Restaurant in Philadelphia, United States
Kinme
100Pearl PointsPractical Downtown Pick
About Kinme
Kinme is a practical Center City option when location and an easy meal matter more than a documented tasting-menu format or special-occasion credentials. First-timers should treat it as a flexible Locust Street choice, then compare it with Vedge, Little Nonna's, or Bud & Marilyn's if the group needs a clearer cuisine or occasion fit.
Kinme is a Philadelphia venue with limited verified public detail available here, so it is best framed around the facts that are confirmed: its city, hours, casual dress code. The available information does not verify a specific cuisine, chef-led format, tasting menu, price point, address, or awards, so first-timers should avoid building expectations around those details.
Use Kinme when the schedule works
The clearest reason to consider Kinme is its posted schedule. It is open Monday through Friday from 12–10 PM, Saturday from 3–10 PM, closed Sunday. That makes it a practical Philadelphia option on weekdays and Saturday, but not a Sunday plan.
For a first visit, set expectations around confirmed basics rather than unverified specifics. Kinme has a casual dress code, the available facts do not establish a more formal occasion format. Readers building a wider plan can cross-check other options in Pearl's Philadelphia restaurants guide, then keep Philadelphia hotels, Philadelphia bars, Philadelphia experiences handy if the meal is part of a larger night out.
Not the pick if you need a defined format
Kinme is harder to recommend for diners who need a clearly documented cuisine, chef point of view, menu structure, price range, or special-occasion proof points, because those details are not verified here. That does not make it a bad choice; it means the decision should be practical and based on the confirmed schedule and casual dress code.
If you are comparing options, consider Kinme alongside other Philadelphia venues such as Vedge, Bud & Marilyn's, Little Nonna's, Caribou Cafe, or Scoop DeVille, depending on what else is known from current listings and your own plans. Use Kinme when its hours and casual setup fit. Skip it when the night depends on a specific culinary promise, a named tasting structure, or verified accolades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kinme good for a special occasion?
Kinme may work if the confirmed basics fit your plan: it is in Philadelphia, has a casual dress code, is open Monday through Friday from 12–10 PM and Saturday from 3–10 PM. The available facts do not verify a formal special-occasion format, awards, price point, or tasting structure, so avoid assuming those details.
What should a first-timer know about Kinme?
Treat Kinme as a Philadelphia option with limited verified detail. The clearest facts are the hours: Monday through Friday 12–10 PM, Saturday 3–10 PM, Sunday closed. The dress code is casual.
Can I eat at the bar at Kinme?
Bar seating is not verified here, so do not assume it will be available. Plan around the posted hours and confirm directly with the venue if seating format matters to your visit. If you are comparing other options, Caribou Cafe is another Philadelphia venue to research.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kinme?
The verified schedule shows Kinme opens at 12 PM Monday through Friday, 3 PM on Saturday, is closed Sunday. No separate lunch or dinner menu details are verified here, so choose based on the time that fits your plan rather than an assumed meal format.
What should I wear to Kinme?
Kinme's verified dress code is casual. There is no need to plan around a formal dress requirement based on the available information.
What are alternatives to Kinme in Philadelphia?
Other Philadelphia venues to compare include Vedge, Bud & Marilyn's, Little Nonna's, Caribou Cafe, Scoop DeVille. Check current details for each venue before deciding, especially if cuisine, price, service style, or hours matter to your plan.
Location
1117 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, United States
Compare Kinme
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Kinme | Philadelphia | , |
| Caribou Cafe | Philadelphia | , |
| Little Nonna's | Philadelphia | , |
| Scoop DeVille | Philadelphia | , |
| Vedge | Philadelphia | Vegetarian |
| Bud & Marilyn's | Philadelphia | , |
How Kinme Philadelphia compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if Kinme is not the right fit
Pick Vedge if the group wants a defined vegetarian meal with a clearer reason to book. Pick Little Nonna's or Bud & Marilyn's if the priority is a more familiar group dinner in Philadelphia.
How Kinme compares in Center City
Kinme is the practical pick when the group needs a central Philadelphia meal with low friction. It is less clearly defined than Vedge, which is the stronger choice when a vegetarian focus is the point of the night, less immediately familiar than Little Nonna's for a group looking for an easy crowd-pleaser.
For value and simplicity, Bud & Marilyn's and Little Nonna's are easier to position for mixed groups because the use case is clearer before anyone sits down. Caribou Cafe is the better comparison if the decision is more about neighborhood convenience than a destination meal.
Scoop DeVille is not a dinner substitute, but it works as the lighter add-on if the plan needs something casual after a Center City meal. Choose Kinme when the priority is a simple meal near Locust Street; choose Vedge when the food brief needs to be more specific.
Explore Philadelphia
Save or rate Kinme on Pearl
Keep this venue in your Pearl passport, rate it after you visit, and track it alongside every other place you collect.