Sassafras

Sassafras is a bar and restaurant on South 2nd Street in Old City, with a classic, cozy character. The venue presents itself as a neighborhood bar, giving it a relaxed setting for meals, drinks and casual time at the bar. Its style is traditional rather than highly formal, making it suited to people looking for an easygoing place with both food and a full bar atmosphere.

Food is part of the experience, with lunch specials changing from week to week. That rotating approach gives the daytime menu a flexible quality, while the bar and restaurant format provides options for a meal, a drink or a combination of the two. Since the weekly lunch offering changes, the menu has a sense of variety without being tied to a fixed signature dish.

The venue’s late-night schedule is an important part of its identity. Sassafras operates seven days a week and stays open until 2am, with later opening on Monday and Tuesday and daytime opening from Wednesday through Sunday. This makes the setting relevant for both daytime lunch plans and evening visits that continue beyond a typical dinner hour.

Its atmosphere centers on the feel of a classic neighborhood bar. The room is described as cozy, and the combination of a bar and restaurant gives the venue a versatile role in Old City. It can suit a casual lunch, an evening meal or drinks in a familiar bar setting. The character is more about comfort and consistency of style than elaborate presentation.

Sassafras is located at 48 South 2nd Street, close to Old City’s restaurants, bars and historic streets. The central location makes it a practical stop for people already spending time in the neighborhood. Contact details are available for questions about the menu, current lunch offerings, hours, reservations and other visit planning. Sassafras also accepts inquiries related to employment and maintains a gift card option.