Vango Lounge and Skybar

116 S 18th St, Philadelphia
(215) 568-1020

Recent Reviews

Antoine Barnes

One of the best hookah lounges in the city.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet & Sour Salmon

Anna G.

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $20 CASH cover, that they don't mention at any point during your reservation nor do they have an ATM. We had to go down a block in the rain to find an ATM we could use. Security makes rude disrespectful comments. We had to pay a $75 reservation fee and they didn't even ask us our names until the end. We paid a cover charge for plastic cups and all of our food came in plastic baskets. The drinks were okay in their plastic cracked cups. The DJ was subpar, we saw the server four times. He refilled drinks and charges us without asking. The bathrooms were actually laughable.. I'm 5'9" and the toilet paper holder was above my head STANDING.. this place was a MESS

Ryan Van Domelen

10 dollar cover charge per person and the place was dead. The bill was 68 dollars for a single drink and hookah. 18% gratuity is include but it isn’t explicitly said on the check. As I was signing the check the waitress watched over me as I was trying to figure out if the gratuity was already accounted for or not. Feeling pressured I decided to just tip 10 bucks (we had only been there for about 30 minutes). The waitress asked me to tip in cash instead of with card so I handed her 20 bucks. She took the 20 and didn’t give me back any change. Over $100 between the bill, cover charge, gratuity and the tip I didn’t get change on for a drink and hookah. Definitely go somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

Gaby Cinquini

There was a 10 dollar cover charge which I personally have never had a cover charge for a hookah lounge but whatever. They were dead at 9:30 on a friday and the waitress started seatingus at a nice booth before trying to move us to a dingy table "in case we get busy." The waitress was clearly annoyed we wanted mostly hookah and just one cocktail. When we went to pay, the waitress quite literally stood over our shoulder and watched us write a ten dollar tip (in addition to the included 18% gratuity) before insisting we scratch out the tip and pay her cash instead. We gave her 20 and expected her to return with the rest but just disappeared. Rude service and she basically stole from us. Do not go.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

Sufiyanu Garba

When I first arrived I really enjoyed the ambience. Bar service was great, the two girls serving were amazing and made sure I was taken care of. Aside from that. I will NOT be returning to this establishment due to a man going up to the servers and began cursing and yelling at then for nonsense. I later learned that he was one of the owners speaking very harshly to the servers. Which he then turned and cursed at me for sticking up for them. I was willing to continue enjoying my night and buying drinks, but after that I will never give those owners a dime.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Mocha Sinsaytion

Really pretty atmosphere. I really enjoyed the vibe here. Staff were nice and the drinks and food were good but the baklava was amazing. I usually don’t even like baklava but theirs was really good. It’s a perfect summer time spot. Will be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Baklava, Buffalo Wings

Alexis Hudson

When I first saw this place online I was skeptical but when I actually got to the place it was amazing the food was great !! My service was great etc thank you Allison for your GREAT service and helping me bring my birthday in the RIGHT WAY thank you !! YOU DESERVE A RAISE !! I also recommend the wings and the mozzarella sticks and also the salads are huge … drink were great and hookah was smooth

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T W.

Second time here in months, first you are charging on a Saturday $20 as if your a club selling. Paid to get in and it's literally a restaurant setting.. when establishment does things like this you target communities and it's the black communities to be exact. I'm paying $100 for 5 to sit down and pay again. This needs to be said at the door!

Monqualine Subah

Went there for Dj LeZee. The service was bad. Alison needs to be fired. She is extremely rude. I will not be

Service: 1

Kara Fisher

Went for the “sky bar” and if you’re looking for a city view this is not the place for you. That’s fine though, my review is not about that. This is also a hookah bar and when we turned it down simply just wanting drinks and food with a view, our server seemed displeased… okay. The food came out quickly and was quite good but was cold. When I say it came out quick it was less than five minutes after ordering. The drinks weren’t good either. If I’m ordering a mixed drink I expect it to taste like a specialty drink, not rubbing alcohol. Okay fine, maybe that’s just my taste. So we decided to leave as it wasn’t the spot for us. The server all of a sudden started being extremely rude to us, muttering under her breath and copping attitude that we were leaving…? The rest of our time there waiting for our check and the box for our food felt very uncomfortable and unwelcoming. There was also a $20 PER PERSON charge to get in. We were seated immediately with no wait, so why the entrance fee. $40 just to get in and get bad drinks, cold food, no view, and less than stellar service is a no for me. I was extra friendly hoping the servers attitude would change, but it did not… save your money.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Salmon

Miracle Taylor

Food was delicious beautiful view of the city DJ was awesome!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Michele

The food was delish and service was quick and efficient. i got the strawberry patron margarita and it was tasty. I went on a week day and it was pretty early so it was nearly empty when i first got there but the top floor was filling up quickly as the day went along. it was a nice vibe

Imani Williams

Our time spent here was great! The food is surprisingly delicious and the drinks were great. We also had hookah which was reasonably priced and really good! There was a cover charge at the door, which was weird, but whatever. We had a nice lounge experience.

Zara P

Weird vibes. $10 cover to get in and it was only 9pm on a Friday. Place was kinda dead so what was the cover for? Food is mid. Drinks are watered down.And then I was overcharged!!! Tip is already included but they added extra cuz my $40 bill was charged $55 on my bank statement.DJ downstairs was playing great music but there were only a few guests and they were all sitting upstairs.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Nyya A.

Music was amazing. Cute lounge. I just wish there was more of an unobstructed view if the city.

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