Kennett Square has a culinary scene that punches well above its size — and Taste Kennett Food Tours is the most delicious way to discover it. On Sunday afternoons from mid-April through early November, small groups of up to 16 guests wander the borough’s tree-lined streets with a passionate local guide, stopping into restaurants, specialty shops, and an ice cream parlor along the way. Expect at least eight generous tastings, a wine pairing, candid conversations with chefs and owners, and plenty of stories about the town that earned its title as the Mushroom Capital of the World. Private tours are available by request.
Your Starting Point: The Market at Liberty Place
Tours begin at The Market at Liberty Place, a vibrant year-round marketplace and gathering spot at the heart of downtown. With rotating food and drink vendors, live music, and a lively events calendar, it’s the perfect introduction to what makes Kennett Square tick.
The Mushroom Capital of the World
Kennett Square produces more than half of all mushrooms grown in the United States, and the local food scene celebrates that heritage proudly. Tastings often feature mushrooms in unexpected and delicious forms, and a stop at The Mushroom Cap offers a chance to browse one of the country’s most unique specialty shops.
Meet the Makers
One of the tour’s most memorable features is the access it provides. At certain stops, you’ll hear directly from the chefs and owners behind the food — their stories, their techniques, and their deep ties to this community.
Shop Local
The tour winds through some of Kennett Square’s most beloved independent shops, including Talula’s Table, where you can taste and take home exceptional local products.
A Glass Along the Way
Each tour includes a wine pairing at one of the restaurant stops. Keep an eye out for labels made from Chester County-grown grapes, including offerings from Chaddsford Winery, Penns Woods, Stargazers Vineyard, and Wayvine.
Save Room for Ice Cream
Every tour ends on a sweet note with a visit to one of Kennett Square’s beloved ice cream spots. A local favorite is La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream, which has been churning out over 100 unique flavors of ice cream, sorbet, popsicles, and creamsicles since 2003.