Ah, Galentine’s Day, the unofficial holiday created by Leslie Knope dedicated to ladies celebrating ladies! Get your besties together and prepare to celebrate, because a girl’s day is just as important as date night during the season of love. We’re listing five of the best spots you and the girls can celebrate February 13th to the fullest in Philadelphia.
1. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
Luxurious setting, stunning photo opps, and bottomless mimosas? Yes please! Brunch is truly a girl’s best friend, and since Galentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, what better time to brunch with your BFFs? Positano also offers incredible Italian food, charcuterie boards, and divine desserts to indulge in.
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 11:30am–9:30pm
Thursday | 11:30am–9:30pm
Friday | 11:30am–9:30pm
Saturday | 11:30am–9:30pm
Sunday | 11:30am–9:30pm
📍 Location
212 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
2. Paddywax Candle Bar + Coffee
If you’re seeking a fun, engaging activity with your girlfriends, Paddywax Candle Bar is the perfect place to go. It’s airy, bright, and obviously smells delicious, as melting wax and colorful candles abound while coffee brews by the front desk. You can choose your own vessel and scent, and make the candle yourself alongside pals. We recommend the rosewood and vanilla scent – you’ll thank us later!
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 10:00am–8:00pm
Wednesday | 10:00am–8:00pm
Thursday | 10:00am–8:00pm
Friday | 10:00am–8:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–8:00pm
Sunday | 12:00pm–5:00pm
📍 Location
1733 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
3. Jake and Cooper's Wine Bar
Chatting with the girls over pizza and wine – does anything sound better? Jake and Cooper’s coal-fired pies and wine flights are the perfect combo, and we definitely advise getting a wine flight with your girls: it’s the ideal way to try it all without breaking the bank. Make the reservation soon, however; this trendy spot fills up fast.
Monday | 4:00pm–9:00pm
Tuesday | 4:00pm–9:00pm
Wednesday | 4:00pm–9:00pm
Thursday | 4:00pm–9:00pm
Friday | 1:00pm–10:00pm
Saturday | 1:00pm–10:00pm
Sunday | 1:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Location
4365 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
4. Body + Beauty Lab
Spa treatments, cool-sculpting, micro-blading: it’s time to be pampered on Galentine’s Day. Body + Beauty Lab offers plenty in the way of spa treatments, including massages, facials, peels, and the like. Treat yourself and feel your best with your best friends, as the season of love includes self-love, too.
Monday | 9:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday | 9:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday | 9:00am–6:00pm
Thursday | 9:00am–6:00pm
Friday | 9:00am–6:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am–4:00pm
Sunday | Closed
📍 Location
834 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
5. Harriet's Bookshop
February is the season of love and romance, but let’s not forget it’s also Black History Month! Support a local black business owner and visit Harriet’s Bookshop, a truly awesome store that highlights black authors and emphasizes female empowerment. Pick up a new bedside read with your girls and enjoy the cozy, relaxing space that celebrates women all year round.
Monday | 12:00pm–6:00pm
Tuesday |12:00pm–6:00pm
Wednesday |12:00pm–6:00pm
Thursday | 12:00pm–6:00pm
Friday | 12:00pm–6:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm–6:00pm
Sunday | 12:00pm–6:00pm
📍 Location
258 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125