Old City District News

New Old City Businesses Open in 2023

February 2023

PHILADELPHIA - Old City District is excited to welcome new businesses and organizations to the neighborhood in 2023, with more scheduled to open this year!

The new businesses and organizations include (in alphabetical order): Ava Karl Salon, Cafe Tolia, City Fitness, Demure Bridal, Hangry Joe's, Omnia Spa, and Wax & Wine.

Boxbar, 241 Race Street, also unveiled a complete redesign in February.

The new businesses join a neighborhood known for its arts and design community, a thriving dining scene, a fast-growing wedding industry, and hundreds of independently owned small businesses. Old City welcomed 31 new businesses in 2021, and 31 new businesses in 2022.

Learn more about the new locations below.

Ava Karl Salon
130 Chestnut Street

Café Tolia
26 N. 3rd Street
https://www.instagram.com/cafetolia/
Coffee and bakery

City Fitness
45 N. 3rd Street
https://cityfitnessphilly.com/old-city/

Demure Bridal
149 N. 3rd Street
https://demure-boutique.com/

Hangry Joe’s
300 Market Street
https://hangryjoes.com/

Omnia Spa
205 Race Street
https://www.omniaspa.com/

Wax & Wine
144 N. 2nd Street
https://waxandwine.com/