Good wings, good flavor, lots of variety. Woukd come back again!!! Hand-cut fries were a bonus.
(4)
Samantha B.
a decent place to go to in old city to play a game of two of shuffleboard. that's it.
(3)
Geraldine E.
I just paid to hang out in a post college frat party. If you yearn for the glory days, miss the stench of cheap spilt beer and prefer service by egotistical bros, then hell, come to Sto's! As for myself, I will be literally anywhere else in the city. (They had food?)
(1)
Elly Z.
My fiance and I were out-of-towners looking for a relatively low-key place to have a few drinks to round out the evening after doing on the Grim Philly tours. After passing so many "velvet rope" and "oom chik oom chik" type places, seeing the old school arcade game and Nintendo 64 controllers was a welcome change. We swung in for a drink and ended up staying the whole evening. It was about 11pm, so we didn't get food. But I had one of their delicious specialty cocktails. The rest of the rail drinks we got were good and reasonably priced. The bartender was super friendly. We played Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64 then played the old arcade machine, which was full of old 80s games, all free. The joysticks aren't in great shape, but we had fun nonetheless. In the back was a bean bag toss and table shuffleboard, which we played as well. It was a great date place because of the all the dorky fun to be had. I felt like this place was a diamond in the rough.
(4)
Lindsay V.
I was here for a little get-together with some awesome new people and Sto's was nice enough to give us drink and food specials. The server was nice and fairly quick with refilling drinks. M got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and he said it was good. I stole a couple fries and they weren't salted, which I thought was kind of strange. There wasn't any salt on the table to use so that was a fail. The decor is kind of sparse and the floor plan is very.. open. It's not terrible, but it's nothing spectacular, either.
(3)
Emma T.
More of a 3.5, but I'm willing to bump it up to a 4, because it's new and the owner was very nice and eager to please. So eager, in fact, that he gave us a beer glass just because we told him we liked that they had the restaurant's name on it. Anyway, we went right a few days after it opened, and though there are some kinks to be worked out, it is a solid new bar and restaurant in Old City. The only thing that really bothered me was that it took ages to get our food, when there weren't that many people there. But other than that, it was a nice experience. They had some great beer specials ($3 for a Walt Wit draft, a delicious light wheat beer) and all of their drafts are local. Their wings were especially good and priced well for the amount you get. The yum yum sauce is the best, and the co-owner (I think) said it was her mom's secret recipe from South Korea. It also seems like it would be a great place to grab a beer while watching a Phillies game - they have about 10 TVs inside.
(4)
Jill R.
Living in the neighborhood, I had high hopes when I saw the menu and the vibe of the place. However, can't say I was too impressed. I know it was early on but I wasn't thrilled with my food choices. However, the staff was super friendly so that's always a plus. May try it again to give it a fair chance.
(2)
Grant S.
Stopped in here one day to grab some food as I did not feel like cooking that day. Got the Storachi wings and enjoyed them quite a bit. Ended up going back there another day and tried the Yum-Yum Wings which I would recommend to people to try. Much better than the Storachi. This place would get 5 stars, but the consistency of the wings can be a bit off in the way they cook them. One chef seems to put a ton of sauce on them while the other is stingy.
(4)
Nick V.
I love Sto's! The bar staff is fun, the atmosphere is chill, the food is great - especially the wings, the beer selection is good, and the patrons are pretty cool.
(5)
Big Fat I.
great music selection with music videos playing as well as sports etc on other tv's, mariokart 64 at the bar, walt wit on draft for $3.50, friendly staff, didn't get to try the food yet edit - i tried the food and loved it. stogie!
(4)
Alli H.
Have been back 3 times for beer and snacks. The plantain chips are awesome! And my boyfriend loved the chicken tenderloins battered in crushed potato chips. I hope Sto's does well. Each time we've been, the service has been friendly and we haven't had trouble getting a table or a seat at the bar. Yay!
(4)
Briana C.
I don't know where to start. It's definitely a bad sign when you ask for a recommendation and the only answer you get is "well this is what sells the most...". The menu is standard bar fare - burgers, wings, chicken sandwiches, etc. I got a classic grilled chicken sandwich and it was pretty dreadful. The bun was stale - which I might not have noticed if they had toasted it. It was doused with mayo, which I think was supposed to be some sort of house-seasoned mayo but it just tasted like mayo. The amount of mayo on it was bad enough, but the chicken was in the form of 4 large breast chunks so as you bit into it the whole thing just fell apart. Plus the chicken tasted as if it were marinated in some sort of teriyaki sauce which was not part of the description. The lettuce on the sandwich seemed fresh but the tomatoes were so thin they just seemed mushy. I picked at it here and there with my fork after it had all fallen apart but it didn't taste great. Luckily the fries that came with were okay so I finished most of them. My partner got a burger that was overcooked and tasted over seasoned. The plantain chips he got were crispy but just tasted like the oil they were cooked in. It's nice to have a low key bar on market street, but they need to step their food up - it just seems lazy. I didn't think Lulu's was great but it was better than this place.
(1)
Michael C.
The food is amazing. Very large portions, which is never a bad thing. They're going for a sports bar type of place, which is great considering they have so many TV's in the place. Very laid-back atmosphere.
(5)
Carolyn I.
Like the atmosphere. Food was great - crisp, fresh salad and Philly Steak Nachos. Way too much of both and very inexpensive. Impressive!!!
(5)
Thomas W.
Had an absolute blast with my friends last Saturday. Mike did his best - and succeeded - in making sure we has a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
(5)
Brett J.
One of my favorite places to relax in Old City. Sto's gives you the feeling of hanging out in a friend's basement. Tons of TVs that are great for watching games. They even have 2 N64s, Xbox, Cornhole, and free shuffleboard. Wings are good but not my favorite. They typically have some sort of pitcher special for about $8. Owner is a really cool guy who will talk to you for a while and even poured some free shots of fireball for us.
(4)
Casey A.
Amazing wings! Great staff! Perfect location! The chef Tiffany does great work! Came in in Sunday of Labor Day weekend and was happy to find a few different tvs with games...an old school Mario cart game in the front and outdoor seating. But the wings were toooooooo good!
(5)
Sean P.
Never heard of this place but Mario kart caught the corner of my eye as I passed by. Stopped in and I wasn't disappointed. They have Xbox, N64, baggo, shuffleboard. Owner and bartender are extremely friendly. Enjoyed the experience so much that I made my first Yelp review.
(5)
Gerard Z.
I say this without hyperbole, I ate one of the worst burgers I've ever had here. I asked for medium and it came out beyond well done. The bun tasted stale. The meat was not juicy at all - just super greasy. It was completely over seasoned, which I always take as a sign of poor quality meat, which it was. The patty just fell apart into a greasy mess. The prices aren't bad and this isn't a bad place to go to drink. There are better options in the area for that, though. The owner seems like he wants this place to do well. He may need to fix whatever is going on in the kitchen and/or implement some quality control. Otherwise me thinks it will end up in the great market street in the sky.
(2)
Robert H.
Great staff...awesome large TV selection with multiple sports and music videos to go along with songs...becoming a great sports bar n restaurant. Interesting food selection from scrapple sticks to veggie hoagies and juicy burgers. A few beers on tap along with nice bottle selection.
(4)
John C.
This is a great new local venue in Olde City that has a promising future for years to come. Sto's provides a fun, hip, and relaxing atmosphere with a great local craft beer selection and higher-end touches on Philly favorites. I had a Walt Whit with their Jersey Burger which includes a fried egg and pork roll; nice sized portions as well. Not only that, the place is loaded with high-end TVs that show anything from music videos from all genres to the games. Great new place, check out.
(5)
Matt H.
This is a giant improvement over the previous business: not only are all staff members exceedingly friendly, the bar also has a great vibe that works perfectly for everything from a relaxing beer after work to getting blasted. Aside from the good beers and nice staff, the food is simple and delicious. Try their wings, but exercise caution when getting the facemelter sauce. It's extremely fresh and extremely spicy!
(5)
Michael C.
The food is amazing. Very large portions, which is never a bad thing. They're going for a sports bar type of place, which is great considering they have so many TV's in the place. Very laid-back atmosphere.
(5)
Carolyn I.
Like the atmosphere. Food was great - crisp, fresh salad and Philly Steak Nachos. Way too much of both and very inexpensive. Impressive!!!
(5)
Thomas W.
Had an absolute blast with my friends last Saturday. Mike did his best - and succeeded - in making sure we has a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
(5)
Brett J.
One of my favorite places to relax in Old City. Sto's gives you the feeling of hanging out in a friend's basement. Tons of TVs that are great for watching games. They even have 2 N64s, Xbox, Cornhole, and free shuffleboard. Wings are good but not my favorite. They typically have some sort of pitcher special for about $8. Owner is a really cool guy who will talk to you for a while and even poured some free shots of fireball for us.
(4)
Casey A.
Amazing wings! Great staff! Perfect location! The chef Tiffany does great work! Came in in Sunday of Labor Day weekend and was happy to find a few different tvs with games...an old school Mario cart game in the front and outdoor seating. But the wings were toooooooo good!
(5)
Grant S.
Stopped in here one day to grab some food as I did not feel like cooking that day. Got the Storachi wings and enjoyed them quite a bit. Ended up going back there another day and tried the Yum-Yum Wings which I would recommend to people to try. Much better than the Storachi. This place would get 5 stars, but the consistency of the wings can be a bit off in the way they cook them. One chef seems to put a ton of sauce on them while the other is stingy.
(4)
Nick V.
I love Sto's! The bar staff is fun, the atmosphere is chill, the food is great - especially the wings, the beer selection is good, and the patrons are pretty cool.
(5)
Big Fat I.
great music selection with music videos playing as well as sports etc on other tv's, mariokart 64 at the bar, walt wit on draft for $3.50, friendly staff, didn't get to try the food yet edit - i tried the food and loved it. stogie!
(4)
Sean P.
Never heard of this place but Mario kart caught the corner of my eye as I passed by. Stopped in and I wasn't disappointed. They have Xbox, N64, baggo, shuffleboard. Owner and bartender are extremely friendly. Enjoyed the experience so much that I made my first Yelp review.
(5)
jake g.
What a hidden gem. Just spent a perfect night at Sto's. The male bartender (didn't get his name) made us feel right at home, even though we were out-of-towners just needing a place to watch the hockey game (Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, but I digress). Delicious wings - we tried 3 flavors, all perfect. Homemade blue cheese dressing that was outstanding. Very laid back with zero attitude. Everyone including staff and customers were so friendly. Great service, great food, great beer, great prices.
(5)
Paul V.
Recently wrote a review where the barman tried to fight us because we didn't leave him a tip after he was rude, arrogant and dismissive. Apparently he's been let go about a month after my incident. Happy to hear that. Raising my 1 star to 4 stars since Sto did the right thing. Sto's as a bar can be fun. Super chilled, Fifa, Mario Kart, Jenga and Heineken...what more can you ask for. I'll try the wings when I come back.
(4)
Zach G.
Solid bar to grab a beer. I started down the street at Mac's, which was okay, but ended up here because there were move TVs and I wanted to watch some sports. The bartender was super friendly, the place was busy but still comfortable, and there were plenty of TVs...all, however, on one wall, which is a bit odd. Drinks are affordable. Beer selection is good but not as good as Mac's. They poured my gin and tonics fairly strong, and the bartender even slid me a free one saying "welcome to Philly". Didn't try the food, but they were pumping out a lot of wings that looked and smelled decent. Bathrooms were pretty nasty. Otherwise, I liked this place.
(4)
Luke C.
We showed up to grab a seat before the parade on 4th of July. The owner, Sto, was by himself still setting up before the bar was open, though he went out of his way to accommodate us. We had the lucky opportunity to have him as our bartender! Two Bahama Bay Breezes with fresh pineapple juice - delicious. Great atmosphere and a great place to get drinks or shots in Olde City. Free video games and bar games, too. We will definitely be coming back!
(5)
Matt M.
My of my favorite spots in old city for sure. Good food. Amazing chicken fingers. Reasonable drinks and a fun neighborhood type of a crowd.
(5)
Aria S.
Came here on Friday night cause the boys wanted this place for the Mario Kart.. ok ok fine I'll try somewhere new. The bartenders were SOoOo weird. Both thought they were hottest girls in town, kept adjusting their hair and clothes. Yo, just chill, and get me my drink. Like I would just wait and stare while they fixed themselves for them to ask for my order. And when my group left tips, they stumbled and kept asking us who each tip was for. Like don't you know who took the order/made the drink? Or you just split it later that night. Just so odd. Redeeming factors: Mario Kart is cool. And you get to request music/music videos are playing. Got to just do my thang and dance although no one else was.
(2)
Lauryn B.
This is by far my favorite local bar in the city. I started coming here the week it opened and fell in love. I have been looking for a place with a variety of wing flavors and the moment I stumbled into Sto's and saw their menu I could help but go once a week! Tiff is who cooks all the food and not only is she an awesome person but her food is just as great. She is super friendly and willing to adjust to any food allergies! Chelsea and Riley are THE BEST bartenders there! They always know what drink I want and get it for me as soon as I walk in! They are always super friendly and make me feel welcome. Not to mention prices are unbeatable! A must go to bar!!!! Try the food!!!
(5)
Luis S.
Cool spot. Good music. Few games. 2 TVs have N64s hooked up to them (Mario Kart, Mario Party, Smash Bros). Another TV by the bar has Madden hooked up to it. $6 for mixed drinks which isn't bad compared to the NJ and NY prices I'm used to. It isn't too loud. You can actually have a conversation without screaming in someone's ear.
(4)
Anupma S.
I rock at Mario Kart!!!! Legit beat everyone hehe. This bar is what it is and either you can love it or hate it. It kind of morphs into what you want. The beer is cheaaapppp so drink up! Wanna play Nintendo 64 or beer pong or corn hole? Do whatever you want! Want a certain song on? Request away and you'll hear it! There's no set scene here is basically what I'm saying. They have two TVs with N64s hooked up (although a lot of the controllers are broken). A few other TVs for sports games and YouTube behind the bar. You can set up any game you want in the back! I like coming here with a big group because you can have a great time and almost take over the bar How I Met Your Mother style. Bartenders are really cool! I've never tried the food here. All in all this is a chill place to go when nothing else is really happening, but fun nonetheless!
(5)
Andrew B.
Sto's on a Tuesday at 10 was almost empty and still fun. N64 and ps4 on three of the 7 TVs. Citywide was 5 and pitchers of rr were 8. Relaxed vibe and friendly lazy bartender.
(4)
Abbie R.
Spent a Sunday boozin, watching football, and dining with the fam at Sto's and had an outstanding time. For one, the owner is from Pittsburgh and when he found out we were too, he came and pal'ed around with us which is always appreciated. The TVs were plentiful and they had every game on, but still we didn't have a problem getting a table. The non-football-enthusiasts found a way to amuse themselves with the free shuffleboard and gorging on cheap pitchers. We ordered lunch and I liked particularly like the nachos I ordered because I just moved here from San Diego and was wrongly expecting them to be Mexican style with real queso, but didn't like the fake nacho cheese they were smothered in. My comrades fortunately did though, and devoured them while giving me delicious bites of their tasty food. The burger was the winner and what I wish I would have ordered. High quality beef on a fresh bun cooked just right. The perfect accompaniment to beer and football on a Sunday. The wings were also above-average and there was a long list of flavors to choose from. Atmosphere is perfect for game watching, dark but not dingy with good food and reasonably priced beer. I will be back!
(4)
Sharae M.
I love this place! Good food! Great atmosphere! Awesome people! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time and Nintendo! Where else can you drink and play Mario Cart? You walk in and instantly feel like your with friends. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just socially inept. Always a great time and reasonably priced.
(5)
Christina M.
This place was packed...this weekend was the Philadelphia Pub crawl and this placed look jumping. Even though I did not drink cause I was volunteering, this place appeared to fun inviting and friedly.
(4)
Bianca S.
Every damn time I eat their fried pickles I cry tears of pure happiness. To. Die. For.
(5)
Kassy U.
I think I have officially found a nice chill spot!!! I love the fact that the customer service is so good! I went on the Taco Tuesday Night and let me just say the taco's were excellent!!! The steak and chicken in the taco's are seasoned to perfection!! The music is great! They play the music that we all love 90's-00's. Oh and did I forget they have Nintendo 64 with plenty of remote controls which is a huge plus!!!! In my opinion it is a underrated place that needs more spotlight! So here it is!!!!
(5)
Jo B.
Sto's is a pretty chill, relaxed place to get together for a low-key night, or a happy hour drink. The specials are good and the food is decent - but the highlight is by far the N64 that's always set up, ready to be played. They occasionally have good shot specials, and some standard drink, nacho, and wing specials. The food is nothing fancy, but the nachos are good. The FaceSweaters wings are SUPER hot - even for the most daring and ballsy. The only real down-fall is that the service can be slow, even when the bar is empty. The bartenders are chill and take it easy, but should be more attentive. If there's "regulars" sitting at the bar - the bartenders / owner will just be chatting all night, and you have to interrupt to get served. But, if you don't mind being a little pushy, that's fine. All in all, good drinks, chill atmosphere, cool games.
(4)
Julia E.
Upon entering I was not overwhelmed or feeling any which way about this smaller bar. It's newly renovated inside and clean, I just was not hit with much personality when I walked inside. It's kind of a sports bar, kind of a nice dive bar. Once we ordered our drinks and food I realized I really like this place!! The bartender and the owner are both SO nice, made my friends and I feel really welcome inside. The fries were also really really good. We had a long evening ahead of us and they had multiple phone chargers for us to borrow too which I thought was really cool. Basically give this place a try you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
(4)
Keith T.
Sto is amazing. The wings were on point...cooked to perfection and the 20 plus sauces to chose from (developed and perfected by the chef Tiffany) are amazing. Between the service and the food, this place is a true gem in a nondescript spot. I will definitely come back.
(5)
Tara L.
Great wings (not the best but still quite good) and cheap beer specials. The plantain chips were definitely pretty bad tasting like oil and the dipping sauce was blah as well. Great friendly service though...I'd go back to try more of the wing flavors. I am pretty sure this used to be a pizza place that we liked quite a bit.
(3)
Bryo W.
Good wings, good flavor, lots of variety. Woukd come back again!!! Hand-cut fries were a bonus.
(4)
Samantha B.
a decent place to go to in old city to play a game of two of shuffleboard. that's it.
(3)
Geraldine E.
I just paid to hang out in a post college frat party. If you yearn for the glory days, miss the stench of cheap spilt beer and prefer service by egotistical bros, then hell, come to Sto's! As for myself, I will be literally anywhere else in the city. (They had food?)
(1)
Elly Z.
My fiance and I were out-of-towners looking for a relatively low-key place to have a few drinks to round out the evening after doing on the Grim Philly tours. After passing so many "velvet rope" and "oom chik oom chik" type places, seeing the old school arcade game and Nintendo 64 controllers was a welcome change. We swung in for a drink and ended up staying the whole evening. It was about 11pm, so we didn't get food. But I had one of their delicious specialty cocktails. The rest of the rail drinks we got were good and reasonably priced. The bartender was super friendly. We played Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64 then played the old arcade machine, which was full of old 80s games, all free. The joysticks aren't in great shape, but we had fun nonetheless. In the back was a bean bag toss and table shuffleboard, which we played as well. It was a great date place because of the all the dorky fun to be had. I felt like this place was a diamond in the rough.
(4)
Lindsay V.
I was here for a little get-together with some awesome new people and Sto's was nice enough to give us drink and food specials. The server was nice and fairly quick with refilling drinks. M got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and he said it was good. I stole a couple fries and they weren't salted, which I thought was kind of strange. There wasn't any salt on the table to use so that was a fail. The decor is kind of sparse and the floor plan is very.. open. It's not terrible, but it's nothing spectacular, either.
(3)
Emma T.
More of a 3.5, but I'm willing to bump it up to a 4, because it's new and the owner was very nice and eager to please. So eager, in fact, that he gave us a beer glass just because we told him we liked that they had the restaurant's name on it. Anyway, we went right a few days after it opened, and though there are some kinks to be worked out, it is a solid new bar and restaurant in Old City. The only thing that really bothered me was that it took ages to get our food, when there weren't that many people there. But other than that, it was a nice experience. They had some great beer specials ($3 for a Walt Wit draft, a delicious light wheat beer) and all of their drafts are local. Their wings were especially good and priced well for the amount you get. The yum yum sauce is the best, and the co-owner (I think) said it was her mom's secret recipe from South Korea. It also seems like it would be a great place to grab a beer while watching a Phillies game - they have about 10 TVs inside.
(4)
Alli H.
Have been back 3 times for beer and snacks. The plantain chips are awesome! And my boyfriend loved the chicken tenderloins battered in crushed potato chips. I hope Sto's does well. Each time we've been, the service has been friendly and we haven't had trouble getting a table or a seat at the bar. Yay!
(4)
Jill R.
Living in the neighborhood, I had high hopes when I saw the menu and the vibe of the place. However, can't say I was too impressed. I know it was early on but I wasn't thrilled with my food choices. However, the staff was super friendly so that's always a plus. May try it again to give it a fair chance.
(2)
Briana C.
I don't know where to start. It's definitely a bad sign when you ask for a recommendation and the only answer you get is "well this is what sells the most...". The menu is standard bar fare - burgers, wings, chicken sandwiches, etc. I got a classic grilled chicken sandwich and it was pretty dreadful. The bun was stale - which I might not have noticed if they had toasted it. It was doused with mayo, which I think was supposed to be some sort of house-seasoned mayo but it just tasted like mayo. The amount of mayo on it was bad enough, but the chicken was in the form of 4 large breast chunks so as you bit into it the whole thing just fell apart. Plus the chicken tasted as if it were marinated in some sort of teriyaki sauce which was not part of the description. The lettuce on the sandwich seemed fresh but the tomatoes were so thin they just seemed mushy. I picked at it here and there with my fork after it had all fallen apart but it didn't taste great. Luckily the fries that came with were okay so I finished most of them. My partner got a burger that was overcooked and tasted over seasoned. The plantain chips he got were crispy but just tasted like the oil they were cooked in. It's nice to have a low key bar on market street, but they need to step their food up - it just seems lazy. I didn't think Lulu's was great but it was better than this place.
(1)
jake g.
What a hidden gem. Just spent a perfect night at Sto's. The male bartender (didn't get his name) made us feel right at home, even though we were out-of-towners just needing a place to watch the hockey game (Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, but I digress). Delicious wings - we tried 3 flavors, all perfect. Homemade blue cheese dressing that was outstanding. Very laid back with zero attitude. Everyone including staff and customers were so friendly. Great service, great food, great beer, great prices.
(5)
Paul V.
Recently wrote a review where the barman tried to fight us because we didn't leave him a tip after he was rude, arrogant and dismissive. Apparently he's been let go about a month after my incident. Happy to hear that. Raising my 1 star to 4 stars since Sto did the right thing. Sto's as a bar can be fun. Super chilled, Fifa, Mario Kart, Jenga and Heineken...what more can you ask for. I'll try the wings when I come back.
(4)
Zach G.
Solid bar to grab a beer. I started down the street at Mac's, which was okay, but ended up here because there were move TVs and I wanted to watch some sports. The bartender was super friendly, the place was busy but still comfortable, and there were plenty of TVs...all, however, on one wall, which is a bit odd. Drinks are affordable. Beer selection is good but not as good as Mac's. They poured my gin and tonics fairly strong, and the bartender even slid me a free one saying "welcome to Philly". Didn't try the food, but they were pumping out a lot of wings that looked and smelled decent. Bathrooms were pretty nasty. Otherwise, I liked this place.
(4)
Luke C.
We showed up to grab a seat before the parade on 4th of July. The owner, Sto, was by himself still setting up before the bar was open, though he went out of his way to accommodate us. We had the lucky opportunity to have him as our bartender! Two Bahama Bay Breezes with fresh pineapple juice - delicious. Great atmosphere and a great place to get drinks or shots in Olde City. Free video games and bar games, too. We will definitely be coming back!
(5)
Matt M.
My of my favorite spots in old city for sure. Good food. Amazing chicken fingers. Reasonable drinks and a fun neighborhood type of a crowd.
(5)
Aria S.
Came here on Friday night cause the boys wanted this place for the Mario Kart.. ok ok fine I'll try somewhere new. The bartenders were SOoOo weird. Both thought they were hottest girls in town, kept adjusting their hair and clothes. Yo, just chill, and get me my drink. Like I would just wait and stare while they fixed themselves for them to ask for my order. And when my group left tips, they stumbled and kept asking us who each tip was for. Like don't you know who took the order/made the drink? Or you just split it later that night. Just so odd. Redeeming factors: Mario Kart is cool. And you get to request music/music videos are playing. Got to just do my thang and dance although no one else was.
(2)
Lauryn B.
This is by far my favorite local bar in the city. I started coming here the week it opened and fell in love. I have been looking for a place with a variety of wing flavors and the moment I stumbled into Sto's and saw their menu I could help but go once a week! Tiff is who cooks all the food and not only is she an awesome person but her food is just as great. She is super friendly and willing to adjust to any food allergies! Chelsea and Riley are THE BEST bartenders there! They always know what drink I want and get it for me as soon as I walk in! They are always super friendly and make me feel welcome. Not to mention prices are unbeatable! A must go to bar!!!! Try the food!!!
(5)
Luis S.
Cool spot. Good music. Few games. 2 TVs have N64s hooked up to them (Mario Kart, Mario Party, Smash Bros). Another TV by the bar has Madden hooked up to it. $6 for mixed drinks which isn't bad compared to the NJ and NY prices I'm used to. It isn't too loud. You can actually have a conversation without screaming in someone's ear.
(4)
Anupma S.
I rock at Mario Kart!!!! Legit beat everyone hehe. This bar is what it is and either you can love it or hate it. It kind of morphs into what you want. The beer is cheaaapppp so drink up! Wanna play Nintendo 64 or beer pong or corn hole? Do whatever you want! Want a certain song on? Request away and you'll hear it! There's no set scene here is basically what I'm saying. They have two TVs with N64s hooked up (although a lot of the controllers are broken). A few other TVs for sports games and YouTube behind the bar. You can set up any game you want in the back! I like coming here with a big group because you can have a great time and almost take over the bar How I Met Your Mother style. Bartenders are really cool! I've never tried the food here. All in all this is a chill place to go when nothing else is really happening, but fun nonetheless!
(5)
Andrew B.
Sto's on a Tuesday at 10 was almost empty and still fun. N64 and ps4 on three of the 7 TVs. Citywide was 5 and pitchers of rr were 8. Relaxed vibe and friendly lazy bartender.
(4)
Jo B.
Sto's is a pretty chill, relaxed place to get together for a low-key night, or a happy hour drink. The specials are good and the food is decent - but the highlight is by far the N64 that's always set up, ready to be played. They occasionally have good shot specials, and some standard drink, nacho, and wing specials. The food is nothing fancy, but the nachos are good. The FaceSweaters wings are SUPER hot - even for the most daring and ballsy. The only real down-fall is that the service can be slow, even when the bar is empty. The bartenders are chill and take it easy, but should be more attentive. If there's "regulars" sitting at the bar - the bartenders / owner will just be chatting all night, and you have to interrupt to get served. But, if you don't mind being a little pushy, that's fine. All in all, good drinks, chill atmosphere, cool games.
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Julia E.
Upon entering I was not overwhelmed or feeling any which way about this smaller bar. It's newly renovated inside and clean, I just was not hit with much personality when I walked inside. It's kind of a sports bar, kind of a nice dive bar. Once we ordered our drinks and food I realized I really like this place!! The bartender and the owner are both SO nice, made my friends and I feel really welcome inside. The fries were also really really good. We had a long evening ahead of us and they had multiple phone chargers for us to borrow too which I thought was really cool. Basically give this place a try you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
(4)
Keith T.
Sto is amazing. The wings were on point...cooked to perfection and the 20 plus sauces to chose from (developed and perfected by the chef Tiffany) are amazing. Between the service and the food, this place is a true gem in a nondescript spot. I will definitely come back.
(5)
Tara L.
Great wings (not the best but still quite good) and cheap beer specials. The plantain chips were definitely pretty bad tasting like oil and the dipping sauce was blah as well. Great friendly service though...I'd go back to try more of the wing flavors. I am pretty sure this used to be a pizza place that we liked quite a bit.
(3)
Abbie R.
Spent a Sunday boozin, watching football, and dining with the fam at Sto's and had an outstanding time. For one, the owner is from Pittsburgh and when he found out we were too, he came and pal'ed around with us which is always appreciated. The TVs were plentiful and they had every game on, but still we didn't have a problem getting a table. The non-football-enthusiasts found a way to amuse themselves with the free shuffleboard and gorging on cheap pitchers. We ordered lunch and I liked particularly like the nachos I ordered because I just moved here from San Diego and was wrongly expecting them to be Mexican style with real queso, but didn't like the fake nacho cheese they were smothered in. My comrades fortunately did though, and devoured them while giving me delicious bites of their tasty food. The burger was the winner and what I wish I would have ordered. High quality beef on a fresh bun cooked just right. The perfect accompaniment to beer and football on a Sunday. The wings were also above-average and there was a long list of flavors to choose from. Atmosphere is perfect for game watching, dark but not dingy with good food and reasonably priced beer. I will be back!
(4)
Sharae M.
I love this place! Good food! Great atmosphere! Awesome people! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time and Nintendo! Where else can you drink and play Mario Cart? You walk in and instantly feel like your with friends. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just socially inept. Always a great time and reasonably priced.
(5)
Christina M.
This place was packed...this weekend was the Philadelphia Pub crawl and this placed look jumping. Even though I did not drink cause I was volunteering, this place appeared to fun inviting and friedly.
(4)
Bianca S.
Every damn time I eat their fried pickles I cry tears of pure happiness. To. Die. For.
(5)
Kassy U.
I think I have officially found a nice chill spot!!! I love the fact that the customer service is so good! I went on the Taco Tuesday Night and let me just say the taco's were excellent!!! The steak and chicken in the taco's are seasoned to perfection!! The music is great! They play the music that we all love 90's-00's. Oh and did I forget they have Nintendo 64 with plenty of remote controls which is a huge plus!!!! In my opinion it is a underrated place that needs more spotlight! So here it is!!!!
(5)
Gerard Z.
I say this without hyperbole, I ate one of the worst burgers I've ever had here. I asked for medium and it came out beyond well done. The bun tasted stale. The meat was not juicy at all - just super greasy. It was completely over seasoned, which I always take as a sign of poor quality meat, which it was. The patty just fell apart into a greasy mess. The prices aren't bad and this isn't a bad place to go to drink. There are better options in the area for that, though. The owner seems like he wants this place to do well. He may need to fix whatever is going on in the kitchen and/or implement some quality control. Otherwise me thinks it will end up in the great market street in the sky.
(2)
Robert H.
Great staff...awesome large TV selection with multiple sports and music videos to go along with songs...becoming a great sports bar n restaurant. Interesting food selection from scrapple sticks to veggie hoagies and juicy burgers. A few beers on tap along with nice bottle selection.
(4)
John C.
This is a great new local venue in Olde City that has a promising future for years to come. Sto's provides a fun, hip, and relaxing atmosphere with a great local craft beer selection and higher-end touches on Philly favorites. I had a Walt Whit with their Jersey Burger which includes a fried egg and pork roll; nice sized portions as well. Not only that, the place is loaded with high-end TVs that show anything from music videos from all genres to the games. Great new place, check out.
(5)
Matt H.
This is a giant improvement over the previous business: not only are all staff members exceedingly friendly, the bar also has a great vibe that works perfectly for everything from a relaxing beer after work to getting blasted. Aside from the good beers and nice staff, the food is simple and delicious. Try their wings, but exercise caution when getting the facemelter sauce. It's extremely fresh and extremely spicy!
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Bryo W.
Good wings, good flavor, lots of variety. Woukd come back again!!! Hand-cut fries were a bonus.
(4)Samantha B.
a decent place to go to in old city to play a game of two of shuffleboard. that's it.
(3)Geraldine E.
I just paid to hang out in a post college frat party. If you yearn for the glory days, miss the stench of cheap spilt beer and prefer service by egotistical bros, then hell, come to Sto's! As for myself, I will be literally anywhere else in the city. (They had food?)
(1)Elly Z.
My fiance and I were out-of-towners looking for a relatively low-key place to have a few drinks to round out the evening after doing on the Grim Philly tours. After passing so many "velvet rope" and "oom chik oom chik" type places, seeing the old school arcade game and Nintendo 64 controllers was a welcome change. We swung in for a drink and ended up staying the whole evening. It was about 11pm, so we didn't get food. But I had one of their delicious specialty cocktails. The rest of the rail drinks we got were good and reasonably priced. The bartender was super friendly. We played Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64 then played the old arcade machine, which was full of old 80s games, all free. The joysticks aren't in great shape, but we had fun nonetheless. In the back was a bean bag toss and table shuffleboard, which we played as well. It was a great date place because of the all the dorky fun to be had. I felt like this place was a diamond in the rough.
(4)Lindsay V.
I was here for a little get-together with some awesome new people and Sto's was nice enough to give us drink and food specials. The server was nice and fairly quick with refilling drinks. M got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and he said it was good. I stole a couple fries and they weren't salted, which I thought was kind of strange. There wasn't any salt on the table to use so that was a fail. The decor is kind of sparse and the floor plan is very.. open. It's not terrible, but it's nothing spectacular, either.
(3)Emma T.
More of a 3.5, but I'm willing to bump it up to a 4, because it's new and the owner was very nice and eager to please. So eager, in fact, that he gave us a beer glass just because we told him we liked that they had the restaurant's name on it. Anyway, we went right a few days after it opened, and though there are some kinks to be worked out, it is a solid new bar and restaurant in Old City. The only thing that really bothered me was that it took ages to get our food, when there weren't that many people there. But other than that, it was a nice experience. They had some great beer specials ($3 for a Walt Wit draft, a delicious light wheat beer) and all of their drafts are local. Their wings were especially good and priced well for the amount you get. The yum yum sauce is the best, and the co-owner (I think) said it was her mom's secret recipe from South Korea. It also seems like it would be a great place to grab a beer while watching a Phillies game - they have about 10 TVs inside.
(4)Jill R.
Living in the neighborhood, I had high hopes when I saw the menu and the vibe of the place. However, can't say I was too impressed. I know it was early on but I wasn't thrilled with my food choices. However, the staff was super friendly so that's always a plus. May try it again to give it a fair chance.
(2)Grant S.
Stopped in here one day to grab some food as I did not feel like cooking that day. Got the Storachi wings and enjoyed them quite a bit. Ended up going back there another day and tried the Yum-Yum Wings which I would recommend to people to try. Much better than the Storachi. This place would get 5 stars, but the consistency of the wings can be a bit off in the way they cook them. One chef seems to put a ton of sauce on them while the other is stingy.
(4)Nick V.
I love Sto's! The bar staff is fun, the atmosphere is chill, the food is great - especially the wings, the beer selection is good, and the patrons are pretty cool.
(5)Big Fat I.
great music selection with music videos playing as well as sports etc on other tv's, mariokart 64 at the bar, walt wit on draft for $3.50, friendly staff, didn't get to try the food yet edit - i tried the food and loved it. stogie!
(4)Alli H.
Have been back 3 times for beer and snacks. The plantain chips are awesome! And my boyfriend loved the chicken tenderloins battered in crushed potato chips. I hope Sto's does well. Each time we've been, the service has been friendly and we haven't had trouble getting a table or a seat at the bar. Yay!
(4)Briana C.
I don't know where to start. It's definitely a bad sign when you ask for a recommendation and the only answer you get is "well this is what sells the most...". The menu is standard bar fare - burgers, wings, chicken sandwiches, etc. I got a classic grilled chicken sandwich and it was pretty dreadful. The bun was stale - which I might not have noticed if they had toasted it. It was doused with mayo, which I think was supposed to be some sort of house-seasoned mayo but it just tasted like mayo. The amount of mayo on it was bad enough, but the chicken was in the form of 4 large breast chunks so as you bit into it the whole thing just fell apart. Plus the chicken tasted as if it were marinated in some sort of teriyaki sauce which was not part of the description. The lettuce on the sandwich seemed fresh but the tomatoes were so thin they just seemed mushy. I picked at it here and there with my fork after it had all fallen apart but it didn't taste great. Luckily the fries that came with were okay so I finished most of them. My partner got a burger that was overcooked and tasted over seasoned. The plantain chips he got were crispy but just tasted like the oil they were cooked in. It's nice to have a low key bar on market street, but they need to step their food up - it just seems lazy. I didn't think Lulu's was great but it was better than this place.
(1)Michael C.
The food is amazing. Very large portions, which is never a bad thing. They're going for a sports bar type of place, which is great considering they have so many TV's in the place. Very laid-back atmosphere.
(5)Carolyn I.
Like the atmosphere. Food was great - crisp, fresh salad and Philly Steak Nachos. Way too much of both and very inexpensive. Impressive!!!
(5)Thomas W.
Had an absolute blast with my friends last Saturday. Mike did his best - and succeeded - in making sure we has a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
(5)Brett J.
One of my favorite places to relax in Old City. Sto's gives you the feeling of hanging out in a friend's basement. Tons of TVs that are great for watching games. They even have 2 N64s, Xbox, Cornhole, and free shuffleboard. Wings are good but not my favorite. They typically have some sort of pitcher special for about $8. Owner is a really cool guy who will talk to you for a while and even poured some free shots of fireball for us.
(4)Casey A.
Amazing wings! Great staff! Perfect location! The chef Tiffany does great work! Came in in Sunday of Labor Day weekend and was happy to find a few different tvs with games...an old school Mario cart game in the front and outdoor seating. But the wings were toooooooo good!
(5)Sean P.
Never heard of this place but Mario kart caught the corner of my eye as I passed by. Stopped in and I wasn't disappointed. They have Xbox, N64, baggo, shuffleboard. Owner and bartender are extremely friendly. Enjoyed the experience so much that I made my first Yelp review.
(5)Gerard Z.
I say this without hyperbole, I ate one of the worst burgers I've ever had here. I asked for medium and it came out beyond well done. The bun tasted stale. The meat was not juicy at all - just super greasy. It was completely over seasoned, which I always take as a sign of poor quality meat, which it was. The patty just fell apart into a greasy mess. The prices aren't bad and this isn't a bad place to go to drink. There are better options in the area for that, though. The owner seems like he wants this place to do well. He may need to fix whatever is going on in the kitchen and/or implement some quality control. Otherwise me thinks it will end up in the great market street in the sky.
(2)Robert H.
Great staff...awesome large TV selection with multiple sports and music videos to go along with songs...becoming a great sports bar n restaurant. Interesting food selection from scrapple sticks to veggie hoagies and juicy burgers. A few beers on tap along with nice bottle selection.
(4)John C.
This is a great new local venue in Olde City that has a promising future for years to come. Sto's provides a fun, hip, and relaxing atmosphere with a great local craft beer selection and higher-end touches on Philly favorites. I had a Walt Whit with their Jersey Burger which includes a fried egg and pork roll; nice sized portions as well. Not only that, the place is loaded with high-end TVs that show anything from music videos from all genres to the games. Great new place, check out.
(5)Matt H.
This is a giant improvement over the previous business: not only are all staff members exceedingly friendly, the bar also has a great vibe that works perfectly for everything from a relaxing beer after work to getting blasted. Aside from the good beers and nice staff, the food is simple and delicious. Try their wings, but exercise caution when getting the facemelter sauce. It's extremely fresh and extremely spicy!
(5)Michael C.
The food is amazing. Very large portions, which is never a bad thing. They're going for a sports bar type of place, which is great considering they have so many TV's in the place. Very laid-back atmosphere.
(5)Carolyn I.
Like the atmosphere. Food was great - crisp, fresh salad and Philly Steak Nachos. Way too much of both and very inexpensive. Impressive!!!
(5)Thomas W.
Had an absolute blast with my friends last Saturday. Mike did his best - and succeeded - in making sure we has a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
(5)Brett J.
One of my favorite places to relax in Old City. Sto's gives you the feeling of hanging out in a friend's basement. Tons of TVs that are great for watching games. They even have 2 N64s, Xbox, Cornhole, and free shuffleboard. Wings are good but not my favorite. They typically have some sort of pitcher special for about $8. Owner is a really cool guy who will talk to you for a while and even poured some free shots of fireball for us.
(4)Casey A.
Amazing wings! Great staff! Perfect location! The chef Tiffany does great work! Came in in Sunday of Labor Day weekend and was happy to find a few different tvs with games...an old school Mario cart game in the front and outdoor seating. But the wings were toooooooo good!
(5)Grant S.
Stopped in here one day to grab some food as I did not feel like cooking that day. Got the Storachi wings and enjoyed them quite a bit. Ended up going back there another day and tried the Yum-Yum Wings which I would recommend to people to try. Much better than the Storachi. This place would get 5 stars, but the consistency of the wings can be a bit off in the way they cook them. One chef seems to put a ton of sauce on them while the other is stingy.
(4)Nick V.
I love Sto's! The bar staff is fun, the atmosphere is chill, the food is great - especially the wings, the beer selection is good, and the patrons are pretty cool.
(5)Big Fat I.
great music selection with music videos playing as well as sports etc on other tv's, mariokart 64 at the bar, walt wit on draft for $3.50, friendly staff, didn't get to try the food yet edit - i tried the food and loved it. stogie!
(4)Sean P.
Never heard of this place but Mario kart caught the corner of my eye as I passed by. Stopped in and I wasn't disappointed. They have Xbox, N64, baggo, shuffleboard. Owner and bartender are extremely friendly. Enjoyed the experience so much that I made my first Yelp review.
(5)jake g.
What a hidden gem. Just spent a perfect night at Sto's. The male bartender (didn't get his name) made us feel right at home, even though we were out-of-towners just needing a place to watch the hockey game (Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, but I digress). Delicious wings - we tried 3 flavors, all perfect. Homemade blue cheese dressing that was outstanding. Very laid back with zero attitude. Everyone including staff and customers were so friendly. Great service, great food, great beer, great prices.
(5)Paul V.
Recently wrote a review where the barman tried to fight us because we didn't leave him a tip after he was rude, arrogant and dismissive. Apparently he's been let go about a month after my incident. Happy to hear that. Raising my 1 star to 4 stars since Sto did the right thing. Sto's as a bar can be fun. Super chilled, Fifa, Mario Kart, Jenga and Heineken...what more can you ask for. I'll try the wings when I come back.
(4)Zach G.
Solid bar to grab a beer. I started down the street at Mac's, which was okay, but ended up here because there were move TVs and I wanted to watch some sports. The bartender was super friendly, the place was busy but still comfortable, and there were plenty of TVs...all, however, on one wall, which is a bit odd. Drinks are affordable. Beer selection is good but not as good as Mac's. They poured my gin and tonics fairly strong, and the bartender even slid me a free one saying "welcome to Philly". Didn't try the food, but they were pumping out a lot of wings that looked and smelled decent. Bathrooms were pretty nasty. Otherwise, I liked this place.
(4)Luke C.
We showed up to grab a seat before the parade on 4th of July. The owner, Sto, was by himself still setting up before the bar was open, though he went out of his way to accommodate us. We had the lucky opportunity to have him as our bartender! Two Bahama Bay Breezes with fresh pineapple juice - delicious. Great atmosphere and a great place to get drinks or shots in Olde City. Free video games and bar games, too. We will definitely be coming back!
(5)Matt M.
My of my favorite spots in old city for sure. Good food. Amazing chicken fingers. Reasonable drinks and a fun neighborhood type of a crowd.
(5)Aria S.
Came here on Friday night cause the boys wanted this place for the Mario Kart.. ok ok fine I'll try somewhere new. The bartenders were SOoOo weird. Both thought they were hottest girls in town, kept adjusting their hair and clothes. Yo, just chill, and get me my drink. Like I would just wait and stare while they fixed themselves for them to ask for my order. And when my group left tips, they stumbled and kept asking us who each tip was for. Like don't you know who took the order/made the drink? Or you just split it later that night. Just so odd. Redeeming factors: Mario Kart is cool. And you get to request music/music videos are playing. Got to just do my thang and dance although no one else was.
(2)Lauryn B.
This is by far my favorite local bar in the city. I started coming here the week it opened and fell in love. I have been looking for a place with a variety of wing flavors and the moment I stumbled into Sto's and saw their menu I could help but go once a week! Tiff is who cooks all the food and not only is she an awesome person but her food is just as great. She is super friendly and willing to adjust to any food allergies! Chelsea and Riley are THE BEST bartenders there! They always know what drink I want and get it for me as soon as I walk in! They are always super friendly and make me feel welcome. Not to mention prices are unbeatable! A must go to bar!!!! Try the food!!!
(5)Luis S.
Cool spot. Good music. Few games. 2 TVs have N64s hooked up to them (Mario Kart, Mario Party, Smash Bros). Another TV by the bar has Madden hooked up to it. $6 for mixed drinks which isn't bad compared to the NJ and NY prices I'm used to. It isn't too loud. You can actually have a conversation without screaming in someone's ear.
(4)Anupma S.
I rock at Mario Kart!!!! Legit beat everyone hehe. This bar is what it is and either you can love it or hate it. It kind of morphs into what you want. The beer is cheaaapppp so drink up! Wanna play Nintendo 64 or beer pong or corn hole? Do whatever you want! Want a certain song on? Request away and you'll hear it! There's no set scene here is basically what I'm saying. They have two TVs with N64s hooked up (although a lot of the controllers are broken). A few other TVs for sports games and YouTube behind the bar. You can set up any game you want in the back! I like coming here with a big group because you can have a great time and almost take over the bar How I Met Your Mother style. Bartenders are really cool! I've never tried the food here. All in all this is a chill place to go when nothing else is really happening, but fun nonetheless!
(5)Andrew B.
Sto's on a Tuesday at 10 was almost empty and still fun. N64 and ps4 on three of the 7 TVs. Citywide was 5 and pitchers of rr were 8. Relaxed vibe and friendly lazy bartender.
(4)Abbie R.
Spent a Sunday boozin, watching football, and dining with the fam at Sto's and had an outstanding time. For one, the owner is from Pittsburgh and when he found out we were too, he came and pal'ed around with us which is always appreciated. The TVs were plentiful and they had every game on, but still we didn't have a problem getting a table. The non-football-enthusiasts found a way to amuse themselves with the free shuffleboard and gorging on cheap pitchers. We ordered lunch and I liked particularly like the nachos I ordered because I just moved here from San Diego and was wrongly expecting them to be Mexican style with real queso, but didn't like the fake nacho cheese they were smothered in. My comrades fortunately did though, and devoured them while giving me delicious bites of their tasty food. The burger was the winner and what I wish I would have ordered. High quality beef on a fresh bun cooked just right. The perfect accompaniment to beer and football on a Sunday. The wings were also above-average and there was a long list of flavors to choose from. Atmosphere is perfect for game watching, dark but not dingy with good food and reasonably priced beer. I will be back!
(4)Sharae M.
I love this place! Good food! Great atmosphere! Awesome people! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time and Nintendo! Where else can you drink and play Mario Cart? You walk in and instantly feel like your with friends. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just socially inept. Always a great time and reasonably priced.
(5)Christina M.
This place was packed...this weekend was the Philadelphia Pub crawl and this placed look jumping. Even though I did not drink cause I was volunteering, this place appeared to fun inviting and friedly.
(4)Bianca S.
Every damn time I eat their fried pickles I cry tears of pure happiness. To. Die. For.
(5)Kassy U.
I think I have officially found a nice chill spot!!! I love the fact that the customer service is so good! I went on the Taco Tuesday Night and let me just say the taco's were excellent!!! The steak and chicken in the taco's are seasoned to perfection!! The music is great! They play the music that we all love 90's-00's. Oh and did I forget they have Nintendo 64 with plenty of remote controls which is a huge plus!!!! In my opinion it is a underrated place that needs more spotlight! So here it is!!!!
(5)Jo B.
Sto's is a pretty chill, relaxed place to get together for a low-key night, or a happy hour drink. The specials are good and the food is decent - but the highlight is by far the N64 that's always set up, ready to be played. They occasionally have good shot specials, and some standard drink, nacho, and wing specials. The food is nothing fancy, but the nachos are good. The FaceSweaters wings are SUPER hot - even for the most daring and ballsy. The only real down-fall is that the service can be slow, even when the bar is empty. The bartenders are chill and take it easy, but should be more attentive. If there's "regulars" sitting at the bar - the bartenders / owner will just be chatting all night, and you have to interrupt to get served. But, if you don't mind being a little pushy, that's fine. All in all, good drinks, chill atmosphere, cool games.
(4)Julia E.
Upon entering I was not overwhelmed or feeling any which way about this smaller bar. It's newly renovated inside and clean, I just was not hit with much personality when I walked inside. It's kind of a sports bar, kind of a nice dive bar. Once we ordered our drinks and food I realized I really like this place!! The bartender and the owner are both SO nice, made my friends and I feel really welcome inside. The fries were also really really good. We had a long evening ahead of us and they had multiple phone chargers for us to borrow too which I thought was really cool. Basically give this place a try you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
(4)Keith T.
Sto is amazing. The wings were on point...cooked to perfection and the 20 plus sauces to chose from (developed and perfected by the chef Tiffany) are amazing. Between the service and the food, this place is a true gem in a nondescript spot. I will definitely come back.
(5)Tara L.
Great wings (not the best but still quite good) and cheap beer specials. The plantain chips were definitely pretty bad tasting like oil and the dipping sauce was blah as well. Great friendly service though...I'd go back to try more of the wing flavors. I am pretty sure this used to be a pizza place that we liked quite a bit.
(3)Bryo W.
Good wings, good flavor, lots of variety. Woukd come back again!!! Hand-cut fries were a bonus.
(4)Samantha B.
a decent place to go to in old city to play a game of two of shuffleboard. that's it.
(3)Geraldine E.
I just paid to hang out in a post college frat party. If you yearn for the glory days, miss the stench of cheap spilt beer and prefer service by egotistical bros, then hell, come to Sto's! As for myself, I will be literally anywhere else in the city. (They had food?)
(1)Elly Z.
My fiance and I were out-of-towners looking for a relatively low-key place to have a few drinks to round out the evening after doing on the Grim Philly tours. After passing so many "velvet rope" and "oom chik oom chik" type places, seeing the old school arcade game and Nintendo 64 controllers was a welcome change. We swung in for a drink and ended up staying the whole evening. It was about 11pm, so we didn't get food. But I had one of their delicious specialty cocktails. The rest of the rail drinks we got were good and reasonably priced. The bartender was super friendly. We played Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64 then played the old arcade machine, which was full of old 80s games, all free. The joysticks aren't in great shape, but we had fun nonetheless. In the back was a bean bag toss and table shuffleboard, which we played as well. It was a great date place because of the all the dorky fun to be had. I felt like this place was a diamond in the rough.
(4)Lindsay V.
I was here for a little get-together with some awesome new people and Sto's was nice enough to give us drink and food specials. The server was nice and fairly quick with refilling drinks. M got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and he said it was good. I stole a couple fries and they weren't salted, which I thought was kind of strange. There wasn't any salt on the table to use so that was a fail. The decor is kind of sparse and the floor plan is very.. open. It's not terrible, but it's nothing spectacular, either.
(3)Emma T.
More of a 3.5, but I'm willing to bump it up to a 4, because it's new and the owner was very nice and eager to please. So eager, in fact, that he gave us a beer glass just because we told him we liked that they had the restaurant's name on it. Anyway, we went right a few days after it opened, and though there are some kinks to be worked out, it is a solid new bar and restaurant in Old City. The only thing that really bothered me was that it took ages to get our food, when there weren't that many people there. But other than that, it was a nice experience. They had some great beer specials ($3 for a Walt Wit draft, a delicious light wheat beer) and all of their drafts are local. Their wings were especially good and priced well for the amount you get. The yum yum sauce is the best, and the co-owner (I think) said it was her mom's secret recipe from South Korea. It also seems like it would be a great place to grab a beer while watching a Phillies game - they have about 10 TVs inside.
(4)Alli H.
Have been back 3 times for beer and snacks. The plantain chips are awesome! And my boyfriend loved the chicken tenderloins battered in crushed potato chips. I hope Sto's does well. Each time we've been, the service has been friendly and we haven't had trouble getting a table or a seat at the bar. Yay!
(4)Jill R.
Living in the neighborhood, I had high hopes when I saw the menu and the vibe of the place. However, can't say I was too impressed. I know it was early on but I wasn't thrilled with my food choices. However, the staff was super friendly so that's always a plus. May try it again to give it a fair chance.
(2)Briana C.
I don't know where to start. It's definitely a bad sign when you ask for a recommendation and the only answer you get is "well this is what sells the most...". The menu is standard bar fare - burgers, wings, chicken sandwiches, etc. I got a classic grilled chicken sandwich and it was pretty dreadful. The bun was stale - which I might not have noticed if they had toasted it. It was doused with mayo, which I think was supposed to be some sort of house-seasoned mayo but it just tasted like mayo. The amount of mayo on it was bad enough, but the chicken was in the form of 4 large breast chunks so as you bit into it the whole thing just fell apart. Plus the chicken tasted as if it were marinated in some sort of teriyaki sauce which was not part of the description. The lettuce on the sandwich seemed fresh but the tomatoes were so thin they just seemed mushy. I picked at it here and there with my fork after it had all fallen apart but it didn't taste great. Luckily the fries that came with were okay so I finished most of them. My partner got a burger that was overcooked and tasted over seasoned. The plantain chips he got were crispy but just tasted like the oil they were cooked in. It's nice to have a low key bar on market street, but they need to step their food up - it just seems lazy. I didn't think Lulu's was great but it was better than this place.
(1)jake g.
What a hidden gem. Just spent a perfect night at Sto's. The male bartender (didn't get his name) made us feel right at home, even though we were out-of-towners just needing a place to watch the hockey game (Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, but I digress). Delicious wings - we tried 3 flavors, all perfect. Homemade blue cheese dressing that was outstanding. Very laid back with zero attitude. Everyone including staff and customers were so friendly. Great service, great food, great beer, great prices.
(5)Paul V.
Recently wrote a review where the barman tried to fight us because we didn't leave him a tip after he was rude, arrogant and dismissive. Apparently he's been let go about a month after my incident. Happy to hear that. Raising my 1 star to 4 stars since Sto did the right thing. Sto's as a bar can be fun. Super chilled, Fifa, Mario Kart, Jenga and Heineken...what more can you ask for. I'll try the wings when I come back.
(4)Zach G.
Solid bar to grab a beer. I started down the street at Mac's, which was okay, but ended up here because there were move TVs and I wanted to watch some sports. The bartender was super friendly, the place was busy but still comfortable, and there were plenty of TVs...all, however, on one wall, which is a bit odd. Drinks are affordable. Beer selection is good but not as good as Mac's. They poured my gin and tonics fairly strong, and the bartender even slid me a free one saying "welcome to Philly". Didn't try the food, but they were pumping out a lot of wings that looked and smelled decent. Bathrooms were pretty nasty. Otherwise, I liked this place.
(4)Luke C.
We showed up to grab a seat before the parade on 4th of July. The owner, Sto, was by himself still setting up before the bar was open, though he went out of his way to accommodate us. We had the lucky opportunity to have him as our bartender! Two Bahama Bay Breezes with fresh pineapple juice - delicious. Great atmosphere and a great place to get drinks or shots in Olde City. Free video games and bar games, too. We will definitely be coming back!
(5)Matt M.
My of my favorite spots in old city for sure. Good food. Amazing chicken fingers. Reasonable drinks and a fun neighborhood type of a crowd.
(5)Aria S.
Came here on Friday night cause the boys wanted this place for the Mario Kart.. ok ok fine I'll try somewhere new. The bartenders were SOoOo weird. Both thought they were hottest girls in town, kept adjusting their hair and clothes. Yo, just chill, and get me my drink. Like I would just wait and stare while they fixed themselves for them to ask for my order. And when my group left tips, they stumbled and kept asking us who each tip was for. Like don't you know who took the order/made the drink? Or you just split it later that night. Just so odd. Redeeming factors: Mario Kart is cool. And you get to request music/music videos are playing. Got to just do my thang and dance although no one else was.
(2)Lauryn B.
This is by far my favorite local bar in the city. I started coming here the week it opened and fell in love. I have been looking for a place with a variety of wing flavors and the moment I stumbled into Sto's and saw their menu I could help but go once a week! Tiff is who cooks all the food and not only is she an awesome person but her food is just as great. She is super friendly and willing to adjust to any food allergies! Chelsea and Riley are THE BEST bartenders there! They always know what drink I want and get it for me as soon as I walk in! They are always super friendly and make me feel welcome. Not to mention prices are unbeatable! A must go to bar!!!! Try the food!!!
(5)Luis S.
Cool spot. Good music. Few games. 2 TVs have N64s hooked up to them (Mario Kart, Mario Party, Smash Bros). Another TV by the bar has Madden hooked up to it. $6 for mixed drinks which isn't bad compared to the NJ and NY prices I'm used to. It isn't too loud. You can actually have a conversation without screaming in someone's ear.
(4)Anupma S.
I rock at Mario Kart!!!! Legit beat everyone hehe. This bar is what it is and either you can love it or hate it. It kind of morphs into what you want. The beer is cheaaapppp so drink up! Wanna play Nintendo 64 or beer pong or corn hole? Do whatever you want! Want a certain song on? Request away and you'll hear it! There's no set scene here is basically what I'm saying. They have two TVs with N64s hooked up (although a lot of the controllers are broken). A few other TVs for sports games and YouTube behind the bar. You can set up any game you want in the back! I like coming here with a big group because you can have a great time and almost take over the bar How I Met Your Mother style. Bartenders are really cool! I've never tried the food here. All in all this is a chill place to go when nothing else is really happening, but fun nonetheless!
(5)Andrew B.
Sto's on a Tuesday at 10 was almost empty and still fun. N64 and ps4 on three of the 7 TVs. Citywide was 5 and pitchers of rr were 8. Relaxed vibe and friendly lazy bartender.
(4)Jo B.
Sto's is a pretty chill, relaxed place to get together for a low-key night, or a happy hour drink. The specials are good and the food is decent - but the highlight is by far the N64 that's always set up, ready to be played. They occasionally have good shot specials, and some standard drink, nacho, and wing specials. The food is nothing fancy, but the nachos are good. The FaceSweaters wings are SUPER hot - even for the most daring and ballsy. The only real down-fall is that the service can be slow, even when the bar is empty. The bartenders are chill and take it easy, but should be more attentive. If there's "regulars" sitting at the bar - the bartenders / owner will just be chatting all night, and you have to interrupt to get served. But, if you don't mind being a little pushy, that's fine. All in all, good drinks, chill atmosphere, cool games.
(4)Julia E.
Upon entering I was not overwhelmed or feeling any which way about this smaller bar. It's newly renovated inside and clean, I just was not hit with much personality when I walked inside. It's kind of a sports bar, kind of a nice dive bar. Once we ordered our drinks and food I realized I really like this place!! The bartender and the owner are both SO nice, made my friends and I feel really welcome inside. The fries were also really really good. We had a long evening ahead of us and they had multiple phone chargers for us to borrow too which I thought was really cool. Basically give this place a try you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
(4)Keith T.
Sto is amazing. The wings were on point...cooked to perfection and the 20 plus sauces to chose from (developed and perfected by the chef Tiffany) are amazing. Between the service and the food, this place is a true gem in a nondescript spot. I will definitely come back.
(5)Tara L.
Great wings (not the best but still quite good) and cheap beer specials. The plantain chips were definitely pretty bad tasting like oil and the dipping sauce was blah as well. Great friendly service though...I'd go back to try more of the wing flavors. I am pretty sure this used to be a pizza place that we liked quite a bit.
(3)Abbie R.
Spent a Sunday boozin, watching football, and dining with the fam at Sto's and had an outstanding time. For one, the owner is from Pittsburgh and when he found out we were too, he came and pal'ed around with us which is always appreciated. The TVs were plentiful and they had every game on, but still we didn't have a problem getting a table. The non-football-enthusiasts found a way to amuse themselves with the free shuffleboard and gorging on cheap pitchers. We ordered lunch and I liked particularly like the nachos I ordered because I just moved here from San Diego and was wrongly expecting them to be Mexican style with real queso, but didn't like the fake nacho cheese they were smothered in. My comrades fortunately did though, and devoured them while giving me delicious bites of their tasty food. The burger was the winner and what I wish I would have ordered. High quality beef on a fresh bun cooked just right. The perfect accompaniment to beer and football on a Sunday. The wings were also above-average and there was a long list of flavors to choose from. Atmosphere is perfect for game watching, dark but not dingy with good food and reasonably priced beer. I will be back!
(4)Sharae M.
I love this place! Good food! Great atmosphere! Awesome people! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time and Nintendo! Where else can you drink and play Mario Cart? You walk in and instantly feel like your with friends. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just socially inept. Always a great time and reasonably priced.
(5)Christina M.
This place was packed...this weekend was the Philadelphia Pub crawl and this placed look jumping. Even though I did not drink cause I was volunteering, this place appeared to fun inviting and friedly.
(4)Bianca S.
Every damn time I eat their fried pickles I cry tears of pure happiness. To. Die. For.
(5)Kassy U.
I think I have officially found a nice chill spot!!! I love the fact that the customer service is so good! I went on the Taco Tuesday Night and let me just say the taco's were excellent!!! The steak and chicken in the taco's are seasoned to perfection!! The music is great! They play the music that we all love 90's-00's. Oh and did I forget they have Nintendo 64 with plenty of remote controls which is a huge plus!!!! In my opinion it is a underrated place that needs more spotlight! So here it is!!!!
(5)Gerard Z.
I say this without hyperbole, I ate one of the worst burgers I've ever had here. I asked for medium and it came out beyond well done. The bun tasted stale. The meat was not juicy at all - just super greasy. It was completely over seasoned, which I always take as a sign of poor quality meat, which it was. The patty just fell apart into a greasy mess. The prices aren't bad and this isn't a bad place to go to drink. There are better options in the area for that, though. The owner seems like he wants this place to do well. He may need to fix whatever is going on in the kitchen and/or implement some quality control. Otherwise me thinks it will end up in the great market street in the sky.
(2)Robert H.
Great staff...awesome large TV selection with multiple sports and music videos to go along with songs...becoming a great sports bar n restaurant. Interesting food selection from scrapple sticks to veggie hoagies and juicy burgers. A few beers on tap along with nice bottle selection.
(4)John C.
This is a great new local venue in Olde City that has a promising future for years to come. Sto's provides a fun, hip, and relaxing atmosphere with a great local craft beer selection and higher-end touches on Philly favorites. I had a Walt Whit with their Jersey Burger which includes a fried egg and pork roll; nice sized portions as well. Not only that, the place is loaded with high-end TVs that show anything from music videos from all genres to the games. Great new place, check out.
(5)Matt H.
This is a giant improvement over the previous business: not only are all staff members exceedingly friendly, the bar also has a great vibe that works perfectly for everything from a relaxing beer after work to getting blasted. Aside from the good beers and nice staff, the food is simple and delicious. Try their wings, but exercise caution when getting the facemelter sauce. It's extremely fresh and extremely spicy!
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