Mint House Philadelphia – Queen Village

About the Location

Queen Village, a historic neighborhood simmering with modern energy. As Philadelphia’s first residential neighborhood, it has lived many lives in its nearly 400-year history. From its early days as part of “New Sweden,” (the settlement’s Old Swedes’ Church, or Gloria Dei), to being the center of Philadelphia’s free black community in the 18th and mid-19th centuries (Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on South 6th Street is a proud relic of this era), to a bustling industrial age centered around the textile, iron and ship building industries, you can find remnants of the neighborhood’s past on every street. Join the fashion and design professionals who come to the city just for Fabric Row, a top tier shopping street for old school family-owned fabric stores like the 100-year-old Fleishman’s Fabrics and Supplies and stylist-approved vintage stores like Philly Vintage Bazaar. Steps from bustling South Street, with world class dining, shopping, music venues and vibrant nightlife. If you’re considering a souvenir tattoo, the neighborhood’s young, Bohemian bona fides make it a natural habitat for any number of ink emporiums — No Ka Oi Tiki Tattoo means “the very best” in Hawaiian and has a reputation to back it up. Queen Village is also a favorite among third-wave coffee drinkers who vibe at Shot Tower Coffee and devoted gastronoms who treasure Marrakesh, an award-winning Moroccan restaurant that’s been here for more than 30 years, and Bistrot La Minette, which, when paired with a morning of vintage shopping, can make you feel like you’re celebrating a triumphant day at Paris’s Les Puces. Nearby on the Delaware River waterfront, Spruce Street Harbor Park, which is the city’s favorite summer playground. Don’t forget to stop by Headhouse Farmers Market, directly outside your door in Philadelphia’s historic Society Hill neighborhood. Featuring an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, you can also find a great selection of locally prepared foods and goods. Queen Village is extremely accessible and navigable by foot and bicycle, a perk not lost on residents particular about dining, drinking and shopping close to home.