Live Music // Food & Drink // Private Events
As a dedicated concert-goer, Hal Real had become increasingly disenchanted over the years by the lack of rooms available for an incredible music experience. At the same time, WXPN, the radio station owned and operated by the University of Pennsylvania known for its nationally syndicated program World Cafe, had outgrown its studios and was seeking a new home. Hal's company, Real Entertainment Group, soon entered into a unique partnership between a public broadcaster and a private enterprise, sharing work space and a common philosophy. WXPN licensed the name World Cafe Live allowing for the creation of a clubhouse for the Philadelphia music community with a name that says it all.
World Cafe Live Philadelphia has featured an average of 550 ticketed shows, 200 free shows, and over 250 special events a year since opening in 2004. From hosting one of Adele's first US performances to showcasing artists such as Melody Gardot, James Blunt, and Edward Sharpe, WCL is known for bringing established artists to an intimate setting that is both artist and audience friendly.
Walnut Street Cafe
125 meter
A needed addition to the area for lunch. Try the romaine salad. The salt roasted beet...
Old Nelson Food Company
129 meter
I love to stop by me and my wife love their breakfast sandwiches oooh man.
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Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli - Best Cateri...
192 meter
Poor service. Rude!! Don't waste your time or money! No appreciation for customers.
Sláinte Pub & Grill
332 meter
The food here is perfectly fine, not anything to write home about. The hummus plate i...
Shake Shack - University City
343 meter
Yum. We drove 20 extra minutes to find this place. The burgers were good; not too gre...
Zavino
391 meter
My new addiction. Would be an easy 5 stars if I didn't just pay $14 a glass for Jame...
coZara
414 meter
This is my favorite place in university city. Must try the soft she'll shrimp and mus...
Au Bon Pain
464 meter
Terrible customer service - didn’t get what I ordered in the least. Had to tell the g...
CO-OP Restaurant & Lounge
484 meter
This restaurant is very well designed and trendy for the University area.
Love t...
Landmark Americana, University City
632 meter
Placed an order on grubhub for two salads. No dressing or utensils provided. When I c...
Baby Blues BBQ
642 meter
Okay so I might be a bit biased because I love me some barbecue but honestly, this pl...
New Deck Tavern
655 meter
It was a perfect late night dinner after arriving to Philadelphia. We were staying ar...
White Dog Cafe
685 meter
Cool interior design and decorated walls. The menu is large and has some cool creatio...
Federal Donuts
704 meter
So glad to have a Federal Donuts in University City! I've been very pleased with the ...
The Academic Bistro
712 meter
Once was great, another time OK, but both times with enthusiastic Drexel students eag...
Drexel Pizza
735 meter
One of the biggest reasons I eat here is that their fries are the best. Crunchy and n...
Beefsteak
761 meter
If you like half cooked veggies and don't mind how much you pay this is a good place ...
Chipotle Mexican Grill
780 meter
Pros: The portions are larger than your average Chipotle unless you go during peak ho...to add World Cafe Live Philadelphia map to your website;
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