Guidebook for Kennett Square
Food Scene
We've got a hopping scene for foodies in the Kennett area! West Chester, PA and Centreville, DE are also close by if you would like to venture out a bit. Many local restaurants are closed on Mondays so be aware of this.
Sovana Bistro
696 Unionville RdFirst Class - great food!
Philter
111 W State StGreat atmosphere and seriously good coffee.
Great summer spot to have a beer and spend the night outdoors with live music! Local food trucks rotate. Family fun and games as well.
23 locals recommend
The Creamery of Kennett Square
401 Birch StGreat summer spot to have a beer and spend the night outdoors with live music! Local food trucks rotate. Family fun and games as well.
Michoacana Grill
201 S Union StAmazing fish tacos! My favorite!
Mushrooms are number #1 in Kennett! Great pasta, seafood, steak dinners.
12 locals recommend
Portabello's
108 State StMushrooms are number #1 in Kennett! Great pasta, seafood, steak dinners.
Great outdoor restaurant with live bands. Food is wonderful and the scene is beautiful. People do bring their well behaved dogs with them to dinner.
19 locals recommend
Four Dogs Tavern
1300 W Strasburg RdGreat outdoor restaurant with live bands. Food is wonderful and the scene is beautiful. People do bring their well behaved dogs with them to dinner.
Wonderfully small intimate restaurant. Beautiful drive up rte 82 with rolling hills. Great pub and restaurant.
22 locals recommend
The Whip Tavern
1383 N Chatham RdWonderfully small intimate restaurant. Beautiful drive up rte 82 with rolling hills. Great pub and restaurant.
Unique cheeses, great coffees and to go foods, pastries, and an amazing farm to table experience!
23 locals recommend
Talula's Table
102 W State StUnique cheeses, great coffees and to go foods, pastries, and an amazing farm to table experience!
A great place to gather, eat good food, meet friends, enjoy a beautiful evening with a live band!
23 locals recommend
The Creamery of Kennett Square
401 Birch StA great place to gather, eat good food, meet friends, enjoy a beautiful evening with a live band!
If you haven't tried corn ice cream, you must! Voted best in Philly for years in a row, this is a special treat!
10 locals recommend
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream
231 State StIf you haven't tried corn ice cream, you must! Voted best in Philly for years in a row, this is a special treat!
If you feel like having Italian food tonight, La Verona is a great place to eat! I personally love their salmon salad as my favorite. They have great outdoor seating and a long scrumptious menu to chose from.
8 locals recommend
La Verona
114 State StIf you feel like having Italian food tonight, La Verona is a great place to eat! I personally love their salmon salad as my favorite. They have great outdoor seating and a long scrumptious menu to chose from.
Hearth Kitchen Kennett Square
847 E Baltimore PikeGreat wood oven pizza & other foods.
Two Stones Pub Kennett Square
843 East Baltimore PikeTaco Tuesdays!
The Produce Place
606 E Cypress StGreat fresh produce, smoothies, yummy salads to go
Grain craft bar+kitchen
108 West State StreetRooftop dining on a nice evening! Great salads, burgers, & more.
Byrsa Bistro Kennett
127 State StGreat gourmet pizzas!
Nomadic Pies
132 W State StOur favorite is the Chocolate Lavender Pie but the savory pies are amazing also!
The Whip Tavern
1383 N Chatham RdKennett Brewing Company
This is actually Sang Tong Thai and used to be called Cafe d’thai. Much better now - new ownership!
Steamed dumplings are delicious and so are their curries!
Cafe de Thai
420 W Cypress StThis is actually Sang Tong Thai and used to be called Cafe d’thai. Much better now - new ownership!
Steamed dumplings are delicious and so are their curries!
The Naked Olive
Parks & Nature
It's an easy walk from our place. Beautiful pond, walking trails, tennis courts, Frisbee golf course, Free concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer starting at 7 pm.
9 locals recommend
Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut RdIt's an easy walk from our place. Beautiful pond, walking trails, tennis courts, Frisbee golf course, Free concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer starting at 7 pm.
We have been visiting Longwood Gardens for over 25 years and it constantly amazes us with their beautiful designs and displays. Beautiful concerts & fireworks as well.
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdWe have been visiting Longwood Gardens for over 25 years and it constantly amazes us with their beautiful designs and displays. Beautiful concerts & fireworks as well.
Arts & Culture
The Wyeth family art is ours and it's wonderful. The Brandywine River Museum is wonderful and very local.
88 locals recommend
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill RdThe Wyeth family art is ours and it's wonderful. The Brandywine River Museum is wonderful and very local.
Are you interested in Kennett Square's ties to the Underground Railroad?
Kennett Underground Railroad Center
120 N Union StAre you interested in Kennett Square's ties to the Underground Railroad?
Beautiful grounds, great history of the DuPont family.
94 locals recommend
Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeBeautiful grounds, great history of the DuPont family.
Art, Gifts, Pottery and so much to look at! I love this place and find many lovely gifts & decor! They even have art classes for your little people that are amazing!
Square Pear Fine Art Gallery
200 State StArt, Gifts, Pottery and so much to look at! I love this place and find many lovely gifts & decor! They even have art classes for your little people that are amazing!
worKS
432 S Walnut StInteresting assortment of items for sale and art!
Kennett Flash
102 Sycamore AlleyIf you love great classical music!
We love this place! Love Wyeth art? If you tour this museum, you will learn about the great painters of Chadds Ford, PA. Don't miss it!
88 locals recommend
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill RdWe love this place! Love Wyeth art? If you tour this museum, you will learn about the great painters of Chadds Ford, PA. Don't miss it!
Must provide proof of vacination to get in.
https://delart.org/visit/
Lovely collections! https://delart.org/collections/
38 locals recommend
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere PkwyMust provide proof of vacination to get in.
https://delart.org/visit/
Lovely collections! https://delart.org/collections/
The Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a 300-acre country estate with jardin à la française formal gardens and a French neoclassical mansion in Wilmington, Delaware. Built to resemble a French château, its 105 rooms on five floors occupy nearly 47,000 sq ft.
22 locals recommend
Nemours Estate
1600 Rockland RdThe Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a 300-acre country estate with jardin à la française formal gardens and a French neoclassical mansion in Wilmington, Delaware. Built to resemble a French château, its 105 rooms on five floors occupy nearly 47,000 sq ft.
Beautiful DuPong Museum. The amazing gardens keep me coming back time after time!
94 locals recommend
Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeBeautiful DuPong Museum. The amazing gardens keep me coming back time after time!
Essentials
Giant Food Stores
350 Scarlet RdVery close.
Walmart Supercenter
516 School House RdWalmart has everything including groceries and pharmacy.
Love their smoothies and fresh produce! Their salads are some of the best that you can just pick up. The flower bouquets are wonderful for a birthday or a romantic evening.
The Produce Place
606 E Cypress StLove their smoothies and fresh produce! Their salads are some of the best that you can just pick up. The flower bouquets are wonderful for a birthday or a romantic evening.
Walmart Supercenter
516 School House RdOpen most of the time.
Giant Food Stores
350 Scarlet RdLarge grocery store with wine & beer.
Rite Aid
120 S Mill Rdclosest pharmacy
Landhope Farms
536 S Union StClose gas station
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1236-40 Washington AveDrinks & Nightlife
Kennett Brewing Company
109 South Broad StreetA great place to have a beer, enjoy an open air scenic night with friends or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the space.
23 locals recommend
The Creamery of Kennett Square
401 Birch StA great place to have a beer, enjoy an open air scenic night with friends or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the space.
Pioneering wine estate producing renowned sweet wines & hosting tastings, food fairs & live music.
29 locals recommend
Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore PikePioneering wine estate producing renowned sweet wines & hosting tastings, food fairs & live music.
Beautiful setting! I think they offer some of the best local wines!
9 locals recommend
Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery
700 Folly Hill RdBeautiful setting! I think they offer some of the best local wines!
Paradocx Vineyard is owned and operated by the Hoffman and Harris Families. The name of the winery is a play on words, as the four principles are practicing physicians (Pair of Docs). In addition to a full-time staff, members of both families and committed friends tend to make the winery a successful venture.
8 locals recommend
Paradocx Vineyard
1833 Flint Hill RdParadocx Vineyard is owned and operated by the Hoffman and Harris Families. The name of the winery is a play on words, as the four principles are practicing physicians (Pair of Docs). In addition to a full-time staff, members of both families and committed friends tend to make the winery a successful venture.
Four Dogs Tavern
1300 W Strasburg RdLetty's Tavern
Portabello's
108 State StGreat bar, music and specialty drinks are delicious!
Gift Shops
The Mushroom Cap
114 W State StGreat local souvenirs, gifts for kids, fun little gifts!
I always buy gifts for my nieces and nephew here! If you need a special gift, this is the place for kids! Such great choices and Shannon provides a personal shopping experience!
Penny Lane Emporium
121 W State StI always buy gifts for my nieces and nephew here! If you need a special gift, this is the place for kids! Such great choices and Shannon provides a personal shopping experience!
If you are looking for something exquisite for your special someone, Bove has you covered! Stop in and take a look. You will not be disappointed!
Bove Jewelers, Inc
124 W State StIf you are looking for something exquisite for your special someone, Bove has you covered! Stop in and take a look. You will not be disappointed!
The Mushroom Cap
114 W State StGreat gifts for kids and adults. Love this little store!