking in South Philly is a small miracle. Our next event will definitely be here!!!!