Find essential resources for immigrants and refugees, including local non-profits offering support, guidance on handling ICE encounters, and a spotlight on immigrant- and minority-owned businesses shaping Philadelphia’s diverse landscape!
The Welcoming Center
Mission: Promotes inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration, offering employment services, ESL classes, and entrepreneurship support.
Website: https://welcomingcenter.org/
Instagram: @welcomingcenter
HIAS Pennsylvania
Mission: Provides legal and supportive services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, ensuring fair treatment and integration.
Website: https://hiaspa.org/
Instagram: @hias_pa
Nationalities Service Center (NSC)
Mission: Offers comprehensive services to immigrants and refugees, including legal protection, language access, and community integration programs.
Website: https://nscphila.org/
Instagram: @nscphila
Guidance on Handling ICE Encounters
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Resource: Provides "Know Your Rights" materials tailored for immigrants, detailing how to handle encounters with immigration enforcement.
Website: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Instagram: @aclupa
New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia
Resource: Offers community education on interacting with ICE, including workshops and rapid response support.
Website: https://www.sanctuaryphiladelphia.org/know-your-rights/
Instagram: @nsmphilly
South Philadelphia
Hardena
Cuisine: Indonesian
Address: 1754 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Instagram: @hardenaphilly
South Philly Barbacoa
Cuisine: Mexican
Address: 1140 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Instagram: @southphillybarbacoa
Phở 75 (Wing Phat Plaza)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 1122 Washington Ave F, Philadelphia, PA 19147
La Catrachita Food Truck (Southport Plaza)
Cuisine: Honduran & Mexican
Address: 1600 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Instagram: @catrachitafood
Tiffin Indian Cuisine South Philadelphia (has multiple locations)
Cuisine: Indian
Address: 1100 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Instagram: @tiffinindian
Dodo Bakery
Cuisine: Hong Kong
Address: 2653 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Instagram: @thedodobakery
Kanella Grill
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Address: 1001 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @kanellarestaurant
South Street Souvlaki
Cuisine: Greek
Address: 509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Instagram: @southstreetsouvlaki
Saigon Grace Cafe
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 1516 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Instagram: @saigongracecafe
Silk Way
Cuisine: Central Asia
Address: 507 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Instagram: @silk.way.philadelphia
Alyan's Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Restaurant
Cuisine: Middle Eastern & Mediterranean
Address: 603 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Instagram: @alyansrestaurant
Nam Chon
Cuisine: Korean
Address: 228 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Instagram: @namchonphilly
Tres Jalapenos
Cuisine: Mexican
Address: 901 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Ratchada Thai & Laos Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai & Laos
Address: 1117 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
I Heart Cambodia Restaurant
Cuisine: Cambodian
Address: 2207 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Instagram: @i_heart_cambodia
Old City
Amada PHL
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
Address: 217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instagram: @amadarestaurants
Cafe Walnut
Cuisine: Korean
Address: 703 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instagram: @cafe.walnut
Vista Peru
Cuisine: Peruvian
Address: 20 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instagram: @vistaperuphilly
Eggcellent Cafe
Restaurant: Brunch
Address: 113 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instagram: @eggcellent.philly
Cafe Square One
Restaurant: Brunch
Address: 311 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instagram: @cafesquare1
Center City
Seorabol Center City
Cuisine: Korean
Address: 1326 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @seorabol.centercity
Kimchi House @ Koreana
Cuisine: Korean
Address: 1543 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Instagram: @kimchihousephl
Reading Terminal Market
Address: 1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @rdgterminalmkt
Olympia Gyro (Reading Terminal)
Cuisine: Greek
Address: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @olympiagyro
Bodega Bar & Kitchen
Cuisine: Latin American
Address: 1223 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @bodegabarkitchen
Chinatown
Mai Lai Wah
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: 1001 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Ray’s Cafe and Tea House, Inc
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Address: 141 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @rayscafephilly
Sang Kee Peking Duck House (Chinatown)
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: 38 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @sangkeechinatown
Heng Feng Hand Drawn Noodles
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: 123 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @hengfengnoodle
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: 1022 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Dim Sum Garden
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: 1020 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Instagram: @dimsumgarden
Northern Liberties & Fishtown
Cafe La Maude
Cuisine: French-Lebanese
Address: 816 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Instagram: @cafelamaude
Suya Suya West African Grill
Cuisine: West African
Address: 400 Fairmount Ave #2808, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Instagram: @suyasuyaphilly
Hello Vietnam
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 722 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Instagram: @Hellovietnambistro
Circles Thai (Northern Liberties)
Cuisine: Thai
Address: 812 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Instagram: @CirclesThaiRestaurant
North Philadelphia & Kengsington
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Address: 229 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @abyssiniabarrestaurant
Dahlak
Cuisine: Eritrean and Ethiopian
Address: 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Instagram: @dahlak_paradise
Baby's Kusina + Market
Cuisine: Filipino
Address: 2816 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Instagram: @babysphl
Kalaya
Cuisine: Thai
Address: 4 W Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Instagram: @kalayaphilly
Caphe Roasters
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 3400 J St G1, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Instagram: @capheroasters
Silvia Bakery
Cuisine: Dominican baked goods
Address: 2530 N 2nd St Fl 2, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Instagram: @silviasbakerypa
University City, Southwest, & West Philadelphia
Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
Cuisine: Lebanese
Address: 4420 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @manakeeshcafe
Renata's Kitchen
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Address: 3940 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @renatas_kitchen
Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut
Cuisine: Jamaican
Address: 4002 Lancaster Ave #4000, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @qualitytastejamaicanrestaurant
Mommy Telly's Famous BBQ Food Truck
Cuisine: Filipino
Address: 23 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @mommytellysfamousbbq
5. Kilimandjaro Restaurant
Cuisine: Senegalese
Address: 4317 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @kilimandjaro_philly
6. Kaffa Crossing
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Address: 4421 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instagram: @kaffacrossing
Le Mandingue African Restaurant
Cuisine: West African
Address: 6620 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Instagram: @lemandingue__
Booker's Restaurant & Bar
Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Address: 5021 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Instagram: @bookersrestaurantandbar
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