World Cafe Live

We'll do this Philadelphia style: "You people aren't good enough to get me to put with Wharton!"

"WBCN discs are so much better than you are live."

"MP3's killed the music industry."

"Subscription pricing killed all hope."

"Mortgages are technically a subscription, you know."

"That's the Orwellian version of 'home ownership'. It's actually a form of rent-to-own with capital incentization."

My lyrics might not be as good as yours, but I do hear things.

Anyway, without MP3's, I wouldn't have known you from Adam.

Every time you produce a cassette, I'm going to pronounce it analog MP3.

My CD collection is quite adequate, thank you.

This is my 2nd time dining here and seeing a show downstairs afterwards. The food and service is wonderful, the eggplant fries and catfish and grits are my favorite.
They do get busy so if you're dining before a show book reservations 2 hours prior. They have wonderful shows, I've only seen groups that do tributes to famous performers, they are very good. However, there are other events. This tribute to 30 years of the "My Life" album of Mary J Blige was excellent. I love the easy parking outside using the MeterUp app and the facilities are nice and clean. Great venue I recommend if you like a nice evening in the city.

World Cafe Live is a multifaceted music and event venue. On any given night there is an array of performances and people coming and going, which adds to the excitement. This night, my party and I were in the lounge for a jazz show. All of the staff and servers were pleasant and helpful. Especially when trying to get a table closer to the stage.

The chicken tinga nachos and broccoli fritters were delicious (and therefore not pictured, they went fast)! For drinks, the Mandarin sidecar was good but the smokey pineapple martini was better! I would not recommend the espresso martini here.

Finally, I tried the duck cheesesteak which was good. Messy, but good. There are other food options if you're looking for a knife and fork situation.

Street parking is abundant depending on when you arrive. Overall a solid venue.

I have been to this venue before, having attended the Book of Love concert in 2016, and more recently, Wild Nothing. I didn't try the food though. In addition to the fantastic acoustics and top-notch service, the venue also boasts an impressive atmosphere that sets the mood for a memorable concert experience. The lighting design and stage are expertly crafted, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the performances. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that attendees have a comfortable and enjoyable time. Pretty close to the 30th Street Train Station too!

My wife and I attended a Jazz show. The venue is awesome. Multiple locations for different performances. The food was delicious. The service was mediocre. There weren't many diners, yet out waitress was often MIA. I had to remind her a few times about the drinks we ordered. Overall it was a pleasant experience. We will definitely visit again.

My family and friends had the opportunity to have dinner at World Cafe Live on Friday the January 14th. The food was delicious
Four of us had the catfish and grits, others in the group had the angus burger, salmon and salad. All the entrees were delicious .
The service was amazing, timely and very professional.
We experience good musical entertainment as well.

EXPERIENCE
My friends and I went to go see the Depths of Wikipedia Live, and it was a blast. The venue was full, and the crowd was lively and engaging. We were seated by an usher after scanning our tickets at the front and were seated at tables alongside other guests. The speakers weren't blaring as with other venues I've attended, and the atmosphere was just full of fun.

DRINKS
A range of drinks-- both alcoholic and non-alcoholic were available for purchase before and throughout the show. I ordered the spiked peach tea, and it was the perfect balance of sweet and fruity, though it was on the pricier side for the amount given.

SERVICE
The staff was kind and patient and very on top of the orders, considering the ratio of guests to staff. However, the waitress lost my friend's credit card when ringing up his bill, so that was an unfortunate incident.

PARKING / TRANSPORTATION
Street parking is available at a limited capacity. The venue is a 5-minute walk from 30th Street Station, which might be the preferred method of transportation.

Definitely a night worth remembering! Hoping to return soon for live music and great vibes.

Had my wedding reception here Love the lounge especially - great music, people and fun.

World Café live is still the best place to see a concert. Downstairs is a wonderful small intimate venue, with a balcony with comfortable couches. The sound quality is impeccable. I recently went to see Judith Hill. There was no food service during the show, which is very odd. You have to get food upstairs first. But the food is very good upstairs. I had a duck cheesesteak, which was a delicious sandwich that I haven't seen on any other restaurant menu. I started off with a tasty shrimp cocktail appetizer. I also tried the wings, which were just average. My drink was OK. They really need to bring back food service during the show. I would have at least had dessert and maybe another drink if I was eating downstairs.