Philadelphia’s vaccine mandate for indoor dining ended Feb. 16 after a steep drop in COVID-19 cases and pressure from businesses.
Despite the end of the mandate, some restaurants have chosen to still require proof of vaccination, which would make mask-wearing optional indoors. Many of these restaurants had required proof before January, when the city instituted the mandate.See something missing? If you spot an error or omission in any of our guides, please let us know by emailing us at
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