2nd Street Buffet in Philadelphia, PA

4.2(2,101)$$Philadelphia, PA
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Good value

Rated 4.2 stars based on 2101 reviews.

  • Budget-friendly
  • Strong ratings
  • Many diner reviews

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • Price $$ • 4.2★
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Address
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 202-7181
Today
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Price
$$
Rating
4.2 (2,101 reviews)

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 36/100 · 4 positive signals
Full night out score36/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
11/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🏆 4.2 weighted · 2,101 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 2,101 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median2,101 / 177 median
0885 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 885+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available
Open late until 10:30 PM on most days, making it a good option for late-night dining.

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Pricing

Price range $$
Price range$$

Reviews

2,101 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of 2nd Street Buffet?

2nd Street Buffet has a 4.2-star rating based on 2101 customer reviews.

Where is 2nd Street Buffet located?

2nd Street Buffet is located at Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
13
Retail & Shopping
12
Miscellaneous Services
10
Arts & Culture
10
Government & Public Services
9

112 nearby places across 15 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

112 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Theaters & performance venues

PFS East Theater

Cinema

125 South 2nd Street

~390 ft
Website
Ritz Five

Cinema

214 Walnut Street

~810 ft
PFS Bourse Theater

Cinema

400 Ranstead Street

~0.2 mi
+1 215-422-4600Website

Museums & galleries

William Penn

Artwork

~460 ft
Museum of the American Revolution

Museum

101 South 3rd Street

~620 ft10:00-17:00
+1 215-253-6731Website
Chief Tamanend

Artwork

~630 ft
Website
Fragments of Franklin Court

Museum

~920 ft
Website
Artist and Craftsman Supply

Art

307 Market Street

~940 ftMo-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-267-861-6008Website
Paradigm Gallery + Studio

Gallery

12 North 3rd Street

~950 ft
+1-267-266-0073Website

Libraries & archives

Independence National Historical Park Library and Archives

Library

~770 ft
Website

Other communications and technology

ARS Mobile

Mobile Phone

~880 ft

Banking

Chase

Bank

123 Chestnut Street

~70 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
+1 215-430-5731Website
Prudential Savings Bank

Bank

28 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi
Allegiance Bank

Bank

36 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi
TD Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Website
PNC Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi

Bars & Pubs

The Plough & the Stars

Pub

123 Chestnut Street

~100 ftMo-Fr 12:00-26:00, Sa-Su 11:30-26:00
+1 215-733-0300Website
Khyber Pass Pub

Pub

56 South 2nd Street

~140 ftMo-Su,PH 10:00-02:00
+1-215-238-5888Website
Rotten Ralph's Pub & Eatery

Pub

201 Chestnut Street

~150 ftMo-Fr 12:00-26:00, Sa-Su 11:00-26:00
+1 215-925-2440Website
Brownie's Pub

Pub

48 South 2nd Street

~170 ft
Buffalo Billiards

Bar

118 Chestnut Street

~180 ftMo-Fr 16:00-26:00, Sa-Su 14:00-26:00
+1 215-574-7665Website
Brasil's Nightclub

Bar

112 Chestnut Street

~210 ft
+1 609-713-6944Website
Mac's Tavern

Pub

226 Market Street

~580 ftMo off, Tu 16:30+, We-Su 11:30+
+1 267-324-5507Website
The Olde Bar

Bar

125 Walnut Street

~620 ftMo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00,16:00-22:00
+1 215-253-3777Website
National Mechanics

Bar

22 South 3rd Street

~750 ftMo-Tu 12:00-22:00, We-Fr 12:00-26:00, Sa 10:00-26:00, Su 10:00-22:00
+1-215-701-4883Website
Society Commons

Bar

1 Dock Street

~800 ft
+1-215-238-6000Website

Restaurants

Buk Chon

Restaurant

132 Chestnut Street

~110 ft
+1 215-925-9998
Malooga

Restaurant

134 Chestnut Street

~120 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-267-822-2327Website
Oishii

Restaurant

138 Chestnut Street

~130 ftMo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:30; Su off
+1-215-923-7800Website
Margherita Pizzeria

Restaurant

60 South 2nd Street

~150 ftMo-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30; Su off
+1 215-922-7053Website
Royal Boucherie

Restaurant

52 South 2nd Street

~150 ftWe-Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa-Su 10:00-00:00
+1-267-606-6313Website
Sassafras

Restaurant

48 South 2nd Street

~160 ftMo-Tu 16:00-26:00; We-Su 12:00-26:00
+1-215-925-2317Website
Lucha Cartel

Restaurant

207 Chestnut Street

~210 ftMo-We,Su 12:00-22:00, Th-Sa 12:00-26:00
+1 267-761-9209Website
Han Dynasty

Restaurant

110 Chestnut Street

~230 ftMo-We 12:00-21:30; Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-23:00
+1-215-922-1888Website
European Republic

Fast Food

213 Chestnut Street

~300 ft
Amada

Restaurant

217-219 Chestnut Street

~340 ft
+1-215-625-2450Website
Cuba Libre

Restaurant

10 South 2nd Street

~390 ft
+1-215-627-0666Website
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Restaurant

~390 ftMo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
+1-215-627-0666Website

Cafes & Coffee

Little Susie's Coffee & Pie

Cafe

105 South 2nd Street

~140 ft07:00-14:00
+1 215-560-8111Website
Eggcellent Cafe

Cafe

113 Chestnut Street

~150 ft08:00-15:00
+1 215-559-9238; +1 267-534-2753Website
Customs Coffee House (Double Shots)

Cafe

211 Chestnut Street

~260 ftMo-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Red Parasol Cafe

Cafe

220 Market Street

~410 ftMo-Th 07:30-18:30; Fr-Su 07:30-19:30
+1-215-366-2037
Cour di Cafe

Cafe

~530 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Olivier Cafe

Cafe

50 South 3rd Street

~690 ftMo-Su 07:00-16:00
+1-267-876-7020Website
Menagerie Coffee

Cafe

18 South 3rd Street

~760 ftMo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Website
Old City Coffee

Cafe

221 Church Street

~870 ftMo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-16:00
+1-215-629-9292Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~100 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~120 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~550 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~620 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~980 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~760 ft
Recycling center

Recycling

~790 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~800 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

259 Market Street

~830 ft
Website

Specialists

Margot & Camille

Optician

~0.2 mi

Other home improvement and garden

Millésimé

Furniture

33 North 2nd Street

~840 ftTu-Sa 11:00-18:00
+1-267-455-0374Website
I.M. Pei Garden

Garden

~980 ft
Scout (Salvage, Vintage, Rescue)

Furniture

21 North 3rd Street

~990 ft
Grossman Furniture

Furniture

206 Arch Street

~0.2 mi
+1-215-627-3634Website
Tribal Home (interiors)

Furniture

~0.2 mi

Other services

Unique Photo

Photo

28 South 2nd Street

~280 ft
+1-215-608-2222Website
Kick Axe Throwing

Axe Throwing

232 Market Street

~630 ft
+1-800-850-6756Website
Old City Flowers

Florist

31 South 3rd Street

~660 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su off
+1-215-925-2882Website
Marathon Printing & Graphics

Copyshop

9 North 3rd Street

~900 ft
+1-215-238-1100Website
NE Flower Boutique

Florist

60 North 2nd Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-267-570-7707Website
Parisa Rugs & Decor

Interior Decoration

33 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi
+1-215-557-1997Website
LA Signature Home Interiors

Yes

~0.2 mi
Pulpery

Craft

56 North 3rd Street

~0.2 miSa 12:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00
+1-267-314-7863Website
Tribal Home

Yes

~0.2 mi
Elektra Vintage

Yes

53 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Hair services

Nic Grooming

Hairdresser

229 Chestnut Street

~460 ftTu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Mo 10:00-17:00
+1-267-951-2859Website
Lakshmi Hair Studio

Hairdresser

21 North 2nd Street

~770 ftTu 12:00-18:00; We,Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
+1-215-923-2272Website
V's Barbershop - Old City Philadelphia

Hairdresser

58 North 2nd Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1-445-444-0351Website
Hair salon

Hairdresser

47 South 4th Street

~0.2 mi

Beauty & spa

Old City Nails

Beauty

~980 ft
Terme Di Aroma Spa

Beauty

~0.2 mi
Lacquer Lounge

Beauty

38 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi

Marketing & advertising

1DIGITAL AGENCY

Advertising Agency

20 North 3rd Street

~1010 ft
+12158091567Website

Places of worship

Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia

Place Of Worship

47 North 2nd Street

~990 ft
+1 267-702-3817Website

Specialty stores

Xenos Gifts

Gift

231 Chestnut Street

~470 ftMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 215-922-1445Website
The Book Trader

Books

7 North 2nd Street

~630 ft
+1 215 925 2080Website
Omoi Life Goods

Stationery

41 South 3rd Street

~640 ftMo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-215-454-6910Website
National Liberty Museum Gift Shop

Gift

321 Chestnut Street

~920 ft
+1 215-925-2800Website
Harry's Cigar Shop

Tobacco

233 Church Street

~930 ft
Website
Benjamin Franklin Museum Store

Gift

~950 ft

Clothing & fashion

Bella Bridesmaids

Clothes

30 South Bank Street

~490 ft
+1-267-639-5919Website
Lovely Bride

Clothes

237 Market Street

~720 ft
+1-215-627-1800Website
SuitShop

Clothes

35 North 2nd Street

~870 ftMo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-267-787-1447Website
Vagabond

Clothes

37 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi
Damari

Clothes

72 North 2nd Street

~0.2 mi
+1 267-270-2322Website
Dafina Company

Clothes

47 North 3rd Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Gyms & fitness centers

Pingpod

Fitness Centre

325 Chestnut Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 06:00-02:00
+1-484-909-3141Website
City Fitness

Fitness Centre

45 North 3rd Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
+1-267-930-3581Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~70 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~70 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~130 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~150 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~170 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~350 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~430 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~530 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~580 ft

Vehicle rentals

Welcome Park, NPS

Bicycle Rental

191 South 2nd Street

~430 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
Front and Walnut

Car Sharing

~620 ft
3rd & Arch

Car Sharing

~0.2 mi

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~770 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~780 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~1000 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi