Old City Kava Company
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40 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Old City Kava Company is a fully alcohol-free kava and kratom lounge that opened in December 2025 at 40 S. 2nd Street in Philadelphia's historic Old City. Founded by Luca Kobza and Adam Lagner, the 1,900-square-foot space is built as a bar alternative for the sober-curious, with roughly 60 seats across a bar, two-tops, and jewel-toned couches, a small board-game collection, and rotating contemporary art for sale. The drink program centers on 16-plus kava-, kratom-, and botanical-tea-based mocktails, including the Lemongrass Paloma, the Old City Red Eye (kava, kratom, ReAnimator cold brew, oat milk, agave, vanilla), the Old Citywide, the Cucumber Basil Cooler, and Maple Masala. By day it doubles as a coworking cafe serving ReAnimator coffee, Random Tea Room teas, and Funky Fresh kombucha; it stays open until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends.
What to order
- Lemongrass Paloma
- Old City Red Eye
- Old Citywide
- Cucumber Basil Cooler
“It feels like a bar without really being a bar. I like that vibe.”— Carissa Kilbury, customer, in The Philadelphia InquirerThe Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026 →
Non-alcoholic brands they serve
House-crafted NA cocktails