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(L-R) Aijeé Austin of Bryn Mawr, Creole instructor Joel Leon, Nicole Austin-Hall of Wayne and Amanda Vital of Phila. of laugh as they speak and learn the Haitian Creole language during a class at Gou! restaurant in Phila., Pa. on Tues., Feb. 07, 2023.
(L-R) Aijeé Austin of Bryn Mawr, Creole instructor Joel Leon, Nicole Austin-Hall of Wayne and Amanda Vital of Phila. of laugh as they speak and learn the Haitian Creole language during a class at Gou! restaurant in Phila., Pa. on Tues., Feb. 07, 2023.Read moreElizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
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Olney - Oak LaneCaribbean$-$$

Gou Restaurant in Olney shines a spotlight on Haitian cuisine—think griot, rasta pasta, and hearty stews packed with spice and soul. It’s a BYOB joint, so you get that relaxed, come-as-you-are vibe around warm, wooden tables. More than just food, it’s a place that feels like community in every bite.

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Restaurant Details

5734 Old 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA , 19120
267-335-4176
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