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Silk City

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About

This renovated diner with an outdoor beer garden serves classics like fried chicken & meatloaf.

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What People Say

“Silk City is highly praised for its fantastic food and delicious drinks, with standout dishes like chicken and waffles and jalapeño cornbread. The ambiance is described as vibrant and reminiscent of a 1950s diner, complemented by attentive staff. However, some reviewers noted that seating can be uncomfortable and the noise level may be high during busy times. Overall, it’s a popular spot that encourages reservations due to its popularity.”

Location

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AMToday
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Events at Silk City

11 upcoming · 76 in the past 90 days

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Upcoming events

June 2026
Jun
13

Slim Chance ~ Tierney Green Band ~ The Sass

07:00 PMSilk Garden
Event
Jun
13

NO RULES!!!!

09:00 PMSilk Garden
Party
Jun
14

Oceans In The Sky ~ The Earth & All Within ~ No Trees Touch The Sky ~ Connor Lin Frost

07:30 PMSilk Garden
Event
Jun
18

TGIFLY Neon Night at Silk City

08:00 PMSilk Garden
Party
Jun
18
TG

TGI FLY- Thank God It's FLYDAY!

08:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Jun
19

HOME featuring Joshua Lang

10:00 PMSilk Garden
Party
Jun
20

Y2K Hannah Montana + Avril Lavigne Night

07:30 PMSilk Garden
Party
Jun
20
LA

Lash Out

07:30 PMSilk City Philly
Party
Jun
21

Don't Make Me Turn This Brunch Around- A burlesque & drag tribute to Father's Day

04:00 PMSilk Garden
Party
Jun
21
BR

Brunch Around!

04:30 PMSilk Garden
Drag
Jun
24

Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon ~ Lovelock ~ Freddy $tone ~ Qnorapname ~ akakwon ~ MyBrotherKhalil ~ LiveRell

07:30 PMSilk Garden
Event

Past events (last 90 days)

March 2026
Mar
21

Hashland & DJDJ: Treacherous Tiwns

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
Mar
21

Ray Vans ~ ALTARBOY ~ Sh'Bang ~ Nothing Wrong

07:00 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Mar
21
HA

Hashland & DJDJ: Treacherous Twins

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Mar
22
I

I Think You Should Dress Awake

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
Mar
22

I Think You Should TEASE

08:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Mar
26
CA

CARIBBEAN NIGHT

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
Mar
26

CARIBBEAN NIGHT

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Mar
27

Weirdo ~ There, There ~ Downdresser

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Mar
27
WE

Weirdo There, There Downwesser

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Mar
28

Lady Laughs Comedy Night

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Mar
28
LA

Lady Laughs Philly Two Year Anniversary Show

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Mar
29

Froggy ~ Bad Static ~ Cat Crash ~ Micro Girl

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Mar
29
FR

Froggy ~ Bad Static ~ Cat Crash ~ Micro Girl

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Event
April 2026
Apr
5
SI

Silk City Comedy Show

08:00 PMSilk City Philly
Event
Apr
10
HE

Headliners Presents: Anything But TRAP

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
10
LI

Live at Silk City

07:00 PMSilk City Philly
Party
Apr
10

Brothers Saint ~ Cooperstomp ~ Holotypes

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
10

Headliners Presents: Anything But TRAP

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
11
LE

Lehigh Valley Renaissance Support Group

06:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
11

Lady Laughs Philly Comedy

07:00 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
13

Jennifer Castle

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
13
JE

Jennifer Castle Live Performance

08:00 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
14

The Sleeveens ~ Civil Rats ~ Negative Affirmations

08:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
14
TH

The Sleeveens ~ Civil Rats ~ Negative Affirmations

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
15

Mars Counsel ~ Lolux ~ Mango Safari

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
15
LO

Lolux at Silk City Diner

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
17

Lisa Curtis ~ Scarlet Fiorella

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
17
LI

Lisa Curtis Live Performance

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
19

Sam Sample ~ Red Tailed Rounders ~ Katie Frank ~ Visitor Center

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
19
SA

Sam Sample ~ Red Tailed Rounders ~ Katie Frank ~ Visitor Center

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
20

Philly Black Pride: Flag Raising

02:00 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
22

The Great Peep Show

08:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
23

Yes Dear ~ Mila Culpa ~ Lying Season ~ Ruth in the Bardo

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
24

Dear Season ~ Chasing Straights ~ Birds?

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
25

Special Hug ~ Van Chamberlain ~ Glass Prince

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
25
GA

GAYMER NIGHT

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
Apr
26
GO

gooseberry 2026 southeast tour

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
26

Gooseberry ~ Lazerdisc

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
Apr
30

GORF ~ Rubix Pube ~ Septic Bath

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May 2026
May
5

Dungeon Crawl XXVII ft "Crickets and Cicadas"

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
May
5
DU

Dungeon Crawl XXVII ft "Crickets and Cicadas"

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
May
8
PA

Paisley Fields Live in Philadelphia

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Event
May
8

Queen Inphltrate's Limited Edition Temporary Tattoos

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
May
8

Paisley Fields ~ Lower Aetna ~ Yell at God

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
May
8
JU

JUST DANCE

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
9
TH

The Fly

Time TBDSilk City Philly
Party
May
9

Lady Laughs Philly Comedy Show

07:00 PMSilk City Diner
Event
May
9
LA

Lady Laughs Philly- Comedy

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
May
9
AL

All Women & Queer Comedy Show

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Community
May
9

TimaLikesMusic at Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
9
TI

TimaLikesMusic at Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
13

Thelma and the Sleaze ~ Burning Oakwood

08:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
14
SI

Sip & Craft: Fake Cake Trinket Box

12:00 AMSilk City Diner
Party
May
14

HnB Karaoke: Throwback Edition

09:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
15

Trainwreck Boyfriend ~ Sadie Gust

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
May
15

RNV : Rhythm & Vibes

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
16

Vescent ~ Make it Count ~ God Awful

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
16

HnB : A RnB Infused Dance Party

10:00 PMSilk Garden
Party
May
16
HB

HBO Returns to Silk City

10:00 PMSilk City Philly
Party
May
17

Warning! It’s a Gemini-The Devil's Due Burlesque & Cabaret

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
21

TGI FLY! Thank God it’s FLYDAY!

08:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
22

Det Cart Sid ~ Grooblen ~ Tea Eater ~ Jim E. Brown

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Event
May
23

Olivia Love ~ 2seater ~ Grrpap & The Major Players

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
23
SI

Silk City Diner Event

07:30 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
24

Headliners Present: Sing Along City

10:00 PMSilk City Diner
Party
May
29

Color Me Krazy! ~ lolitslea ~ Valendina ~ near tragedy

07:00 PMSilk Garden
Party
May
30
TH

The Unlikely Candidates

12:00 AMSilk Garden
Event
May
30

The Unlikely Candidates ~ James Bruner ~ Panic Sets In

07:30 PMSilk Garden
Event
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