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name: Chris's Sandwich Shop, address: 1531 W Wynnewood Rd, city: Ardmore, latitude: 39.9972988, longitude: -75.2922074, is_open: closed, categories: American (Traditional), Restaurants, Pizza, Sandwiches, Meat Shops, Food, Wraps, Delis, Specialty Food, Salad, text: This place is sadly perm closed. I was hoping not, however the phone is now disconnected. Really want this place to succeed, They are attentive, customer service oriented, etc. Place is clean and bright. I had really high expectations. Sandwiches were fine. Didn't blow me away, but they were fine. I probably need to try it a few more times to get a better sense... One of the best hoagies I've ever had. The prosciutto used in my classic italian was to die for. I've heard through the neighborhood that this place was quite the dive years ago, so it seems like the new ownership has turned it around. Lastly, the nice woman who made my hoagie was lightning fast. I was about to hop on my phone while waiting to check something, and the hoagie magically appeared on the counter. Amazing. They have my vote. I'll absolutely be back again. Moving into our new house and I think the Italian hoagie saved my life. Happy to be living close. Just ate lunch from there again today. 2 days in a row! Based on the reviews from the customers, I ordered 2 hoagies trays for a party. Everyone wanted to know where the hoagie trays came from....so Chris' Sandwich shop be prepared to increase your customer base because I gave out your information. The hoagies were awesome, we even had some people fixing to-go plates and hiding their hoagies. In other words, they became the hoagie-burglar, after taking a bite! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. Great gamble! The classic Italian hoagie is fantastic and a great value. Loved it! This Deli is Fantastic! They have been in the same location in Ardmore Forever. They make Delicious Hoagies the size of your Arm. Everything they use is quality! I like both their Tuna and Italian. If you ask for Hot Peppers they use Jalepenos instead of cherry peppers, which give it a little different flair. Delicious. FRESH! Good prices. Now my one and only hoagie pit stop. These are the best hoagies and pizza in Ardmore. The hoagies are sliced to order and they use that real strong stinky provolone on the Italian hoagies. Love it. The pizza is great. The white pizza is nice and garlicky and seasoned well. The grandma pizza is fantastic as well. I hope this place can get more of a following. The reviews for this place were very accurate. The subs are excellent,full of meat, and they really get them out fast. The staff is very friendly. The only confusing thing is the array of choices for an Italian hoagie. So many choices, so I got one of each and then shared with the family. This may be my new go to place for hoagies! Have a daughter at college in the area, so I will be visiting a lot more often. Perfect hoagies and all around great deli. Don't know what people are talking about rude staff. They are amazing! My dad was sick and they asked about him every time i went in there. When he was well, I brought him into the store and they were all so happy to see him. Where do people treat you like that anymore? I know people miss the old place and it was there a long time but the new owners have done a great job! Great sandwichs. Order 7 different ones so far . Loved them all. Meat is sliced thin so it melts in your mouth. Very friendly and the service is fast. SANDWICH SEASON is coming up people. Go check out this shop. You taste buds and stomach will thank you. So this was just fine, but didn't quite live up to the five-star average. I had an Italian hoagie. Meat and cheese were high quality and the bread was fresh, if a little soft for my taste. $8.00 for a footlong seemed more than reasonable. The space is modest but well-kept and the folks running it could not have been nicer or more welcoming. That being said, it just wasn't a five-star sandwich for me-- I prefer Carlino's and Soprano's. Definitely worth a stop, though. There are places in life that just make you happy you are an American !! Chris' Sandwich Shop in Ardmore is one of those places. I stopped on a whim on my way back to DC where a good sandwich shop is hard to find. They think Subway is good down here!! Thank God Philly is only a couple hours north. Trust me I bring a cooler. Just a great corner shop with customer service that is amazing. I stayed for 30 minutes just talking. It was great. If it were not for the money and tons of jobs in DC I'd be back in Philadelphia in a second. Jason Blum "Chris Classic" Favorite Italian hoagie in the area. Other sandwiches are great as well! I have ordered a party tray from them and my family really enjoyed the options they offered. Their chicken salad is tasty as well. Sandwiches are made quickly and consistently well every time I order. I really like their roast beef Panini and I grabbed a bag of jalapeno kettle chips and a soda to eat with my sandwich, best combo ever. Staff is welcoming and friendly too! I would definitely come back again Chris' is all about the sandwiches! They kill it in here. New menu is awesome. They really care that the sandwiches are the best quality meats and ingredients. Chris is usually here and the staff is friendly and fast. Nice place to sit and have a great sandwich. This place is great! Never have I received a bad sandwich or Hogie from here. One of the best hogie shops in the area. Try it you'll love it. They will make any sandwich you want, that is loaded with meat and cheese. Want extra peppers, no problem. A quality product a reasonable price. You've all heard the saying, "When in Rome..." Well my own personal saying is "When you live in Ardmore, buy in Ardmore..." No really sure if that makes any sense but you catch my drift. I'm all for the mom and pop establishments, the ones that have lasted years upon years and are being slowly outrun by larger more conglomerate type companies. J & G Deli, better known as J & G Lunchmeat Villa, is a favorite local spot of mine...Over stuffed, mouth watering hoagies made fresh on the spot; all kinds of homemade pasta to buy and pass off as your own (oops did I say that out loud?); all types of sandwiches made to order (my personal favorite is "The Sinatra" --try it; you'll like it...); anything you are looking for at more expensive Italian type markets, you'll definitely find here but at a cheaper price. They even make their own homemade red tomato pie...yum..(but if you are having a big party don't forget to order the pie well in advance). The people behind the counter are definitely the friendliest that I have ever encountered. Two thumbs up for J & G.!!! I promise you'll like it. Delicious, finger licking good, and reasonably priced. Hoagies can feed a buffalo, so don't hesitate in coming down. I ate mine...it was great...but now I have trouble getting up as I am soooooo full. I think this sandwich shop has gotten even better since the last time I ate here! The Italian hoagie is fantastic. I considered ordering an extra for the road, but I am fairly certain I couldn't stuff a second sandwich in my body. The medium is an excellent size and I can't imagine the larger size. Do yourself a favor and eat a sandwich tonight. Looking for the best sandwich in Ardmore? Look no further. Try the "Outlaw"... yum. Great quality, always fresh and delicious. Best Hoagies in Ardmore area. Salads are very good. The few times I ordered party trays, the crowd really liked the hoagies and asked where I got them from. Very pleased. I first discovered this great sandwich shop last year. I ordered the Italian hoagie and it was awesome and delicious! The guys working there are great too. I only wish central PA had an Italian sandwich shop like this one [sigh]. Can't wait to stop in again sometime. Definitely recommend! Chris is a small restaurant that has your typical pizza / sandwich options. The interior consists of a small dining flanked by a counter. I tried their Italian hoagie and it was actually very good. I will be back if I'm in the area. This deli is nothing special. Solid sandwiches but nowhere near paganos, p&s or centrellas which are in the area. I love their chicken salad. Just added seeded rolls to their repetoire. I'm not sure what to say about J&G that hasn't already been said, but I'll try. Every sandwich I've gotten there has been absolutely delicious, and the place has a great family attitude. Prices are reasonable, and there's a good assortment of chips, snacks, and drinks (along with limited Italian groceries). It's definitely a local institution, and when your in Ardmore, one of the best places to get a sandwich. The only real competition in quality is Carlino's, which is only a couple hundred yards down the street. Note: Yelp shows it to be in the wrong place, I think it's actually at 373 W County Line. In any case it's right on the corner of County Line & Wynnewood Rd. I've been back here at least 5 times since. It's still the best hoagie I've had. I'm moving in a few months and will shed a tear not being able to walk a few blocks for a large classic Italian. This place was top dog when it came to Italian Specialties before Carlino's came into play. It is family owned and run by John (owner) Gary (his son) and sometimes his wife will be slinging out lottery tickets, or helping out in the back. Nice lady, good family and they treat every customer in there like they were a part of their own. Right there you know customer service is something they believe in. Their sandwich's are good in size, definitely better than Wawa, the freshness alone stands out there. It's a gonna be a good hoagie when you see and hear the hum of that slicer going. Slice after slice of those meats and cheeses in front of you, knowing it is there to soley satisfy your hunger. Not like other places that keep their meats and cheeses in a stainless steel dish, or a plastic dish. Those leave that taste of blah i guess, don't really know how to describe "blah " but I'm sure a facial expression explains "blah" better. I myself like to add roasted peppers , and long hots on any of their sandwich's.. just brings out the flavor even more. Now if you are a mayo fan, and want it on your sandwich , please don't do it. Adding mayo will just bastardize the whole experience. ***side note- I personally think the sandwich's could be bit bigger, more meat, pack it in there i say *** In all you will be pleased with any of the fine selections, and you will be treated like family when you visit. All time number one. The SInatra Bomber. If you dare. I dare you. The end. They have changed the name of the place from J & G to Chris's Sandwich Shop & Deli. They've built out the seating area so you can dine-in comfortably or take out. No waiter service, you order at the counter. It's bright and CLEAN and super fast and friendly. FOUR different styles of Italian hoagies plus many other choices and they were all delicious when we visited last weekend. Same bread - Sarcone's is my bet - and very generous with the meat portions. Definitely still my favorite, no matter what the name of the place! Fantastic old style hoagies in a friendly, down to Earth deli. They've been there forever for a very good reason - great food, great service. They know who they are, what they do, and consistently they do it very well. Love their Italian hoagie with sweet peppers! Oh yeah and their hoagies are ginormous. As in, their medium easily feeds two people. So while it may seem 'pricey' you get a lot for your money here! The best place to get huge hoagies with all of the fixings. This place is the king of Sandwiches and really knows how to hook you up. you get the freshest ingredients, sharpest provolone, and the meats are piled high. My favorite is the "Dominik Diabla" - cooked hot with melted swiss, chicken breast, and whatever fixing you want. The hoagies are HUGE so you should be able to have your hunger satisfied with a medium or large hoagie. but super-sized options are available. it is also a pretty good marketplace. J & G has recently been sold, so Faithful Dining Companion and I stopped by to see what did and didn't change. First, they've cleared out most of the market shelving. No longer will patrons be able to pick up a box of pasta, some gravy, soup and bread. Instead, they've created a dining space by the deli counter with a wall of coolers filled with sodas and such. The 'back' dining area has been curtained off, and there's no shop entrance any longer off County Line Road. The checkout counter is new, lower, broader and the whole presentation is much cleaner, brighter and more like a restaurant than a deli. We both ordered the 'medium' (8") Italian Hoagie, which was made promptly. Bread is the same, hoagie is now featuring hard shaved parmesan cheese, which adds a pleasant 'bite' reminiscent of Tony Luke's at 4 & Oregon Aves in South Philly. It's a good taste, very distinctly old school Italian. It is a change from previous though and definitely separates them from the pack of Wawa and Primo's in the area. Nice to see the place being taken care of with love, it was getting a bit worn down, and the changes to the classic Italian are a nice thumbs up. You still have our love, J & G! Obviously this deli has been around for awhile... It just has an old feel (in a good way). You walk in and there's no confusion as to what they serve here. A few chips and soda refrigerators on the side, but all of the good stuff is behind the counter. I've been here a few times now and haven't had a disappointing lunch here. The specialties have been posted on the wall behind the counter and a menu is to the left of them. Any of their hoagies with a side of long hots is a decent break for lunch., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-21:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:0', 'Friday': '11:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:0'}

name: Manhattan Bagel, address: 200 York Road, city: Willow Grove, latitude: 40.1450535093, longitude: -75.116293, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Food, Bagels, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, text: Love their asiago roll. That and a cup of coffee. .. good breakfast! Friendly and fast service too. Got too get there early for those rolls as they sell out. This place is almost always great... It gets 5 stars solely because of the young manager and their fast job. The older guy, probably the owner? Is not very welcoming. BAGEL NAZI! just kidding. The bathrooms could use some re vamping but thats why I avoid it. Definitely try the BLT or a honey grain bagel with cream cheese. It's delicious. The staff is friendly! Food is great, coffee is consistent. Overall my experience over the past few visits have been great. James and crew thanks for all you do in the community. Variety of bagels are amazing! See you tomorrow crew! Came here for lunch this past week. We got some coupons in the mail for a buy a lunch sandwich and two drinks and get a free lunch sandwich. We were greeted at the door and the person at the counter offered suggestions about sandwiches. We ended up getting the chicken pesto bagel sandwich and the pastrami sandwich, as well as two drinks per the coupon. The drink counter needs some re-vamping. I think it was around the time they were closing, and the iced tea smelled like a dirty bathroom. We poured out our tea and got coffee instead. Their iced coffee was better, but a little watered down. I like how you can put in squirts of different flavorings to your coffees, but these dispensers looked like they had been there for awhile. I think what makes this place a 2 star is the condition of the actual restaurant. It reminds me of a really really old McDonald's in design. The bathrooms were really smelly, and there were around 10 flies buzzing around inside the eating area because they had their door propped open. It made me wonder about all the food behind the counter and how many flies had landed on it. The sandwiches themselves were quite tasty. Loved the flavors of both sandwiches, although the pastrami probably won out. The pickle on my tray was a little dried out but I love pickles so I ate it anyway. They only give you a small condiment container size portion of either macaroni salad, potato salad, or something else that escapes my memory. I wanted to love this place, and as good as the sandwiches were, the atmosphere really makes you not want to eat there. There needs to be a little more attention to detail. Worst bagels I've ever had, the place is dirty on the inside, terrible service and the manager is BEYOND rude. Even if the bagels were great I would still never come back because of the manager's attitude. Awesome joint! Today the place was dealing with a short staff in the middle of a blizzard and a lot of ppl coming in, and yet they were hustling a ton, food came out in a normal time and made perfectly. They were super polite (despite being stressed) and were great about filling the coffee pots as needed too. Summary: great bagel sandwiches, very good polite service, came through in the clutch. Great bagel sandwiches. Only complaint is they are very busy w long lines on the weekend mornings. Overall busy but good service, not great. Great bagels/sandwiches! Very rude staff. The looked miserable. I had to say excuse me twice to get the girl to look up from her cell phone. Then she proceeded to give me a look and instruct another miserable employee to help me. There are plenty of happy people who will be willing to take your job Ordered three bagel sandwiches and a person who ordered ten minutes after me got their food first. When I asked the cashier about the issue the made a face and said he was working on my order which was a lie because another person who ordered after me received their food before me. Still waiting......oh and the cashier had hickey's all over her neck. Bagels are pretty much my favorite thing ever. Unfortunately, the boyfriend does not feel the same way, so we must have driven past this place a few dozen times before I vetoed sushi the other day and insisted we come here for lunch instead. They must have renovated since the two star review from 2010, as everything looked pretty damn new and clean to me. There was a short line, which gave us almost enough time to look over the menu and ogle the huge selection of bagels. I really just wanted my perfect bagel I've loved since I was a kid (sesame bagel with butter, cheese, lettuce and tomato), and there was no drama at all ordering it even though it wasn't on the menu. The boyfriend had a focaccia that looked delicious, and he said as much. The place was pretty packed, but we were able to snag a table right away as someone waiting for a to-go order vacated, and the food was brought to us in no time at all. Everything was spot on, right down to the potato salad. Oh, and as we were leaving, the guy who took our order was eating his lunch at the next table, which is always a good sign, and he still stopped to thank us for coming. Yummy food, happy employees, and a convenient location. Yes please. I decided to give this location a try and the service was sub par from the moment I walked through the door. I ordered the avocado, lettuce, and tomato bagel and the sandwich was mostly bread. I was only able to enjoy a third of it because of the lack of ingredients. I would not recommend this location. Place is clean & always busy. Its ok here I'm not a huge fan. I gave it 3 stars for the location, the cleanliness, their fresh food & drinks. this place continues to impress me. i stop in every tuesday on my way to work. i'm usually running a tight schedule, but these guys consistently get me out the door in literally 5-8 minutes. i get the same thing (egg and cheese, toasted onion bagel) every time and by the time i fix my coffee my food is ready and i'm out the door. i can't stress enough the amazing service here. everyone is super friendly- the guy james is great- he knows my order before i even get up to the register. really A+ establishment. The outside of the store is poorly kept. It's difficult to trust quality and cleanliness inside when the exterior lacks care. K.Tague One of the best authentic bagel houses. It is a little on the pricey side but if you want really really delicious bagels, this is the place to go to. We had breakfast where we tried a spinach/egg/cheese on an everything bagel as well as the Lox on an onion bagel. Both were really tasty and freshly prepared. Lox comes with a heavy dose of cream cheese so be prepared for that. The capers in the Lox sandwich give it a really nice kick. The chai tea latte was OK, probably won't get it again. Hashbrowns are a little greasy. They also sell bagels by the Baker's dozen, half dozen, or individually. They provide freezer bags if you want to save for later. Parking can be cramped especially on weekend mornings but they offer additional parking in rear. This place is the worst. We've gone there a number of times based on convenience and the fact that they have decent food, but they have gotten our orders wrong more than half of the time. Will not be going back, no matter how convenient it is. I went here to grab breakfast the other day. The menu is simple, short and sweet. There were different varieties of bagels to choose from. The girl at the register had a hard time understanding my order when i order Bagel & Lox. she asked me what kind of bagel I asked for honey wheat everything. Somehow she put in the wrong order. As I am trying to hurry for work I was getting inpatient. she said there wasn't anymore everything bagel I just got tired because she does not seem to know how to put bagel and lox together. The bagel was good but it wasn't the greatest. The price is quite expensive, but of course it is a chain. Service and bagel is nothing that wow me. I'm just glad I made it to work on time. Not sure if I will be back. Have been coming here for a while but they have a new cashier who is rude and obnoxious. She asked if she could take the coupon I placed on the counter (I was busy pulling out my credit card and what would have been her tip), I said yes and she responded, "Yeah well you put it there so I didn't know what you wanted me to do with it." I looked at her funny and said, "Yeah well I'm not keeping the coupon so..." and she proceeded to say things like, "I just wanted to know what you wanted to do because you put it there and I don't know what I'm supposed to do with that." Let me make it easy for you--I won't come back--or I'll ask to see any of the other way nicer, less petty staff! Usually they are great but this new blonde lady is obnoxious. Who argues with a customer over a coupon? I tried not to mind her before (was trying to enjoy my breakfast recently but she kept singing Christmas carols loudly and way off key) but if she's going to be rude, forget it. I'll take my business elsewhere. Again...pulled up today at 2:40 when they close at 3 and the open sign is on. Walk up and the door is locked and the girl flips off the open sign right in front of me. Lolololol. I served tables for 11 years and that's a no no In the industry. First time coming here after not coming for 6 months because of bad service. What a taste that left.... My significant other and I LOVE ourselves some Manhattan Bagel. We recently moved to Willow Grove from Northwest Philadelphia where the one in our neighborhood left much to be desired. We joked about the not so happy staff, but then started coming to this location and let's just say this staff makes the staff in Philly look like the kids from the Sound of Music. Every time we walk in the staff almost groans with having to speak to a customer. The manager is friendly but his staff is absolutely miserable. We frequent here, and even as someone who has worked in food service for 10+ years and tips a dollar on just coffee alone, don't ever expect a smile or thank you from this staff. The woman at the register makes going in there a dread of an experience and is so rude. If you ask for a bagel they are out of they literally shoot daggers at you with their eyes, roll their eyes, and almost berate you for trying to choose a bagel you didn't know they were out of. Which how would I know since they put all the bagels away at 2:00 PM when they close at 3PM because they are trying to jet out of there. The chairs are already turned around and on top of the tables at 2. It's honestly the worst because we love the food but every time we go in and try to be friendly we leave feeling horrible at the customer service we just DID NOT receive. I know the treatment food service workers are put through. I try to be the sweetest and most easy going customer, but these people simply are terrible and make me feel awful for even trying to order a darn bagel! I gave this location 5 stars. Its always Clean & the food is made fresh. Staff is friendly & courteous! Amazing ! Amazing! Amazing! Delicious food. Get any breakfast sandwich you can get your hands on. Very tasty . Coffee is delicious . I was a wawa customer but after Manhatten bagel I will not go anywhere else again. They offer a delicious spread of cream cheeses, bagels, and baked goods for corporate or any team meetings. Update****** My husband and I went revisited this location after being invited back by the store manager. We received our order as we ordered it and the staff was much more accommodating. A week or so earlier I went in (due to an e-mail and promise of change by the manager) without my husband, I didn't tell the guy at the counter I was coming in the first time bc I figured its better to see if a place is better by how they treat their run of the mill customer. this place has truly changed for the better. I have been here exactly 4 times and will NEVER go back. My first experience was great, my husband and I got exactly what we asked for in a timely manner and with great customer service. The second time I was there was becasue my car broke down in the parking lot adjacent to them and I wanted some water (and a bagel) because it was super hot and I was hungry. After I purchased my water I sat down ate my bagel and waited for my husband to let me know when he was there. I was asked to leave becasue there were customers waiting for tables. Excuse me I just purchased nearly $9.00 of food and drink that makes me a customer. That was beyond rude! On top of it I was 7 months pregnant when this happened The third time I came in (my husband didnt know about the bad experience from the second visit) my husband adn I ordered a to-go order. My husband said he wanted a large coffee and the kid repeated the entire order back to us, including the coffee, but didnt ring it up. My husband was standing there waiting for his coffee cup and the kid was like "oh I didn't ring it up, did you still want it??" Why would you not ring it up he asked for it and you repeated the order to us, why would he, within seconds, choose he didnt want it? Additionally the coffee bar area was not stocked with milk/creamer and the sugar was empty. On top of it the hash browns we ordered were not cooked all the way and when they packaged them they stuck to one antoher and crimbled all over my car. We decided we would not be back again We had not gone back for some time, about a month, when we had an issue with our kitchen so we could not prepare our own meals. I went there to get us some breakfast and OMG they screwed up royally! There was a bit of a line but nothing outrageous. I ordered a bagel sausage egg and cheese on a toasted everything bagel with a hot chocolate. the guy rang me up and gave me a cup and a number for my food. I went to the coffee bar and there was no hot chocolate so I went wback and told him I asked for a hot chocolate and he was like "Oh I didnt hear that" ....how do you get coffee out of hot chocolate? and I am pregnant, why would I want a large coffee??? anyway I went to the coffee bar adn it was again under stocked. The coffee flavors (hazelnut, vanillia, and caramel) were all empty so I couldnt get the hazelnut hot chocolate I wanted but I was in a rush to go somewhere so I didnt say anything. While I waited for my food they called out numbers of ppl who ordered AFTER me. After waiting about 15 minutes I finally got my order and left. I should have checked before I left. My bagel was not an evverything, it was a plain. It was not toasted and it had bacon not sausage. At the time I realized it was the wrong order I was already about to get on the turnpike so I just ate it bc I was already running late. The quality of food is consistent with other Manhattan Bagel Co. stores but the service sucks adnt hey do NOT listen to what you say. This time I really will not be going back, ever! Oh and the configuration ofthe parking lot is totally absurd! Pretty pricey for breakfast sandwiches. You will easily drop $20 or more for two people for little breakfast sandwiches and beverages. The parking lot is super small,awkward shaped,difficult to get in and out of. They have weird hours that seem to change often. Inside is a bit cramped and there's a few super tiny tables that are lined up against the wall next the where people wait in line. So if you want to dine in you have to have someone's butt in your face while you eat. Awesome bagels and bagel sandwichs! So good. Enough said. Only complaint is that they close early. Today, at around 4:40 pm I decided I would commit to the 35 minute commute to my local Manhattan Bagel for dinner since I hadn't had it in a long time and I really wanted it. Prior, I had checked the Manhattan Bagel website for the hours, as well as google and it said 6 pm, which would give me plenty of time. To my dismay, after driving 35 minutes and arriving, this location was closed and had posted on their door that they close at 3 pm. I wouldn't mind them closing at 3 pm otherwise, however I was annoyed that this was not what was depicted on their website. If I had known this, I wouldn't have made the drive. This miscommuncation was very frustrating and needs to be fixed. We came here today on Nov. 23 thanksgiving 2017 and we expected to come and have great service as usual. As we were ordering our cashier Taylor was rude cussing under her breath and rolling her eyes as we were ordering. They took 45 mins to make 2 sandwiches and a bagel. It wasn't busy and it wasn't even close to closing. The workers making the food were cussing and freaking out about 3 small tickets. They also messed up our to lattes they were not even hot with no flavor and no whipped cream that we asked for. I don't think me and my boyfriend will be coming here again. Came here because I received a gift card for xmas. I always wanted to come here but the parking lot looked weird and hard to get into as well as out. I was correct about the parking lot and it didn't help that there was a snow storm a few days before and has piles of snow that doesn't make parking any easier. But the food is a different story! I ordered the Empire State Club on Spinach and cheese bagel and ordered a Bakers Dozen with two cream cheese for my family. Empire State Club on Spinach and cheese bagel!! OMG IM IN LOVE!! I loved this! and I will definitely come back just for this. I forget how much this is but I will pay for it. LOL It taste was great it wasn't dry and the Spinach and cheese bagel was so delicious. I ordered the Bakers Dozen with two cream cheese and the bagels were big and were tasty. I also got to choose the cream cheeses but I just played it safe and got two regular cream cheeses. My family loved them and asked me to buy this more often. I will definitely come back! Stopped in Wed and took advantage of their $3.50 bagel/cream cheese and coffee combo. The bagels here are probably the smallest I have ever seen. The cream cheese was good and a very healthy portion. Wish the bagels were bigger and there was a larger selection of cookies and other sweets. There were quite a few muffins, but limited selection of other sweets. Coffee was good and both hot and cold are self service options. Place has somewhat of an Einstein's Bagel vibe to it, even some of the fonts and layout of signage looked similar. Worth coming back again, maybe need to get two bagels next time. Amazing food! clean and fast service can't wait to come back. Everyone here is super nice and make sure the meal comes out correctly. I was a regular costumer, till today. I ordered their Ranchero wrap (to go). Starting eating the first half to find a long light brown or blond hair coming out of the breakfast sandwich. Very disappointed, & gross, besides not having a clean work environment. They are always behind even if there is 10 people working and 3 customers. They always take the phone off the hook. The last 2 times I went in the pretended they didn't know and the other time told me it was dead and they didn't know. Quality of food has dropped drastically in the last few months Ordered a whitefish bagel. Missing completely. Ordered three with Turkey bacon. Got regular. Literally can't eat ANYTHING like, nothing, and was told to file a claim with Uber eats. WOW. Ok. At least my neighbors get some bagels! It's franchise bagels that are better than average as as those from a grocery store. Orders are rarely ever ready on time, and sometimes they aren't even aware of your order, leaving the staff frazzled and backed up. The prices on beverages and sandwiches are overpriced. There's no other competitors in the area and their location is prime. Called in an order to take brunch for my mom. Unfortunately the manager was on vacation, which seemed to leave chaos in the kitchen, and when I got to my mom's place, the sandwiches were literally empty inside! Whitefish salad ordered for both, but none on either one. See photos. The manager made good on it the next week. She personally made me two huge sandwiches (we could've shared one) and didn't charge for either one. They also had credited my card for the empty sandwiches received a week earlier. So that manager fixed a negative situation. On the plus side, the whitefish salad is kick ass, and their bagels are light and delicious. I also like that they put toppings on both sides of the bagel, not just on the top. This is definitely my go to place for picking up a bagel when I go to see my mom! What a grouch!! Lady was very rude, arrogant and unprofessional, no customer service skills, bad attitude, won't be returning there I'll stick to Panera Bagel is great! Crispy outside soft chewy inside... the service and cleanliness of the place is lacking. Not sure if I will come back., hours: {'Monday': '7:0-14:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-14:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-14:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-14:0', 'Friday': '7:0-14:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-14:0', 'Sunday': '7:0-14:0'}

name: The Grey Stone Fine Food and Spirits, address: 552 Washington Crossing Rd, city: Newtown, latitude: 40.2560822087, longitude: -74.9169758062, is_open: opening, categories: American (Traditional), Restaurants, text: It was our first visit to the restaurant under new owners. The building never looked better and the food was great. I had the grilled pork chop with sautéed red onions and apples over roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and the brown sauce was delicious. My wife had the Greek Feta Shrimp over pasta. It was also perfectly cooked. The craft beer menu is great - 24 beers. The only disappointment was the wait staff - which was polite but disorganized. No silverware, long wait for service. The garden salad was pedestrian. But entrees were perfectly cooked and the atmosphere is really nice. We will be back. Very disappointed. We made a Mother's Day brunch reservation over a week ago only to be told today they couldn't accommodate the reservation. We were excited to go here but given the lack of communication or whatever their excuse, we won't be giving our business. Definitely a great addition to Newtown! The location marries perfectly the feel of upscale fine dining with a posh bar/lounge. It's a great place to meet up after work for a few drinks and connect with friends or to truly indulge in some delicious food and slow down with family or friends in the dining area I didn't get the chance to sample any entree items though will definitely be doing so when I return as the food was great! We just got drinks from the bar and some apps this time around. The drinks were fantastic and we sampled many! We got the Bavarian Pretzel & the wings. The wings were the ones with the shishito pepper, sesame seed and gochujang sauce. They were awesome! Kind of like a sweet heat taste to them and were so addicting. If you're in the area this place is definitely worth passing through! Casual? Yes. Elegant? Hardly. The owner is on record saying that he has aimed for a place that is "casually elegant". He doesn't pull it off - not even close. [One wonders why someone would aim for an oxymoron.] And what is left is a weird mix that, if he doesn't correct soon, will surely doom the Greystone (and its creditors). Here's the main problem: The price points are reflective of a white table cloth, high-end, great service restaurant. Examples include the Chilean sea bass ($38 without sides), Stoli on the rocks ($12), a dinner salad with shrimp ($16), and so on. But the food quality is mediocre and the atmosphere and service are more akin to those of a Northeast Philly diner than a fine dining experience. There are simply too many other and far better choices for good food and great service at these price points. I'll talk about the food first, and then get to "atmosphere": We ordered the dinner salad with shrimp, to share. Split in the kitchen (good), it arrived before the bread and my drink (no big deal). But the shrimp were warm, and "fishy". At $16, I expected the shrimp to be chilled, fresh, and split. My date had the sea bass. It was decent. I had the veal parm in a vodka sauce, over pasta (a dinner special at $28). The veal was good. But the "vodka sauce" was so cheesy that it was literally orange in color. My pasta reminded me of cafeteria macaroni and cheese, grade-school style. (I'm not kidding.) One split salad, two entrees, and two beers totaled $115 with tax and 18% tip. That figure should say "elegant". The food said "mediocre". Now comes the REALLY weird part, namely the atmosphere: You are handed a series of one-page/paper menus (a cocktails sheet, a specials sheet, a beers sheet, and a regular menu sheet). Huh? What is elegant about that? I was looking for a manilla file folder. The seating (for us) was bench-style. I was literally sitting on a sheet of painted plywood. Huh? And the room itself - with its silver-colored faux-tin drop ceiling, big mirrors, cheap tables and chairs, tube lighting a la a shore house deck, etc - reminded me of the interior of a South Philly row house circa 1977. You just needed plastic seat covers to complete the look. Honestly, if you cleared the tables and hung a disco ball from the ceiling, you would have the wedding scene from "Goodfellas". Somehow, the owner managed to take a 200+ year old building surrounded by stately grounds and turn in into ... well, you get the idea. Finally, the "flow" of the place is a-"maze"-ing. To move from the "reception room" to the main restaurant room requires a series of turns and stairs, and one has to walk through a hallway about the width of one found in a row house in Frankford (19124). The problem is, that single hallway also leads to the main bar, the kitchen, and the bathrooms! It's like running a gauntlet. The bottom line is this: Save your money and go out for a lamb burger and a beer at any number of alternative venues; you'll get the same "casual" food, atmosphere and service, but without the "elegant" pricing. I don't consider myself a "serial" reviewer, but I've submitted three earlier opinions a bout this place - 4th visit was and improvement of sorts - food was good (octopus starter was exceptional), drinks were marginal, but service was much improved, although still slow based on managerial choices to minimize staffing. Place was still somewhat empty, especially on a beautiful day. Outside space still a bit antiseptic, and could use more creative landscaping treatments to make it more comforting. Pricing is still above what other local places are offering. In summary, still a place to visit in spite of managerial choices to not improve obvious efficiencies because I think they are attempting to improve the experience. Our 3rd visit here - wanted to determine any improvements, and try the patio area; food: only had sandwiches - acceptable, but mediocre drink: a bit overpriced - not expertly well-made service: Chris was a very attentive waiter ambiance: patio space is HUGE (two seating areas) but somewhat antiseptic (could use some strategic decorative trees/shrubbery or flower displays) - maybe too large to encourage close-in casual party gatherings, but more fitting for bigger-table banquets/weddings We arrived at 5PM this past Sunday, figuring to take advantage of temperate weather and a beautiful day. Was somewhat surprised to find the entire restaurant nearly empty - no-one in the bar/lounge area, 4 tables occupied in the main dining rooms, 7 tables on the patio and no-one at the patio bar. Most wait staff complained about the "long walk" from kitchen to patio to deliver food/drink orders IMO, the restaurant and open space offers a tempting respite for couples/families who may wish to enjoy a meal together - especially outside - and the management should be able to enhance such potential experiences with only a few tweaks to the present operating plan. WE enjoy coming here, and hope The Graystone can encourage diners to visit regularly enough to make the location a long-term success. The food was pretty good. Staff was attentive and friendly, prices weren't too crazy. The menu is a little all over the place(which is understandable, as the place is fairly new). Would reccomend to friends and family, give them a shot! The brunch menu has some interesting choices including a "Spanish Bowl." The bowl should have been a showcase item for the chef however it didn't taste or look fresh and appeared sloppily thrown together. Waitress service was fine. Bar area was empty at lunch but the volume was turned up way high on the music. The bartender couldn't answer basic questions about Happy Hour saying that "wasn't her shift." Much potential but "meh" fo now. I'm rooting for this place and will try it again. Yesterday, we (my wife Rita and I) visited this newly-opened restaurant at a location that's seen a number of other "fine dining" restaurants close over the years. The interior décor has been redone to appeal to a more contemporary clientele than previous restaurants, and the design was both fresh and bold. Our waitperson, Megan, was knowledgeable about the menu, and was helpful in our making entrée selections. Each of us made very typical drink selections to start off (wines, and a stout for myself), and the drinks arrived without delay. Our entrée selections were all different from one another, and the food was delivered/presented in an expedient manner. Each of us agreed that the portions were generous, the food was prepared as we requested, and everything appeared to be fresh. After the meal, we also agreed that we were more than satisfied with our choices. I was particularly surprised with the taste of my choice, a spicy steak sandwich. We also sampled from the dessert tray, which consisted of 6 different visually-appealing cakes/pies, that were also fresh and tasteful. We also each had either an espresso or cappuccino. which were brought while still hot. In closing, the entire experience was better than we all had anticipated, and we've discussed the likelihood of visiting again when the "backyard" that's being constructed is completed. The Newtown/Yardley area is filled with a number of restaurants that present themselves as either exceptional or very good, and IMO, after multiple visits, not many have lived up to their respective billings - this 1st try at Greystone, however, made me feel that there now is a goof "go-to" place close by that one can either visit to relax at, or feel good about bringing some outside travelers to for a nice time. This new restaurant is sure to be a hit. Went last (Friday) night for dinner with friends and had a really great experience. Our server, Jax, was wonderful and really helped us pick out great items from the drink, dinner, & dessert menues. She was extremely attentive from start to finish and charming to boot. The ahi tuna appetizer was delicious and the mac-and-cheese burger was amazing. We also liked the roast pork sandwich and the apple cobbler dessert. The large restaurant is broken into different sections, each with its own ambiance. Overall, it has a great look. The larger dining room, where we sat feels a bit cold, but the smaller rooms and bar/lounge area are very warm and cozy. They are also completing a very large outdoor seating area which we can't wait to visit through the summer. We're excited to have this great new restaurant in town! We were very disappointed in the quality of the food and the fact that it was served cold and over cooked. As we were trying our appetizers a server approached us asking if we were ready for the entrees. Apparently the entrees were ready for us, since they came out cold and a noodle dish was congealed. The staff was efficient, but the food was sub par. Even the pretzel appetizer did not taste like a pretzel but chewy bread. This new restaurant needs better kitchen management I live down the road and have been anxiously awaiting the opening of this new restaurant we so desperately need in the area. The transformation is amazing. The interior is beautiful and the outdoor area looks like it is going to be a great place to eat and hang out. Hoping for some fire pits. We dined there for the first time last night. Let me start the restaurant needs to figure out what they want to be fine dining or casual. I had the grilled scallops salad(substituted for shrimp) the salad was good not great. It was huge and served on a flat plate. This made it very hard to eat. My husband choose the Gnocchi, the pasta were like pillows, lots of crab the butter sauce was to rich. This dish was $27. For that price it should have been outstanding. The waiter was fine but not great. When I asked about the signature dishes he told me what people did not like, that was not what I asked. Also asked what the plan was for outside, he's response was it should be done soon. All staff should be able to say what the signature dish is and what the plan for the restaurant is. I may go back when the outside opens as it looks like a lovely place to have a drink. Hope the fix the food issue. We were excited to try this. We were married here 12 years ago when it was the 522. The renovations are nice enough and the new outside patio dining area looks great. Inside the booths are quite uncomfortable. The food was good but the service leaves a lot of improvement if they want to stay in business. Worse wss the timing in the kitchen. My food came out at least 10 minutes before my husbands the first time. His pork chop was extremely rare so it had to go back. That took about 15 minutes. I was done my meal long before he got his the second time. By then he was full on the appetizer, so we took it home. No one seemed to really notice, maybe because multiple people took care of it. Guess our waiter wss too busy although it was not at all crowded. The food was very good and menu offerings are interesting and fresh. The apps were very good but too large for 2 people. Would be nice if they also offered half sizes for half the cost so you could try more of them. Also the salads are meal size and priced accordingly. They need a side salad. Has lots of potential. Will try again in several months. I really hope they can make those improvements. Could be great! I really wanted to like this place as this location has been the death of multiple establishments and I surely would like to see one succeed. The only positive I see here is the outdoor area. As it is early autumn and the evening was too cool, we sat inside. Outside in the right weather is likely delightful, inside is unbearably noisy, even when not packed with customers. There is nothing elegant about the decor, tables, or the service. The wine pour was stingy for the price. The flatbread we shared as an appetizer, containing duck confit, was quite good. I had a salad with chicken as a main course and it was borderline large enough and tasty. The others at the table had chicken, salmon, and short ribs. Portions were ok but not large. The short ribs were delicious, the other dishes pretty good. Nothing was memorable. The salmon came out 15 minutes after the other dishes, leaving the rest of us to eat our food cold. The server profusely apologized that it was his fault for entering the order incorrectly. Otherwise he was witty, pleasant and ingratiating, so we did not take it out on his tip. We were disappointed that the restaurant did not "comp" the salmon. Indeed, the whole place seemed poorly managed. I do not think any of us will find a reason to return. If I did, it would be to sit outside while enjoying a stingy wine pour and a very good flatbread appetizer. Afterwards, I would go elsewhere for dinner. I was concerned when reading some very negative reviews but friends wanted to take us here so we went not expecting much. I'm delighted to report the food and service were excellent. Another reviewer talked about the dip that came out with the bread. If I had that at home I'd lick the plate. I decided to take a chance on the grilled octopus app. I absolutely loved it; tender as could be. I had the ahi tuna entree and it was perfectly cooked and presented. The others at the table were just as pleased. What a great experience. My wife and I saw some friends photos and decided to check it out. Impressive drink menu, and small but well thought out food menu. My wife tried the Jerk Mahi which we both thought was okay. I had the seared scallops and it was cooked to perfection. We split an appetizer of the General Tsos Cauliflower and we had to fight each other for it. Service was good, and I didn't notice any noticeable wait in between visits. Food was delivered super fast and the desserts were outstanding. We split the strawberry shortcake and had to bring half of it home. Can't wait to go back. First of all, the place is gorgeous. They have done a terrific job with the renovations. We went there today for what we thought was going to be lunch. It turns out that all they offer until 3:30 is their egg heavy "brunch" menu. Since I can't eat eggs, I settled for a turkey burger which was very good. I would have much rather had the lamb burger which is only on their dinner menu and was actually our reason for going there. My wife had the shaved ribeye stack which looked good, but the pepper jack cheese was so (spicy) hot it was barely edible. It should come with a warning label. A word of caution for short people (5'7" or less): Ask for a table instead of a booth. The benches are so high your feet don't reach the ground! This would be a terrific place for lunch if only they had a real lunch menu which would include lunch type items from their dinner menu (like the lamb burger and some of the better appetizers!) We will definitely go back and try it for dinner. The place has great potential, but not quite there yet. BTY Yelp. The actual name is The Grey Stone Fine Food and Spirits. (Grey Stone is two words.) Had lunch here on Mar 15, 2019 with a group of lady friends. This venue was chosen by others and when I read the reviews I was a bit worried, tho the reviews seemed to be mostly dinner. As soon as we arrived, the head of the group did not like the seating arrangement. Our server apologized (!) and cheerfully re-arranged the whole room for her (there were about 17 of us). Server brought us water, took drink orders, brought drinks, took food orders. The kitchen was a little slow but the food was very good. My only complaint is, with the long wait for food, some bread baskets would have been nice, I got the impression they don't serve bread at lunch. The remodel is stunning. The bar lounge is lovely. So if the bad & so-so reviews worry you, go for drinks and apps. Enjoy the lounge. Maybe you'll decide to stay for dinner. Went last night to the Greystone. The food was mediocre. I ordered the crab cakes and was told lump crab meat...while I received 2 nice sized crab cakes, they were mainly filler and not much crab meat. My husband ordered the halibut...about 1/4 of his fish was not even cooked. I mentioned this to the man taking our plates who told our waitress (who was not very friendly) and she offered us desert on the house and did not even acknowledge that there was an issue (I only ate part of the crab cake and left one totally untouched). The room was drafty and cold. We may try again and order something completely different but would not run back anytime soon. It's a cool space and the outdoor area looks very nice but inside is very loud. The food was just okay. We were there for the prix fixe Restaurant Week menu. The portions were unreasonably huge. I had the grilled octopus appetizer which was very good but could have been an entree. We all ordered the fig jam burger and all of them were undercooked compared to what we asked for. It was also smothered in wayyy too much of the jam. You couldn't even taste the onions or the Brie on it. The desserts were decent but again way too big. The chocolate cake was two full slices. The tiramisu was about a 3x6 inch very tall rectangular slice. The creme brûlée was a normal size but was underwhelming and a little runny inside. The booth seats are also uncomfortably high. Im 5'7" and my feet didn't touch the ground. Probably won't be back. We came here for brunch celebrating my friends birthday. I had every intention walking in on getting breakfast items but I was pretty sold on the Mac and cheese burger so I got that and a pineapple mimosa. The Mac and cheese burger was very delicious, the sweet potato and curley fries on the side were delicious and the pineapple mimosa was soooo good!!! I would of gotten two if I wasn't driving lol. The turkey burger and scallop salad had rave reviews as well. We sat out on the patio which was so nice and redone. The birthday girl got a complimentary dessert which was a red velvet cookie with Nutella and it was OMG amazing! I would come back just for that alone!! They put a lot of work making this place beautiful and it really shows! Can't wait to come back! Our first visit here was OK, but our second was much better! I think they're getting a better system and operations as they are up and running longer. We came on Saturday evening for appetizers and they were quite good. The bar was quite active as well and we enjoyed a drink there after we ate. Love this place. The drinks are amazing, as is the food. I didn't take any pictures on my last (first) visit, but will be going back soon to add a more appropriately detailed review. I can say the menu and the drinks are awesome and the venue is beautiful. They really did a great job expanding the outdoor space and making it more usable. The music playing outside, along with the bars set up out there, make this a wonderful place to hang out with friends and enjoy the wonderful fall weather! If you haven't been, you should go! Beautiful ambience - it was perfect for date night. We ordered their wedge salad for appetizer, and their rib eye and ahi Tuna steak. Everything was delicious but I wouldn't order the tuna steak next time I come, it was a little over cooked and they put too much peppercorn on it which made it very spicy, I had to take them off. (I am good with spicy food as I eat it all the time) Their steak was soooo good though. Loved their pomegranate Appletini it was easy and sweet to drink but def was strong because by the second one I fel it Went for Sunday brunch. When I made the reservation I was not told it was a breakfast with Santa with a limited menu. It would have been the professional thing to do and I would have postponed what was my first visit. Instead I had a less than positive experience. Food was OK and the portions were decent. However, we had to ask to have our plates cleared and even then they left the dirty bread plates sitting on the table. It was noisy and with the kids was not the experience we were looking for. Too bad...Not sure I'll return. Gorgeous place but no ones know how to run this place, is so sad. The food need some update. I can't say enough good things about the food I just had. The goat cheese balls if I could have them everyday for the rest of my life please. The flatbreads are amazing and the drinks were delicious. Perfect date night out I have been to the Grey stone 3 times...the food was good during each visit - the service needs to improve. However, I am giving this a 4 star review because we had a work function there for about 30 people and they did a fantastic job. We were all very concerned about the service and wanted to make sure that the evening went well and the staff did not disappoint. I really hope that the management gets their act together for normal nights because this could be an excellent restaurant. Some of the service issues: the first visit our waiter was high as a kite. He clearly was not trying to serve tables. The 2nd visit was just happy hour at the bar inside. There were 2 bartenders and we still has to wave them down when we wanted something. The service issues are certainly something that can be fixed! The worst experience we had . Poor service. We were in a group of 11 and the restaurant did not have enough help. We were seated at 8 PM. Bread was served at 915 after two requests. Members in group were ready to walk out. The appetizers that were ordered in two plates were served on time delay of one plate at time. Messed up our celebration of landmark birthday. The chairs on upper floor were we sat are the most uncomfortable. Poor quality cheap chairs.. You sink into the seat and can't get up. We wish the management the best but they lost 11 neighborhood guests plus more with our word of mouth experience. The menu selection is flimsy and not impressive. After reading the reviews my girlfriend and I were a little unsure about attending. But we went for dinner last Tuesday and I have to say the food was excellent and the service was very good. Mind you it was a rainy Tuesday night so it wasn't very crowded but we sat at the bar and the bartender was very pleasant and was prompt with service. I had a Lamb burger which I am shocked to say this was one of the best lamb burgers I have ever had. It was well plated and very juicy and delicious. They have a great selection of beers on draft as well as in cans and a nice range of cocktails. Definitely will be coming back here again and hoping for a similar experience. Second visit. Sat in main dining area. Only about 4 other tables filled at 8:30 on Friday night. Room smelled of mildew. 10 minutes before approached by a server who made it clear she wasn't supposed to be our server. Took our drink orders. While she was gone another server came. She excused herself when the first one came back. Drinks were very good. Food- shrimp and crab cocktail. 3 small shrimp and some lump crab from a can for $16. Entree- my wife and I split a $36 bone in ribeye. Meat did not seem to be high end restaurant quality. Actually, the steaks I grill at home are considerably better. The menu prices are out of context with the quality of the food. On the plus side, on the way out, the manager/owner? Was waiting to ask for suggestions. This is a very large space with presumably a very high overhead. I fear for the longevity if they don't pick up the food. The service was inexcusable given how not busy the restaurant was. Went for brunch Sunday - had the La Colombe cold brew on draft which was great to see outside of the city and a Bloody Mary with a nice piece of bacon in it! I had the smoked salmon (delicious) others had the rib eye stack & the short rib eggs Benedict. The short rib was cooked perfectly. Server let us know they serve brunch every day! Much needed in Newtown. Came here for lunch / dinner , there brunch is till 5 , so I went to order a soup that is on there brunch menu and the server said oh we don't have that , so we said ok we will just take the two sodas we have here , and he said " Seriously " !! ...well Mr Chris ... our first time here , wasn't impressed!! Had lunch to go from here today. I had the Buffalo cauliflower Caesar salad & if i could have licked the plate clean, i would've. It was delicious!!!! Will definitely have that again! Also the buffalo cauliflower side dish is a must have too! And the Bavarian pretzel & short ribs! Delicious!!! Went in tonight for dinner in the romance room. I had the veal chops which were amazing! The octopus appetizer was to die for. Server Donna was exceptional and attentive. Will be going back soon! The food here is delicious, my favorites are the noodle bowl (add shrimp), mushroom burger, and if we're close to summer my body makes me go with the kale and shrimp salad. All options are cooked to perfection. The service is great, never need to wait to long for a drink. I highly suggest Grey Stone, especially for a nice night out with your significant other. One down fall, been there a few times when they're having live music and the lame neighbors that live 3 football fields away through the the forest, somehow always complain about the "music being to loud" (at 7 pm). *bonus quarantine review*- This place is lucky they're ahead of the game, their outside seats are majority of their seating. But the safety procedures and adjustments they made will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and the food is delicious!!! I highly recommend a night out at Greystone whether it's for drinks and apps or a delicious dinner!!! Hope you enjoy as much as we did!!! Venue is absolutely beautiful which paired well with the amazing food. From the bread, to the tomato bisque soup topped with a little grilled cheese, to the entree and desserts... everything was top notch! Highly recommended. First time going to Greystone for my birthday dinner and it far exceeded my expectations. The service was attentive and quick. We had the butternut squash dip, which was delightful and they were more than happy to bring back more toast for the dip! The bread to start was delightful and the garlic, tomato, dipping oil was amazing! We kept asking for more bread to dip and they eventually brought us more dipping oil, which was greatly appreciated! I got the tofu dish. It was amazing and a hefty portion. I saved half and finished it the next day for lunch. My boyfriend got the halibut and loved it! I'm glad I got a before picture because it was gone in a few minutes! My parents got the butternut squash ravioli and the duck. The duck was tender and cooked to perfection. The butternut squash ravioli was delightful. It was placed over a butter sauce, which was a little overpowering, but still delightful. Dessert was great! We got the tiramisu. I didn't have time to take the photo because it was gone in a matter of minutes as well! I'll definitely be back! Went for restaurant week, thinking we could check it out, and they would have their best of the best as a showcase. Not so. My date and I had arrived, ordered drinks, and the three course restaurant week selections. Our drinks arrived but still seemed slow. Then we waited and waited. Service seemed slow and unaware of our waiting. We waited. Interestingly, they seem to have plenty of staff buzzing around. First course came, then we waited and waited. Second course came. Good food. Not great. Good. Then our desserts. Delicious. BUt then we waited for our check. The experience was 2 hours. Not a busy place at the time either. To duplicate another past review I just read, I dont understand what this place is supposed to be. Is it casual dining? Great, then why the 2 hours, and the food seems a bit on the high side if its casual. If its not casual, and more classy, then why is the waitstaff in various clothing. Some in long pants and dress shirts, others in shorts and tee shirts, other is workout pants? And it was loud, so be prepared. Meh. Weird or eclectic? Maybe just not sure what personality it wants to be. Either way, I wont be back. Great lunch at Greystone. The presentation and food itself was very good. The decor is very modern in a historic setting. The outside dining and happy hour bar look like a great reason to return. Noisy, unprofessional bar staff, not a pleasant Friday night happy hour. Slamming bottles in garbage cans... so damn annoying. We wanted a burger... it is off the menu for Friday and Saturday. Really? Too elite to serve a weekend burger? Clean up your act, hire adults ... and it might offer a happy hour environment that is welcoming. Never again for us. A friend and I had a nice lunch here. The food was great and not too expensive. The new decor is beautiful. I will definitely be back. Highly recommended. This place serves great food and drinks. The ambience is also very nice and modern. The servers are friendly and attentive. They are building a huge outdoor patio too, will be awesome for summer nights. The establishment used to be owned by William Penn in the 1700s. So much history here. Highly recommend The outside patio and bar is very nice. Inside dining is also very nice. Seems like some start up service bumps to smooth out but the food is very good, nice selection of beer wine cocktails, and they have live music next to smaller indoor bar lounge. First visit service was great, second not as good. Very nicely appointed inside dining rooms, inside beautifully renovated! Look forward to seeing the large fireplace lit in the winter! Not dog friendly. We were told that well behaved dogs could be on the patio but when we called right before going over there, the owner vetoed what we had been told. Seems shortsighted from a business point of view. We had gone to the restaurant early on when they had the disastrous opening menu and then went back more often after they changed the menu. But their current dog policy makes that difficult for us, and less desirable. Hope they see that a change of policy would be good for business. Beautiful place and delicious food! I ate here twice in one week. My first experience was the other day when they were hit with 2 big parties without reservations. I could tell they weren't prepared for the volume but the staff was busting their butts to take care of everyone and the food was still really good. Then I was part of a party of 12 for a very busy Mother's Day. The food was delicious. My family loved everything (ex. Prime Rib, Roasted Pork Loin, Chicken Parm Meatballs), the beer was cold, the staff was on top of everything. The restaurant is new and it's only going to get better as they get into a groove. This may be the new hot spot in Newtown. I'm looking forward to seeing their growth. Beautiful decor. Nice, relaxing atmosphere. The fireplace makes it extra cozy! Excellent food. Even better bartender! Micah was very attentive and quite knowledgeable of the spirits. The Snowflake martini was delicious! Definitely try the sweet potato bisque and edamame dumplings! Just had our 50th anniversary dinner party here and it was fabulous. The upstairs private party room is really beautiful. We had the pasta with vodka sauce which was delicious as well as the manicotti. For dinner there was both salmon with mango salsa and chicken Marsala both of which were really good. Service was great and the management was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely be back for dinner. I went here tonight with a meetup.com group and we were treated so very shabbily by the restaurant manager who wouldn't even let us out on the large back yard area even tho the groups organizer Laura confirmed a week in advance that this would be where we would gather. To be fair the owner of the place did apologize quite sincerely at the end of the evening for the outrageously lousy behavior of the manager who seemed to be clearly OUT OF HER DEPTH in being able to handle the stress of managing a Friday night scene. Send her back to the kitchen, she's not done yet! Otherwise the place really is lovely and most of the other staff were quite nice, especially Mike the bartender at the indoor bar. The band they hired for the night was an excellent classic rock band. But still there is only one chance to make a first impression and the manager pretty much pooped the bed on that one, so only 2 stars. Wow! All I can say is don't waste your time! Owner does not want to hear any criticism. We went in a Saturday and they ran out of several items and they didn't seem to really care. The main dining area does smell of mildew and the service wasn't great. The bartender is rude and the owner is clueless. We ran into him on the way out so we shared our experience with him and he said that's common for restaurants to run out and he didn't seem interested in our feedback on the bartender. We were a party of 6 and we will not go back. The patio is probably the best in the area. It is surrounded by green and land not a road or a parking lot like most of the patios in the area. And it is huge. There is one for larger tables and even if it rains you are perfectly fine to sit outside. The food was good. I was not the best for the price - it felt like lower quality ingredients but made well. I ordered a burger that had avocado cheese and a chipotle mayo. The ratios were off and the burger was slightly burnt. Also, the amount of avocado was enough to share with 2 other people and the cheese was barely there. The service was WEIRD. Our server was to say the least - odd. He called everyone "miss" which calling older women miss it almost sounded demeaning. He skipped over the specials quickly and almost like we wouldn't care. He didn't refill drinks until asked and I don't believe anyones waters were refilled. I will come back for the patio and drinks. Give the service and food another shot. Hoping this was an off night because the atmosphere was great. This is a nice setting and they have obviously invested a lot in doing this place up. Also the dishes ranged from average to good. Unfortunately nothing we ate stood out as very good (which it should considering the prices). However, it feels like they just aren't used to running a restaurant. There weren't many people when we were there but they still managed to forget silverware, bring entrees at almost the same as time as appetizers, get the bill wrong, and forget orders. Also they need to spray the patio as there were ants crawling everywhere on the table. Had a great experience for our first time dining here. We had a drink at the outside bar and then dined outside. It's a little confusing which tables are available to casually sit at and which are managed by the hostesses but we figured it out while we waited for our friends to arrive. There were a few hiccups, had to ask for silverware and one of our meals came out wrong. Nothing major. All of the items we tried were great - a few of the specialty cocktails, an appetizer recommended by the hostess, caprese grilled cheese, and a couple entrees. Everything was delicious. The ambiance was great and definitely something I would go back for. When we were leaving, we walked through the inside to get back out front and stopped for a few minutes to watch the band. This is a great spot - maybe a few kinks to work out but definitely worth trying or giving a second chance for those that didn't have the best first impression. It was just ok. I went with a friend on a Thursday around 6 it was pretty dead. We sat in the bar area. I had wedge salad that came with a side of steak. It was a decent size but some of the lettuce looked a little off. Again ok but not great. I must first state that my experience here was very short. When pulling up to the front door, valet pointed to one of the parking lots for us to self part. I wondered why have a valet service just to point you to a lot. Tried to park and found no spaces where I was directed. Had to park on wet grass as it was the only available spot. With wet muddy shoes we approach the entrance and went pass the valet, who was under the canopy hiding from the rain. Inside, we waited at the reception area for about 5 minutes. During our wait, we noticed very loud live music at the bar area and wondered if the place was more a night club than a restaurant. We love music but the place sounded more like a concert venue and not a place to have a conversation while dining. Our initial impression of this place made us feel that we were better off looking for another place to dine. We walked out the place, never seeing a reception person. Valet looked very dry and comfortable as we went past him and out into the rain to our car parked in the mud. I'm giving this place the benefit of 2 stars in fairness that we actually never got to eat there but first impressions are important. Service was extremely slow and my food came out slow. They have also paired back the menu since they first opened and no longer have burgers and sandwiches, which were the real draw of going there. My sangria had fruit in it that didn't have the label removed. The only saving grace was that the food we did get was good once we did get it, but we likely won't be returning any time soon. Waitress literally mocked us for asking to put the fireplace on AFTER WE CALLED AND CONFIRMED THEY WOULD PUT IT ON. Five feet from us, she said to her coworkers, "Really, theyre going to make us turn on the fireplace tonight? Isn't it hot enough already" Needless to say, we will not be returning Finally a good brunch option in Newtown area, food and service were amazing. The brunch menu has quite a good variety of options. The server (Jax) was very nice and friendly, took care of all the requests. The Nutella French toast, Falafel sandwich and Chocolate waffles were delicious! What an amazing place. Have been all over Newtown restaurants and must say this place is a must go !!! Great bartender Alena and amazing owner Alyssa. Family owned business, great food, amazing drinks, to kill for atmosphere - what's there not to love ? Will be recommending this place to all family and friends for sure. Grey Stone won my heart - u just gained yourself a regular customer !!! We had dinner here tonight and we really want this place to do well....This is our 4th time since it opened. The martinis were good The olive oil/ tapenade dipping sauce was delicious. The cauliflower was very good. The pizza was good. However 2 out of 4 experiences, it has been excessively hot at the high top tables near the fire place. Tonight the thermostat read 78 degrees. The owners need to realize that you can not enjoy the experience if it is hot, simply not acceptable. We went there on a double date and had a wonderful time. Had reservations for 6:45p. Got there early and hung out at the bar/lounge area and I had champagne dreams it was delicious. We were seated exactly on time. Other being very hot there, everything went smoothly. Someone adjusted the temp after a while btw. The dip that comes with bread is hands down the best I've had in a long time. I ordered ny strip cooked nicely however friend's was over cooked. Scallops and short ribs dishes were excellent. Definitely get mezza plate for appetizer. It was lovely. I usually despise my restaurant experiences because they'll be too crowded or hot or bad service because I'll just want to leave. But the venue is drop dead gorgeous and extremely relaxing. This is the best restaurant experience I've had in a long time. Extremely clean place & friendly staff. Extremely quick service with great waiters. We ordered a hummus plate, turkey sandwich, and buffalo wings. The hummus dish was 10/10 and could serve 2 or 3 people. Just had the wings & sandwich and fries and everything was perfect, actually 0 complaints. And I'm one to have a lot of complaints. I am shocked there's not one other person here besides us. (It is a Wednesday at 2:00pm) I think it might be the remote location? I'm not sure but I can't wait to come back. I am so happy to come back and update my review from 2 to 4 stars. We've been twice in the past month, one lunch and one dinner, and both were awesome. Food and service both great. I'd argue the filet (and service) were better than Rocco's! I think they finally figured it out. Only rating 4 vs 5 stars because we were lucky to have a table in the back by the fireplace, and they closed the door to tone down the noise from the live music. If we'd been in the main dining room I think it would have been super loud. But food-wise so good and can't wait for warm weather so we can eat out on the patio! My friends and I have a tradition of celebrating each others birthday by dining at a special place. I've been wanting to try Grey Stone, so we all agreed to meet for brunch this past Sunday. The atmosphere was very attractive, but we all immediately felt a sense of disorganization amongst the staff. Looking down at the table, 2 knives were dirty and a folded napkin had a large stain on it, the waitress immediately replaced all 3 items. We placed our order, and waited, and waited and waited. The order consisted of an omelet, 3 burgers and an order of pancakes. After 45 minutes, maybe more we inquired..."um.. the food we ordered...?" The waitress replied, "the omelette has been done, were just waiting on the burgers." The food arrived, waiter inquiring "who has the well done burger?" (after tasting, that one turned out to be the rare one) The omelette was served cold, I assume as it sat waiting for the burgers..? My burger was cooked perfectly, served with fig jam, brie and carmelized onions, really delicious! At this point we were ready for the check, then the pancakes we ordered to share arrived!.way too late.Seems like timing, rhythm and organization are missing. Someone invested a ton of money renovating this place, but at the end of the day even with a tasty burger its all in the details and the service. of us would return. Been wanting to come to this place for awhile, but it's hard when you have a kid. We had one night to go out, we were so excited to go to happy hour here. The menu sounded great, only when we get there at 6:27 we find that happy hour ends at 6:30, when everywhere else in the world happy hour is until 7:00. The bartenders were so overwhelmed that it took a good 15 minutes for us to be helped at the bar. We ordered drinks that were overpriced and mediocre. We had to ask more than once to order food. We ordered the falafel nachos and the carrots with truffle ricotta. Nachos were underwhelming and the carrots were essentially raw and did not taste like truffle. Atmosphere and clientele were very snooty and it felt stuffy. The bartenders clearly could not handle the small crowd that they had. We were so disappointed we left and went to Harvest Seasonal down the road where we had great service and food. We were so disappointed and will not be back. Awesome place! Went the other night & was blown away by the service from the lobby right down to getting our check! Seems like there maybe a few kinks to work out, but i think this place will be a success!!! Hoping for some live music once the patio opens up!!! Great food served by Tory who was attentive. We sat outside to enjoy the garden setting and eclectic musical selections. The flatbread and mussels were fabulous. The angus burger was one of the best we ever had. Definitely won't be disappointed dining here. So, I am still thinking about it 2 weeks out, and I will stand by what I wrote. They could have done much better by us. We all did eventually sneak out to the backyard so they really couldn't stop an entire group. We have been invited back by the owner as a group. So stay tuned for the next installment! I really hope this is a turn-around story! I like seeing success! ... I went here Friday night, May 31st with a meetup.com group and we were treated so very shabbily by the restaurant manager who wouldn't even let us out on the large back yard area even tho the groups organizer Laura confirmed a week in advance that this would be where we would gather. To be fair the owner of the place did apologize quite sincerely at the end of the evening for the outrageously bad behavior of the manager who seemed to be clearly OUT OF HER DEPTH in being able to handle the stress of managing a Friday night scene. Send her back to the kitchen, she's not done yet! Otherwise the place really is lovely and most of the other staff were quite nice, especially Mike the bartender at the indoor bar. The band they hired for the night was an excellent classic rock band. But still there is only one chance to make a first impression and the manager pretty much dropped the ball on that one, so only 2 stars. The Grey Stone Fine Food and Spirits 552 Washington Crossing Rd, Newtown, PA Edit your review 4.2 239 reviewsSort by: Most relevant Robert L Tammaro Robert L Tammaro 1 review just now-Edit I went here recently with my daughter for her Birthday dinner. It was my first time dining at this restaurant. It is a beautiful facility, a nice setting with excellent service. The food was outstanding, which is why I am rating it five-star. I had Wasabi Crusted Ahi Tuna and my daughter had Almond Crusted Salmon and they were both very delicious and well worth the price. We sat outside because it was a lovely evening and found it very comfortable and the ambiance very delightful. I highly recommend this restaurant and hope that it is successful because it is one of the best restaurants in the area, and, perhaps my favorite. Newtowns newest restaurant..... Service and food was great.... Crab gnocchi is axcellent entree to have.... Served in a lemon chive dill sauce... There are some glutten free menu items too.....a vegan stir fry is listed too... In recent years I have come to realize that online-review sites like Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, Open Table, and yes, Yelp!--have in effect taken away much of the power restaurants have to defend themselves against malevolent diners and placed it in the hands of those who are out to ruin a restaurant's reputation. Having worked in the business for many years, with the advent of "no-consequences" business-review sites, I began to see how customers owed us nothing as restaurant owners, managers, and/or employees. A table could literally tell their server that everything is great, everything is fine, and then immediately go home and write a scathing one-star review essentially damaging that restaurant's reputation. It seemed one-sided and top-heavy to me, the power-dynamic which puts the customer in a completely dominant position, and the restaurant on the defensive. I have vowed to try and be a five-star customer when I go out to eat. I try and order from the menu, I try not to make a spectacle of my potential dietary restrictions (gluten free, dairy free, etc. etc.), and I don't ask my server if I can change tables or snap my fingers at them for any reason. This is a long way of saying that my recent experience at The Greystone Fine Food & Spirits was so awful that it made me break all of my new rules, and now I have to write a bad review anyway. It pains me to say this. To be fair, it was a busy Saturday night, and since all the other restaurants in the area were booked up around 7:00, we booked a reservation on Open Table at the last minute. Obviously, this was a bit of a shock to them, as the hostesses at the front desk seemed genuinely confused that there was a reservation under our name for two people. After awhile of standing in the foyer (again, no big deal), one of them leads us to a banquet table booth which was way too high. My legs were touching the bottom of the table, and it is quite awkward when the person across the table seated in the chair is so much lower than you. Whatever, right? No big deal. Our server was friendly enough, although after I ordered the beer flights and am in the process of choosing which four beers I want, she has already disappeared to the bar, so she has to come back again and tell me that I'm "supposed to choose which beers I want" for the flights. No big deal. The server waiting on the table next to us drops a drink from her drink-tray onto the floor and spills a significant (!) amount of vodka down my friend's jacket, soaking his back and running down the back of his pants. Excellent! She was apologetic, though, and brought a surplus of paper napkins to our table. Then came Alyssa, the manager, to ask us the following: "Did someone get Cristened over here?" with a wince and a grimace. She asked us to tell her if there was anything she could do, and disappeared again. We were the only table without bread; so we asked for that. The appetizer came; it was auctioned off at the table. No serving utensil. We asked for that. We had to ask for another bottle of water, they brought our entrees while our appetizer plates were still on the table. They did not clear any of these; they remained with us for the duration of the meal. In fairness, the valet was great and the short rib fries appetizer was very tasty. But the Crab Gnocchi entree was tasteless and inedible. The Herb Chicken special was ok, broccoli rabe had burnt garlic in it, (for shame!), and the sweet-potato puree or whatever it was was terrible. The same waitress who spilled vodka on my friend is now bumping into his chair and either not noticing or caring enough to apologize. Now, for the first time in as long as I can remember, I ask to speak to the manager. I think "who have I become?" Alyssa returns, and is all ears about our experience. I explain that we can forget the vodka-spilling incident, but that the other issues with the service and food were unacceptable. Alyssa is genuinely sorry, she says, and will take one of the entrees off the bill. She asks us if we want more food. We cry "NO" in stereo--just the check, please. When our server, Nicole brings the bill, she has an attitude. She is clearly not happy with our antics. When she brings the credit-card receipt back again, we are again met with an attitude. She's pissed. On leaving, my friend finally tells Alyssa there was something he thought she could have handled better. He told her that asking customers if "there's anything you can do" puts the client in an awkward position to have to ask for something rather than being offered. She said, "Oh, that's not what I meant. I meant did you need another rag to soak up the liquid." When he said he thought she had meant something to make up for the spill, she said that was not what she was offering. "That's even worse," he said, and we left. Maybe it was just an off night, but I don't think so. :( Stay away. We had a bad experience all the way through from the lobby to the food to the service. Granted they have been open for three weeks. We went early on a sat and it was not busy yet. Hostess had no clue what was going on. Waitress was nice but incompetent. Food was average burger stuff they tried to make fancy. Had to ask for water EVERYTIME my glass was empty (my pet peeve). I will never go back to this place. On top of all this they took a historic building and gave it a modern/Home Depot decor. I give it 6-9 months and it will be closed. Beautiful place, pretty good food but it varies. The owner can not keep staff. They micro manage the Staff and the customers. We really wanted to love this place. We were stopped at the door and told we were not allowed to go into the backyard. We informed the "host" that we wanted to just have appetizers and a few drinks for happy hour. We were not allowed to sit at any of the many empty tables that were out on the patio.We were instead crammed int the gazebo bar area without even one seat available . We left As many others have said, I really want to like this place and see it do well. But.... we arrived on a Sunday at 12:50pm. We were two adults and two kids. There was one family of four ahead of us in line to be seated. It took until 1, literally a full 10 minutes, to be taken to a table. Not because they were full but because the hostess was apparently off cleaning and setting tables. I guess 12:50 is a little on the late side but still I'd have expected hostess(es) at the podium, and tables set and ready to be filled! But okay, finally sat down outside on the patio which was nice, although we were on the "big" side of the patio which was completely empty except for us. Again though, no biggie. We order drinks for us and the kids and they came out pretty quickly and the waitress seemed attentive. So far so good. By now it's 1:15 or so. Then we order food... two kids plates and a breakfast burrito. 2pm came and went and no food, and the drinks were all gone. No sign of the waitress. Eventually I trekked back inside (it ready is a big patio!) and asked the bartender, who was standing behind the bar, seemingly there to serve drinks, whether I could place a drink order with her. She looked at me and said no. Just... "no" Then she asked who my waitress was or what she looked like. My waitress hadn't spent much time with us and I was juggling a 5 and 7 year old but I did my best to explain. The bartender got annoyed, huffily said she'd figure it out, and then sent me on my way. No less than ten minutes later the waitress comes out and said she was sorry she hadn't been back by, but she'd been looking out the window from inside and hadn't seen us staring back that way, so she didn't realize we wanted anything. Again I really didn't even know what to say to that. But we order drinks, one comes out wrong, eventually gets fixed, and finally the food comes. The food wasn't bad although the burrito didn't quite match the menu description. But it was 3pm before we got a check. Over two hours for 2 drinks, chicken fingers, pancakes (which actually looked the best out of all the meals), and a burrito. Then when we were finally leaving... we parked in the side lot which is near the door to the kitchen. Getting in the car we looked over and saw 4 or 5 servers standing around smoking. I think we may have solved the service mystery! The place looks nice but the menu is odd and lacks identity and the service is painful. I think with a fresh, more professional staff and some menu refinement this could be a good place, but if they don't act soon it may be hard to recover from the early day stumbles. Personally I'm going to wait it out another 6 months before even thinking about a return, and may just let it go. Harvest is a far better option and while service there can be iffy too since they're always so busy, at least it feels professional and the food is consistently good. What a great restaurant. The seasonal drink specials were very good. We started with general tso cauliflower, it was amazing. This could have been a meal. The sea scallop dinner, was cooked to perfection. Be sure to save room for dessert!!!!!! Best dessert in the area. Expect to pay for this meal, it is not cheap, but it was delicious. Bad food, sticky floors, sewage smell throughout. Hardly anyone there. This place will not last. Went for a family brunch and had a wonderful experience! From the food to the service we had no complaints, our server Jena was a gem and really friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back, the Chocolate chip pancakes are definitely a must try. Food, drinks and service all five stars, thanks Greystone!!! Such great food and great service! Our waitress was Donna and she was wonderful. We had dinner inside and decided to have drinks outside by the heater and fire pits. I was in the Quiet Room last night and Roxanne blew me away with her excellent customer service and personality! She was super busy but she was very attentive to us and never missed a beat! Easter Brunch was fantastic! Most buffets are just quantity. From salad through entrees and house crafted desserts - everything was so good. The quality of ingredients was evident in every bite. If we could have reserved for next year - we would hav The staff was great as well from the valet on. As good as Easter was - last night was awful. Bad food, service, just awful. No silverware for 5 minutes after food arrived and incomplete orders, wrong drinks ... We went the second weekend of the opening so the seating and service is still getting figured out. No big deal, still decent service. Our waitress seemed very experienced and polite. The food was amazing. Might be the best burger I ever ate. The mussels and cheesesteak pretzel apps were also great. Will def be back soon. Greystone has an insanely gorgeous outdoor patio. The space is enormous and is filled with multiple tables, cabanas, bar areas and even a garden. That's why on a gorgeous Sunday at around lunch time it was really surprising to see that we were the only people eating in the entire space. And after we ordered and ate I was even more surprised about this. Everything that we had was delicious. The meal started off with rose watermelon sangria which honestly, can just never be bad. This drink was sweet and refreshing and we all liked it so much that we ordered two. For my meal I started off with fried goat cheese balls. The order came with three and they were so rich that it was hard to get more than 1 and a half. It's basically just a deep fried mound of goat cheese ::drool:: and the balls were served above arugula, figs and prosciutto. I also ordered a small buffalo cauliflower Caesar salad. For the small sized portion the salad was pretty large, so I'd imagine a large portion is a very filling lunch. The buffalo cauliflower was super tasty -- tangy but not too spicy which is how I like it. The menu is big and there are lots of lunch options like sandwiches, burgers and various salads. The interior is also pretty massive with lots of party rooms, so it wasn't surprising to learn that you could host a big event here. Maybe it was just an off day for them. Given the beautiful setting, solid food and service and summery patio drinks it's surprising that they'd be so empty on a gorgeous Sunday. Try them out! I've dined here many times. The food and service are ALWAYS AMAZING - as they were today. Unfortunately, today there was a group of about 50 people on the outdoor patio - which is where we were sitting. As the members of the large party were standing and mingling for the first 40 minutes while I was there, none of them wore masks - putting the other guests and the servers at risk. In the future, I will ask if there will be large groups at the restaurant. Beautiful place and excellent service - we came in for a dinner for 2 late and we still were sat quickly, the service was excellent, our server Jax was personable and friendly and the food was phenomenal! I had the lobster Fra Diablo special and he had the Mac and cheese burger - both amazing and great portions! We can't wait to come back, especially in the summer for the patio and outside bar! Never write reviews but I feel like this restaurant deserves it. No other restaurant like it in the area. The bunch options are amazing. Will definitely be our go to brunch spot for the summer with the new outdoor area opening up. It was wonderful to dine out again with great drinks and food out on the pretty patio! Everyone very friendly, following the Covid guidelines and making the best of a difficult time. Thank you Grey Stone! This place is amazing. The food is to die for. Amazing cocktails and the wait staff are fun!b We went last night for the first time and it was absolutely amazing! Everything was great, the food, the music, the house wines and even great service! We enjoyed everything so much that we cannot wait to get back and can't believe it took us this long to finally go! You will not be disappointed! The atmosphere is so beautifully decorated and our food was out of this world! Thank you for opening an establishment not only with mouth watering food and presentations but also a classy well taken care of environment with astonishing service! The short rib entree is amazing. The new Resturant makes great use of a historic building. Love this place! Great environment, spacious, nicely decorated, comfortable seating options. Good and unique food. Excellent beer and drink choices. Good, accommodating service. Just a bit pricey. The grey stone is a really nice restaurant like really nice lovely food which is to DIY for yummy Burgers yummy Awesome! Great food. Menu is a great mix of classics with new twists that work. Very attentive service. Building a mix of old and new fused together. Drink menu was excellent! Definitely coming back with family and friends! Awesome food, great outside scene, good drinks. If you like Rocco's, you'll like it here. I've been here several times. Their drinks are well poured. Nice selection of appetizers. Beautiful location. Entrees are always good. This was a tough review to write because it wasn't one huge, glaring error that made our experience negative, but it was a combination of things. In total it just seemed like this place was just a little off in many ways, which if you're spending a decent amount on a dinner you should not feel. For starters, my wife and I got there early and went to the bar area. There was a large scented candle burning on a shelf. I don't think I've ever seen (or smelled) that at a bar or restaurant. We ordered drinks and my wife's glass had lipstick on it. Ok, that happens sometimes. They got my wife a new one. I asked what they had on tap and the bartender said "we have 24 taps, what do you like? IPAs? Stouts?" I said I liked stouts so she gave me a stout that was a heavy coffee stout. I don't like coffee stouts. Ok so maybe I should have asked for a list, or she should have provided one. We got seated at a very tiny table for two and we ordered an appetizer and our meals. After a decent wait our meals came out. They forgot our appetizer. The server was nice about it and said she'd take off a dessert if we wanted. I ordered my steak medium-rare and it came out past medium. It also had very little flavor. For a $32 steak that was very disappointing. My wife's pork chop tasted good but was pink. Luckily she had no ill effects. We ordered a dessert to share and my wife ordered a dessert drink as well. About halfway through her drink my wife realized her glass was chipped on the rim in two places. So, our meal experience was not good. The ambiance is a little confusing as well. Its hard to tell what they're going for. In some ways they appear to be trying for a high-end look, but in others its just confusing. Some of the artwork looks like cheap 80's art. In the men's room there are framed pictures of Brian Dawkins and Joe Montana. I just felt that was kind of an odd choice. So we will not be back. We've been to Rocco's and had great experiences there so we will definitely be going back there when we want a nice evening out. Its too bad. We really were hoping for a another option. Easter Brunch was fantastic! Most buffets are just quantity. From salad through entrees and house crafted desserts - everything was so good. The quality of ingredients was evident in every bite. If we could have reserved for next year - we would have! The staff was great as well from the valet on. First time ever here.... we decided to come here for lunch around 2pm. Very clean atmosphere. There was only three other couples inside as we were being seated. The hostess gave us the menus and we noticed that 85% of it was breakfast. There was soup, salad and a few other options. At the hour it was we were looking for lunch. Our waiter Chris come to our table and took our beverage order as we were still deciding. We asked if this was the breakfast menu and we were told "No, it's brunch." So we then asked when the dinner menu comes out and we were told, " Brunch until 5pm". So we decided to start off with soup. Well that changed very quickly as the Tomato Bisque soup was on the menu but we were told that they don't have that, as Chris began rattling off other options, some which weren't even on the menu. What do you mean you don't have it? You just opened at 11am and by the looks of it, we made the fourth couple inside. So I looked at the waiter and asked for the check so we could pay for our beverages and the attitude we received from Chris was an absolute DISGRACE! He looked at me after I asked for our check and he replied,"Seriously?" Who says that? Yes Chris seriously.... I am hoping you were having a bad day and that you aren't that way everyday because if you are you may want to change your career and not deal with the public! Absolutely appalling and will NOT be back. I don't like the fact that I even have to give this establishment a star period! Honestly I feel like two stars is being generous. The food is good but not great. The service was terrible!! Hostesses were clueless and overwhelmed. They tried to put 6 of us in a 4 person booth. Then brought us to a table meant for 4 people comfortably not 6. (I really hate giving poor reviews but this was not good). Then our waitress was probably the best part of our experience, brought out our bottle of wine and a vodka with a splash of cranberry that was more like cranberry with a splash of vodka. The boys bussing tables were totally clueless. The entree's were all good but nothing to rave about. They redid the place and its pretty but super loud! I think it has potential but not right now. Easter Brunch was fantastic! Most buffets are just quantity. From salad through entrees and house crafted desserts - everything was so good. The quality of ingredients was evident in every bite. If we could have reserved for next year - we would hav The staff was great as well from the valet on. As good as Easter was - last night was awful. Bad food, service, just awful. No silverware for 5 minutes after food arrived and incomplete orders, wrong drinks ...... This place is a waste of time , do not come here. They have something called forbidden rice and it's forbidden for a reason. Super expensive not worth it. Great new restaurant in Newtown!! Creative and modern food with generous portions. Beautiful modern renovations while keeping the charm of the building. Can't wait for the outside patio, bar and fire pit to open. We had a delicious meal Friday evening and our server, Donna, helped to make our dining experience ! Her recommendation of the special was enjoyed by 2 members of our group. The bowls, which I had, are always a good choice. The patio, which we enjoyed last summer, is perfect this year in the age of outdoor dining! The tables were all spaced further than the required 6 feet, and everyone wore masks. We felt very safe during our experience and would recommend it! It was our 5th time dining here since May! Our experience started a bit precariously as the server was so in-tuned with another table - photos - chatting etc- she flat out ignored us for 13 minutes. Once she readjusted - her service was great. Now what they should tell you is their appetizers are huge - thank goodness because for the price - but really one could be advised a bit better. The short rib fries are amazing - but don't ask the wait staff what cheese - who confidently tells you it's fondue cheese. - um ok....Lol yeah so which fondue cheeses are used? ( errr) As mentioned in the menu ( which I read on line after because you have to pull menu on your phone and some of us don't want to continually take out our phone) it's Gouda but perhaps some other cheeses. Again the dish was amazing. Just some tweaking In training to do. The lamb burger was perfectly done to our liking, their truffle fries are just truffled enough ( you know what I mean with truffled too much some times) . The outside seating is great! Dessert isn't their strong point but I'm sure they'll get there! The staff truly appreciates being open! Bravo! The food was outstanding. Well manicured presentation without sacrificing any flavor. No shortcuts taken. Well curated beer list as well. A refreshing dining experience in the suburbs where options are limited. We came back again. This time it was during the COVID-19 crisis. They have a huge outdoor area and plenty of tables. Perfect setting for a meal. Beautiful patios and landscaping. We started with the calamari appetizer and I had a steak. Food was good. We had some drinks and service was good. Here again. We love the outdoor patio. Especially during the COVID crisis. Came back. This time I had the ribs. They were ok 3/5. A bit fatty. So thinking about it 2 weeks out, and I will stand by what I said. They could have done much better by us. Went for Thanksgiving meal with my parents who traveled from TN. My first time there and overall it was ok. I would not say it's worth the money. 1st off, the valet key holder was located in front of the main entrance. We joked about who wants what car. I was not impressed. Walked in to hostess who was kind but once we asked if we could go to the bar for a drink, literally rolled her eyes, and told us to come back when we were ready. We were only people at bar with 2 bartenders. For a good 5 minutes, we were not acknowledged. When we were, I had recognized the female as someone who worked in Newtown at another spirits spot. When I mentioned it, she completely turned off. 3 drinks, $25 with attitude. No Happy Thanksgiving...Nothing! Just a check at the bar. We were seated and had to ask the hostess to send over a server after a solid 12 minutes, again, with no acknowledgment. I get it's a holiday, but come on people. After getting a round of drinks with waitress, we helped ourselves to the buffet. I will give it to them, the food was amazing. However, when we went up for dessert, they did not have any "traditional" Thanksgiving treats. No pies...just little finger desserts that looked like they bought them from the local Giant. Who doesn't offer pie on Thanksgiving. Next came the bill. WOW...$226 with a 20% gratuity included. Our waitress, who we had to wait for and only cleared our plates 1x made off with at $36 tip, just from us. Was not impressed that I could not decided what to give. Unfortunately, I will not be making another visit. This was their time to shine and they failed miserably...in my eyes. Don't think they will be around too much longer with the stiff competition in the area. We would have been better off at Yardley Inn. LOL This place has AH-Mazing ambiance! The outside is absolutely beautiful! HOWEVER, the food and drinks aren't great!!!! I had a fish dish and it taste like water! It wasn't seasoned! The only thing that was good was the black beans and garlic butter sauce. My husband 's food wasn't good either ! Please SEASON your food!!! As for drinks : they were the worst mixed drinks EVER! UPDATE: Let's talk about the food poisoning I got from there!!! STAY AWAY!!!!! We came back again. This time it was during the COVID-19 crisis. They have a huge outdoor area and plenty of tables. Perfect setting for a meal. Beautiful patios and landscaping. We started with the calamari appetizer and I had a steak. Food was good. We had some drinks and service was good. The restaurant is beautiful, service slow, food is pretty good. I ordered the "surf and turf" special last night (6 oz filet and scallops) for $39. My friends and I could not believe the size of the filet - we were speechless - more like a 3 oz filet and it was so so. Scallops were very good. Where's the salt? Ok so this place is very nice, the atmosphere is great, drinks great, dessert great....... but the food was lacking flavor. A little salt goes a long way. The few menu items on our plates did not match the description. Ie: the menu said one kind of pasta but we received a substitution without being told. Creme brule came with strawberries in place of blackberries. A little pricy for lack of flavor. Over all We would try them out again in hopes it was just a simple mistake on the chefs part. Stopped by for lunch on the outdoor patio. Staff was great! Food was amazing. Really enjoyed the general tso cauliflower appetizer and the prime cheesesteak. We decided to try The Grey Stone after driving past over the last several months, and were not disappointed. Great big patio and tons of waitstaff available, all of whom were highly attentive and friendly. Our food tasted great and came out quickly despite the place being packed. Will certainly be coming back! Gorgeous place and great food! Our first visit on Valentines Day Eve. Our waitress was very nice and very quick! In and out within 45 minutes. My husband had the salmon, I had the short rib and we shared the calamari (which was just okay). Both entrees were delicious! Prices were appropriate, I thought! Will definitely return and try more dishes! I recently went to The Grey Stone for date night and it was great. The cocktails were great and tasty! The General Tao's Cauliflower was incredible! I highly recommended. And our entrees, salmon and cheese stake were delicious! Enjoy the ambiance and relax! The outdoor patio is GIGANTIC AND ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! My girlfriends and I came here on a Friday night to listen to Danny Lynch who plays awesome music. Unfortunately, the neighbors complained about the noise so he didn't play :(. Who would complain about noise? It's free entertainment! The food was good. Just wish they had more of a selection to choose from as the menu was very limited. This place definitely has potential if they would just amp up the menu. Wonderful Thanksgiving buffet this year. Lots of choices and good food. Service was mostly good though I sensed they could have used a little more help. Will most likely come back next year. The main dining room was not as loud as in the past. Perhaps they have deadened the sound a bit. First time here and will definitely go back. Loved the bar , ambience and our dinner was excellent though it is quite noisy in the dining rooms.The live music was an unexpected treat! I give this place 5 stars.. I'll start at the door the hostess Arlene was awesome she's so friendly top notch personality. Then we had a great sever by the name of Donna she was very knowledgeable about the menu super friendly and we didn't wait for anything.. The food was really good also. Have to say this place has come a long way and I'm so happy it has.. Love family owned places. A truly wonderful new restaurant, "The Grey Stone" has recently opened in New Town. Describing its food as "contemporary new American cuisine" This restaurant is both sophisticated and a family affair. The decor is elegantly modern, and the atmosphere is just perfect--with a choice of indoor dining with different sections. The prices are reasonable, especially given the high quality. And there's a well selected drink menu, also reasonably priced. Although Greystone has been open only a month, we've already eaten there twice; and it keeps getting better. I can't wait for the back to open up for the summer. The potential is great for this place. I can't understand why restaurants in Newtown continue to under deliver. I also can't understand why so many reviewers believe this place has a nice ambiance. I'm pretty sure the decor in the bar lounge and walls came from the reject rack at Pier 1 Imports. And the service was amateurish. If you're in the dining room, and a rock cover band is in the bar, forget about speaking at a conversational volume. The food was ok but nothing I couldn't get at Applebee's. I grew up in Newtown. Now at the age of 53 I wonder if any of the town's restaurant-goers have ever left town. It's clear why the town can't attract talented restaurateurs if the patrons don't know the difference. Do yourself a favor. Drive a few extra miles and go to a real restaurant in Lambertville. I made a reservation for thanksgiving and had to cancel. I did so 5 days in advance. They refused to refund my money. Considering I come on fri nites and spend up to 100 that adds up in a year. I will never return. The food is not that great anyway neither is their loyalty to customers. There are plenty of really good restaurants to go to. Over the top excellent with service, food and atmosphere for our celebration lunch...15 women. Danny was one of the best servers ever. He wanted to please and made it all seem effortless. I picked the restaurant and I felt responsible...it was truly a winner. My favorite is the general Tso's cauliflower. It is an appetizer but I order it as lunch. Generous portion which makes for a nice lunch. However...the burgers looked AMAZING! Most everyone ordered that and each one was cooked exactly as requested...impressive. As big as the burgers were they all pretty much licked their plates...ha! We sat outside on their beautiful deck and lucked out with a magnificent fall day, however, they have plenty of outdoor heaters to stretch the season. I am so thrilled to have this local restaurant as we seem to have become regulars. It is that good. Well....such a beautiful venue....BUT!!!! The service was horrendous and provided by an individual who appeared to have just walked in from paving the roads. He did not know anything about the menu, because he had "only been there for two weeks", and paid very little attention to our needs as customers. Will not return Hearing there's a new chef here. Was never here before last evening. Wonderful service. The beer list is on point! Especially for my fellow Belgian beer fans. The food was delicious and plate presentation was very nice. Had multiple appetizers - in particular Buffalo cauliflower Caesar salad, grilled octopus and general tsos cauliflower were delicious. My main dish - wasabi crusted ahi tuna over soba noodles was excellent. Looking forward to another visit in the future :) Dinner at Graystone was outstanding. The inside is nicely appointed and the patio is spectacular... and huge! Our server was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. He was very patient, answering all our questions. The Short Rib Fries app was excellent. Tender short rib meat and creamy fondue atop crispy fries. My husband and I shared this (and fought over the last bite). Our friends had the Fried Calamari. It had an equal balance of whole baby octopus, tentacles and rings. The batter was very light and crisp. With the dipping sauce, this appetizer was a hit! All our entrées were totally on point. Tender, flaky salmon; crab cakes that were all lump crab; Dymanite shrimp tacos stuffed with shrimp. The sides were fantastic as well. Creamy corn polenta, forbidden rice and asparagus. We were all completely happy and satisfied (not stuffed) after eating. However, we were too full for dessert. Maybe we'll start with dessert next time! I say next time because there will definitely be a next time! This was our first time at Graystone but most certainly not our last! I have gone to The Grey Stone 3 times in the last 4 months only to have been met with the rudest hostess service I have ever experienced. Each time it's as if they actively don't want your business and you are a hassle for attempting to dine there. I don't understand. The first time was over the summer so I gave the benefit of the doubt that perhaps it was a bad night or the restaurant was short staffed due to Covid. I understand it is a luxury to go out to eat during this time and fully expect limited menus or long waits as restaurants struggle to fill positions. I have gone two more times in the last month and each time a different hostess was outwardly dismissive and rude when I asked for a table. The latest time, I entered and asked for a table. The phone rang and the hostess answered it in the middle of talking to me, without excusing herself. Then she kept turning around and glaring (yes GLARING) at me while I was waiting patiently and silently. I was so confused and taken aback that i left without any further conversation. It's a shame because when I have eaten there, the inside servers were great and the food and drinks were good. However it's not worth it to me to try to eat at an establishment that doesn't seem to value its customers. There are just as many restaurants with the same quality of good that don't make me feel like a burden. I'll take my business to Harvest, Solstice, Washington Crossing Inn or one of the many other establishments that seem to value their customers From the moment we walked in, we felt very welcomed by our hostess Arlene. We sat on the lovely and spacious patio. Really nice menu with something for everyone. Back again. We love the atmosphere and outdoor area. Especially during the Covid crisis. Plenty of outside tables and spaced out great. Service is always good and the owners are friendly. This time I had the steak and it was delicious. Haven't been here in a while, actually since a few months after they opened. Glad we decided to give it a try again. The filet carpaccio was excellent as was the surf and turf entree. The espresso frappe dessert was amazing although a little challenging to eat but nonetheless amazing !! Sad they no longer had the glass noodle entree nor the pomegranate salad as they change their menu seasonally. Food was great! Inside seating was very loud and unbearable. Outside seating was unorganized. It took one and a half hours for our entrees for two. There should be an outside service bar and kitchen. Inside decor is great. Outside you are sitting on a concrete slab with no plants or atmosphere. Since this restaurant just opened time will tell Have eaten here a few times and was surprised at the quality of the food on this visit. Calamari appetizer and cocktails were quite good. Our server was clearly busy but attentive and helpful. The indoor dining room was clearly full but not uncomfortably so. Ordered the monkfish for my entree and found it almost inedible. Fish was over cooked and rubbery and swimming in sauce. Couscous on the side was a mix of overcooked under seasoned pieces and some that was completely uncooked with the texture of tiny rocks. Bread pudding dessert was very tasty. Will be a while before I eat here or recommend Greystone again. I wish I heard of this place sooner! The outdoor patio is so beautiful and a great layout. The food was amazing! Everything was super delicious, I'd highly recommend the calamari and shrimp tacos. I came here with my family and all their food was amazing too, we had no complaints. I will be coming back here soon! We came in on a Saturday night. Called in and got a table for 4 around 8pm. Bar is a bit too small. Huge lobby area. Should be much bigger. If bar was larger would get a better after dinner crowd and stay for drinks. Food was delicious. We started with the Black Pepper Wings. Our entrees were Chilean Sea Bass with Risotto, gnocchi, veggie burger, regular burger. Drinks were expensive. $12 for a glass of wine. The restaurant decor was very nice. Old historic building is beautiful. Give it a try 3rd time here: We came in on a Saturday night. We were sat in the front room behind the lounge. The band was a bit loud. The wait staff seemed disoriented. Tried give us Drinks that weren't ours. Took too Long for drinks. Our service was slow. We started with the octopus. That was really good. Food was above average. I had the swordfish and my wife had the gnocchi. The grounds and property are beautiful. Food, beer, service, atmosphere... all fantastic!! Will definitely be back!! Amazing date with my girlfriend The covid procedures in place. The ambiance was low key, with a fire lit twinkle all around. The food, amazing! The service impeccable. The waitress, Jenn H. was prob the most organized, punctual, and knowledgeable person I've ever met in the food service industry. I've been doing parking garage, and customer service for 25 years. To her, it's not customer service. It's how she lives. It's her. I hope you realize she could help this place do wonders. So happy with tonight! Party of 22 is how we dine out! Jenn and the team were ACES! This place was amazing!! First time here and outdoor seating was so cute. Our service was great, and food was amazing. All of it that we ordered I can't say anything bad about it. The drinks were ok, not the best. Great ambience. Food only so-so. If you want a drink on the patio (whether permitting), I recommend it! Back again. This time we came with a couple friends of ours. We had a great seat in the front lobby facing the fireplace. Made the atmosphere really nice. Our food was good as usual. And we will keep coming back. The atmosphere was okay. The bar area was nice. The lover level dining felt like a spruced up basement. The poor review is really based on the service. The waitress took the dinner order & one drink order. She brought the drink & that was the last we saw of her until she brought the check. The bus boy brought the entrees but a salad was ordered & it dIdn't come out. When we asked about it he was confused, he didn't if he had the right order & was going to take the entree away. We told him forget about bringing out the salad. As the waitress dropped the check on the table she apologized for not putting in the salad order. She basically provided no service. It was actually less then the service at a fast food restaurant. Bus boys shouldn't be bringing out the food. The wait staff should check in with the diner. Plenty of other restaurants in the area. Won't be returning. Greystone opened recently and we have been waiting to give it a try. It was a fair to good experience, but the potential exists for it to be great. On the plus side--very cool decor inside, great ambiance, lighting, etc. Outside patio is amazing...but it was too hot to sit there. Will try again when it cools down. Food was a solid B. I had the Fireball Burger and it was delicious, and cooked perfectly. Beer was cold. Entrees were all served at the same time...a big thing for me. On the downside--mostly little things that make a difference. Service was at first really slow; 10 minutes before we got menu's or water. Waitress said "sorry, I was making deserts." We also ordered drinks and some nachos and waited way too long for them to arrive. Instead of a tray for the drinks, the waitress delivered them by holding them all together in her hands. Not cool. The menus were a mess; three different paper documents for us to handle, all on one clipboard, between specials, main menu, and drinks. The were also kind dogeared and dirty. The door to the kitchen, about 25 feet from our table, was propped open the whole night, so we could get a great view of the shelves for mustard and ketchup. All in all, we WILL be back. But the team should take a look at smoothing out the too many sharp edges. Ok I have to start this review by first giving props to the ambience of this place- super cool! We only sat outside and it was a nice lively vibe with an outdoor bar and good upbeat music. I have to say they did a great job maintaining social distancing while hosting an impressive amount of people. However, I highly recommend reservations! Next I have to give a shout out to Donna who was server and she was very sweet and invested in us! Ok now let's talk about the food. The tso's cauliflower was AMAZING!!! The goat cheese dish was a great appetizer and I have to say for someone who typically isn't a fan of the goat cheese I enjoyed it. The crab cakes were good not great, crispy on the outside but cooked use a little kicked up flavor on the inside, the sauce was what really made the dish. The risotto was on point creamy and cheesy. I loved the mushroom ravioli but I have to admit I love truffle so that truffle flavor really won me over. Similarly the truffle fries was DELICIOUS. The lamb burger pretty good with nice soft meat but the sauce kind of took away from really enjoying the meat. Now the biggest let down was the Thai chicken salad which was essentially a giant bowl of lettuce with a few pieces of bland grilled chicken- not really sure what happened there and if the salad was just a result of lack of ingredients in the time of COVID. The drinks were also a little hit or miss - some were really tasty and strong while others were more watered down or sugary and it wasn't consistent. The options though were large with some great beer choices such as Einstock! Ultimately this was a solid place that I would definitely try again because of their vibe, great service, extensive vegetarian friendly and large drinks menu but I do think they could work on some of their dishes and consistency in their drinks. Went there tonight with wife and four boys. One son ordered the filet medium rare. After a few bites, he became visibly sick and puked in the bathroom at the restaurant. Another son opted to try one bite of the steak. He is still feeling I'll 3 hours later. The plate had puddles of olive oil on it. So did my wife's order of gnocchi, which I tried but abandoned due to the oil. Not sure if the kids are sick bc of the oil or something else. But please beware of the food here. I will likely be up later tonight dealing with this. FML We had the most fabulous lunch today! Only concern was the restaurant didn't have our reservation although I had received a confirmation. It didn't matter since there were plenty of available tables outdoors. Despite the gloomy chill, quite a number of diners sat with us in the beautiful garden. They lit outdoor warmers and all was fine. We decided to share the autumn salad requesting romaine be substituted for the kale. The salad came plated beautifully with individual dressings. The dish was superb! We both chose what we named the greatest sandwich EVER... Prime rib cheesesteak with carmelized onions and foie gras with truffle fries. I do not have the vocabulary to adequately describe this treat. Half of it is in my fridge to be enjoyed later, but I know I'll be going back to Greystone again for this one particular item. Service was outstanding as was every aspect of the Greystone's hospitality. I encourage you to go there soon! Very great service and welcoming atmosphere. The 8 oz filet with crab meat was cooked to perfection. Celebrating our friends new home purchase. Valet parking right out front. An old stone house, perhaps from Dutch times. It was 7pm Saturday in August. We had a reservation. Checked in with the hostess. There were actually three young women greeting us. There is some interesting art in the foyer. We were seated promptly at a booth. Oddly, the seats did not permit our feet to reach the floor. The table was wobbly. The dining room is spacious with about 15 tables and a line of booths at one end. There is a small bar which we passed on our way to be seated. It looked like live music was being set up. We noticed a spacious outdoor area with plenty of seating and another bar. Server came by and began explaining the specials - we did not have that menu so she retrieved one. She wanted to take our food order with our cocktails - we slowed her down. We each ordered a cocktail. My gin martini was fine. Others enjoyed their drinks. Next we got some appetizers and ordered a bottle of wine, R Strong cabernet. My appetizer was wonderful - roasted octopus. Perfectly tender and singed on the edges. My wife could not resist having a bit. The portion was large. Served over a bed of arugula. Excellent. Others got shrimp, and gazpacho. They liked their dishes. Wine was poured and we ordered mains. I got the ahi tuna - very good, with a tasty crust. The fish melted in my mouth. Rare as recommended by the chef. Others got filet mignon, shrimp and ribs. The food here is very good. We did not get dessert. We went outside into the back after the meal and had an after dinner drink. There is no table service out there but the bar is nearby and easily accessible. Comfortable seating on a beautiful Summer night. It looked like it could handle a large event. With the quality of the food here they have a great foundation and there is potential for this to become a fine dining destination stop, in my view. A few things could be improved. The service was lumpy. Our server was nice enough but we had to slow her down a few times and explain a few things to her she did not know what a vesper was and informed us that the bartender would not know either. Our cocktails came in waves instead of together. I asked for our wine to be decanted. There was no decanter in the place. Get a couple of decanters. Ambiance is interesting. One of us thought that the place still does not know what it wants to be. I felt like we were sitting in a bistro. Others thought the dining area was like a cafeteria. We all liked the outdoor area. They need to fix the booth table. Value was ok. Our meal for four came to $404, with gratuity. About right for a nice dinner with wine in Bucks county. We say, food "a", service "c", ambiance "c", value "b". We will return. Mark & Nancy. Really want this place to succeed. Beautiful building, great parking, but some changes NEED to be made IMO. First: food. It's just weird- I get that it'd be cool to be known for the things that they have on their menu. But nobody eats that stuff. By nobody, I mean nobody. As proof, went there with 3 couples Sunday night 12/23. There were 8 customers in the entire restaurant- 2 plus us. Server disappeared after 8 pm, and when we left there was nobody there... nobody. Bartender- nope. Coat check - nope. Chairs in the bar room were on the bar, lights out. Strange. Food prices are pretty much either high or low... Mac and cheese burger or $32 lamb chop... please fix the menu. And, while you're at it, have a carpenter come in and lower the bench seating in the main restaurant eating area- it is so high that people are looking down on their dining table like they're looking down from a helicopter and their thighs are squished up under the table or won't even fit at all. Problems are Not impossible to fix - but need to be done else this will be the 3rd failure in this building in 10 years. Please fix yourselves. We'd love to come back... My family hosted our baby shower here and it was our first time at Grey Stone. They did a WONDERFUL job and the shower was beautiful. Also, the food was delicious, which is not always expected when you do a buffet-style meal. My whole family commented on how good the food was, and the staff were very attentive and lovely - Christina M., Courtney, and Donna. I believe Christina M. was the main event coordinator and my family said she was amazing, professional, incredibly helpful, and that they would hold another event there in a heartbeat. We liked Grey Stone so much that a my siblings and I just went out to dinner there last night with our spouses and had a wonderful time. Donna was actually our server so we got to see her again too! We celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday and brought a cake - Donna brought it out and got the whole room to sing to her! Needless to say, we are huge fans and will definitely be back for meals, events, etc! On Oct 13 Greystone provided a Life Celebration luncheon for my family. Everything was flawless. All of the 40 family and friends raved about the food and service. Thanks to Christina and Donna for outstanding service. Just celebrated my mom's 70th birthday at The Grey Stone. It's been a while since I've had such a wonderful experience at a restaurant. They seated us at a comfortable table on the gorgeous/spacious outdoor patio. We were provided with two fire pits since it was a cooler day. Our server was extremely attentive and patient, since two members of our party got stuck in bad traffic and were 25 min late. The food was awesome. We had short rib fries and the general tsos cauliflower for apps and we gobbled them up. Everyone was very happy with their entrees and we we let provided with a cute cake stand and cutting knife for the cake which we provided. We absolutely loved our experience I'm extremely grateful for the team ensuring my mom's 70th bday celebration was special. Will definitely be back!!! What a dumpster fire.... I attempted to host an event at The Grey Stone and it was a disaster since they placed our event (a quieter talk) along with a party in an open-air section. Our speaker had to shout to be heard, making for a really uncomfortable atmosphere. When asked for some accommodation for the mistake, we were offered "no room fee" on the next event, which was laughable given the fact that we didn't get whatever the room fee was supposed to cover in the first place. By the time we were told to shove our problems (politely by a reasonable GM), it almost didn't matter that the salads were 20 minutes late or the fact that the carolers they promised weren't going to sing until after the presentation instead started singing for the last 15 min. (I wish I could make this up - they parked an event with carolers next to a seminar...Mensa-level decision-making...) The final straw was that I was asked to wait so the owner could come talk to me, and then he/she never had the courage to show up (sending the polite GM back into battle for them instead). I question how anyone could work for a leader with such low integrity. I feel terrible for all of their employees. (If they only knew how many better jobs there are out there.) Avoid this place at all costs. It's not worth your money, your time, or your effort. (And to think they could have avoided this review if the owner simply had the guts to come talk to me and make it right.) As soon as we walked in to Greystone it was obvious the new owners put alot of money into renovating the old Lavender Hall. Although mostly black and grey, the front bar/ lounge was beautifully sedate, and the dining room spacious with room between tables and large windows bringing in late afternoon light before the coming of dusk. It was impressive, and on this Tuesday evening, not crowded at all, which enhanced the sense that we had chosen well. We were seated at a table mid floor, but asked to be moved near an electric outlet in order to charge a cell phone. They graciously obliged. Our server quickly introduced himself and brought drink and food menus. The wine and beer lists were broad enough without necessitating a trip to the wine cellar. My old friend selected a glass of zinfandel, while my beautiful date picked a light small brewery pilsner, and I a pineapple cider (delicious). We settled in with the drinks and caught up while perusing the menu. We kept dinner on the lighter side, with a Chopped Greek Salad, Mushroom Burger and Fig Jam Burger for yours truly. At $15 per slider, the price was high, but still much more in line with our appetites than the entrees which were double the cost. So, we felt that management was smart to offer smaller options that allowed for drinks and/apps and a reasonable bottom line. Besides, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The burgers were half pounders with brioche rolls and homemade potato chips or fries. The fig jam added a nice sweet dimension to my burger. My friend asked for grilled scallops added to the salad, but when the kitchen lacked them, they inquired if he would be satisfied with shrimp instead. He was. We were happy with our experience at Greystone. It was qualitatively superior to the previous tenants who tried to make a go of it in the old mansion on the road between Newtown and Washington Crossing. The outdoor patio looked appealing, but with the steam heat unrelenting even into the evening, now was not the time to try it out. This was an interlude even George himself would enjoy. Came here for happy hour on a Friday. Service was quick and friendly. Ordered a beer, cocktail and philly steak pretzel. The philly pretzel was really good. The pretzel was buttery and delicious. The steak was good as well with enough cheese. The ketchup had a hint of spice that gave it a little kick. I liked it a lot. Overall a great experience. Sad to write a bad review but it was a sad lunch experience and ruined our lunch. I blame it mostly on the waiter who did not know the menu and did not seem to care anyway. Husband said he could not have cheese or butter. Waiter assured him his lunch did not have either. First bite, Hubby tasted butter. Waiter did not check on us for quite sometime so Hubby got up to look for him. By this time my meal was getting cold and I decided to just eat it. My Falafel was meh...not the best I have had. I asked for no tomatoes and of course they were on my sandwich. (Strike 2). Apparently no manager around and felt strange the chef came to our table (I was almost finished eating at this point) and Chef agreed Hubby's meal sauce was made with butter. We were told we "wouldn't be charged" for Hubby's meal. Really? He didn't eat it, almost made him ill, ruined our lunch, it was not relaxing...do we actually thank them for this gesture? They should have comped my meal as well. A free meal was not on our mind when we picked this new restaurant for lunch...we simply expected a normal dining experience. Thought my lunch was terribly over priced for what was served. We sat at a corner table in the main dining room. It was very uncomfortable bc the table was too low for the bench. I can see this place being a great bar scene but I hope they step up their game. We are not rushing back anytime soon. We are very disappointed with our new local restaurant. Sigh. Very good food and service every time I come to eat dinner. All the specials are very tasty and plentiful on the plates On Sunday, July 11th we had the most beautiful day for our daughter's Bridal Shower ... we could not have anticipated how wonderful everything was at the Grey Stone!! The food was delicious, the venue was beautiful, but most of all, or wait staff was spectacular ... Donna and Sean were beyond attentive, pleasant, etc., etc., etc!!! We didn't even need to ask to have things done, they just did it! I could go on and on! Our guests are still reaching out to let us know how wonderful everything was!!! The event planners, specifically Tori, or so easy to work with! I can't wait to come up with another excuse to have an event there! Fabulous food .... Best waitstaff ... Donna ... so attentive and recommended the Chicken Milanese ... which was ridiculous!!!! Thoroughly (meh) the service was okay, the prices were high, te drinks were okay, the atmosphere was sub par, but it is a Friday night, lol he burger was decent, but just tasted like 80/20 beef, $1 at the grocery store, the wild mushrooms were just mushrooms, the fries were okay, on par with McDonald's, and the max and cheese should be labeled mac with cream, ie tate maybe a 5 out of 10 if the atmosphere was better and the prices were reasonable also if there was some bread.... I like bread Wow...such an improvement from when they first opened. My first review was a 1 star. Time for an update. Lately we have been hearing positive feedback and thought it was a good time to circle back for another try. So glad we did...it was good. In comparison...we have been to The new Iron Hill Brewery (in Newtown) and thought Grey Stone was better. Many have mentioned just how nice the outside patio/deck area is...and YES(!)...nicely done and huge!! I just hope they get heaters for the fall as it was unexpectedly a bit too chilly Saturday night and heaters were needed. We sat with our light jackets on. Every table was occupied by 6:30. Happy to see so many people out and enjoying themselves. (Most wearing jackets). They did a great job keeping the tables spaced apart and following COVID guidelines. Our food was all pretty good. Stand out was the General Tso's Cauliflower. Although, our friend said last time she had it, it was crispier and much better. She was slightly disappointed. I started with the crab corn chowder soup. $10 soup...I thought it could have been better. It was barely warm. I didn't feel like sending it back as it throws the timing of our main meal off. I read a review where someone mentioned the crab cake not being great but Hubby enjoyed his. I agree with a previous review who mentioned drinks were nothing to rave about. One speciality drink...I think it was called Gold rush...was not great and same with the sangria. My vodka martini was fine. Service was friendly and attentive. We did not feel rushed and timing was right on. Soooo glad we gave another try...they won us back! Seven of us went to celebrate some October birthdays, and we all enjoyed our appetizers and meals, as well as our desserts! They do have a limited menu but the choices are unique. Everything went well, food came out fast, drinks fast, and desserts, too! However, after desserts it took forever for our bill to come, probably close to 45 mins to an hour. I can't understand why but I know it's too long especially for elderly people to sit that long. It's also expensive but a nice place and atmosphere for a celebration or to treat yourself. Birthday dessert is included in your meal so that was awesome, too! The food was mediocre at best. We ordered the Lamb Burger and the Shrimp Tacos. Everything lacked flavor. We waited over an hour for food. Probably the biggest let down was the fries, which clearly sat in a window then instead of cooking a fresh batch they dropped them back in the fryer so while they were warm they were awful. The server was very kind but also he had way too many tables. We dined inside in the bar area where they decided it was a great time to deep clean the bar so we got to enjoy clanking and employees shouting at one another. All really enjoyable we finished eating kind of as most of the food just wasn't good and proceeded to wait at this moment 11 minutes and counting to even ask for the check. I have watched six different people walk by and none of them cleared our plates or asked us if we were finished. Overpriced and underwhelming I will not be back. I'll give 1 star for atmosphere since I can't choose 0. Went for lunch with a friend. Both of us had the same appetizer, same entree (salad) and dessert. Both of us got sick. Called the restaurant to let them know. Was told they would let the owner know and that he would call back, never did. Excellent food, good service. Our server , Donna, was great. Will be back for more! Try the wines, really great selections. We went back for the second time on Saturday of Labor Day weekend. The experience was so poor, our party of 6 walked out after 45 minutes. The reasons are too numerous to mention, from waiting way too long to be seated (with reservations) to only 2 of 6 drinks being delivered after 20 minutes, to no confidence that the service was going to get any better. This restaurant has a beautiful ambiance, great outdoor seating, and a great chance to be successful. But sadly, there doesn't appear to be enough on site, hands on management to fix what is broken. It will be a while before we go back. The Grey Stone is impressive looking with beautiful grounds and lovely fountains and fairy lights. Our server, Greg, was friendly and attentive and possibly the best waiter we have ever had. So how good would the food be? It was fabulous!!! We loved everything we ordered from the appetizer, dynamite shrimp, Grey Stone merlot - yum, the Shrimp Risotto was perfectly prepared, as was the salmon dish. I had a side of carrots and beets with goat cheese- so good! A shared Limoncello cake was the grand finale. Everyone there was so friendly, including hostess & bussers! The owner asked us on the way out how we enjoyed our meal and sincerely thanked us for coming! We will definitely be back. We came in on a Saturday night. Called in and got a table for 4 around 8pm. Bar is a bit too small. Huge lobby area. Should be much bigger. If bar was larger would get a better after dinner crowd and stay for drinks. Food was delicious. We started with the Black Pepper Wings. Our entrees were Chilean Sea Bass with Risotto, gnocchi, veggie burger, regular burger. Drinks were expensive. $12 for a glass of wine. The restaurant decor was very nice. Old historic building is beautiful. Give it a try. Celebrating my husband's birthday and the husband of another couple who dined with us. The appetizer General Tso Cauliflower was very good. The drink Tanquery and tonic was good. The braised short ribs lacked any flavor and the baby carrots were extremely under cooked. Very hard to cut with a sharp knife. Cheesey grits lacked cheese. Bordelaise sauce bland. The cheesecake was dry and obviously store bought the ice cream that accompanied it was melted. They seated us upstairs. The very worst part of the evening was the deafening sound coming from the room. The acoustics were horrible. You could not hear anyone at your table without screaming. There was a large party at the other end of the room that as the drinks flowed the group got louder and louder. I went home with a headache. Overpriced for a restaurant that is trying to pass itself off as fine dining. A glorified bar. Service lacked fine dining protocol. No response from the waiter when I told him about the carrots. Dessert was complimentary because of the two birthdays but still wasn't worth eating. Glad we didn't had to pay the $12 each for it. Will not be returning even for a second chance. Extremely disappointed. The food is overpriced and mediocre at best. The $8 cheesesteak at my local pizza place is better than the $20 greasy cheesesteak here. To top it all off, our "homemade" cheesecake which was not very flavorful had hair. They did offer us a $15 gift card which would have been better spent on hair nets. We probably will not go back. My favorite upscale, date night restaurant in Bucks County. I've never had a meal that disappointed here and the service is always impeccable. We love the Greystone! Especially if you can sit out on the beautiful patio! Service is always wonderful and the food is delicious! I recommend their general Tso cauliflower to start! Or their burrata salad. They are always changing their food and drinks for the seasons, which I love! Recently celebrated my daughter's 30th birthday at Grey Stone. We enjoyed eating on the spacious outdoor patio. The food was great and the three staff assigned to our event were fabulous!! Tom, Donna and Mira, thank you for helping to make our event so enjoyable!! Had lunch for the first time at GreyStone here in quite some time, and i was quite surprised at how impressed i was at the restaurant, food, service and menu, for drink and food. The place has a lovely bar, inside dining, and outdoor patio seating. Our group sat outside for lunch , and although they were short staffed, you would never know it. We were very satisfied with everything. Salads were wonderful and some topped with chicken or shrimp, although salmon and octopus were also alternatives. They had a great beer and wine list as well as specialty drinks. I cant wait to return for lunch again, and dinner! Went finally last week. The bread was a "10". The spicy cauliflower was very good. My medium Prime rib was very well done and the Aus Jus was not very good. The atmosphere consisted of blacks and greys and was "cold" and not very warm and inviting. They spent a fortune renovating the place and I'll try them again and will circle back with an updated review. Came here for my mom's birthday on Friday night. For starters this place is a zoo as in so many people. It was a Friday night and you will definitely need a reservation. They have valet as well which is convenient. We sat outside and the ambiance/aesthetic is the best part. It was so nice! Lots of space and tables and string lights and just super cute. The food was tasty. We got the cauliflower general tso's or whatever, so good. The shrimp was fire and the grilled octopus too. For dinner I regretted getting the chicken cutlet sandwich but that's my fault. Cocktails were okay nothing crazy, but this is a good spot for a special occasion. A bit pricey., hours: {'Tuesday': '12:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '12:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '12:0-20:0', 'Friday': '12:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '12:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-20:0'}

name: Paris Wine Bar, address: 2303 Fairmount Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9674385747, longitude: -75.1754522324, is_open: closed, categories: Bars, Nightlife, Restaurants, French, Wine Bars, text: REVIEW OF PARIS FLEA MARKET: Accidentally popped in here looking for different parts of pig (Can You Eat a Whole Pig Fairmount food crawl, anyone?) and stumbled into the Paris flea market, held the last Sunday of every month. Reasonably priced random knick knacks, art, jewelry, and friendly service. Definitely a great Sunday funday stop! I saw a mirror I thought my friend would love, and at $16, if she didn't like it I decided I'd keep it for myself. Turns out she liked it so I guess I'll have to revisit Paris another time! A bientot, mon ami. They share a kitchen with the London Bar next door. The Wine Bar is dark, quiet and intimate feeling and I really liked it. They have live music on the weekends, Friday it was a guitar duo. They have a nice beer and wine selection and their mixed beer drinks a like deserts, highly recommended! Four stars because they seemed understaffed, our waiter was good but he was running around too much and it took forever to get drinks and our check. I am torn. I love the decor, service, music, wine selection and beer (from London Grille next door). The live music is a nice touch, get a couch seat if you can.. or sit outside. This is a MUCH needed addition to the neighborhood. Very good.. we also LOVE the Vegetable Board, wow. So what don't we like? The Wine/Beer Prices. Too High. From the makers of London Grill the conveniently located next door Paris wine bar seems to fill a much needed niche for this side of the city.Love this place .... opening day for hh was a great idea. I didn't think it would be as crowded but I'm do glad they had such a great turnout. As the live band played i sipped my local made Syrah and found myself back in France. They offer about 5 different wines on draft (all produced by local PA wineries) I only sampled the Syrah but enjoyed it very much. The atmosphere very chill ( great place for pre or post dinner drinks or hh) They will in the future offer the option for happy hour and they also take reservations . They offer a full menu and they also allow you to order from the London Grill. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner who is very proud of this new venture . If your in the area make this a stop for sure. the staff is super nice and the bartender was very knowledgeable about the wines and wineries they had available. For now it's four stars since I only got to sample the vino but I like this tres bon wine bar on the other side... Searched for a restaurant with live jazz music in Philly. I found it astounding that we lack this great venue. Then I happened to find, on yelp, Paris Wine Bar. Wow!! As we entered, the feeling of, " we're not in Philly anymore," fell over us. The muffled old French music played softly in the background as we were shown our table,way in the back , perfect. Sitting on a banquet filled with pillows as we sipped on wine made locally. Not bad, but drinkable. The food was fabulous. We decided to order small plates and share. Grilled octopus, a vegetable platter and spring rolls. They were prepared with fresh ingredients and tasted so good. At 9:00pm live music softly filled the room until 12:00. Just a great evening spent in a very cool and welcoming spot. Our waiter, TJ (?) was adorable, attentive and helpful. This is a find!! Wine and Jazz I must have driven by Paris in my Jaguar a thousand times and not noticed it. It sit's in the shadow of the larger, and more well know, London, which is just next door. I stopped in only because I was invited by a friend to come have a beverage and listen to some music. That sort of thing is right in the Urqhart wheelhouse, so I was happy to oblige. Paris is more like a sitting room with elements of a bar, than a traditional pub. I wasn't sure if should take my shoes off and sit on a comfy chair, or pony up to the bar. I chose bar...no surprise. They do a selection of local wines, which I like from a business standpoint more than I do from a palate perspective. I tried a Syrah that wasn't horrible, but certainly wasn't good. The wine exhibited very minerally qualities, and was served too cold to have any noticeable bouquet. It read like a 'crude bordeaux type wine of mixed origins.' This point just goes to show why the Northeast Corridor has not been hailed as a mecca by oenophiles. The music, however, was wonderful. Paris has a real piano, and real musicians. I always so appreciate when a real commitment to culture is made. Hiring actual people sends a clear message which says 'It's important to support Art, and the Artists in our community." I'm happy for every opportunity I have to help in that support. With that being said, the music kept me there until closing. Without live music, Paris is a solid three stars (maybe 2.75), but with I'm happy to rate it much higher, as a thank you to their support of Art. Stopped in for a glass of wine after dinner. There was a cute young girl singing accompanied by a piano, which was a nice touch but it was so quiet when we walked in otherwise that it was borderline awkward. The decor was charming but all a little makeshift, especially the little bar. To be honest, I can't give this much of a review other than to say it was a hot, muggy night and it was even hotter inside. My friend and I sat wiping our foreheads - classy! My hope is that their AC shared with London next door was just broken that particular evening because London was just as stifling. There is no restroom in Paris, so you must head next door into London and up a flight of stairs. The only reason I didn't mind the trek is because I found an over-working and under-delivering AC unit in an upstairs window which I shoved my face in front of for a lingering few moments. I hope to stop by to sample some food but I am unfortunately not in a hurry. It's a little hard to tell the difference between London Grill & Paris Wine Bar, as London has the draft wines available & Paris currently shares the (updated) London menu. Honestly, it just seems as though London expanded their seating area. Don't get me wrong - this is a cute addition to the neighborhood & the expanded outdoor seating is much appreciated. I just don't feel it's truly a brand new bar. A friend recommended the Galen Glen white, and it was quite good. I decided to try the Croque Madame. I was a little confused at the ham - it was good, but it's was more like a brisket, rather than ham. There was only a tiny bit of brie, and the bread was pretty overcooked. I'm not sure I'd get this again. The fries (as always) were terrific! I'd definitely like to return and check out the interior. London is a neighborhood institution, so I'm glad they've expanded! PWC has a charming atmosphere, but the food is just average - fairly consistent with its (Siamese twin) sister restaurant London Grill to which it is attached. The Escargot was tasty and an interesting dish as the snails were wrapped in phyllo dough. The Beet Salad Napoleon was a decent portion, but the did not have a lot of flavor, which is what I would also say about the Mashed Potatoes. The Salmon dish had a good flavor, but particularly since they ask you how you want your sushi-grade fish cooked, I was disappointed that it was slightly overcooked. I like Paris. I like wine. Turns out they have live jazz. Me and my girlfriend have walked past this place many times and have been to London Grill plenty of times. Figured we'd give Paris a shot given the music angle. The Decor: Walking in to Paris Wine Bar is like stepping into a Parisian salon - or what I imagine it would be like. Little tables, heavy curtains, striped wallpaper, art on the wall, a piano, dim lighting - incredibly cozy and inviting. When we went it wasn't too busy on the Paris side - we had dinner and then sat on the couch (there are two - right near the piano - it felt like sitting in a living room) with an Irish Coffee and listened to the piano and sax. Someone mentioned that it almost felt awkward being one of the few people in there with the performers - it can be, but I think that's because in general we are "afraid" of being that close to art. It wasn't long ago, before musicians were a product on a screen or stage, that this was a normal thing. I enjoyed being so close to the musicians. Even chatted a bit when they asked if we had requests (we did..."April In Paris") - I found the proximity to be warm and inviting and fit perfectly with, and enhanced the charm of the place. The Food: It's London's kitchen. They have always been pretty solid. Easy 4 out of 5 with anything I've ever had there. The Wine: Ehhh. The drafts were a little too cold - no problem - let it sit for a few. But, they are all local PA wines - not exactly the stuff of great intrigue. That being said, the Syrah I had was the best PA wine I've tasted - but a pretty middling wine all around. We ordered off the bottle list for round two. The Service: Very friendly. A little slow, but not overly lagging. We went on a Friday night and it seemed that the London side was quite busy, which in turn makes the Paris side a bit slow as they share the same kitchen and bar. However, we did not mind as we were out for the night and enjoying the music and the room. In a small way, with enough wine, one could easily imagine they were in Paris enjoying a peaceful night at a cafe before strolling the Champs-Élysées...I mean Ben Franklin Parkway... Would recommend and am planning on visiting again, soon. Came here Friday evening, and were able to be seated immediately. It is a great concept, I know a few proponents of wine on tap so I was very excited to see it finally available in PA. I do wonder how it can be legal, since pretty much anything that makes sense with alcohol is illegal here. The wines were decent, I don't have a lot of experience with PA wines so it was nice to try a few. They were out of the syrah so I stuck to the whites and rose. The food menu is the same as the London for now. For the most part everything we ordered was fine, but just fine. Nothing really special, but a step up from a lot of the bar food available in the neighborhood. I enjoyed the arugula salad (hello fried goat cheese what is not to love!) and the apple cake dessert best. The gratin potatoes were underdone, but that is common at restaurants in my experience. I feel like I will come here a lot. The decor is almost identical to my dad's dining room so it had a homey feeling for me. They do happy hour so I want to check that out next along with the truffle parm fries. Ok so this place is an extremely odd hole in the wall. It reminded me of random real estate open houses when you'd go into a home and it had junk everywhere and a funky smell. We initially walked in and thought it was closed cause it was dead for a Saturday night and the two person band was taking a break and just sitting near the entrance. I was afraid to sit on the couch cause again it just had that musty feel. But what gives this place four stars is the pricing and service. It's extremely laid back, easy to converse, good drink/dessert selection, and the wine carafes were half off so you basically got four servings of wine for $13. Honestly cannot be beat. It's a great place for a chill night. Don't go there expecting to party, not much going on lol. Cheers! I've liked London (the connected bar/restaurant) for years. The place has tons of character, with a vintage classic-style mahogany bar and tiled floor. The food is equally timeless, and service is always friendly and attentive. On winter nights the bar area can feel slightly cold because of the front and side doors creating a wind-tunnel effect. Paris has that same problem (at least for the table in front of the restaurant next to the bar.) For a wine bar, the list isn't overly extensive. But the happy hour special was decent- a $4.00 Pennsylvania red. My headache subsided by 9:00 AM this morning, so it couldn't have been that bad? They have complimentary quiche, and cheeses and crackers; a nice gesture. Some of the women had small plates off the menu and enjoyed them. Decent decor, and an overall relaxing atmosphere with couches and large cushioned chairs towards the back. Don't expect 5 star dining, but definitely a solid place for a quiet date or catching up with some friends. Wine up! It's about to get real: The time has come to find out a hidden gem. The "under-the-radar" Paris Wine Bar ( PWB.) What's not to love about PWB? It has a sophisticated, yet intimate vibe. With its excellent, causal and elegant French-bistro-style/comfort fare, there's even more to love. Their bloody delicious mini Fish'n'Chips, tasty mini Empanadas, and super yummy mini Salmon Cakes are worth a try! Paris Wine Bar is so charming and memorable, unlike its sister restaurant, London Grill, which has different atmosphere, also great. Now say what you will about the PWB, but after one visit, you'll have to admit, it's perfect spot for romantic date night! PWB is very cozy, dimly lighted, and an old Parisian-style decor. The chandeliers, and draperies will surely set the mood for a tipsy/ sober feel. Another trick? PA wine-on-tap. Yep thats right, six local draught wines are offered. Check it out, people! Wine & dine, or snack & sip, whatever you desire - just enjoy! I look forward to returning for a Friday evening live jazz, or to an improv murder mystery wine dinner, when it's offered. Four Yelps! Paris Wine Bar is the coziness, friendliest, most chill place to hang out. I've never been to Paris the city, but I hope it's as cool and well-decorated as Paris the wine bar. I spent about three perfectly content hours here sitting on a comfy sofa, listening to lovely live jazz music and sipping on local wines. I also indulged on a cheese plate which was tasty and a great accompaniment to my wines. I absolutely loved the time I spent here and will definitely come back at the first opportunity, Another new slophouse open.This place won`t last for long.Food is horrible.Waiters.waitress seem confused or hung over when speaking with them.Left there on a saturday and got sick from this dump . There are a few things that make a Friday night special. One is a good glass of wine and the second is listening to good music. I found both at Paris Wine Bar last week. There was jazz going on and the setting was perfect for it. Our server was very attentive and we enjoyed the music. It really felt like we were in a cafe in Paris not in Philadelphia. My friend ordered a Marie Antoinette which was a drink served in a champagne class. She said it was a good drink. This place is a keeper and I will be returning soon.. My wife and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary at the Paris Wine Bar and loved every minute. We had taken a memorable trip to France in the past and wanted to emulate our French experience. After reading reviews and exploring their website, I called the Paris Wine Bar and asked for their help to find the right table and the right time to enjoy their ambiance. They were amazingly helpful and accommodating. When we arrived they had our seat reserved (even though we called in with a 30 minute delayed arrival). They were amazingly friendly and generous! From the decor to the wine to the food to the live Jazz music, the experience was amazing. It was the right balance between intimate, romantic, and surprisingly authentic!!!!! It's casual elegance and amazingly friendly staff make it a gem of a destination for any occasion including a wedding anniversary!, hours: {'Thursday': '17:0-0:0', 'Friday': '17:0-0:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-0:0'}

name: Mr Wong's Chinese Restaurant, address: 1849 Wolf St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9230481, longitude: -75.1780777, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Chinese, text: While there didn't seem to be anything wrong with their food (judging by the Chinese takeout scale), I credit mr. Wong's for being the cause of my longest break from Chinese food. It might just have been all the grease or the crab Rangoon but my body objected heavily to it. I may have temporarily tried to forget about the night I posted abut above. So apparently the claim of not using MSG is just a claim. I definitely had a very uncomfortable night of bloating and stomach pain. The food was delicious, but the pain wasn't worth it. So much for finding a chinese restaurant that I can eat from that's also close by :( Far and away the best Chinese food to order if you live in Point Breeze! A total game changer to the takeout game. It's good to go to a Chinese Fast food pick up without a bullit proof counter! Me wings food is a delicious as he is super friendly. He's my go to Chinese good down in South Philly for the last 4 years. Depending on how much you order you get a free side item. He's always fast and the good is always the best. You can't go wrong! very good food! Fast delivery, big portions. They will even make us battered broccoli, which is not on menu. delicious cheese wonton! Very nice people who work there, always polite and professional. There Chinese food is good for lunch. I usually just buy soda, soup and rice otherwise. I enjoy a good internal dousing of Chinese food every once in a while and Mr. Wong's is where I order from to feed that craving. The fact that they do not use MSG is a plus as well as them being a few blocks from my apartment. My girlfriend and I stopped eating Chinese for a while after a bad experience and we're testing the waters again tonight with Mr. Wong's. I'm looking forward to it all the way! Don't do me wrong, Mr. Wong! Poor tasting food. Restaurant is dirty and unappetizing looking. Within 20 minutes after eating some of the food, my wife was on the toilet. Not long after, so was I. I got a terrible headache that lasted into the early morning and both our faces became red hot flushed, and we did not have anything spicy, just regular. They must use msg, We will not be eating anything from Mr Wongs again. Yuk. This is good Chinese Food. It's not gonna blow your mind away but you won't regret ordering it. Would have given it four stars but the delivery took over an hour. Szechuan tofu was especially delicious. Other reviewers are right, the cheese wontons were totally awesome. Mr. Wong's is exactly what you'd expect from good Chinese. The portions are huge, the chicken is actually white meat when you cut it in half. Your craving will be satisfied without a doubt. I broke down and gave in to my craving for cheese wonton. Mr. Wong is now my main Chinese grease joint. Meestah Wong yoooo rawwwwkkkk!!!, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-23:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-23:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-23:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-23:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-23:0'}

name: IndeBlue Modern Indian Food & Spirits, address: 205 South 13th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9485078263, longitude: -75.1619688173, is_open: opening, categories: Cocktail Bars, Food Delivery Services, Nightlife, Breakfast & Brunch, Food, Bars, Event Planning & Services, Caterers, Restaurants, Indian, text: We went for my husbands birthday in a fairly large group. The service and food were all outstanding. We all had a great time and enjoyed a variety of apps, drinks and entrees.. Everyone left stuffed and happy. We will be back! Thanks for making our celebration a memorable night. We were just here on Sunday with our family and decided to come back on date night! Food is delicious! Staff is very pleasant and the atmosphere is great! We will be regulars here for sure. This is a fabulous restaurant (with a terrible name...gotta say I judged them for that at first). This place does true Indian fusion and pulls it off well! With a group of four, we ordered 3-4 small plates, 2 half-sized vegetarian entrees and one full sized meat entree. While the portions looked small (we literally laughed when they brought out our very tasty half portion of squash), we all left feeling full and happy. Some highlights were the spinach chaat (amazing! crispy!) and the naan pizza. Great cocktails too. The food is better than Bindi and its less pretentious and more interesting than Tashan. Seriously. A new favorite in midtown village. Just tried to eat here but it's restaurant week only. Also, one of the first places I've been where they didn't accommodate my request to sit beside my husband. This place had really good ratings and decor but alas, off to Cuba Libre instead. I had the pleasure of sampling the life changing "Drums of Heaven", at the Midtown Village Festival and it was love at first bite. A friend & I made a reservation (which I STRONGLY suggest doing) for a Saturday evening and we were seated immediately. The place is beautiful, candlelit tables, great service and knowledgeable servers a very intimate setting (yes by intimate I do mean small). The food, seemingly looks like it wouldn't be filling (clearly I was an Indian food virgin), I had the Seafood Moilee (I may have spelled that incorrectly) along with the drums of Heaven and everything was perfect, the food came out in a timely manner, no complaints about that whatsoever. The only thing I'd suggest is to request to be seated near the wall, as we were seated in the center and constantly had to deal with being bumped by bussers, waiters & waitresses and passersby. We went here for the restaurant week and sampled the fixed course. I was not happy about the lack of vegetarian entrees on the restaurant week menu. [Yes I could have ordered the main menu but I wanted to sample the 'specials'] The food was pretty damn good, it did exceed my expectations but it wasn't the most authentic. After going up and down the coast and sampling the Indian restaurants I appreciate good stuff but I still can never find many places with the authentic taste. The restaurant is a bit tight with space but is tastefully decorated. It is definitely expensive and not your weekend takeout staple. Amazing Crispy spinach chaat was so good! I could of ordered a second had another glass of wine and been satisfied. However we ordered more and everything was amazing! Paneer masala lamb and the special seafood dish!! I can wait to go back. Our waitress was wonderful, making perfect suggestion! Checked in on 8/1/2016. They have express lunch specials in which you can choose one savory snack and one entree. We ordered 2 of these deals: 1) Crispy Spinach Chaat and Lollipop Lamb Chops: The chaat and lamb chops were excellent. The spinach was crispy and the sauce coating the spinach was a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. The lamb was soft and had nice marination. I am biased towards Lamb sourced from New Zealand and when I see those magic words on the menu card of a restaurant, I can't help but order the dish. The only complaint with lamb chops was that they were smaller than I've eaten in other comparable restaurants. Now, I also have to add that price at IndeBlue for this dish was lower than the other restaurants. So, I guess, you pay less and you get less. 2) Drums of heaven and Malai Kofta Bukhara: Drums of heaven were cooked perfectly and were big in size. I would have liked them more if they were spicier and not so sweet. Malai Kofta was excellent. The gravy had lot of flavor, the koftas were soft and tasty. I would rate the food 4.75/5. Service was exactly what I expect when I eat out. The timing between the courses was perfect, the temperature of the food was hot when served, the plating of the food was good, the utensils were clean, the hostess was polite, the server asked if we were done before removing the empty plates. Everything was perfect. Service was 5/5. Summary: IndeBlue is a beautifully decorated restaurant, in downtown Philly, that serves tasty Indian cuisine with high service standards. So good! Excellent, high quality Indian Food. The best naan I have ever had, which is a bold statement! What a great find, my bae took me here for my birthday. It's a great spot, we really liked the decor and dim lighting, a perfect spot for a date night or a dinner night with family. We tried their multi course meal and we were blown away by the food and service. We tried - 1) Crab Dosa and Fish Tacos for Apps 2) Shrimp Curry and Panner Masala, with assorted naans as entrees 3) Kulfi, Chocolate Mousse with tea as the last course We really liked the flavor profile of our food, everything was really good but Crab dosa was my favorite, though we were hesitant to try dosa with seafood filing but it turned out to be really delicious.Our server was super nice and the service was extremely good. Thank you, IndeBlue for making my birthday special. Came to 13th street with a hankering for brunch and wanted Green Egg Cafe; the wait was too long so on a whim I wandered in here, following the "brunch" sign outside and having no idea it was an Indian infusion joint. Sooooo glad I did! Enjoying an amazing spicy chicken and waffles now after an appetizer of a lamb meat poutine and washing it down with a chai sangria. Great find! Awesome service. Food was excellent (pork bhuna, scallops, spinach chaat, kheer). Service was top notch. Bar tender was super friendly. Love the spicy cocktails. Especially the lychee chili margarita. I've been there twice now. First time with a big party and the food was pretty tasty and service was great. Second time was even better. We went for the tasting menu - you get to pick two dishes out of each section of their menu - and the food was just unbelievable. Lamb skewers, barbecued pork and stuffed eggplant were remarkable. Service was again spot on. Visiting from out of town and was drawn to this place after walking the streets....the food was phenomenal and the service was even better. 5 stars. I had tofu chili and vegetable samosa. Excellent! I often dont love when Indian food is dressed up and become fancy. I have been to several such establishments in DC and NY and usually just leave feeling like though I ate good food I would love some more of the more traditional dishes or at least takes on them. IndeBlue manages to provide good service charming decor while cooking up some traditional (with slight twists) indian dishes. The Naan is executed perfectly with tremendous fluff and flavor. One of the most popular dishes seemed to be the fried cauliflower which was a huge portion though in my opinion not flavorful enough. Overall a great indian restaurant in Philadelphia, possibly my favorite. Great fusion of indian and western flavors. I had the spicy chicken and waffles which had a nice zing and my wife had the chicken tikka wrap. Only issue was that we got there without a reservation and they said all of their tables were booked. We sat at the bar without a problem, but there were tables open the entire time we were there up until we left. Unclear why they wouldn't seat us back food was great so I"d recommend it! It took a while to have meal ready but the bartender was really nice and cute. The food we ordered was good specially the chicken and pancake one. Love it! Don't recommend curry platter. Not that good in my opinion. Live music, crispy spinach chat and thali, just made my Sunday lunch a memorable one. I initially came here just to wait for friends who were LATE. I became enamored with the elegant decor and tasty food! Good for Indian food lovers as well as those who are wary of the cuisine. My favorite thing is the gharwali, sort of pita with mozzarella and baby spinach baked inside. Totally wonderful. They easily accommodate vegan and gluten free eaters and the staff is very friendly and efficient. You can get a drink an app for under $10 or get the chef's tasting menu with wine for $65. Lots of options in between these price points. Gorgeous and delicious! a celiac dream, "regular" eater-of-foods dream, too! lovelovelove They have cider too. (Gluten free naan is a bit pancake-y for me), but I've never had a bad meal there. Small spot so don't expect to go with a large amount of people I had lunch here today and opted for the non vegetarian thali for $17 (over the lunch special of starter and entree). The thali consisted of lamb korma, chicken tikka masala, dal makhani, mixed indian pickle, raita, 5 naan quarters and kheer. Each dish was surprisingly full of flavor. I would highly recommend this place for lunch. Hands down the best indian food in Philly. Dal Makhani is to die for. The crispy spinach chat is a great concept and texturally brilliant. Not to miss at all. Great food and Live Sitar and Tabla you can't ask for more! !! Came here for our first anniversary and we had a great time. A must go for all the indian who miss the indian thali specially. Philly isn't known for its Indian food, but Indeblue is hands down the best option in the city. It is an upscale restaurant with a beautiful ambiance in the heart of Center City. The food is incredible and service is knowledgeable and fantastic. Tables aren't terribly difficult to get so I don't think you even need to make a reservation unless it's during prime brunch hours. Happy hour offerings are terrific. The tikka naan pizza here is the bomb and a great deal at $5! Their express lunch is also great at $15. Their spinach chaat is very popular but I'm not a fan. Personal menu highlights: chicken madras, chicken makhani, and tikka naan pizza. I've also ordered catering from here for a school event and it was executed smoothly. 5/5 Excellent and innovative Indian cuisine. The cocktails are also original and elegant - try the spicy lychee martini or the mango margarita. Beautiful restaurant and very attentive service. Happy hour or late night is an awesome deal - all drinks and apps are between $4-$5 - truly a steal. Our expectations were exceeded - definitely a must go. I was at IndeBlue the other week. Very beautiful restaurant! The host (Danielle) was very nice, friendly, and accommodating. The staff were very professional, knowledgeable, and outgoing. I had a great experience with Jared and Julie. Both wonderful servers and people. I hear the owners are very friendly, caring, and treat their staff like family. That's always great to hear! I was able to speak with one of them (Heather). She wanted to make sure everything was to my satisfaction and she even sent out a complimentary appetizer after she found out this was my first time here. She was incredibly nice and friendly. I shared quite a few laughs with her as well. If I could, I'd give them 10 stars, but 5 stars will have to suffice for now. Can't wait to go back! Crispy spinach chaat. Crispy cauliflower. Sali boti poutine. Get. These. Things. I have visited this restaurant twice since July. Every dish I have tried has been delicious. The decor adds to the overall experience. I highly recommend dining here. Fabulous food for brunch. Indian fare but some traditional American options. Beautiful decor, live music and excellent service. Came here last night with a friend and really enjoyed the Indian Fusion concept. We both are Indians and know Indian food quite well. The spices were done immaculately, however the mushroom dosa was greasy and there was way too much oil! I felt that the veggie entrees dishes were less fusion however and did have some different accents that I hadn't tasted or experiment with more myself! The ambience is great, a little crowded and noisy after a certain hour... but what good restaurant isn't in the city! Definitely a worthwhile date night spot. And vegetarian / gluten-free friendly! Such incredible service! Our waiter was super patient with our big party of people and was attentive to everything that we needed. The food we had was authentic and so flavorful. I had a masala chicken with rice. My friends ordered the chicken and waffles as well as the dosa, all of which were delicious. Definitely recommend if you're here for breakfast, or for bottomless drinks! I and my colleague went to this place after it was suggested by a local client. I like the spicy long hot peppers appetizer and apple jalebi dessert, although the dessert was a little sour. The menu is designed so that people not familiar with Indian cuisine can order easily. They do not have a list of curry, daal and bread you could order from. They have combos (entrees) you can order, that comes with curry and bread (naan) or rice. I ordered malai kofta and my colleague ordered some curry with shrimp. But our curry was the same. I just had kofta in mine and he had shrimp. I wasn't impressed by that. They have just one or two type of rice and they serve that in the entrees. If you want a menu that you can understand easily then pick this place. If you want to order curry, naan, rice separately then this is not the place. I would go there again for the appetizers. Some of them looked good. Came here for the first time last Saturday and was really impressed. This is a really good indian restaurant in the city. It's not authentic indian but it's more modernized indian. The food is amazing here some of my favorites are the drums of heaven and the seared scallops. The drums of heaven have a nice spice to it and it's not overwhelming spicy and everything in the dish complements well. Seared scallops are out of this world it goes especially with the sambar it just makes the dish even better. For those not in the city not to worry they have a location in collingswood, so def try it out you won't regret it. I came here during Restaurant Week for lunch with a group of friends. All four of us were extremely pleased. We all ordered something different for all three courses so that we could taste everything. We were blown away each time. We were even starting to become cynical after how wonderful the appetizers were. Very often, the next course disappoints but we were completely wrong. The next time I visit Philadelphia I will definitely revisit IndeBlue. The beautifully decorated interior makes this place extra special to dine in. The service was wonderful as well. The cuisine is Indian with a modern spin. Wonderful job! We ate here yesterday at the tail end of brunch and it was some of the most amazing and innovative Indian food we've had. We got the cheese board which was so creative, authentic, and delicious! I also got the veggie samosas which were amazing and my partner got masala potatoes and an egg wrap which was also phenomenal. Great cocktails and service too! Glad to find beautiful indian restaurant in the hood. Tried their vegetable samosa, spicy scallop and shrimp crusted salmon. They were all good! Samosa was crispy and deliciously seasoned. Scallop and salmon were great. I really liked the ambiance, it was lively and was perfect for grabbing some yummy food and enjoy conversation. I tried the lassi as well. And was rich and creamy as I like. I wish I tried their crispy chaat. Looked really but no one wanted to order so we skipped it. I will definitely try that dish next time I am there. The service was very professional and kind. Me and a good friend of mine decided to try this spot for Happy Hour yesterday (3/31). OMG I can't belive I've gone all this time without their food in my life...AMAZING, I got the spinach chaat (tastes like general tso chicken, I kid you not!), The pizza naan and the drums of heaven. All were on the HH menu for only $4 dollars each!!! This has been added to my list of favorites spots! We went to IndeBlue for a different Christmas Eve experience (tradition usually dictates Chinatown, but last year we realized everyone's discovered Chinese food on Christmas Eve Our secret's out!). Excellent food, great ambiance. Our server was very lovely, despite the fact that she was working on Christmas Eve, and their cocktails were fantastic. We'll be back! Inde Blue is a lovely intimate spot with great food. Please know that the hours have changed. We walked in at 10:55pm on a Saturday and sadly learned they were closing at 11pm. Great concept, delicious food. We enjoyed our valentines day dinner here. Some of the items were classic indian restaurant items, such as a savory black lentil daal, and others were not classic at all, like the lobster tail, hudson valley foie gras on garam masala challah, and crispy spinach. I'd go back and try more items on their menu, like the shrimp skewers, chicken and chutneys, etc. I was told by my indian friend beforehand "it's indian food like you've never tried before," and I would agree. It didn't have the service aspect that some of my favorite places have had to earn the fourth and fifth star. We were initially greeted in an awkward manner by the hostess, but this did not take away from the food, I won't dock the restaurant a star for that at this time. Ambiance: 4 Stars (It was a little too dark in there but the decor and vibe is nice) Presentation of Food: 4 Stars Service:4 Stars Food: 3 Stars-We tried the following items: Butter Chicken was good, but the portion of rice, very small; Corn salad (which was delicious); the order of nan (okay); brussel sprouts and sweet potato (mushy), vegetable samosa (good); avocado chaat (flavorless); and banana donuts (best thing of the night). Although I enjoyed my experience here, I can't say I'd go back because the food is much to mediocre for the price. Visited on a Monday. Definitely nice setting, friendly and quite informative staff. Can't say I was impressed with the food. "Heavenly drumstick" were subpar at best, cauliflowers were decent but felt like it was done hastily. Chicken tikka was decent. Not sure if it's because it was a Monday but it did not meet my expectations after reading all the reviews. I've definitely had better indian food experience. Overall, would recommend to check it out, sit for a nice choice of wine and beer. Know the food you're ordering. My SO and I decided to check out IndeBlue for lunch this past Sunday and it also happened to be restaurant week. We came around 1130 and the host seated us right away since the restaurant opened at 11 on Sundays. Our server came by to greet us soon after and explained the restaurant week menu along with few recommendations. He was very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. The restaurant's interior was cozy and intimate with a purple wallpaper and pretty lights/candles. For drinks, we got the chai sangria and spicy bloody mary. I liked the chai sangria a lot, your typical sangria with a touch of chai flavor. The spicy bloody mary was not our favorite and we would not get this again. The pepper taste was a bit too strong that it took away the overall flavor of the drink. For entree, we got chicken tikka makhani and masala dosa. The portions were generous and we were pretty full by the time desserts arrived. The chicken tikka makhani was my favorite. The coconut flavor curry flavor combined with the butter chicken was heaven! The safron rice added to the meal making it hard to resist myself from keep eating it. The masala dosa came with three sauces to dip and a roll up crepe like with fillings inside. It was authentic and each sauce added a nice flavor to the crepe. For a price of $20 during restaurant week, I thought it was so worth it. Great food at a decent price! Can't really beat that. Thanks IndeBlue for a great experience :) Let me first say, I'm new to Indian food. We're in the beginning stages of what I am sure will be a life long love affair, but at this point I'm certainly no expert in the cuisine. What I really love about Indian so far is its rustic-ness and its stewed meats that take nothing but patience and love. Indeblue did not strike me as rustic in the slightest, this was a more refined, modernized Indian that lost some of that comforting hominess I've come to enjoy. I came to Indeblue with a group of friends for brunch during restaurant week. While I enjoyed my meal, I definitely wasn't blown away like I have been at the cozier family run Indian spots. For starters I got the spinach chaat. Dare I say this was like a fried salad. Literally little baby spinach leaves in a very very light batter fried until crisp. It was topped with some sauces, a sweet chile sauce and a creamy sauce. I've never had anything like this, it was delicious albeit not very filling. For my entree I got the spicy chicken and waffles. I was honestly pretty let down by this. Don't get me wrong, it was good. The waffles were made well, the chicken was juicy and crispy. But they really failed to deliver on the spice. There was a sriracha drizzle and that was it. I don't need my palate burned out, but if you say spicy I want some spice. Not even necessarily heat spice, Indian chefs are literally masters of balancing spices. Even if it just had some cumin or curry in the batter, that would have made this stand out. Dessert was a flight of some little goodies. I did really enjoy these perfect little bites to end the meal. The first was a rice pudding with some pistachios, the second a little banana donut doused in a luxurious caramel and finally a thick chocolate mouse covered in coconut. Overall this was an enjoyable meal but not a "run don't walk" here kind of place. With that said, I wouldn't mind coming back for the full menu not during restaurant week. Loved the drumsticks. Decent taste, but high quality. Go try their food it's pretty palatable. The curries are a little too sweet, control on that and you have a winner. It's about time I started reviewing. Lived near Collingswood, NJ (location of IndeBlue's first joint) for several years and never really gave it a chance. Moved into Philly and IndeBlue followed along opening up their location a half a block from where I live in Center City. The Wash Square West location is pretty amazing. Classy decor, friendly waitstaff, and (though we didn't partake) the bar you pass to get to the dining room looked very inviting. The fiance liked her Bombay Punch (Bombay Gin, grapefruit and pineapple juice with mint) but the food - the food definitely made the night. We did small plates so no entree review here but each plate kept us wanting more (in a good way). HIghly recommend the Duo Samosa, the U-10 Scallops (with a coconut milk-curry sauce that was even more incredible when lapped up by Naan), and finally - the Chickpea battered Sweet Potato Pakora (could have eaten at least 3 plates of those). We ended with the Stuffed Squash with saffron rice. It's a little pricey but worth every penny. They even allowed us a taste of several of their chutneys as well as some Gazpacho to start off. For those that want a modern take on traditional Indian cuisine - IndeBlue delivers. Will be back for sure. We were in the neighborhood hopping from happy hour to happy hour and hungry and so happy to find this place on yelp. They have AMAZING happy hour deals with delicious food and GREAT drinks. The food was unexpectedly really good and definitely motivated me to come back next time I'm in Philly. Noise level can get a little louder in the evenings as they get busy. Go try their cocktails! Awesome friendly service. I have been wanting to try out this place since it opened. It's located in gayberhood one of the most happening location in Philly yet I happened to pass by! I think the place is worth a try. I found the place to be on the higher end $$$. The decor and vibe is formal yet bustling. The service was great. In terms of food I think the $ is not worth the quantity! My bill was $69.00 for two people. I ordered paneer masala, malai kofta, naan, and he spinach chaat. Overall, the place did not meet my high expectations however I would def take someone I was trying to impress here! I have heard the brunch is better and def do plan on going back in for brunch! This was a great place for a group of guys to meet up on our first day in Philly. They are a bit strict on the whole party being there before you are seated - but also didn't give us grief about having two last minute cancellations from our party. Granted - 6 of us did show up. Everything I tried, even non-traditional indian food like hummus, was really tasty. Portions varied greatly in size, but were described well so that was okay. Price point was a tad high, but they made up for in a great atmosphere and competent servers. The only part I have to dock them for was not splitting the check. Fortunately we were all out for the weekend together, so we made things work - but there is no reason in the day and age that you can't split a check. This was my first time at an Indian restaurant and it blew me away. Everything was exceptional. The flavor in every single dish was so complex and decadent. The tasting for $37 per person is a great deal. We had the following, all of which I highly recommend: Crispy Spinach Chaat (an absolute must, better then you can imagine) Drums of Heaven (reminded me a little of an Indian version of general tsao's chicken) Lollipop Lamb Chops malai kofta bukhara, basically a vegetarian meatball in an amazing sauce lamb rogan josh Also the Nan bread was very good, especially when dipped in the amazing sauces. I can not wait to come back and try other dishes. Our waiter was very knowledgeable so his recommendations were spot on. Great restaurant. Great food. This place is always packed so make reservations. And it's not cheap either. You can easily spend $60 to $100 and come out hungry (just like pretty much every other restaurant in the area). The quantities per entree are tiny. I recommend you stick to the happy hour. The drinks are good and the appetizers are not bad. I give it 3 stars for good food and service. I am taking away 2 stars for very less quantity and being too pricey. If you're looking for the BEST Indian food, look no further! It's a very welcoming restaurant with a great atmosphere. It's somewhat of a small restaurant (but worth it!). The staff was also very kind and helped with any questions on the menu. I've also tried the one in Collingswood which is just as good. However, this one in Philly is a little "fancier." Either way, they're both exceptional! Enjoy! This review is purely a happy hour cocktail review. I will be back to review food and regular menu very soon. So, I like happy hours for two reasons. 1.) getting together with a friend who you haven't seen in a while and really want to catch up with, but you both have such crazy schedules that all you can fit in is a happy hour, and 2.) Partake in a solo cocktail while I read or introspect, or think big life thoughts and simultaneously not break the bank. Either way, I love relatively small, quiet but interesting and alive places. Indeblue more than fits this bill. Good, strong cocktails for a happy hour, friendly and non invasive service, perfect balance of calm and vibrant. I'm glad a made a reservation, because the place was packed on a Saturday night, even after 9pm. Came here with a bunch of friends. Unfortunately some of my friends were finicky and didn't want the tasting menu because it was too much food for them...so because the entire table couldn't do the tasting menu, we had to order a la carte. It would have been a bit cheaper to do the tasting menu. Which is a reasonable price. Anyway, nothing in particular really stood out. The bbq pork samosas were less samosa, more bbq pork egg rolls. And the bbq pork was really really sweet. Not a well rounded flavor. The sauce it was served with (some white sauce) had a very indistinct flavor and only served to increase my calorie consumption and mask the sweetness of the bbq sauce. So, this dish was only ok. The bread basket, consisting of several types of their homemade breads, didn't really vary much. I felt like they all tasted a bit like garlic naan. This didn't stand out at all and is very overpriced. The nawabi subzi would have been better if everything weren't so finely diced, I think. It certainly would have been easier to eat. But honestly, the flavors weren't very enticing. We mainly just ate them to get our vegetables. The paneer saag also was very underspiced. I'm not talking about spicy, but rather seasoning. It was just rather bland. I could make better saag in my sleep. Except I'd probably burn down my condo because that stuff takes a while and I have a gas stove. The tandoori mixed grill was equally bland. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this is the worst "tandoori" that I've ever had. It had virtually no seasoning at all. Even the chicken, which was covered in some sort of a green sauce (mojito sauce?), was dry and surprisingly unflavorful. How do you get chicken to be green AND have no flavor? That takes some skill, come to think of it. Now, the goat mirch masala was quite good. Usually when I get goat curry it's from a shady buffet/takeaway, and of course the flavor at those places are much better. But at least this is goat, so retains flavor naturally, pretty well. And the sauce here was good, just understated again. AKA whitewashed for non-Indian people. But a major plus is that it was just meat -- no chunks of fat or bone which is typical of goat curry in other spots. It was served with a separate green cilantro rice to complement the flavor. I wouldn't say that added much. We also had a scallop dish, which consisted of 3 large sea scallops in a reddish curry. This was by far and away the best dish here. Not even so much the scallops, but the sauce itself. It was really great. Sadly, we started with this, and the meal went downhill from there. Anyway, the food here isn't creative enough to merit getting much of the fusion, and the traditional Indian dishes are better served in a real Indian restaurant that isn't afraid of offending Western palates. Service was nice, but average. Drinks sound creative, but fall flat as well. E.g. one with scotch and a fig mixture...could barely taste that it's fig, even though it was clearly visible. How are they doing that?? This would have been a two star review if it weren't for the scallops and the goat curry. Very good service and beverage. We ordered naan and curry. Frankly I do not know hot to spell them but it was good. The chicks is dry and I think that's the only thing to improve...no wifi but they have their own musicians playing! Food: 3/5 - Good for people who want Indian fusion. - Most of the food tasted like sauces on different items (paneer wasn't marinated). - Everything tasted relatively similar. - Drinks weren't anything special but they were strong! Service: 4/5 - Josh, our server, was incredibly friendly and attentive! - Hosts/Hostesses were friendly. Ambiance: 4/5 - Semi-casual attire for dinner, casual for lunch. - We were seated immediately. Would we go back? Yes (for happy hour & introducing people to Indian food). Our family went there on a Friday late afternoon before we visited the Chinese lantern festival. We had the chef's sampling and ordered two apps, one small plate and two entrees. I honestly forget all the names of the dishes but the food was fresh, tasty and the service was delightful. The young lady just started recently but she was very helpful in our choices, friendly and professional as can be. I had the great river (?) beer which paired nicely with the meal. Only drawback was we went at happy hour and even though the place was empty in the dining area when we got there, the hostess seated us next to the bar. We should have requested to move but I thought maybe they didn't have wait staff yet in the other areas though it was after 5 :/ my bad.. And hostess poor seating selection for a family. We really couldn't hear each other at and near the end hurried thru our meal just to get some quiet outside. Again, very good Indian food and presented nicely as well. I needed to make a last minute reservation last night and was able to get one at IndeBlue. Wow - I'm not sure how I missed this place, but I need to come back to happy hour. Prices for entrees were a little steep but everything was perfect, the food, the service, and the vibe. We had an incredible meal here following the flower show. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The decor is beautiful. My only suggestion is to dim the bar lighting. Indeblue has amazing service, it's totally low key with a sexy ambiance. I loved it so much, from the food to the drinks (please try the Rose Mimosa at anytime of day), you will not be disappointed. it was my second night there couple days ago. the ambiance was always awesome. this location is the perfect place for a date. there were artists playing drums and guitar which surprised me. but it was still cool. their drinks were pretty good. I had the mango lassi and it was made just right. Not too sweet and not too sour. We had the family style menu so we can share food and try different things. their food tend to be more spice. we got the chicken tikka masala and goat masala. So for the folks who cannot eat spicy food like me, make sure you drink a lot of water. (or get a mango lassi to easy the burning sensation) The naan breads and the rice were really good. Me and my friend's favorite were actually the dessert. The caramel fried banana and the cinnamon ice cream were to die for. Even though we were really full but we still manage to chew that thing down. overall I will definitely come back to try out different things on the menu. Visited with a group for lunch and we enjoyed the meal. Samosa chaat, palak chaat, koftas and bhaturas were the highlights. Didn't care much for the paneer tikka or channa masala. Dessert took forever to come out and it was pretty disappointing.. banana nirvana.. ordered this based on the stellar reviews but it did not live up. The jamun was waaaay too hard. Inside and out like a rock!! My party left most of it uneaten :/ wish we'd ordered just ice cream instead.. A good foray into the Indian restaurant scene in philadelphia. A better experience and more authentic than Tashan and extremely tidy compared to palace at the Ben. Food was good however missed the mark as they were missing true authenticity of Indian food. As an Indian I found the cuisine to lacking some of the spicyness and taste we get on the sub continent. Staples such as chutney and papadum were excluded and basics at every Indian restaurant. The one star is for service as we had reservations for 8pm and were not seated till 845pm. They clearly overbooked and made no excuses for that. Poor front end management, when I complained to the manager I was offered a seat at the bar and food at the bar. Why make a reservations and pretend to be a an authentic fine dining experience when you have not mastered basic restaurant management. Some of the best Indian food I've had. Everything with stellar: food, cocktails, service, and interior. Went during restaurant week and was impressed with the portion size. The chai tea cocktail and crispy spinach appetizer were especially excellent. Woah - what a great experience! The food was superb, but what really made the experience a five star one was our server. Bennett was more than helpful with choosing dishes that we would enjoy and also was thoughtful of our diverse dietary needs. He recommended an appetizer and said that if we didn't like it he would pay for it - we LOVED it! We all know that if the service is awesome you tend to enjoy your meal that much more. That being said, even if you had a "meh" server at IndeBlue, I'm certain that you would be quite pleased with your meal. Thank you Bennett! we had the most amazing server ever. we were a group of 12 with a reservation for 9, and half our party showed up an hour late. our server was so kind and caring, bringing us complimentary drinks while we complained about our tardy friends and keeping a smile on his face the whole time. at one point a person in our party got some bad news and wanted to stress-smoke a cigarette, our server went out of his way to ask one of his coworkers for a smoke and give it to our friend. the food was great too, but honestly this server was the best i've ever seen and i would go back for his service alone. i didn't catch his name but sir, we (a group of former servers and chefs), commend you. I'm weary of upscale versions of ethnic cuisine but IndieBlue manages to make it work effortlessly. Where Tashan failed, IndieBlue succeeds. The bar bites actually steal the show- they would do well to incorporate those elements more into their primary menu. The Rose mimosa was wonderful. It smells like perfume and has a crisp bright sweetness of champagne with just a hint of fruit. We were there for brunch and we got the spicy chicken and waffles and the pancakes. The food is good but was overshadowed by the mimosa. The chicken on the waffles is a full wing and a half of a breast, which was marinaded before cooking. A lightly spiced but good portion- be prepared to spend some time separating the meat from the bones. If I was rating on food alone it would be 5 stars...the food was awesome. It was a party of 10 of us and we all agreed the food was really really good. There were a few things that occurred that made me knock off a star...1)being charged for 2 items that was supposed to be taken off our bill, but I caught and had it removed. 2) It taking a while for us to receive our food, 3) not being able to separate our bill and them only taking 2 CC max, 4) The staff not clearing our table of the dirty plates in a timely fashion even after I asked them to remove them and 5) the bartender giving someone in our party an alcoholic drink when she asked for the non-alcoholic version and then asking the rest of us at the table if we wanted her drink after she already drank from it and we told him she drank from it & he kept trying to offer it to us for "free"...like wth? I highly suggest that if you make a reservation for a larger party, make sure you tell everyone to just bring cash. I've been to IndeBlue several times for Happy Hour, this was my 1st time for brunch. I'd go again for brunch but just not with a large party... We tried the spinach appetizer and the non vegetarian thali. Both of the choices were amazing. I was not a big fan of the waiter that approached us the first time, seemed to be the bartender. The sarcasm in his tone was annoying and frustrating when you're at a place for the first time and looking for suggestions. However, the waiter that replaced him was a true gentleman. And we had the greatest time with the savory dishes! :-) Going downhill. Used to be my favorite Indian place in philly. But then they got published in the magazine. Now more crowded and, unfortunately, food feels more 'mass produced' - oily and bland. Very disappointed in my latest visit. This is our second time here. We came especially for unique selection of cocktails and crispy spinach appetizer. We now have tried almost all their dishes in happy hour. $6 cocktails and $5-$4 apps. Damn neat deal. The food comes off very fast. Things we didn't like: 1. Happy hour is only at the bar. Which means the small bar bear the entrance gets very crowded and people waitong look at u with hungry eyes 2. The bartender tries ro rush u into orders and takes away plates while u r eating. It happened on both the occasions. Not cool. But over all a decent place for HH and unique cocktails. The food is awesome... Service even better...I highly recommend the chef trading menu... Although it is a littler buy too much for one person... But you can Teetu many items on the menu.no went with spinach chat awesome, chicken drum rule awesome, lamb rack awesome, lamb rogan josh awesome, paneer butter masala awesome chocolate dessert awesome Three of us went there and enjoyed everything we had immensely. Drinks, appetizers and entrees were all delectable. We were visiting the city and have actually considered doing the 3 hour drive (one way) again, just to eat at this place. We had to wait about a 3-4 weeks before we could even consider eating another Indian Indian place because we knew nothing would be as good. He had to come down from the "IndiBlue high". Now we will be "chasing the IndiBlue Dragon's-Tail", if you know what I mean. The service here is amazing, the staff are knowledgeable and attentive. We had some wine-related questions and our server was able to help us pick what would go well with our meal. We decided to go with several smaller plates and a bread basket. We got the shrimp and vegetable skewers and the BBQ pork samosas (the blue cheese dip for this was amazing). Indieblue has amazing ambience that I have not experienced in other restaurants!! This is a great upscale Indian restaurant! Perfect for a date night or special occasions. The decor is beautiful. We came here for husband's birthday and loved it. Spinach chaat was perfectly crispy. We ordered the malai kofta and it was the best malai kofta I've ever had! The koftas were soo soft and the gravy was so rich and had the perfect blend of spices. The drinks were good and strong as well. They have quite a variety on the menu including appetizers and small plates. Only thing is that the portions are very small but I feel this is typical of any upscale restaurant. This is a fun, upscale twist on Indian food. I especially love their Spinach Chaat and the lamb lollipops. If you can make it there for happy hour, it's a great deal! Some of the best Indian food I've had in my life. The short rib samosa was a delicious starter, although it's a little more egg roll seaming than samosa. I had the chicken tikka for my main course and I wolfed down as much as possible. Usually chicken tikka is a little too sweet for my taste. However, this chicken tikka was perfectly seasoned with a slight kick and delicious sauce. I couldn't eat enough of the sauce and soaked up the sauce with my rice. We also shared a roti stuffed with nuts that was sweet and delicious. It tasted like the stuffing of bahklava put into a piece of naan. Delicious! The ambiance is great for a date with pretty interior decorating, a nice bar at the front and a classy but casual ambiance. The servers were attentive and friendly. This restaurant will definitely be added to my list of regulars when I visit Philly. Rich Ambiance, Perfect Light and Good Staff. The food was really good and perfect quantity. We ordered Masala Bloody Mary which was a well made drink. For appetizers we ordered Chilled Dahi Avacado Chaat, Mangalorean Crispy Vegetable and Vegetable Shashlik Skewer - All tasted so good. We were 6 people and Dahi Avacado has just 5 pieces - the staff was flexible to add one more piece to it by charging a little extra. We then shared the Veg Thali between 2 of us and was sufficient considering the appetizers we had. there are 2 veggies, raita, mango chutney, dal makhani, rice and hot eggplant bhajiya. This is served in a Thali and it so much reminded of home. We felt like we are sitting in Mumbai at some high end dhaba enjoying the delicious food. The veggies had paneer makhanwala and spinach chana - mouth watering! We replaced the normal naan with lasooni naan and it was a good decision. To add to the meal we ordered Mango lassi which was again good. We all enjoyed the food and I believe it has a lot of options for Vegetarians.I would definitely recommend this place. Anytime I feel like having Ghar Ka Khana..it is IndeBlue. Also since it was Sunday afternoon they had Sitar and Tabla playing Live on the Background...very soothing to ears. My friends visited Philly for first time and I am glad we picked this place as they all enjoyed it a lot. Excellent Indian food - a bit pricey, but you pay for the higher quality stuff. Some friends and I ordered off the restaurant week menu, which was prix fixe at $35 with multiple options per course and served family style. At the end of the night, I was glad I tried some tasty, more upscale Indian food, but for the price difference, I think I might actually prefer the good Indian buffets you'll find in University City. Good place to go for a change of pace though and more unique/creative offerings. 1st course: + Vegetable samosa chaat - pretty standard but good, not incredibly different from samosas you'll find elsewhere + Spinich chaat - my favorite of the first course. Incredibly crispy fried spinach flakes and paired perfectly with the accompanying sauce + Tandoori shrimp skewer - tasty and came with a delicious, creamy/spiced sauce 2nd course: + Shrimp & crab moilee - a bit too "seafood" tasting for a curry but still good. The crab & shrimp bits were very tender and flavorful + Lamb balti - delicious and had a wonderfully savory, spiced, and developed flavor in the curry. I'm not a huge lamb fan, but I love lamb and goat in Indian curries somehow - maybe it's the richness of the meat paired w/ the spices/curry. tbh though, I think I actually prefer the goat curries that I've had at those Indian buffets near Penn campus. + Methi mutter malai - very creamy, basically used it as a sauce to soak up in the deliciously garlicky naan that came with our restaurant week meal, or the rice. Dessert sampler: Espresso ice cream w/ saffron rabri was probably my favorite - melt-in-your-mouth creamy with just the right level of coffee. I couldn't taste any effect of having saffron in there though. The ras malai was standard but good, and the peanut butter & jelly samosa was unique and satisfying. I also had a mango lassi, which was very thick but a bit too sweet for my taste and not strong enough on the mango flavor. One of my favorite places ever!!!! This is the best Indian food in the city hands down. Definitely worth going with a big group and getting the tasting menu- it's out of this world! My friends and I went for restaurant week to Indeblue for two of their birthdays. The service was amazing. Our server gave great recommendations. Another server didn't bring out the candles for our friends birthdays, but then Indeblue gave us a complimentary dessert to fix their mistake. The cheese board was one of my favorite parts! The main course was good, not amazing. The dessert was pretty good though. Amazing authentic Indian food! Love this place. Will be going back there again. Went there with my mom and ordered the Dosa, and their paneer it was amazing. For dessert we had the fig kulfi - perfect ending to an delicious meal. My favourite restaurant in Philadelphia. Indian food balanced with perfect spice. You won't regret this choice. Ordered takeout, 4 dishes.. Non of us were satisfied, my chicken tikka were rinny and were separating so I had a lot of water in the bottom of my plate.. and the chicken were super dry. Expensive and really bad food! Avoid!! One of the best restaurants in the city! What incredible service! My husband and I walked in on what seemed to be a crazy busy Saturday night, though the restaurant was packed the hostess was so attentive and generous, I cannot recall her name but she went out of her way to accommodate us and made our night! Our server was fantastic and the food was amazing. I love their spicy spinach chaat! I recommend making a reservation, especially on a Saturday night. Indeblue thank you for a fantastic night, please let the host know we appreciated her making room for us! Side note- their happy hour is from 5-11pm on Saturdays, unheard of, this place just keeps giving!Highly recommended I just love this place. I have been to the center city location on numerous occasions and have always been wowed by their offerings and the fact that they keep reinventing their menu with awesome offerings. A highlight is also happy hour at the bar. Same delicious food and drinks at great happy hour special prices. I haven't dined in at indeblue, but I did get the chance to sample some food at the recent Midtown Village festival. Friendly service. The drum of heaven was delicious. Crunchy coated chicken with a sweet, tangy sauce. The basil-mint chicken kabob had good flavor, but was dry. It really needed some sauce. The samosa was really good though. It had a nice chickpea curry that accompanied it and it was very good. App: vegetable samosa, lamb chop / lollipop, sweet potato pakora Entree: chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, lasooni naan (garlic) We share the above food with party of four. Service and food were great! IndeBlue is amazing Indian food that is much needed in Center City. It's slightly fusion, but not so much that it loses its authenticity. I've tried many of the menu items, but there are still so many more that I have my eye on. Highlights: Crispy Spinach Chaat: Amazingly crispy, light, and fresh. The tamarind date chutney makes a perfect "dressing" for this little spinach salad. I want to know how they cook the spinach to make it THAT crispy. I could eat this every day and wouldn't feel too guilty since it's a healthy option! Drums of heaven: Wings in an Indian-style spicy sauce. This sauce would be good on anything! Really crispy, almost Korean-style fried. Sweet potato pakora: Chickpea battered sweet potatoes. Super addicting. One order for 2-3 people will disappear in minutes. Paneer tikka makhani: I love paneer so I had to try this. The sauce is slightly sweeter than other dishes, so it was the perfect complement to the spicier entrees. Order a side portion and take a bite every time your tongue is on fire from something else. I usually only like to try places I've never been to for restaurant week, but I love this place so much, and their restaurant week menu is a steal. It's the perfect way to try a bunch of different things here. I got the non-vegetarian thali sampler platter as my main course, which came with chicken makhani, lamb rogan josh, dal makhani, rice, raita, mango chutney, and garlic naan. WAY TOO MUCH FOOD, but I ate it all and enjoyed it so much. I regret it after, of course, but it was worth it. Try the cocktails! The Monsoon is delicious with a spicy kick from cinnamon, star anise, and ginger. I have been to indeblue MANY times. It is my favorite Indian food. I can't say it's a traditional Indian restaurant, but in my opinion, it's a good mix of traditional and contemporary. For appetizer, my favorite is the spinach chaat. It's usually done well, though once it was a little salty. Others that are good include the naan pizza and dahi avocado chaat. For the entree, I always get paneer. They currently have paneer tikka masala which is delicious. I like my Indian food spicy, so they will make it spicier for me. The naan is amazing- fresh, hot, soft. 2 of us can go through 2-3 orders in one meal. Sometimes my boyfriend and I will forego an appetizer and share an entree sized paneer tikka with an additional entree but in the smaller portion size. That with the naan will fill us. The dessert in general are pretty good. I love their house made chai and cocktails (chai sangria) as well! Overall, love this place! Our latest hunt for Indian food ended in having dinner at Indeblue. The restaurant is nicely tucked in the heart of the food scene in the city. The restaurant itself is very cozy. The decor is very classy. It's not too bright and not too dark that you won't see what you are eating. I wanted to give this restaurant a five star for the service alone. There is a first time for everything and this was the first time we were asked to try the 'lassi' before ordering it. The drinks menu was well rounded. They have a good selection of local beer as well as good wines. Our waiter was on point all the time. And for someone not from India he was very knowledgeable about the menu. The appetizers were a good start. The dinner seemed promising. We got the Avacado chaat. Every component in it was very discernable. It was fresh with the herbs and the Avacado made it's presence felt. Although it was a good dish it was one of those where it seemed to lack a little bit of the oomph. We got the special of the day which happened to be a salmon dish and a goat curry. The description on the menu was very helpful. The fish was very nicely cooked by the dish as a whole was poorly made. It was accompanied with cumin rice. I mentioned that to highlight the fact that there was an overpowering use of cumin in the fish curry too. And also a heavy hand of mustard seeds. Which made the curry a tad bit bitter. The first few bites in to the goat curry were to the point. Properly marinated and cooked to perfection. But few more bites in and some of the goat pieces were over cooked. Other things to pick on, were the tissue paper on the dinner plates. Not sure what the idea was but it was very annoying. All in all it was an ordinary experience. Fantastic. Went for Sunday brunch. Very creative, out of the ordinary, small plates, entrees, and breakfast selections. Service was exceptional as well. Try the shrimp tacos and waffles with chicken, but, everything was delicious. Highly recommend. coming here for restaurant week was the worse idea ever .. the place is nice and all, server was pretty cool, did his job, but .. the food? eh. it wasn't all that great to be honest. I didn't even get my soup lol. I just wasn't satisfied sorry. maybe I'll give this place another try with the regular menu. Tips? Don't come here restaurant week. I like this place and I came here 4 out 7 days it's disappointing to come here and not find my favorite bartender Jeff. The service here has declined at the bar since. M. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. Everything from the decor to the presentation of meals is amazing. Very romantic and dimly lit environment. Great for dates. Started with the shrimp tacos. This is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten in my life. Moved onto the vegetable paneer which had a good ratio of coconut milk to curry. Had to order the basmati rice and garlic naan on the side (the garlic naan is the best I have ever had). The only issue is the spoons. I don't understand why they are so deep in the center. It does not allow for you to scoop ANYTHING. Please change the silverware. It's the only thing that kept this place from being perfect. Finished with a creamy and aromatic chai tea pot and fig ice cream (comes in a bar and drizzled with syrup). Dined in for restaurant week, which a friend had recommended the restaurant. Ambiance was beautiful and the staff attentive, but portion size and seasoning seemed to be an issue. Started with tuna tartar, which lacked any flavor of tuna in the tartar. However, the drums of heaven (chicken wings) seemed to be the saving grace by delivering enough heat, crisp skin, and a lovely blue cheese. As I was excited for the main course having seen other diners receive entrees, I realized that what I ordered versus what I expected did not match. I ordered per the menu cornish game hen, which my expectation was a full, cornish game hen. However, I was served maybe half of a cornish game hen with rice, which left me wanting more. Overall, the restaurant appears to be on the right track from the looks of things, but lacks all of the correct reasoning for a return visit given my experience. This was a great meal. The happy hour had amazing prices and is every day, even the weekends. We had a table of 4, so we shared 4 mains family style and a bread basket with 4 types of naan. We had one who needed gluten free options, which every main complied with and she even got her own gf naan. We ordered 1. the eggplant, almost pureed like a babaganoosh which was tasty with a mild heat, 2. a dish the ended up being vegetarian meatballs made of cashews, dried apricots and cheese in a mildly spicy creamy sauce, very good, 3. Cheese in masala, big hunks of cheese in a creamy mild sauce, very nice and 4. The goat in a rich, warm velvety sauce which was out standing. If you get a drink, opt for the signature drink, which is mango puree with citron vodka - like an adult lassi. The interior is beautiful, the service was great and we'll def be back. My boyfriend and I came here because I was craving some Indian food. My dad and I came here about 2 years ago and I remembered it being pretty good so we decided to come and give it another shot! So we ordered the spinach crisps (spinach chaat) as an appetizer--this was the highlight of our meal. Our super nice server suggested them and they were AMAZING. We cleaned the plate in a matter of seconds. I'd love to try and explain the flavor to you but I never had anything like it. Next we tried the butter chicken--it was the last entree in the middle I forgot the actual name but it's also known as butter chicken. I wanted chicken tikka masala which they don't have on the menu but they can make it for you--but the server suggested that we try their most popular dish--butter chicken--so we did! It was good but chicken tikka masala will always have my heart I'm glad I tried it though it was interesting--I think what made it good for me instead of excellent was that it had sooooooo much black pepper in it to the point where it was just slightly overwhelming for me. We also has the garlic nann which was sooooooo yummy, the best I've had-- BUT, it was 8 dollars for 1 piece which they cut into two. The bill came out to about 60ish dollars (including our tip). Anyway, so the reason I gave 3 stars is mainly because the food is just "good" so I subtracted a star -- and it's very pricey (to us at least) so I took off another star. My boyfriend and I are from Brooklyn where we CONSTANTLY eat Indian food from this place called Bombay Grill (in bay ridge). We eat there all the time, get twice as much food, the food is CRAZY delicious and still the bill comes out to pretty much half of what we paid here for the both of us together! (If you ever find yourself in bay ridge check it out) Haha, well either way--both my boyfriend and I are happy we stopped by indeblue, since that appetizer was the highlight of our night--not exaggerating at all. I doubt I'll ever come back again (or if I do it'll just be to explore the appetizers) but I'm happy I got to stop by to experience it one last time with my boyfriend. Good, not great. The space itself is very nice and tastefully decorated. We went to the Center City IndeBlue location on a Tuesday night, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. We started with the crispy vegetable chili and sweet potato pakora, and the chili appetizer was quite good. Our entrees of aloo bhindi and tikka paneer were rather bland, no hint of spice and generally not memorable. My expectations for IndeBlue were high, the reality was rather meh. the food is amazing and gluten free! woohoo! service is great! I dont know how I didint write a review for this place before but it has to be my top 3 favorite restaurants in the city, especially for indian food. The ambiance is amazing, a great mix of traditional eastern decor with solid wood elements. The service has to be even better than the decor (or dare I say it even better than the food). Different staff have their own tasks/jobs, your waiter ensures you have a good experience, they have different busboys bringing you food and taking away your used dishes. I think a manager even came over to readjust my friend's napkin when she stepped back to use the restroom. That keen attention to detail is something to admire and worth it! Now onto my favorite part- no not the food yet - LIVE music! On a weekday night (tuesday or wednesday - i cant remember) and sunday brunch they have live sitar and tabla players which is the icing on what would be a perfect night. Ok food- the Paneer Tikka masala is to die for, the spinach chaat, the avocado appetizer, and lastly the unique rosemary herb naan. I cant wait to go back! We had dinner here last night and it was a very good experience. Highlights: - Mixed drinks cocktails were interesting and flavorful (e.g., chai sangria was a pleasant and unique surprise) - Appetizers were the best part of the meal. Crispy spinach chaat was cooked perfectly although it had a bit too much cheese on it. Crispy cauliflower was also cooked perfectly. Crisp, moist, and perfect size. - The entrees were good but not great. Laal mass was a bit overcooked and the lamb had started to fall apart as a result. The chana masala with pomegranate juice sounded better than it tasted. It was our least favorite thing we tried. - Lemon cashew rice was definitely the right choice over the basmati rice and the garlic naan portions were perfectly-sized and not burnt which happens too often in Indian restaurants. - Service was timely and professional and our waiter was able to answer all of the questions we had. - Only downside was that the restaurant was very dark inside and it was quite loud. There was a table next to us of 8 people who had two younger children under the age 3. Predictably, the two kids who were out after 7 PM were not well-behaved and cranky since they were almost certainly tired. I would definitely come back here again especially if it was for happy hour to sit at the bar with a mixed cocktail and appetizers. I returned with friends for a brunch on Sunday morning. It was an excellent experience! They offer both breakfast items as well as lunch. I had a chicken tikka wrap which is very tasty with masala fries, one of my friends had the chope batture which was excellent. As always this place had great service and I would highly recommend going for brunch or any other meal. Made reservations for Fathers Day Brunch last week with a woman hostess. I just called because we were running a few minutes -reservation was not in their system. They offered me a seat in ten minutes, no apologies or anything. Disappointed that our Father's Day celebration isn't happening . Modern twist to indian cuisine. Chilli lamb chops one of the highlights on the menu ! Mango panacotta for the dessert Booked weeks in advance and was really looking forward to trying out their menu. Turns out I booked it for Fathers Day and they were only offering that menu. Kind of annoying because if I knew they only were serving a set menu, I wouldn't have came on that day. Anyways food tasted great and was a lot to eat - ended up taking most of it home. Waiters were smiling and friendly. Our main waitress didn't know much about the menu so had to keep going back and asking the chefs - but she was willing to help us out. We were the first people there despite a 11am booking but towards the end of our meal- a tabla and sitar group were playing and it sounded great. Only negative is the menu issue, otherwise enjoyed the food, ambiance and chai. Great authentic Indian food! Food was steamy hot, one of the best chicken tikka masala gravy's I have had in East Coast. The gravy was smooth and thick in texture. The lighting and ambience was delightful. My lady loved her Baingan barta (eggplant gravy) which was spicy, tangy and flavorful as she expected and she's Indian too. This place is way way better than it's competitor - Tashan. If you are in Phily area and looking to eat fine dining delicious Indian food, please stop by and check out IndeBlue (NOT Tashan). Amazing, amazing, amazing! I came here for the lunch menu with a friend. The crispy spinach chaat was one of the best dishes I've ever tasted. I would be happy to eat just that and nothing else. We also had the deep fried cauliflower - tasty, but not as good as the spinach. For entrees we had an amazingly tender lamb rogan josh and a pork dish that I forget the name of, but was also amazing. Excellent services from the staff - I can't have dairy so they pointed out everything vegan on the menu and offered to specially cook our meat dishes with oil instead of butter. I will definitely be coming back! Upscale, delicious and healthy Indian food! They had some new takes on some of the classics. All spice levels were perfect. The restaurant is a neat decor and classy yet cozy. The prices were a bit high but it's downtown philly so that's a thing. The staff was super nice even when they were very busy. It was clear our waitress was trying to speed up our drinks and was thoughtful in letting us know the status of our order. I hope to come here again! This was nice! We made reservations for a Saturday night and arrived early, so we took a seat at the bar for some drinks. Our table was ready promptly. We thought about the chef's tasting but eventually ordered a la carte. We started off with the spare rib samosa rolls and the spice crispy cauliflower. These were both delicious, especially the samosa rolls with the sauce on the side. I liked the crispiness of the cauliflower but I did expect it to have more of a kick. For my main I ordered the lamb rogan josh with a side of malai kofta. The lamb was super soft and tasty and the malai kofta was creamy and rich of flavor. The lamb was spicy, but not too spicy. M ordered the tandoori mixed grill with a side of chana masala. He liked the lamb chops very much - it also came with prawns. The chana masala was very nice too. We also had the garlic naan. Be warned: it's pretty strong flavored. The restaurant is beautiful; it's definitely a nice place for date night or a girl's night. All the staff we interacted with were friendly, and the chef even came to some tables (including ours) to check if everything was OK. Great Indian food in a great setting! I've always been wary to try Indian food. I've heard the horror stories and have always passed. After being introduced to a few of the menu items at Yelp's 10th Anniversary Bash, I was determined to come here and try a few more items off of the Happy Hour menu. Everything was wonderful from the food to the service. The bartender was friendly and made sure that we were catered to. The ambiance is great- trendy, romantic yet casual. As for the food, 10/10. Like I said before, Indian has always creeped me out, but since IndeBlue is Indian infusion, it opened my eyes to a cuisine I would not normally try. The vegetable samosa's were full of flavor, resting on top of a bed of chickpeas. The spinach chaat was unlike anything I have ever tasted before- the crunch of the spinach paired perfectly with the sweet yogurt. The naan pizza is a nice portion for everyone to try- a bit small but the flavors were outstanding. The star of the evening though was the BBQ pork spare rib samosas. The meat was seasoned with tamarind and the blue cheese wine sauce mixed well with every flavor. I cant wait to come back and try the items on the dinner menu as I ordered almost everything on the HH menu. First time at Indeblue. I'm a regular curry hand but am generally disappointed by Indian food in the US. This was great. Food and service very good. Will be back RE: the most amazeballs chicken and waffles I have EVER EATEN/endless brunch mimosas and a little bit of RICK ASTLEY We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other girl I just want to tell you how I'm feelingggggggg Gotta make you understand. Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it Aaaaaaaaand if you ask me how I'm feelinggggggg Don't tell me you're too blind to see (swoon) Great Indian cuisine in downtown Philadelphia. They have a great ambiance and food that is authentic with perfect spices. The portions even for dinner are a bit small on the entree and a huge plate of rice. If you go with another person I would suggest 1 plate of rice per 2 to 3 people depending on how much you like. The service is good. There is a wine list as well as cocktails available. Daily happy hours, even on weekends from 5-closing!! Got the Mumbai mirch which tasted like a spiked, spicy mango lassi. It's a tequila based drink with orange, lychee, lime, and chili. I tried the monsoon too which tastes like a spicy mulled wine but chilled. Will have to try the food next! This is it. Wow. This was one of those meals (and they are few and far between) where with the last bite I had to sit back and savor the moment. If it wasn't perfection, it was darn close. If you are looking for superb Indian food in Center City, at a place that is upscale (without the upscale surcharge) and offers a fine dining experience, look no further. Not that I've been to the competition, but this was so top notch, I don't need to go anywhere else. IndeBlue has me. I arrived at little after 8pm on a Thursday. They were busy, not overtaxed. A good sign, I thought. Another good sign: all the entrees are Gluten Free. That's right: all the entrees. And they have gluten free naan, too. I'm telling you: they do gluten free. The food was spectacular. The flavors full and layered. Even the rice had spices & seasoning that flowed and danced. I am a one trick pony and had the chana masala, spicy. One of the finest dishes I have ever had. I know; you've heard me say this before, perhaps. Well, perhaps, but the truth still stands here. And, note, I've had plenty of food I've never written about. Why Yelp about mediocrity? I don't. IndeBlue is not a one trick pony; looking around the restaurant, it was clear that every dish was being thoroughly enjoyed. The gluten free bread was naan-like. It was light (not fluffy) and thin and roasted with seasoning (and tomato?). I'd give is a GF "A." A delicious GF naan substitution. For the first time since going gluten free, I could actually enjoy the meal with naan. And had I been with non-GF, I could have convinced them to forgo the gluten and join me with the gluten free. A word about the price: this place is a bargain. I'm not going to say under-priced, but let us do say that I was surprised at how little my check was. For instance: the GF naan was $3. And so is the regular naan. Yup; no gluten free surcharge. You've seen it: the GF item is 1/3 to a 1/2 more expensive. Not so here. And the chana masala was a more-than-reasonable $14. The service was very good. The waiter extremely pleasant & helpful. He knew gluten free. He had great banter and table-side manner. He found me papadam and recommended Bushmills as my Seagrams VO replacement. The Indian restaurant didn't have a Canadian whiskey. The horror. ;-) Bottom line: Excellent food. Great urban decor. A fine dining experience. I'd only wished I'd had a date. Brunch + Endless Mimosas + Indian Food!!! I'm not super familiar with Indian food, so this was a good introduction. I went to brunch on a Sunday with three friends - we all ordered be endless mimosas of course! And they truly are endless - the staff will come by to re-fill/top you off the entire time! I tried both the regular mimosa and the rose mimosa. (The rose was a bit too sweet for my taste.) We ordered a naan basket that came with three different seasonings (sweet, roasted tomato and rosemary). This was my first time having naan and I'm addicted! I ordered the omelette with lump crab meat, cheese, tomato and bell pepper. Five stars for actually giving me substantial lump crab meat! So often it's super minced meat, but at Indieblue you get delicious huge chunks. It comes with a side of potatoes and naan, which were so good! My 2 friends ordered the chicken and waffles and the other ordered the French toast. The chicken and waffles were a hit and looked pretty delicious! The French toast was good but didn't come with a side and wasn't 100% filling. We ended the meal (or so we thought...) with dessert and ordered the salted caramel ice cream with banana balls. Honestly I could eat this everyday! It was just enough sweet without being too much and was also just pretty to look at! Then, we really ended the meal with a drink (or two) at the bar. We got the chai sangria. WHAAAATTT! My new favorite drink!!! I will 100% go back very soon! Brunch was great. Chicken and Waffles were amazing. The lamb and shrimp apps were good too. Great Bloody Mary. Wish there were 6 Stars This is a great place for people that are trying Indian food for the first time. i think it's a perfect combination of authentic Indian with creative twists on classics. I went for restaurant week and couldn't have been more pleased! We started off with a trio of soups that were all equally delicious and making our 3-course meal more like 4 courses! Then I had the spinach chaat which I'm still dreaming about! This may have been my favorite part of the meal! I had the non-vegetarian sampler platter for dinner, all parts amazing! For dessert was a fried banana flavored dough with cinnamon ice cream, rather dense but incredibly delicious! I will definitely be returning! Sighhh. I honestly wanted to give this a 2 star rating, but because I have had great experiences at the Collingswood location I bumped it up a star. My parents and aunt and uncle came to visit me in Philly, and we decided to go to IndeBlue since we loved the Collingswood location. We arrived at the restaurant a little after 8pm on a Saturday night. We waited at the bar, and it took a good 10 minutes before the bartender came back to the bar and took my order. I got the chai sangria, which was good but a little sweet for my taste. My mom and aunt really liked it though. We were seated shortly after I got my drink. And this is where, in my eyes, the experience went downhill. My parents and aunt and uncle are vegetarian. The menu had a total of 5/6 vegetarian entree options, 2 of which were daals (lentils). We started off by ordering 3 vegetables (2 of which were paneer based and one eggplant) and one daal. I asked our waitress if there were any other vegetables we could order and she suggested appetizers, which we weren't interested in getting. We asked for all of the dishes to be made spicy and they were. One of the most disappointing parts of the night was when our food came out. Indian food is meant to be eaten family style, but the portions were so small that by the time the 5 of us put a spoonful of the entree on our plate the bowl was empty... But of course we received a mountain of rice with each entree. We immediately had to order another entree, another paneer based vegetable. Luckily the service was very attentive and our last minute entree came out piping hot within 10 minutes. Now the bill. $14-16 per entree for the tiniest, most simple punjabi food. On top of that, we were charged $2 for a small plate of onions and lemon. What happened to the days of free pappadam and onions? I've been to many upscale American restaurants in NYC and they have no trouble serving table bread without charge. These things cost the restaurant literally nothing to make and if you're going to charge some absurd amount for a tiny entree, it's the least you can you do. To top it all off, my dad was looking at the receipt today and noticed that they charged a 20% tip for our party of 5! What is that about?! We hadn't noticed this at the restaurant so the waitress went home with a nice 40% tip. Bottom line - I won't be back, at least not to the Philly location. The lack of vegetarian variety and the hiked up prices (and nonsense tip policy) have ruined it for me. Great regular menu! Restaurant Week menu sucks. Curry Goat is terrific! Nice happy hour! The food is amazing! The menu provides a lot of options for gf and v preferences. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has a great atmosphere too with candle light and there was a live sitar player. Great happy hour! We sat at the bar and had drinks, appetizers and some great entrees. Food was quite tasty and they have both gluten-free and vegetarian options. Service was friendly and when they took some extra time with our entrees they apologized in a way that seem genuine and comped us some bread. Great happy hour and I hope to return for dinner soon. We came into town several days before attending a New Year's Eve wedding. My husband did a bit of research and found Indeblue. What a fabulous find! The atmosphere was sophisticated and quiet. The wait staff was knowledgeable and service was timed perfectly. The food was delicate and very tasty. Each dish had its own unique flavor and the portions were generous but not overbearing. Highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent food! One of the best that I've personally had and I'm from NYC. Very enjoyable, I would recommend their mango alcoholic drink, naan pizza, garlic naan, and chicken tikka. Definitely will come back for dinner. Why is this place so delicious! I was nervous to try Indian food and after I been here I am hooked. Everything here is perfectly cooked with flavors that just melt in your mouth. I been to several Indian restaurants after to compare and no place beats this place! The place is so beautiful too with a great atmosphere The food is a bit expensive. Seafood Moilee: This dish is very unique and fabulous. Indeblue has a great environment, good service and fantastic food. Good Indian food. I had originally preferred the NJ location but I heard its closing. Nice date night place, enchanting atmosphere, and pleasant staff. So amazing to have our favorite spot add another location! Food here is up and above excellent, bordering on spectacular. Chef Rakeesh blends flavors and spices seamlessly and easily. Every bite, from their apps to their amazing chutneys are an experience not to be missed. Philly is gaining a brilliant chef and soon to be hot spot. We will be here again and again. Great food, service, value, and atmosphere! Will be going back soon :) Get the Samosa Chaat - it was WONDERFUL! Of course my meal and service here was damn spectacular and I was very happy with it. I'm a bit bitter about how expensive everything is and that it didn't have the same great options as the Collingswood location I had tried, but it was absolutely delicious. This is some high quality indian and the restaurant itself was gorgeous, so I was thrilled to be here, I just don't think a rice dish with a cheap cut of lamb needs to be over $20. It was Lamb Biryani which was spiced so well with whole coriander and saffron and everything great about indian, so really no complaints on food at all. We also got a crisped spinach app and a tikka masala pita pizza which was straight awesome with the amount and type of spice used. We sprung for some fancy cocktails and all of them were delicious and strong. Go for them if you're celebrating or are ok with paying $14 for a drink. I'd sooner go to the Collingswood location over this for everything but atmosphere. If they added the $20 thali sampler to the Philly location, my butt would be at the door immediately. If you're going on a nice date and both can appreciate some spice, I would definitely recommend this place. Attentive service. Their sincerity in ensuring a perfect dining experience was top notch. A must visit whenever in Philly! Tonight was looking for spice and flavor, enter IndeBlue. Modern decor and dishes that had just a hint of a contemporary twist - barring the fish taco which was completely outside the box, though tasty - I found everything I was looking for! If I had a genie in a bottle though, I'd update the decor making it less 'fancy' to highlight the food and make it less about what feels like a movie set. Loving this place so far. IndeBlue is what a certain other nearby upscale Indian restaurant should have been. The ambiance is nice and the food imaginative, but still distinctively Indian. We've been here for dinner and Sunday brunch and haven't had a bad meal. Brunch features both very Indian foods and more classic egg-based dishes, with an Indian slant. I had the Non-vegetarian Thali, which featured a chicken dish and a lamb dish, along with chickpeas, a green salad, a vegetable fritter and some naan. My wife had the masala omelette, which tasted more like a traditional Spanish tortilla than anything distinctly Indian, but also definitely wasn't just a traditional Spanish tortilla. The omelette also came with some tasty naan that had special seasonings and cheese on it. The service is also very friendly and efficient. We've had the same waitress both times we've gone, and she's been friendly and attentive both times. This place isn't cheap, but you're getting some quality food and service for the price you pay. I went to try this restaurant with my family given good reviews. But, I was totally let down and did not meet any expectations. Its definitely not classical Indian food. Only thing we liled was the spinach chaat. Main course dishes were terrible. we went during the restaurant week and did not have full menu also and the service was horrible and too pricy givem you had to choose only 2 to 3 from the menu. Live sitar was the only good thing. Great find in philly! Yelpers thanks for the tip. Had the shrimp "tacos" to start. Chicken madras to finish. Wife had veggie jalfrezi. All awesome. Recommend with only one reservation--they need more Indian beer! The food was just amazing. I had malai kofta for lunch and it was creamy, the paneer was soft and overall, it was delish! We went to Indeblue at the recommendation from a friend- it was delicious! We did an earlier dinner (6pm) before seeing a show at the Academy so when we arrived the dinner rush hadn't started yet. We asked for recommendations and were directed to the Mumbai Mirch - their own version of the margarita - it was perfect! We did the tasting menu which was great - it wasn't the typical the chef picks everything for you but more of a pick x amount of items form each section specials included for a set price. As an appetizer several people told me to make sure I tried the crispy spinach chaat amazing and I highly recommend. We had the stuffed long hot peppers as well as the cauliflower appetizers and they too were on point. The chicken tikka kebabs were cooked perfectly- the chicken was juicy and flavorful and our waiter told us anything from the oven was great. As entrees I had the Sea Bass- note that the sauce is a little sweet which some may not like, but the fish was cooked exactly how it should be- crispy on the outside but not overdone. The naan basket- it may have been the best naan I have ever tasted. By the time we left around 730 the dining room was packed. Finally!!!!! Philadelphia has an amazing Indian restaurant in Center City. (EKTA you're great but you're in No-lib) This is the best indian I've had in the city and actuallly it can be in the argument with really good Indian restaurants in the region. A few things. This is not your traditional indian restaurant. This is extremely modern and Indeblue has done what no other Indian restaurant has ever done. Make curry sexy! its really hard to describe but you just have to try it out for yourself and let me know if you agree with me or not. Ok enough of my rant. I started off with the Spinach Chaat, which was so different but tasted exactly how a good chaat should taste. The Spinach is baked (I think) with spices and probably oil to give it a really crispy texture. Piled on top of the spinach is a wonderful combination of everything chaat. Moving on, scallops were the bomb, I could never imagine scallops in a sambar base tasting as glorious as it did, what a pleasantaly surprising dish. Shrimp, amazing, super super fresh like it just came out of the water fresh in a spicy tomato based blend. Chicken kebab, Spicy very Spicy but super tender and delicious. I can't talk about this anymore. Its frustrating me that I'm not there and I'm on my computer salivating. I would rate this place 5 stars, the food sure deserves it, but I can't due to their volatility of the bar. Jeff was an amazing bartender but suddenly he wasn't working. This situation needs to be resolved and Jeff needs to come back and this place will be a proper 5 star place 5+ stars for food and like 2.5 for service... If you want a high quality dining experience, come here. Our server was rather interesting. He spilled wine, couldn't talk properly, forgot an entree, and charged us the wrong check. Still giving 5 stars because that's how redemptory the food was. Get the spinach chaat. It's basically lightly fried spinach and it's delicious. Mixed grill was perfect for those who want some variety. Couldn't try the eggplant because the server forgot it unfortunately... Pepper boat appetizer is spicier than I thought so don't get it unless you're REALLY into spicy. Luckily I am! Overall, the service needs improvement here but hey, the dining ambiance/food is worth it. Pretty sure this place is also legit in terms of authenticity. FINALLY got to try out this (not-so) new Indian spot that everyone has been raving about in Philly! Rested cozily amongst some of the best bars in center city, it's a great spot to go to before a night out. The ambiance is great, although I thought it would be a little bigger, just judging from other photos I've seen, but that does not affect my rating at all. Went sporadically on a Saturday night and somehow was able to snag a table for 3 very last minute. I think we may have just gotten lucky because I've looked before, and this place is usually pretty booked up. We started with 3 appetizers. First up were the long hots. Basically, a green hot pepper stuffed with cheese. I was not a fan due to the extreme level of spice, but my friends loved it. We also had the samosas, which in my opinion were pretty delicious. Nothing out of the ordinary, but great, nonetheless. My favorite was the crispy spinach! Never had anything like it and it was amazzzzing. Great sharing size for an app, as well! For dinner, we shared 3 entrees, the lamb rogan josh, chicken madras, and paneer tikka makani. The serving sizes were pretty great for sharing. Each had a good amount of spice, which is pretty important to me when having Indian food. We were too stuffed for dessert, but I willl certainly save room for next time! Highly recommend this place to satisfy your Indian craving with a twist! Delicious food but a little in the pricey side. Had gluten free options for my dietary restrictions. One of the best Indian restaurants I've ever dined at, excellent service and food was delicious! I had the moilee which had jumbo shrimp and lump crab meat in a coconut and mustard curry, soooo good. If you are a novice to Indian food you should definitely go here to try it. So worth it! I was introduced to Indian food about 5 years ago and it's still my favorite ethnic food to eat! The spinach chaat is my favorite thing on their menu! I went with a friend and we did the course option and it was so fun and delicious, and for the amount of items you get the price was worth it! It's my top choice for Indian! I was so excited to try out this restaurant. After all, I have a love for Indian food! I was expecting this place to blow the competition out of the water. But... I must have dined on an off day? Other than beautiful interior and plate presentation, it did not exceed my expectations compared to local Indian restaurants in Manayunk. First impressions... Upon looking at the menu, I was stoked to see that the chef cooks with free range chicken! I wish more restaurants advertised this! But I was surprised to find French toast, waffles and bacon alongside traditional Indian selections. It felt so out of place that it seems it shouldn't be on the menu? Perhaps it's for customers that don't want Indian food for brunch? Yeah I know, confusing. This in no way impacted my rating, I just found it interesting and would put it out there. :P My friends and I first ordered samosas. The sauce that accompanied the samosas was delicious, but the samosas themselves were just ok. I recommend Laxmi Indian Grille on Main Street for the best samosas (the dough has a perfect thickness with a beautiful aroma of Indian spices). Next we ordered the chicken drums of heaven. Everyone also thought that it was just ok. On to entrees. I ordered butter chicken. Unfortunately the chicken was dry!! But the curry itself was fragrant. My friends ordered the chef platter which came with several curries, rice pudding and nan. It looked great and I immediately regretted my entree decision! What can I say, always go with your gut - chose the first thing on the menu that stands out to you! :) We also ordered drinks - a mint lemonade (not too sweet, pretty good) and lassi (delicious and filling). After speaking with the table (dined with two Indian friends), they thought the food was at 3 - 3.5 stars overall. However, would be happy to come back and try more in hopes to improve this rating. The food is solid here. Everything I've tried from brunch to lamb chops has been good. My problem was with the service. Our waiter seemed impatient and rude to answer questions, forgot multiple items, and refused to split a check in a way that we asked (and there were only four of us). A nice restaurant. Being a big party without a reservation, we waited for our table at the bar. The girl working the front of the house was very nice and attentive. Food got to our table very quickly and, most importantly, it was very good. Everyone was very pleased with it. The goat dish and the pork vindaloo were especially tasty. Naan bread was delicious, incredibly light, perfect for scraping that last bit of sauce out of the bowl. I would definitely recommend this place. The food is good. You pay 10 dollars for about two or three pieces/ 2 ppl and your going to still feel hungry at the end. I heard their happy hour was really good but buyer beware when coming for dinner. This is Tashan 2.0 I'm from the west coast and I still think about this place. The food is AMAZING! Will definitely visit again when I go back to Philly. We were visiting Philly from Portland, Oregon and heard the Indian cuisine in the city was worth trying. We found IndeBlue on Yelp and read a few quality reviews before pulling the trigger on a Saturday night reservation. We were blown away by both the quality of the food (and drinks!) and our charming waiter, Nitesh. This restaurant is a real treat for your tastebuds. We opted for the tasting menu and picked the Indian Paella and the Vindaloo for our entrees. Both perfectly executed -- even accommodating my shellfish allergy by substituting additional scallops (cooked PERFECTLY!) for shrimp (which I can't have). Honestly, this was an excellent experience. They were quite busy and there's a good reason why. You'll definitely want to make a stop at IndeBlue if you have the chance. Oh, and a note to management: Nitesh is Manager-worthy. Our experience simply wouldn't have been the same without him. Take this with a grain of salt because it was restaurant week. We had a reservation and were seated. After sitting at the table for more than 15 minutes without so much as a member of the waitstaff making eye contact with us (and believe me we tried to get their attention), we walked out. It wasn't even particularly busy! The worst part was the maître d' who had just seated us told us to have a good night as we walked out the door, not even realizing that no one had come to help us and we had not even ordered. I think the food is actually very good. I want this place to do well. They can and should do better. However, what we experienced was hands-down the worst service (or lack thereof) I have ever experienced. Again - it was restaurant week, which I usually avoid like the plague, we actually went there not even realizing it was. Still, there is no excuse for what happened, especially when the restaurant wasn't even close to full and the staff didn't look like they were hustling even a little bit. My friend and I went on a Tuesday and they had live sitar playing. The music was awesome, and of course accompanied by great food. Service was a bit slow but pleasant. Today - The best Rogan Josh and Nan I have had in the last several years, Very Authentic Indian food. Five stars for cleanliness, ambience, authenticity and quality. No question in my mind that I will eat here again. There's a lot of good restaurant right within a few blocks but this is worth a stop. It's an American-Indian fusion with very good results. The drums of heaven are delicious wings with just enough spice and go well with tamarind chutney. The naan pizza is a nice touch. The seafood moilee is should try. It's hard to get a good meal on a Saturday night in Center City without a reservation, or so I thought... until IndieBlue rocked my world. I've been to IndieBlue in Collingswood so I thought that I knew what I was getting myself into, but boy was I wrong. Our party of four decided to split a few small plates and one larger entrée and every single thing that we ordered was off the charts! The crispy spinach chaat was crispy, yet juicy, in a way that I find hard to explain. The shrimp roti tacos were an awesome and unexpected standout and the tandoori mixed grill and bread basket were a great way to sample a little bit of a lot of different flavors. Prices were reasonable for an upscale, center city restaurant and the servers were all friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back for happy hour at the very least! Some of our friends highly recommended IndeBlue so our family of four went for dinner. The ambiance is nice, and the service very good. We had the spinach chat, since so many reviewers had raved about it, honestly we were disappointed. It is very oily and filling, luckily we shared the plate so was OK. We ordered chicken tikka makhani, chicken madras, lamb roghan josh and malai kofta with some naans. We really liked the roghan josh, chicken tikka and malai kofta in that order. The chicken pieces in chicken madras were very dry, though the gravy was flavorful. Finished the meal off with chocolate sutra - which was very good as well. Every dish was amazing. Full of flavour and lovely atmosphere. I had the veg samosa to start, butter chicken curry and then chocolate sutra for dessert. All delicious. Best Indian I've had in the US so far. This is a very cool restaurant. We only came in for a drink at the bar, so I can't review the food, but the menu looked awesome and the place smelled great. They get 5 stars for their unique, delicious cocktails. They have a fun little bar area, and a bartender who is super friendly and very talented. We visited on Memorial Day for a drink before dinner at a different restaurant. I had the Monsoon cocktail, which is sangria, sparkling wine, chai and cardamom. Totally unique drink, I loved it. My sister had a Mumbai Mirch, which is made with tequila and tastes like a fancy margarita, she enjoyed it quite a bit. Her boyfriend tried the Indebluetini, which was delicious and refreshing. All three drinks were served on the rocks in a squat, round, heavy glass, and it was happy hour so they were only $6 each. If I'm ever back in Philadelphia, I'd love to try the food here. As it stands, definitely worth your time if you're looking for a beverage. Excellent! First time eating Indian cuisine and it was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and I shared the cauliflower. Which was my favorite of the night. My boyfriend choose the sea bass and I had the moilee...both were amazing would be visiting again. This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. The menu has familiar Indian food but with a twist. The vegetarian dishes, that can be ordered as sides, were excellent and the spinach chat was wonderful. Even the rice was very good. The service was perfect. Our sever was very attentive and didn't hurry us even though the restaurant was full. The ambiance is casually sophisticated and the noise level was acceptable. I thought this was the best Indian food in Phila. (my husband says Tashan but they really both are great) The mixed grill was excellent. The lamb chops were just perfect in the clay oven. I'd get them alone the next time. I'm a big indian fan and the flavors were up to par. I'd definately eat here again. Next time i'm up for happy hour. the reviews for HH great! Love!!! I was there Saturday night with my boyfriend. You could honestly walk right by this place, but the outside is not a true reflection of the sleek, ambient, Indian-with-a-modern-twist vibe that exists in there. It was even romantic, I'd say. I love Indian food, but am also pretty new to it, so I was interested to see what IndeBlue's take on it was. We were not disappointed! Started off with a bourbon, lemon, honey, lavender cocktail, which was on point. The cocktail menu itself was very nice. For an appetizer, had somewhat of a paneer bruschetta, which was outstanding, and also a really fun play on traditional bruschetta. Entrees were delicious as well - definitely reminiscent of your favorite Indian take out dish, but with lovely, fresh, and exotic ingredients, served super elegantly. Dessert menu was also very fun! I read some reviews on here complaining about the food here, and I, quite frankly, don't get it. Hoepfully no one comes in here expecting a fully traditional Indian experience...This is a beautiful, fun, twist on the flavors and dishes you know and love. :) This was my first time at the Philadelphia location. We made reservations and were seated quickly. The service was fine and the waitress kept our drinks filled well enough. The food was okay but it was different from what I remember at the Collingswood location so that was disappointing and they didn't offer their full menu so my son was unable to order what he wanted. I wanted my kids to try some of their ice cream but their dessert menu was also limited. So it wasn't a horrible experience but a bit disappointing overall. And we had to pay for parking and valet so I think we'll stick to the Collingswood location in the future. This is easily the best Indian food I've had in Philadelphia. I loved that they do a modern reinvention of classic Indian cuisine that still nevertheless remains true to tradition. Must order dishes: 1. Spinach chaat. This was the perfect opener, and I've never had anything quite like it before. The spinach is flash-fried so it's perfectly crispy, and we loved the yogurt and tamarind date chutney together. It was light, but very well-rounded in flavor. 2. Malai kofta bukhara. We ordered this as a side, rather than the entree, so we could try more dishes, but this is something I would order as an entree next time. The creamy cardamom sauce was delicious, and the kofta filled with apricot and cashew was heavenly. 3. Any of the bread selections. Seriously. I especially loved the provencal (garnished with rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano) because I'm a sucker for truffle oil. We also tried the chicken madras--it was well-flavored, but we didn't find it particularly rave-worthy. Maybe it just didn't stand out in comparison to the other dishes that we loved. (Also completely irrelevant note, but the Williams-Sonoma nerd in me loved the silverware here! Such a unique design that fit in so well with the decor and ambiance of the restaurant.) The service was perfect and attentive. We came relatively late on a Saturday night (around 9:30 PM), and it was surprisingly busy. We were seated right in the middle of the dining room, so it was a little loud at times, but to be fair, we spent a decent amount of meal eating and not a lot of time talking once the dishes came out. The decor was gorgeous. On the whole, can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Happy hour only served at a small bar at the front. They definitely don't explain this on their website and happy hour signs. When we asked the manager about this he told us that they basically didn't need our business because the place will be packed regardless... Not a very professional way of handling your customers if you ask me. They did end up giving us a few apps at happy hour prices and we did ended up staying and paying a lot to eat there. The food was over priced and not that great, it was just ok, definitely not worth the money. I will not be returning. We didn't know it was Restaurant Week but enjoyed sharing 3 apps and 3 "entrees". I feel like the flavors are similar to standard Indian dishes (tikka masala) but not labeled that way. They didn't ask about spice level here and I could have definitely done with more but none-the-less it was good. The lamb was my favorite: tender and with a great sauce. The chicken and salmon were still good but overcooked (stringy and tough). I have been corrected as the owners are from India here, but the wait staff isn't. I'd classify this as "modern Indian" for sure which actually was a refreshing change. Very nice ambience, trained staff and good service.. Musicians playing around lunch time on Sunday made it even better.. We were a bunch of friends meeting up after a long time.. Had reserved a table and hence got seated immediately.. We all had Thali, all of us were happy with the food.. The Channa was just awesome, we ended up requesting for a second helping which they obliged.. Quantity was adequate, Dal, chicken and fish were all tasty and Naan served with the Thali was nice and fluffy too.. Overall, it was a very nice experience.. PS : They charged 20% gratuity, I personally don't like this policy by restaurants since that is like having a blanket cover for shoddy service.. This is my fave place in the city! I usually never write reviews but Indeblue deserves it :) I come here at least once a week, sometimes 4. It's my go to meeting spot and first place where I bring all my out of town friends. The bar menu is so perfect, I always get the crispy spinach, pizza and crab dip and wine! Bar menu apps are $4-$10, wide variety and drinks are very reasonably priced as well($6 wine all day)! Jeff makes me feel so welcome every time I sit at his bar, he knows I always try the beers but go with wine anyway, so he has the wine glass out when I walk in :) the actual restaurant is prestige and classy, amazing menu and great staff that will take very good care of you, the atmosphere is so cozy and beautiful interior is a perfect place for a chill date. Also, it's never too crowded. I could go on and on about how amazing this place is but I'll end this review with genuinely expressing my appreciation that Indeblue exists :) An Indian restaurant with brunch? Where they do that at??? This was a new concept to me and I couldn't pass up the opportunity since it was my last day in town. Luckily, we walked in with a party of five and were able to be seated right away. We were at a round table in the dead center of the restaurant with a perfect view of the decor all around. We heard music as soon as we stepped in, but I was so surprised when I turned around and realized I was sitting right in front of the stage where two gentlemen were playing instruments. The music was LIVE! I can count the brunches I have went to with live music on one hand. This was definitely a plus, and made the experience all the better. I decided to try the rose mimosa. It was very sweet, but still enjoyable! I ordered paneer bhurjee and vegetable raita for my main course. Paneer bhurjee was basically like a breakfast scramble using indian spices, sauces and the paneer cheese. It came with chili-topped naan and was very delicious. I was also surprised to see mango chutney on my plate, but that was actually my friend's. I had already started eating it, so our server was kind enough to give her another one at no charge. Some of my friends had their spiced chicken and waffles and offered to share... wow. It was definitely in the top three chicken and waffles I have ever had. The sriracha really set it off too! It is an understatement to say that I enjoyed myself at this establishment. At times, the service was a tad slow, but not so slow that it was intolerable. Just a heads up, there is a 20% gratuity charge to parties of five or more, and only two credit cards can be used with any check. This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the city. We got their spinach appetizer which was out of this world! The samosas are also excellent. Having never been to an Indian fusion place I didn't know what to expect. I was super happy with the results. Also, as a person who enjoys very spicy food, I was able to request really spicy curry and was not disappointed. Excellent Indian Brunch - order any of the thali's and you'll be super happy you did:) I hate to admit this but I am picky about food, I'm picky about service......probably not the greatest quality but it is me.......that being said...I LOVED IndeBlue....the wet cousin of IndeBlue in Collingswood which is dry!! WONDERFUL food and great service....can't wait to go back!! Complicated review here. Just the two of us this go around. Philly was sweltering, much more humid than the west coast. We had reservations and were seated quickly. Place was empty, maybe 5 tables taken. Upon our seating, our very nice server sold us on the 6 course Pre Fix. Neither of us had much of an idea of what to order or expect. We have had poor experiences with Indian Food in the past, however we wanted to try at a higher level of eatery before we closed the doors forever to eating this type of food. I think the quality of the ingredients, the staff, the portions, the ambiance was top notch. The other person joining me loved the meal. But for a few exceptions, Please understand, I realize there is a difference between a quality meal which this was, and me just hating the tastes. I'll list the courses. And my ending of this challenging meal. Started with some sort of cold soup. - to me it was ok. The other person said it tasted like vomit. Fried Spinach Salad - Fantastic texture and taste! Simply marvelous, Both of us loved it. Seared Scallops,- Over cooked by a hair, not seared properly. Very sweet Sauce inedible. The other person liked it. Here take mine. Lolly POP of a Lamb Rib with a Small Chicken Breast. - To me inedible, tangy and very spicy. Chicken was in a spicy Coconut Chutney. The other person loved it, I hated it. The Naan Bread which came with it sucked. Pork Shank with a roasted Potato. To me inedible. Other person enjoyed it. Dessert was Fig Ice Cream Drizzled with Honey. I hated it, Inedible, Too sweet. The other person enjoyed it. I think this type of food is not for everyone. I gave it an honest shot.Never again will I eat Indian Food I did not enjoy it from start to finish. I didn't eat anything but for the one fantastic salad course. I think evaluating the experience honestly is to say, if you like Indian Food, you probably will very much enjoy this place. However I won't be joining you. I rather eat my own throw up My partner and I had two amazing meals with friends at the new IndeBlue - Midtown Village. The entire experience from arrival to departure was great both times! Tobi the Bar Manager made us feel welcome and made great drinks. We sampled specialty drinks that were innovative and delicious - He was also very interesting to speak with while waiting for friends. Maura the Manager is a "Switched" on professional who was at our table at just the right times to check on us and we really felt looked after. Our servers have been wonderful both times. Justin really introduced us to the concept and the menu on our first visit, and Jarrod did an amazing job when six of us returned and tried the four course tasting menu -DELICIOUS and so reasonable! I could go on and on about the food because everything was so memorable. For example - the Spinach Chaat was one of the most interesting dishes I have had in an Indian cuisine restaurant. The Lamb Shank plates looked as though they were licked clean by all six of us. This restaurant has a true vibe, the minute that you walk in the front door. From styling to music, lighting to layout, it is the type of place you feel at home in immediately! I Might stop in tonight and here their live Sitar musician who I believe is there every Friday night! Came here for lunch with a few of my friends who have been dying to try Indeblue. Finally came, and loved it! The food was phenomenal, great service, and swanky cute atmosphere. Highly recommended! For appetizer we had the crispy spinach chatt and the dahi avocado chatt. Both delicious, but the spinach was mind blowing. So flavorful and just the right amount of crispy texture. Amazing!! For entrees we ate off the lunch menu: I had the Kaju Paneer Mattar, which was thick and creamy but very delicious. Housemade paneer, with peas, cashews , creamy caradamom sauce. (See photo). My friends had the non-vegetarian tahli , which was served on a silver platter and several different small dishes of apps, entrees, And salads. They all loved the chicken curry on the tahli platter, but didnt like the chicken tikka. I tried the lamb from one of my friends platters, and it was juicy, rich of flavor, and delicious. The naan was also wonderful and they give you plenty for dipping. The sweet chutney I loved, the cilantro chutney was also good, and the spicy chutney I stayed far away from lol. Overall great experience, and my friends from India say the food is very good up to their quality standards!! Bravo chef! Delicious indian option for center city and all who sorely miss Bindi. I went here last week to try. It out and was very pleased with all aspects of this new 13th street addition. Upon walking in I felt transformed - maybe not to India but definitely to an elegant an pleasant dinner setting. The noise level was fine for conversation at the table which is getting to be an unheard of attribute of late and the food was spectacular. This is not your average Philly Indian it is definitely a notch or two above that will leave you wanting for more. The portion size is appropriate and the service was very attentive but not overdone. Can't wait to go back. IndeBlue offers exceptional service, incredible food and a beautifully charming restaurant--all at very reasonable prices. My companion and I had the Chef's Tasting Menu. I am vegan, he is not. We both loved our meals and were very satisfied. You must order the vegetable samosas and the vegetable skewer. My companion had shrimp, chicken and lamb and he said they were all incredibly high quality meats, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Our waiter, Chris, was awesome and made us feel like family. This is my new favorite restaurant! Came in just before the kitchen closed and they still let me order. The tikka masala and naan pizza were great and the garlic naan bread was amazing! Also recommend the ginger twist from the bar, very good! I was craving a traditional Indian brunch, and got more than I could have asked for. I came to the restaurant to order Chole Bhature, a favorite dish of mine. It was well seasoned and very satisfying. We also ordered Eggs Vindaloo, which had nice flavors and was a unique fusion of Indian-American cuisine. The spicy Chicken and waffles was great too; there was a spicy sauce drizzled over it all that really made the dish superb. We topped off the meal with a pot of chai that was made perfectly. I had an amazing brunch experience with amazing food, for a reasonable price, and great customer service. I will be bringing my family here when they come into town. Very nice experience on Saturday night. The restaurant is very attractive, although the noise level is pretty high. The diver scallop appetizer was good, but the crispy spinach chaat was excellent. My tandoori mixed grill was very good, although the lamb chops were just ok. Chicken, shrimp and vegetables were all excellent and portion size was filling. Dining partner's butter chicken was liked but not loved. Fig ice cream dessert was very interesting and worth a try. Get the chef tasting if your in group of 6 or more. U get plenty of food which u can eat for lunch the next day. This is food you want to take home! Classic indian dishes with touch of todays modernness. 5 stars and the other reviews are on point! The food here is mouthwatering during happy hour! I am still thinking about the platters hours after consuming them. The crispy cauliflowers, pizza naan, & drumsticks are highly recommended. The atmosphere is also very sophisticated and welcoming. You must go here if you're nearby! Great ambiance, great service, very sheer. Food was awesome. I recommend the Dal Makhani, paneer tiki Marsala, and Chana saga. All great options and delish. IndeBlue is, by far, my favorite Indian restaurant in Philadelphia :-) 5 stars, woop woop! I would go back for happy hour and order the chikni shandar that really tated more like the yummy sangria with just a touch of chai and cardamom. Innovative, to say the least! Then, I would sit in the dining room for a lamb biryani dinner that was more like dinner plus lunch for two more days! The atmosphere was on-point with great service and even live music to put you more in the mood for Indian food! I feel like I have only touched the surface of what IndeBlue has to offer - I mean, Sunday brunch? Tons of other happy hour goodies and dinner goodies? Yes, please! IndeBlue, you've made me excited for another Indian food adventure! I get the full restaurant experience at Indeblue. The staff is fantastic. The food is flavorful. I learned that the owner is still actively involved in the kitchen as Head Chef (and its apparent in the foods/consistency). Overall, I have always had a positive experience here. I've enjoyed lunch, happy hour, and dinner. I have yet to have dessert, but the sweet breads are enough for me (carboholic). The only thing I didn't like was fried bread that came with my dish. I ate it, but afterwards, it sat a bit too heavily in my stomach. I'll go for the regular bread next time... didn't know fried was the option that came. Anyway, both me and the parties I am with are always satisfied. I look forward to dining more. Lots of veg options. Fantastic service and the food was delicious. You have to try the lamb lollipops they were amazing! A little pricey but a great place to go for a different take on Indian food. I have being eyeing this restaurant for months now and finally decided to try it for happy hour. The place was kind of empty when I got here immediately after the start of happy our at 5 and I got the seat at the bar. The bar never filled up till the close of happy hour, maybe because it was a Thursday. Now for the main part. The bartender Jason was very friendly and knew how to mix drinks and make happy hour happy with some strong cocktails. I had the monsoon, Mumbai Mirch and indebluetini. Mumbai Mirch and indebluetini were my favorites. For food, we ordered samosa chaat, crispy spinach, shrimp koliwada tacos, chicken chilly bao bun, stuffed pepper and chicken tikka pizzas. The food has a good twist to Indian food but do not come here expecting authentic spicy Indian food. Go to New Jersey for that, you won't get it in Philly. Crispy spinach was my favorite dish of all. Samosa chaat had good chutneys but was not spicy enough for me. The rest of the dishes were just above average. I think I will come back to try the entrees and thalis next time. IndeBlue from Collingswood. New Jersey has successfully added a sister restaurant in the popular 13th Street corridor of Center City Philadelphia. This is an upscale Indian restaurant - one look at the décor will tell you that - although prices remain fair and there are always specials. My favorite dish so far here is actually an appetizer. Their bbq pork samosas with a bleu cheese wine sauce are so tasty, I almost wanted to make a meal on them alone. For my main course I wanted to try out their version of malai kofta bukhara. I did enjoy it but for my tastes I could have used a little more seasoning and kick. The house-made paneer, apricots, cashews and cream sauce had all the right ingredients ... they just needed a little push to bring out the various flavors. If you do eat in IndeBlue, be sure to check out the gilded screen in the center of the restaurant - it's impressive. SPINACH CHAAT! That is all. Ya'll NEED to try this. I've come here multiple times for Happy Hour and once for dinner. The drinks are unique (one was super spicy which I wasn't a fan of) and the food is tasty. I was raised in an Indian household so I am a snob when it comes to Indian food - I highly recommend this place! Note: Not all the Naan Pizzas are yummy - they change them daily. Choose wisely. Great Indian food and excellent service. However there are some misconceptions. Their samosa chaat is NOT samosa chaat. It's 2 samosas on a tiny portion of chickpeas and a touch of yogurt. Not enough to call it a chaat, sorry. The price you pay for Indian food is HIGH compared to the portions you get. Their chicken tikka masala was good and at $12 but you get a small plate of it. They do what I would consider small plates/tapas but then don't call it an entree. When you order their naan which is $3 you get half of a naan lol. That's 2 quarters of a whole. I need one whole naan to eat for dinner, so I have to order 2 naan ($6) to get one whole naan Great Indian food, excellent service and nice strong drinks from the bartender! So many appetizers, mains, vegetarian items to choice from. Loved the cauliflower, pork rolls and grilled salad. Currently eating leftovers from IndeBlue as I write this review. The food here is lovely, though I would stay away from any prix fixe menu they offer. Below is what I (and my bf) tried from their $50pp Valentine's special menu (don't think all items are on their actual menu): Course 1: Red kidney bean soup: Ok, tastes like chili. I could do without Chicken and kale soup: Tastes a bit like chicken noodle soup but with a thicker consistency. I wasn't a fan Course 2: Chickpea salad: Fine, but I can't believe they listed this out as a separate course. Course 3: Foiegras on toast: This was tasty, but I don't see the Indian connection at all.. Mushroom uttapam: Yum! Mushrooms + truffle oil over a light rice cake bread. This I would definitely recommend. Course 4: Chicken Tikka Masla: No trip to an Indian restaurant would be complete without this British rendition of Indian food! You cannot go wrong with this! While my bf and I wanted to be adventurous and try something else, we just couldn't resist. The chicken was completely tender and the sauce slightly sweet. Lamb chops: These were juicy, but I didn't particularly care for some of the spices which lent a bitter flavor. This came with a bread basket of 3 naans: sesame, paneer, and garlic. I loved all 3. I could eat naan for days. Course 5: Red velvet cake: delicious, though I'm pretty sure this is a Valentine's day special. Bread pudding: definitely could skip While my review is not all that favorable, I still give this place 4 stars because the mainstay food items (I think) that the restaurant normally serves are great - chicken tikka masala, naan, mushroom uttapam. yumyum. I wish I had a choice to order a la carte. Point of the story: regular menu items are great. valentine's special, not so much. I love this restaurant sooo much. Everything on the menu is amazing and they have 2 happy hours every day at the bar that is so cheap. The crispy salad long hots and wings are our fav... The look is so good here.. It was my first time trying Indian food and this place gave me an amazing first time. My best friend and I tried the tasting menu it was $45 a person. I have no clue what I ate because we allowed the our waiter and the chef choose our appetizer, entree and dessert. I had zero complaints with everything even the nan bread. Our waiter even gave us complimentary champagnes. It was hard to figure out if the place was up scale or not I did my best to take clear pictures for y'all. But the spot is business casual. Surprisingly good lunch. It takes a lot for me consider indian food good (I'm no expert), because there's plenty of Indian spots that try too hard with the high-end look. Pricing is always a focus when I come to asian restaurants because the truth is that I really don't like to pay for stuff that I know costs little to nothing to prepare. Maybe it was the fact that this was a lunch meeting (expensed) which allowed me to enjoy the food a little more than I anticipated....who knows. Fact of the matter, it was plain delicious. This is a lunch review so I can't wait to see what a dinner experience will bring. Appetizer was a "crispy spinach chaat" that was refreshing and full of salty sweet flavors. Entree was a "sea-food thali" which was essentially nan, rice and 5 small bowls of goodness (mainly curries, pickled mango & yogurt). I look forward to trying out the dinner menu at some point. I feel that the food, coupled with the modern/sheek decor, will make for an amazing night. We came down this weekend, for restaurant week. Lots of pressure this week, I know from experience it can be a big challenge for front and back of house. I thought they did an admirable job. Service was on, attentive non intrusive, water glass full. Food very good, mussels were notably excellent, wife's spinach chaar. My lamb shank was excellent and not over cooked, which is endemic when the dish involves a heavy sauce. I was a little nervous ordering a lamb shank with a robust sauce, a sauce is often used to precook the shank, reheat it and the sauce covers many sins. Probably not the case here. Shank was actually medium. Negatives? Get a coat rack. Coffee was poison, tasted like Sysco coffee pulled through my college dorm's common Mr Coffee and saved (I graduated in 1997). And Mussels need mussel spoons and a bowl for shells. I understand the mussels were a new dish. I'd say work out the presentation and make it a menu item. Otherwise, good showing! Read the reviews... This place has great food, the crispy spinach was delicious. But... Breakfast was terrible. Waffle came out cold, French toast came out cold. Waffle was spongey... No crisp at all... I would have gave this place one star, but for the crispy spinach which I read off the review. I believe this place has good food. I will give it one more chance and pick items listed in the reviews. AMAZING AMAZING service, food and atmosphere!!! We've only ever gone to the Collingwood location so definitely wanted to try out this location since they seem to have a good happy hour menu. Usually for happy hour menus alot of places provide very small quantities but not here...we were so full and satisfied by the quantity and the quality. Also I like that happy hour goes on until close and not restricted to only 2 hours like other places. Definitely making this a regular stop for date night, girls night, or just because. Best experience with staff I've ever had at a restaurant!!! Really happy I went to brunch here. Spinach chaat was awesome and the masala potato and egg kathi roll is amazing. Service was great. Very nice, efficient and knowledgeable about the menu. Received very good recommendations. This Modern Indian place is worth checking out. Even if you don't think you like Indian food, you need to try it. We've been a couple times since they opened and the food and service were great each time. Dishes are creative, flavorful and show that Indian can be appeal to everyone. We'll be back! Probably my favorite Indian restaurant in Philly. The food is flavorful and ingredients seem to be good quality. The atmosphere is not fancy but decent (if you're looking for a nicer atmosphere go to Veda). Meal left much to be desired. Manager was inexplicably rude. I will not be returning. Me and my friend had lunch reservations here for restaurant week and absolutely loved it! We actually made our reservations for restaurant week very late and found this to be the only spot open for lunch on a Sunday so, we had 0 expectations for the place. The decor and ambiance of this restaurant is absolutely wonderful! It's very well decorated. We also got lucky the day we went, there was live sitar music and it really added to our experience. The bar area is very small, but it's cute and also well decorated. Since it was restaurant week we ordered from a prefixed menu and our meal was $20, which was a really good bargain for the quantities we were served! My friend ordered the crispy spinach chaat, chole bhature, and a dessert sampler. I had the vegetable samosa chaat, chicken tikka makhani and dessert sampler. Both chaat items were very good! I had a bite of my friend's spinach chaat and was kind of jealous I didn't order it myself. The fried spinach tasted kind of like vegetable pakora even though there wasn't any batter on it, which was a pleasant surprise! I thought it was kind of interesting that the samosa chaat was served with a whole samosa on top of a plate of channa and chuneys since traditionally the samosa is cut up and mixed along with everything. Flavors were all there and it was still very good. I loved my chicken tikka makhni! The chicken was made so well and even the saffron rice was super flavorful. I liked the bhatoora, but I thought that the chole could have a little more flavor. The dessert sampler consisted of a banana bennet, rice kheer, cinnamon ice cream all of which were very yummy. Overall it was a very good meal and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend! Has a very romantic and intimate feel to it. The drinks are well priced and very tasty by far my two favorite thing of the night ended up being two beginning plates the cauliflower was insanely good and could have eaten another serving of it, huge hit with the table second was the poutine with shredded lamb very good and different which caught my eye. The entrees where tasty rice was kinda bland and nothing to special but overall great experience for my first Indian restaurant. Would deff recommend it and go back for a second time Food ordered - Crispy spinach chat - 4/5 Stuffed mirchi - 4/5 Main courses - Pav bajji-5/5 Paneer burji - 5/5 Kati roll -5/5 Chole Bhatura- 5/5 Stuffed gulab jamun- 5/5 Variety of drinks -4/5 - we ordered 11 drinks between 4 of us! Total - $175. It was a great experience. The food was great but the overall experience was awesome. The service was great, the ambience was wonderful! And they had light music in the background which added a great flair to our brunch! The restaurant itself is a small hole in the wall...it easy to miss, but inside the decor was beautiful.... it was very busy... we got there at 1145 am for brunch and it was already packed.... glad we reserved our table on our Open Table app! Some of the best Indian food I've had! So flavorful and tender - I had the lamb rogan josh and my friend had the tikka masala which he enjoyed as well. Welcome to Philly, IndeBlue. Not only do I have a location near home, I have one near work! The decor is, in a word, elegant. The cocktails, divine. Glasses are filled with a unique flavors and herbs. The food? Wow. The flavors of the meats, veggies, and spices make my mouth sing. The chutneys are sweet, savory, and delicate. The Drums of Heaven are mini bites of tandoori deliciousness. The lamb chops? Tender, spicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. So don't wait! Go now! Great Indian food in Philly! The restaurant is very modern and so are the dishes - from traditional Indian to more contemporary dishes. This is a great place to take someone who's never had Indian. The drink menu is also fantastic as is the staff. The crispy spinach chaat is a must here!! Brunch and drinks are also really good! Good, upscale Indian cuisine. Comfy, upscale setting, and excellent service. We stopped by for lunch and enjoyed the vegetable samosa chaat, crispy spinach chaat., and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali platters. For dessert we had orange ginger sorbet and the banana nirvana. All very good and much better than other places in the area. The place was packed on a Saturday night but luckily we had reservations. We were seated immediately and they checked our coats (awesome!). Our server showed up almost immediately asking about our water preference. The service was immaculate! We chose the tasting menu as first time diners. It was a great choice. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Although they stick to traditional flavores, the method and presentation is very modern. Loved everything they put in front of me. I had the Bombay sparkler (delicious) but what really has my heart is their cocktail with mango called Indeblutini. One of the best cocktails I've had and apparently voted best in the city. So essentially Indeblue has become a favorite place in CC. A must to try! This is one of the better Indian restaurants in Philly. Very good service and good Indian fusion food. The food here was delicious (definitely order the Spinach chaat), but the service was way off. We had an early reservation on a Saturday night, and the place was full but not packed yet. Our drinks and food took forever to come out each time, but one we got them there was a busboy or waiter at our table practically every 5 minutes asking if they could clear anything. Half of these plates they were asking to clear still had food on them. We stayed for about an hour and a half which is not a long time for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night, and I couldn't help but feel they were rushing us out to get to the next seating. I will say that the hosts were extremely nice, but the service stopped there. I would also say this is a $$$ restaurant, not $$ as Yelp indicates. The portion sizes are decent, but most entrees are $20+, and you're going to want to try appetizers, too. Excellent tasting Indian fusion menu , the chef tasting option was excellent . Loved the food quality , the bread basket could include some wheat based (healthier) options in tasting menu . However the staff were very friendly and fast and prompt . Overall loved it :) Overpriced, very little heat. Service was slow. Food is ok, but lacks any real heat, and most dishes we had seemed too sweet (what I call Americanized Indian food: sweet and mild). Noticed not a single Indian patron was in a packed Indian restaurant.... Good authentic indian food, but a little bit expensive and quantity is not that great. Pretty basic indian, even fancier atmosphere than Minar Palace down the street, which is my fav, and already too fancy (RIP: Old, unfancy Minar Palace on Sansom Street from 2005.) This seems like it would be the nicer option to go on a date to, and I love that they tell you on the menu what can be made vegan. But if I'm craving Indian, I'm heading to MP. Service, Staff and Food were exemplary! Outstanding! The food gave us a range of tastes and textures that our palettes thoroughly enjoyed. Above and beyond any experience we have EVER had. Service felt rushed, tried to take my plate while eating. Food was not spectacular either. Lots of better places and not worth the price. The ambience was nice though. Per my original review, I didn't want to give them a FIVE STAR rating right away. So I returned the next day (yes- because it was so good) and I tried some other options while still getting my favorites from the night before. - Got a shared plate of desi crab dip served with papad rounds. Delicious! ($10) - Tried the shrimp koliwada soft taco with spiced shrimp and sweet chili aioli and lime crema ($) I am so happy I went back-- the new friends I brought also were raving about it. 100% returning and would highly recommend. See my original review for more details! Went to this location for a Saturday night dinner out. It was packed from the moment we walked in at 5:30 PM. We were not used to that, so we assumed the food has to be good. If you want to eat here, get a reservation. They cannot take walk-ins easily. The food was excellent to average depending on the course. I loved my order of Barbecue Spare Rib Samosa's. First the whole package was delicious. The blue cheese sauce was outstanding and helped create a balance on the dish. My wife ordered diver scallops. It was good, but I felt the spicy heat of the dish overpowered the sweetness of scallops. This is a warning you should heed, the menu does include a rating for how spicy something is. On to dinner, I ordered a Lamb Rojan Gosh. It was on fire spicy. It had fresh cut peppers throughout the sauce. I was hoping for something less spicy. The lamb was cooked well and I liked the flavor of the sauce without the heat. The jasmine rice that came with it was well prepared and flavorful. My wife ordered a Paneer Saag, which she did not find flavorful. They took it back and made her a different offering. She also had a Paneer Tikka Masala. She really loved and devoured it. Her replacement dish was Baingan Bharta. By that time she was full and said little about it. We also had a bread basket with the variety of breads. They are all delicious and the sizable amount gone by the end of the night. I ordered dessert and my wife passed on it. I ordered the Banana Nirvana. I really wanted a play on Gulab Jaman, one of my favorite Indian desserts. I thought it was average. The balls of dough were too much like donuts and less like the traditional dessert. I liked the ice cream and sauces. I just found the balls slightly too chewy/rubbery. Service is a little slow at times. Glass of water not refilled quickly and I was not asked if I wanted a second drink for the night. Lastly, one piece of humor was a lady in the back of the restaurant that was preposterously loud with her laughing. I did not ever see staff ask her to tone it down. Clearly, many people in the restaurant found it very intrusive, yes it was that loud. The restaurant is loud already, so to be heard that clearly and bother people should have been addressed. The evening went well and I would recommend this location for Indian food. I've been here a few times and each visit has been great! Everything about the experience is great, between the ambience, the waiters and the food. The Channa masala is my favorite, and if you ask for it to be spicy, they really deliver. The happy hour is a great value and for brunch they have unlimited mimosas for 20 bucks with is a great deal Really great food and ambience, but horrible service. Had dinner with a company of friends (including native Indians). The food was great, loved everything we ordered. Unfortunately, our server didn't seem to care about us much, it took forever to order and get a check. There were 5 of us, and our tips (about 20%) were already included for some reason (it didn't say that anywhere), so we were a bit disappointed because we didn't want to leave that much. Would love to come back for the food, but probably won't because of the service. This is an Indian Fusion restaurant. Usually I'm hesitant since the food isn't often flavorful at Indian fusion, but this place was fantastic. Live Indian classical on Sunday at 12 created great vibes. The food was fantastic. The cheese board was incredible, with cheese flavors I've never had before. The vegetarian thali was flavorful and very filling, enough for two people! Overall worth the trip and not very expensive! i love this place. i haven't eaten here in several years, back when it was in collingswood. i want to go again! the food is here is absolutely wonderful. it's been years since i've been here, so i don't remember what i ate, but i loved the food, and highly recommend you go here. Came here for late night happy hour from 9-closing (website states 8:30 but that is wrong). Happy hour is only at the bar and there are 10 seats. When I got there at 8:45 they let me in and there was about 4 other people there. All the happy hour food was great. The naan pizza I'll pass and the stuff peppers were amazing. Not too spicy as I thought it would be. I would love to come here again and try the other happy hour items that I didn't try before. The happy hour drinks looks good too. The service was good, only thing I would like was if it wasn't so dark as it was hard to see the menu. The food was incredible. I can't exactly remember the name of it but I had a lamb and rice dish which was delicious and spicy, but not overly so. They have great Naan and interesting salads too. I'm definitely going here again. Indeblue was a wonderful dining experience. The staff were attentive but not overly so, just the right mix of attention and space. The food was superb. Bread basket is a must - delightful! Loved my drink. Tequila, lime and hibiscus tea - not sweet or tart or strong. Perfect! Highly recommend to vegetarians and carnivores. Delicious food, great service. I was there over the weekend with my partner and friends, we had had a great time. vibrant and energetic ambience. It's a must. Is this the Indian restuarant with the elephant king somewhere by the door? Lol. So many of them I lose track which is which. I admit I forget look at name of the restaurants I go into. I dont always read reviews especially when you are having fun or a date etc...you are too busy focused on the person you with. Anyways if this is the elephant mirror indian restaurant, good indian restaurant. The waiter was kind and telling us which the tastiness foods in the kitchen were! There was a baked tender chicken he recommended that was out of this world. I never had it before. Gonna go back for more. It tasted better than some of the fancier colorful dishes we ordered. Window seat was great. Thanks for the ambience! Absolutely delicious Indian food, with a flare. Loved the chick peas the best, dahl was also excellent. One of the best Indian restaurant so far. Stuffed hot peppers are must. Paneer Tikka masala and venison dish with kidney beans and eggs. Everything was to the perfection!! Must visit if you're in Philadelphia and craving Indian food. So I FINALLY had a chance to dine at Indeblue. I've sampled their drums of heaven and samosas at a few events before and was highly anticipating my first dine-in experience. Let me just say that I was not disappointed. So my evening started off at the bar for happy hour. My group of three ordered several of the appetizers to share including the drums of heaven, spinach chaat, barbeque pork spare rib samosa rolls, vegetable samosas and a naan pizza. Each appetizer was between $3 and $5, as were the drinks on the happy hour menu. I found my comfort zone in a $4 glass of pinot grigio. This is definitely my new favorite happy hour in Philly. So beyond being reasonable everything was absolutely delicious. I knew that I loved the drums of heaven and samosas but the naan pizza and spinach chaat were standout fabulous. The pizza was made on naan and consisted of goat cheese, asparagus and mozzarella. It was by far the most creative Indian dish I've ever had. The spinach chaat was super crisy and really flavorful. The BBQ pork rolls were a little small and didn't pop with flavor as the other things did but were definitely tasty. So the next logical thing to do after gorging on appetizers and wine is to sit down to dinner, right? It was a Tuesday evening so we were lucky to grab a table shortly after 8:00pm. In the spirit of sharing, my group decided to go with the large portion of the lollipop lamb chops, small dishes of the baingan bharta and dal makhani, and a bread basket. Again everything was so delicious! Seasoned perfectly and extremely palatable. The lamb chops are must-haves! The standout in the bread basket was the gharwali which was made up of spinach and mozzarella, and I would definitely get a solo order of that next time. I also had a nice glass of Stoneburn Sauvignon Blanc and the gentlemen in my group enjoyed some scotch neat. I'm not an expert on Indian food however based on what I've had before, it seemed like the traditional cuisine but with a modern flair. Overall, this is probably the best food I've had in a while. On Tuesday evenings they also have live sitar and tabla player which added to some very nice background music. The dining room was bright and comforting. The atmosphere was nice yet relaxed at the same time. So what's my reason for the 4 stars? The service was simply meh. The bartender seemed fairly disinterested, even as happy hour ended and only a few customers remained. The server at our table was barely attentive and not personable at all. He wasn't rude but he just wasn't around much at all. With the prices of food and beverage being on the higher side, I really would have liked to be catered too. Unfortunately, the cost also brought my rating down. Everything was amazing but on the costly side. With that being said, this was probably the best Indian food I've ever had. I smile thinking about this meal, and look forward my next casual happy hour trip or special occasion dining experience at Indeblue. The food my friends got looked good, but the "crab" dip that I ordered was almost all cheese. Happy hours are great here with great options. It gets crowded so make sure you get there ahead of time. The flavors are great and everything we ordered was flavorful. Will def be stopping by for dinner one night I came here last Friday for the Restaurant Week lunch deal (3 course meal for $20). My boyfriend and I had reservations for 2 PM. The restaurant had more space than I thought as it seemed very small from the outside. The decor was very cute and the ambience was very relaxed. When we arrived, we did not see a host/hostess at the podium so we waited. It was an awkward few minutes just standing by the podium waiting for someone to approach us in order to be seated because the servers all looked at us as they were coming and going from serving the tables, yet no one decided to approach us to seat us. Finally, the bartender came up to us and asked if we were being helped then seated us. Our server was great. He was very polite and nice. I did not have any problems with the service other than the few minutes of awkward standing. I ordered a rose mimosa to start off my meal. It was sweet, but with just enough tanginess that it was not overwhelmingly sweet. The carbonation of the mimosa paired well with my meal. For the first course, I ordered an amritsari fish taco. The fish taco shell was crunchy (which was great as I prefer crunchy shells to soft ones) but as a result, it was more difficult to bite into than I originally expected. Despite the hard shell, the fish was cooked well and the toppings of the taco were the right amount of flavoring needed. For the second course, I had the lamb rogan josh, which came with naan. I really enjoyed eating this course. The lamb was tender and soft. The seasoning and flavor were great and paired nicely with the saffron rice. The naan was delicious. It was warm and soft. For the last course (dessert), we had a sampler which contained vanilla ice cream sprinkled with cinnamon, fried banana ice cream (I think, I can't exactly remember) and rice pudding. I really liked the rice pudding. The ice cream portions were good, but nothing too special. Overall, it was a good meal for a good price. I definitely would recommend coming here. My boyfriend (who is Indian) stated that the lunch seemed a bit basic compared to what he had for dinner when he came here previously. He said that the options for dinner were more unique and less basic. Even so, I enjoyed my experience here, and I would like to come back for dinner one day. I'm going to offer a disclaimer on my two stars in that this is a review after a Caviar delivery. So it's absent the atmosphere of the restaurant, plus the food isn't served on nice plates, etc... nor is it straight out of the kitchen. But that disclaimer aside, the food is still the food, and one would assume the most important part of the experience of a restaurant. (I think folks in Philly don't have a ton of great options for Indian food, and the bar is simply lower.) Suffice it to say we were thoroughly disappointed last week. We ordered quite a bit of food, assuming leftovers and wanting to try a lot of different things based on how good the reviews are like here. -The bread was oily and tasted flat -The chicken wings were way over fried and breaded -The chicken pieces in the chicken madras were dry and thin -The "tandoori mixed grill" really should be listed in quotes, because it's not a tandoori mixed grill. One way to know is that all of the meat was dripping in some kind of sauce or juice. -The raita was ok, at least -They forgot one of our items, but I guess it's just as well... The pictures on the website look amazing. But this was a real bait and switch. We definitely won't be visiting the restaurant any time soon... Gorgeous restaurant! When you walk in you feel like you're at a spa, the music is so calming and everything is beautiful. It was very relaxing. The food is spectacular, the waiters are wonderful with suggestions. I'm vegan and they navigated me through their menu. Cocktails were the right amount of sweet, not overly but very smooth. I'll definitely be back. Indian food is by no means my favorite, but I came to IndeBlue for a work lunch. I was very pleased with the options available, especially given my aversion. The service was wonderful and very willing to accommodate allergies and other food preferences. Definitely recommend for groups of people and if Indian food isn't a type of food you naturally gravitate towards. This is probably the best restaurant I've been to in Philadelphia. I went for happy hour and got the most delicious cocktail I've had in my life (a ginger drink) and the fried cauliflower which was plentiful and absolutely delicious. There was live music too! Oh, and the best part, I only paid $8 for both. I think it would've cost me more to make the food myself. I can't wait to come back. I heart indieblue! Made a reservation for restaurant week and I couldn't wait for the night to come! First of all the restaurant is beautiful and the service is always very attentive and professional. The food is delicious!! They started us out with a corn soup that was so yummy. Then I chose vegetable samosas as my starter and methi mattar malai for my entree. They served it with delicious saffron basmati rice and a selection of naan bread. Everything was extremely flavorful. For dessert they offered a sampling of chocolate mousse with coconut, a type of banana flavored dough, and pistachio rice pudding. A very good selection to end the meal. I can't allow too much time to pass before my next visit! I went to IndeBlue for happy hour with three of my Indian friends. I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat with them but I tried some of their spinach chote and it was really good - tasted kind of like tempura and wasn't too spicy the way I find some other Indian food to be. They also got these stuffed peppers that looked good and they all seemed to like. The drinks were interesting and generally pretty good (between the four of us we had almost all of the cocktails). I had the cucumber mantra and the rose gimlet and they were both delicious. If you are looking for traditional Indian food though, this is probably not the place for you. It's Indian fusion so it's all kind of trendier takes on Indian food. Sunday brunch was good but I'd rather have been at many other restaurants. The crispy spinach chat is fantastic. The BBQ pork samosa rolls were a little too crisp, pork filling was good but they disintegrated when you bit in to them. The crispy Cauliflower was greasy and not at all crispy. We should have sent it back but I kept wanting to like it. The chicken peanut buns were good. The wait staff was very attentive and handled the meal quite well. Room is pleasant, there's music on Sunday. I asked for a can of coke with my take out, and the waitress said YES. After taking my food and walking a block, i saw there was no can of coke with in my food parcel. Went back and they gave me a glass if coke from the bar and said we don't sell CANS of soda. Not going there again. Low standard. Poor in informing the customer correctly. Modern Indian cushion restaurant offering a unique take on brunch. -THE FOOD: though the menu also includes traditional items, I think the most interesting picks are the modern twists on favorite dishes. If you go with a group, try ordering several starting and entree dishes to share so you can experience more of IndeBlue's unique offerings. We had the samosa chaat (pretty traditional but delicious), paneer toast (like Indian bruschetta and my favorite of the starters), spinach chaat (supremely tasty fried spinach and my second favorite starter), and fried cauliflower (like gobi manchurian, a zesty Sino-Indian dish). For entrees, we split the kathi roll (wonderfully savory, with an intriguing mustard sauce), paneer bhurjee (reminded me of creamy, cheesy Tex-Mix migas, but without the eggs), and French toast with mango (something very sweet to end on). -FOR THE VEGGIES: Plenty to choose from here, including from the starters, small plates, entrees, and thali. -SERVICE: We had a reservation, which was an absolute necessity on a busy Sunday afternoon. Our server was friendly and attentive and even served a complimentary dessert for our birthday girl. -AMBIENCE: This is a relatively small restaurant, but quite popular, so expect some din and crowdedness around peak meal times. The decor is elegant and provides a romantic atmosphere even in the middle of the day. Nowhere near Indian taste. 80℅ American 20℅ Indian in terms of taste. Expensive menu items. Not much encouraged to try again. My wife and I went to brunch over the weekend and the experience was anything but memorable. The service was attentive and great but the food left a whole lot to be desired. We ordered the spinach chaat and the lasooni gobi which were the best courses of the meal. They were good but nothing that would want me to go back there. My wife ordered the chicken and waffles. The waffle was spongy despite requesting it well done. The chicken was nothing spectacular either. My entrée the Cholle Bhature was way more of a disappointment. The bhatura was not your usual large puffy bread that I am used it. There was a single piece of it and it was no larger than a puri and not puffed up at all. The cholle was hideous. It was soaking in oil. I spooned out atleast two full teaspoons of oil and it was still barely edible. There was no discernible flavor and was this mushy brown sauce devoid of any character. The dessert we were hoping would make up for it but it was not meant to be. The "bennet" as they called the beignet was nothing but a clump of dense dough and that refused to be cut even with a knife. The kheer... well cozy shack would have been a better choice. It was goopy starch that was barely sweet. of the creamy sweet goodness one might expect from kheer. As for the cinnamon ice cream, I am not a fan of Cinnamon so did not try it. The food is good. I liked the Chicken Makhani; it tasted like Chicken Tikka Masala. I also love the Kashmiri Naan. We ordered the cheese board, it was mostly good. I really enjoyed the Kokos Coconut Gouda and the Chai Bellavitano. I've never had a cheese tasting at an Indian restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. The service was not the most attentive, especially since it was later at night and there were not many people there. This is a must visit Indian cuisine location. The food here is awesome. Everything is good. If you are going for some apps/small plates I definitely recommend going to the pizza. You won't regret it. But seriously, everything here is good. They have a variety of drinks as well. The inside layout is very modern and stylish and the staff is friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back! Among Indian food fans in the Philly area, there has been competition between IndeBlue's 2 restaurants and another chef who also has a restaurant in Philly and Jersey. Overall, I fall into the camp of IndeBlue's competitor, but I think IndeBlue does a few things very well - IndeBlue pushes the boundaries on the menu in going for Indian fusion and incorporating less traditional flavors, especially in their appetizers. You get really interesting and flavorful dishes that are great for someone looking for less traditional Indian food. The same applies to desserts, where IndeBlue has a couple inventive and really tasty options. I love the spinach chaat, liked tandoori wings, but didn't love the shrimp roti tacos. Unfortunately, there's a big mismatch with the entrees. Their main course menu is what you expect from most Indian restaurants - some of the classic North indian dishes, with many popular South Indian dishes as well. By comparison to the appetizers that you've just had, the more "traditional" dishes fall flat, but on their own, they also don't compare well to other upscale Indian restaurants. If you are someone who always orders the tikka masala / makhani, then I think it's not the best restaurant for you. The price is what it is, but I wouldn't call it great value for an upscale Indian spot. Had Tobi and the Indieblue team cater our wedding at the Powerplant Productions venue in Philadelphia this past weekend. Wow. My guests raved about the food. My wife and I rave about how fantastic their services were from the planning, set-up, execution and break down. Their specialty drink was so popular their team went and bought more supplies on the spot before their was ever a disruption. Complete success!! Went here for lunch and got seated right away. We decided to do the lunch special where you get an appetizer and a main course for $15. I got the vegetable samosa and my friend got the crispy spinach chaat. The samosa was very good and I had some of my friends spinach chaat and it was amazing. Will definitely get it the next time I go there. For the entree I got the lamb and my friend got the butter chicken. Both were delicious but I definitely liked the butter chicken better. Will definitely come here again for lunch. Pretty good. Good location and good happy hour specials. They do a chili infused margarita that went down well. They don't serve Papadums, or at least you can't order it as an app. It's ashame because they're my favorite. I'm still a loyal fan of Tiffin I guess. My favorite dish is Saag Paneer and they do it very well. All in all it's a very good restaurant and even had free live music while I was there. I ate here last night with my friend from UPenn for restaurant week. The food was FANTASTIC. I was so thrilled that they had a vegan option for each course- something that you can't find with many restaurants that participate in this event. The food was likely the best Indian that I have ever had. Crispy Spinach Chaat was top-notch, it was so full of flavor and was a perfect first portion. The Vegetarian Sampler Platter (made vegan)- Was GREAT. It was huge and flavorful and so varied, it gave me a great picture of what IndeBlue has to offer. Orange Ginger Sorbet- Perfect end to the meal, the ginger was sweet and perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant to vegans and non vegans alike. If you have convinced yourself that "ethnic" food cannot be elegant, please step into IndeBlue and allow them to change your mind. I had heard raves about the Collingswood Inde Blue for years and was thrilled to learn that the relatively new space on 13th Street was associated. As our very helpful waiter explained, the downtown location is a little more upscale with more creative flair to the menu than the more traditional offerings in New Jersey. I made a reservation to celebrate the big 3-5 with my husband at IndeBlue this past weekend and enjoyed one of the nicer meals out I have had in some time. The space is beautifully decorated with a heavy (but not over-the-top) Indian vibe. The lighting is dim and sparkly, but you can still read the menu and see your dinner date. The drink menu had a nice selection of wines and beers, as well as some specialty cocktails that I look forward to trying. I was correct in my guess that the ~50% table occupation by Indian people predicted good things for the meal to come. Our waiter was extremely friendly and informative as he went over the soup and salad "of the moment" and reviewed the options for doing the 5-course chef's menu, which we skipped on this visit. We started the meal with complimentary amuse bouche portions of the spicy, but well-balanced chilled gazpacho, followed by appetizers of seared scallops in coconut curry sauce and and intriguing arugula salad over watermelon with spiced cashews and candied ginger. It was nice to start the meal with one heavier dish and one so very light and refreshing. For entrees we shared the chicken tikka masala and the seafood moilee. Both were outstanding, and each was served with a differently spiced rice side that perfectly suited them. We wrapped up the meal by sharing the fig duo dessert - a fig blondie with a scoop of homemade fig ice cream. I think that dessert has ruined Fig Newtons for me for life! We were already planning what to order on our next trip before we even finished our meals. The prices were not cheap, but very reasonable for the atmosphere and quality of the food. If you are expecting the typical "vat of Indian food" portion sizes, you might be disappointed; however, for truly gourmet food I found them quite satisfying. Many of the dishes are rich enough that a little goes a long way, and we had ample leftovers to take home. I rarely give 5 stars on a first visit, but IndeBlue has really outdone themselves in filling a void for "Indian food as a nice meal" in a way that not even Palace at the Ben ever quite achieved. Interesting place. The chef knows what he is doing-mixng authentic Indian streetside food with Contemporary American cuisine. This place could pass easily for a steven starr restaurant. Expensive with above average food. My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day dinner and the restaurant was incredibly accommodating, changing multiple items of their prix fixe menu for me. My server (Justin) was also great about it. I felt like I got double the food as they brought me extra things to try that were all plant-based. I got the feeling they wanted to go above and beyond to accommodate me. We told Justin we were going to an event after dinner and asked what time it started to help get our check out on time, and he even ran half a block after us in the cold when I left my bag there. Really excellent experience and excellent service--thanks to all staff who made it memorable! Great flavors, friendly owner and staff, nice decor and crowd, I'll be coming back here for sure! The poutine is fantastic! Being originally from Montreal, I tasted my share of poutines in hundreds of variations, this is in my top-5. Highly recommend! Nice decor & ambience as compared to other indian restaurants in the neighborhood! Food is good too.. we ordered two entrees, both were very nice - jal frezi with parantha (spice level 4 which was actually too spicy but I am a sucker for spicy :P ) & paneer masala with rice! Portions were decent and service was also good. They have a great drinks menu too! Came here with a group of 7 for a women's brunch. We had placed a reservation for brunch which many places in the city don't take. I got the egg, sausage and potato vindaloo and it was bomb. The sausage was so tender it was fluffy, egg and potato were also soft. Not sure what the sauce was but with the herbs it was so flavorful. I was SO full afterwards. I also had the rose mimosa which was pleasantly sweet and carbonated. The waiter was friendly and attentive; not a glass was empty. The atmosphere was nice as there was enough background noise that it felt friendly but not overly loud. Would def come again for the brunch. Also, the price is good for what you're getting. A group of 4 of us had reservations for a saturday night. Upon entry we found a much larger space than would appear from outside, but not a big place by far. A but of a tight squeeze between very full tables! We only stayed for a glass of wine and a couple apps, but the menu looked delicious! I really hope to return and sample some of their many vegetarian & vegan offerings. What we did have: The cauliflower: A+++ as long as you like cauliflower the stuffed long hot peppers: C. I wanted to love this but I just didn't, and neither did anyone else at the table! The naan special, which was a sun dried tomato jawn. A for this, it was delicious. Service: left a little to be desired. While our server was very nice and all, there were 2 problems: bad breath and oversharing about personal problems. A little chit chat is fine but it was over the top. You know what I mean. Loss of star was for that and the long hots. I hope to go back and get a different server and more servings! *bah dum ch!* Excellent food and excellent service. Top notch food. I tried a seafood stew special with rice and it was amazing. The banana balls for desert were excellent. One of my top 5 spots in all of Philadelphia. Their service is great, atmosphere is nice and food is incredible. This is not your typical Indian eat out, its more higher end and the prices depict it. As much as I like this place on a regular night its their brunch service that really did me in. Their unlimited mimosas, particularly the Rose mimosas were amazing and their appetizers were fantastic. Try their naan pizza and you wont regret it (it is seasonal so not always on the menu). Heavenly drums, spinach chaat and pork samosas are great! Their main courses are on par with other Indian places but it really is the appetizers that make them who they are. If you do go on brunch they have live music too on particular days. But the creme de la creme for me is the mango french toast! Not too heavy not too light but just right and add the cardomom syrup and forget about it!! I don't want to be too generous right off the bat but my first time last night was beyond excellent. Found IndeBlue as a spot with late night specials ($3-$5 small plates and $4-$6 drinks). Between two we split a couple of plates and had some cocktails AMBIANCE/SERVICE: Dim lighting and modern decor you can think of IndeBlue as an Indian-American fusion restaurant with added touches of intimacy yet trendy. We sat at the bar so I can't comment in the entire restaurant but it looked like the place to be for a nice weekday late dinner. Bartender was really friendly and food came out relatively quick. Great place for a date or small group of friends. Overall 5/5. FOOD (see photos): - Sali Boti Poutine with lamb, Masala spiced fries, cheese curds and sharp cheddar. Yes, this is an Indian version of poutine. By far the best dish and was loaded with lamb. So delicious! ($10) - Stuffed Long Hot Pepper with paneer, mozzarella, chili and spring onions. Was amazed at the flavor and is the perfect size for one. ($3) - Drums of Heaven was a set of three chicken wings but not your traditional buffalo wing. Instead the flavors were more tomato based and the meat fell off the bone. Definitely getting again ($4) - BBQ Pork Spare Rib Samosa "rolls" was a big disappointment. It was the size of a mini egg roll and cut in half to make two portions. Such a let down but the flavors were exceptional. ($5 but should have been $3 at most) - Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza was also very average but it could've been because we went to it last. It was basically chicken and peppers baked onto naan and then covered with mozzarella, would pass on in next time ($5) Overall food was delicious and solid 4/5. DRINKS: For the price of $6 you can fancy yourself a multitude of Indian/American fusion cocktails from gin to tequila. - Mumbai Mirch which had house chili infused tequila, orange liquor, lime, and lychee juice. DELICIOUS! - Agni with bombay dry gin, honey, hellfire bitters (!), and deghi mirch which I'm not sure what the last ingredient was but overall a solid drink. Would highly recommend either of the two drinks. Overall 5/5. IndeBlue has the potential to be a Five Star restaurant but I will have to visit (and plan to!) once more to be sure of it. Definitely try this place out! We went there for brunch on a Sunday. Great decor, wonderful service and good food as well. I got the seafood thali which was a mistake. Although the seafood dishes were tasty they needed to be eaten with rice not the rotis that the thali comes with. The crunchy spinach chaat was excellent but a tad bit sweet for my taste. The lamb chops were great. We went there with a 1 year old and they were very accommodating. Oh and the cocktail (Bombay Punch) was good too. Indeblue is my fav restaurant in Philly. The saag with shrimp is phenomenal. Fun atmosphere w/ seats regularly open at the bar. We had the pork samosa on our last visit. Ommmggggggggg. So good. Food is great! Service is not good - felt rude behavior sometimes. The experiences have been mixed with different people servicing. The concept of happy hour here means water down drinks but charge less money which I did not like. If that's the case would request the restaurant to make it clear on the menu. Great service and food. I enter the place with a warm welcome from the host and I was extremely please. The food was there was great and I was quite please with the price. The environment however wasn't that great. I felt like I was eating in the dark. It was supper dim and I could barely see exactly what I was eating. It's recommend that they make some changes about this. Overall, I would come back a second time to have Indian food. I had a delicious meal here about two years ago. I came back recently and it was pretty terrible. The pork vindaloo was tasty, but nothing else was. The fried cauliflower tasted like the sweet-and-sour chicken I remember eating in bad Chinese restaurants in the 1980s. It even looked the same -- goopy, radioactive orange. The spinach chaat was unpleasantly sweet. The malai kofta was hard, and had unappetizing chunks of apricot in what should have been a savory dish. Everything tasted of sugar. We had dinner reservations at this restaurant. The host sat us down right away. Everyone that we met was very polite. My waiter was awesome!! I recommend Jason to anyone who goes there. The food was fantastic! My daughter loved her lamp chops.. My husband and I enjoy all three courses. No complaints, we will return. Absolutely fantastic! Great place for a date night too. The decor is beautiful and calming. The food is wonderful. You know the places where after the first bite, your eyes roll and "mmmm" inadvertently comes out? That's this place! I had the paneer tikka masala (my go-to dish) and it was heavenly! Not quite as spicy as I like it but the best flavor I've had in Philly (so far). I have been meaning to go to IndeBlue with my friend Ainsley A. ever since we sampled their fantastic samosas at Yelp's 10th Anniversary Bash. Earlier this week, we finally had the chance to stop in for happy hour, and we were totally impressed. The decor is elegant and polished but not pretentious. A small group of us sat at the bar by the window for happy hour and ordered pretty much every plate of food on the happy hour menu. One of my friends also got the spicy lychee margarita and let us all have a sip. This drink is definitely for spice lovers- it packs a huge, yet delicious, punch. As for the food, the vegetable samosas have the perfect crispy outside/soft inside texture contrast. The bed of chickpeas, chutneys, and yogurt beneath the samosas was divine, providing the perfect blend of sweetness and spice to compliment the flavors of the samosa. It was a well-executed classic dish. The spinach chaat was my personal favorite, and it was unlike anything I've had before. The crispiness of flash-fried flaky spinach was quenched perfectly with the sweet yogurt and tamarind chutney lying underneath. I could have eaten two of these by myself. One of my friends even ate a stray piece of spinach off the (very clean) bar top; it was just that good. The naan pizza was an interesting twist on traditional naan. It was the perfect dish to split and to shamelessly mop up every last bit of the chutney underneath our samosas. The stuffed long hot peppers were also very unique. The menu labels them medium-spicy, but I think that "medium" is an understatement (in a good way). The stuffing adds texture to the dish while still allowing the natural heat and flavor of the pepper to shine through. The experience was great, from the cool atmosphere, to the food, to our very professional and friendly bartender who tolerated our ridiculous conversation about dating and even politely chimed in. The price was right too; I spent less than 10 bucks for a decent amount of food! I have a feeling I'll be back here again very soon for dinner and to get my hands on more of that amazing spinach chaat. Food: 2/2 Service: 1.5/1.5 Value: 1.0/1.5 Total: 4.5/5 I went to IndeBlue this week with four friends. We ordered three appetizers, a bread basked (HIGHLY RECOMMEND), and an entree for each of us. Portions are fairly small, but each dish was incredibly well-seasoned, unique, and beautiful. The service was impeccable, and the restaurant itself was gorgeous. You will spend a large sum of money here, but it is a meal that you won't soon forget. I came from out of town and decided to go to this place for lunch and the food was really good. I definitely would go back. Highly recommended!! Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars I came here for brunch with friends when in Philly for the weekend. The menu looked super dope and it was close by to where we were staying. The food was three stars. It was good but I have had better. We had the butter chicken -- which was spicier than advertised. The garlic naan was easily the highlight of the meal. It was fluffy and had the right amount of garlic. The spinach chaat was good. The texture is unexpected so if you happen to order it, it really is that crispy. Rose petal mimosas were great at first but once you get to a certain point, all you can taste is the syrup. The value is incredible. For about $22-25 each, we got an entree, drink, and appetizer. Yeah, can't find that in NY. The vibes of this place are incredible. The setup of the restaurant is really something that you have to see since it is so beautiful. Live music during brunch? Yes, I want that. So here's the thing about IndeBlue, the service is not good. The wait is horrendous. Should it really take twenty minutes for someone to take our order.... no. Should it take over an hour for us to get our food, definitely not. There was a couple sitting next to us that waited even longer. Overall: it was good. The portion to taste to price ratio is solid... but that wait? There's a lot more we could have explored in the city if we weren't sitting the restaurant waiting. This restaurant is fantastic. Came here for brunch with a few friends. Drinks were amazing - Indian style (seasoned) bloody mary? Yum! I like how there are both indian options (paneer bhurji, yum!) and classic American options (chicken & waffles?) so you can bring your less adventurous friends here and still get your Indian fix. Overall super satisfied and will definitely return next time I'm in town. To start, it's a little awkwardly cramped if seated close to the door. Usually don't notice or care about things like this, but multiple toddler near-accidents near our seats were memorable in a not great way. The dishes are fine. 8-15 dollar entrees for the most part. I got the chili paneer and garlic naan and my friend got the masala dosa. Honestly, it's Indian food for the more hip. If you're into that, you'll like this place. Personally, I don't think delicious Indian food needs all that much dressing up or editing. For the price, I'd rather hit up the buffet at Karma or something similar. Still, not a terrible option if you're in the area. I have visited IndeBlue twice - once for dinner with a few friends, and once for their happy hour. I was very happy both times, and look forward to coming back again. The best dish is BY FAR the spinach chaat, which is a sort of fried spinach with yogurt, tomatoes, and spices. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Indeblue's best dishes are definitely the fusion-esque ones, such as the stuffed long peppers and the wings. The more traditional dishes like daal, etc. are also good, but not as novel, and similar quality can be found at other Indian restaurants. At the happy hour, I tried a spicy lychee margarita, which I enjoyed very much - it was a great combination of the sweet lychee and the spicy kick, if you're into that type of thing. My only complaint is that the drinks were kind of watered down and weren't strong, but hey, they tasted good. I look forward to coming here again (and again) and also trying their brunch! This is probably the best modern take on Indian food I ever had. Spinach app is like a flavor explosion. I've had half the menus at this point and you just can't fail. Came here on a Wednesday for happy hour with a friend and found a seat at the bar right away! The HH deal is a steal - everything is between $3-$5 (both food and drinks!), and their cocktails are some of the best I've had! I loved the chickni shandar, which tastes like a bubbly iced mulled wine, and my friend enjoyed her ginger twist. As per the suggestion of my fellow yelpers, we ordered the spinach chaat. It was definitely unique in the texture and flavor, but once it sat for a bit all I could taste was the oil it was deep fried in -- likely wouldn't order again. The naan pizza was probably my favorite dish, as well as the most bang for your buck. I'd been wanting to try this place forever and I finally got my chance this past Sunday. I met a friend at Indeblue for brunch and since I was early I took a seat at the bar and grabbed a drink. The Rose Mimosa was nothing to write home to momma about (it was just champagne and grenadine), but the price of the drink ($6) and the attentiveness of the hostess/bartender were pluses. For brunch I went with the French toast and a side of bacon. I didn't pick the most adventurous thing on the menu but overall the food was decent (especially the side of super savory bacon...it was a VERY healthy portion and probably could've been shared). PROS: fast service, they honored my reservation time, the staff was super friendly, the restaurant/bathrooms were clean, portion sizes were perfect, and the prices were on par for the location. CONS: There isn't a variety of options on the menu, the cocktails could've been a bit more daring. I'm definitely visiting again because there are some other items on the menu that I'd love to give a try. My friend had the chicken and waffles and she gave it an 8 out of 10. Went here with friends for dinner as we had learned of its recent opening. The food was definitely top notch and what I would return for. We really enjoyed the lamb lollipops which were tender and incredibly flavorful. Our other favorite dish was the stuffed squash which had a delicious rich sauce, and both types of naan we had were excellent. The meal was also very reasonably priced and we enjoyed ordering several small dishes to share. Although we loved the food the service was a bit off. We got checked on by our server too frequently and he made some comments towards us that made us all uncomfortable. Additionally, the majority of the staff were all huddled together in an alcove in the front of the restaurant near our table; I found it odd to see an entire restaurant staff standing around chatting during dinner service. Overall I imagine that some issues with the staff/service are opening hiccups. I would return for the excellent food and beautiful space. This is probably one of my favorite Indian restaurant (maybe even my most favorite). All the dishes are amazing from the crispy spinach, and naan pizza, drumsticks, chicken tikka chipotle, to the shrimp skewers, paneer bhurji and chicken biryani! Everything is excellent - even the drinks, especially the indebluetini. Delicious! Great atmosphere and hybrid fusion dishes. Went here with a coworker and we got the chefs tasting menu. Great choice, a few appetizers, starters, entrées and desserts. My parents are from India so I was a bit skeptical about the place since it was so fancy and hip. The run of the mill common Indian dishes are probably not worth it but the random fusion ones are pretty good. Food: Crispy cauliflower was so addicting and perfect. Ate way too much and kept going back for more. Lamb lollipops - delicious and high quality Goat Curry - good kick and tender meat. Desert was a nice variety. I loved the donut. The ice cream was OK. The rice pudding was OK. There were two non-Indian guys playing the sitar and tabla. They were decent. Not classically trained but very good nonetheless, especially in such a small place Cut above the standard Indian fare. Ordered the chef's tasting menu. Exceptionally delicious and varied dishes -- not the same 'ol tikka whatever. Plus great beer or wine pairings (I had wine, my bros had beer). It was a real culinary experience. The waiter was awesome too: attentive without being obsequious. One of the most enjoyable Indian meals I've had anywhere. First time here and loved Everything. The flavored are authentic, perfectly prepared and delicious. It's an elevated Indian food restaurant and the service was also good. I highly recommend this place. It's perfect for families, big group or just an easy night out as a couple. You won't be disappointed. Thank you!! I walked by here almost daily while I was living in center city, and my Indian roomie repeatedly said we needed to go! Fast forward a year and we still hadn't gone together, but I was determined to branch out on my own and get here. Well, last week I did! I came with a girlfriend who's familiar with Indian food, I myself have never had it in any way (except naan!). They have an amazing-looking cocktail list as well as a really good wine selection. We came on a Wednesday evening around 6:45 to find the placed PACKED! Luckily we had made a reservation, I recommend one even during the week! We started with the Provençal naan, which came seasoned with rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano and truffle oil - delicious! I have to be honest, everything looked and smelled amazing, but I played it safe for my first Indian experience and got the butter chicken as my entree. It was delicious, mildly spicy, flavorful, and just enough food to fill me up. No leftovers here! On the way out I noticed about a dozen other people had ordered the butter chicken as well, so it's a good one. I will definitely be returning to be a little more adventurous in my Indian food endeavors, but I'd say my first time was a success! Food and service were quite good on a busy Saturday night Beautiful little restaurant. Perfect place for a date or to catch up with a friend. Tuesday's at 7 and brunch on Sunday have live music! Run a great happy hour deal from 5-7 or 9-close at the bar with 4 dollar beers and 5 dollar wines. I had valentines dinner with my husband there. He made a reservations. I was perfect. The ambience, music, food and staff. The staff was nice and friendly. Now lets talk about food. It was very delicious and mouth watering especially spinach chaat. Even cocktail was good. Best in area. Loved it. Great Indian food!!! Creative fine food that actually tastes authentic and is served the way Indian food should be served....in thalis (metal dishes). Ambience is amazing!!! This place is awesome for brunch and dinner. Great for special occasions. One of the best restaurants in Philly! Save room for dessert because the "banana nirvana" might just be the best thing I've ever eaten. Just had another awesome meal at IndeBlue. Great service, too. It was my husband's birthday, which I mentioned on my OpenTable reservation. The hostess immediately said Happy Birthday to him when we arrived, and he got special treatment throughout. When I go out for special dinners I often think "I could have made this myself at home." Not the case with IndeBlue! Do not miss the Malai Kofta Bukhara! Wow. Michelle C had told me that Indeblue was her favorite Indian in the city, & wow, does she know her Indian food! Kristin H & I had dinner there tonight after the event at Eviama Life Spa (which was also phenomenal). The decor was beautiful & warm, I loved every detail of their presentation--in fact, I'm actually a little obsessed with their silverware. Everyone who worked there was friendly, and our waiter was excellent & accommodating (& quite cute, just sayin'). I know I've lived here a year, but I still can't get used to not having to explain what vegan is. It's still really special when someone in food service just knows & makes sure I'm taken care of. Kristin & I shared the samosas, the crispy vegetable chili, & the chana masala. I highly recommend all 3. (Michelle recommended the crispy spinach chaat--next time for sure!) I live for Indian food. This place is close to my apartment & amazing. I expect I'll be here often! Ammmazing food and the kindest service!! Did the tasting menu, and for the price it was superb! I had the veggie samosa, spinach chaat and the lamb lollipops to start ( not on my own...lol). For the main a lamb and a seafood dish along with fragrant rice and piping hot naan.....omg! Dessert was a trio of cinnamon ice cream, a banana fritter and a rice pudding. I basically just rolled home I'm so stuffed! The drinks...amazing, I did the speciality cocktails. You won't go wrong with whatever you choose. I have now found a favorite spot. I will definitely be back! Thank you for the wonderful meal! My family and I came for my birthday brunch to Indeblue. I love the decor of this place, and although it was slightly on a dimmer side considering it was for brunch it kind of added to the ambiance. First of all, the service was truly good (efficient, professional, and friendly). The place was clean and didn't feel uncomfortable sitting. We did not feel rushed, but well taken care of. We ordered veg thali, build your own omelet, vindaloo egg skillet, extra order of Desi home fries, rose mimosa, and spicy chicken 'n' waffle. I can say everything, I mean, everything was delicious! If I can complain about one thing maybe the fried chicken was a bit over done and became dry, but the flavour was good. Some of the dishes in my veg thali reminded me of the flavours my Indian friends' moms cooked for me when I visited them. I will come back again for lunch and dinner next time to try out their other dishes. We were so satisfied we all left happy! Since this is in the midtown section of center city if you are driving you may want to park further away and walk (if you don't want to pay for the garage), and if you are lucky you will find street parking, but be sure to have quarters because some of the street parkings still have metered parking. Inde Blue is a very pretty restaurant inside, candelit and romantic. It would be a nice place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Our server was very professional and gave us good recommendations from the menu. This is not your "standard" Indian fare but more "fusion" ...the best dishes we had were a crispy spinach salad (which could be one of the best salads I have had anywhere) and goat biryani. We also tried the long hot peppers stuffed with cheese, they were very, very spicy (too spicy for me) The scallop appetizer was good. Overall very pleased with the meal, and will plan to return. We were originally headed to green eggs cafe but were told there was over an hour wait. We walked around a bit to cover the hour wait time, checked out a few shops and headed back (we only killed 16mins ... Lawd help us) we were walking by, about to cross the street when I saw the sign for brunch (ok... So the endless mimosas is what caught my eye). We decided to give it a try. Walking in, there was a welcoming attendant who greeted us and sat us quickly. The decor of the restaurant is lovely! Rich purples and red wood, rustic accents and an amazing centerpiece on the wall. There were live Sitar players as we took in the place and looked over the menu. Our waiter was very helpful as we picked out or selection. When the food arrived (I still have flashbacks to the amazing aroma) it was plated well and tasted great! The garlic naan was phenomenal (get it! Maybe even two orders... You won't regret it... You can run it off later) I also opted to desert (yes, yes I did) the banana donuts with cinnamon ice cream... WOW! Get that too! Just get it. Over all, I enjoyed the experience and the food. I'd go again Good food and great service, this is a good spot for a date or a nice dinner with friends. I thought the portions were a bit small for Indian food but it wasn't too bad and the menu is pretty good. This is respectably good indian fare, but with a higher than deserving prices. IndeBlue was descent. It wasn't horrible but I have had better Indian food before. The ambience was very nice. A very nice setting. The nicest I have seen for an Indian restaurant. My fiancé and I shared the Chicken Madras, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Raita. Overall the food was pretty good. The cream sauce for the Butter Chicken just wasn't what I wanted it to be. It wasn't bad but it just did not give me that WOW when I tasted it. Vegetarian Lunch Review: Ambience: 5/5 - perfect blend of light, music & color of furniture. They had live Tabla & Sitar Music today. Cutlery was right for all dishes & glassware was perfect. Service: 5/5 - staff was very friendly & courteous, Within a couple of minutes drinks were served. I then ordered for 2 vegetarian thalis and both were served within reasonable time. They asked for spice level and served it based on my preference. Food: 5/5 - Vegetarian Thali was perfect in flavor, aroma & quantity. The best Indian Vegetarian food in Delaware & Philadelphia region. Today they served Naan, Dal Makhani, Aloo Mutter, Veg Kofta, Boondi Raita, Mango Chutney, Kheer, Rice & Aloo Bhajiya. If you like Indian food then you should definitely try this Restaurant. Only minor con was that, the spoon had round handle which makes it difficult to hold and eat. If the spoons can be replaced with ones with a flat handle spoon then it will be better. Great trendy spot for Indian food. I like this place because they serve traditional Indian dishes well. Their spinach chaat is a MUST!!!! If you don't like Indian food...well, then you just don't like it. I'm not sure this place is going to change your opinion but if you do like it, this is nice for a fun night out with good food. Took advantage of their $15 lunch special. Spinach chaat: crispy, sweet, but a tad oily. Naan pizza: paneer is tasty but the tomato sauce definitely masked the wonderful texture of naan. Malai kofta: SO GOOD! It is a spicy dish although the menu doesn't say so, and the cashews and apricots provided a nice variation in texture and flavor. I poured all the saffron rice into the sauce and cleaned the plate. Next time I'll definitely want to try their mango lassi. Dude, no, okay? I mean, I don't want to go on forever, and you don't want to read a long review, so let's just, here: one word? underwhelmed. it is my understanding that a tasting menu should feature things that a chef feels that s/he has absolutely mastered. dishes in a tasting menu should represent a chef's style, and it must bear witness to a restaurant's reputation. so, what happened??!?!?! It sounds really awful when I say it's the worst tasting menu we've had since Cuba Libre, so I'll just say it's my least favorite. I love tasting menus. I like when it's complete set, I like when I have choices, I like it any how, any where. Er, just not here. what DO I remember from my meal here? a piece of under-seasoned chicken. bland dessert that was somehow neither classic nor innovative. weird, oil-y condiments that didn't stay well on the things you're supposed to spread them on. why even make me do the work? season your food, so I know what you want it to taste like. season your food, so I'm not in control of your best and most fundamental tools such as FLAVOR. who has even heard of under-seasoned Indian food? i've never encountered such until my visit here. at something like $50/pp, it is not a terrible loss. So i tried it, and felt disappointed by my experience. it happens. it isn't the end of the world. but i will remember this place as one of those times when yelp! has led me astray. so i guess give it a shot at your own risk, which is anyway always the case. Nice place. Cool Live entertainment. But the food is off. Does not taste Indian. Only Indian inspired. I've been to India and maybe I am biased but I have gotten much better Indian in philly at smaller cheaper places. Not bad food! The rice was flavorful! The spinach chat was too oily, my chicken tikka dish wasn't cooked properly.. However, the paneer tikka dish was pleasing. I prefer Tashan to this restaurant, but it wasn't too bad. Not my first choice. This is not your average Indian place. And I mean that as a compliment. Went here with a group of 10 people for a surprise party for my girlfriend. The staff were super helpful with setting it all up- from getting us set up for happy hour with delicious drinks and rather offbeat fusion Indian food, to giving us a massive table and letting us enjoy ourselves! The ambience is fantastic- it's an offbeat, Indian and Western fusion place and the decor shows it. The people were great and very friendly, so much so that we had a nice long chat with our bartender and our waiter! The food was delicious as well! We ended up getting the chef's tasting menu with a wine tasting. While pricey, it was well worth the money. The scallops were fantastic, perhaps some of the best I've had. Their lamb was amazing and while the quail was good I'd probably go for the lamb next time I was there. All in all- a definite yes! If you like Indian food, then you have to check out IndeBlue. The flavors offered here will make your tastebuds dance with pleasure! Enjoyed a fantastic meal here with my family for a birthday. The atmosphere is trendy, but the vibe is relaxed and casual. The bartender Cory was very knowledgable about cocktails and beer, making perfect recommendations for everyone in our party. The coconut/caramom cocktail is deliciously refreshing and was the drink I stayed with throughout my dining experience. It was light, flavorful, not too sweet and exactly what I was looking for, containing both rum and vodka. In terms of food, here is what I recommend: Apps: Vegetable Samosa - 2 per order-- Filled with spiced potato turnovers, chickpeas , yogurt, tamarind date chutney, & cilantro mint chutney. Great balance of flavors inside, sitting on top of the chickpea yogurt mix that was a creamy accompaniment. They provide 3 types of dipping sauces - the mint chutney and spicy curry were my favorite! Crispy Spinach Chaat- crispy baby spinach, shallots , chopped tomatoes sweet yogurt, & tamarind date chutney. The best salad I've ever had. The crunchy spinach elevated the experience adding a different texture than a typical salad. I could have eaten three orders of this! So addicting! Great combination of flavors. Duo Samosa- pulled pork, tamarind barbecue, blue cheese wine, spinach, feta, & tomato raisin chutney. Another delicious samosa if you eat meat I would recommend. You receive one samosa and a spring roll. Everyone enjoyed. Drums of heaven- battered chicken wings, blue cheese crumble, garlic, tomato, chili & scallions. These were big ol' wings, more delicious than your average! If you visit the IndeBlue website, this is the picture when you select the menu. They're great to share and have a slight kick of heat to them. Of the small plates, we ordered the lamb lollipops- ginger, garlic, nutmeg, yogurt, mace, mint & mojito. These are a MUST try. They're tender, juicy and packed with tasty spices. This was my my second favorite starter in addition to the spinach dish. Our table raved over them in fact. Main course breakdown: Seafood moilee -jumbo lump crab, jumbo shrimp, coconut, mustard seed, curry leaf served with lemon rice. This was a recommendation by our server and it was packed great! The lemon rice accompanies it perfectly. Laal maas - lamb shank, ginger, kashmiri chili, black cardamom, cumin and saffron rice. The lamb was cooked and seasoned perfectly, sitting in a tangy sauce that complimented it well. Chicken tikka masala- boneless chicken, fresh tomato, red onion, fenugreek, & touch of cream served with saffron rice. Staple indian dish that we had to order. Chicken was juicy and the sauce was a solid combination of cream and spices. Baingan bharta- tandoor roasted eggplant mash, tomatoes , peas & caramelized onions. Great veggie side if you like eggplant. Soft consistency but coupled the entree orders well as a side with a good balance of spices. For Naan, we tried the provencal (rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano & truffle oil) - combined awesome flavors when dipping in the entree sauces. If you like truffle oil, you've gotta try this! Also ordered the whole wheat roti which was also good.. pretty standard tho. Try the options with spices-- it adds the extra zing! I would definitely return to IndeBlue again. The service was pleasant and helpful, the decor is beautiful, cocktails were great, the food was excellent, and the price is VERY reasonable! Go and try it-- what are you waiting for? This might be one of my new favorite places to eat! I like everything about it. The interior is dark and stylish and the tables are not crowded together. I forget the name of the spiced chai alcoholic drink, but after one sip I thought wow, I could drink 20 of these. They are small and go down way too easily. It's made with homemade chai and you can taste the quality. So many vegetarian options!! The paneer is sooo tender and tasty. It's a 10/10 on the paneer deliciousness scale. We tried the saag paneer, paneer tikka masala, and the malai kofta, along with the truffle oil naan. The portions appeared small, but we definitely were full after eating. The dessert was perfection - homemade fig ice cream with a sweet cheese stuffed date. The only downside was that the waiter seemed like he was trying to get us out of there at the end of the meal. He didn't say it directly, but my friend and I have both worked as servers, so we recognized his tricks. It's a bit pricey, once it's all added up with the drinks, but well worth it. I can't wait to return. Best food! I have been to this restaurant two times now and it does not disappoint! Both times, the food has been amazing! There are lots of choices and the price is very reasonable. Staff is great, particularly the manager Gina! She was very attentive and helpful with her recommendations. Very friendly atmosphere and beautiful decor. Will definitely go back soon! I came to this restaurant twice now. I have had the lamb chops, omelette with spinach, spicy cauliflower, chicken skewer and the buttered Naan. I would have to say that the lamb chops are average and were overcooked both times that I ordered them. The omelette was amazing. I'm not sure how they cook it, but it was probably one of the best I've ever had. The spicy cauliflower is a very large portion and also very good. The chicken skewer was spicy and had a great sauce underneath it which complimented it very well. The Naan is very good, but I don't think I've ever had bad Naan. I only wish they had more of a selection of Naan, maybe stuffed with chicken and garlic or something. The Ambiance is great, comfortable. They have a 3 piece band playing relaxing Hindu style music. The service here is ok and parking is not easy. Overall, I recommend. Was driving from DC to CT and got the notion to head into Philly for some real food rather than stopping at a dull travel plaza for some Roy Rogers. Glad I did. This hit the spot perfectly. I am very particular regarding my Indian cuisine (I'm from England) and this was definitely top notch. I was in a hurry and the service was very quick despite being busy. I went executive and got the starter and entre at the same time. The cauliflower starter was delicious. And the chicken madras perfection. Could have been a little hotter. Not too expensive either. Solid. We went to IndeBlue due to its great proximity to the Walnut St. theaters and based on other's reviews...and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious! We had the flash fried spinach and naan pizza as appetizers and the tastes were spectacular. Then we had a basil chicken skewer and a lamb rogan josh which were also full of flavor and very filling. The atmosphere, staff and location were all excellent. I have already recommended it to several friends and will definitely go back. This place was pretty great. The ambience, service and cocktails were fabulous. The food was delicious too. The Flower of Devotion cocktail was hands down one of the best cocktails I have ever had so far in the city of Philadelphia. It was made with black velvet whiskey, lemon, honey, and lavender bitters. To. Die. For. The Crispy Cauliflower appetizer was fresh and tasty - had the flavor of 'general tso's' but healthier with the vegetable. The Paneer Tikka Masala was phenomenal - the house-made paneer was fantastic. We also got the Baingan Bharta - an eggplant dish - the waitress raved about it, and it was very flavorful, but I didn't love the texture of the mashed eggplant. And ,of course, we ordered a bread basket with naan, lasooni, provencal and garhwali - all great breads to try (thought I wish they would have brought this out sooner to the table - they served it with the dinners). They also provided three chutneys for the table that were mild but flavorful that you could add to any of the dishes. The restaurant itself was trendy with great decor. A little dark, but the place was packed and that helped to make it a more intimate experience with your own table. I went with two girlfriends and it was a great place to catch up. The waitstaff was friendly and fun. You definitely know the second you walk in that you will be enjoying Indian cuisine as the smell of curry was strong throughout the restaurant. I would most definitely go back - hopefully I can make it during Happy Hour because they have some great specials at the bar. This place is awesome. There's always a monthly special which usually features exotic entrees and appetizers that have a twist. My boyfriend and I will always try one of the two. What makes this place great is that it is consistent. We have never had a bad meal. Try the Thalie if Indian is new to you and DO NOT skip on the Fig ice cream. So happy to have this place nearby. Wow! What a foodgasm at IndeBlue! A friend and I happened upon this place on our walk home and decided to give it a try for dinner the next day. The service and food were excellent. We walked in with no reservations and were seated right away. Drums of Heaven didn't disappoint and held up to its name. They were heavenly with the right amount of spiciness. The lamb shank was both tender and succulent in a wonderfully rich sauce. The divinely tasty Banana Nirvana was the perfect ending to a delicious meal. Also need to acknowledge our server. He was so well versed in all the dishes, that when we asked him for recommendations he confidently steered us in the right direction. Highly recommend this place. I have to be real, initially the thought of Indian for brunch turned me off but because my parents (I SWEARRRR I have friends and go out with people besides my parents even though I'm sure that's becoming hard to believe) are picky AF (even though they blame ME for being picky, LOLOLOL) this became plan B. I'm honestly writing this review right now so that I can procrastinate doing the dishes. Classic. We walked in and were seated. Immediately "spicy masala bloody mary" caught my eye. WTF?!?!? NOM!!! Do they even NEED to have anything else on the menu? The really dope thing about this place is that they have brunch classics but with an indian twist. Super super cool. Where the fuck else can you get shit like that? But...seriously, where, tell me. Eggs are an essential component of brunch for me and I appreciate the flexibility of going with one of the "(certain # of eggs), (choice of preparation style), (topping choices)" option. Here it's 2 eggs, I went with scrambled, and abiding by the "when in rome" attitude, paneer and spicy chiles. I also swapped the home fries with masala fries. I'm salivating at the thought. Well, either the thought or the fact that I just decided I'm going to eat some of those semisweet baking chocolate chips after I write this. Needless to say the food supplies in my apartment are scarce at the moment. Despite a decent instagram photo with the accompanying location to make sure all of my followers know I made it to philly, I actually was surprisingly and disappointingly not keen on the bloody mary. The flavors were odd and drinking it actually felt more like a chore. The mimosa or champagne or whatever the people at the next table got looked REALLY good, I would get that next time. When the food arrived I had that immediate pit in my stomach (might have been the bloody mary actually) when I realized I forgot to tell the waiter that I wanted my eggs well done to the point of near combustion. Sigh. I settled on playing russian roulette with the soft and almost liquidy scrambled eggs. Despite my ordering oversight, my eggs were fantastic. I would prefer more firm eggs but the paneer and the spicy chiles presented very unique and enjoyable flavors. I've certainly never had scrambled eggs like this before. I must admit, eggs can get a bit monotonous over time. The eggs were accompanied by this beautiful, fluffy, and delicious naan...piece? slice? loaf? The masala fries were shoelace thin and crispy. I would have preferred a stronger seasoning flavor but I am a sucker for condiments/spices. I also would have preferred more of them be present on the plate and then subsequently in my digestion cavities. I don't recall what my parents got unfortunately and in order to retrieve this kind of information, that would require me to call them and it's past their bed time. HOWEVER, whatever constanza got had this really delicious, light peach-colored sauce. I LOVE SAUCES!!! I dipped a few of my fries in there. By a few I mean a Lindsay Lohan "few". That might be a joke only I understand. Fuck, I just realized I still have to do the dishes. Bye PS-no salmonella from the eggs, dope Extremely small servings. And overpriced dishes. If you're trying to get a taste of authentic Indian food avoid this place. This is a fusion restaurant. Their dishes lack flavor and are more on the bland side. Perfect date night spot - you can dress up or keep it casual, everything works. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and warm, with candles / string lights and makes dining there a really good experience. Service was quick and our waiter was extremely accommodating. I didn't love my wine? No problem, here's another glass of your picking. He also made some good recommendations on what to order. What we ate: 1. Samosa chaat (5/5) - two well sized samosas, topped with yogurt and chutneys. The dish also came with a side of 3 different chutneys that we kept throughout the course of the meal. 2. Malai kofta (4/5) - delicious and creamy sauce. I do wish it was a bit spicier (tip: if you like spicy foods, make sure to say medium / spicy, because the standard is a little mild). 3. Paneer tikka masala (4/5) - veryy similar to the malai kofta gravy, so would skip this or the other to get some variety 4. Chana sag (5/5) - we got a side of this, which was a great amount since we didn't want a third full entree. The taste of the onions and spices worked perfectly in this dish and I wish we had gotten a full of this instead of one of the others! 5. Garlic naan (5/5) - one of the best garlic naans I've had. It tasted good even after warming it up in the microwave! Tips: + They have a late night happy hour starting at 9 pm, but only if you sit at the bar, as well as a regular evening happy hour at 5 pm. Would love to come back to try some of the happy hour apps like paneer tikka flatbread! + Make reservations - pretty easy to get but it gets busy later in the evening + Walk to big gay ice cream after (because it's a good distance to work off some of that heavy indian food and treat yourself to some good soft serve) We came here just before the end of lunch on Monday and I must say that the the Indian food here is superb. The malai kofta with cashews had a succulent cream sauce and the chicken Madras with mustard seed and curry leaves was reminiscent of my mom's hometown in South India. All of this was served over a bed of perfectly cooked saffron basmati rice. We ordered our food to go and the waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the food. My only disappointment was that the veggie samosa was super tiny. Maybe it's because it was part of the lunch special, but I thought it would have been bigger. It was really tasty though and the channa that came with it was also delicious. Overall I really enjoyed the food and it looks like a great place to take a date. A friend and I had a girls' weekend in Philly. Having never been here before, I did a lot of research about what to do and where to eat. I told my friend that I didn't care what else we did but I wanted to try out IndeBlue, based on the reviews I read on Yelp. What a great meal! We sat at a table by the bar and ate from the bar menu. We had almost everything on it, and ended up ordering a second spinach chaat - yes, it was that amazing! Not only was the food great but so was the service. Our bartender was Jamie and she was very helpful, making suggestions and just being very friendly. After 7 dishes, a Mumbai Mirch (a spicy tequila concoction - yum!) and 2 glasses of good wine, our bill was only $66. Is that a great deal or what?! Run, don't walk, to IndeBlue! Hip, modern indian vibe serving non-traditional meat dishes like pork and lamb shank and sea bass with traditional indian sauces and spices. Service and ambiance was lovely, an overall excellent experience. This is a $$$ dining place, and well worth it, not sure why it's shows as $$ here. Simply delicious food and great service. I myself are Indian and the fact that the waiter was white and could speak in Hindi a little bit was absolutely fascinating. But overall the food was incredible and it deserves bragging rights. I highly recommend the spinach chat and the long stuffed peppered also the pork curry they have the main course along with a the mozzarella naan bread I have come here a few times for dinner and twice for brunch. I clearly love the brunch menu - it is such a great fusion of Indian and few other cuisines with the Indian element dominating. Their rose mimosas are amazing - I am pretty sure it is not rosè but rose (or both) because it smells like roses. I love their drums of heaven (literally) and paneer bhurji that comes with a chilli naan, the spicy chicken and waffle is quite different but not my favorite and pav bhaji is pretty good as well. However my favorite thing, other than the mimosas, is their Fig Kulfi. I think they really hit it out of the park with it - please give it a try! Glad I tried it out. Butter chicken, Naan, rib samosas were great and the butter chicken Bloody Mary was good as well. The mango dessert drink is a great way to get over the spice of the food. Definitely good Indian food IndeBlue Taste: 9/10 Return on Investment: 8.5/10 Price:7.5/10 $15 lunch special. Pork vindaloo (came with rice but i substituted rice for more meat lol poutines enough carbs) and Sali Bati Poutine (lamb, spicy masala fries, cheese curds, sharp cheddar) and some Naan Wow. Those poutine fries spanked my tastebuds there was so much flavor comin from every direction the lamb the cheese the spices on the fries it was just boomboomboom boom boom! The pork vindaloo was good too i have no clue what spices or sauce goes into it but all the meat was tender and flavorful. Pretty spicy for me though I was sweaty at the end but definitely satisfied my tummy. The naan was good it was soft and fluffy and had a bit of a bite to it which is everything I look for in a naan its addicting to eat them naans. I got a plain naan to assess their bread but i woulda gone w the waiters preference and gotten a garlic one Only complaint is i wish naan was unlimited LOL but overall, nice !!! Excellent service, cozy ambiance, and delicious food. My family (including my sister-in-law, who is from northern India) is crazy for Indian food, and this fusion joint did not disappoint. I especially enjoyed the samosa chat, crispy spinach chat, baingan bharta, and lasooni naan. They also had an excellent spinach soup-of-the-day and their chutneys were perfect and unique. The one dish that wasn't a huge hit at the table was probably a case of bad ordering on our part - expecting one thing, ordering something else - although I can't quite speak to that given that I didn't taste this particular item. In addition to attentive service, they also provided complimentary tastes of the daily soup (a given), and they offered my mom a taste of their chai after she asked about its level of sweetness. They also removed the one dish we didn't love from the bill - totally unnecessary, but yet another example of their attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend this spot to any Indian food enthusiasts, especially to those looking for a little twist on traditional fare. Also great for those who are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free - their menu is flexible and clearly marked for these dietary restrictions. Indeblue still had some open reservations for a Friday evening, so my boyfriend and I decided to go for it, despite only having Indian food once before. Upon arrival, the restaurant was packed and waited a few minutes to be seated. A friend had recommended we try the Chef's Tasting menu, which gives you a nice sampling of all the categories on the menu. We chose: Apps: +Vegetable Samosas(2)- flavorful and savory +BBQ Pork Samosas (4) with Blue Cheese wine sauce - more like eggrolls, but smokey and sweet. Sauce was a little watered-down Small Plates: Lollipop lamb chops (4)- was tender and delicious. Similar flavor to the Vegetable samosas with a vinegar dipping sauce Entrees: +Butter Chicken- the best Indian dish ever, in my opinion. Rich, savory and satisfying. + Lamb Rogan Josh- Deep tomato flavor and savory, but not as good as the butter chicken. Naan came with the entrees and it was great for soaking up the butter chicken sauce. Dessert: sampler tray of a rice pudding with pistachio topping (eh), a little donut-type pastry (good) and cinnamon-flavored ice cream, which was my favorite. IndeBlue is fabulous, the perfect place for a special occasion! I came here for the Valentine's Day 4 course tasting menu. The ambiance is classy and chic. They were handing out roses - a nice touch. I had the rose gimlet - a great cocktail, not too sweet. The food was phenomenal! I'm not a connoisseur of Indian food, but every dish was rich, warm, and flavorful. I picked the mushroom dosa to start (a lentil crepe filled with shrooms) topped with an interesting blue cheese cream sauce. I then had the "jewel of the sea" dish as my entree (medley of seafood in a delicious coconut curry). Both were perfectly prepared! I left so contently full and definitely excited to come back and try brunch or the regular menu. Pro tip: if you ask for spicy, they deliver!! So make sure you specify what level you're looking for. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 mostly due to pricing ($60/person) considering naan and a small dessert were 2 of 4 courses. This seems like a pretty busy place.... Bar and food.. It's crowded at 9:30pm with all kinds of people.. Younger crowd..: This place was amazing. My friend and I ordered the vegetable samosas and the crab dip as a starter. Phenomenal! I ordered the French toast. So good! I'd definitely recommend this place to others. Loved everything we ate and will definitely be back! We tried the plain and mozzarella stuffed naan, the samosas, the chicken makhani, and the pork vindaloo. I also highly suggest the chai sangria! Our bill was a little high but it was well worth it. I was visiting the area for work. It had been a long week and I was craving some Indian food. Based on the reviews I decided on this spot - between two of us we got the stuffed chili (like I don't get it, was quite passé), Samosa (average again), gobi Manchuria (just way too oily) and the paneer tikka pizza (probably the best of the lot). I would perhaps try this again if I am in the area. But I don't get the high rating, the only explanation is that perhaps the other Indian food in the area is below sub par. It's time to update my review now that I've lived in India for three months and realize the authenticity of this place. The paneer tikka masala is so delicious, and so was the chicken madras and chicken makhani. My new favorite dish is the Malai Kofta, vegetarian meatballs with cashews and paneer. I can't get enough of these! Almost all of our dishes came in such an amazing sauces, just perfect spices and flavor. The naan was cooked perfectly, the jasmine rice was amazing, and also the lemon rice is different and equally delicious. Veggie samosas are delicious. Everything about IndeBlue was amazing, service, atmosphere, and especially the food. I even took a group of friends who are from India and visiting Philly, and they all loved it here and were commenting how great the food was. If they love it, and I love it after living in India for the past 3 months, then you know this place is pretty great, and close to the real deal authentic Indian food you can get. My girlfriend and I were at Indeblue this Wednesday, and I am happy to say that this neo Indian (I like to call it food with a contemporary classicist flair) restaurant did not disappoint and impressed our hungry stomachs. I was compelled to make an instant comparison with Tashan on several levels. What stood out immediately was the decor while we were being led into the restaurant...Indian motifs with a modern flair, again reminiscent of Tashan perhaps..but it certainly had its unique appeal. The location of Indeblue in my mind will be key to its success. Tashan feels a tad far out for the likes of us that like to sip and hang around the Walnut/Chestnut to South St. types of locales. The menu does not disappoint either- they have a great spread of appetizers, entrees, veggie options and naans. The cocktail list looked like a cheery collection of Inde-Bollywood style names and fun flavors. We got the Bollywood sparkler (?) and the Chai tea sangria. The chai tasted better than Bollywood sparkler (this tasted too bubbly/frizzy for me) - the sangria was light and had hints of chai and brandy- a great combo to get a pitcher of, though it didn't sound appetizing in its description. The service was worthy of nothing. Well informed servers that were good with suggestions. Don't get me wrong.. I am perfectly capable of choosing my tikkas, naans and rasams but given that the menu had an obvious personal flair of the chefs cooking style, it always helps to see how keen the chef is on informing the staff on his/her offerings. To start we had the long hots and the crispy veg. chilli- to me a rendition of the stuffed long green chillies and the Indo-Chinese Hakka noodles. The paneer mozzarella combo in the green chillies were perfect-creamy, the chillies added bite and the tangy tomato sauce rounded the flavour off. The veg chilli had zucchinis in it (which I found interesting) but was a good subtle complement to the bold/spicy sauce (more gravy than sauce). The veggies had not lost their crunch despite the sauce on the noodles. To those familiar with Indo-Chinese food-the addition of the 3 side sauces (vinegar w/ green chillies, green chilli sauce and soy) completed my experience of eating this glamorized version of hakka noodles. spot on!! For the main course, we had a meat and a veg option. Both were superb in their portion sizes, taste, flavour. We ordered the stuffed squash (this came with saffron rice) and osso bucco pork vindaloo. The meat dish came with bone in which was perfect, the meat was melt in your mouth worthy cooked. It was a great meat, potatoes and gravy dish that is typically comfort food for me. The vindaloo gravy did not have the pungency of vinegar that I seek, but completed the dish just fine. I can see how an overpowering amount of vinegar can turn customers away from this dish. The garlic naan was fresh, however I am not sure if it was made in a tandoor or sigri, and I could taste uncooked flour in some parts of the bread- I chose to overlook this. The stuffed squash in my girlfriend's words- it was creamy (perhaps slightly excessively so) but very tasty, very well cooked, could have had a hint bit more of spice but she enjoyed it overall. If this was a take on "malai kofta" it was certainly well executed. Overall, I would go back and recommend it to others. Chef Rakesh Ramola certainly had the right idea with opening IndeBlue here in Philly. The prices could be comparable to Tashan, the food is just as good as Tashan's Chef Shende and Chef Senat. Where it beats Tashan is the location and the restaurant size. The location is always popping (regardless of weather or economic paucity), the place's size will make certain that it looks full even on days where only a few occupy the bar and tables- a definite draw for guests to peer in. First, I called for take out and asked to make sure they have mango lassi's and brown rice. The front desk woman said no. I ordered Chicken Makhani. It was pretty bad. The chicken quality was low. The chicken was overcooked. The sauce had a thick layer of oil. The garlic naan was unremarkable, and indeed, they do have brown rice (multi grain) and mango lassi's. I think Yelp should really be about food quality and less about service and other complaints, but as far as the food only, I wish I had gone somewhere else. Why can't Philly do good Indian? Time to head to Boston? First off they have an awesome collection of indo fusion recipes - will be trying that next. The first trip was for regular indian food and it hit the spot! Absolutely delicious yummylicious excellent soul food! The chef is from Mumbai and his creations will make you nostalgic if you are from the city! Portion size is just right! If i were here longer this would be my go to Indian place! First of all, this is not a traditional Indian food place if you are expecting to taste some authentic flavors. The food is more westernized/fusioned but tasted good. We ordered malai kofta and garlic naans which were good. Planner tikka pizza was ok - nothing outstanding. The eggplant curry was just average (I would not prefer to order it again). I will give a 5 stars to this place for the ambience, interiors and service as they are a lot better compared to most Indian restaurants that I have been to. The portion sizes are moderate and overall it is somewhat expensive place. Nice to try. I love this place!! They have one of the best chef. I love all the items on their menu. Each time I have been here, I tried a new dish and fell in love with it. They also have some great drinks. One of the best Indian places I've been to. It's upscale and their service is excellent. Also they have a great drink menu. They let me order take out as well, but the restaurant ambience is very cool. Just please please bring back the saag paneer! Indeblue has incredible food and great entertainment -sitar players were excellent. Derreck the bartender was great- impeccable service. Good food. Loved all the stuff. Little expensive. Bad part is takes time to bring your order. Had lunch yesterday, and it was such a great experience! We started off with excellent Rose mimosas, shared chicken chili peanut bao buns and lamb chops for appetizers. The lamb was amazing, and came with this sweet sauce on the side that I couldn't get enough off. Afterwards, we shared the entree Paneer Tikka Masala, which was good, but not as good as the appetizers. The saffron rice that came with it was really good, but I wish there was just a little more paneer, especially for an entree. What made our experience really super awesome was the service. Our server was very friendly and engaging, while still managing to be professional. I didn't catch his name, but I assume he works lunch on Wednesdays, so if you're looking for good Indian food with excellent service, go then! The Indian husband and Italian wife owners have put an excellent "twist" on traditional Indian dishes. We have tried about 3/4 of the menu and have not had a bad meal here. Portions are modest but freshness and taste are great. Great Indian Restaurant ! Its modern when It comes to great service and friendly staffs. Its authentic in the sense of Its cultural interior, and absolutly delicious food! Recommend lamb tikka masala and their appetizers! Its a little bit noisy tbh But Probably that just How good they are. Make sure u reserve aheaf First time here and expectations were met. Handful of friends recommended the place. Came here with a party of 8 and chose the chefs tasting menu. Plenty of food provided, had a lot of leftovers to take home as well. Service was fantastic no complaints at all. The entrees had a more tangy tomato taste than I usually get from an Indian restaurant but didn't mind because it tasted very well. Most certainly would recommend to others I discovered this restaurant on Yelp when looking for a vegan, gluten-free friendly Indian restaurant in the city. This one definitely hits the mark! I love that everything that is vegan and gluten-free is clearly defined on the menu. I got the vegetable kabob, which was perfectly spicy with a delicious sauce. For my entree, I got my favorite Indian dish- Baingan Bharta. I like my Baingan Bharta spicy, and this one was on the mild side, but still delicious. They even brought me out vegan, gluten-free naan, made from chickpea flour, which I generously dipped in my meal. It tasted delicious- a little spicy with flecks of cilantro baked in. The restaurant itself has very low lighting, is small, and cozy. Our server was extremely kind, helpful, and informative. It was a great experience. The only thing I did not like about this restaurant is that the serving sizes are very small, especially for the prices, and I left just barely content. The food was so good- I wish they gave me more! We went last night to celebrate my birthday around evening time. Definitely the best Indian restaurant we have been to in the area, possibly all over the states. The food was amazing and unique. I really loved the Dahi avocado chaat and my husband loved his chicken madras! The service was outstanding. Definitely will be taking family friends here! I wasn't blown away by the food, but the atmosphere is great. I'm definitely no expert on Indian food, but I have a few favorite dishes. Chicken Tikka Masala is my barometer, even though I know it's not a native dish, and is often prepared to meet Western taste buds. Inde's wasn't spectacular. It was just OK. Ditto for the Lasooni (garlic) Naan. The Tikka Masala sauce was quite a bit thicker than I'm used to, and not quite as spicy as I like. And the naan just wasn't garlicky enough for me. The dining room and service were great. Also, they sent out a sample of potato-leek soup which was very good and I would order it next time. Went to the bar in front around brunch time. Derrick was the bartender and he was so great! He suggested the Crispy Spinach Chaat, and he couldn't have made a better suggestion. Delicious! Going to bring my friends next time I'm in the city. I was with a group of ten for a bachelorette party and everyone had a great time. Bennett (I believe that was his name) was out fantastic server and a sweetheart too. He was knowledgeable in the menu selections as well as the drinks. He made my friend's, the bride to be, night. All the dishes we ordered were fantastic. A lot of appetizers and seasonal entrees were ordered. The lamb poutine was a hit with everyone. I loved the crisp spinach and fried cauliflower (fantastic sauce) The some of the entrees we had (that I remembered) were ratatouille, goat, paneer dishes. All of them had beautifully well made sauces the paneer was paired so well with the spices and the creaminess of the sauce. I ordered the om shanti Om for my drink and it was a bit too strong. Even when Bennett brought lime sugar syrup to help me cut the potency, it still packed a punch. Totally my fault because I had to drive home so I couldn't finish it. Brought my parents here for my dad's birthday and they were obsessed. We are vegetarian so the options were plentiful and everything we ordered was incredible. The service was super and the atmosphere was perfect with the sitar and tabla players. My parents can't wait to bring the rest of the fam here and to try the rest of the options we didn't get around to. I'd highly recommend spinach chat, vegetable chili Hakka noodles, and the French toast (on the brunch menu)! Here's what I look for in Indian restaurants: 1) bold flavor combinations, 2) food that packs heat (when appropriate), 3) water glass-filling diligence. For the first two requirements, Indeblue falls short. We came with a group and ordered a pretty diverse sampling (samosa chaat, tandoori mixed grill, lamb rogan josh, baingan bharta, channa masala). Across the board, dishes ranged from underseasoned to just plain bland. I also barely detected any spiciness, even after specifying we wanted heat. Their take on "modern & traditional" cuisine (aren't those two things sort of mutually exclusive?) clearly means they have tempered things down to appease western palates. The interior is pretty swanky, and they serve up some decent cocktails. Prices are higher for smaller quantities of food, so know that you're paying for ambiance more than anything else. Maybe this is an alright place for happy hour socializing. If you're main focus is quality food, please direct yourself to Ekta. But hey - at least my water glass was always kept full! Malai kofta is delicious. They have a nice variety of dishes and starters. Servers are very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is fabulous! Found them on Yelp for their nearly perfect rating and I can see why, A+! This is one of my favorite places for Indian food in the city, though it is a bit more fusion style. The happy hour here is such a great deal and I've been multiple times to try the various delicious cocktails and appetizers, all for less than $6 usually. Only suggestion is that the happy hour specials are at the bar which often gets full by 5:30, so come early. Hands down my best Indian food experience in the U.S! I have been there three times in my two visits to Philly and it is a must visit. If you go there for their happy hour, I highly recommend recommend the Indebluetini! The mango flavor with the cardamom is a true pleaser for your palate. Also- among their small bites- the drums of heaven, shrimp koliwada and the naan pizza. If you go there for dinner the lamb biryani is scrumptious, you can taste all the different spices. I think they use freshly ground spices as opposed to many regular Indian restaurants that use powdered or packages spices. Most Indian restaurants in the U.S. have left me underwhelmed or disappointed with their generic menus and very non-innovative recipes. Perhaps I need to explore more Indian cuisine restaurants...but if you are in Philly and you love Indian food, do not miss Indeblue! Also their courteous and well trained staff adds to the wonderful dining experience. I will always go back when I am in the area. I had been here twice . The best thing to get here as an Indian foodie I think is Thaali!! I just love it. The saag paneer was excellent. I also loved raita which was so fresh. Being from Washington, D.C., I have been craving for a thali since I don't get that one over there. The best part would be live sitar and tabla music. I feel it just blends so well with your meals. Kudos to the guys playing Indian raagas so well!! Overall a pleasurable experience!!! I was nervous to eat here because Philly has been overall disappointing with its Indian food, but this place did not disappoint. The decor was modern and chic. The seating area was spacious and the service was topnotch. I dined there with three other people and everyone enjoyed the food. We ordered the naan pizza and vegetable samosa for appetizers. The pizza was tasty. The samosas left more to be desired and were my least favorite part of the meal. They had minimal flavor and no spice. They also were not hot, and seemed to be sitting for awhile. I need my samosas fresh out of the fryer, and crispy. However, the entrees were amazing. We ordered Tandoori mixed grill, the goat mirch masala and the chicken tikka masala. Every entree was tasty, well seasoned, fresh and just very enjoyable. The portions were decent and typical for Indian cuisine, and they were served hot. The naan basket was a variety of different kinds of flavors and all delicious. There was one kind on the sweet side which some didn't care for, but I thought it worked nicely with the spice from the goat mirch. I am glad we found a delicious Indian restaurant in the City. We will definitely be back. This is, without a doubt, the very best Indian cuisine anywhere in South Jersey. My favorites: butter chicken, vegetable korma, and any of their delicious homemade ice creams. Occasionally I'll get the Thali which is always good for leftovers. I'm really thrilled with this restaurant for delivering all the way to Cherry Hill where I live, and also for having a really amazing Sunday brunch. I don't think I could love this place anymore if I tried. If you're looking for a sodium - laden Indian buffet, keep going. But if you're looking for fresh, delicious indopak cuisine this is your place. Really great Indian restaurant. Kind of a new age spin on the food and decor. Have only been once but would certainly come in again if we were in the area looking for food. This is one of the best happy hours I have attended in the city. As a regular, I have sampled almost every item on their happy hour menu and my favorites are: the Chikni Shandar - a chai-infused sangria, the Spinach Chaat (flash-fried spinach and other delicious chutneys). the Naan Pizza (rotating but dependably delicious), and the Drums of Heaven (Indian-style chicken). Indeblue is great for brunch too - rose mimosas, dosas, and thalis. For dinner, however, I was a little disappointed in the food. Portions were too big and got a little monotonous. I think the place would do much better with a small plates-style menu. I still give Indeblue five stars, however, because it is truly a great destination for someone who likes Indian flavors, but also wants to enjoy innovative cooking. I took my dad here for Father's Day. The staff was incredibly friendly and made great recommendations. The food is expertly crafted and the atmosphere pleasant. It's a really great place for a gathering or more intimate event. The unique cocktails are amazing!! I had a lavender one that was just right. People and staff make the place great though. I love this place and will definitely be coming again! Visited last night for restaurant week. Four course menu with plenty to choose from... Everything was delicious. Not overly spicy but just enough. When confirming our reservation they repeated twice that the restaurant week menu would be the only menu offered. The $35 per person four course menu with multiple choices for each course is well worth it. We started with veggie samosas and chicken chaat. Both delicious, next we had the tandoori chicken wings and stuffed long pepper. The tandoori spice was evenly distributed and chicken was so tender. The long pepper itself was not spicy but the stuffing and chili sauce had a very nice kick. Next, we had the vegetarian thali platter and lamb was amazing and filling. We hardly had room for the rice pudding but when it was creamy and spiced with cinnamon. I almost forgot to mention the live sitarist and drums! The musicians were wonderful and added so much to the atmosphere of the restaurant. The one issue that prevented me from giving 5 stars was the wait. The entire dinner from when we entered the restaurant until we left was two hours. Because our server was waiting a large party of 18 guests, who all needed to be severed at the same time. Due to this my boyfriend and I had to wait primarily for our entrees, which took roughly 30 minutes. Overall, it was a wonderful night and we would return. Possibly for brunch which is when the sitarist and drummer play again! I love the ambience here! It has a very elegant Indian vibe. As a vegetarian I can always find plenty of options. I've eaten here several times and have tried most menu items. My personal favorites are the crispy cauliflower which has just the right amount if spice, the malai kofta and the dal makhani! The staff is always super pleasant and the service on point. I've also enjoyed drinks at the bar several times. The bartender is very friendly and makes great suggestions. The lamb biryani changed. my. life. If you don't order it, you're making a mistake. My friend and I had an amazing meal here. We had both been to the sister restaurant in Collingswood, NJ which was very yummy, but the new Center City location takes the cake. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was great, and I loved the little pumpkin soup starter (to quote Andre from The League, I love to amuse my bouche). But let's get to the good stuff. We ordered a red chicken curry, lamb biryani, a roasted eggplant side, and a bunch of naans, all to share. Well let's just say we cleaned our plates in an embarrassingly short amount of time. Everything was delicious but the standouts for both of us were the biryani (seriously I could eat that every day, no problem), the accompanying raita which was perfectly tangy and refreshing, and the eggplant side which was absolutely scrumptious. The chutney and sauces were all wonderful as well. The spice level on everything was perfect; we were definitely feeling it but not so much that we couldn't taste our food. Even the least memorable dish, the chicken curry, would have gotten rave reviews at another restaurant; it was simply eclipsed by the more exceptional things on our table. I can't recommend this place enough. I will be back to try as much as I can on the menu, but there's no way I won't be ordering that lamb again. Always come on sundays and service is great and food is delicious. It's always a go to spot for happy hour. It's a must try place. This place would have got 3 stars because the food was pretty good but the service was horrible. Benette our server was extremely high strung and annoyed over a simple matter. Let me explain. Our party arrived at the bar first and ordered food and drinks. When the rest of our party arrived we closed out what we ordered at the bar and had the food brought to our table which I believe is the restaurant norm. Benette continuously told us that he only made money on the number of people who sat at his table and ordered food. I said no problem. We will order more food. I understand he has to make money. On my way out of the bathroom he told me again about how he needed to make money from food being ordered at his table. Pretty unnecessary if you ask me. I felt like I was being harassed into ordering more food just so he can make his money. This was the most annoying part of our meal and put a very sour taste in my mouth. We will never come back here and take this type of harassment. Also strange to charge 20% tip auotmatically for parties of 5 or more. Lol Favorite part is the drinks. Always take guests there and they love it!! Food is great too. Love the spinach chaat This is mine and my husband's favorite restaurant in the city. We just can't get enough!!! Never have a bad thing to say about this place. The last time we were here (last weekend), our food made it to the table before our drinks even did! Usually, we would have something to say about the quality of our meal and be skeptical, as it was brought out in record time. But it came out just as delicious as always!!! Must try this restaurant out. Indian food, with a modern twist...and an impressive bar menu. Must order the Lamb Balti (lamb curry) with the naan. Service, ambiance, the food were all top notch. The crispy spinach chaat that everyone recommended definitely lives up to it's reputation. The saag paneer was just okay, but the naan, butter chicken sauce and sauces provided were so good! Great place for a date and would definitely recommend to anyone. Went there during restaurant week and we loved the food. The best item I had was the tandoori chicken wings...absolutely delicious! Great decor and service. The food was amazing! We got the vegetable samosas and my meal was the Baingon Bharta..delicious! I'll definitely be going back. Plus there was live music when we went Tuesday night. Cool place and pretty affordable dishes. Although I couldn't find a single indian face in the place, I can totally admit the food was delicious and well prepared. The environment is classy and fancy, waiters are very kind and there is also free coat check at entrance. Just book before: we walked in and ate at the bar, but it's pretty crowded. Not giving 5 stars for the prices quite high (the place deserves, tho). A friend and I went for the chef's tasting menu on a Monday evening, and due to their computer issues it took a very long time. Despite that, the meal itself was delicious. We chose the avocado appetizer and the chaat, the chicken tikka and the lamb biryani. The standout was the lollipop lamb chops, I will be dreaming about these!! So flavorful. The sampling of desserts was not to my liking but that is just because I happen to not be a fan of rice pudding or cinnamon (there was cinnamon ice cream). I would love to come back here and will be sure to recommend to others. One star was removed because there was significant problems with the timing of the meal and we were not told until we could flag down our server - and we had been waiting over an hour for our second course - with no proactive explanation about the computer problem. I remember I use to love this place; I once said it was my favorite Indian spot. The sitar player a few days a week is a nice touch. Very classy ambiance and it's a good happy hour. I grew up eating Indian meals and so I may be hyper critical in comparison to other diners. This place has rapidly dropped from being one of my favorite spots for a nice dinner to one of my least favorite spots. Vegan options once included their amazing Baigan Bartha; I use to want to come in just for that tasty dish of roasted eggplant seasoned with tomatoes, garlic, and all the best Indian spices. It was a masterpiece; the best eggplant I ever had. For some reason this dish is no longer on the menu. I've been back a few times since and have tried the Spicy Tofu Chili, Crispy Cauliflower, the Spinach Chaat, and Samosa Chaat. All of these can be ordered vegan. I did not like the Spicy Tofu Chili. It was two huge slabs of tofu deep fried and served with deep fried peppers. A little sauce adorned the tofu. Really not enough flavor at all. What I love about Indian food is the burst of rich flavor and the complex blend of spices that bring your meal to life. This dish does not have that magic. Also, I seriously dislike that entrees at Indeblue do not come with rice. You have to buy rice or naan separately for another $3-$4. The Crispy Cauliflower is crispy indeed; but, has no flavor and is way too oily. The Spinach Chaat was a nice combination of textures and flavors; something to definitely try at least once. The only dish I'll really vouch for is the Samosa Chaat; it's only $3 during happy hour. A GREAT DEAL and it filled me up. Very tasty. Great food, service, and ambience. I consistently enjoy eating at Indeblue! And the chai/horchata cocktail is delicious! Get the goat. I know if youre american that sounds weird but it is amazingly good. This is the best indian food you will get in philly. I love this place! All is great....from the happy hour to the customer service! My current favs - the rib samosas and the drumsticks. Want to try out small plates and good drinks at a reduced price? The happy hour is a sure bet. Get here on a Monday or at 5pm sharp to get a good space. Reservations recommended. Overall, been here four times. Between me and my friends - all the dishes have been great. You won't be disappointed. Of all the restaurants in Philadelphia our daughter chose this restaurant for her "going away" dinner. She had read about the opening of this restaurant but knew very little about it. Well, we are so excited about having found this place. We loved everything about this restaurant-location, ambiance ---even the bathrooms were beautiful---and the attentiveness of the wait staff. It was difficult to make a choice from the menu as everything sounded delicious. All three of us raved about out chosen entree even the second time around (we had each brought home a "doggy" bag). Can't wait to go back. My boyfriend and I did the 4 course dinner with wine pairing. Excellent service from our server. I don't recall his name but he has curly hair, black glasses and tattoos on his arms. Very knowledgeable about wine pairings. Overall great experience! You MUST try their cheesy nan bread. This spot reminds me a lot of Tashan, except maybe a little cheaper and a little less fusion. We shared the spicy scallops and the long hots. Neither was too spicy, and the scallops were nicely cooked. Also, had the sangria with the chai tea. It was an interesting cocktail that I enjoyed overall because it wasn't too sweet. For entrees, the lamb shank and the chicken korma with some extra spice. These dishes were really good. I could have used a little more meat on the lamb, but it was tender and the sauce was tasty, as was the saffron rice. This is a nice spot if you want to have a fancy Indian dinner, but I didn't think any of the food was amazingly better than your local Indian take out restaurant. Simply delicious --- This is one of the best Indian fusion restaurants we have been to. The restaurant is small and cozy and the ambience was nice. The waiters were friendly. We were a family of 3 and ordered spinach chaat, duo samosa and long hots for appetizers and shrimp moilee (seafood minus the lump crab!), madras chicken and lamb laal maas as main entrees and shared the desert banana gulob jamun. The dishes were all freshly prepared, very creative, and delicious. We were also greeted by Chef Ramola who was very friendly which was the icing on the cake to our visit. The food is moderately priced. The 5 course menu for $45 also sounded very nice but we did not order that. Great for personal and family celebrations. We signed up for the VIP club since we plan to visit there again very soon! There is a cheap validated parking available ($6 for 3 hours) at Park America at 1140 Sansom. We also plan on trying their first restaurant in Collingswood, NJ. Went here with friends last weekend and we were very happy. The place was busy but we had reservations. Our waitress was very helpful, friendly and attentive. We tried a full variety from the menu, from beet salads to shrimp skewers, stuffed peppers, butter chicken, lamb rogan josh & tikka masala. They even substituted shrimp for chicken in the masala for my catholic friend who doesn't eat meat on Fridays during lent. Everything was delicious. Tender meat and delicious sauces made for a wonderful meal. The waitress overheard it was my friend's birthday so she brought out a free ice cream dessert with a candle. All in all a great place to have dinner. Bring your wallet, tho, it's a little pricey but worth it. Delicious, really good food! We got the samosas, crispy spinach chaat, paneer tikka masala, & chana masala with roti bread and it was the best! Go hear! Great service and amazing food. Would definitely come again and would recommend for friends. Prabhu I don't have Indian food often but everything I ate was wonderful. The service was exceptional. I will be sure to visit again. The crispy spinach chaat was delicious! Every person should try this dish! I went to lunch with a vegetarian, a gluten-free vegetarian and a vegan. In an effort not be the "odd man out", I ordered the Vegetarian Thali Platter and it was amazing. The waiter was professional, yet humorous...great service. I wish there was a restaurant like this where I live! The food here is very, very good. And the decor is beautiful - a huge improvement from the space before and glad they chose such fantastic finishes. That being said, I found the lunch menu slightly lacking in options and also very overpriced. I can go to El Vez and get a drink, huge app and huge entree for $15...why pay nearly $20 for anything similar here? I'd say stay away during lunch (we were the only ones there, so seems I'm not off base on that), but dinner could be fantastic. Try it once, even if you've never had Indian! Pretty exceptional experience. Two of us dined. The food was very good. The service was good. What I found to be exceptional was the fact that we had an `in center city` coupon that had apparently expired. They gave me $10 off my next visit then called later to apologize and offer to honor the coupon. I went to IndeBlue during Happy Hour. As another Yelper mentions, Indeblue's Happy Hour is restricted to only those who sit at the bar, which has limited seating. So for Happy Hour here is sort of exclusive to smaller groups. Food: I thought the food was tastier than food served in regular Indian restaurants. The food was fusion. I wasn't a fan of the Spinach Chaat, however, the Naan Pizza with the Tamarind sauce was quite stellar. The food is higher end than what are served in most other Indian venues. 4/5 Drinks: We only had two types of drinks, and both were delicious. 5/5 Setting: The ambiance was quite beautiful with great romantic lighting. The venue is a little narrow (rectangular shaped). Bar is quite small, however, the lighting and the decor overshadows any minor flaws. 5/5 Service: The service from the waiters and bartender were phenomenal. Some of the best service I've received in a while from servers. However, the hostess (Monday evening) can be friendlier and less snappy. In fact, we were quite satisfied with our experience at IndeBlue until we were about to depart. It was a rainy evening, therefore, many had left umbrellas. The hostess had left our umbrellas in a bucket, which mine was all the way underneath the other wet umbrellas. As we were searching for my umbrella, we noticed the hostess had shoved an umbrella inside another umbrella, causing one of them to break. In fact, mine was also damaged due to her umbrella handling. It really was not a busy evening, was that necessary to handle the customers' umbrellas so carelessly? Servers: 5/5. Hostess: 1/5 Very fancy and upscale Indian restaurant with a bar. We ordered chicken tika masala, lamb tika masala, and lamb chops. In addition we had garlic naan. For drinks we just had the Jamison neat. The restaurant is really nice and they have good service. The food was pretty good but not the best Indian food I ever had. This would be a great place to go on a date and I would def come back again. I've always wanted to go to IndeBlue and finally had a chance last night. It was a last minute plan and I'm so glad I went! IndeBlue is gorgeous inside, very classy. My friend and I ordered martinis and a bunch of small dishes to share. All were wonderful, absolutely delicious. The service was great too. I had not seen my friend for a while so we were catching up. We took our time after eating to have a few more drinks and we did not feel rushed at all. Overall, a great experience. I will be back again and again. Great little Indian restaurant in center city. Lighting and location were fantastic, although the prep time for the food was a bit long. Portion sizes are deceptively large, and try not to fill up on all the different types of bread that they have. The 4 bread breadbasket was amazing though. A great place for lunch. We indulged in the spinach chaat and the lunch thali platters. The spinach chaat involves spinach leaves fried to a delicate crispness. Topped with crispy straws, yogurt, tomatoes, a great combination of delicate textures, cool textures, and crunch. Each thali platter comes with: naan, rice, a snack (in this case 2 samosas), raita, two non-veg/veg/seafood curries, a vegetable curry (in this case daal makhani), and dessert (kheer). The thali platter is a large round platter with plated little bowls, giving you the opportunity to sample many flavors in one sitting. Definitely a great option to taste what IndeBlue offers at one meal. They have 3 kinds of thali platters: non-veg, veg, and seafood. My sister had the non-veg, which included a chicken curry and a lamb curry. I opted for the vegetarian thali. Staff here is cognizant of food allergies and inquired off at seating if we had any. I came for happy hour on a Monday at 6pm and had no problem getting a seat at the bar for me and my two friends. The food was fantastic, as were the drinks (I had the tamarind margarita). We ended up staying for dinner, and while the food was amazing, I'm not sure it is something I would pay full price for again. But I will definitely be back for happy hour! Come for their Happy Hour! Indeblue is a cute modern Indian restaurant in Center City. I came here with a friend on a Sunday night for a HH meal that included cocktails and food. At first, I was just going to order food, but the cocktail menu was so appealing (and cheap at $5 a drink), that I couldn't resist myself. I got the rose gimlet, which had gin, grapefruit, rose water, lime and club soda. Would've happily had another if I weren't getting ready to catch a bus out of town (and would've had another if I knew how inept the bus services were, but that will be another Yelp review ;p ) As for the food, I shared an order of the stuffed long hot peppers, vegetable samosas, and spinach chaat with my vegetarian friend, and ordered the shrimp koliwada for myself. The peppers were way to hot for me, but I was able to enjoy the mozzarella, chili, spring onions and tomatoes stuffed inside. As for the other dishes, they were all good! The spinach was nice and crispy, and I was able to cool my tongue with the yogurt that came with it. The fun environment at the bar, combined with the cheap but good drinks, and good food makes this happy hour a steal. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in town. My boyfriend's family and I went to IndeBlue last Saturday night as a last minute decision. We didn't have a reservation for the evening yet, and there was a cancellation at IndeBlue so we took the opening right away. When we arrived, we were politely told by the hostesses that our table would be ready shortly, so while we waited we talked with some regulars dining at the bar who recommended various drinks for us to try. We all ordered different cocktails and there wasn't one we didn't enjoy! When we were seated our server, Derrick, came right up to us and helped guide us through the menu options. He recommended we try several apps and several entrees and split them. Every item he picked was delicious -- Derrick was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and honest about both the dinner and the drink menus, which is so important when you're trying a restaurant for the first time. We absolutely loved every part of IndeBlue, from the service to the food to the decor, and cannot wait to return...We hear they have a great happy hour that we'll have to try soon! Things that IndeBlue are: - a nice restaurant as evidenced by inflated prices for food you can get more cheaply at a lot of other Indian restaurants, attentive service, and a decor that strives to look fancy - overhyped Things that IndeBlue are not: - a good restaurant. Food was underwhelming and not memorable, particularly at the price point they're requesting Not convinced this place is worth the extra bucks Loved it here! We had the tasting menu and everything was incredible. It was probably too much food but hey. The cauliflower and lamb dishes were my favorites. This is really one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia! IndeBlue, an upscale Indian restaurant located in the heart of the gayborhood, serves both traditional and innovative takes on Indian cuisine. While the prices tend to be higher than your standard Indian joint, I found the food to be on par with most other places I've been too. Although I appreciated the good service and creative cocktails, I found the actual cuisine nothing surprising and wouldn't run back so soon to try more of the menu. We started with the crispy spinach chaat, which tasted rather oily (although somewhat delicious). We then split the Lamb Roganjosh, the Malwani Swordfish, Chana Masala, and a naan with spinach and mozzarella. Of these dishes, I found the lamb the most pleasant: juicy and savory, but not anything above the ordinary. The swordfish, despite swimming in sauce, was rather dry and the fish didn't really stand out for me. The chana masala was pretty standard, and the spinach and mozzarella naan was tasty, but I didn't find myself tasting a lot of the cheese or vegetables inside. I did, however, greatly appreciate our attentive and kind server, as well as the indebluetini (an adult version of a Mango Lassi). However, while I appreciate the concept of upscale Indian, I didn't find the food to be innovative or challenging enough to warrant the price point (especially when Tashan is located nearby). That said, there is always room for improvement, and I'm sure that IndeBlue can take it's merely good food to levels that are infinitely better. Great atmosphere and delicious brunch. The Indian fusion restaurant has meals to please all. We split the masala dosa which was rich in flavor and had great dipping sides. For our main course we had the thali platter. It was served with rice and naan and surrounded by a slew of curries and dessert. Can't wait to go back and try something else. IndeBleu is a great little Indian restaurant in the heart of Philly. This is a place you can't go wrong if you want to impress your date. We went pretty late at night about their closing time but still got great unrushed service and excellent food..chicken tikka masala as well as the vegetarian options. Makhani Daal was perfectly slow cooked and appropriately spiced. My vegetarian partner loved it. CTM was cooked in tomato sauce which was a welcome and healthier choice and tasted really nice. Will definitely repeat next time we are in Philly. Missed the live music this time because we went so late. I went to IndeBlue this past Friday with my parents + fiance for restaurant week! Everything was delicious. I have never been to a modern Indian place before so I was a little uncertain but this 100% exceeded my expectations. We got the paneer toast which was awesome. It had paneer chopped up and the bread was delicious. We got chicken tostada as well which was a good fusion since it was indian style chicken on a tostada. Everything was extremely flavorful but not spicy. They gave an incredible amount of food and we had so many leftovers! Def will be returning!!! Food is great nice and spicy. Atmosphere is intimate and cozy. Great place. We will be coming again. Pro-tip: you can only get the happy hour menu at the bar so choose your seating options carefully. Still, the crispy cauliflower is fantastic and the chana masala ain't nothing to laugh at. Ginger Jadoo made me do the culinary skadoo and the Mumbai Mirch wasn't bad either. Worth noting that my dining companion is a frequent flyer so entirely possible we received friendlier service and stiffer drinks than most. Good Indian restaurant:) tasty food. Service could be faster..Will come back again:) Great place to bring your friends from out of town. Super positive vibes. Great food. A little pricey, but the over all experience was quite nice. One of the best parts, especially considering it's winter, was that we had the ability to check our coats from our table. I would suggest sharing, mixing, and matching smaller dishes; you get to taste all the flavors while still filling that belly that so desperately growls. Legit Indian food at an upscale type place. I had the vegetarian thali (sampler) at lunch (see photo). Everything was above average. Highlights include the black sesame seeds on the naan (genius) and the paneer makhani (tomato-based gravy, kinda like tikka masala and just like that of butter chicken, for all you dummies out there). The sweet potato chips were good and went really well with the mango chutney but I'd rather fill up on that filthy delicious curry, know what I mean? Nobody was there at lunchtime (during the week). My server was super nice (Josh I think) You'll pay a bit more than average and you probably shouldn't dress like a hobo like I normally do. Cheaper buffet type places are more my style but I'd come here a couple times a year. My partner and I have just starting coming to this place and we've been twice. The food is good and so is the service. I have tried the channa masala and baigan bharta, both were very delicious. Although, you really can't go wrong with Indian food. I would say that the cuisine is more high-end than your average Indian place and so are the prices. Don't get me wrong, the food is great and I like that they clearly mark their vegan options on the menu, but it's definitely a pricey dinner! I'm loving the center city Indeblue location. For my first visit I came for dinner and we ordered a couple of very tasty items. Our starters were the crispy vegetable chili and the sweet potato pakora. Of the two my favorite was the crispy vegetable chili. It had excellent texture and flavor. I thought the heat level was just right. My main was the goat biryani. At first I was surprised by its presentation, (the braised goat mixed into the rice, not alongside it) but it didn't detract from its taste whatsoever. It was a more at home style way of serving it and I enjoyed it thoroughly. In times since I've returned to sit at the bar and even for brunch (which deserves its own review). I think this place fits wonderfully on 13 and I hope they stay for a while. Naan pizza is exactly about what you'd expect one to taste like. The real gem is the butter chicken and the naan, like the garlic naan. While the portions are a bit small, the food is so good that I am happy to pay for them. Can't really speak to the drinks or dessert since we regretfully didn't have any When is Indian food not Indian. When it's "fusion". Gosh I hate that word. In any case the place in downtown Philly is very new so maybe the review isn't fair. There were six of us, one a native Indian. We all agreed the food was good, not great, a tad expensive, and definitely not true Indian food. ymmv. Give it a try but there is some sticker shock here. I found the chicken masala to be tough and the sauce too cloying. It was missing that tameric taste. The nan was greasy and the garlic nan was too garlicky (for me). I would not go back. This place was amazing. Third best Indian I've ever had (and 1 and 2 were true Indian home cooked meals-so completely unfair). And the service was amazing. Here on business as a solo diner--we sometimes get overlooked, but the service and hospitality for this solo female diner was amazing. I've been meaning to try IndeBlue for years now- ever since friends recommended the Collingswood location. I'm really glad I finally made it over there! My husband and I had a 7 pm reservation but we got there early to take advantage of their happy hour at the bar. Their food and drink specials are great-- we only had drinks this time but it's definitely on my list of places to check out for happy hour. Just be aware the bar isn't super big- get there early! Overall, we had a great meal. The ambiance of this spot is so much better than other Indian places I've visited in Philly, so it definitely made for a more special night out. We decided to order a few small things to share- I really really really like that you can get half portion entrees- makes trying a bunch of things a whole lot easier. We ate mostly vegetarian- the items that stand our were the chilled avocado chaat, the crispy cauliflower, and the malai koftka. The waiter seemed to think we didn't order enough, but we ended up taking leftovers home. If you are in the mood for Indian date night, definitely check out IndeBlue. Very good Indian food. The crispy palak chaat and the paneer stuffed hot peppers were wonderful. Not the normal serving size so make sure you order more. Let's get right into it.... OVERRATED!!! I reserved for a party of five, but one person backed only to at the last minute to only change their mind and decided to come... I explained this to the hostess who was getting upset and seemed distressed she had to move plates from one table to another.... The Food was just alright... I am half indian and have eat Indian food all my life from various places... Everyone at the table even noticed the over use of salt to mask, or show that maybe this food is not fresh and probably from a can... Please read the reviews careful as I did not... Most people have gone here for happy hour and probably got so trashed the food tasted great after acouple of drinks... This review is based on Sunday Brunch only. Dined here this past weekend, excellent/friendly waitress who was also very knowledgeable about the food options. We started off with the Avocado Chaat (Great Refreshing Snack) & Drums of Heaven (4 Crispy Mini Wings dressed with some crumbled Blue Cheese - Delicious). For our entrees, we had the Masala Omelet (Oh My So tasty!!! swap the Maple Bacon for the Garam Masala one) Masala Dosa (Crispy with a yummy filling), Lamb Boti Kebab (Skewer of tender lamb meat dressed with masala fries and a yummy sauce) and finally a veggie Thali (which was more on the north indian side of things but still very tasty). Also tried the $4 Rose Mimosa - Slurpyyy goodness!!! Came here for happy hour with some friends. It's bar only from 5-7 and they have a late night happy hour. Come early because there are only about 15 seats!! They have a variety of foods from $3-5. I had the drums of heaven. 3 lollipop chicken drumsticks covered in a spicy red sauce. Highly recommended! Can't go wrong with upscale Indian food in the heart of the gayborhood. The space is very inviting with banquettes, tables and a cozy bar up front with a great view of 13th St action. Full bar and attentive service plus consistently good food equals happy. I haven't had a chance to check out their HH specials, but it's on my to do list. All the menus from happy hour to lunch, dinner and drinks etc are easily accessible on the website, which I really appreciated. Favorites were the thali sampler platters we had at brunch, crispy cauliflower and delicious naan. They also have online ordering & reservations FYI. This place was suggested to us by some of our vegetarian friends for a brunch option. Ok, I was definitely weirded out by the idea of having indian food for brunch, but decided to give a shot anyway as I've heard very good things. I can say that I am pleasantly surprised! I started out with the masala bloody mary, which tbh, was a little strange and tasted too much like indian food. It definitely wasn't bad, just...unusual, I guess? Anyway, I then switched to the chai sangria which was ah-mazing! Everyone else in my party was very happy with their drinks, I believe they got some kind of coffee/chai cocktail concoction. We got the crispy cauliflower as an app, which everyone thought was fantastic. Then for brunch, I got the spicy chicken and waffles which were insanely delicious! My BF got the BYO omelet which he said was "good" meaning it wasn't the best, but pretty decent. I'd love to come back here sometime for dinner and will update my review once I do! My roommates and I came to IndeBlue for Restaurant Week Brunch. We immediately liked how the restaurant was decorated - the wall decorations were beautiful and the atmosphere was great (casual yet traditional and classy). However, maybe because it was restaurant week, the restaurant was very loud and crammed. Below are the dishes we tried. The restaurant week menu allowed each of us to order an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert (which was the same for everyone) Appetizers: - Crispy Spinach Chaat: 4.5/5 - The flavor and texture were so great in this dish. It was just salty enough and the crispiness was perfect. The sauce drizzled on top was great and this dish is great to share. Definitely recommend! - Vegetable Samosa Chaat: 3.5/5 - A pretty standard samosa with a nice filling and crunchy wrapping. The chickpeas served with the chaat were great! - Crispy Cauliflower: 3.5/5 - This cauliflower sort of tasted like buffalo sauce. It was really creative but the breaded coating was too thick for me personally. Entrees: - Chicken and Waffles: I can't give a rating for this one since I didn't try it but my roommates who ordered this dish really enjoyed it. They were extremely impressed with the dish and said it was very filling as well. - Chole Bhature: 4/5 - The bhatura was really delicious - fluffy and soft. I am a huge fan of chickpeas so I ordered this dish. It was pretty good but nothing super unique or creative. Dessert: - Dessert Sampler Trio: 4/5 - The three desserts were a scoop of chocolate mousse, gulab jamun (fried dough ball soaked in syrup), and a rice pudding. I really liked all three! The chocolate mousse was rich and not to sweet while the gulab jamun was very fluffy and light on the inside. The rice pudding was also not too sweet. It was nice to be able to try all three! Overall, Indeblue is a great spot for a modern and fun Indian cuisine. A great place to come with friends for a casual yet nice meal. My fiancee and I had dinner here on a weekend trip to Philadelphia. Everything we ordered was amazingly good, well prepared and fresh. The service was excellent. We did not drink here so can not comment on the drinks. But the atmosphere was a perfectly romantic and intimate. The room was well decorated. The staff and server friendly. The server knew the menu and made great recommendations. I will be back and this will be one of our regular restaurants on our visits to Philly. My previous review was taken down by yelp because it didn't meet the requirement for review guidelines. This is very disappointing and frustrating for consumers because not a lot of people have time to write a well-thought-out review. Also, what more can I say about the food other than it sucked? So here it goes. It was restaurant week and I ordered Koliwada shrimp taco, Chicken makhani and paneer bhurji. of those things tasted good. Also, there was no flavor. It tasted very watered down and didn't taste like Indian food. Koliwada Shrimp Taco: I only got 1 taco. The shrimp was not fried in Koliwadi style. It was a regular American style battered shrimp. The taco had mayo!? Why wouldn't you make it more Indian since it is called Koliwada taco and not just shrimp taco!? Chicken Makhani - It was sour and tomatoie. It didn't taste like there was any butter added either. It didn't have any character to it. I can buy a carton of tomatoe juice from a grocery store and add boiled chicken to it and make it a better tasting chicken makhani. Paneer Bhurji - Again, this did not have any character to it. I did not taste the paneer. They added a lot of different cheese to it. Why would you add cheese to paneer bhurji that already has paneer is beyond me. Overall a beyond disappointing expericnce. Service was slow but that's fine. I understand that it was a busy day. This place was ridiculously good, and the service outstanding. We went with a group of 6 last night, and ordered the curried cauliflower appetizer with naan. Most at our table had ordered the "mixed grill" which was a wonderful blend of the flavors and choices on the menu. Everything was served on the coolest plates I've ever seen, a cut of sawed off tree! Add to the menu an awesome beer list, and you have a restaurant I definitely want to visit again! This place has a great brunch! To start there is a live sitar player... Come on, that is pretty unique touch! When we first came in we thought it was just music played through speakers. After we walked through the restaurant, we realized it was live and it was beautiful and relaxing. It was just the extra touch needed to seal the experience. First and foremost, order the rose mimosa! It was delicate and delicious and four dollars... I'm now regretting that I didn't get several. It isn't as sugary as orange juice and the flavor beautifully complimented the champagne. We ordered the samosas for our appetizer and those were extremely tasty. They were piping hot and perfectly plated. I ordered the non-vegetarian thali for my main dish and it was delectable! It is a lot of food, but I can honestly say I did not leave a single morsel behind. Each sample had a great flavor. I wish it was a bit spicier, but that is certainly a personal preference. This is an excellent choice to try several options without committing to just one. It's an indecisive persons dream come true! More seal the deal five star characteristics included: how attentive and available the wait staff was. Our waitress was quick to answer any questions and to ensure our food was enjoyable. Not to mention, when the check came not much damage was done considering the quality and quantity we had received. I highly recommend this restaurant and I hope to be back soon for dinner!! Excellent food!! We were visiting town and went there for weekend brunch after reading the reviews. The food was extremely delicious. We ordered Chana bhature which was the best I have had in a really long time!! Masala and egg kathi roll was pretty good too! A must go place!! It's kinda crazy, but this unexpected last minute decision to try out Indeblue's happy hour specials may have been the best culinary experience since our transplant to the City of Brotherly Love. I think the best way to describe Indeblue is that it's a hipster new-age Indian-fusion restaurant. Alright, so all of these words make my own skin crawl, but truth be told, the food is awesome! My recommendations: try every dish on the happy hour menu, especially the pizza! When my wife and I arrived at 6pm, we were lucky enough to find the last remaining seats at the bar and met one of the friendliest and talented bartender, who really treated us like long-lost friends and allowed us to be who we are, which is just exuding PDA at full force. With the exception of the wings, my wife and I tried everything (not exaggeration). My favorite, which to my surprise, was the pizza, as it was served on a warm nan drizzled with a special spicy sauce and sprinkled with soft and yummy cheese. I also enjoyed the stuffed pepper and the spicy baozi. If you have to be picky, then I may skip out on the kale salad (too fried), veggie samosa (it was alright, but forgettable), and the pork egg rolls (too high starch to meat ratio). Since I wasn't feeling the super sweet happy hour cocktails, the bartender (whom I forgot his name, but he works there often) made me a special scotch cocktail that had amazing subtle flavors and he spent a great deal describing the nuances in detail. The best part is that after all this food, we spent less than $80 (after tax and tip) and left feeling stuffed like kings. P Please be advised that the main (regular menu) items are quite pricy and is not reflected on this review. o Food: 5 stars o Service (bar): 7 stars o Ambiance: 3-4 stars o Price (happy hour): 5 stars Vegetarian & Gluten Free welcome!!! 5 stars for Taste of the food, Service & Ambiance of this place I went September 11, 2014. I love Indian food and have eaten at several places both in and outside of Philadelphia but IndeBlue is by far the best. the server told me that the owner is the Chef. This explains why the food is soooo gooood!!! The food has such great flavor!!! The server suggested the crispy spinach chaat and omgeeeee I'm glad she did. The flavor was so bold it lasted on my taste buds well after I swallowed!!!! The diver scallops were delicious. Save the sauce for your Naan bread!!! The lamb balti was very tender and flavorful. The food came fast and the service was good. I will be back!!!! My new favorite place!!! I only went here for after dinner drinks and to meet up with friends however I think this place deserves a great review! I would highly recommend this place for date night or an intimate group dinner. The restaurant is beautiful, decor is modern and elegant. The bartender and waitstaff are all pleasant. I had the Chai Sutra drink and my husband had East meets West (chai bourbon). Both drinks were great, the chai tastes pretty authentic compared to what we get at home. Definitely looking forward to dining here! This place was so great. I live a few blocks from here and didn't even know about it til a few friends took me. They have such a great happy hour and their food is reasonable and delicious. Jeff was an amazing bartender. He was super knowledgeable when it comes to the menu and provided the best customer service. Will be coming here every week! Not sure what all the fuss is about. Nice atmosphere and our service was excellent but I've had much better for much less. Of course it was one visit, so maybe I missed out on some of their better dishes. The samosas were very good but my lamb entree was disappointing. I have been here several times for happy hour (but not for a full meal, so I can't comment on that), and I have never been disappointed. The happy hour is daily from 5-7. It is a small bar area, so you should try to get there early. I love the Indian fusion food that they serve. My favorites are the crispy cauliflower, tikka naan pizza, and shrimp koliwada soft taco. Their cocktails, with an Indian twist, are also delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant for happy hour! My cousin recommended me this place when I went to visit philly this past weekend. Great food and awesome service! They really do care about their customers and it shows through. The ambience is great! It's very unique and we had an amazing dining experience! There's not a single con I can think about. Highly recommend his place! I cancelled my original reservation to another restaurant and asked a friend for a recommendation which led me to Indeblue. The lighting is set for a relaxing meal with candles on every table. I sat down and ordered the Bollywood Sparkler - pomegranate and bubbles are the high points of this drink that comes in a champagne flute and the light pink tones play off the flickering candles. The pomegranate adds just enough sweetness while the bubbles create a light air-ness to the drink. So not super sweet which I appreciate. For my entree I got the Pork Vindaloo which is braised pork (boneless), pearl onions, garlic, red wine vinegar jaggery and fingerling potatoes. There were not a lot of the potatoes or onions in the Vindaloo but that is probably by design. The entree is noted as "Spicy" on the menu and it was up there. When I travelled to India I would judge the heat level if it made me sweat or not and if my nose started to run. Well... this meal touched on both of these and I loved it. Whoa! It was a darker sauce but the spices were all there and the pork chunks easily split with a fork. Delicious!! I had to get an order of the Garlic Naan. The Naan came out warm with noticeable pieces of garlic and brushed with butter so you could easily break it with your hands. Loved it! I think this place would be amazing for a group meal. Love the cute atmosphere inside this place and food is delicious (: Very vegan friendly as well. We went here for restaurant week which can decrease the normal quality. We started with the spinach chaat and drums of heaven. The spinach chaat had nice flavor but was incredibly oily for the second half of the dish which was hard to eat. The drums of heaven were good normal fried chicken wings. For entree we had the lamb rogan josh and butter chicken and both of them were very unimpressive. The lamb sauce had an almost sour taste to it which was unappealing. The butter chicken was incredibly salty and lacked the usual depth of flavor that indian curry has. The dessert was the best part of the meal with a fresh beignet, cinnamon ice cream, and cardamom rice pudding. Every year during the Midtown Fall Festival (for four years running now), I swing by 13th and Locust for a taste of Indeblue's signature appetizer, the "Drums of Heaven." Need to come back to try the rest of the menu soon. Pretty solid Indian food in Center city. Place is always packed. Beautiful decor. I recommend the lamb lollipops and the crispy spinach. This is Indian food served with a refreshing modern twist. We ordered a stuffed mirchi as appetizer and Malai kofta, pindi chole and garlic mama as entre. And I have to say that every single dish was just outstanding. But the real winner was their fig ice cream with a texture as soft as a silk. I would highly recommend this place for food lovers in Philly! One of the BEST lunch spots out there! High quality, delicious Indian fusion. But they still do the traditional stuff really really well. Their express lunch for $15 is basically a steal. It comes with an appetizer and an entree. For appetizers, you can choose a chaat, salad, soup, or one of their super yummy fusion plates. Appetizers I like: -The drums of heaven (battered chicken wings with blue cheese crumble, garlic, tomato, chili and scallions) are so perfectly flavored. Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. And you get 4 of these amazing things -Naan pizza! They have different flavors all the time. The one I tried had paneer, red peppers, red onions, herbs, and mozzarella -Barbeque pork spare rib samosa rolls, you get 2 rolls cut into 4 pieces in total. It comes with a super yummy dipping sauce of tamarind barbeque and blue cheese wine. -Stuffed long hot peppers. You get 2 big ol' smoked green peppers, stuffed with house-made paneer, mozzarella, deghi chili, spring onions, with a fresh tomato sauce on the bottom. -Aloo makkai tikki are these 2 yummy spiced potato cakes with corn and apple chutney. ALL SUPER TASTY! Entrees: -The best one is chicken tikka makhani (butter chicken). The chicken is apparently free range, and obviously delicious. the sauce is beautifully spiced, and tastes right. Not like the nasty overly creamy ones I have to eat in New Jersey :( It's served with fenugreek, black pepper, saffron rice, which is so delicious, but still needs to be drowned in the beautiful makhani sauce. - Lamb rogan josh is also really good! It's a less interesting tasting sauce in my opinion, but still delicious. Kinda like a lamb stew but spiced with an Indian flair. The lamb had a great, tender texture, and the sauce was so hearty and yummy. This also came with the awesome herb rice. Overall, an awesome date place!! The ambiance is really nice, roomy, clean, and dimly-lit. The $15 express lunch is just unreal. Came here for my husband's birthday. I e-mailed the restaurant beforehand to see if we could do the Chef's Tasting menu and to see if they had their liquor license. Early the next morning I received a phone call from the restaurant answering my questions. The person was super friendly and assured us that we would have a great meal. My husband and I did the chef's tasting with the wine pairings. The food was great and our server was super sweet. There was a bit of food timing issues but we totally understood b/c they just opened three days prior to our dinner. I know this may sound silly, but my only "complaint" isn't really a complaint just a comment on the end of our meal. When dessert came the servers and the chef came to the table and sang happy birthday to my husband. I KNOW they meant so well but I felt like we were at the olive garden. I would have loved to just have a subtle candle in the dessert and perhaps the musicians on the floor would play happy birthday very discretely. just a thought. All in all the dinner was very nice, a bit expensive, but good for a celebration. This place is great! Fantastic for date night (maybe not a first date though). It's a bit noisy so be warned. But the service and food is really great. Price is on the high end for Indian food but hey it's an upscale joint in Midtown so it's expected...and worth it! It's very popular so make a reservation. And most guys are wearing jackets so get dressed up and enjoy! Ambience. Perfect menu. Deep flavors. Handsome stranger sitting across from me. How could I not love this place? Absolutely the best Indian cuisine I have ever had. From start to finish, presentation to service to the taste was impeccable. I didn't know food can taste this good! Well worth the every penny. Never ending compliments to the chef! Our server for the night took care of my date and I very well. I highly recommend all their dishes. I had the coconut rasam sea bass, and it was creamy and smooth and a whole set of different flavors having a party in my mouth. Indeblue, you are amazing. My friends and I stumbled onto here while looking for a quick bite to eat before going out. We ended up staying until 1 am or so. I usually don't give out 5 stars unless it is really exceptional. Their lamb dishes were savory and amazing and their raita dip (yougurt, cucumber, and spices) is the best I've had. Not only that, but we came in 15 minutes before the kitchen closed and the staff was extremely accommodating. The kitchen staff put their best even late at night. To boot, he bartender whipped up a mean tamarita which was tequila and tamarind juice. It's too bad we found it so late in our trip because I would've loved to sit in the dining area, which was really cute and cozy, very different from the Indian restaurants I go to (but to be honest, this was an American, modern twist to Indian food). The hospitality was enough to earn them 5 stars and it's even better when the food is good. Check them out and look out for Cory to be your bartender! The ambiance and service were great. I also really appreciated that the menu was limited to a few pages, versus the tome of variations on the theme you often find in Indian restaurants. The menu also helpfully labels gluten-free and vegan options. I'd definitely go back when visiting Philly again. I visited Indeblue with friends on this past Sunday. We ordered spinach chaat which looked pretty interesting but tasted okayish. The chicken in Madras chicken was not very fresh and the Chicken Makhani tasted like tomato basil soup you get at Panera bread. The server was very attentive and they took note of this critique. The Gulab Jamun was good. This restaurant used to be good, I am not sure what happened. I was in India in November and have since been constantly on the lookout for amazing Indian food whenever or wherever I get the chance. This place did not disappoint. First thing that strikes you is the decor which are a perfect balance of a modern upscale restaurant but with an Indian flair. I had to try the paneer tikka as that is my favorite. The sauce was a touch too "tomatoey " but it was still excellent and the paneer was perfect. I also had the vegetable samosas and the accompanying sauce was perfection! Nice house wine paired with excellent service and definitely a place worth visiting ! Went for a work even this week - the food was DELICIOUS, and John was great at making suggestions and keeping my wine glass full! Looking forward to going back. The food was to die for, ambience was elegant and service was EXCELLENT! We had crispy spinach chat, drums of heaven, lamb chops and the laal Maas. Each dish was cooked to perfection and served in style. The tastes are nirvana for the tongue. We savored and Enjoyed every bite I'm giving this review base on service and take out.i was really impressed... I come at 9pm to order food to go and immediacy was greeted by a very nice gentleman.He offered me a seat at the bar while i looked over the menu and he poured me a delicious cocktail.Very much appreciate that I can get a drink while waiting.He was very helpful as he went over a lot of menu options to help me choose and I feel as thought I got exactly what I looking for base on the recommendation . The food,even after i finally got home,was delicious.Definitely worth my dollars ,I ill be back soon... Ate here last night for Restaurant Week. I already can't wait to return. The food is spectacular. Jason, our server, was funny, attentive without being overbearing, and offered superb recommendations. All of our food was delicious. The cocktails are tasty and innovative. The food was spicy but not uncomfortably so! A fabulous evening! This review is for Brunch on a Saturday... My dear friend was in town for the weekend and we were going to the Flower Show. Across the street there was over an hour wait at the "breakfast place"... We saw the " Brunch" sign outside Indeblue and decided to give it a try. So glad we did! (Side note- on Sunday we ate at the "breakfast place". It was good. But for the price and value, Indeblue was a much better meal and experience.). We both ordered different omelets. Mine was all veggie and cheese. It came with desi home fries which were sweet potato and onion - out if this world yummy. It also came with a spicy dipping sauce which added a unique flavor to the omelet and was great with the naan bread. This was all for $10. Although we didn't have one, they also serve bottomless mimosas. The service was extremely attentive - but note we were the only ones there at 11:00 am when they opened. Eventually the tables began to fill up and the service remained excellent. The restaurant is warm and elegant with beautiful lighting and decorations. I would imagine, though, when they are busy it might get a bit loud. I was in the Philadelphia area a while back and wanted to get some dinner. We yelped Indian food in this area and this restaurant was the first one to pop up. Everything from the pics of the food to the decor looked amazing and the rating were also great so we decided to go there. We def made a good choice. For appetizers we ordered the drums of heaven and the long hot stuff peppers. Wow def a great start to the dinner. Now on to the entrees, we ordered the chicken madras, chicken makhani, palak paneer, malai kofta, lamb biriyani and assorted roti and naans. We left with a little doggy bag but we were beyond stuffed. The only thing that sucks about this place is that it's an hour and half away from my house. We will def be back when we are in the area. Indian cuisine is probably my favorite ethnic cuisine. I am very critical of Indian food as it can be difficult to prepare. IndeBlue knocks it out of the park. I would say there is an American twist on their Indian food, but the authentic flavor profiles are always there. I have been once for restaurant week, and once my birthday. Restaurant week service was slow, but I guess that is expected. Every single thing I've eaten here has been so good. The cocktails are unique and eclectic. The indebluetini is delicious. The bloody mary is also really good. My only gripe is the service. My birthday was the kicker. There were about 14 people for brunch. They literally made us get up as a reservation was coming in. We were not there for an extended period of time. We were rushed after an hour into the meal, and we were not even onto dessert at this point. It was very rude, and the server had a bit of a tude. Despite the service, the food is what keeps me coming back. Appetizers were nice.. Cocktails were the best charm.. blend of lavender tea spices chillies something.. Entrees were ok.. Parking was an issue.. we ran two minutes over the meter and ended up getting a ticket I came here on a Thursday night for happy hour (5-7pm) with 2 friends... The bar was full so they seated us at a small table near the entrance. This was my first time here and despite having high expectations, I was very impressed! The food and drinks were flavorful and unique. We ordered 4 appetizers and 2 rounds of drinks between the 3 of us and the bill came out to only $50! Drinks ($5 each) -chikni shandar (my favorite one!): sparkling wine with chai and cardamom. Tastes just like sangria with an Indian twist -rose gimlet: if you like gin, this is a must! -spicy lychee margarita: chili-infused tequila adds an interesting kick -indebluetini: just like a spiced maaza mango juice Food ($3-5) -spinach chaat: the best spinach you will ever have... Crispy spinach with onions, tomatoes topped with yogurt chutney and sev (thin crunchy noodles) -naan pizza: with tandoori marinated paneer and caramelized onions -aloo makkai tikki: still not sure how I feel about the apple chutney but overall an average dish -stuffed peppers: gets progressively more spicy as you near the end of the pepper with seeds. Looking forward to coming back for their late night happy hour (9pm-close) and trying a thali! I came here for the first time during their happy hour. We mostly ordered their cocktail drinks and some appetizers. Ambience is really nice. It's also very clean and classy looking. Our server came to check on us often. I tried the ginger Jadoo and it was great for the happy hour price, $5. They could have used a little bit more alcohol and ginger. For apps: I tried the chicken tikka naan pizza for $5 (which tasted exactly like the pizza from India). I loved it. Spinach chaat was ok. They could have used a bit more ingredients into it. But the taste was good with all the chutneys. Although, ambience and food was great, I wouldn't recommend this place for authentic Indian food. I feel like this place is made for people who wants some fake Indian food. Everything was a bit more Americanized than Indian. I would come back here to give it another go for their actual entrees. Wanted to give 2 1/2 stars but that's not an option. Couldn't bring myself to do 3. Kind of disappointed today. I have had only great things to say about IndeBlue in the past. Not sure if today was an off day for them or me or if their standards are diminishing. Ordered lamb chops ($24 for 6) we'll done and dosa as appetizers. I stressed well done to the waitress. WELL they weren't! About a medium well, slight pink inside. Most people would say I am ruining the chops having them well done, but, guess what, you like what you like and the wife and I like them well done. The dosa was not that nice golden brown it should be. Although it was crispy, the color resembled an undercooked pancake. The tawa probably wasn't hot enough. The coconut chutney was the driest I've had an any Indian restaurant and the sambar was the consistency of paste. Nice flavors, but we eat with our eyes first!! Main course, wife had the non-veg thali. That was good as always. I tried the bacon egg wrap for the first time and, again asked the waitress for the bacon to be well done. AGAIN, it was not!! So I had to open up the wrap and pick through what I could eat. The chai sangria and rose petal mimosas ($5 each during brunch) were still decent. The live tabla and sitar players were great as always. I am told they are updating their brunch menu next week. One bad experience won't keep me away, I will give them another chance. If the next trip is anything like this.............. We were there for my wife's birthday with a couple of friends. We enjoyed it but I thought the food was average although the food presentation and the restaurant's ambiance were excellent. Perhaps the small plates were more appealing than the large ones. We went here (on a double date) for restaurant week last night, and WOW I was so impressed. I'll preface this with the fact that I'm a pretty hypercritical restaurant diner, and honestly, I left having no complaints with our experience and food. We came here looking for a place that we typically wouldn't go to since it was restaurant week, and I'll definitely be coming back someday. First of all, the decor and service were great. The interior was very beautifully decorated, and felt intimate with the dim lighting. Great as a date spot or with a group of friends. We never had empty water glasses and the entire host of servers were very attentive and polite. The courses came out very well paced (maybe for some, a slightly long of a wait between courses since it was very busy last night, but I prefer to have a little gap between courses as I'm a slow eater and get overwhelmed when everything comes out too fast). For the first course I had the spinach chaat, which was out of this world. I wasn't expecting spinach to be so tasty. It was flash fried with these little crispy noodle things on top and some veggies and tasty sauce underneath. That set the bar high, but nothing after disappointed. For all the courses, the group got something different, so we all shared. The others got the chicken chaat which was very tender and flavorful, and also the vegetable samosa which I tried also and liked. For the second course I got the tandoori chicken wings which just fell off the bone and the spices used were perfect. came with a little salad of veggies on the side which I gobbled up too. My friends got fried cauliflower which was also delicious, the fish taco which was sweet and tasty, and the stuffed long hot which was deliciously cheesy. For the main course, I got lamb saag, Again, the meat was so tender, like nothing I've had before with a wonderful concoction of spices. It came with some sort of seasoned basmati rice (maybe saffron?) and your choice of naan bread. (get the garlic or rosemary one!) Everything was SO GOOD, and the portions were generous. I actually took half of my entree home for lunch today and can't wait to eat it again! The others got the fish dish, and my boyfriend got the pork one (which I think I liked even better than mine) Finally for dessert, I had the rice pudding which was very tasty and a nice finish. My friends got the sorbet, and the ice cream pairings. I think my favorite was the sorbet, but all were great. The rose petal ice cream and fig ice cream were something I never tried before, so that was fun. I wasn't drinking for the night, but all three of the others got the darjeeling cocktail, and all loved it. I would imagine at non-restaurant week, prices are a little steep, but so worth it. I left stuffed and happy, and still happy as I write this rating! Do yourself a favor, and come here! Love. Love. Love. I had a really nice time at this restaurant with my girlfriends. This place is perfect for a date night or time out with friends. I'm obsessed with the crispy spinach as well as the crispy cauliflower. I actually chose to have the crispy spinach as my entree it was so delicious. The manager was very kind and after a brief conversation he treated us to a dessert to share. We had fried banana with vanilla ice cream and caramel. This is a must for Indian food lovers in Philadelphia. One of my favorite brunch spots in philly! Endless mimosas are a great deal, chicken and waffles are amazing, and the service was great. Laurie was such a sweetheart! Happy Hour is the best hour of the day at Indeblue. Great food, great drinks, leave happy. Fully recommend everything on the menu...partial to the Mumbai Mirch. Lived in London and Scotland for the better part of 12 years. Never thought Indian cuisine could be bettering Philly but this is the best we've ever had. Great atmosphere. Excellent foot. Great value for the price. My friend who is a vegetarian (ish) was in town for the night and wanted to get dinner, hm, where to take a vegetarian out of towner where I can love my meal and check out a new place? Consulted my bookmarks and opentable and boom, Indeblue. Excellent choice. PRO TIP: Sign up for their emails and you will get a $10 off coupon emailed to you (and I think you get something on your bday and anniversary because they asked for that too. I put my anniversary of being single so I can celebrate with myself when that comes up...) VIBE: Gorgeous space and ambiance, tables are spaced out which is nice, and service was very friendly. FOOD: --Menu is very vegetarian friendly (they have a whole veggie menu section), which is part of the reason I picked it and it did not let us down. --Dahi Avocado Chat- Our waiter actually forgot to bring this out but even after he put it in it came out super quickly. It was very interesting and really delicious. It was cold, which I didn't expect for some reason, but I was into it. --Stuffed Red Pepper- very good, and surprisingly big for $14. We had leftovers --Lamb Rogan Josh-also good sized portion, very tender, great flavors. More leftovers. DRINKS: --Indebluetini is delicious-like a less creamy mango lassi cocktail. --Karma chai sutra was my selection and I had serious drink envy, this tasted like a chai spiced white russian and was way too milky for me. Not a fan, but that's more of a personal preference. My friend and I had a lot of catching up to do, and probably spent 3 hours there and never felt rushed, which was awesome. Great spot, prices were reasonable, great atmosphere, and good food, definitely recommend! Also definitely want to check out their happy hour. This place is a gem. Came here because the wait at the brunch place across the street was way too long. They were incredibly accommodating with making me a vegan thali (slightly modifying the vegetarian one), and the food was delicious. Had a really excellent brunch here on Sunday with Vinny P. and Cat D. after a morning of shopping. Our stomachs were rumbly, El Vez was packed and we were about to make our way to Perch Pub when Vinny stopped in his tracks and said, "hey, how does Indian sound?". Now traditionally, Indian would not be my first go-to for brunch cuisine, but given that I'm typically a savory bruncher over sweet figured why the heck not. First off, there was no wait and we were seated immediately upon entry. We could have sat at the empty bar had the restaurant been full, but that wasn't a necessity so to a table we went. Our server was very enthusiastic, as waters were being poured she sold us on their $4 garam masala bloody Mary's and rose mimosas; off to a good start if you ask me. Though bloody Mary's are a meal in and of themselves, it was time to buckle down and decide what to have for an entrée. Right up until our waitress came back to take our order, I was still undecided and had her choose for me; I was torn between an Indian spiced egg and bacon wrap and the chicken tikka wrap that had recently been added to the menu. Chicken tikka was the final determination, while Vinny ordered a thali plate and Cassie went with a few vegan options of chickpeas and potatoes. My chicken tikka wrap was pretty damn good, the chicken was tender, the crisp cucumbers in side were a nice cooling feel against the spice of the chicken...would I order it again? Absolutely. Served on the side were a few masala fries and a sweet chili aioli; delicious. When I first moved to the city 6 years ago my first question to my landlord was how to know which Chinese food restaurants were worth eating from in Chinatown; he told myself and my roommates to always follow where the Chinese dine because that's the real-deal. When it comes to Indeblue, the fact that the space is beautiful, the prices are completely reasonable for brunch, and many Indian families spending their Sunday afternoon here all lean toward this being the real-deal and a new staple in the brunch rotation. This review is based on a restaurant week experience; I get that it isn't always the most accurate example of a places cuisine. I had super high expectations going into my meal here. Some of the things were alright. The spinach chaat was okay, but it was sort of reminiscent of bar food. Fried spinach leaves with onions, tomatoes, cheese and some white sauce (aoli maybe?). If you would have subbed out the spinach with a chip, you would almost have nachos. Best way to describe it. I had the mussels and they were alright. Cooked perfectly in a tomato based sauce but very small. Not served with a plate to discard shells. Then to the chicken tikka: really unimpressed. I have eaten lots of different takes on this British/Indian staple, and have grown to love it as one of my favorite foods. The rice that Indeblue had was excellent (how can you mess that up, really), but the tikka was one of the worst attempts of the dish I have ever had. The sauce was lacking, and the chicken was just like giant chunks of boiled chicken breast. No flavor whatsoever, and the meat was much too hard to cut into bite sized pieces with a fork. Aside from the tikka disaster, the garlic naan was really good, and the fig ice cream with praline pecans was outstanding. Outside of the meal, we ordered two house cocktails (mediocre and pricey) and two hot chia teas. The chai tea is made in house, and was very good. The service was great, the atmosphere was crowded but alright. My three star review mainly comes from my disappointment in the tikka and starter courses. For the money, I would much sooner go elsewhere for a date night. For Indian food, I will stick to Tiffin or Mood in the area. Looking for a spot to have Sunday brunch? Stop. Right. Now. IndeBlue has the most amazing brunch I've been to. We weren't sure what to expect but were extremely impressed! We got more food than we could finish and it was all extremely good. If I had a second stomach I would've filled it up! The rose water mimosa was unique, refreshing, and super delicious! The atmosphere was great and the decor was gorgeous. I would love to come back and have dinner here. Peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, Corey and Topanga, Indian and brunch? Now one of those may make your eyebrows arch but trust me...they're all perfect combos! Indeblue is one of my favorite brunch spots in Philly, it's freaking fantastic. The brunch menu is pretty extensive and the prices are on point. Service was as good as the masala chai (and oh yes, it's good). Tried the chole bhature [Sun Brunch $10] (flavorful chickpeas eaten with a large piece of bread that's bigger than my face) + chicken tikka makhani (tender chunks of chicken swimming in awesome sauce [Sun Brunch $12]. It was the perfect atmosphere for a casual Sunday brunch, the sitar and tabla players are so talented and it transports you to a wonderful place to relax and dine. Our water glasses were always more than half full, for all you optimists out there. The only issue we had was that our bill had the brunch price swapped with the dinner price, an easy fix and the only lil hiccup in the dining experience. Once you dine here, you may not stop ;) Came here with a group for brunch and it was great! Great service and the food was great as well. Definitely recommend trying the samplers they have, which have both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Would gladly go back. I'm so full and satisfied I can barely type this. Yet, I will do my due diligence to try to express how much I loved this place. Words just don't seem to be enough. I came here for restaurant week, it was my first trip here. I've been hearing great things and decided RW was a great chance to try a great spread. I loved the ambiance the minute I walked in. The food was honestly amazing. I absolutely loved the spinach chaat. The vegetarian thali was out of this world! I love dal makhani and this was the best I've had. Everything in the thali was sooo piping hot and stayed hot so it tasted super fresh. And dessert?? Oh GOD dessert shot me straight to food heaven! I ordered the banana nirvana which was fantastic but the fig option was unexpectedly phenomenal! It took me by surprise. I never thought I could loooove figs like that! Overall an amazing time with friends and fabulous food! Can't wait to come back for happy hour! Wonderful experience at IndeBlue! A different twist than a typically brunch with its Indian flair. Our server Derrick was also very knowledgeable about the menu and incredibly pleasant. Overall the entire experience at IndeBlue will make this a place I stop by again next time I'm in Philly. This might be my new place for happy hour. My BF said we have to come back for dinner since what we ordered at the bar menu were really good. Stuffed long hot pepper was to die for...so good. Drums of heaven, pork samosa rolls and the lamb poutine were all amazing. The only disappointment dish was the crispy cauliflower - it was bitter. The flavor was supposed to be like the drums of heaven, but somehow I dont think the flavor go together. It was not "crispy" - it was soggy bc of the sauce. Unless they need to remaster this dish again, my advice is to skip it. I've had better cauliflower dish. A bit loud and this place lacks intimacy. Long tables facilitate group meetings though. Pinot noir was good. Service is a bit slow. The food is really yummy. Worth the wait. Appetizers and entrees great. Not too sure about the cinnamon ice cream. Looking for a super filling lunch that won't break the bank? Try IndeBlu's express lunch, which allows you to select an appetizer as well as a small plate or entree for your lunch meal. The amount of food was so much for me that I had it packed up and had dinner later on! For my appetizer I selected the tandoori chicken naan pizza. To be honest, it wasn't exactly what I was expecting - if I hadn't known that the pizza was made with naan, I wouldn't have had any clue. It seemed just like a regular personal sized pizza. It was tasty, with a little bit of Indian seasonings and delicious peppers, in addition to the chicken and cheese. For my entree, I got the chicken makhani. To be honest, I really didn't have much of a clue what I was ordering, I just know that I like chicken, and figured I'd give it a shot. The menu I had didn't mention that it was a "butter chicken" dish, which might have given me a better idea. theless, I thought that the chicken was delicious and flavorful, and just the right tenderness with the meat. The rice was a bit on the bland side, but the sauce on the chicken made up for it. All in all, the food here was pretty good - my husband ordered the chicken madras, which I sampled and we both agreed that the makhani was far better. So if you're visiting, I'd definitely recommend that dish. Can't wait to come back and try a bit more of the menu! Awesome Indian meal after a very long drive! Our server Lori suggested dishes and we listened to her. So glad that I did! Spinach chat, paneer toast, Saag bahar, Black Daal, Kashmiri Naan and Roti!! All were delicious. Made with ghee! Yum! Will return soon. She made the dinner even better by bringing us two cups of chai so I don't fall a sleep at the wheel as we continue our drive north on I-95. Thank you Lori! Coming from an Indian who has lived all her life there this is by far the most interesting twist of cuisine and really epic modern Indian I have ever had! Ofcourse it is the restaurant week so make the best of it! Insane naan pizza and spinach chat! The fig ice cream is just insane! Inspiration at its best :) Came here during CC Sips/Happy hour with 2 friends. Oh my gosh, where has this restaurant been all my life. The drinks, food, and service was phenomenal. The Ginger Twist cocktail was just perfect. The Spinach Chaat.... I would come back just to eat this all day long. Drums of heaven were flavored just right, not overly saucy. Naan Pizza and the bread basket were delicious as well. Definitely want to come back for their happy hour again and try items on their dinner menu. I pulled up to Indeblue and saw a bunch of Indians inside, instant street cred. Usually trendy indian restaurants are attended by essentially the same diverse crowd you would expect at any downtown restaurant. The heavy sprinkling of my brethren elevated my expectations. The feel and decor are center city standard. The menu has a mix of standard indian menu items like chicken tikka masala and chana masala, with a mix of "fusion-esque" dishes. Interestingly, they started off with a sample soup, spinach-mozzarella. So weird. It tasted like spinach soup...with mozzarella. I dont think we have mozzarella cheese in India. They seem to do the latter really well, while the former is about average to above average. Started with the spinach chaat. This was great. Flash fried spinach, with the usual mixing of chaat toppings. We then shared chicken korma with 2 side sized baingan bharta and daal makhani. Chicken korma was good, but just good. The baingan bharta was the best of the dishes as we could actually taste that the eggplant was roasted. Daal makhani was par for the course. Our bill, for 2 people with 2 drinks each was surprisingly affordable. Overall, a place worth visiting. I may stick to the newer fusion items as they seem to do this particularly well. This has to be the best brunch in town--not only for the Indian food, specials, and also because I don't have to endure 2 hour waits. I've been here twice in the past year with a large group and have enjoyed the food. They have sampler plates and an eclectic mix of brunch and a flavorful Indian meal. They have a sitar player at noon, who plays masterfully without being overly intrusive for conversation. The service is brisk, but we were allowed to linger, even on a Sunday. I have eaten here several times- never EVER disappointed!!! Absolutely delicious. Fantastic food and drinks. My boyfriend and I always over order here, in hopes that we'll have leftovers for the next couple of days. We love everything we've tried! A new favorite! I have been here a few times and will always recommend this place for amazing Indian food. If you have never tried the cuisine before, do the tasting menu. It's worth it at less than $40 a person. The spinach chaat is incredible! Very good samosa chaat as well. I'm a huge fan of the malai kofta and the paneer tikka. My friends love the chicken makhani. Fabulous service as well! We visited Philly for an event and looked up this place on Yelp and saw that it had excellent reviews. Our waitress, Lori (who is an amazing server) was extremely helpful in her descriptions of the dishes. She suggested the spinach chaat, which was AMAZING. We also ordered the lamp chops (delicious), shrimp tacos (delectable) and the spicy chicken and waffles (order with spices on the side if you're not big on waffles with siracha). This is a A1 restaurant. MUST try! I came here a year ago and had a good experience, so I took a friend here tonight. The food was okay-- nothing to write home about but not bad. However, the service was atrocious. The server wasn't rude exactly, but he clearly didn't want to be there and showed absolutely no enthusiasm. More importantly, I basically had to beg to place my order. When the food came, one of our two breads was missing-- as was the rice. The bread that did come was cold and overcooked. After we had clearly finished eating (they had cleared our plates and packed up the leftovers), we waited for at least fifteen minutes for the check. The only reason we got it was that we finally got the attention of the server. There must have been a computer problem or something because it then took him ten minutes to bring back my credit card. I can't recommend this place after having such horrible service. Been here for restaurant week around February. Not like other traditional Indian restaurant, it got quiet elegant vibe. Great cocktail and spirits selection. Pleasantly surprised to find this little gem around the corner from my hotel. Opulent wall decor with a contemporary twist. Refreshing avocado dahi puri to offset the summer heat. Taste meets texture in the perfectly spiced malai kofta. The masala chai was cold, but I was offered a fresh second cup without even asking. Polite, courteous service. Would definitely come back if I visit Philadelphia again. Great place and ambience. Must try the Goat Mirch Masala. It's more like a $$$ place though. I was expecting delicious food for the price... but disappointed. Too spicy, naan was dry, nothing to write home about. If you're looking for Indian food that beats the typical hole in the wall places in University City with sub par service and questionable cleanliness, this is the place to go. We came here on Diwali so it was pretty lively inside and I was glad we made a reservation because it was a full house (although usually I've heard you can walk in and get a table). There were a couple of larger tables so it looks like they are good at accommodating large groups (6+). We had a friendly and helpful server, who recommended a few dishes to us. We got 3 appetizers to split among 3 of us: chilled dahi avocado chaat, stuffed long hot peppers, and drums of heaven. All were delicious! For dinner I had the tandoori mixed grill and the lamb chops were some of the best I've ever tasted. I can't wait to go back just to order the lollipop lamb chops. For dessert we split the chocolate sutra. It's not a particularly Indian dish but it was still good. Love the decor inside, not tacky or gaudy looking. It was trendy, sexy, and overall had a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back! This place is awesome. A quick walk from campus it was the perfect fix for three sleep deprived stressed student on a rainy Friday. The interior decorations give the venue an upscale feel and look while the prices are completely feasible. I had: The eggplant and hummus dip with triangles of naan and pieces of carrots and celeriac to scoop it all up- scrumptious and flavorful The chicken tikka wrap- a zesty handful with big chunks of white meat chicken Seasoned fries- with garlic aioli seasonings. They were crunchy and delightful. Finished it off with unlimited mimosas for only $20 Indian food art noveau. Everything on our table that included rose mimosas, thali sampler, chicken dishes, and vindaloo skillet were imbibed and ingested well. Everything was excellent. The only problem was trying to decide which dish. Seems like a great place for dinner and HH as well. Brunch was excellent with live Indian music playing. Service was excellent. Highly recommend! Looks like this picky eater has found a good Indian oasis. Warning to those who love vindaloo---I've heard from my fellow dining patrons that it is not that spicy as vindaloo is expected to be. Nevertheless, all excellent and satisfying to the palate! Great ambience, amazing food, small portions and a teensy bit expensive.... But the taste makes it all worthwhile. I tried their lamb chops, dal and a whiskey based cocktail called 'Ginger Jadu'. The lamb chops sealed the deal. Dal was excellent. However, the rice tasted slightly off / not fresh. It could be the whiskey talking ;-) The brunch is top notch in fusion and presentation. We had the masala omelette and chicken tikka wrap with four dollar cocktails. The omelette dish was cooked to a really nice consistency with maple syrup infused bacon and with the included naan we could make our own custom breakfast sandwich; such a good finger food! Also the live sitar music was a sweet aural addition! Great ambience, music and food. Pricey though, considering the small portions. Good food and drink options, combined with great customer service is a winning combination in the food business ;) Slow service, food was not very authentic and overpriced. It seemed they were understaffed and the attitude of the hostess was not very friendly. We went here for the restaurant week special and it was extremely underwhelming. This was one of the best Indian food I have had! Great place.Very highly recommend it. We were visiting Philli for 4 days and we ate here twice. Will be back. Went for brunch. Fun neighborhood, fresh inventive food and presentation. Sitar music added to the charm. Got introduced to this place by a friend. Definitely recommend it if you are looking for something different & interesting in Indian cuisine. Almost seemed like a fusion to me and a pretty good one as well if I may add. We landed at the restaurant based on the excellent reviews and its closeness to the liberty bell. The rating received by the restaurant is well deserved to say the least. The ambience is warm and bright and the hostess was spot on in her recommendations. The spinach chat was crisp and definitely refreshing after eating soggy chat elsewhere in downtown. The chicken tikka roll was fresh with tender chicken. The wheat roll though could have been thinner to give more flavour to the filling. We were in dual mind to chose the thali but it was warm and fresh. The bread was soft and the curries were simple and filing. We were too full to try the dessert but hope to be back. Love love love love this place. The people who work there are super nice; I once went here with my niece and they gave her a complientary scoop of delicious vanilla ice cream with candied nuts. Everything on the menu tastes amazing. The cocktails are so creative and very boozy. The restaurant is on the more upscale side, which is refreshing for an Indian restaurant, and the prices are set in accordance with this. Go here if you want to go to a 'nice' place for dinner (or lunch) with great food and makes you have a food coma. Good for dates or large groups. I'm so glad I was privileged to try this place in its prime. It's a far cry from where it fell. Chat, oily and soggy as 10 day fryer oil. Crispy cola flower. The same. So much potential mixed with fail. What the heck happened to this restraint? Ok so gave the manager a chance, completely dissatisfied and she owned it. 4 points!!! That said it lives again to try another day. Customer sat credes.... Delicious, I recommend the rose mimosa and drums of heaven, but everything seems pretty good here. The Bloody Mary is a little different, and you may not like it if you like regular ones, but conversely you may like it if you don't like regular ones. Rice is fluffy and well flavored. Atmosphere is slightly upscale, but the prices are more than fair for good Indian food. Great food ... Great atmosphere ... If you want to try indian food this is the best place in philly ... This review update is for the brunch - dinner is still a solid 5 stars for me! I also enjoyed my brunch, but I still think dinner here is better. The ambiance obviously does not change from dinner to brunch -- but they do have live sitar and tabla at noon, which is a nice touch. To start, I ordered chai, and obviously loved it. I don't mean a chai tea latte, I mean real, milky, overly sweet chai, which is just the way I like it. We got the spinach chaat as an appetizer, which you'll know from all the other reviews, is the best dish at this restaurant. I am getting hungry just thinking about it. For my entree, I decided to have the paneer bhurjee, which is one of the more traditional items on the menu. It came with a small chili cheese naan. It was very flavorful, and I really liked it. The awkward thing was that they naan was pretty small, and I had so much bhurjee left over at the end. I took it home, and tonight, I ordered take-out naan to finish it with... My friends got the dosa and the french toast, and both were impressed. However, I think that getting the more fusion dishes is the move here, because that's what IndeBlue is good at - putting a new spin on more traditional dishes! This review is only based on their happy hour (5-7pm daily, 9-closing for late night). So basically, HAPPY HOUR = the best deal, food and drinks ever!! I've tried pretty much everything on their happy hour menu and hands down it is one of my favorite happy hour place in philly! ** Super delicious appetizers (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options)!! My absolute favorites include spinach chaat, drums of heaven, BBQ pork spare rib samosas and shrimp kilowada. ** As for drinks, I always always order chikni shandar (sparkling wine, sangria.. How delicious does that sound?!) - amazing and delicious drink!! I also really like indebluetini and rose gimlet. Whether I come here with my boyfriend or friends, we just order pretty anything and everything we want and when the check comes out, I always get surprised by how little it cost for ALL the food and drinks we've consumed. I love the vibe here, a very cute place to hang out, eat and catch up with a friend. It gets crowded 5-7pm so get there early, or late nights are usually less crowded at the bar area! :) Yet another new place in town that meets all expectations. Great design decor - Great staff - HOT bartender :-) Friday night - Early dinner for 4 - Bison wrapped in bacon to start 5 Stars - Dinner was a Seafood Moilee 5+ stars which was outstanding, Others had assorted items from starters and main dishes and not one complaint from a group that is VERY opinionated. Definitely will be back Stopped in for happy hour after a long day of shopping and fell in LOVE! Such a cool vibe as soon as you enter and the waiters/bartenders are very friendly. We started off with two drinks--the Indebluetini and the Chikni Shandar. The Indebluetini was to die for--it tasted like rich mango pulp infused with vodka. The Chikni Shandar was good, but not what it was advertised to be--I couldn't taste the chai or cardamom, so it was more or less just a sangria/spritzer. However, the food completely made up for points I might have docked for the drinks. We ordered the naan pizza, the spinach chaat, and the stuffed long hot peppers. The peppers had great flavor but I wished the paneer inside was a bit more firm and less crumbly. The spinach chaat--out of this world! I could eat it for days. Such a unique twist on an Indian staple! And the naan pizza had an amazing range of flavors. The naan itself was perfectly cooked, and the rose petal marmalade, asparagus, and goat cheese all complemented each other so well. This is modern Indian fusion at its finest. Definitely my favorite spot in Philly--can't wait to be back. I will add that I thought having a Ganesha statue in the middle of the bar surrounded by spirits was a bit distasteful, but only a minor point. Came here with some friends for brunch and it was amazing! The food, atmosphere, live music, and service were all excellent. I had the vindaloo egg skillet with tofu as a replacement for the pork and when the meal came out it looked a bit small. I was wondering if I was going to be hungry still...but let me tell you that plate was more than enough! It was delicious and the perfect brunch meal. My friend ordered the French toast with strawberry and let me have what she couldn't finish. OH MY GOODNESS...that was the BEST french toast I had ever had in my life! I can't wait to go back and order those things again. I highly recommend this place. Not great for children or teenagers but very nice for young and older adults. ehhh it was ok. Being Indian I'm still new to the concept of "Modern Indian" cuisine which I still don't quite understand other than being overpriced small plate american takes on indian dishes. crispy spinach chaat- 5/5 samosa chaat- 4/5 typical indian dish. long hots- 2/5 - didn't realize it was going to be 2 long green stuffed peppers sweet potato pakora- 3/5 nothing amazing naan pizza- 4/5 nothing really indian about it except made on a naan paneer tikka makhani- 4/5. very small dish for $16, nothing amazing. stuffed squash- 4/5 interesting dish, but again not much indian about it. in general IndeBlue has a nice atmosphere, but a bit overpriced and small portions and misses the wow factor. Nice to try once but I don't think I'll be coming back. My hubby ate here for lunch. We shared the crispy spinach chaat and crispy cauliflower as appetizers which were both amazing. They were only mildly spicy for those intolerant of hot foods. My hubby had the butter chicken and I had the chicken madras for our entree and they were both delicious. The food came out quickly. Our server was courteous and knowledgeable about the menu items. Loved this place!!! Went there for happy hour - the food was delicious and the happy hour was had great deals! The place is really cute and is a great spot for a date or a nice out with friends. IndeBlue offers both traditional and fusion Indian food but I'd strongly recommend the fusion food here over the traditional. My friends and I ordered the Spinach Chaat, which is made of fried spinach, yogurt, tomatoes and sauces, and the Stuffed Long Hot Peppers. The Spinach Chaat was one of the best chaats I've ever had! The peppers were a little too spicy for my liking but still pretty good. I also ordered the Indebluetini, a mango-based drink that was amazing. The food was definitely innovative and delicious. We got 4 appetizers from their happy hour menu. However the next day my friend and i both got very upset stomachs. Don't think we'll be returning. We've been here twice in the past month for pre-theater dinners with friends, and had great meals both times. Delicious food, reasonable prices, attentive service, pretty setting and a good location. Two thumbs up. Don't miss the spinach chaat for appetizer. I went here for brunch, but I can safely say that pretty much every dish here is unique and will go beyond satisfying expectations. It's pretty great that this place offers a brunch menu. They even have bacon so you're basic brunch needs will be satisfied! Often times when I'm in the city looking for a brunch spot, I want something different than the traditional brunch menu. I had the stuff long pepper with paneer, which was amazing because it had that cheesy inside with an added spice. They have a large variety of naans including some topped with melted cheese as well as naan pizzas. Also had the chicken tikka masala served with rice, which was much better than any Indian restaurant in Philly. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the mood for indian food with a fusion twist. Really enjoyed our meal here. The service and food were very good. Somosas were very nice and came with a delicious chickpea accompaniment. I had the pork vindeloo which was so so good. Fragrant and floral from the cardamom pods and with a nice bit of heat. Glad I ordered some naan to soak up the delicious sauce. Pork was meltingly tender. The hubbs got the chicken tikka which was also very good. Will be back! Why haven't I been here before??? One of those places I've been meaning to try but never did. Sorry I waited so long. Great enjoyable atmosphere and ambience. Loved the vegetable samosas and the various breads...the Gharwali bread was delicious. I had the Vegetarian chana masala and it was spicy enough without being overpowering. Will definitely come back and try some other things! Had a great experience taking my wife out on the town. Service was superior, friendly and helpful. Food was great tasting, fresh and presented well. Staff was attentive to our several requests. Highly recommend as a prelude to theater, close to everything. Would recommend it, though a bit expensive. Ambience: OK Dinner: $25 per person Awesome veg and non- veg varieties Starters and Deserts: Great A-mazing! Great atmosphere, food was excellent and service was exceptional with bonus points for being very helpful regarding gluten free options. I had to restrain myself from licking the bowl the rice pudding came in... Inventive Indian-fusion restaurant. Brunch is great here, definitely try the spicy chicken and waffles. Bottomless mimosas too! Oh yea the Indian food is pretty solid too. Great food, nice atmosphere, friendly service. I'll make sure that I return. The Osso Bocco Pork Vindaloo in spices (many other great dishes too that I can't remember the name) was fantastic. The tasting menu is the way to go. Service was fantastic. My boyfriend and I came here because I was craving some Indian food. My dad and I came here about 2 years ago and I remembered it being pretty good so we decided to come and give it another shot! So we ordered the spinach crisps as an appetizer--this was the highlight of our meal. Our super nice server suggested them and they were AMAZING. We cleaned the plate in a matter of seconds. I'd love to try and explain the flavor to you but I never had anything like it. Next we tried the butter chicken--it was the last entree in the middle I forgot the actual name but it's also known as butter chicken. I wanted chicken tikka masala which they don't have on the menu but they can make it for you--but the server suggested that we try their most popular dish--butter chicken--so we did! It was good but chicken tikka masala will always have my heart I'm glad I tried it though it was interesting--I think what made it good for me instead of excellent was that it had sooooooo much black pepper in it to the point where it was just slightly overwhelming for me. We also has the garlic nann which was sooooooo yummy, the best I've had-- BUT, it was 8 dollars for 1 piece which they cut into two. The bill came out to about 60ish dollars (including our tip). Anyway, so the reason I gave 3 stars is mainly because the food is just "good" so I subtracted a star -- and it's very pricey (to us at least) so I took off another star. My boyfriend and I are from Brooklyn where we CONSTANTLY eat Indian food from this place called Bombay Grill (in bay ridge). We eat there all the time, get twice as much food, the food is CRAZY delicious and still the bill comes out to pretty much half of what we paid here for the both of us together! (If you ever find yourself in bay ridge check it out) Haha, well either way--both my boyfriend and I are happy we stopped by indeblue, since that appetizer was the highlight of our night--not exaggerating at all. I doubt I'll ever come back again but I'm happy I got to stop by to experience it one last time with my boyfriend. Edit:I was informed by a prior worker that the price of the garlic nann must've been a mistake and we perhaps were charged twice! We're already back home in New York so I'll just leave the issue be. I guess whenever you visit, double check your bill :) that's with any place you go--mistakes happen--were all human. Anyway, haha that's our fault for not double checking! Well this was my 1st visit to an authentic Indian Restaurant in Philadelphia. We were 9 of us and chose to go for dinner... The ambience was artistic and beautiful... The service was good... Though the menu and the quantity were limited, both vegetarian and the non vegetarian dishes we ordered were delicious ... The cocktails were new, unique and refreshing!!! Would love to visit this place again.. MUST TRY - Chai Sangria, Spinach Chat and the Malai kofta with garlic Naan... Food is exquisite! The waiter was very nice to us, and the owner was so sweet. Food is absolutely fabulous! Our corporate company held a luncheon at Indeblue. It was FAN-TAS-TIC! From the coordination with Chris (Manager) to the actual date, the hospitality, customer service and attention to detail made the experience well beyond expectation! Chris was such a help and made himself available for questions/updates. The food was AHH-MAZ-ING! So good! We had a wonderful assortment to our menu along with some customizations. Our servers were pleasant, timely and hospitable as well. Most importantly, our group seating was perfect and our dishes came out on time! GREAT EXPERIENCE! Cant wait to take my family and friends there as well! - Ericka D After sampling some of IndeBlue's foods at various events recently, it seemed only right to stop by their restaurant for happy hour. The happy hour beer list is rather short, so after getting their last Harpoon summer beer, I switched to their mixed drinks, which were surprisingly good. They had interesting flavor combinations - with homages to Indian spices, were thankfully not cloyingly sweet, and were nicely presented. Some bites were sampled, as well. I particularly liked the Indian pizza and the samosas. The bartender, staff, and even the crowd at the packed bar were friendly. The restaurant space itself, which I ventured through on the way to the lovely loo, seemed well appointed and comfortable. For another time. The food didn't match the price at all. I was intrigued by some items in the menu which suggested great fusion of Indian food with other cuisines. But th said fusion is so sloppy. For example the tacos had chicken tikka instead. They didn't even bother to have some Indian spice mix along with some avocado or other Mexican ingredients. Avoid. This is a regular stop for my husband and me. We've always enjoyed the food, and the service is good for the most part. Would highly recommend. We ate here the other night for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and I was blown away by the food. This was the perfect setting for an intimate celebratory dinner and I didn't feel like we over-paid, given how amazing our dishes were. We each had cocktails to start. I enjoyed a wonderful lemon and basil concoction and my love went with some sort of ginger/bourbon drink; both were mixed well and complimented our food (as a side note, I found their cocktail list to be quite impressive and they even have happy hour specials, so I may need to revisit this spot in the future just for drinks). For apps, we went with the sweet potato pakora and the crispy vegetable chili. I highly recommend the second of the two, as the batter on the veggies had a delightful crunch and the dipping sauces that came with them packed a nice, spicy punch. Dinner arrived in a timely manner and I enjoyed my dishes. I went with tofu mangoli and chana saag. My beau had the goat biyrani, which was a decent size for him (he took leftovers home). If I had to complain about anything, I will say that our server wasn't so good at describing the portion sizes to us. You see, I ordered half sizes of both my dishes. I love that they even have this option just because most places don't, but it seemed like 2 halves just weren't enough. I had to end up ordering rice halfway through my dinner. I know this is a relatively new restaurant here in Philly, so hopefully the wait staff will be able to make better recommendations as time goes on. I thought the menu here was very easy to read for people with dietary restrictions (gluten free and vegan symbols appear next to dishes), but as somebody who is pretty inexperienced with Indian food, it would be nice if there was some kind of spice level number system of sorts so I don't burn my taste buds off. All in all, though, IndeBlue is doing things right, so I can definitely see myself coming back - especially for their live sitar music on Tuesday nights. Good chic indian food. The spinach chat & avocado chat was outstanding. The entrees come with rice & you have to order bread separately. I found that setup strange for an indian restaurant. Portion sizes are small compared to most Indian restaurants. But the food is of excellent quality. Best happy hour I've been to in a long time. Very good prices on unique drinks all made with fresh squeezed juices, you can taste the difference. The happy hour food is great and well priced. I've gone 3 days in a row now. Indeblue is probably the best Indian option in Center City and a very nice experience. Ambience: Great- intimate, nice and elegant, not too loud Drinks: the cocktails were great! I'm usually not into cocktails because they're often prepared so sweet; Indeblue's cocktails were actually quite nice and unique Food: It's not entirely a traditional menu and I liked that; the spinach chaat is great as everyone says. The more traditional dishes are not as great as they could be but are still very good. Service: Everyone was very nice and seemed to take service seriously. They had a few mixups but were really apologetic about that. I think they're just getting up and running so I'm sure they'll improve as they go. Best restaurant in the Gayboorhood, period! Lori is amazing. Her service was above and beyond spectacular. She made our brunch experience one amazing morning. I had visited once before for dinner and the food was spectacular. But her service solidified how stellar this place is. The saving grace that is the sole reason for the 2nd star was the fried cauliflower in the appetizer cause besides that this place should be ashamed to even call itself an modern Indian restaurant. I don't even know where to start....well let's begin with the most important, the food here lacks the exotic spices that is associated with true Indian food. How can u serve a vegetable as delicious as eggplant in a sweet pasta sauce, for god's sake when does a savory vegetable get insulted in such a pathetic way?? The grilled platter which is $26 for 4 meats n two shrimps served again in some sweet sugar syrup is a far cry to the Indian flavors. The lemon cashew rice was dry n tasteless. This place was not this bad, but looks like it's gone down the drain. The chef needs a lesson on Indian food, don't be embarrassed if you have to go back to basics but please don't serve such bad, bad food. What a disgrace for Indian food, unbelievable The meal was very good. Smaller portions than many Indian restaurants that I am used to, such as the naan. However, the dishes were well spiced and the chutneys and sauces were very fresh and tasty. We were late bc of parking- shocking I know. The bar was crowded but the service was excellent. The bartender and hostess had great communications. We were seated right away but not rushed. Our server came over and assisted with helping us to choose a bottle of wine. Over priced red wine with great aroma but no complexity to the taste whatsoever. He explained the restaurant week menu and when we asked for suggestions he calmly went into greater details. The service was very good and the food was so good. My friends are vegetarians with exception to fish. We had great food- fresh and well prepared. Bill for 4-$225. Went to this restaurant last night and almost was unable to locate it, even when using GPS, it was right around the corner from the hotel. This place is a gem. Our server, Pam, was knowledgeable about the dishes and the food was served promptly and hot. We started off with Drums of Heaven which were similar to buffalo wings but it was more crunchy and had like a marinara sauce consistency, plated with I believe goat cheese all together it was a delicious appetizer. Then we had our favorite Saffron Rice with Chiken Tikki Masala that had chunks of bell pepper added which helped to accent the flavors. To top it off we had Banana Nirvana for dessert. This dessert are like rolled up doughnut balls with bananas inside bathe in a Carmel like glaze served with I believe Salted Carmel Ice Cream. While it was delicious I recommend that you get the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream instead to balance out all of the flavors in this dessert because it can become overwhelming to your taste buds. If you like Indian food this place is highly recommended. This was surprisingly very delicious. I say this because I've tried other ethnic cuisines around center city and they usually disappoint. For appetizers we ordered their barbecue pork samosas and it packed a punch! Definitely have that shredded pork bbq taste. It's different from the usual potato/vegetarian samosas, not to mention yummy! For entrees we had their butter chicken and lamb biryani. The butter chicken was creamy and sweet with a hint of tomato. I really love this dish. The biryani was more smoky and dry. Staff was also friendly but service was subpar - the waitress said she would return after a few minutes since we didn't know what we wanted yet, and it took her 10-15 minutes to come back. We were ready almost 3 minutes she left, and we were looking around the restaurant trying to find/catch her attention. In all, I would come back again... For the butter chicken! Plus, they have coat check! Visited this restaurant during center city restaurant week. I was very pleased. Food, drinks, and environment were all great! There was even live music during Sunday brunch! IndeBlue is great quality indian food which is pretty affordable. The ambiance is slightly upscale but not full-on fine dining. I did like the decorations inside quite a bit. Great for a relaxed place to eat ethnic food that is a 'nice' sit-down place. I went here on saturday for lunch with a friend. It was 12:30 and we were immediately seated. They have both 'brunch-y' indian type food, and regular indian food. The brunch food was sort of a fusion between indian and western food. We ordered an appetizer (the spinach chaat ($9) which was excellent. It probably wasn't too healthy, but the spinach was fried very crispy and had a thin layer of crunch on it. It reminded me of those japanese thin seaweed snacks. The oiliness of the food was just right, and the touch of yogurt and tomatoes made a nice sweet-salty extra dimension to the food. The chicken makhani ($13) was also great. The dish is kind of like pulled chicken meat which is served inside a sweet and buttery red sauce. I believe it is made out of tomatoes. It was nothing too fancy but tasted homey without being too overpoweringly fatty/salty. I was happy with my meal overall and will be coming back to try the other things on the menu. I think this could be my first time trying non-buffet Indian food. Indeblue seems to be a staple in NJ and is often mentioned for best Indian. It seems hidden but is located not far from Woody's. After work on a beautiful Friday night wasn't hard to get a table and street parking was available. Although to avoid the headache, try not to park on Spruce where they still have quarter meters (thanks to Indeblue staff for providing us with quarters). Size wise, it was rowhome tight but still comfortable. I wasn't bothered by the amount of staff shuffling about constantly. The $37/person tasting menu proved extremely filling. We were full by the time the entrees arrived. For the first course (choice of 2) we ordered the diver scallops (one scallop in sauce each) and the barbecue pork (?) samosa rolls with dipping sauce. Both were delicious. Second course was choice of 1 which we picked shrimp skewer (4). Third course we ordered a lamb saag (custom order) and the chicken tikka makhani. This came with an order of naan (3) and basmati rice. Fourth course was a sampler of their desserts (scoop of ice cream, a fried banana ball and rice pudding... I forget the formal description). This was also delicious! The tasting menu is cheap and definitely worth it. We tried their Indeblutini cocktail which was great if you love mango. Service was top notch. Very attentive and accommodating. Price wise, it is more expensive than the West Philly Indian buffets (New Delhi and Sitar) but great if you want a more upscale experience and be in Center City. It is similar to Karma in Old City although I know Karma definitely has a lunch buffet. I did like it a little better than Tiffin in South Philly. Used to go to the restaurant in NJ, but was shuttled down! They have nice paneer tikka masala and crispy spinach that I like! Chicken tikka makhani, chana masala, and roti. Spicy, seasoned yumminess. Really good. A bit warm inside. Live mellow music and excellent HH. A great place for dinner and drinks with friends or date night. We had to order the spinach chaat, since everyone on yelp raved about it. It was really delicious, but it was fried and greasy. I would prefer to start with something more fresh. We also tried the veggie samosa, which was pretty standard, it came on top of flavored chickpeas, which were very good. We had an order of naan plus saag paneer and paneer tikka masala for our entrees. The saag paneer wasn't very good- bitter spinach flavor, but also felt very oily and heavy. The paneer tikka masala tastes better, but still more greasy than I would have liked. The service was a bit slow, but it was nice not to feel rushed. Very nice atmosphere, upscale, good for a date. I probably won't go back, but I'm glad I tried it. We came here for dinner. Needed to wait a little bit for our table to be ready so we had some drinks at the bar. Looks like they have some great happy hour deals for the future. I would also like to come here for brunch sometime, but back to the dinner review. We got a lot of the usual dinner favorites and had a delicious meal. All the food was delicious. It's a little on the pricey side for Indian food and sometimes when I'm in the mood for Indian I just want a no-frills meal. I definitely want to come back for happy hour, but I'm not sure this is a regular spot for Indian food lovers because of the busyness and prices. Love this place! It's in a great location --- walking distance from many other restaurants and bars. It has beautiful decor and friendly staff. APPETIZERS/ENTREES I recommend the naan pizza, vegetable samosa chaat, drums of heaven, lollipop lamb chops, chicken tikka masala, and the lamb rogan josh. DESSERTS The banana nirvana (banana gulab jamun) was ok --- it shouldn't be called gulab jamun --- it looks like gulab jamun but it tastes nothing like it. The mango panna cotta on the other hand was light and refreshing. COCKTAILS All of the cocktails that we got were delicious. I highly recommend the sexy goan, indebluetini, and the ginger twist. Great place for an indian brunch with classy ambience and mimosas! Went to Philly for an impromptu day trip and was craving indian food and saw Indebleu had great ratings. The interiors were nice - lots of gold, chandeliers and a nice bar. An added plus was that it is close to the major touristy sights, so we did not have to go out of our way to get there. They have chai sangria, rose mimosas, and bloody mary's for $5 for brunch - already liking this place. Decided to go for the rose mimosa - which was surprisingly good. If anyone else has grown up in India like me, it felt like 'roohafza' with moscato. It's funny because i never really liked roohafza growing up, but i guess my parents didn't know to mix it with champagne ;) For apps, we ordered the samosa chaat and ordered the paneer tikka masala and malai kofta with rotis for the main dish. Our server was super nice and said he would add the app and entree as an express lunch combo to save us a couple of bucks - score! The samosa chaat came as a bed of chickpeas in gravy with yogurt and chutneys and two samosas atop it. The samosas were great - definitely had more masalas (spices) than is usual for a samosa but it tasted great. My only slight complaint was that the chickpeas were a bit cold, i understand they don't have to be piping hot as it is a chaat and served with yoghurt but lukewarm would help. Now for the main course, both the dishes were finger lickin' good - the malai kofta were balls of paneer and veggies deep fried and cooked in a cardamom curry sauce. Each bite was heavenly and you could taste the real cardamom in it and even found a few green pods. The paneer tikka masala was superb - not too spicy and had great flavors! The paneer was a little bit on the chewier side than expected; but the sauce more than made up for it. The whole wheat rotis were great - not too rubbery, hot, and actually felt healthy. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert - would love to try it next time. Definitely, a place to go eat if you're in Philly! I love this place especially for happy hour!! Amazing food and great vegetarian options. This is one of fav spots in the city ! Great food and service. The staff explained all the dishes really well and also provided their recommendations. The spinach chaat is an awesome appetizer dish and garlic naan is great. Definitely will be coming back again! BEST BIRTHDAY BRUNCH EVER!! Our group of 8 had the best experience at Indeblue, food and ambience were great but the best part was our "server"/fast friend Andrew!!!! He took such good care of us, checking on us and refilling our mimosas frequently (the key to a successful brunch) and made us feel so welcomed and special. Very accommodating for vegan guests too, that meant the world. Thank you again Andrew & team, we will definitely be back our next time in Philly! From food to drink to service to ambience, all were truly amazing. Excellent choice for a night out Not traditional Indian food. They serve a modern fusion with other ingredients. It taste good. You should just have your expectations set. Modernized look. Service is good. I can't recommend this pace enough. Food is fanatastic and unique. Moile is my favorite and breads are fantastic. Great brunch with a very surprising options, the paneer burjee is a deliciously cheesy dish. Very shareable. The pav bhaji was also very well prepared. I would suggest avoiding the Bloody Mary though - it was spicy enough but the flavor felt ofd Happy Hour, that's what I'm sayin. If you can swipe yourself a seat at styley IndeBlue's little bar between the hours of 5-7 PM, you should that. Happy Hour: That's what I can't shut up about here. With select appetizers in the $3-$5 range, you can really fashion a nice Indian style small plates feast for yourself, or an early dinner perhaps? Also, there's drinking to be done here: $3 Kingfishers, along with $4 featured crafty drafts, $4 select glasses of reds and whites, $5 cocktails... Here. I'll offer this tip up for the ravenous ones; maybe you wanna order in shifts. Otherwise, a parade of tapas sized plates will ascend on you all at once. I mentioned, it's not a large bar. I got to have one of those, "Ah geez, we're makin a spectacle of ourselves, ahhhgain,' moments as we huddled in the corner with our veritable mini smorgasbord of Indian fusion flavors. There are a lot of lil dishes that were calling our names. We did a shameless samplin' and enjoyed em up plenty. I'm required by some kinda self-imposed regulation that I always have to have a samosa. The vegetable samosas were spot-hitters, filled with mildly spiced potato & peas and drizzled with chickpeas, chutneys, and yogurt. The other samosa style option on the bar menu during happy hour is the house-made tamarind barbeque pork spare rib samosa rolls served with a blue cheese wine sauce. I liked em just fine, but for me those rolls were all about the winey blue cheese condiment accompanying those fellers. "Drums of Heaven," are representing for the wing portion of your happy hour hankerings. These frenched chicken wing drummies are batter-fried and then sauced in a slightly smoky, chili-tomato puree, with scattered blue cheese crumbles and scallion to top. Juicy. Messy! Tasty. Very tasty. Hey, and if your lookin for a fusiony flatbread, there's a daily featured naan pizza. "Ask your bartender," it says on the menu in parentheses. I can tell you, everyone asks. We heard the contents of that pizza repeated again and again...annnd despite that factoid, I know I'm still somehow leaving something off the list here, but you can believe me when I say that it was a good'un comprised of crispy bottomed, pillowy naan, topped with roasted red peppers, carmelized onions, paneer, mozzarella, and cilantro. Out of everything, however, our top favorite bites were the crispy cauliflower appetizer and the stuffed long hot peppers appetizer. The crispy cauliflower was like that ole Indo-Chinese favorite of ours, Gobi Manchuria. Florets are batter-fried crispy and then spiced up with a, "medium heat,' tomato, chili, soy, ginger sauce. So good. So addictive. As always, I wish for more heat, but if you ask you can get a little of IndeBlue's red hot sauce on the side. I overheard another in-the-know lady do so, and I coppycatted. Yes. The stuffed long hot peppers didn't need no extree burn, I'm happy to report. You know how it is with long hots, some of em have a sneaking heat, and some of em straight up sear. These two roasted (or fried) soft long hot peppers were of the latter variety and stuffed with mozzarella and crumbled paneer and herbs, resting in a pool of that now-familiar chili tomato sauce. Good stuff. There you have it. We ate nearly everything on the happy hour menu and we dug it. Nearly everything... We'll return to devour the rest. IndeBlue's 5-7 daily happy hour became an instant favorite with us. Nice chaating with you. Still delicious!! I love the apps, especially the cauliflower! We also had a samosa chat and some garlic naan. A chai to wash it all down made for a perfect after-theater nosh! Sat at the bar for happy hour (only at the bar) while on a (very quick) work trip to Philadelphia. The $3 vegetable samosa appetizer? Yes! Do not miss it! Two samosas (a little smaller than I usually see, but still delicious) were parked on a bed of Indeblue's channa masala (chickpeas) with a swipe of green chutney and cool yogurt. Indian food heaven... for $3. Even for the small portion, I'd pay the regular $8 non-happy hour. I don't live in Philly and ergo can't return often, so please go eat these samosas for me right now. Honorable mentions: the $5 happy hour ginger-lime-whiskey cocktail. Bartender Sean (?) was helpful, welcoming and knowledgeable. The naan pizza didn't change my life, but it was filling for $5. Live sitar music on Tuesday nights! It was terrific background, but not loud. So glad I randomly Yelped my way to this cozy, classy place! One of my favorite happy hours in the city (5-7 and then after 9, daily!). This place gets crowded around the bar, but it's not hard to snatch a seat or two if you have a small party. Intense physical proximity during peak hours doesn't make for the best heart-to-heart's (unless you opt for the quieter dining area), but it's great for delicious bites and strong drinks after work. Recommended noms: Drums of heaven - these are so good! A bit spicier than expected but like firecrackers in your mouth. Great HH snack though beware as it gets messy. Lamb rogan josh (19) - delicious lamb dish, rich in spices and flavor. Served with rice but great with their garlic naan. Split this with friend and we were very satisfied. Drinks: Kingfisher lager - light and refreshing, complemented the meal well. Indebluetini - rich mango flavor! favorite. Rose gimlet - pretty and strong, but a bit lackluster in taste. Take advantage of their long happy hours to sample their menu and you won't be disappointed! Came Twice in 2 years to Philadelphia and made it a point to visit. The ambience is wonderful and romantic. The service is efficient and first rate. They have a bar area and a dining area. The prices are reasonable. The food is indian fusion. The spice level is not high even on a spicy dish. The food is tasty and fresh. The spinach chaat was crunchy. The drums of heaven are saucy and it is definitely a must have. The chipotle chicken skewer was a small plate for $8. The cocktail were adequate and priced right. They have a happy hour worth visiting. If there's one thing Philadelphia dining does exceptionally well, it's taking everyday food and turning it into something elegant and unusual. That's why I had such high expectations for dinner at IndeBlue. I was eager to witness the usual rice-n-curry turned up a few notches. I joined a colleague here on a cold and drizzly Tuesday night. It was a good thing we had reservations, since it was packed solid despite the bad weather and off night. I was immediately taken in by its warm and inviting ambiance. We started with a round of drinks -- the IndeBlueTini and a Rose Grapefruit Gimlet. Both were fun and fruity and easy to drink, which helped lift the rainy-day blues. For an appetizer, we shared the naan pizza. (The toppings change on the reg, so be sure to ask the server what you're getting!) Truthfully, I wasn't impressed by it. I was hoping for some heat or spice, but it was disappointingly bland, and the cheese was rubbery and stringy. It all seemed like a waste of perfectly good naan. Our next appetizer, the aloo makkai tikki (corn and potato cakes with apple chutney) was tons better. These crispy cakes were hot, flavorful, and all-around satisfying. For the entree, we shared the chicken Madras with a side of basmati rice and garlic naan. This dish was the most traditional item of the night, but it was packed with flavor and delicious spice. Loved the combo of chili, mustard seed, coconut, and saffron. When generously slathered on the rice or on a slice of naan, this dish brought me to Indian food heaven. For dessert, we shared the chocolate sutra, which didn't seem like an Indian dish at all. It was more like a flourless chocolate mousse cake with a few pistachios thrown on as an afterthought. That said, it tasted superb. Service was friendly throughout the night. Each time we looked up, it seemed like there was a different server tending to our table, but that never got in the way of their professionalism and timely pacing of the courses. Thanks for the lovely dinner, IndeBlue! Stumbled on this gem of a place and it made our evening. The ambiance is great and the food is fantastic. Very eclectic menu based on the experiences of the chef (our waiter told us as we inquired about the influences). As we weren't too hungry we decided to share a few apps and then jump to the desert menu that held great promises. The watermelon salad was a wonderful creation and the fusion chaat was delightful. The desert though was out of the world - we chose to indulge on the pear jalebi and the kulfi. The culinary experience was rounded off with a true desi chai (compliments of the chef!). As you can guess by now, I recommend this place to all food lovers - Indians or not. Taking away the stars for service and NOT THE FOOD! Maybe it's a busy Wednesday night or maybe it's because it is an Indian festival but the service was awful ! No sauces to begin with, service was late and with a lame excuse that they were backed up ! Come on Indeblu I refer you guys to so many people, why disappoint me ? I came back to update my review ! We waited over 20 minutes after they cleared our appetizers for the food and guess what no entree! By this time I lost my appetite and when they gave the entree we just asked for the cheque! It has amazing food but they need to work on their service! My girlfriend and I went here for restaurant week. They first gave us a soup sampler, with three delicious (tiny) soups. Then we got the drums of heaven and the crispy spinach chaat as appetizers; both were delicious. For the main course we got the vegetarian and the non-vegetarian samplers with two types of naan (garlic+cilantro and butter+onion seed) (these were also delicious). For desserts we had the banana nirvana and the fig duo. Again, delicious. Also their mango lassi was excellent. This was a *lot* of food; in hindsight, we probably should have taken some of it home. I'm a fan of IndeBlue for fresh, delicious Indian food. The stand out appetizer for me was the scallops, which were cooked to perfection. Chicken tikka was slightly spicy, smoky, and juicy. The moilee, a sort of seafood curry, was delicious. I wasn't too happy that they serve you only 3 pieces of naan per order, and I wish they offered some sort of hot sauce for the table to vary the heat level. I'd love to see a variation on Indian rice pudding or lassi for dessert. I agree with others that the lighting is too dim. I didn't even realize my rice was yellow until I saw the leftovers in the fridge. There were quite a few people taking multiple photos with flash (temporarily blinding everyone in the vicinity), and I feel that the staff should be better about asking them to turn the flash off. Overall, a good meal and we will be back. I am always on the hunt for my third favorite cuisine--Indian! Now, I am usually inclined to dine at a more traditional style indian Restaraunt, but IndeBlue does Indian-fusion very well. Service was quite attentive (thanks to Josh), which is the expectation with Indian restaurants. After being sat, we were each served a small portion mulligatawny soup-delicious, but it was not on our list if must-try's for our first visit. Please start with Crispy Spinach Chaat--it will not disappoint! Large enough portion for four to share. We also ordered Lasooni Naan with the scallops. There were only three scallops, but the sauce is a wonderful addition (but could be improved by reducing slightly longer to thicken). We ordered Laal Maas, Malwani Swordfish, Seafood Moilee, and Chicken Madras. The Seafood Moilee was the standout, but everything was wonderful; EXCEPT the sword fish: it was overcooked (dry), but the Makwani sauce was a great addition. Although, I did not partake (way too full), the table greatly enjoyed Banana Nirvana. We will return an hopefully soon! After having had such a wonderful experience at Desi Village and experiencing the true wonders of the Indian cuisine during our work team's Diwali event - I have been trying to emerge myself more and more into the Indian options around the Philadelphia area. I came across Craig LaBan's review of Indeblue and immediately became intrigued. I ran to their website to see that they clearly mark their gluten-free and vegetarian options on menu. I did some reviews and it appears most people enjoy the meat dishes and their most reviewed appetizer, or starter dish would be the crispy spinach chaat salad. Upon arrival, we were welcomed into a warm and cozy atmosphere - which was much appreciated after the short chilly, the smell of snow coming, walk from the parking garage. We were seated towards the back and while it was tight and a bit loud - somehow it worked and provided that cozy-like feeling that was needed for a family reunion. While I was a bit late, the remainder of the table was ready to order and boarding that hangry stage. When it came to my turn to order, I just let the server know what my food preferences and allergies are and asked that they just bring something out. I was getting towards the starving part and eager to see what was coming my way. The chef sent out a complimentary Crispy Spinach Chatt for our table to share. The little pillow like spinach "flakes" drizzled with a mixture of housemade chutneys and yogurt dressing, topped with fresh tomatoes and a fried chickpea. This dish was LOVED. Honestly, the combination of flavor profiles is just exquisite. Prior to arriving and doing my menu research, I have to say, the photos of the spinach chatt just do NOT do it justice! If you are visiting Indeblue, you must order this dish! For my main entree, I was served a chana saag. Chana saag is a combinate of mildly spiced chickpeas, baby spinach, pomegranate juice and tomatoes all cooked together and served with a side of saffron basmati rice. First things first, basmati, rice my favorite rice variety! Indeblue did an excellent job preparing the rice in just the right way. The saffron added a little that addicting aspect where you just couldn't stop coming back for more! The Chana saag was hearty, well-portioned, flavorful, and more of the more reasonably priced dishes. I was also blessed with the option to try a gluten-free version of their naan made from chickpeas. The bread was okay - to me a bit of a gooey texture and became cold rather quickly. When devoured warm, it was more enjoyable than chilled. The remainder of our party went with the chicken madras, goan paella with booni raita and pork vindallo. All were devoured and enjoyed! The only negative feedback was that the goan paella was a bit too salty - and a tad dry but the flavor was enjoyed. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia! The food is superb. The service is attentive and seamless. The venue is elegant and beautiful, and the prices are uber-reasonable. Moreover, it caters not just to carnivorous diners, but to vegans and gluten-free acolytes alike. Yay! I like to sample as much of a restaurant's offerings as I can. Indeblue's menu certainly encourages that. I'll typically get the smaller versions of two entrees, throw in an appetizer and naan bread, and order one of their homemade desserts. They also offer a tasting menu, which I highly recommend. Since it's conveniently located near the Kimmel Center and other performance venues I like to frequent, I'll often come here for dinner. If I order before 7 pm, I've asked for my drink at Happy Hour prices even though my meal came from the dinner menu. Bear in mind that Happy Hour restarts at 9 pm! So indulge in a sumptuous meal, walk a few blocks to your performance, and return to Indeblue afterwards for a post-show drink. It's a great place to bring a date, enjoy a pleasant business dinner, or have a nice evening out with friends. I went to IndeBlue for brunch during Restaurant Week and were amazed by the food! I had the Drums of Heaven, Paneer Pablano, Spicy Chicken 'n' Waffle, and Paneer Bhurjee; for dessert, I had the Saffron Kheer (a type of rice pudding) and Chocolate Chai Pot de Creme. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated. However, the thing that stood out the most was the customer service provided at this fine establishment. Our server was attentive but not overbearing, giving an honest assessment of the dishes. He even coaxed us to buy two of their amazing drink specials with his descriptions. He made a small mistake with our order but immediately made it right in a professional manner. It is very rare to find a place with great food and great customer service, but this place is definitely one of them. IndeBlue deserves my 5/5 star review. No wait if you go early. Pro staff, nice atmosphere although bar a bit loud. I'd love to write up the wonderful dishes we had, but we shared and it was kind of a blur - everything was very good to EXCELLENT! Do NOT miss the appetizer with flash frozen spinach, tamarind sauce & crunchy chickpea topping. I don't know what it was called, but it was an explosion of delicious flavor and everyone loved it. I could eat just that all night and be satisfied. Worth the trip. Went here with a large group (12) for brunch one day and had an excellent experience. A mix of vegetarians, vegans, picky eaters and people who didnt like Indian food and no one walked away unhappy. Service was excellent, as was the food. Fantastic happy hour with great small plates and drinks. It's on the street with some of the best happy hours in Philly, and Indeblue certainly delivers. The seating is intimate whether at the bar or in their main dining room; and if you come anytime after 5pm, you can sit by the bar and try out a variety of different indian fusion dishes. In addition to a $4 daily draft, they have 6 $6 cocktails, all of which are deliciously balanced and decently potent; the shrub of the moment with whiskey and the ginger jadoo in particular are excellent. As for small plates, everything is a decent portion ranging from $3-5, and you can never go wrong with things like the spinach chaat, crispy cauliflower, drums of heaven, tikka naan pizza, and stuffed long hots. The only downside is that it's bar seating only, which is a limited 13 seats, and it gets filled up very quickly. But if you're able to nab a spot, you'll be rewarded with finely crafted cocktails and some tasty bites, enough to have a reasonable dinner or date night, at a great price. Decent food, but there are many better options in the city if you're hungry for Indian food. However, if you are wanting Indian-esque food in a "small plates," coursed-out sorta way, for whatever reason (maybe a date?), Indeblue would be perfect. P.S. If you do go, get the spinach chaat, it's awesome! The ambience was great. The service was excellent and the food was the best. Ordered veg thali and everything was good. The only drawback is lack of parking with the hotel but there are a couple parking decks closeby. I love this place. I've dined here three times for dinner, and once for the lunch special, and the food and service have always been excellent. The crispy spinach brings to mind bhel puri, and is my favorite appetizer. There are many "fusion" apps to choose from - all creative but still tasty. You can't go wrong with the entrées. The moilee is great, but even standard fare like chana masala and daal are above and beyond. Five stars! I was so delighted to find a vegan friendly menu. The food was amazing and so flavorful. Our waiter was great, he brought us samples of the soups even though we both ordered salads. The check was less than $40 for two people with two entrees, salads, and also an order of naan. The décor is so beautiful and all of the staff is well versed on the menu and is very friendly. Everything we ate here was mind blowing!! Loved the taste as well as the presentation. All together if you like Indian food or not "IndeBlue" is a must have experience. Philly is full of surprises. Indeblue was a great surprise in the middle of downtown. Atmosphere was warm and intimate with low lighting and Earth toned walls. Service was on point, helpful, quick and polite. The courses moved easily in and out of our table. We are the chef's tasting and got to try five items plus dessert for $45. Every single thing tasted authentically Indian (my Indian wife was with me) and perfectly made. My only point of disappointment was the cocktails. We tried the Anjeer and the Bombay Muraba and both recipes were hollow, too sweet and lacked alcohol. I recommend sticking with your trusted cocktail instead. Overall, extremy good experience and high recommendation. We went for brunch on Sunday and were very pleased with the food and the service. We ordered the vegetarian thali and the lentil pancake. Very tasty food and attentive service. Drinks were also very good. First of all, I must clarify that the indeblue in center city is not byob, when I read the yelp reviews, someone said it was byob but It is only byob at the place in collingswood. Now that is out of the way, I came here for restaurant week and definitely like it here. I ordered the non-veg thali which is like a sampler of several dishes. The chicken tikka masala was delicious. The soups were delicious (sampler of 3 different soups during restaurant week). Drums of heaven was good too. I absolutely loved the dessert they had too (banana nirvana and the ice cream cookie). The service was wonderful as well. Went here for the brunch on a Sunday, visiting from out of town on a weekend for a concert at UPenn. My palate was suitably pleased with their quirky, yet delectable takes on Indian breads. We tried the rosemary/thyme naan and chilli naan. Both the paneer bhurji and chilli naan were flavorful and fresh, as was the other item on their brunch menu that we ordered, cholle bhature. We also had the paalak chaat which was duly tangy and crispy. To finish up, we ordered a pot of masala tea but they were close to ending the brunch service and said it would take a while to brew. Even so, the manager apologized for this minor slip-up (not a slip-up in my book anyway, I appreciated the candor rather than being served cold stale brew) and brought me a cup of tea asking I would want to try that instead. That is top-notch customer service. At 2.00 pm on a Sunday, the place was chock full of Indian patrons, all clearly enjoying their meals. I visited IndeBlue for the first time today for brunch. I had a chai sangria, which was good but no different than most red wine sangrias I've had. My husband had a uniquely spicy masala Bloody Mary. I ordered the pizza naan of the day and paneer bhurjee. I wish the server would have told me that the chili cheese naan that comes with the bhurjee is basically a slightly smaller portion of the pizza. Both had wayyy too much cheese for my taste. To top it off, there was a bunch of melted cheese in the bhurjee... My husband enjoyed the lollipop lamb chops very much, more so than the drums of heaven - which were also good. Looking around, I would try the rose petal mimosa, chat and dosa/uttapam next time. Live sitar and tabla players were a nice addition. Two friends and I stumbled upon this place by accident and I an so glad we did. We made it in time for their happy hour all three of us really enjoyed the food and drinks. We each had the indiebluetini, it was sweet, fruity, fragrant and just so yummy we got two rounds of them Although we only got appetizers at the bar, the food was spicy and delicious. I had the vegetable samosas - which were so good!! My friends ordered the crispy spinach chaat and some sort of shrimp dish. I tried the spinach chaat, it was melt in your mouth amazing. Four stars out of five for the slow service, they were busy, but they were not THAT busy that we couldn't have placed a food order or gotten a second round a little quicker. Also, the second round - my drink came to the table first & my friends had to wait for theirs even though we each ordered the same thing. All that said, I really like this place & we will defiantly be back! Really good, modern Indian cuisine. We had a light dinner, the samosa chat, vegetable shaslik and the malai kofta accompanied by Kashmiri naan. All of the dishes had a really good flavor to them, with a good blend of spices and at a very reasonable price. The beer selection on tap, although relative small, was good. I was expecting big things from indeblue and the completely delivered. Expertly prepared dishes. Prices were fairly good as well. Cost 105 for three people with tip and three beers. Flavors are definitely some of the best I have had outside India. They stay true to traditional cuisine but still inventive enough to keep it fun. The food is outstanding. After hearing good things we decided to slip in on a Thursday and try out a little of everything. Enjoyed it all, from the apps to desert. Literally tried 10 dishes and left more than stuffed. Great service from Nitesh, he was very helpful in describing each dish, as we were not familiar with most of what we were trying. Will definitely be back! A very contemporary indian cuisine with excellent service and beautiful interiors !! Kudos Happy hour is excellent. Good food and drinks. Space could be a bit tight unless you get there early. Haven't had dinner but the food during HH was excellent. This is the best restaurant I've been to in a while! Exceeded my expectations by far. The food was sensational, every bite excited my taste buds!!! R.G. was our server and he was awesome! Nothing better than having someone knowledgeable about the food they're serving you, explaining in detail, from herb and spices, to entrees and sauces, I love knowing what I'm eating. The atmosphere was very calm and enjoyable despite how full many tables were. Definitely on the top of my list for dining in Philadelphia! Had an amazing experience at IndeBlue last night. Bennett our waiter was THE BEST. Not only was he incredibly personable he was knowledgeable and gave us amazing recommendations and convinced us that the tasting menu was the way to go. Highly recommend the crab dosas and the Spinach Chaat for appetizers. My boyfriend and I were going to see a show at the Merriam Theater and May have underestimated the amount of time we needed for dinner. With time quickly going by we realized we weren't going to have time for desserts or take our leftovers home. Bennett graciously said of course they could keep our leftovers for us to come back and that better yet we could save dessert for later and come after the show. However our show went wayyy later than we expected so cutting it close we rushed back to the restaurant and were not only given our leftovers we were given our dessert in a ready to go bag so we could enjoy when we got home. Overall this was one of the best nights of service I've ever had at a restaurants. Will definitely be going back to enjoy all the other tasty food options! My boyfriend and I went to IndeBlue for restaurant week January 2016. We loved the family style ordering, even for restaurant week. For 2 people you choose 3 first courses, 3 main courses, and each person gets their own sampler of 3 desserts. The first and second courses were delicious - we highly recommend the crab cakes appetizer, the salmon main dish (a restaurant week special) and the kaju paneer. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because the desserts were just so-so. Maybe Indian desserts just aren't my thing though. They weren't bad per se, they just weren't as good as the first and second courses. A great and VERY filling dinner, you definitely get your money's worth and a full belly! Been here many times and have yet to be disappointed. Though pricy, it is worth every penny for this delicious fusion menu. I highly recommend the spinach chaat and the stuffed long hot pepper as an appetizer. The entrees are great whether you want to get traditional indian (makhani, malai kofta, chicken tikka) or a fusion dish (chicken tikka wrap, goan paella). They also have such amazing and creative cocktails. I highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting center city philly! This review is for happy hour only! We got there a little bit after 5 and there were already 3 people at the bar that seats ~10. Note: Happy Hour is bar only! The space is beautifully decorated. I expected it to be sleek, minimalist, modern inside, but it's definitely more romantic and upscale. We ordered the Indeblutini (very tasty and not overly sweet) and the spicy lychee margarita (also yummy and has a nice little kick to it). As for Happy Hour bites, we got the spinach chaat, naan pizza, and bbq samosas. While I enjoyed everything, hands down, you must order the spinach chaat. My thoughts while chowing down on the chaat: How did they get the spinach go thin and crispy? What is this explosion of flavors in my mouth? Is that tamarind? Yes it is. Wow, this is amazing. I need this all the time. I also want to make note of the excellent service here. I watched a lady (who loudly proclaimed she hated spicy food) furiously demand to be able to order Happy Hour specials for her 10 person reservation. The server then spoke with the manager, emphasized (again) that the happy hour is only for the bar, but will honor it this time. The server and bartender were very professional so I just want to give the service here a little shout out. If you want to ball on a budget from 5-7 or after 9, definitely come to Indeblu! The food is so good!!!! The place is gorgeous. The service is also amazing. I've come here a lot and one of your servers, Bennett, really stands out. He's knowledgeable about the food, so sweet and best of all he really makes me feel at home. He's the reason I keep coming back! I've had him as my server a couple of times and every time he exceeds my expectations. Kudos to him and your chef!!! Good service and good food. Can't go wrong here! Great ambience! Nice happy hour offerings of food and drink options. Entrees are a tad expensive (rice is not included and you have to pay a la carte for rice, naan, and even the onion pickles!)... Evening live Indian music adds a cool, trippy fusion indowestern vibe--indeblue indeed! So a few friends and I were able to sneak reservations in for the opening Saturday night. The establishment is Beautiful, with the renovations transforming the environment into something sexy and stylish yet still with the look of the Collingswood location. We were welcomed and seated quickly, a new drink menu providing some delicious cocktails to get our meal started. A sample of their corn and cilantro chowder was offered to us, and it was delicious. Too warm a day for me for hot soup but one of my guests ordered it and enjoyed every drop. We ordered almost every disk on the menu. Samosas, Rose Naan Pizza, Dahi Avacado Chaat, Spicy Scallops, Drums of Heaven, Lamb Lollipops, the Bison Kabob, goat Biryani, Chicken Tika Masala, Kashmiri Naan, and we were treated to some sweet potato pakura. I'd go into indivdual detail normally but there are other things I want to discuss to here is the summary. Everything we had was 5 stars with two lone exceptions. The spicy scallops were good, but the scallops themselves were bland against the rich sauce. They either needed to sit in the sauce longer to pick up more flavor for it, or should have been seared to really make their flavor pop. They were good, but could have been excellent. The other dish that didn't wow my face off was the lamb lollipops. While tender and very tasty, they were really, really, really cooked. I like lamb slightly pink to enjoy the freshness of the flavor of the meat, and although we agreed this might be due to the tandori process, and that they were good, I probably would stick with the awesome drums of heaven next time and pass on these. Some tasting notes. One very important thing we learned, if something comes with a sauce, use the sauce! The spinach and cheese samosa was very rich on its own, but when you scopped it with the tomato raisin chutney, which added tang and notes of sweet, it was a whole new dish. Same for the lamb lollipops, the lamb was tasty on its own, but drizzling the accompanying sauce over it truly transformed the dish into something lovely. For dessert we had the mango panna cotta and a gingered gelato. The mango panna cotta was out of this world good. I will get it again every single time. the gingered gelato was also excellent added to the prosecca we ordered with dessert. The surprise dish that we all agreed was the top of the night? The corn and cilantro chowder. Try it!! This place has amazing Indian food! Coming for the Bay, we all know what good Indian food is. It only took us over 2 years to find an authentic Indian place here in Philly. The food and service was excellent! You know it's a good sign when you walk in and you see plenty of Indian people in there! At least, that's what I say about my Chinese food. You must order the spinach chaat. Just do it. Love that they have side portions of entree dishes and half the price rather than never finishing an entire bowl. Must do before you go: Sign up for their email list. Get $10 to use within one week. You'll also get a buy one get one free entree for your birthday, expires 2 weeks later. Happy Hour looks fantastic as well! Drinks at $4 and food at $3-6? Must!! My fellow foodie yelpers have once again led me to another very enjoyable dining experience. The decor at IndeBlue is so warm and the aroma immediately triggers that excitement for indian food. But I didn't realize how interesting and unique the food would be until we started tasting the delicious fusion of flavors in every dish. Everything on the menu is unique, creative, and fabulous. The service very friendly and accommodating. My family and I were planning to return before we even left. We were in Philadelphia for a week and by far this was the best meal we had. And that's saying a lot considering the fantastic variety of food available in this town. The atmosphere is wonderful. Quiet, well spaced tables and nicely appointed. Our server, Josh, was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Answered all our questions and provided great service. The food was amazing. We had the tasting menu which was a huge amount of food but we managed to eat most of it! The crispy spinach chatt was wonderful and the most surprising selection. The vindaloo and moilee were excellent and the lamb lollipops cooked perfectly. The Naan is soft with just enough crispness. Cannot recommend IndeBlue enough. I love everything about this place. They have one of the best brunches in Philadelphia. I come here for happy hour all the time just for the spinach chaat and paneer pizza. The drinks are different and amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Not only is the food here delicious but the service is amazing. Mike was the best waiter I've had in years. He was so friendly and genuinely wanted to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. The chef came out and greeted the table beside mine. Truly phenomenal This was my 1st time in dis restaurant N it was awesome.. food was great and delicious the service boy was very nice to us n the manager came personally n ask for feed back. You guys are amazing thnx for ur service team Indeblue you rock !!! See you soon I don't get what all the fuss is about. It's Indian fusion food in a noisy and cramped place. We had the dahi avocado chaat to begin with-it was yum even though the puris were not crunchy and tasted old. My husband had the chef's table with 4 courses. It was filling but all the food was bland and not very enjoyable. I had the lasooni naan (which was soft and not too strong) and the Chana. The Chana vegetable was awful-tasted like boiled Chana. Service was good. On telling the server how average our experience was, he brought us 2 coupons for a free drink/appetizer for the next day. You'd be better off eating at an Indian restaurant without burning a hole in your pocket. This place is one of the better Indian restaurants I've been too. Very good food. Creative food, not done just to be different. It actually works. Wait staff is very good as well. The lunch thali is really awesome. But I've done dinner here as well and it was excellent. The spinach chaat is yum. Impressive Indian food at reasonable prices and really good and cheap drinks. They don't have Chicken Tikka Masala which almost crushed me... but they were able to make it anyways :) We came in on a Sunday for brunch after seeing the good yelp ratings and the amazing food pictures. We had to try this place out, we waited a good 5-10 minutes just to find the hostess and when we got sat, we waited 15 minutes for a waiter to take our order. Granted they explained that the internet was down and they would not able to take credit cards but that didn't explain the slow service. With that said, we still enjoyed the food. I'd give the food 5 stars but the overall experience was lacking. The mango lassi was refreshing and I highly recommend getting it. The food, decor, and wall art were on point, we just wish the service matched up. I will definitely come back here again to see if the service is any better just based on the food quality. We stared off with the along with garlic naan, I would definitely get that again. As for the entrees, we got the chicken tikka wrap with fries. Everything tasted great and packed a good mix of flavors, but wish the service matched the food quality. I'll definitely give it another try! I made reservations to dine at IndeBlue on Christmas Eve. It was a bit rocky from the start as the host and a server exchanged some terse words before we were even seated. The busy host was trying to make sure tables were cleared and as he requested this to one of the servers he snapped his fingers a few times. As we stood there, the server confronted the host from across the room, "Did you snap your fingers at me? We don't snap fingers!" It was off putting and unprofessional. If there was cause for confrontation, it should have been done privately. After we were seated we settled in with the crispy spinach chaat and vegetable samosa chaat. They were both delicious. The crispy spinach chaat was the highlight of the meal. One of my daughters ordered the rassam which included cauliflower, baby carrots, french beans and coconut. It was pretty tasty but definitely on the smaller side. The vegetables were prepared well...still carried a crunch and the sauce was well flavored and creamy. My other daughter ordered the paneer tika masala and I ordered the madras with free range chicken breast. These, in my opinion, were average. They didn't blow me away but they tasted fine. I think I was expecting the chicken to be less dry tasting and it tasted how I usually experience chicken in Indian food take out. I am fine when it's your run of the mill take out...but was expecting more from this upscale place. One thing I did appreciate is that I asked for heat with my dish and it arrived bursting with it. Sometimes I find, even if I ask for spicy it comes lacking. This did not. I wanted to order wine with my dinner but once the food runner dropped off our food, we were not checked on until the end. By that time, I had ditched the idea of having wine. Our server was kind, but inattentive. We skipped dessert for the same reason. We were waiting so I finally asked the food runner to speak to our waiter for the check. Perhaps my expectations were too high. I had a very different experience pictured in my head. I probably won't be back. Andrew was absolutely tremendous. Personable, funny, knew the menu like the back of his hand. Fabulous first experience! I had the make your own omelette that came with butter naan and my girlfriend got the potato and eggs Kati roll. After we ate I saw the spicy Chicken and waffles and kind of wished I got that. Food was decently priced and tasty. I'd go back to try the lunch items. 一般般吧，可能是口味不同的缘故，性价比也一般，不算小费三十刀一个人吧。随便吃吃，环境有点吵的说。咖喱味比较重，服务员好像也不是很热情，解释的也不清楚，啤酒五刀一杯，味道倒是还可以，喝一喝，聊一聊。 My wife and I just finished seeing a show at the Academy of Music and couldn't wait for our meal at Indeblue. I've heard very favorable things about the restaurant so I was dying to try it. It did not disappoint. My only complaint and it's very minor was that the hostess wasn't too friendly and just quickly showed us to our table. But after that the service was fantastic. Our server and accompanying service people were top notch and made the experience better. There was one time I was going to order another drink and the server suggested one that I was just going to order. I think that was a nice touch that after just one drink he knew what I prefer. The waiter explained everything on the menu which helped us decide what our entrees would be. The refills on water and the clean up of the table were perfectly timed. Kudos to the serve staff all around. Now for the food. We started with the Vegetable Samosa's which were fantastic. The bed of chickpeas, yogurt, and chutney matched the flavors of the Samosa's perfectly. Hate to say it but I overheard the table next to us say that the soup was very good so we ordered that. An asparagus soup with basil chutney. It was the perfect combination of spice and asparagus flavor. My wife ordered that Laal Maas which she said was great. I ordered the Dal Thali which is an array of vegetable dishes with rice and Naan. Speaking of Naan the garlic Naan is awesome. But back to my dish. The black dairy (lentils in a dark curry), yellow tadka (lentils in a yellow curry) and the chana masala (chickpeas in spices) were all fantastic. The deep flavors of each made this dish one of the best Indian meals I've ever had. But one of the things I couldn't stop thinking about and really enjoyed was the pickled vegetables. I don't know what their pickling spices are, but they are delicious. I will definitely be back to this place. It was one of the best complete meals I've had in a long time. This restaurant is so popular, I had to make a reservation on a Tuesday night! It looks very dark, almost like it's closed, from the outside, but the atmosphere inside is bustling with activity. The lollipop lamp chops and spinach chaat are a must for appetizers! I would also recommend their daal makhani and paneer tikka masala as far as entrees go. The saffron rice is so delicious, I could eat it by itself. The banana nirvana is a unique, delicious dessert with its cinnamon ice cream, also a must! The staff could have been a little more sociable, spilled water on our table and almost gave us the wrong check so the visit could have been more professional but accidents happen. Food was amazing! We went for restaurant week, so we got a ton of food. They started with a trio of soups, all fantastic. I had the spinach chaat, which I'll agree with the other posters was delicious. The vegetarian sampler was huge and every single thing on it was phenomenal. It was so much food, though... the sample could easily have been split with someone else after the apps. For dessert I had the fig duo, which wasn't my favorite, but I'm not much into non-chocolate desserts. I gave it 4 stars though for service. The service was a little strange. Our server was slightly abrupt and seems annoyed to be working. He also dropped the check before our dessert even arrived. We were seated next to the live sitar players (nice touch!), and the one player kept staring our way. I think he was looking at the door (and drugged out), but it was distracting. I'd definitely go again, though! I went here for happy hour with my husband and friend. I was excited about the great happy hours deals BUT there was a hair in the our food. The waiter was informed and he brought back a new dish. But he didn't even remove it from the bill even thought he told us he would. He gave us vouchers for two free drinks next time we came in. But later that night both my friend, husband and I had intense GI issues. I wouldn't recommend going here unless you dont mind being on the toilet seat all day. As other reviews mentioned - besides the stained utensils, IndeBlue deserves the high rating. Came here for brunch as we couldn't get a reservation for last night, no wonder it's a hot spot especially it's Diwali. We loved what we ordered - Spinach salad, veggie skews, skillet and chicken with waffles plus their drinks. The mashed potato from skillet was impressive and I loved the bread on the top, it's a really nice combo and the spice was balanced really well. My bf's waffle and chicken was a mind-blown and a must try. We are glad that tried this one during our short trip in Philly. We celebrated our father's 75th Birthday today in the Philadelphia and Indiblue was excellent place and location. We booked reservation ahead of time. When we arrived at the location, our table was ready. Food was excellent at this location and service was also very good. Gina thank you so much for your help. My father really enjoyed his birthday and say thank you to everyone. Once again thank you and appreciate . Apart from the person who waited at our table, James P, the rest of the staff could use a strong training in service skills. The food was either full of chilli powder (samosa chaat) or extremely sour (saag bahar). Other dishes were okay, but not reason enough to bring us back. I know it's crazy that it took me this long to eat at IndeBlue.. but I did only get into Indian food within the last year or so. I never would have thought to come here for brunch but it was certainly a hit! They have brunch cocktails including bottomless mimosas and an expansive brunch menu. My group tried the crispy spinach (well seasoned) and paneer toast to start. I had the chicken makhani which had similar flavors to tikka masala. I tried my friends spicy chicken and waffles... perfectly fried thick pieces of chicken breast with just the right amount of heat. The portions were huge! I definitely want to go back for dinner soon! Amazing dinner! Loved the spinach appetizer! The Brussels sprouts were too crispy. Loved the sea bass and madras chicken. Great cocktails and happy hour! Would come back! I absolutely love the food here, I'm Indian and super critical with Indian food but the food here did not disappoint. The atmosphere is upscale and classy and the happy hour prices are super affordable! I would definitely recommend everyone to at least try Indeblu once! I will definitely be returning! We came here for restaurant week around 9:30pm on Friday. The food was good, but given what you get, I wouldn't call this place a good value (but I can only speak for the restaurant week menu.) The reason why the three stars, is that despite the late reservation, the entire meal took over 2 hours to serve. We ordered at around 9:45pm, and while the appetizers came out quickly, it took forever for the entrees to come out. The restaurant was not packed so I don't understand why it took so long. Philly is no stranger to modern twists on Indian cuisine. Though Tashan is less one Chef Sylva Senat, it is still one of the prime destinations for delicious and beautifully presented Indian dishes. With IndeBlue making its way from Collingswood NJ, Center City Philly got a lot spicier. And with the exit of Bindi from Chef Marcie Turney's deck of restaurants a few years back, Chef Rakesh Ramola is certainly putting his Indian stamp on 13th Street. The space is beautiful as well - wide open with plenty of room and ornamental designs throughout. A bar stands at the front of the restaurant - a great spot for Happy Hour and Center City Sips. Crispy Spinach Chaat [$8] Crispy baby spinach, shallots, chopped tomatoes, sweet yogurt, tamarind date chutney The GF and I stopped by for lunch and the first thing we noticed on the menu was the crispy spinach chaat. And before we could even order it, the kitchen had already sent it out for us to try. This was a dish we had at Tashan and it exceeded our expectations. The baby spinach was lightly coated in a fresh chickpea batter and flash-fried in soybean oil. This allowed for a vegetal crisp amidst the bite of onion, chopped tomatoes, and shallots. The sweet yogurt and tamarind date chutney dressed the chaat well and provided a sweetness that brought a smile to our faces. A must order. Mangalorean Crispy Vegetable [$8] Seasonal vegetables, mustard seed, tomato, curry leaf, red chili These vegetables were coated with a thicker chickpea batter, yet it was still incredibly crisp and light. Fresh veggies included cauliflower, peppers, and eggplant, with the mustard seed and red chili providing a bit of heat, and the tomato providing the acid. I typically abhor raw onions, but the red onions really worked here to break up the heft of each bite. Drums of Heaven [$8] Battered chicken wings, blue cheese crumble, garlic, tomato, chili, scallions As soon as I saw pictures on Yelp (5 stars by the way), I knew I had to order this dish. Sure, it's not a traditional Indian dish. But really - how many restaurants french their drumsticks? This chicken was nicely crispy, but was dressed well with notes of garlic, tomato and chili. The chicken itself was incredibly juicy and was marinated with what I believe was a yellow curry. The blue cheese certainly isn't typical, but hey - it's almost to be expected. If you like wings, definitely check these out. Chutney Mint, tamarind-date, green chile With our mains, the kitchen also sent out a sampler of chutneys for us to try (I believe they're typically $3 each). From top to bottom, we received mint (light and refreshing), tamarind-date (sweet depth of flavor), and green chile (be prepared to sweat!). Chicken Tikka Makhani "Butter Chicken" [$12] Boneless free-range chicken, fresh tomato, cream, honey, fenugreek, black pepper, saffron rice We make butter chicken at least once a month in our home, despite the GF and I not being Indian. But why should that matter - it's crazy good - 'nuff said. IndeBlue's iteration? Blows ours out the water. The boneless chicken was moist, but really, it's all about the sauce. The tomato provided nice acidity against the cream and butter. Perfect to engulf the sweet saffron rice. If you're thinking that Indian food is all about curry and you need an easy entry into this cuisine, please try this. Non-Vegetarian Thali [$16] Two tasting entrees, dai makhani, appetizer, mango chutney, rice, naan, raita When I saw the thali options, I knew I had to order the non-vegetarian version. Thali is an Indian and Nepalese meal made up of various dishes - Indian tapas if you will. Counterclockwise from the right, I received mustard chicken (moist and bright), lamb (hearty like short rib and one of the best bites of the meal), and lentil daal (spicy and filling). A mango chutney and creamy raita provided the sweet and cooling elements to respectively balance the rest of the bites. Well-seasoned fried potatoes, more saffron rice, and naan bread were on offer as well. And for $16? This is easily a steal and a great way to try different bites from the kitchen. If you live in Center City Philly, consider yourself lucky. There's a wide variety of cuisines available, especially in the Midtown Village area. With IndeBlue, approachable and modern twists based on authentic Indian techniques and flavors are on display. Service was top-notch - Sean was friendly, informed, and our plates were cleared for each course. If I'm craving Indian, I know where I'll be going. Unless IndeBlue starts delivering ... I want during restaurant week in January 2019. So there was a fixed menu of course! For starters I missed my reservation but I called and they said it'd be fine they would see me when I arrived. Sadly I arrived near their lunch closing time.... my friend and I were still seated! During this experience I did not feel rushed at all even with my tardiness but very much accommodated. The place was very intimate even during lunch. The staff were friendly and patient. The decor is stunning let's not forget I came for the food. Which was delicious. I had the drums of heaven for my appetizer. A lamb dish for my entree followed by a rum pineapple dessert that I took to go! I didn't want to be too inconsiderate of their down time ... I honestly felt like I was just committing a sin by how satisfied I was with my overall experience. Great Indian food. The tasting menu is huge. We had a doggie shopping bag which we gave to a homeless man afterwards. The bacon mushroom soup was superb as well as the lollipop lamb chops. Was full before the entree came out. Definitely recommend. Awesome food, service ad ambience! Wide selection of food items. Many unique and creative new items (not a stereotypical Indian restaurant!). Ordered 3 different items and loved it. Will certainly go back to try other items in the menu! Ambience : bar setting. Kind of noisy but still good for conversations. Iive music on and off. Overall enjoyable Service : very attentive inspite of being busy - hostess may need some work but bar tender, and servers are great. Take it from somebody who really HATES eating out for Indian food. This place is FABULOUS. I had the privilege to go there for dinner with my parents last weekend. Lets take it piece by piece shall we? The ambiance has an intimate, romantic, ethnic feel to it- basically what I want my future home to look like. I am just in love with the decor. It is very cozy and just wonderful (warning: instagramming may not be possible due to dim lighting) The service is exceptional. Water was always filled without question, servers were attentive and treated each customer with a lot of respect and patience. Indian food can be complicated for those who don't eat it often (and even for some who do!) but our server took time to explain everything and recommended some great dishes to try. The food is just perfection. I am trying to think of an Indian restaurant that I've eaten at in Philly that even compares and none comes to mind. We ordered the lamb kabob and the naan pizza (the rotating special. ours was a paneer and caramelized onion one) for the appetizer, the lamb rogan josh, and the chicken makhni (along with naan for the table). Everything came out very promptly and the food was absolutely great. When it first comes out you don't think that the portions are that much, but we ended up having enough leftovers for the next day. This truly is a great spot to go if you are interested in eating quality Indian food. Went here with a French friend (Frenchies love classy places...). She ordered the Rajwadi shrimps and lamb something, I ordered the Chili avacado chat (?), paneer tikka masala and fig ice cream. Chilli avacado chat was good, paneer tikka masala so..so..but the fig ice cream was the highlight of the night :-) 4 stars for appetizer, decor and desert The food was pretty delicious though some were of small portions, especially the appetizers/ beginnings. We ordered some of the entrees spicy, but it turned out quite mild even to my sensitive palate! The brunch special consists of an appetizer and an entree which was a good deal, only drawback was that we had to order naan separately. Worth a visit! My friends and I have been here for dinner- yum! Have a great happy hour too. Lunch was so good! Reasonably priced, fast, super friendly service as always. Saag Paneer is my favorite. UPDATE: The manager, Nitesh, was very apologetic so we decided to change to a 4-star. We understand they may be having personnel issues, but we really appreciated the managers service for recognizing the staffs shortcomings. We will be coming back. Food was delicious as always. We are usuals at the Collingswood branch but they closed down so we decided to try out the philly location. I'm giving a 2-star and that's being generous. Our waitress did nothing but pour our water and bring our check. They didn't even come by to change our appetizer plates to entree plates. We were waiting so long that we ordered through the manager because our waitress kept walking by our table but never made eye contact. After 20-25 mins of waiting, we asked for the manager and ordered through him. The restaurant was not busy at all for this to have happened. We have always had a good experience at IndeBlue in Collingswood, but very disappointed with the Philly location. Hope their service gets better but we'll be back, only because the food is delicious. IndeBlue replicates authentic Indian flavors pretty well. I went with a friend from out of town for Sunday brunch. The live performers were an unexpected treat and immediately elevated the experience. We opted to share a couple appetizers and the non-vegetarian thali and our server was really helpful with suggestions to make it varied and enough to share. My friend got a beautifully presented mango lassi with pistachio sprinkled on top. My chai sangria was also well made. Our appetizers were the reshmi kabob and crispy spinach chaat. Both looked visually engaging, were tasty, and were good portions. The thali was in general a little bit milder than other Indian food I've had but definitely not lacking in taste, and I'm used to spicy food. Nice twist on Indian-American dishes. Great atmosphere busy on weekends. Always a nice time but now if they can great my tikka Marsala "Indian spicy" I'll give them another star. If you are a lover of Indian heat this place isn't the one. Came to here to celebrate my brother's birthday. Went during Happy Hour. Had a few drinks at the bar and afterwards we sat at a table for dinner. From the bar to dinner. Food and service was exceptional. Drinks and food was so good. Our waiter was kind and friendly. Dessert was the bomb. Thanks for the wonderful time Indeblue! Wanted to have a nice dinner out and thought I would try out this place. If your looking for something with parking good luck finding a spot. I'm cheap and had to drive to find a parking space near Christian street in a residential area. I dropped my date off first to grab a table. First off don't try to ask for a table without a reservation, we were told by the hostess that without a reservation it would be a 45 minute wait. The bartender kept pressuring my date to order while I was parking the car. When I joined my date, and she informed me of the wait, we decided to eat at the bar. I order a sangria for my date. It was served in a white wine glass filled with ice. Next time I order a sangria, I am going to say "no ice cubes". Then we decided to order two appetizers and an entree. He raved over one of the appetizers we ordered, but then quickly turned away to put the order in the computer without taking the entree order. We finally were able to order everything when he came back. It just felt like we were being rushed. For the appetizer we ordered the crispy spinach chaat and the barbecue spare rib samosa. I thought the spinach was better than the spare ribs which the waiter raved about. For the entree we order malai kofta. It's a vegetarian meatball in a creamy cashew sauce. I thought this dish was sub par. Maybe it was my fault, I should have ordered lamb. My opinion these vegetarian meatballs tasted like an under cooked boca burger. We decided to give the bar another chance and order another drink. After looking through the options we had a question regarding one of the drinks, so we decided to ask the bartender what lychee was. Instead of describing it using words, the bartender proceeded to grab the bottle of lychee puree and hold it up to my date's nose. Just a tip to the bartender--don't ever shove a bottle in anyone's face. I think for now, I am going to stick to takeout for Indian food. Being an indian myself, I tend to be over critical of most Indian restaurants. Indeblue really surprised me. They break the stereotype that all Indian food is spicy. Instead it's all about the flavors which they have captured so beautifully in their entrees. Me being a vegetarian stuck to the vegetarian options which were limited for appetizers but they have a good selection of vegetarian entrees. My meat eating husband loved the tandoori chicken. He claims "it's the best I've eaten ever". I recommend the jalfrezi.. the flavor profile of the curry blew my mind. Great ambience and great people serving you.. reasonably priced for the quality of food they serve. I'm definitely coming back here again!! I cannot begin to tell you how AMAZING we're the drinks here & the food! I think everything we ordered was beyond our expectations! It lives up to the fusion Indian food reputation. I would def recommend this place for any occasions since it's classy, upscale, tad bit on the pricey side though. But, it will be worth it! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. The saag bahar was spicy like we asked it to be and the cheese board was very filling and great to share as an appetizer for two or more. The staff was very hospitable and service was pleasant and quick. The manager came by to ask us if everything was okay and why we canceled our second entree. He seemed genuinely concerned and wanted to make sure we were happy with the food and service. Wow, how was I missing out on the happy hour at this place for so long? And to think I considered myself a happy hour pro. Going down the street to Sampan, Vedge, and other places that are RIGHT DOWN THE STREET and never even thinking upon IndeBlue. I just don't think I'd ever really even be interested in trying their actual menu now that I know what the happy hour has to offer. Its just so... extensive. And delicious! OK, so I probably would try the menu. Just kidding. The decor is really pretty. Eye catching, sparkly, shiny and new looking. Very appealing, and I can see that being a draw for a couple looking for a romantic date spot. The bar is up front and has about 10 ish seats (maybe less?) and seemed to get packed around 6pm. Happy hour is only at the bar.... btw. We showed up at 5pm on the dot (very punctual, I know) and were weirdly the only people in the restaurant for almost an hour, at least a solid 30 minutes, and it wasn't even uncomfortable. The bartender was training someone and they were both very nice to talk to, and even some of the servers came to hang out and chat, giving good advice for menu items to try. The happy hour food menu consists of $3, $4, and $5 bites, and they are substantial enough to fulfill a hungry belly. Boyfriend and I shared 4, and between the two of us that was substantial for a light dinner. The spinach chaat was a highlight, and the "pockets of heaven" which are just light batter fried chicken wings in a tasty, spicy sauce were also surprisingly delicious. We also tried the stuffed long hots which were my personal favorite-and had a good spice level if you like that kinda thang-and the naan pizza, which was "ok" but not fantastic. I would've liked to have tried more items, but there are like 9-10 things on the happy hour menu alone. The HH drink menu was also as extensive. There were two wines ($4), two beers ($3) and like 4 cocktails ($5). The cocktails were legit. The wine did not suck. I was happy. Sweet mother of the holy happy hour gods-can we please have more awesome happy hours like this?! I had the choice of either seeing the liberty bell or eating brunch during my fleeting visit to Philly and boy am I glad or what that I passed up the liberty bell for Indeblue! It's not all that often that you see Indian food in a breakfast/brunch format (besides the usual buffet)...which is weird coz it's not like we don't eat brunch!! They had live music - sitar and tabla musicians who played the most soulful soothing music, complementing their ambience and culinary experience most wonderfully. Their menu is delightful, with the standard and familiar Indian brunch options of Chole Bature (don't miss it!! Best I've eaten in a long time), masala dosa, paneer bhurjee and samosa chaat as well as pancakes and French toast if your party includes people that aren't fans of Indian spices (You might wanna check if these people are for real, though... seriously). The one thing I wish for is that their appetizer/small plate section had a few more vegetarian options. Consider the Maharaja Cheese Plate which has some very interesting flavors in cheese (coconut flavored for instance) with papad and mango/tomato chutney. I also enjoyed my Masala Bloody Mary and Indebluetini (vodka, mango juice, citrus and cardamom). The have several cocktail options, wines and liquors. There's something for everyone on their drinks menu. Their servers are knowledgeable about the menu, polite and courteous. Be warned that this isn't going to be an "in and out" quick brunch experience. Be prepared for a slightly slower paced experience, take out at least a couple hours for this restaurant and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Certainly worth your while. Whoa! Pretentious aren't we. Wed night 6pm, drop in for early dinner. Two people at the bar and two tables of two diners. Estimate 20-25 empty tables. "...sorry sir, we can't seat you until 7:15..." Good luck, hope your delusions of grandeur are one day realized. LOVE! This freakin place has an amazing decor, friendly staff..and the food was really yummy! I went during restaurant week, so the deal was great! A lot of food for the $ and the soups were great. Loved the restaurant. Its not typical Indian food. It is more upscale with a modern twist. Inside has cool decorations. My only wish is outdoor seating for the warm weather. IndeBlue offers a spectacular dining experience for those who enjoy spicy and sophisticated cuisine. The house cocktails are wonderful and the meal couldn't have been better. Our waiter, Bennett, was excellent. Make sure you save room for the desserts. Came here for brunch with friends after running Broad St. The last few miles, all I could think about was Indian fusion brunch with bottomless mimosas. The restaurant is small, but accommodated our reservation of 6. We all showed up a different times so it was a little late start but our waitress, Lori, was on top of our hungry and thirsty party! She was great to work with and genuine. She gave me a fun glance after I ordered the bottomless mimosas and saw it as a challenge to always have a full glass for me. And indeed, she won the challenge! She was great in recommending brunch items and drinks for others as well. I ordered the vindaloo skillet and was not disappointed with my selection. The food came out quickly and I was treated with great twist on vindaloo curry with sunny side up eggs, potatoes, sausage and challah. The flavor was solid. My wife enjoyed the chicken and waffles which I copped some pieces while she was not looking. Also, a big favorite for brunch goers. These two dishes were amazing. Overall, great experience! Especially with live music with the sitar and drums. Thank you so much, Lori, for a great time! Came here on a spontaneous night out for dinner and everything from the wait staff to the food was amazing! Everyone was very friendly and attentive and the chef went over to every table thanking people for their service ( when truly we should be instead). We ordered the paneer tikka and Malai kofta and both were amazing! A tip would be to ask for the food spicy if you're a person who needs that extra flavor because the food in general had almost no spice. Also the food, which they say can be shareable, is really not unless you have a small appetite. As a person who loves to eat, I could've finished two of the entrees Overall though, a great experience! A little pricey for your traditional mainstream Indian food, but nonetheless, highly recommended! Best indian in the city, in the area. Rare to have a high end beautiful place to go out for Indian and this is the best. I heard about indeblue from a yelp event, where they had a stand with samosas and chicken wings. I decided to check out the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. The spinach chaat is awesome, definitely get this as a starter. It's flash fried spinach, but tastes very flavorful and light. As a main course, I got the fish of the day -- Chilean sea bass with saffron rice. My boyfriend got the vindaloo dish, absolutely delicious, wish I got this! So the only reason why this restaurant isn't a 5 star is because the drink prices are wayyy to expensive. A gin and tonic for 11? A bit steep. 8 of us ate the tasting menu last night. 3 appetizers, 2 tandoor selections, 3 entrees, 2 desserts. It was far and away the best Indian food I've had in the states. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was lovely. My only quibble was the spiciness had been toned down a bit for I assume the American palate. Otherwise a treat of a meal that made me homesick for my days living in SE Asia. I came here the first day they opened up outdoor seating during COVID - on top of the stress associated with opening day, it was also raining and the restaurant had limited umbrellas and several patrons had to sit in the rain. Given the circumstances, the staff worked extra hard to ensure customers were well tended to and arrange seating to avoid the rain as much as possible. The wait staff was extremely friendly and the food was delicious. The lunch tiffin is only $15 and comes with so much food that we had to take it home. They also gave us free chai and extra rice to take home. Overall I had a great experience and would definitely return / recommend to others. Loved the food!! The service was great and the chef came out and personally asked how everyone was doing. The food had some awesome fusion to some of the dishes and I would highly recommend going here!! This restaurant was exactly what I needed. We were on 13th street on a Saturday and every place seemed to have a wait of at least 45 minutes. We walked in and were given a wait time but the host was thoughtful enough to ask if we would mind sitting at a smaller pub style table at the very front of the restaurant. This was perfect because we had barely become settled in our seats before becoming aware that a line was now forming at the entrance. Ordering the Vegetable Samosa Chaat was the general consensus. BTW you should never allow everyone at the table to order the same appetizer as it limits the number of items for you to sample but it is safe to say that a dish this good could end a friendship on the spot if encroached upon. I honestly wish that I'd just requested 4 plates of it as an entree. The samosas were crispy and the dough wasn't overly thick. The filling had an even ratio of potatoes and veggies. The sauce was incredible. Next I ordered the Chana Saag it was good as well. They definitely know how to prepare their chickpeas. They were perfectly cooked and the seasoning wasn't overbearing nor was it insipid in the least. I think that I would have enjoyed it a lot more had it not been directly behind the previous chickpea dish. That however did not stop me from happily cleaning my plate. The restaurant was comfortable enough to have a great time with family, go on a date night, meet up with colleagues or go for comfortable solitude at the bar. They had excellent lighting that allowed you to see everything perfectly without being garish and the decor was both pleasing in form as it was in function. The staff were friendly, thoughtful and well-informed without hovering unnecessarily. I definitely plan on returning. Place was awesome. Rode up from DC to philly just to grab lunch. Yelp reviews were spot on. Great tasting of fine Indian Food! Plus very accommodating for those of us with food allergies. Great gluten free and vegan options. This place is actually pretty incredible. During my last visit to Philadelphia I searched for a good Indian restaurant. Sadly, it didn't happen. This visit I just stumbled across it and was pleasantly surprised. Had the Brussels sprout special with the chicken tikka. Great!!! This place was delicious! I've been craving Indian lately so we found this place in Philly and it did not disappoint!! We each chose the platter that had lots of little plates and it gave you the opportunity to try lots of different things. The spice level was great and the mango lasse was delicious! I can't wait to go back!! Check it out if you're in town! Found this restaurant online and after reviewing some reviews we decide to give it a shot after a long travel day to visit philly for the weekend. They were able to accommodate us without reservations on a busy Friday evening. The drinks were decent. We ordered the wings as the appetizers (they took a little while to come out and were not that hot in terms of temperature). Next we ordered the paella which was decent and the chicken tikka masala (not on the menu but they were able to make it). The food took some time to come out but we dug in nonetheless, unfortunately half way through we found a long dark hair in the chicken tikka. That's when the meal was over. They were able to remove the meals off the check, but it was not a pleasant experience overall. I was thoroughly impressed with the happy hour specials at this place. Best part, they're offered every day of the week! We showed up with a big group (10+ people) around 5 PM and were able to find seats at the bar. I ordered the indebluetini which tasted like a mango lassi - delicious! For food, we ordered the pav bhaji, paneer toast, spinach chaat, crispy cauliflower, and chicken tikka naan pizza. Everything was super flavorful and unique without being spicy. The pav bhaji was probably my favorite with the paneer toast as a close second. The only dish that I may not get again was the crispy cauliflower - it was good, but I've had similar dishes at other restaurants before. Service was very friendly and it didn't take that long for our food to come out. Overall, would highly recommend! Great for happy hour, so-so for brunch. 5/5 for Happy hour: They have wonderful drink specials and great deals on small plates. The chikni shandar (chai sangria) is my go to drink here, and the naan pizza never disappoints. I'm also a huge fan of their stuffed long hot peppers, but they tend to run a little spicy for people who aren't used to burning their taste buds on a daily basis. Also, Indeblue is never too crowded during happy hour, and I've always been able to grab a seat even if I'm with a group of friends. 3/5 for Brunch: The paneer bhurjee is my favorite brunch item here, not only because it's delicious and cheesy, but also because it's one of the few brunch items at indeblue that are actually filling. The "build your own" omelette was the smallest omelette I've ever seen, as well as the French toast portion. Everything here tastes great, it's just that some portions are a bit lacking. Also, their brunch starts a little late -- 11am, so if you're and early riser looking to beat the brunch crowd, this is not the place to be. Overall-- indeblue is one of my favorite happy hour places in center city, but I'm not too excited about their brunch. An average Indian place. Having eaten at some of the really good Indian restaurants in Philly, NYC and NC, my expectations for Indian restaurants is obviously high, especially for a restaurant that is rated pretty high on Yelp. My experience at IndeBlue was pretty normal, I probably won't return. The food was average, nothing exciting. Non-Indian folks might enjoy it more I suppose. *********SIX STAR REVIEW - SIX STAR REVIEW*********** So I crossed my wires for restaurant week and ended up here this past Tuesday. Heck we love this place so a chance to go two weeks in a row is no biggie. We arrived at happy hour and sat at the bar with the handsome Cory, creator of their drink menu. Cory was the perfect host that evening, he chatted with us, drinks came quickly, and he was attentive without being intrusive. Two stars right there for service. We started with a few happy hour snacks, the drums of heaven, Dahi Avacado Chaat, and the crispy spinach Chaat. These three dishes immediately reminded me of the problem of eating at Indeblue. You just want more. You never want the dish to end! The Dahi were cool and refreshing on this 99 degree day. The spinach Chaat was so good it was almost a fight with my guest over the bowl. We discussed ordering another but as we knew more food was coming we held off. The drums of heaven were primarily my dish, with my guest ordering a bowl of the corn cilantro chowder. I can tell you if it wasn't so hot I would have had a bowl too. It is magnificent. The drums of heaven are always perfect. Crunch, savory, and just enough spice to leave the edges of your lips burning as you finish them. Quickly cooled off by one of the lemon basil cocktails. Yum! I decided on the seafood moilee. When they say jumbo lump, they mean the size of your finger jumbo. The shrimp were *PERFECTLY* cooked. I add one star righht here for the shrimp. I honestly could not remember the last time I had shrimp prepared so perfectly in a restaurant, and I eat a lot of shrimp. The dish itself was incredible. A depth of flavor that made the seafood truly enchanting. I ate half to leave room for dessert and had the other half wrapped. I can't even tell you what my guest had as I was so entranced by the moilee. For dessert I had the Duo of Figs. Decadent and rich, it's a good idea to split this one. I however, had only eaten half my entree so this portion was just enough to fill me up. We split a bottle of prosecca with dessert, and my guest lost his bet. He hates the texture of bananas. but insists he's never ever had a bad dish here, so I challenged him to order the banana nirvana. As he was the one who first had me try Indeblue and showed me how glorious indian food can be when properly cooked, I felt it appropriate. The bananas came deep fried similar to how a plaintain would, covered with a salted caramel and then a cinnamon iced cream, they didn't stand a chance. The food gains another two stars for overall taste and perfection of flavor. Let me also say that rating includes how lovely the food is to the eye, as attention to plating is also something done very well here. Oh, and the food comes out fast and hot, (or, as appropriate, cold). I wish they had opened the kitchen so we could watch the Chef cook, he must be a blur in action. That's 5 stars you say. Why six? Here's why. As we sat sipping the last of the prosecca, our sweet teeth sated and bellies full but not bloated, we listened to the live music. The stunning interior design, the amazing food, perfect service all came together and transported me far from the streets of Philadelphia. I realized the experience I was enjoying had only been rivaled in my travels overseas, or the very rare occasional opulence of a grande dame in some far away vacation spot. For a moment, everything was absolutely perfect, the days worries forgot, the world revolving around my guest and I. Six Stars. Perfect. Atmosphere was quiet at first but as time went on, people kept coming up! Not sure if it's usually this packed around 6:15, but it was nice. Small little place but I enjoyed the food, not so much of the drinks. My boyfriend and I had dinner at IndeBlue for the first time recently . We enjoyed it so much we returned 2 weeks later . I had wanted to try it for quite some time and am so glad I finally did !As I entered the restaurant the first thing I noticed was the beautiful decor and lighting which made for a lovely ambiance . The staff was awesome .. very courteous and accommodating - really helpful with answering questions about our food selections .We had reservations both times and were seated promptly . The food was exceptional . Truly an overall wonderful dining experience . Would highly recommend . Went here for brunch for my moms birthday and loved loved loved all the food. The chicken wrap, the paneer bhurji, the chole-everything was just so good! I want to go here for dinner now! My boyfriend loved it so much that he wants to keep going back! The food here is amazing (when you get the right food)! Went here for restaurant week and really enjoyed the food. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars is that we ordered cauliflower and there was a piece of shrimp in it (we are vegetarian). I did end up eating it, unfortunately :( The server apologized and gave us another appetizer for free and the manager also apologized. I know they felt bad but was a little frustrating that a vegetarian dish had meat in it (we did tell the server we are vegetarians). OH MY GOD. THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING AND MIND BLOWING PANEER BHURJEE I HAVE EVER HAD. Usually I start a review by describing a bit about the ambiance etc but I had to start with the Paneer Bhurjee this time. IT WAS SO GOOD. So creamy and flavorful, it almost seemed too good to be eaten. Kudos to the chef :) Visited Indeblue for brunch on a saturday and it was more lively than I hoped for. I usually opt to try different and unique dishes at restaurants and it almost seemed like a no brainer to start with the "Maharaja Cheese Board" and " Rose Mimosa " for shared plates and drinks. Maharaja Cheese Board had three different types of cheese, cashews, fruits and naan bread served with different chutneys which were sweet and tangy. It wasn't extraordinary in taste but it was something unique to find at an indian restaurant so went with it. It wasn't bad at all Next up was "Paneer Toast". Pieces of paneer and cherry tomatoes served on a baguette smeared with avocado and topped with chilli sauce. DELICIOUS AND DIFFERENT Next up was the show stopper " Paneer Bhurjee served with Chilli Naan. A grated paneer curry which was so flavorful and creamy, you could eat it all day. Mildly spicy so that it doesn't burn your taste buds, this dish is a must try. For desserts, Stuffed Gulab jamun was basically a gulab jamun stuffed with strawberry cream. Well, if you like cream and hot gulab jamun, you might as well go for it. Overall Food: 7/5 Ambiance: 2.5/5 ( It was really loud inside so if you are not a fan of loud places, you might want to avoid during brunch or friday nights) Service: 4/5 Value for money: 5/5 Delicious food, nice atmosphere, attentive service. Four of us are in town for a class. The house fried spinach appetizer was our favorite. Crispy cauliflower a close second. I had two small plates: lamb chops and shrimp skewer. We took the waiter's recommendations and were all very pleased and satisfied. Weird though, they cannot split checks between more than two. Nice place for a date! My boyfriend and I came for dinner. We don't have a lot of experience with Indian food, but our waiter gave us pointers and we ordered + spinach chaat (this is a great appetizer, but we felt that it was a little too much for two people. The crispy spinach is really nicely done, but after a while it kind of tastes like more of the same. Probably good for a larger group) + paneer tikka masala (delicious, with nice large cheese chunks. I think this is a good, standard dish to order if you're not too familiar with Indian food. Comes with some delicious basmati rice! We also ordered a side of garlic naan to eat with this dish. Apparently only one of the entrees actually comes served with naan, so I'd highly recommend ordering some if you're eating a masala) + tandoori grill sampler (we liked trying this for our first time, but will probably opt for something else in future because we didn't like everything in the sampler. The chicken and lamb and just fine, the grilled vegetables on the salty side. I liked the cauliflower because it had a nice charred taste. Our favorite was the shrimp, which came served with little sweet peppers) For two people, I'd recommend getting two appetizers and one entree to share. We had a bit too much food, especially with the masala which is very filling. Wow wow wow! What a gem! We visited Indeblue for the first time a few weeks ago and it made a lasting impression- so much so we have set up reservations with some friends for this week! Our waiter was Bennett and he was absolutely wonderful and so accommodating. His recommendations were on point... every member of our group was pleased with their meal. If I had to recommend one menu item, it would be the crispy spinach chaat... trust me. Like I said, we'll be back, with more friends in tow! Can't recommend highly enough. Out of town on business. Was a little surprised how we were debating if we should eat here or not and the next two people that came out told us that we need to try it. Goodness. This was fantastic and worth every penny Let me preface by saying that this is my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia hands-down. From the ambience to the food to the service they have absolutely nailed everything down. I came here for brunch once and for dinner and I left really satisfied. For dinner, appetizers we ordered, drums of heaven, long hot peppers and samosa chat (we are fatties). For main course I got lollipop lamb chops (the portion was smaller than I expected but the taste made up for it) and my fiancé ordered chicken madras. And ooooh their masala chai is the best. For brunch more like 2pm lunch we ordered: Drums of heaven (all I eat is meat) Vindaloo Egg skillet (substituted sausage with chicken) Masala potato and egg kathi roll (big portion) Amazing brunch experience with some musical in background. Can't wait to be back! Absolutely wonderful Indian restaurant. I've lived in three different states and eaten at Indian restaurants in SF, but Indeblue is the best. Hands down!!!! In one word, our experience was outstanding. The Chicken Makhani was so delicious and perfectly spiced. The Pork Vindaloo had an amazing kick. Goat Masala was so tender. The superstar was the Lamb Laal Maas. It was presented beautifully and was so good. And don't skip the garlic naan. OMG. Our server was adorable and attentive. We never waited for anything. Just go. It's that good. This was a great experience! We were in town celebrating my mother's birthday with a large group. Thankfully we got in touch with Chris who made sure that we had a three course menu set for all dietary restrictions (allergies and preferences) and mimosas to match. The service was excellent, as was the food. Highlights for me were the roasted cauliflower, the mango French toast, the spicy chicken & waffles, and their mango and apricot sorbet. We will definitely go again next time we are in town! Brunch was not a meal but an experience! The sitarist played the most beautiful music transporting the meal all the way to India! The chai tea was like nectar of the gods and the non vegetarian thali was delightful! Will definitely come back next time I'm in Philadelphia! Although the food was really delicious, we were shocked with the exorbitant cost of the bill. Expect to pay DOUBLE whatever you're thinking, and tip will be included in the bill. Also service was spotty at best. The waitress we had was very sweet, but the kitchen sent out our main courses without the accompanying rice, which reached the table ten minutes after. Not good. Really good food but unfortunately, not worth a return trip. I was between 4 and 5 stars. I decided to give them 5 because the service is excellent and the decor is real cool compared to other Indian restaurants. I've been here twice and am definitely coming back. The lunch is a bit pricey for a "lunch special"....but worth every penny. I had the tasting for dinner. I loved the bread. Was a little disappointed in my entree, mainly because I came here for Indian food and got talked into ordering paella. Desert was ok. I know it sounds like a review for a 3 star place....but the food that is good....is REAL GOOD. This place was great and so was the food, and this is coming from a person who is spicy intolerant! Andrew was our server and he was EXCELLENT: not only super polite, but also so respectful and thoughtful. Best server I've had in a long time to be honest. Please give this man a raise! If you are like me and can't handle spicy/hot things, try the chicken makhani for your entree as it seems to be the least spicy of all and I agree, I could tolerate it. The environment is so calm and the ambiance so relaxing, I really enjoyed my time here and I would definitely come back given the opportunity! Venue: romantic, clean, regal, large and small groups welcomed Parking: nonexistent, street parking, walk or public transit is best Service: unbelievably amazing! Bennett was our server and he was just awesome. Knew his menu, knew his audience, knew his trade. He did everything well and made us feel very welcomed and just overall great service, not overbearing and not too absent. Friendly and respectful! Food: there were some really great standout dishes including the spinach app, poutine, paneer dishes, rice pudding. Other ancillary dishes were great too but by personal preference some were gamier and/or fishier than you would want/expect. The bread basket was awesome too! My favorite was their sweet naan. I already am craving more. Price: a bit pricey in my opinion. It was an amazing dining experience but the food wasn't perfect so to charge $60-70 a person was a bit much. But the company and service made it worth it. If I were eating alone, probably would not have been happy with the deal I got. Overall: a great experience, would die for the spinach recipe! Will be back for sure. Happy eating! Had dinner at IndeBlue last night, thanks to all the great Yelp recommendations. Here are my thoughts: Ambiance: The restaurant is nice. Very well decorated and clean. Service: Really great. Our server was friendly and attentive. I must say, however, that I was surprised at how non-Indian this restaurant is. In other words, there wasn't a single Indian server / owner / chef around. Made me a bit nervous about how authentic our food would be. Food: We ordered many things - samosas, avocado puri, lollipop lamb chops, vegetable shashlik, chicken kabob, rice, roti, raita, mango panna cotta, and the restaurant sent a complimentary spinach appetizer. Everything was very tasty but SUPER SPICY. I'd specifically asked the waiter to make everything mild but absolutely nothing was mild. This was definitely a problem for our 9-year-old, as well as for me (my low spice-threshold is an embarrassment to my Indian father, I'm sure). In any case I requested some chutney to make things more bearable and that was that. Bottom Line: The service was great, the food was good, and pricing is reasonable. But I'm not sure I would return here because I prefer not to have to douse my food in sugary chutney so that I can eat it. I came here for Saturday brunch with a fairly large group after a good friend got engaged and... wow. The food was amazing. I love love loved the meal. I was very pleasantly surprised as I had read some pretty iffy reviews about the place in advance. I tried a few dishes that others got across the table. The chicken and waffles were phenomenal - a bit on the spicy side but in a good way. The chicken tikka wrap was every bit as good. The space is beautiful but a bit crowded which also means its a fairly loud ambiance. Regardless, I had a great experience here. Looking forward to my next visit. This is a review for brunch only, as I have not been here for dinner yet. I love indian food and was looking for someplace new for brunch that is vegan friendly. A quick yelp search suggested that IndeBlue would be just the place. Sundays they have live music, which was nice. However, we were sitting right across from the music, and it did get a little loud at times. Something to maybe note when you request reservations. Our reservation was for 11:45 or 12, and it really filled up in the next hour or so - so making a reservation is a good bet. I ordered the rose mimosa (like rose, the flower) for $6. It was really delicious! (They do unlimited for $22, FYI.) We started with the crispy spinach chaat which is vegan if you don't get the yogurt sauce. It was amazing, so order this for sure. The cauliflower was also really great (and vegan friendly). My vegan friend ordered some sort of vegan dosa roll. I ordered the paneer bhurjee, which was really amazing - with the indian paneer cheese. My other friend got the chicken and waffles, which is huge and seriously really amazing. I will definitely keep this in my mind for future brunches (and if your friends aren't into indian, they will definitely find something here). I also really look forward to coming back here and trying out some happy hour or dinner dishes. Indian cuisine is my favorite so I tend to be a little critical.... However, I was very impressed with IndeBlue! I was intrigued by their menu as it was a mix of traditional with a new, exciting culinary twist I haven't seen before. I'm a vegetarian and my fiance is not and we both loved the options! We shared the cheese plate (which is NOT your average cheese plate and super impressive) and the stuffed peppers. He had the pork vindaloo and I had the channa saag - both sound traditional but were definitely elevated above your typical dish and when we ordered spicy, they nailed it. Cocktails were fantastic too. Excellent service and ambiance. A real winner! From the start we could tell this experience was going to be rocky. We walked in and the girl at the hostess stand just looked at me, and didn't say anything. I told her we had a reservation and she continued staring at me and then I told her the name and again without saying anything she led us back to a table. Pretty quickly a waiter came up to us looking confused asking if we wanted peligrino water and I said no we just wanted tap water. We got our water but then 20 minutes went by without anyone addressing us or even asking if we needed more time with the menu. Finally our server came and while he was helpful in choosing food options, that is where his hospitality ended. We received our food , we ordered the tasting menu. Food was decent, I've had better at less "trendy" Indian restaurants. What really upset us about this place is that the service was just awful. The waiter would disappear for long times and we would just be sitting there waiting. When all was said and done they had brought us our bag with the food that we couldn't finish to take home but no one had brought us a check. We had to ask the man refilling our water for a check and he brought that out. Then we sat there for another 20 minutes waiting for anyone to come out from the back to take our credit card. It was 10 pm by this point, only 3 tables in the restaurant and no server in sight. Finally we stood up and brought our check to the bar and had her run our card. I will not be recommending this place or returning. There are too many worthwhile places to eat at in Philly to go through this again. Happy hour 5 pm until closing at the bar. Everyday. WHAT A STEAL. I'm pretty sure I've tried everything on the HH menu but my favorite dishes at the moment are the naan pizza, chicken drumsticks, paneer toast, cauliflower, and spinach chat. Great service, great food. Incredible prices and extending HH. Good luck finding another restaurant in the area that treats you this well. IndeBlue is an upscale Indian joint with prices to match. That said, the food is delicious, if somewhat skimpy on the portion sizes. The décor is phenomenal. Very romantic, which I kind of wish I'd known before going there with a friend. Oh, and get dessert. The gulab jamun were fantastic. I came here with my family during Christmas weekend. We sat down for brunch and absolutely loved it. Laurie was our waitress and she was great, very helpful and accommodating. We did endless mimosas and she was always on point about refilling our glasses. Food- Paneer Burji, Spinach Chaat, Paneer Pizza are a must. This was probably one of the best burjis I have head, it comes with a chili naan and you can customize it to your spice level. I prefer my Indian food from hole-in-the-wall dives (that's how you know it's real Indian cooking), so I lacked a bit of confidence visiting IndeBlue. After my meal, I indeed felt justified because some of their dishes (e.g., bland chicken curry, thin doughy nann) paled in comparison to those found at my favorite Indian spots (a loud and proud shoutout to Dana Mandi in West Phila!). Why pay more when you can find more authentic and filling Indian meals in much humbler places? However, I must admit that I was very impressed by the kind staff and their beautiful restaurant. And not every bite failed the litmus test. I regret that the wonderfully tender lamb rogan josh came as a small dish on the platter. I'm certain to order it again as a main entree upon a return visit to IndeBlue. I think they has a creative (hello, brunch) and diverse Indian menu, which warrants a second chance. We were looking for Indian food near our hotel, and the concierge recommended Indieblue. My friend and I shared two appetizers and half-servings of three entrees. Over the last 15 years, we have probably gotten together for 3 meals a year at conferences all over the world. We agreed that this was the best meal we've ever enjoyed together. The food was absolutely stupendous, and the service was marvelous too. This restaurant was amazing! I visited during restaurant week and I'm so glad i did. This is a lovely Indian cuisine restaurant with such a pleasant and sophisticated atmosphere. Our waiter was very nice as he described our dinner choices. The food tasted very well and I was happy with our meal choices. I would definitely recommend the chicken meatballs and the crispy spinach dishes. The bathroom was nice as well, it looked recently remodeled and it had a silhouette door! Very classy place and I will be visiting again. I came here for happy hour on a weekday wand thought it was a great deal. Their happy hour is from 5-7pm and I would recommend coming early--there are not many seats at the bar. The Indian themed cocktails are great and the food is a new, modern take on the classics. My favorites were the spinach chaat, Cauliflower and naan pizza. Definitely a great place for happy hour! Thank you Indeblu for opening up a restaurant in centre city! I love this place, hailing from India, Indian food in America has always been disappointing but Indeblu is far better than most. I love the spinach chaat, the samosas and the nan pizza! Happy hours are the best ! This is definitely the best Indian food I have had in the US. Every single item was delicious. The Chole bhature were to die for. Paneer bhurji was super yummy. And the tandoori chicken! Oh my! That was the best. Ordered gulab jamoon for dessert, it was yummy! Will be back soon!! The only Indian restaurant in Philly I love going to! I have been going to Indeblu since it opened in Philly and over the years have enjoyed there food. There have been times when the service or the food would have been better but overall it's always been consistent in the quality of food and service. I love their weekend brunch menu which keeps getting new addition and would highly recommend their happy hour for anyone looking to try this place for the first time. My all time favorite dishes are their Drums of Heaven, Spinach Chaat, Dahi Avocado Chaat, Chana Masala, Paneer Bhurji and their Thali specials. It's a great place for meat lovers and vegans alike and the cocktails have a nice twist with Indian flavoring or spices! I ordered goat biryani. It was bit sweet not spicy. Didn't taste authentic like Hyderabadi biryani, yet I'll give it a 4 star Good food but, I had the lamb chop small platter, tasted good but was too small...Try the full entrees. Decoration is amazing, food is not really super great. I don't think an Indian chef can cook this type of food. They need to change their chef . If you go India or in Pakistan, you can find better food in most remote jungle area of these countries. Disappointed . While in Philly for a conference we visited and were amazed. The wait staff were super helpful and guided us to a blind tasting experience paired with a great wine. All we can say is that it was by far the best experience at any Indian restaurant anywhere for any of us. We tried to convince them to move to Clemson so we could have a great Indian restaurant in town! We will be back for sure. On June 2nd, we went there for my daughter 's graduation and I was not happy with the service provided by the manager. The server was awesome . We were a party of nine and they put us in a cramped sitting . I complained to the hostess and her answer was I just got here so I don't know and I will get the manager . The manager comes and tell me that they do this all the time and the table is set for nine . Yeah it would have been ok , if there were kids but not for nine adults . I made this reservation way in advance and called to confirm. When she saw I was made she said she can see what she can do and I know she didn't do anything or call anyone and she comes back and says oh everything is reserved and no one wants to move and they have a larger party coming in . This was a lie since I did not see any large party . The table which was next to us was empty and she said she couldn't give me that table because this was reserved . We left a round 9pm and and not one person came to sit at the two tables which were next to us . I guess she rather have people upset then to accommodate. One can imagine what anger I felt . I work in a service industry and service provided by a manger was very poor. Did she not think that we would notice all the empty spots and the table which was empty next to us . I have even tried the other restaurant in Collinswood for lunch and that restaurant is awful . The food was awful and and the service was so poor that we swore we would never go there . I work in Hospitality and have never given a bad review but I feel this was necessary. Excellent drinks, food n staff/service. Their brunch menu is also unique n tasty. I only deducted one star because the plates n fork at my table were a little dirty and had to be swapped which was a little disappointing for a fancy higher end type restaurant. But things happen so I'll def be back for food n great service! Excellent tasting food with a variety of creative menu options to choose from. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Somewhat limited seating. This was a fantastic restaurant. The service was fantastic the restaurant was beautiful and there was plenty of open space and seating for everyone. The service was fantastic and our waitress was very attentive to our needs and frequently checked on us and we filled our water regularly. We got a paneer dish as well as the Chana masala and some Naan. I would love for the naan to be bigger pieces because it's three dollars for just one piece which is barely enough to split between two people so consider ordering a second order of the naan but other than that the food was fantastic. I'd love to come back for lunch because I heard they have really good kati rolls. This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. We had the brunch menu and got the thali and the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. The service was so good. Every time I go to philly I'm going to make it A point to come here. Ordered Thali for lunch. Was decent. Paneer Tikka Masala was my favorite. Kheer was amazing too. Would recommend to anybody who likes Indian food. This place is over the top! I only had 30 minutes to eat and they brought my food out pronto. I had the chicken tiki Marsala it was awesome! Highly recommend. Great atmosphere and friendly service! The food and drinks were fantastic. The atmosphere and service was great. I will definitely go again. Best staff, they know how to make their customers happy! We had reservations but had to wait a little due to a large party that didn't make the proper arrangements. The staff felt horrible for making us wait and offered a free appetizer for the trouble. The food was wonderful, the drinks delightful and the atmosphere was great! I will return here again! I'm realizing I only review places I like. Oh well. Anyway, I had dinner here and it was GREAT. I've been bummed since my fave Indian place closed because the family moved to Fargo to open a restaurant there (who does that!?!?!?!), and the entree, malai kofta bukhara, and naan I had here were very much like what I used to have there. Delicious entree and the assortment of naan in the bread basket was also very tasty. I didn't have any appetizers so I can't speak to those, but they looked delicious (I'm a sucker for vegetable samosas). The waitress was very friendly but not annoying. They had live music which added ambience but gave me a headache, as all live music does, so take that for what it's worth. I would definitely go back here instead of trying something new, which means it was pretty good! Food was so tiny i thought it was a barbie house. We had the crab cakes which were the size of a 50 cent piece. We got the garlic Naan and it was great. We also for the mixed grill when they brought it out.. I was asking where the rest was. The lamb was good but the chicken was dry and the mini bell peppers were larger than any meat on there no rice no side just tiny food. I don't think I would have mind so much if the waitress told us ahead of time how small the portions were. After we had the small mixed grill we got the butter chicken which was a good size.. I wouldn't bother on the expensive place where you can't even leave with your belly full... The place is fancier than your usual indian place. Service was great and the ambiance is quite nice. Entrees aren't cheap but they are also well made (given my limited knowledge of indian cuisine). A place for a classier indian dinner. Had the lamb rogan josh which was good. This is one of my go-to places when I am in need of a happy hour with some light indian food but also when people are visiting me from outside of Philly! So far my cousins and relatives have enjoyed the creative spin on traditional indian food and appreciated the charm of the restaurant! The chef at times comes out and greets everyone and their service is really great as well! Why sit here at 5am and write a restaurant review? Confession. I grew up in the UK when all the pubs closed at 11pm and the best way to stay out was to find an open Indian restaurant and 'get a curry'. As a result my early introduction to Indian food was generic mass produced dishes consumed in rooms that all seem to have been decorated with the same red furry wallpaper in 1982, the exception being the Sheba on Brick Lane in London which had mildly pornographic paintings featuring the Taj Mahal, Indian women bathing in a river being watched by a slightly mangy, hungry looking tiger. I digress. Whether it was the late stage of the evening, alcohol consumed or revenge for 150 years of colonial rule, the spice level for these meals was invariably painfully hot. Strip epithelial cells off your mouth hot. Get it on your clothes and they were permanently stained if they didn't simply dissolve on the spot. The generic go to was the spicy regional chicken Madras, bright red, spicy, and hot hot hot. Garlic, ginger, onion chili, cumin and tomato based, this is a biological warfare recipe for halitosis, night sweats, and a 5 am dash to the bathroom when your digestive system cries havoc and decides to repel boarders. Since those days I've been lucky enough to visit India many times, over 20 at last count. I've travelled all over and eaten everywhere from hole in the wall dives in Delhi, Puni Puri in Dharamsala, beef curry in Darjeeling (yes, they do eat beef in the Ghorka regions) and so on. In short, I am no stranger to the wide diversity and subtlety that is Indian cuisine. This is something that should not be simply described as 'going for a curry'. In the US many Indian restaurants are similar to the generic UK formula, but without the spice levels. Regional dishes dumbed down, any fire removed and then overlooked to the point of being colored mush. Our Indian food is, with the exceptions of places like Tamarind and the Bukhara Grill in NYC, a bit shite. You know what it is supposed to be, come in with high hopes, and are often disappointed. Not at IndeBlue. So last night we went for a curry. We've been going to IndeBlue for a few years, both here and in their old location at Collingswood. And my how the place has evolved? When we first ate here the restaurant served well executed traditional popular dishes from all over India. Good food. Solid food. Stuff you can get anywhere. A decent chicken tikka. A nice saag paneer. The bread, an acid test for any Indian restaurant, is light, fresh from the tandoor, fluffy and perfectly seasoned with traditional Indian recipes. Garlic, keema, paneer and so on. It is, to my mind, perfect. Since then the food has developed. It has become more complex. It has worked in the layers, textures and complexities of royal Indian food that one only sees in the multi course banquets served at places like the Oberoi in Agra or the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. Last night we ate a scallop appetizer that was delicately spiced, multi layered with textures of roe, blini and paneer, and simply the best thing I've had in my mouth for a while. Put simply, you bite it and ride the wave. Service is crisp, the decor is suitably Indian without the curry wallpaper and there is a well stocked bar where you can eat or wait for a table. Which leaves the main course. Obviously rice, dal, naan. What to have from their many splendid delights? How to avail myself of the chefs genius? What subtle new cuisine to explore among some old favorites? Nope. Chicken madras for me. Extra spicy (if you really want it hot ask for Hyderabadi spicy and get a towel, a glass of milk, put a roll of bathroom tissue in the fridge. Then wait, because in 5-6 hour you will prove that a man can indeed pass through the eye of a needle and it's hotter coming out than going in). Because at my age things that remind you of drunken nights in London with 4 guys walking in and ordering 8 beers? Those are to be savored and enjoyed. If that's not you then the subtle flavors of India are truly well represented in this excellent restaurant. And for that, for making me sweat, both last night and as I sit here in the bathroom enjoying significant temporary weight loss, with a butt that feels like it looks like the Japanese flag, it gets 5 stars. Indeblue exhibits excellent execution, attention to detail, and creation of flavor experience. We ordered the tasting menu which allows each person to order a huge portion. The tikka naan pizza was light and fluffy. It had flavorful paneer sauce and cheese. The lamb poutine comes with marinated shredded lamb, masala spiced fries, and cheese curds. This was unlike the Quebecois poutine I'm used to. It was very aromatic, and the cheese played a much smaller roll. They lamb had good execution (not great). The fries were small and crispy but quickly absorbed the excess juice from the sauce. This was a minor inconvenience. The drums of heaven were well executed drumsticks breaded heavily and smothered in chili. The experience is smoky, a bit spicy, and aromatic. The chicken is very well executed. It was tender, flaky, and moist like a very good buffalo wing. The goan paella was flavorful well executed rice with an aromatic chili sauce. The shrimp, chicken, and boar all lost their unique flavor to the dish. Thus is the practice with paella. The lamb laal maas is a shredded braised lamb in a chili curry powder. The dish is deeply flavorful and smoky. The lamb has nice execution. Maybe could have been a bit more soft and fatty. The ghee in the dish makes up for this. Indeblue was a great dinner. Trying many new things was special. I had given up on Indian food. I think I'm re-interested! I really can't go to deep with this review seeing I was only in here for about a hour. Shocking I know, I'm usually giving full descriptive reviews on how enjoyed my time in places. With that being said I want to thank Sari A. for bringing me here to IndeBlue, and introducing me to their wings. Holy wings! Get the wings is all I'm gonna say. Well I am going to say a little more in this review, but their wings are on point! Now I will admit I have tried a few Indian dishes, and I haven't been impressed with any of them. Maybe it has been the places I've been to ,or maybe I ordered the wrong dishes in the past. I do go in an open mind, giving everyone a chance mind you, so maybe I need to come back and peruse the menu, go a little deeper. I did also try their pizza, well Sari forced it onto me, and even that tasted good. A great cozy atmosphere,with an impressive menu to raise an eyebrow or two. IndeBlue also has some well concocted cocktails being made that would have the libation gods giving you the thumbs up. I now know why this is Sari`s "Dojo" , her spot to go to if you just want to enjoy authentic dishes or even a cocktail. IndeBlue is on point, so go in and enjoy yourself. I went for brunch and fell in love with the trendy Indian based dishes. All the foods were tasty and I loved the atmosphere. I would love to come back and visit when I'm in town again. If you're craving quality indian food then back that truck up and fill your gullet here. The lamb lollipops were so tender I thought I was eating meat flavored butter! The paneer was also extra smooth and worth mopping up every bit with the fresh naan. Just go already! My friends and I recently had brunch here for one of our birthdays and it was AMAZING! Not only was the food to-die for, but our server, Andrew, took such great care of us and was the epitome of helpful, knowledgeable and sweet!! Thanks for a great experience! Really good Indian meal! Great, trendy location! Next time I'd like to try the sizzler but this time I had the veg samosas and chicken mahkani with naan bread ( the sweet one but I can't remember the name...order it - it was really good). No room for dessert. Plenty of food to take home with me and snack on the rest of the night! Our dining experience was excellent! The service was personal, helpful and above all professional. The flavors and presentation of food amazing! Awesome place. Have been there twice. Love it. Great cocktails. ESP. Om shanti om i highly recommend it. Thali are good but other main course are awesome too This was my first time in Philadelphia. The cuisine at Indeblue is authentic, fresh and abundant (you will not leave hungry). The service is professional and personable. Service is well timed. Highly recommend for a date night, evening dinner with the family or night out with friends. 5 star is definitely not enough for them! The decor, beautiful. Waiters, politest I have seen. Food, absolutely delicious. For your first time I recommend the thalia which is like a sampler of a few dishes. Chutney's were uniquely tasty. And the bread... I have blood sugar problems so I normally leave breads untouched in restaurants: I finished this one!!! ( I am writing this while I am still here :-P). And I just tried the chai: make sure you do as well ;-) The best Indian food so far. The downtown ambience and a great bar makes it a great hang out place. Wish the place was bigger and have a new south jersey location.. love the Food.. Rakesh rocks Went to the city to meet up with some friends. We made reservations at Indeblue which worked out well since they were busy. Our waiter Bennett was on the ball and took very good care us. The spinach chaat is my favorite appetizer and my friends really liked the bbq samosa rolls. I has the masaleder which was amazing. Wish I could have tasted more but I had no more room. The food is superb here. I've wanted to come here for months and finally got a chance to stop by for lunch today. And the food definitely did not disappoint. They have lunch specials for $15 which includes a starter and an entree. Everything sounded good on the menu but for my first time I went with the drums of heaven which is a Indian inspired buffalo wings with blue cheese. For my entree, I got my favorite, butter chicken (chicken makhani) which was extremely tasty and definitely has a kick to it. Best Indian food I've had in a while! My coworker had the tikka wrap and fries. Fries were crunchy and delicious. I'm guessing portions are smaller for lunch. Knocked one star off for service. Our waiter for lunch took his time and was slow to check in on us so make sure you're planning on a two hour lunch if you come in here! My family and I had an amazing experience here. The food was delicious. Generous portions but not too much to make you feel heavy. Spicy but not tongue numbing. Beautiful presentation. Our server Nitesh was attentive and knowledgeable and helped guide us during our ordering. He even brought house made chai tea for us to try during dessert. Wonderful food, amazing service. We had a delicious meal here about a month ago (forgot to write a review earlier) we did the special they had. One price per person and we can pick two apps, one tandoori and two entrees to share for 3. Everything we had was incredible. The flavors, the presentation, the ingredients. Our server Laura (or Nora? It was a bit loud there) is what made it very special. If it wasn't for her we wouldn't have picked the special and she recommended some of the things we ordered and we are so glad we took her advise. She truly was the star of our experience there. We also were greeted by the owner who's also the chef and that really made our dining experience special. Fantastic fantastic fantastic! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner with excellent personal service from Bennett! All of the courses were superb and each bite was better than the last. If you want Indian cuisine with a twist, do yourself a favor and visit IndeBlue I am rating it 5 stars as the food is closest to an Indian taste. Do try the drums of heaven it's really nice. Honestly, from the service to the food and overall ambiance simply outstanding. The staff is eager to please and educate on all menu items...I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE SPINACH CHAATT!!!! Thanks for the home run Indeblue!! Until next time.. This was the best Indian food I have ever had, period!! My friend and I did the tasting menu where we got 2 starters, a tandori, 2 entrees and 2 desserts. If it sounds like a lot of food its because it is:-) But when the quality of the food is like this you honestly wish your stomach was 3x the size so you can enjoy every tasty morsel and then some. For starters, we shared the crispy spinach chaat and the bbq pork samosa rolls. The Spinach chat was a prefect blend of spices and crunch, and served with it was a little bit of onions and tomatoes which gave me almost a hint of having "chips and salsa", but with the Indian twist. The samosa rolls were also very good with a creamy sauce but I definitely thought the chaat stole the show. Our second course was the Noorani shrimp. The shrimp was grilled to perfection and the tomato based sauce which reminded me very much of tikka masala sauce was a nice addition but I thought the dish did not need it. The dish was also served with some lightly pickled onions and carrots which added a nice contrast and cuts through the sauce just enough so that the shrimp can be front and center. Up until now we are already having a great meal and thought things can not possibly top what we've had so far but boy were we glad we were wrong. The Malai Kofta Bukhara and the Vindaloo were the perfect choices because the cashew cream sauce of the Kofta Bukhara was just the right choice of entree to balance the spice level of the Vindaloo, which was to be honest not that spicy. However I loved it regardless because so often when you order Vindaloo, all you taste is the heat. Not in this case, by making the dish a gentle medium I actually got to taste the tender pork which honestly I could not believe was pork. In other words the preparation of this dish elevates all the ingredients to a level I have never experienced before. If all we had was these courses I would have given this place a 5 for sure but there was just one thing that I thought could have been handled a little differently. Our desserts were too large!!:-) and a little too boring. Now I realize that this maybe a personal thing but half the size would have been perfect, and we had ice cream with deep fried fruit. The ice cream was delicious but was too sweet and overpowered the fried banana balls and pear. I would love to have given this place a 4.5 but I always round down so 4 it is. But as far as I'm concerned, this is by far the best Indian place I've every been too, not only was the food excellent, the service, drinks, which i didn't even talk about, and ambiance were all on point. Just one tip, come with a large group and then do the tasting, you do not need 2 entrees for 2 people, so the more friends and family you can bring here, the less expensive it will be per person. Absolutely fantastic experience. I love it when the service matches up to the food quality. Unfortunately we had a rowdy group seated next to us. Ah well, you can't blame the restaurant for that. I would highly recommend the dahi avocado chaat as an appetizer, it was really really delicious. The fresh vegetable jhalfrazie was spiced perfectly and was exactly the right amount for two people to share. For dessert we were served a complimentary ginger sorbet and a berry sorbet. Unfortunately they were not for me, but I'm not really a sorbet person and the fact that it was complimentary I can't knock off a star for that. Ambiance was great for a date, nice dim lighting. Also the cocktail choices are really something special. Enjoy! Had an amazing time tonight with my Fiancé. Service and staff members are great. The Manager Justin is wonderful. Sean the Server was extremely helpful. The food is excellent to the least. Revisit....... Is a must! This is one of my favorite spots for Bumble dates! The fun modern cuisine- a little western, a little ethnic and flavorful- and moody atmosphere with reasonable pricing is always a great choice. Shared plates makes dates more fun, but if you order the lollipop lamb chops you won't wanna share. IndeBlue never disappoints! The only reason I won't give it five stars is both of our dishes had bone in them and the chicken was a little tuff. Decent flavor and excellent service. Food prep needs work. Fantastic Indian-fusion restaurant down in center city. While they do offer your normal sabzi/shak dishes, there are also some unique and exquisite dishes. Upon walking in, it didn't feel like a traditional Indian restaurant, but more like a lounge, with a bustling bar on the left and tables along the right wall and in the back. The drink list is pretty neat - their mixologist does a good job of creating some pretty cool themed cocktails that are slightly different than what you'd expect. I ordered a gin martini-esque drink that was a bit too sweet for me and a whiskey one that had a nice bite. For appetizer, we ordered the crispy spinach chaat. Based on other Yelpers, I was pretty excited to try this dish and it did not disappoint. Each piece of spinach was fried, making it crispy and crunchy, mixed with your normal chaat toppings. The spinach was packed with a lot of flavor and it just the right amount of sauce and spice. For our main dishes, we split the paneer tikka naan pizza and the jalfrezi with mint paratha. The pizza was okay - nothing special. It was nice to have the paneer on it, but the taste itself was a bit dry. The jalfrezi with mint paratha was delicious! It was the perfect amount of veggies in a tasty tomato-based sauce. The mushrooms were cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the paratha were grilled and thin. Overall a solid place for dinner and not crazy expensive. I've heard they have a decent brunch, which I'll have to try. Do yourself a favor and check this place out...again and again. I eat here regularly and their service is always exceptional (attentive and knowledgeable) and I've tried most of the menu without ever being disappointed. The chaat and vindaloo eggs are not to be missed. They accommodated a last minute reservation for a large group, and our server Girard was beyond amazing! One of the very best, yet underrated, spots in philly. IndeBlue, where do I begin? Following a night of vice, debauchery, and questionable decisions, I was revived by the promise of the best brunch I would ever have the following morning. Entering the restaurant, myself and my party were greeted with open arms, warm smiles, and the center table of the restaurant. Our waiter, Girard, approached our table with an unmatched intuition as to what each of the six, yes 6, individuals needed in their lives. A lone soul in our party had frequented IndeBlue a number of times and made her beggarly suggestions in jest as we perused the brunch menu. Girard, a seasoned garçon, recognized the situation unfolding and resurrected our orders to reflect exactly what was desperately needed between the vagabonds in attendance. I, the sweet tooth of the bunch, partook in the French Toast. I only enjoyed a few bites of the dish, not because it was meager, but because I felt the need to share the heavenly platter amongst the entire table. This was a common theme with each individual, as I graciously tasted a bite from the Spicy Chicken and Waffles, Paneer Bhurjee, Masala Dosa, Masala fries, and bread basket. All of which was clenched, by a glass that never found its bottom. Thanks to Girard and an endless stream of champagne with a little splash of orange juice. I left IndeBlue with a sense of fulfillment, eager to accept the challenges that would confront me in the coming days. I humbly submit my gratitude and hope to return this establishment with the same vigor in which I left it. This review is for the happy hour experience: Solid HH options with yummy food and delicious drinks. The bartender here is very friendly and chill so it was easy to get our orders in. My friend got their monsoon which has a hint of chai flavor. I loved my ginger jadoo since I'm a huge fan of ginger. I recommend their cauliflower and their chicken masala pizza...def coming again! I love Indeblue's bar menu! The regular menu is also really great but I feel that it's small portions for Indian food. Restaurant Week Review: Went here on Friday night with a restaurant week reservation. The restaurant itself is cute and intimate. It was of course very busy because of restaurant week and there was a set menu which consisted of a cheese board, two starters, and two entrees, and dessert. Being vegan, I consulted the waitress around my options. She was very gracious and altered a number of the items to meet my needs, as well as keep the non vegan items for my date. Though it was very accommodating, I felt a bit as though she was making a spectacle of my dietary choices, for example, making a big point every time something vegan was brought to the table, and I began to feel a little embarrassed. The food itself was good, though I found the cheese board to feel out of place at an Indian restaurant. There was a very large gap of time between our starters and our mains which I attribute to the crowd. In total we were there about 2 hours for dinner which I found to be abnormal. I will need to return outside of restaurant week to see if the experience is comparable. Came here on a Sunday around 2:00 and was able to get a seat at the bar. My food came out fast and hot. It was super flavorful and did not disappoint. I wish I lived in Philadelphia because I would come here often! Walked in last night to find an excellent Indian restaurant with a fantastic ambience. They had the bar menu which had special drinks and various appetizers at really great prices. Enjoyed the Paneer Tikka Masala very much and it was filling. The most amazing part is that if you have dinner they will validate you parking at the Holiday Inn Express and it will only cost $12. I've been twice in the last couple of weeks. Both my servers were total charmers, completely anticipated our needs without hovering at all (which I so appreciate). The happy hour prices are also insanely good--almost too good, frankly. You can taste everything on the menu without going home poor, and their cocktails perfectly incorporate classic Indian flavors without getting weighed down at all. Got the spinach chaat both times I went (one of my girlfriends insisted on getting a plate of it for herself with no plans to share) and the pork samosas (which come with a blue cheese wine sauce so good I would have eaten it with a spoon if I'd run out of bites to put it on). Can't wait to go back next Tuesday to see the live Sitar. Best butter chicken around. Taste even better paired with the naan bread sampler. Mango lassi is a must try. This happy hour is so good that I allllllmost don't want to write a review. You know, to be a selfish jerk and keep it uncrowded so I can go all the time. Drinks are cheap and interesting. Happy hour food specials make their already delicious food so cheap that you can try a bunch of different dishes. And guess what? They're all delicious. The short rib roll was legit. It's funky, trendy Indian - at HH prices. Pretty much perfection. The bar is small so get there early. Real hype, once again. I've been lucky over the past few months! A yelp review hardly feels like an adequate platform for expressing my love for IndeBlue, but it's worth a shot. We went for happy hour on a cold fall night, which was perfect. My sister is new to the area and had already enjoyed a wonderful HH visit, so she wanted to take me along for her second. Luckily, there were two spots on the far right of the bar waiting for us. We ordered vegetable samosa chaat, shrimp koliwada soft tacos, chicken tikka chipotle, sali boti poutine, and stuffed gulab jamun. The samosas were standard but the best they could be. The shrimp tacos were ultra clever, with roti standing in for a tortilla, and they were tied with the poutine for my favorite dish of the night. The chicken tikka is the only thing we agreed we wouldn't order again, despite its deliciousness. We were expecting something saucier but got skewered, grilled chicken breast chunks. The gulab jamun WAS NOT on the HH menu, but we were both hankering for something sweet after all of that spice. If I could describe IndeBlue's rendition in one word, it would be dreamy. Three donuts stuffed with mascarpone and rose petal marmalade, and topped with slivered almonds. Oh, man. Every time I replay my first bite of this in my head, it's like a pornographic daydream. I will be back to taste more things, both within the realm of their generous HH offerings and beyond. I adore Indian food, especially in the winter, and I've got solid options local to me, but it's all standard fare. I know a lot of people who don't like Indian food. If you know some of these people and you're hoping to proselytize them, take them to IndeBlue. You may just convert someone. I am obsessed with this place. I come here all the time during happy hour for their $7 cocktails and $5-6 small plates. Their ginger cocktail, crispy cauliflower, and spinach chatt has literally changed my life. I've been here at least 10 times for happy hour and they have never disappointed! Sophisticated, classy and wonderful are the words I'll use to describe my experience here at Indeblue. Those words describe the ambience as well as the food. Indeblue, I'm truly impressed! I came here during restaurant week, and the scenery was slightly crowded, the lights were dim and there were candles on every table. I also noticed artsy paintings on the wall and just a overall eclectic setting and vibe. Our waiter was very nice, he thoroughly went over the menu. We started off with an assorted cheese tray, which featured of course, cheese, grapes, these delicious tasting crackers, cashews and three different sweet spreads. We also had the crispy spinach chaat, spiced chicken meatballs with basmati rice and naan bread for dinner. Lastly we had an assorted tray of small desserts. Everything was delicious here at Indeblue, the spices that they use on the food is divine. It's like a blend of sweet and savory. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, service was efficient and I can't wait to go back, especially to try those poutine fries and brunch! I went here last night for a CCD Restaurant week and it was such a great experience. We sat outside and our host and waiter were so nice. Our waiter was Antonio and he's so lively and knowledgeable about the menu. It was chilly/windy, but he got us an umbrella for the under the stars effect because our table didn't have one. The food was very good and the drinks alcoholic and nonalcoholic were even better! Definitely will be returning soon! Great Indian food with perfect use of spices and sauces. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Wish I lived in Philly. I would be a regular. The food was truly amazing and our waitress Lori was so freakin Awesome!! She explained everything and even told us about the hidden Gem!! We are definitely telling our friends to check this perfect place out!! We are from VA and just came into town for a quick get away with friends! Everyone was very professional and the CHEF accommodated my order! The Best surprisingly excellent place for brunch. found this place after finding Green Eggs mobbed, and decided to try it out. the place itself is beautifully adorned, spacious, and featured two musicians performing on a Sunday morning: one on a sitar, I believe, and another on congos/percussion. I had the Vindaloo egg skillet which was deliciously hearty and fulfilling. Will definitely come back again. Great food - we did the chefs tasting menu and left stuffed! The individual portions and prices make the tasting menu the best option here. For drinks I had the Indetini - Martini with mango. I really liked the first one, the second round was a bit sweet and by the third round I was just too comfortable to switch to another beverage. The tasting menu lets you sample a little bit of everything and they generously portion it to your table. For our first course we went with the crispy cauliflower and drums of heaven. They taste pretty similar in flavor, but I preferred the cauliflower. The second course we tasted the basil mint kabobs. Of everything we tired this was my least favorite, no particular reason I just didn't care for the mix of flavored though others loved it. For our last course we had the lamb biryani and chicken tikka. By this time we were so stuffed, but we kept eating because the food was really good. Next time I'd ask to kick it up a notch and make it spicer. Finally, dessert. At this point we didn't think we could eat anymore, but all three of us still managed to finish the cinnamon ice cream, fried banana and rice pudding before we rolled ourselves out of there. Very good "Modern" Indian cuisine. I had tandoori mixed grill with chicken, shrimp, small lamb chop and veggie, and saffron basmati rice. The rice comes out pretty sizable. The chai sangria is ok. They also have happy hour every day from 5, bar only. Wow, drinks are amazing! Shoutout to Danielle and Andrew for serving us the best drinks for date night. We ended our decade on a tipsy note (see pics). In terms of food at the bar during happy hour- we enjoyed the pizza and the pav Bhaji. The spinach chaat was good too...didn't really taste like spinach which was fine with me. Would return for the drinks and the main courses seated. Cheers to a new decade folks' Suchhhh an amazing brunch with all kinds of variety that can be super traditional Indian, or Indian takes on classic brunch dishes which is awesome. We went with a group of like 10 people and the waitstaff was amazing (especially Andrew-- we loved him!!!) and they always kept the mimosas flowing! If I've been to 50 Indian restaurants this is by far my favorite place to eat Indian food and the service was off the charts! Had a great brunch here with my family when we visited Philly. Place was modern Indian, food was different than the traditional Indian cuisine. The chicken and waffles were amazing and the eggs were delicious too. A surprise like no other for 2 foodies happened to be of Indian descent. Philadelphia has had Indian restaurants galore and they have all failed to impress us. IndeBlu was very special. The ambience was great but the food was simply amazing and so was the service. We ordered the tasting menu and it was a good call. The combination of Indian food with an European flair made this a unique restaurant. The chicken and lamb we had ordered were tender and cooked at the right levels. Different dishes cooked at appropriate temperatures and they catered the spice level to our level which is higher than normal. The desserts are very unique with the western blend to the traditional recipes. I have written over 300 reviews for restaurants and there were only 2 other Indian restaurants I had given 5 stars to and IndeBlu would be the third one. This is not a restaurant for people who wanna shovel Indian food. It's about quality, unique tastes and incredible service. Kudos IndeBlue is a trendy Indian fusion spot located on 13th street, between Walnut and Locust. We walked in, my two dining companions and me, and asked for a table. The hostess was incredibly rude; she cut me off when I was asking her a question, and was very unfriendly. It was 5 pm on a weekend, and the place was only 1/3 full, so there was no need for that kind of attitude. Fortunately, our server was wonderful! We ordered cocktails, three small plates, one medium plate, two entrees, and a side of naan. The standout was the cocktails, for sure. I ordered the chai sangria, which was spicy and not too sweet. While the food was decent, it did not impress my native Indian companion, who noted that, while it was quality, it's not necessarily a place worth spending a significant amount of money on Indian food. Overall, I would return for happy hour or for drinks, but I think I'll skip the actual meal next time. Great Happy Hour and interesting appetizers. I wouldn't call then Indian dishes though... Enjoy the bar area for happy hour. It is with good reason Indeblue is the talk of Philadelphia. It is the best dining experience my wife and I had with our family tonight. Christopher did a first class job as our server tonight. Rakesh and his crack team of chefs had the kitchen running like a Swiss watch. We look foward to our next experience here. This place is well worth your time and money. Well done! Had a wonderful evening last night. Our reservation was ready when we arrived and we were sat immediately by a wonderful hostess. We ordered several starters including the spinach chaat and the bbq samosas which are my absolute favorite. I enjoyed a flavorful rendition of a classic paella which included a lot of mussels and shrimp. I also enjoyed the raja cocktail which was very citrusy while my friend let me try his desi rose gimlet which was great floral aspect that mixed well with the gin. Finally I barely had room to fit the chai chocolate pot de creme which was a nicely spiced, deep,dark chocolatey mousse. Our server Nitesh was absolutely fantastic and his descriptions of the specials and menu items were very helpful in our decisions. This review is for brunch. The service was nice and efficient. We arrived at 12 on a Saturday and the place was not crowded at all. We didn't order any of the Indian dishes, instead we got traditional brunch food. I got the mango French toast and my friend got spicy chicken and waffles. They both had an Indian twist to them. The chicken is boneless and covered in some spicy sauce. The French toast had some sort of Creme and chunks of mango. We also got bottomless drinks for $22 per person. The options were mimosa or rose (not rosé) mimosa. The drinks were pretty lackluster. I barely got buzzed and I had 6 of them. It tasted mostly like sugar or syrup. I would not recommend this option. I will say I had a weird encounter with the manager. He came to our table to make a joke that we got waffles at an Indian restaurant. I get where he was going, but the irony was that he was a white man who is the manager of an Indian restaurant with an all Indian and black staff so, I mean, that joke kinda fell flat. He also made it to two other tables within earshot, so it may happen to you! All in all, I'll come back because I want to try the Indian dishes as they do look quite good based on the ones I saw other people ordering. I had mixed emotions about attending a business dinner (6 ppl) here but was very pleasantly surprised at both the Dodd and the service. Our waitress walked us through all of our options and explained some of the dishes that we weren't familiar with. Everything was absolutely delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed the array of food that we ate. I'm unsure of all of the dishes names, but the spinach, lamb, chickpea dish, chicken kabobs, peppers, naan, rita, etc....absolutely incredible. The owner came out at the end of our meal and thanked us for our patronage and expanded that her husband was the chef. Definitely expanded your horizons and give this place s try. For the service, I would give five stars. Atmosphere, four stars. The food is mixed at best - three stars is a decent but not great review, and some parts of my meal were better than others. For an appetizer, I had the IndeBlue answer to the jalapeño popper, a hot pepper stuffed with cheese and some other delicious things. It is, as stated on the menu, very hot. I needed to stop eating it partway through and order a lassi in order to make the burning stop. I would absolutely eat this again as it was delicious and awesome, I would just order the lassi up front so I wouldn't have to take a break. For an entree, I had the paneer saag and gluten-free naan, which is made with chickpea flour. I love chickpea nearly anything. The naan is somewhere between injera and a pancake texture-wise. It's okay. I don't know if I'd eat it again. The paneer saag was oddly bland and distinctly not fabulous. I would not eat this again. There are stairs and the walkway inside is quite narrow, so this is not a handicapped-accessible space. Stumbled upon this gem after the original spot was booked up. Walked in right as they were opening. So glad the other place didn't have any availability. The best food we've had so far in Philly. I got the spicy chicken and waffles it was pretty spicy but you can get the sauce on the side if need be. But it's a must super delicious. We also tried the cheese plate the best cheese I've ever had OMG I want to take home some coconut cheese I've been here twice so far, and I am amazed that it has taken me this long to find out about this place! I never thought I'd have the most amazing shrimp taco of my life at an Indian spot. Happy hour five days a week, but this place gets packed, so make a reservation if you want to dine here and aren't from the area. My husband and I went to IndeBlue for the first time last night and had a wonderful meal and our server Bennett was phenomenal! We started with the Vegetable Samosa which was amazing - it had a little spice but worked well with the potato cake. My husband had the Samundri which is salmon with crispy shrimp - OMG - it was the best salmon I ever had. Thank you IndeBlue for a wonderful experience!!! We will be back and hopefully will have Bennett as our server - he took his time to explain the dishes, had great suggestions and checked in to ensure the dinner was perfect. I'm a fan of the food at Indeblue, but I've had a couple of different experiences here with regards to the service. I have a few allergies, and I feel like every time I come here I have a different experience with the wait staff and I get different information about some of the dishes. I had dinner here on the prix-fixe menu for New Years Eve, and was assured that they would be able to accommodate my allergies several times, only for a dish in the third course to be sent over that had to be replaced and for the meal to culminate in the fourth course with an allergic reaction after a bite of the entrée. Despite my questions, the waiter assured me that there was nothing in the meal that I couldn't have (which I didn't trust at this point because of the previous course's mishap). He brought out another entrée which I didn't eat because I was already feeling sick but made no effort to comp part of my meal or figure out what had gone wrong. As I said, I've been a fan of the food and drinks after my last couple of meals here, but I have somewhat less confidence in the place going forward. Some of the best Indian food I've had! I came here in a cold Saturday for brunch, and even though they were crowded, the staff made a point to clear room for my girlfriend and I. We decided in each trying the special at $16. This may seem pricey, but once you saw what was included you will see why. You choose two entrees, get nann bread, a rice pudding, chips, and a dip. Needless to say, I was stuffed by the time I was done. Each bit of of the meal was perfect, and I get Indian food quite a bit and have a number of places to compare it off of. The staff was also super friendly. Our waiter took the time to explain what each thing was and what dipping sauce goes with what. I would definitely recommend this place if you want nice atmosphere with great food! This restaurant is a must if you are looking for authentic Indian food in Philly. The lunch tiffin brought a ton of food for a super reasonable price and not one item disappointed us. The food was accompanied by a very friendly and accommodating staff. Could eat baskets of the naan! excellent service, food was outstanding and creative, i will be back next time i'm in town. The appetizers here are amazing! I definitely recommend going for happy hour because there are pretty good drink and appetizer prices. The atmosphere is classy and pretty upscale, and the bar is nice but quite small so it can feel cramped at times. I came in the early afternoon and sat outside for appetizers and wine. There is not a lot of shade but it is peaceful and well spaced, and clean. My server Bennett was very helpful and friendly and just generally on top of it. I ordered the mango pork spring rolls and they were DELICIOUS. I usually don't eat Indian food so I was a little unsure but I was very pleasantly surprised. I definitely recommend trying them out! I will be back. We went here for a quick lunch on a weekday- I recommend the non veg thali- it's got the perfect mix of everything you will want- 2 curries, Sal, Raita rice and naan along with a sweet dish! Totally worth the money. Definitely make room for the food before you get here - it's a lot for one person if you're not super hungry. Quality food at a decent price ! Just another PSA about ableist restaurants. Tried to go here for dinner tonight and was reminded at the last minute that it may be a good idea to call before just to alert them that Daisy would be accompanying us for dinner. The hostess picked up and said, "we don't take service dogs." So I proceeded to say, "well that's funny because it's illegal for you to deny us access" (said in the kindest tone that I could manage given the situation). He then told me to hold on while he spoke to his manager and came back by saying, "oh we do take service dogs," to which I said "will you please cancel my reservation?" Why would I want to support a restaurant that doesn't train their staff on the importance of legislation that supports PWD?! He proceeded to say, "oh no are you sure? I love dogs. I would've loved to meet the dog. We just previously had a woman come in without the proper paperwork." But what paperwork?! As I've ranted about before, paperwork for service dogs is NOT a thing. I could buy a $50 ID card and letter from a doctor saying that I need a service dog on Amazon (totally FAKE and really impacts how people view service animals!!!!), but just to support some dubious organization?! Also, you can't ask for that anyways. You can only ask if the dog is a service dog and what service the dog provides. The ADA purposefully makes it as accessible as possible for PWD to get service dogs. Just because I don't have a visible disability doesn't mean that I need Daisy any less. I've done all the proper training and trained her to sit at my feet when I'm having a lot of anxiety (as she is seen doing in this photo at this wonderful restaurant). Consider training your employees better about the ADA... Absolutely wonderful experience! From the service to the lip smacking hors d' oeuvres. Our server Laurie suggested the Spinach Chaat & Cauliflower... fab! The dinner was Dal thali, saag, paneer makhni & Pondicherry ratatouille- my compliments to the chef, thank you for a memorable evening. Happy thanksgiving to the IndieBlue staff. IndeBlue is one of my go-to happy hour spots. The location is great for me and they have wonderful food and drink specials. Their drinks are different and interesting and tend to include cardamom, which sounded a little weird to me at first, but I really enjoyed the indebluetini, which has mango, cardamom, citron vodka, and lemon juice. It just works. They also have a delicious spinach chaat. I don't know how they keep the spinach as crispy as they do, but it is so crunchy and perfect with a mix of salty and sweet spices. Definitely try it! The naan pizzas are always a safe bet and the drums of heaven are the perfect cure for hankering for buffalo wings. At $4-$5 a piece during Happy Hour, its not a bad deal at all. I will be back! Loved this place. Intimate atmosphere. Very classy. Justin was our server and was very knowledgeable about the menu and how the food was prepared. We went during brunch-amazing food. Try the sampler. Wow: all the flavors complimented one another. Nothing overpowering. Excellent bar, too. Get the spinach appetizer!!! Go there. We loved it! Lol wtf. Before I say anything, as a disclaimer I did come during restaurant week for dinner so the menu is quiet different from the regular menu. As a vegetarian I'm personally offended that an India restaurant doesn't have more vegetarian options. Especially when about half of the Indias population is vegetarian. For starters the gave us a plate of papad with dipping sauce and it was alright nothing too special. The shorba I think was a little bland, it lacked flavor and it was the 2nd course. The dinner was some kind of eggplant curry with naan and basmati rice. The haaka noodles we ordered as our second dinner dish were REALLY bad. Like did the chef even put any effort into it? It was bland and tasted inedible. The dessert consisted of Julab Jamun which was delicious. So, over all I don't think I would ever come back to this place for restaurant week because I feel like they literally didn't put any effort. Our bill was more than 100+ for two people. Should've gone to McDonald's Absolutely awesome food! I am gluten and soy free and they were super helpful with my dietary restrictions. Their service was definitely five star as well! I have eaten here about ten times and each time I have a great experience. Beautiful decor, knowledgeable and friendly servers and amazing food. We usually sit at the bar and pick small plates from the bar menu. I recommend the spinach chaat, and the lamb lolipops. Absolutely sublime dishes. In addition to the great food the servers are very knowledgeable and friendly. Truly a great experience. Give em a try and dont miss out on the spinach chaat. Walked in, stood waiting for a host/hostess for 10 mins. Made eye contact with several servers, place was half empty. They saw we were there but didn't acknowledge us and went on to have a personal conversation at the bar before ignoring us and returning to the back. Will never return, thank you next.... This was by far one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever encountered - and I am an Indian. What I appreciated most is the uniqueness of the dishes while still maintaining an authentic taste and reverence to South Asian cuisine. I went during happy hour to eat and the happy hour foods were served in generous portions for only $3, $4, or $5 max. My favorite dish was the Spinach Chaat. It was composed of crunchy Spinach flash fried in chick pea powder with other various spices and sauces typical to a chaana or samosa chaat. It was a very light yet satisfying dish and it took a lot of restraint not to order more as I still had plenty more coming. The drums of heaven, hot long peppers, veggie samosas, and shrimp with chilli aoili were also things I tried and loved each and every single one. The bartender serving my food was very kind and informative, offering explanations and recommendations and the food arrived promptly. Best part is all of this came out to be only around ~$20 so if you are a student like me wanting some delicious, gourmet food with a unique flair, I HIGHLY recommend Indeblue. One of my top 3 favorite restaurants in Philly! I've always heard good things about IndeBlue and decided to try it for the first time on a Wednesday afternoon for their Sips promotion. I definitely did not leave disappointed. I found myself wanting to try more of their food rather than their drinks. If you don't like spicy food, I don't think this is the place for you. Even though it's Indian fusion, I don't think people who are sensitive to spice would enjoy. My boyfriend has been here many times and recommended we order the following: stuffed long hot pepper, crispy cauliflower, BBQ pork samosa rolls, and drums of heaven. The winners for me were the drums of heaven and bbq pork samosa rolls. Had to order them 2x to share. I didn't get to try the hot pepper because that was all for my bf. Although the crispy cauliflower tasted good, it didn't WOW me. Probably wouldn't order again. It was pretty busy at that time, but there was enough staff to check on how we were doing. The food came out pretty quickly. We were trying to have a quick happy hour bite and it was successful. I would definitely want to come back again, perhaps to try their dinner menu (which is why I reserved my 5th star ^_~). See you again soon, IndeBlue! IndeBlue has once again captured our loyalty and appreciation. Since my last review we have been back a few times. I am pleased to say that our one not so great experience must have just been a bad day, and we are all entitled to those once in a while. Service this evening, at the bar and the table, were outstanding. It's restaurant week so there was a steady flow of patrons, but not at all overcrowded or stuffy. The freshness of the food, flavors and presentation were all on point. Chef even accommodated a special request for an order of lamb chops (not on the restaurant week menu). That was appreciated. The menu offered a nice variety of veg and non-veg, from land and sea! Chicken 65 and Crispy Spinach Chaat were great. Going to enjoy the rest of our meal and experience........ Thanks IndeBlue Visited with family. Wonderful ambience, service and dining experience. However, drink menu says $12 for scotch, and we were charged $15 each. Upon questioning the waiter, he went back and spoke to the manager, Kelly. They only adjusted for 1 drink and not the other. Explanation - neat drink was adjusted, but the rocks one was not adjusted. Nowhere does it say on the menu a different charge for getting a drink with ice. We asked for the manager, she said she will talk to the owner and walked away. On my way out I told her that a totally wonderful experience was ruined because of $3. She had the nerve to ask me what she could've done better. Really!!!! You had two chances and you didn't adjust. Super accommodating for vegans, tons of options for every diet! Lovely meal. We ordered haloumi saag and Tikka masala with samosas and cauliflower appetizer and all of it was perfect! Great service as well! Will keep bookmarked for trips to Philly for sure. In my experience, IndeBlue has been the best Indian food I've had in Philadelphia. The first time my boyfriend and I went on a Friday night, we were looking for something to eat in the area and went in without a reservation. The hostess was gladly still able to seat us without any issue. The second time we came was for the pre-fixed menu during restaurant week. The food both times was absolutely amazing. We ordered the brussels sprouts they had as a special that evening - lightly fried with some burrata cheese served on top - which was incredible. The brussels sprouts were fried to perfection - just lightly battered and not at all greasy-feeling. Their chicken tikka masala was creamy and so flavorful, topped off with some garlic naan. For restaurant week, I had their veggie samosas and butter chicken - also SO delicious and perfectly done. In addition to how perfectly IndeBlue executes its dishes, the service is extraordinary as well. It's not often that you happen upon both in one place!!! The servers were extremely attentive and friendly. They were able to recommend a bottle of wine that paired nicely with our dishes. The service we had for restaurant week was some of the best I've seen in the city - the manager politely stopped by to check and see how we were doing, AND the server comp'ed us some turmeric chai tea lattes for our walk home to warm us up. I cannot sing enough praise about IndeBlue, it's one of our favourite restaurants in the city whenever we are craving something reliably good. Highly, HIGHLY recommend. Awesome Indian fusion food in the city. Starting from the appetizers to the deserts it tastes different then traditional food but its so mouth watering. And service is simply awesome!!! This is hands down the best upscale Indian restaurant in the city. Sure, we all have our favorite neighborhood Indian gem, but if it's not a night when you're eating Indian in your sweatpants on the couch, and you're willing to dress up and meet some friends for authentic and delicious food, do it here. I've done brunch, dinner, and a number of happy hours here and I have never been disappointed by a drink, a dish, or the service. The brunch platters are flavorful and filling, the crispy cauliflower is not very spicy but delicious nonetheless, and the vegetable samosa chaat comes with a delicious chutney. The authentic but classy decor ties together the experience. Came here for happy hour the other day and had a great experience. My friend and I came at about 5:15 on a Wednesday and didn't have any trouble finding a seat at the bar (HH is only for those who s it at the bar; not restaurant). We both shared the chicken dip and the cheese board and really liked both! The cheeses on the board change. When we went it was a tamarind pepper, coconut Gouda and mango ginger cheddar. The coconut Gouda sounded best to me, but I actually ended up liking the other two more. The coconut flavor was a little empowering in comparison to the flavor of the Gouda for me. The board had a variety of papads, a sweet bread, three different sauces, hot peppers, spiced cashews and some other yummy things! The whole thing was a lot more filling than we expected - would def recommend! The chicken dip was good but I don't think I'd get it again. We both also got the indebluetinis - a mango martini. I was skeptical that the mango may make it too sweet but it was perfect! Again, for sure recommend! All in all, really enjoyed it and can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. Loved this place! For an appetizer we shared the vegetable samosa chaat and for our entree we shared the chicken tikka makhani with naan. The food was excellent, cooked perfectly and with just the right amount of spices. For a drink I had their chai sangria, which was so incredibly delicious! We would eat here all the time if we lived in Philly! Great Happy Hour, with $7 cocktails and $6-8 dishes at the bar. Food was flavorful and well made. There were vegetarian options and overall delicious and fragrant. Signature drinks matched the flavor profiles of the food. Modern Indian fare in a clean establishment with good natural light. Bar can only seat about 12 people so get there early. Went during restaurant week for a lunch special for around $20. standouts: spinach appetizer, bread basket, chocolate chai dessert. Everything else was pretty good, nothing disappointing but nothing really blew me away. Overall solid Indian food/fusion if you are willing to spend some money. Also, they charge $12 for naan so don't be fooled- I'm still salty that they didn't tell us it was extra and also so expensive. The naan was really good though, you have been forewarned that it is a lot extra though. I would say it is worth going for restaurant week, but otherwise, it is a bit too pricey for what you get. Go to Indian spot in Philly. Most underrated brunch in the city as well...Chicken and Waffle + spicy Bloody Mary and no lines! Most unique Indian restaurant we've ever been to! Also the best Indian restaurant we've ever been to(and that includes restaurant that are actually in India). The spinach chat appetizer was out of this world good and very clever. The naan is to die for. Bunch interesting varieties like sun dried tomato and chili pepper, or mozzarella and spinach. The lemon cashew rice was awesome. The Mali Kofta and Paneer Tikka masala was delicious. And the dessert was the most unique gulab jamun, it was stuffed with rose mascarpone. You also get chai at the end. The food was so good you definitely need to come back. But the service, the service was fantastic. Everyone was so kind and the owner came and talked with us for like a half an hour. The wait staff were all super nice and the food came quick. Everyone needs to try this place!! Haven't been to IndeBlue for a while, and was pleasantly surprised yesterday by some new things on the menu! We decided to try and share a few of the new items for the table. First, we tried the Brinjal Bruschetta, which was delicious! It had crispy bread, smeared with a creamy coconut chutney, and finally topped with some roasted, delicious eggplant. (Might have been my favorite thing all night). We also had the risotto, which was also great. It was creamy and cheesy, with a hint of masala flavor that wasn't overwhelming. I loved the asparagus in it, but did not care much for the HUGE pieces of mushroom. Those were almost overwhelming, and difficult to cut into as well. I wish the mushrooms were chopped finer and distributed into the rice. We also ordered the ratatouille. I really liked the tomato sauce base of this (very mildly spicy), but the dish as a whole was just alright. Finally, we got a classic paneer tikka masala with some garlic naan. As expected, the paneer was soft and the gravy was delish. I love how IndeBlue puts these soft, almost caramelized red onions in this curry as well. Overall, I enjoyed the new additions to the menu, and had a pleasant and very filling meal! Where do I start.. this place is phenomenal! The food was off the charts good, by any Indian or general food standard, but the service is what made this place that much more amazing. Our lovely waiter walked us through the best deal and had a recommendation for every step. We also mentioned that we were just visiting, so he gave us a list of places we need to go to experience Philly the right way. Covid makes things understandably harder for restaurants, but the waiter and food here was a highlight of our trip!! Loved this spot! There aren't many places in Philly with bottomless brunch, so I was elated with the $22 bottomless option. I selected the bottomless rosé, which was very refreshing. Their drinks are rather potent, so plan accordingly. I ordered the makhani, which was great, but I definitely should have been more adventurous. As an appetizer, I ordered the crispy spinach Chaat. Super interesting dish, and it was light enough to still enjoy the meal. You MUST try the banana Nirvana. Omg sooooo delicious. It serves as a hybrid of warm banana bread and a donut. The caramel and ice cream make it so delicious! Super trendy brunch that's great for girlfriends or couples. We trusted the rating on Yelp & it couldn't have been more accurate! Food was amazing, atmosphere was intimate, and our server Andrew went out of his way to welcome us & help us understand the menu options. The cheese board & the malai kofta Bukhara were absolutely delicious. This place was amazing for brunch. The food selections were spot on and the bottle of champagne for mimosas was a good choice. I only wish the indian food brunch selections came with more meat and rice. The portion size was pretty small considering the price($16). One of the better Indian restaurants in Philadelphia which in general is mediocre at best. It seems that their attention has gone to their heads. "First come first serve bar " apparently also has a an unspoken reservation policy. Also, not as helpful as usual In terms of figuring out times to sit or wait. Vagueness is a huge turn off at dinner time. Polite as usual but now in a pretentious way. Maybe the college kids who want a "high end " night out will enjoy this restaurant but not what I will be looking for in terms a decent dinner out. Unfortunately they will no longer will be seeing the sizable patronage of the large group I used to bring here on a regular basis. For appetizers we ordered the Samosa chaat. Samosas were nice and crispy on the outside and the vegetables on the inside were warm. The chickpeas were very soft but carried a lot of flavor from the chaat which had a tart yet sweet flavor to them. The chicken tiki came with a side of jasmine rice. The chicken itself was on the sweeter side compared with ones I've had previous, but the sauce covered the chicken well. The rice was a generous portion and really complimented the chicken and naan. The garlic naan was crispy, warm, and coated with the perfect amount of garlic. It tasted really fresh and we enjoyed it so much we got a second order of it. The only complaint I had while eating here was our server was a bit overly helpful. He would come over every minute and not allow us enough time to look at the menus. Overall this is a great Indian fusion restaurant and I would recommend checking it out. Top notch everything. Tried the Chef's Tasting Menu with a friend, ordered the Wings and Vegetable Samosas - the wings are VERY good. Ordered the Goat and the Lamb for Entrees and the Lamb chops for the Tandoori plate. Best Indian food i've ever had in Philly... and that's including the "Good days" of Karma (on chestnut) 7-8 years ago. Highly recommended. We had a wonderful evening at Indeblue last night celebrating our friend's birthday! We had unique cocktails, appetizers and our entrees were absolutely delicious. My favorites were indebluetini, the spinach chaat and the sea bass. My husband had the crab dosa and loved it. Our waiter Nitesh was friendly and attentive and we found the whole restaurant friendly in fact. Chef Ramola came to our table and we couldn't thank him enough for our wonderful meal/experience!! Thanks again! This is Indeblue's second location, the original being in Collingswood, NJ. The food is pretty on par with that location, except in terms of pricing: food is on average a dollar more per dish yet it is the same preparation and portions. A huge difference is that Philly served alcohol, while Collingswood is dry. Definitely love their Indian twists on cocktails here. The mango martini is tasty, like an alcoholic lassi without the creaminess. The food is not traditional Indian by any means, so don't come here expecting that. It's a cool contemporary approach to Indian cuisine that is no less delicious. You can't go wrong with the chana masala, samosa, basmati rice, naan, or spinach chaat. I'm a vegan, and this restaurant is definitely accommodating and I have never had any trouble finding something to eat, especially with their knowledgable waitstaff (they even know what vegan means, you'd be surprised how many don't). It's usually a little too chilly inside for my taste, but it's not a big deal. It's pretty small inside and tends to get very busy around dinner time. I'd suggest making a reservation to be safe. Overall, great food and service, I'll be back many more times. Amazing fusion restaurant! The chef/owner really does an amazing job of fusing South Asian food with American cuisine. The decor, drinks, and food are amazing. Highly recommend the chicken biryani, and the chicken makhni poutine! Overall amazing experience. Made a reservation for two people on a late Saturday night for dinner. Tables are safely spaced out inside and we are immediately given menus/water when sitting down. We started off with the Crispy Cauliflower ($10) to share - a nice balance on tangy sauce on the hearty cauliflower pieces. This paired well with a couple of the draft beers ($7) they had on tap. For the main course, decided on the Laal Maas ($23) - multiple large chunks of boneless lamb in a chili/yogurt sauce, served with two fluffy pieces of paratha. Loved the combination of the curry and paratha - simple and needing nothing extra. Also, had a bit of the Dilruba ($18) - a densely packed dish of potato and eggplant. Service here is fantastic and the menu is straightforward. One of the best options for Indian food in the city. This place is AMAZING!!! We did the chefs tasting and EVERYTHING we had was fabulous. Our waiter Josh and the chef, were equally awesome and accommodating. We had Crab dosa and crispy spinach chaat then lollipop lamb chops, for entrees we had chicken tikka and the Malai kofta but the chef made it with chicken for us instead of paneer, all w saffron rice and 4pc of naan. For dessert we had anjeer kulfi and pear jalebi and the chef came through and made us Keer as well. Lastly our awesome waiter brought us some chai to finish off such an amazing food experience. Too bad I'm only in Philadelphia once a year. If I can convince my coworkers I will go back again on this trip. This was an awesome an amazing spot! When you go there see Jamie at the bar!! Amazing drinks and service!! It was my Bday and the GM made sure she came over and entertain us!! I showed everyone how to SWERK!! I am old!! Thank you for a great time and my first meal in 3days!! Such a great place, our server Bennett was the KINDEST human and created the most amazing experience for us. We came during restaurant week and needed more vegan options. He was so thoughtful and accommodating! Can't recommend enough! The food was fantastic. The samosas were great but honestly the bed of chickpeas it came on was quite fantastic. The flavor, the texture, the richness, the creaminess, the crunchiness... it hit it all. The service was great albeit slow but we weren't in a hurry. The chicken tikka masala wrap was ok mainly because the masala fries were so great. I generally like sides so... And the paneer tikka masala was wonderful. The bloody mary was ok but it was probably great for most people. I've just had really great bloody mary's before. It was a bit thin for my liking. Amazing food and efficient and friendly service! We had a reservation and they seated us immediately. The food is definitely a step above the usual Indian restaurant. We had the cauliflower appetizer and spinach chat which tasted great and had the mixed grill and seafood risotto-like dish (special) which was really flavorful and had a good amount of seafood. Our server, Josh was wonderful and had great suggestions for ordering. A very pleasant dining experience! My favorite place to go in Philly. Each time I have been there it's a different experience, always positive. As someone who grew up eating Indian food and loves genuine Indian food, I can say this place hits the nail on the head. The drinks are delicious and unique. The food options are innovative. Last time I was there I had their brunch thi, which is more Punjabi food. It was so good and so much food. Recommend everything here. Everytime I go to Philly I have to stop by for a meal. Update: reducing to 1-star. We were offered some restaurant credit (barely enough to cover one main course) as an apology for the poor experience. So we're expected to return and spend more out of pocket at this place. Not happening. GF and I have been enjoying a weekend in Philly, and this place was absolutely the highlight, stopped by on a Friday for just drinks, and came again the night after to enjoy dinner From the second I made a reservation over the phone we were treated incredibly. Felt like the red carpet was being rolled out by a close friend. We got there a little earlier than I had made the reservation for, and while we were more than comfortable to wait by the side for our table, one of our servers Bennett went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and welcome, just like he did on the phone, even getting us a glass of champagne while we waited(did I mention we were super early to our reservation? He was so accommodating) . Once we got seated, we had some great cocktails and the vegetable samosas. I can't specifically recommend a drink because every single drink we had was awesome. Balanced and creative, just delicious. Nitesh served us for most of the remainder of the night. Equally hospitable and kind, we could tell he took a lot of pride in where he worked. Between the two of them, some of the best service I've ever received. On top of all that, the food we got was delicious. Tender lamb, juicy shrimp, not over cooked. Raita and naan were perfect. Big nod to the kitchen. Seriously can't speak highly enough about this place, might come back to Philly for this place alone. Huge shoutout to Bennett and Nitesh, awesome dudes! My husband and I have been craving Indian food and came across Indeblue through a friend's recommendation. The outdoor dining space is a little cramped, but that didn't really bother us too much. We fell in love with the place instantly! We went for the $45 pp tasting menu, which is a great deal! The tasting menu was definitely worth it for us because we wanted to try as much of the menu as possible. We ordered: - Crispy Spinach Chaat (so crispy, flavorful, and light) - Crispy Cauliflower - Lollipop Lamb Chops (so tender but a little small) - Shrimp Moilee (our favorite curry!!!) - Lamb Laal Maas - Dessert Assortment: Kheer, Chocolate Pot de Creme, Gulab Jamun All of the food was so delicious and filling! The Shrimp Moilee was both of our favorite dish, but everything was wonderful. They also have a nice assortment of naans to accompany the curries. The garlic naan is probably my favorite! The service was impeccable! We can't wait to come back to try more foods on the menu! I hear they have a fabulous happy hour from 4-5 PM, but I'm sad I'm always working during those times. Maybe one day, I'll be lucky enough to check it out! I was so put off by the prices and wasn't expecting much but the food here is incredibly amazing! As well as the service where you don't need to worry about running low on water or getting rid of your dirty or empty plates. The lamb lollies were tender and was covered in a flavorful and somewhat sweet tangy sauce accompanied with another sweet clear sauce that you can dip it in. The vegetable samosa was smack dab in the middle of chickpeas and with tamarind chutney. Goes really well with the freshly made garlic naan. I would recommend you come in during happy hour to properly enjoy the amazing food they have to offer here! Bennett was fantastic. He is so sweet and made sure our experience was great. He took care of us and we're only coming back if he's there. Bennett, thank you for the great birthday diner, you're amazing! I'd really love to come back to try their dinner service, but we were at the bar for HAPPY HOUR bar snacks and cocktails for the happy hour menu ---indebluetini: refreshing mango drink, loved the cardamom ---spinach chaat: the reason my friend suggested indeblue, DELICIOUS flash fried spinach! ---crispy cauliflower: not too crispy but still good ---chicken tikka dubona: a chicken tikka dip with papad chips, the chips were too frail to actually dip but paired well on the side NOTE: the bar is very small, there are probably less than 10 seats I have a tiny bit of a love affair with Indeblue - normally Indian restaurants are just too heavy and artificial tasting for me, and can never replicate my mom's cooking. However, I love IndeBlue for trying to present great quality Indian food that doesn't claim to be traditional - but also brings those traditional homey, flavors to the table as well. There's something so satisfying about being able to eat something as nostalgic as Chana masala, and yet evoke the same sense of nostalgia with a paneer scramble on toast. The staff is always so kind and makes the experience even more inviting, and I love coming back here with friends, especially during restaurant week! So...I got to the restaurant for brunch, we sat down, had our first round of drinks (mimosa & chai sangria - v. delicious btw)...I was feeling good. We tried the "Drumsticks of heaven" for our appetizer. I felt like the batter was a bit much for me, but I still thought it was pretty good. Then we may have waited almost 30 minutes for our entrees to come out from the time we got our appetizers. THIS is where the one-star review comes from. I see a mouse scurrying from the kitchen to the front area of the restaurant and it disappears behind the closet door (idk what they store here in this little room). The waiters see it, the manager (I think he was a manager) sees it - they murmur amongst themselves. One waiter can tell that I just saw that rodent in the restaurant - we make eye contact...nobody says anything. Everyone gives each other a look and we move on. I could NOT enjoy my meal after that. I obviously wasn't going to just make a scene so I ate the rest of my food and left. I can't go back to a place where I saw mice. Sorry. Truly. IndeBlue is my favorite Indian restaurant in Philadelphia. So I wasn't surprised they won the "Best of Philly"award for their Collingswood location.Their happy hour and chef's tasting menu are both great. And if you're getting the chef's tasting menu, I'd suggest also getting the wine pairing. The food is modern/traditional Indian cuisine. And I've like everything I've tried here. They also have live music with a sitar and tabla on Tuesday nights and brunch on Sunday. Came here on Friday 10/18 with my wife for our anniversary dinner. We were able to get a reservation the same afternoon. in retrospect I'm very glad to have changed reservations to Indeblue. Our server was great, friendly and engaging but not cloying as some servers drift toward. We started with the spinach chaat, cauliflower, and drinks--my wife's haldi tonic (turmeric margarita) was light and punchy in the right ways. The spinach chaat was very good, but just a smidge less great than the world famous spinach chaat at Rasika in DC. We then had ordered the pork vindaloo and some dal tasting platter. The vindaloo tasted amazing, so spicy but also had a nice sweetness that made you want to keep eating. So many vindaloos have an overpowering heat, but Indeblue's flavors and spice level were high yet balanced. The dal platter was similarly delicious. It had so many great flavor combinations. Even though we had to run to make the curtain for Hamilton, our server brought us a wonderfully creamy peach sorbet and two glasses of sparkling. What a thoughtful surprise ending to a memorable meal. Thank you. From the food to the service (Andrew) everything was great!!! Thank you Andrew for your recommendations and wonderful customer service. The food is sooooo good. The next time I'm in Philadelphia this will be my first stop!!! Amazing spot for happy hour!! The food and drinks were great and they had unique options including naan pizza. Our waiter was really accommodating even though there weren't enough seats at the bar. Will definitely be back! Amazing food! A coworker and I were in the mood for Indian food while we were staying in downtown Philly and saw this place in Yelp. The reviews were all right! So delicious. I love this place for being unique.Their modern take on Indian food makes it different (in a good way) than any other Indian restaurant in Philly. The waiting staff is great, interior is not tacky like most of the Indian places (thank god they don't have a bigass picture of Taj Mahal) and all the dishes that I've had before that taste a little different than the authentic ones. 3.5 stars!!! Indieblue is a good upperscske modern Indian restaurant. Great decor inside. Service us friendly, though I wish they tried to sell me less. The waiter was friendly and knowledgable, but he kept trying to push us into ordering more appetizers. Duo Samosa was okay. It was very meaty and I liked the sauces. I've had the vegetarian samosa which I think are better. Kashmiri naan was awesome. Pistachio and coconut flavor gave it a great mild sweetness. Laal Maas lamb shank was very tender with a great sauce. Very modern from my perspective. Lamb Dhansak was a good fall dish with sweet potato. The lamb is very flavorful here. Chicken madras had my favorite curry like sauce. Food was well portioned. A teeny but pricey. Nothing was overly spicy. My mom can't take spice so they brought a mint yogurt sauce, which we found out was an extra $3. Overall, good restaurant. Not a place I would go to often, but good to try out. We went to brunch this past weekend and it was great! They have a lot more options for brunch than a lot of other restaurants that have brunch. They have the normal brunch items like eggs, pancakes, French toast, etc. but since it's a indian restaurant they have a lot of popular indian items that they serve for brunch as well like pav bhaji, masala dosa, paneer wraps, chicken tikka naan pizza, etc. And the bottomless mimosa part is the best. The service was great as well! I would like to go again for dinner next time. I am obsessed with this place. I come here all the time during happy hour for their $7 cocktails and $5-6 small plates. Their ginger cocktail, crispy cauliflower, and spinach chaat has literally changed my life. I've been here at least 10 times for happy hour and they never disappoint! IndeBlue is a unique take on Indian food--it's Indian fusion with French and Spanish influences. Three of us ate here and stuffed our faces with so much good food--and we regret nothing! I recommend the paella which is their take on a biryani, the crispy cauliflower, the kofte lamb meatballs, honestly everything was so good, you cannot order wrong here! Went here for lunch and I can't wait to go back. You get a lot of variety and delisiousness from the Thali plates. Tons of different flavors so you do not get bored. I'll be back again soon! The happy hour is still going strong at Indeblue. The deals on food at the bar are a great value, and I love that this deal is also available on the weekend. My husband and I went for a Sunday night happy hour the day before Labor Day. We arrived about 15 minutes after opening, and we were the only ones there for the first half hour. We ordered off the happy hour bar menu. Unfortunately, drinks are are still disappointing and one dimensional. The Indebluetini is described as citrus vodka, mango purée, cardamom, and lemon. The mango juice dominates here, and I couldn't detect any other flavors. It also is served in a short tumbler glass instead of a martini glass which was surprising given the name. Food is still quite tasty, with lots of choices on the happy hour menu. It's easy to have an affordable light snack or even make a meal out of it by ordering multiple appetizers. The spinach chat is still wonderful and full of amazing crispy texture and sweet and sour flavor from the tamarind and yogurt. It's my husband's favorite dish at both Indeblue locations, so it's great they have it on special for the happy hour. Personally, I am drawn to the paneer stuffed long pepper in a peppery tomato based sauce. I actually ordered two of these last time because I got greedy. The samosas are always a treat here, and the nan pizza is tasty and filling, and you have the option of chicken or paneer. Service was prompt and friendly as usual. If they would up their cocktail game, this could be a contender for best happy hour in the city. For now, the food is what keeps me coming back. At $3-$6 a plate for tasty bites, this is an excellent deal! Four of us came here for dinner, drink, and dessert and were quite impressed. I will break my review down into Service, Ambiance, Dinner, Dessert, and finally Drinks. As we arrive at Indeblue I'm on the verge of tears as I'm certain we won't get a decent table as there is a reservation mix-up. But we do; relief washes over me in an awesome wave. Service Bennet was our server and was amazing, on point, super friendly, and efficient. We could not have asked for a better experience. The food was brought out in a meaningful succession, with the appropriate timing to enjoy each dish. Bennet's attention to detail on every aspect was much appreciated. For instance, we ordered the Lollipop Lamb Chops (which usually comes with 3 pieces), but since our table was for 4, Bennet added an additional piece so each person could have their own. His drink suggestions were perfect for each member of our party. We were also afforded complimentary chai tea, which was a nice touch. Ambiance We sat at a beautiful large table, with an ornate chandelier and a direct view of a large eclectic art piece. I did expect more traditional music to be played, but although this was not the case, it did not take away from the experience. I have to assume what was being played was a Spotify playlist of contemporary cover songs by Bossa Nova-style singers. Dinner We ordered Drums of Heaven (4/5), Vegetable Samosa Chaat (5/5), Paneer Toast (3/5), Lollipop Lamp Chops (4/5), Chicken Tikka (3/5), Moilee (5/5), and Madras (4/5). The star of the show was the Moilee. Distinct and flavor-filled sauce, with a large amount of shrimp along with a delectable Lemon Cashew Rice that was simply divine. Dessert The table all ordered the Banana Nirvana and were not disappointed. The artful presentation of the dish, which was a deserving conclusion of a fantastic experience and meal. Drink The table ordered Indebluetini (4/5) - tasted like a Mango Lassi, which was topped with Cardamom pods There is a moment of sheer panic when I realize that our Indebluetini is much less filled than other patrons. I take a first sip, enamored with the whirlpool effect of cardamom pods. I calm myself and sink into the powerful, yet quaint subtleties of this Indian inspired imbibement. Mumbai Mirch (4/5) - Made to the specific spiciness of each person, complete with red and green pepper garnish. Om Shanti Om (5/5) - Fragrant and delicate bourbon drink with sprigs of lavender, which heightened the drink's enjoyment. Maharani (4/5) - An exotic and inviting bourbon-based drink, which was surprisingly floral, with a subtle sweetness that I have to assume emanated from the Gulab. Food and service were great. I went for brunch and had a hefty mimosa & the chicken & waffles. There is a mimosa sampler that I wish the waiter told us about before ordering that seems to be more valuable. The chicken and waffles were so delicious and fulfilling however I wish they put more of the sauce on the chicken and not the waffles. If you like your waffles sweet and chicken savory like I do I suggest ordering the sauce on the side. Also it says it's spicy chicken and waffles but it's not even remotely spicy but still delicious. I loved the spinach chaat, and the mango spring rolls. We had the heavenly drums which were good and the baby liked those too. I had butter chicken which was so tasty. The lollipop lamb chops were amazing. I also had mango lasi which was a thick, yogurt drink I thought was really yummy. 3.3/5 This was decent. You don't see Indian fusion cuisine all that often, so I like the idea behind this place. I wasn't blown away by the food however. While I could tell it was fusion, it didn't have quite the creativity that I've gotten from some other fusion places. The dishes tasted more like standard Indian fare with perhaps a bit of a twist. It was also decently pricey. As an Indian, I loved this refreshing take on Indian cuisine. It was both modern and innovative! When we arrived we had come with the reservation, however were asked to wait 45 min until a table opened up for us (2 people). Once sat, the waiting staff apologized and offered us a free drink from their cocktail menu and the spinach chat! Both were excellent. We both ordered a tiffin box, one vegetarian and one non veg and adored our meals. The malai kofta however was slightly drier than what we preferred. Despite our wait time, we loved our service and the outdoor seating options at IndeBlue! We can't wait to go back and try their happy hour. Sea-bass entree and spinach chaat are banging lol. Also the indiebluetini is a must. Good stuff guys keep it up! Ok..literally every item we had on this menu was absolutely amazing. This is my first Yelp review bcuz I couldn't help but let you know how great their food is. Amazing flavor! We had the crispy spinach chatt, chicken tikka chipotle, & chicken catani. Every single one was amazing and a perfect amount of food for 2 ppl. I came here for Sips and it did not disappoint! The fusion foods were very unique and hover around $6 each. I tried the chicken tikka naan pizza and it was pretty good, worth a try. However, I did prefer the crispy cauliflower. Veggies won this round, my carnivorous friends. For drinks, I tried the mumbai mirch, which is a spicy tequila. I'm not a fan of spicy drinks, but this wasn't bad! It goes down smooth and leaves a little heat in the back of your throat. i think everyone should visit indeblue at least once! my party of 4 had dinner here and the food was just fantastic! one of my favorite was the spinach chaat which was just the crispiest and went great with our curry paneer! the lamb chops were delicious also! the mint curry was a great compliment for the dish! i really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered and they all paired great with each other too! finally we had the fried pear dessert and it was executed perfectly! the spiral pear gave the most intriguing presentation and it tasted delicious! indeblue feels a bit hidden away compared to all the trendy restaurants in the area but don't forget to try it! i felt dinner was a little pricey especially the paneer plate b/c it only came with 4 paneer balls. other than that, the food was spot on and mouthwatering! The fried spinach appetizer was out of this world, definitely recommend. I also really suggest the lamb meatballs with saffron rice. Price was moderate What a culinary experience! Went there to celebrate my husbands birthday and opted for the chef's tasting menu. The spinach chat was a fireworks of flavor in the mouth. The lamb chops were juicy and cooked to perfection. The laal maas and the kesari chicken were delicious! Finally, the desserts were top notch. Do not miss the spinach chat and the lamb chops. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! I must mention here that the restaurant manager and the servers were amazing. Our server was Lori and she gave us perfect recommendations and made sure we left happy and satisfied. The chef/owner also came out during the evening and spoke to all customers. We are definitely pleased and will go back for sure! Very good! Been here twice now and both times were amazing. The spinach chaat is unique and flavorful. It's almost like a salad/chaat. Hard to describe, order it! I feel like Indeblue has a truly unique menu that is modern and appetizing. I've been to tashaan and I thought their attempt to be modern comes off bland and flavorless! When I think about potential dining spots in Philly, Indian would never come to mind. But here we are perusing Yelp and seeing these amazing reviews for IndeBlue, so we had to try it out! Loves: + Yummy Indian food (our faves were the Lamb Chops ($15 for half rack) and Pork Vindaloo ($23) Friendly staff who accommodated our "please make this marg extra spicy with some chilis" request (lol) + Good value on drinks ($12 for most cocktails) I don't have Indian often but I am so glad to have eaten here! I would totally come back here again and recommend it to others too. Thanks so much, IndeBlue! :) Probably one of the best Indian places in the city. The food was really good and the staff was quick and friendly. The atmosphere also felt well decorated and fit the vibe of the restaurant and food. Also be prepared to try and not get 100 orders of their garlic naan for take out after your meal. I ordered two tiffin boxes for lunch today, one veg, one non-veg and they were delicious and were good portions. We have enough for another meal. Service and packaging were excellent; just ordered ahead and they brought it out to me when I arrived. Highly recommend! First time ordering from IndeBlue last night. It was INCREDIBLE. One of those meals where the conversation turns to the sounds we make when eating fragrant, delicious and perfectly cooked food. The sauces were to die for - both a comfort food type feel but without the heaviness. Ate my leftovers for breakfast and now contemplating when I can eat here again. Bravo! So glad my friend was craving Indian food and Thai restaurant had an open reservation that fit our schedule. The food was really really really good and the service was top notch from beginning to end...so obviously 5 stars. Let me give you the run down: - the outdoor seating is covid friendly and they have heater in each of the little sections. - when our table wasn't quite ready because the previous group was still dining...our server came out and took our drink order some could at least have a cocktail while we waited. - our server Bennet was actually really incredible! He offered great suggestions for everyone...described all of the food so perfectly and was very attentive (but not annoying). - the food was amazing! We had an assortment of dishes and the only thing i didn't care for was the malai kofta Khulna (a paneer and apricot dish)...but everything else was bomb. If you're a vegetarian, I would recommend the paneer saag, the samosas, the Sphinach chaat and / or the channa masala. My friend had the chicken poutine dish as his main course and he loved it. He also had the lamb lollipops and devoured those. - they bought out some champs for my friend's birthday - and they manager came and checked on us a few time. Overall...it was such a nice experience. We were able to get out and enjoy a nice meal and still feel relatively safe considering we're still in a pandemic. Celebrating our anniversary at Indeblue was an exceptional experience. The food was so rich and beautifully seasoned. I must say that my favorite dish was the reinvented pork samosa rolls with mango and blue cheese. Heather, the owner, was so kind to us and made us feel right at home. Bennett, our waiter, was so passionate about the food and surprised us with an anniversary treat. Can't wait to come back soon! I'm normally not one to go out for Indian- but man was I impressed! My friend and I went in for brunch and I got the seafood thali and she got the non veg one. The shrimp was served in a cream sauce, and I just didn't want the food to end! I was trying to find things to dip stuff into the sauce!! The rose mimosas were a good addition (albeit dangerous) to the meal. Definitely will be back to try other items! The food at Indeblue is fantastic. Decor is beautiful. We had a very nice experience and look forward to returning. Went here with a date Saturday evening and had a great meal. The tent around the dining area kept out a lot of wind and sound, and we were plenty warm with the heating lamps going. The service was great and everyone was masked up. Felt very safe eating here and will come back. Awesome food, great atmosphere and friend staff. It gets very busy so I highly suggest making a reservation in advance. I've been in love with the IndeBlue in Collingswood for a few years now, so I was excited to hear they were getting a location in Philly. A couple of friends and I went to Happy Hour here last week, and we were impressed with the food deals. The happy hour is from 5:00-7:00 Monday-Friday at the bar. The food prices range from $3-$5. The veggie samosas were only $3 and came with two large ones in a chickpea sauce. They were stuffed full of potatoes and chickpeas. I also ordered the nan pizza ($5), which is just what it sounds like, a large piece of nan with pizza toppings. This particular one came topped with paneer, mozzarella cheese, spinach, and peppers. The type of pizza changes daily though, so ask before ordering. I was stuffed after having only those two appetizers. The drink I had was less impressive, but at only $5 it was alright. It was the Chikini Shandar. This is basically sangria with an Indian twist as chai and cardamom are added. However, I didn't taste any of these wonderful flavors. It was sweet and just tasted like regular sangria. Since the appetizers were good, I'll be back. I'll try a different drink next time, and hopefully it'll be better. I've been regular to indeblue for sometime. I have come here myself and with my friends and family and the experience has been just amazing! the goods Flavors and ambience are legit North Indian. The spice and oil levels are customized and tad Americanized, :-) which works out good for us/people who don't want too much of anything. The presentation of food really makes it appealing to dine here! I am a man who enjoys the entire experience than just the food, but even if you don't the food is delicious. The garlic naans are great! the bads Obviously little pricey for the dishes. The serving size is low for the price you pay (especially the chai). Great lunch specials and a gorgeous atmosphere. I had a sampler and everything single thing was awesome. Nice attentive service as well :) Yummy spot for indian food! We all got the make-your-own thali and shared the poutine, which was excellent i highly recommend!! I got my thali with the chicken tikka masala, which was really tasty and flavorful. It also had a LOT of chicken and was very tender, which was surprising for white meat. The korma was really good as well but there were only two pieces of paneer so that was a little disappointing. But otherwise all the other parts of the meal were excellent! First time here for brunch. Had the spicy chicken and waffles with real maple syrup. Best chicken and waffles Ive ever had. The chicken was moist and the waffle was thin and perfect. They also serve dosa stuffed with potato which you don't find often at Indian restaurants. Live sitar and drum music started at 12 pm which made this a perfect brunch experience. My new favorite brunch place. Great food. Tried the tasting menu, restaurant was very accommodating for my wife who is vegetarian. Made exception for her on tasting menu also. Also held the table for us even though we got delayed by 25 minutes in traffic. Try the lamb chops and fried spinach, excellent Will visit again. Food is excellent This store wow'd me from the moment I walked inside. Very organized and clean. I was greeted immediately. I had bags for a flight they checked them into the office and took my cousin and I too our seats. Our server started us with a Mango lassi, this was the first time I ever had this drink. I ENCOURAGE anyone reading this to try the Mango Lassi! It was amazing!!! Everything pictures below was delicious. I loved the breakfast and dinner options and the decor. The serves were delightful. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND also, I will definitely be back next time I'm in town Having not dined here since it's Collingswood Days. I was totally thrilled that the service and food remains top notch. Our server Nicole was amazing!! Friendly, attentive, and on point. To bad there are not more servers like her. Keep up the awesome and create food!!! Great food! Bennett was THE BEST! Such an amazing human, in addition to the rest of the staff! Will most definitely be back! A gem! this place is a fancy, sexy and desirable gem that decorates Philly in a very epicurean way. It's a beautiful place inside, with sophisticated decor. Then, Laurie, who made this a memorable and welcoming first time, a.k.a the second gem int his place. Service, in general, was better than amazing. We went there for brunch and had the mimosa trio: lovely lavender-infused orange juice, mango-cardamon, and rose petal that accompanied by a very decent California sparkling wine. Drums of heaven, literally, no, seriously, truly from heaven!!!! came together with the crispy spinach chaat, which was crispy and sweet and savory, and so refreshing for the start of a perfect brunch... (can you tell I loved this place?). Then, we parted from heaven to a higher place with the most delicious chicken and waffles ever created. Don't believe me? Go there yourself and see. I'm not a fan of chicken and waffles, but this was truly a magical adventure: the chicken was perfectly cooked, with a sweet/spice/tangy breading, waffles had a lovely savory/sweet batter, and the spicy mayo was creamy and feisty, and finally a chicken makhani with a succulent tomato sauce and perfect biryani rice. The chocolate pot de creme and the gulab jamun arrived lusciously and completed this heavenly experience. For an annoying New Yorker who is a devout fanatic of Indian cuisine, this was rewarding and epic. Am I going back? Are you kidding???? I'll drive an hour and a half or six to come back to this piece of heaven in Philadelphia. Forever a favorite Indian food restaurant. The American Indian fusion options are constantly changing while always keeping a few finger licking staples constant. Happy hour is a hit or miss with food but dinner has never disappointed. The restaurant has a Bollywood gold royal vibe with its menu resembling the same. For food I highly recommend: crispy spinach chaat, paneer toast, lamb chops, pork egg rolls, shrimp tacos if it's an option, lamb poutine, drums of heaven and the lunch time thali special. For cocktails I recommend: ginger Jadoor, Mumbai Mirchi, indeblutini . If you're ever in Philly, you must give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! I went to restaurant with my friends and we had great dinner.. Though it's far from my place but I visit often... Service is so good, they decorate dish so well.. One more thing I found 1 place which is on 1939 arch , that a great Indian cuisine too... Must give a try Came here with some girlfriends for dinner a few weeks ago on a Saturday night. I've never been to either location before but have heard rave reviews from relatives about how much they love this place, so I was pretty pumped to check it out. We made a reservation for 8pm on a Saturday night for 4. We grabbed some seats at the bar to get a drink while they were getting our table ready. Unfortunately, it took over an hour (almost an hour and a half!) for us to get seated. Not sure what the issue was, but the group that was seated at our designated table were apparently "paying" for a very long time. We were a little frustrated by this, but I must say, the customer service here really made up for it. Numerous times, the manager and the hostess came over to us to apologize. They also bought us a round of drinks at the bar, which was much appreciated. How to get hungry girls to stop whining = get them drunk for free! The cocktails here are amazing. I don't think we tried one that we didn't like. A few of our faves were: the indebluetini (asked them to not make it too sweet), the rose gimlet (just the right amount of sour), and the blissful anjeer (super cool and different and love the fig!) When we finally sat down, our service was also a little strange. We had two different servers come over to ask us what kind of water we wanted.. but then we didn't see either one to order our food for at least 20 minutes. When we finally did order, the food came out fast and was really tasty, so it made up for the service a bit. We decided to split a bunch of things, since we were new to this type of cuisine. We ordered the following appetizers: Bread basket- 4 different types of bread including naan. It was a little hard to tell which were which, but it didn't really matter because they were all delicious. Spinach chaat- really unique and amazing flavors Crispy cauliflower- I'm obsessed with cauliflower so this was one of my favorites. Had a good kick but not too spicy. We also got the entree Chicken tikki makhani (butter chicken) and paneer saag. They were both very good, but I preferred the appetizers better. The 3 apps and 2 entrees were more than enough for 4 of us and we were full at the end of the meal. Between our food and 1 round of drinks (+1 round of free drinks), it came to about 20 bucks a person, which was so inexpensive for a nice dinner out! All in all, I really liked the meal, loved the drinks, and would give the service another chance. Definitely on my list to come here for happy hour to get some delicious drinks for 5 bucks! Visiting Philly and stopped by this place for lunch. Beautiful interior; great service; and delicious food (mostly - pay Bhaji was too tangy for our taste). Absolutely worth visiting and trying the delicious flavors they have to offer. I went there for their lunch. Beautiful modern ethnic decor. Their spinach chat was similar to the one I had at Rasika in DC. Food was great! Portions aren't as huge as restaurants in NJ. I had their mint lemonade which was very refreshing. I really enjoyed their malai kofta (it had the perfect amount of spice) and their chole butora. Our waiter gave us complimentary dessert- I really really really liked their kheer (rice pudding) it was not too sweet and was not over killed w cardamom. When I am back in Philadelphia I will definitely try to go here again and try out their dinner menu. I was told they validated parking for you at the holiday inn- validate does not mean it's free. It means you get discounted parking. I paid $12 for 1-2 hr instead of $24. If I could give them a 6 star I would. Food was delicious, very flavorful and didnt have the crazy added cream. Lamb chops melted in your mouth. Goat was tender and gulab jamun was soft delicious with a rose mascarpone twist. I didn't like the combination but individually it was good. Rice was perfect and the naan basket was amazing. For the first time I found a restaurant that gave a wonderful combination of naans rather than the usual garlic, plain and cilantro. Drinks were delicious, I had the spicy tequila cocktail made to perfection. Finally we left with tummies bursting and a satisfied soul. Everything you've read is true! This place is amazing! The food is AMAZING! Definitely a MUST try when in philly. Stumbled upon this GEM by accident.. SO thankful that we did. Everything from the service from Netish, to the vibe and the delectable food was PERFECT. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. From the cheese board, to samosas, to the spicy chicken and waffles, even the omelette- perfection! We WILL be returning for sure! It was a very happy Mother's Day thanks to IndeBlue. Their brunch was amazing. The chicken and waffles portion was enough for brunch and dinner. The chicken was moist and crispy - not dried out or greasy and it traveled well. The soup was delicious and I will dream about the chocolate pudding. We will certainly place another take out order soon and we look forward to being able to have dinner there when the crisis is over. I absolutely love Indieblue. The customer service is too notch. Drinks are amazing. The food, oh the food! Everything I have ordered has blown my mind! Very great place to eat whether on a date or with friends and family. I will keep going back. I especially love their happy hour. Extremely disappointing and unprofessional experience dealing directly with owners. Owner, Heather, has recently taken over catering and unfortunately service has deteriorated immensely. After many weeks of being unresponsive and then finally verbally committing to a 100 person catering event (during an in person meeting I had to request to try to create some accountability) Heather sends an email 4 days before the event stating they no longer have the staff to service the event. She states she had other signed contracts come up in the less than 48 hrs since she committed to our event. with "paid deposits." We had been loyal customers of this restaurant for 6 years and had built a genuine rapport with past management who worked on several catering events for us. Really surprised by the lack of integrity and professionalism by ownership, going back on their word after years of working together. Cannot support a business when the owners do not value the customer experience. Very, very disappointing. We had been here once before but the food this time was not what we remembered. We had the madras chicken, daal makhani, provencal naan, crispy spinach, and chipotle chicken. The appetizers were good but the main courses/naan were very underwhelming. The fancy descriptions simply do not translate into the flavors, and the value simply isn't there. I had also noted my wife's birthday celebration when making our reservation but no one wished her. For a restaurant of this caliber, they need to go the extra mile for it to be memorable. We will not be returning. Parshv was an excellent server who made great suggestions, always had a smile on his face, and truly made the dining experience. The food was stellar, but Parshv made it out of this world. Amazing food Impeccable service Bennet is one of the best waiters that I have ever encountered If you are going to have Indian food in Philly, this is where you want to go. The Crispy Spinach is fantastic. Light, crispy and tasty. Most of the dishes are great and you can't go wrong no matter what you choose. The dining room is tight and the bench seats against the wall are definitely not comfortable. We came here on a sunday with a reservation and sat at one of their tables outside for brunch. We started with the butter chicken poutine which is definitely a must try. We then tried the apple cinnamon caramel pancakes which were a very generous portion and pretty much what you would expect. The chicken tikka chipotle was good, spiced chicken and we loved that they also let you choose the spice level. Finally, we had ordered the paneer bhurjee and I'm pretty sure what was brought to us was the pav bhaji, but we ate it anyway and it was delicious as well. The bread basket is also a must if you like naan. The waiters were very polite and the food came quickly, so service was good other than the one mixup. Their outdoor setup was just tables in the street, which is great in the summer, but they could do better compared to the other restaurants on the same street which have several private booths. Overall, I am not very experienced with Indian food, but this was a great spot if, like us, you want to try it out while being somewhere where there are options for everyone. Great food and amazing service. Finally found a great Indian place in Philly. Will be back! This is not the worst restaurant I have ever been to, but close. Save your money from this really lousy and mostly empty- all -the -time (for a reason) restaurant. The food is (for the most part) poor quality, spongy, cold by the time it gets to you, and just bad-- but hey, the wait staff is sweet. You'll be right if you think that's not enough of a reason to waste your money. And the staff would do well not to stay there to get abused by the owner. There's such a thing as "learned helplessness", guys. Believe me--you're cool-- you can find a better job! Because even worse than the food is the surly belligerent owner who pushes everyone around and responded to a polite request for a non-peppery dish with denial and hostility. If you don't want your mouth and stomach to burn worse than hotter than hottest Indian restaurant you can imagine -- and having to put up with an aggressive bullying rude response from the owner if you ask for anything else, be warned from a nasty night out, and stay away! I really enjoyed my time here. I felt the dishes carried their own unique flavor profile and were able to stand on their own as strong menu items. Powerful flavors and very good. The interior is beautiful. Tables are spread apart to practice social distancing. During COVID, they extended their happy hour to 7 pm. We went during happy hour and ordered some drinks and a bunch of apps that were half off. The Indebluetini drink was delicious, a balance of sweet and savory. Skip the chai sangria. We ordered the crispy spinach chaat, chicken makhani poutine, crispy cauliflower and drums of heaven. My favorites were the chaat and poutine. The spinach chaat looked disappointing as it was served because it looked like boring baked crisp spinach. When I took a bite of it, all I could think of was omg. How was this so good?? The sauce and everything about it was delicious and extremely flavorful. I was excited about the chicken poutine because of my poutine experiences in Canada. This dish had only a couple cheese curds and melted cheddar cheese. But I enjoyed this dish nonetheless. The fries were crispy, cheese perfectly melted and everything complimented each other. The crispy cauliflower and drums of heaven had similar flavor profiles and were pretty hearty dishes. The drums of heaven were decent sizes of chicken wings. The crispy cauliflower was good but not that crispy. I liked the sauces that came with it but I understand why other reviewers compare it to marinara sauce. We then got the tandoori chicken tikka chipotle and garlic naan (lasooni). I thought these dishes were okay. The naan could've been taken to the next level if it had some salt. The tandoori chicken was tender but I wish it had more spices and flavor. I didn't particularly think the chipotle flavor complimented the dish well. Overall great restaurant with great service. Their happy hour is an amazing deal and worth it. I will definitely be coming back here to try more of their dishes! This place isn't the same.... the food isn't as good and the prices seem much higher. I've tried it a few times now and it wasn't an off day.... this is just how they are now. Sad. This used to be my favorite Indian restaurant in Philadelphia until they changed, what I am assuming, the head chef because the flavor profiles are not as great as they used to be. Haven't been back in about a year. Very upsetting. Nice Ambience. Very unique fusion take on Indian cuisine. I put in a reservation for five during restaurant week and I am so happy for this decision. I've been looking to try Indeblue for sometime now because of the great reviews, so I figured the best time to do that was with friends during restaurant week for a discounted price I got a 3 course meal for $20 which I thought was a great deal for the quality and quantity of food. The shrimp taco for my appetizer is the best shrimp taco I have ever had because of the sauce. The omelet dish for my entree was really tasty and pretty filling which I didn't expect. The dessert definitely topped of the meal and we were left feeling very satisfied. I will say that the cocktail was pretty pricey but it was still a good treat! IndeBlue is the best Indian food I have eaten till date in Philadelphia. Naan and Roti were rightly baked and the curries were amazingly good. We ordered Malai Kofta Curry, Paneer Tikka Masala and Chana Masala. Everything was so flavorful. We had to wait 30 minutes though we had a reservation, but the manager was kind enough to give us a snack on the house. The only reason why I am not giving them 5 stars is because the portions are really small for the price. One curry serves only one person. I certainly would recommend this to anyone who wants to have true Indian food in Philly! I came to this restaurant for the first time tonight to celebrate a birthday. Me and my friend have never tried Indian food before, so we weren't sure what to order from the menu. The waitress, Laura came to our table and recommended dishes that she loves. She was extremely helpful in walking us through the menu so we picked some of their favorite dishes to try. She also made sure to ask us if we have any preferences/dietary restrictions and was very accommodating. She checked in throughout the night to ensure everything turned out perfect. The manager, Kyle came over and expressed his appreciation of us coming in to celebrate and gave us both champagnes. After we were done with our main course, Laura gave us a small cup of chai tea before dessert. Everyone in this restaurant is incredibly helpful and nice. My friend and I will definitely come back for the happy hour. We highly recommend this restaurant!! The food is fantastic, everything I've tried has been great. Madras curry is awesome, the biryani is great! Highly recommend If you love Indian food, you won't be disappointed! We tipped 30% because the food and service was impeccable! Highly recommend it! Came here for a friend's 21st birthday party! The food is amazing! It's not cheap (hopefully you didn't expect it to be) but great! And it's enough to fill you up (priorities). Their cocktails are... interesting. We ordered a couple and they were hit or miss -- wouldn't recommend the cocktail with chili in it. We thought we were experimenting but were actually just making a huge mistake hahaha. But don't worry! There are other good drinks. The waiting staff -- so nice! And sociable! The only thing that really irritates me was that we asked if we could hold a cake in the refrigerator while we ate and they charged us TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS for storage and cutting! We could have totally done that ourselves! And even if they did it, there's no reason to charge $2.50 per person for something that simple. That's robbery! But overall it's a good choice -- just be ready to spend and don't bring that cake!!! Dined here with some girlfriends during restaurant week. The service was excellent, our waiter was patient and thorough when explaining the menu and answering our questions. I was surprised by the amount of food we received. It was much more than I anticipated and I would definitely return to this restaurant. I ordered the lamb stew and the lamb was a bit overcooked but overall I enjoyed the meal. Came here for a friend's 21st birthday party! The food is amazing! It's not cheap (hopefully you didn't expect it to be) but great! And it's enough to fill you up (priorities). Their cocktails are... interesting. We ordered a couple and they were hit or miss -- wouldn't recommend the cocktail with chili in it. We thought we were experimenting but were actually just making a huge mistake hahaha. But don't worry! There are other good drinks. The waiting staff -- so nice! And sociable! The only thing that really irritates me was that we asked if we could hold a cake in the refrigerator while we ate and they charged us TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS for storage and cutting! We could have totally done that ourselves! And even if they did it, there's no reason to charge $2.50 per person for something that simple. That's robbery! But overall it's a good choice -- just be ready to spend and don't bring that cake!!! I've heard rave reviews about IndeBlue and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to try it. Delicious cocktails, food, and excellent service. The woman who was our server was very kind and attentive. She helped us navigate the menu since we aren't super familiar with Indian food. The dishes were all super flavorful and delicious. We enjoyed the crispy spinach chaat as our appetizer as recommended by our server! My boyfriend and I shared the chicken tikka and the chicken catani both were amazing. The garlic naan (lasooni naan) was also delicious we will have to order 2 next time. Will definitely be back!! As a proud Philadelphian foodie, I am honored to write a review of this extraordinary restaurant. Indeblue is at the top of the list of our favorite restaurants on the planet. Not only is the food fabulous, the staff is the friendliest, most welcoming we have ever experienced. Gia, a manager, not only welcomed us warmly but remembered we had been there a couple of months ago, remembered where we sat and remembered that the friends we brought were from New York! By the way, our friends thought our dinner was one of the best they've er had! So here is what deliciousness we had tonight: butter chicken poutine, vegetable samosa, tandoori chicken pizza, and fried spiced cauliflower for appetizers. The butter chicken poutine comes in a very hot small cast iron skillet lined with crunchy fries topped with butter chicken and cheese curds. One of my favorite dishes ever. The crunchy vegetable samosa came atop a beautiful plate of chick peas, tomato chutney with a swirl of creme. The cauliflower was crisp and flavorful, as was the pizza with chicken, cheese and grilled onions on top of fresh puffy naan. The Kashmiri bread was stuffed with coconut and raisins and was delicious! Main courses were just as amazing. We had biryani with lobster and shrimp and an amazing raita. Fabulous! We also had a spicy lamb, chicken in coconut sauce, and sea bass in a creamy spicy sauce. Even the rice was delicious and plentiful! I strongly recommend this extraordinary restaurant! Walking the Center City streets searching for happy hour with my girl Shante P. Did a double take and walked in. The ambiance here is sultry and super sexy. We had the Ginger Twist.. made with Black Velvet Whiskey, Ginger ale, Ginger and lime juice. $5! Didn't try any of the food but other folks plates looked tempting enough. I'll be back soon I don't give 5 stars often. However, this place exceeded my expectations. We went for brunch. The server, Laurie, was exceptional! She offered recommendations, and was very attentive to our table. There's also few places where I've seen great food presentation along with great proportions. I hate leaving a restaurant feeling hungry, but that won't happens here! Thank you and your staff for a great dining experience. Looking forward to coming back. Unique, fancy take on Indian food! As someone who grew up around Indian food (from Edison, NJ woot woot), I've enjoyed every time that I've been to Indeblue. My favorite instance was going for restaurant week! Go for: - Restaurant week ... in a group - you'll get to try a lot of different dishes for a great deal - Chicken tikka masala - sauce is very flavorful - Spinach chaat - spinach has a great crispy texture Skip: - Don't remember the name of the dish but it essentially was a huge lamb chop -- didn't find it too special Indian food in an upscale setting has always been met with a skeptical eye, but throw in some proteins, such as crab meat, swordfish, lamb shank, and pork shoulder, that seldom exist in your typical Indian restaurant and you can have a truly outstanding experience. My friend Chris W and I noted the location of Indeblue with some skepticism. "I bought a custom-made dress in this location years ago," I said to him. When we walked in, my jaw dropped. They completely gutted the place. Tastefully done decor with a chandelier, giant framed pictures, and an ornamental gate adorn the main dining room. No seat was a bad seat. It was truly a beautiful setting for a nice meal. Our appetizers included the scallops, lollipop lamb chops, and crispy spinach chaat. All were delicious. The scallops were giant U/10 beauties pan-seared and immersed in a light coconut milk-based curry. My only criticism is they could've used a little less salt. The lollipop lamb chops were grilled to perfection and coated with ginger, garlic, nutmeg, yogurt, mace, mint, and mojito. They were so good I wanted another order. The crispy spinach chaat was amazing. The spinach leaves were coated with chickpea batter and flash fried. Combine that with chopped tomatoes, shallots, yogurt, crispy noodles, and sweet tamarind date sauce. I couldn't stop eating it. Our main course was the seafood moilee, a coconut curry with jumbo shrimp and crabmeat that was accompanied by a saffron rice with peanuts, mustard seed, curry leaf, and chili peppers. This dish sang and danced in our mouths. We also got a side of tandoor roasted eggplant with tomatoes, carmelized onions, and green peas. It was like a smoky ratatouille. I love this place. I am an Indian food addict so I've eaten at the whole gamut of Indian restaurants (buffets, dives, upscale, cafes, etc.), but IndeBlue stands out as something new and different. I love that they serve modern Indian food, which means many new takes on the standard dishes. My husband and I went for restaurant week last night and we loved everything we tried (drums of heaven, non-veg & veg sampler, fig blondie and banana nirvana). The portions were a good size (eating my leftovers for lunch as I type this) and everything was freshly prepared. The ambiance was great and Jason was the best waiter. I can't recommend this place enough. I will be back soon because there are so many great items on the menu that I need to try! I truly cannot overstate how wonderful the staff at Indeblue, especially Bennett our server, were tonight. We visited for my mom's bday and despite how busy they were, Bennett made us feel very welcome. He tailor made our drinks, gave us great input on what to order, and also surprised my mom with a little birthday dessert. The food of course was phenomenal. If you come here definitely request him to be your server!! I had a great dining experience here! Given the pandemic situation we ate outside on a chilly day. The service was very accomodating for taking us 30min prior to kitchen closing on a late sunday afternoon. They were also very courteous in accommodating heating to make our dining experience as nice as possible. We really appreciated the extra care taken to fuel those extra heaters around us! We all enjoyed the lunch special which basically came w/ a samosa, choice of naan/roti bread, one vegetable entree, dal makhni, raita, basmati rice, and dessert! We were able to swap out the kheer dessert for a lovely dark chocolate mousse and they allowed for minor substitutions which was much appreciated. Our party of five was rather picky but our server did a great job accommodating/remembering everyone's order. I personally enjoyed my malai kofta and traditionally we would order several veggie entrees and eat family style but with covid/wintertime outdoor dining this personalized meal was delicious. It was served piping hot and the roti was cooked beautiful in a tandoori style. I'm looking forward to dining her again and would highly recommend it! Chef's choice non vegetarian Thali and Crispy Spinach Chaat are the choices I made for my delicious brunch at IndeBlue. Such a sweet place in downtown Philadelphia. I sat at the bar and had terrific service from the bartender. The food was good. The Chaat is highly recommended. The thali came with lamb dashiki and chicken masala. I loved the flavors in both of them. The thali has a lot of food-plenty for leftovers! If you're downtown, check out this great place to eat Indian. Eat. Here. Now!!! This is a back posted review to a trip to Philly. This restaurant was literally the best part of our trip! The food is incredibly seasoned. The portions are great for the prices and the cocktails were unique and addictive- try the Indebluetini for $12.00. Due to covid we sat on the street as part of their outdoor dining space and it was great for people watching. I would definitely recommend doing the tasting menu - $48.00 per person. Great way to try selections and share amongst the table. INDEBLUE - this has been on my restaurant list forever and I can't believe I've waited so long to try it! I came here for a Sunday birthday brunch and was blown away at how reasonable the menu was. Large dishes with many different parts for $9-12??? Unbelievable. The waitress seemed to try to sell a lot of things to us (especially the chai and the $16 chef's tasting) but I think she was just being friendly... and the chai really was unbelievable. Ended up spending a little more than I wanted but that's because I took home an additional chicken tikka masala wrap after eating one for brunch myself haha. I wanted to bring home a different dish but to be honest, that's the least messy and would taste the best reheated. I tried the chicken and waffles which had a nice South Asian twist, but personally not my favorite (though it seems to be a Yelp favorite for sure!) The fries that came with my chicken tikka masala wrap were heavenly and the highlight of my meal when it was fresh. Great ambience and interior design for taking pictures. In the heart of Center City, definitely go if you haven't been yet. came for restaurant week lunch with my friend and had a nice time! the inside was very nice and decorated nicely. i got the shrimp taco to start which was very good! it was just 1 taco but it was the perfect portion for me, the shrimp was cooked well and the crema on it was delicious. for my entree, i got the butter chicken with naan and rice. it was OK... i've had way better butter chicken; it was way too tomatoey, it could have definitely passed for tomato sauce. the chicken was in these weird little pieces which i'm not used to, they were quite dry and some were big chunks and some were little chunks. the dessert was delicious! i enjoyed the chocolate like mousse. overall, this place was decent but i wasn't as WOW'd as i wanted to be. I came here for dinner last night for a birthday dinner. The food was fantastic and our waiter was a sweetheart but the meal took three hours start to finish because everything took so long. It took about forty minutes for us just to get our drinks and then another hour before our entres came out. By the end of the meal we were all sort of irritated and tired because of all the waiting. I'd recommend IndeBlue for the food, but most definitely not for the service unfortunately. The best food I think I've ever had. My mom literally gave the waiter a hug as we left. We tried the tasting menu, honestly not that much of a price difference, but totally worth it. We tried the Brussel sprouts and the Scallops to start and both were fantastic. The Lollipop lamb chops are delicious and super tender. The goat was very interesting but the Pondicherry Ratatouille is the best thing we had the whole night. The bread basket was very worth it but was a little confused with the chutneys. The waitstaff was super attentive and very knowledgable. We will definitely come back again and again. 10/10 IndeBlue thoroughly succeeds in its delectable Indian fusion menu, enticing cocktail bar and classy ambiance. If you're looking for a unique menu that will tickle your tastebuds (and if you're a fan of Indian food), this is the place to go. I showed up around noon and there was a bit of a wait for tables so I sat down and got comfortable at the bar. Ended up ordering the Vindaloo Egg Skillet and the Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza. The Vindaloo Skillet blew my tastebuds away. The fusion of the breakfast sausage, eggplant, potatoes and runny egg along with the curry was a match made in heaven. The naan pizza was also really good. You get a very subtle indian flavor on top of the cheesy goodness. I washed everything down with some whisky but now I wish I can go back and enjoy the mimosas. I watched the bartendar work tirelessly preparing each drink order between cocktails and a whole lot of mimosas flowing constantly to the various tables. The bartendar who took food and drink orders for all the patrons seated at the bar inbetween making drinks for the entire restaurant deserves a bonus. She kept her positive attitude and continued to be very attentive throughout my experience :) I came here for happy hour last week and I was pleased with the drink menu but the I personally was not a fan of the food option. It was good for indian fusion food but personally it's not my thing. It tasted good so if someone is open to Indian fusion food they'll love it. The only thing I didn't like about indeblue was that happy hour was just around the bar so it was crowded as people stood around. The prices are pretty good so people Should go. YO - if you are looking for Indian cuisine, seriously do not look any further. It was an upscale menu, with a big twist on modern and traditional. HUGE menu - lots of options, I would find it hard pressed to find something you like here. On a quick note, their cheese board is probably one of our favorites in the city (which is ironic for their focus of cuisine) but if you are going to start with anything, start with this. Their portions are fair, compared to the price. The service was spectacular. Everything we ate was just a punch of flavor, and the combinations of spicy, sweet, fresh, and creamy were represented in every dish one way or another. Super sheek inside as well, perfect place to go for a date night. Myself and 3 friends stopped in for an impromptu Sunday brunch after our plans elsewhere fell through. Their tables were all booked but we managed to find 4 seats at the bar and we were so glad we did. The food was great! Two of my friends had the spicy chicken and waffles which has an amazing presentation. It's definitely a crowd favorite. I tried the create-your-own-omelette. The cheese they used was soooooo good. It completely made the omelette. This is one of the few places in Philly that has bottomless mimosas also ($22). All of the employees were very friendly as well. This would be a great spot for a boozy brunch with friends. The food was good, but service was just so slow, that it put a damper on the night. After being seated, it was an hour and 20 minutes until we received our entrees. We had soup and naan before that, and even that took forever to come out. After eating, we realized we never got 2 items we ordered about 40 minutes prior. It also took about 25 minutes from ordering a drink to getting one. We also had to go in to request our check after waiting so long. Even that took a while, so we went in with our card to give it to someone to pay. The staff was so rude, we left. Rather than taking time to seat people, the hostess stomped around like a little kid because people wouldn't stand outside in the cold. The time she spent with her fits, they could have seated everyone waiting for the several the empty tables. Though the hostess' snide passive aggressive comments and fits were annoying, the manager was the last straw. She came out and told us to go outside because the wait staff needed to walk through the area. Had they just seated everyone at the several empty tables, it would have been a non-issue. Considering the many positive food reviews and local weather, the staff should always anticipate a full house and out-of-towners. To be fair, I started this review several months ago and just noticed it did not post. However, the poor customer service by the staff and management did not inspire me to give it a second chance. All night Happy Hour at the bar what more can you ask for , this place is really nice with a really nice HH MENU and try the Martini it is the best I went to Indeblue tonight for the first time with my friend who loves it here. Lori our server was so amazing, she was very accommodating and attentive to us and had so many great recommendations. My cocktail (the anjeer) was out of this world and Lori had a great white wine recommendation that i will absolutely need to order again. We did the tasting menu and it opened my eyes to dishes i would not have ordered from our usual Indian takeout spots and truly wow'd us. I cannot wait to come back and tell my friends about this place. I felt very safe with their COVID precautions and had a wonderful time. Amazing brunch! I didn't know what to expect at an indian restaurant for brunch as the dishes are usually on the heavier side. Indeblue puts the perfect twist to the dishes while keeping them authentic as well. We got the chicken and waffle, aloo and egg potato roll, and the chicken kathi roll. Food- 5/5- each dish was delicious! My favorite was the aloo and egg roll. The sauce they put in the roll is so good! I asked for extra to dip into. The chicken and waffle was good but not my favorite. It also had an extra kick to it which was nice. I am just not a fan of chicken and waffle though but my fiancé loved it. The chicken kathi roll was good as well but again not my favorite. All dishes quantity was very generous, none of us finished the dishes. The ambiance and service was great. They were very attentive to us even though there was not one single empty table. The ambiance was very elegant as well. I like the little touches of India they had in the restaurant. Would def recommend to people. Want to go there for dinner soon as the menu looks so good! I love everything about this place. The food is different from most of the Indian places I've been to but not in a bad way at all. One of my personal recommendations would be the crab dosa, it was incredible. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, they're also very nice! Our waiter even gave us some masala chai for free at the end of our meal and it was so good. Another thing, if you're going to eat here I 100% suggest staying for dessert. The stuffed gulab jamun was incredible. I'll definitely be coming back soon! So I have to try Indian restaurants every single place I go because Chicken tikka masala is one of my fav dishes of all time, not to mention I am Indian and it's almost tradition with my brother and myself to have it lol. So we decided to come here after seeing great reviews on Yelp. We were able to get a table for 4 people on a busy Saturday night which was good. We sat indoors cause it was a little too chilly for our liking. The decor inside was beautiful, the food was absolutely outstanding. Our waitress Lori was absolutely amazing. She was super attentive, a great conversationalist and had a great attitude. She made a bunch of recommendations so we went with a few of the things she recommended. We ordered the chicken tikka poutine, lamb chops and of course chicken tikka masala very spicy and naan. All of the food was delicious. Another waiter came over and had a conversation with us, his name was josh, both Lori and josh were spectacular. If ever going to indeblue make sure you request Lori, she is one of the best waitresses I've ever had at any restaurant. Kudos to this place. Ordered a couple of new apps. Loved them. Yet another reason to be happy about being a newbie in this neighborhood. Will definitely try again. We LOVED Indeblue! The food was phenomenal and well-priced, and the service was excellent. We loved our server Bennett! He was extremely attentive and we loved the conversation and delicious cocktailThank you so much for making our experience one for the books! (Please give him a raise, he is so helpful, kind and charming!) Very polite professional staff. The food was absolutely delicious. The decor and set up is beautiful! This place is quite unique, the perfect modern Indian fusion recipes with super friendly staff and great ambiance. We ordered several appetizers and we were not disappointed by a single one. If dining here you must try the butter chicken poutine and the crispy spinach chaat, we ordered two servings because we couldn't get enough. Their drinks are also delicious and exotic. Dining here definitely made my trip to Phi You know a restaurant is wonderful when you visit once, fall in love with the flavors, and finally make it back a year and a half later, and it sweeps you off your feet again. The appetizers were delightful, and we each had our own favorites from the ones we chose: crispy cauliflower, potato samosas, tandoori chicken, and brussel sprouts with cool burrata. The spicy vindaloo with falling apart chunks of pork and flavorful masala chicken entrees were hits with the carnivorous folks. For me, dal thali was the prince of my palate -- crunchy little papadums, perfectly thin naan, and three lovely dal dishes, and cool raita. Mmm. Until next time, IndeBlue. I'll miss you. I only had the cocktails so this is only for the cocktails. The cocktails are terrible. Imagine you want to make something in your dorm room as an 18 year old--that's about what it's like. The mango drink is a mango syrup with vodka. The cardamom on the menu is just a few cardamom seeds plopped on top. I got a whiskey drink with some orange and lavender. It was super diluted whiskey with orange juice and a lavender stem on top. Awful. I went here about a week ago, and I have not stopped talking about it since. I can't believe I've lived in Philly for so long without coming to indeblue! The 5-10pm happy hour at the bar is one of the best deals in philly. It was very busy when I went, and we had to wait for a spot, but it was so worth it. They have a very extensive happy hour food menu. My favorites were the brussel sprouts, tikka naan pizza and chicken tikka chipotle, but everything we ordered was perfect. It's a fun, delicious and modern take on classic Indian cuisine. Since I don't live in Philadelphia, I certainly make every effort to dine at Indeblue anytime I can. My second experience at this restaurant was just as delightful as the first time in July 2013 (just weeks after the opening of the restaurant). During this visit we tried the Basil Mint Kabob appetizer; Chicken Tikka Masala, Baingan Bartha, and Malwana Swordfish for entrees along with the Kashmiri (pistachio, coconut, raisins) roti; and Mango Panna Cotta for dessert. Were I asked to pick a favorite among those options, I would certainly be unable to do so as they were all delicious in their own way. Can't wait to go back! Went here for my fiancées birthday diner. She use to love their place in Collingswood. We eat Indian food A LOT. This place is one of the best. It is beautiful inside. The wait staff is amazing. I am actually sad I cannot remember our servers name, he was awesome! One of the other servers even listened to us order and brought us over a special chutney. We did the tasting menu for two, and added on some things. I cannot remember everything we ordered but I am adding photos so you can see the awesome presentation! The names did come up as I typed it. The food was even better than it looked. I cannot wait to go here again! Had so many leftovers! I ate at Indeblue last night for the first time with my husband, my gluten free daughter and my daughter's boyfriend. I am also gluten free. Our server Laurie, made us feel so safe and comfortable regarding the ability of the restaurant to safely serve us gluten free food! She was the perfect combination of kindness with a vast knowledge of the menu! The food was sublime! The spinach chaat was divine! We had the 5 course restaurant week menu which was perfectly priced at $35! We left full and satisfied! The auxiliary staff was also extremely attentive. Overall, a great find! We will definitely be returning and when we do we will request Laurie as our server! Indian brunch for the win! We got here on a Saturday morning around 11:30, and were seated immediately. We were there about 45 minutes before the place was full. I say that to say, either come early or make reservations. The place is BEAUTIFUL, and family friendly. We saw couples, families, and young folks all hanging out together. Once you get here and seated, the service is attentive and kind. Our server, Josh, was good about answering questions, and providing suggestions, which made choosing from the expansive menu much easier. We had lovely rose mimosas, and I had the vindaloo egg skillet. The grilled challah is really delicious! My bestie got the poutine, which is billed as an appetizer, but you can totally eat it as a meal with the cheese, meat, and potatoes. The pricing here is a taaad high, but between the setting, service, and scrumptious food, treat yourself and give it a shot! My boyfriend and I came here for restaurant week. Everything was great! We tried the poutine, crab cake, a seafood dish (can't remember the name), and lamb korma. We were full after the meal and portions weren't too small. To drink, I ordered a gin drink with lychee that was on the menu. Personally it was too sweet for my liking and I didn't end up finishing it. But I'm sure other cocktails are good. Staff were friendly! After getting years of "British" style Indian food I've been search all over Philadelphia for some that meets that standard. Indeblue is the first that I've found. With favorites like Baltis, Madras, and Vindaloos, this place is great if you're looking for some flare to your food. I went during a busy lunch period on a Sunday, and seemingly because of the individual time taken to prepare each meal, don't expect to get out here quick or it you're in a rush. There's a sassy (in a good way) British waitstaff that helped pass the wait time. This place was so great! Our server Justin was so kind and insightful! He gave amazing recs and explained all the different dishes so well. He paced the dinner very well and we felt really welcome. He casually picked up on it being my moms birthday and brought out dessert and a champagne toast!! The food was incredible and prices were good. We all had leftovers but it was all delicious. Bread basket with the sweet naan, samosa chaat, cauliflower, kofta, sea bass to name a few winners. This restaurant is a must if you are looking for authentic Indian food in Philly. The lunch tiffin brought a ton of food for a super reasonable price and not one item disappointed us. The food was accompanied by a very friendly and accommodating staff. Could eat baskets of the naan! Such a fabulous birthday dinner at IndieBlue! The food was delicious especially the Brussel Sprout appetizer special! I loved my main course, lobster. The Mango apricot dessert was a perfect end to a great meal. The wait staff were attentive and the ambience made for a perfect evening. IndieBlue is the place to go for Indian food in Philly. This place has the best Indian food ever! I love coming here to eat before watching a play. The vegetarian sampler is the best thing that you could order! I love it! I always get it when I come here with my family. Inde Blue also has nice music playing. If you come Sunday at noon, they will have live music. I definitely would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Indian food. Go soon! Went in last night for post dinner drinks for their late night happy hour which runs 9pm-close nightly and 5-7 everyday. Their drinks are refreshing, stiff and only $5 during happy hour. Their HH food menu was extensive and will be trying when we return. The decor is also fantastic, cute and intimate. I came to IndeBlue for lunch with a friend during Restaurant Week, not knowing too much about the place or having any expectations. Needless to say, it did not disappoint! From the moment I walked in the door, service was quick, friendly, and personable. I was immediately greeted with a smile and sat at a table (we had a reservation) though I was still waiting for my friend to arrive. Throughout the meal, our server was extremely kind, helpful, and attentive, yet was not overbearing. I never felt rushed or intruded upon during our meal. The food itself was equally fantastic. To start, we shared the spinach chaat which was light, crispy and addictively good. It reminded me of kale chips, but so much better and perfectly balanced by the yogurt topping. We also had the drums of heaven, which were also yummy but the spinach definitively stole the show. For my main course, I ordered the lamb saag which was deeply flavorful and one of the best curries I've ever had. Per my server's suggestion, I got an order of garlic naan on the side which was light and crisp on the outside, yet springy within with just the subtlest hint of garlic to pair nicely with the curry. It's not the thick, chewy flatbread I usually find. Finally for dessert, we shared the caramel pumpkin ice cream and the chai chocolate pot de creme. The pot de creme was really rich and decadent, with the texture of a very thick and dense mousse and presented elegantly with an edible flower. It was a tad sweet and considering how stuffed we were from our entrees, we weren't able to finish even that small serving. Our favorite was the pumpkin ice cream, which was spiced kind of like chai. This one was a little less sweet and the complex flavors melded together beautifully. Having gotten a taste for what IndeBlue has to offer, I cannot wait to return and eat off of their normal menu. Went here for dinner and had the 5 course valentines day menu. From what I understand this is similar to the regular tasting menu. The whole experience was almost perfect with 1 little slip up at the end, however, the meal itself was perfect. The courses include a hummus board, a demitasse soup, an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. Our server, Bennett, was also very knowledgable and was able to describe the dishes in such a vivid manner that you could practically taste the dish as he described them. The first two courses were a hummus tray and a demitasse of coconut roasted red pepper soup. The hummus board was ok and a nice start to the meal. The demitasse of soup was almost like thai style in flavor giving you an initial taste of coconut, then red pepper and finished on a nice spicy note. For the appetizer I ordered the scallop. It was a scallop with the top part charred and surrounded by a coconut curry sauce. I thought that the scallop would get lost with the intense flavor of the sauce but the scallop held it's own giving the dish a nice seafood flavor. For the entrees we got the chicken korma and afghani lamb shank. The chicken korma was delicious and we sopped up all that delicious sauce with the naan that came with the entrees. The chicken breast was also very moist. I normally prefer dark meat, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and not dry. The lamb shank practically fell off the bone when tapped with a fork and there was very little fat. This dish was the star of the night for me as it was tender, nicely seasoned, and the rice with raisins gave a nice sweet contrast to the tender meat. For dessert we got the deconstructed apple pie and chocolate pot de creme. Both pretty standard but delicious nonetheless. The only negative about the experience was they forgot to pack my wife's chicken korma leftovers. Due to being a bariatric patient, she cannot finish full portions and tends to enjoy leftovers as a second or even third meal. It's a shame to waste perfectly delicious food. We didnt realize the oversight until we got home and unpacked our to-go bag. We will definately be back as their brunch menu looked particularly interesting and would be worth it if it's even a fraction as tasty as tonight's menu. Tied with Barbuzzo as the best of the 13th Av strip. Not a clinker on the menu and especially good cocktails. Lamb lollipops are great. Order the 6 and not 3. You won't regret it. The bread and chicken are also awesome. 5 stars. Great Indian food in the city. I have been here several times... make sure to have a reservation before going! Both times I've been here for brunch. The decor is city chic, and the place smells like delicious Indian food. They also have a full bar, which is in front of the restaurant. I don't get the authentic Indian food vibe- tastes Americanized. I like getting the sampler platter (photo attached). Delicious! Service feels like you're being rushed. I also felt that I was annoying the server for extra napkins or a refill-- that's part of why I gave it 4 Stars. We had a great time. Very nice Indian food with great atmosphere. Food was high class, service timely. Taste was genuine. Price not bad considering it is in heart of Philadelphia.Convenient roadside parking. We were group of 5 and spent more than 3 hours having a great conversation. The one in NJ was closed, but fortunately I can still come to Philly! You definitely should try their crispy spinach! It is amazing! All my Indian friends say this is an authentic place to go. They have really good Paneer tikka masala and naan, try them! stopped here once for snacks - didn't disappoint. service was excellent. tried the crispy spinach chaat and the crispy cauliflower. would recommend. cool, modern twist on Indian cuisine. I don't know where to start, this place is phenomenal. The food is incredible, always with fair portions and price. The restaurant has a nice ambience, which is perfect for date night! Decent happy hour that is only available at the bar. The best part about this place is that they don't rush you at the bar and give you your space to chat and make conversation without seeming to rush you out the door. The fact that I went on a Sunday could have helped. Best item on the menu-crispy spinach chaat. It definitely didn't disappoint especially for the cheap happy hour price. Cons-other portions were tiny and drinks were mediocre. Shrimp taco was minuscule and left you hungrier than you started. Service-terrific! I really REALLY wanted to love this place but alas it wasn't to be. First impressions were great, super cozy dining room on a freezing cold night, nicely crowed, good atmosphere... Drinks came promptly, little disappointed in the limited menu however our favourites were there so happy out. My husband order vindaloo (which is a spicy fiery curry). I ordered something entirely unmemorable. We ordered samosas to start that incidentally tasted nothing like samosas nor had any indian flavouring or spices. Then we waited... And waited and waited. 55mins after ordering our food came. The vindaloo was beyond mild and I don't mean mild for a vindaloo I mean it tasted like a mild tomato based dish. Again nothing like vindaloo. No level of spice whatsoever and no flavouring at all. My curry was meh at best. The chicken was beyond over cooked and hard. The naan bread was great I'll give them that. Service was slow and patchy. Wouldn't return. best indian food i've had in philly. we shared the chicken tikka masala and the paneer tikka makhani - both were perfect with a side of buttery, bubbly naan seasoned with cilantro and garlic. they provide a pretty generous serving of basmati rice with their entrees as well. if you need something refreshing to fight the heat, their mango lassi is delicious. they top it off with some chopped pistachios and it is a total treat for anybody who loves tart, fruity flavors. This is one of the best Indian food places I have been to. One of the main reasons why is because of their paneer bhurji. I am not sure what they put it in but it literally melts in your mouth and the cheese is stringy when you spoon it out. Another reason is their yummy spinach chaat. I would recommend you going for restaurant week because they have a good selection! I had to update my review to 3 stars after returning for another happy hour. This time I went with my boyfriend since he hadn't been there before. We got the Chicken Chili Bao Bun, Tikka Naan Pizza, and the Barbecue Pork Samosa Rolls to pair with our drinks. Unfortunately, the Tikka Naan Pizza was still pretty boring in taste (he agreed), but he was pleased with the Bao Bun. I tried a bite and felt it showed improvement from my last experience. What really shocked me were the samosas though! They were delicious - served hot and crispy, bursting with spice and BBQ flavor - a perfect Indian fusion dish. My boyfriend really enjoyed it and said it was by far the best of the three small plates we got. For my drink I got the Monsoon which I was pretty content with. They take sangria to a new level by adding chai and cardamom to it. It had just the right amount of spices making it a very unique cocktail that was easy to sip. I'm happy to post an updated review and am sure I'll be returning for another happy hour to get those samosas and the Monsoon again! :) My boyfriend and I came here for restaurant week, and we were not disappointed! Our server, Bennet, was so warm and welcoming. He was also very knowledgable about the menu and led us through the 5 courses beautifully. My boyfriend ordered the chicken raiwala and told me his chicken was a bit dry; however, I ordered the chicken makhani and I thought it was perfectly cooked. All of the courses were delicious and the service the top notch. 10/10 would recommend. A really marvelous meal. Best Brussels sprouts appetizer and Farmers Pie lamb main meal. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his Mirch Masala and salad of the moment. Mirch was delicious and spicy; Raita is recommended. A great find. A gem! this place is a fancy, sexy and desirable gem that decorated Philly in a very epicurean way. It's a beautiful place inside, with sophisticated decor. Then, Laurie, who made this a memorable and welcoming first time, a.k.a the second gem int his place. Service, in general, was better than amazing. We went there for brunch and had the mimosa trio: lovely lavender-infused orange juice, mango-cardamon, and rose petal that accompanied by a very decent California sparkling wine. Drums of heaven, literally, no, seriously, truly from heaven!!!! came together with the crispy spinach chaat, which was crispy and sweet and savory, and so refreshing for the start of a perfect brunch... (can you tell I loved this place?). Then, we parted from heaven to a higher place with the most delicious chicken and waffles ever created. Don't believe me? Go there yourself and see. I'm not a fan of chicken and waffles, but this was truly a magical adventure: the chicken was perfectly cooked, with a sweet/spice/tangy breading, waffles had a lovely savory/sweet batter, and the spicy mayo was creamy and fisty, and finally a chicken makhani with a succulent tomato sauce and perfect biryani rice. The chocolate pot de creme and the gulab jamun arrived lusciously and completed this heavenly experience. For an annoying New Yorker who is a devout fanatic of Indian cuisine, this was rewarding and epic. Am I going back? Are you kidding???? I'll drive an hour and a half or six to come back to this piece of heaven in Philadelphia. Amazing hipster indian food. Definitely the best i've had anywhere. Absolutely worth the money, and takeout here is really hard to beat. Got the spinach chaat and it was super crunch. It literally just tasted perfect- the pils and spices complimented it perfectly. GET THIS if nothing else. Also got the drums of heaven. They live up to the name- they taste awesome with the sauce. Way easier to eat, and way crunchier, than comparable fried chicken. Without the sauce they were pretty good but not as great as some of the other spots around Philly. Would definitely return if I was in the area. I've been here for lunch twice now, and enjoyed. Restaurant has a nice look. Both times I goth masala chicken wrap, and it was a bit inconsistent. First time last year was delicious, with super flaky paratha and well cooked/seasoned chicken, with crispy fries. This time, it seemed like more of a thicker roti that was used for the bread, so it was not flaky at all and a bit dry. The chicken was average at best, and the fries weren't crisp. It did take quite a while for the food to come out, so could have just been that they were busy and things were rushed? Great waiter both times. Mango lassi was one of the best I've ever had. Creamy and sweet and so smooth. I had a pineapple with coconut ice cream dessert last time I visited that was delightful, but sadly didn't have room this time. First time at this restaurant and we will definitely come back! Portions are generous, drinks are excellent and the service was amazing! Spinach chaat and lamb lollipops were a must! Om shanti om cocktail was refreshing without being too sweet! We also had the sea bass and dhal makhani with lasooni bread! Our hostess brought us masala chai to go which was delicious!! I wish I could eat here every day. I have never had better food and service in my life. The atmosphere was great, very clean and well designed. Our waiter, Bennett, knew everything about the food and menu and was passionate about the items served in the restaurant. Worth every penny and can't wait to come back. For my 200th review- I'm glad it was a good experience! We grabbed last night minute resis at indie blue. Upon entering the space there was a nice bar to the left by the hostess stand that was in full swing. He ambiance in the restaurant was quite nice dark purple walls, silk curtains, jeweled light fixtures over the tables and a beautiful ornate tapestry type decoration on the main wall, it created a warm romantic setting. Dinner got off to a rocky start, we had 7:30 reservation, but wasn't seated until 8pm! Major annoyance as we were standing in the doorway with another group complaining about the wait. Once we were seated, our waiter immediate stepped in and saved our evening! He was charismatic, very attentive and made great recommendations, our glasses were always full which is a huge plus! We selected the chefs tasting menu, the portions were perfect for two, however the wait time between the courses were rather long. We had the bbq spare ribs samosas- four pieces of flavorful rolls with tender shredded pork- the three side dipping sauces added a great level of heat. The heavenly drumsticks were a nice and spicy buffalo wing, crispy and dressed well. The lamb lollipops were cooked to the perfect medium rare and I couldn't help myself but to munch in the bones! Next we got the mixed tandori grill which was a tasting of the lamb/chicken and shrimp. Very nicely presented and great flavor. The Osso Bucco pork- was very nice- it didn't fall off the bone, but it was tender enough not to use a knife- great flavor in this tangy sauce- not technically an Osso Bucco as it was lacking that delicious bone marrow. The dessert trio was yummy, although we were so full, we packed it up- the ice cream was very nice. I highly recommend the mango lassi- I didn't see it on the menu but I knew hey had it! It was delicious!! It cooled down the heat factor for me when things were getting too spicy! Other than the wait, the floors were a little slippy and I wasn't even wearing heels. A bit treacherous to get to the bathroom, but I survived. All in all a great date night- the noise level was a bit louder, then I like but what can you do! I will be coming back! Was searching for a late night happy hour spot in philly last night because my boyfriend and I always miss the regular 5-7 ones. Their happy hour is available until close!!! But at the bar only...which was relatively small so I really liked the intimate vibe. But keep this in mind if you come at a busier time because you may not get a seat. The service was amazing. I'm big on customer service. If the service is bad I subconsciously wont think my food tastes as good lol. The host was a very friendly gentleman (wish I had his name) who even walked me to the bathroom when I simply asked him to point me in the direction. The small gesture went a step beyond my expectations so I really appreciated it. The bartender was also very friendly, attentive and she kept a nice smile all night long! There was another gentleman sitting at the bar who clearly worked there but must've finished his shift earlier in the evening. He had a great sense of humor and told us and some other guests that they have a spicy goat curry dish that is the best on the menu. I'll have to try it next time. The food was DELICIOUS!!! We had the drums of heaven, lobster roll, and 2 shrimp tacos. My boyfriend said it was the best shrimp taco he ever had. With each bite, the flavors were all so interesting. Everything paired well with the house wine my bf and I had. Definitely recommend this place. I can't wait to come back. I've heard great things about their brunch so I will be returning soon! The waiter told after we were seated that IndeBlue offers Indian food catered toward the American palate, meaning less spicy. However, my friend from India who came with me said it tasted fairly authentic. Overall, we had a great dining experience here. Even at lunchtime, the restaurant quickly became packed, but we appreciated the spacing between tables and comfy ambience. My friend is vegetarian and they had plenty of options which was a plus. We got the fried cauliflower which was incredible. It was like eating crunchy French fries made out of cauliflower. I got the paneer which has a nice chew and slight kick to it from the tikka. Our desserts also came with a bit of spice. My friend got the chai pudding and I got the saffron. We could barely taste the spice, but the desserts were still light and not overly sweet. Our experience was exceptional from start to finish. Nitesh walked us through each course of the tasting menu with warm enthusiasm and friendly professionalism. He truly turned the dinner into a journey with his personalized recommendations and clear explanations of unfamiliar dishes. Since we ate outdoors on a cold evening, he promptly brought a second heater to our table, and later reheated our food as the weather cooled it off. One or two other members of the wait staff asked if we needed anything as they walked by; it was clear the staff is committed to guest satisfaction. The food was excellent. I especially enjoyed the shrimp moilee and the lollipop lamb chops. Highly recommended. I was in the city, looking for a place to eat. My husband and I came across this while walking. This was the perfect way to end a Sunday night. Our server informed us of this "chef's tasting," which immediately grabbed our interest. She was well-informed, and provided us with great service. She checked on us regularly. I got a wine tasting and my husband got the beer flight. The food was incredible. It was so much food and we were so full, we took most of it home. Everything was fine, until it came to using the restroom. There was a distinct smell of pee. The floor behind the toilets looked sticky. There was a candle, which smelled like a cheap cover up, instead of dealing with the real problem. Other than that, I would return happily every time I'm in Philadelphia. I absolutely love Indeblue. I discovered them during restaurant week and have been a frequent visitor since. The menu features a combination of traditional Indian dishes and also modern takes on classics. Every time I visit, I always order the crispy spinach chaat. This is a must for everyone that dines here. Can also vouch for the BBQ pork samosa roll, crispy cauliflower, drums of heaven, and chicken madras. I've always received great service and the atmosphere is very comfortable (tables are spaced out, not too noisy even when it's crowded). But the very best thing about Indeblue is that their happy hour is from 5 to closing (only at the bar). Great prices for great apps and drinks - big fan of the Ginger Jadoo. Food was great - on par with Veda, which I'm sure came after Indeblue. Snazzy modern Indian food with all the usual suspects you would expect. However, I didn't see biriyani on the menu, but that could be because it was so dark and I wasn't looking closely. The interior is nice, but like I said, it's dark; the only window is in the front of the restaurant. It does give it a cozy, romantic feel. Our service was very strange. It took several long minutes for a server to come. One eventually did, but he tried upselling us so hard on the chef's tasting menu that it was very uncomfortable; he felt like a car salesman. He totally disappeared once we politely said we weren't interested and never returned. We were sitting there hungry and perplexed when the host came up to us to ask if a server came over to which we replied yes, but we haven't seen him since. The host sent over the other server who looked extremely annoyed she had to take our table. We asked a simple question about whether entrees came with rice because the menu is unclear, and she replied, "some of them do." This was so unbelievably unhelpful; it set the tone for the rest of the night. She was curt and dismissive the whole time. I used to be a server so I understand that some nights are just off for whatever reason. I'll be back to eat some great modern Indian food and just hope for better service next time. Things happen! Fell in love with this modern Indian food restaurant - came in for lunch during restaurant week, but I will definitely be back! Atmosphere: Casual, but the seats were well spaced, so it didn't feel overcrowded. The inside probably had seating for around 40-50. Definitely book ahead for restaurant week - we heard a few folks get turned away with 2-hour wait times. Friendly service Food: My favorite was the crispy spinach chaat - sauces were so tasty, and the texture is perfect. This appetizer is like fried spinach, mixed with a semi-sweet sauce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. The vindaloo egg skillet is a great brunch option, coming with eggs and semi-sweet pork. I also loved the sauces prepared in the chicken makhani. And the portion size was large, particularly with the amount of rice they give you. It's a great deal for restaurant week, but also a great lunch menu item! AND the desserts were incredibly tasty - both the rice pudding and chocolate souffle were very well prepared - the chocolate was not too rich - and a great way to close out the meal. Overall: 5/5 - likely my new favorite Indian spot in the city. So happy I could try it during restaurant week! 3 course brunch menu! Tips: reserve ahead of time, it's crowded Order the mimosa by the bottle and try all the different mixers, mango wins!! The chai is phenomenal, don't get the coffee! We came in at 12:55, our order was taken at 1:30, appetizer came in fast after around 12:45, got our brunch at 2:15 Palak Chaat: 3/5: it was slightly on the oily side, and if it had mango & more onions in it - I'd be a fan. Chicken Makhani: 3.5/5, it was a little bit more on the sweet side Paneer Tikka: it was good! 4/5, I also ordered naan - recommend doing that, but the naan came 10 minutes after..so that was kinda unfortunate Chocolate: 2/5, addition of another fruit would've made it amazing - it was quite sweet! Overall, for a smaller menu, I expected a much smaller wait time - this part really put a bummer. The food isn't fantastic or anything exciting - so it wasn't the best experience. Fantastic dining experience! We happened to get same-day reservations through Open Table on a Saturday evening, but the restaurant was still pretty busy as we were leaving around 9 PM. My husband and I went with the tasting menu ($45 each) and although we ended up with more food than we would have otherwise ordered, we were able to try a variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts. We had the seasonal watermelon salad - which was unlike anything I've had (in the best way), vegetable samosas, lamb tandoori (super tender, perfectly seasoned and cooked), the seafood paella (incredible! generous serving of mussels and shrimp) and the makhani -- pulled chicken with an amazing tomato based sauce. The desserts were really a surprising standout of our meal -- the pineapple fritter was good, but the fried bananas with salted caramel ice cream was one of the best desserts we've ever had! Overall, great food with incredible service, and we can't wait to come back. *Note: We ordered takeout on a cold night and had to reheat the food once we got home so the taste and experience was different that dining in. On a cold, windy night in Philly, my roommate and I were looking to get some comfort food to warm us up and try out a new restaurant, which is how we stumbled upon IndeBlue! It was super easy to order online and pickup was also a breeze. The food did cool by the time we got home (~40 min) so we reheated everything in the oven. Crispy Spinach Chaat: For my takeout buddies, the light brown sauce goes with the spinach!! I didn't realize this and thought the disk was "just okay" until I realized I had been missing the sauce the entire time. After I put in on, the dish got so much better, the sweetness of the sauce perfectly complemented the crunchiness of the spinach and shallots. People rave about this dish, and I understand why. Drums of Heaven: This dish was solid. Do note that you don't get that many pieces total (I think around 4 or 5?). However, I think if I were to order again, I would skip on this dish and get something more unique. Crispy Cauliflower: My personal favorite! You feel like you're eating popcorn chicken and the softness of the cauliflower pairs perfectly with the crunchiness of the shell and spicy dipping sauce. Shrimp Moilee & Rice: Really enjoyed this dish, it was perfectly creamy and spiced and we had a couple good-sized pieces of shrimp. The rice was also nice and fragrant, I would just warn you not to make the mistake I did and ingest an entire chili and then have to chug a glass of milk. Chicken Poutine: Okay I was very excited to eat this but it kinda fell flat for me. However, I think this was more of a result of our reheating process than the food itself, so if you are ordering in person, it will probably taste better. We weren't really able to get the cheese to melt on the fries right, the chicken felt a little dry, and the cheese curds felt kinda removed from the rest of the dish. Across all the dishes, I feel like the spicy profile was just right. There was enough to give some flavor and a little kick, but not too much spiciness to make everything burn. Overall, we enjoyed the food we ordered from IndeBlue and we'll have plenty of leftovers to roll over to tomorrow! Unsure as of now but prepandemic they had happy hours ee or less all day at the bar. There are yummy vegan options and some tasty mango cocktails. Great ambiance and friendly staff as well. I went here with a friend for the second time on a weekend evening, and it was awesome once again! We had great service from the entire staff, particularly our server Parshv, who was very attentive and in great spirits. We had the spinach chaat, halloumi saag, and paneer tikka masala; all of which I cannot recommend enough. They were delicious! I look forward to going back again soon and enjoying all IndeBlue has to offer. Just left IndeBlue & it was wonderful. What made it wonderful was the service then the food. Our server Bennett was PHENOMENAL! He was bubbly, welcoming and his aura was just GOOD energy. Love his personality. I like that he gave history behind certain dishes. He listened to what you like then made suggestions with food and drinks. He also went beyond the normal and made my kids specialty virgin drinks. I call it the "Bennett" it was so good!!! So good I asked for their drinks with tequila in it lol. It was exceptional! The food was really good. Food was prepared in the perfect amount of spices. It needed NOTHING. we had a number of dishes. See pictures below. All in all I will be returning especially if Bennett is our server. I am in love with Philadelphia. Came to support The Barnes Collection and the city. A hotel after eight months of quarantine, hungry for some socially responsible, distanced dining. Lucky for us, IndeBlue allowed us a switch from later in the evening to luncheon as thunderclaps and rain was heralded for later in the day. We were greeted and cared for by an irrepressibly kind, and professional server, our "blessed" Bennett as we lovingly coined him. The love of one's fare and the obvious care of creating cuisine with such evident passion for excellence was indisputable. Everything was beyond reproach and marvelous. The breezes picked up to make the al fresco dining beneath the black umbrella a most comfortable repast. The food itself was quite good, spiced with nuance and subtlety, as all good Indian should be. Not a massacre of flavor, but subtle waltzes between differing spice dance partners. We had a lovely time. Before long we befriended the other tables and we were all over the top about Bennett. Thank you Philadelphia. Thank you IndieBlue. Thank you Bennett! My girlfriend and I went over to IndeBlue for lunch the other day - we ordered from their "Express" menu (a GREAT deal - one app and one entree for $15). Our express lunch took over an hour, but everything was pretty darn good...that was until I bit into my chicken tikka wrap and crunched down on a bone. I couldn't get past that experience and sensation - I didn't finish my half of the wrap (my co-worker and I split everything we ordered). My co-worker said her half was fantastic and even took mine back with her (and later found another bone). Bone biting aside, the rest of the meal was fantastic. We ordered the drums of heaven which were very meaty and had a great spice to them along with the crispy spinach chaat, a new favorite of mine, and this was one of the best I've had. I just wished I hadn't had to share (just kidding). Our other entree (aside from the chicken tikka wrap) was malai kofta bukhara - a dish I have never tried before. I absolutely LOVED it and will definiteily be ordering it again. I will definitely go back to IndeBlue, but I may stick with the vegetarian dishes! Bennett (our waiter) is amazing! However, the rest of the staff is also so accommodating and sweet. The food is incredible. Nothing negative to say whatsoever. Do yourself the favor & come eat here! We came for brunch & I highly recommend the cauliflower for an appetizer and the French toast is to die for. I'm visiting from out of town but will for sure come back in the future! Best chicken I've had recently. ALL the food's great, really. The servers were so friendly and gregarious even when it was the end of their day. Will definitely be coming back! Based on a great review from Sari A. Indie Blue in Philadelphia did not disappoint. Very classy Indian restaurant. Wonderful decor/atmosphere. Very clean and comfortable. All the staff work well together to service the customer. It's clear to see this restaurant is just doing it right. I love Indian food! Indie Blue is now my new favorite place dine for this cuisine. I decided to try the tasting menu which consisted of 4 courses. You are able to pick 1-2 choices for each course from the main menu. I'm very confident everything at this restaurant is great. My favorite was the lollipop lamb chops! Omg! They were perfectly balanced with amazing spices and a melt in your mouth texture. Soooo good! I was also pleasantly surprised by the drink menu. Not too many Indian restaurants are known for good alcohol libations. They have amazing drinks with an Asian twist. Awesome! Desert: with the tasting menu you get coconut ice cream, banana beignet and rice pudding. Delicious! Words really cannot describe my start to finish experience. I can't wait to go back to explore more of this great menu at this lovely restaurant. Thank you Sari A! I come here at least 1-2x a year with my friend for the past 7 years. The food is always very consistently good, we're always left wondering "How did they make this?" The staff is always helpful. Bathrooms are always clean. (Parking is always hard to find.) Definitely a solid place for Indian food and would recommend to anyone. I came with 2 friends (young ladies). For them whole course is a way to much so we decided to take 2 courses and split them. But we were told that we must take 3 courses and no options. So we just had to leave hungry. Stupid rule, we were left hungry, they didn't earn money. Completely don't follow what was the point. Shane. That's the sentence! I encountered a warm greeting, high attention to detail, well informed suggestions and so much more. I truly enjoyed my dining experience and evening at IndeBlue. Awesome Sunday Brunch with mimosa. Strongly recommend for those that like Indian food but are looking for new and fusion alternatives. I rarely review places, so when I do, I truly mean it. My friends and I went here for restaurant week and everything was perfect. The waiters were attentive to our needs and knowledgeable and passionate about the menu. The food was delicious and the cocktails were refreshing. I don't have a bad thing to say. I highly recommend this restaurant. Ambiance was great. Food was amazing! The lamb chops were sooo gooood. The shrimp tacos were good too. The taco shell was made of naan bread instead of regular shell. The chicken pizza was decent. Little dry. Will be back for drinks n food for sure!! One of the best tasting meals in the city. This was our second time dining at Indeblue and it continued to blow our expectations out of the water. The food and flavors are everything you hope they would be, and more! Bennet and the support staff are all lovely people that bring your dining experience to the next level. Thank you for another wonderful meal! :) Delicious mashup of American breakfast classics & traditional Indian favorites! Service was fantastic and the food was affordable & fun! I went during restaurant wk and it was really busy. I had a reservation but there was a little bit of a wait to be seated. The host looked very tied up with seating guests and helping with tables. The place has pretty decor and has dim lighting. I ordered the complimentary soup, chicken tikka dip, chicken makhani, garlic naan, rice, and almond crumble. The soup tasted like split pea soup with a little zingy and tangy taste to it. Chicken tikka dip- It tastes veryyy similar to buffalo chicken dip and came with these "chips". I was kind've disappointed in that because I could've had buffalo chicken dip at home. The chips were very thin and hard to use for dipping because the chips would crack and break off. I ordered the naan to eat with it. The garlic naan was great- it had fresh garlic and seasoned well. Chicken makhani- It had a sweet yet creamy and savory taste to it. Chicken was tender. It also came with rice that was made to be shared. Almond crumble- It tasted like pumpkin spice ice cream with caramel syrup. This is my second visit in a year. A parting farewell this time with a group of 8 ppl. 1 visit review- awesome food and presentation 2 visit review - ok, not that great Gia & Vipul-thank you for making my 50th Birthday so perfect. Gia was super helpful in putting together a beautiful table & took care of every need of every guest. Vipul was spectacular & served us with utmost care & warmth, given we had so many different needs. I have never been served so well in my 50 years. Food was OUTSTANDING & the 1-2 things we weren't too crazy about were easily overshadowed by the hospitality of Gia & Vipul. Thank you Heather for working with me prior to the event & assigning them for my day. What is brunch without Mimosas? At one of Philadelphia's topped rated Indian restaurants @indeblue , you can buy mimosas by the glass or bottle, but why skimp. The mimosas by the bottle comes with three mixers of your choice. Today, we tried rose petal, orange lavender and mango. If you cannot settle on an entree, you can order a triffin (one vegetable samosa | choice of one entree | dal makhani | rice | choice of roti or naan | chutneys | dessert). The Vindaloo triffin was tender and not too spicy. It was easy to enjoy. We came with our appetite, so we also tried all three courses. For beginnings, we had the crab corn tikki and the drums of heaven. Unlike your traditional hot wings, the drums of heaven were braised in Indian spices and paired with a tomato chutney dipping sauce, which worked perfectly together. Who would have thought! The crab corn tikki came out looking vibrant and pretty. Almost too pretty to eat, but those petite crab corn tikki was packed with flavor and crab. For course two, the tandoori, we opted for the tender lollipop lamb chops. Lastly, the Vindaloo Egg Skillet, the savory brunch entree, was executed to perfection. At Indeblue, they do not skimp on spices or service. This upscale Indian restaurant offers the option to eat in their main dining room or outside. Today was the perfect day to eat outside. The next time that you are in Philadelphia keep Indeblue in mind. They will embrace you and satisfy your palate. If you want a knowledgeable, fun and attentive server, ask for Parsh! One of the best Indian restaurants around. My fiancé and I are in the industry and we could not have been more taken care of. Our server Lori was an absolute pleasure, and that's probably a understatement. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and described each dish flawlessly. She was also very helpful in letting us know what could save and be just as delicious tomorrow and what should definitely be eaten right then and there. We decided to do the chefs tasting which by far is the way to go. We got a little taste of India in a matter of a meal which was amazing! Portions started small, as expected with a chefs tasting, but the main entrees were a fairly decent size and we are going home with a bunch of leftovers! The FOH manager touched our table twice which was very Much appreciated. You don't see that much anymore and it really shows that the restaurant cares about their guests. Would highly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be returning! Note: this review is for takeout, so I can't comment on the vibe/experience here. BUTTT as for the food: we loved it! We got paneer tikka masala and gobi manchurian. General notes: - the paneer tikka masala wasn't too oily. This is maybe one of my biggest pet peeve's with most Indian restaurants. They usually have SO much oil that you feel heavy and awful afterwards. Not the case here -- the food tasted fresh and light. The only comment I would make about this dish, was that a few of the paneer were overcooked and a bit rubbery. But most pieces were great! - wasn't a huge fan of the gobi manchurian -- my SO is Indian so I've had some pretty great versions over the years. Theirs was a little too oily/heavy and the sauce was a bit off. - I get some GERD from time to time and even though I love spice, I don't always want my food super spicy. They were super accommodating and made sure everything was mild. I look forward to going to the restaurant in person and getting a feel for the whole experience! I had dinner here last night with my wife and daughter, everything was great. We ordered the crispy spinach chaat, crispy cauliflower, butter chicken , cheese naan, pork spring rolls, and the shrimp moilee. Everything came out in a timely manner and was full of flavor. I also tried the Raja cocktail which was great. The staff was very kind and helpful, especially our server Parshv who was very knowledgeable and very kind to my 3 year old daughter. Very enjoyable meal!!! I'd been to IndeBlue for Center City Sips before, and thought it to be charming, with some great appetizers and a good, strong cocktail. But our dinner experience here the other night did much to prove that IndeBlue is a fantastic choice for a full meal. We arrived on time for our 7pm reservation and our table was ready and waiting. It seems like every table at IndeBlue is intimate, with it's soft lighting and candles. We were poured water immediately, and the server was silent, so as not to disrupt the lively conversation that had begun as soon as we sat down. I interrupted his work to ask if he'd be our waiter tonight, and he responded with a coy "If you'd like me to be!" That was the beginning of our brief love affair with IndeBlue server Bennett, who wore a sharp dress shirt and bow tie and was so passionate about the "salad of the moment" and crispy spinach chaat, that we ordered both. In addition to the chaat (which was truly incredible - light, crispy leaves of fried spinach, sprinkled with cheese, small crisps and diced onions and drizzled with yogurt sauce), we started with the crispy cauliflower. It was sweet and subtly spicy and packed a lot of flavor in each floret. I ordered the tandoori mixed grill as my entree, and was overwhelmed when it came out on a large wooden platter that was - most literally - a slice of a log. When I got to eating, it was clear that the meal was not actually overwhelming, since it consisted of a mix of roasted and raw veggies and plenty of protein, plus a sweet wine sauce to drizzle on or dip the bites of lamb, shrimp, chicken or zucchini. For dessert, we were surprised with a trio of small bites - a fruit sorbet, a fried dough ball covered in cardamon sauce and a tiny teacup of pistachio pudding. Everything was magnificent, and while I did not leave feeling overstuffed or food coma-induced, I was not hungry and felt satisfied. As I mentioned, we adored our server, and think we were actually checked on by the manager or owner as well. We felt taken care of, special and never had an empty water glass. We will definitely return, and encourage you to visit - even though these blocks of 13th Street are lousy with dozens of great restaurants, IndeBlue is one not to be missed. Awesome, amazing, delicious Indian food, and I'm not just saying that because I'm hard pressed to find knock-my-socks off Indian food in the suburbs of South Jersey. Although that may be the case, I've had great Indian food in Seattle and Vegas (former homes of mine), and this place still makes it up there in my top 3. I tried the vegetarian thalis, and it was perfect. The chai sangria was a welcome treat on a hot, muggy afternoon in the city. I would definitely make the trek into the city just to eat here again. That being said, there is apparently an Indeblue in Collingswood, closer to my neck of the woods than the one in the city. My experience with SJ suburban outposts of original restaurants is that they never quite come up to par with their counterparts in the city. Does anyone know if this is the case with the Indeblue in Collingswood? Dinner September 5, 2020! We have been thinking of going to Indeblue for some time and we are so glad we did! The service was impressive and our server courteous, friendly and knowledgeable! One of the best Indian restaurants I have eaten in the US. We had the fixed menu where we picked items out of the four courses and we were very pleased with the selection and the portion sizes. The spinach chat is to die for! The shrimp molee was amazing and the lamb chops delectable. The one item that disappointing was the Drums of Heaven whose sauce tasted like marinara rather than doing wing! We will definitely go back soon and highly recommend this place to anyone! I recently visited again after a few years and was not disappointed. I had the brunch platter that includes several dishes and lamb vindaloo entree a couple of appetizers. Let me start by saying that the crispy spinach is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Hands down my favorite dish there. We also ordered a bottle of champagne with several mixers that were delectable. The mango and rose lychee were my favorites. I ate indoors at reduced capacity and felt comfortable doing so. They also have sheltered heated outdoor seating available. Came to Philly for a quick trip and this place did NOT disappoint!! Everything was so delicious and our waiter, Parshv, was great! Would definitely recommend :) One of my favorite happy hour restaurant in the city. It never disappoints, amazing food, drinks and service. I love just sitting by the bar area and ordering from their happy hour menu. The prices are right and you don't feel cheated with the portions. Here's what I ordered this time: Crispy Cauliflower, Drums of Heaven, Tikki Naan Pizza with chicken, and Shrimp Taco. Everything was to die for. Wen't for brunch and shared 4 of their small plate appetizers with my partner. The food and the ambiance were both amazing. The live siddhar is such a nice touch. I'd definitely recommend this place and hope to go back next time I'm in town. Dinner was so delicious and the service was so fantastic, I had to log in to Yelp for old time sake and write a review. Everything from start to finish was delicious. Chicken makhani poutine is a must have appetizer. It was so good, I forgot to save the original picture from Instagram. The main course was so good, flavorful, and delicious. Our waiter, Bennett was such a pleasant delight. He was so ecstatic to make us proper cocktails. The hot sauce he gave us was good but fair warning, very spicy yet manageable. A few dabs of the hot sauce opens up the already delicious chicken biryani and chicken makhani. QUICK SUMMARY: DELICIOUS, ABOVE AND BEYOND SERVICE, PROPER COCKTAILS, AND WILL GO BACK SOON! A long overdue review, but I freaking love this place. The hospitality is top notch, and Bennett is a sweetie. My family usually loves to knock back a couple cocktail and few plates of spinach chaat during HH. Really can't go wrong with what you order here-hope to go back for brunch or dinner sometime! Amazing service and food. Lasooni naan is awesome. Malai kofta is tasty. Drinks old fashion and om shanti om is great. Palak chaat is superb So good. Can't wait to go back! Loved their Brussel sprouts and cauliflower! Great service too. Stopped in for the restaurant week special and I really enjoyed it! It was 12 p.m. so it was fairly empty (what a blessing) and our waiter/waitress (there were a couple people checking on us) was attentive and so friendly. We had a few questions because some of our party wasn't too fond of spicy, but they were very nice about it and bought out some sour cream when one person said it was a bit much. The food was tasty: the shrimp koliwada soft taco was so good and I wish I had more, the drums of heaven looked great, the chicken madras was good and the housemade toasted coconut rum ice cream was the perfect finish! The atmosphere is dark chic - if that makes sense. It's cute and sultry. I will be back! I wanted to like IndeBlue's happy hour but it honestly just wasn't that impressive. I think the only thing that I enjoyed was the spinach chaat (which was REALLY good!! could eat a whole plate of that!) Drums of Heaven were ehhhh and the tikka naan pizza just tasted like regular pizza. Portions were tiiiiinyyyyyy TINY, but that's fine, I guess, since it's happy hour. On our most recent visit to Philadelphia we found this gem. Lori was the amazing hostess. We had kids with us so she made sure the food arrived promptly and her suggestions were just perfect. All the dishes we ordered were amazing. This is the best meal I've ever had in my life!! We arrived for an early reservation to take advantage of the happy hour drink specials, and split the taster menu between 3 with enough for leftovers for tomorrow to take home. Truly exceptional salad, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, chicken, spinach and cheese naan, honestly everything. The cocktails were exquisite as well. I have a new favorite restaurant and will certainly be back. Truly an amazing experience. We came for a birthday dinner and although there was a delay for our reservation, the staff were very kind and did their best. The food was amazing, I've never had such interesting dishes before. The crispy spinach chaat was my favorite. We did the tasting menu and it's so worth it, because the amount of food and quality exceeds the price. There was a man with short brown hair who was attentive and explained our dishes to us, and we appreciated it because we weren't familiar with a lot of the dishes. Thank you for the wonderful meal, we have such a great time! The spicy chicken and waffles were a hit. I found the balance of flavors meshed well and the chicken wasn't dry. The spicy blended sauce was light yet flavorful. Our sever was efficient, engaging and pleasant. I really loved the rose mimosa. The brunch menu is vast considering the restaurant expertise is Indian Cuisine. My dining partner built their own omelette of which they loved. I found the decor spectacular! Beautiful earth tones and the many intricate pieces of art were absolutely stunning. The restaurant remained spotless the 1 1/2 hours I was there. This restaurant has a staff constantly moving and keeping things in order. I will definitely give Indeblue another try during the week. Everything you've heard is percent accurate, the food is amazing. It is not the traditional Indian food you might expect though westernized the flavors are not lacking. The decor, service, crowd, and menu options are all unique and makes for a wonderful experience. We had a thali and it's more than enough to give you a nice sampling of some of their offerings. The food is fresh, super flavorful with a nice hint of spice. The presentation of the thali is different from traditional,served in a cute rectangular wood tray. I had the chicken tikka masala, it was a little sweet but I didn't mind it at all because the chicken was fresh, clean tasting not gritty or dry. The sauce was rich and consistency great. I also had the shrimp mint curry, I think this is my favorite. I never had this curry before and I've ate enough curry for 3 lifetimes, boy was I missing out. Naan, red beans, papad, samosa and desert all delicious. I cleaned my plate and everything in the world is great! One of the better Indian restaurants in the city, plus they serve brunch. Indian food and and brunch food? Combined? I'm in. It is a fairly large restaurant, but they pack folks in there. My wife and I visited before the shut-down and had a good time. Our server was extremely pleasant and ensured that we had a nice experience. We were feeling hungry so we got a bunch of different things: Chicken Tikka Pizza, Samosa Chaat, Spinach Chaat, Chicken and Waffles, Build your own Thali, and Mango Chutney Starters: Chicken Tikka Pizza, Samosa Chaat and Spinach Chaat. The pizza is flatbread style with cheese, onions, and chicken, this was pretty good, not exceptional. Now the spinach Chaat was a winner, the waitress mentioned it was popular so we gave it a try. It was a tad oily, but the flavor was there. The samosa Chaat was done well. Entrees: Chicken and Waffles and Thali. The chicken and waffles had a bit of Indian flare and was a solid dish, the chicken was a bit dry, but nothing some extra syrup didn't help remedy. The Thali was a great deal, we got the chicken makhani, Naan, Dal, chutneys, samosa, and Kheer. It was a good portion, and we were of course stuffed at this point. I did manage to finish the Kheer and it was delicious. Overall Chicken Tikka Pizza 3/5 Samosa Chaat 4/5 Spinach Chaat 4/5 Chicken and Waffles 3/5 Chicken Makhani 4/5 Dal 4/5 Naan 4/5 Chutneys 4/5 Kheer 4/5 Being an Indian, I have always been skeptical of Indian fusion cuisine (and I never hand out 5 stars). However, let me tell you, this place blew me and my 7 other friends out of the water! They get 5 stars for taste, ambiance, and service. We were in Philly for a joint bachelor/bachelorette party and this place was our wrap-up brunch spot on Sunday. They had live sitar and tabla and the vibe was on fleek. From the very beginning, they were so accommodating to our large group (we did make reservations ahead of time). Their appetizers sounded odd but it was supposed to be "fusion" so we just went with it. The first bite we took of our paneer toast, we were all wide-eyed with our jaws dropped. Nobody expected that medley of flavors - what a pleasant surprise! The rest of the meal just kept getting better! We ended up staying there for 2 hours b/c we just didn't want to leave. I highly recommend this place to anyone in Philly or even just driving through! Friends and I entered into IndeBlue on New Year's Day at noon after being told that our previous brunch spot had over an hour's wait time. We were seated immediately, and I'm still baffled as to how this place wasn't more busy given the time and day we went. My expectations were low. I wouldn't consider Indian cuisine my first choice for brunch. But let me tell you - I could not decide what to order. There were not an overwhelming amount of menu options, but all of them sounded DELICIOUS. I ordered the vindaloo skillet; eggs sunny side up, pork sausage, grilled challah, cheese, and potatoes all swirled together to create a magical culinary experience; aka, my tummy was so happy. I topped it off with two rose mimosas for $6 a pop. Amazing. ($20 for bottomless mimosas - would have definitely indulged if I didn't have to drive!) Relaxing live music, trendy and clean, delicious food for an excellent value, and the nicest staff - I don't have a bad thing to say about this place. Came here for the lunch special menu a little while back. I didn't know what to expect because the place looks tiny from the outside, but surprisingly a pretty nice size and BEAUTIFUL on the inside. I love the dim-like mood and all the cultured decor. The tables are small, but plenty of elbow room. I ordered the super yummy and crispy spinach chaat with the baby spinach, shallots, chopped tomatoes, sweet yogurt, and tamarind date chutney. So simple yet so darn good! The texture on the spinach is perfectly crisp. The other food like the chicken naan pizza and the samosas were good, but not as memorable as the crispy spinach. I'd come back over and over just for that and I sure will be soon as possible! #knockonwood I'm a big fan of IndeBlue's Collingswood location, but hadn't been to their Philly spot yet. So when I needed a spot in the city to meet up with fellow tikki masala loving friends, we all jumped at the chance to try this out, finally. On a Friday night, the place was crowded but not completely packed. Having only ever walked by the outside, I was surprised how big the restaurant was - it reaches really far back, and I was happy to be seated way back near the kitchen (far away from the door and the cold air coming through). The ambience was nice, and our waiter was, at first, extremely attentive. We weren't ordering drinks or several course meals, so he sort of disappeared when he realized we were going to be a cheap table. Still, the food was delicious - the paneer tikki masala was delicious, as was the fresh, hot naan I ordered on the side. Was disappointed by the small portion (was hoping for next-day leftovers!) but the quality was hard to beat. Definitely not an everyday/take-out sort of spot, but perfect for a night out. The happy hour deals look awesome, so I think I'll be back for that! My favorite place EVER. Great service. Great food. Can't complain. They even made me chicken tikka masala even though it's not technically on the menu. I definitely suggest the crispy spinach chaat. It's DELICIOUS! Disappointing delivery experience and bland food. We ordered two "lunch Tiffin", that were supposed to include naan bread, chutneys and desserts, but those items were not sent with the order. Though a small refund was issued, after calling to complain, it didn't help much, as we wanted the food itself. As for the food (we added $2 for chicken and $4 for the shrimp dish to the original price of $15 for each) - it was very bland, which is the last thing we expected from Indian dishes. Also, the shrimp dish had only 4(!) shrimps in it, which was quite pathetic, and the rice was very dry. I had an extremely sad experience due to the behaviours of the staff. The team wasn't paying attention to the customers , were busy with their own talks and careless. The place was empty, was seated at the bar also was told to try couple of drinks which I didn't like so I politely refused. Later they told me so casually that my computer has an issue so it don't take ur order to kitchen . The male guy told the waitress in front of me to ask me n offer me some drink n "Just asked her whatever she wants" then waitress comes to me says casually i forgot to ring in ur order can we give u some drink. I told them i don't want any drink and then the male guy told me rudely that she is being "courteous" Really ? and then he was extremely rude and called me some unnecessary and not required lines suggesting that it's my fault instead. I had to walk out of the restaurant. This is not expected at an INDIAN restaurant especially because I was there just to grab an indian meal on my birthday. I had a very nice Mother's Day brunch at Indeblue today. Thanks for the mimosa. We really enjoyed the chicken & waffles, the poutine, and the pineapple dessert. Our waiter Justin was nice and made good suggestions. Everyone there wished us a happy mother's day and coming here today definitely helped make it special Dark, trendy, and modern place for elevated Indian food. Very good ambience and very good food to match. I think this is a great place for an intimate dinner date. I had the makhani and roti, both were excellent. And the indebluetini was excellent as well. I got chai to end my meal, and it was okay. Excellent tasting dinner last night. So many wonderful dishes: Beet salad with greens Samosas (very good) Potato cakes (like mini puck-shaped hash browns) Crispy kale greens (a favorite) Potato and cauliflower stew Pork spring rolls (bit dry) Lamb stew (good) Chicken (good) Shrimp (good) Brussels sprouts (outstanding) 3 desserts: a milky rice pudding with pistachio crumbles; an Indian "donut" poached in sweet syrup, and a little chocolate mousse/gelato with blackberry ans whipped cream) Drinks were good too: ginger cocktail, nice selection of wines and whiskies Service was very attentive and friendly Came here for a delicious birthday brunch on a Sunday morning with a few friends. They took reservations which was nice especially after passing a few long lines at places around the city. Food was interesting fusion of American and Indian. Portion sizes are huge as well- the spicy chicken and waffles were great- the sauce on them is delicious and compliments the food well. It's a little dry until you add the syrup and then it's perfect. Stuffed French toast with mango compote was also great, since I've never had mango as a flavor in my French toast before and I'm a huge fan- the bread was soft and fluffy too! They also had menu items like paneer Bhurji and chole bature. Drinks had Indian themes to them as well with flavors like lychee, mango and cardamom. Really nice to see a modern indian brunch in an upscale setting! I have been here a few times and it is absolutely delicious everytime. Must have is the Crispy Spinach Chaat. These are airy, crispy and flavorful. These remind me of the bae chips from back in the day. But so much better. Lamb lollies pops are thin cut perfection. The flavors are unique and so good. I am not a fan of lamb but will only eat lamb here. They have the flavor done perfectly. Naan, I have had the plain and garlic. Personally, I prefer the plain baked naan. It comes with a kiss of dark sesame. Best naan. The garlic naan is good also but slightly greasy to the touch. Staff is super friendly and efficient. Drinks are strong and unique. Parking here is crazy. Street parking is hard to find and the parking lot is kind of expensive. $25 for anything more then 1 hour. But for this restaurant the fee to park is well worth it. P.S. I have had alot of other dishes here over time and ever dish is uniquely different and flavorful. I love almost all of the dishes. My inner fat girl mind wants to order everything on the menu. Lol Although somewhat lacking ambience, IndeBlue's restaurant week menu was intriguing and the food was quality. We enjoyed our main dishes, which had rich flavor and spice to them. The dessert was tasty yet we felt could've been more authentic. For the starters, we agreed that the poutine portion was excessive and felt slightly misplaced with the other menu items. Altogether, the staff was friendly and we had an enjoyable experience here. Food tastes decent but it has become too expensive for the quantity lately. The grilled paneer is just 3 pieces of paneer for $14. There isn't much consistency of portion sizes either. One of our naan pizza was a decent size but the other one was very tiny and 2/3rd the size of the other one. In one instance of takeout, it was clear that someone had put the naan pizza upside down first in the box and then flipped it around instead of putting a new one. There was a big mess of cheese sticking on both sides, was difficult to take it out of the box and looked very unappetizing. Great place for Happy hour specials. Only had drinks and ate a few snacks at the bar but was very happy with it. Went with a group of 7 and ordered a few items to try. We shared the spinach chaat & cauliflower app which were both very good. We also had the naan pizza which was very good. The stuffed long hot pepper was a bit miss leading because on the menu it stated "peppers" so we assumed it to be a shareable item. It was also a bit on the greasier side. So I wouldn't recommend it. The drinks were very good! The bar tender was pretty quick & very friendly considering all 7 of us ordered different drinks off the menu. The Mumbai Mirch was very spicy & raja was a great refreshing choice. They also had specials on select beers. Overall a great experience. Love Indeblue!! The brunch is so good! The happy hour is one of the best in the city! Drinks are delicious with a unique twist to Indian flavors and spices. Crispy spinach chaat is the bestttttt dish ever created!!! One of the best spots in Philly for Indian food. From the friendly and attentive staff to the delicious tasting Indian food, you won't be disappointed you came here. Top dishes (in my opinion): Spinach Chatt (idk how but they made spinach taste like heaven) Chicken and waffles (has a good spicy and sweet kick) Also the cocktails here are phenomenal Indeblue has a great menu and great cocktails especially for happy hour, but I would stay away from the 'drums of heaven' chicken wing dish. We were given raw chicken which we found out after biting into it . The staff is very kind and resolved the issue. We went to IndieBlue last night for dinner for a girl's night out. The food was fantastic. We love the spinach chaat, cauliflower appetizer, and the samosas. My paneer entree was fantastic. I definitely recommend the bluetIni drink! The dessert was great. My favorite was the salted caramel ice cream and banana nirvana. I decided to visit Indeblue a second time at the invitation of the owner after a poor experience from the past. To start, my table ordered a naan basket and samosa chaat (the chickpeas and yogurt tamarind chutney inside were both delightful and very addicting). Since it was brunch, I decided to give the spicy chicken n' waffle a try. Although the flavors/spices on the chicken were excellent, it was overcooked and had little moisture. The waffles tasted amazing, but were kind of ruined since they were doused in what tasted like a buttery honey mustard. It was so overly rich I only ate a fourth of it before losing my appetite. My date had the masala dosa, which was excellent! Overall, the service was on point; our server was extremely attentive and very personable throughout our stay. However, for my date's leftovers, her chutney/sambar was nowhere to be found despite clearly confirming with our server that it would be packed with the dosa. It's something small, but I had a similar experience during my first visit at Indeblue where the food I had paid for and asked to be boxed was thrown out. This time around we made sure we put extra emphasis so this wouldn't happen, but I guess it did not help. It was unfortunate that the same thing happened twice in a row, and I know the owner truly does care about customer service, but overall, Indeblue missed the mark. I love love love this place. Each time I go I get a different item and they excel at each. Brunch with the besties so I'm going for the pancakes. Oh my my delicious, I'm in heaven. Bacon cooked perfectly. And the server LORI she's amazing. She knows what you want before you do and so kind and patient cause we had a LOT of catching up to do and ran a little over into the turnover service. I come for the food, drinks (try the jalapeño tequila drink Mumbai(?)) and service. Right in the gayborhood and not one to be missed. And if you like mimosas... they got you covered with some great juice combos-- I however go for the liquor. Yum yum always going to get me some! I'll try to remember to take pics next time I'm always diving right in! You should too Amazing food! We loved our server, Parshv, and our meal! Don't forget to try the housemade chai and shrimp moilee! This place completely ruined our dinner, and there's no way I'd recommend it to anyone. We planned to be in Philly for my birthday, so after doing some research I decided to make reservations at IndeBlue to celebrate. When we walked in, there was no one inside to instruct us where to sit. After waiting a few minutes, we were met with the coldest "Can I help you?" from the hostess. We were led to our table, which was awkwardly positioned in the middle of the main dining room indoors. They do get credit for spacing out tables during the pandemic, we just happened to get what seemed to be the worst table in the restaurant. 20 minutes went by from the moment we sat down to the moment our waiter came over. When he did, we asked if there was outdoor seating, and he said he was going to go check. Right after, I saw him walk to the bar of the restaurant and make drinks for 15 mins, before coming back and saying there weren't tables outside. By that time, it had been over 30 mins of us sitting around, without even having the water we had asked for earlier. While all of this is happening, random staff were walking around (nose completely uncovered) giving out an insanely small cup of soup, part of the dining experience on the weekends. No description of what it was - they just placed it on our table. Important to note that on the weekends you can only dine with a fixed menu for $35/per person. 45 mins into dinner and we still didn't have the bottle of wine we ordered. When our waiter brought it, it turned out to be the wrong bottle in terms of the year. No big deal, it was still good. But by that time the dinner had almost been ruined. With the loud atmosphere and one of the worst services I've ever received (or services I never received, should I say) I was regretting my reservation at IndeBlue. Onto the food... The entrees and appetizers were good, although the dessert was bland and the soup tasted like canned soup. The chicken poutine was delicious and the lamb entree was really good, too. Unfortunately they weren't good enough to fix the rest of the night. By the end, they had even brought out the wrong desserts. I communicated these issues to the manager earlier into the night, who said he'd make sure we were taken care of, whatever that meant. Although he was really nice and charismatic, service didn't become drastically better after our conversation with him. I think one of the the issues at hand is that they are extremely understaffed during the weekends. If you're looking for an intimate, nice dinner, this is not the place. We were here on a weekend for lunch. The place was not too crowded. We tried the spinach chat, drums of heaven and the non veg thali. The spinach chat had a unique taste and I really liked it. The drums of heaven was not good. The thali was ok. The service was really good. Our server was friendly and took good care of us. I would give this place a 3.5 star if I could. Overall, Spinach Chat - 5/5 Drums of heaven - 2/5 Thali - 3.5/5 Service - 5/5 The crispy spinach chaat will change your life. The tikka naan pizza may bring a tear to your eye but then you'll see the happy hour special and realize that everything will be alright with the world. Am I exaggerating? Maybe but I don't think so. I'll be back... for sure. Beautiful bar. Great service. Fantastic for any night out... theatre, concert or whatever. Must go. Tried for restaurant week. It was good services were nice and staff was phenomenal. I got paneer and poutine fries. As well as a Chai sangria. The Chai sangria wasn't worth it and the fries didn't have enough cheese curds. The paneer was okay. But I have had better Indian. However the location isn't bad right next to the patco I went to indieblue a few years ago for happy hour, and found it pretty lack luster at the time. But our last few visits were great. The food was creative and tasty (just stay way from the chicken and waffles, or you'll be really disappointed), that every time I come back I like to branch out on the menu to be surprised. The drinks were really good, and the service was phenomenal. The staff all around was extremely friendly and welcoming, gave samples of new drinks they were trying out, made accommodations for our toddlers without being asked, and we really enjoyed our time there. So it's made a spot on the few restaurants we place on rotation for our nights out, I came to IndeBlue with a party of 6 (that became 7) and they were incredibly accommodating. The food was outstanding (my favorite was the Butter Chicken Poutine Fries), the service was excellent (in particular Bennett and Anthony), and the overall experience was so enjoyable thanks to the accommodating staff. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a special occasion! Let me preface this by saying that I am not an expert on Indian cuisine (of any region), and I am not a big fan of spicy food. I have also been spoiled by fantastic Indian cuisine in the U.K., and I have not found the same quality in Philly. I was not sure what to expect coming here for dinner for the first time, but I was excited due to the rave reviews. My friend (who is a huge fan of Indian food) and we stopped here for a meal before a movie at the Philadelphia Film Festival. The restaurant is intimate and beautiful, and service is very friendly and attentive. We received great recommendations from our server, and we were well taken care of throughout the night. As for the meal: We started with a Samosa chaat to share as an appetizer. My friend ordered the Paneer Tikka Masala with a side of butter Naan, and I ordered a Chicken Makhani with garlic naan. The samosas were perfectly crisp with ample vegetable filling, and the savory samosas paired well with the tart sweetness in the tamarind sauce from the chick peas. However, I am more used to the traditional rustic-style and deconstructed Samosa chaat. As for our dishes, we sampled each other's entrees, and the sauce for the Tikka Masala and the Makhani were extremely similar. As a person who is not a fan of spicy food, I was actually missing the spice in these dishes. The sauces were reminiscent of a tomato bisque, which isn't a bad thing, but we were missing those beautiful aromas of cumin, chili powder and turmeric that make these dishes so beautiful. I understand that Tikka Masala and Makhani are more of the "gateway" dishes to traditional Indian cuisine, but the flavors were just not there. On the up side, the chicken and the paneer were tender and flavorful, and the naan was warm, crisp and chewy. For dessert, we split a Banana Nirvana, which consisted of three banana gulab jamun topped with a salted caramel ice cream. The banana gulab jamun were warm, doughy, and not too sweet, but the salted caramel ice cream was too sugary for my liking. Overall, I would definitely categorize this restaurant as more "Indian fusion" that would cater to a palate that perhaps isn't used to bold flavors, or a palate that would need to be slowly introduced to Indian food. Otherwise, I would go somewhere else for a more authentic experience. stopped at IndeBlue last night for dinner with three friends and we honestly did not understand what the hype was about. Personally, I was super disappointed with everything I had. I started off with a indebluetini ($12) which tasted like mango lassi with alcohol. For appetizer, we had the vegetable samosa chaat which were delicious. You can never go wrong with samosas! Now for the meal, we ordered 4 orders of naan, two curries; chicken tikka masala and madras. Both lacked flavor and tasted nothing like it should. Super boring..there wasn't anything about it that wowed us. For the naan, each person had 1 full naan which did make sense if it cost $3... that's extremely pricey for plain bread. Now each dish typically comes with a side of rice. For the two curries we had, we got 1 rice to share between 4 people. I honestly don't understand logic. I personally didn't like IndeBlue, the foods overpriced and bland so for that reason I'm giving it 2 stars. After a long day taking in the sights of Philly, we decided that ordering takeout was the way to go. Indian is a favorite of ours, so we decided to give IndeBlue a try. Reader, WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED. We ordered a preposterous amount of food, and I can tell you that there is literally nothing left (and this isn't just because we are eating our Penn State football feelings). There was a naan tikka masala pizza--AMAZING. Mango-pork spring rolls--ALSO AMAZING. Crab tikki--See above. Everything arrived, piping hot and perfect, at the hotel, and we retreated to our room to scarf it all up. Every single bite was better than the one before it. And if they were open for table seating right now, we'd already be on our way over there for drinks. We are HUGE fans of Indian food and get it when and wherever we can. This is some of the best I've had in as long as I can remember. During covid I would not have expected such great and accommodating indoor dining experience. By far our server Laurie was the most welcoming person and essentially made our brunch so memorable. She recommended the best appetizers and entrees which exceeded our expectations. Each item was beyond delicious and did not disappoint. We can't wait to come back and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a fun ambiance and welcoming brunch. Top 5 restaurants in the city. If you like Indian food this is a must check out. We had 6 of us for dinner and tried their tasting menu. We got SO much food and it was all delicious. The pacing of the courses was great, the cocktails were amazing and the wait staff was super friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend the spinach chaat, tikka masala and the laal mass. Plus we had almost 7 BOXES of leftovers so perfect so meals over the next few days....worth the money! Great weekend lunch with family and was able to make a reservation a day or 2 ahead of time online even for a larger group of 9. Food wise the appetizers were fantastic like the kale chaat and cauliflower, and the shrimp Thali and chicken + waffles were favorites at the table. The chicken roll was just ok but the French fries were the perfect side. Skip the paneer tikka also but get the mimosa bar for the table and delicious desserts! Restaurant week couldn't have started any better. I've heard great things about IndeBlue, and I was blown away by my entire 4-course meal, which included demitasse soup (with a tasty nutty cheese curd), veggie samosa chaat, chicken makhani, and house made toasted coconut rum ice cream. Everything tasted so carefully made, was presented beautifully, and bursted with flavor, and had the perfect level of spice. Notably, the milky sweet ice cream was flawlessly paired with a roasted ring of tart pineapple. As for ambience, soft lighting, moderate noise, on the finer side of casual dining. Service here is exceptional--although my friends and I sort of freaked out after spotting out a bug crawling towards us on the wall, the restaurant owner profusely apologized and took off half our check (now highly considering bringing roaches of my own into restaurants). Jokes aside, the staff was super friendly the moment I walked in the door and I was impressed by everything. Will be coming back soon. IndeBlue in Collingswood was my gateway restaurant into the world of Indian food. I'll never forget the first time I called for an order. I spoke with Heather, who owns the restaurant along with her husband, Chef Rakesh Ramola, and she could not have been nicer or more helpful with answering my many - MANY - questions about the menu. On that day I ordered chicken vindaloo and from that day forward, I was hooked. I enjoyed a nice long love affair with IndeBlue during my Collingswood days. But then I moved to Philly, and I have not found Indian that comes close to the deliciousness of IndeBlue. Until now, with IndeBlue's second location on 13th Street. Happy day! I'm just sorry it took me so long to get there. It won't be long before a return visit. We started with the spinach chaat, crispy spinach leaves topped with diced tomatoes, shallots and yogurt sauce. Super unique and very tasty. We also had the long hots stuffed with paneer. Entrees consisted of the chicken tikka masala, chicken korma and chicken biryani. All three were excellent. It was obvious how much I missed this food by the way I cleaned my entire plate (with the help of some fantastic garlic naan for swiping up the last of the sauce). I washed everything down with two lychee martinis which were made exactly to my liking (slightly sweet but not too sweet). I was too stuffed for dessert but changed my mind when we were generously treated to a sampling. There was a fantastic dessert with sticky fried doughnuts and cinnamon ice cream, plus some flavorful sorbets, but my favorite was the mango panna cotta with honey and crushed pistachios. Tons of flavor but still light. The pretty decor makes this the perfect spot for a date or a night out with friends. I look forward to my next visit! Wow!!! Absolutely incredible. First, we have been doing a one-night-a-week support local business initiative during The Covid-19 crisis and to make it more fun we're doing a new cuisine every week. This was our first time trying Indeblue and it was fabulous. I am greek and eat lamb all the time and this lamb was some of the best I've ever had-- so tender!! Our shrimp in a coconut sauce was fantastic and our roti and Kashmiri were delightful. The rices were both perfectly seasoned and well-balanced. They gave us complimentary rice pudding which was a pleasant surprise. You get 25% off if you order by phone, so do that so they don't have to pay a third party! We can't wait to return to their restaurant and actually eat in once the craziness has ended!! Top notch happy hour experience. The ginger jadoo cocktail was phenomenal. We also ordered the drums of heaven, crispy cauliflower, and tikki naan pizza -- all of which I'd order again! When you want brunch, go here. Right in the heart of the Gayborhood you have a delicious pepper infused tequila drink and from Sea Bass to lobster roll or chicken tiki wraps and fries. You will have something for everyone even those who don't like Indian. Trust me when I say you want to go and I go often. Next time I swear I'll take pics! Unlimited mimosas available and COVID COMPLIANT! They have people situated outside in the closed off street with heat lamps. There are some seats inside maybe 10ppl but sit out under a lamp and catch the city charms as they walk by. But far enough away (and a potion blocked) they are not on top of you as they walk by. Expensive! Had a fair amount of food for $40/person. Interesting fusion going on and I really enjoyed the ambience. My own fault for going on a date I didn't realize would be that pricey, but I liked the restaurant a lot and would certainly go back. It's a modern, trendy twist to your traditional Indian restaurant. The food is a fusion between Indian and everything else. There's Canadian with the poutine, American with buffalo sauce and blue cheese, Southern with chicken and waffles, Mexican in the taco with avocado crema, Spanish paella, or Irish shepherds pie. It's a bit all over the place, but makes me think of someone who grew up eating Indian cuisine and then everything else and wanted to just make food that s/he wanted to eat. They also serve cocktails with a little spice twist; think cardamom, madras, kefir, lemongrass, ginger and chili. The space is perfect for a small friends get together or a date. It has a great, casual atmosphere and the service is attentive. We chose the prix-fixe, which is an absolute bargain because the portion sizes are the same as if you ordered it a la carte. It definitely provides the variety with a great price at $44 per person! Here's what we ordered: Course One/Beginnings (Choose 2): - Shrimp koliwada roti taco - Sali boti poutine: I was very very hesitant about ordering this, but it was surprisingly good! There was a good mixture of crispy fries and a little soggy ones, but that's okay! Those were just soaked in cheesy, lamb goodness. The fried mozzarella curds were also delicious. Course Two/Tandoori (Choose 1): - Lollipops lamb chops: This was recommended by the waiter as his favorite and we will agree! The lamb chops were tender and marinated well with ginger, garlic, nutmeg, among others I'm sure. Course Three/Entree (Choose 2): - Mirch masala with goat: I loved this. The curry was so so good. Get that naan and rice and soak it up! The goat was also tender, which at other restaurants can become dry and chewy, since it's pretty lean to begin with. - Madras with chicken: Another great dish. The curry was creamier and provided a great balance to the mirch. Lots of chunks of chicken. Again, use up that naan! Side Accompaniments: - Bread basket: Not your typical naan, but cooked to that beautiful perfect nonetheless. There's a plain naan smothered in ghee. But there's also naan stuffed with chili parmigiano sundried tomato and another with herbs and garlic. - Saffron rice: Typical rice :) Course Four/Dessert (Choose 2): Alright, to be honest, at this point you should be stuffed. We came starving, famished, and we almost didn't even want to look at the dessert menu. But of course we did anyway. - Chai chocolate pot de creme: OMG. I LOVE CHOCOLATE. AND I WAS STUFFED. But this was so decadent, smooth, sultry chocolate. Not much chai flavor to it, but hey, did I already say I love chocolate?? - Banana nirvana: These banana fritters were crispy on the outside and glazed with sugar. That salted caramel ice cream was also on point! Enough said. Almost a four star - but the service tipped the scales. It wasn't bad service, it just wasn't as on it as it should have been, given the business. The ups? Service improved when I raised my hand. The naan is legit - crispy and soft and perfectly garlicked. The sauv blanc is perfect for the spicy dishes. Decor and space is good, and its a clean, fresh space. Music is great. Staff is friendly. The downs? The "long hots" are an Italian pepper and just not hot. So the spicy goat...isn't. It's tasty - and has no bones, which is unusual - and it would be a good intro to someone who has never had goat. But it's not as vibrant as I would have expected based on the menu. The old fashioned was nursing home level. Bottom line: good Indian place for people who haven't had much Indian. It's not a curry house, and the fancy parts of the menu may be worth it - I just had to pick one dish. Strong meh. Ordered through DoorDash. One of the dishes was rhe Adobar. Took two bites. And found a long black hair intertwined into one of the cauliflower pieces. I did call the restaurant to see if they could address it. But to be honest, I only liked 1 thing out of the 3 I ordered, and the Adobar and the crispy cauliflower were just okay. I did call the restaurant-they don't have anyone to answer phones but I left a message on the catering Iine. They go through Doordash but offer no option for a refund or anything f Lots of $ for an entree I couldn't eat! Hungry and disappointed but if they call back I'll update in the next two days! But one star because I gave them as long as I could wait. I'm hungry and out $100 bucks to eat some cheez-its and whatever else I can find for dinner tonight. Update: manager called me back the next morning. Apologized and offered a refund for the Adobar. I also asked fo the Naan as well since I didn't have anything to eat it with. Assured me this is unusual, all staff wear hair nets etc. (no one else in my home has long straight black hair so I'm not sure either). Also it was intertwined pretty good with the cauliflower so not like it just fell on top of there food. It got tangled in there early on. I'll increase the stars up to 2, since he did call back and was truly apologetic. I would give five stars for the paneer dish but I'll be honest the rest of the food was just okay-the Adobar wasn't great. But I'm really picky when it comes to Indian food, since I grew up with it. This is good if you don't have access to Indian food at home, and aren't sure if you will like it, as it gives some non-Indian options to consider (like the crispy cauliflower- made well but could be on the menu at any non-desi place as well). VISIT HISTORY: - Last visit: yesterday night for dinner with a friend - Frequency: been here 3-4x, mostly for their happy hour - Next visit? The daily happy hour by the bar is pretty solid so will probably return for that FOODRINK: *Disclaimer: used to work at an Indian restaurant so I am picky* - Crispy Spinach Chaat: actually very crispy! Amount of chutney is lighter than usual but the tamarind chutney was pretty good. - Crispy Cauliflower: felt like fried chicken but not quite. Cant quite taste the soy but overall seasoned very well - Paneer Tikka Masala: I love love housemade paneer. By the time we ate the two appetizer, I should t have eaten all the paneer Tikka but I did. I'd put the creamy level as above average. The onions pieces were pretty big. - Garlic naan: we had one buttered and one non-buttered. Smaller size than what I am used to. - Gulab Jamun: it's one of my favorite Indian desserts after Ras Malai. It looked like a cut up almond in its westernized facade but it tasted really good. I was expecting it to be soaked in its sweet glorious syrup but it came out very different. Still tasted like Gulab Jamun. I want one now... VIBE: - Slightly under upscale - Dim lighting. If you messed up your eyeliner or make up, don't worry you'll still look beautiful and nobody will know - Waiter asked if we needed refill 4-5x but honestly I got the vibe he liked my friend so maybe it was a flirtation disguised in service - Not much noise even though the restaurant is almost full that night - Smells phenomenal - Wait time for food arrival: 2 minutes 18 seconds (for appetizer) 27 minutes 2 seconds (for the entree so +/- 2 minutes after the arrival of the appetizer) - Wait time for our check: almost immediate after we devoured dessert I took a friend here who loves Indian food. This place surpassed her experiences at other Indian restaurants. Everyone whom I have brought to this place has loved it. I will return and recommend it to friends. IndeBlue blends incredible food with a fun environment and friendly service. It is part of a trend of modern Indian fusion cuisine that is sweeping much of the nation (and maybe world? I have no idea, but let's extrapolate). The food is probably the best Indian I've had in Philly. There were far too many delicious dishes to list them all, but you really cannot go wrong with what you order. Perfect for a date night, time with family, or getting a little rowdy with friends. Highly recommend Attempted to come here for happy hour, but they only allow you to do it if you're sitting at the bar. No seats were open so my group of friends and I did restaurant week instead, which was worth it. We all purposely ordered different items so we could all share. We ordered the demitasse soup, spinach chaat, crab corn tikki served with sweet chili aioli, "butter chicken" poutine, chicken korma, makhani, kheer, toasted coconut gulab jamun and chocolate pot de crème. Everything tasted amazing with a nice blend of various spices. Definitely modern Indian cuisine but still very good and worth a try! The dishes that stood out were the spinach chaat, crab corn cake, chicken korma, and chocolate pot de creme! The decor is on point and it is a nice and small intimate restaurant with friendly service. Out of the 3 desserts, my friends and I all agreed that the chocolate cake Was the best. Kheer was similar to rice pudding and delicious, but too liquidy and runny. Naan bread is also on point and amazing to dip with. 10/10 This is the best Indian restaurant in Philadelphia by a mile!!! The food is of the highest quality and unbelievably tasty. The Moilee and the Chicken Korma are out of this world delicious! It's extremely filling and worth the money. Hopefully if you're reading this you're at least considering going to IndeBlue. My suggestion to you is to try it, I guarantee that you won't regret it. The staff is fine, the ambiance is really nice, BUT the food, the food is unbelievable. Best Indian in philly I am blown away! Indeblue is one of my favorite places now. Let me start with how kind and accommodating the staff is. They were truly the most amazing people. I guess they were running behind by a few minutes and they felt so bad and offered us champagne. Totally not necessary because what's a few minutes? but SO kind and considerate!. They immediately asked what I was celebrating (no clue why or how they knew) and I said my birthday! The man was so excited and happy for me. We were seating right away and got our drinks and food right away. I asked the waitress for help with what on earth to order and she was great. Got vegetable samosa chaat it came in some saucy chickpea soupy stuff. Soooo good. Then entreea were kabila and laal Maas. Both were Incredible. I must say the afghani pulao rice that came with the Kabila was the most delicious thing ever. We both loved our dishes sooo much. Very very flavorful and just the right amount of spice. So out of this word. Very unique and interesting dishes. Love it. After that the same man/head manager or server came back and told me he'd like to give us some complimentary dessert or something for my birthday. I was so happy and taken back. We didn't really want more food lol so he said how about a chai tea. We said okay and he brought out amazing hot teas with milk on a big plate with a candle that was impressively standing straight up on the glass plate alone (somehow standing in some melted candle wax!) lit and ready for me to blow out! I was so flattered and couldn't believe how kind they were. It really made my birthday special and fun! Thank you indeblue for amazing food and service and a generous birthday surprise! I couldn't have asked for a better birthday and can't wait to come back. You guys are so sweet and kind. The service was great, and the food was very tasty. I love the twist on poutine, so innovative and delicious! Only reason this review is 4 stars not 5 is because the crispy spinach left something to be desired. IndeBlue is awesome! My group of 5 and I made reservations for IndeBlue for happy hour last friday. Happy hour last from 4 pm - 530 pm, and so we were given the full 1.5 hours. We were about 20 mins late to our reservation yet they were still accommodating. 4 out of 6 of us got there first, and we ordered 3 beers and a mumbai mirch (spicy tequila). All were delish. We also ordered a spinach chaat and fried cauliflower, which were both absolutely delicious. For our 2nd round, we ordered 3 beers and a indeblutini (mango flavored martini) which was tasty as well. The service was awesome! And they played indian music on the outside speakers which was a great touch! Our total came out to only $40 for 6 beers, 2 drinks, and 2 snack items which was super cheap! 100% recommend! The cocktail was delicious, and service was great ( too good) Items tried and loved : Chicken Madras, Crab Corn Tikki, Crispy Spinach Chaat Items didn't live up to expectations: seafood platter Overall 5 stars for service, food quality and attention to customers needs Huge shoutout to Lori (not sure if I spelled it right) , she was beyond great in the service and made our experience memorable by bringing us a special dish ( not being served in the menu at the time). Must eat here! I adore IndeBlue, especially their fantastic lunch. For one, they are ridiculously vegan-friendly, all I have to do is say "vegan" and the staff is very well informed, and items on the menu are clearly marked. Secondly (or firstly, for everyone who's not vegan) the food is fantastic. I love when I go to a place and the food and the prices match. Yes, it's fancier, and yes, you should pay for it. Fantastic. Third, that lunch? The best is getting the thali, or a plated lunch of small dishes. As of my last visit, it now includes dessert, which for vegans, was a house-made coconut sorbet. It. was. amazing. I haven't been for happy hour, but I've heard that's a great deal as well, and they have great drink specials at lunch ($4 rose mimosas? yes pls.) Love them, and I love bringing people there! We are regulars at the IndieBlue Collingswood, NJ location. (I have a 5 star review for that location http://www.yelp.com/biz/indeblue-indian-cuisine-collingswood?hrid=tiz8NSsVq-Fl2TVlin_l_A). I convinced my wife that we should try this location. The bar: The bartender seemed distracted and uninterested. Why? Well, at the corner of the bar were two employees dressed in black who were standing, huddled around three customers who were sitting at the bar (they seemed to be employees as well, off-the-clock enjoying some civilian time). The bartender was more interested in chatting them up then paying attention to us. He had the personality of a wet blanket. Our server: He was very robotic and lacked personality. My wife and I were surprised at the night-and-day difference between the Philly and Collingswood location. In any case, he was proficient, that counts for something. The food: For an appetizer, we ordered the BBQ Rib rolls. They were (4) flavorless rolls, barely the size of my thumbs. It was not worth $8.00. The Baingan Bharta was very good. The Crispy Spinach Chaat was excellent (as always). The Chicken Madras and the Lamb Rogan Josh were perfection! (they are our go-to items if we aren't interested in the specials of the day). During the meal, our server had asked us 'so, is the Philly location better than Collingswood'? My wife and I both stared at him and just smiled, we couldn't even muster out a white lie. Pricing: We felt that the pricing was reasonable (seemed to be on-par with the Jersey location, minus the no BYOB here) Return factor: We don't need to be handheld/coddled but we expect some enthusiasm from the staff. When we go out to dine, we want the whole package. We don't think we will return to this location. 3.5 stars The service here is dreadfully unfriendly and not at all welcoming. A restaurant could have the finest food in the city (and IndeBlue doesn't) but if diners are met with indifference and hostility, that is the impression that sticks in the mind. My first visit here was 2 years ago for happy hour with my friend Stephen. We were in the area and decided to try IndeBlue for drinks. We arrived a few minutes before 5 p.m. As we opened the door, a woman from inside the restaurant came and physically blocked us from coming in. We were both taken aback and asked if there was a problem. She demanded to know what we were doing "there." Let me take a second to say that we are both gay and we are also clean, fit and when we are out and about, always well dressed. This time was no exception to any of that. Instead of just walking away, Stephen told her we had come for happy hour. Her posture relaxed a bit but she said it did not start until 5 p.m. (by now it was 4:56 p.m.) and we would have to wait outside until then. Given that we saw other drinkers and diners in the restaurant, this made no sense. I told my companion that this was all bullshit but he said we had a right to drink and eat anywhere so eff it, let's do it. The drinks and bar food were fine, nothing innovative or memorable and the bartender, a woman, was very pleasant and accommodating, especially when we asked for drink recommendations. We spent several hours eating and drinking at the bar and had no further issues. A few months ago, several friends decided to have a 'catch up' brunch here on a Saturday. Reservations were made and we all arrived on time. As soon as we were ready to be seated, we all became aware of tension and hostility emanating from the host and the wait staff. Whether it was directed at us (a group of 10) or it was internal, I cannot say, but it made the hair on my neck stand up. We were shown to a table that did not have enough seats or space for all of us. Mervyn, the brunch organizer, politely asked if a larger table was available. We were left to stand by a table that sat 6. When a member of our party took 2 chairs from unoccupied tables so we could start to get seated, one of the servers started to loudly berate him. Again, as far as I was concerned, that was a cue to leave. Finally we were placed at a table with barely enough room for all 10 of us. And then we sat. And sat. And sat. Keep in mind that a reservation had been made weeks in advance for 10 diners. We did not just show up out of the blue in a large group on a busy Saturday. When our orders were taken, the server was very curt and would not answer questions about the menu. We placed our orders and got on with socializing. When the food came, it was slammed down on the table and our drinks, also slammed down, got sloshed all over. The food was fine but lukewarm. I'd ordered a masala dosa, basically an Indian potato crepe. The crepe itself was warm, limp and greasy, not piping hot and crisp. My Bloody Mary was too heavily spiced to enjoy. No one came by to check on us or see if we wanted more drinks. We all passed on ordering dessert. We just wanted to get out. No one greatly disliked their food but no one felt it was outstanding or even good, either. Several gents ordered the tasting menu and getting the server to provide details about it had been absolutely impossible. I don't want to say this place is homophobic but I do believe there are a lot of unresolved issues between staff and management that spill over into treatment of guests. That is totally unacceptable. In each case, I should have just gotten up and left. That's my 2019 restaurant resolution; listen to my intuition. I still have to try the dinner menu. I had brunch and it was hit and miss. Starting with the good, the aloo bhaji and chole with puri were great. The spinach chaat and the samosa chaat were the best things we tried on the menu. The samosa was crispy and flavourful. Now for the not so good, the omelette which we ordered with green chillies and asked to be made extra spicy was bland. There wasn't even any salt in it. The kathi roll was terrible- filled with tomatoes. The staff and service were 10/10. I came here for Valentine's Day and we ordered a lot of food! The crispy spinach chaat had a very interesting taste. It wasn't horrible and it is definitely popular but I'm not sure that I could get it again. The person I was with enjoyed it very much so I think it's definitely worth trying. The Mango Pork Spring Rolls were delicious. It came with an amazing sauce. The rolls were flavorful with or without the sauce. The Brussel sprouts were amazing too and sooo flavorful! It came with a side of cheese that really complimented each other. Garlic Naan had chunks of visible garlic! If you are a garlic lover like me, get it! The rice is your standard long grain rice. One bowl is brought out to share for the table. Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Kabila were both delicious! Order everything from the menu! Came here for a post-presentation celebration with my co-workers. We had a reservation so we were seated pretty quickly after checking-in. I ordered the Masala Potato & Egg Kathi Roll along with Brussel Sprouts. The dim interior gave off a chill yet sophisticated ambiance. Their staffs were very friendly and gave great food recommendations. The food was incredibly seasoned and on point! I've only been to IndeBlue for their all night happy hour/bar menu, but each time I've left super full and happy at a very reasonable price. Their bar menu is like an awesome happy hour but available from 5pm till closing, every day! There's a nice selection of Indian-inspired $6 cocktails, a bunch of delicious cheap Indian fusion small plates and a couple of entree size meals if you're looking for a full dinner. Between the many times I've come with family and friends, I've tried most of their options and have been pleased with them all. Their Mumbai mirch(chili infused tequila based drink) and Ginger Jadoo (whiskey, ginger, lemon juice, candied ginger) are examples of their interesting and cheap Indian cocktails. The drums of heaven (breaded chicken drumettes in spicy tomato sauce), fried cauliflower, spinach chaat, and tikka masala pizza are especially tasty, but you can't go wrong with their many other options or a full tandoori meat plate at the bar. The bar isn't that big and their happy hour/night menu only applies there, so dont be surprised if you have to wait a bit. It is so worth it, though, I don't eat Indian food often, but this place has turned me into an Indian food fan. I have only tried the happy hour menu, so that is another thing to consider. The food, service, and atmosphere all deserve 5 stars in my opinion. Both times I have gone I ordered the crispy cauliflower, and then shared other items with a friend. It is addicting- perfect amount of sauce/ flavor without overbearing the taste of cauliflower too and you can't beat this large portion for just $6 at the bar. Other than the calamari, I'd highly recommend the Chicken Tikki Chipotle (flavor is fantastic, but average portion and a steeper price $12). The shrimp soft taco is also great, and Drums of Heaven are good (similar sauce to the cauliflower- I'd choose the cauliflower over the wings if I had to pick). Drinks wise, I have only tried the Mumbai Mirch but I loved it. If you like drinks with a kick and tequila, you have to try it! I was here last night with a friend and we tried the tasting menu for dinner. Lori suggested some amazing vegetarian appetizers and entrees. She waited in between each course and waited before we finished each course prior to having us order the next one. She was very patient with us and extremely gracious. She clearly loves what she does and is very passionate. This was truly one of the best meals we've had. She even suggested that we not order additional food because the tasting menu would be more than enough. The tasting menu is great value for the amount of food you get. We had a lot of leftovers. The camaraderie between the employees in the restaurant was very strong. We plan on coming here again in the near future to try their brunch. I had a wonderful experience with the bartender John (JFK) I've been here several times before but John made this experience unique and enjoyable. The cocktails he made were a work of art, his interpersonal skills were off the charts and the man is beast when it comes to libation. I would definitely recommend folks coming to see John and let him wow you - 5 starts because of John My girlfriend and I came here for lunch on New Year's Day after spending the night in the city for New Years. They have great options and a wonderful lunch special which gives you a very nice spread of a few options. I tried something I've never had before and it was excellent and so was my girlfriend's lunch special platter. As you walk in there is a bar, on the smaller side but a fancy size to fit the restaurant, and then the dining tables are set deeper into the building as you walk through the bar area. The entire restaurant is very cute and the wait staff was very attentive and courteous. The only reason I leave four stars over five is for the bathrooms. They were clean but not as clean cut as I had expected for how the restaurant looked. They could use a little facelift in my opinion to keep up the classy look of the rest of the restaurant. If you are in the area you should certainly stop in. I'd love to return and sit at the bar for food and a drink. I can't believe I haven't written a review on this place. I came here forever ago when they first opened during the flower show and I finally got back here about two years ago. The happy hour menu is a game changer for the food quality and the price. I usually get the crispy cauliflower or the pizza which I think they may have gotten rid of. If my friends are going out in the city (pre-covid) we would hit this place up for food and drinks before going to our final destination. I came here for brunch and really appreciated the variety on their menu. First of all, all the brunch drinks--chai sangria, Bloody Mary--were tempting, but I ended up going with the rose petal mimosa. Tasted amazing; there was just the perfect amount of rose flavor! My bf got the mango lassi even though we couldn't find it on the menu. Ended up being $5. Ridic. We also got the butter chicken with rice and French toast. While both were excellent, we would've appreciated larger portions. For two people, I'd recommend getting three dishes. Except we already spent $40 as is and didn't want to spend more... Usually I find brunch food to be extremely filling. Not exactly the cheapest Indian food. But that's okay! The ambiance more than made up for it. They had live guitar and drums which sounded surprisingly ethnic. The interior is absolutely gorgeous. The service was all right; sometimes extremely attentive, occasionally neglectful. Overall definitely worth the experience! Love this place. The Mango lassi is delicious and sweet. The naan is amazing especially cheese and garlic, get the bread basket! Also grilled shrimp is amazing! The spinach crispy chaat is the best! The madras and dhal are amazing and come with yummy rice. My family and I came here during restaurant week and had a lovely time. The appetizers were quite good, and the chicken poutine hit the spot in terms of being cheesy, crispy, oily, and flavorful. I really enjoyed how the appetizer had the masala to cut through the cheese. The spinach chaat was essentially a fried salad, with yogurt sauce. My favorite dish was the paneer because it had the most flavor. The general consensus of the table was that the other main dishes were lacking a bit of spice and flavor. The naan was delicious and hot straight out of the oven. The service was great, especially given how busy the restaurant was. Our waitress took the time to tell us about the restaurant owners--I believe the husband is Indian and manages the food and the wife is Italian and hand picks the decor. Our waitress also told us that the restaurant owners' daughters help out during restaurant week. We also ordered a beer on tap, an indebluetini, and a drink that was a restaurant week special. I really enjoyed the mango indebluetini and found that the alcohol was not too strong. I would definitely come again either for drinks or to try out what else is on the menu. Went there for the first time for dinner yesterday with a friend who's been to the NJ location. I've never been to any Indian restaurant before so I have nothing to compare Indeblue to, but I have to say that the food were superb, the ambience was great, our servers were awesome and attentive and more importantly, the restaurant was clean. I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to go back real soon. I highly recommend the Chilean sea bass with saffron rice. Wow!.....I'm still thinking about those dishes. Worth every penny! I went during happy hour and was happy with the food, drinks and service. Josh was our server and he was wonderful. I'll definitely be back soon! Dishes were delicious!!! Samundri biryani was incredibly delicious! Lamb chop were succulent and flavorful.. tasted like...More..... *happy hour review* Definitely new happy hour stop. I came on Tuesday and the bar was completely packed, but on Thursday it was totally fine...I guess it's just a draw. Drinks: Rose gimlet, spicy lychee margarita, and indebluetini. All delicious and so creative in bringing in Indian flavors (like rose, spice, and cardamon) into drinks! They weren't strong, but for $5, well worth it. Food: Hai ram, this was all delicious. The spinach chaat is a must!! Aloo tikis are a meh (but for $3, why not!). The naan pizza changes weekly I guess but ours with paneer was delightful. The stuffed peppers also delicious and SPICY (yaass) and stuffed with paneer and mozeralla..yes delicious. The most expensive was the naan pizza for $5! For 3 hungry chicas, we ordered 4 appetizers and that was our dinner, coming out to like $5/person and it was the best decision ever. Will definitely return, especially because they have a late night happy hour (9-closing) for us who work later! Shoutout to Michael the host for helping us out when we were in a rush to leave and he got us our bill, etc. ParahV gave us a superb dining experience! I've never felt so welcomed by a server before also visiting from out of town I recommend this cute spot for sure! Five stars Phenomenal Indian experience in center city Philly ! Vipul was an incredible server, so friendly, gave us a tasting of the sangria chai and offered free complimentary chai and gave us suggestions for NY Indian restaurants ! All the food was great we ordered the cauliflower and vegetable Samosa Chaat to start. For entrees the paneer Tikka Masala and naan. For a dessert highly recc the banana Nirvana very innovative and the perfect sweet level My husband and I are on a mission to support some of our favorite local businesses during this very trying time, while also finding a balance with cooking at home and keeping our diets relatively healthy. Weekends are when we've been treating ourselves to time off from cooking and cleaning, and we chose to end our weekend with a massive takeout order from IndeBlue. We saw on social media that IndeBlue was offering 25% off for takeout orders placed directly with them over the phone. I called and spoke with the nicest employee who gave feedback on our choices and even threw in some complimentary rice pudding! My husband swung by on his bike for the pick up, and I was very impressed by how nice everything looked when he got home. We ordered: crispy cauliflower, vegetable samosas, crispy spinach chaat (a longtime favorite!), sea bass entree, shrimp moilee, paneer tikka masala, and a double order of naan. Our intention was to have enough for at least two meals and we definitely accomplished that. Everything was delicious, as always. I can't wait to enjoy our leftovers (and another night off from cooking and cleaning!) for dinner tonight. Definitely think of IndeBlue if you're craving really fantastic Indian food! IndeBlue is one of those restaurants you always hear people rave about but you never seem to make it there until someone asks you to go. Well, I was finally asked to go and it did not disappoint! They have happy hour from 5-close during the week at the bar, and that's where we sat. You are also able to get the full restaurant menu at the bar as well. Things we had: Spinach chaat, crispy cauliflower, chicken tikka dunoba, and the lamb chops. Usually when you go to a restaurant, you find maybe 1-2 outstanding dishes, but honestly each dish was a knock out. We ordered these on the recommendation of the awesome bartender. Each dish was a flavor bomb layered with different textures. Also +1 star because I adventurously ordered a chili tequila infused drink that was a bit too intense for my taste and the bartender noticed I wasn't enjoying it. She tried to re-mix the drink to make it less intense for me but I still couldn't drink it, and she took it off the bill in the end without me asking. I thought that was exceptional of her. It was my first time here.I came in as a party of 2 on a weekday night. Although we did not make the reservation, the waiter was able to sit us immediately, and he was very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend everyone to call or make a reservation online since this place seems very popular for dinner. Our table was seated in the middle of the room, it was hard for me to hear the other person talking. So yes, if you come here for a big day, make sure you make a reservation. The restaurant is beautiful and spacious, and the interior design is elegant and fancy, but it still has a cozy ambiance. Perfect for a date or a family/ friend gathering party. Thoughts for food We ordered 2 cocktails, the mumbai mirch and the anjeer. The mumbai mirch is so delicious, which I stole from my bf after the first taste lol. The anjeer is okay, nothing unique. Highly recommend the mumbai mirch! Chicken Makhani poutine is awesome. It has a crunchy texture but still soft inside. The fried aged cheddar is delicious, interesting to have with the chicken. The toast is alright, delicious but I wish it could be crunchier. I heard so many good reviews for the paneer tikka masala, and decided to order it. Oh wow, the portion is huge, we got so full after 2 appetizers and this dish. If you are a light dinner eater like me, you will have leftover if you order 2 entrees. The dish is delicious and flavourful. The paneer cheese looked like tofu, so it surprised me when I had the first bite. Overall, it's a great restaurant with a twist of modern Indian cuisine. If you are looking for authentic Indian food, this is not a place for you. I am not into too spicy food and heavy flavor, so I prefer modern Indian food. If you love Indian food and open to enjoy the lighter flavor, look no further, this is the place! I've only tried brunch here but I am eager to cone back and try dinner! We had ordered the cheese board, which came with many different crackers and dips as well as some very spicy peppers which gave it a great variety of things to try. We also ordered the egg kathi roll and the paneer burjee. The egg kathi roll was delicious, but I don't think I would order it again. The paneer burjee on the other hand was delicious! We also enjoyed a $6 mimosa special. Would love to come back and try more. They also have amazing vegan and vegetarian options. Came here for Saturday lunch with a group of 15 for graduation (congrats Anupma S.!) They were very accommodating with the large group and pushing around tables for us. The waiter was kind and not at all overwhelmed at our questions, change in minds, people coming at different times, etc. I opted for the vegetarian thali for $15 that came with -3 curries including dhal makhni (black bean lentils), palak paneer (spinach and cheese), and the special for the day which was potatoes and other veggies. -rice and naan (pita bread) -raita (yogurt) -mango chutney Seemed like the most bang for your buck. I wanted to try the chaats though. Next time! Heard the avocado dahi chaat which was paani puri style was delicious. Often times with Indian restaurants (keep in mind, my parents are Indian so I have high standards), the food is oily, not flavored enough, or flavored artificially instead of fresh ingredients. I did not find this to be the case at all here. The food was very well prepared. The food did take some time to come out given our large group, but that implied everyone was being made fresh for us. Everyone in our group was full in the right amount and enjoyed their individual entrees! What made the experience the best for me though was the ambiance. I have never seen such beautiful decor in a restaurant before! Whoever bought those pieces had amazing taste-WELL DONE! First restaurant accommodating of my whole food plant based diet (vegan and oil-free). Our waiter reviewed the reservation notes and offered suggestions on what to order but told us he would take care of my diet considerations. Food was fantastic! Definitely will be going again. Great food and service. Delicious. We are visitors from CA who enjoyed this restaurant thoroughly I loved this place! We went for a Sunday brunch - and there was live Sitar and Tabla music (which was really good music. :) ) Having an insane craving for home food, we decided to come here - definitely pricier than the like of Sitar in University City but the food is totally worth it. I caved in to ordering a masala dosa (it's been over a year since I had one) and this is as authentic as it gets. With good chutney and a good amount of the potato curry. Given that there is no good South Indian food in Philly, Indeblue manages to produce a good dosa which tastes just like the ones from home. The paneer bhurji is definitely an interesting fusion style food - but delicious nonetheless. I think this place manages to satiate the taste buds for /traditional/ Indian food as well has it has its own fusion food which are gorgeous. For dessert we had the mango panna cotta (which was gorgeous along with its saffron based garnishing) and the coconut-lychee sorbet with tandoori pineapple. I was literally ecstatic upon receiving the food, dhomping down with a grin plastered across my face. Con: I do wish dosas were cheaper and they had something like 2 dosas per plate. We have eaten at too many upscale restaurants to count. By far, the best waiter/server that we have ever had was Andrew at IndeBlue last night. Our experience of enjoying his recommendations, attentiveness, ownership of the dining experience that he provided and general great energy was our biggest takeaway. His recommendations were absolutely delicious. Our favorites were the sea bass, the Pot de Creme, the naan bread is absolutely phenomenal, the crab cakes. The sweetini and a ginger something jadu whiskey cocktail were great. Sorry no photos to post, we devoured everything! Let it be known that this review is based solely on my happy hour experience. I was really excited to check IndeBlue out because of the raving reviews, but to put it bluntly, I was so disappointed. My friend and I got the Tikka Naan Pizza (we had the option of either chicken or paneer - we chose the first) and we each got a Peanut Chicken Chili Bao Bun (it comes one to an order, at least for HH). We were both really excited when they quickly brought them out. Both *looked* delicious, but unfortunately, I can't say the same about the taste. The Naan Pizza was seriously lacking in flavor. I was expecting some spice, but all I could taste was the naan. I was pretty hungry so I finished my portion, but my friend didn't even get close to finishing hers. The Bao Bun was the exact opposite from the pizza. SO. DAMN. SPICY. My friend and I both agreed that they had gone overboard with the chili. Had it been a little less spicy, I think I would have enjoyed it. Service was good and staff was friendly and attentive which I did take note of. Would I go again? Maybe for a drink because they offer a really great HH deal (50% off everything), but (sadly) I would pass on the food. This is good Indian cuisine, but I can't get on board all these 4 and 5-star ratings. I've had much better Indian cuisine at the dingy, traditional Indian joints. The location in DT Philadelphia is good, and you are met with a very attentive and smiling Maitre'D, but the food doesn't quite match the sophistication they're trying to show. This is definitely the best looking Indian restaurant in Philadelphia (and second only to Kirin's in Houston that I have visited). Tables are clean, there is actual linen (woohoo), and the bathroom is like a Nirvana relative to most Indian establishments. IndeBlue has a good drink menu, and their IndeMartini is a standout and strong. They even have a wine list, which is borderline decent. The service was spotty. I found our waiter very affable, but in other ways he was a disaster. He almost poured my sparkling water in a wine glass, thought better of it, found a different glass, still almost spilled it, etc. The other wait staff were not up to par by any means, one even bumped into me on the way to the restroom sans an apology! Welcome to the jungle. This was restaurant week, so the menu was quite contrived. Maybe that is what held things back. I ordered the spinach chaat (good if you're into fried food), the vegetarian Thali (asked for vegan and gluten-free, got gluten-free, good thing I'm not a strict vegan), and the fig dessert was probably the best item. The vegetarian Thali was VERY limited compared to real Thalis that I have had at other Indian joints. My DP had a regular Thali from IndeBlue, and it also came with only 3 main dishes (and when I say dish we're talking a tiny saucer), compared to most places which have 5-6, and the idea is they will refill them for you, not here. They did start us with three complimentary tastes of soup, although I found them all lacking in taste. The rice was okay. Saffron rice, not really standout by any means. The fig cake was good, and the ice cream on top was decent. Not made in house, so I was like, ehhh. This is probably a fun date night for someone craving Indian cuisine, but IndeBlue is not foodie approved. I was a big fan of IndeBlue after trying the chef's tasting menu for my first time there for dinner! The inside is very modern and has a good vibe (although it is very dark). You can make reservations, but we walked in on a Saturday night and were still able to be seated immediately. The nice thing is, you can order from the menu a la cart but they also have their tasting menu available all the time. It's $45 person and you get to order an app, then share a tandoori, then each order an entree and have dessert. It's a great deal because each entree ranges from $15-$25 already. We ordered the spinach chaat, scallops, lamb chops, the vindaloo and the dessert sampler. All of the dishes were really good, but the lamb chops were probably my favorite. I also liked the banana fried donut dessert the best. I'd definitely say this is one of my top Indian restaurants in the city! OMFG! I love this place!!! Their food was such a masterpiece! We came in around 6 and their server and host were super nice and professional! Definitely will come back again!! I was really excited to try this place but was let down. I went for happy hour and everything I tried had too subtle of an Indian taste - especially the paneer toast and tikka naan pizza. The bbq pork samosa rolls were OK but the dipping sauce was bland. The vegetable samosa chaat were the best of the bunch. Indian flavors are usually so overpowering (in a good way) but the appetizers were lacking! The atmosphere was nice so maybe I'd go back and try an entree but will skip any apps! Really amazing happy hour!!! I stumbled upon this place just walking around through Center City one evening and I'm glad I did. Each visit, I meet an incredible new person, try a new food item and overall just grateful to experience such a great time! The staff is phenomenal. Each time I come in, I have a great experience with staff from the host, bartender and management. I recommend the Crispy Spinach Chaat and Tikka Naan Pizza! If you are apprehensive about trying Indian food, then this restaurant is the best place to try the new cuisine! I came here with a larger group and some were new to Indian food. The waitress helped us the entire time with the menu, made some great suggestions, and all of us left more than satisfied! The Indian food here is delicious! Definitely worth going here if you have a larger group (4+) and trying the chef's tasting menu! Everything is served family style and you get to hand select several different food entrees for each course. The tasting menu comes with 4 courses! And is very reasonably priced compared to other tasting menus. The larger the group, the more plates you get per course. My first time here, I came with a group of 5. We were able to pick 3 appetizers, two 2nd courses, 3 entrees, and 3 desserts. It was SO much food! We could barely touch our entree and took doggy bags of the main course home. Here is what we ordered: First course - crispy cauliflower: one order was large enough for all five of us. Nice and lightly spicy, with the perfect crunch. Would definitely order again! - shrimp Koliwada roti taco: a definite MUST! They brought out five tacos so everyone could have their own. It is filling as a first course, and completely unique item compared to other Indian restaurants. - vegetable samosa chaat: a traditional item, that they do absolutely right. Probably one of my favorite things I ate for the meal Second course - we ordered the noorani shrimp and chicken tikka chipotle. They were both delicious, but probably my least favorite part of the meal. Next time, I plan on skipping this and saving room for the 3rd course! Third course - We ordered chicken masala, mashooq, and we're able to order the boondi vegetable raita as an entree! By this point we were all SO full, but managed to do a tasting of the remaining foods. By far my favorite was the mashooq! Highly recommend to anyone! Dessert - we ordered 3 desserts, all very unique. He pear dessert was one of my favorites but all is worth a bite. I have to say that the ambience is delicate, it's a great place for a small group, or intimate setting but also has the capabilities of entertaining a larger group! I would suggest making a reservation even for smaller groups. Oh! Lucky me! I found this place during Philly restaurant week. We got a table for 3 then we ordered one from each appetizers. We got a corn soup and 3 different main dishes. We ended up that experience with the ice cream. Vipul( our server) did a good job serving us. We had such outstanding time. Recommend for all of you guys! Service and Drinks were amazing. Food seemed pretty standard when it came to Indian food. The pork Samosa was average, the naan pizza was a little too burnt for my taste and the Chicken wings were the best thing I ate. I actually started off with one of their signature cocktails and it was not bad but bottomless mimosas were only $22 so I could not pass on that offer. What a gem. The food tastes so home-made. I really like how playful the menu is. The experience is special. The service is excellent. My fiancé and I loved it. My friends and I visited IndeBlue during the final days of restaurant week and I can honestly say that it was one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had. Not only was each course delicious and well portioned but the service was impeccable. Continuing to work in the middle of a pandemic on a busy week like restaurant week is not easy but Bennett, Andrew and the rest of the staff were so kind, welcoming and very attentive. We will surely be visiting again and recommend everyone to stop by this lovely establishment! They charged you more money. Check your credit card! Stay away!! My friends and I chose this place for my birthday celebration. It turned out to be the worst eating experience in our lives. 1.They kept us waiting for 30+ minutes just to order food until we asked them to get our server 2 times. We were very unhappy with the waiting since the tables were half empty that night. 2. Taking food away from you while you are still eating. When we were still eating, they started to take the food away from our table. We said that we were still eating, but the server argued that they would close in 45 minutes. We looked around and found that other tables were eating as well. Some of them were ordering desserts. Why dont you take their plates as well? Why allowing other tables to order desserts if you are closing? 3. They charged you different from the receipt. If you think unreasonable waiting time and taking food away from you are bad enough, you have to check your credit card to get the full horrible eating experience: they charged more money than we wrote on the receipt, which we found out 3 days after from our bank account. What a thief! i was here last night on a date .im not from the city .everything was amazing. lori was so swet and made amazing suggestions.gia was so nice and friendly. can't wait to come back to the city and stop in again Been to this location for first time for drinks before doing rw dinner at Barbuzzo. I tried the collingswood location before it shut down and while food was good I never got chance to retry. Sat at bar to grab a drink with friends and then left. Bar seems like it gets packed quick but friendly staff. Told this place has decent happy hour which maybe on an off day I can't check out. Had a beautiful birthday dinner here last night! The food was amazing, service was great, our waiter Bennet was so passionate and energetic which made our experience even better. Will definitely come back :) I've been here for dinner plenty of times but never for brunch...but I was very surprised! They incorporated an indian twist to traditional breakfast items in such a creative way. The paneer bhurji was amazing (coming from the girl who LOVES paneer). The Bloody Mary wasn't as good and way too strong to enjoy, but the food more than made up for it! I will definitely be coming back for brunch again! I came here after being told by many people that it's an amazing Indian spot. I came here with some friends and inside it is decorated very nicely. The vibes are homey. We ordered happy hour drinks which were great and were ready to order our food. What upset me from the start was that our waiter looked at his watch when we told him we needed a minute to finalize our dishes. Then after we ordered and our food came, the server dropped my rice all over the table. They apologized, but they did not clean the mess or give me New rice. I assumed they would given the fact that my rice was everywhere and inedible. I waited about 10 minutes but I was forgotten. I had to ask someone to remove the soiled rice and give me new rice. Because of the service I received, I couldn't enjoy my meal for what it is. All I remember is that the drinks tasted good HAHA. It's upsetting that there was zero care for my experience overall. Maybe it was a bad day, but I had expected better. We came here on a Friday night, we sat outside and it wasn't too busy. The service was rather slow, but our server was nice enough. My problem with this restaurant is the food, we ordered one lamb madras and one vegetarian dish khal makhan. Maybe we should have ordered something else but just from what we had both dishes tasted very similar and nothing out of this world. I guess their version of 'modern & traditional food' just meant unauthentic and not so traditional. We didn't hate the food, but we won't be coming back considering there are so many other options out there. Ordered food from this place based on reviews, the food is really average. Even if it is fusion the taste matter the most. Giving 2 stars for the makhani fries. Rest the entire order was below average. Will not recommend if you are looking for good Indian food. Not too shabby for an Indian place in Center City. Not my favorite, but it works well enough for quick Indian fix. The mango lassi has pistachios in it, to all those with nut allergies (not me). It's provides an interesting touch. The mango lassie here is more tart than sweet, and I definitely prefer sweet. The sauces for their dishes tends to be on the watery side, where as I prefer mine to be thick and creamy. The Chicken Tikka Makhani "Butter Chicken" (Free range / boneless / fresh tomato / cream honey / fenugreek / black pepper / saffron rice) was very good. It was a little in the salty side, but nothing some rice and/or naan can't fix. Naan also has black sesame, which I am not a fan of. We made a reservation on Friday for Saturday night indoors. This was confirmed via the restaurant itself. This was for my birthday - they even asked us and knew it was a special occasion. Come Saturday night - we receive a call telling us they are canceling our reservation because it's raining. When we tell them we made it for indoors, they said oops we made it for outdoors our bad but we can't accommodate you. Now we are stuck at 530pm on a Saturday looking for a dinner reservation. You can guess how well that is going. Incredibly unprofessional to leave us like this - speaks to a place that isn't run well. Guess I won't be getting a nice birthday dinner. Thanks Indeblue!! I LOVE this place and Shane!! I'm super happy to be able to sit at the bar and get the best service again. He always has the best recommendations with food and drink pairings! Absolutely in love with IndeBlue. I am Indian American and I struggle to find authentic Indian restaurants. IndeBlue is the exception--I proudly rate it 5 stars for taste, quality, decor, and service. Walking into the restaurant, it is centrally located downtown and has a beautiful vibe. I love the huge gold center piece. The menu had unique cocktails that I definitely wanted to try. I fell in love with the sangria chai--I have never before tasted a mix of red wine and masala chai but it was luxurious and velvety, there is nothing like it out there! Next, our waiter Vipul was extremely kind and gracious in helping us decide what to order. He checked in on us several times during the meal. I had briefly mentioned that I was craving masala chai and he personally brought out two cups for us to have on the house!! I was so happy with his service, I was proud to give him a high tip :) thank you! The food was so fresh, including the perfumed rice. I felt very good about the quality, especially for the price!! Very well priced restaurant. If I lived nearby, I would dine several times a month! Please order the banana Nirvana dessert, it is essentially like banana bread donuts with ice cream, just fantastic. Thank you for such a wonderful meal, one of the best I've ever had! I came for Restaurant Week brunch and enjoyed the slightly upscale hipster take on Indian favorites. I enjoyed the crispy spinach chaat, paneer tikka masala, saffron kheer, and garlic naan. All of the dishes were great with lots of flavor. My only issue was the service: it was extremely slow, including waiting 30 minutes for someone to clean an open table so we could get seated when we arrived. THE FOOD HERE WAS AMAZING! I cannot believe how good it was. The curry was the best I have ever had! The dinner was very filling and I wish I could have eaten it twice that's how good it was. 10/10 recommend. We also had great service here. Our server Josh was so attentive and helpful with the menu we couldn't have asked for better! The bus boys were on top of everything too, as soon as we were done with our food they cleaned the plates right out of our way. Uh-maze-ing. That is about all I need to say... but I'll elaborate since my experience was so out of this world. First, it was restaurant week and let's be honest with ourselves here - sometimes, things are less than top notch since you aren't paying top notch prices. You would have never known the difference here. The service, the food, the portion sizes were all on par with an expensive night out, only without the price tag. Ever important to me - the service was impeccable. Jason, our server, was so very attentive. So much so that he apologized for our second course taking longer than anticipated... and we hadn't even noticed (it really didn't take very long at all)! Our table was cleared regularly, water and other beverages; always full. We never wanted or needed for anything. Honestly some of the best service I have had out in Philly, a city that regularly excels in the service department. To say the food was not only abundant but also fantastic really doesn't do it justice. I left incredibly full and happy which is an anomaly for Restaurant Week offerings. Actually, by the time the main course was done, I wasn't sure that I would be able to take the smallest bite of dessert. Of course, I managed to power through but not without being tempted to unbutton the top button on my pants. Gluten free and veg friendly I highly recommend. I'll be back for sure!!!! I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! This is one of our go tos in the city! The decor is great and it's a nice place for special occasions and date nights. Make sure you make reservations because they tend to get packed. Here are some of the items we love- Spinach chat - never had anything like this! Chicken tika dubona- (bar menu only)it's like an Indian queso! Tikka naan pizza - we've had both the paneer and chicken Samosa- can't go wrong Shrimp tacos- so flavorful Pav bhaji- a favorite for vegetarians Paneer toast- on the lighter side. It's good but not as amazing as the rest They have all the classics too which we love and their naan is so fresh. We ventured there for brunch too and their chicken and waffles twist was great along with paneee bhurji. The drinks are great. We love the ginger jadoo and the bartender is so nice too! just a tip- if you're not not eating at the bar during their happy hour, it can get get on the pricier side This place just blew my freaking mind. Everything we ate, and I do mean everything, was PERFECT. The service excellent, and the atmosphere really pleasant. The spinach chaat - I'd push my mother in front of a train if I had to choose between her and the chaat. The seafood moille was superb. I would have liked a bit more variety in the seafood (90% shrimp) though. Just go there. Eat everything on the menu. Be happy. It was a first for me to try Indian food. I would not be able to say whether it's authentic or not. So I'm just giving my opinion on what I've encountered.. Our waiter wasn't as helpful as I had hoped. I told him it was my first time trying Indian food, and he didn't offer any type of suggestions. We went with the chefs tasting menu. I wasn't wow'd. If it's a "Chefs Tasting Menu"... shouldn't the "chef" put it together? Why am I selecting all the options.. I wasn't getting a "pre fixe'd" meal.. Anyways.. after what it seemed like pulling teeth out of our waiter, "MONICAs TASTING MENU included: spinach - i enjoyed. it was crunchy and delicious. something i've never had. scallop - nothing special. ONE medium size scallop in a puddle of sauce. lamb chop - too salty. chicken - chewy and a bit on the dry side. goat - very tender and moist. ....dessert (which the chef finally decided to put together cuz their was no option). it consist of homemade ice cream, something like a fried banana dough, which i didn't taste any banana. rice pudding which was very waterdown... MAYBE i would come back for their lunch since there were items there that i did want to try which is not offered during dinner. Best Indian food in Pennsylvania period.prices are great the dishs are awesome mines is the fried spinach and crispy califlower., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '16:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '16:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '16:0-22:0', 'Friday': '16:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '16:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '16:0-22:0'}

name: Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli, address: 3131 Walnut St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9524461, longitude: -75.1873206, is_open: closed, categories: Caterers, Sandwiches, Delis, Restaurants, Cafes, Event Planning & Services, text: Sandwiches had good taste and were a good size. Only some of the sandwiches come with chips and a pickle for some reason. It could be a tad cleaner. It's a small (looks like mom and pop) place. Didn't even know this place existed until I was trolling grubhub for a breakfast sammie on Sunday afternoon! Sure enough, in less than a half hour I had a delectable sandwich at my front door! I tried the prosciutto, egg, cheese and avocado bagel- what a great combo! Boyfriend had the tried and true sausage, egg and cheese- great execution. I'll definitely be ordering from here again! The café is clean and modern, sandwiches are fun and creative, coffee is fresh, and staff are super friendly. The dessert section features boring american cookies and cakes with nothing to please a European palette. I still don't understand why 90% of desserts have to be chocolate-centered. Why diss those who want fruity or creamy filling? This was a really cute cafe with a great assortment of beverages, baked goods, lunch food (soups, salads, sandwiches), and other goodies! I had a great avocado egg prosciutto panini; it was really generous and filling. Service was really friendly, and I would definitely love to try some other sandwiches or one of the boylan's bottled sodas that I noticed in the cooler! Definitely worth a stop especially if you're by DRL. Great place for a delicious, affordable lunch! I came here for the first time for lunch yesterday with some coworkers. I ordered the roast beef panini and had a choice of side salad or chips. I got the salad. This was a nice option since many places charge extra if you want a salad instead of chips or fries. The panini was very delicious. It had fresh-cut roast beef, spinach, Swiss cheese, red onion, and a roasted red pepper spread. The meal was filling and only $8. My coworkers got the California sandwich which had turkey, avocado, and other toppings. They said it was very good. My other coworker got the XOXO salad which was a special for the day. She said it was good; however, it came with turkey which was just three big slices of deli turkey on top. She said it was hard to eat, and she would have liked it to be chopped or sliced differently. The environment is typical of a deli, and the staff was friendly. They had a large selection of pastries and desserts displayed nicely in glass cases. I had to resist the temptation to order a dessert this time, but I'll definitely be back to try one. Really friendly staff, very clean and reasonable prices. Good for a breakfast, snack or meal on the way from school. Most of all impressed by quality of the panini sandwiches. Mozarella was super fresh and everything was very tasty. Recommend!! So glad I found waterfront ! It is a bit tucked away but worth seeking out . I had the egg , avocado , prosciutto , and provolone panini with the cold brew coffee and a baklava for later . The panini was perfect - they give you two eggs and a good portion of prosciutto and avocado . It was stuffed full and super satisfying . The cold brew comes in only one size , a very small size . I ordered a large and was surprised by the little cup I got . The cashier should probably mention this to customers . However , the saving grace was the strength of the cold brew made it last longer as the ice melted and I just added more . The flavor did not dissipate , so it seemed like a large coffee in the end . The baklava was perfect : lots of nuts and honey filling , and perfectly crunchy , buttery pastry . Mmmmm so good and not too sweet , I ate the whole thing ! They have a great selection of lunch items including a Cuban I must return for . The place was clean with plenty of seating for a cafe as well as wifi . The staff were all very happy and kind . If this place was closer to me you can bet I'd stop by all the time ! Stopped by for takeout and picked up two sandwiches, a tuna melt and a veggie panini. I think the most disappointing thing was the size of the sandwiches, which were about the size of a small bagel and as a result weren't filling. The tuna melt was nothing special, but the veggie panini was better priced and had a solid variety of greens inside. On top of that, I had chips on the side (instead of a salad), and I found it odd that they gave me tortilla chips instead of potato. Not necessarily a bad thing, but that was new to me. Nevertheless, service was friendly and the place looked nice. Dined here with pals last eve. Had a GOURMET HOAGIES | PIER 5 CHEESESTEAK | Premium seasoned fillet roast beef, melted pepper jack cheese, roasted peppers, red onions, mushrooms and spicy mayo (which was OK tasting, but not an actual cheesesteak & was kinda small for $13) & a decent smoothie; this came to $22.68 with tax & (meager, considering they don't have wait-table staff) tip, which seemed dear for what I got. I tried a pal's GOURMET PANINIS | CHICKEN PESTO | Grilled chicken, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil pesto, roasted fire red peppers (which showed little relationship to any fresh pesto I've ever made or, even, tasted); definitely NOT something to order if you love real pesto. Although you can get something to put in your belly here, I can't recommend it if you want something tasty. Decent coffee but garbage prepacked pastry and overly slow service. Not worth a second visit Great service with fresh food. This is great spot to grab a quick bite. They have many solid and tasty food options. Lunch/brunch vibes with many dessert options. As I stated in my previous review, the food is very good. My main concern that I found out recently was that, if you order over the phone and go to pick-up, you still need to stand in the same line as everyone else who is ordering. This happened today when my coworker and I went to pick up food and had to stand in the 20 minute line of people ordering. When we went to the counter, they told us there was no way to expedite our purchase even though they acknowledged that the food was already ready. If they offer pick-up during a busy lunch hour, either take the payment over the phone so we can get the food right away, or explain ahead of time that we will need to wait in the line. We wasted half of our lunch break waiting on line which we thought we were avoiding by calling ahead. another great delivery experience from Waterfront! my coworkers and I ordered from this place last Friday and got a timely and accurate delivery of sandwiches and salads! I was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes of these sandwiches. They really layer on the meat! I tried the turkey, brie and apple sandwich on sourdough and thought it was great. If I hadn't gotten it delivery, it might have been a bit more enjoyable with the delicious and melty brie, but it still tasted great. I loved the sweet and savory combination! fresh salad- love the Asian sensation. Would go here every day if it weren't for the price! ($11) We stopped at this café after we read the Yelp Reviews. Overall, the café was clean and the food was good. However, I ordered the Pier 5 Cheesesteak and although it was good, it was overpriced for what I got. Why is the cheesesteak so much more expensive than the other sandwiches? My husband just asked for a small cup of water instead of a drink. He was given a small plastic cup of tap water. When I got the receipt in my email there was a charge of 50 cents for a little dinky cup of water! It wouldn't be so bad if they had told me that before I paid, but they never said that there would be a charge. At least be up front about adding ridiculous charges. Courteous staff. Delicious food. Great attention to detail. Each breakfast sandwich was a piece of art. This is a very convenient spot located on Walnut st. It's connected to a larger building that holds apartments and offices so anyone working/living around have very easy access. Waterfront is also very similar to an Old Nelson in regards to the upkeep and ambience of the location. The food is a bit on the pricey side, but it's very well worth it. I usually go for their salads, and add smoked salmon and eggs to my Kale Caesar. I would also highly recommend their Kale Apple Salad. It's so delicious! On my recent visit I had their Classic Tuna Melt. They make is very fresh and it tastes delicious! This is definitely a place I would recommend for its quality and freshness in every meal. They also have desserts to try like macarons, cheesecake, etc. Sorry but when you have staff who takes orders they need to speak and understand English. Ordered a sandwich said hold the peppers to have her put extra peppers. If you pay $8 for a smallish chicken sandwich they could at least get the order right. The spongy chicken was just icing on the cake. Save your money get door dash I should have. Great experience! Terrific place to grab coffee and chill! I'd like to recommend this place to everyone around uni city. Great little lunch spot! It was really Cold outside so I ran inside her for a bite! It's your typical cafe and sandwhich place with the caveat being everything is made to order and it's totally fresh. The price can't be beat for the quality of food here. Don't opt to go to Panera or any of those places when you can come here instead, you'll get better sandwiches and salads for less of the price. You order at the deli counter and you wait for your food to come out the little window! I ordered a grilled chicken and pesto sandwhich that was great! The bread was fresh and it was steaming as it came out the window! Nothing like warm toasty bread. The chicken was very tasty and not dry which you get at some lunch places but not here. They have a variety of juices and waters here as well. They don't have soft drink which was a bummer. My only knock on this place was I wish they had more seating. Waterfront Gourmet is right next to my workplace, so I go there fairly often for lunch or to pick up food to or on my way from work. Their food is always freshly made and so delicious! Every sandwich that I've tried has been absolutely fantastic, as well as their smoothies. Bagels and pastries are decent, but nothing special. The sandwiches are generously portioned with high quality ingredients and come with a side of either kettle chips or salad. Overall, it's a great value for the size and quality at $9-10 a sandwich. And the staff are very nice as well! Waterfront Gourmet continues to be a favorite and my go-to spot. Stopped in for a quick breakfast before hitting the road and it is in a very convenient location. Breakfast menu is small but the choices are mighty. We ordered to dine in, it wasn't too crowded and the service was good. My friend got the Lox sandwich and I got the prosciutto egg avocado panini. Good quality food and amount for price and great atmosphere! I walk every break and some days I need a pick me up. Most days I bring my water but when I forget, there's never a quick place to pop in without a mile long line. Insert Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli They have cozy indoor and outdoor seating, the wait is null and the people are pleasant. Yes, you may pay a little extra for your beverage and snack item but the service, cleanliness and minimal wait makes it worth it. Plus everything is #FRESH What better way to release some endorphins than with fresh air, fruit and exercise?!! These berries had all the #antioxidants I needed for my short stroll. But on the other hand. If you have time, peruse through their menu and you'll find some tasty deli-style sandwiches, salads, paninis and even a cup of Joe. So if you need a quaint spot, tucked in plain sight, with cheerful smiles, pop into Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli. Tell'em I said hey We used them for a catering luncheon and the food was delivered on time with excellent customer service. We ordered a fruit salad as a side and the fruit was perfectly ripped. Desserts were delicious. Highly recommend! Waterfront has very quickly become one of my favorite lunch spots. I have yet to try something I did not like. The food may be a little pricey, but it is well worth it, as the restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, the portions are filling, and the food tastes great. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I once found a large piece of plastic in my salad. This was an isolated incident and I do not think it is something to happen again. My biggest concern lies in the fact that they have not answered my emails regarding the plastic incident. If I ever hear back from them maybe they will get that 5th star. We are sitting in an ICU waiting room, several days in, and hungry, tired and cranky. Someone in NYC called this deli and send several trays of the most amazing, fresh, and delicious sandwiches. It was the best meal we've had delivered all week, and they must have made them right before sending them over. Wow. pananis are good enough but today I order from ubereats and with each sandwich you can choose a salad or some chips and of course they do not say what the type of chips they are. turns out their nacho chips not like potato chips and also you have an option of choosing a sandwich and a salad , turns out the salad came in a box along with the sandwich no container for the salad at all they just throw loose carrots and green leaves over inside a cardboard box no container.very nasty. Never order from here again Waterfront is great! Food is quality, sandwiches are filling. Very comparable to other homey places in the area (as in, Picnic just next door, or Cosi a few blocks away) that give you homey soups or sandwiches quickly. I remember the service being especially friendly, like we all lived in the same small Southern town. Definitely recommend for lunch or a quick dinner!, hours: {'Monday': '7:0-20:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-20:0', 'Friday': '7:0-20:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-20:0', 'Sunday': '7:0-20:0'}

name: Spice 28, address: 1228 Chestnut St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.950352, longitude: -75.1615829, is_open: opening, categories: Asian Fusion, Restaurants, American (New), Thai, Szechuan, Chinese, text: My fiancee and I stopped here for lunch on a Saturday recently. The service was fine but the food took longer than it should have, being that we were only 1 of the 2 tables in the restaurant. Also, the noodles were under cooked to the point of being unchewable, I would try it again but was really underwhelmed by my first experience there. Okay -- after salivating for three weeks, staring at this baby in my bookmarks, I rounded up some members of "the dyke crew" (preemptively: no, str8s, don't ever call queer women that, thanx) and bounced over. I have to admit, the $$ threw me off -- appetizers are between 6$ and 12$; entrees are more around 17$. For some reason, I thought I'd be shelling out ten bucks for the main course. After recovering from my small heart attack, we went inside and proceeded to feast. We ordered (per Yelpers) the rock shrimp, the duck crepe and then the guac and wonton chips for we had a vegetarian. For dinner, D had the Shanghai beef, I had the Dan Dan noodles and said veg had the ... veg-fried rice. The rock shrimp was damn good -- not overpoweringly shrimpy, fried lightly and without grease, and the curry sauce! You have to wrap the shrimp in the salad and dip because the mixed greens bring the plate together. The guac was interesting (avocado in a spicy red sauce), and the chips were as light as the shrimps' batter. The star of the appetizer round was the Peking duck crepe. D and I made obscene noises while the veg said it tasted too alive. The duck is cooked perfectly, not too heavy, and it comes with hoisin sauce. I really enjoyed my Dan Dan noodles. I thought for a moment the portion might be too small, but all the food here is rich and sumptuous, and you get just the right amounts. With the crumbled pork on top and the leaves of spinach, I felt like the bowl echoed a very spicy spaghetti and meat sauce. I also snagged some of the fried rice (I'm not sure how there is such a thing as a "best fried rice," but this stuff qualified), and then I tried some of the Shanghai beef. I don't like beef. The meat melted in my mouth, I swear to god, and comes in this weird sauce that I can best describe as Chinese BBQ/honey. We received complimentary desserts of fried pumpkin cakes, which were nice palate cleansers. Overall, goddamn. Basically. Like an authentic Chinese hole in the wall- plated and served up with a classy air. The dry chili chicken is almost as good as the oily brethren I've had in alternate Chinese houses- the staff is serviceable and efficient. I've had a lot of trouble using any kind of yelp deal or groupon- so keep it simple? Lunch specials reasonably priced but a few blocks north you can get some of the best Chinese for less fuss and same price or (at dinner) way less. Clean to the sake of boring, but a decent spot for a drink. This place is good and I'd recommend it. Everything I've ordered had been good or very good and delivery time is always reasonable. I just ate a big bowl of udon and it was fantastic. They also make great drinks if you're eating there. That being said... The vegetable pad Thai was seriously the worst I've ever had in my life. It had no taste and the only vegetables were a few pieces of cabbage. Seriously? I almost called to complain it was that bad, and I don't do that. I don't even understand how it's still on the menu. The food is really good compared to any other Asian restaurant in town. And for the price... It's super economical. 2 meals and an appetizer with an alcoholic drink came up to $44. What else could you ask for ? Atmosphere is very cool. Bar is neat and stylish. Overall great !! Go eat ! Delivery service was fantastic! Came in 30 minutes and without damage. The Satay Chicken and the Mini Wontons were delicious. However, the fried rice was a little bland and the tofu in the Penang Curry was a weird texture. Overall a good experience, I would recommend for a new adventure. Awesome Asian fusion place from the decor to the food. There was plenty of staff there to greet us and help us with anything we needed. As a vegetarian they had plenty of options. Went with a group of five people and wanted to our share meals after spending a long day out. First ordered a small hot plate as an appetizer. Two dandan noodles were more than enough between the five of us and even after being super hungry we could only eat about one and a half. So the portion sizes are good. The taste of the noddles weren't bad, but it wasn't the best dandan either. Could've used a little bit more flavor (spiciness). For the main entrees we orders the drunken noodles with tofu and mushrooms. This was very good, spicy, and flavorful . My favorite of the night. Lettuce wrap with tofu, which was okay in my opinion. The tofu was very hard and dry, but the lettuce did help. Tofu in black bean sauce was really good as well. It comes with rice and there's so much flavor enough that you don't even need this dish spicy. Overall the quality of the service, food, and pricing was great. So yummy! Five of us had the Dan Dan noodles, some wontons, the ahi tuna dumplings (my favorite--so good), a dry pot, the sautéed veggies, the eggplant, some black bean fish, and a panang curry. Cocktails for everyone. So yummy. It is fair to compare Spice 28 to Han Dynasty--you get a lot of the same heat that you'd get there and there are a number of dishes both do well (like Dan Dan Noodles). The food is more " fusion" style at Spice, and the ambiance is flashier, but the prices are pretty good and the quality is there. Not a place to be dismissed! Came here on the tail end of restaurant week because it was one of the only location that still had free reservations. Did not regret. Great food, great service, definitely underrated. 10/10 would recommend. The external decor of Spice 28 is rather abysmal, but the inside - with its modern, sleek look and neon lights glowing here and there - reminds me very much of Pod and Morimoto. We arrived here for dinner on a weeknight, and it was fairly packed, so that was a good sign. We started off with the fajitas (interesting item to be on the menu given that Spice is an Asian restaurant) and crispy calamari. Both dishes were good in the sense that they tasted like what I expected (but also not very hot, as if they had been sitting somewhere for a little while...). But, they were bad in the sense that the only Asian twist to them was the traditional varieties of dipping sauce that accompanied each dish. Not exactly very creative, and perhaps a little bit deceiving. The waiter must had asked the kitchen to fire up our entrees before we even got our appetizers, because before we even got through half of either appetizers, our entrees came to the table. Normally, I would have no qualms with this, because - as anyone who knows me can attest to - I eat rather fast. But, I was trying to pace myself, and by the time I got to my entree, it was borderline lukewarm. The food itself (chicken basil fried rice) was decent, but perhaps that's because I'm comparing it to the gold standard at Tuk Tuk, a cozy little Thai place in Long Island City that makes incredible basil and green curry fried rice. To close off the meal, the kitchen sent out some sort of pancake on the house. We were advised to stop talking and eat it while it was hot - so we did. What greeted my taste buds was bland, and not what I would want to be the last impression guests have upon leaving. Luckily, that wasn't our last impression of Spice. We split the bill, one Amex, one Visa. When the receipts came, it became apparent the waiter had split the bill, but charged both halves to my card. Yay, I won! We told the waiter of this mistake, and his response was for us to exchange cash with each other, laughed, and walked away. There was no way I wasn't going to write a review after that! Would I go back? Before the check incident I would have said yes, because some of my fellow Yelpers have given it rave reviews. After the check incident? Probably not. Food and service are what I look for when I go out to a sit-down, and from this experience, Spice 28 provided neither very well. Wirklich empfehlenswerter "Thailänder". Geschmack authentisch, Ambiente fein. Sogar den Kindern hats geschmeckt! I have been here approximately 50 times now. My fav lunch spot in the city. Here is what you need to order - Dry Pepper Style chicken Cumin Style chicken Three pepper chicken Spicy Chicken lettuce wrap Birthday dinner here for 12. Waitress was a sweet heart. She wanted to take a photo with me for some reason, and I obliged because she was awesome. Shots for the table on the house afterwards. OK, so I'd like to bump up my rating by a star because I thought the food was uniformly great last time we were there. We were with a large group and ordered a bunch of dishes, all of which were really good. But the noise level is painful on a Saturday night. It was impossible to talk without shouting, and with a few other large groups nearby, it was a competition over who could be heard. The waitress was very understanding when we asked to be moved, but said she couldn't re-seat us because it was fully booked. So I guess that noise level works for many people and by their choice of decor (all hard surfaces) the owners are not trying to dampen the volume. It's a shame, because I think their food is on par with Han Dynasty, but I'm going to stick to mid-week for my next visit. We were visiting from NYC super bowl weekend and starving around 8pm. Every place was closed or packed with football game seekers. We found this restaurant by searching Yelp like every other tourist who visits new places for some grub. Walked in, and the decor put an instant smile on my face, it was hip, design was all me and lighting was perfect. It was partners bday and we were the only ones there, wait...it was us and a party of 20 young ppl who were also celebrating a bday. Long story short, we ate good Thai, had good service and my partner got serenaded by 20 strangers! Good stuff! Oops Won't go back Was willing to deal with the incredible noise for good food Luke warm apps Waited an hr for entree that was bad Duck Need to step it up for Philly Waitress was sorry and nice But, I really enjoyed my experience here. My friend and I sat at the bar which is lit with green light, giving it a very modern feel. We ordered drinks which tasted very good - no complaints. For an appetizer, I ordered the rock shrimp which were ok, a little bland but the spicy mayo somewhat made up for it. My friend ordered the Thai crispy calamari, which had no taste. For our entrees, we ordered the Thai basil fried rice with chicken and medium spice. It was great! Awesome flavor and not too much pepper. The entrees definitely made up for the lack luster appetizers. The overall atmosphere at Spice 28 is great and I'd recommend it. The employees are friendly; restrooms are clean. I'd come back again. The food was great! The dumplings were to die for. My only complaint was we sat in the front bar area and it felt like we were forgotten about. It took forever to get our drinks and a long time to get dinner, so if you're going here make sure you have time to kill. I love the scenery and the view of the place. My friend and I sat by the windows and it was such a perfect day to sit outside but you're actually inside. We came in for happy hour and our bartender and waitress were very nice! Drinks were great and beautiful! We ordered the passionate cocktail and I ordered dragon something.. I forgot but it was delicious! It was my first time trying the place but I felt like the food was similar to any other place. I chose pad thai and well it was good but nothing new. My friend ordered a mango salad with a champagne mango sauce.. and that was really good and healthy! Great food, terrible delivery. After waiting an hour and a half for delivery, called to check on status and was told that someone had called and cancelled my order. (?!$&?!) Since this ABSOLUTELY never happened (at least from my phone number) I have no idea what was going on. Han Dynasty it is instead. Smdh. Just had a really great meal at Spice28. I have been traveling here and working in the area for a couple of years and was excited to find this gem. It seems to be relatively new. While its a bit dark and lounge-like, the ambiance is generally nice. Stylish. The menu was diverse and filled with Asian fusion dishes. I have been craving some good Szechuan and saw some great reviews on Yelp so was glad to try them. I tried some curry glazed rock shrimp to start. The menu didn't explain that the shrimp were batter fried and that wasn't what I was looking for. The young manager came by my table and asked about my food. I mentioned that I wasnt looking for something fried and he immediately offered to take the dish off my bill. I wasn't looking for that or expecting it but it was a really great customer service move and I really appreciated it. High marks for that kind of attention to detail. For my entree I got the dry pot lamb. It was fantastic. Spicy, flavorful and delicately prepared. When I needed more rice, the waitress promptly brought me more too. The food alone was probably worth 4 stars, but the Managers extra effort makes this meal a 5 star affair. Solid Phad Thai, service staff was a bit quiet and non-social. You'd expect as a solo dinner being the only sitting at the bar I'd get a bit more attention. Food came out timely and overall was quite tasty. I have lived in New York for many years, and though I have had many incredible dishes there, i find that Asian food in Philly is hard to beat. I am almost alway impressed, and this place is no exception. Quaint and classy, this small hole in the wall is good for some casual, quick comfort Thai classics and some new special Asian fusion dishes you may not have tried.The staff was friendly and the location was great. I really loved the champagne duck and the cumin lamb, which were both flavorful, well thought out, and complex without being overbearing. The duck buns were good, but a little greasy for my taste. Overall a great experience and a great, convenient location in the center of the city! Oh, they have great lunch specials and happy hour deals for drinks and apps! We just had dinner here during their happy hour special. They have very reasonably priced specials, hard to find anymore in center city. The apps are delicious. Recommend the ahi tuna dumplings! The service was great tonight too! Spice 28 was a good choice for dinner with my brother who was visiting town. He's a real fan of Singapore Noodles, and enjoyed a plate ot them a lot. We started with Dan Dan noodles and cold tripe, excellent appetizers, and went on to dry chili style chicken and salads. Good beer selections too, though not on tap. We also liked the LED's decorating the hypermodern interior. The ambiance of the place is vibrant and the service is wonderful. However the pad thai was too salty, worst pad thai I ever had. But their drunken noodles are delicious. Ordered a take out. Firstly, the owner/manager is very nice . the food, though can be better. We ordered the mango tofu, and the mangoes in the plate were not the best, an overall it was ordinary. We had noodles and Sichuan tofu as well, and they were better, but not great. 2nd Time in 4 days...A cold monday night called for some spicy sczehuan food and Spice 28 was the answer for me..(Saves a cab ride from going to Han Dynasty) Got the Tripe Appetizer again...It was spot on..also tried a Calamari App which was delightful and lightly coated...We also tried the dan dan noodles this time...(I think I still like Han Dynasty's version better..but this was still very good) and finished off the meal with the Beef Dry Pot which is phenominal...My only complaint was that they charged $8+ on our final bill for a bottle of vino which was listed at $30 on the menu.. The waiter was nice to fix it when we mentioned it, but it's something that we could have easily missed...so make sure you check the bill before you pay...They also always seem to forget about the 10% yelp discount after you check-in..so remind them that too... So we were walking around on our first night here... right after seeing one of the most patriotic pieces of American History I have seen to date (the Liberty Bell) and my beautiful girlfriend suggested a place she saw on yelp(she needs her rice ;)). Why not, it's only a block from the Marriott. Sooo glad we decided to come here. She ordered the Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice along with the Eggplant with Garlic. I wanted some Pork Belly with Cabbage and Bean Curd. The pork belly was sliced thin and flavor was wonderful. About the only thing I can complain about was that I asked it to be spicy, and it was not too spicy (I can handle my spice). Plenty of yummy eggplant to go along with the perfectly seasoned chicken fried rice too! The interior was modern and the staff was extremely friendly. They are very attentive and will accommodate your requests. If you are in Philly.... check this place out! You will not regret it =) Let's start with 1 hour and 45 mins for delivery. Then let's add that the order of dumplings consisted of 2 dumplings. Just no. Met some friends here last night. Had the chicken pad Thai, it was great. All my friends enjoyed their meals. They had a nice selection of reasonably priced wine which was a bonus. And our server was very nice. Will go back when we r in the area again. Went on a lunch date and my first impression was how cool the decor looked. When we actually sat down to order, I felt like the prices were a bit steep for Chinese food. Even though they brought the food out very quickly, I still wasn't all that impressed. The food was good but it wasn't anything special. I got the shrimp Thai basil and my date had drunken noodles with chicken. Our bill was $30 but I'm sure that this place is no better than my local china wok where I can buy way more for the same price! Staff is friendly and the service was good. I love this place! The mango shrimp was amazing and I love that they encourage you to order your preferred amount of spice in your meal. We ordered the dumplings in chili oil which were great also. These five stars are based on price and quality. Obviously not a Stephen Starr restaurant, but a really great place for price and experience and of course the food. Happy hour has great deals, always leave wanting to come back. Amazing cocktails, apps, entrees and deserts. The staff was very friendly and came by often to make sure everything was alright. The place was packed, but they were still able to accommodate our party of 4 on short notice. I'm not sure if they were understaffed or if it is always that slow, but waiting for almost 20 minutes for water is kind of ridiculous. The food was just ok, nothing I haven't had before at other Asian Fusion restaurants. The Philly Love martini was the best thing on the menu! Also, the way this place was designed, it makes every voice carry so it's almost impossible to talk to the person across from you. I wish I could have enjoyed my dinner a little more, but it was SO LOUD! And the place was not full... Sorry to be a downer, but this place is just ok. Came here for lunch because it was part of the UPromise plan. Got my first surprise when they had a 10% off check-in on Yelp. Yea! Although the restaurant seemed to be bustling, my food came out slowly and I felt a little ignored by the restaurant staff. However, the food itself was quite good. I had started with a Tom Yum soup which was a nice spicy soup with crunchy green squash. I also had a blue crab avocado salad. It was 1/2 full sized piece of avocado stuffed with blue crab meat over a bed of bagged mixed greens salad and a nice balsamic dressing. Very tasty. Lastly, I had the mango shrimp dish with jasmine rice. Not overly sweet, but sweet and mixed with the rice made it better. Whole chunks of mango, along with peppers and about 6(?) shrimp. $25 including tax and tip. I'd take a trip back to try some of the other dishes and see if spicy really is spicy when asked. I'm only giving it 3 stars instead of 3.5 because of a few things. Partly because Yelp doesn't allow half a star. The servers were friendly and pleasant. We had a party of 10 and went at 5:30 p.m. The place wasn't crowded yet but by the time we left around 7 p.m., it was pretty full. The ambiance was "trendy" and pretty cool to look at. I felt like I was walking onto a Virgin America airplane. The food wasn't bad...wasn't great, like WOW, either. I had the tom yum soup and the silky tofu with shrimp. For those of us who like spicy tofu (ma po tofu), that's pretty much what it was. Again, good but not amazing. Here's where the negative .5 star comes in. They charged $2 for iced tea and do not offer refills. Maybe that's a Philadelphia thing but it seems a bit too much for a place that is not "high end" but wants to be this trendy place but $2 for refills? Come on! The food was excellent as well as the service. It was highly recommended by our concierge. We are so glad we went. I would also highly recommend it!! This place is one of my favorite places to go for Thai hands down. They have the best Thai tea and the best dry pepper style dishes. I always get the shrimp and fish dry pepper style and it's always hits the spot. The price is fair and the portions are pretty decent. I've went with many friends and they've all liked their popular Pad Thai. They do offer a lunch hour special during the weekdays. I always come back to this place every month. Taf recommends Crispy duck salad is the best! Love this place for upscale. trendy spot in center city with moderate prices. Great experience. Michael was my bartender and he had to put up with the rudest girl I've ever seen. She waited a mere minute for attention and then put up a fuss. Wish there was a YELP for customers. She was nasty. I'm not sure why this place has such good reviews. I just ordered delivery of veg fried rice and the only vegetables included were onions and some scarce green peas with no flavor whatsoever I could have easily boiled some rice And added some peas myself. The drunken noodles looked like a pile of noodles crap with soy sauce. I'm disappointed and wondering how this place is number one on yelp. Waste of money!! I would give it 0 if I could. Don't waste your money on this food. Went on a busy Saturday eve, but had a reservation so our party of 3 was seated fairly quickly. Ordered two appetizers, dan dan noodles and seafood/avocado wontons, both were fantastic. Then we waited, and waited, and waited for our entrees. Finally the waitress came over and said she knew it had been awhile, "issues in the kitchen," but the orders were coming out soon. Minutes later, they did, but what a disappointment. Vegetables in duck stir fry were hard and undercooked, pad Thai noodles were undercooked and had no flavor, salt and pepper squid was dry and no longer warm. All three in my party left more than half of the food on our plates. Waitress checked back in with us too late to do anything about it; she asked if we wanted take away boxes, we said no thanks. She took 10% off the check for our "long wait." Sometimes things happen, we get it. Maybe our entree order was misplaced. But don't then rush out subpar food. Won't be returning. The mango spicy chicken was great... The waitress was accommodating and made their version of beef and broccoli for kids. The fried vegetable dumplings were a bit dry inside and hard outside. Everything else was good and affordable :) Cocktails- Good. But suuuuuper sugary. Food- LOL. Plastic in our over-cooked calamari and duck fat only in our "duck" salad. Waiter response "okay." Hah! Come for the drinks, leave with diabetes and duck fat with a plastic souvenir. Just sat down at my desk and my belly is so happy. Spice 28 is so on point. I don't know why I didn't know about this place. As a lover of all foods that are Asian this place rocks. I had the Dan Dan noodles and they were perfect. The lunchtime service was quick. I will be back and bring some friends with me. I usually order their pad thai noodles. Spring rolls are pretty good as well. Cool ambience but crowded place. Good drinks choices. Service was pretty good. Food not so much. Came here for dinner on a Friday night. No wait. I had the Indian pancake and my friend had a mixed rice type of thing. It was just parathas but they were ok. I'm not sure if it's the same Spice they have in New York (was lunch for few years) but wasn't a fan. Dessert was good-some gelato with chocolate syrup and the waitress was nice enough to give me extra syrup and whip cream cause I told her I wanted a lot of chocolate. Probably come back for their dessert. And for that reason I'm going to give a more stars. I've wanted to try this place for a while, and I'm SO happy that I did. Had a fantastic dinner here recently with my brother. Cocktail recommendation: Thai Ginger Coconut Bomb-- delightfully crisp and spicy. Ginger, mandarin, lime, coconut cream, basil, jalapeno. Sounds strange, but if you like a kick in your cocktail, order it. It's not overbearing, because the coconut cream keeps it balanced. As for food, this place has nailed down the Schechuan cuisine. The thai veggie spring rolls are straight forward and delicious. If you like spice, go for the pork belly in garlic and chili oil. Thinking about it makes my mouth water, it's that damn good. In addition to those apps, the entrees really dazzled our tastebuds. The double cooked fish was crunchy but flavorful, moist and oh so delicious. I am in love with chinese eggplant so that's always ordered when I dine out Asian-style. So this dish was right on point for me. The eggplant was soft, seasoned and tasty. The shrimp drunken noodles were also fantastic. Great layer of flavor and spice. Finally, the dry pepper chicken is an absolute must-have. Served with many of those chili peppers that I love eating with each bite of crunchy chicken. This dish is as kickass as you can get. I can't wait to go back here. The modern decor is great and the colorful accent lights give it a really cool glow. Give it a try! We tried this for restaurant week and we were not disappointed! The food was amazing as were our drinks. It was a little loud despite not too many tables being in the restaurant. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. The steamed peking duck buns were out of this world. We definitely recommend trying this place out sometime ! Jack Chen, you magnificent bastard. Who else would see the bright spot of opportunity in a morass of Chestnut Street gloom? That's right my friends, there is now a bona fide reason to slalom past the ticket scalpers and flat screen dealers that inhabit the netherworld between Barbuzzo and Market street. . . .and that reason is some mighty fine Szechuan, Sichuan , or Szechwan cuisine. Let me warn you, if all you know of this peppercorny goodness is in Old City, prepare yourself for a dose of authenticity, modern Asian style. This is not a place made to look "authentic" and no one will berate you for asking questions about the ingredients. If what you need is a little role play, go see your therapist. Ok, enough of me, here is why you should come. Cumin Lamb that should make you look up Agnus Dei if you don't know Latin. Cucumber salad that is just cucumber. Delicious, delicious cucumber. How? Who cares? Dumpling dough so paper thin and sublime, you'd think 1990's Kate Moss was at you table. But the kicker, the real kicker . . . half of us didn't realize we were eating tofu bits in the pork belly dish. That's because they slice it the other way. Cubes be damned. Minus the moisture, I can almost see what those crazy vegans have been talking about. Sure it was humbling to rave about bean curd, but that's the magic of Jack Chen's oasis in the desert of a too long forgotten corridor. PS. I wish I could tell you what the pictured appetizer really is. But I can't because we mentioned it to the waitress, and decided against. They brought it out anyway to prove a point. Guacamole and Szechuan do go together. Who knew? Food was delicious but service was awful. I had the drunken noodles and some samplings of my friends' meals and all was delicious. I wish that was enough to give it the rating it deserves but the wait staff is incompetent. Our waiter had such sloppy handwriting that he had to confirm orders on two separate occasions, 15 minutes apart. He also tried to give us 3 extra dishes that no one ordered (we sent them back), and of course we got charged for them. But he wouldn't admit his mistake! of our party ate the dishes and we informed them of their mistake as soon as it happened, so why try to argue about it 45 minutes later? Settling the bill due to this mishap therefore took almost an hour. Preposterous. I'm sure I can find other places with equivalent food quality but with less hassle. In Philly for a couple of days for work and came across this small but happening restaurant . With a great dinning atmosphere, you can opt to sit inside or outside while listening to soft low music on the background while catching up with friends at the end of the day. Great staff and service. Waitress was very attentive making sure that drinks were topped off. Tom Kha soup was delicious, we also ordered the cucumber salad which although very expensive...was indeed divine. would definitely go back and try different plates. If you like lychee or passion fruit be sure to try their cocktails. super tasty with added fruit nectar and a good bit of boos. This is my favorite fancy thai place in philadelphia! If you want to be casual and lazy banana leaf is the spot. If youre looking for a fancy date night, birthday dinner Spice 28 is the spot. The drinks are huge and strong and the food is as spicy as you ask for! I had the drunken noodles and they were delicious! My friends who eat meat also loved their food. I recommend this place. So I've ordered lunch from here twice so I feel like I can make a fair assessment. The first time I ordered from here I got the pad thai with chicken. It wasn't awful. I've certainly had worse and certainly had better. If I were to rate this place then I would have given it maybe 3 1/2 stars. After my lunch the other day, my rating has gone down. I ordered the general tso chicken. It was the worst I've had in a while. My first bite I spit out. It was pure fat. There was barely any tender meat in the entire dish. I couldn't eat it. What a waste. Love this place! The drinks were amazing, the food was great, & me & my friend had the best waiter! Cannot wait to go back! I was led to Spice 28 by an article touting their drunken noodles as among the best Asian dishes in the US. I have now been back several times, and am never disappointed. Every dish I have gotten there has been really good, and I am hard to impress. I live in the suburbs, but pretty much any time I get into the city I try to talk my dining companions into Spice 28. The location is great, too! Favorite thai place in philly. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was amazing and the inside decor was pleasant as well. I got drunken chicken noodles. So flavorful. And I loved the thai iced tea! Went for unch yesterday with my mom. Not impressed. Service was sooo SLOW over 2 hours for appetizer and entree, had to get dessert to go because I was late for work (when we arrived we were the only people there and it was that way for 30 minutes, so no excuse for that). Server came by to apologize there was an issue/mix up in the kitchen and food would be out in 3 to 5 minutes...30 minutes later the food arrived.. Food was very good but the wait was certainly not worth it. Size and portions were okay and plating was very pretty. IDK if I would go back or not..Advice is proceed with caution and don't go there is you've somewhere to be in the next 1.5 hrs or you're really hungry. The dumplings in oil were good. But, the drunken noodles with beef were the worst I have ever had. The noodles were over cooked and there were hardly any spices or flavor at all. The thai beef basil also lacked flavor. It was just some cut up veges with sauce and only three or four pieces of meat. I would not order from here again. My food looked nothing like the pictures other shared. While the food was good (not great), the service was slow and it too us 25 minutes to get our checks. If they could improve service, it would be a 3.5 star review. I absolutely loved the ahi tuna dumplings and the drunken noodles! Such a cute dinner spot. I would definitely stick to noodles as the chicken dishes didn't look as good. But I absolutely loved my meal. I've been here twice and the food is always great. Their lemonade/iced tea with mint leaves (I'm not sure exactly what it's called) is amazing! I work in an office at Broad and Chestnut, and lord knows I'm always looking for a good, inexpensive lunch spot. My usual is Saladworks (so expensive) or Grocery (there are only so many days in a week I can eat soup). And then I smelled my cube neighbor's lunch today. $7.44 got me wonton soup and what was possibly the best green curry I've ever eaten. It's labelled on the menu as a "1" on the spicy scale (3 is the highest), and I'm definitely glad that I didn't ask for it spicier. It probably would've been just as delicious, but when I'm at work, I don't want to sweat curry all afternoon. That said, the "1" had a great little kick to it. The chicken was tender, the veggies (carrots, peppers and greenbeans, maybe?) had just a little crunch in them, and the sauce was pretty close to heaven. Best part, the portions are large enough that I can easily get two lunches out of a meal. This restaurant opening actually makes me a little sad that I'm moving out of state in a week. ps. Ask the hostess to turn on the bar while you're waiting for your take out. You won't regret it. I just can't understand the vibe! One of the worse services that I have ever got! The first time I went there, it was during the restaurant week. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but it took a long time for our server to show up. I asked for a drink and ordered the three courses. My drink didn't show up before the appetizer.. it didn't show up with my appetizer .. and it didn't show up with my entree! So I had asked for it three times at this point! Finally, I got my drink toward the end of my entree. When the server brought the dessert, I made the mistake to ask for hot tea. After 30 minutes we got our check with no sign of hot tea. When I got back home I realized that the restaurant has told opentable that I didn't show up (why is that? to save money?!)!!! Well, I should've known that I shouldn't go back! But I did!! Just because I love Thai food and I though Yelp can't be wrong! I went two nights ago and only three tables were occupied. It took 15 minutes for somebody to show up. Long story short, we got our food 35 minutes after we went to the restaurant. When we got our entree my husband asked for extra limes, which of course never brought to our table! I had pineapple fried rice which was so bland with very sour pineapples, so I wanted to ask for some hot sauce, but nobody came to ask about our food. We were in the middle of our discussion whether we want to order dessert when our server showed up and put the check on the table, without even asking us if we need anything else (and it was one hour before their closing time)! Food wasn't anything interesting, service was terrible, and there are a lot of great restaurants 2 steps from this one. Contrary to other reviewers I love the dark trendy atmosphere. It is fun, and certainly great for groups, dates, or most any occasion. The portions are small, and consistent with the trends towards street food. I had the Singapore noodles, and the duck appetizer. The Tom Yum soup was more vegetable heavy with the right amount of Heat! If you love Asian and mostly Thai food, you will love this place. Let's drop the term Asian Fusion, which is a cuisine that I do not even acknowledge. Asian Street food is what I love! This is a little gem in Philadelphia Center City! I went here on a whim with friends who were in the mood for Thai food. We sat at the bar. The staff seemed a little overwhelmed. They took a while to take our order. The staff member who took our order didn't really explain the menu items well enough to someone who's not familiar with Thai food. I honestly am a Thai food new newbie. Prior I only have had Pad Thai, but I would have liked a little more direction on what they think I would like based on what I told them . I ordered the Chicken Drunken Noodles. They were fine but it was a little pricey for what I got. Nothing stood out in the meal I received. The margarita drinks my friends had were delicious. Maybe the experience would have been different if we sat at the table but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this place to someone. It was not terrible, but not worth raving about either. I'm sitting here finishing the last of my delicious dinner. Have to give a shout out to ED Utah Maria for referring me. The food was great and made spicy as requested. Had the appetizer chili dumpling, noodles with pork and the sea bass and shrimp as a main dish. Loved the service and the server Jacob was fantastic. Great food, fast delivery and phenomenal service. Need I say more. Came here for happy hour with a friend. Ordered a whole bunch of appetizers: chicken skewers, ahi tuna dumplings, indian pancake, and lettuce wraps. Each were about $4.00 a piece. Ahi tuna dumplings were pretty interesting. They were served over guacamole and some type of salsa. It worked. Everything was tasty and service was consistent. No complaints. Visited here on a Sat night. We only needed to sit 2 so we were lucky to find a table but I would suggest making a reservation before hand. Ordered the Philly Love which was a martini with a cucumber flavor that was great. My friend ordered a drink with a spicy taste (i forgot the name but it was at the bottom of the menu and it was great). for my entree I ordered the The Signapore noodles which was noodles, with shrimp, beef and a whole bunch of other things. i like my food pretty spicy and so I asked for my food to be made very spicy. it came out and it was not spicy AT ALL. so I had to wait for the waitress to come by our table again and told her and she brought out this spicy oil which did the trick. So I would suggest ordering the hot oil on the side if you like your food spicy. Delicious and reasonably priced. Service was very attentive. Nice variety on the menu. Such bad service and the people who come here have no class. The waitress was rude and was slamming the food on the table and gave me an attitude for asking for a box. My noodles were hard but the drinks were good. GREAT Asian fusion spot in philly - one of the best considering price. Great flavorful food, great happy hour deal, and service is usually good. Cocktails are a little pricy ($10) but pretty good. One thing is they don't always allow you to sit down and have happy hour. For some reason you only get the deal by the bar. The decor of this place is pretty trendy too. If you like Thai / Chinese type food you'll love it here. Get the hot sauce chicken! This place is hands down a VERY good restaurant/bar. Let me just say that I stopped in two weeks ago as a result of reading some of the Yelp! reviews. I am so glad I discovered it. The food was sooooo delicious. Since I was on business, I came in by myself and decided to sit at their bar. Very cool. (They have these huge floor to ceiling windows that open to the street to give it a very open/airy feeling.) If I recall correctly, I had the ahi dumplings (which were fried) and came with avocado. Delectable!! I was also recommended to try the drunken noodles with shrimp. Yummmy!!! While I was having dinner, I got a chance to meet the owner, the bar manager and one of the bartenders. Everyone was super cool!!! I'm definitely coming back. In fact, I gotta be in Philly this coming week.... 4.5/5 My friend and I came here for happy hour and had a great time! $4 wines from 4-7 and cheap apps. Appetizer wise we got the tuna dumplings and dumplings in chili oil. I don't think I would get the tuna dumplings again-the cooked tuna element was weird. The dumplings were good but they only give you 4. Here goes another one of my mapo tofu reviews: BIG NEWS-this place has replaced e mei as my number one place for mapo. Jiggly tofu, spicy but not crazy spicy plus not too greasy. Good amount of meat and huge portion. Only complaint is that they could of served more rice with the dish. I also love the fact that I can eat it in a restaurant and not an awkward Chinatown establishment. Our server was great. He kept the wine flowing and was very friendly! Excellent food. The service was a little suspect, but everything was corrected with a smile, so no complaints. Everyone had a great time! Gorgeous interior, with front doors that open for some al fresco dining, without the chance for getting your purse yanked off of your chair. I ordered a lunch special online (General Tso's and miso soup for $8) and the lunch potstickers ($4). The special came with a choice of soup, so for $12 I have enough for Second Lunch later this afternoon. I received 5 potstickers with a dipping sauce, which were quite yummy, but I forced myself away from them to try the miso soup. Lots of seaweed in the soup, with a moderate amount of tofu. Good depth of flavor. Despite wanting to chow down the rest of it, I moved on to the General Tso's to get to it while it was at its best. I opened up the container, and was hit with a great cloud of nomminess.from the General Tso's I dug in, and got to pieces of chicken that are just the right size, to properly mix crunchy coating with the tender chicken. A bit smokey, a bit sweet, and a bit spicy of a sauce topped it all off, and wasn't too slimy or clingy. A bit light on the broccoli, and it was a bit less crisp than I like, but overall, I'm going for the chicken, not the garnish. Service was prompt, and very attentive. I paid my bill, and because I had just ordered minutes before, I had to wait for a few while it was cooked. They sat me at the bar and poured some ice water. I dropped something from my purse, and another server rushed to pick it up for me. I didn't even have time to finish my water before my food was brought out. It was packed securely, so that I could get it back to my office without making a huge mess. It would be a nice place to hang out after work as well, with the full bar, and open windows for the summer. Bonus -10% off for checking in! Excellent Shrimp Pad Thai. Not drowning in sauce like some places... Just the right amount. Walked right in on a Tuesday night. Busy, but plenty of tables. Great service, and fast. Will definitely be back when I'm back in Philly. My favorite Thai spot in the city. Great date spot. Food is on point. Drinks could be stronger but they're not so bad. Price is just right. Staff is very cool. Duck Drunken Noodle is always my choice. Or shrimp. I'm surprised at all the great reviews this place received. The restaurant is cute and well decorated. But, the food was all very greasy, and dishes did not taste authentic. The flavors are ok, but most of the dishes tasted the same. The service wasn't that great either. The waiter was dressed in his coat ready to leave when he gave us the check - not very professional. Will likely not come back. Great food !! We went there for farewell lunch. Food was excellent but giving 3 stars for two reasons. 1 - The service was too slow, I think just one or two waiters , 2 - 60$ tip was automatically charged for a group of 8 people. Restaurants usually charge tip for large group but I think the percentage was too high. Only wish if the waitress's customer services skill was half as good as the bartender. Very disrespectful to customer and her coworkers, eye rolling, impatient, go feed yourself some of those if you want a unpleasant day. Great place, great food great atmosphere. I went after work, the bar seats are super comfortable. The manager is near the door so he created me first. I order the dumpling in chili sauce and the crispy jumbo shrimp...AMAZING!! The bartender was supper friendly and served me in a timely manner. I love this place, will go again I like this place. the decor is ultra modern, even sleek, the service is good, and the cooking is above average. I understand they own a second place in Chinatown and this is the offshoot. With Szechuan cooking and some interesting fusion items, I'm curious to see where things go. Both times there, we had some problems with the food that was delivered, and then a friendly, helpful reaction from the manager but no movement to comp anything. The first time, we got a different appetizer than we ordered, ate most of it, then realized it was not what we ordered. We talked to the server and then received the correct one but were still charged for the first one. My friend wrote a Yelp review and was offered a discount on her next visit, which was nice, but why charge us initially? Yesterday at lunch, we got there when it wasn't crowded and then it got really busy. Our order went in before the rush and then took a very long time to come. I flagged the server and the food was delivered. The entree was lukewarm and the rice was cold. My friend (8+ months pregnant) ate hers, when she's hungry, she goes for it. I sent mine back with the request for them to pack it "to go". We had already been there 45 minutes and I was due back at work for a meeting. The waiter was apologetic and I asked him to take my entree off the bill. He sent the manager over, who was nice, friendly, and who explained that their food lamp/warmer had broken on Monday and he indicated that they had taken care of me by giving my food as takeout. There was no offer to comp anything. I felt like he was playing a game to see if I would actually insist on a comp. I explained, again, that we had waited a long time, received cold food, that I didn't get to eat w. my friend. I said, "I don't want to pay for this takeout entree." He agreed, without a fuss, but why did I have to push for this? They had messed up in a big way. Come on, guy, step it up!! I eat out all the time and I'm a customer worth keeping. You have a great space and very good food, but you need to take care of customers, esp. when the delivery of the food falls short. Might give it one more visit. There are once in a lifetime moments, and I have just experienced one at Spice 28. Being with someone you love and experiencing the layered taste is nothing short of orgasmic. We dined on the spicy tuna tempura rolls, spicy tuna pizza, which were both topped with aioli sauces, both melted in your mouth. The drunken noodles with chicken were prepared wonderfully. The basil was perfect, it gave a beautiful texture against the spiciness of the noodles, and the perfectly done chicken, which melted in my mouth. We love Szechuan, and when late one night we both had cravings for spicy, garlicky food we turned to delivery via Dining In. We're not huge fans of that particular delivery service, but they have the places we want to order from including any Szechuan place compared to others. I chose Spice 28 because I knew that my mother in law loves them. Delivery...took awhile. Not a huge deal, we were hoping it wouldn't take over an hour since the estimates are usually wrong, but it did take longer than Dining In said which when you pay an additional fee is annoying. The dan dan noodles (two orders...we can't share :P) and spicy cucumbers were tasty, but I think that I prefer Han Dynasty's. God knows they certainly used the right amount of garlic - our apartment smelled of it through the next day! I personally didn't think they were especially spicy, just a reasonable amount of heat, but I'm abnormal and could probably eat authentic Indian and not have sweat dripping down my face. My husband really enjoyed the dan dan noodles, though, so I'm willing to give Spice 28 another try - but maybe I'll pick it up myself, that delivery fee is ridiculous. It was very tasty but it was hard to understand anything there from the menu items to the server herself. Overall a good experience. The employees were all extremely nice and accommodating. Very bad service. I waited for 45 minutes and food didnt arrive while people that come later than me get their food first. The food was really cold and bad service wasn't good was rushed out. Need better service and food Went there on DEC 15th 2013 with some friends. I had the Ahi Tuna dumplings and the shrimp dry pot. The dumplings were deeee-licious and the dry pot, which I had at a level 3 was flavorful and awesome. It could have been hotter but overall it was very good. My friends had the dry pot also just a different meat inside. I also had the mango-citrus basil lemonade, it. Was. Heaven. deff goin back. Nice food. Friendly staff. Nice ambience. Definitely recommended. Good chinese food and options. In my original review of Spice 28 I wrote that I would not consider going back there. After posting my review on Yelp, the GM - Ben - contacted me inviting us to come back. So, we did. At Ben's request, I tried contacting him several times - through phone and Yelp - to let him know we would be coming, but I had no luck in reaching him. But, we went anyway. We started off the meal with the rock shrimp and Indian pancake - both of which were absolute let downs. The portion size of the Indian pancake was embarrassingly small. The rock shrimp battered had no flavor and was entirely dependent on the dipping sauces to provide it with any hint of spice. As with the first time we had gone to Spice 28, the waiters brought out our entrees prior to us finishing our appetizers. And again, our entrees became lukewarm by the time we actually ate it. We had the Pad Thai and Blue Crab Fried Rice. The fried rice was poorly seasoned - all I tasted was pepper, lots of pepper. The Pad Thai did not get any thumbs up either. There was one point where we had two waitresses taking our order, and two waiters standing silently behind us. Mmm...talk about awkward? Needless to say, we won't be coming back, and due to the absolute disappointment, I'm knocking this down one star from my original review. Very inexpensive for great food!! Been there twice no complaints. Favorite part is the free wonton soup comes with two dumplings in it...never seen that done before it's unbelievable. Got the Kung pao chicken it was delicious and cooked just right. Very crispy but also juicy on the inside. Spent 10$ including tip. Go to place for quick meals and on a budget that's is still insanely good. My experience with Sichuan food can be likened to certain designer drug. The first time you try it a number of questions run through your head; how much is too much?, Is this going to kill me? Can I trust this Asian guy to sell me the real deal? But you really just end up sweating a lot, yearning for more, and drinking a ton of water. And you love it. That's the addiction. We also know with these types of things that your first time is your best. My first time was with Han's. It was the best time. While this particular concoction was certainly nice too, producing the familiar effects of sweat, desire, love and regret but it's just not the same as that first time. So this is why Spice gets 28 - 24 stars. Side note #1: service here was absolutely phenomenal. We had drinks at the bar while waiting for our reservation and were very well taken care of from start to finish. This is a big differentiator here. They truly seem to appreciate your business. Go give em some. Side note #2: You can make comparable Dan Dan noodles at home. It's actually pretty easy. The key ingredient? Tahini. And good Sichuan peppercorns. Watch for cheap versions that have a lot of stems in the bag. Oh god, was that another drug reference? I ordered take out at lunchtime from Spice 28 today. They are currently in the soft opening phase. I was very impressed with the decor. The food was absolutely delicious. The offer both Chinese and Thai cuisine. The portions were large and the proces were very reasonable. I especially enjoyed the massaman curry. Spice 28 is a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. I'd like to start off by saying nothing is absolutely terrible about this place, but it's definitely not worth the money. We made a reservation for two and were seated almost immediately. It was a bit cramped and loud, but it was fine for a table of two, not sure how comfortable I'd be with a large group. Once we placed our cocktail orders, it took about 20 minutes to receive them. I have no complaints about those and really enjoyed the drink with cucumber, but that could just be my bias. We ordered the rock shrimp and a noodle dish for appetizers. The rock shrimp was definitely the best part of the meal. The noodles weren't anything special and were literally just spaghetti with some glaze sauce that we had to mix in ourselves. We shared an order of Saigon Beef, which again, was fine, but nothing I couldn't have made myself, and I'm not a great cook. Again, not bad, but I gave it two stars for it just not being worth the price. I probably would not go here again. First let me say the place is beautiful the staff is very friendly and my order was ready fast, maybe a little too fast. I hate to say but I really didn't enjoy my food. I ordered Pad Thai with extra tofu. The Tofu taste just like grease and that through the rest of the food off, in addition my pad thai had very little sauce. I know this is a fusion restaurant but classic dishes should be left alone and if you can't make a classic correctly then I must venture else where. Worst customer service ever. After finishing dinner, we paid the bill and continued chatting for about 10 min. The manager comes up to us and tells us to leave because he needs the table and there was another party waiting to be seated (meanwhile the restaurant was half empty). We've never been told to leave after paying the bill, anywhere. Won't come back to this place. Besides the food was average. Had the worst delivery experience . Only half the item got delivered. It's been an hour and a half since we called for the remainder of the items and they haven't yet arrived. I've been here twice for lunch. The service is great & fast and the General Tso chicken is juicy chunks of chicken breast...yum. I like the decor and atmosphere too. 3.5 stars! I came here for sips, so cheap drinks and appetizers! I ordered a beer and some ahi tuna dumplings. The ahi tuna dumplings were pretty tasty! I think one order came with about 4/5 dumplings, each served on a bed of guacamole. Our table was pretty big so ordering food and receiving each order got a little confusing for our waiter. Understandable since everyone ordered something similar, and it could get a little hectic. Our waiter was great though! Among all of us, I think we tried about every dish on the sips special menu. One of the guys in our group ordered the chicken lettuce wrap and did mention that it was very spicy. So spicy that he actually couldn't finish it. The restaurant is called SPICE though, so take what you will. Next time, I will come for an actual meal and see what this place is all about. Went back to Spice 28 again for a business lunch since I had a fabulous lunch on my first visit. This time the front windows were open because it was a beautiful day. The lunch again was wonderful. The service was very good and friendly. You have to try the chicken drunken noodle dish. Excellent. Spice 28 is a great addition to the Midtown Village restaurant row, just make sure you walk around the corner from 13th Street to Chestnut Street. Love this restaurant! Great food, Great value, Great service. We ordered a few things, everything was very flavorful and service was great. The calamari Thai style was pretty good, beef and tripe cold plate had good flavor but didn't really care for the toughness of the meat so we asked to swap for the duck appetizer which was delicious but the portion was so small. The best dish we had was the beef drunken noodles - tender beef, delicious flavor and the noodles were cooked perfectly - not too mushy or greasy. I would go back for the drunken noodles. I'm a local and some sort of a regular to this place. I stopped going because the food was getting inconsistent. It has had its ups and downs over the years. I called to give a heads up what I was experiencing. The manager on the phone didn't seem to care. Let's do the math. Our average order costs 85.00 for food and drinks for two Our average visit was five times a month to equal 300 a month Our average yearly contribution to spice WAS $5100.00 Bottom line is someone should care or at least care enough to capture $5100.00 in revenue. The best Asian courses I tried in Philadelphia. It's kind of fusion Asian cuisine. But most of the dishes are really delicious. I came with a group of friends and we just told the our budget is 30 box per person. We were all full in the end and even tried every dish on the menu! A not that pricey but really nice restaurant. I. Am. Obsessed. You go girl (that's what I say when I'm complimenting myself on finding this place). I recently moved to the neighborhood and walked past Spice 28 a few times. I saw the exterior and thought, meh another cheap, cheesy Thai place, it'll be gone in a few months. Boyyy was I wrong. I went with a friend one day to check it out and we ate ourselves well into a food coma. The Blue Crab Fajita is absolutely delicious, as are the ahi tuna dumplings (come with guacamole!) The dumplings in spicy oil are very mundane and the eggplant wasn't wasn't to my taste. The Pad Thai and Dan Dan noodles were both very good, but nothing out of the ordinary. We also received complimentary dessert, which was a great touch! What really sets this place apart (besides those god damn delicious crab fajitas) is the amazing decor and the impeccable service. The interior is extremely modern but also cozy ( I can totally see myself having my birthday party here!). Also, you can tell that they are definitely trying to establish themselves because they are on top of their shit! I even met the owner when I stumbled in two days after my first visit for takeout (yes, it's that addicting). He was so sweet and humble, and it just made me love Spice 28 even more! It's been pretty empty every time I've gone, undoubtedly because it's newer. Once word get out, though (and once they get their liquor license!), I can just imagine the Amada-esque lines'(and I will undoubtedly be spending way more time there than socially acceptable). I missed all the group outings that have occurred here recently, but I did finally get to stop in for dinner. I'm starting with 3 stars for now because we had some service issues. We were waiting a long time for our entrees (drunken noodles with chicken and dan dan noodles). Everyone else around us was being served, and finally a waitress stopped by and said something about them making our dinner again because it had gotten cold. The manager also stopped by and apologized, and gave us the wonton with guacamole appetizer on the house. The drunken noodles were the stand out. The dan dan noodles definitely aren't as good as Han Dynasty. The dumplings in chili oil were good too. I definitely appreciated the efforts to rectify the service problems, but we ended up being there for close to 2 hours. I anticipate that I'll be updating this review to 4 stars once I get a chance to go back. Yes; go there. Dined there with a friend from out of town. I had the Szechuan Pork Bellies, he had the Pad Thai, and we split the tuna dumplings. All awesome! Their prices are right on and the portions are generous. Great selection, too. And the Yelp reservation system worked like a charm. It was a Monday night so not crowded. Small place, good bar. Great Center City place. I will be back for more! We had their pineapple fried rice, pot stickers, pad thai, and wonton soup and it was absolutely delicious! Definitely will be going back because their lunch specials are very affordable. They are also always on time if you are picking up which is great. They have grubhub coupons you should use if you never used grubhub before! great place! it has a very modern/ chic decor, which i loved. (they blasted the AC though, which took away a bit from dining experience)... otherwise, staff was great. Their dishes are not as spicy as I would've liked, but definitely very tasty! I'd say pretty comparable to the ones I had while visiting china. It's also very well priced :) My husband and I dined here recently and really enjoyed it. It's a bit dark and I always hate when tables are less than a foot from each other, but it wasn't crowded so the seating was ok. Our server was attentive and the food came out extremely quickly. It was flavorful and hot. I recommend the Dan Dan Noodles, they were as good if not better than Han Dynasty. I had an excellent pear martini. We will definitely return. As a Philadelphia "midtown" resident, I was pleased to see a new restaurant coming to the area, and not only to the area, but to Chestnut Street (rather than 13th between Chestnut and Walnut where we already have a glut of amazing restaurants and shops). Here's hoping that the good food (and good shops) keep moving down Chestnut! Spice 28's waitstaff was superbly friendly (handshakes and name exchanges) and attentive without being irritating. The food was delicious across the board: tom yum soup (spicy, especially enjoyed the snap pea pods!), chili mini wontons (nice heat!), potstickers (just as they should be), wonton soup (nice broth), vegetarian drunken noodles (does not come spicy). Must give an individualized nod to the special order of spicy tuna wonton atop guacamole: fabulous! After seeing Spice 28 come up in my Yelp feed, I definitely wanted to give it a try after seeing it be compared to Han. A friend and I met at the new restaurant, and were pleased upon entry. The space is great-very modern. The staff is friendly, and service definitely comes with a smile. For starters we got the lettuce wraps, which is more of an Asian chicken salad meant to be eaten on its own. It was delicious, and had a nice little kick to it due to the hot peppers used. We also got the spicy cucumbers-yum. I love the sauce they're prepared in. We got the try the spicy gyoza.. it was an interesting mix of ingredients, and the guac under the gyoza was fresh and tasty. I ordered Tom Yum soup, and that did not disappoint. For an entree my friend and I got some veggie fried rice, which was good, and a the beef dry pot, which was delicious and full of Sichuan peppercorns.. which have a mouth numbing effect. yow. The employees were super friendly,and service was great. I'll definitely go back Ordered delivery. I got the drunken noodles with Chicken and Indian pancakes. Both were good the pancakes were my favorite with the curry dipping sauce. The noodles were a little caked together I'm assuming for to the fact it was put in a container but it had lots of chicken and just enough spice. The pancakes came quartered and had a good curry dipping sauce. I got my order delivered within 30 min. Had the double cooked pork belly. The dish was pretty good but some of the pork pieces were overcooked and a bit harder to chew. Drinks were good and the ambiance was good too. I'd say this place was more fusion than Szechuan especially since the dishes weren't even all that spicy. Service was good and the staff was friendly (even late into the evening when I'm sure everyone wanted to just go home). Have had pickup here a couple of times and it's been excellent both times. The inside looks funky and fun and I definitely wanna grab dinner here sometime. After seeing the rave review that my sister (Hyun-Ha K.) gave, I decided to give Spice 28 a try today. When we got to the restaurant, the owner greeted us at the door & asked "do you have a reservation" in a weird way which made me & my boyfriend give each other a look. The restaurant was empty, why would you ask us that question? Do you not want us to spend money in your restaurant? We ended up ordering the tuna avocado salad, the Saigon beef (after the server raved about it), the drunken noodles, & the ahi tuna dumplings. The tuna avocado salad was good, with fresh chunks of tuna, avocado, spinach leaves all dressed in a spicy mayo/yuzu sauce. We then received the entrees of the saigon beef and the drunken noodles. The drunken noodles were on point, tasting of basil with a good kick to it. They were just like the ones you usually get at a decent Thai place. Now onto the Saigon beef. My boyfriend said it tasted like a1 steak sauce. But after I took a bite, I immediately knew the taste. It tasted just like KFC's boneless honey bbq wings. It cracked me up how much it tasted exactly like those boneless chicken wings! The ahi tuna dumplings were okay, I didn't like how the tuna was cooked, it would have been so much better with raw ahi tuna, but the dish was fine. Now onto the annoying parts of dinner. 1. We NEVER got our water refilled. The servers were clearly not paying attention to us, seeing how every other table got their own carafe of water, while we were ignored. 2. The servers never asked us how our food was, or even offered any rice to us fo the Saigon beef entree. The servers avoided our table like we were the black plague. Why? I don't get it. We ordered a good amount of food, and we were very friendly to the staff. 3. The other tables were offered free dessert, while we were offered none. The female owner went around to the other tables and chit chatted with the diners, but failed to come to talk to us. With bad service, comes a bad tip. I've never been treated so indifferently at a restaurant. The only plus of the restaurant was the decor. With the way the servers were running around and talking to each other about how dishes were coming out incorrectly (the plus of having a boyfriend who speaks Mandarin), it's safe to say I won't be frequenting this establishment ever again. Went there for my birthday dinner. I booked more seating than I needed too but the staff was really cool about it, haven't always had this experience. We had a very large amount of guests with us and we were pretty loud and needy.. needless to say, they were extremely accommodating to us. They checked on us multiple times and the service was excellent. The food was amazing. I often to go there for lunch specials or happy hour because you can't pass up the deals. The dumplings, pot stickers, and spring rolls are delicious and you can't go wrong with any these choices. My group of friends loved all the food, ambiance and service. Would definitely go back for any occasion- date, birthday dinner, drinks with friends. There isn't a thing on the menu I wouldn't try! Also the owner is always there, that truly shows how much he cares about the business. I love food and I love Spice 28. Thank you for an awesome birthday dinner! Friends, fiancee and I ate here for New Year's Eve dinner, as this was one of the only places that didn't have a ticketed event (originally tried Bru, then they suddenly started a ticketed open bar). That said, we were really impressed by the place: the modern decor is pleasing (think slightly-nicer-than-Crazy Sushi), the food was fine and moderately-priced, and drinks were interesting Asian-style takes on typical cocktails (I had a Thai basil gimlet which were nice and refreshing). Our server was also friendly and helpful with suggestions, etc. The fiancee and I shared shrimp green curry (which was okay - I could have handled much more spice and overall flavor) and seafood lo mein (which was a nice, large portion and fine - neither outstanding nor bad). We sat at the bar last week and the bartender Benny recommend the cumin Lamb. OMG! The lamb will was so good with just the right amount of heat, The food and service where amazing we will be back for sure! 5star quality. I went back there visiting philly again and I can tell you they are even better than before. I tried their Cumin Garlic Seabass which was so flavorful and had a great blance of flavors. I proceed to try their Mee Siam Noodle and I would say they are on par even with the restaurants in New York. I am very impressed again and the cocktails are amazing. Philly love which has a very refreshing taste. I am content with the experience again. My husband had the sampler and loved the lamb, He's still talking about it. I had the paneer tikka masala it was ok, But I loved the naan with coconut in it. What weirded me out was how like an American restaurant they were trying to be. Soup and Salad before the meal. And the wait staff had something going on in the room where I'm guessing the cash register or ordering station was, just felt strange. This place is just too damn good. I came here on a cute lunch date, when the wait at El Vez was out of control. In hindsight, I'm actually very pleased about it. The hostess was totally adorable, and gave us a very nice table by the window. The decor in here, by the way, is also totally adorable--super trendy and modern, with lots of natural light. In case you weren't aware: (I wasn't) Blue Moon and Pad Thai is definitely a winning combo. I couldn't believe how delicious my meal was, and my date was equally pleased with his. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant. It seems like everyone who works here wears a smile, and it's contagious! Honestly, I can't imagine having a bad experience here. Be suspicious of any review below five stars! The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is divine, and the service is efficient and welcoming. I'd come back any day of the week. I frequently come here when I visit Philly......mostly because I like to sit next to the window and watch the endless parade of passers by. I always feel like I'm intruding when I come here,barely present, a possible nuisance. The food is good enough and the staff just friendly enough to avoid being rude. I always wonder if it would be busier if the people were friendlier Went here for the first time for dinner after a long day of skiing. Wasn't sure what to expect upon walking in since the ambiance was way too modern and western style for a Chinese restaurant. However, I'm glad I didn't let that stop me, because the food was 100% authentic. It really is legitimate Chinese food, competing with the best of restaurants in Chinatown. The prices are a little more expensive than your typical Asian place because it seems they are intentionally trying to set themselves apart in both ambiance and price. It gives a more westernized style of dining with authentic Asian cuisine. In the "Japanese style grilled chicken" lunch special, spice was noticeably absent. Wonton soup tasted canned, and only had one sad slice of bok choy and two wontons. The wonton filling was unremarkable. No other veggies present. The chicken was noticeably NOT grilled, but pale, with a thin, nearly tasteless teriyaki sauce, and not enough of it to flavor the side of rice. Disappointed. This was one of the worst dining experiences I have encountered in Philadelphia. The tables were wobbly and caused our drinks to spill. The servers were at times overbearing, repeatedly asking us questions and attempting to take our order. When you wanted them they were impossible to flag down. The food was bland and cold. There are plenty of better restaurants in the area as this one is not worth your time. Delivery was quick, which was great. I've only ordered from Circles Thai before, whose delivery is usually painstakingly slow. I ordered pad thai and peking duck buns to compare. The duck buns were tasty, but the sauce was a little too salty and the meat was a little drier than it should've been. I'd probably give it a 4/5 for taste but a 3/5 overall for the price. I only got two small duck buns. The pad thai was average at best: 70% noodles that were rubbery and chewier than I like, 30% meat, limp bean sprouts, barely any flavor, and absolutely no spice. Did it taste bad? Not really, but it didn't really taste like anything either once I ate most of the chopped peanuts. I ordered it really spicy and it was milder than mild. At least the pad thai from Circles Thai had discernible flavor. I might give Spice 28 another try but maybe way in the future. The drunken noodles were decent. They weren't spicy at all but it at least had some flavor. The penang curry on the other hand is a different story. Probably the worst curry I've ever had. It was very bland with absolutely no flavor. All I could really taste was the coconut milk. By far one of my favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat and some drinks. Their Rock Shrimp is phenomenal. My friends and I love this place. Really yummy and SPICY Chinese food in Center City. They add spicy oil to their dishes to make them nice and spicy which I really like because I LOVE spicy food. The interior of the restaurant is also really nice and fun with different colored lights emitting from the bar. Their only downfall I believe is that their service is really reeeeally slow. It took about an hour for my entree to come out and my family and I were the only customers at the time. That was actually really annoying and we were dying of hunger. The waitress was extremely nice however and apologized for the delay, which I appreciated. Definitely go and check it out! Food was yummy and fresh. It came out quick and hot which is always important to me , nothing worst than cold or luck warm food. Super cute and the service was very good. This Review is for their take out/ delivery. Super fast delivery service with piping hot food. Maps tofu is my go to from there and the fish filet hotspot style. I get the Szechuan flavored items, which are solid but wish they had more sections like mungbean noodles with chili sauce. Pad Thai deliciousness! Some of the best Thai food I have had in a while. Def recommend this place but not the dessert - was not up to par Disclaimer: Ordered delivery via Grubhub. Driver called me to tell me he was here, was actually down the street. So I stood at the door and flickered the porch light to get his attention. He drove down the street, stopped in front of my house and stuck the bag of food out of his car window...great start. On to the food. Got the roast duck salad "Boneless duck and spring mix tossed with toasted sesame dressing and peanuts." It was about 6 1" long slivers of duck on top of some mix greens. No peanuts and the dressing was the weirdest thing. Passed it around and we came to the conclusion that it was honey + 7up. Got Tom Yum soup "Bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomato and cilantro". Had zucchini and pineapple in it, not terrible but would be nice to know all the ingredients. Spring roll was probably the worst spring roll ever to cross my taste buds. Ordered wonton soup with pork, found chunks of chicken meat (I hope that is what it was, surely wasn't pork). At least the wasabi mashed potatoes were as described and didn't have some other random ingredients that weren't disclosed. Not eating here ever again. I went here the other night for a date night. When we got there it actually turned out to be restaurant week which was cool. So, we had reservations made way in advanced but when we arrived they said "let me check if we have any tables" .... Why would they need to do that if we made reservations a day ago!? Then they only had the table by the freezing cold window at the bar available. When we finally got situated at our table we had the bartender as our server. As the night went on our server changed probably 3 times. The service was really really slow. For dinner I ordered the Pad Thai with beef; Which was delicious! My boyfriend ordered the Singapore street noodles which was too spicy to have more than a few bites of. At the end of the meal; for two people it came to be about $120 including our tip. The food and experience was not worth the price. I would probably not go back there again; Han Dynasty remains our #1 spot! Came here with my dad and had a great dinner! The veggie drunken noodle was delicious, as was the Chicken Dry Pot. The Chicken Dry Pot was actually very spicy (I never know when to take the three peppers seriously in restaurants) and left our mouths burning. Yummy, nevertheless. I liked the sleek interior design of the restaurant, and the servers were friendly and attentive. Am definitely coming back here at some point! Excellent food and dining experience. Recommended Appetizers: Ahi-tuna dumplings, pot stickers and Thai calamari. Entrees: pineapple fried rice w/ chicken or shrimp. Drinks: "Philly Love" Excellent service, reasonably priced. I came here for late lunch on a Saturday, I liked the decor of the restaurant, it's trendy. They have outside seating. The best thing about this place was the trendy comfortable chairs near the outside of the restaurant. As for the service, the waitress was friendly so no complaints there. We ordered the roti curry appetizer. The bread that came with the curry was a little on the greasy side, it was more like Chinese scallion pancakes without the scallions. I'm use to roti being more thin and less oily. The pineapple fried rice was good but not impressive. The drunken noodles was really good. The dessert is a must try, it was the espresso truffles which is espresso ice cream on the outside and truffles melted on the inside which was absolute out of this world amazing!!! Best thing out of this restaurant, I would come back just for this dessert. I've been here three times now, for restaurant week, with friends, and with my dad, showing him my more "eclectic" tastes. This is hands down my 2nd favorite Thai spot in Philly. My menu favorites: The Crispy Duck Salad- Succulent duck with fresh greens. It works so well and you don't have to work through bones either. Crispy Calamari- Wonderful crispness and a good go to definitely. The sauces that come with it enhance already fantastic flavors. Ahi Tuna Dumpling- Didn't think that tuna would work in dumplings- but Spice delivers. I suggest the fried version. Rock Shrimp- Very tasty and either the chili aoili or curry glaze work well. Drunken Noodles- You really can't go wrong with drunk noodles and Spice keep the noodles from being soggy while ensuring bold flavors. Beef or chicken are clear winners. Also, can I just say...their desserts are off the hook. A little pricey, but so delicious I can forgive the dent in my wallet. The CoppaStracciatella is divine. Seriously. The pyramid is also yummy. You can easily just come here for dessert and coffee and be very satisfied. Hoping to go back soon to try the other menu items. So jealous of those close enough to catch lunch here. While I only stopped in for a drink, I enjoyed a calm evening at Spice 28. The cocktails there are lively and in keeping with the Asian fusion concept. Expect lots of fruity albeit unusual drinks like the Ginger Cosmo. The inclusion of the ginger made the drink more appealing to me, as I tend to be a "double whiskey, neat"-type of gal. The facade was open so it wasn't too hot or cold on a September night. The illuminated, color-changing bar top was pleasant and added to the relaxed and alluring ambiance. Service was prompt and the venue was small, but tidy and comfortable. This is a great spot for a girls' night out or after work drinks with coworkers. Love the ambience..very friendly waitress..10% off checked in from yelp is awesome..we actually wanted togo to han dynasty..but they are full and since we were 8 peoples include kids its just too crowded and they said we have to reserve couples day earlier..wow But think to bring kids to spice 28 on Saturday nights for dinner is inappropriate since the bar is full to... Ok dan dan noodles very yummy hehe..stir fry string bean is good BUT the SPICY THING chicken,shrimp and beef that we had is so salty...its really good flavor iits just toooooo salty...I felt like eating salt in my mouth so do all my friend's told me..so its not me problem... Overal its okaay... Great ambience, excellent service, and the dry pot chicken was excellent, though it lacked the nuance of Han Dynasty's. I only docked a star because it's listed as a Szechuan restaurant, when it is actually a Thai/fusion-ish place with a small Szechuan menu. Killer food, though. Disorganized management is the impression I got. The service was terrible. We asked for the gluten-free menu (which they advertised that they had on Facebook) but the waitress was unaware of it. She said there is one dish that is gluten free and that is about it. Called the general manager, and they had a mini argument right behind me regarding the gluten-free menu. (what?). Had to wait 15-20 min to order our drinks and had to wait another 15 min to get our drink. Our waitress forgot about one of our drinks so we had to ask another waiter for it. After we placed our order and finally got our dish (after another long wait), the dish itself was really really mediocre. Nothing impressive. Sure, they could have had an unusually bad night; but, if I'm paying for it - monetarily and with my time, I expect them to deliver, and well, in this case, they simply did not. Beautiful decor. Friendly service. Food was solid. Mango shrimp salad was light and full of flavor. Duck was cooked nicely served with brown rice and mixed vegetables. Portion sizes are good size I would recommend 1-2 apps and one entree each for every two people. It's the kind of place you have try multiple times so you can try most of the menu. Great pan-Asian culinary execution and flavor pairings served up in a semi-reflective space tunnel with a neon bar. Lots of selection and creativity on display. Staff was nice. Great vibe! Love the decor. I went for lunch on a Sunday and there was a large range of age groups, plenty of pre-teen children, young adults and older. The jumbo crispy shrimp was amazing as was the Thai calamari. Unfortunately the pad Thai was not the best. On their 1-3 star level for heat, one was flavorless and two was vaguely sweat. They said three was too hot to handle but I can not see that being true. The dish looked great with nice portions of both chicken and tofu but something was missing. Maybe it was the sauce or lack there of? Overall it was a chill experience but disappointing because I went just for the pad Thai. I expected more from a restaurant so highly rated on Yelp. Food was great! I've been here a few times before, mostly takeout. My friend and I sat in for lunch today. After waiting 15 minutes to place our order, my friend finally ask our waitress (while she brushed pass us) could she take our order. She walks over and ask us "ok, what do you want?"... I have never in my life had a server speak to me that way. I probably won't be back. Ordered takeout from this place. Terrible service. The "hostess" was turned around eating and watching loud videos on her phone at the front desk. The food was revolting. Soggy calamari, dry beef satay with lumpy peanut sauce, and dry roast duck with a disgusting watery hoisin sauce. At least the steamed rice was okay. There were about 10 people sitting inside and the staff of 3 was completely overwhelmed. Avoid this place at all costs. Fun funky vibe throughout the whole restaurant with the lighting and bar. The bathroom is spot on clean too. It is behind the curtains so it maybe tricky to spot. Chili sauce and wontons is a must! Same goes for the cucumbers appetizer! You are going to need to ask for extra napkins, but they both are refreshingly tasty. Both oils used are delicious. The prices are worth it here and I never felt cheated. It's Asian food not with the cheap tacky chairs and dingy tables. Everything looks clean and polished with a fun touch. The whole set up is more inviting than any other take out or dine in spot. The server I had was nice and took care of us to make the train. Horrendous service, took an hour to get the wrong order and owner didn't even care. Never going back. OK, they get 5 stars for food, but only 1-2 for their wine list and cocktails. The pad Thai was scrumptious and the mini won tons in chili oil were to die for, but the entire wine list consisted of cheap, low quality wines that you can buy for $5-7 per bottle and they have the nerve to ask $9-10 per glass. The owner says their "real" wines will come in next week, so maybe you will have some better options. For now, go for the food and take your own wine if you want anything better than college student fare. Not a native to Philly restaurant/nightlife but went to Spice 28 as recommended by a good friend. We went on a Monday night during Happy Hour. Spice 28 is conveniently located near the Market East train station and Macy's next to City Hall. The area, as I was told, is part of a gay community where a bunch of restaurants are owned by two older women. Spice 28 has outdoor seating which is nice on a not-so-hot-and-humid summer day. The interior design is a mix of modern asian meets urban chic. When I went they had two menus including a drink menu. We had a Long Island Iced Tea and a Watermelon Wheat Beer (so good!) and some entrees. I love spicy food so definitely recommend the Drunken Noodles and my friend suggests Pad Thai. The portions are reasonable and decently priced for central Philadelphia. As far as parking is concerned there are some parking lots nearby but its probably best to bike or take SEPTA. Pad Thai was the best I've had and the chicken lettuce wraps were excellent. Went here with 7 of my college friends. The food was great, well-priced, and large portions and the servers were very friendly. They let us bring about 60 beers and some wine, gave us an ice bucket, and helped remove beer from the table. On top of that, they gave us free dessert. All in all a great experience Food was decent and decor was nice. Very noisy. Dessert was the best part of the meal.. Triple chocolate... spice 28 was great! the food was on time warm and tasty. after glancing over the menu and ordering our food we decided to order drinks. i had the dragon nectar my boyfriend had baileys and xo patron on the rocks. Good drinks nonetheless, my only issue is that a random waitress came up and asked the bartender what he was making, before the bartender handed us our drinks the waitress grabbed two straws, placed them into my boyfriends drink, and basically took a shot. Disgusting, unethical, and down right unprofessional. I have never in all of my years of dining and sitting in the bar area experience something so unsanitary. Like I stated above the food, great. The nasty disgusting waitress, needs to go. I don't plan on eating here again until I know that customer service policies are changed and she is no longer an employee there. One of my favoriate place to go when i was around philadelphia area . Full bar with cute bartenders resonable price for high quality food. Love the manager Ben (he is cute) highly recommend the appetizer dishes. I get the lunch special which comes with soup. The drunken noodle is really good just a little spicy. The miso soup is excellent and the Indian pancake is to die for. I've also had the shrimp with broccoli but I believe they call it something different. That was good as well , the portion was just small. Go with the Szechuan classics they are awesome. One caution if getting take out, the Dan Dan noodles don't travel well. Hands down best Drunken Noodles I've ever had - which says a lot coming from someone who just recently came back from Thailand. Ask for extra spicy - even "10 hot" barely left my mouth tingling. However, to be fair, I should say I have a high tolerance for spicy food. If you can't take the heat... Note: This dish makes phenomenal hangover food! I can't speak to the rest of the menu, however, the Dry Pepper Style entree leaves something to be desired. If you're looking for some chicken with your chilis this is not the dish for you. They're also know for their cocktails. If you're a fan of mint you can't go wrong with the Shisojito. Great place for a date. Yummy food, very chic atmosphere, and not too pricey. Waitstaff was excellent! Very attentive, friendly and gave great recommendations. I would definitely eat here again. I had dinner with friends here tonight for the first time! Even though the service was a little slow, the food was tasty and ambiance cozy. The egg rolls were just ok but the duck buns were juicy and moist. We had Saigon beef, silky tofu, garlic eggplant and a spicy fish stew. They were all good, especially the eggplant. The drinks were decent as well. I will definitely return! It's no Han Dynasty but it's alright. The spicy cucumbers have little flavor to them. The tom yum soup has a decent amount of sourness to it but could definitely use a little more spices in it. Overall, the food could use more flavors, although I really like the sweetness of Szechuan style. We came here on a lunch date sans kids. My wife had the Thai Basil Rice and I had the Singapore Street Noodles..... where to begin??? Thai Basil Noodles: savory, sweet basil. The rice was amazing and perfectly soft. A hint of spice but overall savory. Roasted Tomato Salad: must get as a starter. The roasted tomatoes are done in a very sweet almost glaze. Street Noodles: worth every penny. Spicy? VERY! The pork and noodles make this dish what it is. No sauce but all spice! The décor is smart and modern. Its very classy and sophisticated but not pretentious. The staff was attentive. Make are you ask for recommendations. If you like spice, Spice 28 is a MUST for fans of Asian cuisine..... real Asian cuisine. Ordered delivery from them on several occasions. Pineapple fried rice is one of my faves, as well as the Singapore street noodles--but quite spicy so be aware! We dined here on a Friday night with two kids. The waitress was awesome and wasn't annoyed by having kids in her section. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Our drinks were also delicious! They have a couple tables right by the front that are in front of the large open window. If you're a party of two I'd recommend trying to get reservations for those tables! Great place to eat with Gluten free options! This is our first time, we were craving for some Asian food and accidentally happen to see this place in yelp had good review and wanted to give a try. Mainly this had roti canai (Indian pancake) .. Everything is really good and liked the lunch a lot. Only thing is the quantity was less I'm here during restaurant week. Tbh I wasn't expecting a ton because I figured it's a busy week so they'll push food out quickly. BOY WAS I WRONG. The crab avocado salad was a revelation. A full half avocado with crab meat inside and just enough balsamic. Followed that up with chicken wontons. No idea what's in that spicy concoction of a sauce. Don't care. It was everything I wanted and more. Got to the main entree. Not to toot my own horn but I used to work at a Thai restaurant so the Panang is usually starting at a disadvantage before it arrives. This was good not great Panang. Chicken was on point. Cooked well and simmered well in the sauce. The sauce itself was disappointing. I'd give it a 6 overall. Sorry not sorry. Next up is the dessert. Live on the wild side. Got the Thai classic, sticky rice with green tea ice cream. You can't go wrong with it and I wasn't disappointed. Overall visit a 9/10. Service was great. Food was delectable. Definitely would recommend. This place is great! I recently went with my girl friend for the first time and we had a great time. The place is a very clean and comfortable place, where you can relax, talk and have a great meal. We went on a Saturday night at around 5:30 and it was already pretty packed. We started with the Spicy Cucumbers... These are really GOOD! Then for main dish, we ordered Drunken Noodles and Thai Green Curry. They were both fantastic! It was my first time I had Drunken Noodles and loved it! The green curry was very good as well, but not as spicy as other places. It was perfect for us because everything else we ordered was very spicy. Service: Delivery - they charge a delivery fee and then the delivery guy is quick to tell you that he only gets paid in tips, and that he doesn't see any cut of the delivery fee because he is a third party. I have pretty strong feelings against delivery fees like this - especially if they are not being passed on to the deliverers. Surely the money you are saving from not having to have a waitstaff attend to me, wash dishes, take up a table etc. makes the delivery a wash financially. Paying a delivery fee and a tip on top of $15 chinese entrees that go for $8 in less metropolitan locations is a bit much. Food: Others have mentioned the excessive salt - they are right. Dried pepper chicken had an interesting and unique texture, spiceness was good, but the salt load was overwhelming. Could not finish it. Willing to bet Spice #28 on their spice rack is Sodium Chloride. i haven't been here over 2 years. i used to come here a lot and had a 2 year hiatus and gosh, have things changed!!! i used to love their sichuan dishes but this time around, it was very bland, no kick at all, not spicy, and just luke warm. very disappointed, especially with their sichuan dishes . What an unexpected surprise. I was walking around Center City in a haze of "I don't want any of this but I'm hungry" when I saw Spice 28 is having a soft opening. So I took myself out to a really delicious lunch for $8. My question of "What is kam oyam chicken?" was met with, "It's spicy...sour...it's good. You want?" It was the only thing on the menu of Asia's greatest hits that I didn't recognize, so I thought, "What the heck. Sure." Excellent. It's a creamy curry chicken with potatoes. I suspect the sauce is what's used for the roti canai (aka "Indian pancake"). Thumbs up. And the tom yum soup that came with it was legit spicy. My mouth burned a little, but it was a great punch of flavor. I would be psyched to go back and try, oh, everything. Nice modern decor, a wait staff that seems excited. Not that I don't love EZ Bargain for all of my tube sock needs, but here's hoping Spice 28 is a start of great new stuff on this block! Super spicy dry pot chicken , but really good. The waiter was awesome and the drinks were good. Love this place! The basil beef, tum yum soup and green curry was delicious! Love the atmosphere and lighting. Spice 28 is a spicy asian fusion restaurant with a cool interior. Mixes flavors from Thai, Szechuan, and Japanese. Good drinks and cocktails. Try the Thai crispy red snapper and tangerine duck entrees. The Philly Love cocktail is good too. Really good place. Bartenders are really nice, cocktails awesome and food delicious. Happy hours menu is great and 10% with yelp, yay! Excellent appetizers, who knew that guacamole went well with Asian fusion? Service was excellent, very friendly staff! A word of warning, my friend and I ordered the Three Pepper Chicken, it was very good, and very spicy, but one of the ingredients used made both my and my friend's mouth start to go numb. This isn't a spicy thing, since I can eat peppers like a champ, but was some other spice (we think cloves?) that left an unpleasant numbness which spread around the tongue and lips. All in all, great ambiance, and definitely an eatery that I would return to again! Service was great! Food is definitely spicy. Tofu satay was great with additional peanut sauce :) :) Wow. Yelpers my faith in your reviews diminished a bit after this one. I only had 2 things on the menu but OMG it was enough to leave. Under the recommendation of the waiter as their "best appetizers" I got the blue crab quesadilla and the peking duck crepe. Blue crab quesadilla - ok so I am in Philadelphia so maybe I should have expected it. This dish is basically a cream cheese filled empanada. NOT AN EXAGGERATION! Can't taste the crab and there Is so much cream cheese that some of it is still cold in the middle. It served with 2 sauces a sweet "something" sauce and mayo. It was so delish.......NOT!!! Peking duck crepe - Yikes. They take a little bit of duck with some vegetable and wrap it in a crepe. Then it goes all wrong. They take the crepe and pan fry it. It is not like the traditional style that is clean where you can taste the duck. This one is like an oily sponge and the only thing you can taste is the Hoisin sauce. A good thing is that they do put the sauce on the side. But I had to use a good amount of it to drown out the canola oil taste. With all that said, the beer was great. Got to love Sapporo. Oh but when they served it to me they just gave me the bottle without a glass. Where am I at a neighbors BBQ? Happy Hour EVERY DAY from 5 until 7... uh, YEAH!! MY girlfriend and I were happy hour hopping and we ran in to Spice on our way to Wine and Spirits... what? Doesn't everyone buy their own liquor just in case they run in to a BYOB spot on their way to happy hour? :-) This place is pretty good. We came here once before (on the same exact mission), but only got a couple drinks. This time, we got apps!! First, our long islands were ONLY $5 AND the server/bartender asked if we like them strong. uh, YEA! So we ordered four. Next, the appetizers. We only ordered the chicken satay and chicken lettuce wraps because we had planned on noshing at a couple other places as well. The chicken satay was pretty yummy, but the peanut (peanut butter?) sauce that came with it was pretty gross in our opinion. It almost tasted like melted, tasteless organic peanut butter. The oil had separated from the other ingredients and was just terrible. NO NEED TO FEAR! Me, being the condiment queen that I am, asked for sweet thai chili sauce for dipping and So Yummy!! I live in the neighborhood and have been passing this place for quite some time now. Finally made it over on a Friday eve. A+ experience through and through. Seated and served quickly. Ordered: Dan Dan Noodles A+ just as good as Han Dynasty Chicken Lettuce Wraps A+ Chicken Skewers A Spicy Cucumbers A+ Will return for sure! Spice 28 is a Hidden Gem and an Asian Heaven at 1228 Chestnut Street. The beautiful modern decor, the fabulous food, and the friendly staff is an extremely pleasant addition to Midtown Village. The lunch menu is very, very reasonable, absolutely delicious, and interesting spicy, aromatic flavors explode as you indulge. Spice 28 is the best Asian food in the area. Make sure when you go to the 13th corridor known as Midtown Village, you stroll over to Chestnut Street to enjoy Spice 28 while you can get a table before they becomes the new hot spot in Center City. HORRIBLE SLOW SERVICE. The food was pretty good. However the service was horrible. The waiter did not come and check on us. They did not refit our beverages either. I had the drunken noodle and Thai calamari. I miss Sichuan/Chengdu style chinese food I ate at Billerica, MA. This comes close. I like their Dry pot style, hot sauce style chicken and fish. also the cumin lamb is pretty good. We had an amazing dinner Christmas day. The family wanted to go to Chinatown and I encouraged them to open their mind to Spice 28. My husband and I had drinks and appetizers here this summer and wanted to give it a try for dinner. It did not disappoint. The appetizers and entrees were all delicious, as were the drinks and dessert. We had 2 birthdays in our party and they both received free dessert, an added bonus. Will return! Many reviews I've read about this place talk about "potential" to be a great place, but until their staff changes the attitude to their work it will not happen. We came for lunch. The place was empty with 2 waiters on duty. The ambiance was modern and nice but the floor was sticky all over from the spilled and dried up wine and the bathrooms could use some cleaning too. The service was slow, inattentive and forgetful and even when we point out on the puddle around our table there was nothing done about it and even not offered another table. The food was hit or miss and lukewarm, the price was quite high for what you get. So I guess with that attitude this restaurant will be temporary solution for that rental space. I've been to this restaurant many times but I must admit what keeps me coming back is the bar. Stopped in last night and as usual the bartender was personable and made awesome drinks. There were six in our party and everyone remarked on the quality of the cocktails. While there we ordered appetizers and as usual they were delicious. Keep up the good work. This restaurant is beyond cool. The decor is hip and modern, and it has a trendy vibe. We went during the summer for dinner, and they opened these glass doors at the front of the restaurant, which was really nice and made the restaurant feel a lot more open. I started with a mango purée and basil lemonade, and it was absolutely delicious. For an appetizer I had edamame, which was just your usual edamame appetizer. For my entree I had pineapple fried rice with vegetables, and it was definitely better than the majority of fried rice available nowadays. For dessert I had gelato with caramel swirls and strawberries at the bottom, and I really enjoyed. And as an added bonus, they have really nice bathrooms. Spice 28 is a wonderful gem and a great addition to the neighborhood. The food is fantastic. I especially love the drunken noodles, and the chicken satay appetizer is perfect. The cocktails are inventive and delicious, and the service is excellent. The atmosphere is trendy but casual. There are some sidewalk-facing seats that are essentially outside when the huge windows are open. The back of the restaurant is darker and more intimate, so it's a nice contrast. The food is priced very reasonably. Really good value, and excellent food. The happy hour menu is extensive and an incredible deal. Spice 28 has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in Center City. My wife and I lost track of time and realized we were hangry just as we passed this spot. It sounded good so we went in. I had Tom Yum soup and Dan Dan noodles while my wife had Sesame Chicken. Both were well done and service was prompt and courteous. When we are back in the city we'll make it a point to return. My favorite place to get pad Thai in philly, great with chicken or beef. I also never order from here without getting their lettuce wraps. Other favorites include pineapple fried rice, pork potstickers, and the dan dan noodles. Very fast delivery too! Sorry, but this is definitely not a 4 star restaurant. My if it were a club it would be deserving of 4 stars, but the food isn't that great. This place is all about ambiance, and you pay extra for that. The drinks were a little pricey, and the food wasn't as good as people make it out to be. If you want sichuan, there are other places in the are that are great. If you want trendy, with upbeat music and a cool atmosphere to hang out in, then this is your place. I have been here a few times and I am never disappointed by the food. Everything is great! The ambiance inside is nice with the lighting and open doors in the front. If you sit at the bar it is like being outside so take advantage of that during a nice spring or summer evening. I would like to give this place a rating of 2.5 (almost a 3) because their food was tasty. It's always been delicious and I've rated them a 5 for the whole experience in the past. This is the first time I've been here in a while and I honestly may not want to return here again. Our waitress, Ruslana, was very rude. I made reservations for 9 people and they only gave us seating for 8. When we asked the waitress for more room, she told us that 5 of us needed to squeeze in on one side. It became uncomfortable so we asked someone who looked like a manager about it and he finally added an extra chair to the edge of the table. Our server gave us so much attitude for asking and didn't care about our comfort. All it seemed she cared about was getting our orde in. She kept bugging us about ordering and we hadnt even been sitting for 5 min after figuring out our seating arrangements. We told her we wanted to wait to order when the last person in our party sat down...and she just kept rushing us. Our waitress hovered over us and pretty much made us feel rushed the whole time we were looking over the menu. She gave us a little bit of an attitude throughout and when she walked away to give us more time, she kept staring at us from the back of the restaurant. She just made us feel so uncomfortable the whole time. It was one of the worst experiences we've had in a long time. They charged us an automatic 20% tip, which I guess is standard for a large group, but we definitely did not feel like our server deserved it and some of us got into minor disagreements about this. I'm really disappointed because I've raved about this place and recommended it to so many people that I couldn't believe they made us feel so unwelcomed and uncomfortable that we didn't even wait to put on our jackets before hitailing it out of there. My colleague and I went here for dinner as it is in a great location in Center City. We got there around 7:30 last Sunday. Only a few other diners in there, we got a great seat in the bar area (fun chairs!). The atmosphere is sort of modern, nice lighting (color-changing backlit bar), and intimate... would be a great place for a date. We had wontons as an app, and Green Curry and Chicken Chow Fun as our mains. All were delicious, the consistency of the curry was perfect. I love red and green curry and I feel like it is so hard to find the perfect version. I crave this, and wish I had a place like this in my hometown. All was delicious, down to the drinks. I forget which cocktail I had, some sort of ginger martini... 2 of those and I was a happy lady :-) The service did not disappoint, which I saw was a common complaint on here. Perhaps because it was not super busy? Our server was perfectly attentive and friendly, even trying to fix the slight wobble in our table without being asked. If you are looking for some great Thai, nice atmosphere in this area, I'd definitely say to give it a shot. The value was great and we were both pleased. As usual, there is no shortage of food in center city. I was told that this place is the sister restaurant of sakura mandarin. Now they've covered all their bases of asian cuisine with these two restaurants. Decor is very modern. Kinda reminds me of Raw sushi (which I think may actually be the backside of the same building). Appetizer: Wontons- were delicious! made more delicious by the fact that they were on the house. Deep Fried Tuna Gyoza- a very strange mix of flavors with avocada, tuna, crispy wonton wrappers. My brain was confused by my mouth liked it. Entrees: - Malaysian curry: reminds me of a good pot roast. but missing all of those strong deep flavors of the thai curries which I realized yesterday that I prefer better. - Dry Fry Beef: delicious! very sechuan and very spicy! Dessert: - deep fried glutonous yams??- it was on the house. It tasted like the shells of the sesame balls that I love. The service was super friendly. We got a lot of attention since there was only 1 other table of people there early on a tuesday night. Definitely a great addition to chestnut st! Great to see a second authentic, modern Szechuan place (Han Dynasty being the pioneer) in Philly. More interesting ambience than Han. Nice cocktails. Haven't sampled enough of the food to say something too sweeping, but it is very good for sure! They are less open to veggie options than Han, which is a mistake! Went here for some late night Thai cravings and Spice 28 delivered, not only food-wise but location and ambience too. The front two tables are seated at a sliding window, opening onto Chestnut st. Inside, the walls are paneled with modern backlit wood. Food-wise, to start, we ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, crunchy and spicy! I ordered the silky tofu wok with shrimp as my entree, which was perfectly spicy, a little too oily but not terribly. My friend ordered the wok fried rice (he's not the biggest fan of Thai so he kept it simple) and enjoyed it. I'm not sure if Spice 28 makes it as my go-to Thai place but I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area! Terrific food. We went and had the pork pot stickers, champagne Peking duck and the black bean style chicken. Both dishes very tasty and succulent. Will definitely visit again! Excellent, excellent, excellent. This place is definitely not your run of the mill wannabe Asian Fusion restaurant. We went on a lazy Tuesday evening and the place was packed, while surrounding establishments were busy swatting flies. That alone speaks volumes about the quality of the food and service here. The food is spectacularly delicious. The portions are perfect. The presentation is thoughtful and elegant. The staff is super friendly and attentive and our food came out in a timely manner (despite being packed). We never felt rushed. The ambiance is modern and edgy yet still warm and inviting. The ambient music is not too loud. The lighting and candles are just right . Aside from typical center city parking woes, I really have nothing bad to say about this place. As a side note, another reviewer spoke poorly of the Saigon beef. I just want to point out that I ordered it and it was de-lish! I'll be back here for sure. Overtly priced for less than average Thai food. I've had better basil dried rice before. Need more spice and flavor to their food...atleast for my taste buds. Service is great! And their iced Thai tea deserves mention..one of the best I've ever had! It started off well. The place looks pretty cool, nice and clean. We were seated quickly and they brought out our drinks pretty quickly. It went down hill after that. It wasn't busy, the restaurant was half full, if that, at lunch hour. After we gave our order it was about a half an hour, maybe more before they brought out the appetizer we ordered. Waiting for our food, the hostess that sat us, asked if we were ready for our check and we told her that we hadn't even gotten our appetizer or meal yet. I order a thai ice tea from every place i go to and it was pretty good. I had a vegetable spring roll for my appetizer, it was between freshly hot and room temp cold, but it was good. Though the two small rolls for 4 dollars is questionable. When our food finally came like 35min later, the waiter switched our meals. My friend had yellow curry w/ noodles and I ordered penang curry. Yellow curry was mediocre, and penang wasnt like any penang curry I've ever had. It was bad. Tom yum soup that came with lunch special was decent My total was just over 17 dollars. Probably won't go back. Dined alone- without reservations on a Wednesday night. Club music pumping and was a great Hip Vibe. Started with the Philly Love Martini which was light and refreshing and not an overwhelmingly strong drink. Had the Ahi Tuna dumplings which were just ok. Then Lemongrass soup with veggies which rocked. Entree was Green Curry chicken which was super yum and big enough to split with another person. Had to try the truffle which was good but I was stuffed and had to leave most of it on my plate. Felt very comfortable as a solo diner and that's super important. Service was spot on. I came to Spice 28 with a group of coworkers on a Friday after work. The décor inside Spice 28 is a light beige color. It is decorated with beige colored couches along the wall, and the inside of the restaurant has light wooden tables and chairs. There are small different colored lights throughout the restaurant. The décor is very relaxed, yet sophisticated & fun. While I was here I tried the spicy cucumbers, chicken satay & an eggplant dish off of the dinner menu. The spicy cucumbers were spicy, sweet and very flavorful. I enjoyed eating them the most. The chicken satay came with a sweet peanut sauce. I ate the chicken but, wasn't too crazy about the sauce it came with. The eggplant dish was okay, I expected more of a spicy flavor than sweet. It seemed like things taste a lot more on the sweet rather than spicy side which is a bit disappointing, since the restaurant is named "Spice 28". I didn't try any of the drinks but everyone who ordered one seemed to really enjoy theirs. The wait staff was courteous, helpful and friendly. The waitresses were able to break the bill down and give everyone a separate check. Everything here is very clean. Even the bathrooms are pretty cool looking. They have a very modern look to them. The prices here are decent as well. Not bad. Not bad at all. Came here twice in one week, close to Llowes hotel, walking distance. The sczchuan lettuce wraps were amazing and great spice, good portion for the price. Cocktails are pricey but good. Had the Blue Avocado Crab salad, very good, whole 1/2 avocado stuffed with crab and had the Dan Dan Noodles (enough to share) Service was great if not, too much service, they are constantly checking on your various staff. Spice 28 atmosphere is like become intertwined into a piece of art. Beautiful. The food can be described has transcedent and beautiful at the same time. It was delicious. To have an experience like this with my mother is a lifetime memory. The staff was courteous and knowledgeable of the menu and what would particularly make my pallette swoon. I am in love. This is a must come back. If you are ever in the area trust it will be worth the experience. Oh and the Crispy Thai Red Snapper is AMAZING. Food was great.. nice atmosphere! Server was friendly and on point! We had the Basil Beef and Chicken pad thai.. portions were perfect!! I would definitely go back! Great little place! The service was fair, and the food was delicious. I started with the calamari, which was moderate on its own. However, the sweet and sour dipping sauce was delicious. My significant other chose the Peking Duck Crepe, which was amazing. I followed up my appetizer with the Mango Duck Chicken, which was so delicious that I finished it within minutes of receiving it. Restaurant week perspective: Dined at Spice 28 for lunch during restaurant week and enjoyed it thoroughly! Restaurant week is a great value and I'm glad I used it to get introduced to Spice 28-I'll be back! Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious. I had the beef drunken noodle which was very good and a tad spicy. I'm usually a pad thai connoisseur but decided to stray from my favorite and I'm glad I did. I also really enjoyed the Indian pancake appetizer-will return just for these! Dessert was chocolate cake and it was decadent, generously portioned, and beautifully presented. My restaurant week buddy got the General Tso chicken which was just okay, nothing special. The ambiance was nice and as we walked outside we caught a look at their happy hour specials. Cocktails for around $5-$7. Looking forward to returning for happy hour! Food was good but beware of "moderately " spicy - it's actually VERY spicy. I was really surprised when I got it but it was tasty and delivery was on time. Very nice decor inside! We ordered the Singapore noodles, which had a good flavor to them. Not excessively dry or harsh on spices. We also ordered Green Curry with chicken. A little heat hits the back of your palate. Not really spicy. It actually needed more curry flavor. And for some reason it wasn't green at all. But it tasted okay! I was in Philadelphia for three days and two nights. My girlfriend and I love Thai and Szechuan food and we looked up on Yelp and saw all the great review about this place and had to try it. It was so good that we went TWICE for both of our dinners while in Philadelphia. The happy hour was fantastic and the dinner entrees did not disappoint. The staff was great as well, always on top of all of our needs. We had the Dan Dan Noodles both nights and it was delicious. I recommend anyone going to Philadelphia to try out this place. The lunch specials are definitely good value. But for a restaurant that has "spice" as its name, the dishes are way sweeter than they are spicy. Perhaps the American palate is to blame? I got dan dan noodles with tom yum soup. Soup was very flavorful and a good appetizer. The noodles were verrry filling (I could only finish like 1/3 of the bowl?!) but pretty inauthentic -- too thick and cooked too soft. Also, they weren't spicy at all (the waitress didn't ask for my preference, so I'm not sure whose fault that is), and I would've liked a stronger peanut or sesame flavor. Service can be spotty; we were here for lunch on a Monday and it got pretty busy, but they were clearly understaffed as we sat for 10 minutes before I finally hailed someone to bring us water and take our orders. They were subsequently slow on water refills and we watched both waitresses plus the manager all try to multitask water, orders, serving, bussing, etc. Our waitress, however, was very accommodating when I checked in on Yelp for 10% off. Nice! DO NOT GO TO SPICE 28! I don't plan to ever go again and neither should you! The food is mediocre and price is a little bit high for the low to medium quality of food they serve. This is an "asian fusion" restaurant but it's freak menu is all over the place. It has random dishes such as quesadillas, tomato salads, and sake (but no japanese food). All of which are not asian. What is most horrific is the management. A cranky old asian man named Kevin or Calvin? is an extremely unprofessional person. He made myself and other diners very uncomfortable when he started yelling at one of the servers in front of the whole restaurant. Even if the server made a mistake that doesn't warrant a manager to behave that way and talk to the server with such a disrespectful and rude tone. This affects other people eating there too. I hope the owner has fired him -- if he is the owner, more reason not to support this restaurant which doesn't even have good food to back it up. There are definitely much better asian restaurants in Philly with respectable people running them. This is becoming a favorite lunchtime tradition for a couple of coworkers and me. Every other week or so we try to visit for the great lunch specials. Spice 28 offers a bunch of options during lunch for appetizers, salads, noodle dishes, and vegetarian and meat entrees. I usually go with the kung-pao chicken at the medium spiciness, and at $8 it includes rice and soup. I usually leave Spice 28 with my belly full and leftovers. My coworkers will usually change up their orders each time we visit, and have so far had only positive things to say about the wok garlic style chicken, Thai basil style chicken, and dry pepper style chicken. The pot stickers are also quite good! The service varies depending on the day. Sometimes the servers are slow to acknowledge empty water glasses, but other than that I have no complaints. Well Spice 28 has changed my mind... A little birdie told me that there is a new cook in town and he (or she) didn't disappoint me. I will pop back in again so watch for my update :) Went to Spyce 28 for dinner this past Sunday, the food was OK the happy hour drinks and appetizers were OK nothing great. We had the chicken stirfry which was tasty and a fairly generous portion. So we tried based on the Yelp review being ok, close you hotel and good for kids(aka a pram). Close - Courtyard by Marriott = Good for pram = Food: 1. Iced water provided = 2. Chicken Penang curry = really good sizing, but needed more flavour. Plenty of chicken and veg and sauce, but more flavour please. Served with jasmine or brown rice. We took the brown and it was really well 3. Cumin lamb = my wife really liked it. Plenty of lamb, maybe too much chilli but overall she liked. Food is well priced, lacks an atmosphere and the guy behind the bar who delivered our food was pleasant. Biggest gripe was no wifi available as it was weak as the owner/manager lady said. Actually we think it's because you didn't want to provide us 10% off if we checked into Yelp. This is the first place is two weeks travelling across multiple cities where the password has not been provided.... Went to Spice 28 after searching for asian restraurant in the neighborhood and was impressed with the yelp reviews. I went with my friend Eva and got seated quickly. The overall ambiance of the place is really amazing. Slanted wood panels and glass parallels to each other. The lighting and the space seems very well designed which makes it very relaxing. The seating were also very comfortable as we were seated on the booth section. We got the ahi tuna dumpling that everyone was raving about and I can tell you it really lives up to the expectations. It might have been the best tuna I have had. The skin was crunchy and drizzle in a red sesame sauce and then accompany with guacamole. It blended so well together. We then also had the wasabi mango lobster which is also fantastic. The wasabi and mango brings a unique taste and then you have a wasabi kick in the end. I mean it was just strong enough to taste the sauce and not enough to cover the lobster taste. For the entrees, we got the chicken drunken noodle as it was very rich in flavor and we aso got the chilean seabass and boy was its good. It was so tender and juicy and served in red miso sauce and has a after taste of lime. Then the owner i believe Ben came by and ask how was the food and was very courtesous.. we also tried the pumpkin cake dessert which was just ok, but the appetizers and entrees and overall ambiance really did the deal. By the way, the service was quick and attentive. I would definitly be returning in the future. This place was great! I have been to many other Malaysian and Asian fusion places but this place won me over. The food had such good flavors and the presentation was very thoughtful. The ambience was super cute and could easily be a good date spot. All of the waitstaff was friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this place. Just great all around. Hard to beat service and great food. Spicy cucumbers are awesome and so is the lemon coconut milk soup and the tuna wow. Highly recommended The service is quick. The restaurant was packed on a Friday night. I ordered a few items and everything was ok. The flavor was ok but not as punched as I would have expected from a Thai place. I'm surprised it has this many 5 star votes. It was mediocre at best. The duck bao buns were good but needed more cucumber. Overall, it they add more flavor to their food, I'd give it a higher rating. I think this place is more about the environment / bar than it is about the food. The place is fusion, hip, great for a chat and quick bite with friends. But, for serious eats? nah... or maybe I just can't take this place seriously given its decor. Yes, it has Spice in its name, and yes, everything we ordered was spicy, but everything was a bit too spicy for my taste buds. And, because it's supposedly fusion (though we didn't really order anything fusion), the prices are definitely at more of a premium. Amazingly spicy! This is a Szechuan place in center city Philadelphia. Take out is available, and that's what I got. The prices are reasonable, though there's a minimum $20 order, which is a bit much. The dry pepper style chicken here is absolutely delicious, though it has a lot more pepper than chicken. The spring rolls are also pretty good, though they are ridiculously tiny. All that said, this place is worth trying! You Yelpers really know what you're talking about! I wanted to take my sister and her BF out to dinner, so I started cruising through Yelp (chatboards and such) to see what everyone was talking about. Spice 28 kept popping up all over the place, so we decided to go check it out. While the outside doesn't look like much, the inside of this restaurant is pretty interesting. The bar and one wall is lit up while the other wall is a smooth wood with notches cut out. Very cool. The servers here are awesome. We BYOB'ed and our glasses were never empty. They made sure we were taking care of all night. For appetizers, we ordered the Thai spring rolls, mini wonton in chili oil, and blue crab avocado salad. The spring rolls were nothing special...same old, same old. The mini wonton in chili oil were fantastic. I'm not sure what else was in the sauce other than chili oil, but everyone at the table really enjoyed them. (Note that my sister and her BF are babies when it comes to spicy things and they were able to enjoy this. Don't let the chili oil scare you off!) The crab and avocado salad was also really good. The balsamic-sake vinaigrette was surprisingly sweet and went well with the spicy mayo on the crab. Okay, so you can adjust the spiciness of your entrees based on a scale from 1 to 3, with 3 being the spiciest. Now for the entrees: drunken noodles with shrimp (spice level 2), hot sauce style with pork (spice level 3), sambal style with chicken (spice level 1), and Thai basil style with shrimp (spice level 1). Out of all the dishes, I thought the drunken noodles was the best. The spice level was just right for me so that there was a kick, but I was still able to enjoy the meal. The noodles were cooked perfectly and there were plenty of shrimp. The hot sauce style was too spicy, even making my BF sweat while he pretended that he could handle it. The flavoring reminded me of tandoori. The other two dishes were both good and mild on the heat. My only complaint is that I wish the dishes included slightly larger portions (...mostly so I had some leftovers.) It turns out dessert is being offered for free right now. I'm not sure how long that's going on for, but free stuff is always nice. (We decided to opt out and head over to Capogiro for some gelato instead.) Spice 28 does it right! The servers are great, the food is delicious, and the price is right. Definitely check this place out! Note: If you check in on Yelp, there's a 10% off coupon you can use. Nice! Went last night for Restaurant Week. Delicious! Servers were very accommodating. Duck crepes were a little greasy. Other than that, everything was very good. Duck salad was great! Lemongrass/coconut soup, Yum. It just kept coming. When did Szechuan food become a cool thing? This place is an....interesting mix of different thoughts. The interior is modern and clean, the service is better than any place in Chinatown, the crowd is work-lunch heavy (we went at lunchtime on a Tuesday), the prices are reasonably cheap (think $8-10 for lunch specials), and the food is mediocre. We all had lunch specials. The Tom Yum soup was surprisingly good. Drunken noodles were nothing special. Twice cooked pork belly was again just okay. Cumin lamb was probably a bit more on the subpar side. I guess I just don't get this place. The menu and prices cater to a casual audience, but then the decor and style seem to want a more "look at me" crowd. Back to Emei it is. I eat here at least once a week. The beef pineapple fried rice and beef pad Thai are to die for! Love this place. Very accommodating and the turkey truffle dumplings are delectable. And, you can't go wrong with the seafood bouillabaisse. with lobster ravioli. Ok, time to go back. after a bunch of really blah chinese meals in the philly suburbs, i was thrilled to find spice 28. i was with friends looking for authentic sichuanese food, so we only ordered from that section of the menu, and it was fantastic - spicy, flavorful, and very authentic. i can't vouch for the other options, but i've lived in china and i highly recommend their chinese dishes. The food here was "Asian". I'm always leery of these places that don't commit to one type of Asian food but think they can make it all. The food was boring. Cold sesame noodles didn't taste anything like sesame. Satay sauce tasted nothing like peanut butter. The only redeeming item I had was a Philly Love cucumber martini. I had heard about Spice 28 primarily as a Sichuan restaurant, but the truth is that the menu is really more pan-Asian. Spice 28 can certainly cater to those who are faint of heart about a little heat or those with food allergies (our waitress was awesome about steering clear of peanuts and assuring us that she had triple-checked on our behalf). I will definitely keep this on place on my list when looking to please a variety of preferences at a spot with a cooler ambiance and a central location. Since I was in a large group, we were able to sample widely from shared appetizers and off each others' plates: -Ahi Tuna Dumplings - a little too fried, but really delicious, especially with the guacamole -Edamame - lightly salted and nicely cooked -Wasabi Mango Lobster - tasty -Thai Crispy Calamari - tender calamari, but I did not love the sauce -Dandan Noodles - not quite up to what I'm used to among Philly versions -Roasted Duck Salad - a good-sized portion of both lettuce and duck, but I would have liked more meaty parts of the duck -Tangerine Duck - here you get the more meaty duck, but I found the sauce a little too sweet -Shrimp and Fish Dry Pot Style - there is some definite heat, particular with the mouth-numbing peppercorns...order cautiously if you have low spice tolerance We also had received complimentary desserts, both of which were really delicious: one was cappuccino-based and the other was mango/white chocolate. The food was ok but the host was very rude and not welcoming at all. Not worth the 100 dollars we spent here. Would not recommend this place if you are planning on having a nice date. I don't know why people are giving more than 2 stars but I would have to say I am never ordering from here again. Maybe I'm being unfair by giving one star because I ordered one dish and a soup but by the taste of my veggie pad thai, I know this place is not legit. It is the worst pad thai I've ever had. There's no sauce on it. I feel like I'm eating stir fried noodles with tofu. The wonton soup isn't so bad but would not suggest or recommend this place to anyone. I came here for lunch and was not all that impressed by the food. The dandan noodles had an incredibly thin sauce. My frame of reference here is Han Dynasty where the sauce has- I think?- sesame paste and so it's a little more viscous and has better cling. At Spice 28 the sauce goes flying everywhere even when you're careful, and 90 seconds after mixing it all the sauce sinks to the bottom again. While the flavor was tasty, at least, the heat was lacking. I asked for it extra spicy and it just didn't hit it for me. The wonton soup tasted great, though the share of pork in each wonton was pretty meager. I can't complain about portion size, really, given it was the lunch menu and I walked out for less than 10 bucks (including a fountain soda). I didn't hate the place, and to be fair I received the lunch menu. I imagine the dishes are more varied (and substantial) during dinner, and given the wonton soup I imagine they probably get some other stuff right, too. I'll probably try them again given the great service and the very nice airy, modern interior. The food ..cocktail... n inside restaurant is awesome... Love it...went there for every weekend I have walked by this place countless times and have been intrigued by the sleek, modern decor and the soft green and red lights emanating from the bar. I actually sat down this time with a friend and I assure you, we will be coming back. We got a table by the window. Their happy hour is 5-7 on weekdays and we got several glasses of $4 wine. From the happy hour menu we ordered the dumplings in chili oil and the ahi tuna dumplings. Both were good but they did not blow me away. However, the star of the show was their Mapo tofu. Their mapo tofu with minced pork was phenomenal. I had steadfastly claimed that E Mei had the best mapo tofu but now we've got a competitor. This one is silky and so flavorful without being overly spicy. With warm white rice, it was heaven. I will certainly be coming back for this dish and I high recommend everyone to try it! Additionally, the service was wonderful and friendly and attentive. Dinner at Spice 28 was a whole lot of ok. The food was alright but nothing to write home about, and the specialty mojito was definitely not worth the price tag. Likewise, we were served by not one but three servers, which made for a less personal experience. Coming to Spice 28 for dinner was still a much better experience than going there for Philly Sips. While most other restaurants offer full-size appetizers for half the price, Spice 28 uses the promotion to serve one tiny egg roll on a plate for $2.50. True story. No exaggeration. Food was very good had the chicken drunken noodles which was delicious also the fried calamari who's was also good. Decor is cool and modern, and as other yelpers have said it does get very loud. My only complaint is that service was not very good waiter didn't come and check on us didn't refill water or come to see if table needed anything we had to the front to pay the bill Went there last night after a bodybuilding competition. Definitely hit the spot. My picky friends also really loved it. I wouldn't order the whole snapper though. It was presented nicely but flavor left much to be desired. Too pricey for what it was. Dan Dan noodle are great though. Server was kinda annoying. Wasn't being clear on what a whisky on the rocks would be. Kept trying to make me pay more. So that definitely takes a star away The interior is well lit and decorated in a modern way. It's definitely a great place to take someone on a date. The food here was very average. Crab quesadillas had almost no crab inside and it was mostly cream cheese. The dan dan noodles were very basic, because I have had better ones at many other Asian restaurants. I also got dry pepper chicken as the entree and that turned out to be pretty good. Only downside of that dish was that it was a bit too salty. The spices were perfect though. This is a great place to order lunch from if you work in the city and can't get out to a restaurant. It does take 45 minutes for delivery but if you get your order in early they are very prompt. They are kind and the mini wontons will give Han Dynasty a run for their money. Prices are very fair for the portions and flavor. My new go to. Fresh ingredients! Came here for weekday happy hour. Great drink deals and "happy-tizers". I really enjoyed my Philly Love cocktail for $6. Lots of $3 beers and $4 wines. For apps my boyfriend and I got Szechuan style lettuce wraps which were wonderful. We also got chicken spring rolls which were good, your typical spring roll. For dinner we were both craving noodles so I got the udon noodle curry soup and my boyfriend got beef pad Thai. Both were very good. The restaurant has such a cool ambience and is in a very convenient location. Worst service I've had in Philadelphia after 33 years. Staff was incompetent and clueless. Took forever to bring drinks during a slow lunch when the restaurant was half empty. Brought me the wrong dish and had no idea. She couldn't even tell me what they delivered me, all she had to say was "well I put what you ordered in the system". They left our food sitting on trays outside of the kitchen for over ten minutes. Server disappeared for 20 minutes at a time and was unapologetic. When we talked to the manager he didn't care at all and just said "come back another time and it will be better". Don't worry, I'll never go back. I will say, even though they brought us different entrees than we ordered, the food was actually good and tasty. This place served the worst food I had in Philly. The Dan dan noodles were too dry and greasy and the Blue crab avocado salad had a weird dressing. The squid in the Salt and pepper squid and shrimp dish was hard to chew and I kept thinking that they fried it in bad oil. I am generally pretty generous on food taste but I had to make a Yelp account to leave this review. Such a waste of location.. Strawberry Thai tea is different and refreshing. I bet it would be great with rum or vodka. The Tom yum soup was very spicy authentic and delicious. Dumpings in chili oil are drowning just slightly too much. They are perfectly soft and spice balanced perfectly. Just remember to slide dumplings along bottom to get yummy spices. Very chill place and the interior is nice. The food was good and the waiters were friendly and attentive. The lemongrass soup is good. So are the cocktails. I never write a review for any restaurant whether the food is good or bad, but this is worth one because I left this place feeling like I was ripped off! I work just across the street and always order my lunch to-go. Today, I decided to eat at the bar because it didn't look busy (came in a little past 4). It was just me and another girl who sat at the bar and one party of 3 people who sat at the end of the bar. You think that OK it wasn't busy so the waiter would see me putting the menu aside and come take my order, no....I had to flag him down after he had taken a phone order before helping me. I was there, present and been sitting there waiting. Most restaurants I've been to, the waiter/bar person are very attentive to their table or patrons. Not at this place. My order came quick, I'll give them that. But all the while when I was eating, he hasn't once come by to check up on how I'm doing or how's the food etc. I hate when waiters/waitresses are over doing it by coming over so often, but at least once wouldn't hurt. I finished my food and had to tag him down for a check after the other girl asked for hers. I looked at the bill and to find out he took my order wrong. I wanted the Tom Yum Soup ($5) and the Shrimp Mango Salad ($9), ok so I figured I give him a $20 bill for $14ish plus tax should cover it. Then I noticed the bill was showing a Mango Shrimp for $16, which I thought was suppose to be $9. Turns out it wasn't what I ordered, so he then asked me if I wanted dessert, which I feel he's offering as a consolation. I turned it down. If I wanted dessert, I would have ordered it. I am not looking to get free anything. Since it's his mistake, he should have offered some discount off the bill or offer to charge it at the price of what my order should be. That would go a long way then try to make it up with another food item. I didn't complain because I wanted something for free. That's the thing with these Asian places, whether the food be great or NOT --- the Customer SERVICE IS HORRIBLE! I would have gone back had they re-price the bill. I will never go back again or recommend it to my co-workers about it! I love having places like this across the street, but the food is not out of this world so I don't feel I'm losing out. I hope they'll read this and heed what is said if not for the sake of their next incidents. Spice 28 is a solid option for a thai/chinese lunch in the Midtown Village area. Their lunch specials are all under $10 (I think if you have shrimp as protein it might be $10 exactly), and the portion sizes are good, Plus, you get a soup (wonton or tom yum...yum!). Not sure how they are for dinner - I wouldn't pay more than $9 for their food - but they have a very trendy feel with a full bar, so may be worth a shot if you're in the area and short on time. I will say that I often order the curry, and it's never amazing. It's not bad, but it's not life-changing. The chinese/schezuan options have been better, though, and I get those almost as often. I know, why do I get the thai more if I don't like it as much? Wish I could tell ya. Another thing to note - the drinks are huuuuuge. A coworkers gets the thai iced coffee with lunch often, and it's really the size of 2.5 normal ones. Check in on yelp for 10% off :) Great food. A bit on the greasy side for some dishes, but overall great. Great interior decor, and nice seats by the window. I have to say, the music was very distracting -- lots of random One Direction songs. Didn't fit the rest of the vibe. I visit Spice 28 during lunch on an average of three times a week. I always order the shrimp pad thai and the pineapple shrimp fried rice. Although I love both selections, I wish that the pineapple fried rice came with more shrimp. I always order take out and am pleased with the service. I call and it is always ready and hot when I arrive. I plan on visiting for their happy hour soon. Had dinner here for my daughter's 16th birthday with some of her friends. Everyone loved their food. We all had some type of fried rice dish & calamari as an appetizer. One downside is the restaurant is small. Looking forward to going back. Didn't Iove the food. Ambience is nice, the dan dan noodles were literally cooked in peanut butter and they were over cooked as well. The main large dishes were over priced for what they were. Not sure if id come back here, would like to find a better Chinese place. I love this place. We came here for our girlfriend's bday and none of us was disappointed with our food. We all love each and every dish that was served. The dishes are very flavorful and delicious. I love the Thai calamari and the crab avocado salad. It's a must try!!! Spice 28 is apparently named for the number of Asian seasonings that are not stocked in the kitchen. On the basis of the positive reviews here on Yelp, my friend and I, visiting from out of town, made a reservation for dinner. I tried to order the tofu lemongrass hotpot, but the waiter came back to say that they did not have the ingredients for the base. My friend tried to order the seafood hot pot, but the waiter came back to say they were out of seafood. (Yes, really). This was a Tuesday night, and the restaurant was not crowded. Instead I had the coconut lemongrass soup and the Thai basil tofu. The soup was thin and tasteless, and there was no lemongrass in it or near it when it was cooked. No flavor at all, and certainly not coconut. Just a nondescript broth with some uncooked vegetables floating on the top. Not enough seasoning to qualify as dishwater in Thailand. The Thai basil tofu, when it first came out, was stone cold. They offered to make another one, but brought it back suspiciously fast. I think it was just reheated. Even still, it was only warm. Worse, there was no hint of basil of any kind in the dish or in the sauce, let alone Thai basil, which has a pretty strong taste. I've never had a Thai basil dish where there weren't cooked basil leaves everywhere--I looked, I couldn't find a single piece of basil. The sauce was just sour, one note at best. No seasoning. My friend substituted the peppered Tuna, which he said was good. But we had to remind the waiter twice to bring it whenever it was ready and not wait until I was done with my soup. My friend was interested to know the selection of desserts, but the owner said they were out of all desserts except ice cream, which he offered to give us for free. Bad night or overrated? I wouldn't go back even if I was a local, so I can't say. Spice 28 has a very lounge like feel to it. This is a place that I am a creature of habit. The Dumplings in Chili Oil, Saigon Beef, and Hot Sauce Style Chicken. This about the only thing that I ever order here because it is awesome. Watch out for the Hot Sauce Style Chicken because it can pack some heat. Let me start off with I came in with very high expectations given the top reviews from Yelp. The atmosphere was very open and airy with lots of conversation going on - which is always a plus in my book. So if you're bringing a date or a group of friends, this is a great place to get comfortable while enjoying cocktails. It looks BYOB for now with a full service bar to come in about a month (mid-October?). Came in as a group of five with reservations on a weekday for dinner and we ended waiting for about 5 min since there was nobody manning the hostess table. That took off some points for us. But when someone finally came out from the back, they promptly sat us down and welcomed us. Table service was on par throughout the night. One of the appetizers we ordered was the Ahi tuna dumplings people were raving about. The thin crispy skin and guac definitely won me over in texture and richness even though the sauce was a bit sweet. Ordered the cumin lamb as my entree (rated level 2 for spiciness out of 3 levels) and that baby was SPICY! The meat was deliciously tender and the spices gave it about 70% of the overall flavor with the 30% being the gamey lamb taste. Definitely recommend ordering dishes at both extremes of the flavor scale to balance out your meal: sweet and spicy. Price was just right when we checked out. If you check-in on Yelp, you'll get 10% OFF! When we showed them this, the restaurant gave us a free dessert (probably to win some review points). This place is definitely worth a try if you love flavor - in particular, of the spicy kind. I went to Spice 28 last week for my Dad's birthday, and I was disappointed by the lack of professionalism we experienced. I try to be patient and understanding with food service workers, because I have a lot of restaurant jobs under my belt as well. However I'm disappointed to report that we had a terrible waiter. She didn't know the basics of the menu (I asked what jicama was and she rolled her eyes and said "I don't know"). I disclosed my food allergies at the beginning of the evening and later ordered 2 items to which the waitress didn't respond with a concrete answer when I asked if they were safe with my allergies. About 45 minutes later entrees were served for the rest of the table except for mine which is when I was informed they couldn't make any of my food. Everyone was already digging in, and it seemed silly to order something that would arrive well after our party had finished. Our waitress was not the one who took responsibility for communicating this, and the other waiter offered a small bowl of rice in consolation, which was almost insulting. I don't understand how such poor service on a quiet Thursday in a competitive food city like Philly in 2016 would unfold. I wonder if the waitress was just riding on the exorbitantly high included gratuity to be expected in the check due to our party size of 8. My family plan never to return to Spice 28 as there is much better service at a number of Japanese restaurants in the same price range. I would recommend Raw and Zama as they both has fantastic food, service, and atmosphere! The good at Spice 28 did look appetizing but I wouldn't know how it tastes. I have been here multiple times each time you walk in it's definitely a toss up as to how your service will be. Usually it's slow and slightly annoying to wait for someone to acknowledge you. I really enjoy the lunch specials and happy hour specials so I go often. The drinks tend to be good and the food hot and nicely flavored. If they got a solid staff on this would be one of the best places in the city. Saturday evening dinner, place was quiet at 6 but filled up over the next hour. Great ambience and great cocktails. Wait-staff were attentive but not overly so. Food was excellent and great value. Definitely will return. went for dinner one night on a date and had a fantastic experience. Drinks: 5/5 Had a unique ginger vodka, coconut cream, basil, lime cocktail which hit every part of your palate while my date had a fantastic glass of wine recommended by the waitress. Appetizers 5/5 Again, all credit to yelp. Based on it's recommendations I ordered spicy cucumbers and ahi potstickers. The cucumbers are an amazing little gem with an exquisite sauce covering cool, crisp sliced cucumbers. The combination is amazing. The potstickers come sitting in guacamole and deliver every type of flavor you want. Main Course 4.75/5 My fish was seasoned and sauced well, but wish the skin was crispier. Tuna was damn near perfect with a mashed potato dish my date actually liked. We also ordered garlic w eggplant, a favorite of ours at any chinese restaurant, and it was magnificent. Nowhere near as greasy as others but bringing the flavor. This place is awesome!!! The atmosphere is very hip, modern. The service is excellent, prompt and friendly. The food is amazing. The display on the dish is very professional and appetizing. The ingradients are very fresh. I can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend this place, please try it if you haven't done so. I'm sure you will love it here! :) Good happy hour specials (food and alcohol-wise) with great presentation. We sat by the windows and it was distracting/amusing at the same time.....if you like people watching, that is. It was strange because they would only let us sit in the front of the restaurant because we were only there for Happy Hour...oh well! I got take out from here and I think it may be my new favorite take out place. I got the duck buns and the black bean chicken and both were absolutely amazing. the duck buns came in a package of two with some plum sauce. The bun was fluffy and spongy and the duck was perfectly prepared. Sauce of course was delicious. My black bean chicken was amazinggg! It's my new obsession, came with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onions, and peppers and the sauce was delicious. It took me about 20 minutes of staring at the menu before deciding on that cause everything looked so good! I'm glad I ventured out of my normal chicken and broccoli asian take out, cause this was seriously rewarding, and relatively cheap! stopped by here for a quick lunch alone. sat up at the bar, ordered the lunch special (tom yum w/ penang curry and rice) tom yum was super flavorless and had 0 meat (chicken/seafood) in it. the penang curry was OK; i would want more flavor and broth. some chicken pieces were extra chewy than others. overall, this place is good for a casual OK experience, nothing WOW about this place but service is fast which is why i came. My husband and I sat at the bar during happy hour for drinks and appetizers to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. The service was outstanding and the Ahi Tuna Dumplings and Peking Duck Crepes were amazing... so amazing we ordered a 2nd round of them! We plan to return in January and bring friends... Spice 28 is eye candy; the inside is so modern and cool. It is advertised as Asian Fusion but I would classify more as a Thai place. Although there were a few items that definitely had the fusion vibe. The place was dead when we arrived but we ate at 5:30 and in Philadelphia that is practically lunch; so no worries. The waitress was very knowledgeable and attentive. Drinks came quickly. I was with two very picky people and once I reviewed the menu I thought there would be issues, however they both found something to order. For starters we ordered the pork potstickers, the ahi tuna wontons and the lettuce wraps. The potstickers came with a great sauce to dip. The lettuce wraps had a bit of heat but were great when wrapped in the cool lettuce. The wontons were fantastic. The most unusual item I have ordered. They were fried perfectly with a spicy sweet sauce drizzled over the top and resting in a dollop of guacamole. Yes you read that right. For the main I ordered drunken noodles with crispy tofu, my tablemates ordered the pineapple fried rice and an avocado crab salad. (YAWN). My food main was great, I asked for medium spice and it delivered. I tried to entice my friends to taste but no budging there. I would love to return with adventurous eaters and get many more mains to share. I will be back and recommend this spot. I was super excited to eat here from what I had read on Yelp and recommendations from friends. I went with two friends for happy hour/dinner and at first the service was a little weird because happy hour was only at the bar not in the back dining room. It's not like the place was packed so we were a little thrown off but moved to a table closer to the bar. For a specialty cocktail the Dragon Nectars is on point. We split chicken lettuce wraps, steamed dumplings and edamame. For my main course I got the crab avocado salad which I would definitely recommend. Overall the ambience and food is great but the wait staff is a little awkward? We witnessed a waiter drop an entire bowl of food and just run to the back with the rest of the dishes. We also weren't sure if our bartender/waitress knew if we were ordering dinner (she was getting slammed at the bar so not her fault). The owner also picked up our credit cards for payment as soon as we put the bill down. Again it wasn't a packed night, spent $90 total and it was weird to feel rushed out. I think this may have been an off night but I'm not sure if I would put this as a first choice again. Came here with a friend during happy hour. It took about 5 minutes to get seated even though the restaurant was completely empty. There was a worker sitting down looking at us and she finally decided to get up and seat us down. People started filling in as the hour went by and the bar area became filled. There was only one worker staffing all of us (about 15 people). My friend and I got the chicken pad thai. It was pretty good, not amazing... but good. Also they gave a HUGE dish.... thats always a plus. Since the happy hour area only had one staff member, we had to wait an additional 10 minutes until he realized we were ready to pay. Since I live in Midtown Village, this is a close by, Han Dynasty-esqu option for me. They also offer the Dan Dan noodles and the Dumplings in Chili oil. I'd have to say that I liked the dumplings better at Spice 28 than Han Dynasty. They were not overwhelmingly spicy like Han's were, which I very much appreciated. I did take out from Spice 28, but they do offer delivery on Foodler. The inside looked nice and I'd like to go back and have dinner there one time. We also ordered the Thai basil chicken and the Saigon beef. Both were very yummy, but I especially liked the beef, even mixed in with the Dan Dan noodles. I'll definitely be back! wow! what shall I say? We visited it 3 times within a week. Our friends brought their friends over there after they tried out the dishes. I was shocked to find such a great Chinese/Fusion restaurant here in Philly. The restaurant is clean and modern. The atmosphere feels great. The staff are nice, although during busy nights, they did get a little overwhelmed. We ordered spicy schuan dishes, like spicy beef and stripes, dandan noodle, mini wonton in chili oil, ma po toufu, string beans, fish fillet in hot sauce, all great! Every time we went there, we over-ate. :)) We haven't tried the fusion dishes so I can't give recommendations. But the spicing schuan dishes are awesome! must try! :) This is really a great business model all Chinese restaurants shall follow - clean and modern environment, great food, warm staff, and yet very affordable! I ordered delivery on a Sunday night. I placed my order through Yelp and the food was at my door within 45 minutes. My fiancé and I got the green curry chicken, the beef drunken noodles, the Indian pancakes, and the dumplings in chili oil. Everything was good. The drunken noodles were a bit over cooked but the flavors were good. My favorite was the green curry coconut milk sauce. The flavors of the sauce were very good. This was not the best Thai food I've had in Philly, but they deliver and the food definitely satisfied my craving. I'd order here again. My husband, my 4-year old daughter, and I went this week for dinner to Spice 28. The food, service, and ambiance were perfect. We all enjoyed it, and would come back for sure. It deserves 5 stars. It is a perfect place for meat eaters, vegetarian who likes spicy food, and a kid. The service was impeccable, and we had a great time talking to the waiter and the manager of the restaurant. The atmosphere was vibrant. Came here for happy hour on the weekday and got the appetizer chicken lettuce wraps and the mapo tofu. The chicken lettuce wraps were a great deal for $5 and I was decently full just off that - it was a little salty but came with ample lettuce and chicken. The mapo tofu came in a huge bowl that can serve multiple people. It also came with a side of rice (definitely necessary to pair with the Mapo tofu). This dish itself was also a bit salty and could have been spicier. The pad Thai was a decent, typical dish. The chicken dumpling appetizer was good but only came with 4 dumplings. I think this place would be better for family style for the entrees. It had a clean, stylish ambiance and great happy hour deals in general. Ok...here's my breakdown... Interior - B, very modern...with cozy neon lights... Food - C, it was tasty...but price didn't justify the portion... Alcohol - D, we ordered this bottle of crappy sake you can get for 10 dollars at a store...and yet they charged us for 50...what a rip off... Staff - F, she had ZERO CLUE about the food and drinks... Overall, EPIC FAIL If I actually gave places five stars I might give them a five just for the food. I would give 4.5 but I had two issues which I will mention. I found Spice 28 on Yelp and I set up a reservation using Open Table. Unfortunately, there was no table for us when we arrived. The hostess did not seem to care. We ended up sitting at an abandoned table in a walkway to avoid sitting at the bar. It wasn't too bad, but I did have to lean towards the wall a couple times when people walked by. The hostess did not have the most welcoming attitude either. Even another patron was annoyed with her. I didn't let her ruin my evening though. Our waiter and another woman who waited on us were very nice and accommodating. We started with drinks and an appetizer. The drinks were excellent, but we never saw the appetizer. Our food came out pretty quick and we let them know they forgot the appetizer. Instead of getting it, we just had them take it off. The food was excellent. Two thumbs up. The portions were a nice size, but I am greedy and would have loved more shrimp on my entree. The Thai fried rice was great. Probably the best I ever had. We will definitely be going back and telling friends. I hope they send free coupons. LOL. This place is awesome! I've been here 2-r times now and the food has been consistently awesome - of special note is their chicken in lettuce wrap. The owner and wait staff have been very friendly each time. Last time we went was on a Thursday night; I think the waiter/owner started recognizing us as regulars and comped us desert! $17 pot beef was extremely oil, way too spicy and overall disappointing! the atmosphere is nice, but the food leaves something to be desired. This place is great!! We've come for lunch countless times and it never disappoints. Portions are just right and definitely shareable. Their Dan Dan is second to none. I love their Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles and Pineapple rice as well. I've tried a few of their drinks, philly love being my favorite. They were a little inconsistent at times with the drinks but overall good. I highly recommend checking them out! Sucks. Greasy heavy the vegetable drunken noodle and pad Thai have onions and cabbage that's like it. Definitely not worth ordering again In love with their Lemonade Mint Tea!! On this 97 degree day, it was the BEST drink I could've hoped for. This place is not authentic Thai food :( we are new to Philly and were looking for a good Thai place. We ordered pad Thai and the drunken noodle. Not good :( My friend and I went here for lunch and it was pretty good. They have a little taste of everything Asian and all of the flavors and spice were there. I'm betting this place is better at dinner time, but the lunch was still very tasty. Because the tuna dumpling over guac got such rave reviews, I asked for an appetizer order of those, although they are not on the lunch menu. The waiter was very accommodating, although he brought out the pot stickers instead! We ate a couple of them and I knew this is not what I ordered, so we re-ordered what we wanted. I thought surely he would not charge me for both, but he did. The upside is a Yelp check-in gets you 10% off the check, so it came out fairly even. Service was great. You could tell they already had regulars and one of the servers was very sweet and asked people's names and made an extra effort to make everyone smile around her. My friend and I both got the Penang Curry with chicken lunch box special and it had good flavor. Not a lot of chicken at all, but with everything else we'd already eaten (soup and dumplings!), it didn't matter. The spicy cucumbers were good and the Tom Yum soup was so spicy and delicious! I will def. return for dinner...although I am partial to Han.... Just really horrible. Takeout order. I ordered the Dry Pepper Style Beef, really just wasn't good. Surprising not spicy at all almost the opposite really because for some reason it seemed like it had menthol in it?? Friend got Drunken Noodles which were reminiscent in smell and appearance of the contents of a diaper with the exception of a piece of metal shrapnel that was included at no extra charge. Needless to say at over 30.00 dollars after tax not at all worth it What an awesome find! Nice diverse menu with exceptional quality on EVERYTHING that came out of the kitchen (tom yum soup, lemongrass coconut soup, crispy peking duck buns, green curry with beef, dry hot pot with lamb) This might be my new favorite Asian fusion place in the city! Only downfalls are pricey drinks, and inconsistent service (bartender didn't acknowledge us for over 5 minutes, waitress couldn't answer all of our questions about the menu). My absolute favorite bar in the city! Food is so good and so inexpensive for what you get. I was addicted to the fried rice and would always get the dragon nectar drink with it. They have a great happy hour too. I always being friends back to this one...it's a keeper! Overall I really enjoyed this place. The food was great and tasty and our waitress was very nice. The place was a little loud and hard to talk but besides that everything else was please. Will definitely eat there again. Love love Spice 28, delicious Cantonese food, I'm in love. Downtown Philly at it's finest! I came here last weekend with my boyfriend on a weekend getaway to Philly. We needed a quick bite and stumbled upon this gem. We both love Thai food and decided to try it out. We got the grilled Japanese calamari and i got the drunken noodles. I absolutely loved the food! Really great flavor and beautiful to look at as well. The cocktails are great too. I forget what mine was but it had dragon fruit in it and was phenomenal. The decor is very modern and adds to its appeal. Def a great stop if you're looking for Thai. Spice was a great restaurant. A great find for just getting into town for the Philadelphia marathon. We needed to eat carbohydrates so we ordered the chicken fried rice. It was excellent. The ambience was fun and the service was prompt efficient and friendly. We would definitely recommend it. This place was recommended by coworkers. I thought it was decent. However, after having Han Dynasty I found this just didn't compare. It isn't a Schezuan place of course, but I just didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped. I had the green curry and the fried rice. Curry was a tad too sweet for my liking but the fried rice was pretty good. I really loved the decor of the place though. Nice for a date or just hanging with friends. I had such a great experience the first time I went that I brought another group of colleagues two days later on a four-day trip to Philly! It was worth the 2nd time back as well!! So I had an 8 PM reservation on Friday nite and showed up a bit before 7 to sample the Happy Hour. Boy was THAT a good move. Make sure you get to the Happy Hour- they make fantastic drinks for $6 a pop and have an excellent array of appetizer choices...We enjoyed our first round of apps so much we went for a 2nd (Duck crepes and Chili oil Dumplings). I could eat those dumplings all day long in that chili oil! The bartender (really tall 1/2 Jewish guy) was very friendly and made great drinks with a sense of humor. The bar in itself is also really cool. The restaurant itself is awesome looking! It almost looks sci-fi-like or I dunno, ultra mod and sleek. Tables are comfortable and the menu is comprehensive without being overwhelming and really well-priced! Our group ordered an array of dishes the first time here as well as the 2nd time. All was good (Pad Thai was the weakest but still decent). I feel like Spice 28 offers excellent value for your dollar at a trendy place with great food and even better service (each server was amazing, I might add- younger Asian woman with glasses and a younger white woman, tall with long brown hair I think going to grad school). They made the experience excellent! Definitely will come back here when I am in town! Lots of options if you don't know what you feel like having. I found the roasted duck salad and eggplant with garlic sauce too sweet. My friend and I were visiting from out of town and were hoping to find a great Thai place for dinner. Unfortunately, we ended up on Spice 28. The service was fair, the drinks were alright, and the food was far below any expectation of Thai food. Everything was very greasy and unappetizing. I first ordered chicken Pad Thai and when I received the food, the dish was tasteless and dry. It seemed as though they forgot the sauce that goes into the dish. I took one bite and ordered something else right away. I then ordered ginger chicken. When I got this dish, the chicken was so overcooked that it was chewy and the sauce had a chemical taste to it. Needless to say, I left this restaurant hungry. I would never go back to this establishment mainly for the food. Stay away from this place! The atmosphere is nice; the food average. The Tom yum was disappointing. Thin with chunks of pineapple. We ordered several veggie dishes. They were fine but nothing special. Some were pretty oily. Service was fairly inattentive. You are so close to Chinatown; head there for better and more interesting Asian dishes. The Food - Spicy Cucumber -- 5/5 Indian Pancake -- 5/5 Crispy Jumbo Shrimp -- 3/5 Pineapple Fried Rice - Chicken ---- 4/5 Pineapple Fried Rice - Veggie ------ 5/5 Drunken Noodles - Veggie --- 5/5 Thai Basil Fried Rice - Chicken --- 4/5 Green Curry w/White Rice - Veggie --- 5/5 Wok Fried Rice - Chicken --- 4/5 The "Signature" Drinks - Passionate Kiss - 5/5 Lychee Martini - 5/5 Basil Green Tea - 5/5 The Good - The food was very good....looks good, and tasted better. The Ambience was really nice..cozy and somewhat sexy. Great for a large group - there was 9 of us and even though the restaurant wasn't very wide, but long it was comfortable. Bar was stocked with everything.. The Bad - The music was so loud for a chill Monday night...while the restaurant was pretty much empty....hard for people to talk over the music. We were served beer in bottles, with large pieces of orange and lemon, which are hard to squeeze through the necks of the bottles....and when asked for glasses, they didn't have any because the "dishes weren't done"... Ordered Veggie fried rice, and was given Chicken, and when asked to switch it out the waiter argued for a couple of min until we had to insist he switch it out for us (as we are vegetarians and always ask for veggie style dishes). The Verdict - Overall, it was a good time, good food. It was worth the drive we had (about 20 to 30 min) into the city. The service could have been better, and the music was just too loud. First of all, I hate most Asian food that isn't sushi. So a place that can make me not only enjoy but CRAVE their shrimp green curry must be pretty spectacular. Their calamari was tasty too. I'd never had Asian-style calamari before my experience here and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is gorgeous too - very Stephen Starr restaurant-esque. Great atmosphere for lunch, dinner, or drinks. I came here for an outing for work, and the food was pretty good. I didn't order food for myself, but I loved what I ate. I tried to come back and order something similar, but it wasn't the same... Unfortunately, my second experience wasn't all that great. I got carry-out and the food I chose wasn't the same. I had flat noodles with shrimp... They were not that flavorful, and honestly it felt like a waste of my money. However... the place has a nice decor and decent ambiance. I considered making a reservation here for Valentine's Day until my troubled second visit. My fiance's mother loves Spice 28 so we've been twice lately. The bar specials are great. I also love the pot stickers, which are nicely pan heated (one sauteed side?). I've ordered pad thai both times, mild spicy which really is mild. This last time I asked for some spicy oil on the side so I could make it a little more spicy. Good location but the a/c needs to be serviced because it was warm inside. Thought some of the dishes were unusual and really good - spicy cucumber, blue crab and avocado salad and roasted chilean sea bass. Many main dishes are good but not appreciably better than many Thai restaurants. Wines were over-priced for basic house quality. Setting is cool; only complaint is that it's hard surfaces and was too noisy early evening but they turned it down upon request. Staff friendly but a little disorganized when we were there (we had to ask for wine list, but on other hand they'd just gotten their license). Overall, a good option in Center City. Came here for Arielle's 21st birthday. The food was great. The ambience was accommodating for large parties and the service was good and the staff accommodating. I'd come back. What a good experience. Food was way above average. For Ambiance I would give this place an extra star but for food its 3 stars from me. I have been to this place second time and from both the times I ordered on similar lines. 1) panang curry - I ordered this the first time and did like the taste of it. Filled with veggies and good for the taste. 2) tofu penang curry in spicy clay pot- ordered this for the second time from its schezwan signature list. As it is cooked in claypot it has more fragrance and taste to it. Although I am not a fan for spicy food, this one did seem to me a little plain and had to order for spicy sauce. So yes if you like really spicy dont forget to mention them to make it more spicy. This dish does show that it has 3 stars and that it is spicy but it is not at all for the spicy lovers. 3) pineapple veg fried rice - really loved this. It had cashews and pineapple pieces in it. Again was going really well with a pinch of chilli oil on it. 4) thai ice tea - i have had it at different thai restaurant in philly (china town) and hence i did not like it as much here as i like at other places. The ambiance is perfect if you are small group of 2-3. I feel it is a little extra dark and with music on background making it difficult for bigger groups to talk. But this is just my personal opinion on the ambiance i prefer for smaller and larger groups. The servers seemed to be a bit occupied but we had all the time and not so much in hurry so we were fine with it. There did come a bit of a surprise when the bill arrived as we ordered for extra rice for the panang curry and they charged us for it. The cost is minimal so not a big thing but I think this was the first place that charges for extra rice that gets served with curries. Overall the food is good and worth trying. I keep going back to try the different entrees and have not been disappointed. Food is great and love the drunken noodles with chicken. Happy to see they finally received the green light to serve drinks. The bar is beautiful and the drinks are interesting and good. The menu has a great selection of Asian fusion and the space is pretty trendy. After we were seated (showed up without a reservation and were taken right away), four separate servers asked to take our order. Other than that, our service was good and our food was as expected. The manager even threw in a free desert when we said it was our first time there (deep fried pumpkin!). Came for dinner on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy or too loud. Instead of an entree, I opted to get different appetizers: rock shrimp, veggie spring rolls, pork pot stickers, and ahi tuna dumplings. The ahi tuna dumplings were unique and delicious--they came with guacamole and hot chili oil. The rock shrimp was my least favorite thing I ordered--but it was still decent. OM NOM NOM NOM NOOOOOM The food is excellent. I always get the silky tofu with pork, made level 10 spicy and a tsingtao (it's a german beer, don't be fooled) here. I highly recommend the silky tofu, the mapo tofu, and the lettuce wraps (do they still have it?). The portions are HUGE, the service is quick and non-soliciting, and the ambience is...well, a little off, but the food makes up for it. If you want really good chinese food, I highly recommend this place. Spicy spicy spicy. But so goood!!! First thing that catches your eye is the beautiful interior. Radiating with purple. Had the rock shrimp- it was ok. Tasted a little old. The entrees though were delicious! Had the tropical mango chicken, and the pan seared pepper tuna. Really spicy!! But bursting with flavors. Will be back!! Went there for happy hour with a few gal pals. Had drinks and small plates for happy hour. Excellent. The drink specials were great, their house wines were fine. Wait staff was attentive without cloying. Will go back for both lunch and dinner soon. Check it out on a section of Chestnut Street at 13 that needs some LOVE. Glad they are starting the renaissance of this section of town. I received the following message from the owner of Spice 28 attempting to "explain what really happened" the night I visited. It speaks for itself: "Hi Larry, my name is Jack. I am very sorry to hear that you had a such bad experience at the restaurant. My English is not good. But I am trying my best here. Let me explain what really happened. We are a new restaurant, which opened about four months ago. The head chef uses to cook the dishes that you and your friend originally wanted. But our head chef was sick yesterday and therefore not working. For the best of sake, we usually don't let other cooks cook his dishes. So the waiter had to tell that they were not available. Please believe us that none of us want you have a bad experience in the restaurant. About the dessert, it was miscommunication. The owner's English is not good. When your friend asked for selection of desserts, he heard that your friend was asking for Chinese dessert. He tried to explain there was no Chinese dessert, but Italian dessert offered in the restaurant. Throughout the period that you dinned in the restaurant, the owner paid a lot attention. He quickly got your friend's food when your friend requested. He made sure you and your friend's water filled all the time. He knew his waiter did not do a good job. Then he complemented a free desert. Please believe that all the workers in the restaurant want to make customers happy and satisfied. I personally thank you for dinning with us and wish you a great experience dinning in the restaurant. Also I thank you for your feedback. We surely want to do better." If I could give zero stars for that explanation, I would. I discovered this place here on Yelp and thought I would give this place a try. Very tasty food, great service, and awesome atmosphere. Also, fairly reasonable (in reference to pricing). I will definitely return to this restaurant. There's a great vibe here yet the service from two of the three servers was subpar as they didn't not appear to really engage with me, their customer. The folks also visibly looked different than what I expected. It appeared as if they rushed the cooking and were rushing me to leave....Ie they brought me my check promptly when I requested it yet 2 minutes later looked at the check while asking me if I was ready. I was shocked and immediately put all the parts together. To add, the host was ok at sitting me as I just walked in and found a seat. The server then asked me a question of which I was challenged in not being able to understand him, due to my privilege in speaking fluent English. I own that. This happens on multiple occasions. He was print in taking my order. All the food came out before my appetizer came out. He then forgot to bring me my soda. This place is not a place I'd return for good service or good food. Consistently good food. Drunken noodles have vibrant flavor, a good kick of heat, and tender vegetables. Serving sizes are exactly what I want to fill myself and not need any take away containers. Great cocktails. Happy hour is the best time to go so you can try all of their fantastic drinks and half-priced appetizers. Food is 2 stars but the service and interior decor are so nice and pretty I have to bump up a star. I shared 2 entrees with a friend: Pad thai (chicken) - too sweet Green curry (vege) - maybe I should've added a meat? but it was too bland. Both entrees were good enough to come back to enjoy the romantic/pretty decor and great waitress/customer service... but the food taste was Ehh. Some ingredient (which I don't know cuz i'm not a chef) that could really make the dish better was missing in each. I came for a saturday lunch. On the pricey side for lunch and the food taste. Great service except the food comes out late... Pretty bathrooms. haha Dan dan noodles were good! All my friends liked it and had a good time. Waiter tried to make me pay more for whiskey so boo on him. Whole snapper isn't worth the price. Definitely had much better and cheaper places. Spice 28 is so delicious! Cocktails, appetizers, Szechuan dishes, everything good. A nice little gem. Cool spot to stop for a drink... There is an extensive drink menu and good bartenders. I didn't sit in the dining area or order food, but the eating area has nice dim lighting for an intimate dinner. I will definately come back to check out the cuisine! Finally, a place to get decent Szechuan without going all the way to Han Dynasty! While Spice 28's food doesn't quite measure up to Han's, that's a pretty high bar and in no way reflects poorly on the quality of its dishes. I went for lunch today and had an appetizer of spicy cucumber, which was delicious. For my meal, I got one of the very reasonably priced lunch specials of dry pepper chicken with dumpling soup. The portions were very generous (I have leftovers), and the chicken was actually very pleasingly spicy! All in all, I'm so happy Spice 28 is in the neighborhood. I'll definitely have to try their Thai menu items the next time I go. If they're anywhere near as good as their Szechuan dishes, I may have found a new go-to Thai place as well. My friends and I were visiting from NY, walking around the area for a place to eat and stumbled upon Spice 28! So happy that we did! Cool ambiance! Great food and service! Last time we were upset about serving sizes and staff work. We had to wait for tea for 30 min. But all offered meals were admirably cooked and served. Food is OUTSTANDING !! The ambiance is amazing as well .... very nice and clean ... will be returning to this spot .. One of best Thai in Philly. They have a starter- 'Indian pancake with curry', the curry is very much like the famous South Indian curry called "kurma". So happy to have found this place! Cheers Great place to eat from. Ordered the Pineapple Fried with Shrimp....and it was quite delicious! Happy hours is great! A list of fun cocktails with the core drinks at great prices. Several good options. Loved the neon lights and open air bar. Try it for happy hour! The crispy snapper dish was excellent! It comes out as a whole fish, but all of the edible fish is already in 2-bite size pieces and drizzled sparingly with a very tasty sauce. The service and the ambience were also top notch. The only drawback was that the pre-made gelato and strawberry dessert was a bit hard on top, presumably from being in the freezer. It was a beautiful Philly summer night (even more beautiful because both cars on our party found parking!!) and we make our 9:30 reservation on a Saturday night. We opted to sit at the window (literally on the ledge) to catch a nice breeze and possibly people watch. My brother even had a perfect view of the TV so he was able to watch whatever sports-thing-a-ma-jig they had the channel on. Wanting to further enjoy my night I ordered a Thai ginger coconut bomb. Because of the name I was expected something spicy and sweet. All I tasted was liquor, strong liquor. It literally took me the length of the entire meal to get through it, but I finished it like a champ. Since it was late, we decided to bypass any starters and go straight to the entrees. Being a chicken Pad Thai connoisseur I obviously went with that. Actually 3 out of 4 of us ordered the chicken Pad Thai and with good reason. The portion was very nice considering they had a "larger plates" portion on their menu. The dish was cooked nicely and tasted great. My sister in law ordered the drunken chow fun noodles with chicken, which she said was spicy and delicious (I'm definitely trying that next time). All in all it was a good time. The atmosphere was awesome, the service was great, and the food was delicious. I've been here many times and will continue to swing by when i get the chance! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Taste: If you're looking for an Asian fusion spot - check this place out. It'll satisfy your cravings! Portions and prices are fair. Drinks were awesome ... Service was good ... Ginger cosmo was delicious ... Bartender really friendly Came here for dinner on Saturday night. The place has a nice ambience, but the real test is the food, and it turned out to be just ok. or appetizers we ordered the chicken satay and the wontons with the guacamole (I dont remember the name). I only ordered that because of the rave reviews on yelp, but I was dissapointed by it. For entrees I ordered the pad thai and I dont remember what he ordered. He didnt really care for his food, mine was okay. But they did put an ample amount of shrimp in it, so I was impressed, but the tails were still on the shrimp, which is a pet peeve of mine. We both ordered non-alcoholic drinks, but the glasses they came in made it looked like they were, so I guess we still looked cool LOL. Nothing on the dessert menu appealed to us so we didnt order anything. The owner Ben came and spoke with us. He told my date that he was a lucky guy. So they get an extra star for that :) For the appetizers spring rolls are always a must. I had green curry chicken with jasmine rice. Rice was cooked well; good texture, not mushy. The green curry was well to taste but lacked viscosity. It should have been a bit thicker and spicier. Best of the experience was the Shisojito. The location itself was warm and intimate with subdued lighting. It can host a large party but it is not too loud. Some of the best food I have had in a long time! We all ordered multiple dishes and shared! Veggie spring rolls are AMAZING!!! Not a huge fan of this type of food but the lettuce wraps were amazing as well as the chicken and broccoli I got. Pad Thai was always very good! Went here this past Saturday. The place is beautifully decorated and really cute in my opinion. I like how the menu offers different asian cuisines to choose from. We ordered the dan dan noodles, indian pancakes, pineapple fried rice and the penang curry chicken. Everything was delicious especially the fried rice and dan dan noodles. This us definitely a good place to go and share small plates with a group. I have never eaten at Spice 28, but I have gotten takeout twice, and it was delicious. I love the Thai basil beef lunch special, complete with brown rice (you can also choose white) and wonton soup (you can also opt for tom sum soup, but I think it's gross!) They also offer other lunch specials, for less than $10. The food is not too spicy or too salty. Delish! this place is right around the corner from me. first time I ordered i got delivery (i didn't realize how close it was) and I got sushi which was great. today I got General Tso's chicken on the lunch menu. Best Tso's I've had in a while. White chicken meat. Quality stuff. Hot Hot Hot and tasty. Come with soup that outdoes the rest. Trust me and trust this place. Who was General Tso anyway haha he had some amazing chicken named after him. Dine in here also looks very pleasant and chic. I ordered the green curry chicken $14 for lunch. Very good. The price was on par with other Thai restaurants that would be in a major city. (I was visiting Philly). Customer service: amazing. I was one of 2 tables there when I went around 2:30pm and the server came up to me only a few times - and waited until I did not have food in my mouth to come up to me to ask if I needed anything. She also gave me tips on the city. Ambiance: relaxing and a chic layout in the restaurant. Like most Thai restaurants, I start with the Pad Thai. However, my new favorite after dining at Spice 28 is the Drunken Noodle. Any Pad Thai lover needs to give it a try. Also, for a different appetizer, try the Spicy Cucumber. The sweet, salty soy concoction they soak the cuc pieces in is to die for. Once I was done with the cucumber, I finished the sauce to the last drop. Great little asian fusion resto. The waitstaff is friendly and interested in feedback. Red miso sea bass was tender and delicious. Fried calamari had an amazing salt and pepper breading. I could have eaten that whole app myself. BYO for now Yelp. Wow this place is great, service was very friendly and the food was fantastic. I had the dry pepper chicken and requested extra extra spicy and thankfully they did not wimp out! Holy cow super flavorful. It was the kind of meal I will remember and I look forward to having again, already. Wow, this place is gorgeous, and our food was the best I had during my trip to Philadelphia. Everything - the tom yum soup, the roti canai, the tangerine duck, the Thai crispy red snapper, and all of our drinks - were expertly prepared, the ingredients were fresh, and everything was tasty. The exceptional food was enhanced by the clean modern decorations, the ever-changing mood lighting, and giant street-level windows. I generally don't care about aesthetics, if the food is good. In the instance of Spice 28, both the food and decorations combined for a 5 star dining experience. Over priced. They have decent authentic Chinese food, and "fake" (no offense) ones. Don't order Lychee Martini. Terrible. I am a fan! If you've been to Han Dynasty, their menu is eerily similar to Spice 28's. I made a reservation on a friday night, was a bit late but got seated no problem. The waitress (didn't get her name) was great about recommending items. I got the spicy cucumbers for appetizers to share. They were good but much less garlicky then HD's. Too bad, I actually like HD's version more. For my main, I got the dan dan noodles. I I love HD's dan dan noodles and so hoped Spice 28 would compare. I was a bit worried it wouldn't be enough food but the waitress assured me i'd be fine. She was right, I had leftovers to go. The dan dan noodles were great and a very good price! My bf got the mango sauce chicken. It sounds kind of strange to me, but he loved it. Another friend got the Shrimp Pad Thai, and he rated it 7/10. Overall, I definitely will be heading back. It's a great location, friendly staff, and yummy food. Food was not good. It was dry with no flavor and over priced. The restaurant has nice ambiance but they need a new chef. Beautiful space-hip and modern. Great food. We have tried all the apps and have enjoyed all-this is rare for me. Noodles are fantastic-pad thai is large spicy perfectly prepared with fresh shrimp. Malaysian noodles also delicious and I request it Thai hot and they get that right. Pineapple fried rice is better than other places that serve a similar dish. The sweetness of the pineapple works well to offset the spice in the dish. The only thing I have not enjoyed are the Dan Dan noodles but in fairness I really don't like the Dan Dan noodles anywhere and yes I know that's blasphemy...prices are reasonable and servers are nice. I tried the Peking Duck Buns, Drunken Chow Fun Noodles, and Tom Yum soup. The steamed buns were absolutely fantastic; however, the noodles were just "OK." I ordered the dish "moderately spicy" but there was no hint of spice at all - in fact, the dish was completely bland. On the other hand, I could not even eat the Tom Yum soup because it was super spicy. It was my first time vet trying that soup so I really can't comment on whether or not it was good - but it was definitely not for me! My food order arrived within 30 minutes and everything was nice and hot. They provided all of the utensils that I needed which was great since I'm in a hotel for work. The portion sizes were very good and inline with the cost. I had tons of food left over and I could've easily shared this meal with another person. I ordered delivery from here - I got the Tom yum soup, chicken satay and Dan Dan noodles. Pros - speedy delivery: they initially quoted me 45-60 min but the food arrived in about 30 min - Tom yum soup was decent although there were grape tomatoes in it which I found strange - price: entrees were pretty inexpensive and great portions Cons - Dan Dan noodles: the sauce was good but the noodles were extremely overcooked - chicken satay: these were extremely oily and almost looked like they had been deep fried Overall not really impressed and probably would not order from here again Simple. Friendly. Tasty. There is usually a daily *signature cocktail or two sure to catch the eye. I have only sat solo at the bar - so can't say how the table service measure up. The bar team is attentive, engaging and always asks for feedback on the drink you've chosen. Their prices are really reasonable for a boutique style Center City spot. Appetizers are yummy & we'll prepared: temperature, consistency. Portions are *moderate, but you won't feel stiffed. Worth checking out! My review is mainly for the vegetarian options. veg tom yum soup - 4/5 veg thai spring roll - 3/5 cold cucumber salad - 3/5 veg drunken noodles - 5/5 veg Panang curry - 5/5 veg green curry - 3/5 veg thai basil rice - 4/5 Overall good food, nice ambiance, little loud music. Overall rate 4/5 2nd time for dinner at Spice. Previously both the food and service were excellent. However this time one of the staff (a bespectacled not-so-thin chinese waiter) really spoiled our dinner. My dish was served first. Waited for 34min (yes I counted), and my bf's dish still wasn't there. When we asked him to check the orders, he insisted that he thought my dish was for sharing (since it was an appetiser) and hence he was waiting for it to be finished before serving up the next dish. Well, if he was as attentive as he had made himself out to be, he would have noticed with the slightest amount of observation that I had been eating that dish by myself for a good half hour and perhaps inferred with a little bit of common sense that, nope, it's not for sharing. FYI there were only 3 tables occupied. He did not apologise at all. Very disappointed with his service. That said, the two other waiters on duty were pretty nice and their service was superb. And, the food was awesome as expected. Tried the chicken pineapple fried rice, chicken lettuce rolls, roasted tomato salad, sauteed chinese cabbage and pig intestine dry pot. Over 2 meals of course.All were delicious and came in generous portions. Would recommend this place for its food, definitely. If it were not for that waiter with his sucky attitude which spoiled me and my bfs day, I would have given 5 stars. The food here is very flavorful, and spicy if you like it that way. The atmosphere is soothing and relaxing. Service with a smile... Will continue to come here to try more dishes!!!! The drinks were great and the food was amazing. I had the Thai Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp and it was delicious! The Thai basil added so much flavor to the dish. I had the Dragon Nectar and the Perfect Mangorita and they were both wonderful. They were able to seat 2 people with no reservation on a Saturday (we planned poorly lol). I have nothing bad to say. Dry Pepper Style Chicken is my favorite! I went here for a birthday celebration. I had a large group and they sat us down with an incomplete party. The service was great, and the food was good. The environment was trendy and very cute. We had the calamari and it tasted different. People in my group said it needed to be fried a little bit more, we also had the dan dan noodles, which where absolutely delicious. Someone even mentioned it was better than Han Dynasty. I ordered the Pan Seared Tuna Steak with vegetables. I only went here because I was craving wasabi mashed potatoes, but they ran out :( The Pan Seared Tuna was okay, it was nothing great. I was delicious, but ti was also covered in pepper, which was weird for me. My boyfriend had the Chilean Seabass, and it was DELICIOUS. It was so good, and it was soft. MUST TRY, I'm not a fan of seabass either but it was amazing. If I come back, I'm going to get that, with a side of wasabi mashed potatoes. My friend got the Tropical Mango Style with Chicken. It was really good. Usually I stay away from anything with a citrus based marinade because it can be overwhelming. But you could taste the mango, but it wasn't overwhelming. It was really good. I would totally come back to this place. The service was good and the food was equally as good. If you're not a fan of spicy or can't handle it too much, you can request them to adjust it to your liking. MUST TRY: Chilean Seabass, and the Tropical Mango Style with Chicken. AMAZING. (You can stop reading right here and go eat at Spice 28...) After departing early from Made in America, a friend and I ducked into Spice on a whim. It's beautiful from the outside: candles, modern furniture, dim lighting. The place just oozes chic. We began with the Tom Yum soup, despite the recommendation of the Spicy Cucumber from Dip, our waitress. It was so yummy (see what I did there? Tom Yum...yummy...?!): hot, a little creamy, with the perfect amount of vegetables and a touch of spice. For the second course, I had the Ma Pao Tofu and my friend had the Pad Thai with Tofu. My entree was just as Dip had described it, hot and rich. The Pad Thai was light and fresh with crispy tofu strips. I almost stole the whole dish! We also had the opportunity to try the Spicy Cucumbers. GET THEM. THEY ARE INCREDIBLE. Yeah, they're spicy. But they're also ridiculously good. I can't explain it. I can't describe it. Just eat them and thank me later. We split a pumpkin cake thing for dessert. It was good, not great. Overall, we had an excellent experience that I can't stop raving about! I'll definitely be back to see Anna and Dip and their delicious, affordable food. When I found out a new Szechuan restaurant had opened up, I thought oh god another oily, spicy restaurant like Hans Dynasty. My curiosity and the love to try out new restaurants brought me here for dinner tonight. The decor was absolutely mystifying and beautiful and kind of reminds me of a toned down version of morimoto or pod. We browsed through the menu and finally selected : 1 order of Indian pancake and Guacamole wontons (very different). Entree: Cumin Lamb, Dryed Pepper Fish fillet and Chicken Fried rice. We had saw a fully stocked bar but was never offered a menu. We decided to ask the waitress (she was absolutely amazing and very friendly) if they were serving alcoholic bvgs. The answer was no but a few minutes later she came back with 2 wonder drinks on the house that they concocted called Summer Love (which taste delish). Apps finally made it to the table and aside from the 2 apps we ordered she gave us an app on the house (Rock Shrimp) which was my favorite appetizer out of all 3. It was fried shrimp (not greasy and perfectly battered) on top of a bed of greens with a side of an amazing dressing. Indian pancake was not what i expected it was more of a scallion pancake minus the scallions. It was good but the sauce was a bit bland. Cumin lamb was spicy and had tons of flavor and the same is said with the Dry Pepper Fish. The only complaint since I can handle spice was that it wasn't spicy enough for me but it was very tasty without being too salty or drained with oil. Overall the Service was impeccable especially our waitress. I think Spice 28 blows Hans Dynasty out of the water whether it's decor or flavor of food. Spice 28 would be my recommendation to friends and family if Szechuan food is craved. I'm sure once the get their liquor license the place will be booming. Good Luck! Ate at the bar and had the world's most inattentive bartender, even though I was his only customer at the time! He kept chatting with the hostess and the waitress and both of them, at various times, had to call his attention to my waving my arms above my head to get another beer. So the service at the bar was subpar, but the food was fine--though not as spicy as I expected at a place that prides itself on Szechuan. I came here for my Birthday in October, and I love the place!! the lights and the atmosphere was very modern and hip. Our photos came out nice. I really had a great experience. We had a party of 10 people and took up half of the restaurant. Its very small as seen in picture but a very intimate restaurant. I totally recommend it . The food was good and just right This is my go-to Chinese joint for lunch. I work in the city and live in the burbs, so aside from a dinner here a few years ago, my experience doesn't include dining in or having drinks. It's super easy to order online, and the food is always freshly made and very tasty. Without fail, I place my order and in about 15 minutes my food is ready. Every description is accurate and the food is perfectly seasoned. I'm not sure why someone else said that there is a $20 minimum, that only applies to delivery, which is then a free service. I do take-out a lot and you can even just order the $4 lunch potstickers and be on your way. It's a'ight. I'd rather walk a tad bit and get real deals in chinatown Food is average compared to other fusion places in the city. Thai iced tea was very good. Atmosphere good, only thig weird me out, their was a worker walking around in his white tank top!! Don't know what was that about? We order drunken noodles and Panag curry. noodles were better than Panag. Extra star is for service. Our waitress was very attentive and polite. I didn't want to like this place, because I was oddly attached to the buffet that used to be here, but I can't help it. Spice 28 is pretty great. Hey that rhymed! Unintentional. Sorry, Dragon House. Now, I'm usually not a huge fan of Asian cuisine generally speaking, but I LOVE this place! Came here for a work happy hour and we had a great time. Bartender was fun and attentive and kept the drinks flowing. My only real qualm is that there isn't a lot of seating around the bar area. There's no beer on tap and that's a slight bummer, but one you quickly get over when you see the selection they DO have, along with the cocktail choices. And if you're still not over it by then, you will be once you eat some of the food. We had both the dumplings and wontons in chili oil, and each was delicious. Spicy, but not too much so for those who don't dig that (like me). I will definitely be coming back for dinner one of these days. And probably takeout for lunch too to try some more of the menu. I was in town for a training, and ducked into Spice 28 since everywhere was totally packed when I went out for dinner. Where I'm from, Portland OR, has some reeeeeally good Thai food, so i wasn't totally sure about this place... But it turned out to be super delicious! Drunken noodles were on point, as was the Dragonfruit drink I had. Would totally come back next time I'm in Philly! Must order the pad thai, fried rice and duck bun appetizers! Delicious!!! And this is coming from someone in LA who knows their thai/Asian food! So delicious and fresh. Incredible value. These guys have a wonderful atmosphere. Their coconut shrimp soup and drunken noodle beef dish is my favorite. I make this a regular eating spot when I'm in town. Great fusion food! The drinks are unique and delicious! Even my dad who is very picky about asian food loved it. Ordered pad Thai to go and it was very poor. Dry, barely spicey, with rubbery mushrooms. Went here for happy hour with some friends. The waiter was super friendly and they let us order happy hour food and drinks even though we were a big group and not seated at the bar. I was happy that they were able to accommodate our group and that the place wasn't too loud or too full. The food was good but almost everything had gluten and was extremely greasy. Drinks were reasonably priced. Overall I was very happy and would definitely go back for happy hour some time if I was downtown! Pros: -Very nice atmosphere and ambience -Quick Service. Seated and Served a Table of 10 in record time -Server was patient and very responsive to all of our varying requests. -From the record of friends, the mango shrimp was good. Cons (unfortunately): I ordered the dandan noodles for an appetizer. I especially love dandan noodles, but the noodles were very soft, the peanut sauce barely covered the noodles after I mixed the two. I had the salmon and my boyfriend ordered the sea bass. The salmon was overcooked and extremely dry, even the sauce could not provide enough moisture. The seabass must have been spoiled or ultra raw, because boyfriend is battling food poisoning and stomach issues of epic proportions. He had booked valentine's day dinner at the location. Needless to say, he's now canceled it. This is the second top-notch restaurant I've come across during my stay in the City of Brotherly Love. As you'll see in this review, the love shines through at Spice 28. My wife and I sat down and ordered our drinks while we reviewed the menu. I got a Sapporo, she got a cocktail named Philly Love. While mine tasted as expected, she raved about hers. It was one of those dangerously delicious drinks - after a few sips, you knew a good amount of alcohol was hiding behind its mildly sweet flavor. Kudos to the bartender on mixing that up. While we were still indecisive about our entrees, we decided to order up some appetizers. We chose the lobster bisque and seared tuna carpaccio. The carpaccio was beyond good. It was lightly seared peppered tuna wrapped around pieces of crab, sitting atop sweet vinaigrette sauce. We were shocked at how well this plate was put together and would order this again in a heartbeat. The lobster bisque? Eh, not so good... It had decent sized pieces of crab, but just didn't have much flavor. We were also expecting more of a pink-style bisque, but this one was red. But here's where Spice 28 earned their fifth star. They not only took it off our bill, but insisted on giving us a bowl of their Tom Yum soup, free of charge. This is what we should have ordered instead of the bisque. It was mildly spicy and full of citrus flavor. We really dug that one! That wasn't the only place where the service shined though. Even though the place was nearly full, throughout our entire meal, they were completely attentive and refilling our water constantly. Finally, I settled on a Szechuan Chicken dish (can't remember the name but it was rated a 3 on the 1-to-3 spice scale they use). Spicy it was. But I like spicy. If my forehead is sweating and I'm still eating, to me, that's just perfect. The salty szechuan oil flavor came through, not too strong, but just the right amount. My wife ordered the Blue Crab Avocado Salad. We both agreed that this tasted so light and refreshing. The crab was delicious and the balsamic vinaigrette dressing is lightly sweet. Initially my wife thought the portion may be too small, but after eating it, decided it was just the right amount. We made sure to leave room for dessert and ordered a lemon-raspberry cheesecake (which was more of a torte than a New York style cheesecake). It was beautifully plated and also a perfectly light note to the end of our meal. If we're ever back in the Philly area, we will be back. This place was a nice surprise. We thought it might be too spicy, but we lucked out and ordered some items that brought some heat, but didn't leave us going down in flames. Loses a star as our wonderful waiter was overwhelmed with two tables of 14 people and us. Certainly NOT his fault, but he simply could not keep up with bringing drinks, appetizers, soups, and main meals out to 30 people all at the same time. I have to think someone took the reservation for these tables, so they could have used another server. But let's talk about what we had here, because it was fantastic and I would go back again in a 28 Spice Hot Minute! Started with a Dragon Nectar cocktail that was on the Happy Hour menu. It's one of those drinks that tastes so good you don't realize you are getting hammered while sipping away on this delicious concoction. Appetizers - we tried the Rock Shrimp - it has some sort of aioli sauce on it that was highly addicting. For soup, I chose the Tom Yum Soup with chicken - I don't know who Tom is but it was indeed Yummy! We split two entrees - the Saigon Beef - which there was nothing left on the plate of that item and the Hot Sauce Style Szechuan Chicken - you can choose the fire level on this and we took it down ONE FIRE emblem and that was perfect for us. This comes in more of a soup bowl with lots of sauce, so although we made it through all the protein with this offering, there was a lot of extra sauce left. Had to wait a long time for our check due to the 28 other guests at two tables, but we weren't catching a train, so we were fine just chatting until we finally got checked out. It's on my list to come back and try other things on the menu. Reasonable prices for good food! Also ordered the indian pancake which was tasty but I was disappointed with the portion size. Potstickers are $4 for 5 pieces. We went for lunch so prices weren't too bad. Only reason for 4 stars is I wasn't blown away. But if you're looking for a decent place with a variety of asian food for a reasonable price then definitely stop by! Food was good, but SPICY (thus, the name!) There was a huge miscommunication (possible language barrier problem) in that the server told us the wine was half price for happy hour special. It most certainly was NOT half price and we spend WAY more than we planned on wine as a result. Brought it up to server and he just acted confused himself about why it wasn't half price. Anyway, we probably won't return as we definitely felt duped into an extra large check. Went here for Sips and had a great time! Drinks: I only had one, but their long island was delicious. Strong, yet the flavors still came through. Appetizers: I had several and each was an adventure unto itself. The spicy cucumber was surprisingly good (the sauce was amazing, it has a bit of a bite but still complex in its taste). The dumplings, while good, weren't super impressive. The wait staff was very nice. I swear the waiter came by at least seven times in order to fill up our water and make sure we were taken care of. Very professional. Make no mistake - this is an Asian fusion Thai-Chinese joint. It's been modified to suit the American palette - I know this for a fact because I didn't like it but the American couple next to us "loved it"! Overall the food wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. Biggest let down was the green salad with mango dressing (think mango jam on your green salad). The menu said it was a "mango salad" & I thought/assumed it was the green mango salad that's ubiquitous in Bangkok. I know - I'm an @$$ for assuming. This place is easily one of my very favorite restaurants. I've had some of the best dishes ever here and I enjoy the whole look and ambience as well. One time when I ate here last year, the waiter even came over to my table to let me know he accidentally served me lamb instead of the beef I ordered and offered to replace it (which wasn't necessary since the lamb tasted very good as well). Overall, it's great Chinese food in a cool, modern setting. Service was terrible. No one came to offer drinks or menus and we finally had to shout at one of the fembots who allegedly work here as they continually passed us without acknowledging us. The waitresses then couldn't decide whose table we should be. When that was finally resolved, the experience improved. Food is good and the atmosphere is nice, if a bit of an urban cliche at this point. Celebrated 2 year anniversary here with my bf. We had no past experience with this place and knew that although we loved fogo, we just wouldn't be able to stomach it. We ordered the Wasabi mango lobster app and the Peking duck on fried buns and it was a great start to a perfect meal. He ordered the Thai red snapper and I had the Chilean sea bass in which we shared Wasabi mashed potatoes. The entrees were great- his snapper was fried perfectly and arrived in this cool arrangement of being deconstructed and put together with the original fish spine, served with this sweet and spicy sauce complimenting the fish very well. I had the Chilean sea bass which was soft and flavorful with good old stir vegetables. Definitely will come back again I don't usually review places on Yelp, but I just had to review Spice 28 - simply because I've never had a better dining experience. (And I'm no hermit; I dine out quite a lot!!!) We went in there for my friend's birthday on Friday around 7 pm when most places had a wait time of around 2 hours. They seated us within 5 minutes of us walking in despite having an incomplete party. Our waitress was amazingly friendly. We were quite surprised to learn it was her first week working at the restaurant, because she was educated on all the menu items & offered great suggestions as we were deciding on appetizers and drinks. Two of us went with the Lychee Martinis while one of my other friends decided on the Philly Love for drinks, and for apps, we had Thai Crispy Calamari, Indian Pancakes, and Thai Spring Rolls. The drinks came out within 5 minutes and the apps followed immediately after. We ordered our entrees - Mango Chicken, Dan Dan Noodles, and Pepper Chicken. When the entrees showed up 20 minutes later, one of the people in the party realized her entree - pepper chicken - was too spicy for her palette, and our waitress (with no fuss!) immediately offered to get her something else and even helped her pick out something much less spicy - Thai Basil Fried Rice. She even left the Pepper Chicken for the rest of us to nibble on! How awesome! As I mentioned before, it was my friend's bday so obviously we had to get dessert. I managed to sneak away from the table to ask our waitress if she could surprise my friend with a candle lit dessert. Of course, our waitress pulled me aside so my friend wouldn't notice us huddling over the dessert menu. (How sweet & thoughtful!?) We picked out the house dessert (Exotic Bomba) for dessert, which was bought out by four "Happy Birthday" singing wait staff. Did I mention she didn't charge us for the dessert nor did she charge us for the Pepper Chicken? If you do decide go, please ask for Stephanie!!! We were so amazed by her, we even had her call her manager over so we could let the manager know what a wonderful job this girl was doing! :) I had no idea this place existed until I randomly walked by on a Monday night and the beautiful interior caught my eye. My boyfriend and I stopped to investigate. We had already eaten, but were looking for a place to have a drink or two, and the cocktail menu looked promising. I'm not much of a cocktail gal, because I find many of them too sweet and the alternative to a sweet cocktail is a 'you might as well drink the liquor straight' cocktail - at least in unskilled hands. I was really impressed by the cocktails here. They're well thought out and interesting. We tried 3 different ones and liked all of them. My boyfriend had the basil green tea gimlet and liked it enough to order a second. This is a rare occurrence because he usually likes to sample several different things. I had the Philly Love, which is subtly cucumber-y and very well balanced - a nice, cool, crisp cocktail that I would order again. I also had the French Pear Martini, which could potentially have been too sweet, but was again perfectly balanced and delicious. I could easily have ordered 5 of these. Fortunately, (sometimes) I'm old enough to know better. The interior of this place is very nice, especially when they have the front window open. I felt like I was in an ultra modern bar in a glamorous section of an Asian capital city. If you don't like the modern multicolored light effect theme it might not be for you, but I enjoyed it. Not to mention the fruit loop chairs at the tables by the front window are super comfortable - if you go, you'll know which ones I mean. It had a total lounge atmosphere which relaxed both of us considerably (along with the drinks). The prices for the cocktails ranged from $8 to $10, which can add up if you're looking to get plastered or drinking them with food, but it suited us just fine. I would definitely come here again for the drinks, and hope to try the food soon! Decent happy hour, AWESOME ambience. There was a HUGE party going on while I was there, however, so my friend and I could barely hear each other over dinner. Service was okay -- but the waitress got a little uncomfortable about the yelp check-in deal! haha will definitely go back for happy hour and pad thai, hopefully when there isn't a huge party in place. Two words. Han Dynasty. Seriously, good try, but no. I am dissapoint ed I gave this restaurant $20 for the hot sauce style and dumplings. My mouth has some weird tingling to it and im.not sure why. I am a big fan of spice, and this place was pretty mild. The bathrooms were GROSS the service was very good, the food, just not worth your money. If you haven't tried szechuan before and are local, go ahead, if you have the means, try han dynasty (old city, West philly) - I prefer the way west philly makes their food. I guess because I am such a fan of spcie, flavor, and.all around appetizing food, im.just dissapoint ed but they must be doing something right if enough people rated them.so they ave a 4. For lunch we ordered chicken wonton in chili oil, thai rolls, had tom yum soup, dry rub fish, and the thai basil chicken plus mango cake and tiramisu cake. The wontons and the dry rub fish were good, the rest was just okay. Not worth the 4 stars or even 3. Good and friendly service. Good food. Great ambiance. Great place to chill with a few friends over dinner and drinks. I came here the other night with a big group. We had a reservation, and the hostess was very nice and seated half of us who arrived early. I really like the layout of the restaurant. It just feels trendy and high end, which is not the typical type of Asian restaurant I go to on a regular basis. I think I must have just ordered the wrong thing, because so many other Yelpers just love this place. I got the seafood hot pot, which was a crazy amount of fish, scallops, shrimp, and vegetables served in a mini wok. It came with rice, and they didn't charge me extra for ordering brown rice, which is a plus. I liked the flavor of the soup, because lemongrass is my favorite type of Asian broth, but they put pineapple chunks in with all of the fish and veggies. I honestly think the pineapple ruined the taste. I'm not one who likes mixing of sweet and savory, so again, maybe this was just my personal tastes, because the dish overall was pretty good. But for $21, I expected this to be the most amazing seafood soup I have ever had. I get this dish pretty often at other Asian restaurants which, granted, are not as classy, and it's never more than $5 or $10. So for the price (and the weird pineapple taste), it just wasn't that impressive. Maybe I'll be back one day, because I really did like the restaurant atmosphere, but I'll definitely be trying something else. I really enjoyed the spicy cucumbers...I would have to say that this dish is better than Han Dynasty's spicy cucumbers. I think the cilantro they add gives it more flavor. The Ahi Tuna Dumpling was also very tasty. I think having it in the same plate with the spicy cucumbers helped adding a nice kick to the dumplings. We also ordered the drunken noodles and thai basil beef. Both dishes were good. We did tell the waiter to make everything spicy and the spice level did not disappoint. Our waiter was great, he made sure our water was filled at all times and was very polite. We will definitely go back. Trendy place with good food. Dined on a Sunday afternoon, the place was pretty empty. The calamari is great, and I would def recommend the lychee martini! I came here a few years ago and I feel like they started making the portions smaller but maybe it's just me. Service was good! We went with a large group on Saturday for lunch. Since most of us hadn't seen each other in a long time, it took us a while to get settled and get to ordering. The server did not rush us at all even though he had to check up on us multiple times because people were arriving at different times. He always had a smile on his face and was super patient with us. For drinks, I ordered the passion fruit tea and had a sip of my brother's basil mango lemonade. Both drinks came in cute glasses and both tasted great. Some of the group opted for ordering a variety of appetizers. I chose to go with the Szechuan chicken dish with brown rice (happy they have that option!) and my brother chose to have a yellow curried noodle soup that he really enjoyed. I forgot what my sister ordered but one of the items was the avocado crab salad dish and it was beautifully plated. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place and I'd venture back for the service alone. Food was flavorful and not too greasy! Perfect. When we visited, the space was well-light and airy - perfect for conversation. I thought the prices were very reasonable and the portion sizes just right. Bathrooms were clean! This place is awesome. I went when they first opened and they were so helpful when ordering family style. They even gave us complimentary dessert! The owner is really friendly and tries to visit each table to make sure things are going well! I recently went a second time and they were packed on a Friday night--not surprised at all. I spoke to the manager again and told him how great our experience was and then he gave us complimentary dessert again :) The cocktails are on the expensive side, but pretty good. The food is spicy, whig is to be expected! Pad Thai and Drunken noodles were great..their dan-dan noodles and spicy cucumber appetizer is really good as well! I ordered the Indian Pancake with curry sauce expecting it would be like roti canai at Penang, it turned out it was very greasy. When I complained about it, the waiter just said sorry an did not offer any substitute. Penang has the best roti canai. The blue crab salad was Ok, small portion with a very small dollop of crab meat with mayo in the middle and balsamic vinegar dressing. However, the drunken chow fun is very tasty and highly recommended. I have to say that under the circumstances, Spice 28 held up pretty well to the large crowd we showed up with. The service was snappy, the food was tasty and the price was right. A party of 10 is no easy feat for any restaurant but things went smoothly for our group. We showed up after an extended happy hour and we were all pretty hungry and slightly intoxicated. We began with a few apps for the table. The Dandan Mien were pretty good though not the best I've ever had. The cucumbers in chili oil were simply served in a bowl and had that crunchy cool with heat flavor that I so adore. For entrees, the table ordered a number of dishes. The one in front of us was the dry pot chicken and I liked it. The heat level seemed quite appropriate so that I was able to enjoy it without my mouth catching on fire. I got a taste of the cumin lamb and that dish is not my cup of tea. It was late and given our rowdy, obnoxious group, Spice 28 handled us very well. I would like to go back with less people and try more items on their menu. I want to kick myself for not discovering this place sooner! It was delicious. I went there Monday night, it was practically empty; but hey, it's Monday. For drinks, I ordered a ginger coconut cocktail which was divine. For the entree, I had Saigon beef which was cooked to perfection. I also had a side of spicy cucumbers and dan dan noodles which is far better than Han Dynasty in my honest opinion. My visit to Spice 28 was about a month ago. My wife and I decided to take a just because get away trip to Philly and came here for some dinner. The ambiance and decor were very inviting, very intimate and just right for a romantic evening. We did not have reservations but were quickly sat at a table for two. The table was fairly close and tight to another table and our hostess saw in our faces that we weren't too happy. She politely told us to give her a few minutes so she can make things right. We were sat at another table right away where a group of 4 had just left. We appreciated the fact that she recognized our discomfort and made it right without us having to ask. We ordered a bottle of Riesling as it's my wife's favorite and started with a couple of apps. The Ahi Tuna Dumplings, which were oh so good. We were tempted to get another order, but we also had a generous helping of Dan Dan Noodles to work on. These noodles were great, with a peanutiness sesame sauce. Yes, I said peanutiness. So what! For an entree we shared the Shrimp Pad Thai. I know more noodles and peanutiness. I couldn't get enough. The prices at this place for the quality and quantity of food are insanely cheap. We paid around $60 and that was because the bottle of wine was about $28. Just by the decor and service alone I would pay just a little more. I loved this place. If I'm ever in Philly again I would love to stop by again. Great food and for people who love spicy food.would defintely come back when in PA next time This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Philly... great lunch specials- $8-$9ish for a soup and entree. Get the mini wontons in chili oil!!- you won't regret it. Lovvvvve this place. Drunken noodles and curry pancakes cant go wrong. Ginger coconut bomb to die for although I can never forget the time the bartender ran out of coconut and decided not to tell me and delivered a ginger bomb. My throat was on FIRE!!! I asked the waitress if they were missing ingredients and he returns minutes later and says sorry we ran out of coconut. I really think thats something you should tell the customer so that they can get something else if they please. Ginger is too harsh to pull a stunt like that. Good food great ambience. Excellent courteous service. Enjoyed the drunken noodles and the green Thai curry. What a gem of a place! Lots of seating, nice people and quick service. 4 stars just for that. Now let's get to the food - we came in here for a quick weekday lunch at 12.30. I was surprised I didn't have to wait to be seated or feel crowded which is usually the case with center city lunch scenes. We ordered the Dan Dan ($6) which was excellent! We followed up with lunch specials - Cumin Lamb with tomyum soup $10.25 ( I'm not a fan of this dish, but it was pretty nice) and Three Pepper Chicken with wanton soup. - $8.25 ( the wanton covering might have been too thick for my liking). I can't believe I haven't come here sooner. The only thing I would say was both the specials we ordered were dry- I would recommend you check with the server if you're not sure as I prefer to have some gravy along with the rice - but that was my bad, I should've asked for recommendations. I only order 2 dishes, they r really really terrible!! Too salty and not like Sichuan food at all!反正如果是四川重庆的大概不会喜欢这家店...醋溜土豆丝用白醋，酸的很奇怪。火锅鱼就是火锅底料做的，鱼片和手指头差不多厚.这些菜还没自己在家里做的好吃也是醉了..... Great fusion of thai and asian food. I tried the Dry Pot style, Red Thai Curry and chicken thai fried rice. Good quantity and delectable food. The ambience was nice as well. We went late but were taken good care of by the owner herself. I just ordered via delivery, and it was my first time trying this place. The soup that was ordered spilled all over the bag, emptying the soup carton, and coating the other dishes in greasy soup. Secondly, the amount of duck in the duck salad was appalling, considering the price. Personally, I will never eat here again, and I wouldn't recommend it either. Got delivery from here based on reviews. Ordered soup, indian pancakes, panang curry, and drunken noodles. First it came 30 minutes late - called to check on where the order was and the lady on phone apologized and said there was only one delivery man for today - understandable. The indian pancakes were very greasy - if they werent so greasy I would have enjoyed them much more. I told them to make all entrees VERY VERY mild (since I was sick) and yet the soup was very spicy. I had a sore throat and couldn't eat any of it. The panang curry was ok - the tofu would have been better steamed than fried. The drunken noodles were also so so. Maybe it is better to go in person not really sure but likely wouldn't order delivery from here again. Delicious!!! Came here while in town for the marathon and ate here the night before the race. The atmosphere is awesome! Lights are low and the decor is trendy. The waitress was very nice and available when we needed but did not bother us when we were eating and socializing. I ordered chicken fried rice and it was delicious! The portion was perfect and the cost was just about $10 which is reasonable especially in the city. They offered a nice selection of drinks, wine, and beer. The location was perfect and within walking distance of our hotel and the convention center area. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious meal and great atmosphere! Well, it finally happened. The day I have been waiting for. No, I didn't win the lotto nor did the Eagles win the Superbowl. I finally experienced the wonder that is Spice 28. How anyone could give this place anything less than 4 stars is waaaaay beyond me. I have been stalking Spice 28 for as long as it has been opened and each time I drive by, I look longingly at the unsuspecting building there on Chestnut St. and sigh. Finally, I was treated to a lovely dinner, just as I expected. We started with the Ahi Tuna Dumplings and Crispy Cucumbers for our appetizers. Both were very good. We moved on to our main courses and ordered the drunken noodles. It was delicious because the chicken was unbelievably tender. Extremely yum! My gf had the pad thai, which was also very scrumptious. I ended up eating off that plate most of the time. The service was impeccable. The manager, Ben, was very friendly and attentive. We were given a complementary appetizer! The seared tuna carpaccio. Free food will always win people's hearts. Overall, the design is contemporary, clean, and an excellent use of space. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes. Cute spot that was surprisingly not crowded on a Saturday night. A friend and I were able to walk right in and be seated right away. The menu is a little overwhelming and expansive for your first time. My friend had come for happy hour (or happy teasers) and had raved about it. We opted for the small hot plates so we could share more food. My favorites were definitely the ahi tuna dumplings, edamame, and the satay chicken. Very flavorful with a little bit of sweet heat. I also got the crispy rock shrimp - they were okay but could have used a bit more seasoning. The same for the chicken lettuce wraps - good concept, but the iceberg lettuce just wasn't helping the dish. Overall - cute place, very attentive staff, but the food was just okay. Delivery - 5/5 - SUPER fast! Ordered through Yelp, and they were almost 20 minutes earlier than the estimated time. Bravo! Pork Dumplings - 5/5 - really yummy, but I got mine without sauce. That's what made them yummy, perhaps. The other sauces... that will come later. But yes, I suggest the dumplings without sauce! Spicy Cucumber - 4/5 - cucumbers were fresh and crispy, not soggy. I hate soggy and mushy cucumbers. The sauce was very salty. But luckily cucumbers balance that, so it was decent. Mildly spicy. Double Cooked Pork Belly Entrée - 1/5 - Saltiness was unbearable. The pork belly reminded me more of bacon than Korean BBQ style pork belly. Very greasy, too. Not very spicy, cucumbers were spicier. The saving grace was the kimchee style cabbage, which was fresh and crisp, and broke the saltiness and grease. I would not order this dish again. Their appetizers are spot on, same with the speed. But the entrée left more to be desired. Perhaps a more condensed menu would do them good; perfect a couple good dishes and knock them out. I would suggest ordering delivery of just a bunch of appetizers! Everything else is super nice except the food is not my taste. Good for Americans , not authentic Chinese spicy flavor tho. This is a nice place to visit. We had a large crowd with us, and the wait staff was patient and helpful. They deserve a big applause. The food options were pretty good, but not exceptional. We found a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. Be careful of the spices, as a 1, 2 or 3 on the menu really does mean it will be a spicy item. The location is perfect for a center city crowd, but unfortunately the layout of the restaurant and the lack of sound proofing system made it nearly impossible to hear our guests. Service was great and fast. Food was all very tasty - portions were great for sharing. Recommend the salt and pepper shrimp and lychee martini and passionate kiss drinks! Place was clean and very modern. Good spot for groups. The food was very good, especially the fried rice and the eggplant. The cocktails we got were all too sweet for me. Amazing, everything thing they have is well done. Some of the portions can be small, but he food is very satisfying. I ordered the delivery from this place. Food is actually average, but authentic - maybe 3.5 stars. And the delivery came out really delayed ... I waited for 1.5 hrs and had to call to check. Owner apologized for the delay and said she will not charge me for this meal - even I said I'm still going to pay for it, she then cancelled the order from her end directly. And the food came about 5 min after my call. So I would still give it 4 stars just becoz of it. I love their food! It's very authentic szchuan food for sure! Great environment too, plus nice music:) Very unique decorating, with excellent food, and a well trained staff. Easy to get to, and not too far from city hall. Prices were reasonable. Wish I lived here. Love this place. Food gets 5 stars. Service gets 5 stars. Very welcoming place w/ gorgeous decor and great tasting spicy food. The Drunken Noodles or Dan Dan noodles, with a little spice, is a amazing! -- Just like Han Dynasty, but just not there yet... But the food is definitely good. This place is my first experience with Szechuan food. I was a bit apprehensive, since it's supposed to be spicy, but I actually have really liked what I've tried, so far. Can't go wrong with their drinks, including the non-alcoholic ones. Loved the pineapple fried rice with chicken, but was totally sold on the Dan Dan noodles, which are just as awesome as other people have made them out to be. Also tried the Drunken Noodles, which are good but not quite as good as the Dan Dans. My wife also tried their Thai green curry, which was also very good (we're big Thai food fans, and it stacked up competitively against other Thai restaurants we've been to). Dinner's a bit on the pricey side but, if you can make it for lunch, they have some pretty affordable lunch specials. Just writing this review is making me want to go back for more Dan Dan Noodles... The green curry was amazing! The Indian pancakes were good without the curry sauce, which was kind of salty. I loved the drunken noodles. I'll defintely order it again. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food presentation was great and it tasted as good as it looked I would go back for sure Food was good, as were the prices. I went on a Thursday night and it was pretty dead inside, but otherwise it was not bad. We ordered in. Food was ok. Nothing special. So many places to try in Philly. Maybe will give it another shot. Food was amazing. We ordered to-go and it was ready in time and wrapped up really well to keep the heat in. Everything we ordered was delicious and amazing. The Drunken Noodle with beef is a must try perfect for anyone who has a taste pallet for spicy food. Service was great and everyone was so nice in helping us out. They offer yummy cocktails as well! Great place for a quick lunch break. I found this restaurant on Yelp " Best " Restaurants in Philly. I trust Yelp but this is a mistake. The food was so bad we had to throw it away. We ordered 4 dishes to go for $45.00 plus tip. Sad but true Spice28 is really awful. Eggplant w/ garlic sauce was sweet? Tofu soggy deep fried tasteless. Calamari deep fried dough heavy and tough. Hot sauce chicken inedible - something bad happened to it. Dined here during a short trip to Philadelphia and was not disappointed! My husband and I are lovers of Thai cuisine, and this ranks up there with some of the best we've had. Service was great, the atmosphere was fun, and when asked, our server even gave us a recommendation for where to get brunch the next day in the area. We started with the mango wasabi lobster appetizer, which was divine. I had Thai basil fried rice and my husband had drunken chow fun, both were delicious and perfectly seasoned. We had signature drinks as well. He had some sort of cucumber martini if memory serves, and I had a citrus tea infusion with mango and basil, which was light and refreshing. We had desert too, which was some sort of chocolate truffle thing with ice cream, (the name escapes me at the moment) but it was yummy. And just the perfect size. I also don't want to leave out the part where we got appetizers, dinner, drinks and dessert for two people for under $100. Reasonably priced with great food? I'll take it any day! We would definitely go back if ever in Philly again! I love this place. I live in Dallas and tried this place a few weeks ago. Fabulous meal and service. Was thrilled to find they deliver so ordered the same meal again and was pleased again ! I have had the Thai basil chicken, Tomtom soup, spicy cucumbers and all were superb! Quick delivery service too. I ordered the Singapore St Noodle with medium spice and I loved it. The variety of protein is what a really liked. Staff is very friendly and gracious. Good place, great decor and even better food! Their fusion dishes are very good. Good place for vegetarians to try. The panang curry with shrimp had zero shrimp in it. The wasabi lobster roll was an unidentifiable fried roll. The spring roll was a tiny fried roll. Very disappointing. My friend and I went here before heading to the art museum Friday night. Though open table said there weren't any reservations available for 6:30, calling worked and we were seated right when we got there. Our sever was very nice and quick, but not hovering. We split pork dumplings in chili oil which were delicious. I got pineapple fried rice, which was good, but not as flavorful as I'd hoped. I really liked the raisins in it though. My friend got mango chicken which was really good. The atmosphere is really cool, too. Definitely coming back here. The food at Spice 28 was tasty and the menu is huge. It left me wanting to come back and try other things. We shared a few of the smaller plates and I had the vegetable Thai basil fried rice for my entree. The sesame noodles and the Thai rice had great flavor. The other aspects of my dining experience were not as good. Dining on a weekend night, the space was busy but not overly crowded. There were a handful of tables open on and off throughout the time I was there. It took a long time to for someone to come to our table after initially being seated and no real interaction through our meal. The staff walked back and forth throughout our time there but it didn't seem like they checked on any of the tables enough and it was hard to flag someone over for refills on water etc... The atmosphere was ok, the space is modern. I think this is a decent spot for lunch or an early casual dinner if the service is improved. Have not been here in person, but ordered food via Yelp's order system. Delivery was a bit delayed, but the food was really good. I will definitely order from here again. We ordered take out from here last night. Like other folks suggest, try the Drunken Noodle! The medium spicy was pretty delicious. The chicken pad thai was good too. The portion sizes are generous and we had some leftovers. I can't say that this was remarkable in any way in either direction (good or bad), but overall a good experience and I wouldn't hesitate to order from Spice 28 again. Philly resturant week calls for no less then the coveted 4 stars on Yelp. Last fall it was a northern Italian steakhouse this spring we moved East. The #3 Asian resturant on Yelp, Spice 28. I must have walked past this place 20 times and always assumed it was some sort of chinatown club or cheap cocktail lounge. The inside was a much smaller but very similar version of Morimoto located but 5 clocks lower. We got there right in time for happy hour. It was a small bar with an extremely friendly female bartender of which clearly wanted our tips as she openly expressed her disdain at our desire to be seated after one beer. There was what looked to be a solid cocktail menu although I immediately flipped to the beer. The specials page was eye opening for what was so desperately trying to be as good as its Steven Starr brethren. I immediately saw Alegash White (in bottle, not on tap) and for $3! My evening beverage was decided. A 5:45pm reservation so of course we were only one of 3 tables. Wait staff seemed a bit disorganized but the got the job done. The resturant week menu was all that was on the table although I was quite interested in what the everyday menu consisted of. 4 courses starting with crispy duck salad. The duck was fantasic with a crispy, pan seared crust and a very sweet chili dressing. I would have went with a ligher leafy green such as a spring mix vs the near iceberg Amiercan mix but needless to say it was refershing. Second course we all went with the Ahi Tuna Dumplings with guac. Yes guac at an Asian restuarnt but the sheer difference in taste was astonishing. For the entree I decided to skip the typical "drunken noodle" or pad thai and go with something i normally wouldnt order. The Dry Pot Style with Lamb. Yes i was sketchy about China's lamb population, of which i didnt even think existed but however the raise them they were fantastic. There was more meat in the dish than i ever thought. After 3-4 quick bites i realized there was quite a bit of kick to this puppy. I was taken a back by a few stray red pepper seeds but quickly washed the pain away with my cold Belgin wheat and continued on. I was skeptical about my taste for leeks and wasn't a fan. All in all the peppers could have been a tad softer and the overall entree a tad more mild but i was satisfied. The food was good, specials were wonderful and service was on par. Next time i think i would just walk the extra 5 blocks and fill Steven Starr's pockets just a little more. We were staying in town and were craving Thai! Imagine my surprise when Yelp told me there was a Thai restaurant within walking distance of our hotel. We decided to order takeout since we had to be back to the hotel for a meeting later that night. The hostess was super nice. For as high scale as the atmosphere was--the food was relatively inexpensive. We ordered pork pot stickers, chicken drunken noodles and chicken Penang Curry. We like spicy food--so the hostess suggested we order it medium hot! 20 minutes later--our food was ready. The food: Nothing really stood out about this meal. It was like any other Thai food experience I've had. The pot stickers tasted like the ones I grab at Wegmans. I wasn't a fan of the chicken in the drunken noodle or the Penang. I had the feeling that it had been frozen and reheated. Did not taste fresh. Other than that...the drunken noodles were spot on (I didn't eat the chicken). Although it could have used some vegetables (i.e. broccoli, carrots or a red pepper). The flavors of the Penang curry could have been spicier (again, I refrained from eating the chicken). I was a little confused when I opened the curry container. There were cherry tomatoes plunked in (not cooked). I've eaten at a lot of authentic Thai restaurants and never had tomatoes in my curry. Is this a regional thing? Would I suggest this place to a friend? Probably not. Find somewhere that uses fresh ingredients instead of frozen. I don't see the hype... The food was decent but not that good. Definitely not 4 stars good. I had the wok fried rice, the Tom yum soup, and the Dan Dan noodle. The Dan Dan noodle was positively disgusting - don't ever order that. I took one bite and threw it away (I ordered delivery so that didn't offend anyone!). The fried rice was quite good, but I'm not a fan of the shrimp in it - not cooked enough and not seasoned at all. The soup was average at best. I'm giving 2 stars because delivery was fast, and the price was cheap. I've been frequenting this place right from it's time of inception, and since it is no longer a well kept secret , I think it is time for me to profess my love for Spice28. I know there are other good places in the city that serve great sichuan, but none more convenient for me than this. With a blend of fusion and traditional grub, this place shines for appeasing different palates to go along with stellar service. I usually stick to the Hot Sauce style or the Dry Cumin style, but i'd also recommend the saigon style beef and the blue crab salad to go with the Dan Dan noodles and the Drunken noodles to slurp up all the sauces. Also they have a full bar to whet thy whistle. Even though it is a pretty big place, it does get filled up pretty quickly so i'd suggest reserving your spots in advance. Cos when the hunger gods rumble , they can only be pacified by a visit here once in a while. I also tried this restaurant as a result of all the positive reviews on Yelp. My girlfriend and I were very pleased. We tried the Thai Basil and the Drunken Noodles. Both were on point with the flavors and spices. Also, we had the Panda Colada and the Dragon Nectar cocktalis, both which were absolutely amazing. I will defiantly be coming back here soon. Had the pad thai and their pineapple fried rice. Pad thai was definitely good and would definitely order it from there if i get a pad thai craving. Their fried wasn't the best i've had, but its definitely above average. Not expensive, but not cheap either. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. Great environment and took care of our party of ten very efficiently. Lana our server was absolutely amazing. Next time I am in Philly this will be the first place I come back for dinner. If you like spicy get the Drunken Chow Chicken. I have been staying Philadelphia for a bit and have always been dining around 13 street area for a bit and this restaurant was on the top rated list, so I figured I need it to give it a try. I went on a saturday night and it was packed, but the wait was bearable at 10 minutes. The manager told me they just got their liquor license and it was busy so they let me know the service will be a bit slow. He greeted us nicely and had a short conversation with us. Well, after a 5 minute wait the server stopped by and took our orders. We tried the Spicy Crispy Cucumber which was very flavorful and just had the right crunch texture. It was delicious and having lived in Chengdu for a summer, I think I know a bit Szechuan Cuisine. We also had the Seared Tuna Carpaccio and it was just fantastic. The sear tuna wrapped around crabmeat and cilantro leaves really infuse a very unique and tasty flavor. The ponzu and red sauce that came with it really brings out the flavor We ordered the Chilean Seabass and Tangerine Duck for dinner. The Seabass was grill just righ andt topped with a red miso sauce which was very interesting. It was probably the best seabass I had in Philadephia. The Tangerine Duck was also very good. It was grill just to the right temperature and came with a lemon citrus wine sauce which went really well with the duck. The overall experience was excellent. The ambiance is very modern and reminds me that I am in Manhattan. The service was a bit Slow but I was informed and understandable on a busy saturday night. . Let me start by saying the noodles here are amazing. However,the lunch service is SO BAD. They are so slow and today was the last straw. Only go here if you have 2 hours to kill. My friend and I ordered the indian pancake which came out 20 minutes after we ordered it. We had ordered our food at the same time as the appetizer. 55 minutes after we had placed our order, we had to ask for the food to be packed to go because even the soup had not come out. 20 minutes later we got the order and they hadn't packed the soup. This is about the 7th time this has happened to me. I guess I was a glutton for punishment because i still keep going back. came across this place while in philly for business. everyone in the group was pleased. great food. great drinks. nice staff. this place is a must! Good service. Was here with a group of people with pre-paid food as part of an event. The waitresses kept us updated with how much money we had already spent through the course of the meal so we knew if/when we went over the pre-paid amount. Very nice. We had two Indian pancakes and potstickers for appetizers. The Indian pancake was ok to me but the others in the group loved it. Potstickers were really good. Price was a bit high though. A friend and I split the Mapo tofu with minced beef & the chef's special szechuan fish in hot pot, both at level 3/3 spiciness. Both were a bit too spicy for me, but not spicy enough for my friend who is from Sichuan province and used to high spiciness. The mapo tofu flavor was ok, but the fish was really good. Boneless white fish and lots of it. We enjoyed the fish so much that we didn't fish around the pot (ha) and discover a bed of clear noodles hiding underneath until after we had eaten most of the fish. Good comments on the food from the rest of my group as well. The entrees were reasonably priced. Water was kept full except toward the end of the meal. Otherwise, service was great and the wait for food was not bad. I would probably return if I'm in the area and order with spiciness 2/3 next time. In Philadelphia for a prelight, then s shoot day, I'm here for 24 hours and I'll be damned if I can't get out for dinner. I hit up Yelp, let's see... Thai, Thai... Mmm, Spice 28. looks interesting and within walking distance, so I hoof it over there... when I walk in there's a line... Fa, I'm gonna walk out, "wait" says my stomach, I do, grab a wait person and ask for a table... Done ! I'm in, but not without punishment, I'm seated next to three "college" students waxing rhapsodically about days/nights spent staring at traffic for a week after taking "edibles" and cool it is to be out of their parent's clutches. Oh good, the menus, waste no time and order before the waiter "gives me a minute", oh no... I'm on a quest and my stomach is the leader. Once he's back, I'm ordering up dumplings in chili oil, sliced pork bellies in chili oil and again Tina dumplings. Wow, what a line up and every one delicious. Spice 28 is noisy and has the feel of a club for anyone else, but my age category. Once it hits 8pm it dies down to a mild roar and my collegiate potty talkers are gone too, Yippee ! Spice 28 is a busy, high energy restaurant and I would go back in a flash. The wait staff is busy and in constant motion. But where has MY waiter gone ? Yes, he seems to have disappeared. He was doing just fine until two thirds into my meal and poof, into thin air, he's gone. I'm a consistent tipper and you have to work hard to get less than 20%. This guy was successful and also a note written on my bill to "pay attention to your customers". I would go back to Spice 28, it's a fun restaurant with a great menu and other waiters willing to take up the slack of those wanting in their attention span Our office came here for lunch on a Thursday with a reservation and were seated quickly. The restaurant was about half full at noon but the service was quite slow. It took about an hour until we got our food and some servers seemed confused about what each dish was. We shared an order of the Indian pancake, which was 2 pancakes cut into 8 pieces with some curry dipping sauce. The pancakes were quite greasy. The main dishes were okay. I have been craving mapo tofu and the dish satisfied my craving and was also quite large. Restaurant has a good amount of seating, good lunch deals, and good happy hour. Food is alright but the slow service may not make this the best spot for a lunch during the work day. Went to dinner at Spice with friends last night and we had a wonderful dinner. We started with cocktails and they were delicious- the lychee martini, shoshijito, and Thai ginger coconut bombs. We took our servers suggestion of the ahi tuna dumplings and Indian pancakes as appetizers and also started with pork dumplings and the mango salad. We never tried Indian pancakes before and they were so glad we gave them a shot- we loved them! I ordered the tuna steak with wasabi mashed potatoes- the tuna was perfectly seared and the vegetables were sautéed until they were just tender but still crunchy. We were thrilled with or service and the freshness of the food and we will definitely be back!! I'm normally skeptical of pan-Asian fusion, but this place works. A Japanese salad of tuna and avocado and greens was tasty, and the Szechuan flounder with tofu was appropriately spicy and numbing (ma). Service good, if skeptical that a white really wanted the Szechuan peppercorns; I like that they give you a carafe of water instead of requiring you to beg. EuroLounge atmosphere. Will definitely come back with bigger group if I'm in Philadelphia; not a transcendent experience like Peter Chang's. My husband and I hit this place up for lunch since it is so close to our apartment and we had heard some pretty good things about it. The interior is pretty cool looking and has a great ambiance- I can see it being a good date night spot- but for lunch it was a little overkill with all the "soundtrack music" in the background ( my husband commented that it was the perfect music to tell me he was going to die or something dramatic like that.) The food was good but not great. We had the dan dan noodles to start and the ahi tuna wontons, I had the blue crab salad and my husband had the drunken noodles with chicken. His chicken was some weird shaved nonsense that had a strange flavor and even weirder texture. My salad was fine, but fairly bland. It was pretty pricey for the the quality and size of the portions we got. Service was also pretty dicey. They forgot to bring our drinks, never once refilled our water (and we were eating some spicy stuff!) and took awhile to get the food to the table. Bottom Line: If you are looking for a more upscale Asian dining experience I would check it out- not a great place for lunch but I can see how dinner would be better. Pretty good place with a nice atmosphere. For my app I had ahi tuna dumplings. I didn't realize they were fried as I would've preferred them steamed, but still good and not greasy. The tom yom soup is great. I ordered a side of chillie sauce for an extra spice. For my main meal I had the green curry chicken w jasmine rice. Just the right amount of spice. I tasted my friends pad thai, but thought it was pretty flavorless. They get about 2 stars for the desserts. I would have expected more Asian themed desserts (not tiramisu, cheesecake and chocolate cake). Overall I'll most likely be back. good ambience good service Ordered: fish pepper curry- very tasty but they put some kind of chemical (the same one used in Han Dynasty) that burns your mouth. The burning sensation lasts for about 3 minutes. If only they put less of that it would be perfect. drunken noodles: no complaints thai basil fried rice: good but too much basil tom yom soup- good, spicy coconut soup- not my taste..very sweet. spicy cucumber- 10/10!! My favorite restaurant! I am very picky with asian food and I must say, I haven't come across a single dish that I didnt like here. Most of their waters are very pleasant. Also their non alcoholic drinks are amazing! I have never been to a restaurant before where I liked every single one of their dish. Their deserts are super rich and amazing. They also give you a free desert if there is a birthday. Holy eff. Major foodgasms happening at Spice 28. The spicy cucumber appetizer is fantastic. I could eat it all day... The decor is very minimalist and sleek. The vibe is very good but it's not exactly cozy. I wouldn't want to "camp out" and chat for 2 hours. But for an hour of dinner, it's no big deal. I did think it was strange that our server didn't ask how spicy we wanted anything to be. I am not sure I have ever not been asked. But everything tasted as it should. Everything except the Thai iced tea... that was... the worst I have ever had. It wasn't even a sibling of "normal" Thai tea. Perhaps it was a distant cousin? Anyway, don't order it. But DO get the spicy cucumbers!!! Yes yes yes! A solid place to grab a filling Asian/Thai dish at a reasonable price. They did well with the drunken noodles - it was pretty spicy, but in a way that didn't overwhelm the plate. The service is iffy, though. Nice decor. Friendly Staff. Pretty good food. We went as a party of 5 on Tues evening. Staff was very attentive. Food was flavorful and delicious. The spicy lamb chops were great. Szechwan green beans and Ahi dumplings highly recommend. Not as spicy as expected, and the eggplant was a little chewy, otherwise, would rate higher. We came here on a whim because the restaurant we wanted to go to had an hour wait. We ordered the ahi tuna and the dan dan noodles. The noodles were a bit bland. All I can say is, I'm glad they offered the 10 percent discount on Yelp. Great noodle dishes. Pad Thai as well as drunken noodles. Not a huge fan of the calamari. my review is for take-out. super close to my office, spice 28 has slowly become my reg take out lunch spot! lunch specials are very reasonably price at a generous portion! in addition, they come with soup! also, we've all heard of the famous dan dan noodles from han dynasty and dan dan. spice 28 also offers it at $6 at lunch! for me, less spicy is better so i was super content with my food from spice. you can order online or call. just a note to check your food during pickup b/c the waiter told me it's common for them to make mistakes on lunch orders due to the volume. ps. don't forget to check in for the 10% off! You'll enjoy the food if you haven't eaten anything in 3 months. Took one bite and asked for the check. Food is nice and ambience is nice, service is nice. Will visit again. Good vegetarian options:). I came here for the last week of CCD Sips this summer, and I'm glad I had a chance to try this place out. My friend and I ordered solely from the happy hour menu - which was not really what CCD sips offers ($3, 4, 5 beer, wines, cocktails) and half off appetizers, but it was a happy hour menu nonetheless. I had the angry orchard ginger cider, and my friend had the blue moon. For food, we shared the chicken lettuce wraps, ahi tuna dumplings, spicy cucumbers, and the spring roll. Everything was good, although the ahi tuna dumplings came with a cloyingly sweet/tangy sauce that I didn't really enjoy. The chicken lettuce wraps were good, especially when eaten together with the spicy cucumbers. The spring roll, I was a little annoyed with. It seemed like the little vegetable roll that you can get at any chinese food restaurant, except this one cost $2.00. Not worth the money, at least in my opinion. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing was great either. The service here is attentive and sweet. They checked in on us frequently, making sure we were comfortable and whatnot. I tried using the check-in 10% off deal, but since we were already taking advantage of the happy hour menu, the server told me that the manager would apply it next time I visited. The only thing that irked me was that the appetizers we ordered didn't come out all at once - the spicy cucumbers came out last which was a little annoying, since it eats more like a side than it's own appetizer. I don't know if I'd return here on my own, but if a group of friends suggested that we dined here, I would be game. During a recent event at the convention center, we walked a few blocks down to try this place after having it recommended by a fellow convention goer. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it ended up being a very modern, upscale fusion restaurant with pretty good food, but prohibitively high prices. The staff were all very pleasant and spoke fluent English. This is definitely new-world Asian. The ambiance of the place kind of reminded me of a Vegas bar with the crazy tunnel and lights. The food is expensive; upwards of $20 for some dishes. The menu reads kind of standard and boring and I nearly got up and left after seeing the prices. I wasn't in the mood for standard Chinese American dishes that I can get at half the prices back home. My buddy and I had already walked the distance in the rain, though, and we were hungry, so we persevered. It was worth it. My buddy got dry pepper beef and I got Penang curry with chicken. His was mostly just a plate full of peppers and beef, but he enjoyed it. I would recommend to you to order it with a side for a complete meal. Mine was a pretty typical yellow curry, not very spicy at all, but very nicely flavored. It came loaded with veggies like onions, zucchini squash, and mushrooms that were delicious, but also came with some things in it that I think were bamboo shoots that were tough to chew and basically inedible. Our overall experience was decent. They've got something in the food, but I doubt I'd go back with the prices being what they are and all the other good food around. This was a kinda sad experience. We had an employee watching tv on her phone a table away from us, and some really bad music overhead, which made for some lovely dissonance that was super fun to talk over. Service was meh. Food was sub meh. Zero spice. I had the pineapple fired rice with beef (yawn). Try harder next time. I came here with my boyfriend for Valentines Day and the service was outstanding! The food was AMAZING (I keep thinking about it) and I will certainly be back. That was the best $125 I've spent in a while..... definitely worth a shot people! The lemongrass coconut chicken and shrimp soup was so good! The dry pepper red snapper was OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD, the calamari was great, the ahi tuna dumplings were delishhhh!!! I even loved the crispy duck salad... the whole experience was certainly a place to remember and we will definitely be back. I was really hungry the day that I decided to go to Spice 28 and as soon as I saw Drunken Noodles on the menu I ran over. The overall atmosphere is very modern and the decor definitely stands out. We ordered the Dan Dan Noodles, the Drunken Noodles, and the Saigon Beef. For dessert we had the Coppa Strawberries & Caramel. All of the items were very good and the portions were a great size. The only complaint that I had was that I felt like the staff were a little bit too fast pace and pushy with picking meals but it definitely wouldn't deter me from going back! I had lunch here today. I was greeted kindly by the owner and ordered eggplant miso which was soft and deliciously made. Great presentation also. Then I ordered the avocado crab meat salad which was very unique and special dish. The texture of the avocado with the crab meat made a perfect sensation and melting of flavors. I was given an amazing ahi toni dumpling on a bed of guacamole on the house. The service was excellent and the owner took the time out to chat with me. This is a fairly new place and has amazing decor. However I always place food above everything else when I rate a restaurant and the food was excellent. If you throw in the amazing service, hospitality, and decor it is worthy of a 5 star review. I stopped here for lunch on my way to see a matinee at Prince Theatre. The lunch specials are reasonably priced. I got the drunken noodles with chicken and it came with Tom Yum soup. The drunken noodles were delicious! They were busy with the lunch rush but the service was excellent at the bar where I was sitting. I was in and out of there in about 30 mins and only paid $14 for an entree, soup and a beer. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in the area! I came by for dinner with my family. I love the fact that you can make reservations here on Open Table. One of the benefits of checking in here is that you can get 10% off your bill! We ordered a few items: - Edamame: the edamame still needed a few more minutes to cook. Some of them were too hard (al dente) - Seafood Tofu Soup: You can share this among 4 people. This was good, although I wish it was richer with more seafood flavor. - XO Beef: This was my favorite dish of the night (probably because I also ordered it). Onions, snap peas, red bell peppers, scallions in an XO sauce. Delicious! I thought this was a decent portion too. - Tofu Penang Curry - Good flavors - coconut sauce. A bit of a small portion for what you get. - Thai Basil Fried Rice - I couldn't really taste too much of the thai basil in this dish. I'd get something else next time. - Chung King Style Fish in Spicy Hot Pot - they light a little fire underneath to keep the dish warm. Flavors are kind of mellow here. Overall, good service throughout the meal. A nice atmosphere and food is okay. The service at Spice 28 is absolutely out of this world. Not only are the waiters and waitresses here incredibly friendly, but Ben, our server, noticed that the cumin beef was a little too spicy for me, and brought out an additional FULL PLATE of a less spicy version of the dish, which was delicious and just the perfect amount of spice (on the house). The beef was perfectly prepared. My boyfriend really enjoyed his chicken pad thai (he promised me he would save me some but cleaned his plate). I had the duck crepes as an appetizer and they were delicious as well (yummy sauce). So glad I found out about this place!!! Will definitely be frequenting :). Had hot sauce pork, pineapple fried rice with chicken and pad Thai chicken with a group. Pork was spicy but was good. Pad thai and rice excellent. We also got the ahi tuna appetizer and pot stickers. Tuna appetizer was my favorite thing we ate....fantastic! Very upscale and trendy atmosphere. Service was good too. I visited Spice 28 for my birthday while I was on travel for work. I was not disappointed!!!! I had the Hot Pot, which was extremely spicy and flavorful!!! The ambiance was great, the staff was wonderful, and the libations were well concocted. I definitely want to thank Spice 28 for a wonderful birthday dinner! Best thai food in center city area. No doubt about it. The first time I went, it was so good I went back the next day too. Tried the tom yum soup and drunken noodles on night #1. Drunken noodles were amazing, got them with shrimp. Unfortunately, didn't realize the soup had pork in it so I didn't eat that. On night #2, I tried the coconut soup, spicy cucumbers and the pad thai. Ben, the manager, asked me how everything was and I mentioned that the food was excellent but I couldn't eat my Tom Yum the previous night. He was great and comped me a tasty shrimp curry dish! I thought the coconut soup was just ok, spicy cucumbers were great, and the pad thai was very good as well. Overall, the shrimp drunken noodles and the spicy cucumbers were my favorite but I can't wait to go back and try more things. This place has some Szechuan dishes too. Great food, great service, doesn't seem too busy inside and does takeout. Only downside is no delivery, but at this level of quality, I totally understand. I had takeout from here because I had a taste for Thai & they were nearby. I placed my order via Yelp which is super convenient and awesome. My food was actually ready before the time expected and I had a very pleasant exchange when picking up my food. While I didn't actually sit in the dining area, it looked as if it was pretty nice & spacious. The bar looked very inviting. I would've given this place more than 3 stars had I had the full experience and had not been sick the following morning. I ordered the shrimp pad Thai and a side of Indian pancakes. The pad thai was fine, however the Indian pancakes were way too greasy. When I opened the container all I saw was grease. I used some paper towels to soak up some of the grease and ate only two pieces before I just had to give up on them. I was really looking forward to those pancakes because everywhere else I've ever had them they were great. The curry sauce was fine too, but the pancakes were not. When I woke up the next morning I had to call out of work because my system isn't used to the level of greasiness of those pancakes. Had I known how they prepared their Indian pancakes I would have sent it back and asked for a less greasy version. I would return for the pad Thai but so disappointed in the Indian pancakes. Very unhappy with service. I thought the price of the food was way too high for the taste of the food. They delivered the food with no mustard no soy sauce Forks or napkins. Very very unhappy with this place do not recommend at all Having passed by Spice on several occasions, I finally decided to give them a try when we ran into crowd problems around the corner. A quick hop onto Open Table locked me a reservation and the chance to test their Asian Fusion. We were promptly seated, provided recommendations, and left to decide on our order. It was a nice bonus to find the Yelp check-in offer while looking for recommendations on Yelp! We shared a few apps, Ahi Tuna Dumplings and another which name I've already forgotten. The Dumplings were great and while the other wasn't bad, I guess not remember its name should be a sign. For my main, I ended up keeping it simple with some Beef Pad Thai. Yes, it is a standard fair, but it hit the spot. My friends both ended up with Panang Curry and enjoyed it. Portions were fair, but on the smaller side. Beyond the food, service is solid and the staff was more than willing to join the joking around of our small group. The atmosphere is nice and could work for an evening out or a date. Oh yeah, the Thai Ginger Coconut bomb is a pretty sweet drink, but I wished it had a bit more of a coconut kick... Food is just nice. We were here for dinner and the staff at spice 28 was nice. They arranged a family style dinner for us and we order 5 main courses and 2 Appetizers as we were 5 of us. We order a mango style curry,Panang curry,black bean style shrimp which were served with a bowl of jasmine rice along with chicken drunken noodles and pad thai. Pad Thai was really good. Drunken noodles did not match my expectation and I would say I really enjoyed the drunken noodles at erawan. This is a great little place in Center City, Philadelphia. the restaurant has a environment. You would think that being a fusion place, they try to do too much and lose the character of the dishes. But, they actually do quite well. The Szechuan stuff is awesome. The twice cooked pork is great, and the dry clay pot dishes are awesome. Watch out for the spice. It will leave your lips feeling numb. The vegetable sides are always good - especially the seasonal veggies. The Thai food is quite good as well. Panang Curry was excellent. Yeah, this place has dishes that are as good as the dishes you would find in specialist Asian restaurants. And the choice is great. The bar area is cool. It is packed on weekends. i placed an order for pick up on a saturday night , it was rock shrimp and a pad thai , the shrimp was devcent , smaller than what i ve seen in the picture and pad thai was good. ,the manager was super friendly , while waiting for my order , he gave me a nice cup of water with ice and lemon and i also asked for a side of plan white rice , he charged 1.60 for a good amount of a delicious rice. nice design inside , beautiful bar i loved it This restaurant was east to find for our Uber driver I was a little concerned when we arrived at 815 on a Sunday night as there was just one or two other tables seated My fears were quickly erased as the food started to poit out First the soups. Stunning how good each of them were and how large the portions. We tried 3 different soups and each person proclaimed t was the best they had ever had The main dishes were also very large and delicious. We shared all of the mains amongst the table of 7 and all were very good I would highly recommend this restaurant! Got takeout of three dishes. All very bland in flavor and mushy. In the year and a half that Spice 28 has been open, the prices have skyrocketed and the quality has fizzled out. I've been there about six times by now, and each time I'm a little more disappointed. What started out as a 5-star place has sadly been reduced to 2. Beef saigon use to be a giant plate of sizzling juicy and tender beef, on top of bok choy and onions. Tonight, the portion looked like it was for lunch, the beef was chewy and fatty, and there was no bok choy at all. I asked our waiter about it- he said they must have been out of bok choy! Then he brought me a plate with a few stalks. Drunken noodle with chicken was still good. Smaller portion, but still good. Panang curry with shrimp had to be sent back. I bit into a piece of shrimp and a hard, gray piece of god knows what (it was about 1/2 inch big) was in my mouth. My stomach is turning just thinking about it. I spit it out immediately. Zack inspected his shrimp, which were not deveined. They brought us a panang curry with tofu to replace it, then charged us twice (one was later taken off the bill when I pointed it out). Happy hour is fine and dandy, but ONLY TAKES PLACE if you sit at the bar. Drink prices are too high. $5 for a lager? $5 for a Corona? $10 cocktails? $6 Tsing Tao? You may THINK you are a part of 13th Street, Spice 28. But you are not. Da heck kind of restaurant is this supposed to be?? Sichuan? Thai? Cantonese? Malay? Asian American fusion? Spice 28 tries to dip into all of these styles, and as a result - they excel in none of them. I went here twice (once for dinner and once for lunch), hoping the first underwhelming experience was just a fluke. We sampled the dan dan noodle, hot sauce chicken, drunken noodle, cumin lamb, and dry pepper chicken. The flavors are all very one-dimensional (either salty, spicy, or both!), and the meats are clearly low quality. The soups during lunch (wonton or lemongrass) are not even worth troubling your digestive tract to deal with. Overall pretty mediocre, but when you're paying these prices, you expect more. Chinatown is just a few blocks away, you guys. But I WOULD recommend Spice 28 IF: - You're of that cultish school of thought that Sichuan food (even if mediocre) is the hallmark of all Chinese food. - You like Asian cuisine, but you're not sure which kind. - You're turned off by Chinatown's dirtiness and lack of customer service - You find Ctown's low prices rather...suspicious... - You're hungry and you just don't care. - You think the waitress is cute and hope to impress her. [Good luck with that one bro!] This is a great find! My friend and I went and ordered two dishes: Dry Pepper Style with Chicken and Silky Tofu In Chili Miso Style with Fish Filet. Both were delicious. The prices were a little high for the portion sizes (hence 4 stars instead of 5), but the food and service were great. Food was delicious . I seldom post a review unless service was terrible. The salmon in Penang curry was okay. Salmon was a bit on the under seasoned side but I had the drunken noodles which were Amazing ! My boyfriend tasted mines and pushed his salmon to the side to dig into my noodles . Waitress was attentive. Seating was tight for tables for two but still doable. I read the reviews via YELP and I was drawn to Spice 28! Everything was great minus the parking but that's Philly for you. The drinks were also my favs! The service was very sweet and happy. Lunch portions were just the right side. THE SHRIMP PAD THAI WAS AMAZING! They took care of our party of 15 with two serves so everything went smoother. We had reservations via open table and they were very accommodating because we were running late. I'll be back! Our waiter, John, was very attentive and helpful. We were seated inside the arch between the bar area in the front of the restaurant and the larger seating area in the back. The acoustics made the sound amplify in the restaurant which made it very loud, but thankfully they didn't have loud music on top of it. The lighting and decor were very hip and trendy which was nice and if not for the noise it would have made for a very soothing and relaxing place to dine. For the appetizer I had the coconut lemongrass soup with shrimp and it was amazing. I loved that the vegetables in the soup still had some crunch to them and the shrimp perfectly complemented the broth. There were also some very delicious slices of mushrooms in the soup that were delicious and added a nice savory taste to the broth. My husband had the Thai spring rolls as his appetizer and they were very good as well. For our entrees he had the chicken mango style which tastes just like a very good sweet and sour chicken to me, and we both liked that it included stir fried vegetables. I had the satay chicken with stir fried vegetables and it was also delicious. He had an Asian style Mojito and I had a ginger cosmopolitan as our cocktails and these were very good and average price for the quality and setting. Had we been there before 7pm it would have been much lower happy hour pricing for drinks and starters on their happy hour menu. Dessert for my husband was cappuccino truffle which was coffee gelato rolled in chocolate shavings with espresso center. There was a beautiful Asian style flowering tree painted on the dish in edible fruit and chocolate sauces. My dessert was the exotic bomba and it had mango and one other gelato with a raspberry center wrapped it white chocolate ganash drizzled with dark chocolate and dotted with raspberry sauce and whipped cream. It was also on a dish with beautiful edible art work on it. I wished I had thought to photograph the desserts as the presentation was breathtakingly beautiful. As delicious as my dessert was...and it was really REALLY amazing...I had been craving some coconut sticky rice with fresh mango slices as I had in the past at Thai restaurants. That stuff is simple but ohhhh sooooo good. So the noise and lack of sticky coconut rice with mango were my only complaints and minor ones at that. The meal totaled $72.42 after the 10% off e-coupon we received for checking in on yelp (a nice touch). Our waiter, John, was so very kind to cancel our original charge and add the e-coupon for us. In all, it was a very nice experience that was definitely above average in taste and ambiance. The food is likely not completely traditional however I didn't exactly expect traditional at an Asian fusion restaurant. This was a great lunch spot because they have a quasi sidewalk seating because of the windows that open up. It was a nice balance of the outdoors and the clean ambience of the restaurant. The food was flavorful and fresh. For soup and an entree for $8, it was well worth the money. There seems to be no bad table in this place because of the ambience and lighting! A friend recently moved here and got me hooked on this quickly becoming a go-to delivery spot! For delivery, it is a bit more pricey than similar cuisines, but the taste is spot on. We split the dry pepper style chicken, cumin style lamb and drunken noodles. The drunken noodles- you can't go wrong. The cumin style lamb- I am usually hesitant about lamb but there was no gamey taste-all tender and quite tasty actually. However, this dish was a bit pricey but I guess what is expected if you go for lamb. Okay so the dry pepper style chicken-WHOA. This was the first time I've tried chicken cooked this way and was definitely a good first (second and third) experience. You can fully taste all the difference spices used but be careful because it will surly leave a hint on heat at the end! My only wish was that there were less peppers in the dish to leave room for more chicken! Make sure to pair it with the peanut sauce or spicy mayo! Spice 28 breaks out from the usual mode of chinese restaurant, gets the young & trendy vibe going on w/ the contemporary interior & lounge music - good for party, not for 1st date though. food is quite good. these were what we had: mini wonton - wonton are good but the sauce makes it great - yum-yum-yum duck crepe - mild but great flavor; duck is tender & nicely done - yum-yum tom yum soup - miso base?? taste good but not impressive Szechuan peppercorn chicken - hot, spicy, crunchy & w/ great flavor - better than what i had in Shanghai -yum-yum-yum drunken chicken noodle - absolutely yummy ; the use of basil is refreshing- yum-yum-yum eggplant - garlic- & tasty- too big a portion as side dishes though-yum-yum The manager Ben was gracious & friendly. Waitress we got was however inexperienced, but I have to admit that I am comparing it to upper scale restaurant services. I will definitely go back for more. My first visit to Spice 28 was epic. Staff was overly attentive, but not in that overbearing way that some restaurants tend to be. Food was simply amazing, the chicken pad Thai was phenomenal and very reasonably priced considering the other establishments on 13th street. Will be back again and look forward to them getting their liquor license. El Vez was full so me and buddy were walking around looking for another Happy Hour spot. I saw the chili pepper in the logo, and thought "Hey, another Mexican spot." LOL. Not until being seated did I realize, "Ok, Asian fusion, also very cool." We sat in the front by the window, and the heat was on blast hardcore, so we were sweaty in seconds, but they turned it down before we could ask, which is always nice to see the consideration. I ordered the calamari (meh..) and a few ginger martinis, which were tasty and pretty strong. Would I come back? Probably, but not for the calamari.. Mind Blown !!! Had the Beef/Tripe Cold Appetizer, Thai Basil Fried Rice and also the Beef Dry Pot...We wanted a mix of Szechuan and Thai Dishes just to make sure we didn't take a risk at a new place...All the dishes were amazing to a point that I think they maybe even better than Han Dynasty (the King of Szechuan food in Philly)...Great Atmosphere and Service too... I will be back...real soon Spice 28 !!!! Oh yeah and a 10% check discount on yelp check-in doesn't hurt either :) Take out- late night grub hub style and it arrived right on time and hot. I ordered the duck buns, rock shrimp and dumplings in chili oil. Everything was great I would recommend ordering from here. Way better than your run of the mill take out especially when it's later. I'll order again. Great Thai food if in the Philly area, food delicious gd service free drink refill cute atmosphere Go here immediately. Order anything. Thank me later. We got takeout here for the second time last night, ordered entirely different items to get a sense of their range, and everything we got was incredible. This time when I got to the place to pick it up there were no hiccups with our order and it was ready promptly. I met the owner, Ben, who was very personable and genuine. I'm rooting for these folks, they've got a good thing going here! Also, they will have their liquor license this weekend and will be serving at their bar by Monday. The bar is really cool, backlit marble. When the order was ready I asked for a separate bag for the blue crab avocado salad, so as not to have it get hot in there with everything else. So glad I did! That thing was a masterpiece. A half of a perfect, ripe avocado filled with heaps of perfect crab salad with a spicy kick, and fresh greens with a lovely vinaigrette. E demolished it. I went for the thai basil style chicken, no onion no garlic, spicy. I ate almost the whole thing (good thing this was after the gym!). The sauce was so flavourful and it was packed with tender, moist chicken and string beans and peppers. I want it again right now even though it's 8am. E got the shrimp pad thai, mild, and it was pad thai perfection. The noodles were firm and springy with a light tamarind and peanut sauce and all the right fixins. He wasn't crazy about the pickled radish bits but I liked them. The shrimp alone are worth a shout-out: huge, well-cleaned, perfectly cooked, and 7 to an order of pad thai. The tails were left on but pulled off with ease. I stole one, and a bite of the noodles. Then some more of the noodles later with bites of my chicken. I kept going back to the kitchen after I cleared the food to snack on cold leftovers. We will not ever order from Circles again- when I want some good Asian food it's going to be Spice 28 all the way. Spice 28 is a restaurant that doesn't quite live up to its name but it still offers a pleasant happy hour. The physical layout almost reminds me of a cave with modern lighting. I do like the cooly lit bar area. The food could use a bit more of its namesake 'Spice' in my opinion. The spicy cucumbers needed much help to live up to that name. The Indian pancake and curry sauce was delicious however. I also liked the small Peking Duck rolls. The spicy chicken lettuce wrap again needed extra help to give it a little kick. Interestingly enough, even the chili sauce I asked for wasn't spicy to me at all. At least they had some Sriracha sauce. Service was friendly and attentive and my Angry Orchard hard cider was thirst-quenching. These are the main reasons I am bumping my rating up to four stars. We decided to eat here after missing Sampan's happy hour. We had a good experience, other than my shrieking baby. The service was quick with a polite and helpful staff. The food was actually very good. We had the Saigon beef, chicken green curry and drunken noodles, all great (especially the beef). The pricing was reasonable and the ambiance was nice while still being family friendly (I have a 1 year old). Parking is your expected city street parking. I will say that the tom yum soup was different from what was described on the menu - it's a fusion recipe rather than your traditional tom yum and it's spicy. I wouldn't say I'd highly recommend this place, because it didn't blow me away necessarily, but the food was good and it's not an option that will leave you disappointed. Review is only for SIPS happy hour. I came here with a few friends, great environment. AWESOME cocktail menu with a variety of base liquors. Try the dragon nectar drink!! By far my favorite cocktail! Sometimes hard to nail down the waiters for their attentions during dinner hours, but I didn't mind much since I was catching up with friends. The food and service was absolutely amazing! We are vegan and the dishes we got were divine and to do for! You have to test this place out and try the Indian pancakes! The restaurant has a nice feel to it and the service was good. The food, however, is pretty middle-of-the-road generic. The spicy cucumbers were very nice, but the drunken noodle dish was unremarkable and the tofu appetizer had a discordant combination of ingredients that just did not work. The salt and pepper shrimp was just awful. If you are looking for American-Asian this is your place. It was really good! Cool ambience with a dynamic bar counter. Not much privacy with all the small tables huddled together. The food was very good! The duck dumplings (steamed) were quite delicious, as well as the spicy tangy Thai calamari. Entrees - Singapore Noodles spice and amazing. Black Bean Tofu was so good. We parked in the parking garage under Macy's which was diagonally across the street from Spice 28. I have been here twice recently and am upset that it took me this long to discover this Philadelphia gem! Their lunch specials are on point. I have tried the chicken basil, the Japanese shrimp, the double baked fish and the tofu green curry. I think my favorite of the four was the tofu green curry. I find that restaurants often have a difficult time doing tofu right. It is either too firm or too soft but Spice 28 nailed it. Not to mention the CUTE wait staff. I don't know where the male server was from but he for sure looked like he could be a model. I also highly recommend the Tokyo Tea. It was the perfect amount of sweet. Hmm, the fact that there was only one other group here on a Saturday afternoon should have said something about the place but still wanted to get thai nonetheless. Went safe and tried the chicken pineapple fried rice which was honestly lacking in flavor and required a couple squirts of soy sauce and chili oil to heat up. The potstickers were nice and crispy as an appetizer though but don't plan on coming back anytime soon. I went for happy hour during Sips and I liked it. I loved their happy hour menu. There were a lot to choose from--drinks and foods. I would go back for happy hour. Quality is amazing. Fresh food, fast service, and friendly staff Ji and Jonas go above and beyond. Spice offers a twist of traditional Asian cusine to the center city area. Ordered takeout from Spice 28 for lunch yesterday. I ordered -Spicy Cucumbers -Pad Thai Noodle + Shrimp ($1.00 Extra) +Wonton Soup -Mini Wontons in Chili Oil Have to say that each were very good individual items -- especially the Mini Wontons and Spicy Cucumbers. The Pad Thai was above average. If I was able to, I'd give this place 4.5 stars, mainly because the food is fairly priced, especially given the location. All the food was cold. Only things that were actually really good were the drinks, which were the Passionate Kiss and the Shisojito. We got the grilled calamari as an appetizer... very disappointing (2/5). For dinner we got the mango style shrimp (2/5) and the chicken drunken noodles (3/5). The waitress was very friendly, but I would not come back. Got take out for lunch. Super fast and friendly service. The drunken noodles with beef was great. Tender pieces of beef and the side of hot sauce made it even better. The 3 pepper chicken was okay but not something to order again. For the price plus a side of soup was a good deal for lunch. The happy hour specials would be something to come back too. Came for a late lunch so service was fast and good. Server recommended the dried chilli (chicken) dish and it did not disappoint. Had that authentic Szechuan numbing powder which is both memorable and tasty. Ordered the drunk noodle with beef which was a balanced counterpoint to the wild flavor profile of the chilli chicken. Oh, started with the fried dumplings which were done to perfection. Aw shucks...I've been suckered by Asian Fusion, an appellation usually reserved for sweet and sour chicken wrapped in nori sold at Azn Fuzon places at the local mall. Spice 28 has done something awfully, deliciously different. They've managed to wrap ahi tuna in a veritable wonton with origami delicateness, fry the purse, serve it over guacamole and orange sauce...and make it high class. When chef's understand that you need cream to cut acidity and sweetness to mitigate umami, it doesn't matter what they put on a plate, you're going to eat it...and you're going to like it. The spicy cucumbers are sliced in thick half-moon shapes and soaked in chili oil with just a hint of sesame. They're fresh enough to be crunchy, and sautéed just enough to let the water commingle with the absorbed oils. Flavor abounds at Spice 28. Anything you get will be delicious. And for gosh sakes, the interior looks more like an upscale sushi restaurant (ahem...read feng shui lines and wooden arches with softly colored lights) than a whole-in-the-wall stuff your face with greasy noodles joint. Seekers of authenticity, veracity-meets-America, and abominations of Asian cuisine will all be equally delighted. Oh hell no Spice 28! Do you really think I can't tell the difference between white and brown rice!? It's 3 PM on a Thursday in Center City, the lunch rush is long gone and from what I can tell from the absence of your clean up, you were not that busy. In fact, IN FACT, while I was waiting a half an hour for my very simple, very easy Kung Pao Shrimp lunch complete with rice OF MY CHOICE and soup, I overheard your server not only apologize to the other gentleman who had been waiting 8 years for his food, but give him a voucher for the inconvenience. Enter my frustration and anxiety. There were 2 souls in the whole establishment and your phone was NOT ring a linging off the hook with people calling in orders who didn't want to go out in the rain. But I ventured. I was standing there. I was looking at you for a half an hour while you promised it wouldn't be too much longer. I don't get the disconnect. There's no excuse actually. After I checked every Facebook update, Pintrest post, afternoon news around the world and still had time to write my doctoral dissertation, you finally FINALLY brought my food out. "Kung Pao Shrimp with brown rice? So sorry." Really? Were you really "so sorry"? "I gave you 2 spring rolls since you waited so long." "Do they have meat in them?" "Yes chicken." "Oh no thank you I don't eat meat." "Oh it's ok." "Um...no, it's not ok I don't eat chicken." "Well you can give to someone else." My nerves and my palatte were still open to the possibility that Spice could be good, that is, until I opened my container to find a bucket of white rice with a dollup of brown in the middle!!! Nnnnnnnnnnno. It's not going down like that Spice. My advice: Call ahead, plan to eat in the next lifetime and check before you leave not only that all of your order is there but that it is meat free if you're into that and truly the rice specifications you indicated. Boo. They have happy hour on Sundays which is awesome. Their happy hour specials are fantastic- food and drinks. Dumplings in chili oil are delicious and dan dan noodles are huge and yummy. Thai basil fried rice was great. Tuna dumplings are so good- served with chili oil and avocado. My bf and I went here for dinner last night and the food was amazing. We ordered the coconut curry lemongrass soup with chicken and shrimp, the ahi tuna dumplings on top of guacamole, shrimp pad thai, and the szechuan dry pot chicken in the mini wok. They also threw in the spicy cucumbers and the pumpkin dessert on the house! The service was great and Ben, the owner, came around and introduced himself to us and was very friendly and welcoming. The decor is also very clean, simple, and inviting. No complaints! We will definitely be going back to Spice 28! Ended up here on a Friday night b/c the place we wanted to go to had a wait time of like...2 hours.. anyway, spice 28 had a few tables open so we were seated right away. We ordered the pineapple fried rice with shrimp...and honestly it just lacked flavor. I was pretty disappointed. Also the pineapple chunks were so tiny and not really juicy. Our dish had way more nuts in the fried rice than anything else which was a bit odd. We also ordered the chicken teriyaki and the chicken was quite tough... I suppose we could try it again since the menu is pretty diverse. But definitely not gonna go for those two again. Worst customer service. We walk into the restaurant to order food for pick up and get a drink and are not attended to for 10 minutes and then are later rudely told to order online and leave as the host is on the phone with another customer. This place is definitely a favorite! I have had all of the specialty fried rice dishes, all of the curry tofus, the drunken noodle is so clutch! The cocktails are delicious. You just cannot go wrong with anything on the menu really. Get the drunken noodle! You must must! It's usually very easy to get seated there so you don't need to make reservations. I'm actually surprised at how it's not deadly packed in there. The inside is beautiful too. Authentic Szechuan food in a casual setting. Staff was friendly and service was good. Silky Tofu was delicious! Salt and pepper shrimp was too. Beef chow fun with extra spice was great. Alcoholic beverages was excellent as well. Nothing special about the potstickers. The beef hot pot was delicious too! It's delicious. I am new to Philly and I have eaten here twice in 3 weeks. The Udon yellow curry is really delicious and the pork pot stickers were also really good. We are here as a large group in Philly, and Spice 28 took our reservation one hour in advance! The food is great. The service is great. The ambiance is great. (The signature cocktails are also great!) If I'm in Philly in the future, I'll definitely come back here!! Typical, frozen spring rolls but excellent drunken noodles Came here on a holiday weekend and this place was busy but not crazy packed; the way I like it. Got to try the following: - Dan dan noodle - very tasty and a nicely sized portion. Wish there was a little more pork! - Dumplings in chili oil - a staple, very good - Dry pepper chicken - the BEST! the portion is large as well. Sharing is caring! We also ordered the shisojito and the thai ginger coconut bomb. They were both tasty but I'm not sure if there was that much alcohol in them. theless, come for the dry pepper dishes!! This restaurant is clean, has a nice atmosphere, cool interior design and really good spicy food. For an asian, it's actually quite authentic to the taste, but also has some fusion flavor to it. One of my favorite asian restaurants in center city. The prices are slightly higher because of the nice ambiance, unlike most hole in the wall chinese restaurants. So I just ordered from here trying to expand my philly Thai food horizons. The expansion will only go so far as the Thai options in this town are slim pickings. Someone actually recently told me this was their favorite Thai place in the city and I can see why. I was thrown by the lack of tofu as a protein option for Penang curry but "tofu Penang curry in clay pot" is an option in another section. Strange. I'm not sure the utility of the clay pot but don't worry I will look into it further later. Delivery minimum is $15 and fee is $1. My Penang was $15 which was perfect, not the $14.99 I used to see in NY. Sneaky bastards. I would like to comment that $15 is significantly pricier than what you could get elsewhere, I've seen anywhere between $9-$11. Anywho, my order was confirmed and ETA was provided. Food came before the projected time and about 30 minutes after I placed my order, impressive considering it was 7:15, prime dinner dining hour. I actually hadn't even finished my teeth whitening sesh and therefore had to venture to the lobby with my whitening strips on. Luckily delivery man was amazing and actually came into the lobby instead of calling and expecting me to come out to the street. In THIS WEATHER? Forget it. Food was packaged thoughtfully. Curry comes in this HUGE jug (just take a look of the photo, seriously, just look at the size and shape of that bad boy) but they actually wrapped that shit inside a tightly wrapped plastic bag to prevent spillage. I'm easy to impress clearly. Let's finally talk about the shit that actually matters. Curry was great. I do have to say this with a grain of salt bc my sparse Thai food consumption recently has lowered my standards. Having said that, the curry was particularly enjoyable. Tofu strips were huge. The assortment of veggies had great variety. I've never had cherry fucking tomatoes in a Penang curry before, it also included cabbage, some green leaves, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, and this strange tube-like vegetable hollow in the center and tapered at the end. I selected medium spice level bc I find Asians can be sneaky with their spice. I also prefer adjusting the spiciness live in real time with hot sauce. You can always add but can't take away. Medium spice level is basically zero spice level. I'd turn it up next time to spicy. I'd definitely order this shit again. Strawberry iced tea is different and refreshing. I bet it would be great with rum or vodka. The Tom yum soup was very spicy authentic and delicious. Dumpings in chili oil are drowning just slightly too much. They are perfectly soft and spice balanced perfectly. Just remember to slide dumplings along bottom to get yummy spices. The pineapple fried rice is fresh and wonderful change to boring fried rice from takeout shops. The pineapples are large chunks and a perfect balance with green raisins and the huge soft shrimps. Delicious! Now if I can just get the young blonde Asian at end to stop blaring her iPhone videos above even the music playing in here.... :( Good Ambience and food combined with courteous service. Not very good. I was in the mood for spicy Thai basil fried rice and I found this place in the area with the dish on the menu. I walked in and the place was empty at 11:30am in Thursday except one patron sitting at the bar. Two employees were at the bar doing various chores and they looked at me but said nothing. Finally I said "umm hi, can I order?" And one of them asked "oh you want to order?" Well ok. I ordered Spicy Basil Fried Rice with chicken. I added veggies for $2 upcharge. I said "I want spicy" she said "medium spicy?" I said "extra very spicy". The lunch special fried rice comes with a choice of soup. I chose wonton. 10 minutes later someone from the back area came out and placed a bag on the counter behind the bar. After a few minutes he came out again and said something to the two employees at the bar who then handed me the bag of apparently my food. The rice was disappointing. It was very bland with hardly any flavor. I could have dressed it up with soy but none was included in my to-go order. There were a small amount of veggies which didn't seem worth the $2 upcharge. The chicken was good quality and there was a good amount. The spice level was in my opinion a 2 of 10 despite me asking for "extra very spicy". I finished the meal but I would not bother ordering from here again. Very weak. Ordered delivery, which was pretty difficult and time consuming to do, though it arrived pretty quickly. Stir fry was not good. Not much flavor. Drunken noodles was better. But the really bad part was that the stir fry had shrimp with the tails still on them. Why on earth would any restaurant leave the tails on shrimp that are going to be in a soupy, saucy stirfry? It's extremely unpleasant to fish through that and remove all of the tails manually. Especially when you remember that to clean the shrimp and leave the tail on is actually quite an extraordinary effort. It's almost impossible. It takes quite a bit of attention and effort to clean the shrimp and leave the tails on. This is roughly the equivalent of ordering a chicken stirfry where the chicken still has feathers attached. Or a beef entrée that still has fur attached to the meat. This place has really taken a dive from the first time I visited. I'm not sure if there is new management in place, or new chefs, or what....but this place was cheap, takeout quality asian food at best. Given there were barely any people here on a Friday night, I doubt I'm the only one who's had a less than ideal experience. Our server was friendly but absolutely clueless. 90% of our meal was served like warm, and our $18 beef entree was flavorless. This was just flat out a bad meal that didn't strike me as an "off night" but more of a restaurant that was once good and is now just subpar. With all the great places to eat in philly, I'm convinced I will never spend another dollar here. I could go on and on but honestly, this restaurant simply wasted enough of my time for one night. DELICIOUS and SUPER FAST delivery! I had the spring rolls and yellow curry and it was fantastic! Perfect spice combo and truly enjoyable. The food was very good. We ordered a bunch of different Thai dishes. Everything tasted really good. Service was great too. Will definitely be back again. We came here based on the reviews. I'm not sure it was an off night or what, this place sucked. We were seated right way, there was just one other couple there... but for some reason no one said anything to us after we were seated. No one asked if we wanted something to drink, no one asked if we had questions about the menu... it felt odd to not be "welcomed" in the traditional way... especially since they weren't busy or understaffed. There was 4 people working there and after we decided what we wanted 1 of the 4 people working asked us if we were ready to order (the other 3 were sitting and talking and eating). We ordered 3 of the small plates - lettuce wraps, chicken wontons, and chicken dumplings. The lettuce wraps came right away, decent - but the chicken didn't seem fresh, it tasted reheated. The chicken wontons and chicken dumplings were in so much oil it was insane. I wish I took a photo... my bad. We ate the small plates pretty quick, and one of the waitresses came by and asked if everything was fine and that she would come by and refill our waters (both glasses were empty). Initially we thought about ordering some small dishes and then sharing a larger plate, but by this point we were done with the place. Our waitress never came back so when one of the other waitresses walked by we just asked for the check so we could leave - I let them know that I checked in on yelp (you get 10% off) and they took another 10 minutes trying to figure out how to process the discount on the bill. Still no water refill. Even on our way out - no one acknowledged we were leaving. They just kept talking and eating their dinner. In my opinion it was too expensive for the food and service. $20 for 3 small appetizer size plates... and no water refill lol. I stopped here with a couple people for lunch after the auto show. The ambiance is nice, as well as the staff. I ordered the tropical mango chicken, which was good, but by far not the best I've had. I also tried the hot pepper chicken which was really good. I'd say if you're in the area, stop in, but with Chinatown not too far away you might do better there for asian cuisine. I'm going to try this place again because I have friends who love this place, which might account for my being underwhelmed. Great ambiance, great service, great food, great drinks, what's not to love! Highly recommend the Indian Pancake and the Tom Yum soup, both were fantastic. As with all restaurants in this area on a Saturday night, get there early or make a reservation. I really like it when the service staff is available, but doesn't hover. There's a very delicate balance that a lot of establishments just can't figure out. This one has nailed it. Great experience. Absolutely amazing. I'm not even sure where to start. My friends and I are in town for a conference. We were looking for some place new that was close by and found Spice 28 on Yelp. It was close and got great reviews, so we gave it a shot. As soon as we walked in the door - we knew this was going to be a treat. The decor is very modern - the aesthetics of the room have obviously been meticulously attended to. Every table was already set - with the settings at each table perfectly aligned. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. When I asked for recommendations, we were given many recommendations. They were great recommendations - though I suspect we could have ordered anything on the menu and it would have been incredible. The appetizers were delicious - the ahi tuna dumplings were a real treat and the calamari was done to perfection with a delightful sweet and spicy sauce. But the real treat was the spicy cucumber. I highly recommend it. The sauce was incredible - complex and full of flavor. The manager (possibly the owner?) explained that it had several things including a Szechuan chile oil, sesame oil, some garlic, and many other flavors. It was complex, slightly spicy, and provided a wonderful contrast to the cool, crisp cucumbers. Really was delightful. I ordered the Dry Pepper Style with chicken. The menu indicated that this was very spicy - and they weren't kidding. Now, I love spicy food and knew what I was getting into. The spice was done in such a way that it was a part of the flavor of the dish and not just hot for the sake of being hot. It should be noted that they offer in the menu to customize the level of heat to where you would like it. I loved this dish and wouldn't even think of changing it. Everything that everyone in our small group had was wonderful (of course we all had to have a taste of the others). When offered dessert, we decided to go for it. The dessert was a crispy fried pumpkin pastry. To me, it tasted like it was a fresh (obviously made from scratch) pumpkin biscuit that had been quick fried and tossed in sugar. It was light, flavorful, and not overly sweet. I can't say enough wonderful things about Spice 28 or their staff. They made our dinner a remarkable experience. We will be going back for lunch tomorrow before we have to fly out, and will be returning the next time I come to Philadelphia. Go to Spice 28. You will love it. You will go back for more. 1. Modern 2. Fusion 3. Unauthentic Consumed: (In order of preference). Double Cook Style Pork Belly Dan Dan Noodles Misang Noodles Saigon Beef Thai Crispy Calamari Thai Basil Chicken I really liked their Double Cook Style Pork Belly. It was nicely seasoned with a black bean sauce and chili oil. The Dan Dan Noodles were also very nicely flavored. In general though, we didn't think anything was spicy. We asked for more chili sauce and it tasted less spicy than Sriracha sauce. The Saigon Beef was also bit on the oily and salty side. The ambience is really nice though. I appreciated the modern feel. Had my friend's graduation party there with her family. I like it, but really nothing special. 唯一的印象是 干煸四季豆很好吃！ 哈哈哈哈 If you want a place where you can hear the conversation with your dinner companion, this is not the place for you. Hip and trendy, Spice 28 is a "cool" place to go if you don't mind the loud atmosphere. The place is small, so making a reservation is a good idea but not a necessity if you don't mind a wait. There is minimal outdoor seating and some seating at the bar. The menu is appealing although not terribly expansive. I chose the yellow curry. It had a two flame warning, but I found it very pleasant. The sweetness of the yellow curry offset the spice perfectly. The portion was more than enough for one person. My dinner companion ordered pineapple fried rice with shrimp. She received a mountain of a portion! We are new to the Philly area and were searching for a Thai place. This place had good reviews and the pictures looked appetizing so we decided to give it a try. We ordered a Beef Pad Thai and Chicken Drunken Noodle and were sorely disappointed. Both of them were so flavorless and so bland.. I had to mixed it with lots of hot oil sauce but it still didn't do it for me. we don't ever write reviews on yelp but we left so disappointed with the food that I had to write. Saigon beef & ahi won ton dumplings are both amazing! Great service. Fun funky vibe with the lighting & decor. It was packed. We will be going back for sure This place was delicious. The drinks are amazing... especially the basil gin one. Needless to say, I had to stop myself from ordering too much. Every time I decided on a place, I changed my mind because I saw something that sounded even more delicious. this place is crazy good. I don't know why we don't land here more often as we always have awesome service and an awesome meal. I could eat the lettuce wraps at every meal and this is the only place I have ever ordered chicken pad thai where I didn't have to constantly dig to find more chicken. ignore the shitty block it is on and eat here people. it is that good. **THIS REVIEW IS BASED ON FOOD THAT WAS DELIVERED** First of all, i have a disgusting story that i have to share as to exactly why I am giving this place 1 stars. However, even without the story that will follow, i would still only rate it at 2 stars. Firstly, here is my review of the food i ordered: 2 out of 5 stars. I ordered Pineapple fried rice and Panang Curry, both of which i love and order frequently from other places. The pineapple fried rice was a bit odd (had raisins in it??) and just was literally white rice that was fried, then cut up pineapple and cut chicken tossed into it instead of it all being cooked together to create that delicious flavor that i love about pineapple fried rice. Panang curry was just bland and boring. Again the chicken was not cooked with it, just thrown into it. Now onto why i dropped my score from a 2 to a 1. Like i said, i had the food delivered. It was later on saturday and i was starving. So naturally, i was waiting at the window like a starving dog to watch for the delivery guy, anticipating my incoming food. I saw a delivery person pull up to our apartment lobby door. He then parked his bike, and (not realizing i was watching) decided to step behind the first car parked ON THE STREET RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR BUILDING IN FULL VIEW and relieve himself. I came down to meet him at the door and he was still giving it a couple wiggles (dont wanna drip, that would be bad). I took the food from him and just shook my head. not like a "im pissed" shake..more like that "im disappointed in you shake" your mom used to give you when you did something wrong. I debated eating the food because i was so disgusted, but alas, i was starving so i did.. I won't be ordering from them again but not even because of the disgusting delivery screw up..simply because i can get much better elsewhere (ahem..Erawan) Great ambiance, great service, awesome experience. Strongly recommend this restaurant Trendy atmosphere with a decent drink menu. Stopped here for appetizers and drinks. I really enjoyed the fried jumbo shrimp, which went really well with my beer. Friendly bartenders help the drinking experience. I am so, so, so glad we stopped in here for dinner. My friend and I were having drinks not far from here and wanted some food. I remembered seeing this restaurant pop up in my yelp feed and suggested we stop in. The restaurant was empty except for two other tables when we got there, which doesn't surprise me given their location on Chestnut Street. The decor is very modern and sleek with a really cool table at the side of the arch separating the bar area from the dining area. (Side note: they don't have their liquor license yet, so no alcohol is being served) Our server was very friendly and helpful. We ordered a few appetizers which came out quickly. The chicken satay was flavorful and tender and the peanut sauce was incredible, I could eat that on everything. The edamame was steamed and salted perfectly. I had a bite of my friend's Indian pancake and would definitely order that the next time I go too. For an entree, we both got the dan dan noodles, which were very spicy (only a spice level 1 on their menu) but I still ate almost the entire bowl. The noodles were chewy, the broth clung perfectly, and the pork was tasty on it's own. My only downside to the food is that it was so good that I ate so much that I was very full for the walk home. I'm not holding that against the restaurant, though. The last thing I want to mention is the manager, Ben, who came over and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. When my friend didn't finish her noodles, he assumed it was because they were too spicy and sent out a complimentary order of Pad Thai noodles, which were also absolutely amazing. Ben was very friendly and remembered our name to say goodbye to us. I snagged some menus (they do take out for lunch) and can't wait until my next time to go back. I was really excited to try out Spice 28, so my boyfriend and I made reservations on Open Table for just the two of us this past Wednesday. We had such a blast at Center City Sips with friends, though, that we decided to invite everybody along to dinner. They had no problem switching our reservation from two to TEN people (yes, ten)! Needless to say, the staff was so accommodating to our large (and loud) group. I was able to try their spicy cucumbers, which I thought were excellent. The dan dan noodles ended up being my favorite dish of the night, but the dry pot chicken certainly did not disappoint (it was just a tad too spicy for my palette, but I enjoyed it anyway). The menu was not as easy to decipher as Han Dynasty's (I really do like their number system), but it was still pretty easy to follow and it had a nice amount of items to choose from. I can't wait to get back here to try more of their dishes! Love Love Love this place! Their pad thai is to die for. Light, flavorful, fresh and I can't get enough of it. Their dumplings are also excellent. If you're looking for something different try the indian pancake appetizer. The dipping sauce is thin, but flavorful. Be forewarned- their lunch menu has some different options from dinner. Ie. the general tso's chicken is delicious for lunch, but they don't offer it at dinner. The wonton soup is also good with homemade noodles, but also not offered during dinner. The ambiance of the restaurant is also nice and modern. Try this place...you will not be disappointed. Came here recently with a group of friends - the ambiance is nice, and we were seated promptly with our reservation. The bay windows out front were wide open and fresh cool air was coming in - looked like were were in for a great night. Although I got to try a couple of the things that other people ordered, I'm just going to focus on the two dishes that I ordered: 1. Dan Dan Noodles - 3/5. I was a little disappointed with this - not really a whole lot of heat/numbing sensation with this one. And the noodles weren't as chewy as I had hoped for. I'd definitely say that Han's Dynasty still has a huge advantage over them here. 2. Silken tofu with fish in hot chili oil - 4/5. I really was looking forward to this dish because I was hoping to get a good combination of numbing spice and strong heat. This dish is rated "3/3" on their menu and supposedly is one of the spiciest dishes they offer. It came out in a relatively small pot and after several pieces of fish and servings of sauce over rice, my tongue was sufficiently numb and tingling. However, I didn't feel the heat that it was supposed to bring. After our meal was over, our waitress asked us how everything was. I expressed my surprise that my dish was not as spicy as I had thought it would be, and she proceeded to tell me that she had lowered the spiciness of my order from a 3 to 2. Excuse me? Why would you do such a thing. I came here to THIS restaurant because I like SPICY food. My only complaint of this dish was it wasn't spicy enough and you're telling me now that you had it prepared less spicy without my request? Although I kept this internal for our dinner, I fumed a little inside. I got over it (well, I think so) and I'd be willing to try it again - and although I don't think one should have to request the spiciness that is listed on the menu, I will be sure to make sure that I receive what I order. I'd come back - not for the Dan Dan Noodles - but for trying out some of their other Szechuan dishes. This is an average place. The calamari was beyond boring. The spring rolls did not taste fresh. The drunken noodle was satisfying but certainly not the experience other reviewers made it out to be. Space-age decor makes it all worse. Feels like a frozen yogurt joint. I won't go back. Being vegetarian, our my menu was pretty limited. Our order was: THAI SPRING ROLL (vegetarian) -Size: 2 per order - they are pretty small -Taste: Nothing out of the ordinary - tasted like a frozen spring roll -Seconds? No, I'll probably get their Indian Pancake SPICY CUCUMBER -Size: As an appetizer, I thought it was a decent proportion (about as big as a cereal bowl - enough to share between 2) -Taste: Perhaps soy and basil based sauce - Sweet, savory, cold and refreshing. I asked the waitress what the sauce was and she said the chef mixes about 21 sauces together, so you can imagine the combination of so many flavors together! -Seconds? Yes. SZECHUAN STRING BEANS (with no pork) -Size: For an entree (for a petite girl who can eat), I think it was barely enough. But if you are one to eat small proportions throughout the day, you'd be just fine. -Taste: It was nicely pan tossed just enough to cook the outside - tender but not too soft. It was flavored with a garlic based oil sauce I think. -Seconds? No, I'll probably try Curry Vegetables or Eggplant with garlic sauce. CAPPUCCINO TRUFFLE -Size: somewhere between a golf ball and a tennis ball. -Taste: Absolute heaven for mocha lovers. The middle espresso is thebombdotcom -Seconds? Yes, yes, and yes. TIERRA BRISA (2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza - Argentina) We got a bottle for two - a strong dry red Bordeaux Was it worth spending almost $70 on, between two people? No. Maybe the cappuccino truffle...But that might just be my bias of being in love with coffee deserts. Jonas was our waiter and he was amazing! There was a group of 10 of us and we ordered everything from appetizers to dessert to sake. Our dishes ranged from duck, spicy curry, chicken and rice, shrimp and noodles, shrimp curry, edamame, and a range of the desserts. Each dish was fresh and delicious, we licked our plates clean! Jonas was very attentive and made very helpful suggestions. Some of the best Asian outside of China-town. The best part of this fusion restaurant is that they do every type of cuisine very well. I specifically enjoyed their dry pepper pot dishes (Especially the lamb) you can not go wrong with the lamb. This is the type of spot where you can have a classy dinner with drinks and still keep it under 60 dollars for 2 people. I would typically get fried rice or a noodle dish with the dry pepper pot meat and a couple of beer or wine if that's your fancy. I typically try and eat at numerous places before making decisions on what places to go back to. This is definitely on the list of restaurants in philly that I will be returning to. Only issue is no happy hour. I told the manager that the competition on 13th all offer amazing happy hour specials so maybe we might see one soon :) Enjoy I promise you'll be happy After having a less than satisfactory Thai food experience at Singha House To-Go on 20th street, I knew I needed to satisfy my chicken pad thai craving somehow this week. So like most of us, I typed "thai food" into the search bar here on yelp and browsed a selection of various thai restaurants. I stumbled across Spice 28 and after seeing its proximity to my office on 15th/Market, positive reviews, and lovely photos I was convinced. Spice 28 did not disappoint! The lunch atmosphere was clean and modern, the servers were attentive, and the chicken pad thai I ordered was EXCELLENT. It was hot, flavorful, and was even served with a side of wonton soup - YUM! Food was reasonably priced ($8 for my pad thai + $4 for potstickers, which were also excellent I might add) but the portion could have been a bit larger for my preference. I'm thinking the dinner portion is likely larger given the higher price tag. Overall, excellent lunch experience - went with 4 other co-workers and we all enjoyed our meals. This is likely going to be my new go-to Thai place at work. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other dishes! Being here and getting food many times, the restaurant is decorated to have a feel of Buddakan with a combination of Asian fusion and Szechuan cuisines, which Buddakan does not have. The place is trendy and comfortable. Given high expectation from many people, the food here has been great most of time, if not all the time. With the owners' enthusiasm to bring customers more different tastes of Asian food from most of Chinese restaurants, the food will keep getting to perfection as I keep eating in the place and trying different dishes every time. Knowing that majority members of the owners are very young and first timer to build a restaurant and working so hard, I support them always. So do we! I made a reservation for 8 people for 7 p.m. on a Saturday with no problem. We were seated within 5 mins of arrival, after everyone except myself and the other preggo in the group took advantage of happy hour drink prices at the bar. They advertise the prices as valid only Mon-Fri, but the discounted prices were honored on Sat. Everyone was really pleased with their cocktails. The waitress was did not hover around us, she had good instincts that we were doing some catching up. She came around for drink and appetizer orders about 10 mins after we were seated, which was perfect timing in my opinion. The Dan Dan noodles were amazing! We had two orders for the table and it was plenty for everyone to have some. Everyone ordered something different for dinner, and everyone was really pleased with their entrees. I had the Drunken Noodles with extra veggies, and it was mildly spicy with a huge portion. I took most of it home for lunch the next day. Two dinners had tofu dishes, which they offer mostly everything on the menu with tofu, and they were both really happy with their entress as well. My husband ate every morsel of the pineapple fried rice dish. The tables were comfortable, lighting and decor was modern and cool, and the bathrooms were really clean. Always important for me! Highly recommend Spice 28, we had a great time and enjoyed really great food and drinks. Ah, I love that new restaurant feeling. Don't you? Especially with a soft opening that warrants five solid stars. What a rarity! With a party of five and an early 6:30pm reservation, I walked into Spice 28 arms full of wine bottles (the first thing you see when you walk in is a bar, but they won't have their liquor license for about a month. Take advantage while you can!). We were greeted by several friendly servers, all who seemed so happy to see us. They asked us questions about where we lived, how we found Spice 28 and what kind of food we liked. Then they brought us a complimentary appetizer that morphed wontons and guacamole. I could tell this was going to be a good night. Usually "fusion" places make me a bit weary, but we bit the bullet and ordered both Thai and Chinese entrees, all which were freakin' fantastic and full of flavor. From the Chinese side, we got crispy cucumbers (they brought us an extra bowl of the spicy variety on the house), dan dan noodles (good, but Han's are better), fried rice, eggplant, and beef hot pot (tender and chock full of peppercorns.) We tried the drunken noodle and panang curry from the Thai side, both were excellent. I have to admit, though the Handy Nasty and Circles are everyone's go-to for these types of cuisine, I think they better watch out. Spice 28 was a real palate pleaser. When we didn't think we could eat anymore, our server brought us complimentary dessert- fried, sticky, sweet pumpkin rounds. Our bill for five was $80. Yes, $80. Great experience, fun atmosphere (the Asian muzak was a bit much, but whatever) and like I said, the food was great. Go. My takeout experience with this place got off to a rocky start- I showed up about 20 minutes after I ordered and they forgot to give my order to the kitchen. Womp womp. I was sweaty and hungry after my gym workout, and a good distance from home, and I had been wanting to try this place, so I opted to stick it out and wait for the food to get made. The front-of-house ladies were very pleasant and truly apologetic, and threw in a free app to compensate for the mishap. Honestly, they've been open for less than a month and they probably get very few takeout orders, so I was willing to cut some slack. The interior is very nice, cool backlit marble bar with comfy bar stools, design is reminiscent of Morimoto. My food was prepared lickety split and the hostess even double-checked it to make sure I had everything I ordered. On the quick and vaguely terrifying cab ride home (those are always fun) the aromas were utterly torturous. Here's what I like about Spice 28- I can get Thai food, Szechuan food, Malaysian curries, and any number of fusion-y type items. Variety means I'm more likely to find things I can eat with my abundant food issues. I ended up ordering chicken drunken noodles, hold the onion and garlic, chicken satay, and beef dry pot style for E. They threw in free spicy cucumbers to make up for the wait. The drunken noodles blew Circles out of the water. So. Damn. Good! Even as takeout the noodles didn't get too stuck together to eat, a common consequence of ordering this dish to-go, and the flavours were fresh, well-balanced, and not lacking even though there was no onion or garlic. It was damn delicious. The chicken satay was also quite good, I really liked the dipping sauce, but it is a pretty small portion for the price, four verrry skimpy skewers- I'm talking they each had about 4 little nuggets of meat on them that barely made two bites. E's beef dry pot was phenomenal. Way more szechuan peppercorn than Han Dynasty's, and I like the flavour a bit better, although technique-wise I think the dish at Han is better cooked with beef that gets nice and crispy/chewy. That said, it was so good that I ate E's leftovers while he was out hanging out with some friends later :) Sorry honey! My tummy is sad about it today because it was garlicky, but it was worth it. We'll definitely eat this food on the regular- I think next time we'll eat in and enjoy the ambiance and food that's fresh on the plate. It's... Fine. You could do worse, but you could do significantly better without looking too hard. Not as good as it thinks it is. I've eaten at Spice 28 for both SIPs and for regular dinner, and I've enjoyed what the offer every time. I am a very picky eater and I've found many menu items including fried rice and pot stickers that I found to some of the best asian food I've had in the city. Spice 28 is good for big groups and their staff is very friendly and very helpful with navigating their menu. Spice 28 also offers some very tasty cocktails that I highly recommend taking a look at when you visit. Spice 28 is also a very underrated SIPs location, it's rarely busy they have outdoor seating which is nice during the summer in the city and they still have a good food and cocktail selection for a very good price. So Friday night and I'm dying for some pad thai or some rice. My boyfriend and I decided to check this place out. We took the recommendations on yelp and got reservations for 7:30. We sat close to the window by the bar (which is awesome) this place is definitely trendy. The food came quick however our waiter took a while to take our order. I asked for his suggestions and he gave me one of those "everything is good" WELL THANKS BUT that really didn't help me decided on what I wanted. In another review I read that the pineapple fried rice wasn't good. Well mine was absolutely delicious. I got the fried rice with shrimp and had enough to take home for later. Overall I would say this place was great and I would definitely go back. We had stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around the city. We love spicy food, especially Sichuan cuisine, and the prices were right so we decided to give it a try. The staff were very friendly and attentive and as someone who previously lived in China for over six years I can say that the Sichuan food was quite authentic. We did not try anything off the fusion menu except for a complementary Ahi Tuna appetizer which was very good, but as for the Sichuan food we felt everything was on point. We ordered the dry pepper chicken, the mapo tofu, and the dan dan noodles. The dan dan was not the best we've had in Philly (we liked Han Dynasty's better) but was very good nonetheless. The mapo tofu was one of the best we've ever tasted, while the pepper chicken was good albiet having a different texture from what we are normally accustomed to. Regarding the "unpleasant" numbing feeling from certain dishes another reviewer has described, this sensation comes from the Sichuan peppercorn which is an essential and defining component of many authentic Sichuanese dishes (known in China as "ma la", literally "numbing spicy") and we enjoyed it very much! We will definitely be returning in the near future - although we came for dinner the lunch menu's prices were especially attractive, and we highly recommend it if you are in town looking for some authentic Chinese cuisine! The environment and atmosphere are perfect. We went there during lunch hour, and I was wondering why there aren't many people there. The waitress is cute, polite, but not annoying. We ordered pad Thai, curry, and a sczchuan cuisine. The food was delicious, especially the dumpling. Cute place and great service. I found the prices very reasonable for the quality of the food. My Miso Chilean Sea Bass was perfectly prepared and with a portion so generous I couldn't finish it all. When is the last time you couldn't finish a restaurant size portion of this delectable fish?! The beautifully presented complimentary dessert was a sweet touch. First, the positives. We had fun (12 of us) & the food wasn't bad. It was good in some instances. The bad: These folks are absolutely inept. The whole "running a restaurant thing" is not their forte. A quick summary: We waited 10+ minutes to be greeted with a reservation. Another 10 minutes were spent waiting for our table. Our drinks took 5-35 minutes (5 for wine, 35 for others). No one ever asked if we wanted another. Multiple mistakes were made (I'm not kidding, more than 10). When we clarified they make additional mistakes on drink order clarifications. These were not complicated drinks. They forgot food for 2 of 12- 84% isn't too bad. It came AFTER 10 of us had finished our meals! Summary: Open up a food truck, retrain your staff or find something else you might be good at. Recommendation for you- RUN, fast... Elsewhere. This should be 0 stars! The first thing about this place is the ambiance. They have a really good dim lighting, making this a great date spot. The food is primarily fusion, and they do a good job of making all of their dishes tasty. I got their noodles and was not disappointed! It was flavorful, plentiful, and affordable (especially with the 10% offer on Yelp!) What?!?!? How? Why?? These are questions I asked when I saw this place was empty after experiencing the one of the best Asian places in town. We had a fairly large crew of 16 people and took over the restaurant on a Wednesday night. The service here was top notch. It was BYOB, and they made sure our glasses were never empty. The food....wowwwww. I can't remember everything we had but the 6 of us that sat on our side of the table decided to share several dishes. We started off with the Pork and regular Drunken Noodle. There was enough spice to give it personality. Nothing overbearing. Pineapple fried rice with chicken, egg and cashews. Definitely on point. Saigon Beef with bok choy. Shit was legit. There was some Eggplant and Crispy Calamari dish in the mix that I didn't get a chance to try, but my friends were raving about it. For dessert, we got some fried Chinese donuts. As a certified Asian, I give this place two thumbs up. I don't write a lot of reviews on Yelp but after visiting Spice 28 tonight I feel I almost have to. Agree with everything Rory M mentioned below with the creative and delicious dishes, and their friendly and knowledgeable staff. Creativity: Everything on the appetizer menu looks great and everything we ordered were absolutely delicious and well presented: Ahi Tuna Dumplings: I had my doubt with the waiter recommended it on our request, but oh man....this must be the thinnest dumpling skin I have ever had. Crispy Wanton in Spicy Sauce: who would think guacamole and traditional Chinese Crispy Wanton would go together that well! Blue Crab Avocado Salad: half avocado with blue crab salad on top was tasty. Spicy Cucumber Salad: forget about the authentic Sichuan spicy sauce that comes with it, the fact every single piece of cucumber are the same size and sophisticated shape makes me think the chef really wants to make something outstanding here. Service is great. Well, I don't normally walk into a Chinese restaurant and expect great service, great food is enough for me; so it was totally unexpected when they stopped by every few minutes and made sure our water glasses are filled, and asked for our feedback on every dish when we finished them. We were lucky to have met two of the three partners who started the restaurant today as well, and realized one of the owners, Jack Chen, actually owns another one of our favorite Chinese restaurants in town (Sakura, famous for the best soup dumplings in Philly). Although they are two completely different locations and decor, both places won my foodie heart. This place reminds me of Gigi's in Houston Galleria (not nearly as expensive of course). PS: they don't have a liquor license yet, but there is a wine and spirits store next door and you can BYOB. This was my happy place when I visited a friend in centre city and ordered some Thai food from here. Why I ordered food from here at the first place is because I saw the menu and they had a dish called Indian pancakes with curry sauce. I was excited to see what type of pancakes they will serve. Was it a dosa, a chapati, a naan or some other bread we eat in India and how would be the curry. I order a Phanaeng curry with rice, an Indian pancake with curry and grilled chicken in garlic sauce with rice. The food was delivered on time so you don't have to worry about your food getting late and it was a Saturday night. Indian pancake were the paranthas that we eat in India with a spicy but a curry with lot of flavours. The grilled chicken was amazing, neither too hard on the surface and nor too soft. It was properly grilled and can tell that they have trained chefs. The phanaeng curry was spicy as expected with lot of tofu and veggies which I think was a lot but it might work like that for them. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to people who wants to have a good THAI food should surely try it. Spice 28 has good food and a nice atmosphere. My only complaint is the extremely slow service. There was an incident today where I called to place an order for pickup, and instead of taking my order, the man who answered the phone put the phone down for a solid 5 full minutes (I eventually hung up and called back). I wouldn't be so annoyed if this were the only incident, but I have also been left standing waiting for a table for much, much longer than they promised. Please get it together Spice 28, as I would love to recommend you to my friends... Your poor service is the thing keeping me from doing so! This is one of the worst places you can eat. The servers are so inattentive, and the food took more than 45 mins during lunch. They need to provide their staff way better training because even though their lunch deals are great, it is not worth dining here. Another excellent meal at Spices. We had the ahi tuna and steamed dumplings. The wife preferred the ahi tuna dumplings. Where I preferred the steamed, though I wish I had gotten the pork instead of chicken. Main course: Child got the crispy shrimp, the corn was great but we couldn't figure out how it was made. Wife got the asparagus claimed it was 'perfect'. I had beef drunken noodles and left scratch marks in my plate. The waiter was great we never left wanting for anything. Great ambience, excellent plating of food. The spicy cucumber appetizer was very good. However, my drunken noodle entree was very bland - until I added some of the sauce from the spicy cucumber dish, which truly transformed the entree into a very good dish. I'd come back, they have a number of vegetarian options. I came here because it was in walking distance of my hotel. Upon walking in i was impressed with the modern look. I am here on business so I came alone and sat at the bar. The food was really good. I had the dumplings in chili oil and I must say they rate up with the best I have ever had as They were really freshly made and flavorful. For my main course I had the drunken noodle w/ shrimp. The presentation of the meal was fantastic. Although upon eating it I noticed that the noodles were really wide and long which made it difficult to eat. The shrimp were fresh and good but one drawback was they still had the tails on them which was kind of a pain to remove. Please Take my advice and order the appetizer first (if you order one) wait 5-10 min then order your entree bc my meal came before my appetizer as others on yelp have mentioned. Other than the things i mentioned above I was still impressed of the taste and portion of my meal. The staff was typical of a Chinese type restaurant they give you your food walk away and ask you how everything was after you are done. I would definitely come back and eat here again. First night in a new city and we ordered delivery to eat on the floor of the new apartment. Wonderful chicken and lettuce wraps. The delivery food arrived hot and still crispy. Cumin beef was super spicy but delicious. We will be ordering from this restaurant again. Ordered their chicken and broccoli wok style lunch special online. The food was ready super fast (I picked my order up). You get a very nice portion of chicken, broccoli, and rice. The won ton soup was also very tasty! I'll definitely be ordering again! Pretty good food here, we had pretty traditional fare (dry pot beef, spicy cold potato, fried rice) so I can't comment on the "fusion" concept here but nothing on the menu looked bad in my opinion. Ambiance is kinda cool, but it feels like it would be pretty loud on a busy night. Wait staff was attentive and pleasant. If you're craving hot szechuan food but also need to please some folks with a more tender palate, this place has a lot to offer in terms of variety. If you are like me and just need the hot stuff, this place would come in a close second to Han Dynasty. Well worth a try if you're in the area. Wow, didn't know what to expect. Food was good we had multiple portions of smaller items to sample the food. Was very tasty. Very hot. Pricing was moderate. We did not stick around for dessert. We did not have alcoholic beverages. $60 for three people. Dysfunctional. Probably the best way to sum up our experience at Spice 28. Had 8:30 PM reservations through OpenTable for a Friday night. We arrived around 8:20 PM and there was a line in there narrow entry hallway. After waiting nearly 15 minutes to just get to the hostess, I told her that we had reservations, and she asked for my name, but besides that she barely even acknowledged that we existed. I understand when a place is busy it can get hectic, but you at least need to knowledge that your customer is there. When I asked how long of a wait until we can get seated she did not give a clear answer, so we decided to get a drink at the bar. The bar was also very busy and you could tell the bartenders were very stressed out with how busy they were. It took at least five minutes to get the attention of one of the bartenders order a drink. They had a good mixed drink selection, which my girlfriend was happy about, however they had a very small beer list (with nothing on tap) which was a slightly disappointing to me. The drinks were definitely high-quality. Once we are almost done our drinks we decided to see how much longer of a wait for our table. As we were waiting to talk to the hostess, the people in front of us who had just walked in and did not have a reservation we're getting seated right away. At this point from our experience we were very infuriated already, and decided to walk out and go to a better establishment. The food at Spice 28 does look very good, and maybe we will try again on a less busy night, however I would much rather go to Penang over this restaurant any day of the week. Good place to bring coworkers after a rough day. I enjoyed their non-alcoholic drinks and noodle dishes. Best appetizer was the calamari. Great new restaurant. I got the Pad Thai, which I use as a measuring stick to judge Asian restaurants for the first time. I ordered it maximum spicy, and it was fantastic. One of the best Pad Thais I've ever had, with just the perfect amount of spice for this spicy food fanatic. Truly a terrific dish. My wife got the Pineapple Fried Rice, and it was out of this world good. It was a flavor that I've never tasted before, a perfect savory pairing with the pineapple. Truly delicious. The ambiance inside is modern and hip, but comfortable. A nice down-tempo psychedelic jazz soundtrack rounded off the vibe of this restaurant. Everything was moderately priced and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. EAT HERE. Great little spot for happy hour. Definitely solid specials. I tried all of their Asian beers on the menu and ordered enough small plates to make a meal. Everything was delicious and we were disappointed when we didn't order two of everything. It looks trendier from the outside than the inside. Everything also looks more modern than it is. A little pricey none happy hour. If you're in the area during happy hour, there isn't a better place nearby for food and drink. I normally do not do write Yelp reviews. Because my girlfriend and I's experience was so horrible here, however, I have decided to write a review. I cannot comprehend how this place maintains a four-star rating. Truthfully, I would give this place zero stars if I could. Service: the staff was horrible. They would not give me a side of white sauce nor allow me to substitute fried rice for brown rice. Most restaurants I have been to are more than happy to substitute or upgrade items for customers with no problem. Moreover, they were extraordinarily slow and nearly impossible to communicate with. Food: my chicken was cold--nearly room temperature or below--which made me unsure about eating it. My broccoli and vegetables were also cold. Most Japanese restaurants I have been to steam their vegetables. My girlfriend's chicken also did not look fully cooked. That surprised us, given how long it took for us to receive our food. Price: I have had better hibachi-esque meals, consisting of the same type of food with bigger portions, from restaurants charging half the price for a plate as what Spice 28 charged us. Bottom Line: don't spend your money at this place. We ended up walking down the street to get Chipotle anyway. Can't go wrong there. I used to love this place. I probably have ordered from here over 50 times and also been a few times. However recently I had a terrible interaction with their owner. I ordered two dry pepper style shrimp on grubhub, which is described as being triple flash fried and served with scallions. It arrived without batter, and was clearly not fried, and had none of the vegetables it mentioned. I called the restaurant and they acknowledged that there was a problem with how the item shows up on grubhib vs what it actually is and agreed to send me new food of my choosing (great, right?). Unfortunately, after 25 minutes of waiting I received a call back saying they had decided not to send me anything. I asked why and was told the owner reviewed the situation and said I shouldn't have ordered shrimp (which makes no sense b/c the shrimp was not as described, at all). I pressed and they wouldn't help so I asked for the owner directly and she refused to speak to me. I could hear her in the background shouting in Chinese. I told them they should review my extensive order history which would demonstrate that I'm a loyal customer and even after doing so they refused to help me - flat out. What a terrible owner, and business model they have. I will be going to (or ordering from) one of the many other Szechuan establishments in Philly such as Dan Dan, Han Dynasty or Jane G's next time I want this type of food. Thank you Yelpers! Was recently in Philly for a conference and used Yelp to find a restaurant. This newly opened spot offered unusual asian fusion food that delighted us. I had the dumplings in hot oil (amazing) ... might just drive the 2 hours to have them again. We ordered an assortment of the appetizers -- all of which were great. And the the great surprise we got 10% off our meal with the yelp discount! This is not bad and good fusion. They have a passion fruit drink that i love. The food is ok, not special but a solid lunch spot. The inside is very nice but you couldn't tell from the outside. It is easy to find seating or to do group lunches. I would visit it again This place is really similar to Han Dynasty in my opinion. I went here for a birthday dinner with a friend and service was good. We ordered a spicy lamb dish and the scallion pancakes. The non-alcoholic drinks were also really good. Price was a bit high for the amount of food we got so probably better to come here for the lunch specials instead of dinner. But service was also up to par and I would recommend. Honestly I was disappointed. The noodles were nothing special, but at least they alleviated that late night hunger. We originally were going to have dinner at Barbuzzo, but decided to try Spice 28 instead. The reviews on Yelp seemed encouraging and it seemed like the place was going for a different experience than a typical old-hat Szechuan Chinese place. I'm really glad we went; It was a great experience. The service was prompt and friendly, and the menu (especially the appetizers) was creative, tasty, and rather reasonable. Overall, the food was really good, especially the ahi tuna dumplings that others on Yelp have mentioned. It was just my wife and me, so we only tried one entree, the dry pot chicken, which was good. I wish we had more people with us so we could have tried more of the menu. We went late (around 10pm) and, since it wasn't too crowded, were able to chat with the wait staff and the owner. They were all very friendly and interested to hear what we thought about the restaurant and the food. It's nice to see a legitimate Chinese restaurant that isn't just a copy-cat take out or PF Chang ripoff. I will definitely be going back here over the next few weeks, and hope to bring some friends so I can try a more diverse sampling of their very intriguing menu. My suggestions: 1) Get that liquor license, pronto. BYOB is cool and all, but if the cocktails are as unique as the food, it should be a great place for drinks. 2) Once you're off and running, hire a wait staff to go with the chic and trendy ambience; the waiter we had, while helpful, didn't have a great ability to articulate what made specific dishes special. But, like I said, we went pretty late so maybe the staff is different during prime time. 3) Consider giving patrons chopsticks by default. It just feels weird for me to eat asian-y food with a fork and knife, and I didn't even grow up using chopsticks. Most of these review the Thai food, which is like reviewing the vegetarian entree at a steakhouse. Eat from the Szechuan menu --- they do it very, very well. Had a great lunch here I took advantage of the lunch special ($20) and had a wonderful meal. Started with won ton soup, then had pork pot stickers, then shrimp pad thai, and finished with carrot cake. Each course was delicious and I was concerned that I might go into a food coma, but I did not. Nicely decorated and very clean restaurant. Friendly and attentive staff. I would definitely return. Was so excited to try this place based on all of the positive reviews. I'm visiting from out of town and decided to put in a delivery order. Unfortunately the food arrived late. After calling them 2x and receiving the number of the driver the food finally arrived. But awful surprise when I opened the bag the soup container was crushed and everything was a mess. Not a good experience. Good food, fun atmosphere. Overall i had a good experience there. The wait staff was very friendly and the food was very good. They had excellent Happy hour drink specials, but their HH food specials lacked. I would go back. I was staying at the Westin, and wanted to get a late dinner. Spice 28 is a little further down, but I was meeting some friends who lived closer to Chinatown, so I figured I'd walk down. Decor is modern Asian-Fusion-ish, pretty neat. Can't really say anything else. Their cocktail menu is reasonably priced and pretty average. The dinner, however, was amazing. I tried the Thai Crispy Red Snapper, which was crunchy and served with a delicious sweet sauce. Also tried my friend's Saigon beef which was tasty, although quite salty. I'll be back if I'm ever in Philly. Best Asian food I have had in Philadelphia! The pad Thai was amazingly flavorful and the Dan Dan noodles were great. I also got the pork dumplings and they were excellent. I am not going to order delivery or takeout for anywhere else again! Loved it!!! The spicy appetizer cucumber appetizer alone gets 5 stars. It was AMAZING!!! I can't remember the last time I loved so much I wanted to lick the bowl clean. It's a cold dish, and the cucumbers are in this amazing sweet, peanut-y, tangy, well spiced sauce. Spiced by the hands of god, I'd say ;) We were there during happy hour so they were only $3 which is a steal. The Tom Yum soup was indeed yum but didn't quite get the flavor I'm used to/was craving. Still worth it though. I ordered the drunken noodles for my main dish, also really good but just a tad bit too dry. Still really enjoyed them and I would order them again but didn't blow my mind. The space is really cute, especially if you can snag one of the seats by the window that are super comfy. The staff was super nice and friendly. I asked for hot sauce for my main course and they brought out regular hot sauce as well as their house sauce. This was one of the most unique hot sauces I've ever had. It had a really...warm...taste. I know that sounds weird but you have to try it to understand. It was flavorful more than spicy and I really enjoyed it. Long story short - go! and order the spicy cucumbers and ask for the house hot sauce! We ordered two appetizers. I am a vegetarian so my husband ordered a lobster roll and I ordered spring rolls. After 25 minutes his lobster roll came out and that was it, When I asked about the spring roll the waitress told me spring rolls take a long time. At least 25-35 minutes. I told her I was confused since its just a spring roll and we have already been waiting 25 minutes and the lobster roll came out. I asked her if my appetizer would be here before my meal and she said No. So we got up to leave and told the owner ..it was clear that she never put the order in and tried t blame the restaurant..after all was was done she also tried to charge us for our meal when we told her we were leaving . To add insult to injury they never checked us in with open table so I received a no show email. Stay away ! Benny and John made our experience the best. Both were very knowledgeable about the menu and the drink items. Great food, great drinks, great fun! Absolutely delicious. I had the dry pepper style chicken which was amazing. I was visiting from out of town and came here the 3 days I was in town. Very good spicy cucumbers too! This is my favorite place to grab a quick, inexpensive & delicious lunch. It's never empty in here (good sign) yet the service is always really quick. I like to rotate between the drunken noodle lunch special and the pad Thai lunch special. You can't go wrong with either. I invited a friend to meet me here yesterday & he loved it. What he loved most was our bill came to a smooth $19. Cheap date ;) This was my first time at Spice 28. We went for a friends birthday and we were a party of eight. Everyone preferred something different and everyone was pleased with their meal. The service was great. They have a good variety to theirs food menu and drink menu Excellent Thai food! Reasonably priced for lunch. Quick service. Descent customer service. Try the drunken noodle or the Thai Basil fried rice. Those are my top two choices! Lunch specials are very reasonable for the location. I walked by Spice 28 a hundred times and it wasn't until the 101st time that I went in to try it out. Unable to get a last minute reservation anywhere else, they welcomed us to an empty table but the restaurant quickly filled up. The menu is plentiful and there is something for everyone. I had the crab salad as an appetizer and then split the rock shrimp with Dining Partner as my entree. A companion had the drunken noodles which he devoured. Food was good, the service was friendly and attentive. Solid spot that should not just be a considered a last resort. The food is good but the service isn't that great! We ordered lobster and shrimp for appetizers and pad Thai and curry for entree, the pad Thai was okay but the curry was a little on the bland side! The appetizers were good. We ordered our drinks, but they took forever to come. We were almost done with out meal when the drinks arrived (the drinks were good tho) the server who seated us was rude and slammed the menus on the table. So minus 2 stars for that. This place is amazing. We have been here 2 times, and it was even better the second time. Amazing food. Fantastic service. Atmosphere is very nice. Great place for a date. BYOB for now. The wait staff was very attentive, and gave us a complimentary dessert. Highly recommend this place. Alright, but really nothing special, especially not located so close to Chinatown. I wasn't by any means displeased with the food, but nor would I go back for it. There were two saving graces; Asahi beer and pleasant service. Otherwise, if you just want good Chinese food, there are other, better options. Great food and service. I made a reservation for 10 people with a few days notice for a birthday and then had to add 6 people with a few hours notice and they couldn't have been more accommodating. On top of that the food and drinks were very good. I had the Thai basil fried rice with chicken and mango margarita, both delicious. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy their food as well. Also very quick service for a large group. I would definitely recommend and will be back again! I found Spice 28 through a quick yelp search of Thai food in Philly. We stayed at the Ritz and this was a few blocks away. There were only a few people there on a Sunday so we seated right away. We shared the Rock shrimp for an appetizer and it was delicious! Definitely enough for 2 people to share. We also shared the Thai crispy red snapper for an entree. We hit the jackpot with this one. Absolutely mouth watering. The snapper is served whole and fried. However, the filleted pieces are served on the side with a chili sauce. The portion was large enough to share. I recommend the Ginger Cosmo and perfect mangorita to quench your thirst. Pleasant waitstaff and great service were the icing on top, not to mention 10% off when you check-in with Yelp. Best of all, very affordable! I'll definitely be back. After my second time eating here, I can affirm that this is one of the better Asian restaurants in the city and for its location and pricing, is an amazing deal. The last time I was here I had the mango chicken, and this recent time I had the chicken drunken noodles a tad extra spicy. The Mango chicken was definitely unique and flavorful with a good blend of sweet and spicy. The drunken noodles were also very very good, as good as or better than any other Thai restaurant, and when I asked them to make it spicier they did it just right! Moreover, they were willing to accommodate my group of 14 people without complaint so it was great! I tried their salt and pepper chicken from a friend and while it was flavorful, the chicken was dry. However, DanDan noodles were spot on. The service was great, prompt and friendly, and if you check in on yelp you'll even get 10% off the bill! My biggest complaint is that the woke style crispy chicken dishes can be on the dry side in terms of the meat, and the noodles can be a little more oily than preferred. Besides that, however, place is a must go! Smaller restaurant but the ambiance was great. Came here with a larger group and we made it through with just 3 appetizers and 3 entrées which were large enough to make everyone satisfied. The hot sauce style chicken and the mango style chicken were definitely the biggest hits of the night. And with 10% off, we were pretty happy with our meal! ~Rather small portion for the price. ~Only English menu. ~ the waitress was rather rushed to get us out despite of many empty seats ~ the waitress was aggressive in collecting dish/plates from us even took away the bowl from me before I finished eating/the utensil on the bowl! ~the food was decent but definitely do not recommend it. Great food, very friendly service, modern yet comfortable ambience, excellent value. Green curry chicken was delicious and our favorite out of the three selections on our first dine (other items ordered: the crispy duck salad and pineapple fried rice). Warm greeting by all of the staff and complimentary cucumber app were nice welcoming touches for a new restaurant. If they continue doing what they're doing now and add some creative, well-thought-out cocktails once their liquor license is approved, I expect they will do very well. This place hit the spot for Thai food!! I'm usually the kind of guy who likes his own plate of food (no sharing!), so when my team suddenly decided to order food family style without my sign off, I'll was borderline pissed/afraid. I even made sure to overorder what I wanted. theless, all the plates came to the table and we shared everything. OH. EM. GEE. Every dish was amazing! Drunken noodle, hot curry, pad thai....it was ahmayzing. Whenever I'm in Philly and craving Thai and willing to share, this is the place for me! I love the drunken noodles and indian pancake. Have tried the tofu in black bean sauce and thai basil fried rice and was not disappointed. Will definitely keep coming back. Came here for restaurant week to sample a local Asian fusion restaurant. While we wouldn't typically order salad these were both delicious! The glaze for the salad was sweet and savory. We then got post stickers and the tuna tataki. Wished we would have gotten the tuna potstickers as the tataki was so similar to the salad but if you don't have a salad this is a light refreshing dish. We then moved on to the drunken noodles and dry pepper chicken. For someone who doesn't like spice the drunken noodles had a little more spice than I can handle but easily could be adjusted for less spice. The desserts were light and savory. The mooshi was filled with ice cream for that warm and cold mixture Pad Thai noodles tasted a bit rubbery, good flavour. Panang Curry was tasty but the beef pieces did not taste like they were very good quality and seemed fatty. Reasonably priced meal. Stopped by after graduation for a quick dinner and everything turned out amazing! My friend and I ordered the ahi tuna dumpling, dry pot chicken and hot sauce beef. The sechuan dishes were authentic and delicious and service was great! Would definitely come back! I have had lunch twice via takeout and dinner once via takeout. All occasions were delicious and I look forward to trying this place for dinner sitting in. I love the menu and the pepper pot beef was spicy! Finally a place that tastes authentic and is able to make me sweat from spice:) I especially recommend the Indian pancake(though I would still prefer Penang or banana leaf's roti) crab fajita and pineapple fried rice. I reserve a star as I haven't been for dinner yet. Wonderful food; fresh ingredients; great cocktails and great service; price was not bad and servings were generous; couldn't have asked for more....within walking distance of the convention center; I would definitely go back! Followed Yelps recommendation and visited while in Philly. My street noodles were exceptional. I was in Bangkok and Chaing Mai recently; Spice 28 is authentic. Our server had great energy and was attentive. The lychee martini was outstanding. After hearing tons of hype about this place, I was so pumped to finally check it out. The interior has a suave look with geometric shapes, low colored lighting, and plentiful space. The tables are not close together. This is a neat looking bar at the entrance with a decent looking cocktail list to boot. The appetizers were out of this world good: Indian pancake, which is a thin soft flaky pancake served with a small dish of chicken curry to dip in. SO FREAKING GOOD. Best thing in my mouth all night, hands down. The dumplings in chili oil melted in my mouth, and had a nice spice. The spicy cucumber, which is a favorite of mine, were perfectly crispy and refreshing, with a good amount of spice. I hoped and prayed the entrees would be just as mind blowing, but they were good, not great. This is still saying a lot, as compared to what I had as appetizers. The green curry had a good overall flavor, but the curry was a little thin. The mapo tofu had really good flavor but not as spicy as expected. Loved the cocktail list though I wasn't imbibing that evening. If you're into beer, this place doesn't have anything special but a basic selection of domestics and a few Asian imports. I will be coming back here MANY times, this place makes me very, very happy. My party of 4 went to Spice 28 for an early dinner on Sunday night, about 5:00. We were the only ones there, but we did not feel lonely. The staff was so attentive and helpful that we felt as if we were visiting friends in their home. The location is not the best, as the 1200 block of Chestnut is still mostly closed stores, so we can assume that a low rent was the deciding factor, however, it is really just a block or two from the center of things and should be more than a destination spot. The interior is beautiful, done in glass and natural woods with a fine architectural eye and fine craft work. But the killer was the food. I have spent some time in China, and I love Chinese food. I also like very spicy food. This restaurant was, hands down, the best Chinese food I have had in this country. It is legitimately schezuan cuisine, with all the spices and flavors of China, and might be even better than most of the food I have eaten in China. We pretty much followed the recommendations of previous posters and had the pork belly (fabulous!) and cumin lamb (outrageous!) The appetizers were extraordinary. The Tuna dumplings, pork dumplings, dan-dan noodles and Chinese pancake were magnificent, all with distinctive flavors and subtle spicing. I must warn diners that the meat dishes are made the way it is done in China, with handfulls of hot dry red peppers. They are very hot, and most people do not eat the peppers with the dish, so put them on the side, unless you are an unrepentant chilihead and have a point to prove. There were so many other dishes that we wanted to try, but we were stuffed, so we have plans to return shortly. Spice 28 is an extraordinary restaurant with sharp and legitimate flavors. Do not miss this new spot because it should be quite busy once the word gets out about the quality of the food and the hospitality of the hosts. Meal: Lunch Service: On point. Seated immediately and the server knew his dishes well. Asked about a specific dish and he went into detail about the ingredients and prep. Good came out quick and my water was constantly refilled. Food: order the chicken Thai basil lunch special for $9, which comes with a bowl of rice and choice of wonton or tomyum soup. I did the brown rice, and it was too dry. It was rice, but it was like eating pebbles. The wonton soup was average, but I literally only got one wonton in my wonton soup. The Thai basil was good, very flavorful and not too oily. Portion wasn't huge, but it did the job. I was in and out within 35 minutes, which was quite impressive. Overall: priced right, flavor is there, but portions could be a little bigger. I didn't leave hungry, but I got hungry before the workday was over. Amazing Thai food if in the Philly area, food delicious gd service free drink refill cute atmosphere we loved it The food at this place was SIMPLY amazing! The drink con-cations weren't always good but they were different. I might recommend take out for this place cause the service wasn't really good. The staff seemed a little underwhelming for a place like this . The prices and presentation was really good. I would consider going back if I was ever in the area. A family owned restaurant in downtown Philadelphia. Great prices and a very nice clean and welcoming environment with a great view of street life. We loved it. Try the curry soup with shrimp and noodles. That broth! Amazing food!!! Nice ambience!!! Had the best drunken noodles ever!!! Spring rolls were so good!!! Takeout is fast. That's a nice thing. I had chicken fried rice once but it was not that yumm. It was dry, not flavorful!! Don't recommend it to try. Overall good experience!! Curry & drunken noodle were both delicious. We had a fun window watching seat up front. Cozy quaint atmosphere. Walking distance from the convention center. Great dinner! Was visiting Philly for daughter's tournament. Their food was really good! (And I've visited many Thai restaurants) ambience is good also. Authentic Chinese food, absolute enjoyment, period. I've come here twice. The first time was probably one of the better times! I came here with friends, the atmosphere was good, and the food was tasty. (Definitely recommend the Lemongrass Coconut Soup- surprisingly flavorful and delicious!) The drunken noodles were good too but nothing special- sort of like most thai places. The second time around could have gone better. There was a bug in my dish! And it was still crawling around. When I told a waitress about it she took it away without a word (this particular waitress wasn't very friendly in general though). I didn't know what was happening and eventually a different waitress stopped buy and I told her about the bug and what was going on and she immediately put in another order for me. But when we got the bill we were charged for both dishes! They were quick to fix the mistake once I pointed it out but still, it wasn't nice to see. We tried the dumplings in chili oil, and wasabi mashed potatoes, both which were just okay. Overall, it's not a bad place. I'm going to assume that bug was a one time fluke because the food is pretty good. I think the service can be a bit better but it wouldn't stop me from coming again. Spice 28 is my type of spot! Sophisticated, sexy, and low key. I'm sure you can read, that this place has a beautiful atmosphere and decor. The lighting is just right and can definitely be a good place for a date or dinner party. The service was professional and I even met the owner! I love a great staff. As for my meal, I ordered the Thai basil style and I would eat that plate over and over! I ordered the level 2 spice level and I needed to request more red pepper. But other than that my meal was great! I also ordered the tuna dumpling as an appetizer... ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW! It's different and you totally forget you just ordered tuna bc you can't taste it through the chile sauce and guacamole. It was really good and flavorful. My guy also ordered the Singapore noodle plate. He loved it and wanted a to-go plate. I would definitely recommend! I ordered the mango chicken and can we say amazing! I also ordered the dragon nectar which was sweet but good and the coconut ginger bomb which was STRONG and smaller than what is appeared in photos. Overall, great service and food. Disorganized staffing and seating and highly prejudiced. If I could give them zero, then I would. The staff/management do not treat you respectively and often snap at you just because they want to. My sister was standing near the bar because there was no room and a server wanted to get by and the server screeched "EXCUSE ME" at her. There was a family there who were being completely disrespectful toward us and sent an 8 year old child to tell us to quiet down in a public space (literally it's a restaurant and bar). We weren't being any louder than any other table as everyone was speaking loudly in the establishment. Every other table had people talking, drinking and enjoying a good time but they chose a table of Asian people to come tell us to quiet down. Management completely failed at being unbiased and poorly handled the situation. I was SO disappointed in their behavior and completely taken aback of how they would let people treat us as we are ALL paying customers. Because of this experience, I will never want to return. No one wants to pay money to be treated like shit. lt is truly not worth the aggravation and disrespect you will receive... I cannot cannot stress this enough. Vegan perspective- Awesome pan- Asian place with many options for vegans and vegetarians. Loved the cozy atmosphere aside from their weird green lit bar. The food is authentic and delicious coming from an Asian American that has been to many Asian restaurants around this country. Their menu is vast with many dishes that can be made with tofu! We got the garlic eggplant (so good), the spinach (excellent and light) and the wok fried garlic ginger green beans (surprise hit!) all off the vegetable section of the menu. Brown rice is $2 Extra but worth it. Service was a bit slow but overall I was so impressed with the quality of the vegetable dishes. Felt like I found a hidden Chinese gem. Would define you come back. Delivery was fine, I thought that the food was too expensive for the quality but overall it wasn't bad. I ordered the veggie spring rolls (there were only 2) and the thai basil chicken (which comes with rice). Nothing great, but I would order again if I was craving Thai food and willing to pay for it. If they lowered the prices or had some sort of special I think it would boost up my rating. Holiday lunch with the team. I reviewed the menu prior to arriving. Everything started well until they got busy. Only two waiters at 12:00pm. Needless to say the service and food suffered because of this. When the food finally arrived it was cold. One person got their meal 1/2 HR after everyone finished because they "forgot" to order his food. Which delayed us from leaving. They apologized however that meal should not have been on our bill. Been working around the corner for over 10 years and just found this on place on Yelp - wish I paid more attention when walking on Chestnut - nice little find! Takeout was easy to order and pay on the app, ready when I arrived, tasty and generous portion. I did ask for 4 out of 5 spicy peppers, and while a nice spice, certainly not that hot (for someone who likes spicy). After speaking with Ben, (one of the owners) he offered me a $60 credit to try the food at Spice 28 one more time. I ordered food with my co-workers and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food this time. I ordered the guacamole, but was informed that they don't make it anymore. We ordered the tuna dumplings, the tuna avocado salad, tropical mango chicken and the shrimp fried rice. The food was fresh, flavorful, and they even gave me a small bowl of guacamole. My co-workers enjoyed the food as well, and commented that they would definitely try the food on their own time. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to try the food again Ben! As an owner, I commend you on your spectacular customer service, which completely made up for the lack of service my boyfriend and I received when we went to eat there before. I've had my eye on Spice 28 since moving to Philadelphia nearly a year ago, and I'm asking myself now why I waited this long. I finally made it there with several of my colleagues for a post-work happy hour, and it's not only a fantastic happy hour spot, but really great for groups. The restaurant seems understated and unassuming from the outside, but walk in and you're met by a gorgeous bar, and there's a substantial dining area in the back with cute tables and beautiful lamps and lighting. So already, definitely an A on ambiance for me. The menu was what had caught my eye before I had set foot in the restaurant, and it more than lived up to my hopes. The happy hour cocktails and appetizers are delicious - I personally had the Philly Love cocktail, and YES thank you! Some of the other drinks ordered by my party were the Dragon Nectar and the Passionate Kiss, and they were so well enjoyed that most people got seconds. We ordered several options off of the "Happytizers" menu - edamame, spring rolls, spicy cucumber, dumplings, chicken satay. They were super accommodating to the three vegetarians in the group, because they modified their chicken lettuce wraps to make them with tofu for us! I could only eat the vegetarian options, but they were all pretty good. My group cleared every dish that we ordered, so I'm pretty sure that the meat dishes were just as well enjoyed. I have to say the service was really great. we got lots of attention, we never had to go searching for our waitress, and everyone was super friendly. Bonus, they happily honored the Yelp check-in deal that is offered on the app (even though my phone was malfunctioning and I couldn't get the Yelp deal to pop up). I would definitely try dinner here too. For now, I can say that from 5-7 for happy hour, Spice 28 is a great spot for groups, and pretty enough for a casual date too. My girlfriend and I were very happy with our meal. Are there better places to eat in/around the China Town area? Absolutely, but that doesn't take anything away from this place. First off, beautiful and unique ambiance inside. They thought this place out design wise and it shows. More importantly, on to the food. Chicken dumplings in chilli oil for the app - delicious. My girl ordered the Japanese Style Teriyaki w/chicken and broccoli. She liked the dish alot. I ordered a hot/spicy chicken dish, name eludes me, but 3rd page of the menu and it was outrageously good. Prices are incredibly reasonable for a well known and respected place with a top chef. Drinks were strong. I'll be back to try it again. PS - walked right in for a table of 2 around 5:30pm on a friday but come 6:30pm there were half a dozen people waiting in seating...food for thought. Solid spot for Asian fusion, but "management" is apparently prejudice. I was there last week with four other well-dressed gents, who all happen to be African-American (dressed in a full suit or sport coat). As we were sitting at the bar ordering food via our cool bartender, which like most bars is usually loud, the manager comes up with a nasty attitude and says "shut up, you're too loud." Then gets on the phone as if he calling the police saying "they are too loud." We asked what's the problem, he repeats "you too loud, shut up." He didn't go say this to anyone else at the crowded bar, just us. Wow. The bartender said he didn't understand what his deal was. We cancelled our order immediately and left. Cute Thai place near the gayborhood! The ambiance reminded me a little of Morimoto. There are not too many good Thai places in Philadelphia so I love to try new ones. The food was decent but lacked flavor and ingredients. The cocktails are fun and tasty! It's a fun place to try but definitely won't be a regular spot for me. I absolutely love their lunch specials. The food is fresh & so good! Staff is extremely nice & attentive. The regular prices seem a bit high so I'll stick to my lunchtime getaway b Best Thai food in town I ate Pat thai and fried rice. both were really good. Very clean with reasonable price. The chicken dry pot is amazing, but very spicy! Also their dumplings in chili oil are a great appetizer and they have really good drinks! If I'm feeling Asian food in Philly I'm definitely coming here! I recently moved here from Los Angeles.. was afraid I wasn't gonna be any good Asian food.. Glad I found this place. Yesterday was my 2nd time at Spice 28, we ordered 2 appetizers and 6 entrees all were delicious but one, the dry pot... was a bit salty... Notify the server and the manger made us a new one! Delicious .. Overall, great food great customer service!!! I'll be back :-) Probably the best Thai food in Philadelphia! The food was fresh and delicious. Cannot wait to get back here and enjoy their menu. The tuna dumplings are a must. Your girl popped her Thai food cherry at Spice 28 this weekend and couldn't have been more pleased with her first experience. That being said, I lingered towards the mild spectrum of heat on my entree since I didn't wanna ruin my palate on the first try. The menu here is so varied, there's something for all tastes - seems to be half Thai/half Szechuan. My guest and I each started with vegetable tom yum soups, which were so good. Unfortunately I didn't ask the server to make the spice level mild for that one; however, even though it was VERY spicy, it was still very tasty and didn't ruin my entree. It was a nice, progressive heat. My nose was running for sure, but the flavors were all there. The broccoli, green bell pepper and squash added a nice crunchy element and the pineapple chunks added a much needed acid/sweetness. I ended up boxing most of it for my sick boyfriend at home (nothing like tom yum soup to clear the sinuses). The entrees were great, as well. I opted for the easiest intro to Thai dish, the drunken noodles with shrimp. I've never had more flavor and texture and spice in one single dish. The creaminess of the noodles, the juiciness of the plump rock shrimp, the crispiness of the onions, and the aromatic flavor of the thai basil and cilantro. I know some variations of drunken noodles are more of a white/coconut cream sauce but this was a dark sauce, almost BBQ/teriyaki style. Very filling also - I boxed half for dinner the following day. I got a Sapporo to drink and my guest got a refreshing and strong cocktail that tasted like a Long Island iced tea, but a Thai version. It was lime green and had muddled jalapeno and basil in it. The heat worked really well with the coolness of the vodka. Very strong and totally worth the price. Service was decent, but a little slow towards the end of the meal when trying to pay (there seemed to only be one server for the three large birthday parties that were there that night, plus us and another table). Ambiance is trendy and low-lit, but WAY too loud inside, so I found myself shouting at my guest to speak. Next time I'll be more adventurous and add a little more heat on my entree since it was pretty mild and possibly explore the Szechuan side of the menu (other tables seemed to order these giant mounds of rice which looked delicious, maybe I'll work that angle next). The appetizers all sounded absolutely amazing (fried calamari, blue crab quesadillas, etc.), but my guest is allergic to certain seafoods so I was limited. Overall I'd say it's moderately priced and I'd like to visit back and check out the happy hour specials (bonus: Yelp offered me 10% off my bill for checking in). I've been here plenty of times for dinner and they never disappoint me with the portion size and food. I also came here for their lunch specials one time and it most certainly is a good deal. You pay one third of the dinner price but the portion size is the same. My first time here, I remember I got the Mee Siam and they served it in a mini wok which I hope they bring back. HAHA My favorite though is definitely the two different curry they serve in their entree menu. It is very creamy, flavorful and you can definitely taste the coconut milk used to make the curry. For most of their entrees, they give you the option to pick your choice of meat or a vegetarian option. The ambiance is very modern and a great place for friends to come catch up or a simple date night. pineapple fried rice with extra chicken !!! it's about $13 i believe and it's enough for 2 meals. the pineapple is always juicy and the chicken is never dry. Fairly empty for lunch, so our large table was well-accommodated and served. Absolutely no problem with service, for which I am grateful. But the food left me longing. Tasty, but the menu is so epic and sprawling, the car put into making the food just seems prepared with slightly less care. But honestly, I was satisfied. Dan dan noodles, spicy cucumber salad, won tons in chili oil, Indian pancakes, and my order of double cooked pork belly. Alll were great, and I was impressed despite the large menu. Room for improvement, but affordable with normal lunch-sized portions. Spice 28 is the whole package food service and decor. The cumin lamb is awesome. A very solid 3 stars. The food isn't as good as other places in the area, and the drinks also weren't great. The service was decent and the ambiance was fine, but there are better places to go. I was just looking for Thai in Philly and found this. They asked me if I wanted the food spicy. It wasn't that spicy but it was fine. I ordered shrimp drunken noodles to go. My order was ready in 10 minutes. Next time I'm here, I'm definitely going to try more menu items. Pretty basic Asian fusion. Stopped in for lunch and the it was relatively empty, so the service was quick. For the price it's a pretty good deal, I got the pad Thai and miso soup for $9.99 with tax. It was a good portion but pretty basic. No flavor really jumped out but it was fine. Awesome teas! I loved the Mint Lemonade Tea. Drunken noodles were delish. Wish I lived in Philly, I'd come back. Even though they had several large parties the service did not disappoint! I was a little disappointed when I came here. I ordered the chicken drunken noodles and they were not what I expected at all. The consistency and sauce were very different from what I was used too and I eat Thai a lot. This place is perfect for a quick and classy lunch! I came here twice in the past few months, and both times I was very satisfied with the service and the food quality. I'm someone who can't handle a whole lot of spice so I always ask to lower the spice level. At other places the dishes just end up being a bit bland, or the combination of ingredients doesn't taste quite right, but I didn't have that problem here! It's also refreshing to see traditional cuisine served in such a trendy place - I do admit that the vibe and decor probably made the food taste better than if it was served somewhere more low-key, but it's a pretty nice illusion :P So I like spicy memory, good food, good service when you eat there. Delivery though isn't as consistent, got a mad dry pad Thai, but dumplings are good. Just keep your expectations in the middle and you're good. Amazing service and even better prices! Drunken noodles was great. Would def go again for another date night. Fusiony Asian food with a mix of Thai(but with some other fusion things) and Szechuan primarily (actually two chefs here); quality is not amazing, but overall, have had some good meals, especially from the Szechuan side. Lunch specials are a very good deal with a decent mix of items. For best foods, I'll focus mostly on the dinner menu, as I have a solid portion of the menu. Service is fine, if not incredible, and prices are quite good. Haven't tried individual entrees enough to say what my favorite meats are with each style Favorite Things: Appetizers: Indian Pancake ($5), Mini Wonton in Chili Oil ($6), Peking Duck Crepe ($9), Blue Crab Fajita ($9), Ahi Tuna Dumpling ($11), Spicy Cucumber (cold-$6) Soups: Tom Yum ($5) Salad: Duck Salad ($9), Shrimp Mango ($9), Blue Crab Avocado ($10) Noodles: Pad Thai ($11V/$12C/$14B/$14S), Drunken Noodles ($11V/$12C/$14B/$14S), and Dan Dan Noodles ($7-appetizer size) Asian Entrees (not Szechuan): Mango Style ($13T/$14C/$16S), Green Curry Style (favorite of Thai dishes here-$12V/$14C/$16B/$16S), Pan Seared Pepper Tuna ($23), and Chilean Seabass ($25) Szechuan Entrees: Double Cook Style ($13P/$17F), Cumin Style (favorite of Szechuan entrees-$16B/$19L), Dry Pot Style ($13C/$16B/$17S/$17F/$19L), Dry Pepper Style ($13C/$16B/$17S/$17F) Vegetables: Mapo Tofu ($11-entree size) Fried RIce: Thai Basil and Pineapple (for both: $10V/$11C/$13S) The king fish was perfect and came out in a hot pot. The avocado won tons were a hit and love that they serve allagash white. The basil fried rice could have been better and actually expected this place to be at least four star. Overall a good meal, just a bit disappointed as we were celebrating a birthday. I came here for lunch with my friend. The server was nice and seated us promptly. I ordered a Tom yum soup and the garlic chicken with jasmine rice (the lunch special). I wish I took pictures because I was really disappointed with the food, despite how hungry I was. First of all, the server brought me the wrong soup and then didn't bring the correct soup until the rest of the food came. The Tom yum soup was literally flavored broth with 2 pieces of zucchini and 1 bamboo shoot. Very disappointing. My friend got a wonton soup and just ate the wontons because the soup had no flavor. My garlic chicken (which was marked as spicy in the menu) was sweet and bland. There was no garlic flavor, and I've had better and spicier garlic chicken at other restaurants. I barely ate half and left the restaurant hungry. I was kind of annoyed because I had heard so many good things and was looking forward to eat at this restaurant. Now I don't plan on coming back. Great food! The amount is perfect and the restaurant was clean and organized. Would recommend the pad Thai! Tried this place for the first time on a Wednesday during Restaurant Week. It was pretty crowded but service was very good. During happy hour I had the Saketini and it really packed a punch, especially for $6. Two of us in the party ordered from the RW menu, I had the roasted duck salad, pork pot stickers (really enjoyed them!) and the Mongolian lamb. I swear my friends and I have "Send Newbie Staff Our Way" stickers on our foreheads; we always get the "it's only my second day" server no matter where we go. You could tell she was nervous and the hostess thanked us for being patient with her, but it wasn't hard, she did a good job. The only downside was that the ONLY dessert they had left was their sorbet bomba, which was good. They did give us the option of taking 10% off the bill because of the dessert shortage so that was nice. I would go again. My bf and I came here for lunch since the menu looked enticing and the reviews were very positive. We are so glad we did so! We ordered the roasted tomato salad as an appetizer and it was one of the best salads I've ever had. My bf and I literally devoured it within a minute. You can tell they used fresh produce and ingredients in creating this salad. We were pretty surprised that such a seemingly simple salad could taste so good. For entrees, I ordered the pad thai with vegetables (spicy) and bf ordered the green curry with shrimp. They gave a good variety of vegetables in my pad thai with just the right amount of spice. We were both very satisfied with our dishes. At the end of our meal, we received a complimentary dessert. It was a type of sweet potato sticky pancake and this was also really good! Amazing food at reasonable prices. Service was great as well. I would definitely come back to try their other dishes. This restaurant is a hidden gem in the heart of Philly! It was recommended to us by friends and severs of us decided to try it out. Found the staff to lack knowledge or the menu and poorly trained in service. We waited 45 minutes for drinks to come and even longer for our food. When the food finally started to come out it came in pieces with on some entrees at a time and some were done their meals before other food came out. Multiple orders were wrong but due to the wait already and poor service we opted to just eat what came. Management took no ownership when we brought it all to their attention. Food was good but definitely not good enough to justify going back. Take out was super well packed and food came earlier then expected ! The lemongrass and coconut soup was amazing it had a little bit of spice but was full of flavor. The surprising dish was the spicy veggie dish with rice was so well done. Seriously one of the best Szechuan Dry Pepper Chicken in center city Philly. The chicken is so crispy with the spicy garlicky seasoning. The lunch special is $8.25 and come with a soup. I got the wonton soup. Nothing special about the soup, but it's nice that they offering it, perfect to sip on after eating the spicy chicken. I usually have this dish at least twice per month now. I stumbled upon this restaurant few months ago, and was hooked on this dry pepper chicken ever since. It's nice that the restaurant is only few blocks away from my work. I usually order online via their website and pick up. It's ready within 15 minutes. I'll definitely stop by this restaurant to eat in one of these day, their happy hour special seem really good too. The interior and atmosphere seem really nice. I like my noodle drunk. Really drunk, like stumbling around burn my face off type of drunk. So after my month long Philly Thai taste seminar came to a close, I think my closing remarks should be just that. The noodles ain't choppy, the sauce is just right and the delivery is fast as hell. RIP - Kit's Thai Kitchen (Stamford, CT) circa 2005. Ok update! I went back. Something, and some people, kept telling me something about my first experience doesn't sound like them. So it went back for dinner and was pleasantly satisfied. The pork buns were delicious as was the shrimp and spicy mayo, all the rice dishes we ordered, everything! The drinks were strong and the sorbet was pretty tasty too. So, I retract guys. The only reason I took off a star was because we were seated right next to the entrance to the kitchen and it was a bit of a weird spot, distracting and just didn't feel very restauranty if that makes sense. Great food and experience. Dinner for group of 15. Apps and entrees enjoyed by everyone. No complaints. Great service and speedy food prep. I had the Singapore noodles...simply amazing. Some of the best Asian food I've had in a long time. All other dishes also looked great. Pleasant surprise! Great drinks and food! The Szechuan menu items rival Han Dynasty and the curry was delish. Dumpling apps were fresh. I've seen other reviews that said the food seemed like it was sitting and not fresh, but that is not what I experienced. The happy hour menu looks great but we ended up ordering our own drinks and off the menu. The place was pretty crowded and overall a nice atmosphere. My husband and I were just walking around downtown when we noticed this restaurant. Being huge fans for Szechuan cuisine, we immediately walked in. I was a little doubtful at first because they had all kinds of Asian foods on the menu, usually that's not a good sign for a Chinese restaurant, possibly meaning they have everything but nothing is done quite right. When we got our food, though, I happily found my suspicion wrong. We got spicy shredded potatoes for appetizer, which was delightfully spicy (some people might find this too spicy to their taste) and refreshing. The dry pot beef had just the right amount of spice and the beef just burst in my mouth like a firework of flavors, and god I love the fresh bamboo shoots, so tender and tasty. The other thing we got was the Thai basil fried rice (vegie style), which was surprisingly good (as I said, I was always a little suspicious about this "Asian fusion" thing). The rice had the right texture, I could tell they used a variety of spices in it, but just enough so it wasn't too heavy. I don't usually like basil, but somehow it just tasted great in the fried rice. The amount of food was quite good, we only ate about two thirds of the three things we ordered and took the rest home. Our waitress was really nice, we had a little chat because we both spoke Mandarin, and somehow got us some free pumpkin pancakes, man that was delicious, I devoured mine even though I was already stuffed. Discovering this restaurant made my day. Try it, you'll like it if you like real Szechuan food. I haven't tried their Asian fusion dishes but the Thai fried rice, but I will definitely go back and try them. Folks, as a certified fire eater, there aren't a ton of places that can do weapons grade/authentic dry pot. Gave this spot a try and it was beyond tip top! My will power to stay within my caloric/carbo limits is being furiously tested not to consume the leftovers. Can't wait for tomorrow! (Note: I made it EXTREMELY clear how hot I wanted it, so if you're not a dare devil, it should still be fantastic!) We ordered takeout orders here twice, both orders were large orders, one for lunch and one for dinner. Overall, come here if you want more authentic Chinese food that is different than the takeout stuff that is around Jefferson Hospital. However, if you have the time, just walk a few blocks further to Chinatown to get the "real deal" for about half the price and double the quantity. Lunch: we ordered 6 lunch combos and some scallion pancakes. The entrees were well made and the container separated the entrees from the rice. The brown rice though was really tough and dry. The entrees were overall very good, 4/5 stars and the right amount of spice. The soup options for lunch were wonton or tom yum. Both were awful! The tom yum was way to oily and the wonton soup came with a SINGLE wonton for the entire container. Dinner: the food was the right amount of spice and good quality, but for $12-15 for an entree, the portions were way too small. As an asian restaurant, the dishes should be portioned enough to share as a group, not as a single person entree. I know you are trying to make your food seem more "luxuries" but your prices are outrageous for the portions compared to other Asian places. Han Dynasty or Szechuan Spicy house have the same exact food but with much cheaper prices and bigger portions for sharing with a group of people. Overall: If you want the fancy ambience and are willing to pay extra money for that for less portion and slight above average quality, then come here. If you want more authentic spicy Szechuan food, goto Han Dynasty or Szechuan Spicy house instead where the prices are much better and the portions are sized for sharing. Both of those places are BYOB also. My boyfriend and I ordered delivery from here through the yelp app on a Saturday night. The app quoted an hour delivery time and the food arrived in just 13 minutes, 13 MINUTES - amazing! We got dan dan noodles, drunken noodles with beef, and dry pepper chicken. The food was incredibly tasty across the board and comparable to other locations serving up Szechuan like our go-to, Dan Dan. Prices were moderate. Overall, we were incredibly pleased from top to bottom! Drunken Beef Noodles are always my go to. Great take out as well! Big portions. This is one of my favorite places in the city. Rock shrimp is very good as well!! This place has fantastic Sichuan cuisine, sake and amazing hospitality. The decor and ambience is quite something. I had the fish hot pot and it was definitely spicy, the way I like it and the portion big enough for 2-3 to share. I definitely recommend this place. Dinner was great, drinks were even better and our server was very accommodating. I wish I could remember her name but nonetheless, she was great! Spice 28 was a disappointment.... Made reservations for a Friday night. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the hostess and seated. This place was EMPTY which was shocking because all of the surrounding restaurants were packed. So we sit, look over the menu and begin to chat. 10mins go by without us receiving water or our waiter coming over. I finally flag someone down and he brings us water *whewwwwww this water was HEAVY on the tap and down right nasty*. Same person comes back a few minutes later and takes our order. I opted for the Red Snapper *tasty but way too spicy for my liking*. Due to the spice I was unable to enjoy it or finish. At no point did anyone check in with us, inquire about our meal or anything of the sorts. Once we were done, again I had to flag him down requesting the bill. The service was horrible which explains the restaurant being empty. I was about to leave after looking at menu. No Chinese. Typical Americanized Chinese dishes. Not many Chinese customers. Cumin lamb actually surprised me, with crisp fry but tender inside. Still it should be called Chinese fusion instead of Sichuan. Sichuan should be much tenser. The rice is a bit soggy too. Well three star is what it deserve. My first impression is actually lower. The dry peer chicken is really good for lunch with a great price. Dinner not sure if it's worth the mark up up however I'm also not sure if it's a larger portion. If so then it may be. Service is quick and it's nice they offer 10% off for chicken. When it's nice out the open the window for semi street dinning which is very nice. Rand by Good management and a nice quiet place to come on your lunch break to grab food a drink and watch tv while you eat if you don't want to be bothered. Check the place out ya worth it. I've heard positive things about Spice 28 and finally stopped by for lunch with my mom while she was in town. The interior and ambience is trying to be very trendy, chic, and lounge-y (which it might be for happy hour/dinner, I'm only basing it on my lunch.) I've seen some other reviews mention similarities to Han Dynasty - which based on the cuisine/menu, is accurate and on point. The lunch menu has a bunch of great options, for a variety of tastes and spice preferences. I opted for the Cumin Style lunch special (but requested tofu instead of lamb or beef.) The waiter said they could accommodate my request, and it was exactly what I wanted. The tofu was crisp and loaded with cumin flavor and a nice level of spice. I opted for the Tom Yum soup as my appetizer, which was bright and tangy and a perfect warm-up from the winter cold. The lunch portion was perfect, and both my mom and I enjoyed our meal. I ordered some Thai basil rice and chicken dumplings here via Yelp ordering system and its like 45 minutes waiting for me to pick the food up. So, I called the place after a few minutes and the guy told me that my order isn't coming in yet to their system but he happily took my order and started cooking it. Ten minutes after, I picked up my meal which is 6 minutes away from my hotel (by foot). The guy (Jason, not sure) offered me a chair and even gave me a water while waiting for a couple of minutes. Fast forward, the food was great! It was well seasoned and the right amount of "spicy-ness" that I love. Although, it's a little bit pricey as compared to my fave Asian restaurant in NY. All in all, it's worth the experience and definitely I'll be back when I pay a visit to Philly again. I only give reviews for places that are really good or really bad. This place is really good. My third or fourth time eating hear in the last couple years and I am impressed. Each time I had the drunken noodles. Drunken noodles are a wide, flat rice noodle, similar to a lasagna noodle mixed with peppers, onions, and green beans in a very tasty sauce with chicken, beef, or shrimp. I get the chicken and it is excellent. I also had the won ton soup. You have a choice of chicken or pork. I had the pork. A generous serving and very tasty. Prices are very reasonable for a downtown restaurant. I will be back during my next visit to Philly. terrible restaurant. I will never be going back to Spice 28 again. The service was horrible. I was with a group and when we asked to split the check, we were given a pen and told to figure it out ourselves how much we would each have to pay and told to calculate our own tax. The worst of all, I was charged twice and when I called, the staff was unwilling to help me resolve the issue. I would recommend going to a restaurant with better staff that cares about their customers. The chicken dry pot is amazing, but very spicy! Also their dumplings in chili oil are a great appetizer and they have really good drinks! If I'm feeling Asian food in Philly I'm definitely coming here! I work just down the street from here and Spice 28 has been on my list of places to try. Today i decided was a perfect day to try. I went simple today and ordered the sesame chicken lunch special. It came with choice of won-ton or tom yum soup I went with won-ton. Normally I prefer the thin skin won-ton and was expecting (hoping) that it would be the case here. It was not however it was still delicious. The broth was well flavored and the won-tons were tasty. The sesame chicken was a winner also. The staff was incredibly polite and friendly and the place looks awesome inside. The prices are ridiculously reasonable for what you get and the portion size was just right. I will definitely go back and start to explore some of the more interesting (spicy) options on the menu. Some of the negative reviews sound a little unfair (especially the guy from California who has a total of 6 reviews including 4 negative) as every place has growing pains, the fact that the owner replies to negative customer experiences impresses me very much. Great to have a go-to asian place just down the street as opposed to a looooooong walk to Chinatown. Last night, my dad and I were wandering around looking for a place to eat - without reservations. After SIPS, it's not the easiest thing in the world. Let me just say, that was the best thing that could have happened. Spice 28 is a true gem. The atmosphere was perfect, the staff was friendly, and the food was phenomenal. My dad is pretty indifferent when it comes to food, however he could not stop raving about the dressing on the Blue Crab and Avocado salad. I'd call that a win. Other dishes I'd highly recommend: Mini Wontons, Duck Crepe, Spring Rolls and the Tuna guacamole wontons. This was a great meal and a memorable experience, and I can't wait to go back. Also, they served us a sort of pancake dessert, that, like everything else was amazing. Take advantage and go there now before this place becomes packed too! This is a place that began back in the day with panache and promise, and now seems neglected and running on fumes. The table was sticky, the bathroom was dirty and out of paper towels, the service was awful (took nearly two hours to get served--they lost our order) and the food, with the exception of the pork dumplings, was bland and unremarkable. Saw the reviews and I was excited about coming here with my boyfriend! Unfortunately the service was bad. We had to continuously approach them and they were on their phones FaceTiming/playing videos games the whole time we were there. Also- we were given these awkward "happy birthday" plates for our appetizer. The whole vibe was just off, and not to mention the food was okay. Our meals were very bland even though we asked for extra spicy. We ordered tofu and it was over-fried and bland. Hands down the worst tofu I've ever had, and it's really hard to mess up tofu lol. Would not recommend. I hope they read these comments and change their approach. Great place for a group to hangout. The lettuce wrap is a top-scorer. We also ordered spring rolls, noodles, curry and some cocktails. Everything was delicious. Good options of food available for vegetarians. Another best thing about spice 28 is it's very friendly waiters. Absolutely great service. Had a very nice dinner experience at Spice 28! We had reservations for another restaurant, but got cancelled because we were a lil late & it was packed that day. Spice 28 was able to accommodate us. We were skeptical at first because our waitress seemed a lil rude. Ordered few drinks & appetizers. Everything was surprisingly delicious! We ordered a lot more food- dan dan noodles,chicken/beef satay, pepper chicken/beef, fried rice to name a few. Server warmed up to us quickly & we had a great time! Will definitely go back! I had a reservation for 7pm on a Tuesday. My boyfriend and I walked in, there was no one to greet us, no hostess, we stood there awkwardly for about 10 minutes when someone came upstairs and asked if we were being helped and i of course say no. Our waitress was rude, she didn't wear proper uniform. For a restaurant as high end as this, i would assume to have trained waiters and not just family friends to help out or something. We ordered our food, received soup + salad after 15 minutes, then 10 minutes after the waitress came to ask our appetizer again. The service was SOOOO bad. We ended up taking dessert to go because we had spent two hours in that restaurant waiting. We had to flag a waiter for more water. We got calamari which was bland. The rude young lady brought my boyfriend brown rice even though she never asked what kind of rice he wanted, but he took it anyways because we would have had to wait probably 15 minutes for a different rice. CHOOSE A DIFFERENT RESTAURANT unless you're prepared to spend roughly 2-3 hours here. Loveeee the Fried Rice and Lettuce Chicken wraps. The place always has a nice ambience and although small has a unique setup. Service was eh but it was around lunch time so the place was pretty empty. The gentleman that greeted me when I walked is was very nice. I'm assuming he is the manager. All in all I would def recommend Spice 28. They have a good Happy Hour and the food is pretty good. This place serves many different types of Asian cuisine. Food is decent but not great for the money. The seafood udon noodle soup I like when the weather is chilly. A very decent place for Chinese food. It is mainly for America taste. But as a Chinese American it is not bad taste at all. Be sure you ask for Chinese menu. I came here with my boyfriend and the food is amazing. For appetizers, we had the Indian pancakes, the cold sesame noodles, and the miso soup. For our entree, we ordered the Drunken Chicken, the sauteed spinach, and the dry pepper beef. The service was quick and our waitress was extremely efficient. I've also had take-out here before and they only took 10 minutes to prepare the food. This is my favorite place to order from on GrubHub. The yellow curry with rice noodles is my go to. I absolutely love it. For $11, you have two meals because the portions are huge for the soup/noodle. The pork potstickers are also pretty good, however they're pretty small and they only come in portions of 5. I have been to Spice 28 a couple times for Happy Hour. Their Ginger Cosmopolitan is nice and full of ginger and I also got the Angry Orchard Ginger Cider. I like that their Happy Hour lasts until 7pm because sometimes people can't meet exactly at 5. The drinks are strong and flavorful. Also, the HappyTizers are very delicious. I have tried the Peking Duck Crepe and the Wontons. My only down side to this place is that maybe I eat a lot but the happytizers are not super filling (for me), so i would have to order 4 plates to be full or I would just stay for dinner next time. Lastly, I will be returning to try the lunch or dinner. I am shocked!!! First time yelp has pointed us in the wrong direction. This is as gentrified as food can get, as far from asian cuisine as you need. Just an overall disappointing night. The food was all bland and subpar. We were here for our anniversary cause of the reviews and ratings but man did this hit us hard. Lemongrass coconut soup had no taste of lemongrass, not sure if this was purposeful for the palette of the neighborhood? But it was not good. The pork belly in chili sauce was not tender, it was tough, and lacked depth. It was basically store bought chili poured over pork belly and mixed. Finally the salt and pepper shrimp/squid was so tough and the batter was so mushy. There was barely any salt and pepper flavor. And it was placed on a huge pile of greens, even though there was only a handful of protein. The price is way overpriced for the portion size, flavors, and overall experience. We could've gone to Chinatown for half the price and better flavors, we wanted to eXplore and that was our fault. Beware! Only street parking if you can find any so best to walk, bus, uber. Best of luck, happy eating. We definitely will not be back. Great food. Able to accommodate a party and had good service. Food could have been a bit spicier. Came here for Restaurant Week with friends and was very pleased! The lunch special included four courses, and I loved my appetizer of roti with curry (similar to Malaysian roti canai). The roti was flaky and not greasy, and the curry complimented it well. My main dish of dry pepper fish was also really good (although extremely spicy), and the soup and dessert included were a great way to finish off the meal for only $20. Overall, I left feeling very satisfied and would come back!! If I could give Spice a zero, I would. I have been to this restaurant twice recently and my first experience was actually a good one (maybe 3.5/5). I gave stars for good ambience and music, but the prices were unjustified for the small portions of food. Two spring rolls shouldn't have cost that much; in that case, let me start my own food cart right outside the restaurant and steal all of their customers!! After the first time, my friends and I decided to return for Happy Hour weeks later. To summarize, it was the worst customer service experience that I've ever encountered. And this is coming from someone who has worked with many difficult customers throughout my history of employment. First off, the hosts should specify the seating arrangement and its effect on pricing. Apparently, where you sit at the restaurant determines the price of your drinks, especially at the Happy Hour rate which we were there for. Instead, the hosts and waiters sneakily sat us at the dining area even though we specified that we were there for Happy Hour and then charged us twice as much for all of our drinks. Imagine the shock when we saw our bill!! That wasn't even the worst part. One of the managers came to our table to talk to us about the situation and managed to worsen the situation to new lows by blaming the whole situation on us. He claimed that we should have known that we're in the time of the Civil Rights Movement and that there was a difference where you sat within the same restaurant!!!! And then he was so bold as to say that that is how Happy Hour is, which is understandable as each establishment is allowed to have their own rules. At the same time, sneakily charging customers twice the amount for drinks just to steal our money is not a successful business model. As a result of this latter experience, I've already told all my doctor friends at our Jefferson campus to spread the word to never go to Spice. I've also told all of my doctor friends at UPenn, Temple, and surrounding schools about my experience and they said they will go to a different restaurant instead based on our terrible experience. The worst part is that I wanted to like this restaurant. I didn't mind the prices and I usually don't complain about service even if it was mediocre. But the manager at Spice took poor customer service to a new low. He not only didn't apologize, but also blamed the customers for something that was their responsibility. Own your mistake and be a man. I'm Asian too and it was disappointing to see your sad attempt at denial of something that was clearly your fault. Own up to it. So there are some specific reasons why this is not a four star review. It easily could have been. So I came here with my girlfriend's family from out of town and we had reservations. It was a Saturday and we were a party of 7 so I appreciated that they were able to accommodate us and seat us immediately when we got there. The atmosphere was inviting, young, fun and looked really upscale for the prices. I was pleasantly surprised. The cocktail menu was fun and every drink I tasted was delicious. This is when the review starts to go south. The server we had was so kind and really great, however, it took her forever to get our drinks/take our order/deliver our food. I mean we were there for probably close to three hours and it really wasn't that busy. At times I saw her chatting with the bartender and wishing she would make eye contact to come over to us. When we finally received our main dishes they were all super tasty. Again, for the price and location you really do get a bang for your buck. The part that made this a two star review for me was when I went to try my girlfriend's dish. I felt someone hard in my mouth, she had a shrimp pad thai which should be relatively soft. I pulled it out and it was a LEG! I was mortified. I was also in the company of family that I was not familiar with so I didn't mention it to the staff. I am sure they would have compensated me and handled it accordingly. However, I was just ill at that point. I have no idea what kind of leg it was. I am just trying to convince myself it was a shrimp leg but I have no idea. So TL:DR: I initially thought I was going to really like this place but am forever turned off to it. Pros: Orderable through Yelp Delivery was on time Good amount of food Drunken noodles were excellent Curry was full of flavor Spring rolls and dipping sauce were amazing- just the tiniest hint of spice in the dipping sauce. Lots of pineapple chunks in pineapple fried rice Cons: Only two spring rolls for $5, most places it's 3 Pineapple fried rice didn't have much flavor They added in golden raisins which I hate and was not on menu to the PFR They added in many extra veggies to the curry. Which tasted good but was odd and dangerous for those with strict allergies The food here is awesome. Great CC sips options too. We had the Tuna dumplings, spicy cucumbers, the pad tai which I would get them all again! We also had the dry pepper chicken which was a bit salty and had lots of peppers compared to the chicken. This place is extremely loud and the service is poor. Took very long to get out drinks and was never brought water. After some persuasion and a reasonable talk with Jack (one of the owners) concerning my first experience, I decided to give Spice 28 a second chance for V-day. Everything that went wrong in my first dining experience went quite well the second time around. Our appetizers and entrees came out fairly quick, we were checked on every 15-20 minutes, and our glasses were constantly refilled. My BF and I ordered the Ahi Tuna Dumplings and the Thai Basil Shrimp Fried Rice as our appetizers. The Ahi Tuna Dumplings were delicious. It had a crispy, sweet and sour citrus-sy flavor. The Thai Basil Shrimp Fried Rice was very flavorful as well. The only complaint I have is that the jumbo shrimps did not mesh in with the flavors of the fried rice. If you ate the shrimp by itself, it tasted bland and had that fishy aftertaste. For our entrees, we shared the Dry Pot Style Beef and the Hot Sauce Style Chicken with white rice. They both had a savory aroma that was tasteful with very spicy and a hint of sweet flavors. As a very analytical person, I observed the overall service that surrounded us at other tables. I didn't want others to be treated indifferently just because I expressed my negative experience I had the first time around. Fortunately, the service provided overall was attentive and positive. Thank you Jack for reaching out to me as many owners fail to reach out to their diners for any improvement. I applaud you and your staff for a wonderful Valentine's dinner experience. P.S. - The complimentary heart-shaped dessert was BOMB! Wish I knew what it was called... I walked by this place numerous times and always thought about going in, but it was always on my way to or from another restaurant. Finally, my wife and I decided to try it after a group of people coming out of the restaurant mentioned how good the food was. At soon as we walked in, we immediately liked the ambiance. I don't really use words like chic, trendy, etc., but it definitely had a nice feel to it. It's a great place for a date or a group of friends. Now I will start with this disclaimer, I tend to judge Thai restaurants or Asian restaurants that serve Thai food with one dish on my first go 'round...Pad Thai. If the restaurant can't make good Pad Thai, you've already lost me. I ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai and my wife order Drunken Noodles with shrimp. Both dishes were very good. So good that I think I have found one of my official Pad Thai spots. The Crunchy Shrimp we ordered as an appetizer was just okay. I will try something else next time. Now that I know they can make good Pad Thai as well as Drunkeen Noodles, I feel comfortable ordering other items on the menu. Not many vegetarian options here unfortunately. The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. The Tom Yum soup was good. Spice 28 is a nice little place located at the heart of center city. They have an awesome lunch menu - usually soup comes with your entree. But even the regular menu has a lot of options. Their food is pretty good and they serve a decent portion too. My favorite is their pineapple fried rice - loaded with nuts and pineapples. I recently also tried their Indian pancake and it tasted awesome. This place gets super busy during lunch time on weekdays since there are a lot of offices around this area. But they have a lot of tables - so I haven't waited for more than two minutes any time. Their prices are pretty reasonable too. Not very expensive for their location. If you are looking for a Thai/Asian Fusion place in center city which is not super expensive, this is the place to go. They serve pretty fast. The decor is very casual. If you are a vegan/vegetarian, make sure you specify no fish sauce because they tend to have that in many of their dishes. They are also accommodating and flexible in customizing the menu according to your dietary restrictions. They also have a yelp check in discount. Definitely give this place a try. Oh god. Where do I even start! This place is beyond amazing. My boyfriend and I were looking for a good place to grab a quick lunch before getting ready for a wedding. We roamed around reading terminal but nothing caught our attention. We were contemplating on going to ihop (I really wanted pancakes) but then I remembere spice 28 was closer and that I wanted to try it. I'm SO happy we did. Although there were only 3 tables of people or so, the vibe was nice and relaxed. The interior of the restaurant looks amazing. The music was chill and our server was nice and sweet. She was very informative as well. My boyfriend an I ordered the Ahi Tuna dumplings, and let me tell you, it was the BEST thing I've ever put in my mouth. Our server told us to use our spoons to pick up some of the sauce and eat it together. I wish I could bathe in the sauce that it came with. It was sweet and a touch of spice. The dumplings themselves were wrapped up in a crispy exterior and coming from a non-fish lover, the tuna on the inside was so delicious. These people are geniuses. Dumplings with guacamole?! perfect! For our entree we shared the tropical mango chicken. It was so flavorful and not too heavy. Everything inside the dish was perfectly paired together. The owner,(??? perhaps) came by and checked up on us to make sure everything was okay. He was very kind and funny. He introduced himself and chatted with us for a little Once we asked for our bill, we were notified that we were receiving a complementary dessert. Which I was thrilled about. I love dessert.... But we got these cute donut like cakes that were warm and delicious!! They had a type of sticky filling that was so good that I would live off of it. In total, I wish I could set up camp inside of this restaurant and eat their tuna dumplings for the rest of my life. I am definitely coming back to try out the rest of their wonderful menu! Thought we'd give this Thai restaurant a try. It was pretty good. I wouldn't say it was great. We got dry pot and vegetable pad thai. Our waiter was extremely nice and helpful. The restaurant was pretty much empty and quiet, maybe Bc it was Sunday evening? I wouldn't mind going back! I asked for extra spicy but I think I would have to say extra extra spicy next time! Needed some down/alone time during a conference. I found this place and immediately had to try their Pad Thai. I was able to conveniently order online and pickup at the restaurant which was just a three block or so walk from the Loews where I was staying. Ready when I got there, friendly staff, and (most importantly) delicious food! My pad Thai was spicier than the sweet version I find in Central PA, but I loved it. Got there almost to closing and the food was still so delicious and the service was great. Street parking sucked, but it was in a great area of downtown. Would defiantly recommend the duck buns and basil fried rice Wow! This place is amazing. Flavors are perfect, ambiance makes you want to stay awhile. I had the Drunken Noodles and the Dumplings in Chili Oil. Both were as good as I have ever had. I can't wait to go back and try their Thai basil, green curry, and szechuan dishes. Might be the best Asian restaurant I've ever been to, and I lived in SF for 12 years! I took a few guests to dinner at this location and the atmosphere was very modern in the dinning area. I will say the hostess had ZERO personality and was heavily focused on watching TV and lacks people skills but the waiter made up for it! He was nice, charismatic and able to be bartender and waiter! Awesome! The food was excellent and I will return however I will sit in the bar. The restaurant needs more A/C. It was very warm and one unit was not cutting it. If this place invests in a second A/C it would move the rating to 5 star! The crowd is very diverse from young to mature and I would definitely recommend giving this place a try! On Christmas Eve, my wife and I went to Spice 28 on Chestnut Street because it was close to our hotel. At first we thought it was closed; the exterior wasn't very inviting, but once we stepped inside it was a whole different story. This was no normal Thai restaurant but what they call Asian Fusion. The modern sleek design of the interior and the friendliness of the hostess made for a fine start to our dining experience. It was our waiter's first day on the job, so he had another waiter shadowing him, which meant we always had service. Appetizers were delicious (pot stickers and ahi tuna). For dinner I had the Tangerine Duck which was tangy and tasty. My wife had the tuna avocado salad. The desserts were out of this world. I had the exotic bomba (mango, passion fruit and raspberry sherbet covered in white chocolate). My wife had the Coppa Strawberry and Caramel (vanilla ice cream with strawberries and caramel). They didn't serve coffee but that was okay. A very good dining experience for the holiday. I came here for CCD SIPS with a group of friends and it was by far our best SIPS experience yet (and we've been around). Because we were mostly drinking, we can't really comment on the food, but the cocktails were delicious and colorful--and there was a HUGE variety for CCD SIPS--more than any other business, and the staff were so friendly and patient, explaining to us all the appetizer portions. We got dumplings and wontons in chili oil--which were fairly standard--Indian pancakes with a curry dipping sauce which was excellent, and wings which were on the smaller side but delicious and priced reasonably. This isn't high snobiety food, but it was a big variety of excellent drinking food, affordably priced, in a cool restaurant with very pleasant service. Definitely would recommend for SIPS if you're young and on a budget. Came in for late lunch at 3:30pm. The bartender was absolutely horrible. She seemed annoyed we were even customers. When she finally took our order she was rubbing her face the whole time which I thought was odd. When our food came out..(which was delicious) I asked her for utensils....she told me in an annoyed voice and pointed to a set up 2 seats away from me. She never asked how our food was, never took our app plates away when entrees arrived, never asked if we needed anything or how we liked the food. She was on her phone sitting down the entire time. We had to flag her over for water. The food was excellent but the service was horrendous. I am in the industry and was disgusted by her lack of even knowing the beginning aspects of how a server/bartender should be. Honestly worst service I have had in years. Food was decent. Staff took forever to take the order. Their refreshment drinks are yummy! Ate here on a given Sunday. Staff were friendly, and food came out quickly. The pad thai i ordered was wonderful (9/10). My wife ordered a pineapple rice which was Ok but nothing special (7/10). Hence my 4 star review. Extremely good Asian fusion restaurant! Food is great and service is good too! Come for happy hour - such a cheap menu. $4 glasses of house wine! Only thing this place lacks is the crowd. Ate dinner here twice and dining room was a little empty and awkward. But a good quaint, quiet choice! One of my favorite place to grabs my favorite dish Drunken Noodle and dried peppers dish. As reading so many great reviews of this place, I decided to try it out with a small group of friends. We had made reservations, but upon arriving, I didn't really see the reason as there were numerous tables available. Upon being seated, we were greeted by our waitress who promptly informed us that they were still waiting for the liquor license to be approved. Just as I thought, the Ahi Tuna Dumplings were the hottest thing on the menu, which the waitress quickly recommended. As my entree, I ordered the Mango style chicken. The rest of my group ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees, so I was able to sample a wide variety of the food. From what I tasted throughout dinner, there was a strange overpowering of flavors competing with each other. For example, the Ahi Tuna Dumplings came with a sweet/sour red glaze on top and a spoonful of guacamole under the dumpling. The waitress informed us that we were supposed to take a spoon and eat the entire dumpling and garnish as one. Now I'm not saying it wasn't good, but the flavor was just too complex. In truth, I couldn't even taste the Ahi tuna. My entree was flavorful and I appreciated the thick slices of real mango incorporated into the dish. As our meal concluded, the waitress brought our check and I was able to redeem the 10% check-in offer with no problem. She even gave us a complementary dessert, which consisted of a sweet-potato mini pancakes. The food was 3.5, service was 5.0, decor/theme, 5.0. Upon receiving their liquor license, I can see this place as a nice chill spot. This place is right around the corner from my job so I eat here often. Usually I get the panang curry with chicken or tofu, hold the eggplant and some mushrooms. I'm definitely a pain in the behind but the make my adjustments and it's delicious. They are a little stingy with the rice though. I almost always have to ask for more. The spring rolls and thai iced tea are awesome. I don't go near their overpriced drinks. We had a really bad experience here! There was lots of confusion about our reservation. Multiple orders were messed up. Half of our drinks took almost 30 minutes to come out, and our food took more than an hour. Several tables who were seated long after we arrived received their food before us. We eventually left without eating because it was taking so long. Even if the service had been good, I have concerns about the menu. There is no draft beer, and instead they have bottled beer that is very overpriced. I'm not interested in paying $6 for a 12 oz bottle when I can get 16 oz of the same beer on tap for the same price at another restaurant. Additionally, their food is very expensive. I regularly eat the same dishes for half the price a few blocks away in Chinatown. Maybe the quality is better, but I'm skeptical. Good Thai food, reasonable pricing, the atmosphere is really neat. Drinks are strong and there's a nice variation. A lot of vegetarian options and staff and management are nice too. This is the only place I order from when I am craving for good schezuan food and don't wanna step outside the house. They literally have been consistent in delivering food within 15-20 mins of placing the order and the food has always been great! Definitely recommend their Mapo Tofu with minced Beef! Great new asian fusion restaurant near City Hall and China Town. We stopped in randomly while looking for lunch and were happy that we did. Food was very good, everyone was happy and we got a variety of dishes. Definitely worth checking out. Awesome food and great service. Very reasonable for delicious varieties. We had a table of ten and we tried many different appetizers and were surprised how tasty every item tasted! Highly rated by all ten of us! Would definitely comeback! Our waitress was Lana and was impressive!!! Very good food and atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but there was only one server covering the restaurant. A fun space with a really nice ambience. Servers and waiters are all very friendly. The drinks are great and reasonably priced. A few dishes id recommend include: pad Thai, edamame, and lettuce wraps. From the drinks to the Singapore rice noodles, hot sauce beef, and dry pepper chicken, everything was amazing!! Yes the drinks were on the strong side, and we did have the gimlet, the Mojito, and the mangotini, but all were very tasty. My favorite Szechuan spot in center city. Great for lunch and dinner. We usually get take out for dinner but on occasion we stop in for a quick bite. Love that there's a bar up front and larger tables in the back. Don't miss the spicy cucumbers and the kung pao. Dropped in for dinner with a few colleagues. Place was jammed and very loud with a mostly younger crowd. Service was pretty good but the food was just ok for me, nothing special. What an awful experience. My Bf drove into town on his day off, paid to park, and surprised me for lunch. We arrived at 1130a. We had to leave by 1p. Waitress seated us and never came back to take our order. Everything was delayed. Mgr took our drinks, apps and entrees orders. We recv drinks and apps 1 hr later. Drinks were good! But we canceled the meal due to time. They kept delaying telling us 5min more. They did give us the food in takeout and apologized. We will never return. We were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed our dinner and drinks! The bartender takes pride in his craft of making drinks. I had the Philly Love which was amazing. Bartender also altered it for another patron with Tequila instead of Vodka. We had an nice conversation with the bartender and enjoyed watching him make his specialty drinks! The dinner was excellent and reasonably priced! The wonton soup was enough for two. My husband had the General Tso's and I had the Chicken Pad Thai which was awesome! The staff was very nice and accommodating! I definitely recommend this restaurant and will be returning when I am back in Philly! Food is consistently excellent. Desserts were spectacular. The Australian bartender makes the best drinks ever!!! We come from the suburbs for this experience. Summary: We came here for dinner during a warm Philly night, hoping to satisfy my craving for Asian food, but left disappointed. This place has no true identity, except being an overpriced pretender of jack of all trades in Asian cuisine. Unfortunately I will not return here due to the unwelcoming price and other better nearby restaurants One star for location, one for service, and one for effort. Food: If clowns had a cuisine, this would be it. The food is foolish, a parade of exotic ingredients, confused and overpowering sauces, and ideas piled one on top of the other until the recipes simply collapse under their own weight. Almost every dish is sweet -- so sweet that the desserts seem like palate cleansers. Location and Ambiance: For some reason the exterior seems bland, perhaps since it is situated in an okay, unexcited part of the street. I do like the modern yet warm ambiance inside the restaurant. Price: I do think this place uses quality food, just overly spiced and priced. This restaurant has some of the best Three Pepper Chicken. The drinks we ordered had a nice cold taste to it. One thing I am confused about is the reviews for the restaurant. There were a lot of bad review about the food service. When I visited this restaurant there was great food service and the waiter was nice and patient. If i could give a 4.5 rating, this would be it. I adore the lunch menu and happy hour menu here. The drinks are LOADED, tasty and cheap. The scallion pancakes are amazing with the curry sauce that comes with it. The drunken noodle was one of the best I've had. You can't go wrong! We love it here! The service is amazing and they are totally accommodating if you are gluten free. I got the drunken noodles and they were delicious. Usually it's very loud sitting at the bar, but we had the such a nice quiet date night. Benny is a great bartender too. food tastes too similar for me, but cheap and friendly Fusion is interesting. Place is lit well. bar gets rowdy sometimes. Food is decently priced. portions are on the larger side. Recommend the red curry Overall a very lackluster experience, relatively expensive, and would not go again. Pros: Nice variety of food offerings Happy Hour options and prices looked great Inside is spacious and clean Location Cons: Many things Ordered sauted udon noodles - very bland Friend got thai curry - also very bland We were near the back of the restaurant because of the size of our group and two of the workers kept yelling at each other near us Service was extremely slow - we ordered one extra drink for a late comer to our group and it took so long to come they put it on the house. They randomly charged my friend automatic 18% gratuity when he ordered us a round of drinks? They forgot which dish was spicy and which was not when they brought them out They forgot to add brocoli to my friends dish and instead of adding them to the main dish, brought out a side of steamed broccoli which was both slow and bland. After all of this, the prices are relatively high for the quality of food and service we got. You would be FAR better served to get this sort of food in China town, which isn't that far from this location. This place has a special place in my heart because it's where me and gf had our first date in Philadelphia. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. The lighting is very aesthetically pleasing. The food and drinks were also very good. We had panang curry and pad Thai, along with two of their speciality cocktails. The food was delicious, drinks were strong and tasty. The service was on point. Overall the entire experience was amazing. Food-Not impressive. Bland. Very disappointing. Seemed pre made. Service-Took forever to take our order and for everything else Spice 28 is a great go-to for happy hour drinks and apps, as well as dinner! During my most recent visit, a friend and I met after work and were able to get a table in the bar area right in front of their big open windows. We ordered a selection of appetizers (dumplings in chili oil, lettuce wraps, potstickers, chicken satay, duck crepes, and spring rolls- just about every appetizer on the happy hour menu)! Our food and drinks (house red wine) came out very quickly, and the waitress was very nice and attentive. They modified everything to no spice as requested and everything was delicious. I also ordered the shrimp pad Thai and ate every bite! I was here on a Friday night with a 730 reservation, but upon arriving there were quite a few tables available so it might not have been necessary. (All of that to say, this could be a "walk-in" place if you find yourself walking around center city on the weekend wanting some decent food). We started off with the pancake and curry sauce and I have to say, that curry sauce was DELICIOUS. I wanted it on everything (I'll explain more later). It was creamy and peanut-y and the pancakes were crispy and not greasy at all. So good. I ordered the satay with tofu because I was looking forward to more delicious peanut sauce but that was not the case. When I think of satay, I think peanut, but this didn't really have much of a peanut flavor. It wasn't bad...it just didn't taste spicy and peanuty-y. The prices are good the service is good and the place is decent. Our bill would have been on the lower side for a meal in center-city on a Friday night if it were not for the bottle of sake that we ordered. It was worth it and we were feeling pretty good by the end of our meal. This place is a bit more of a casual spot. They were very gracious with a Yelp 10% check-in discount even after our tab was already totaled. It was an ok experience. (I should have poured that peanut-curry sauce over my tofu.) My friends and I came here for restaurant week and it was fine. The food was decent and the service was okay. The drinks and atmosphere are definitely above average. All of the food was good, but nothing stuck out as unique or especially authentic. When the soup came out it was only lukewarm, and the Duck salad seemed to have been sitting in its dressing for a while before served, as it was soggy. I'd definitely recommend the Thai sweet chili calamari. The presentation and flavor of the sweet chili was something new, even though I have had this dish a bunch of times. I wouldn't recommend the Drunken Noodles. Drunken noodles are my favorite Thai dish, so I should have known better than to order them at a restaurant that is not specialized in Thai food, but there was almost no sauce/ seasoning and only a few vegetables. It completely lacked the flavor of Drunken Noodles! Awesome food and good service! We went in for Restaurant Week and were treated to excellent soup, salad, large portioned entree, and dessert! We would definitely go back again! Our meal at Spice 28 was very good. The portions were plentiful and the price was reasonable, especially given that the ambiance is much nicer than other Asian restaurants. We enjoyed the peking duck buns, dan dan noodles, pineapple fried rice, and a noodle dish (can't remember the name). Everything was good. Overall I found the food to be a bit oily for my liking, but the flavors were good and we had enough for 2 full meals. Also, I made a reservation for a Monday evening thinking my Living Social deal would still be good. The restaurant actually called me a few days before my reservation to ask if I had a Living Social deal and reminding me that it expired on Sunday. That's excellent customer service right there! I would have been upset had I shown up on Monday with an expired deal! The service at the restaurant was also very good. The drinks looked great, too, but we didn't try! My friends got food poisoning. It's a great for bar scene but food wise, that only that waa good was the pad thai. After reading about this place online, we decided to check it out. Our group ordered a variety of appetizers instead of getting a main course, so I can't vouch for the main meal. But we asked our waitress to bring us some dishes that she thought was good and she brought us out a good variety. The pork buns were really good, as well as the Ah Ha Tuna with the avocado sauce. We also had the dumplings, Japanese calamari, (Not to be mistaken for deep fried calamari), edamame and some various other dishes. For drinks we ordered the homemade lemonade and that was also really good. The only reason I give this a 4/5 stars is because of the lighting. Other than that, the food and the customer service were great. Would come back to this place again. I hate to say it y'all, but I thought this was a better experience than Han Dynasty. 1) for me that's not a lot of praise but for whatever reason people loves themselves some Han Dynasty 2) decor is cute 3) food, like at HD almost all tastes the same. Szechuan does not mean everything is cooked in the same chili oil or at the same spice level. One must consider the ingredients and cooking technique. I hate to say it, but I've had better at ghetto mall food courts... This is not good Szechuan. Or even Asian. If you want the best go to han dynasty and ignore this part of the menu. Don't even think about. Ordered mini wontons in CHILI oil. Not sure where the chili part was, because it was swimming in what tasted exactly like a salty dumpling sauce dip of soy sauce and garlic. The wonton was gummy and the pork inside was bland and unseasoned. Dan Dan noodles were close to cold, too pasty from too much sesame paste and not slick. Again, where was any chili oil? I felt like I was eating peanut butter smothered noodles. The double cooked fish was Not crispy. Soggy pieces of thick fillet and overly salted dressing. The tropical mango chicken actually was enjoyable after everything else, despite the mango being crunchy and not close to ripened. Next the service sucked. We were never checked back on once the food arrived, and had empty water glasses the whole dinner despite asking for more water. We got one glass of water filled at the check. Why not both??? This place was good but was nothing amazing... at least from what I ordered. It was my first visit this afternoon. I was here for restaurant week. My first course was the wonton soup. Good, but nothing special. I then received the chili aioli rock shrimp. This was a tasty piece and was presented nicely. The main entree was the cumin beef. I had no issue with the quality and it was very good but I felt the dish did not distinguish itself from what you could get in a chinese take-out spot. Everything was cooked well and you could definitely taste the spice when you first sample it. It was a good dish, and I finished it, but it was nothing that I was really impressed with. I finished off with a tiramisu and this was also good but nothing fantastic. The one nice thing with this place is they brew there own tea and so you won't be getting the Lipton stuff when order one. My rating does not reflect any negative experiences with this venue. I just was not too impressed with the flavor of the dish I ordered. I just felt there would be no difference from take-out if I was presented this in a styrofoam container. I would love to come here again and try something new in the future I ordered the dry pepper style chicken and Thai basil rice for pickup. The dry pepper style chicken was extremely salty. This dish tasted like it was washed with ocean water. I could barely eat 3 pieces of chicken before I gave up. $14 wasted, literally! I was just a bit disappointed after getting there. When we reached the spot, it was empty and only one gentleman sitting at the bar. They asked us to wait to be seated. They seemed a bit unorganized. Once we were seated I notice the table across from us had piles of papers which seemed like bills. The waitress came to take our order and didn't write it down but she didn't miss a thing. The service was absolutely slow. The drinks were really good as well as the food. But definitely had us waiting even though they weren't busy at all. What kind of annoyed me was that they brought out food for another guest who came way after us. I heard many guests asking for their food. They should have a better process in place. But the food was really good. Love, love Spice 28. I finally had the opportunity to go there are night for dinner. Fantastic! The drinks were amazing and the food was great as always. And we had desert which was a perfect ending to a perfect meal. A must for weekday happy hour. One of a few stops for happy hour, and this place was almost empty. A huge win for us because we got to sit anywhere and food was served quickly. The drinks were delicious and the the specials had a good combination of classics and sweet cocktails. My friend and I split the spicy chicken wraps (don't worry, they are too spicy). The one appetizer was plenty for us both! And the wraps! Oh my goodness I'm still think about them. The contrast between the cold crisp lettuce and the soft spicy chicken was lovely. The meal is served "deconstructed" so you can make your own portions and play with exactly how you like it. For price, quality, service and atmosphere I don't think there's a better stop in the area. Certainly making my top favorites list. The food here was delicious and the service was quick. Their drunken noodles were so delicious. The perfect amount of heat and seasoning. The decor here is also cute. Definitely check this place out. Came here with a group for dinner and did family style. Glad I made reservations because the place is gaining popularity and starting to get packed on weekends. The ambiance is definitely attractive but I thought it was much too dark - we could barely see our food which takes away some of the experience for me. Also, service was a bit slow and inconsistent - first dish came out and then 10 minutes later all of our dishes came at once. Would have been nice if dishes came out one after the other so we could have time to pass dishes around to share. Best dish of the night: Pan Seared Pepper Tuna - the wasabi mashed potatoes on the side blew me away and jolted my palate awake! Ahi Tuna Dumplings were good but found my expectations might have been over-inflated because of all the other yelp reviews. Went there on a Friday night. Lively group post happy hour so be prepared. Grabbed some drinks and appetizers. Amazing Asian pancake. So we stayed and ordered dinner as well. All dishes were great. Real authentic. My family wants to go back next week. Love it. I wish we had a place like this back home. I think I could eat the mini wontons in chili sauce every day and be happy. The main reason for the 4 stars, instead of 5, is purely execution. I ordered the tom yum soup, but received the wonton soup instead. The wonton soup was good, but I really wanted to try the tom yum. Also, I got the drunken noodles with shrimp, and the shrimp was a little over cooked. Otherwise, everything was very good. I enjoyed the drunken noodles and i also spooned some of that chili sauce from the mini wontons over top! The food is absolutely delicious. Last time we came to Philly we ate here 3 days in a row it was so good! We ordered again tonight and it just never seems to disappoint! My boyfriend and I absolutely love the food here and so far, has been my favorite place in Philly to eat. We love the don don noodles, drunken noodles, garlic string beans, and wontons in chili oil- all of it was delicious! We were looking for a cute spot after dinner and happened to walk by Spice 28. We walked in and it was pretty busy we sat at the bar. There was only one stool left so I sat and my fiancé was going to stand. Immediate an employee brought over a stool which was much appreciated. I was looking for a sweet but strong martini and that is what I got with the french pear martini. Mmm. I wish we hadn't already been drinking because we would have stuck around for a while. This restaurant and bar area is VERY small. The bartender took a while to take our order and never checked on us. Another employee came to check on us and by this time we were ready to go. I would come again for their perfectly crafted cocktails. Stopped by for a lunch on the weekend. Sort of had a tentative try of the new menu. Just based on that experience though I must go back and try it for real. Had the tuna salad and was able to try the coconut soup and pad thai that the gf got. Everything was amazing. Our waitress was wonderful, the chef gave us a free sample of appetizer, the guacamole wontons which were insanely good. The only thing is that it's a kinda overly trendy look for the area that it's in. It's very large, and not many people were there... hope that changes. Good spot for an assortment of Thai flavored dishes. Met a friend there for dinner and had a good time. Servers were attentive and my drunken noodles with chicken was very good. Not amazing but would certainly be willing to go back. My wife and I went here on long weekend in Philly. It was a very nice time. The food was good the decor was cool and trendy and the price was what you would expect for downtown Philidelphia. I would come here again and I would recommend it to others. This is my go to spot for Chinese food in center city. Great prices for the quality and portions, especially for lunch specials. They're very nice too. Food was good, but their service was frustrating. We were one of maybe 3-4 other groups in the entire restaurant, but was constantly waiting for long periods of time to try to wave down 1 of 2 waiters to ask for things like forks or spoons or napkins. Our group was of 11 people (so guaranteed 20% gratuity) and they put minimal to no effort in waitressing. Left somewhat disappointed One of my favorite happy hour spots in town for their good drink specials and appetizers. This family owned business offers $6 long islands and $5 chicken wings that come with a sweet & sour sauce. All Apps were hot and fresh, food was killer, employees we very kind and friendly. Awesome! Really like this place. I always get the same dish, Chicken Pad Thai. It's very good and the staff is very nice. You can come here alone or with company and it doesn't feel weird. They're very consistent and my Pad Thai always tastes the exact same! This place is so good. It is my favorite Thai food (for the price) in Philly. It's relatively inexpensive and the food is flavorful. My favorite dish is drunken noodles and their drunken noodles are so good. They also have great dumplings. The chili sauce they come in is flavorful and ties everything together. They also have a yelp coupon which is very handy. I definitely recommend eating here if you are in center city and need a Thai food fix. Quality food and great prices. One of my favorite places for happy hour! Tons of great options that will easily cover your entire meal. The mojito drink is delish! I Yelped today to look for lunch in the city bc I had a craving for asian fusion, but couldn't pull the trigger on where I wanted to go. I found Spice 28 and looked through the pictures of entrees. I made the decision to give this restaurant a try. Upon arriving at Spice 28, we entered and found a quiet establishment. There were 3 patrons enjoying their meals in the front area. We waited awhile for a greeter, but she finally appeared and seated us promptly. I chose the spring rolls (chicken) and edamame for appetizers. We decided on the garlic style chicken, shrimp fried rice, and Kung pao chicken for our entrees. Wonton soup came with each entree (Yaaay). Our wonton soup arrived first. It was pipping hot, tasty, and the bowl was full of it. I enjoyed my wonton bc it soothed my soul. The edamame and spring rolls were up next. The edamame was ok, but the spring rolls were better. They were crispy and full of veggies. I really enjoyed the crunchiness and cabbage in each bite. Our entrees arrived a little later. I received a hearty serving of shrimp fried rice. I was surprised to find full size shrimp (we know that is a rare find in shrimp fried rice). My serving of garlic chicken was a nice size as well. I loved the garlic sauce as it was light, a little sweet, and a little heat. I felt the garlic chicken paired well with the fried rice. My husband liked his Kung Pao chicken. He thought it would be hotter, but was happy that it had only minimal heat. Overall, we enjoyed our dining and food experience at Spice 28 and would return and recommend it to our loved ones. We came for restaurant week lunch, there was no line and service was great! For the $20 three course meal, I started with the tempura rock shrimp. They were perfectly battered and did not feel excessively bready or oily at all! I loved the spicy mayo dipping sauce as well. For entree, I got the cumin style lamb and wonton soup. Soup was alright, nothing really special. The cumin lamb was a little different from traditional Chinese styled cumin lamb- it had some mala which is like a numbing spice. Still tasted great. I had a green tea mochi for dessert and it was a perfect way to end a spicy meal. Having just come back from Kyoto, the matcha capital of the world, I had extremely high expectations for anything green tea flavored and this mochi was surprisingly not disappointing. Not as great as Japan, but pretty damn good for America. They are filled with ice cream. Overall, great deal for restaurant week. I tried a bunch of other foods from my friends and the potstickers and dry pepper chicken were both fantastic as well. For 25ish dollars after tax and tip, this was a solid experience. PROS: Solid food, decent prices, decent portions CONS: Too dark The food is pretty decent (a mixture of Szechuan and Thai), though not extraordinary. The lights are too dim (I like to see the food I'm eating), and the waitstaff too anxious. It seems like the manager of the restaurant doesn't treat the waitstaff very well (which is a major minus), as I saw him yelling at them near the bar. Meh. Food was excellent, glad they are open for take out and can't wait till table seating is available again . Very nice owners. Another good visit at Spice 28. Chix Pad Thai and Satay Takeout. Needed to grab a quick meal before I'm off to work. Ordered through the Yelp App and ready in literally 10 minutes. Awesome food and the waiter and bar tenders are two of the hottest guys. I got the pineapple fried rice, duck, and yellow curry. All were amazing. I had an amazing experience here. Food was 10/10. The portion was definitely big compared to the price. We tried Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle, which were amazing. Definitely come back again to taste more dishes!! The best bento box I've ever had. The teriyaki sauce is mild, but flavorful, and not salty at all. The chicken is lean. The vegetables under the chicken are cooked perfectly, including the asparagus! The salad has mango slices on it and a mango dressing. The fried dumplings are delicious. I normally get the Thai basil chicken at Spice 28, so I had never tried their Japanese before. It is amazing! I am happy that I came in on a busy Friday night! The wait was okay and I waited about 5 mins and the manager Ben (I believe) is a super nice guy, he recommended the tuna dumplings appetizer and the sea bass for entree. I really love the tuna appetizer and the sea bass is the best sea bass I have ever had! The red miso sauce is fantastic with the cold soba sesame noodle on the side. My friend Anna ordered the Saigon beef which is pretty good,too. Besides the food, the best thing I love about this place is the decorations. The design is just so nice and so modern. As they said, they will get the liquor license soon and I think it will be even better. I will definitely come back and check out how their drinks are. Good place to hang out with friends. Nice food and nice people. I got take out here and it was okay. Dan Dan noodles were okay, I've had better. Han Dynasty Dan Dan noodles are far superior. Same goes for the spicy cucumber. Good place to grab a quick lunch. Friendly service, I have to say I enjoyed my visit to Spice 28. My cousin and I met there for happy hour which is from 5 to 7. We took a window seat in the bar area and had the ginger Cosmo which was very good. The young lady bartender wasn't the most professional. She was cursing very loud in a conversation with another patron and was very abrupt with me when I initially approached the bar for a drink. Other than that our server for the rest of the evening was an absolute dream. I wish I could remember his name. The happitizers we ordered were the Ahí Tuna Dumplings, Indian Pancakes, Mini Wontons in Chili Oil, Cucumbers, the Spring Roll ( kind of disappointed they only give you one) and the Chicken Wings. Of all these we both enjoyed the tuna dumplings and the pancake the most. The fact that they have happy hour on the weekends is also a major plus. Spice has become one of my favorite lunch spots. While I wouldn't categorize spice as an authentic Thai spot - they provide quick service, a diverse and quality menu. Their lunch special is amazing and well worth the $12-14 with tip. The soup options are on point- the wontons are fresh and flavorful and the miso soup actually contains a great broth, tofu, and greens ratio. The Dandan noodles are well flavored and are perfect for sharing for a group of 3-4. We have all had the pad Thai, pananag curry, basil rice, and pineapple fried rice and would gladly go back for more. All dishes are on the mild spice side. If you are a lover of spice I would recommend getting a side of chili oil so you can control the heat. Atmosphere was good, plenty of seating; great bar selections. Food was very good, 4 of us went and everyones meal was great. We has an assortment of pork, salmon, noodles and chk fries rice. Reasonably priced too! Spice 28 is a good time. Really friendly, attentive servers. Eclectic, bright decor. Personally have tried and would recommend: the drunken noodle, pad thai, indian pancake, mini wonton in chili oil, cucumbers, and spring roll. They have a really eclectic craft cocktail and beverage menu as well, if you're a happy hour person. Restaurant week lunch here was superb. Or rather, I will say the food was superb. We got an incredible selection (between 3 of us) of dumplings in chili oil, calamari and rock shrimp - then cumin lamb, sesame chicken and pad Thai - then key lime cheesecake, tiramisu and green tea mochi ice cream. All told, the food was fabulous - all flavorful, all fresh ingredients. I think we enjoyed the rock shrimp and cumin lamb the most! I would say the ambiance isn't anything too special - it was crowded and loud when we were there, but had good energy. Unfortunately amidst the good energy were frazzled waiters and waitresses who misplaced our order, so our hour long lunch turned into almost 2 and one of my dining companions was late to her next engagement. I will still give these guys props though, for apologizing and trying to make it up to us by bringing all of the food out at once (even dessert!) and giving us bags to take them home. I would be back, maybe on a slower day or when I have more time! Spice 28 is one of the best happy hours in the city. Charmed, I'm sure. The menu is full of tropical and exotic flavors, any dish could take you on a journey to the Far East. Whether eating a flavorful Chicken Dan-dan Noodle, or drinking a refreshing "Philly Love", you'll go on a wonderful adventure! Here's a taste of the happy hour highlight: - Affordable tasty appetizers. My favorite is the Chicken Lettuce Wraps, szechuan style ($5.00). Whenever I order it, I eat it with gusto - Go figure. - Also, try the Thai Spring Roll, either the Chicken or vegetable, ($3.00), or the Chicken Satay ($4.00). With the generous portions, easily it could be your early dinner/ late happy hour meal of the night, for (well, almost) under $10 excluding your beverages (less than $6.00/ drink). Believe me, this will do the trick, and you will not be disappointed. Seriously, I can't tell you how many time I had the combination of few appetizers, and it was the perfect option when I'm on a budget. P.S : Spice 28 runs happy hour everyday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Four Yelps. Loved the food, the feel and the service. We were a party of 5 and everyone loved their meals. Although extremely busy, the service was great and the meals we delicious, hot, and timely. Service was poor. They seemed to be under staffed but the waiter was trying. However the food overcame the poor service. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Philly diners, I'm going to beat you. I'm going to beat every last one of you. Why? You should already know. You don't know? Fine, I'll explain it- For some idiotic reason, you have not been dining at Spice 28. When Bobby Flay opens a mediocre burger place(with great shakes) in U. City, the line might as well extend out to King of Prussia. In contrast, when the best new Asian fusion restaurant in Philadelphia opens its doors to the public, you ignore it like an ex lover who won't stop sending messages when you come away from idle on gchat. Anyhow, the biggest highlight of my meal here was the the ahi tuna dumplings. These are delicious dumplings served on a guacamole that's way too good to be found at a non-Mexican restaurant. The Dan Dan noodles are good, but Han's are better. The spicy cucumbers are very, very good. The blue crab salad is excellent. It is a nice hearty serving of crab served over a half an avocado. It is really strange to see how well Spice 28 wields the power of the mighty avocado. Yummmm! This place had so many vegetarian and vegan options and they were all so good!! I'm a sucker for fried rice so I had to get the vegetarian basil fried rice. My friend and I shared a spicy cucumber appetizer and an Indian pancake (roti with some curry dip). This place has an interesting mix of cuisines but they all seemed great. My friend got the Thai curry (not pictured) and he really enjoyed it! Overall, ton of options, great portion sizes, and awesome prices especially during happy hour! I've been here several times and can honestly say it's consistently some of the best thai food I've had in the city. The food is always fresh, flavorful and timely served. The drinks are likewise delicious! As for specific dishes, the shrimp pad thai is my regular. The noodles are perfectly chewy, nice savory/tangy/sweet balance with the sauce, well cooked (read: not overcooked) shrimp, and my favorite part...deep fried tofu instead of blahh/bland pieces of tofu normally added to the dish. The mango basil citrus drink is a must try. It is smooth, nectary and refreshing. For apps, spring rolls, calamari and miso soup are all good. Aside from the food, the service is great. Everyone there is usually attentive, and happy to explain the menu items if needed. Cocktails are decent. I had one (forgot the name) during my last visit and the liquor was a bit strong and overpowered the mango flavor, but hey, maybe that's a good thing depending on your mood? All in all good place. Try it! I have always enjoyed visiting this family run business with good, fresh quality items. My go to is usally the fried rice, calamari or ahi tuna. There are great menu specials for food and drink during happy hour. Nice size portions, cost effective and able to accomodate dietary restrictions. Very good Asian food. I had tried so many stuff but my favorite appetizer is their crab quesadilla! Amazing flavor great and fast service, also chicken lettuce wrap it's amazing Asian fusion. Thai, Chinese, and Japanese all rolled into one. Nice bar. Great service. Good food. Service 5/5 Delivery man arrived well ahead of the Yelp eta and was very nice. Delivery included chopsticks, plastic cutlery and dinner napkins - nice touch. There was a little leakage but that's because the "offending" (it wasn't offending it was fantastic) container was jam packed to brim with piping hot (temp) garlic eggplant - very generous portion: which leads to the food... Food 4-5/5 The Indian pancake with curry dipping sauce 3/5 - $5 This dish arrived crispy and hot but the pancakes were a little too oily and the sauce was too salty for my taste. The portion size of the pancakes was nice but the dipping sauce size was a bit on the frugal side and for $5, there should have been some chicken and/or potato in the sauce.We both agreed we would try this dish again but only onsite and at happy hour. Lemongrass coconut soup w/ shrimp option 5/5-$6 This soup packs a nice kick. I only tried a few spoonfuls and my friend only took a taste. It was packed with flavor it included lots of zucchini, mushroom slices, peppers and misc veg. I only found two shrimp but there could be more. Garlic Eggplant 5/5- $11 This dish included a jasmine or brown rice option at no extra charge (nice). We chose brown rice. It was a huge portion of eggplant and though it was a little too sweet, it packed a nice kick. We both agreed we'd order it again but would probably ask for no cornstarch and light on the sugar/sauce next time and maybe ask whether there was a protein addition option. In summary We'd definitely order from here again but we'd stipulate less salt in the curry sauce, no cornstarch and less sugar in the eggplant. I wish we'd called and asked what the charge would be to add tofu or another protein to the garlic eggplant. I wanted to try something a little different and to be honest the ambiance is what caught my attention. It's a really hip place in center city Philly but Absolutely Nothing like China Town. The drinks were Awesome and the Food was Off the Charts!!! The Ahi tuna dumplings were Scrumptious. They also have a Whole fried Snapper that was IN - FRICKIN - CREDIBLE!!!! If you are ever in Center City you are short changing yourself if you don't go. You will NOT be Disappointed. Our group of 11 were in town for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. We made a random reservation through Open Table and we were all very BBC pleased! We each ordered a dish to pass and share. Our waiter was so helpful in selecting dishes that had different levels of spiciness. Everything was delicious! The standouts were the Dan Dan Noodles and the pork potstickers. They have a cute bar and all of their cocktails were unique. I've supported Spice 28 for about 4/ 5 years now. I absolutely love the drunken noodles and blue crab salad. Those are my go to items here but I dip and dab into the menu from time to time trying new things and have never been disappointed. Yo this place is whack. Just sent me the wrong delivery order twice in a row. I think they just close their eyes and pick what you're going to get. So, don't order delivery from here cause you'll probably get the wrong order. There's a million other Asian places in the city, you can find better elsewhere. Spices is another fantastic Yelp! find. The restaurant is clean and modern yet manages to exude warmth. The menu was interesting and varied. We tried the mango tofu (sorry, I don't know what it's officially called) and the drunken noodles with tofu. Another friend ordered the chicken satay. My mango friend raved about how tasty it was. I gave it a try and mentioned that it reminded me of a General Tso's sauce and she agreed but said it was better as it was a lighter flavor, and of course, it was mango! They must have cut and put a whole mango in the dish as there were many very large slices (slabs?) of mango. My meat-eater friend loved her chicken and we all enjoyed the noodles. Our water glasses were continually filled and the wait staff were extremely nice and responsive. After we polished it all off my mango friend was happily complaining how full she was. The waitress then came and offered us complimentary dessert - she called them small pumpkin cakes - and my mango friend declined. Lucky for her the waitress brought three anyway as we took a bite and it wasn't pumpkin cake, it was perfectly pan-fried pumpkin mochi. Mmmmmm!!!! We ate our perfect pumpkin mochis with delight. Spice 28 is now on my "must visit" list when I'm anywhere near Philly. The food was interesting and delicious, the service was excellent, and the price is right. If I lived anywhere near here I'd be working my way through their menu one dish at a time. Had lunch here today. The double cooked pork belly was awesome. Will add this to the list of places to eat while in downtown Philly. After seeing all the 4.5 Avg Stars on Yelp, I had very high expectations for this New Szechuan/Asian Fusion Restaurant in the Philadelphia restaurant scene. All of the reviews raved about the food, service and overall ambiance of this new spot in town. As a result, we knew we had to try it. So my girlfriend and I made a reservation for 7:30pm on a Saturday night. When we arrived, there were 4-5 other tables occupied but definitely not too busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress brought us menus and glasses of water. The first issue arose when the waitress did not return to our table for our orders. We waited 15 minutes, which prompted me to walk to the manager and inform him that nobody had returned to our table to take our orders. The manager (Ben) apologized and genuinely felt bad for the mishap. We ordered the Spicy Crispy Cucumber, Sliced Chicken in Chili Oil, Dry Pot Style Beef and Szechuan String Beans. All of the dishes came out quickly and were delicious. They were right on point with the spiciness and flavor. My favorites were the Sliced Chicken in Chili Oil and Dry Pot Style Beef. I would recommend them both. The owner Ben brought out an order of the Ahi Tuna Dumplings on the house which was a nice gesture. He also followed up after we finished eating to check up on us and make sure we were having a great time. After we finished our meal however, a second mishap. I had to flag down a waiter 2-3 times to get our check and pay. After asking a third time. the waiter said that the "system was down". This was hard to believe since I had seen other tables around us receive their bills. Thus. we're pretty sure he forgot. Overall, I'm pretty generous when it comes to giving restaurants the benefit of the doubt. The hostess said that they were short staffed on a Saturday night with only 3 people instead of 5. Whatever the case may be, service left much to be desired. The main positives of my experience were the food. It was excellent. They presented us with a free appetizer for our next visit given our experience which was generous of them. I really wanted to love this place but it certainly didn't happen this first time. I'll give them another chance soon and hopefully this occurrence was simply a rare one. Service: Understaffed and Inattentive Food: Excellent Ambiance: Elegant and Chic -- Check out my other reviews at http://nextstopdc.blogspot.com/ The food is absolutely amazing. I get food delivered. I have to give this a low review because of their delivery. If you call at 2 o'clock in the afternoon you may have a good experience. If you call it any other time you will have to wait for your food. Three times now when I have called between five and eight The food has taken over 90 minutes to get there when the estimate was half or a third of that. If an order is going to take two hours, they should just say that on the phone and let me decide whether or not I want to wait for it. Because honestly the food is that good I might wait 2 hours. So long as someone tells me on the phone that it will be two hours. The very first time this happened, the delivery person said the street was completely closed because of a potential suicide jumper across the street. They couldn't move in or out of the area. I felt horrible! How absolutely terrible a situation! The second time it happened they gave the same reason. That is an incredible coincidence. The third time it happened after several call and 2 hours I asked that my order be canceled and my money refunded. They said the delivery was on its way but I insisted. They agreed. They did not cancel the order. They did not refund my money. The next morning I woke to find my delivery bag on my doorstep. The delivery driver never called and never knocked never rang the doorbell. Things go wrong. I understand. But it is up to the restaurant to make things right when things go wrong. They are not willing to make things right. This spot is legit! We've ordered multiple times but never got disappointed. Seriously - should try out! I would recommend green curry, drunken noodles, wok fried rice and pad thai noodles! Please try out! Lunch portion is massive! I got the drunken noodle, it comes with soup but I didn't get it. Very good, will definitely be back for a massive lunch under $10 Great service! I was at the bar and Diego the bartender took care of me. Fast service and good food. I really enjoy the place! I work near to Spice 28 and it's become a pretty regular lunch spot for me. Their lunch deal is great, you get a large entree with a soup for under $10. I was conflicted on what rating to give Spice, because I literally only like two items there. I've tried a bunch of different stuff on their menu over the past year and I generally am not too into their offerings. There's so much great Chinese food in Philly that this place just doesn't cut it for most dishes. The food tends to be super greasy and just low effort overall. BUT, that take does not apply to their Dry Pepper Chicken and their Three Pepper Chicken (which is just Dry Pepper Chicken with some chopped up peppers mixed in). These dishes consist of a huge portion of white rice with ultra spicy fried chicken. It's absolutely horrible for you, but it tastes SO good. The chicken is well cooked and that spice mixture is fantastic, I can taste it as I type this, I wish I could mix garlic and peppers as perfectly as they do in these dishes. For the soup, I usually get miso. It's pretty good, it honestly used to be really bad, but out of nowhere they upped their soup game. Their version is simple, with only some tofu chunks and seaweed floating in the broth. I've never eaten in the restaurant, so I can only speak to the pickup experience. I order online via their website and my food is ready in 15-20 mins. The place is really busy at lunch time, so I think that's pretty good timing. As for the rating, I had to go with three stars. I almost went with four stars because I love those two dishes so much, but everything else I've had just wasn't that great. But, if you're in need of a quick, filling, and affordable meal, Spice 28 is a really good option. This place has good location, it's right next to all those restaurants on 13th street, but other than that, as Yelp says, "Meh". It's decent, I didn't hate my food but you could walk two blocks into Chinatown and get some excellent cuisine. Granted, they won't be all trendy. So I guess, if you're looking for a trendy Asian restaurant, and you're in the area, this is good. Unlike all those places nearby, I just walked in and was seated. Got the Pad Thai, and it was Aiiiite. The staff who works here are very nice, but I thought the food was mediocre. I'm a vegetarian and there weren't many veggie options. The curries and the soups have fish sauce in it. I ordered Thai basil tofu, but I wish I got the drunken noodles because they looked delicious. The atmosphere is nice and the restaurant is pretty spacious, but I probably won't be revisiting. I'm really annoyed with Spice 28. All I wanted was a Tom Yum soup.... based on reviews I figured you cant mess this up. They did.... I reread the description about 4 times to make sure I wasn't crazy. Menu reads- Tom Yum Soup.... $5. "Choice of: Vege, Shrimp, Chicken or All (Spicy Sour Lemongrass broth w. mushrooms, sweet peas and Kaffir leaves). my soup did not have any lemongrass flavor or a single piece of mushroom. It was a bunch of cucumbers, tomatoes, pineapples and bell pepper. And I was charged 6 bucks. I get it, im not giving them a full shot at their food but my coworker said her Pad Thai was gross. Either update your menu accordingly or serve what the description says! Went here for center city sips, so slow service was understandable but we still had to wait a very long time for them to come by with water and to take our order. Waiting for the food was also a very long wait. I want to say the food was worth the wait but it was just ok, nothing that was very unique or amazing. We ordered multiple items off the sips menu including the wings, egg rolls, and dumplings. The drinks on the other hand, I know a lot of people have mentioned the dragon nectar drink which I ordered but the shisojito really stole the show surprisingly Overall spice 28 was a good place to catch up with some friends and spend a long time at (even if involuntarily) and food and drinks were good overall I was part of a large group dinner at Spice 28 on Wednesday, and we had a great time. It's hard not to compare a lot of the menu items to the other king of Sichuan in Philadelphia, but Spice 28 is a very close second. And if it's ambiance you're looking for, Spice has the edge. The great thing about this place is the variety of the menu. Creative selections like wontons with guacamole and tempura lobster add an extra layer to your main dish. Speaking of the main dishes, the two I tried (dry pepper chicken and hot pot chicken) were so spicy that they bordered on unenjoyable. I could taste no difference in the degree of heat between spice levels two and three; both were hard on my pansy palate. That said, both were executed well, so I'll just opt for the lowest spice level next time. And there will be a next time. The price was right and I've got a 10% off check-in offer that I plan on utilizing soon. Looking forward to my next round of tastebud ass-kicking. While visiting Philly for the long weekend, we decided to go here for dinner. At first it was very surprising to see that the place was nearly empty except for one occupied table given that all the restaurants in the area were packed! Nevertheless, we decided to go ahead and have dinner since we were quite hungry and also because it had good ratings. We ordered drinks which seemed okay and for appetizers we got the vegetarian spring rolls. I double checked with the waitress if they were vegetarian and she assured me they were. On tasting it I found them to be slightly greasy and stale and after taking another bite I found small pieces of shredded chicken. We did order main course too but after the spring rolls I just didn't feel like eating there anymore. It was an unpleasant experience and I felt bad because we were told our main course was ready but after the messed up spring rolls order we just left. Overall: Not so authentic Thai/Szechuan cuisine Ambiance: Makes for a great date night, or for party of 4-6 people. Typical crowd is 20-35. Pretty good decor and setup inside. Drinks: They don't know how to make an old-fashioned but also refuse to accept that. It tasted almost like a fruit punch. This place is good for bottled beer or Thai iced tea Food: Lots of options. Couple of my friends were vegetarian and they had a tough time finding appetizers. For entrees, you can always get tofu as protein. We tried their Dan Dan Noodles, Calamari, Curries, Dry Pepper Style, and a few other items. Everything was pretty mediocre, lacks flavor, but still edible. Price: It's priced alright, maybe a tad higher for the quality you get. But the ambiance makes up for the overall experience. Waitstaff is very polite too. I'm really annoyed that I forgot to check in. My partner and I stopped in while at a conference to have dinner with and old friend while in Philly. This restaurant was fan freaking tastic. It had a wide variety of Asian fusion options and an extensive cocktail menu. I got the passionate kiss and let me tell you, they definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol. We got a variety of appetizers. We got fried potstickers, spicy tuna goyza, some sort of steamed dumpling with duck, and rock shrimp. All of it was fantastic. The goyza always cracks me up because it's an Asian restaurant doing guacamole but it's always great. I found that the flavors here, including the sauces, were much tastier than the Asian restaurants I typically go to at home. I ordered the pad Thai with chicken. It was exactly what I wanted. A tiny amount of spice, a ton of noodles, and a generous sprinkling of peanuts on top. The portion was huge, too! My partner got a different noodle dish and he finished it in about 3 minutes flat. It was just that good. I'd recommend spice 28 to anyone looking for a cozy, semi upscale Asian fusion experience. Tldr; subpar food with subpar service, especially when dealing with large parties. Drinks are strong and seems like a good happy hour, if you're into that. Would not go back, especially since there is so much amazing food in Chinatown. We made a group reservation for a large party, and even though we arrived within 5 minutes, it took another 40 minutes to get seated. From there it took another 30 min to put in our orders and another hour to get our food. It was super busy and hard to flag down anyone to help us with our order. I ordered the mapo tofu and it was very salty. The portions were large, but it was so salty that I couldn't even finish it and ended up throwing my leftovers away (which I never do). Saving grace at the end was the waitress being nice enough to split the check 9 ways and the waitress being apologetic about the long wait. They are also accommodating for food allergies and are vegetarian friendly. Ambience was great. Modern-cool-mellow. Is the best way I can describe it ! Nice design . It's a small space but it seemed to accommodate a lot of people comfortably. Food was very timely. The staff was friendly and attentive . Food was great overall. I had the shrimp pad Thai. The shrimp were a nice size. My boyfriend had the beef Saigon , which is beef cuts over chopped onions an white rice . He enjoyed it. For a appetizer we had calamari and spicy cucumber. Both were good but the calamari was better. The cucumber was in a bath of spicy sauce. It was refreshing ! But not something I would order again. Drinks: I also has the Thai ice tea, Good! Just imagine sweet tea with milk added! Boyfriend had dragon nectar cocktail , it was sweet and fruity. Not a heavy liquor taste . I ordered the fried rice the rice has no flavor and the chicken was wild not even fried in peace is big enough to choke a horse never eat there again I came here for dinner with my date. The menu was pretty extensive. We got the Thai calamari, spicy cucumbers, and ahi tuna dumplings to start, which were delicious. The calamari and dumplings surprisingly weren't extremely greasy for fried dishes. I have to say that the plates on which the appetizers were served weren't practical. The small base of the plates/bowls almost cause our food to fall all over the table. I got the green curry chicken as entree which has some hint of green curry taste in it, but the base was more creamy than expected. It did help satisfy my green curry cravings, but I've had better green curry elsewhere. The price was good for the quantity/quality of the food we got, especially for a downtown restaurant. I'll definitely return to try their other dishes. The perfect trifecta of quantity, quality, and service! We're from out-of-state and found this place via Yelp. We were lured in by the 10% off offer and decided to give it a try (don't forget to check-in!). Atmosphere: Dim lighting, aka not the ideal location for picture-taking. The bar section was lit up with neon colors, while the restaurant was candlelit. The vibe of the whole place was a weird yet interesting mix between modern, retro, and classy. Food: The flavors! SO GOOD. Everything our table ordered was delicious. We were all left feeling thoroughly full and barely able to move afterwards. As for recommendations -- try the champagne duck! The duck is soft but not too chewy. It comes layered with salad and fruit mixed in at the bottom, which balance out the strong meat flavor. The fruit (mango and jicama) were decent; the mango was lacking a bit in taste, but overall still good. The dish also came with thin apple slices on the side. Yum, yum, yum. I would also recommend trying the ahi tuna dumplings. They're the perfect amount of crunchy, and even more mouthwatering combined with the guacamole-esque sauce. Service: Excellent! Extremely attentive and responsive. We asked for part our meal to-go, which included a partially-eaten bowl of rice. When the server came back and dropped off our leftovers, we noticed that he had replaced our old rice with fresh, warm rice. It's little gestures like these that make all the difference and show how much a restaurant cares. Parking: One thing to note, parking is sparse and the surrounding area is busy, so I would recommend taking some other means of transportation or you may be walking quite a ways. Overall: Fabulous choice for a night out. Highly recommended! Thought their menu for City Sips looked like it had a decent variety of both food and drinks - and unfortunately the experience was not what it should've been. The lighting was awkwardly dim for 5:30 in the afternoon in July. The place was also empty, which normally doesn't bother me if the place is good -- but the waitstaff practically stalked us within an inch of our lives. At one point I ordered a drink, turned my head and another waiter was there asking me if I needed a drink...and then it happened again another two minutes later -- I thought that this was likely to continue either til I cycled through all of their waitstaff (unlimited supply?) or til the drink showed up (mercifully it did soon after.) Otherwise, they all hovered, refilled water if our glasses were even an inch lower than full and generally made it hilariously awkward/amusing for us. The Sips cocktail size was laughably small, as were the appetizers, which were nothing to get excited about. We finished up round two and settled our bill as quickly as possible so we could venture forth to greener non-Sips pastures. We love this place! Great food and atmosphere. Service is great! We can during happy hour 5-7 and we ordered their famous crispy chicken wings, duck buns and our favorite appetizer there is Indian pancake with curry sauce! I can order a hundred of these they are that good! The crispy duck was ok. We liked the cold sesame noodles but we prefer more sauce on the noodles for taste. Their chicken fried rice was good and the shrimp was ok but my favorite was the Saigon beef-very tender tasty and delicious. Hello would definitely order that again. I would definitely be back! Great work! If you just want a place where you just wanna chill, come here for happy hour. If you came from graffiti bar and barbuzzo reviews, then this is my third place I went to. If you are just going to the bar, you can grab a seat, sit down, and a bartender will be with you. I did just that and I got a happy hour menu. I ordered something called dragonfruit nectar. And I ordered like 3 additional food types. I got the indian pancake, spring roll, and chicken wings. The sizes was small but it was only like 3 bucks and it was during happy hour so I didn't really care. But all 3 was good. The drink was also very good. I wouldn't give it 5 stars because it was during happy hour and it was just a place just to chill and relax. The service was great. I was taken care of by the bartender and everything came out on time. Overall rating 4/5 I drove by Spice 28 numerous times before it's grand-opening with the assumption that their food is probably the same as Chinatown, but twice the price with smaller portions. I would've never thought about giving this place a try if my friend didn't want to have dinner here. So let's cut to the chase... SERVICE 1. There were 4 of us & we ordered 2 appetizers and 4 entrees. 40 minutes passed and our table held nothing, but 4 glasses that were almost empty. 2. When our entrees arrived, our appetizers were still nowhere to be found. When we notified our server about the matter, he had a look of confusion on his face like he had forgotten. 3. We finally received our appetizer and realized one was missing. FYI: We were still waiting for the edamame, which should've only taken 5 minutes TOPS. 4. We got our edamame AFTER we finished our entrees. You can tell it was sitting on the kitchen counter for a while because it was so cold. 5. Our server rarely checked on our table until we were ready for our check. He finally realized the edamame issue and offered to discard it and take it off the bill...kind of too late don't cha think? FOOD Appetizer: Crispy Calamari - I wouldn't recommend this dish as I tasted more of the breading of the squid than the squid itself. It was bland and just plain meh.. Entree: I had the Thai Basil Style Chicken with brown rice. One of my friends at the table ordered the same dish, but they were garnished differently. Mine had a poor presentation. It was sloppy and had 2 puny lettuce leaves sitting on the corner of my plate, while his was decorated nicely with crispy lettuce and radish/carrot strings(picture posted above). The dish was standard. It reminded me of the chicken basil noodles I usually order at Banana Leaf. It was nothing spectacular that made them any different than the restaurants in Chinatown. The temperature of my dish was strange. A part of my dish was really hot and other parts were cold. You know when you microwave food and the temperature is uneven? Well, it was exactly like that. My BF ordered the Drunken Noodles w/ Beef. The portion was ridiculously small with probably 5 strands of noodles that were covered by mostly vegetables and a few pieces of beef. The dish was whatever. Due to the portion size, it left my BF's stomach half empty that he had to eat a good portion of my entree. Let's just say we ended the night at a pizza parlor. We jokingly agreed upon grabbing a slice of pizza if we're not satisfied with dinner. Didn't know we'll actually do it... A great Asian fusion restaurant with a beautiful venue. You can get Thai and Chinese food and have vegetarian options. Decent drink options and they have a happy hour. The eggplant was awesome! Food was good and customer service was great! Definitely a mush visit when in philly. If you want some good dan dan noodles, go to another place. I ordered them to go, and what I got was horrible. The peanut sauce on some noodles, spice sauce is at the very bottom, if there was a teaspoon at all. I had a container of bland noodles and partially over sauce noodles, no balance. I had some great dan dan noodles at this place called Dan Dan on 16th street. I should have taken the walk. I tried a different place, didn't like it. I love the happy hour here. The Singapore Street noodles are DELICIOUS. I love the spicy cucumber & the dumplings too. And Kelly our server was so sweet & attentive. 10/10 experience. I came here for the first time last week for my friend's birthday. I'm not sure why this place isn't busier. It's a good place for a group. It's trendy yet I found it cozy. Service was good and our waitress was all about making recommendations. Portions were appropriate. The food was tasty. I ordered the chicken dry pot; I like it spicy and it had a lot of spicy peppers and got spicier with the more I ate. They have a full bar with interesting cocktails. My friend and I stopped in here for happy hour and although we had a decent experience, this restaurant could definitely use some improvement. The cocktail was really great, but the food was just ok. We ordered the Thai Chicken Spring Rolls (2 to an order), Chicken Lettuce Wrap, Dumplings in chili sauce, Ahi Tuna Dumplings, and 2 Peking Duck Buns (they only came one to an order). While all were decent, I could definitely pass on the Chicken Lettuce Wrap next time. It was a little too bland for me. We were given the choice to either have the duck bun steamed or fried, and we both chose the latter. In retrospect, I think I would have appreciated the steamed better. The fried bun was a little too oily and greasy for my liking. In my opinion, of all the appetizers we got, the Ahi Tuna Dumplings were the winner. After our bites, we were still a little hungry and decided to order two more plates to finish our meal. We chose the Rock Shrimp and Blue Crab Enchilada. The Rock Shrimp came with a curry sauce which was interesting in taste. In my opinion, the shrimp definitely could have used a few extra minutes of cook time because they weren't crispy at all - they almost tasted boiled! The Crab Enchilada was not what I was expecting. The fried crispy shell was great, and the (very) creamy filling was good, but I honestly didn't taste much crab in it at all. They served it with two dipping sauces - one hot sauce, one aioli. While I'm usually a huge fan of aioli, it was not something to dip an already creamy meal into! As for drinks, I chose the Dragon Nectar cocktail and really enjoyed it! It was very fruity and refreshing, exactly what I was going for. Service was pretty poor. At the beginning of our meal, we were informed that all members work as a team and we can ask ANY of the waiters/waitresses to place our orders. We were pleased to hear this until not a person was to be found during our meal. No one approached us, no one checked in on us, why were they MIA?! I can see myself returning here for a cocktail sometime, but I would probably pass on the food. While it was good, nothing I would specifically go back for or crave. There are so many other food options in this area that although this place might make the list, it wouldn't be my top pick. Ordering online is efficient as before. The restaurant is closed but the front slider doors are open where you can either order directly or pick up your online choices. The Pad Thai with Chix is my staple here. Spice ranges are 1-5 and I choose 4 which give me some heat but not requiring milk. I also chose the Chix Satay. Nice creamy peanut sauce and tender Chix. I apologize about the lack of pictures. I need to do better. I mainly want to eat when I have my food not photograph it. Great place food great service is above and beyond highly recommend clean and the drinks are the best in center city I went in ready to give this place a 4 based on the ambiance and prices, I couldn't avoid it-- a 5 had to be given. "Why?", you may ask... the food was excellent! Here are my humble opinions on everything we ordered: 1) Pork dumplings in chili oil- This was my favorite appetizer. The sauce was great. 2) Steamed duck buns? (I forget the exact name)- The flavor was good. I'm not a big fan of steamed buns in general. These were good, just not my personal cup of tea. 3) Drunken Noodles with Beef- Oh wow. I'm still dreaming about this dish. The flavor was phenomenal and the beef was nice n tender. 4) Green Curry with Tofu- Yum Yum Yum. 5) Spicy Fish entrée the Waiter recommended- I'm not really sure which one this was, but it was great! 6) Ahi tuna dumplings- These little guys were crispy and delicious. The ambiance was a little more upscale than I was imagining. There was colorful lighting with some louder club-ish music playing- I felt like we were in a swanky little lounge. Each entrée was very filling and about $15, which was really reasonable! I hope to come back to Philly just so I can chow down on some more drunken noodles! Had the Pad Thai, really delicious. Second time coming. Cant wait to come back I've always loved Spice 28 for the food and drinks which is why I have gone a handful of time. I gave this spot a 4 solely on the food. It was always delicious. However, the service is the worst I've ever experienced each and every time. We had to flag down the servers each time we wanted to order or needed something. So if you have patience and time, I'd recommend for the food and drinks. Second attempt at Spice 28: delivery via Dining In. An order of dan dan noodles, spicy cucumbers, dry pepper chicken and hot sauce style chicken came to just over sixty bucks, including a tip for the driver. All I could think was that dinner had better be good, for the price of dining out. I will say that the delivery time was on point, and only about forty-five minutes, which is on the low end for Philly. Props for that. The food was good, but I think the prices are a bit steep, especially for take-out. I remember thinking everything was such a steal when I dined in the restaurant. I'm wondering if that's just because I went with a huge group and we shared a bunch of plates? Either way, I liked our second meal from Spice 28 but I didn't love it as much as that first time. The hot sauce style chicken was not really my thing (intense peppercorn flavor in the sauce but no breading or crispness to the chicken), though I really enjoyed the dry pepper style chicken. It's hard to know what to order because the menu descriptions list the ingredients but not really anything about the preparation or cooking style. That would really help. The dan dan noodles were great, but the portion size was definitely smaller than Han's. Same with the spicy cucumbers. Sorry to compare the two yet again in this review but I feel like it's unavoidable. While I wish the prices for delivery were a little lower, I'd still probably order from Spice 28 again. I'm also looking forward to getting back to the restaurant sometime. Not as enamored of this place as everyone else seems to be. It was just alright. We ordered a lighter dinner of dan dan noodles and wonton soup with a side of dumplings in chili oil. The best of the 3 was definitively the dumplings. The wonton broth had good flavor but the dumplings could only be described as weak. Weak on flavor with a super soft dough. The boyfriend liked the dan dan noodles but I didn't. We wish they were spicier. I didn't really care for the texture but he enjoyed it. Delivery was pretty quick so that's a big plus. I'd give it another shot perhaps. I need to get a better ideal of other delivery in the area before I will make a repeat stop. Lunch special on point. I had the Gen Tso Chicken. Yes I know, pretty generic but since I had to get in and out it was quick and easy and tasted great. Lunch specials runs about $8.00 with your choice of steamed jasmine rice or brown rice, and wonton or Tom Yum vegetable soup. They have three themes with many more options beneath the those themes to choose from: Asian, Szechuan and Vegetable lunch plates. You can check their menu out here. http://www.spice28.com/menu-spice-28-asian-fusion-restaurant-1228-chestnut-st-philadelphia Nice décor, awesome prices. Give this place a try if you are in the area. Spice 28 is a great happy hour option in the heart of Center City. They have a wide selection of food and drinks on the happy hour menu and the HH lasts until 7 which is later than a lot of spots. When I tell you me and 3 friends came here and got hella food and drinks and the bill was only $100 flat. That's unbeatable. Service was good, drinks were good and the HH apps were doing what they were supposed to do albeit they weren't huge. But they were cheap! Lots of skewers, the garlic naan is bomb. Definitely check out that Caribbean spice drink they got too. Can't commentate on lunch and dinner but HH is a 5. So, myself and my person decided to try something new in Center City and we were feeling a little Asian fusion. We walked into this place and it had a very trendy, young ambiance to it. A lot of young professionals out on a Friday night--drinking their fancy cocktails and talking shop? Who knows. Anyways, we started out with a few appetizers to get the night going. I had a small bowl of Tom Yum soup, which I am always a sucker for and tuna avocado salad. The soup didn't have enough lemongrass in it for my taste, but it was still decent. But, the tuna avocado salad---boy, that was so good! Let me be clear, this isn't canned tuna, but rather delicious Ahi tuna. And they weren't skimpy with the avocado either! I would suggest ordering this! Unfortunately, the entrees didn't give as much punch as the tuna avocado salad. My partner ordered the drunken noodles and asked for it to come spicier, but neither the flavor or the spice deliver. Whomp. I ended up with panang curry with tofu. Again, we asked for that dish to come spicier. It didn't come as spicy as we wanted. Maybe we have a high tolerance for heat, but I was disappointed with the final product. Overall, not a terrible experience, but maybe next time, I might have to try something different on the menu!, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:30', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:30', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:30', 'Friday': '11:0-23:30', 'Saturday': '12:0-23:30', 'Sunday': '12:0-22:0'}

name: Usaquén, address: 1700 N 3rd St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9766178, longitude: -75.1408439, is_open: closed, categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Colombian, Restaurants, Latin American, text: Love this place! We went because it was walking distance from our house and it looked cute. The menu was great, everyone was friendly, and the music was good! The food was awesome and we will def be back. We brought our baby and they were very accommodating with our stroller. You don't have feel packed in here. We will be back! Great food! Great service! Great music ! Young staff with smiles! I really likes shakshuka and sandwich we had with fresh orange juice! I wouldn't mind bigger portions but I will def come back here . Very nice atmosphere .. I was anxiously waiting for this cafe to open with high hopes and they did not disappoint. I have been here several times and have loved everything that I have ordered: the pan de bono sandwich,the breakfast burrito, and the sweet plantain pancakes. Order: Cayeye (Smashed yellow plantains with red peppers, onions, avocado, queso blanco, and topped with a fried egg) Sweet Plantain Pancakes. Price: $25 Pros: The flavors were all very unique but very well put together, I loved all the choices with plantains as the main ingredient, the plantain pancakes specifically were exceptionally good. Cons: You'll probably want to get here a bit early if you want some of their bread, we got there at 11 and they were already sold out of their Pan do Bono. Thoughts: Philly food stop number one. We had already decided that we wanted to eat at several different places rather than just fill up at one place so we decided to go to a lighter "brunch" location for starters. My wife and I also both love plantains so the number of items on the menu themed around the food was very intriguing. While the location is actually pretty small, it looks like they've done what they can to make as much seating available as possible. The interior décor was very interesting, a mix of art, pictures of the food, and photos of Bogotà. Given that most items on the menu looked delicious, and we had a few specific things we were deciding between we went with the tried and true method of asking our server what to eat. Unfortunately he started by delivering bad news and told us they had already sold out of their Pan de Bono (a house made cheese bread that is freakin amazing, imagine a cheese biscuit, but bread instead). Once he delivered this devastating blow he suggested the sweet plantain pancakes as a best seller so we went with that and the Cayeye. The food was delicious, and did a really good job of emphasizing the plantains in each of the dishes. The pancakes were definitely not your traditional pancakes, they had the same constancy of the new healthy banana pancake trend just with the flavors of plantains. The Cayeye was also really and almost tasted like a savory plantain pie. While I was a tad disappointed that they were out of the Pan de Bono it was still a delicious taste of Bogotà, with a bit of a twist. I'd highly recommend swining by if your in the area and was a tast of South America. Usaquén is my favorite breakfast/ lunch spot in Kensington. The vibe is friendly and welcoming, and the owner and staff couldn't be more kind. They offer authentic Columbia food, varying from fresh plantain pancakes to pan de bono bread. If you're in the neighborhood check out Usaquén, I guarantee you'll want to come back for more! I really wanted to love this place, it's close to home and it's Colombian fare...Sadly the experience will warrant a return. It's a small spot, but it was loud. The music, a blend of Radiohead and The Strokes, was playing at a level that forced the patrons to raise their voices so they could be heard. The interior appearance had me convinced that the food HAD to be good, thus warranting it's hodge podge decor. Granted the food was edible, it was completely underwhelming. The price point is geared towards the gentrifying neighborhood and the portions were on the smaller side. The service was friendly, I just wish I could have heard them without straining to hear. The water is definitely from the tap, an unfiltered tap. I am not an elitist bottled water enthusiast by any means, but the smell of the water glass alone turned my stomach. Inline water filtration would improve their coffee as well. Give it a try though, maybe it's just growing pains and they'll improve with age. It's a dream come true having a Colombian spot in Philly! The food is amazing, and Usaquén's staff makes you feel like home. I love the fact that the coffee is straight from a Colombian finca (farm), and having the luxury of getting refills of this high-quality coffee is a bliss! I've tried almost the entire menu, and I recommend every single item. One of my favorite breakfasts I've had in Philly! Perfect example of a lighter modern Colombian flavor. I had the "English brekky" and my wife had the Bono sandwich. The pan de Bono and arepas were amazing too. The decor is super cute and the staff is very friendly. Oh and I didn't need sweetener for my coffee which is never the case. Definitely worth a drive for us from South Philly. I am not from Colombia (born and raised in Mexico) and I thoroughly enjoyed the brunch. The coffee is amazing and the breakfast burrito was delicious. For someone who misses the food from my hometown, this was a true delight. Highly recommended! I would give this place 4 or even 5 stars if we didn't wait close to an hour for our food. I understand it's a small place (7 tables) with one chef making everything fresh to order. But the wait, after being seated, was ABSURDLY long. My suggestion would be to bring out a small basket of bread or pastries to quell your patrons hunger and moods until you can get their breakfast out. Once the food finally arrived, it was delicious. Was super excited to go to this place since a lot of friends had mentioned and were asking if we tried it. The place is a nice little spot with open kitchen, and the staff was nice. Sadly, they had to change our order multiple times because they ran out of ingredients! (So we either had to modify the order or change it.) We ended ordering the hot dog, burrito, huevos pericos, a side of pan de bono, chorizo, and pork belly. They were good but not something that I have to go back to eat again. try the pan de bono if you love cheese bread. May be today was a really busy day, but honestly, not impressed. I don't think we are going back. This place is amazing! I ordered the Ranchero Bowl and coffee. Both were delicious. Service was stellar as well. This is definitely a hidden gem. Ever since my trip to Colombia 2 years ago, I became obsessed with Colombian food. I only know of a couple places that serve it that are a bit far away. I became ecstatic when I found out Usquen opened up on my street and even more excited after trying it! Love the Colombian food here and looking forward to the next visit. Usaquén is a hidden gem, small family owned restaurant with amazing food that you will not find anywhere else in Philadelphia period! Yes as some have said it's a small spot so the wait may be awhile but it's worth it! First the staff is so friendly and welcoming. The food, omg the food is absolutely delicious!!! If your in Philly it's a must stop! So philly is really lacking in Spanish food. There's not a wide selection of Spanish restaurants, especially in the northern liberties area. So I came across this place from other yelpers that recommended this place. I really like Colombian food and was really craving a typical Colombian breakfast today. The location is very close to where I live and so I thought I give it a shot. I arrived to there, and from outside it looks very nice and welcoming. Inside was very nice and it does have a lot of Pictures of Colombia. The decor was very nice and vibrant! I really loved the chairs and tables. All the colors complemented very well all around. We were greeted immediately by two of the staff. They were very nice and helpful. I ordered first a cup of coffee, which Colombians are very well known for their coffee. I have to say the coffee was really good and definitely worth trying! The menu didn't have so much to choose from, but I ordered the huevos Pericos with a side of on de bono. The huevos pericos was very good, and had good flavor. I wish the plates were a bit bigger, since the Colombian dishes are usually big. The pan de bono was also good, they make it very different than the traditional Colombian way, but it was still good. The only issue I have with this place, is that I was under the illusion that this was a Colombian restaurant. I've noticed that they are missing a lot of typical Colombian dishes, such as calentado , pendeja colombiana, etc. I asked the staff about it and he said it was a fusion restaurant. Which is a good idea, but when you google this place it says Colombian. Even their website is all about Colombia. So when I went their I thought this was all Colombian. No big deal, but I think they should express that this place is a fusion restaurant so that other people wouldn't run into this as I did. Overall, this place is good and definitely worth going to have a good Spanish brunch. Definitely happy for this new addition to the neighborhood!! I hope for more places like this to open up in the neighborhood since we are lacking that good culinary Spanish food and amazing culture. Went here for brunch with my family. We had the sweet platain pancakes, Cayeye, Pan de Bono sandwich and the Shakshuka. We all shared to have a taste of it all. I can not tell you which one was my favorite because all food was so fresh and delicious. But I will say the Cayeye and Shakshuka would be my go to plates. We returned again and were not disappointed. The food was on point! Definitely a yummy twist to Colombian food. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. This is going to be our new favorite spot. This place is killer. I can't wait to go back and try more things. We ordered the cayeye, pan de bono, and plantain pancakes. Everything was incredible. It's nice to have something different for breakfast than just the usual. It's a small but cozy place and laid back. I can't wait to go back! I've never reviewed a restaurant on Yelp. What better to start with than one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants? Usaquen opened down the street from me about three weeks ago. I've eaten there 4 times since then. Res ipsa loquitur. The food, the service, the decor -- all excellent. My favorites are the Pan de Bono sandwich and the two eggs with chorizo and an arepa. If you're reading this review, just stop, go to Usaquen, and enjoy. Just had a wonderful sancocho (like a hardy soup) it was great. It has a unique Colombian traditional food. My son had the pancakes with sweet plátanos yummy. Make this a distinction BYOB - nice white and ur good to go. The huevos rancheros were the best ever and loved the arepa at the bottom. The portion was so large it was hard to finish. The homemade hot chocolate was amazing and made to order. I loved seeing my food prepared and made to order. They played cool music and the atmosphere was chic and on trend. Loved the family photos on the walls as well. From the outside it looks like a dump, but don't be fooled. I am so glad this place is around especially in this part of the city. They have been open for 7 months but for some reason even though I am around the area a lot i never noticed. Stoped by today for a lunch meeting and was very happy I did. Had their burrito and a coffee, black. The coffee was very flavorful and spot on temp wise. The burrito was super well made and, although I didn't pay attention to the ingredients (since I was paying attention to my meeting) the combination of a bit sweet and super succulent stuffing gave this dish a well balanced and very tasty result. The home made salsa provided a nice little kick to the burrito too. I did notice shakshuka on the menu and I am psyched to give it a try soon. Great flavors, fresh ingredient, creative combinations, so glad you guys are around!!! ., hours: {'Thursday': '8:0-14:0', 'Friday': '18:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '9:0-15:0', 'Sunday': '9:0-15:0'}

name: SkyGarten, address: 1717 Arch St, Fl 51, Three Logan Square, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9553097, longitude: -75.1692673, is_open: closed, categories: American (Traditional), Bars, Restaurants, Nightlife, Beer Gardens, text: Didn't really know what to expect, thought it would be a lounge but it turns out it was a beer garden. It was a pleasant surprise. Service from when they checked ID (they check EVERYONE) to guiding you up, to getting drinks and going outside was great. We came there for the spiked hot chocolate. It was pretty pricey at 10 bucks a cup but a necessary accessory when you step outside. It has whipped cream with whichever alcohol you choose, bourbon cream, fireball cinnamon and something mint. You then top it off with your choice toppings, mini kit kats was my fav. The view was spectacular. When it got to cold we went inside and commandeered a table and played connect 4. It was a fun time. There were 2 bars. The main one and a little makeshift one set up outside. We always went to the one outside since the line was shorter. Will def come back for a chill night! Wow, I had no idea this place existed, but its very cool. A nice hangout at the top of one of the downtown skyscrapers, complete with games, beer, and a pretty cool hot chocolate bar. The venue is largely inside in a sort of cafteria/beer hall type fee, but you can venture out onto the balcony.. it's just not that well heated. Drinks are reasonably priced and you can technically take chocolate and marshmallows from the hot chocolate bar for free (technically). They also have a nice menu of mixed drinks available. Definitely worth checking out if you have a guest in town, the view on the balcony is great. I don't review many places but this place needs me... (solid 2.5 stars) Sitting on top of the 51st floor of 1717 Arch emits excitement right away. The elevator ride prepares you for something special as your ears pop rising to the top of the city. Unfortunately, this is where the excitement ends and SkyGarten fell short for me. SkyGarten's identity is really the issue. It is a beer garden on the top of an arguably posh building. The two don't coincide with each other. Beer gardens are obviously trendy right now but this place could be so much more with the right love. The rundown: $5 cover (get over it). 50 max people outside - after that it's one in, one out. $10 mix drinks (abt $6 beers) The bar list is limited (no Hendricks or major variety top shelf LQs) Craft beer is decent but limited. There were a few options for food - Burger, mac&cheese bites, wings, fries, or hummus. I went with the tomato basil hummus bc I have a problem with wings and my sponsor says to not make eye contact. The hummus accompanied by celery, carrots, pits chips was pretty good. The staff aside from the bartenders and food runners (who were great) was not friendly and had no customer service experience whatsoever. The inside, is setup with banquet style bar areas. Benches line the central room with German beer banners draping the columns (games are on the tables). The open terrace surrounding the outside is the main attraction. I am sure there are many restrictions to what can be done outside, but it too was lackluster. The verdict: If you have never gone before then check it out. For me personally, after going once, I see no reason to return. With the little effort put into the esthetics, you're basically paying to take a selfie. PS, Despite what you heard - I don't take selfies. Hope this helps and did not sound too negative. The place has potential to be something great. the view is nice but the place looks like a collage house party-ish. they could make it nicer. door coverage $5 Jet-Plane Volume Music Kills Festivity or Romance in this Tired Bar in the Sky 51 stories in the air cannot save this confused, joyless place. Pay your $5 cover, which I suspect pays for the many bouncers, and walk into a place that will not work for you: * Social occasion with friends? Nope! Unless you like screaming over your picnic table so people can hear you, forget happy chit-chat. * Romantic? Nope! Some ladies were really dressed up, and looked ridiculous sitting at the picnic tables. No privacy, no cozy corners. No candles. * Happy, pleasant music? Nope! This is the same pounding, unhappy music you hear on the street when an obnoxious car passes you and it is so loud it disturbs everybody on the sidewalk. It might be suitable to a rougher dance club, except nobody dancing here! Totally inappropriate music. * Great Design? Nope! Just some wooden picnic tables, some beer bottles over the light fixtures, and pictures of happy beer gardens where people can actually socialize and relax. Nothing clever or pretty like in a Spruce Street Harbor Park or PHS type pop-up. *Great views? Yes and no. So, how can they ruin this? Well, they can make sure that the same relentless music follows you at almost equal loudness outside, so that it kills the serenity and majesty of the view. Then, make sure nobody can sit outside unless they face away from the view and into the blinding spotlights illuminating the building. * Food? Yes, good. Kudos to Brauhaus Schmidt. Adding a star back for that and what was left of the view. * Drink? Some good German beers. of our great local brews, of course. Some OK Brooklyn beers wandered in, looking confused. ;-) The solution for the owners? Reduce music volume 80%, especially outside. Ditch the DJ, and just play an inviting soundtrack of mixed, popular tunes. Raise the lights just a little bit inside. A few small tables outside (on both sides of the building) facing the view. Add a few, large potted plants. Keep the food. Substitute Philly's Yards beer or equivalent for the Brooklyn stuff. My advice to you? Enjoy a some what lower elevation, but happier view anywhere else. Heck, I've enjoyed the open second story of the Revolution house in Old City 10 times more than this confused and sad place. The view is amazing. The drinks and atmosphere and fact it closes at 10:30 is not amazing. Ok to go for the view once but wouldn't be a reg hangout. Really awesome views, cool beers but they were not serving anything on tap. The inside is a bunch of picnic tables with games. The outside has places to stand and look at the views, sometimes you have to wait to get onto the balcony (ten minutes). Good experience but not a place I would go to as a regular! Finding a traditional beer garden way up on top of this building was amazing! The beer selection was great, true to Octoberfest tradition. While the appetizers were predictable, they were very tasty. The wings had great spice and the fries with gravy and cheese were delicious. Best of all were the views of the city as the sun set! We just went here Saturday night for the spiked hot chocolate bar. It was so good, worth the $10 for the spiked hot chocolate and the view. This place is good for a quick drink/view, then you go on our way to another bar that isn't as overpriced. This is a cool experience you should try at least once. There is a $5 cover. This is not a place you would stay for the whole night so def plan for somewhere else to grab food and drinks afterwards. The hours are limited so try and arrive fairly early. There's a 50 person limit for the outdoor area. The only thing outside is music and the views. All bar areas are inside. If you leave the outside area you have to get back in line. Drinks are overpriced. They offer food but the music is so loud you probably don't want to sit in there and eat. This is truly a phenomenal view and the atmosphere is very relaxed. There were 4 beers on draft for $7, and both my boyfriend and I agreed the grapefruit wheat was the best! If it's there when you go, give it a try! I wouldn't recommend the pretzel sticks though, ours were hard. The employees were all very kind and helpful. The whole place was nice and clean and so were the bathrooms. The lines were short (we went on a Thursday.) The only thing is I wish I knew how incredibly windy it would be up there. Definitely don't wear a dress or skirt, I had to hold mine down the whole night! Also, there are two sides to the building with a long hallway in between, check out both views! This place is really great to go with friends with your spouse. The views are spectacular. Grab a drink and enjoy the ambiance. I believe it's a $5 cover. This place has 2 sides so you can see the city. Definitely will be back. There was much hype about the place before it opened - so it was on my list of places to check-out this summer. I visited with friends during Center City Sips. This is the type of place to be seen and definitely check out the view - but after that - get outta there - well you old folks..because this is a young persons hang out...LOL It is not much room up there on the roof deck and if you don't arrive early, you will have to wait for others to exit before you are allowed on the rooftop. A few friends and I decided to meet up here for Center City Sips and enjoy the view. Tip: Cash bar - ATM has a high surcharge. Not sure I would visit again...maybe for a specific event/private affair? Great bar, good food, and most certainly a perfect view of the city. I highly recommend it for a night out of any occasion. Had $10 spikes hot chocolate. Actually pretty good but $10 is quite a lot of money, not sure if it's totally worth it. Good concept and worth the visit but not sure if I'm going to come back repeatedly. Great views though. In the end of the day, there's one real reason to go to Sky Garten: the view. While my first official visit to Sky Garten didn't happen until last month, I'm no stranger to this building. From exploring it as a potential wedding venue, to Center City Sips, to a Drink Philly Event, I assure you that I cannot leave with at least some new photos. The views are practically panoramic and breathtaking. I have trouble not exclaiming, "I love this city" when taking in the scenes 50+ floors in the sky. I'm mixed on the concept of Sky Garten itself though. I love that it's a bar, with food, that's open more than one night a week. However, the German beer garden style just doesn't do it for me. While it's cool that there are benches on the inside with board games available, there are many more luxurious things that can be done with this space. Of course, I didn't expect bargain pricing up here. You may a premium for those views, don't you know. And while they weren't bleed-you-dry, pompous pricing, my $8 for a cup of vodka club left a little to be desired. Speaking of which, according to one Philly.com article updated on April 6, 2018, the $5 cover includes a cocktail made with Sky Vodka. On this visit, this wasn't the case. I wish I knew about this or would have said something when I was there (I guess that's why Yelp exists though, right?). Not to mention that I hate paying covers. But the views make it well worth it. The selection of drinks was just okay. I'm not a German beer girl and everything else was a little ordinary. Although they have the views, and you don't go there for the rare craft brews. I didn't try the food, but it seemed like basic German pub grub with a little extra premium. If it isn't already crystal clear, like the Philadelphia sky on a gorgeous day, Sky Garten is all about the atmosphere, and I'd gladly visit even if the only attraction was me, myself and sky. The best thing about this bar is obviously the view. The drinks were pretty expensive especially given that my boyfriend and I went during happy hour and still paid around $10 for a drink. To top it off, the margaritas were not well made. Clearly just some tequila and syrup. The service was okay. The view is nice but in retrospect paying for the cover and the mediocre drinks was not worth it. Especially when there are so many quality rooftop bars in CC. Really fun place. Games on the tables. And obviously the view is spectacular! Worth it even with the $5 cover just to get in. (they check ID too) As dairy free, and not eating many meats, the best option was the veggie burger without the cilantro crema. Added a little ketchup and it was pretty good. I split this with my friend who was vegan. The fries were nice and crispy too! My boyfriend had been wanting to take me here for a while. I'm so glad we finally made it. Saturday night and it wasn't that busy. 51st floor. $5 cover charge. $5 cover charge for the amazing view, definitely not gonna complain. We ordered drinks from the bar in the hall way. Can the bartender crack a smile? Then waited in line to go outside. Saw that there was another room with food and more drinks! Frozen drinks! I love me so frozen drinks. The line moves pretty fast and we were outside in less then 5 minutes. The view! View! View! It was a beautiful day to be on the 51st floor overlooking Philly. I love it. After finishing over drinks we went inside to check out the bar and to get a frozen drink. The bartender let me try the two flavor they have and I ended up getting the frozen peach lemonade. Yummy! Yummy! The bartenders in the room was much cooler then the one in the hallway. Definitely will come back. Such a great concept. Planned a visit here all week. Finally got there after a long day of sightseeing only to find that they do not have seats along the edges. The picnic table are away from the edges and below the view. The beer was good, the view was fantastic but I will have to spend my money next time where we can sit and enjoy the view. My hubby and I are both New York natives & we love rooftops! This one in philly was so great it reminded us of the rooftops back home. Only much calmer than your usual nyc rooftop. Only $5 cover charge! + The views are amazing. I will def come back It's good view for the city! But they are lots of people. The 5 dollars for the entrance. We order sausage and ck wings. The ck wings is better than sausage. Fries are good! We love the HB beer, but when we get second cup, they are sold out of HB.( in that day, it's only 8pm) The view is incredible and they have a western facing balcony to watch the sunset. Unfortunately, I paid 8 dollars for a domestic beer and it wasn't even cold! Great view, decent atmosphere, pricy, and not so great service. Cool views and fun venue for outdoor beer garden during the city. We went on a Friday evening and the crowds were not bad at all. All personel leading us up the elevators and in the right direction were very friendly and pleasant. Did not try the food at this visit. Prices were very standard and reasonable. Beer selection was adequate with the options of mixed drinks, if desired. Large amount of seating indoors and chill environment to take in the views outside. My one complaint was that the line to get a beer was quite long so that we spent a good amount of time waiting for that before we got out to enjoy the view and the weather. Fun time for SIPS! No cover and amazing views of the city. Way too many people for the space, lines were long, especially to get in and on the outside decks, and most areas were cash only. Forget getting a seat unless you watch for a table. Still a great place to grab a decently priced drink with so much to see! A few friends and I decided to meet up here for Center City Sips and enjoy the view. Turns out there is extremely limited space on they "rooftop". A few of my friends were unable to get in as the line quickly backed up over 1/2 a block down the street! You must wait in the outside line, then ride a small elevator (or at least it feel small when your squished in there), then wait in an additional line in the elevator lobby. Once inside it gets much better since the view is really nice when you can see it. The bars were cash for this particular event with an ATM surcharge of about $5! We won't be visiting this spot again to socialize, but maybe for a private event! My how far we've come. The last time I was here it was the summer of 2014. It was known as Top of the Tower, house music was blasting and it was a Wednesday evening sips crowd. I felt too old and vowed never to return. Well SkyGarten is now a chill hang out spot with the same great view. We came on a Friday around 9pm a few days before Christmas. There were tables to play games and Home Alone was on the projector. It wasn't too crowded, but i could see how on a nice day it could be. The real winner of SkyGarten was the spiked hot chocolate. It was some of the best I've ever had. You can choose several different liquors (whipped vodka, caramel, fireball, Bailey's etc.) I only had one hot chocolate since $10 is a bit steep, but it was delicious nonetheless. They also had a hot chocolate toppings bar and a bunch of holiday candy. I like what they've done with the place. Cute. People are right that the seasonal hot chocolate drink is a little expensive ($10) for what you get in a paper cup, but perhaps it's inflated for the novelty of it. I liked the toppings station. It does look like they upgraded to a bit fancier digs for the toppings, as they were in various decorative bowls on a covered table. I recommend the kit-kat bites or something not too dense because everything else seems to sink to the bottom of the cup and make a goop. The atmosphere was nice. My friend and I played several rounds of Connect 4 and ordered wings. The wings were way too spicy for the both of us, and we needed water (we did not eat them all due to the spice, so fair warning-- they are HOT). Water was available at the fountain outside and past the exit. It was either that, drink tap or pay for a bottle. I chose the fountain water which did the trick. It was cozy. Probably a nice after work activity if you are OK with a small snack menu and drinks. We did not go outside and I was a little hesitant to even ask because two security guards flanked the door and it looked uninviting and hard to tell if people were allowed out. I did eventually see people floating in and out though. Frankly it would have been too cold for me anyway. Either way, you can get a good view looking out the window just as well. Weird. Thats SkyGarten summed up in one word. First, its on the 51st floor of a swanky corporate building in Center City. They check ID's before you even walk in the building. You then take the elevator up and when you exit the elevator, you're met by 3 9-year olds running through the hallways and playing Connect Four. I'm not kidding. There are stuffed animals and Jenga games on the tables, with families of 5 eating apps and having family fun time. Huh? Theres a security guard leaning on the wall. You go outside to the patio, which has an exquisite view, and there is another employee with a flashlight, pointing out the steps you're about to fall down, because there are 5000 watt runway lights pointed directly upward into your face, blinding you to everything below, like the steps for example. You go back inside, and the line for the bar is now protruding into the hallway, with people waiting to order what basically amounts to your cousins Devry graduation celebration open bar. Over priced cans of beer, a few bottles of decent alcohol; nothing special. The food smelled ok, but we didn't stick around long enough to order food. They had forgotten to set up our pre-reserved table, and we got a few drinks while we waited to sort everything out. They eventually got it right, and even offered us a few shots (of Fireball....ugh) as a mea culpa, but by that point, I was ready to go. I really couldn't understand why they would check my ID to let me go upstairs to a dive bar/upscale sky patio/chucky cheese hybrid. I couldn't understand why there was an armed security guard 5 feet from where two kids were playing Jenga in a crowded room on an unbalanced bar table. I couldn't understand why a can of some obscure IPA was $8. The view is seriously amazing, but it doesn't make up for the other nonsense. Theres no cover at least, so theres that. The view is incredible, and you really couldn't ask for a better bird's eye view in the city. We went on a Wednesday night, and we were able access both decks with minimal to no line. $5 cover - annoying but if you expect it, no big deal. It's worth it for the view alone. Keep in mind drink prices are very reasonable - $6 for cans of craft beer, $7 draft beer, $10 for frosé - especially considering the location. Yeah, it isn't authentic in terms of a beer hall and there are no steins, but this is a great time with an incredible view. Hours are weird and they aren't open Sunday through Tuesday, so check their website to ensure they will be open. Also, don't show up too drunk - the girl in front of us was moderately intoxicated (I actually didn't realize she was drunk but my husband thought she was when we were talking to her in the elevator) and was not allowed to access the premises. A COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT! The view is nice but nothing else is. It's my understanding this place is operated by the same group who owns Brauhaus Schmitz. If you want a nice, German themed menu, in a comfortable atmosphere where you can enjoy your food go to their other place. If you want to pay a cover for an elevator ride to get a drink in what by all accounts feels like a rented out conference (that's actually what this place is) with a theme that I would liken to a hotel room party at best go to the roof. Be sure to stand in line for the patio first so you get to see it, the number of people allowed at one time is very limited. Amazing Amazing Amazing, and essentially free unless you dine or drink. This doesn't appear to be a permanent establishment, it feels quite transient and conference room-ish but the views....Whoah! They have a healthy selection of brews, as expected from Brauhaus Schmitz, and some nice food options. We just indulged in a beer and enjoyed the views. If we go back it will be only because we have a visitor and want to show them the sites, not going to be a usual hang out, we will continue to go back to South street and eat/drink at Brauhaus though! We we're excited to bring our family to check this place out... But it's closed for renovations. We checked the website before we went to look at the hours , and there was no notification of this. Disappointed we made the walk... Hopefully we can we try it in the future. What a cool place! I read that they had spiked hot chocolate which was my only motivation for coming here, ha. We walked in a little after 6 on a Thursday and the place was hopping. Community tables are everywhere along with the typical games you find at the area beer gardens. They have a good happy hour drink menu from 5-7 consisting of cocktails, beer, and wine. We didn't get anything off the HH. My husband got the pear Moscow mule, which he loved. I got the spiked hot chocolate with the mint liquor. Bonus that they have a table off to the side to garnish your hot chocolate with (caramel, marshmallows, chocolate chips, etc). We also loved the caramels and chocolates. Before we left, I had to check out the view from outside (even if it was frigid!). Those views are unbelievable. I can't wait to go back in the summer! Came here before on a Sunday but they were closed :( Last night after bar hopping around CC, we decided to give it another shot; why not it's Saturday! Also, we had a buddy from out of town & we wanted to show him this gem.. There is 2 bars: 1 when u come up (drinks only) & the other 1 is inside where u can order drinks & food. Being as though it was Saturday there was a wait to get on the roof deck (bc of capacity). The line moves fast though don't worry.. The drinks were good and the view from the 51st floor was breathtaking! Great place to impress a date or anybody def coming back! Be prepared to battle a crowd, at least on Wednesdays. I came here on a sips day and had to battle a throng of people in what was a chaotic entrance experience. You're scuttled from a line downstairs to a line upstairs with no clear instructions, and A LOT of people who think rules and lines are beneath them and will cut you in line hoping that you don't look them in the eye and lose them in the chaos. There needs to be some more order established in terms of how building security and skygarten security let people up and down. Once you get there, you do have a great view, but be prepared to pay for it. Your beer is marked up around 1% for each floor you are off the ground so a 6oz cup will run you about $8 on average. The food sits under heat lamps and served like a cafeteria, so my party passed. We snapped a couple of selfies, sipped our beer then bounced to the next location. This to me is a tourist trap and a once a year and done kinda thing. If you enjoy a bro-frat scene this is the place for you, if you hate crowds and talking over a billion people find a beer garden closer to the ground. Went for the special event on 4th of July. The weather was a bummer but luckily we got there about 10 minutes before the rain so we were able to get outside in the balcony for a minute. Incredible views!! The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent. Drinks were solid with a small but nice beer selection. I had a craft pink grapefruit wheat. Not quite as glamorous inside as I imagined but it's nice for a change from the standard bars in center city. Nice crowd. Views make it a must try. We will be back on a night the weather cooperates. Looking forward to trying the Sunday brunch. I've been here several times especially when it first opened two years ago. The only reason why I come here is because of the breath taking view of Philly you can get at the roof top, especially near sunset on a nice day and the amazing instagram worthy photos you can capture. Other than that, the menu items and alcohol selection is on the average end. Oh, and I forgot to mention that now there is a $5 cover charge. It use to be free as long as you are over 21 but I guess plenty of people come up here just for the view and not order anything that they start to charge. We started off a Saturday night out with heading to the SkyGarten around 6:30pm. It was a little confusing to find the entrance and once inside the building security guard just made eye contact and said, "51st floor". The long elevator ride up and the some what hidden location made me look forward to the night out. But once we got to the 51st floor disappointment set in as we exited the elevator and entered the 90s looking office building. We were asked for our IDs and a $5 cover which I thought was unusual since there wasn't a band playing. The security guards and doorman were not friendly and seemed annoyed to be there. We entered a long, narrow hallway and the view of the city was great. There was a tiny bar where we got a very bitter glass of white wine and a shandy beer. The prices were OK but the selection was poor. With drinks in hand we explored and found a much larger bar (wish we knew about this first) in a room with lots of seating. The selection at this bar was a bit better and food was available for purchase. We didn't buy any food, but it smelled good. I liked the long tables and benches with games like Connect Four and imitation Jenga. My second drink was a frozen peach lemonade and it was quite tasty. After a few rounds of games we decided to explore more and check out the view some more. When I asked a staff if you could go out on the roof deck he said in a grumpy voice, "It's raining". I then asked are you allowed out if it is not raining and he said again, "Yes, it's raining". I think the SkyGarten has great potential but it just lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. The staff were rude and irritable and it was early in the evening. I can't imagine their attitude as the night progressed. I think the SkyGarten is a cool place to check out once but I don't see a reason to go back. The view here is awesome. Especially at sunset. I had a great time with me and my old lady. The wings we had were good and the beers were also. We played Jenga while we waited for our food. Only bad part I did not like is that the strongest beer they had was 5.7%. Pricey on drinks but u are in downtown. Went here this weekend around 6 o clock. There was a $5 cover charge and then they had a very limited drink selection and wine was $9 a glass. Went out on the balcony and the view is not that great as the ledge is high and there are blockers so you can not get too close. Space is kind of limited outside and crowd is kind of yuppie. There was one small speaker outside playing music that was barely audible. Will not be back here again, Bok Bar is a much better view and experience. Oh my goodness, this place might be my new go-to. If you enjoy a good drink at a good value, spectacular views of Philly, good music, no cover charge, mingling, and board games, this might be your new go-to, as well. I absolutely loved the cozy vibe of this place. My friends and I arrived when it opened at 5pm on a Saturday, and easily snatched up a table, a few drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic, hot and cold), some fries, and cards against humanity. The floor to ceiling views of Philly greet you from the second you exit the elevator - it really makes you appreciate the city. This is definitely a place to snap a few instagram photos, but honestly, I'd still love this place if it was housed on the street in a windowless barn. It's such a nice place to chat and hang out, with the amazing views being just an added bonus. There's a few foods to snack on, but I would look elsewhere if you're looking for a proper meal. For the winter season, the bar is decorated in a ski lodge theme, with a variety of spiked wintery favorites available at the bar. Drinks range from $3-10, which is about what to expect at any bar in center city. I can't wait to come back here, especially once spring and summer arrive! I'm going there by the advice of a friend! 5$ for enter, the place is amazing, you can see the entire city! 51 floor and 2 different point of view! I'm completely in love with that place! The view is handsome! The bar is good but in my opinion there isn't much choice of drink and also food! Horrible. $5 cover charge. The effort here was laughable between the non-existent amenities, the portable worksite stereo playing FM radio, and the minimal yet tacky decor. The clientele is reflective of the novelty nature. The views are nice, but not worth it. Jamel,Calvin, and Christopher were so friendly and welcoming. We had perfect views and great ambiance. We had such a great night! Can't wait to go back. This place has so much potential. The view is amazing but the rest of the set up leaves a lot to be desired. The common areas used to pass from one viewing point to another and to the bar/restaurant look like an old hotel hallway. It looks like they got started on a good concept but just couldn't bring it home to make the entire experience perfect. I think if you're going to charge a cover you really need to make this place a little bit better. It's definitely not a place I would choose to come to on a regular basis, but I would come by if I wanted to show people a great view of Philly. The view is FREE and worth going to see for an hour at most. I caught the sun setting, which came along with some eavesdropping juicy romantic couples convos. No proposals though at my visit. Sad face! Flaws: not kid friendly since the walls are tall. I'm short and some areas I couldn't see past. Bonus points: food and drinks available. Nearby other nightlife ($$$) and other places to look at for free. Great visitor spot. Tip: walk around the building and go when the sun is setting. Amazing views! The SkyGarten seasonal pop-up bar is absolutely worth going to for access to the 51st floor balconies. Sunset on a clear day over the Schuylkill can't be beat. Just make sure you wear tight-fitting clothes - not for the dance floor, it's to make sure you don't flash everyone on the windy balconies!! There are 2 bars. The selection isn't great, but you're not really going for the drink selection, right? Expect to pay a little too much for adequate drinks, stay for an hour for the views, and then move on to Uptown Beer Garden for better drinks and a place to sit and chat. Went for sips. Nice sips deals for beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The view is AWESOME. I definitely recommend this venue for sips and happy hour. Unlike some sips venues, this one accepts credit cards, which is nice. I was really excited to try this place! I'm sad it was such a let down. You wait in a ridiculous like for one or two bartenders at ONE bar to serve you. Then you wait in another like to get on the terrace because there is a 50 person limit. It is one in one out, which I've experienced before. However, we get out on the terrace after waiting 45 minutes and I set my drink down on the edge, within 5 minutes a security person tells me and my boyfriend we need to leave because of it. Not once were we warned, and to my knowledge (not that I would know I was only there for 5 minutes) there were no signs advising against. For that wait, absolutely not worth it. *Do not go during CC Sips - you will be waiting forever* Obviously the views are the biggest feature of this bar. Aside from the limited bar and food menu, the atmosphere is nice. They tend to limit the amount of people going outside so you will have to wait for people to come back into the main bar area (can't beat the view though). I used to love SkyGarten but their new $5 cover policy won't have me coming back for awhile. I understand the need to limit the number of people due to spacing issues but this is simply ridiculous. This is Philadelphia, the only way most of us pay a cover for a bar is if it goes towards a band or performers. One of my favorite memories was watching the fireworks with my fiance and future sister in law over 4th of July weekend. Maybe now they are trying to get the naive tourist crowd who dont realize there are other non-cover rooftop bars in the city? They got a bit greedy with it in my opinion and won't get my business back until they at least limit the coverage charge to certain hours. And no, I'm not telling you which other rooftop bars because I'm sick of out of towners ruining the good spots haha ;). super chill spot! the view of philly is superb! Draft beer $7 and only 4 selections when i was there on friday~ no HH specials and the food menu can be found online. i feel like they're still testing out this rooftop beer garden thing.. it's obviously a good idea but perhaps there are other risks to consider like.. falling beer cups from the 51st fl.. haha whoops? so hopefully Skygarten is to stay with a more solid drink menu and better organization~ not only will it become an ultimate tourist spot but a fantastic catch up spot for locals. cheers! Ps. also, ladies: best not to wear dresses or skirts to this joint ^^;; SkyGarten is great! Honestly, you cannot beat the views. I went on a Friday night and when I walked there it was so hot, but once I got up to the 51st floor, the breeze outside cooled me down. It does get a bit windy up there (obviously), but it feels great on a hot summer day. When I went to get a drink there was a bit of the line, and the bartenders were a little slow. After getting a drink inside, we went outside to just stand, but it was pretty crowded and we were finally able to find a spot to stand with a high rise. HINT: There are two sides to SkyGarten. The outside area where the bar is, is more crowded than the other outdoor side. So after you get your drink, I suggest going to the other side if you want more space. Another thing that was good was that they had both beer and wine, and they also had some snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Because of that everyone can enjoy their time there. All in all, I really enjoyed it here and cannot wait to come back! We went on a Saturday afternoon, and had to pay a cover. I was annoyed by that at first, but, if you were going to the top of any touristy building, you generally have to buy a ticket for that. So $5 is pretty fair. Can't beat the views, the beers, and that friendly, chatty nature of most people there. Lots of kids, families and a relaxed good time overall. Very friendly vibe. I have been dying to go here for months and I got my first chance on Halloween and I was super impressed! Not only did they have Halloween movies, which made it extra special but all of their regular inclusions : multiple bars, board games, snack bar, and amazing views, made it definitely worth while! You get great views of the city so even if you just stop by to take a few cool pics, the food and the atmosphere will make you stay! I didn't get any drinks but they had a lot of cool specials, including seasonal drinks! The DJ was also amazing on Halloween. I'm not sure if that's a regular occurrence but whoever they hired did a great job. I wish there was just room to dance. We ordered the poutine, which although not in the same style as traditional poutine, was seriously amazing! Crispy fries, delicious brisket smothered in gravy and melty cheese! Definitely a great spot all around and a definite spot for tourists and locals alike. Awesome views and simple, easy time - get beer, drink on balcony with friends. Prost! Came here with a few friends on a Friday night. As one would expect, it was very crowded. As one would also expect, it was catered to the crowd and expensive. The hot chocolate "bar" was a table thrown next to the "small bar" and it was a sloppy mess. They ran out of almost every fixing and we had to wait oddly in front of a table with empty containers. There was no room to move anywhere else. The staff was friendly enough, except the bartender at the "small bar", his customer service left a lot to be desired BUT his spiked hot chocolate was delicious. Take the good with the bad, I suppose. Outside on the veranda, you get an awesome view of the city. It was breathtaking ---- and not as cold as one might imagine. My friends and I took some pictures and after about 7 minutes, we left. Overall, an okay experience. 2 stars for the view and 1 for the spiked hot chocolate. I felt like the prices were a bit high even for center city. Two words: That View!!! Okay, okay, I'll give a few more words. It's amazing, especially during sunset and when the sun goes down. Best rooftop in the city when it comes to views. Their menu is very limited, so I didn't order anything. They have long tables and chairs inside and outside. The outdoor tables usually are occupied, but you should always be able to get seating inside (people don't go here to sit inside). The area is very tiny once you get outside and it's get tight because lots of people go up there. The staff is friendly and helpful. They keep the place clean by picking up after people in a timely manner. So far, I've gone twice and I haven't had to wait in line to get access. I imagine that'll change soon enough. Another great quality....Free Entry! Are you under 25? Do you enjoy screaming to be heard? Does paying a surprise cover charge for no reason on a random Thursday night work for you? Then by all means, this is your place. Welcome to whatever this is, a weird room on the top floor of 1717 Arch. It serves decent food and drinks in an atmosphere that'll have you saying - we are not coming here ever again. The website makes it seem all cool with big windows and amazing views. When we went, you had to eat inside on the long tables with benches. Not just any benches, super light benches so if you're sitting on one side and someone is on the other and they get up, the whole thing tips and you'll fall off, like the worst teeter totter ever. Which is what everyone wants when they're eating. Seriously though, people were actually hurting themselves on these things. There are board games (jenga, Connect Four) on some of the tables, which is nice, but between the blaring music and crashing games and people screaming, it was impossible to have a conversation. And forget seeing those views unless you are right next to the window. The burger was fine. The pear mule was fine, although pricey for not much drink and a lot of ice. But the two of us feel duped. We expected a grown-up place with adult hot chocolate and drinks and a nice view, not a less cool version of the student union. Between the $5 cover charge (not mentioned on the website at all) and $22 for a burger and a drink? Give me a seat at Rouge or Bleu or hell, a Federal Donuts chicken sandwich and donut picnic at Rittenhouse, you'll be better off. I was finally able to make it to the skygarten!! I've been wanting to go to this place for the longest and I was super excited to go last week .I went with a good friend and the both of us had a blast. The skygarten is located in the heart of downtown in a beautiful building, on the 51rst floor. Once we arrived on the floor we had to check in with security who made sure we didn't bring any liquids in the vicinity. Once we were able to get in, there was music and a good group of people just socializing and having a great time. I must say the drinks were rather costly my gf and I ordered the peach spritz. My drink was just ok I couldn't taste any alcohol it just taste like a watered down lemonade. I also saw the menu for the food which was very limited, however the star of the show was the wonderful view!!!! That view is breathtaking, simply memorable!! It was soo awesome to see the whole city of Philadelphia at a eye's view! In the back of my mind I was singing that old hip hop song "I wish I was a little bit taller" cause they have a tall border on the balcony and that extra height would've been great, however, my view still looked stunning and it reminded me of how much I love my city! I love how I was able to watch how the cars move and how busy traffic was on the Ben Franklin bridge, it just made me think of life and how awesome it is and the fact that it never stops! Overall the skygarten was a great experience. I would come again simply to just chill, relax and check out the amazing view of the city! The view from this place gets beyond five stars. I highly recommend getting here before sunset so you can see the city view in daylight, experience a beautiful sunset reflecting off the windows of the nearby skyscrapers, and then enjoy the bustling lights of the city at night. You get a 360 view of the city also! The outside area pretty much wraps around the whole building. Unfortunately, there is a $5 cover per person but worth it if you're spending a few hours there like we did. There are yummy cocktails, craft beers and various wines available as well as fancy bar food. We got the poutine which was delicious!! There are these cheese balls that are included in the poutine and they were freaking fantastic. If you get tired of the view or get too cold outside, there's a large indoor area with tons of seating and super entertaining games at every table. There was a $5 cover. My friend and I came for happy-hour. The views were amazing, but the drinks were definitely overpriced. We each got a margarita for $10 each - so $20 for 2 small margaritas, and $10 total cover. We went to one section of the rooftop and it was quite crowded with no music. We went to the other side of the rooftop and it was less crowded and had some music bumping. However, we had to throw our straws away because it was a safety hazard... Definitely a place to go once for the views, but not a repeat place. Also, pro tip for girls: wear heels if your on the shorter side - the tables outsides block the view and you need to tippy toe to see anything decent, or step on the higher steps as well. Great place for views of the city since its located 51 floors up. One of my personal favs to take visitors while they are in town besides Bok bar. There are a couple bar options with reasonable price drinks. Depending on the time - you might have to pay a cover of $5 bucks. Although I have never tried the food, they seem to have tons of options as well as an area to play board games. Excellent views!! Before going, I read reviews and knew this would be a one drink kind of place for us. I was taking my husband out for his birthday and wanted this to be one of our stops. It did not disappoint. The plan was to come for sunset for a drink or 2, then eat elsewhere. We had a snack before arriving as we were eating and drinking our way around Philly this weekend and didn't want to pin down an exact dinner location. There is a bar and some food available but we had timed it perfectly and had one drink each before moving on. I read that the food wasn't great here so I kept that in mind. We took the fast ride up, paid our $5 cover, and watched a gorgeous sunset over Philadelphia. We were not alone, but we weren't crowded in either. We grabbed a drink at the inside bar then got a great standing spot on the west deck to watch the sky fill with all the vibrant colors of a sunset. After the sun set on the west side of the building, we walked over to the east side deck just in time to watch the moon rise from behind clouds. It was a gorgeous almost full moon. It was the perfect thing to do for my husband's birthday. Don't pass up a visit here as the view is amazing day or night but watching the sunset will always be a favorite of mine. Rating 3.5 Pros: Beautiful Views No cover Good Music Decent parking available nearby Cons: Expensive, watered down drinks Nothing special on food menu Checked out this location with a friend a few weeks ago. We arrived later than the typical after work crowd about 8:30pm. Overall this was a unique concept and I would return. Unimpressed however with the food and drinks. Overall my tips are to eat and drink beforehand and consider this spot for before or after a date. It gives you the opportunity to chat and look at the city. I might be a bit biased in this review coming from the flatlands of south Florida, but SkyGarten was truly an amazing experience. I was on a trip with three of my closest friends and we came across this place on Yelp. It's a perfect place for tourists or anyone who wants to see a beautiful view of the city. We went around 5:30 and walked up to what looked like a tall office building under construction. We were instructed by a worker to take the elevator to the 51st floor. Once we were up there we walked down the hall and onto the rooftop to check out the view. I thought it was going to be uncomfortably crowded, but there was enough room for everyone to walk around comfortably. Meanwhile, we got a drink from the small bar inside. It was reasonably priced ($8 for a glass of rosé) but not a huge selection--just your basic wine, house liquors, and a few different beers. The real attraction is watching the sunset over the city. A glass of wine and a gorgeous sunset is honestly all you need for a good time in a beautiful city. Also, the music was really nice and peaceful on one side of the building, and fast-paced/ top 5 radio hits on the other. So, it's nice to be able to choose which side you're feeling that night. There is also a small cafe with food next to the bar. I didn't eat anything, but there were cute board games to play while eating. Overall, this place was a really fun experience. Not overly impressed. There is a cover at the door and there drinks are overpriced. The view and the service were great and you can play jenga. There are better options and Bok bar opens this Thursday. I was excited to try this place for the view and the spiced hot chocolate. The 2 stars are for the view. The -3 stars is for the hot chocolate. The hot chocolate tasted like the free hot chocolate from the break room at work. I paid $11 for a watery hot chocolate with a mini shot of "off brand" liquor. He asked if I wanted whip cream- of course it wasn't home made- he sprayed it out of a can. Then I went over to the toppings bar where they have random "low budget" toppings. I wanted gourmet toppings, not the same stuff you can get at a gas station. I'm so disappointed. This place is great for the views and happy hour. You can enjoy a casual setting to drink and quick bites with friends, family, or co-workers. The sitting is limited but the standing room in the balcony makes it a nice hang out spot. Friday at 7 pm place is a weird vibe of ransoms, but a steady stream of people. FOOD IS GREAT. Just amazing. We ordered food and then ordered more. Was so impressed I had to get a picture. Maybe the place gets busy at night. Not sure. The $10 cover is stupid but we paid it. The views are great. Prices are normal for philly. Recommend you go for a nice bit to eat (not a full retrace time FYI) kinda like a pub with small plates. Great place though. Definitely just need one drink for the view and to say you went. It was crowded and hot inside the building. Drinks were pricey since it was after SIPs on Wednesday. But the view was amazing. It was a cool experience. Definitely worth checking out once. I was really disappointed with the "greeters" of this place. My friend and I were super excited to check out skygarten and try their spiked hot chocolate. But we didn't even make it past the bouncers. All because my friend had a water bottle that wasn't allowed inside because he "didn't know if she had vodka in it!" Seriously??! I'm coming to a bar - where vodka, amongst other alcohols, is served in a closed and monitored place - why would I bring my own?? And, it wasn't a disposable bottle. It was an expensive one cause she green and all and carries it with her. So we couldn't just leave it or throw it away. We asked if we could ask the bartender to get rid of the water so she wouldn't loose the bottle, and we were told no. We could leave it in the corner "over there" So needless to say - after that warm welcome - we didn't go inside. Wholly wow this is an amazing birds eye view of the city! It's truly stunning to see the city spread out before you. Surprisingly not as windy as I'd imagined. But maybe it was a still day? Two bars - well really one proper bar and the other was more of a portable bar. Nice beer selection. I didn't really pay attention to wine and cocktail selections. Snack style food could be ordered at another stand. There is no waiter service here. Tables are all rather large and communal. Make sure to snag one outside ASAP because they go fast! A great place to grab a snack and a drink and gawk at this lovely city we live in. Came one evening with a friend and we really enjoyed the view! It was winter season, so was crowded with a ton of people outside with spiked hot cocoa. The spiked hot cocoa was nothing special (that's where the 1 star deduction goes to), but the view was incredible! Plus they had heaters facing outdoors since it was so cold & someone to manage how many people were going outside so that it wasn't getting too crowded. Would definitely return :) We went here because another review from a fellow ny-er said she and her hub love rooftop bars. Yup the view is truly amazing up there. Even the air is different on a hot august night. Its calm and peaceful with an air of anticipation. Yeah i said that. Downside- $5 cover and drinks are ok. $30 bought us entry and two basic but decent cocktails. Damn that view though.... This is an amazing elevated beer garden is one of my favorite summer spots. It has amazing views of all sides of the city from nearly 360 degrees. I've also found the cocktails solid and the drink list acceptable. The food on the other hand is rather lacking. There really isn't an stand out and no vegetarian food with any substance. You also have to wait a longer time than you'd expect for it inside when you wished you were outside enjoying the views. My suggestion is to come thirty for the view but don't come hungry for food. Great view of the city. Sometimes it does get really pack and you have to wait to get to the deck, but it's worth the wait. You're better off coming on days where sips is available since the deals are better than regular priced days. I liked how they added the board games and redid the main room from what used to be top of the tower. Taking this down to three stars. Last night was about the 6th time I've visited. Progressively down hill since the first time I reviewed this place. The stunning city view keeps it at three stars but there is no longer much else to rave about. Last night was the first time I was charged a $5 cover. Hmm. Ok. I get that. However imagine my disappointment when I had barely put my wallet away and discovered the entire west deck was closed. What??!! Perhaps they should mention that before you enter. Everyone was jammed into the east deck. The staff were clearly not happy to be there and numerous times did laps around the deck announcing the closing time. The beer selection is good but with limited space outside and grumpy staff this is no longer my go to spot to bring out of town friends. The main reason to go here is the stunning view! It's one of the best (if not the best) you can get. Their drinks are pretty limited but they do have a decent selection of rotating crafts in the summer. I recommend going sometime during that fall/winter for the spiked hot drinks-delish! Awesome time at the SkyGarten on NYE. Great service, food and drinks. Cant wait to go back! Skygarten is a very typical German bar in a not so typical location. Atop the 51st floor, you can enjoy a drink with spectacular views of Philadelphia. They have some German favorites, and a few philly specials like cheesesteak, and nachos. We got a pound of the spicy garlic wings and I really really wanted to like them, but they turned out to be sweet. We were unable to finish them. 3/5 for the wings. 5/5 for views and drinks. This was a pop up beer garden that I had heard a lot about so my friends and I decided to go. The entrance is through the back of the building (the guards will tell you to go around otherwise). The beer garden is on the 51 floor. There is a $5 cover, they prefer cash but they also take cards. The alcohol selection was small but each beer was unique and I liked trying session IPA draft. The area to walk around is limited but it is a pretty view at sunset which is when we went. I don't think I need to return just because it was a small area with not much to do but stand around. I loved seeing the view, I am glad we went. The beers were $6-$7 each. The crowd was in the late 20's, 30's, and 40's. we felt kinda out of place and the guards kept giving us side eye. But if you are young and can ignore that then go for it. My wife and I went to Skygarten on a Friday night in early July 2018. We are senior citizens and it was our first visit to SkyGarten. The view from the 51st floor was spectacular, but the bar/ restaurant is odd. Some of the biggest problems are not the fault of any restauranteur, but are caused by the design of a building that has small and sometimes cramped outdoor terraces with high walls, apparently high to keep people safe. The outdoor terraces have an odd configuration because there are many steps and different levels, creating some clumsiness when you want to stroll around the place, and there are barriers or chains preventing people from standing right against the outside wall, perhaps for added safety, but they can be a nuisance and they make the terrace smaller and more cramped. The wall that you look over is fairly high in most places, so kids and short people would have some difficulty enjoying the view. There are few places to sit on the outdoor terraces, and you must stand to see the view. So you stand near the outside walls and you're part of a cocktail party as you enjoy the terrific views from every side of the building. A good thing. The complicated layout of the terraces reduces the number or people who can see the view from the edge. Another odd thing is that in order to get outside to enjoy the views, you pass through one of two doorways, each manned by a security person. At one of the doorways the security lady stood right up against the door, making the narrow passage even narrower, and making passage difficult, especially when the place is crowded. I don't know why she stood in a spot that obviously restricts everybody's movement. Also, the bar and restaurant does not feel like a bar or a restaurant. One interior room is used for the bar and restaurant seating. The room is not attractive, not classy, has no windows and has little in the way of decoration. Okay, maybe it's not a bar or a restaurant -- it's a beer garden. But where's the charm? Where's the homey feeling of a garden? This bare, unadorned room feels like a conference room that was converted in a cheap way to sell food and drink. That's the way the whole 51st floor feels: like an office floor that did not lend itself well to conversion to a restaurant, but they converted it to a restaurant anyway and called it a beer garden. Finally, there was a Philadelphia policeman on duty, standing or strolling in the corridor that everyone must use to get outside. I don't know why the restaurant needs two security guards and one uniformed cop. I have never seen that before in a restaurant or bar. Overall I'm glad I went to Skygarten to see the magnificent views, and I think more high-rise buildings need this kind of public access, but I am not excited about going back to Skygarten or referring my friends because the place is kind of weird. But the view is good. Great place for beer and a light snack or dinner! The views are definitely worth the $5 cover charge, and cheaper than the liberty view. I can dig it! This used to be a great location to get the best view of the city and grab a drink. Unfortunately, they started charging a $5 per-person cover, which they will tell you it's for the cost of security. However, at our last visit, there was no security present and they would not let patrons access the outside observation areas because there was no security - the entire purpose of taking the elevator 50+ floors. A lot of biz will be lost all because of a $5 cover? SkyGarten is a very interesting place right now. The hype for it has been ridiculous, and despite its publicity and all, unfortunately I didn't fall in love with it. I just think that the attention of SkyGarten is coming on a little too strong, so let's figure things out together. Good: You'll take in one of the best and FREE views of Philadelphia. A top-down look ( with two spacious balconies) from the 51st floor, without an admission fee. Eh: As much as it pains me to mention it, I think there's nothing special about SkyGarten drinks wise. Random thoughts: - Hours: Wednesday- Saturday, including CCD Sips. - Entrance: Through the plaza "fountain" side. - Parking: Available in the same building. $10.00 weekdays and closed on Saturdays. - I was there on the Fourth of July to celebrate the Spirit of '76 ( 2 hour buffet), and to watch the fireworks from high above the city. However, Mother Nature had different plan for us. It was a stormy, wet night. Sigh! -Honestly, the event was so crowded and the food was mediocre. Philadelphia, may you please, and for God's sake, take it down a notch. SkyGarten, I'm sorry but I can't give you more than Three and Half Yelps. tl;dr - Stunning views, more intimate feel than Bok Bar, both indoor and outdoor areas are awesome, great food/drinks/price, go early to avoid line! Today was my first time there - arrived at 4:45 because I heard about the lines and it definitely paid off! We were amongst the first to get up there and got our pick of spots at the balcony. I love the view from the 51st floor and I love the venue - they cap the amount of people allowed on the balcony so it's much quieter and has a much more intimate feel. There's actually room to enjoy the views and have a quiet conversation - quite different from the loud crowds at Bok Bar. IMPORTANT TIP: if you are leaving the balcony area temporarily, tell the bouncer at the door so he can save your spot! Once he gives away your spot you'll have to wait in line if you want to access the balcony again. I made this mistake, but luckily had already enjoyed almost an hour at the balcony and didn't mind eating inside. The inside area does NOT require waiting in line and has a beer garden-y vibe - it's a bit louder and there are games (like jenga). If you don't want to wait for the balcony, the indoor area is a great alternative where you can still enjoy the views! Their SIPS menu and food pricing is more than reasonable (see photo) - $5 or less for drinks and $5 per plate of food. That's right - $5 for 6 Kung Pao chicken wings and $5 for 2 huge potato pancakes! You'd be hard-pressed to find better drink/food deals during SIPS at other places. The wings were beautifully cooked and I loved the Kung Pao kick. The potato pancakes were also quite delicious, and they were served with sour cream and some really cinnamon-y apple sauce that blended great with the savoriness of the pancake. The entire staff in the building, from the guards in the lobby to the waitresses at the top, are incredibly friendly. If I get another chance to go to happy hour early, I'm definitely coming back while the clear summer days last! We all have one (or 7) of those annoying friends who constantly talk about going to this amazing rooftop and these amazing views and fancy drinks they had. The rest of us idiots believe them, then we end up going. We see mediocre views behind windows that need to be washed. We get "fancy" hot chocolate that is overpriced and very average. We get to sit on benches and play jenga. Yay! But one of the group will inevitably post something on Instagram, and the cycle will start again. This is skygarten. Stop the cycle. Please. This bar has one of the best views of the Philadelphia Skyline. With that being said, the view is almost all this place has. NEW Update! They now charge a $5 cover, which is kinda surprising over the course of less than a year that a cover would be imposed. The beer selection is quite minimum and a little more expensive from your normal priced beer. I would give this place a 2.5 stars if I could. When I came here during the summer and busier times, the line would take a fair bit of time for everyone to get a chance to go outside. Be careful of it is windy outside because your hat or a very loose shirt might just fly off of you. Check it out once in a nice warm day but don't frequently come here if you want to say money. a really fun time. you enter from the north side of the building. take an elevator up to floor 51. present ID. Lot of community tables with jenga and connect four. You order up your hot chocolate (spiked or not). Then go over to the marshmallow station and fix up your hot chocolate the way you like. I don't know if you can bring young kids there Chrissy Certain friends have been obsessed with Skygarten since it opened, and I knew I had to make it up before the end of summer. All I can say is I hope to be back again at least once more before leaving the area soon. I loved my first visit! You get carded before entering and they'll check your bag. No outside beverages are allowed in, which for me meant chugging most of a water bottle (filled with water, not straight booze in disguise) in seconds. You have a few options once inside. Go to the left for views of the art museum area and the eternal backup on 76, turn to the right and make another right for indoor communal seating and $7ish drinks, or go all the way to the right for the City Hall/Camden views. It's so close to the Comcast Center that if you creep hard enough, you can see desktop screensavers and people walking around. From the left balcony, there's an awesome view of the new Comcast construction in progress too. I came here for the sunset and loved seeing all the glimmering lights around the city from its central location. I also spotted my old apartment building in Francisville, which was so fun to see from afar. Keep in mind it will likely be WINDY. I'm so glad to have been wearing a tank and shorts instead of a dress. Bring a hair-tie for sure. I didn't buy anything this go around, so the whole experience was free. It was so nice and a bit shocking to not have a cover charge. It was moderately busy on a hot August Thursday, but a good and safe number of people for the space. So far so good here! The space being used by SkyGarten has undeniably breathtaking views, both inside and out. This was the main motivation for my friends and I to visit about an hour into happy hour one evening in mid-June. Cafeteria-style tables and board games encouraged mingling among the patrons, who were numerous and diverse. A decent selection of beer and cocktails, plus catered pub grub, rounded out the amenities. However, I realized afterward that for all of the brightest points of my visit to SkyGarten, I had to wait in a line. Want to get inside the building? Five-minute wait. Want to get off the elevator? Ten-minute wait while they checked IDs. Need a beer? Wait fifteen minutes. The wait for the patio? Ten minutes more. The food was the only place where I didn't have to wait in line, and for good reason; I got pretzel bites, which were waiting for me under a heat lamp. I ate them while I was waiting for beer. Overall, the views are absolutely spectacular and are well-worth the trip up to the 51st floor. Otherwise, this is just your normal, overcrowded happy hour bar. Fight your way through the crowd on a nice day, satisfy yourself with a portfolio of gorgeous pictures, and resume future happy hours at your regular place. I went at about ten p.m. on a Saturday. It was crowded, packed. The elevator ride up hurt my ears! I got the hot chocolate bar.. and while it was absolurely expensive at $10 for a small cup.. totally worth it. We had to wait to go out on the deck since it was so crowded. But it's actually a big space and I'm glad they limit it so its not over crowded. Great view with great drinks. Awesome place. SkyGarten is one of the small, hidden rooftop balconies on the top of the building; the other one on the other side of the building is called Sunset Terrace. It's a great place to go for post-work drinks, but don't come with a large group of friends. There's a 50 people capacity limit for SkyGarten, so once it reaches 50, a line to go outside forms. Also, if you do come here, be sure to have your food and drinks that you want on hand when you head outside because there is not a bar or restaurant out on the balcony, and if you leave, you'll have to line up to get back outside again. I'm in agreement with most other reviews that the $5 cover really probably draws away most people from making this a go-to hang out spot. It's cool to head upstairs and see the view at least once though! I'd most likely only come back to bring anyone visiting Philly or come with someone who's never been, but honestly there's much better rooftop options around. Finally visited SkyGarten for the first time a few weeks ago. There was a $5 cover for admission and it was a little awkward to find. We had to ask security where exactly we were going. Inside, it looks exactly like you would expect a corporate building turned bar would look like. The real draw is the outside space, which is stunning. The views are unbeatable and really the only reason to visit. The beer selection is decent, although a couple of the kegs were kicked the night we went. We ordered some food, soft pretzels, which took about an hour to get (after asking the server multiple times where they were) and tasted like frozen pretzel bites. Great place to go on a nice day to have a couple beers but I wouldn't recommend much else. Break out the shades and make sure you're ready for a cool steady breeze. Ladies and gentlemen, Philly has a bad ass beer garden going on the 51st floor. Talk about those magnificent views overlooking all of Philly. From the Art Museum, Billy Penn over looking the Philadelphians, surrounding boroughs, down to the Ben Franklin Bridge. Yelpers, make sure you have that camera ready because, where ever you stand there is an incredible sight to be seen. It could be day or night you'll see it all with the hustle and bustle of the city coming alive. The bright lights of the city all around you, the trails of lights coming from the cars driving thru the evening all can be somewhat mesmerizing. I don't know a better way where one could enjoy a craft or two or three than here at the SkyGarten. I must say my first visit I was with Sari for a 4th of July event where they had an open bar with a buffet. The weather was kinda muggy, ok it went from drizzling where it was bearable, to ok time to go inside. Inside you can also keep the party going with tables and a giant screen with something always on it. That is in case the weather decides to do a complete 180 on you, or maybe you don't want to get blown away. In all this a great hot spot that keeps on getting hotter. Get in there and stand next to those skyscrapers, while giving a toast to Billy. I know I'll be back. I walk in from Arch, Security directs me around to the other side, a bit of a pain, but whatever. I get on the elevator, my ears pop! 51 stories up!! I am greeted by a tall man whom I assume is the manager. I tell him this is my first visit. He shook my hand, said "welcome to the SkyGarten, My name is Jeff the General Manager" I never see a GM standing up front, that was nice! The bouncer asks for my I.D. and there is a $5 cover... No Problem, with this view? That's a steal in Center City!!! I get my stamp and BAM, the view is amazing and right in front of you! Jeff tells me, "this is nothing, wait till I have a cold drink in my hand and I get to step outside... HUH?!?! The first bar was nothing too exciting about... Looks a little dull... A line to get outside, capacity maybe? I walk into the Beer Garten... It's loud, lots of people, not so much the hidden secrete I thought it to be, though it needs a more of a beer garten feel, compared to other places in the city, they are lacking of decorations... I meet my friends! They have a beer already for me... Jeff shows me the bar, the food menu... I had no idea they had food... btw, Turkey burger is AMAZING!! No line, I step outside... !!!!!!!WOW!!!!!! Take my money!! I am in love with this place! (if you really give less then 3 stars because of a $5 cover... Good luck getting that view, inexpensive drinks like this in Center City) Oh, Jeff did mention the other balcony to see the best sunsets in the city... but sadly, a private party was going on... Can't wait for that!! Very cool place to grab a bite to eat and a drink with friends. Came here around 8pm on a Thursday and it wasn't too crowded and we got a spot outside. Good selection of craft beers and the menu while small was very tasty. Everyone in my group of 7 said they all enjoyed their food. You order food inside and it was prepared quickly but they will not bring it to you so don't stray too far from the ordering station. You cannot beat the breathtaking views at 51 floors up! Just an FYI - They close at 10pm (or at least it did on the night I was there) Located on the 51st floor of Three Logan Square, (or Bell Atlantic Tower), the open view really takes your breath away! The balcony wraps along the perimeter so you can see the city from all angles. The SkyGarten has open community seating /picnic tables and board games on all the tables so you can take your pic of jenga, cards against humanity or connect 4! It is only open Wed-Sat at 5pm. There is a cover charge of $5 for gals and guys so come prepared. Don't try to bring your party early because they won't let you in! The menu and drink selection is really good too. Frozen rosé - frozé? Sounds good to me especially on a hot summer day. Definitely worth checking out. On my last visit I discovered the new $5 cover charge, and thought perhaps that might deter crowds or mean the drink selection might be better... The mix here is of the super drunk or super uptight variety, with the occasional ask from a neighbor to take a photo. The staff and drink selection are still a turnoff. The drinks are hilariously expensive and portions for wines and cocktails are very small. The staff clearly don't want to be there and they don't seem to want you to be there either. The German beer and food don't stand out as anything special, and while there's room inside, there's no view so the area with seating is always empty. Outside, you should be prepared to stand the entire time. On a hot day in Center City, it certainly helps being 51 floors in the air to catch a breeze and cooler temps, but that and the view are all that SkyGarten has to offer. Awesome views of Philly!!! It can get so crowded that the security guard would only let a certain amount of people out for the views at a time and everyone else stay indoor. There's an indoor bar with tables to sit. But who comes here to stay ind I'm so sorry but it brought to my attention/search, this location has closed down permanently. https://www.google.com/amp/www2.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/skygarten-highest-beer-garden-philadelphia-three-logan-to-return-20180406.html%3foutputType=amp Came here on a Saturday around 8:00pm. The view is amazing. Make sure to go outside on the deck and see the amazing view. Just be careful as it is extra windy. Ambiance: Beer garden meets rooftop meets lounge. DJ was playing decent music. Crowd was 20-30s, Food: Was pretty good with good portion. Drinks: Good beer selection Price: A little pricey for my taste but I find that to be the norms for rooftops. This was way better than Assembly. Worth a visit for the sunset views, but other than that it's sort of a boring bar with a thin beer list and weak menu. It can definitely get windy up there, so mind your hats. Claim your spot on the west terrace relatively early, and don't try to reach over the wall, the bouncers will be on you pretty fast. Awesome views of Philly!!! It can get so crowded that the security guard would only let a certain amount of people out for the views at a time and everyone else stay indoor. There's an indoor bar with tables to sit. But who comes here to stay indoor?!!! My first visit to the SkyGarten was pretty great! I went around 5pm on a Thursday, which is probably the best time to go since they are currently only open Weds-Fri. I'd imagine Wednesdays are insane because of Sips and Fridays are insane because, Friday. There are two outdoor areas though the one side is clearly the more popular, since it's next to a larger indoor area with a bar and tables. The line for this bar was significantly longer than the smaller bar towards the other outdoor area. So it's worth walking down the hall to scope the situation at the other end of the building. There were beer options and wine as well. I went with the rosé, which I shared with Billy Penn (see pic). Outside, when you realize just how high up you are, it can be a bit scary. But wow, what a beautiful bird's eye view of Philadelphia! Ledges have been built in around the perimeter, about a half foot from the walls, which actually made me feel a lot more secure, since we weren't right next to the walls. For me, worrying that it would get too crowded was more of a concern, but I was assured that the staff keeps an eye on the amount of people outside. Definitely looking forward to many more summer beverages at SkyGarten! Finally got around to checking out SkyGarten and it was pretty great. It has a "beer garden" feel even though it is inside. It's on the 51st floor which of course gives it an awesome view outside. I went when it was dark out, so the city looked absolutely beautiful. When you go outside to the outdoor deck you can see east, towards the Delaware river and you have the perfect view of city hall. The Comcast building blocks the view going south. But there is also a view towards north philly (no skyline of course). I did not have the opportunity to try any of the food, but it looked like pretty standard "beer garden" food, something to snack on. I wouldn't plan to go there hungry. There were about 5 beers on draft and about 5-8 other bottled beers. An assortment of wines, champagne as well as about 5 mixed drinks to choose from. They also had a "spiked hot chocolate bar" which looked like a fun time. I suggest this place for anyone looking for something different, looking for a view, and a relaxed time. The inside venue itself is pretty small and there are picnic styled tables throughout. Check it out! I went here on a saturday night while visiting friends in Philly. I expected a nice posh lounge as a rooftop but instead it was a beer garden. Nice long tables with some games (cards etc) that you can play while hanging out there. Which could be fun! However the place was crowded while I was there and they only have one bar opened with two bartenders working. Not a bad place, but not my top to go place to hangout in Philly. Im satisfied with my decision to visit this place. I almost spent $15 to go to another observation tower... without a bar... and I got to check out the view here for free. I loved the decor and only wish it was a wee bit bigger. The benches inside are massive and the bar is small. I can only imagine how busy a place like this gets in the summer, but in the winter it was smooth sailing. I was checked by security and in the bar under 5 minutes. I happened to stumble in during happy hour, and it featured $5 for all wine. Champagne included. Hello?! Yes, please. I was able to watch my Canes win a bowl game and capture great views. The benches also featured games to play if you bring friends with you. Job well done! SkyGarten is cool! I loveeee that they have cool table games on the inside area like Jenga, Connect 4, etc. Keeps you and your friends entertained and totally brings on some competition! So, I came here with my best friend, her bf, and my bf about a month ago. We had originally wanted to go Assembly which is my all time favorite rooftop lounge in Philly, but it was closed due to a private event. So, we ventured out to SkyGarten which is literally one block away. Its a nice rooftop but very small. One part was blocked off for god knows what reason, but the part that was open was filled with people and the wall was too high so you can barely look down. The weather also sucked that day with a downpour just minutes before, so it was VERY chilly with the wind blowing at full speed. Also, the view is more of Jersey which I could careless about. We still had a great time, AND we all did a ski shot for the very first time! The other drinks are alright. I had a watermelon margarita which was okay and somewhat pricey. Love the views, hate the crowds! Went for sips and the place was absolutely packed. There was not enough space inside or out for the amount of people that were there. Plan to wait in line outside downstairs, to get into the elevator, to get in when you get off the elevator, and to go outside. Lines for the bar were extremely long. With that being said, the views of the city are amazing. Go out to both patios if you have the chance. Most of the bars are cash only which will speed up your wait time. The main bar in the cafeteria style area accepts cards. Note- they are only open seasonally Wed-Fri 5-10 pm., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Wednesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-22:0', 'Friday': '17:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-23:0'}

name: China Dragon, address: 882 Jacksonville Rd, city: Ivyland, latitude: 40.2032886, longitude: -75.0760351, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Chinese, text: I have been ordered from them since I moved to ivyland. They always done the great job. I order from them very frequently likes almost twice a week. I never got disappointed once. The items that I usually order is the General Tso's chicken, Spare Ribs,and a tons of sushi, the sushi is so grateful.everything is fresh.especially,Gozilla Roll is my favorite. They do also provide Thai cuisine, that is also a great choice, they food they made is so authentic. Any way, it is a amazing restaurant,give self a try.:) This is the most unorganized, greasiest Chinese joint you could order from. The rude woman, whom I assume is the owner, because everything she says is "my menu" "my place," could not be any less help at all. Their menu on the website is apparently different from the menu in real life. So that's and issue all in itself. But otherwise, here's the synopsis: We ordered a side of pan fries noodles. She said they didn't have them anymore but would give us them anyway? I watched as my pan fried noodles were removed from the deep fryer in one solid form. Clearly not from a pan and udderly disgusting. The General Tsoa tofu is LITERALLY tiny little bricks of inedible wood chips. Deep fried until it's completely dried up and solidified. From the vegetarian menu, the mixed vegetables were in a brown sauce that tasted like chicken soup. Brown sauce is traditionally made with oyster sauce which, guess what? Isn't vegetarian. And also DANGEROUS since I have a seafood allergy. So I called to ask if there was any animal product in this brown sauce and the cray cray woman just started screaming, "It's fine! It's fine okay? Bye". Safe to say we're not coming back here. I would eat the bark off a tree before I would break in here during the zombie apocalypse in hopes of finding fortune cookies for survival. Ended up throwing my food in the trash. Any time your soup smells like boiled liquid cleaner, you're the sucker. The wonton soup is an absolute joke, it smells like it was cooked in Windex with a sickly yellow swill surrounding it, apparently deemed a "broth". Nothing redeeming about the meal, the chicken has a peanut oil shell around it which makes the entire experience a chore. Awful soup, greasy rice, questionable, stringy chicken ensures that I will never return. It took over an hour to get our delivery, so of course it was cold when it arrived. The sushi was inexpensive, as it should have been considering it wasn't good. I also tried the General Tso's chicken and shrimp. Not spicy, not cooked well. My husband had chicken fried rice, which he said he liked. I would not recommend this restaurant . I used to order from here ALL THE TIME because my job is pretty much a hop skip and jump away. I always get a variety of the same things; shrimp and broccoli, shrimp egg foo young, shrimp fried rice and crab Rangoon. So far I've had not serious complaints besides forgetting some soy sauce or some sauce for my crab Rangoon but nothing life threatening until today. I order my usual; shrimp fried rice, shrimp and broccoli and crab Rangoon. It took a little longer to get to me which I didn't mind because I was swamped in work and it's Friday so no biggie. When I got my food they forgot my sauce again for my crab Rangoon, when I opened my shrimp and broccoli I noticed that it smelled weird but I figured they just did something different to the sauce. I ate a piece of broccoli and instantly tasted sourness like something was spoiled in the platter. I tried the shrimp and almost threw up. I couldn't believe they served this. If I smelled the spoiledness you mean to tell me they couldn't. When I opened the shrimp fried rice the same smell is what I inhaled. I was so floored and disgusted. I could've ended up with food poisoning and to think how many other ppl today they served today with those spoiled behind SHRIMP..!! Needless to say I am NEVER eating there again..! I been ordering from there for a year and I'm completely shocked and disgusted.!.! We've been here a few time and my dad comes here every Friday with his work buddies for lunch. Today I started with wonton soup. Which is not common for me to order. DELICIOUS! The soup wasn't overly salty and you could tell the wonton havent been sitting in the soup for hours! They were freshly made and very good. I got moo sho pork and they have me twice as much rice pancakes as what they advertised on the menu. We will definitely be back. Dont trust this place. Ordered through grub hub and called 3 times. Placed the order 2 hours ago. 40 minutes ago they claimed it had been sent out for delivery. Not really happening here. Cant wait to see how cold this food is. Avoid GRUBHUB as well! Wouldn't recommend this place at all. You walk in and the workers are just straight rude to customers. Don't say hi, continue to speak Chinese on the phone making customer waiting forever. This so called restaurant is very dirty. They consistently give you the wrong order. The lady making the salads proceeded to pick her teeth then put her hands in the lettuce- furthest thing from sanitary Dirty. Young man who took my order never gave me my change. Watched the same young man cough and wipe his nose, then handle fish without washing his hands. He then put gloves on after he noticed I was watching like a hawk. I will never return. This restaurant's food is very good, love it so much. the most important thing is the ower of the restaurant is a young man, and he's good looking. he always gives customers sweet smile. when you accept his smile and you will feel your world are melted. Been going to this place more for convenience than any other reason. The General Tso is good sometimes. This time it was good. But it's always annoying when they say 10 minutes when you call and it seems as if they start cooking when you arrive. My food has never been ready at the time they tell me when I call. Today they told me 10 minutes and I was out the door after 23 minutes. The price is good but I asked a couple times for crispy noodles and they forgot it. Shouldn't Chinese places always provide crispy noodles? Thought they always did. Well this place doesn't. And when you ask for a bag there's like 10 noodles in the bag so I've learned to ask for 2 bags. Also my egg roll was burnt (see picture) and could use more vegetables in it. Location is the only reason I continue to gk here. This place recently opened in a new little strip mall. I've never been inside, but it's close to my office so my coworkers order a lot. We ordered today and I ordered the chicken with broccoli and asparagus. While I got chicken and broccoli with my meal, there was not a piece of asparagus in sight, but instead peppers, water chestnuts, onions, and carrots. I can't be too mad about that because it was pretty tasty, but I wanted some damn asparagus. The egg roll was very tasty and the fried rice was cooked perfectly. Delivery time was shorter than they'd estimated and it was all quite reasonable. Would patronize again. My family and I order from them very often, China Dragon is our go to place for Asian cuisine. They are always pleasant in person and on the phone, and the prices are by far the best around. Their delivery always comes a few minutes before they say it will and most importantly the food is YUMMY! We love their pork fried rice, egg rolls, shrimp toast, and the hot and sour soup is a must try! Tonight we tried their Pad Thai for the first time and it was to die for!! I honestly can't believe they don't have more reviews on here! Try them out, you won't be disappointed!! Good, not great. Hasn't let me down but never came close to blowing me away. The employees aren't the nicest people in the world either which really turns me off towards the place. But all in all this isn't a bad option for Chinese delivery at all. Went here on a whim. The place was a mess and we should have just left. All the tables were covered in food drippings. I used the bathroom and was shocked to find they actually had soap. No paper towels though. And it was being used as a storage room as well. The food was awful. We ordered sesame chicken that had little resemblance to chicken and came with gross fried rice. All the chicken was covered in a gooey sauce that was very unappetizing. Their chicken teriyaki was slightly more edible but not at all what you expect when ordering chicken teriyaki. Would never go back. Pretty routine strip mall selection. Nothing fancy, but I had lunch there twice. Both times it was prepared very well. Food was fresh, no stale "refrigerator" tastes. My sister started going to this place when she came in to visit my mom from CT. She loves the fact that she can get chinese food as well as sushi and she obviously enjoys what she gets because she always stops. I decided to try it on my recent trip home. I had the General Tso chicken and steamed dumplings. The staff was friendly and did their job, as I would expect. I came in, ordered take out and only had to wait about 10 mins. The General Tso was Excellent!! I live in Las Vegas now and I have yet to find General chicken like that, which is the way I remember it. Crispy, sweet and had some broccoli (not a broccoli fan but goes well with the sauce. The steamed dumplings were extremely good as well, and they offer different types not just pork, I got chicken. I liked the meal so much, I went back the next day to get my General Tso full. Now back in Vegas, I hope I can find somewhere that makes it like that. Keep small businesses going! Okay food. Very messy kitchen--disturbing amount of carelessness from the management for cleanliness and organization. Nice enough staff, nice enough prices. Would not recommend though. We order everything from here and everything is great! They say 15 minutes to pick up and usually it is 15 minutes. My husband orders sushi and he loves it! I order vegetable mei fun, chicken fried rice, veggie fried rice, chop suey, egg drop, wonton soup, general Tso's, sesame chicken, and the egg rolls are wonderful. It is not greasy at all. It is actually the only Chinese food place in Warminster that doesn't come with a pound of grease and sauce with your order. Best tso' chicken I ever had!!! Singapore mai fun is fantastic, too! I just moved in for weeks. I found this restaurant by accident and now I order their food at least three times a week!! There are soooo many options in the menu! You can choose Chinese or Japanese food!! I love roast pork fried rice and sweet heart roll as well! The woman who takes orders is so nice. The service is prompt. Definitely recommend! ;) This place has terrible customer service and hygiene. I found a hair wrapped in a sushi California roll and on another occasion when i gave them another chance they delivered my meal after THREE hours expecting me to pay. I called 4 times to see where they were and each time they said 10 minutes. There miso soup is like drinking hot water and seaweed. Do not give them your business. Would not recommend this place. I live barely 5 minutes from them and it took them for an hour to get here because their driver got lost. The language barrier is just too much. I ordered 2 sides of which were not delievered to me. The sushi itself was below average and the avocado was definitely not fresh. Overall a failure of a intended tasty quick sushi lunch When the kid wants Chinese food, this is where we go. Friendly service, good food. Reasonably priced. I rate restaurants by the taste and the "rest of the night". Tastes good and has yet to ruin the rest of our night. China Dragon on Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA, is a fairly standard Chinese American house wokking dishes for the American palate. Their menu reflects it is from the same cooking school as every other such restaurant around the USA. The space offers a few tables for eating in, but the majority of their business appears to be takeout. They also offer sushi, Japanese and Thai platters, but I would be cautious going there if you have much appreciation for real food from those countries. I found that the egg foo young I ordered was actually pretty good compared to many others I have tried. The two pancakes were flash fried in the wok steel, so that the outside was light and crisp, while the inside was soft, pliant and tasty. The ubiquitous brown sauce was made to order, and was smooth, without lumpy flour balls. The fried rice on the other hand, was mass produced at an earlier time, and tasted it. Its texture was a bit dried out, and was dyed by the food coloring in the bouillon used to cook the rice. The net of it all was a three star moment. I usually do reviews only when I'm angry, but we just ordered general tsos combination platters and I have to say how good it was. If you like your chicken crunchy and your sauce sticky sweet, they have the best, and I try every new place I see. Can't be beat. Spare rib appetizers were delicious as well and fried rice. The wonton soup is LOADED with wontons. Delicious! This is a place i really hate to give a bad review to. I have been getting chinese food from this place for maybe 6 or 7 years. The last 3 years China Dragon has gone down hill. They use to have this sweet little woman take the orders and do the food check and she was amazing. She showed my family you can order online and if you spend $40.00 you can get a free item. For the last 6-7 years of my life we would order $50-$80 in food plus a free item every week to every two weeks. Now you order online put in your free item and they will try their best to not give it to you. If my family was a once in every two month family i would understand, but would it be hard to show a little but of the loyalty that we have shown your restaurant. They always forget something. In the last 3 years they have forgot to give us white rice, egg rolls, chicken and broccoli ect. This place is also the reason i cannot eat wantons. Every other time i have ordered won ton soup there is one in there that is sour. My final straw was today. We ordered our food and we had two free items (because of items they forgot to give us in our past two weeks) that we paid for not even free items. They just forgot to pack them and refused to refund or redeliver them. We call in they treated us like liars who is trying to get free food after spending $50 already. After refusing to send a driver out with the food, i went to get it myself. The guy treated me like an a-hole as soon as i got there. When the food was done, he bagged it up and threw it on the counter completely out of my direction. The worst Chinese food I have ever eaten in my life. I ordered some chicken wings with pork fried rice. They sent 3 wings with hardly any meat but were full of bread crumbs and super greasy! The egg roll was also tiny and they sent me a hot orange Fanta Soda! Buyer beware I do not know how they are still in business. To top it off they didn't even send any napkins! I would shut them down if I could! Ordered from here tonight for the first time- and last time. First off- I waited 1 and a half hours from order to delivery. This place is 1.3 miles from me- so after 45 mins i called to request an eta. The woman answered the phone and before I could talk she said my address (I guess my phone number let her know my address) and when I said yes she said "I'm very busy, give me 5 minutes" and I started to talk and she just hung up on me. I called back to ask my question to get the same treatment. I had ordered through beyondmenu.com so I was nervous about cancelling/if I'd get my money back so I decided to wait- for cold and tasteless Chinese food. The gentleman who delivered did apologize but it wasn't he that annoyed me. Also- the sweet and sour chicken was very thick with breading with only small dried out shards of chicken inside. I wouldn't eat here ever again or recommend it. This is a place i really hate to give a bad review to. I have been getting chinese food from this place for maybe 6 or 7 years. The last 3 years China Dragon has gone down hill. They use to have this sweet little woman take the orders and do the food check and she was amazing. She showed my family you can order online and if you spend $40.00 you can get a free item. For the last 6-7 years of my life we would order $50-$80 in food plus a free item every week to every two weeks. Now you order online put in your free item and they will try their best to not give it to you. If my family was a once in every two month family i would understand, but would it be hard to show a little but of the loyalty that we have shown your restaurant. They always forget something. In the last 3 years they have forgot to give us white rice, egg rolls, chicken and broccoli ect. This place is also the reason i cannot eat wantons. Every other time i have ordered won ton soup there is one in there that is sour. My final straw was today. We ordered our food and we had two free items (because of items they forgot to give us in our past two weeks) that we paid for not even free items. They just forgot to pack them and refused to refund or redeliver them. We call in they treated us like liars who is trying to get free food after spending $50 already. After refusing to send a driver out with the food, i went to get it my self. The guy treated me like an a-hole as soon as i got there. When the food was done, he bagged it up and threw it on the counter completely out of my direction. (Update on review) I have moved my rating up to 3 stars. I live down the street from this restaurant. So after my last review, i did stay away for weeks. I started using uber eats for Chinese with the family to order from places further away. I did decide to give this place another chance or 6. It does seem like the attitude is slightly starting to change. They must of hired a new chef because the food is getting better. Since i last posted about this place the last couple times i have eaten there they did not for get anything. The food is cooked to a better quality. I will give another update at a later month, so i can see if this place is just a roller coaster of good moths and bad months. One of the top 3 Chinese fast food restaurants I've had in my life! So delicious! I usually order from grub hub and so far NOT disappointed. Sometimes it's not exactly what I expected but I respect and enjoy the food they offer. I no longer work at a sushi restaurant but I will tell you, their sushi was good! As good as a normal sushi restaurant. And trust me you'll be surprised the sushi they served at the places I used to work. China dragon sushi rice was perfectly al dente, good seasoning, not too much rice, (too much rice makes it gummy). I had their eel and cucumber roll, it was fresh and delicious! Sushi soy sauce is different from packaged soy sauce and China dragons sushi soy sauce was good too! And they serve the type of ginger I like! I had their udon soup, beef, it made me feel so good inside, not oily, not salty. They use a different soup base compared to Japanese udon so don't expect the tan soup, but it's still delicious! And light! And tasted healthy! And the beef was oh so tender! I ordered the vegetable chow fun, the stir fried wide rice noodles, and a lot of places don't serve that. And GOODNESS it was amazing! Not too salty, so I added soy sauce to mine, but I prefer being able to control my own foods saltiness. The noodles were not mushy, perfectly chewy and soft. The vegetables perfectly cooked. Nothing over cooked. Nothing under cooked. I've also had the crab Rangoon, my favorite apt and the serve the ones I LOVE, the flat triangle ones and as it should served with the basic wonderful nostalgic sweet and sour dipping sauce on the side. If your looking for a wonderful nostalgic good quality fast Chinese food I HIGHLY recommend China dragon! And I'm really picky with my Chinese food choices. I love it! Every time I order I will try to leave a review! My boss thinks ownership has changed, the front desk man is super nice and friendly! Sorry I have no photos lol I devoured everything LOL Good Chinese food, best in the area. It's hit or miss but mostly a hit. Recently changed names couple time recently but I think it's same people., hours: None

name: Freedom Deli & Catering, address: 630 Freedom Business Center Dr, city: King of Prussia, latitude: 40.0924655, longitude: -75.4118018, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Diners, text: This is a small cafe style eatery. For what's it's meant to be it is great. The prices are very fair and the staff is very friendly as well. As someone who works on this campus I appreciate having this eatery so close. I wish I could give this place less than a star, but oh well. This was BY FAR the worst place I've ever ordered from. My egg white omelette looked like vomit, and tasted greasy and over cooked. This place is less than a mile from where I am and it took over an hour and ten minutes for my food to arrive. I will NEVER order from this place again.. my co worker put it best by saying,....." prolly (sic) the grossest thing i've ever put in my mouth ,ugh i feel like vomiting in a bag and bringing it to them" Basically a corporate cafe in an office building. Full and standard lunch menu, I had the soup of the day, shrimp and corn chowder. Ladies working the counter were very friendly. A good go-to place. Freedom is ALWAYS cheap. They have great daily specials for around $5. Which is tough to find anything under $10 in KOP for lunch! Im not expecting steak from Morton's, folks, geez! I think some of these reviews are a little harsh. Everyone there is always very friendly & they remember you when you come back. Which is nice! FIRST, I order online. Then, when I get there it's ready! I've never had any problems. Although I work very close to this place, the delivery is always super slow. I only order from here because it is convenient to my job and I am surprised if the food is ever half decent. I usually order breakfast from here and the bagel is always over cooked, old tasting and crusty. The delivery people are always very nice and friendly. However, if you are just ordering for yourself and your total isn't up to par for them, you can't use a credit card. Other people in my office have stopped ordering from here for the same reasons I am listing above. The only reason this place is still open is because its the only place in the complex to order from. This place really knows how to loose their customers and I will no longer be ordering from here. I'll be sticking to my granola bars from now on. (0.50 stars) A group of coworkers from around the world rented an office at the Freedom Business Center for 3 days to complete a major presentation for a local sales prospect. We were, essentially, a captive audience for the Freedom Deli. The prior reviews of friendly people and painfully slow food preparation on delivered orders doesn't differ for on-premises dining. We were ordering lunch, and for our group the price of a eight sandwiches, sodas, a few soups, some bags of chips and a few cookies would have bought far better food elsewhere. Stale bread and rolls were used, sandwiches were poorly wrapped, lids weren't properly secured on soup containers-- all tasks that an eight year old can easily master seemed to escape them. The salad proteins almost all tasted "off," and greens were horribly wilted. With our Freedom Deli experience influencing the decision, we abandoned the Freedom Business Center after a day and got a much more reasonably priced conference room at our motel. Wow.. first of all the people that work there are the most unwashed miscreants i have ever met. they are beyond rude and have absolutely no idea how to cook food. i ordered steak, egg, and cheese and a hash brown.... my hash brown was dripping with grease and tasted like cardboard... my steak egg and cheese looked like baby vomit smooshed between to pieces of cold toast and then sat on for an hour... i could barely eat it... the cheese was watery and i don't even wanna know what my steak was made of... by far the worst WORST worst place i've ever ordered food from... it is cheap but c'mon people i could have made a better breakfast in my sleep. Quit your day job!!!... you are an embarrassment to all breakfast lovers everywhere., hours: None

name: Indian Nosh, address: 6201 Bristol Pike, city: Levittown, latitude: 40.1221767, longitude: -74.8431131, is_open: closed, categories: Nightlife, Bars, Restaurants, American (New), Indian, text: It feels like this restaurant is still in the process of getting it together. The plates and cups were disposable, but the flatware and serving dishes weren't. The food, however, was delicious. This is not traditional Indian fare, but more Indian-fusion. The Chicken Tikka plate had a nice bite without being unreasonably spicy. The veggie sliders were pretty good as well. The samosas and mango lassi were the traditional favorites. I especially loved the red chutney. I will definitely be back! So happy to see them finally doing something with the restaurant space in the Clarion (formally the Ramada) the interior is super cool, the staff was attentive and very friendly, the food is delicious. My husband and I decided to order a bunch of items off the bar menu. Both of us loved the veggie dumplings the most. As a vegetarian I was pleased with the number of options. I sincerely hope they continue to grow the business, and that it does well. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu, and if they were ever to go to the many delivery services, I would definitely be a frequent flyer :) Wow! We got food to go, and everything was delicious! Wings, dumplings, some sort of veggie burger and chicken cheese steak! Will be back! Food was great. Took me back to India. Spices were on point and the concept is unique. I would definitely recommend everyone to go try the food. You will not regret. MUST GO!!!!! I wish there was an option for 3.5 stars. The first time I tried Indian Nosh was an okay experience. We ordered take out. The employee we placed the order with was really nice telling us about the menu and threw in a free item to try. When we went to pick up the order the food took 30 minutes longer than they said. The food was okay, not enough flavor but still willing to give it a second shot. I just ordered through Grubhub yesterday and the food was on time. The flavor has gotten a lot better. The Indian veggie pizza was a 7/10. The pav bhaji burger was okay, maybe a 6/10. Definitely will eat here again and try something new Just not that good, it's not really Indian food, it's like a weird mix of Indian spiced food but everything is in the style of an American sandwich. Nothing close to a curry or butter chicken dish. Everything was given with weird sauce choices, my girlfriend was given ketchup for some reason with her Indian meal. The vibe is dark Indian strip club bar with one waiter in an Indian run hotel. Feel free to try it, you may love it, it wasn't what I had hoped and if your looking for traditional Indian choices there are better options, try Yardley or Bensalem Went to Indian Nosh one evening for dinner and at first the outside looks super sketchy but once you enter in the vibe is totally different. The place is still coming together and has a lot of potential. The food was fantastic, everything we ordered was great. I specially loved the Bombay sandwich and the tawa paneer burger!!! Everything else was excellent as well! If you are looking for a typical Punjabi food this isn't the place for you!! But if your looking for Indian street food flavor this is definitely the place! Can't wait to go back again! This is a great place !!! Staff is extremely helpful !! Very nice clean environment ! The food is sooo good ! So excited to have it so close to me Probably one of the best fast food Indian restaurants I have been to in a while. Lot of options to choose from make sure to come here with empty stomach Great experience. Very nice concept and great service. And most importantly amazing food. Must visit. Finally good Indian taste in PA. I promise you won't regret trying this place and I am sure, u will visit again. Loved it loved it loved it. They got 50% of our order wrong. We ordered 7 items for take out and after I gave my order I asked the person taking the order to read it back to me. He wrote it down correctly. Picked it up and when I opened it all up at home half of it was totally wrong. I was pissed but they are just far enough from me that i didn't feel like going back. Ordered some other stuff for the people who didn't get what they wanted. Quality of food was just average or below average. Would never go back again! Delicious!! This place came up out of nowhere and i am happy i drove by it. The food is so good definitely worth a try. Indian Nosh, from the get-go, was full of pleasant surprises. Tucked away in a dark parking lot on a dark Levittown road, this restaurant sits attached to an aging motel like a small afterthought. The sign is gorgeously gaudy and sticks out like the last freestanding sign in Vegas after the apocalypse. But don't let that scare you off. This is part of the experience. Inside you must turn to the left and find the doors off to the side. Try not to go the opposite way and find yourself in the innards of a derelict banquet hall. Inside you're transported into a cool, relaxed space with muted colors and quirky styling. I was instantly submerged in the atmosphere, surrounded by a nearly unanimous Indian clientele with a raucous Indian sketch comedy show on in the background. Within moments you will notice the sign informing you that everything is made from scratch and serving time might take 20-25 minutes. Again, don't let that scare you off. This is part of the experience. One will notice an impressive array of traditional street fare and occasional American-style dishes dressed up with an Indian twist. The balanced menu provides a treat for Indian food aficionados with recognizable choices for the newcomers. The menu is full of interesting one-liners and eccentric descriptions of the foods offered. I will mention that my one complaint would be the descriptions do not detail the ingredients and for those with dietary restrictions or an aversion to certain products (i.e. ketchup on top of the masala cheese fries ewww), this could be problematic. Now on to the food. The gunpowder chicken brought me back to a taste I thought I'd never find again. Many drunken nights I would find myself and my best friend stumbling around NYC looking for drunk food. And many times we found ourselves at our favorite 'street meat' vendor. He was a soft-spoken Indian man who would serve us up a sampling of seasoned mea drenched in spicy white and red sauces. I never knew the name of what I was eating, but I always remembered the taste. These drunken times were far gone as I'd moved away from NYC and my college days. But I never forgot the taste. I have Indian Nosh to thank for bringing out some eternal sunshine from within my spotless mind. The other dishes we tried were also worth note. The Bombay burger had such a complex flavor and the bread was soft and delicate. The masala fries were, well y'know, cheese fries peppered with masala spice which is really, really hard to not enjoy (but again, if you hate ketchup as much as I do be sure to ask them to leave it out). The popcorn chicken bites were stellar and plain fun to eat with a spice level that was on-point. And lastly, the potstickers were a perfect umami bite.We washed this down with some Indian cola (thumbs up) and were too stuffed to dabble in dessert-land. The owner was kind enough to stop over to our table and thank us for our patronage and offered on-the-house guava shots. I will definitely be back. The location is not ideal and can definitely feel off putting, but I really hope they do well. Having sampled nearly all of the local Indian restaurants, I find the unique voice of Indian Nosh a refreshing step outside the norm. I look forward to seeing this place thrive Best Indian street food with unique presentation. Great atmosphere, decor, and service. I want to try everything but our favorites were tawa paneer burger, Bombay burger (Vada pav), baahubali omelet, and in house PAAN ICE CREAM! Definitely coming back! I think if I could give 3.5 stars I would as it wasn't what I expected, but that wasn't necessarily the fault of the establishment. I guess I expected a more traditional Indian Restaurant atmosphere, but it had an open floor plan bar-ish type feel (with the big tv screens and music that was a bit too loud) anyway, the food was good, so were the prices and service. Great twist on Indian street food. Wonderful ambiance and service. We will definitely visit this place again! First visit and it feels like Surat and Vadodara. Delicious food, well presented, and cool ambience! Definitely worth more visits., hours: {'Tuesday': '0:0-8:0', 'Wednesday': '0:0-8:0', 'Thursday': '0:0-8:0', 'Friday': '0:0-8:0', 'Saturday': '0:0-8:0', 'Sunday': '0:0-8:0'}

name: Pine Street Pizza, address: 1138 Pine St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9449992686, longitude: -75.1612742477, is_open: closed, categories: Pizza, Restaurants, text: I was biking down Pine Street after a late volleyball game when I decided to pick up a slice. Ravenous and exhausted, I popped into Pine Street Pizza instead of my usual, NYPD Pizza, which was 3 blocks over. BIG MISTAKE. Where to begin? Because I wanted a single slice, the guy told me my only options were plain or pepperoni. Being a lover of plain pizza, I wouldn't rant about this, as long as it was decent. But it seems as if the owners of Pine Street Pizza called up the makers of Ellio's, asked for their recipe, and then thought "hmmm...how can we make this ten times worse and then sell it to people?" The slice they gave me had been sitting on the counter, but against my better judgment, I trusted the guy when he assured me that it had JUST come out of the oven. Needless to say I wasn't all that surprised when I bit into some lukewarm rubbery cheese and greasy crust. Really? This passes for pizza in Center City in 2010? The only reason I'm giving this place more than 1 star is because 1) I go there to vote, and 2) I passed a guy on the way out who was eating a personal pizza with green peppers that looked a whole lot better than mine. With NYPD Pizza and Mama Angelina's in the area, I just don't see how this place can compete. I'm sticking to those two spots from now on. why make pizza at home when you can go to Pine Street Pizza for $7? no coupons or other corporate BS necessary. The "square" pizza as they call it, is good. The only minor problem is it isn't seasoned. But I take the delicious pizza home and I lightly season it myself. (garlic,salt,pepper,oregano, and red pepper) Then it is absolutely delicious. I like the location and I get extra sauce on my pizza for no charge. If a pizza place can make good sauce that's a major plus for me. The value of the pizza is very good for only 10$ per square pizza. I am disappointed however because I addressed a problem with the pizza today after ordering one every week and they told me I was WRONG and didn't offer to fix the pizza. So I REFUSE TO COME HERE EVER AGAIN. I am now changing my review from 4 to 2, there's NO REASON TO NOT FIX A CUSTOMERS ORDER WHEN ITS MESSED UP. I haven't had the pizza, because I can't resist the veal parm sandwich. But the veal parm sandwich ROCKS. Cheap and delicious. And they've got a tv with the game on while you wait. I wish I could give this place three and a half stars. It's not quite deserving of four stars but definitely a little more than three. I have had Pine Street Pizza for years now, and I have to rank it pretty highly. Their pepperoni and mushroom pizza is my standby on nights when I can't quite decide what to make or eat for dinner. The crust is a little thicker than an Italian pizza place, but the pizza as a whole is actually quite good. I normally order takeout and pick up the pizza on the way to my place. The only time I've been kept waiting is when I showed up ten minutes early. Otherwise, I always have a hot pizza waiting for me when I show up. I stopped in on a whim...no expectations. I ordered a white pizza with broccoli. I also ordered a side of breaded mushrooms. I am from north Jersey and had grown up on the best pizza this side of...well anywhere. Oddly enough you'll find the best in New Haven, CT. But Pine Street Pizza sucks royal balls. Enough said. Pizza is like Ellio's gone horribly wrong. Don't do it! Pizza tastes like something from a cheap bowling alley...which is fine if you're at a cheap bowling alley, but totally not fine if you're at a place that supposedly specializes in pizza. Oh, and if you walk right past this place because you mistook it for an abandoned antique shop, just know you won't be the first. +1 star for accepting LevelUp. The $2 credit here made my $3(!) bowling alley pepperoni slice only cost me a buck. I still think I overpaid. Um, ok, if you are 10, I guess this place would suit you. I got a slice and the cheese was like a thick sheet of plastic (very processed and likely very cheap). Walk a couple blocks somewhere else. Let me tell you about a story of a girl from L.A. who was wandering the streets of Center City looking for a good slice of pizza 4 years ago. After venturing on so many places recommended by good-intentioned but ill-educated peeps, she went to Pine Street with a friend on a regular weekday afternoon, THEN HER LIFE IN PHILLY WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Look, I'm not a pizza snob - Chicago, NYC, whatever - they'll all do for me, but now I know what it feels like to have a pizza place you favor over all others, and a pizza you love over any other. Thanks Pine Street for being my neighborhood love. The pizza here is so good. The crust is the #1 reason why I think the pizza is better than most. It's soft and thick, and the crust is slightly but not overly chewy (and a bit toasty and buttery), just like this girl savors. The toppings are the #2 reason this place is a hit. Pepperoni, sausage, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and garlic - hell yeah! My little, itty bitty grip is that the cheese is so gooey and tasty when you eat the pizza at the restaurant, but if you get it delivered it turns slightly rubbery, which I dislike of course, so eat at the place if you're near. I seriously would come in and order a small pizza just for myself - it's that delicious. I already miss those days...I would do ANYTHING for some Pine Street and I just had it last week. :} I ordered a cheese pizza while in store to take home. While waiting, I noticed that all of their dough was pre-made and in stacks behind the counter. I like all pizza because even when it's bad, it's still good. Well, that is not the case for this pizza. I was particularly turned off by the huge mold growths on the bottom. Flip your pizza over before you eat it and check for yourself. Disgusting. Undoubtedly one of the best pizzerias in the city. I have been going to Pine Street Pizza since Forever! and the recipe has never changed. Thank you! Pine Street Pizza has some of my favorite pizza in the city. It's thick crust and not overly greasy finish make it a great find. My only issue is that the pizza's do seem to be a bit smaller than most you will find in the area. However, this is counteracted by the slightly lower pricing at Pine Street. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you live in the area and enjoy a thicker crust with cheese not drenched in grease as a lot of pizza seems to have. Great food at extremely reasonable prices! I came in on a Friday afternoon when it was relatively empty, so I took my time and decided to eat in. The shop clearly has its regulars, but service is prompt and there is minimal wait time for food. This time I opted out of pizza and got cheese ravioli instead, but it came with a generous portion of garlic bread; great for dipping in the river of sauce that remains after the ravioli has been finished. At this point I cannot attest to the quality of the pizza, but this is definitely a place where I'd be willing to bring friends! Also, it's right across the street from Giovanni's Room, so go buy a book or magazine and read it while you enjoy your food! I was just reading Bill McThrill's review and wanted to toss in my two cents. Pine Street makes the best white anchovy pizza in my book. The more garlic the better and the crust is tasty. I don't order there as much as I used to but I swear they see my number pop up on their caller ID and know my order right away. It's been a while since I've been to Pine Street Pizza, but oh, how I miss it so. If you're looking for a "real" pizza (and whatever "real" pizza is, because we don't have much of it in Philly), this is not the place. But if you're looking for a top notch "Greek-style" pizza (tons of cheese with a thick buttery crust), this is your heaven. The gyros are also tasty, and there's a fair amount of seating in the shop. It seems to be a popular stop for cops in the area, and usually they're a testament to good food. The greatest hangover cure of all time. I have turned so many of my friends on to this place. Their strombolis are fantastic. I have had every variety in my 10 years of ordering from this place.I get mine minus the sweet pepper. When I first started ordering them in 2000 they were priced at $5.75 and I think they are now around $6.75. You can eat half and have the other half for dinner. The woman behind the counter has always been friendly and the delivery guys are always super cool. Your typical neighborhood pizza and sandwich shop. My girlfriend loves the Mozz Sticks. I can honestly not complain about one thing with this place. Ok it tends to get a little hot in there in the summer but thats IT! Maybe their pizza is good, but don't order it for delivery. It took way longer than they said it would and when it got to us, it was freezing cold. Not even luke warm. Completely cold. $7.00, deliverd to you hot in less than 15 minutes, and super good. What more could you ask for? Seriously? I used to work for this place and found that they have a rodent problem and management is oblivious to the fact...however they're food is great and their pizza and strombolis are amazing I used to live close by Pine Pizza and was in there probably too often, but with there expansive menu is was an easy choice. Their pizza is different with a crisp buttery crust so it's not going to be like that floppy New York style some places try to pull off unsuccessfully. Whenever I'm in town I try to stop by and fill that craving. Open your mind and give it a try, you won't be disappointed. This place stays open because it's cheap, Jonny S. ;P It's cheap and decent. For a few bucks it's not going to be your cats pajamas (is that right y'all? :P ) best food in town but it ain't going to suck either. I like the pizza although I prefer Mama's. They're not open as late either. I get out of class sometimes at midnight, I need it open later if I'm to trek over there. Never a long wait, cheap and decent. What more do you want for a quick meal? I think the owner just died which is really sad. I'm not sure how staff will change so just a lookout for that. If anything happens, you never know. Might stay the same. Large menu, seating and an ATM. I think they take plastic ps btw. That's a plus. I know their ATM was broken the last time I was there though. Might not be the norm. Decent Italian/American food. Nothing to flip your lid over. Pizza, sandwiches, wraps, fried food... Ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wrap... Nothing I haven't seen before. A bit too soggy an drenched in hot sauce/bleu cheese dressing. Mozzarella sticks I ordered with them were a bit cold upon arrival. Call 'em up if you want your typical pizza place food. Well, what Pine Street Pizza lacks in charm and ambiance, it makes up for in very competently deep-fried foodstuffs. I wouldn't recommend it on too regular a basis, but if you're in the mood for some quite yummy fries (and also maybe a salad, which isn't bad here, surprisingly), PSP fits the bill. I found myself craving fries the day before my LSAT (stress eating much?), and I was not disappointed at all. I was in this place with my work crew yesterday, March 27, 2014, this place had no drinks or chips. We left as we where leaving the old lady (that looks miserable) said "you are leaving because we don't have any drinks" yes and you don't have any chips. We found a new place to eat and lunch everyday at Jimmy John's a much better place. Too bad this place closed. Decent pizza and hoagies. Just needed a renovation as interior was circa 1975 (literally). Thick, buttery crust Brown bag into wax paper Unbeatable price In Philly, forget Lorenzo's, my last pizza dollar would be dropped at Pine St. The crust is thick and buttery, best eaten with a knife and fork. The cheese isn't piled an inch thick, but toppings are. It's best eaten right out of the oven with a birch beer. The rest of the menu is an education in grease. I'm sure they serve salad, but I'll be damned if I know what they taste like. Anything off the grill is great, especially the cheeseburger. It comes with fries in a greasy sack, wrapped in paper that is almost clear by the time you get it home. There are always tables available to eat-in, just stick to the front area. The back section is filled with empty boxes prepped and ready for delivery and, occasionally, a table of locals who seem to judge you if you go looking for the bathroom. Kids wander in as well and hang out next to the stand up arcade cames and tiny television, which is always showing whatever Philly sports team is playing at the moment. I've passed this place several times on my way to south street, so finally decided to check it out. AWFUL decision. The place just has an awkward feel right from the moment you walk in. They don't have a display of different pizzas or anything, just a ridiculously huge counter and some ovens. A woman, who seemed like she didn't want me there, asked if she could help me. I then asked if they do slices, to which she replied only plain or pepperoni. When I asked how much, she said 2.45 for plain and 2.85 for pepperoni...2.85 for one slice of pepperoni?! At first I thought forget it, but they had a decent amount of customers (probably all just regulars that come in all the time) so I figured I'd try a pepperoni slice. Huge downfall of having no display: can't see what the pizza looks like! Upon getting my slice, I instantly thought "what brand of frozen pizza is this?" Thick Greek style slices my @$$! This slice was awful! Instead of being thin but long, the slice was thick and short (insert inappropriate joke here, it is the gayberhood after all). Worse, it seemed like all they did was throw some uncooked pepperoni onto a plain slice, and didn't even bother to heat it up! The sauce tasted like some tomato paste, and there wasn't even enough of it. In no way possible was this slice worth $1.00, much less $2.85...I've visited a few pizzerias during my time here in center city, and this is by far the worst one I've been to! This place is great! If you want great pizza at a cheap price, then this is the place to go. I suggest getting a slice of Broccoli and a slice of ground beef pizza because they are both delicious. The workers weren't exactly warm and friendly, but they were never rude either and I every time I was able to get my orders quickly. So what some lack in warmth, they make up with speedy service and great pizza. I would say to anyone visiting not to expect New York pizza because it isn't that, but appreciate the pizza for what it is, a different type of pizza and it's light-years away in great taste from the large chain pizza shops. The decor isn't upscale but they have plenty of windows to see the nice neighborhood and when you want to turn your attention to something else they have a television you can watch. Overall I would still walk 20 blocks everytime I visit Philly in order to have some of their pizza. For a neighborhood pizza place. they need to work on their pizza. it looks gross but tastes better than you might expect based on looks alone. some of my dining companions got hoagies, which did look quite good and were pretty huge. I've also had the problem where I was told they don't do individual slices. Which is one of the weirdest things I've heard from a pizza place. I don't know, but they may also make you buy soda by the six pack. That being said, I've been at Dirty Franks when people came back with pizza from this place by the slice. So I'm confused about if they do or not sell pizza by the slice or perhaps they are selective about who they will sell pizza to by the slice or what you possibly need to do to qualify for the privilege of ordering pizza by the slice, but I don't think I'll be stopping by Pine Street Pizza to clear that up anytime soon. They got an extra star since I've never actually tasted their pizza. Thick crust Greek style pizza. Good tasting and not greasy. Also had the Greek salad which was equally as good. Ordered it on- line and was delivered to my apartment in less than 30 mins. For around $20, pretty good deal. I'm glad I found this place on my way back to Maryland aka the place where pizza goes to die. This is a solid pizza joint with huge slices and decent flavor! I'll be back next time I head to Philly! Pine Street Pizza is my local pizza joint, just a few doors away from my house. They have your order ready (really no matter how big or small) within about ten minutes, and everything is always fresh and fantastic. Very simple pizza shop stuff - hoagies, grinders, fried stuff and pizza. The pizza leaves something to be desired (its a bit like Domino's or Pizza Hut) but we occasionally order it in a pinch. The staff is basic Philly pizza joint - not the most friendly, but never snappy or rude. It's Philly - unless it is a Starbucks, there generally aren't too many places where you will get a genuine smile, at least in service situations. Sigh - I should have listened to Yelp. Having just purchased a home less than two blocks away, I felt compelled to give the most local pizza shop a try during a day of pre-moving maintenance/cleaning projects. I phoned in an order for a large plain pizza that was ready when I arrived to collect it ~15 minutes later. The shop atmosphere was dingy and odd, but I don't really care about that for take-out. The pizza was small, had a dry bread-y crust, and an overabundance of quickly congealing cheap cheese. Fortunately, the thing was cheap, and not inedible. Maybe their non-pizza items are better, but I am in no hurry to try them out. Love Pine Street! Pizza is nice and thick, very cheesy and delivery guys are friendly and fast. Only reason it's not five stars is that the large pizza is not the biggest pizza I've ever seen. Always on the look out for reasonably priced pizza joints on my walk home, I've stopped into Pine Street Pizza twice. Twice was certainly enough. I'm a bit disappointed that a pizza place in this location is barely clean; the floors are continually dirty, the bathrooms dingy, and the lighting garish. Now, I know that we shouldn't expect too highly of a pizza place, but being in such a good neighborhood with such foot traffic, one would think they might have the desire to at least make it appear nice. The definining factor in my review, though, is the pizza. It's Greek style, so naturally it's awful. Overly greasy, thick crust, bad cheese, little sauce. I ordered a grilled cheese the last time I was there and wasn't impressed with that, either. I'd give this place a pass. When I lived in Washington Square West, this was my go to place for pizza when I didn't want to spend a ton of money. The pizza is ok, the strombolis are ok, the subs are ok, and the salads are pretty standard. They have a large menu, but do not offer pizza by the slice. They have delivery, but I only lived 2 blocks away and didn't want to be that lazy... The pizza is Greek style - thicker crust, smaller slices. All in all a great place if you don't want to spend a lot of money but still want good food. They have ample seating, if you'd like to dine in! I love Pine street Pizza, and it's so cheap! The white pizza w/ a side of ranch....amazing. My dad and I stopped here for a quick cheesesteak -- I did not try the pizza. The cheesesteak was good, a little more bland than some other places and less dripping with grease, which arguably makes it better but sometimes when you order a cheesesteak you WANT the salt and grease. :) Order here if you've run out of options late in the evening. It's not terrible, but it's heaven if you want something delivered late, because it's one of the few options. We ordered a white pizza with broccoli and sliced tomatoes. The toppings and ingredients were good. The crust is not as much local Philadelphia thin as much as it is like Pizza Hut crust. Fast delivery, it was still pretty warm when we got it. Next time I don't want to leave the apt late at night, I'll order from here. The menu is expansive with sandwiches, pizza, Stromboli, gyros,etc. I ordered a chicken cheesesteak and my friend ordered the pepperoni pizza steak. Side of fries and cole slaw. The portions were huge, with both sandwiches at 12" each and PACKED with meat. Yum. The french fries were hot and tasty - but a little soggy. The cole slaw was very greeek (sour) and came in a 12 oz cup for $1.25. The food was good, nothing phenomenal. Given the size of portions, the value for the money was pretty good as we ate it again the next day. AND they deliver! I'll be back. Keeping it from 5 stars is: Soggy fries Extra greasiness The cole slaw came from a bucket.... maybe it was freshly made before being placed in that bucket, I don't know. Ambiance is very cafeteria... someone else commented romantic - I disagree. If I could give zero stars,I would. The food is freezer burnt and bland. I can deal with premade,i get it,it easier. But their pizza tastes like it sat in the walk in unwrapped for a month. The staff are ok, except for drivers: Not only do they have incredibly loud annoying cars, but they continuously park in the bike lane,IN FRONT OF A HYDRANT! How do they not get towed?! That alone would make me hate this place,if he food weren't already awful. Neighborhood pizza place -- they are polite, fast, and the food is OK. Sandwiches are better than the pizza. Stick with cheesesteaks, strombolis, and wraps. Greek salad is huge and delicious. Chicken gyro is awesome. Overall consistent and exactly as described. Good pizza too. I LOVE THIS PLACE. This was our "go to" place for both delivery and "eat in" for so many years in the 90's when we lived in Philadelphia. I had a chance to rekindle that love this weekend. :) I can only really elaborate on 2 items. Cheese steaks (that's my wife's thing) and the Sausage Pizza. (that's MY thing!) The cheese steaks are awesome. You'll have to take my word for it on her recommendation. Now on to the Pizza.... I read a couple the other reviews, and I agree, the crust is almost PERFECT, with it's buttery taste, with just that slight hint of sweetness. The Pizza shell itself, is slightly thicker, (almost like a Boboli, but not "doughy") Forget about eating it with a fork. just treat it delicately when you start, and let it cool, just a bit. At other Pizza places, I've had every type of "sausage" known to man. From stuff that looks and tastes like pencil shavings, to giant sliced Vienna sausage circles. (Yuck and double Yuck) The stuff at Pine Street Pizza is the BEST! Nice small round, pea-sized sausage balls, that are so flavorful, with just a hint of spice. (not hot) (almost like a very faint cinnamon, but not quite) (see my photos) Some things just grow on you from repeated use, but there is true quality, craftsmanship and consistency in their Pizza here! I was saddened to hear that the owner, who was so familiar to me, passed away last year, but his daughter and the remainder of the staff (including their fast delivery) have kept the IDENTICAL taste and quality to what were our signature dishes. It's so nice when some things stay the same! This place makes decent pizza and really good cheese steaks. ...HOW DOES THIS PLACE STAY OPEN?? Ahem. The strombolis and hoagies must be great because the pizza is only advisable when one is desperate (which includes the pizza-craving stupor we're in when the bars close). I don't know, somehow the genuine-prepared-in-advance-frozen-crust doesn't really complement the ketchup that they use for sauce. It kind of amazes me that this place has been in business so long. The pizza is nothing special, and the cheesesteaks are not good. Also, their two delivery guys park blocking the bike lane on Pine or on 12 in front of the fire hydrant. Not cool. A good slice of pizza can really hit the spot every now and again, but the Pine Street Pizza won't do it for you. I'm still looking for that Slice in Philly. Any recommendations? its a nice stop on my walk home yet im in no way a regular, but one day i was in a hurry and ordered 2 slices to go. some how something got messed and my order did not go through right away. i didnt say anything but i wasnt happy, it wasnt til i got out the door i realized they gave me a whole pie i wasnt something they had to make right but it sure makes me a more enthusiastic costumer of pine pizza I am a huge fan of Pine Street Pizza, however I say that with a caveat. The pizza here is delicious in a 'this is so greasy and terrible for me' sort of way. What you need to know about Pine Street is that you can't order delivery, you need to go to the location. The issue being that whatever kind of cheese they use goes from being gooey and delicious to hard and inedible in about 20 minutes. Right out of the oven it's great, but by the time it gets to your door I wouldn't want to eat it. the pizza is ok but...the bathrooms are filfthy. pure utter filfth! wow! the stench, then dirt on the floor. ugh!!! run people run! clean the bathroom. disgrace! Pine Street Pizza falls firmly into the category of food you eat before going to a club or food you eat after getting out of a club. as long as you go in with that in mind, you won't have any unreasonable expectations. the pizza is extremely greasy. decent sauce and crust. really nothing to write home about. the dining room is low fi, to say the least - it's actually fairly skeezy, with a revolving cast of strange characters passing through, including at least one or two cops. most everyone is absorbed by the big tv mounted throughout the place. if you're wearing your beer goggles, however, this probably won't matter too much. Good pizza. Gruff service. Longish wait. Kinda grody dining area. Still a place I'll go if I'm in the area and want a slice. Pine Street Pizza is OK by me. I know I've ordered delivery from there before, but I don't remember what we had. I just know there were no complaints, and possibly no standouts. I went with my brother recently, though... Christina, the counter-woman, is a doll. Treats her customers like family. I ordered a cheesesteak, he ordered a steak stromboli. I tasted the stromboli after tasting my cheesesteak, so my tastebuds may have been a little biased by the stronger flavors of ketchup and salty cheese on my sandwich, because the stromboli seemed a little bland to me. My brother liked it, though, and I LOVED my cheesesteak, so no complaints. I also ordered some pizza fries for us to share... I don't know WHY I am always ordering pizza fries knowing I hate them. The sauce makes the fries soggy and the cheese is hard before you get halfway through the basket. Boooooo. Next time, I will try to refrain. Nothing fancy about the restaurant itself, but I really love their pizza and the way it's done. The crust/bread is a little bit thicker than your average pizza. So far, I've had their veggie, pepperoni, plain, and white cheese pizzas and I love them all. Some reviewers complained about the ambiance. I do agree that it is a little dingy and can use some upgrading, but when I go to a pizza shop, I'm not expecting a romantic environment. I want pizza that tastes good. Plus, most of the time I take my pizza to go since I work about two blocks away. The dude I'm dating has this place on speed dial because he lives close by and his Saturday post-basketball ritual is to order a stromboli from this place, eat it quickly and then pass out. What a hottie. So being his dutiful girlfriend I joined in and tried to girl-it-up by also ordering their salads. That was stupid. Stick with just the stromboli. Even it's pizza ain't all that. Not sure why. But their sauce is sweet and the stromboli comes with peppers (which I pick out because I'm purist when it comes to strombolis but he likes them). Here's something that I don't know how to factor in the rating: Sometimes I see a white cat in the window on the times it's closed. Cute right? And then I'm thinking, hmm maybe they have mice? But it's city... etc so yeah I bet a lot of old buildings have mice. So it's nice that this cat solves that problem. ... And then I make myself stop thinking. Just like when I ONE TIME pissed off this waiter and I had to tell myself that he probably didn't spit in my gazpacho etc. Ok. That's all. Went antiquing one beautiful fall morning and happened upon this Pizza establishment. My coworker and I both ordered hoagies which were both very good! It's not the best place to go to, but it's worth a try. Pretty average Pizza at best. And last time I was there they weren't selling pizza by the slice which is pretty horrendous by my book. It is pretty inexpensive though So it's perfect if your looking to eat on a budget. Paolo's which is one of my favorite Pizza spots is only a block away. So if you're looking for good pizza and aren't too concerned for price keep walking! Upon Marcello's recommendation I do need to try that Chicken Caesar Salad though. yo get your act together and start selling by the slice!! where the f do you think you are?? Pine Street Pizza is AWESOME! Last week I was in there 4 days in a row. The Italian hoagie is really good, it's also cheaper than Primo's and Sarcone's and nearly as good. The meatball sub is amazing, nice spice and the sauce is pilled on and savory; all topped with provolone and baked in the oven for a melting sub of goodness. The pizza is a thicker crust, which I normally don't like, but it is baked to perfection and they are not shy about the toppings. I am working my way through the entire menu and will update as I continue my journey throughout the Pine Street Pizza menu. Best strombolis and amazing wraps. They deliver in no time., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:0'}

name: Domino's Pizza, address: 991 Baltimore Pike, city: Glen Mills, latitude: 39.8839153, longitude: -75.5365179, is_open: opening, categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings, Restaurants, text: Tried to reset password on website but would not send to my email. Then called and the person taking my call did not take my address. Called back to make sure and sure enough had the address wrong. Driver went to front door and did not attempt the side where I was and left. Called back and the call taker, sounding annoyed, sent the order over in oh I'd say an hour and a half from first call to the kids eating. Plenty of pizza joints in the area any of which would love my business. My family eats a lot of it. See ya! Domino's is my kryptonite. Something about the seasoning just drives me crazy. Every few weeks, I'll get a night to myself and order a small pizza and some breadsticks for just around $20. They let you personalize your pizza fairly well- for example, light/normal/heavy cheese or toppings- toppings on half or whole of the pizza, etc. The pizza tracker online lets you track the pizza from start-to-finish, which I love. I've never had any issues with messed-up orders, and the pizza always arrives within about 20-30 minutes. The delivery drivers are always incredibly polite as well. And for those of you counting calories, all the nutrition information is available on their website. Overall, a great, dependable location for pizza delivery! Attempted to get the phone number for this new Domino's store that replaced the Painters Crossing store. This new store has been open for 3 months. What you get is the OLD phone number!!! So, I have to go to this store and waste my time ordering in person because no one has deleted the old phone number and replaced it with the new phone number. At the store the guy at the counter says "yeah that"s a problem". I call up the store to get an area supervisor's information and they can't give it out according to Bobbi Snyder. If this is what you people think of your customer's time I'll go somewhere else! I like the Pan Pizza but the service is really poor!!! Can you give a review of 0 stars. I wish. They are always understaffed. 2 hours for delivery? 1 hour for pickup? I put in an order. It did not come. Although, the hours will until Midnight that night I kept calling and noone would answer the phone there. Kept getting a message that they were closed. Never got my food. The next time I ordered from them they said that they tried to call me and I did not answer so I was not allowed to order from them anymore until I came in and paid them $4. Thank god for that because I do not ever want to order from them again. The food is hot, it's right and it's good. They have done what they promised. I consider Domino's over "mom and pop" stores.Philly boy here, so, I do know my food. Dominoes has stepped it up and I love what they have done! I tried to order online and it said that it wasn't available. I called the store and was on hold for ten minutes. When I finally got through and someone answered I asked to place an order for delivery. I was told that they had stopped delivering, I called at 7:30pm on New Years Eve. Are you kidding? I just wanted to get cheesy bread!!! Worst NYE ever!! Thanks a lot Dominos. Waited almost 3 hours from order to delivery. Not the first time we've had delivery issues with this location. Too many other pizza places around to put up with that kind of service. Their food is usually good but waiting forever for it is not worth it. Disappointed with the service, I order delivery using online app and it said 30 mins. I called the store after an hour and they said it will take 1 hour 30 min and when I ask how much more they just hanged up the call. I called again to cancel the order and I just get ok and hanged up. Waiting for my refund now.. This is the worst dominos inn the area. We moved to Glen Mills a couple of years ago and have ordered numerous times. Rarely is our order ever correct. Today was the day when all was topped. They hung up on me 3 times after 10-11 mins of hold when inquiring about my late order. After it was finally delivered while I was on hold, it was incorrect. I called back from a different number than on record and the phone was answered right away...asked to speak to a supervisor and the person on the phone claimed to be one. I doubt that because how could you not care about the customer experience and make excuses. He said he doesn't have drivers and can't get people to apply. Also, stated they don't have recorded calls which means the teenagers running the store can pretty much do whatever. I did my due diligence and provided feedback to dominos headquarter, lodged a complaint and put out a review. I am done with this store. We ordered online for delivery at our house at 12:15pm for our kid's birthday party. We tracked the progress online and by 12:15, our pizzas were not in the oven yet. I called at 12:20 and was told they opened late today and the ovens took a long time to warm up, that our pizzas would be out shortly and delivered immediately after. Well, 1:00 came and nothing. We called and cancelled our order and had to apologize to our hungry guests who were expecting lunch as the party ended at 1:00. At 1:30 the delivery guy showed up. We told him we had called and cancelled our order. He apologized and offered to give us the pies anyway. However, I didn't want to deal with the possibility of then being charged for it after taking them, so we told him to keep them. We've ordered online before without any problems. You shouldn't let customers pick a delivery time you can't deliver on! Now I have to check my credit card statement to make sure I get a refund. Having issues with poor delivery from this location (forgetting items) I decided to pick up. I now understand why delivery is bad. The whole place seems to be a disaster. They have seating inside but can't imagine anyone would ever dine there with all the screaming going on between the kitchen staff (the kitchen is not separated by anything from the rest of the store other than a counter). It was very difficult to hear the cashier over the staff yelling about a girl they had dated (this continued the entire 10 minutes I was there to pickup my order). Extremely unprofessional. Not like when it was at Painter Crossing. I hardly ever order from Dominos, pizza substandard, service worse, orders always incorrect Based in n these new commercials about caring more about the customer thought I would give it a go Ordered at 11pm, order not out at 1230am, no call or anything, order was finished at 1130, but not out, called at 1230 got an insincere apology Should have just ordered and drive to PApa Johns, at least they pretend to care No more Dominos EVER We have ordered pizza so many times from this location and whenever we order additional sauce they miss it in the order or replace it with a different sauce. We have called multiple times to get the correct sauce but by the time we get our sauce the pizza is cold. Extremely bad service. I didn't want to review a Domino's pizza at all. But I had to. I was down in Glen Mills, PA the night before helping a friend move. It was 11:45pm, and I got hungry. Now, this area isn't exactly the place for life after 10pm, so my options weren't looking good in finding delivery. But I chanced it, called the local Domino's, and amazingly enough, they were open, and were really nice about making a pizza 15 minutes before they were closing. I was a little drunk, and couldn't add $28.03 + $5.97 (I wrote $35...). The pizza came hot, but not so good. Cheese wasn't really stringy, the crust was subpar in terms of flavor, crunch, and was a bit too thick. But you know what? It filled me up after midnight in Glen Mills, PA. Bravo Domino's, bravo. I have been having dominos since my grad student days (for 20 years) for the simple fact that they deliver fresh hot excellent pizzas. The quality has improved, and the service is impeccable. The Dominos at Painters Crossing is a special place for me and family. I usually order the delivery, which is delivered usually under 40 minutes. My favorites: Medium crumbled sausage with jalapenos, or double bacon, or simply cheese. They will humor my requests of half of one topping and half of other making some incredible combos possible. The boys love the lava cakes. Their Mon-Thu special of $7.99 for a takeout large single topping pizza is amazing. Thank you guys for your service and great pizzas. It is quite incredible that I have never had a messed up order--always perfect! Now that is something. Long wait on wing Not crispy as i said soggy only ate one done.not again if they can only listen to customer request may then they will get it right.Disappointed. I'm not sure why I bothered but I was hungry. My usual expectation is they wait an hour and cancel my order closing the store an hour early. I think that would've been better. Almost 2 hours from a dominos 5 minutes away. Called twice and Wesley the "manager" kept saying I got you...what he got me was a soggy pizza that had been sitting under a heating lamp for an hour and a half. He knew it would be soggy and worthless and had plenty of time to make a new pizza but he didn't care...got the credit card payment and a good tip. Not the delivery drivers fault. I got $41 of worthless soggy congealed pizza. I called again after this nonsense was delivered and after I said the pizza was soggy and ridiculous it was blank air...no response...when he eventually muttered some words I realized I was just continuing to waste my time. I get it that it's the lowest of lows pizza wise but it's literally the easiest thing to do...if the driver is busy remake the pizza. Called and told him it would be this way and he just kept saying "I got you"....sounded buzzed and not completely with it. Never again. Please avoid this place...don't make the same mistake I did. I'd rather eat rice cakes than this awful thing...calling it a pizza would be an insult to pizzas. My trash can just yelled at me for throwing this pile of cold sauce soggy dough piece of crap in it. They stole my money...don't let them steal yours. After looking at the other reviews there's an obvious pattern of awful service and zero accountability. Why would they stay open? I would highly recommend you stay away from this store. It used to be OK, but the last 2 times we've ordered, we had the following issues: 1) Delivery took 2 hours 2) Ordered double anchovies (both times) and pizza came with maybe 3 total on it. 3) Ordered double meat (one time) and pizza came with maybe 4 pieces of sausage on it. I love Domino's, but corporate needs to yank this location. It is giving Domino's a bad name! Never have delivery available and when it's available, says 27-37 minutes but your food sits for 30 minutes being checked for quality then it's delivered 30 minutes after that. If you call corporate, they don't care either. Save your self the time and order pizza somewhere else. I ordered six pizzas for a holiday gathering via my phone app and was charged accordingly. When we arrived to pick them up, the store was closed. Their signs indicated they were supposed to open hours earlier. I wasn't able to cancel the order via the app and corporate support wasn't available on the weekend. So much for an enjoyable brunch. A day later, the application doesn't show that they canceled the order., hours: {'Monday': '10:30-0:0', 'Tuesday': '10:30-0:0', 'Wednesday': '10:30-0:0', 'Thursday': '10:30-0:0', 'Friday': '10:30-1:0', 'Saturday': '10:30-1:0', 'Sunday': '10:30-0:0'}

name: Taste Africa, address: 6518 Woodland Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9251278, longitude: -75.2346314, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, African, text: I tried this place based on the reviews read here on Yelp. All I can say is the food is DELICIOUS! Just like the other readers posted, you get a large portion, in fact I'm eating the leftovers right now! Very Tasty, lamb is tender, fried fish was out of this world delicious, and the Jollof rice was undeniably good! We tried Taste Africa for dinner. The restaurant is run by brothers from Sierra Leone & they are quite friendly. 1. Grilled meat (lamb? goat?) with sauteed onions was okay. Even though the small chunks of meat all had bone, the meat was overcooked, chewy and not very flavourful. I would not get this again. 2. The potato greens stew was mild and pleasant. The pieces of meat inside the stew were quite good, not overcooked as it often can be at other restaurants. 3. Attieke was fine. Grilled meat, potato greens & attieke came to $20. 4. We tried a dessert from the fridge. The dessert was like a rice pudding with lime and sugar; it was very sweet and tasted like artificial flavours. I wouldn't want to get this again. Service was fine, but the food in general was not cooked to my liking. The food here is very tasty try the $10 trays it comes with ur choice of meat lamb or chicken I tried both very tasty the only thing is there's more bone than meat on the lamb but very good... also the 4 $10 the tray can feed up to 4people the sides vary depending on what u like.... Try this place its worth the money and the trip..... This place is great! I initially wanted the Okra stew but didn't have a taste for fufu so I ordered the jollof rice with "meat" aka lamb which. The lamb was so tender!! I also had plantain and the for $16 I could feed three people (two adults and one child) and we had left overs for the next day. The portions are large and the food is flavorful. There's a lot of African restaurants on Woodland Ave but according to many locals, this place is the best!!!! I come here any chance I get. I've had the grilled chicken and lamb shawarmas, grilled chicken, lamb and goat platters with rice, potato greens with palaver sauce with meat and chicken, and the cassava greens with chicken and meat. I think the meat is either goat or beef. I've also had the fried plantains. I also get the pepper sauce on the side with the rice dishes. The portions are large and filling and can last you for a few days, but it only lasts me a day or two because I just can't help myself., hours: None

name: Ice House Steaks & Pizza, address: 1 King St, city: Pottstown, latitude: 40.2475549, longitude: -75.654857, is_open: opening, categories: Burgers, Pizza, Restaurants, Sandwiches, American (Traditional), Cheesesteaks, Chicken Wings, text: Ridiculously huge and stuffed subs. We ordered the 16 inch (you read that right!) cheeseteak hoagie and the mozz balls as an appetizer. All A++. We came in as a group and they accommodated us without question. Being from California, not to have to wait And be served in the delightful manner was amazing. Food was perfect and we couldn't have picked a better place. Thank you Icehouse for making our group of California Girls Hockey Team feel so welcomed. Got my credit card cloned here. Ordered 2 chicken cheese steaks hoagies(which were very salty) I used a credit card that I haven't used in 2 months to purchase the order. 2 days later my bank called me about an apparent fraud transaction at the 7/11 in Pottstown. Luckily it didn't go through and I used that card so I could narrow down where it happened. Won't ever go back here again. Argentos steaks are way better anyway. We ate here for the first time. We were not sure what to expect when we are walking in. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the food was very good. We all had sandwiches and enjoyed them. The bill was decently priced considering the sandwiches and the fries that came with them. We would recommend this place again. Traveling thru the area - BEST BREAKFAST I've had in a long time!!! Group of four, pancakes, donuts, OJ, oh my home fries, chipped beef, gravy, eggs, blueberry jam, wheat bread!!!!!! So delicious!!!!!!! GREAT SERVICE!!! Not bad food. Had pizza. Only allowed to serve 2 beers with your meal. Not sure if this is a law around these parts or just a restaurant policy. I might go back sometime. Woulda got 4 stars if not for the beer issues. Lol Haven't had a better cheesesteak since living in South Jersey- brought me back to my childhood. If you haven't had one there yet, you're missing out. I love the mushroom steak and ask for hot peppers. My only hope is that Icehouse will get up to par on their craft beer game. Not a whole lot of choice in the beer dept. Foods okay. Wish the menu wasn't so bland. Sometimes their chicken salad is the most amazing stuff ever, sometimes its junk. Guess it depends in the chef working? Salads are big but need some help for the cost. Great little "Small Town" diner! I've only had breakfast here, but it was great! Good food, served fast, with a smile. This review is written for delivery. The Web Site is well constructed and fast. Food arrived at the exact quoted time. My wife ordered a Chicken Caesar, it was fresh and loaded with delicious marinated chicken. I ordered the cheeseburger, and was glad I did. It was one of the best burgers I ever had. It was fresh, quality meat and wasnt frozen. Delicious! If anything, you get bang for your buck here. They give very healthy portions on all of their meals and you probably end up throwing away a little food at the end of the day because you are stuffed. It is very hard to finish an entire Chicken Tender and Fries meal without blowing out your gut. I also highly recommend their Turkey Club and Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches. Personally, I am not exactly a fan of their pizzas. It's hard for me to put my finger on it, but I just don't like the taste of it. With that said, there is nothing wrong with the pizza and if you haven't tried it yet, you shouldn't. It just isn't for me. The Ice House is a staple of Pottstown Take Out. They've been their for years for a reason... because its pretty darn good to eat! This place has amazing pizza, service, and many other things. When the food first came out it made my lips moist! (The water was amazing as well) This is the perfect place to get lunch. Awesome, sassy waitresses. Always attentive. Never had to wait to sit down. They say they have the"Best Burger in Pottstown" and this is totally true. The cheesesteaks are also very good, as well as the sandwiches. Haven't had the pizza or breakfast, but I hear it's great too. The"To Go" beer is also useful. Best breakfast in town with Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade jellies and fresh made donuts...awesome chicken cheese steaks and fries. I've been eating at Ice House for years now since moving to the area in 2007, so this review is long overdue. What can I say? The hoagies and cheesesteaks are pretty darn good, my favorite is the cheesesteak hoagie. The Stromboli is great! The King Street Strom and the Buffalo Chicken Strom are awesome, the pizza is OK, it's not my favorite. They REALLY shine at breakfast and this has become one of my go-to spots, the house-made donuts, the creamed chipped beef, the various omelets and breakfast sandwiches are all really done well and quite tasty. Their new "Yehaw Wrap" which is sausage/bacon/eggs/cheddar/onions/peppers/Texas petal sauce all grilled up in a wrap is a complete game changer and freaking AMAZING! They also do home fries well, red bliss potatoes with some good flavor and crispy bits. Great local Pottstown place. If you are in Pottstown and want a great local eatery, come here. This place should be on the food network. We just had a great time for lunch. It was packed. Love their cheesesteaks with gravy and gravy fries. I don't care for the pizza, it is very thin and the pies small. They also have great soups!! I haven't tried the breakfast but hear it's also very good. Something happened. Food used to be really good. Went about a month ago, got a tasteless hoagie on a stale roll. Went today for another hoagie and it was again really, really bad. Won't be back! Also getting pricey for a hoagie/pizza place. Drove up to Pottstown to get some paint and decided on trying a restaurant around the area. (We're from philly) We decided on here due to yelp reviews & having a taste for wings. So, we came in and sat ourselves. Didn't know if you were suppose to wait to be seated or not. There were a handful of people dining. Our server Cassidy came over and greeted us. She was attentive, so friendly and pleasant. It makes a whole lot of difference when you have a good server. What we ordered - Creamy garlic wings - Sweet & hot wings - mac & cheese (for daughter) - Steak fries with a side of gravy YUM!! SATISFIED! Oh and the bathroom was so super clean & unique with the barn door type thing going on. Will come here again when making our Eastwood run to Pottstown. Service is horrific - which is too bad because the food (when prepared correctly and brought out before its ice cold) is OUTSTANDING. I'd recommend the eggs benedict as they USED TO BE my favorite in 3 counties! - but the new male server there was so incredibly rude to us this morning that I doubt I'll ever go back. It makes me sad because both breakfast and lunch in this place is very very delicious! This place is a staple in Pottstown. They have great breakfast but lunch and dinner are below average in my opinion. I've been going here since I was a child, but the menu hasn't changed much since. The pricing is about average. I like the Icehouse. Their salads are great, the wraps are nicely done, steaks are delicious. Pizza is also yummy. I had one breakfast from Icehouse and it was so good. I got enough food for two meals and the jam was homemade. Very surprised to have fresh peach and strawberry jams and happy to give five 's. I'm not a beer drinker but their cooler always looks well stocked with different brews. The staff is polite & knowledgeable. Check it out. Cheesesteaks are decent and the steak fries are cooked perfectly. The pizza is like sauce on cardboard, I think they must buy the crust and not hand toss it. Breakfast is solid, nothing super interesting but they do have fresh donuts that are amazing and fresh squeezed orange juice. They are a solid place to order from. Ordered a Stromboli, dynamite bites (jalapeno Popper's), a pizza, and wings...the only thing I'd order again was the Stromboli and even that was small with saturated crust. The pizza could've been frozen, wings anemic, and Popper's not as good as those from arbys. Service was fast upon arrival...they don't deliver 3 miles away....all in all...don't plan on going back unless I need a 6-pack of beer and a Stromboli. Can not have a beer since they only have it to go..the to go beer is such a tease..love the food though..hence 3 stars.. For Philly style steaksandwiches in the Pottstown, PA area, you can't beat the Ice House. (5 stars for steaks) Additionally, they have a pretty extensive Italian cuisine type menu. Unlike most Italian restaurants though, they have really decent hot wings. This is a great diner type restaurant with excellent food and service! The servers are sharp and know what they're doing. (Tony is a hoot!) I've never had any of their pizzas but their burgers are the best (with lettuce and tomato). Their cheese steaks, chicken wings, reubens, and onion rings are always excellent. Oh, and I almost forgot about their breakfasts! Everything we've tried has been made to our exact specifications and always been delicious. I love meeting my friends and family there for a quick bite to eat - and sometimes I even go alone. If you're in the mood for great American food that's reasonably priced with good service, The Ice House won't disappoint! If you order a large steak, and manage to finish it, you're made of tougher stuff. I order a small and I'm stuffed to the gills, but still want another bite. If they opened another location closer to me... I would be fat, broke and diabetic with congestive heart failure within a month. Hands down, the best steak sandwiches I have ever eaten in my life. (Sorry, mom.) We would go every time we visited my grandmother and grandfather. Sadly they passed away a few years ago so we haven't been down lately. However, we're planning on a roadtrip to Pottstown soon just for another sandwich. This is our number one favorite place for breakfast. We usually go here once a week for breakfast. Everything is perfect, but my favorite is their homemade jam that comes with breakfast. I get on their delicious pancakes sometimes too. The kids love to have the jam in the center of their fresh made donuts. The coffee is good and the cup kept full by the very attentive waitresses. I love the potato cake that can be ordered instead of home fries. I've tried everything on the breakfast menu and was delighted with everything. Their pizza, steak sandwiches and wings are amazing also. But breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I have tried many, many places for breakfast and this is my top place! I ordered the Chef Salad. It was huge. It comes with lettuce, carrots, mushrooms, raw onions, radishes, cucumbers with the skin cut off, turkey, ham, roast beef, big pieces of cheese, and green peppers. Oh and broccoli. My waitress was great. She apologized that it took about seven minutes to make salad, and refilled my sofa every few minutes. I think she is Rebecca F, tall twenty something. Very good waitress. Seating is nice and place is cool on a hot day. Great parking. Local spot. Took a small group of 9 out for a bite. Overall the food was good; except for the pizza. The cheesesteaks were good. The wings were awesome. Pizza was the low point but kids will eat anything so there were no leftovers. If not for that, it would be 4 stars. The servers were good and helpful. Not a bad option if looking to feed a group. Full beer cooler as you come into the building on your left. There is a 2 beer limit per person and only if you are dining in. Seems strange. My server was very attentive and fun. My server Kyiesha suggested a cheese steak with mushrooms and it was petty good. There is an interesting Red tomato based sauce on top that lends a certain sweetness and acid to cut through the richness of the steak and cheese they use. They use a roll called a Conshohocken roll. It has a good flavor to me but is not the star of the sandwich. The stuffing is the star for sure There is a counter with many locations to sit as well booths and tables for dining. Overall a nice place to stop and have a bite to eat. This place is great for delivery, its consistently good food not great but good and fast. Has online ordering but its hit or miss when its available, not sure why they take it offline so often. But where this place really shines is breakfast, yes a pizza place for breakfast, go there, try it and believe! They didn't get our order right. I ordered turkey club on wheat and they gave me white. My wife ordered a tuna wrap and got a turkey instead, and another thing is our wings where cold. Now we are waiting for her tuna wrap and an hour almost went by. This isn't the first time they messed up our order. The food is good but getting your order right no so. I love the food and the service . Don't have to write much about the best food in town . Every time I go in everyone is upbeat and glad to see you and glad to wait on you . I say go try it and you to will see this place sells goodness in every bite . You'll be hooked . I was and I live 35 mins away and we drive there just to eat then go back home , well worth the drive . and no I don't know the owners . I lived in Pottstown when this place was called Conway's . The food and service is way different . Don't forget to take home the home made Donuts . Enjoy Terrible service. We ordered from here for a company-sponsored lunch and they couldn't figure out how to process the credit card, made us pay cash for half, and showed up with only half of the food. They then argued that they couldn't possibly have forgotten so much. Never again... Been going there forever...Always great cheesesteaks burgers, bolis. Hoagies are great, too..Skip the salads, always been a low point for me..Can't wait to try breakfast, hear good things about it. Food has gone down hill second trip this month though maybe an off day second time stale roll stale chips and burnt the French fries. the prices keep going up. Manager not the friendliest person to deal with either. Time to stay away for awhile maybe they can fix these issues. Great pizza steaks, pizza, steak Stromboli, and even their Italian hoagies are really good! They are supposedly none for their signature chicken salad hoagie as well, which I was able to try and can honestly say it was quite good. Great breakfast , went there a few times The potato pancakes were off the hook Along with a fresh breakfast Prices and service were great Just had the pizza and it was very good We will be back I am happy to say that the owner contacted me about my experience and offered an apology. My next order was perfect ( chicken wings and chicken wrap) I will be trying the popular breakfast items next. ( previous Review below) Not pleased with my lunch order. Pizza was expensive and yucky barely any cheese the mozzarella balls were a waste of time went to the trash. They poured white liquid when I bite into them. Dipping sauce was eh! Amazing breakfast! I ordered an omlette with a potato cake and an english muffin..it was delicious ! And the fresh squeezed orange juice is so refreshing! My 3 children and I come here every Saturday morning for breakfast. I have not tasted anything that did not taste good, let alone, delicious. Some weekends, there is little wait time before being seated, others, there is a considerable wait. It seems everybody in town wants to get a taste of the best breakfast in town. The wait staff is extremely friendly, and well attentive. While writing this review, the woman at the table beside ours mentioned how amazing the coffee is here. I dont drink coffee, so i dont know how it tastes, but i do know they recent got a new coffee system that grinds the beans fresh. Speaking of machines, and fresh, they also have a machine that freshly squeezes the orange juice right behind the counter. While I have had most of the items on the menu, my go to is the meat lovers omelette. Smokey black forest ham, country pork sausage, chopped, thick cut bacon, and American cheese. The kids usually go with the pancakes. These large, fluffy pancakes will leave you with eyes bigger than your stomach. Only once has my daughter been able to finish the tall stack(3), and usually she doesn't finish short stack (2). If you like jelly on your toast, the have home made jelly at the ready, just ask. After our meal, we always go up to the counter for the fresh, made in house, donuts. These donuts come in 3 flavors, plain, powdered, and cinnamon. Our 4 person meal comes out to about $30 which is well worth it since we always leave full, or as the kids just called it, "a food baby." have gotten delivery from here multiple times, and every time it's been quick and accurate. the food is ok, quality wise. we've gotten calzones, a few things from the appetizer section, and pizza. all good but nothing to write home about. so this is more like 3 stars. i would like to note that the customer service is a lot friendlier than some of the other pizza joints in the area, they actually make you feel like a customer and not a pain in the ass when you order. and this is what gives it the 4th star. Great, local spot to stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The breakfast donuts are out of this world! Cheese steaks are great as well as the pizza. Would def recommend to stop in and try the food - it's terrific! Probably the best deli / sandwich /pizza place in Pottstown . Was my go to spot when I lived there . Everything from pizza , cheesesteaks , to reubens and chicken salad were always great. Good food! Good service. A little cramped but all in all good place to grab a bite! Some things are a on the pricy side for what's essentially a pizza place. Great breakfast every time. Excellent staff, fast, hot and tasty omelets, eggs, home fries and thick cut bacon. Add in onions n peppers to home fries gives a little more taste. We also LOVE the Cheesesteak Stromboli here - best I've ever had. Their chicken poppers are pretty good too. Five Star Place, definitely a step above a regular diner/sandwich shop. Worth the visit - or delivery, every time. Ordered Fish N Chips with coleslaw. Promised delivery time 45 min arrived in 15 minutes. A little pricey for delivery but delicious! Good place open late. Only went for takeout for a few slices and (huge!) stromboli so far. Friendly staff. I was told to try the pumpkin cheesecake but haven't had a chance yet. I have no complaints about this place! The food was delicious, it was delivered in a very timely manner and the waitress was GREAT. She was so friendly and gave us her true opinion of the food. She was fun and checked on us in a delightful, non-annoying way. Highly recommended: the pierogis! I've never had a bad meal from here. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Delivery is always quick and good is hot. Plus they have takeout beer...always a plus. Great wings ! Service was a little slow but the wings were small but flavorful and meaty! Really enjoyed the wings just wish the sauce were a little hotter ! I really love ice house but their wings have disappointed me the last three times I got them. They have no meat on them and it's not even worth ordering them anymore. Love the pizza & wings! In town for business and decided to try this place out since it was close to the hotel. I must admit I was hesitant at first since the picture taken didn't really look like what was there. But I'm glad I did the wings & pizza were delicious! And the service from our female staff was on point. If I'm ever back in this area I will definitely stop in again Place used to be great. Just got an order from them 30 min ago.... horrible. Burnt wings, cheese fries were all cold, pizza was cold. Not sure what happened to this place but they suck now Cheesesteaks were blech. You're better off driving a mile down the road to Santina's if you want ones that aren't completely dry and lacking in cheese. I'm willing to give them another chance with their other items, but there are plenty of other places that can give you a decent cheesesteak, without skimping on cheese or flavor. So after our first bad experience, we wanted to try them out again. We ordered a cheesesteak Stromboli. Well in the picture description it says comes with pepper and onions but where it says cheesesteak it just says steak and cheese. We wanted a plain and figured that's what we were getting, our fault. Brought it home, had pepper and onions... No big deal, we'll eat it. As we were cutting through the Stromboli there was a slice of pepper in the Stromboli that still had the LABEL ON IT. Also, the Stromboli didn't come with sauce. I took it back and asked why the label was still on the pepper and why we didn't get sauce. Well, with a $19 Stromboli you don't get sauce and was also told they get peppers sliced in a jar from a vendor. Can you imagine the cheap ingredients their using in their food if their pepper vendor can't even take off the labels? They ended up making me a new Stromboli and giving me sauce. Sorry, the new one didn't cut it. Thin crust, and dry meat. It was one of the worse most expensive Stromboli's I've ever had. Will probably never go back to the Ice House ever again. Just walked out of this place after sitting at a table for 15 mins and didn't even get asked what we wanted to drink. I understand when people are under staffed but come on you don't make eye contact with my husband 3 times and not come over and say sorry to keep u waiting we will be right with you... That's just plain rude and for that reason I will never go back !! Hands down the BEST pizza I've ever had delivered . I got a pepperoni sausage and pineapple pizza and it was delivered on time and was absolutely delicious. I also frequent ice house for breakfast and the fresh orange juice, jams, donuts, and biscuits are indescribable. I highly recommend this place to everyone, especially out of town folks - there's nothing like this anywhere else! This is our go to for sandwiches and Pizza. The staff is always sweet and attentive. Always prompt and fast with delivery as well. Best Reuben around Took me awhile to get here, as I always viewed it as a "ham and egger" place based upon the appearance. That was a big mistake. The place is like a diner, a bit small, but has a certain charm. As for the food, "Oh, my, lemme tell ya 'bout the food, Bob Griese." The pizzas and subs are very good, the wings are legendary (small and the spiciest will bring you to tears), but my go-to dishes are the hot roast beef with gravy fries and tossed salads with golden Italian, the golden Italian that just drips and oozes with savory goodness all over your eager tongue and mouth, yet seems so hard to find. The gravy reminds me of Heinz brown, which has always been my favorite. Prices are decent, service has always been very good, and the food always arrives quickly. As a bonus, mini golf and adult video locales are minutes away as after dinner treats. I cannot fathom how this place could get more than 1 star - it's terrible! Ordered online (okay, I give half a star more for that cool feature)- plain pizza and a cheesesteak hoagie - for delivery. After an hour after ordering, the delivery guy shows up with the food and since my card was already charged (the bill was $25 bucks?? what the...Pricy!!)- he immediately left. A. the cheesestake was completely wrong - it had American cheese (I requested Provoloone) and had only raw onions on it! There was a miniscule amount of over-cooked dry beef on a half stale roll. Umm, doesnt the hoagie part of the order mean lettunce and tomato? Terrible cheesesteak - not even close to the real thing (and Pats and Genos are not the real thing folks) B. the pizza - yuk. No doubt it was a frozen pie. Seriously, in a saturated pizza shop area, how can you seriously think a frozen pie is acceptable? I did call the shop with the error in the sandwich and to their credit they offered to make another and deliver or give me credit (unapologetically however). Since I did not want to wait another hour for a bad steak, I took the credit. Just not sure why, as I surely wont be back any time soon! Maybe I need to try a stromboli like other reviewers say is good...but I cant imagine it will be tasty after the disaster pizza. Blech. Save youreself the disappointment and get your cheesesteak from Cutillos and pizza from Palmeros. Great pizzas! The meat lover pizza is divine. The best pizza around the Pottstown area. Don't bother with the other places. Ice House would definitely be a 5 star, if not for their pizza. Hoagies, Steaks, Chicken are some of the best in the area. But skip their pizzas! You'd be better off with a frozen DiGiorno pizza. But like I said, service is always good, and the sandwichs, etc ate the best! Hit or miss with these guys...ordered for delivery...$54 was the total. Meatball sandwiches were nasty, as if the meatballs were overcooked or old, hardly any sauce on them. 2 orders of cheese fries...fries came plain with one small container of cheese and one pack of ketchup...the container of cheese and ketchup was no where near enough to cover one of the bags of fries...specific instructions were not followed for the cheese fries...I asked for pepper, hot sauce, ketchup on the cheese fries...I got none of that. The salad was wilted as if it sat n heat all day, it had green eggs on it and the cherry tomatoes looked spoiled. I did order from these folks once before and it was good then. I don't know what happened over there. I'm very disappointed. Stopped in for breakfast while driving past. Food was very delicious, service was good and I definitely would be back. This place is amazing. I have never ate at a place where I can honestly say I want to eat there every day. This is the place! I'm going to start with online ordering. There is times when I don't feel like ordering on the phone and the online ordering feature is great. U can pay for your meal and add the tip at the end for delivery. I haven't had one bad meal from this place. I usually get the 16 inch cheese steak and that thing is biggggg. Every once in a while who ever is cooking goes a little salt crazy but other then that everything is good. They also make in house there own cheese cake which is freakin great! When you go in the service continues to be amazing. Not once did I have a bad experience either ordering or in store. Delivery has to be the fastest I have ever seen. Granted on the weekends sometimes it's a little bit extra. But they get it to you fast and it's still hot! The delivery people I can say have been great people to interact with, unlike a certain pizza joint I will not mention that we have received two intoxicated drivers. The website is pretty well put together and informative and you don't have to go to a separate website just to look at the menu. We haven't tried there breakfast yet but I'm told it's just as epic as there lunch and dinner. If you decide to go into the store the place is clean and usually enough room to sit people. On the weekend sometimes it gets poppin. Other wise. This is my go to place for good food. Good food. Local dive. Very popular. Not vege friendly but good food. Interesting to have a pic of the bathrooms here. Albeit good decor, perhaps that wasn't the best choice. Super friendly staff and great food. In fact they paid for our PAL hockey team's championship party. Thanks! The Ice House is definitely the spot for breakfast. Lunch/dinner is average but breakfast is where it's at here. Homemade OJ, donuts, and Jellies - AMAZING. The Oh My Homefries are also worth the pennies to add to get them with any meal here. Get the wings, sweet and spicy. The burgers are pretty good. Never had it but several people have raved about the pizza. The donuts are good, but, gotta get there early or they all go. The wait staff is nice, the older lady with gray hair is appropriately sassy. Food is good and consistent. I've had delivery and have eaten in as well. Employees are friendly and it is a nice place to eat in. Try them out. You won't be disappointed. We used to get Ice House's pizza quite a bit when we lived in Pottstown, and it was consistently awesome pizza. We were in the area last night and got 2 large pizzas, but we're very disappointed. The quality seems to have gone way down since this spring. Maybe it was just a bad night for them, but I don't think we will go there again. Been going here since I was a kid, and I always try to visit when in town for some delicious nostalgia. If you are new or a longtime visitor like me, go for the cheesesteak with brown gravy. The bread is a really important factor in making a great cheesesteak, and Ice House nails it. Not in the mood for a cheesesteak? Their wings are one of the best I've ever had. Always consistent, quick to serve, and affordable; Ice House is a perfect weekend choice to eat-in, or take home. I always like eating here. Parking can be a bit dodgy when it's busy. Dining area seems clean. Booths are comfortable. Food has always been prepared fine, even if it was something I didn't like and wouldn't get again. One thing to note. I ordered a roast beef hoagie. I understand that onions are part of the way they prepare it. When the sandwich arrived there was what I perceived to be an entire onion's worth of slices on top of my sandwich. I am not kidding or exaggerating. Almost like "I'll have a little roast beef with my onion sandwich"... That's not to say they they skimped at all with the roast beef, there was plenty. I worked up an appetite clearing off all the onions and the sandwich was great. I will definitely return. Great breakfast here too! The pricing has gotten way out of hand. RIDICULOUSLY expensive for what is offered. Honestly, the food really isn't that great and the service is sub par at best. This is not the go-to place for my family and friends anymore. Ownership needs to open their eyes and also listen to the critics - maybe go try the food at other places in and around town. If the quality was comparable to some places, the pricing might be more on the mark. But for the moment it's not even close. Best breakfast. Ever. You must get: the homemade OJ, the homemade jams, the homemade donuts. The bread is delicious. The potatoes are awesome. Just go. First time to ice house and have to say service is awesome. Their menu is unique so best to check it out before ordering. I made a mistake of not looking before ordering a white pizza, as it came with diced tomatoes and ricotta. But still they replace my pizza and have me a gift card, even tho it truly was my mistake more then theirs. The food is very good, but a bit pricy. I guess that is what you have to pay for homemade tho. Ice House Deli has exceptional sandwiches, the best within a 15 minute radius from my house. (And there are TONS of pizza/sandwich shops around me.) Recently I had a friend from California visit who has never had a Philly cheese steak. Instead of making the trek down to Pat's or Geno's, we stayed locally. She THOROUGHLY enjoyed herself at Ice House. My father, who eats cheese steaks regularly and considers himself somewhat of a cheese steak connoisseur, always goes to Ice House when we gets a craving, even though there are sandwich shops closer to our house. I haven't eaten red meat for years, but their buffalo chicken cheese steaks are exceptionally tasty. The buffalo wings are also great. They're big and juicy, not little puny things that are all bone and no meat. The spicy sauce is hot, but not overbearing. I've only dined in the seating area once. It was pleasant, but nothing exceptionally wonderful or disastrous, and exactly what could be expected coming to a place like this. Where Ice House Deli is lacking is in the pizza department. The sauce and cheese aren't anything special, and the dough is kind of thin for a regular pizza. I wouldn't recommend going here to pick up a pie. However, if you are in the mood to pick-up some quick beer while you get your yummy hoagie or wings, this is definitely the place. There are about 50 different to-go beers to choose from, check out the selection: http://www.icehousedelivers.com/drinks.html This was my go to spot for the morning after (afternoon after seems more appropriate) when I lived in the area. They have the most amazing wings. They are fairly small, but very crispy and loaded with sauce. Their philosophy on this is that "smaller sized wing makes a tastier wing because the meat is cooked perfectly through" and I could not agree more. I personally suggest having them mix the hot sauce and bbq sauce together- you will not be disappointed. Their pizza is so-so.. Seems lacking in sauce and overcooked. This I have only noticed when ordering slices, not whole pies. They renovated at some point within the last few years and added the counter. The atmosphere seems able to accommodate just about anyone. Their beer selection is pretty good. You are able to have a beer or two with your meal if you eat in. Worth a try. Very disappointed with the service this morning. Our waitress was friendly but only saw her face once. She took our order and that was it. Never came back to ask how we were doing and waited 10 minutes after finishing our breakfast to drop off the check. A second cup of coffee was out of the question, clearly. Food was decent just really unhappy with the lack of service. Won't be in a rush to go back. They have a pretty good bacon cheeseburger!! Wait staff was nice too. The atmosphere was nice. Definitely will visit again to try more of there food. Great pizza, awesome salads and phenomenal cheesesteaks! Always a family favorite. Great service too! Very clean. Ridiculous!!! Phone is either off the hook or they don't answer. I've been calling for hours. Forced to order online and it doesn't tell you until after you pay that it will take an hour and a half. They are right across the street. Great cheese steaks! The only place that is slightly better is Jimmy's in Philly. We ordered delivery and they were quick! Can't wait for my next icehouse cheese steak. Best breakfast around. The buffalo chicken cheesesteak is my favorite! I like that you can order via their app. It's makes it easy to order lunch in between clients during the work day. I don't know what is going on with this place but I'm done with it. I've been going here since I moved here back in 2010. At first the place was great and then it started to go down hill slowly. There was always something wrong every other time and then recently it started to become every time. Just tonight i ordered a cheesesteak Stromboli with just cheese. I ended up getting a cheesesteak Stromboli with peppers and tomatoes on it. On top of that it was filled with grease. When I cut it open I had grease come out of it. I couldn't even pick it up. This was the second time with this grease escapade. So I'm done and I'll be sticking with tornettas down the street. Great food and fantastic prices. Very good atmosphere and extreamly friendly and helpful staff. Ice House is THE BEST place to eat in the Pottstown area. We have been eating from this restaurant for years, and we recently had an experience that completely deterred us from the restaurant. There was minor miscommunication in the order that could have been easily solved, and instead of trying to make it right, management got on the phone with the utmost unnecessary attitude. She was cutting us off without even letting us get a word in, and then proceeded to hang up the phone telling us we would be removed from the delivery list. It wasn't long before she realized she never received her payment and made her delivery man handle the phone call and the payment, refusing to speak to me. Pretty distasteful for a restaurant we loved so much. We won't be back. Best hoagies I've ever eaten, and I grew up in the hoagie capital of the world. I usually order the turkey and it's delicious, ham and the Italian are also very good. The steak fries are always piping hot. They're so yummy, I can't get them into my mouth fast enough. Quick delivery. Once I had a problem, and they fixed it, no problem! Ok now I really love their food but if you come here in the morning you just may get one the rudest waitresses you've ever met. And they carry their attitude with dignity. And if you dare ask for one of their delicious donuts the donut Nazi will surely give you a nasty glare. Be prepared to handle the distasteful attitude. Sometimes you will get an ole gal who will force a smile and try to be nice but its physically painful for these people and they can't help it,...they must really hate waitressing. But the food is great....suddenly I'm not hungry... Was in town for a youth baseball tournament. Excellent Cheesesteak! The Onion rings were some of the best I have had! The food gets a 5 along with service, very attentive. Location was a little rough but the inside is nice. We're new to this area and have been hearing so many great things about Ice House. Well they were all right!! We had the King St Stromboli (roast beef & provolone) The food was awesome but more importantly the service was top notch. Not only did our main server take care of us but 2 others were helping with refills and sauce etc. Great experience! I wish I took a pic of our Stromboli to show you. Another stop as I search for the best white pizza in Pottstown. The pizza looked great and icehouse places tomatoes as part of the standard white pizza which I have never seen before. There was a slight layer of ricotta cheese but very little garlic flavor to the pizza. The crust was not as thick as most traditional pizzas but definitely not as thin as new York style. I have had several better white pizzas in Pottstown but will come back to try other fare. Motz Balls, Yes. Cheese Steaks, yes. Lasagna Rolls, Yes. Chicken Quesadilla, Yes. Stroms, YES. Pizza, Not so much. Everything is great here that we have had, the pizza, not so much. Deff some better choices in the area for 'za. WE LOVE the Ice House for everything else! Especially Stromboli's! Not happy I tried to call tonight and they didn't want to answer the phone so never getting anything from there again We had the burgers and fries and they were slow to cook but they are yummy yummy yummy. All of the burgers that they serve are double decker burgers. The fries are steak fries and they are just what you would expect. We had trouble finishing the burgers but they are so good that we tried really hard to finish them. Other than the slow wait time to get the food, I highly recommend you stop by and try the burgers! They also have beer to go... I have to agree almost completely with the first review. This place is great for cheesesteaks/Hoagies. The you get a big portion for your money. The Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak is the best, really it's the best. The pizza is so so. They also have a good selection of sixpacks at decent prices which can be hard to come by in this state! Best wings in the area. Pizza and steaks are good too. Great service and can buy beer in store for pickup also Really disappointed this time around. A few months ago I ordered online and when I went to pick it up they never received the order, it happens, no big deal, I waited. This time I ordered online and saw that they had a cheese steak as an option for breakfast so I figured why not. Anyway I left without my phone and when I got there they said they called to tell me my order was cancelled because they don't have cheese steaks for breakfast. There is literally a cheese steak and egg sandwich on the breakfast menu, just make it without the egg? Anyway, I'm still hungry. I was completely blown away by their food and their service! If you're in Pottstown please stop by and have the Bacon Cheeseburger with a side of Mac N' Cheese Bits! Ice House excels in their breakfast! Fresh squeezed orange juice, the best donuts made on premises, assorted homemade jams, the best and most tasty home fries I have ever had! Everything has a homemade touch that shows pride in their food. YUM! Not to mention I like the red plates and their drinking glasses. CUTE!!! Not only is the food great here so is the customer service! I ordered food online because I figured on a Sunday and Mothers Day it would be crazy to get a table. I went to pick it up at the time the online order was supposed to be ready and ended up waiting an extra 50 minutes for he food. They not only apologized for giving me the wrong pick up time but gave me some extras and refunded 55 dollars in breakfast for the wait. Delicious Cheesesteak! My friend recommended this place to me after saying that the cheesesteaks are amazing! I'm usually a plane Jane with things but the portion was just right the price was affordable ! And the food was hot and delicious. Highly recommend to anyone in a need of a nice meal! The food was supposed to be here by 6:30 called multiple times never got a phone call called again around 7:30 and they said the driver had delivered it never did never called, it is now quarter of eight and still no food! Highly disappointed in the service! Really good buffalo chicken cheesteaks, hoagies, and wings! I went to Pottstown to show how much I care about you..... Ice House, I have heard great things about Ice House. I wish I hadn't heard great things because I went in with high expectations. Plus missing the turn onto High St didn't help my demeanor. It was a good cheesesteak but I was expecting a great cheesesteak. My cheesesteak looked much different than pictures of other Ice House cheesesteaks that I have seen. It was still a very tasty and good cheesesteak. I got it with sweet peppers and Ice House sauce. They describe the sauce as a marinara, my limited culinary skills tell me it was a vinaigrette'y marinara. It was a great vegetable sandwich w/cheesesteak meat. Overall all pretty good experience. Great hometown feel and my Ice House made donut was amazing!! Get the wings! Get the cheesesteak! Get the meatball parm! I've never had anything here I didn't absolutely love. Nice clean place. Friendly staff. Generous portions at very low prices. Just do it. You won't regret it. Great food selection and quality! Restaurant is always very busy and is a local favorite for anyone stopping by. There is a wait for food to come to your table after order, but you can tell it's because everything is freshly made and prepared and tastes great! We ordered dinner from Ice House. We ordered an Italian Hoagie with everything on it, plus oil and vinegar, and we ordered a ham and cheese hoagie with nothing else on it. This is how the gave us the ham and cheese hoagie A literal pile of meat...... what is wrong with this place?? Best Italian Stromboli ever! Just make sure to order 'fresh' sliced green peppers and tomatoes. This place is off the hook. Great food and my favorite place to grab a couple of 40s. Sandwiches and wings are excellent. Pizza leaves something to be desired, but I won't hold it against them. There's always something new on the menu and it's usually bangin. Def gotta try the loaded waffle fries. If you're planning on sharing them, don't. Get one for yourself because you're gonna want the whole thing. Service is top notch. I forgot what it's like get food from somebody who cares about their customer. Sure do wish I lived closer to Pottstown. I visit the are several times a year and Ice House Steaks Pizza is always on my list. As a traditional hoagie lover, they're simply the best. Just seems like the ingredients are way better than average and always fresh. I don't venture too far from my hoagie but have tried their stroms and pizza, both delicious. I also like that they're always improving things too whether it's the menus or the store itself, it's never stale. Can't wait to come back! Thanks Ice House! My girlfriend loves breakfast here. I'm not a breakfast guy but I usually just keep it simple. Today I wasn't feeling it but we went anyway. She had the meat lovers skillet as usual. I asked for a cheesesteak. It was 11:00 mind you. That's within lunch hours. I was told they don't serve lunch until 11:45. Ok I get not wanting to start making pizza or Stromboli at 11:00 though they do during the week. But when you serve cheesesteak omelets, cheese steak skillets, and the King Street sandwich which is steak and eggs on a hoagie roll. How hard is a normal cheesesteak. We will be back, just next time we wait until 11:40. She orders breakfast, then I wait 5 minutes to order and get my cheese steak. Baseball team had lunch here. Easy access to baseball field. Cheesesteak was delicious. Mozzarella sticks were great. Good service. Good food. Pizza was good. I had been living in the area for about 5 years and never went here. One day I decided to go because I heard they have breakfast. So me and a few friends went and to be honest it was not as good as I thought it would be. The service was okay, they were nice but my omelet was not hot. It wasn't even warm. If I ever do go back I just get their wings and pizza next time Best food and staff this side of the Mississippi! Staff is extremely friendly and food is consistently delicious. Would recommend to anyone and everyone! The Pizza and cheesesteaks are to die for Have always been impressed with Ice House's "bang for your buck" philosophy. My favorite is a mushroom cheesesteak with provolone cheese and a dozen hot wings. The biggest debate is always between going for breakfast or for dinner, neither disappoint. Very happy with the sandwiches here so far (need to dive deeper into the menu. Great Italian hoagie with a good roll that stays together and thin sliced meats that offer a strong traditional flavor profile that won't disappoint. The family has also been happy with party trays of mixed hoagies. Great local spot. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are all solid. Breakfast sausage patties are insanely big and tasty. I ordered from ICE HOUSE STEAKS AND PIZZA at 5:20pm tonight and was told 20 minutes. I gave them 40 minutes knowing how things are messed up with this covid 19 stuff. I get there at 6pm to pick up my order and didn't end up leaving with it until 6:40pm. I was not happy about that so on the ride home I tried calling to talk with a manager and was hung up on twice. When I arrived home I called and got hung up on 2 more times. The third time called they put me on hold and after a few minutes it went to a busy signal and then disconnected and this is after I spent $79. People were just coming up and ordering food without calling it in and getting before I got mine. Now I know I'm just one link in the chain but after being a long time customer it saddens me to be treated this way and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I believe in the 3 strike rule and this is the 3rd time something has happened. The other 2 times I got the wrong order and they wouldn't talk to me then too. I will never recommend them again to anyone and their manager needs to be fired. I say to you all don't let them treat you like this too. My daughter was asked where she wanted to go to breakfast for her birthday and of course she chose Ice House! As always, everything was perfect. Selena delivers quick and personable service, we really like seeing her here. Thanks so much!! These are the wings that came tonight. They use to have nice big wings and now they are little with no meat. I've been coming here for years and lately it has been going down here. Maybe it's time to find new Pizza place In the area. Food and service was amazing. Got a cheesesteak and wings. My friend took me here when I came to visit her from Philly. Just went to Dalessandro's a few days ago and it was definitely on par with their steaks. Our waitress, Cassidy, was super nice and helpful. Probably some of the best service I've gotten at a restaurant. The owner (or manager not sure) offered up some homemade donuts too which was extremely nice. Would definitely visit again if in the area. Ordered delivery online. Waited over 1 1/2hrs for food. What came in the order was freezing cold and we were missing a ham Stromboli. Called to let them know what was missing and was told by the manager he knew about the mishap and would send it right over. Another hour later the Stromboli arrived cold and made incorrectly. Very disappointed. Great food! Cheese steaks are so good! Had it delivered cam hot and fresh! Nice spot to enjoy good food Great breakfast! Fast, friendly, and attentive service. Homemade donuts are outstanding, especially with the homemade jelly. Anyone who does not give this place at least 4 stars just likes to be miserable. Had lunch from there. Ordered a Chicken Cheese Steak and perogies. Sandwich was really good and they make homemade perogies. Totally recommend this place. I'm incredibly happy that I live close to ice house! I came here for dinner with my dad one night and he's usually very particular with his wings and cheesesteaks. At the end of the meal he said that was one of the best he's ever had. The food is awesome, never had anything I didn't like. My only complaint is they got rid of the round mozzarella balls with the rose sauce. I couldn't get enough of them. The Ice House is my go-to downtown Pottstown place for breakfast. They have great lunch and dinner too but since they started serving breakfast years ago, they are the best in town. Bar none. I recently ate there with a friend who's food was too cold for him. (This was a first from my perspective.) We sent it back and they made an entirely new meal (eggs benny!) for him. Not only that, but they refused to charge us for it! Great service from Colleen as well. We were a high maintenance table! Ordered a pizza fries tonite and a hour n 25 min and it wasnt delivered yet....i called and spoke to a lady and she said it is on the oven and dosent know why its not there yet.. She said if its not there in 20 min to call back.....25 min it was here yet....the pizza was cold and hard...called back spoke to manager and she said she would make another. But couldnt say how long it would be..money was returned and went to amore pizza on 724 This place never fails to make my day. I haven't been able to order in a few months and I couldn't wait any more. I ordered delivery and someone else's slip was on the bag, I assumed without checking that I had gotten the wrong order. The guy who answered spent a few minutes trying to figure out what went where. Meanwhile, i actually checked the bag and everything was fine, barring the wrong receipt. I felt like a complete idiot wasting his time like that and he was insanely nice about it. I've worked in the restaurant biz (BOH) and I would have been pretty grumpy by the end of the night. Thanks for being so awesome at the end of the evening on a busy Friday night! You rock. I will never patronize this restaurant again. We went today to pick up cheesesteaks and witnessed unfair treatment of what appeared to be a man very down on his luck. He was turned away from purchasing a 6 pack because he was wearing a jacket hanging open without a shirt. He was NOT refused service due to inebriation He turned quietly, embarrassed. with his head down and left without argument. My husband felt moved to assist and purchased it for him while I stopped the gentleman in the parking lot. When I went back, a rude associate behind the counter (not the original one who refused service due to lack of shirt) started mouthing off about him being drunk and saying she didn't understand why we were encouraging his behavior. She, at no point was involved in the sale. At no time did this man appear or sound drunk. He was clear and lucid in his speech and humiliated for the way he was treated. The girl behind the counter was ignorant and inappropriate to criticize my husband or our behavior and judgmental to jump to conclusions about something she was not involved in l. She should mind her own business, stop being so judgmental and let adults make their own decisions. We immediately canceled our order and went elsewhere. My rating is not because of the associate Girls that I work with say the food is good. My son and I ate lunch here and it was great! I had a pizza steak. It's the best steak I ever had. My sons food was good also. Our waitress was so nice. Great place to eat!! I saw all of the high reviews of the pizza and expected to be wow'ed. Needless to say, I wasn't. Pizza was mediocre and really overpriced. Our waitress was very friendly, so there was that. Not only is their food amazing, but their customer service is amazing! Their website had a glitch with charged $10 extra for delivery, which I paid because I wanted/needed their buffalo chicken cheesesteak: they canceled my order and called me so that I didn't get overcharged. This is the way businesses should be done! *i came back to give it 5 stars again, but I couldn't* What a wonderful family owned restaurant! I enjoy to come here for a chill meal. Never once had a bad meal or experience! The best hoagies in the area are here. Hot wings are delicious, great burgers. The donuts are homemade, and scrumptious! Cheesesteaks, club sandwiches and fries are also superb. This place has the best cheese steaks you can find around here. The California cheeseburger is better than five guys too, and by my standards that's a big plus Went to Ice House for first time and bought wings and fries. My takeout was made super fast and staff were nice and efficient. Food was good absolutely loved fries. When we need food and it's late... this is where we go because it's still open and close to us. Another reviewer raved about the wings but I respectfully disagree. There's barely any meat on them. I haven't had anything that I absolutely love but it's not bad either. The staff has always been friendly though. Not only is their food amazing, but their customer service is amazing! Their website had a glitch with charged $10 extra for delivery, which I paid because I wanted/needed their buffalo chicken cheesesteak: they canceled my order and called me so that I didn't get overcharged. This is the way businesses should be run. I was visiting my sister yesterday and decided to try the Ice House as recommended by a friend. I ordered an American Hoagie and if you google an American Hoagie it is: American Hoagie. Long roll, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, raw onions, ham, cooked salami, Genoa salami, salt, pepper and oregano. I received a hoagie with just American cheese and the women I spoke to did not agree with my complaint however they did deliver me a hoagie which was just cheese and ham. I was okay with the cheese and ham but it still wasn't what a true American hoagie should be. My sister did not like it. I'm giving 4 stars because they did try to satisfy us. We will not order American hoagies in the future. Seriously the best hoagies and grinders in all of Pennsylvania! Their fries are always fresh, service is always friendly and dining room has plenty of room for my large family to eat inside of. This is the 3rd or 4th time we have ordered from Icehouse and we are huge fans. The cheesesteak Stromboli is perfect. We would have taken pics but it was devoured by us hockey fans! Go Carter Hart and the Flyers!!!!! Cooked well, super tasty, arrived hot and your drivers are always polite and you can tell they take what they do seriously. That means a great deal during this craziness of Covid. I cant wait to order again, and highly recommend Icehouse for your enjoyment. Thank you for knocking it out of the park! Icehousedelivers.com Cheesesteak Stromboli Excited to try, as heard good things. Walked in with no greeting. Sat down in booth by window. Swatted away flying insects. Menus already on table stacked against wall and condiments (almost empty) opened dirty menu on outside to find several squashed flying type bugs inside menu. Three out of four menus had dead bugs inside. Live and dead insects on window sill. Should be cleaning menus between customers' germ riddled hands, not just left on table for next person. Bugs with food not a good pairing. We walked out. I'm writing this after I got off the phone, Ice houses customer service is garbage. The girl who answered the phone for my order had a SERIOUS attitude as though I was bothering her. Ice house please teach your employees how to talk to customers. Ice House is hands down the only place I go if I want a cheesesteak. The wings are to die for and so is their steak fries. I've been a customer for well over 10 years now and I have seen all the changes that this place did. From the desserts and breakfast to the old fashioned pizza and burgers. You can't ask for a better place to go eat. I have no problem driving the 25 minutes one way to get their food. The food is good, but, $4.40 for an order of French fries is quite ridiculous. Even though they were steak fries, it still does not equate to $4.40 & the quantity is nowhere near proportionate to $4.40 worth of potatoes. Next time I'll hit wendy's or McDonald's for the fries. Dining here is a reverential experience. You know how people talk about "befores" and "afters" in their lives? This is one of them. Life before Ice House and life after--the latter being a far better state in which to exist. Picture this: it's closing in on dinner time, you're hungry and world weary. In the distance, you see the Ice House sign calling out to you like a siren, a beacon, a personal savior. You walk in, and immediately feel welcomed by the atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the sea of patrons who are lively and content. Experiencing food that is true QUALITY. You walk out of this restaurant so much better off than you had been going in. You never imagined it would feel this way. tl;dr eat at Ice House for fast casual dining that's miles above the rest. Their wings are still truly awful. We split 24 wings for 19 dollars ( I believe they may have been 17 plus a delivery charge) they were absolutely soaked in hot sauce. They were soggy and so tiny I wish I took a picture. Definitely never ordering wings from them again. Food is good! Presentation has stepped up more so recently. I have never been a big fan of their customer service. Not sorry to say I Was pleased to hear "manager" Lynn, had to take a leave of absence. She was a very unhappy person. Didnt seem to like people much. Very poor customer service and a pretty rude person. Loved the new manager Ken. He's was such a Straight shooter, a quality missed in a lot of business these day. Just heard the awful news that he was let go. Such a shame to hear over something as petty as a misunderstanding due to the influence of another because of their misdirect mindset. If I had to pick and choose a quality I'd much rather have someone in my corner that's passionate at what they do and gets the job done then a bunch of loyal thieves, that are miserable and work just enough to collect a paycheck. Best.......BEST wings I've ever had. And the Roast Beef Dinner is insane. You really can't go wrong here. Delivery is quick and always hot when it gets here. This quickly became my go-to place after trying it once. Hit or miss. They lack consistency. Sometimes I've gone in and have had wonderful food, other times not so much. Consistency is key! The food used to be good here & I mean use to be. Ordered a tuna wrap tonight, tuna was so salty, dry & had a terrible taste. It was a tin can bitter taste, probably cheap tuna. Chips were very salty also. I use to order this all the time but something has definitely changed over the years, it doesn't taste the same. I don't need to go back anytime soon. Excellent service. The food was great. The buffalo wings are really spicy. The Asian salad with chicken breast was awesome and pretty large. Chicken tender salad was both large and delicious. The chicken quesadilla was great. Great atmosphere and the decor was homey kinda retro. There wings are amaazzzziiinggg definitely the best around but I definitely feel like every year they get A little smaller and A little more expensive. Most of their food is pretty good too Love seeing how my post was removed for speaking the truth that the restaurant doesn't like children dining there. It really shows and speaks volumes about how the business is run. They removed their childrens menu too. If you don't like children dining there then put a sign saying no children allowed. The restaurant blatantly refused to serve my 1 year old daughter chicken nuggets and applesauce and then gave my mother attitude about her being there with a 1 year old. There was no apology. This post is justified. I was in a hurry and asked a local guy where he'd go for a good quick bite and he said that he takes his family to the ice house. I drove up and saw the big penguin sign and said if it has a penguin it has to be good. :) went inside and it was a nice sized family resturant. The waitress immediately came over and asked what I'd like to drink. I asked what she'd recommend and she said the cheese steak. I ordered it loaded with everything and chilli instead of chips. The chilli came out very quickly and it was piping hot. It qa a meat n bean chilli. Not very spicy, had a nice tomato flavor, I added some franks red hot to spice things up. I prefer intense flavor but it had a good consistency. Shortly after, the 12" cheese steak came out and it was packed with meat, drowning in gooy cheese, hot peppers, sweet peppers, fried onions, & topped with a chunky tomato sauce. There didnt seem to be any added spices, but it didnt need any with all of the natural flavors blending together. I wanted to save some for later but my mouth wouldnt let me. So for good simple family cooking stop by the ice house. So after our first bad experience, we wanted to try them out again. We ordered a cheesesteak Stromboli. Well in the picture description it says comes with pepper and onions but where it says cheesesteak it just says steak and cheese. We wanted a plain and figured that's what we were getting, our fault. Brought it home, had pepper and onions... No big deal, we'll eat it. As we were cutting through the Stromboli there was a slice of pepper in the Stromboli that still had the LABEL ON IT. Also, the Stromboli didn't come with sauce. I took it back and asked why the label was still on the pepper and why we didn't get sauce. Well, with a $19 Stromboli you don't get sauce and was also told they get peppers sliced in a jar from a vendor. Can you imagine the cheap ingredients their using in their food if their pepper vendor can't even take on the labels? They ended up making me a new Stromboli and giving me sauce. Sorry, the new one didn't cut it. Thin crust, and dry meat. It was one of the most expensive worst Stromboli's I've ever had. Will probably never go back to the Ice House ever again. Update: Went to AJ's Quick Stop down on 23 in South Coventry and bought a Stromboli there. WOW! What a great Stromboli! Loaded with meat and cheese! Even $3 cheaper! Definitely will be a returning customer there! My partner and I live for Ice House. The sweet succulent wings make my mouth water. I am literally licking my screen thinking about them. Don't even get me started about the....SAUCE. Oh yeah the sauce baby. I must also appreciate their bathroom/restroom facilities for always being so sparkling clean that I could eat my succulents snacks right out of the toilet bowl. I just LOVE those sweet sweet wings and thighs. The potatoes too. I only go to church to Thank our Lord and Savior for Ice House and that my wife doesn't divorce me. Lol, I love my sweet honey too much but not as much as my sweet wings. If I had to pick between her and Icehouse I'd have to choose my sweet wings. Mostly the food is good, with the exception of their "pizza." Just don't order any pizza. It was literally paper thin, and the crust looks like it's frozen, conveyor belt pizza crust. This is my hands down favorite breakfast place. Everything is consistently delicious and the portion sizes are generous. I'm not a big fan of their pizza but their cheese steaks are tasty. I do wish they allowed reasonable substitutions, as i only like cheese fries with mozzarella, but that's not a huge issue. I ordered here because previously I've had good food and good service despite what other reviewers say. However, I guess it was my turn for terrible service. The prices are steep which I typically don't mind for convenience. I ordered online. Purchased a cheeseburger, onion rings and hot roast beef dinner. All said $31.31. Delivery came early...so far so good. Upon opening bag everything was thrown in there. No napkins and no ketchup. My dinner was two slices of bread with small amount of beef. No dressing,no gravy, no fries. Cheeseburger was overcooked and 4 onion rings in bag. Looked like someones leftovers. Disgusted, I called the shop where rude employee asks me what I wanted and tells me that I got what I ordered. She places me on hold and returns to tell me to save the food someone will be back to pick it up and trade me what I ordered. Unbelievable!!! I do not want this food or any other. And what will you be doing with returned food anyway? Reselling it??? A refund would have been appropriate but never offered. They took theie $31.31, hung up and that was that. Pottstown has limited selection to begin with food wise but for the price and underpar service I'm surprised the Ice House is still in business. Never again...recent flooding should have swept away business, their foul attitudes, and shit food. Less than impressed. Poor service, poor quality. Made an order for delivery was told 45 mins for delivery. 80 mins later called back and was told the order just went out. 90 mins after order time the food shows up ice cold. Obviously the food had been sitting around for awhile. Not the first time this has happened. Worst part is manager tried to say they met their goals. Guess they lived up to their name. Great atmosphere and delicious breakfast! We loved the staff and the portions were huge. The service was great and the cheese steak omelette was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend! Best pizza and sandwich shop in the area!!! A little pricey but it's definitely worth it. I recommend the pizza/strom special! the wings were just ok. I ordered them extra extra well done and they still werent cooked very well. the coupon code for online ordering on the front of their menu does not work. chicken Cesar wrap was dry. probably wont be a repeat customer Not the best food on this planet, but you're in Pottstown, so your standards certainly can't be that high. This is a very decent place to get food in Pottstown. It's kept clean, the staff is nice, and the food isn't bad. I wouldn't consider it a "fancy" or high quality restaurant by any means, but still a good place if you're looking for a decent bite to eat. Have fun, kiddos. I've been ordering from I've house for over 25 years. Their sandwiches are good, most everything else is just ok. The biggest problems are that their prices are outrageous and that there always seems to be something missing from the order. They sent the sleeve to our cheesesteak, but no steak. Called right away, maybe it fell out in the drivers car, and had to wait another 40min. Not to mention, if they would have made a fresh one and immediately send it out, it wouldn't have showed up Luke warm. Sorry Ice House, we won't be ordering from you no more. Bad pizza yeah . Delivery Stinks Sent Cold pizza & said it was hot yeah maybe a hour before o it came. Solid choice for all American fare. We came into town late after a cross country flight and our options were limited. It was after 10:00, but still dinner time to us. The food was tasty and service friendly. We opted for a cheese steak and Reuben sandwich, as well as a side of onion rings. Not exactly healthy, but satisfying nonetheless. It was a good choice and I wouldn't hesitate to eat there again. They also have a large refrigerated section with an extensive beer selection that was getting a lot of patronage from the locals. long time patron, first time food poison I live nearby and the ice house has been a staple in my life for decades. however I'm writing this poor review (unfortunately) after spending over $50 only to wind up with food poisoning. I tried contacting the restaurant several times over several days this last week - always asking and requesting to speak with management to discuss what happened to me... you'd think as a business they'd leap at an opportunity to help a long-time customer but I can't even get someone from ice house to send a reply e-mail or acknowledge the fact I even bought their food and became violently nauseous and sick. I'm so very sad and this is the most unfortunate review I've had the displeasure to write. Absolutely the worst food in all of Pottstown. Over priced, taste terrible. We ordered eggs benedict and an omellete..took about 25 mins and when we got our plates the homefries which are cut French fry style were still raw. Eggs Benedict tasted like lemon. Sercvice was sub par...server had to ask to refill the creamer and sugar container since she was oblivious to them being empty. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you like to waste money. took my debit card numbers and ordered a bunch of stuff. but I got all my money back. I have been a customer for a very long time. Two nights ago, I placed an order online at 6:00 pm and received an email with a delivery time around 6:56. I tried to call at 7:06. The phone rang 7 times and disconnected. Again at 7:07. I posted on Facebook asking if anyone knew of any issues in that area. I sent a message via FB messenger at 7:15. No response. I tried calling again, same result at 7:15, 7:16 and 7:26. I hit redial and someone finally answered. I told the guy I ordered online and it was supposed to be delivered before 7. He put me on hold while he would check on it. After being on hold for 15 minutes I called from another phone. Again, call disconnected. I called again and the same guy who put me on hold answered. I asked if he was ever going to pick up the line he's had me on hold for 15 minutes. He hung up on me. I had no food, I paid online and getting nowhere by calling. I never hung up my phone, that was on speaker mode, since placed on hold. I had to drive to the restaurant to see what was going on. I was a few blocks away when I heard the line open and noise in the background, a second later the call disconnected. Hung up on again! I go inside and ask one of the two guys by the register to speak to the manager. A girl comes over to me and I explained the whole situation and expressed how mad I was that I kept getting hung up on. I showed her my phone and how I was on hold almost 30 minutes before that call was a hang up. I said if I was the owner he would be fired on the spot. I told her to cancel my order not that they were going to make it anyway and I should charge them for my time and gas. All I got from her was she canceled the charge to my card and she would talk to him about it. If she was a manager she should have offered my order for free after all I was just through. At 9:00 pm I sent another FB message with screen shots of my phone with the call log. The next morning, I finally got a response. They apologized and said my order should have gotten to me. Asked me how much was my order. I didn't remember the exact amount at the time but said what I ordered. Later I found it was just under $17. They thanked me for being candid. And blamed everything on being busy. Saying.. "When we have high call volume there is not much we can do. You were calling between 7 and 730 which is usually the busiest times for callers and makes it most difficult to get through." So it was all my fault for calling when they were busy. Dismissing their employee hanging up on people and making me have to drive across town to handle it. I explained that I was a supervisor of a high volume phone team and there's no excuse to hang up on a customer. Today I got a message that I have $15 credit. May be awhile before it's used. Their breakfast is top-notch. However, the last 2 times (this Thursday and Sunday) I showed up to enjoy it, I waited for several minutes before being turned away. Thursday I was there at 10:40am and was told, "we're sorry, breakfast ends at 10:45am on Thursdays and Fridays. It ends at 11:45am on Saturdays and Sundays." Being that we were there so close to the mark, I was a little disappointed by the rejection but didn't think it was too unreasonable. Now, today, Sunday, I returned arriving at 11:30am. I called ahead to confirm that 11:45am was indeed the cutoff point. I knew I was close but assumed I would be seated and taken care of, especially since the same waitress was working and recognized me. After waiting a few minutes, I was told that they were no longer serving breakfast. I told them how I had the same experience on Thursday and I called today to make sure I would be on time. The "hostess" told me she would check to see if she could do anything. I'm assuming it was a manager that came out and looked at my party and said, "naw, they just got here." I pointed out that there was still roughly ten minutes left for us to order and seats available but she just said, "sorry, our cut-off is 11:30am". So, which is it, 11:30 or 11:45? Even if it is 11:30 for a cut-off (which should mean breakfast ends at 11:30) my situation should have been heavily considered and given the respect I deserved. Instead, it was an embarrassing moment backed by stupid and ignorant logic based on some management or cook that can't handle providing the service they advertise. I will not be going back here unless I receive a thorough apology and explanation. This place is a joke! Wings are the size of my pinky toe! They call them wings there so tiny with no meat on them total rip off! We also had gotten boneless wings it was a bunch of burnt crumbs in a dish! Terrible food! All I can say is they used to be really great but I've been very disappointed with the pizza and the hoagies and the cheesesteaks. For pizza and cheesesteaks, I think the best in Pottstown is Mike's brick oven pizza, or Tornetta's. I gave icehouse two stars, I would give Mike's and tornetta's 5 stars The prices keep going up and the food quality and service are going down. This was my favorite place for food delivery until the last year. I always place my order online. Tonight I ordered a CS Stromboli $20 and a salad $9.35. The Stromboli was wrong. My email receipt was correct but the printed one with the order was wrong. I called and they offered to send another one with a free soda. I was ok thinking it was a 2 liter. They sent a 20 oz!! Seriously. That was their way of saying sorry we screwed up and now you have to wait another 50 minutes to eat you dinner. You can get the same quality & service from every other place in town for less money. IH is no longer the Best in my opinion. Pretty good place. They need a few TVs and small bar to go with the bar food. The phone ringing the whole time drives you nuts too. Food and staff are pretty decent though. This is more of a take out place than a sit down place until they have TVs and a classy, small bar. This is a lesson I relearn every year or so. I cave because there are not very many delivery options near me, but I should know better. The menu is limited for vegetarians, mainly traditional pizza/steak shop. I ordered chicken fingers and fries for my son and got additional side orders of fries and mozzarella sticks. Does that sound like $25 to you? I think that is a bit steep. When I paid the delivery guy with $40, he quickly pocketed it and I had to specifically ask for change. Rather than giving me my change, he waited while I figured out how much I needed back. It felt like an awkward guilt trip. Keep in mind there is a delivery charge in addition to any tip you choose to provide. The chicken fingers were over cooked and the mozzarella sticks were cold. Not going to be ordering again. Prices go up and up over the years but portions and quality have lessened or stayed the same the last 20 years...chicken wings should be ashamed to be considered chicken wiings...have to be lethargic starved chickens or chick wings they are sooo small! The food is good. The onion rings are better. Delivered the wrong pizza last time but they made the right one and delivered it. We don't usually have issues with Ice House but prefer to order online and that's not always available. 3 strikes you are out. I've ordered ther 3 times in the past few months. Have not had a correct order made as of yet. First time food was missing fries, Second time club was dry with no mayo or bacon, 3rd time no marinara for cheese stick and no dipping sauce for chicken strips. Everything I've called the order taker is somewhat cold and/or rude and when I got food delivered it was cold. Keep your money go somewhere else where your money is appreciated. We eat breakfast here almost every weekend at least one day if not both. the service is usually pretty good sometimes a bit slow if they are really busy, but for the most part the girls are very pleasant and make your feel welcome! The food is really good Our favorites are the Creamed Chipped Beef and the Meat Lover's Skillet. very generous portions and just good. Their toast is really good as well one of my favorites with the homemade jam! Just have to get in for breakfast before 11:45 on weekends or you have to wait for lunch! Check it out if you have not already! Sandwiches are top notch, table service is severely lacking. They really pack the hoagies with plenty of meat and cheese, and the rolls are excellent. (Possibly Conshohocken Italian Bakery.) But the staff definitely needs to work on being more attentive and engaging with customers, coming back to see if you'd like a refill, etc. With better servers this place could be one of the best in the county., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-22:0', 'Friday': '7:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '7:0-22:0'}

name: Rana Halal Cuisine, address: 3513 Lancaster Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9583155, longitude: -75.1928745, is_open: opening, categories: Halal, Restaurants, Middle Eastern, text: A life saver for those living downtown who observe Halal / Zabihah lifestyle. I very frequently order online (TIP: go to http://www.edswings.com the choose "Order Online" then the last tab in the column on the left "Rana Halal"). Excellent ordering system online where you can really customize your Philly Cheesestakes with all sorts of extras. The Buffalo chicken pizza is to die for!! I also like the boneless buffalo wings. The delivery time is about 45 minutes which is not bad for downtown philly. We are having some friends over tonight and plan to order some cheesesteaks and the buffalo chicken pizza. Great work guys!! Rana Halal is great if you want Middle Eastern food late at night... with terrible delivery and mediocre food. My friends placed an order 10 minutes before mine and got their food within about a half an hour. My order, made a mere 10 minutes later, took an hour. When I called to find out where my food was, I could hear the woman on the other end of the phone loudly complain about me having called, which is really, really rude. They get zero stars for poor customer service, and the 2 stars is for how good their dolma, baba ghanoush and hummus are, and how boring their rice was and how very tough their lamb was. Also, I ordered 2 juices and I got Snapple Iced Tea. If you need halal food late at night, this might be a good option. Otherwise, seek food somewhere else. The food is great...when the order is correct. I've ordered a Greek salad twice through GrubHub.com. I choose their Greek salad over anyone else's because it's the only place that serves it with olives, feta cheese AND stuffed grape leaves all in the salad (plus green peppers, carrots [okay kinda weird] and grape tomatoes...) Last time I selected the options to "Add Chicken and egg." It came with TONS of AMAZING chicken, but no egg...or dressing. This time I got the same exact thing and it came with egg and dressing (which I had to ask for in "Special Instructions")......but no chicken which I paid extra for. I can't complain too much though with a low credit card minimum, pretty fast delivery and great food. Next time I'll be sure to check my order before the delivery driver leaves. ETA: The next day they brought me a complimentary Greek salad with chicken and zucchini sticks to my work!! Exactly what I ordered before. Thank you Rana!! 5 star!!! I'm still shocked! The food is great...when the order is correct. I've ordered a Greek salad twice through GrubHub.com. I choose their Greek salad over anyone else's because it's the only place that serves it with olives, feta cheese AND stuffed grape leaves all in the salad (plus green peppers, carrots [okay kinda weird] and grape tomatoes...) Last time I selected the options to "Add Chicken and egg." It came with TONS of AMAZING chicken, but no egg...or dressing. This time I got the same exact thing and it came with egg and dressing (which I had to ask for in "Special Instructions")......but no chicken which I paid extra for. I can't complain too much though with a low credit card minimum, pretty fast delivery and great food. Next time I'll be sure to check my order before the delivery driver leaves. ETA: The next day they sent me a complimentary Greek salad with the chicken and zucchini sticks!!! FREE! 5 star now!!! It's weird that they don't deliver to my location even though ed's delivers to me. Regardless, the food is so tasty and cheap. I love it Decent halal / middle eastern food. Shawarma, kafta, kabobs, gyros - and open late night. They also do halal version of American food --- halal pizza and cheesesteaks. Also have vegan options for pizza. Can order halal food at the counter for Eds Wings too. First time I tried their food and it's not bad... I mean it's not to die for but for a hungry tummy craving for some mid eastern food this is good enough. Chicken is tender but a bit dry, the lamb though is good but the kofta is really dry... Two things I love that's in my order (Rana Combination) is the tabouleh and humus.....yum!yum! This place had delicious food! And delivery was pretty quick! We got the chicken shawarma sandwich and dolma and they were so tasty! Five stars for sure. What's not to like about a classic Philly Cheesesteak with the cheese whiz? Adding onion rings on top just to add more of a crunch! Rana's is clean and pretty quick. Just ask to have everything made halal and they'll be more then happy to do so Place is called Ed's, not Ranas Maybe the pizza is good, but any gyro or shewrma is awful... we waited over an hour for food! When we finally got it, half was cold, meat was really dry and small pieces Rice had No flavor and very little quantity They should remove all middle eastern food from menu and stick to American Awful experience and we were looking forward to a nice dinner Employees are nice, food is just turrible Attention! This restaurant is actually located in Ed's Pizza. I placed a pickup order of sharwarma chicken sandwich through Yelp EAT 24 and had to call them to figure out where they were. The sandwich I had was tasty with fresh veggies and nice tahini sauce, better than most halal food trucks in University City. I will order pickup from them again because it's convenient. Three shiny stars for their above average halal food! Best option for halal pizza (& related items) Never had a bad culinary experience here Its not the best place to eat in the area. I tryed the shawarma chicken it was pretty nice but very small plate. I tryed also the spicy wings with cheesestake, well the cheesetake is a real shame absolutely not the true flavor. As for the wings I liked them pretty much but I was surprised that the guy asked me if you want the halal one or the normal one which made me suspicious about the food if they do halal things and "normal thing " in the same dishes so I will not try it again Not all is halal so be careful Maybe the pizza is good, but any gyro or shewrma is awful... we waited over an hour for food! When we finally got it, half was cold, meat was really dry and small pieces Rice had No flavor and very little quantity They should remove all middle easter food from menu and stick to American Awful experience and we were looking forward to a nice dinner Employees are nice, food is just turrib I'm a UPenn student and Rana Halal is perfect!! I placed an order for delivery after a long day and the food came w/in ten mins. The food is exceptional and clean. The price is wonderful if you're on a budget. You can have a satisfying dinner under 10 bucks. I will be ordering from them again when the next set of finals come around. I wouldn't recommend. Their staff bullies others, and serves female college students alcohol underage. I have had a personal experience with this. I personally regret giving the owners of Ed's, Aloosh, and Rana's Cuisine any of my hard earned business and income. I used to hire them to cater my own personal and corporate events, which I of course no longer do. I also brought in a lot of my own personal contacts into their business, and gave them more sales. This is just my own personal first hand experience - avoid. negligence and slander galore., hours: {'Monday': '10:30-0:30', 'Tuesday': '10:30-0:30', 'Wednesday': '10:30-0:30', 'Thursday': '10:30-0:30', 'Friday': '10:30-1:30', 'Saturday': '10:30-1:30', 'Sunday': '10:30-0:30'}

name: Grill Fish Café, address: 814 S 47th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9482317, longitude: -75.2169427, is_open: closed, categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Seafood, Restaurants, text: I came to Grill Fish with the BF the night before New Year's Eve. We had gotten the recommendation from our friends in the neighborhood that it was pretty solid joint, and a bonus since it was run by the same management as next door Vietnam Cafe. Overall, I felt the food was good, and it was reasonably priced, but Grill Fish lacks that certain something that makes for a memorable dining experience. The menu is pretty straightforward: appetizers, entrees, desserts. Each entree consists of a grilled protein with either rice, veggies, noodles, or some combination of the two. I ordered the lamb. It comes out on a clean white plate with grilled fresh vegetables and some kind of spicy mayo, along with side of rice. The teriyaki marinade was maybe a tad overpowering, but the food was still cooked well. I question whether or not I was eating lamb as opposed to London Broil or skirt steak (it didn't really taste like lamb), but not a problem. His seafood bowl, a mix of various fish and shellfish, was much better. Very fresh tasting seafood and definitely good sized portions of shrimp, scallop, clam, mussels, and salmon. Pricewise, it's not terribly expensive, and definitely makes for a comfortable neighborhood joint. But maybe it was the fact that we were the only people in the restaurant that night, and perhaps that nobody else seemed to be out, I just felt sort of uncomfortable. And the food, although good, didn't really have any distinguishing qualities that made it sing or want me to try more of the menu. I feel this is a good place to go if you want something nicer than takeout but not a fancy dinner. Definitely not a date restaurant. Bottom line: decent food and reasonable price point, but still needs to find its niche and find more creative ways to make the food memorable. It's closed. The menu can be had at Vietnam Cafe, I believe. Same owners. The younger sibling to Vietnam Cafe, Grill Fish Cafe occupies a very small but comfortable space. Every time I've walked by Grill Fish Cafe there's either never been anyone in the restaurant or just one table seated. As such, I've found myself quite hesitant to try out the spot. But, since it's in the neighborhood, I finally had to try it out. Not surprisingly, there was only one other table there. Then again, it was 9PM on a Thursday night in West Philly. I had the Hanoi Fish (tilapia in a simmering broth with mint, bell peppers...and other good things). The fish came out on a burner with the noodles on a different plate. I have to be honest, I wasn't sure how to eat this. I tried out various methods and nothing came to satisfaction. If I ate the noodles separately, they were too bland. If I put them in the broth, they were too difficult to pick up with chopsticks. Since the spoon was metal and the broth was simmering, using the metal spoon meant burning your tongue. I thought the fish itself tasted okay - nothing that blew me away, but there was enough flavor in it that I wasn't entirely disappointed. Service was good and the waitress was attentive. I like that the table water is not iced, it was slightly colder than room temperature. I know most people probably don't prefer this, but I'm weird and I do. As an FYI, the menu here is more expansive than what's on the restaurant's website - at least as of today. Also, if you have AT&T, there is absolutely no service in here so you better like whoever you're sitting with as there's no checking your email, browsing on your phone, and all those bad manners we've picked up in this digital age :) This is a fantastic restaurant. The fluke with ginger sauce is absolutely delicious. The salmon is also phenomenal. We get these dishes practically every time we go there. The house salad with avocado and nuts is simple and highly satisfying. The seafood stew is hearty and really good on a cold or rainy day. By the way, the "shrimp pancake" is what most of us would recognize as the Vietnamese dish "banh xeo" (it's pretty standard - not a standout but still very good). Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and just wish more people in the neighborhood would go there... it often feels quite empty. The people here were nice, but overall the meal was pretty underwhelming. Eating here left me feeling a bit ripped off, even though I wasn't the one paying. We ordered the octopus, which was tasty enough but came lukewarm. It would have been much better hot. At $12, the portion size was smallish but decent (I know octopus is expensive), but I've gotten much more elsewhere for the same price. The grilled whole branzino ($25) was fine. We made the mistake of taking them up on the offer of filleting it for us, at which point the crispy grilled skin was unceremoniously dumped facedown in the sauce, rendering it totally uncrispy and ruining the grilled effect. So it was more like filleted bland fish meat, but it was fine. We also got a tiny side of baby bok choy ($3), which at least tasted good. At $16, the fluke was a ripoff. There were two small fillet halves, fried and served with a tiny mound of baby spinach. They didn't mention that it would be breaded and fried; that's how places like McDonald's make crappy cheap fish taste good. I could have made the same thing myself at home, for about a quarter of the price. The people at the next table ordered the salmon dish, which looked about the same: pretty meager portions, and not enough elegance in execution to be worth the price markup. They also charged us $3 for tea that we didn't order and thought was complimentary. So that was lame. Somehow, one app and two entrees totaled around $75 for two people after tax and tip. I felt like the meal should have cost about half as much. It was tasty and satisfying enough in a home-cooked kind of way, but at gourmet prices I expect better. Tucked away in West Philly, this is a little Vietnamese gem that has some delicious sauces. We started with a round of Lemongrass Martinis...strong, but delightfully good. We then split an appetizer of the Grilled Octopus, which had a good smoky flavor with refreshing onions and was generally tender - a few chewier pieces snuck in, but not too many. I ordered the Salmon - it was not a huge portion, but the fish and accompanying spinach were fresh and well-prepared. I sampled the Grilled Calamari, which was tender and had a fantastic sauce - it was prepared differently from the Grilled Octopus, so don't hesitate to order both in a single meal. I went here with three friends after church and we had a grand time. We started with crispy shrimp which were so delicious and zingy I wanted to drink their sauce after they were gone. Then between the four of us we ordered two whole branzino fish with sides of bok choy. Now those were delectable. Despite being whole it was easy to get at the delicious meat whether by fork or by chopsticks. Again the sauce was wonderful and we sopped it up with our sticky rice. We even picked up the spine when we had gotten all we could otherwise and sucked the rest of the meat off. By the end the fish resembled the picture in an old cartoon when the character puts a whole fish in his mouth and pulls only the skeleton out. Despite being quite hungry on entry I left filled. We'll be back, that's for sure. The salmon was incredible. Just everything about it: sauce, texture, way it was cooked, presentation, steamed spinach bedding -- and I'm not a big seafood lover! The others with me also enjoyed it. I highly recommend this place. Isn't this West Philadelphia? How is the food so expensive? I mean, the wait staff was lovely as was the ambiance, but paying over $20 for fish that was just OK seems a bit much for the neighborhood. Next time I am going to Vietnam Cafe instead. This review in the SouthPhillyreview.com 7/26/2012 gives it an exceptional rating!! I also took advantage of University City Dining Days to try this place out. It's a restaurant I can highly recommend: the service was friendly and prompt, although quite small it had an attractive modern decor, the food was delicious. The appetizer I had was superb: grilled squid in a dipping sauce. It was so fresh and tender that I dare say it may be the best squid I ever had. The Hanoi Fish was a tasty treat served in a hot crock in a bit of broth. There were vermicelli on the side. A couple next to me was having a huge bouillabaisse like seafood stew that looked fabulous. Moderate prices - the appetizers ranged from $6 - $10, the entrees from $14 - $18. I think Grill Fish Cafe deserves 4 1/2 stars ... only the fact that the selection of desserts was limited to three flavors of ice cream (they were out of one flavor the night I was there) and the menu itself was limited. Otherwise I think this is another gem of a restaurant in Philly's charming University City. We started with the octopus- it is amazing and tender with raw red onions to offset them. We also ordered the mixed seafood soup and whole branzino (striped bass). All the seafood was cooked perfectly, with a smoky grill flavor on the whole fish and octopus. The soup had a wonderful base with a hint of basil and hot pepper flake. The squid rings in the soup were not rubbery at all, the shrimp just right and tender sweet clams. Good price for seafood too. The Lai family are friendly people in the community and always offer great customer service in thier restaurants. Grill Fish is no exception. You won't get a better gilled salmon in the city. The filet is always fresh and the gingery broth around its bed of baby bok choy is strong, light, and mysterious. I've seen the battered and fried tilapia, and the whole fish, be stellar. BYOB on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It needs outdoor seating, but other than that, it's the best restaurant for blocks. I took advantage of Univeristy City Dining Days to explore a new restaurant and my gamble paid off. I decided on Grill Fish Cafe after finding the menu appetizing and reading favorable reviews on here, which were fair and accurate. I ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer, and the fluke for my entree. Both were absolutely delicious. Both portions were extremely generous, but not gluttonous. Both the shrimp and fluke were lightly fried (deep-fried and pan-fried, respectively, I believe) but never felt heavy or loaded with batter. The fluke came with sauteed bok choy (a large protion - my only complaint would be that I wish their were other vegetables, too) and rice. I also got to try the shrimp pancake and the tilapia. The shrimp pancake was an interesting and unique appetizer that I hadn't tried before. It was light and crispy, with a lot of flavor. The tilapia was bright and extremely flavorful - with flavors leaning more on the Latin side than the southeast Asian. The service was extremely friendly and helpful. The environment was modern and calming. I was definitely surprised by the level of decor, food, and service - all in positive ways. Not that I was expecting a messy restaurant, but some of the other restaurants I've been to along Baltimore Ave have been slightly more haphazard and less polished. Grill Fish Cafe is a little gem tucked away in West Philly that needs to be visited!, hours: {'Tuesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-22:0', 'Friday': '17:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '17:0-22:0'}

name: The Wrap Shack, address: 142 N. 2nd Street, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9530747, longitude: -75.1431581, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Sandwiches, text: Good food to go, unless you are able to snag the one table near this Old City food counter. There is a diversity of options, from veggie to meaty. Two of us shared the thai peanut chicken wrap. At $6, it's a bargain since it is certainly big enough for two. The ingredients were fresh. You may need utensils, so be sure to ask for them--and ask for napkins. They didn't automatically give them to us, and the wrap was definitely a messy meal. The Wrap Shack is one of the first places I ate when visiting Philadelphia, and is a place I often return to. The selection of wraps they have is huge! Order one, and they cook the food in front of you. In fact, that is one of the things that makes the wraps unique from here, they cook all of the ingredients together. So, if their is lettuce in the wrap, it will be cooked lettuce. I don't know if this is my favorite, but they call it a signature trademark. Regardless, they food is fresh and fast, and it's one of the few places for a portable meal in Olde City. The Wrap Shack is this great little secret I have. I'm not really a "wrap person." I don't really get the whole, it's not a burrito but not a sandwich thing, but my confusion be damned! The Wrap Shack is delicious! They have a huge selection (many are vegan and vegetarian) and every wrap is made fresh to order. You might feel a little weird about getting your lunch from a shack, but this is no grease cart. Everything is tasty and not greasy. It's pretty cheap, too. You'll pay about $5 or $6 for a wrap and they're big and filling. I love it, maybe I'll have to have one for lunch tomorrow... Ok, so the first thing you should know is that it actually a shack. The somewhat odd location on 2nd street makes it a place to grab lunch if are in the area either buying used restaurant equipment or browsing galleries. From the outside appearance you will not expect much...and may even question if you should eat anything that comes from within the shack...but you should, looks are deceiving. Yum yum I love Wrap Shack. And yes, its actually a shack. In Old City. Pretty awesome. But not as awesome as the wraps. I'm certainly no wrap connoisseur, but I'd have to say this place makes some of the tastiest wraps I've ever had. The wraps are huge, messy, filling & filled with quality fresh ingredients. I particularly love the buffalo chicken wrap. They also make smoothies which are pretty good. Recently I saw that they're opening a Wrap Shack in Rittenhouse - sometime in spring 2007. Hopefully it too is an actual shack, but I'm not counting on it. As long as the wraps are as tasty as the Old City location I can't be too disappointed though. I work in the area so it will be a delightful addition to my lunchtime work menu! There are few sandwich shops out there that offers something for everybody. but the Wrap Shack truly delivers. Veggie lovers will crave the portabello taco wrap and their many salad varieties. Seafood lovers will devour their tuna, salmon, and teriyaki shrimp wraps. And people who REALLY like to eat will fiend over the Scott Louis (buffalo or bbq chicken, bacon, mushrooms, American cheese), and Steak Supreme (cheddar pepper jack, and all kinds of veggies and sauces). and of course they have a Philly cheesesteak wrap, and if your daring you can even try your hands at creating your own. The wait can take forever, especially during spring and summer weekends. But when it does they're cool enough to even offer you a beer while you wait. good people and good food, what's not to like?, hours: None

name: Pete’s Place, address: 604 South St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.941906746, longitude: -75.1526430622, is_open: closed, categories: Korean, Restaurants, Chicken Wings, Asian Fusion, text: I was thrilled when I saw that the chef is offering gluten free options and placed an order for the tofu stew. It was delicious and the perfect comfort meal for a cold rainy day. The video demonstrating how to crack the poached egg was adorable. My only suggestions are the broth needed salt which was not a big deal I added some Celtic salt which did the trick, and also there could have been more rice in the container. Aside from that it was wonderful and I hope they expand the gluten free options. I appreciate the innovation and the "kinda korean" aspect but overall I think the food is just okay and overpriced (the menu items in general. Not just from what I got). I didn't love everything and I think some things need to be tweaked. But theres other items on the menu that I want to try. So I'm willing to go back, so this place isn't all bad. I ordered the korean fried cauliflower, the potato salad, rice cake fries, rice pudding, the hot dog, and honey butter chips. The cauliflower - I wish it was more crispy and the flavor was not preferable. There was an earthy flavor on the sauce that I didn't like. The spiciness was nice and not that spicy. I think I would've preferred something more tangy or sweet. I imagine this is cooked the same way the korean fried chicken is so I'm glad I didn't get that. There's better places for kfc that's cheaper. The cauliflower was good enough to finish the dish as leftovers tomorrow but I prob wouldn't get it again. I will say the portion made the price understandable ($14 and the whole container bottom was filled. I took the pic after eating a few pieces) Potato salad - the flavor was really good and I liked the crunchy things on top. But I really wish the texture was like traditional potato salad, and not like mashed potatoes. It would improve the dish immensely. Rice cake fries - I was looking forward to this because I LOVE rice cakes and fried rice cakes sounded amazing. But I think the texture just wasn't there. At first it kinda felt like fried mozzarella. But then it felt mushier than a rice cake should be. It's wasn't chewy, it was just soft. I think they would be better if they were smaller or thinner. I think them being so thick ruined the texture and the fried bits to rice cake ratio. I didn't eat more than 2. I won't get them again. The kimchi ketchup that cake with it was AMAZING. It almost tasted like salsa tho. Rice pudding - it was nice. Sweet. The toppings were a good addition. Not really much to say more than that. Hot dog - me and my mom liked the toppings. And I liked the bun. But we didn't. Like the actual hot dog. It wasn't a strong flavor. And I couldn't tell what type of meat it was. It didn't look like a beef or pork hot dog. It looks lighter like chicken or turkey. It had a nice snap but it wasn't dense to give a good chew. It kinda tasted like the mini sausages you get at hot pot. I actually think they should've used the kimchi ketchup on it instead of mustard. Not the worst. Not the best. I wouldn't pay $10 again for it. Honey butter chips - I loved these. Sweet and savory with a few chili flakes on them. I wonder how long they last. I'm worried they're get soggy if I try eating them tomorrow. (Please excuse the pic, I took it after they sat out for a bit) Other things I wanna try are the tofu stew, the kimchi Tsukemen ramen, the ssam, and the sesame cake. So Pete's place hasn't disappointed me enough to never go again. And the menu looks intriguing. But what I got today I just didn't love (mostly). But I'm glad I got to try it. This was one of the better takeout meals I've had in recent memory... Pete's Place is known as "kinda Korean" because of their inventive approach to both Korean and non-Korean dishes. We started off with the crispy rice cake fries and the chicken wings. The fries have such a unique and fun texture (crisp outside and soft gelatinous inside) and a delicious savory flavor. The chicken wings is just really good Korean fried chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce. I ordered the pork belly ramen and my wife had the tofu bibimbap. They were both delicious. They also sent a QR code that links to a video of Peter Serpico and his daughter instructing us how to properly crack the included egg into our dishes. Such a fun idea! Will definitely order again soon. I'm so happy to write this review because I was nearly hit by a car while walking across the street to pick up order -- ha! The last meal I had in Philly before the pandemic was a great one at Serpico, so I was over the moon to discover Pete's Place. My boyfriend and I ordered the bibimbap with marinated ground pork, chicken ramen, and soft tofu stew for his birthday meal. The bibimbap had fresh flavors, but was not particularly memorable. The braised pork belly in the tofu stew was great, but the soup was not especially flavorful. But the chicken ramen? Outstanding. I would buy a bucket of that broth if it were sold in grocery stores! So four stars and much gratitude from me. Even some parts of some dishes were lackluster, my partner and I really appreciated this meal overall and would definitely visiting before Serpico comes back and Pete's Place possibly disappears forever! Maaaaaan I've been following them on IG for a few months dreaming of their crispy wings and tonight I finally had the pleasure of trying . Ordered the wings, cauliflower and potato salad . All were amazing. Normally potato salad is potato salad and somewhat basic but this was different - spicy and creamy and amazing . Will def be ordering again ! Food was delish! I definitely recommend the wings and ramen. Prices are bit high, but typical of Starr restaurants. A must try during covid! i'm obsessed with korean food and any time there's a pop up in the city i must try it so when i heard serpico's own chef Peter Serpico was creating a korean pop up i had to try! i ordered 6 things and it came to about $110, so it's def on the pricey side but things of good quality and great packaging usually are! kimchi noodles (4.5) - these were so good! great noodles and broth. flavor was on point. only thing missing for me was an egg, especially for the price i think should have been included rice cake fries (3/5) - i love rice cakes so i had to try these. they were OK, i wish they had more flavor but the kimchi ketchup was a tasty add on. i'd love to see an incorporation of ddukbboki somehow into the menu instead korean wings (3.75/5) these had a lot of flavor BUT i needed something more. either a meatier wing, or more crunch or more spice in the flavor. my go to KFC will still be cafe soho for now short rib ssam (4.5/5)- this was my favorite dish. the beef was cooked perfectly and the kimchi relish and ssam sauce were ON POINT. my only argument is that i could have def used more baby lettuce especially for the price rice pudding (5/5) - i normally dont like rice pudding but i saw everyone raving about these so i had to try. the flavor profile is so unique. it was nutty, slightly sweety and a dessert umami that i loved. i've never had something like this before and i hope it becomes something more frequent in my life! overall, great delivery packaging and timing, quality of the ingredients were amazing and very tasty! definitely want to try the other items on the menu (hot dog, stews, bibimbaps) ! Just had my first taste of Pete's Place and I can't wait for my second. Ordered the chicken noodle soup through Cavier. Order came on time and the Miso broth was separate from the noodles, pulled chicken and assorted veggies, which is the sign of a good chef. Merely heat up the broth a little and pour over the ingredients and it's like having fresh from the kitchen. Plenty of tasty ramenesque noodles, and chicken. Mmm good. The rest of the menu looks tasty also. Think I'll try the pot roast next! After being tempted from Serpico's IG posts, we did a pick up order. Its all a teeny bit pricey and I missed the excitement of getting ban chan that usually comes with Korean meals, but the Serpico quality makes it worth ordering at least once. Ranked in order: Pork Ramen- rich, classic ramen Short Rib Ssam- super clean flavors Rice Pudding- the dulce de leche flavor is so good Rice Cake Fries- fun idea, fun to eat Sesame Cake- interesting taste and texture KFC- good but there are better in the city Potato salad- this was mostly mayo and while it tasted good, it was unsettling I love korean food and was super happy to hear this place opening close to me! Sad about Serpico, but at least it's super cool of them for trying something else out in this super weird time. They have a website portal to order through, but you can also order through DoorDash for delivery. Prices are a little high for takeout, but I wouldn't begrudge them of that in such a harsh climate for restaurants and with apps taking cuts from them. Pickup was smooth and they were ready when I went to pickup like 25 minutes later. Everything was packaged carefully and although I hate plastic packaging, the containers are probably good enough to be reused for something else. The wings and bibimbap came in a packaging I would assume would be more environmental friendly as it seemed like those compostable bowls from sweetgreen or chipotle. In to the food. The Korean fried chicken was indeed a must get item. Super crispy with a candy like crunch, it's quite a classic. The sauce is sweet and spicy and hits all the right places with flavor. You get seven pieces and it's a good mix of drumsticks and wings. The chicken stew I would say is good but not my favorite. I can't say I expected too much for stew in takeout, but I wish the chicken was more tender and there was more spicy flavor in the broth. Umami flavors were good and the potato and carrots where soft and tender. The bibimbap is a pretty easy go to and it was as I expected a bibimbap to be. The marinated pork shoulder was seasoned well and each of the different toppings (bean sprouts, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and cucumber) came together beautifully with the sauce. The rice pearls were an interesting addition and I liked the added crunch! I'll definitely come back and try the noodle options next time as there are quite a few. Another order of the korean fried chicken is definitely happening soon too! We've been here twice now. Pricey but good. Our favorites were pickled pepper noodles (had a nice heat), soft tofu stew (easy and comforting to eat), and the wings (we agree with Craig La Ban, they're awesome). Ordered the pepper ramen, spicy chicken ramen, pot roast and two each of the pickles and potato salad (meal for two--my husband and I are big eaters). All was delicious and I strongly recommend the sides which went perfectly with the mains. I particularly liked the ramen noodles used--perfect shape, chewiness, and flavor. I think Pete has my favorite ramen noodles of any ramen I have had in Philly! Of note: care is taken with the packaging since this is pick up or delivery only. We picked up since we live in Fishtown and are not in the radius of Pete's capacity to deliver though he is available through other delivery systems. We ordered directly from Pete's website. Soup was separated from the spicy chicken ramen. And the soft boiled eggs were left in their shells. Pete has a video showing his daughter displaying how you'd crack the egg and pour it out onto your ramen--you just need to scan the lid. We didn't realize this but my husband figured it out pretty easily. He just cracked the top (the narrower part of the egg is what we chose) to create a hole about 2cm in diameter and poured the egg out. Run by chef extroadinaire Peter Serpico, Pete's Place is a "kinda-korean" takeout spot that offers noodles, soups, entrees and all things delicious. I've been a fangirl ever since I had his food at Anju a while back so checking out his new spot was a no-brainer for me since I was up in PHL. This popup is nothing short of amazing, and if you have the opportunity to go, you definitely, DEFINITELY need to do so. Get his Tsukemen, marinated boneless short rib ssam, potato salad, and Korean fried chicken wings. Also the rice pudding. Don't leave without getting one (...or two) of those to go! Pete's Place is a new casual Korean takeout concept run out of the Serpico kitchen, and unlike other Korean concepts we've seen this year (looking at you Char Kol), this one doesn't pretend to be fully authentic (it's Instagram handle is @petesplace.kindakorean), but it has a Korean chef, and the food is all comfort and heart, no frills. Ok, that's a lie, there are some frills, it is no Korean kimbap takeout or fried chicken joint, and the prices reflect that. But the food is exactly what you want to be eating as the weather cools down- noodles, soups, stews, and sticky crunchy slightly spicy delicious wings. We got the wings ($18 for 7), potato salad ($6- more like mashed potatoes with crunchy stuff on top, this wasn't our favorite), steak ssam special ($29 came with rice, lettuce wraps, carrot, cucumber, broccoli a delicious spicy sauce and the steak was cooked and marinated perfectly), and the tsukemen style dipping ramen ($18 noodles come separate from the thick flavorful kimchi broth with pork belly and pork shoulder so tender you'll forget it's meat). The noodles were sticky and hard to pry from the takeout container, but that's the takeout life we live, I guess. For 2 hungry people that was too much food for one meal, but it was so good that I ate all of it and was uncomfortably full the rest of the night. Loved the QR codes on the takeout containers; "scan me" seemed like an Alice in Wonderland-like invitation, and the rabbit hole led us to adorable videos of the chef and his daughter thanking us for ordering and giving instructions for how to dip the noodles in the broth and add the starchy water afterwards to drink the broth. In this sad period of shuttered restaurants and masked waiters, and contactless delivery left on your doorstep with only a text, a video message from the chef feels like such a welcome treat, and a way to make takeout more personal. So glad to see Serpico back at it, and bringing comforting Korean fusion and flavors into our kitchens and living rooms. I'm a fan of the Starr restaurants and Pete's place easily rose to one of my favorite's... they're able to deliver great food to-go, which alone I'm impressed by; the broth is delivered separate than the noodles and egg, which I think helps to keep the broth hot & preserves the flavors; and over the ramen is great, the best I've had thus far. I've gotten the spicy chicken ramen twice and tried the fried cauliflower once which did not disappoint. It's a bit pricey, which is the only downfall but the flavor convinced me to order again.. and now I'm hooked! Roommate ordered the Korean Wings and gave a 4.5 star rating (but had to round down because Yelp). He said "wings were exquisite" and the taste was awesome. The rice pudding was also really good and smelled great. He normally doesn't ever have rice pudding so it was a gamble. The .5 star deduction is for the value aka price component. He said it's more of a $15-$16 range order vs the $18. But will definitely still buy again. Had high hopes and food was good I'd give it 4 stars but minus 3 since they gave me only one flat wing the rest were drums. Make sure to request 1/2 flat 1/2 drums or they will screw you too!, hours: {'Monday': '16:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '16:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '16:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '16:0-22:0', 'Friday': '16:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '16:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '16:0-22:0'}

name: World Cafe Live, address: 3025 Walnut St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9520744759, longitude: -75.1851766256, is_open: opening, categories: Nightlife, Arts & Entertainment, Restaurants, Music Venues, American (New), Bars, Jazz & Blues, text: Love it here. Dinner and a show is one of my favorite things to do and this place is outstanding. Go see the peekaboo review they are the best!! The location is great. You can get there by foot from Center City or public transportation, and you can park your car underground. The food is a yummy mix of traditional and non-traditional. I loved the vegetarian burger and eggplant fries. I did not like the quinoa salad, although I usually like quinoa; it had so much mint in it, I felt I fell in my compost pile. The ice cream with bacon has a terrible texture, and might be the only ice cream I dislike. But, this is not the bad part. The wait staff is terrible. They are rude at the front end, and they are rude when they serve you. We waited a horribly long time to get our dessert, too. There was no explanation, but it was almost thrown at us as we were deciding whether it was time to leave (we assumed they had forgotten it and it was getting late). Worst of all, they added a gratuity into my bill without me knowing it. I did not realize the tip was added into the bill, and I tipped the rude waitress with cash. Therefore, she got a 38% tip when she deserved 38 cents. I would not go to the World Cafe Live unless I was going for the entertainment and was certain it was worth my time and expense. What a great location and venue! Saw Radical Face here and I couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience. Getting into the venue was a breeze, not over packed inside and 5 dollar IPAs. My only complaint, and this is a product of me aging, is that there are not any seats or a balcony. We saw Philly Gumbo last night and they were amazing. Absolutely worth seeing again anytime. Great mix of blues, Caribbean and rock. Go if you can because you'll have a great time. The food was lovely and we enjoyed every bit of it. Highly recommend. A perfect venue. Venue was easy to find with a little preparation via Google Maps. Parking in the lower level lot operated by UPENN was a breeze and only cost $10 for the night. Made it to the upper bar in time for happy hour and enjoyed $3 Yuengling Lager pints. Made our way downstairs for Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, and the venue couldn't have been better. The acoustics and atmosphere were great and the service at the dowstairs bar was quick and friendly. I'll certainly be returning to the World Cafe next time a show announcement catches my eye! Jonathan Coulton from a VIP seat: best concert experience ever. The acousitcs are fabulous, the price is low, the atmosphere and service attentive. No downside. Upstairs- Incredible if you are with a group, and have a table in a good spot. The area in front of the band is in a bad spot. The kitchen doors are right by the band, so if you are in front of the stage, you have to dodge guys carrying trays all night. Very awkward. It seems to have a lot of great bands upstairs that don't sell too many tickets. Downstairs- Overall typical of this type of venue. Big floor, great balcony, a little tough to get a drink if the show is packed. During the week there's always a special on some kind of beer. Otherwise drink prices are high, but not atypical of this kind of a place. I never tried any food. Seems to have one great band after another upstairs and downstairs all year long. one of my favorite places in philly! I've been here three times, and it functions as so much -- the upstairs features local or new artists, usually free or a small cover charge, and the downstairs is a true concert venue that brings in musicians from everywhere. the upstairs is this mesh between a restaurant/bar area and has a low stage which is great b/c if you're sitting close enough, you'll be right next to the artist. the servers are always fun and outgoing, and the drinks are great. food is pretty good, could be a little bit cheaper. def a spot to hit if you want live music and good night out. make sure to check the website to see who's performing and cost before you go. As far as I am concerned the CUSTOMER SERVICE there is horrible! NOT TO MENTION the FALSE ADVERTISING LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE when getting ready to purchase tickets. Pay close attention the part where they say you can save $2 in cash only to show up at the box office and be told that there is still a $3 processing fee and that it will cost you extra if you pay by credit card! Another misrepresentation is that the price of the ticket is listed at $25 under the artists show but when you proceed to purchase tickets you are being charged $26 plus a $5 processing fee. BELOW IT STATES SAVE $2 when purchasing with cash at the box office. I was under the impression that I would pay $25/$26 not $28 or $31 by arriving to purchase at the box office. The girl sitting at the cash register told me it was a MISUNDERSTANDING. NO IT IS MISREPRESENTATION!!!!!!!!! I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE to ANYONE! I wasn't asking for a free ticket. I only wanted them to honor what was stated on their website. Instead, the whole experience turned out to be very disdainful. All I wanted was to easily purchase tickets to the ESTELLE show, an artist that I love listening to. Instead my whole experience at WORLD CAFE LIVE was ruined by this one circumstance . See below for the disclaimer written on the website: wouldn't you think you were saving money if you went to purchase at the box office?? Just a note on false advertising: "Any advertising or promotion that misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities or geographic origin of goods, services or commercial activities" (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.A. 1125(a)). BET Music Matters welcomes Estelle "All of Me" Tour Monday, March 05, 2012, 8:00 pm EST at World Cafe Live See Description Important: All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. Cameras and recording devices are not permitted. Showtime and supporting acts are subject to change. Please Note: Multiple attempts to complete this transaction will result in multiple temporary holds on your credit card funds. Mezzanine tickets are assessed an additional service fee. These are priority seating areas with VIP amenities. For more information, please read the Mezzanine FAQ. Dinner service is available for all seated ticket holders. For more information, please read the Dining FAQ. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets with cash at our box office before show date. WXPN Member discount available by phone or at our box office. I saw a show at the downstairs venue. It was much bigger than I thought. The crowd was a bit rude--the girl sitting across from us brought her own food (yogurt!). I'd heard that the sound was bad, but it was pretty good. Most of all, the prices for the shows aren't that bad. The staff were all incredibly friendly, from the box office guys to the door staff to the waitresses. Maybe it's this way all over Philadelphia, but after the pouty if-you-aren't-famous-I-don't-have-time-for-you staff at a lot of LA venues, the WCL crew are a welcome change! Have been here for multiple shows - Nickel Creek, Lucius, Over the Rhine, poetry and story slams, and many more. It's a pretty awesome venue, with an upstairs and a downstairs stage. They bring great bands, and they serve good solid bar food and beers if one is so inclined. I had my first experience here to see Gilmore guys. I worked their merch table so I had the opportunity to experience this place as a volunteer with the act and as a spectator. It was a good experience! The managers were very accommodating in helping us set up the table and even printed a sign and gave us linen for the table. The downstairs space is beautiful and well laid out. I was a little nervous about getting forgotten by the server in our section but that did not happen. She was very attentive about our drinks. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars is because of the food. It's INCREDIBLY over priced for both the portion size and quality. The drinks were very reasonable for the area. World Cafe (downstairs) is my favorite overall-experience music venue. Great beer, pretty good food, smaller venue, CLEAN, plenty of bathrooms. There are most certainly places in Philly with better beer, food, and stages, but none have all bundled into one little venue. Tickets really range in price depending on who you are going to see, from free to "I'm not paying that" a.k.a $50. The staff is always attentive and friendly. There are free at noon shows on some Fridays, and the upstairs also has an open mic night on most Mondays. They even have random themed meals, like the upcoming grilled cheese and beer tasting. Overall, a great venue to make a night out of it: music, food, drinks all in one place. I am a huge fan of their free at noon concert. If you haven't heard of this, you should go check it out. You can see some pretty amazing bands for free during your workday. So far, I've seen Delta Spirit and She & Him, and I plan to go back for more shows. Luckily, I work right in the city and have some young friends who are willing to go out to a show during their lunch hour with me :). The best part of the concert is that the place does not use it to push their food/drinks on the concert-goers. It is truly free. You just show up, after signing up online, enjoy the show, and meander back out to work. I've also been here for a regular evening concert, to see Sia perform. It was amazing, and we were easily able to get up close to the concert stage. Great venue all around! I have this theory. The theory is, that in any given nuclear family, there is a finite amount of talent, to be had. The fact that my sister is a genius and good at everything supports this. Consider Matt and Kevin Dillon, Sylvester and Frank Stallone and Eddie and Charlie Murphy , and you understand what I'm saying. Sure, you get the occasional anomaly like the Williams sisters or the Mannings' but for every family like that, there is one with zero talent, like Ashley and Jessica Simpson. My theory doesn't bode well, for our friend Michael W. I recently went to World Cafe Live to see Brian Aglira And Michael's brother Scott play a show, and they were fantastic. From southern Rock cover tunes, to blues to original material on a number of different instruments, these guys were musically on point. Seems Ive forgiven WCL, for a previous transgression against me. Years ago, in the early aughts, a younger, more streamlined version of myself, tried to get a job here, when it first opened. Needless to say, I wasn't cool enough to score employment at such a hip establishment, so I hightailed it out of the city, never to return. Until now... My loss. WCL is a wonderful music venue. Very intimate with great acoustics. You have to love a venue, where you can see the stage from the bar, or be able to have pork chops brought to you as you rock out. I didn't eat anything , but it looked good and smelled better and I made a note to come back for a meal , in the near future. The beer selections didn't wow me, but this wasn't the reason i came anyway. I recommend both seeing a show at WCL and checking out Scott and Brian, whether they are playing together or solo (your best bet would be in the West Chester area). And don't feel too bad for our buddy Michael. If my theory of family talent is correct, Michael may not be able to sing Happy Birthday, but Scott must not be able to string a comprehensive sentence together to save his life. Awful, awful service! Went on 4/7/17 to see a fantastic salsa band. The band Conjunto Philadelphia did not disappoint. Too bad the same cannot be said for WCL! The venue let in so many people there was no room to dance, there were people sitting on the steps to what should have been the dance floor. Those that did try to dance did so in between tables in the 'dining' area. Although we had a reservation, we were cramped into a tight corner table. It took our waitress 20 minutes to get to us to take a drink order. After that it took another 20 to get our drinks. When our food arrived (40 minutes after ordering) the entrees came out first followed 5 minutes later by our appetizers. No once in the next 75 minutes did our waitress check on us...she cheated herself out of at least 3 rounds of drinks. There are some great acts that play WCL...too bad management has not figured out that the crowds drawn by those acts require more than 2 servers. My husband and I had a great time relaxing and watching performers. Great for a date. The setting upstairs is intimate and the food is better than standard bar fare. Good drinks (with decent beer selection) okay food, and one of my favorite concert venues in Philly! What a fun, relaxed venue! I was here on Sunday night for the Matt Wertz/Elenowen show -- spurred by a last minute invite by my cousin who is Matt Wertz-obsessed -- and had a blast. In the past, every show I've been to has been a squish-fest of sweaty bodies and loud, screaming music. This was a nice change of pace. (Though, I must admit, I sure do love those squish-fests.) Anyway - I didn't try the food, so I can't vouch for that, but the bar looked comfortable, the bathrooms were clean enough, and the parking situation was a-okay. Ticket prices were also reasonable, and nabbing a spot in the front row was a huge plus. It was definitely worth it to stay up past my workweek bedtime to spend a few hours here! I am kicking myself for not coming here sooner....upstairs area is awesome for sitting back and listening to good music, ordering food, and some drinks. Place isn't cheap but it's not crazy expensive either. I did not try the food but my boyfriend enjoyed his calamari. Good place to go with friends...I will definitely be back. Toot, Chap and I went here last night to see Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. We didn't eat or anything, just headed right downstairs to the show. There is an upstairs dining area with DJs and other acts that play in that room. We took our spot at the bar at the back of the room and enjoyed the show. Not as crowded as last time we were here which is good and bad. Good for us as there was room to move and the barkeeps weren't going crazy, bad for RCPM and the club as I'm sure they both would have liked to have seen a bigger crowd. It wasn't empty at all, there was a decent crowd, but not packed. They had Victory Ale for $3.25 a draft, good price and good beer, with a fruity, orange taste. The band rocked the ***** out of the place and a great time was had by all. The staff at World are real pleasant and I've had a great time there both times I've gone. I'm sure we'll be returning for more good old Rock N Roll fun. Just went for the 2nd time tonight and I must say I definitely like this place! Great building, good sound system, and a SUPER friendly staff. $6 for a Corona bottle and $5 for Yuengling on tap isn't all too bad either. Still have yet to try any food but what I have walked by looks and smells pretty damn good! Great place to check out one of your favorite artists for sure. Only complaint I have is that they allow people to stand all along the one bar (the ONLY bar) in the main venue. So every time you go to get a drink people have to move and give you a dirty look, when really you are the dumbass standing in front of the bar and not down on the floor where all 300 other people are lol, but they definitely shouldn't allow this, makes getting a drink such a hassle! World Cafe Live hosts "Free at Noon" concerts every Friday. It's so great!!! Live music is an experience that is like no other. The ambiance is great and so is the food. Head there one day and see for yourself. This place is just too awesome. A nice bar/restaurant on the ground level with occasional bands. A nice-sized basement venue that broadcasts shows live. And big name acts, too. Wow! You can't ask for more. Oh, yeah, the food is decent. Nothing super fantastic. My group had the hummus, meatballs, and crab biscuits and all were good. Top-notch venue and staff! We had the pleasure of hosting a 50th birthday party at WCL recently and had a fantastic time! Starting with the contracting process, through the customer service, food selection, and day-of/on-site assistance, the staff was amazing. All of our guests enjoyed the food (a vast selection of appetizers) & drink and the live music by Damn The Torpedoes. I highly recommend WCL for an evening out or a private party in the future. A special thanks to Paige Zelnick for her professionalism and expertise! This place is great! I was there for a banquet and the food was unbelievable! I also love the ambiance and it is very comfortable. Good beer list. I've been here a few times now - once downstairs and three times upstairs. I have been going to check out the open mic on Monday nights @ 7:30pm. I still have mixed feelings about this place because the food isn't bad at all, but I have been receiving mixed service treatment. I enjoy the food and atmosphere at WCL. So far I've had the WCL burger which was tasty, but I like mine with a bit more pepper and if possible, it could be juicier. I know order fries is just asking for greasy food, but the eggplant fries were a bit crispy and greasy for my liking - nice horseradish dipping sauce though. The price of drinks aren't bad either.. $3 pints on Monday nights, I choose the draft over the $10 cocktails any day. As for the service, when it wasn't busy it was hard to get the waitress' attention and she forgot an order for my table. But when it was busy, they were able to remember all of our requests. Two of the times I've been there, I had to request some silverware after my food had been served. I might just be anal, but one last thing is I observed is one of waiters was cleaning the table and had sprayed cleaning solution on it while there was a silverware set on the table. Needless to say, it got all over the set and that's something the next person was going to use. I would still return because I enjoy the atmosphere and it's a nice place to grab some dinner with some friends. Stopped by here with some friends for happy hour and was initially disappointed at the lack of crowd and live music. I've been here before to see a show downstairs. The place has a wonderful atmosphere! This was the first time I stayed upstairs. Happy hour prices are decent ($4 house wines, $6 Yuengling pitchers, $4 well drinks), so a few rounds were had by all. We also ordered appetizers (select appetizers are 50% off during happy hour). The french fries were delicious. The chicken quesadillas weren't too bad - too many peppers for my taste. I would return for dinner if I was ever in the area again. I'm still a huge fan of this venue and appreciate that there is a great place to enjoy a place to listen to new or well-known artists with intimate settings. I love that the food menu is usually more than just bar bites. Simply put, I've never had a bad time. This is a good venue for some low key nights. I came here to see a band "The Local Smokes" they were great but the only thing that kinda stinks about this place is the bar rule. They only let you buy one drink at a time, and the bar is SO crowded it's kind of a buzzkill to wait by the bar all night to get one drink. They should definitely take that rule away World Cafe Live at The Queen is a solid venue. It is probably the cleanest, most well kept place I've seen a show. The downstairs stage has a lot to offer as far as atmosphere being that it is has much of the original structure of the original Queen Theatre. The bands always sound crisp and clear. The food is good (especially the nachos), but is a bit on the pricier side. An amazing line up of national and international acts. Karl who books the club has great taste and is willing to take a chance on new things. Check out the music even if you are not familiar with the performer. It will never be bad and you may just discover a new musical passion! I absolutely love the World Cafe. I've been there three times to date--twice in 2006 for two consecutive shows; Ben Jelen (with the Alternate Routes as his opener) and Will Hoge (with The Trews as his opener), and once in 2008 to see Ben Jelen (with Standard of Living as his opener). The two times I saw Ben Jelen, he performed upstairs and that is my favorite part of the venue as it is the most intimate performance setting. When I saw Will Hoge, he performed downstairs and my friends and I rocked the front row for that performance. I have never made it to a Free at Noon show, but my dad has gone (to see Hanson...oh how jealous I was even though I had a meet and greet pass to their show at the Troc later that evening...I had no choice but to go to school that day and not see Hanson's free at noon show. However, Taylor was happy to hear during the meet and greet that my dad had attended the noon performance). World Cafe also has great food, drinks, and desserts, so if you're attending a show upstairs, make sure to get there early enough to get a table close enough to the stage! There are also tables downstairs but I am not sure if they always have seating for downstairs shows. Regardless, I will definitely be returning to World Cafe Live and hope to perform at one of their weekly open mics sometime in the near future. Valentine's Day is always a toughie. And after 20+ of them with my husband it can get REALLY tough. But this one was fun! We went to the WCL wines of Itaplly dinner on the 13th. Relaxed, pleasant and interesting, WCL and Joseph Brandolo presented a delightful International Festival of the Arts Dinner. Prosecco had been already poured at the tables, as we walked in. MIsto or Ribollita promptly appeared. Each course, paired with a delightful Italian wine was carefullly thought out andthroughly enjoyed (though the Bucatini all" Ametriciana reminded me of spaghetti and meatballs...instead of rabbit loin served over Bucatini with Pancetta and Tomato). They've got more coming in April. I can't wait! As hard as it is to believe, this concert venue has a banging kitchen! Philly cheesesteak nachos, ahi tuna over rice. Both very tasty and well prepared. Service is there but not over baring. And on top of it all 25 ' from the stage!! (This review is for DOWNSTAIRS!) The key to concert enjoyment for me, besides a great band putting on a great show, is seats. Which is why I have always gotten Mezzanine tickets at WCL, and which in my opinion are worth it. That way, when the band ultimately comes on a hour late, you are okay because you're sitting with a beer in hand. Which leads me to... it is great that you can get food/drinks while seated in the mezz. In fact I've eaten here a few times now and it is really convient and honestly it's not terrible food, but sorta like Amtrak food it tastes reheated or frozen- on a normal show evening I'd say two-three stars depending on the particular dish. The one thing I love about WCL is that the employees, from the phone lines, to the front desk, to the guy who takes you to your seat, to the waitresses - they are always helpful and cheerful. Love it. I really like the WCL downstairs. The seating is ok and the sound is great. I've ordered food many times here and the service is never good. Upstairs the service is very bad and the music is too loud. Usually the food and music make up for the dim lighting, the wait staff not knowing the menu but Thursday night the food was not great either. So we had ordered by 630 - the place was only 25% full. The salmon was ok and the squash served with was iffy. The barbecue tips were sad and tasted like they came out of a can. Overall menu choices are not imaginative and little is the way of substitution for food allergies The waiter ignored us and the lady bartender upstairs was slow also. Happy hour is a bust when the bar is empty and the Bartender still doesn't serve you. The bartender and the waiter kept disappearing. The barmaid said the waiter is new. The service was so slow they made us late for the show. Also it's very difficult to get a cup of coffee at this venue I've been back to the World Café Live a few times since my last review and really need to reevaluate my stance. Of course your experience will have something to do with the concert you are seeing. During my visit a year ago the acoustics sucked and that impacted my experience. The acoustics were fantastic and I loved every moment of the Ben Folds show I saw yesterday; no doubt that played a role in my experience. It's hard to give a 5 star review to a place where your experiences can vary so greatly. However, looking at the venue as a whole, I think they are 5 star worthy. Here's why: 1) The venue is intimate. Both the upstairs and downstairs stages will put you right up with the action. 2) The ticket prices are reasonable- especially compared with some of the competitive venues in Philly. 3) The beer selection is killer. I know that's not why you go to a concert, but it's totally a plus. If the Susquehanna Bank Center served Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA, maybe I'd go back more. (Nah, who are we fooling.) 4) The venue is easily accessible by public transportation, plus the parking options are pretty decent. I found street parking near the venue for $2.50 for the whole evening. 5) The artists are wicked talented. Of course this is always varying, but I feel they pull in top notch artists. They might not always be the most mainstream or well-known, but don't ever doubt that you'll see a good show. 6) There are dining options at most times. The upstairs area is a restaurant that is on Opentable, has happy hour and live music. In the downstairs area, you are able to order food during most shows. I haven't tried the food, but I feel it's much better than a stadium style hotdog. Keeping in mind that each experience will be different, I will take the positives this venue has to offer, and will look forward to seeing shows at the World Café Live. World Café Live is the music venue that I wish other venues would emulate (especially as I am painfully experiencing other venues. Please note I did not say the music was painful, but the VENUES.) I met up with Blake F. there for a Friday show. The food is always (incredibly) good at WCL. I got the black bean patty. Blake had the tofu with soba noodle salad. When I was finished, my plate was completely empty-a rare event for me. Both dishes I would happily order again. Plus I am a sucker for sweet potato fries. I have never been to a show downstairs, but I find upstairs to be an all around pleasant live music experience. I like how they support local artists. When my favorite local artist has a WCL show, I get super excited. (Yay-there will be a bathroom! Yay-I will like the food! Yay I will not worry about my parked car! Yay-the sound quality will be good! I could go on and on, but you get my drift...and I'm making myself sound snobby. I can have fun at an event with porta potties) Also, the venue attracts outstanding national acts (Charlie Hunter will be there soon.) My only gripe is that the service always goes downhill once the music gets rolling. But that is to be expected. Great venue for singer-songwriter type shows. And for anyone in West Philadelphia an easier place to get to than most. I saw Patrick Park here about a year ago and despite having a crowd that was a mixers of diners and concertgoers, mostly seated at tables with meals, they were incredibly respectful and appreciative of the show. I've also been for just meals, and it's a bit spendy but very good. Overall, a great addition to the University City area. I absolutely loved this place!! Drinks, entertainment & food in an intimate veryyy nice setting! I was actually shocked with the rock band I came to see, this place seemed pretty upscale! Like a cc restaurant. We were at the upstairs venue. Would love to come for a downstairs show next time. I didn't order food because I wasn't hungry but my daughter did & let me tell ya.. 1 bite of her burger & I was hooked!! Very large, cooked perfectly with melty American cheese & tons of crispy bacon. Excellent! Also our waitress / bartender service was great. Never had to wait. Only downside - the only way we were able to sit & eat was because we saw someone we knew. Otherwise , tho not very crowded, the seats were taken & those not occupied said "Reserved". Other than that - great experience all around!! OK, I'm kind of torn. The venue is great. Good acoustics, friendly staff, and as mentioned in other reviews the bathrooms are great. Unfortunately, the band I paid to see was only allowed to play for a little over an hour before the room was cleared for a another act. If I'm dropping $26 for a band and $11 for a drink, I don't want to get bounced after 70 minutes. The band was visibly pissed, as they hadn't played Philly in years (and probably won't be back, and least not to WCL). Total money-hungry BS on the club's part. Great venue for live music & The Moth Story Slam events. Decent beer & cocktail options. Reasonable prices. Convenient street parking options outside, & very close to the subway. Venue is great and the acoustics are fabulous! I am eager to attend another concert asap! The upstairs is more intimate with dining and limited seats but you can get down and boogie in the downstairs venue. Both spots are great all depends on who you are seeing! Very cute venue. I came here to see Simply Three and had such a blast. We were at the upstairs portion. Host was extremely nice and seated us right away (and without reservations too), service was fast, and my dessert was pretty good (I had the chocolate lava cake - moist and rich). I loved the close intimate vibe the upstairs gave. It was small, but not too small. The sound quality seemed great. Can't wait to see what other bands come through here. I will certainly check it out again. I am probably biased. The only reason I every really go to WCL is when a friend of mine is playing. So of course it's always fun. I went last night to see the New York Songwriters Circle, always amazing, and sat at the bar. Hung out with a new friend, drank some (ridiculously hangover inducing) Sauvignon Blanc, and listened to some great music. The atmosphere here is great, it's like turning on xpn in your car except there are a lot of people around you enjoying food and beverage. I haven't actually sampled the food here, but I have heard really good things about it. The staff here are polite (!!! double points in my book...everyone seems to leave their manners at home these days) and the bartender, Josh and I had the same Middle School Alma Mater (Masterman represent!). And he didn't get annoyed with the two fairly tipsy ladies at the end of the bar giggling about every single thing the night had to offer us. All in all, I would say go! It's easy to get to, everything is moderately priced, and its a good time! Food: 4 Decor: 4.5 Ambiance: 5 Service: 3.5 Value: 3.5 Nice and intimate location to enjoy a show while having above average food and drinks as well. A great addition to Philly's music and culinary scene. OK, let's just acknowledge that WCL is the coolest listening room in Philadelphia and that I've never seen anything like it in any other city. It is truly a musical clubhouse where you never know what kind of interesting, eclectic music you're going to find on a given night. I'm torn about writing a review for WCL because the venue itself is pretty fab. If this review was for venue alone, it would certainly be higher. Saw a story slam upstairs on a rainy Monday evening. Despite the monsoon-like weather, the place was nearly packed. My friends and I ordered some drinks and a bit of food, which is where things turned a bit sour for me. Service was rather slow, and while I get that the servers were extremely busy, it seemed odd that there weren't more on staff this particular evening, especially considering the event going on. I can't say I was impressed with the food either. My fish tacos were composed of some shredded and whole fish bits and lacked any sort of flavor. My friend had the duck salad and she said that was good. While I'll definitely attend more events here, next time, I'll eat dinner beforehand. Flew into Philly from Scotland especially for the Proclaimers gig! It was so worth it - Charlie and Craig were superb, as always! But, the venue played its part as well - very friendly, laid back and helpful staff (especially the ultra cool Troy!); cool atmosphere and just a great evening all in! Disappointing. My Country Fried Steak was cold, the first time - gravy congealed, biscuits cold. Ew. They were nice about taking it back, but the second order was little better. While the steak was hot, the biscuits were stone cold, still. I also ordered the fruit salad and the watermelon was translucent (read: old) as was the melon. I like the music and desperately wanted to like the venue, but I doubt I'll be back. World Cafe Live!!! What amazing venue except for the fact that you guys allow people to talk during the entire show and ruin it for everyone else! People who have no respect for the artist or for the people around them. We've been to World Cafe Live many, many times and recently we have had the shows ruined by people constantly taking. We recently saw Dave Ramirez and had a group of girls who claimed to be with the band who did not stop talking the entire time despite being asked nicely via notes and in person. A wonderful venue has turned into any other casual place with people talking. Please check out the policy of Eddie's Attic in Atlanta. They call themselves a "Listening venue". Excessive Talking is NOT permitted! I go to shows at least once or twice a month, and it seems like about half of them take place at World Cafe. Lucky me! Pros: --Clean! Even the bathrooms are clean and spacious - many concert venues cannot say that!! --Easy to get to on transit - just a few blocks from 30th Street Station and the walk has always seemed safe enough to me --Food is good if you are at a show where that's an option --Downstairs there's really no bad spot to sit/stand --The sound is consistently good Cons: --Cocktails are a little expensive at $10-$11 each, although they are tasty and have fun music-related titles. I would just love it if they were half the price - then I could order twice as many :) --Upstairs if the show is crowded with people standing, you may not be able to see while seated at some of the tables. Nevertheless, I do recommend making a table reservation for the upstairs shows if you can. You can see I'm really fishing for cons... this place is pretty swell and 100% recommended by me. Favorite place to see music in town! Downstairs, WCL brings in great musicians and, despite my sense of awe for their talent, I feel like I'm sitting in their living room and they often act like they're sitting in mine (last night's performer got the giggles on stage). It's informal, yet the sound is always perfectly balanced and at just the right volume. I just saw Morcheeba and basically had a spiritual experience. The entire audience was with me on that I'm pretty sure. But the most memorable show will always be one that I won tickets for. It featured Tao Seeger (Pete's son), Paper Birds (amazing group of 7 from out west), and Philly's own Mark Silver and the Stone Throwers. I took a blind date who turned out to be 100% creepy. A band-and-a-half into the show, Mr. Creepy made his exit and I stayed to enjoy the rest. There were six other people sitting at my table and as it turned out they had been quietly observing MC and I all evening. So when MC walked out, they cheered and welcomed me into their group! That night they also inducted me into Philadelphia's official Ultimate Frisbee League, which I joined, and I now play frisbee (very very badly) with nice people year round. That's the kind of place World Cafe is. And did I mention the music that night was incredible? Food: good, not great. Killer grilled cheese though. I recommend lunching here. The dinner fare isn't really worth the price, but it's nice to eat food sometimes when you're seeing/hearing wonderful music, so whatever--eat dinner there too. I was here to see Art Alexakis of Everclear. Such a great value for the tickets. Like 70 bucks for my friend and I to get seats in their classy upscale mezzanine. The drink prices were reasonable. 7 for cocktails 3 or 4 for domestic beers. Candlelit tables, couches, great acoustics and sound system. This is my ideal type of venue to enjoy a night out. Oh! And their apps were tasty too. If you see an event you are interested in don't hesitate to check it out. WCL is a pretty tiny venue, so that makes for a good view of whoever you're seeing. The downside of it being so small is that it gets hot quickly and for shows with a big draw they don't generally have seating. When the upstairs is open for food, it's pretty decent. However, last night there was an event upstairs and everything was blocked off. They also didn't have *any* organization for where the Will Call area was. Usually it's upstairs but due to the event they moved it downstairs, and it was clear that they had no idea what they were doing. The line took forever and they literally moved from one place to another while people were waiting for their tickets. It was just very unorganized. If possible, I recommend getting tickets for the mezzanine. The acoustics and views are the best from up there, and they usually have more tables and chairs up there. This was the venue for an after party for a conference. It was fantastic. Great craft beer selections, including victory, breckenridge, chimay, dogfish head and others, on tap or in bottles. I had some sweet potato fries that were delicious. Then, the music started. I happened to catch Rubblebucket Orchestra with Agent Moosehead and it was one of the best live shows I've ever seen, hands down, for only $10. It was amazing, fun, clean, and the service was impeccable. I will be back. I enjoy going to shows here but am continually annoyed by the decor. When it opened, I was blown away by how badly it looked inspired by the set of "Friends" and other mid-90s themes. Basically, if my mom was asked to design a concert venue for XPN it would look like this. Other than that, they bring great acts and the shows I've seen (Josh Ritter, Greg Brown, Rhett Miller, and others) have always sounded great. It had been a long, long, long time since I'd been here. I blame time because I forgot how great this place really is. Don't let the same thing happen to you! This has been a Public Service Announcement. Anyway, it's interesting how having a table to listen, watch and hear music can make the whole thing a lot more relaxed. The waitress was really attentive and could've come by slightly less. Sometimes it felt like she was eyeing are table to figure out whether we needed anything the same way a dude checks out a woman with giant knockers (less than subtle). After the show ended, everyone stood around for a good 30+ minutes chatting away, but the staff didn't seem to mind. The women's bathroom was also super clean, which somehow surprised me. According to my amigo, the men's bathroom was clean too. So don't hold it when you're here. FYI: there's plenty of meter parking in the area but remember to bring quarters. Some meters are old school and some you pay at the kiosk with cash or card. Just make sure that you check the signs to avoid getting a ticket. i went to a neat event here. and the space is cool. great way to see a show of any kind. but when asked if we had a reservation, we said "no" and were told to sit at the chairs or the bar. never offering us the option of putting our name in for a table. after about an hour, i went to see if putting our name in was a possibility. and it was. now there are many names in front of ours. being valentines day, i understand that everywhere may be busier then normal. but when looking around to see if a table was freeing up, all i saw was people sitting. finished their dinners, not even drinking. just watching the performances. with all these people waiting, they should have been ousted from the tables sometimes after they were finished. something like "sorry to be a dick, but there are many people giving you the stink eye for your table" just because you ate here, you cant own the spot for the night. my friend and i had to leave at intermission because we were so hungry and getting crankier by the minute. when i walked out, i checked and saw there were still 4 people in front of me. so, the chances of me ever getting a table were slim to none. im sure it was just a stupid valentines day snaffoo. ill give it another shot and update. but loved the building and the vibe, They have an eclectic mix of live entertainment and a solid selection of beers here. Parking is sometimes a pain, but I always have a good time here. Also, super close to the 30th street station if u don't want to deal with driving and parking. I've been to one show here, in the downstairs venue, and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be back. The show I saw was an 80s tribute band called Weird Science (http://weirdscienceny.com/). If you like the 80s even half as much as I do, you will love this band. They do all 80s songs, & they REALLY bring it. Incredible show. But about the venue itself. Great big space, lots of room to dance, good sound. But I need to remember from now on--earplugs for concerts. I'm too old for the ringing in my ears the day after a show! Great place to see a show. Horrific service though. I saw a show upstairs and the sound was great. However, I sat there for about 20 minutes at a table before being approached by the waitress and the upstairs sections was fairly empty. If I hadn't already paid for entrance to the show; I would have gotten up and gone someplace else. Then they lost my food order. I ordered a very easy meal (that was pretty bad) and it took over 40 minutes because they lost the order. My advice...go see a show and get a drink at the bar. Don't sit at a table or eat here. Probably the best venue I've ever visited. I came here to see Locksley and Butch Walker spring of '10. Upstairs restaurant with a great bar, and live music while you munch. Down a couple flights of stairs past a radio station and behind 2 sets of double doors lies an amazing venue with seating on the floor, and upstairs (if you choose). The bartenders are friendly, and drinks are $7 a pop. The acoustics are fantastic, no one smokes, and you won't stick to the floor. Great area behind the venue (2 flights down) where the bands park their bus / van, made it easy to meet and greet. I sat on the stairs and watched the fans line up and hug and take photos with Butch. Always cute. Love love love this venue. Cant wait til another great act plays here. And only 2.5 hours from DC. easy easy drive I love World Cafe Live as a venue for seeing shows, but I'm consistently disappointed by their food offerings. In theory, I'm happy with the "dinner and a show" idea. I just wish that there was more variety and more healthy offerings on the menu, and that the food they do offer was executed better. The last time I went to see a show, my food was very disappointing. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, the pork was very fatty and the sauce was not good. I ate barely half of my food, despite the fact that I was starving. Service was also very uneven and it was difficult to find my server. There was some confusion because my party was seated across two different tables - I ended up receiving a bill for the other people sitting at my table, despite the fact that we had dined separately. The World Cafe brings great acts to Philadelphia and I really enjoy the ambiance. But if they are going to require me to purchase dinner along with my tickets, I'd like to see the kitchen step things up a notch! i like this place. it's fun, young, good food and service. I enjoy coming here for their smaller concerts and being able to have a drink and not have to worry about bugs or the likes. their eggplant fries are decent, but skip the calamari - (it's not worth the amount you pay for it) I've heard the World Café Live broadcasts on NPR, and I enjoyed my visit to see a band in the spacious downstairs area during my visit to Philadelphia. Bought my ticket upon arrival and the acoustic room on entrance level seemed nice and intimate. The guy sounded great too. The downstairs area is a nice size room for an Almost Famous up and coming band, and the sound is amazing. I saw Ohioans "Red Wanting Blue" there, and fans of the band got an intimate show while still having the capability of a big room sound. Good selection of craft and local brews, and it was nice to meet the band outside the room after the show. The upstairs area can suck if you don't get there early. They sell standing room tickets but there is no standing room! So basically if you don't manage to reserve a table (but can get a ticket) and don't get there like an hour before you're screwed. World cafe Live venue gets 5 stars; great place to see a band but its mostly catered to the xpn crowd. Downstairs venue is the large room, excellent acoustics and sight lines. Upstairs is a different beast. bartenders and night manager can be full attitude and negativity. Listen, if you don't want to do your customer service job, then go to another field and don't give me attitude for your laziness and general hating your life. The female bartender ignored a couple customers and snapped when asked questions. I think ordering from a waitress (they're great and don't acts like divas) is the way to go. Night manager kicked people out w/ gruff and attitude. The food... It's higher end bar food but pricy. Dunno... $12 for avg wings are steep. Overall, between negative interactions w/ upstairs attitude. I give them 3.8 stars really. Just avoid the upstairs bartender (female) and get a set from a nice waitstaff person. Wings were really good however our server took forever to return. We got our food and didn't see her as if she went on a 25 Mom break and we were ready to go. I had to ask another server to get her. When she did come I told her we would like the bill and a box. She then proceeded to leave and hen came back to wait on someone else and hold a convo with them. I said miss I asked for the billl she said yes I know. I will be with you shortly. Needless to say her tip was $2 that night and we rip heavy ask the Bartendar for the three drinks we had prior to dinner. I have been to World Cafe Live several times. I have never been upstairs but downstairs is great. The food is good and the sound is fantastic. Another review mentioned a mandatory food purchase but I have not experienced that. Perhaps it varies with the different shows. I saw Levee Drivers play for a small crowd and my sister and I only ordered a couple drinks. The best thing about World Cafe Live is the music and the opportunity to see artists- some are well known and some lesser known. There is not a bad seat in the house and the music is great! Visiting from out-of-town, my treat was Mother's Day brunch at WCU. We arrived near the end but did not experience the 'we're out of that' one frequently finds. Coffee and food were good & nicely presented. The BEST part was the band - LP Stiles Trio (great jazz). They sounded very good in the space and actually played at a volume appropriate to the venue - loud enough to be lively but not enough to drown out conversation. You in PHilly are privileged - go hear them online at http://www.myspace.com/lpstilestrio or live at the Rusty Nail in Ardmore PA 6/27. We bought the CD and are still delighted with it a month later. These guys have got the groove! I always have a good time when i come out to shows at world cafe live. The bands are generally really fun, and the supper club atmosphere upstairs is really kind of great -- you are sitting with your drink and maybe some food at a table watching some nice nice music. The drinks are fine and the food is pretty good and they have happyhour specials. That said, do NOT order the veggie version of the burger (mushy chickpeas and grain concoction). My friend also wanted me to say that a broken toothpick in his sandwich almost impaled him. The hummus platter pretty good though, expensive, but enough to share. I'm on the side of those who like the design of the space. Half-decent food, but a fantastic music venue. We went to see Jann Klose and Elliott Smith upstairs on 12/17/08 -- ordered the Rainbow Trout and Grilled Sesame Tofu. We liked the Grilled Tofu [tasted like BBQ teriyaki] which came with soba noodles. The fish, however, was forgettable; unsavory breading masked the dry fish within. Both entrees were not a price/quality bargain. WCL's blend of tasteful decor and lucid acoustics commands 5 stars. All the seats upstairs allow for an intimate connection with the artist's music. Alas, the food [price and taste] is the star-stealing culprit. I came here Friday night for the Donavon Frankenreiter show and was impressed by the open space. He played downstairs to a decently full crowd that supported the artist really well. Beers were a little expensive but I wasn't coming for them so it worked out well. It was nice going to an open show in a fun environment; everything about the space made the vibe from the show that much more enjoyable. Sweet joint, looking for another show to come to! Gabba Gabba Hey! I don't know why the Ramones popped into my head when I wanted to write this review, but it did. This is a pretty awesome venue. Unlike some other music venues in this city, you can actually order a meal here while watching your show (except I've never done that, but the opportunity is there to be had and it seems like fun!). In addition, there are two floors with two different stages, which is pretty freaking cool. The shows are (generally) priced fairly. And while not a lot of great bands come through here (except for the free at noon shows, which I have yet to catch)I have seen some really righteous bands play here. I have to say though, the beer is ridiculously expensive. I don't have to drink Pabst at a show, but when they cost 4.75 I definitely won't. Even my beloved Lager is 5.25. They have a special beer on tap that is only 3.50, but sometimes you just aren't in the mood for that. All's I is saying is that if you don't wanna be a pinhead no more, have a couple drinks before the show you go for... Wen to see Jamestown Revival. Used Yelp to reserve table/seats. Event was SRO. Many standing directly in front of band obstructing my view. Stage should be 2-3 feet higher. Downstairs at World Cafe is one of the best music venues in Philadelphia. Great sound, beautiful room, professional staff, excellent bar, and pretty decent food menu. It's also connected to WXPN so it's safe to say that many of the acts that come through are pretty solid. Free at Noon on Fridays is a great way to see an up and coming act and grab a nice lunch time beer. I actually had my wedding here and it was a fantastic event. The team that runs the events is well organized and didn't seem to mind our questions and critiques that came up along the way. They took care of everything and allowed our DJ to connect directly to the house sound system, so this definitely saved a bit on the DJ cost. The room and the lighting is so nice that we really didn't need to blow too much on decorations or flowers. While some people have mixed reviews about the food, it was nothing but rave reviews for the wedding. The craft beer for the open bar was also a hit. Definitely worth a visit for a show or maybe your future private event. My first time to this venue to dine and hear music. The acoustics and the group we went to hear were incredible. The small-ish room (upstairs) made this a very fun and intimate place to hear a great band. The happy hr. ($8.00 for a pitcher of Yuengling) and $6 glasses of wine are a good deal. I milked the beer for most of the next 2 hrs. So, about $2.00 per beer at that price. Wine choices are not great. Just have to get there before 6 p.m. Even 5 min. will work. The service from the hostess (awesome hair) to our waitress (who I believe was managing the whole room!! Great job!) and bus-guy server - were absolutely terrific. Could not have been warmer or more genuine folk. The food is a slight notch above pub food. Our shredded pork sandwich with coleslaw was a 3.5. The petite filet was a 3. Fries were a 2.5 for both sweet potato and real potato. Did not try the eggplant fries (??). So a really great find for a nice and not too expensive night out. Some nights they have no charge music. So for quality music at a great venue this is a full on 5 star locale. And a gem that its in PHL. Go here now!! Overpriced tickets for bad service and $10 wine that comes in a plastic cup? I mean, geez, I've been in divey places for shows under the El and gotten a drink served in a glass. Also, the door person was on some sort of power trip about my water bottle on one of the hottest days of the year, but neglected to check if I (or other people) had a handgun or other weapon in my purse. Seriously? If this place is really concerned about safety, they'll start violating people's privacy like they do at the Troc and search every bag. Food and service were great. Friendly staff and the setting is perfect for a music fan like me. This was my first time going to the open mic "harvest soul" event. I was impressed with the great talent I was able to see for just $12 buck ...I love a great deal. Everyone seemed to be very relaxed and open to the individuality of everyone. The food was alright. I would come back again. A great, tight venue. The band that played was fantastic. I got a Caesar salad and their vegetarian chorizo tacos. The tacos were too spicy, even though I like spicy food. They were also greasy. In reality, I should have sent them back. The other food that came to the table was good though! And the venue was good, so I would definitely recommend the place. Just not the tacos. I walked in to the venue to purchase tickets. The women behind the counter was so "jacked" about working at the World Cafe that she could not help but yell during the entire transaction. Needless to say there was no need to yell, as there was no band playing. Despite the rather overzealous ticket agent, my true ire for this venue stems from the $2 processing fee per ticket. I paid cash at the venue-what gives? A credit card company is not profiting from this transaction. The only one benefiting is the World Cafe, who receives direct funding from the University of Penn, which means they are, by no stretch, strapped for cash. Are the food and beverage profits not enough? Of course not, one must steal from the common man in any way possible! This latest transaction reminded me of why I avoid this venue like the plague. World Cafe Live is a great venue with fantastic acoustics and friendly staff. Both times I've been here for a downstairs concert with the fabulous Kathleen Edwards, and the sound has always been amazing and rich. Usually I hang out at the bar since the view of the stage there is pretty great, especially for a tiny person who usually struggles in standing room only concerts. Caveat is that the bar is often mobbed with folks that want to grab a bevvy from the substantial drink selection, so be prepared to rub some elbows. Cocktails upstairs, large stage/standing room only downstairs. I love this venue. The talent usually heads upstairs to get food before the show so if you can, reserve a table two hours before your show starts and people watch! This review is for the downstairs. I saw This Wild Life, Have Mercy, and Movements, but that's irrelevant because this review is for the venue and staff. There was literally no security whatsoever. They didn't check bags or pat you down. There aren't even staff members or security around during the show. They also apparently told half of the crowd to wait in the wrong line outside (when you're really supposed to wait inside). I'm indifferent towards the ticket scanning dudes. They just scan your tickets and give you a little paper wristband that says drinking age or not. The merch and restrooms are separate from the bar, standing room, and stage. All they did was check your wristbands when you pass through. I don't really have anything especially positive or negative to say about them. The bartenders ignored a lot of people instead of asking what you want, and by the end, everyone at the bar was turnt and really loud during the set. This has never happened at a show before at any other venue I've been to. Especially because it's a smaller space, there should've been some staff around to handle this. Though the bar area is elevated above the regular crowd area, which is great because I had a better view than I would've in the crowd, which is cool. One of my absolute favorite venues to go to. Very clean and upscale, I've yet to try the food or sit in the restaurant but I'm sure it's incredible. I seen the English beat and a few metal bands downstairs and was very pleased overall. Look forward to seeing more bands there in the future. Parking situation is pretty decent as well. I went here for a concert, the downstairs. The place is cool. Very clean place but just okay beer selection (I don't remember seeing any PBRs). Not a big place so no matter where you were, you had a good view of the band. I also thought the ambiance was great. I be willing to go back. I heard Monday nights for open mic nights are fun. it's a different place, never had a bad experince but never really been amazed. I do enjoy when my random friends play there I watched a live performance of Sondre Lerche in the standing room. If you ever try this venue, then you should plan to get a table for dinner. Standing for 3-4 hours is very tiring on your feet. Also, people squeezed on the stage is a bit annoying at times. Here is the typical pricing. $25 for standing room higher pricing for table + minimum $10 food/drink order For this reason, I would have to discourage people from standing room. You have to get a larger group of people to make it worthwhile for a table. That's the downside of this venue since it really tries to sell the nightlife with the dining aspect. This is a music venue and should be such. Being a fan of WXPN for many years now I finally grabbed an opportunity to see a show at World Café Live. And what a show it was with Rhett Miller and the Serial Lady Killers. We arrived early after seeking a parking spot on the street for $1.00/hour. Upstairs was a performer at the far end of the room playing while the patrons who were fortunate to arrive early were finishing their dinner and enjoying conversation. Scanning the room it appeared that no one was paying attention to the live act on stage. My group of friends tried to obtain a table for a bite but none available but we were able to get a drink at the bar and were informed that we could grab a bite downstairs at the bar when the doors opened at 8:00. While enjoying our cocktail looking around the place the pretty young lady at the door suggested that we head downstairs because they would be opening the door for entry soon. As we proceeded downstairs we discovered that a small queue was beginning to form. At 8:00 the doors did not open but they began to scan our tickets and issue wrist bands. When the door finally opened we walked promptly to secure a position at the bar and get our food order in. We were handed a small pub menu which seemed to meet our eating requirements. I had a burger on a pretzel roll which was quite good which I washed down with some unknown by me draft. They had a few different selections some of which were from small breweries that I recognized. Scanning the bar shelves you could see that they had quite a collection available in bottles with a full bar available. My thirst was about to take over me but it was a Tuesday evening in Philadelphia, I was driving, plus not taking the next day off this working man had a full day on Wednesday. There would be no bourbon manhattans tonight for Dougie. The room was a nice size unlike Maxwell's in Hoboken where I previously saw Rhett with his band the Old 97's. It was similar in size to the TLA Theater where I first had the pleasure of seeing him live. This place was much more polished than the TLA. However, the TLA had seating at the bar where this establishment did not. The room was great including the sound system. I will be looking toward seeing another show in this fine establishment soon. I saw a show here and it is a great venue for concerts. The drinks are average priced and they have a heavy pour. Our first time! Made reservations for dinner before the concert, which gave us good seats we stayed in for the concert. Enjoyed Aztec Two-Step upstairs. Came early for the Happy Hour drink specials. We were not expecting much for food, but were pleasantly surprised with our jambalaya, burger with eggplant fries and sweet potato/caramel featured dessert...Yummy! We loved the intimate feel of the venue (we are not good with crowds). Reasonable prices! Friendly service...kept our water glasses filled...big plus! This place is terrible. Lousy business policies. If I could give a negative star rating, I would. I bought a ticket for general admission. When I arrived a half-hour before the show, they said there are no seats...your wife and you have to stand for the 3 hour show. Nowhere on my ticket or the web-site does it say that general admission means standing room only. I asked for a refund and the manager was totally useless, could not provide a refund and was totally condescending...while admitting that the web-site is deceptive. This is ridiculous. Sell tickets for a 3 hour musical show without providing seating? I repeat, this place is awful and totally not customer-friendly. By the way, the bathroom was totally filthy. That's the only part of the Cafe that I got to use for my money. I don't usually write reviews on yelp but this place is way too horrible. I'm writing this review right in the restaurant and it's been an hour we've been waiting for table. You may think that we didn't make reservation and it's very busy right now. My friend made reservation at 6:30pm for 4. We came here at 6:30 and the host said that we are on their waiting list. But why they didn't tell us that we are on waiting list when we made reservation? My friend bought the tickets for the live show they have during dinner. We don't think we are gonna have refund for that if we leave. We came at 6:30 pm and it was empty. It's 7:50 pm now and and place is packed. They just sit people in front of our faces. And out waitress just came by twice asking "what can I get you" and once to refill my tea. Please if you wanna come here make sure you're not on their "waiting list". Nice venue, but the prices are outrageous. I can't believe how they can get away with adding a "service" charge on tickets, even when you buy them there! For that reason, I've got to REALLY want to see someone to go. I love the World Cafe. I go there mostly for indie and folk shows. You can usually see an upstairs show for less than $15 (all you have to do is call to make a reservation for a table). The downstairs is nice too. If you sit next to the bar in the back, there's a trade-off between more noise (from the bar) and getting a good view of the stage. If you can't sit there, I would sit as close to the stage as possible or else pay a little extra for the mezzanine (which is awesome - you pick your own table and then sit at a couch to watch the show). I've never been disappointed with the food, although it's nothing special. They do have a good beer selection (Sam Adams, Rogue, Stone, Sierra Nevada, Bear Republic, Dogfish head, Flying fish, Great Lakes, Sly Fox, Troegs, Victory, etc.) and the service is always pretty good. I've also never had a hard time finding parking. The World Cafe is and will continue to be my favorite place for a surprise date night with my wife. 5 stars completely. If I could leave a review for the management, it would 100% be 0 stars. Let me say it now, the venue itself and the rest of the staff were wonderful! DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU'RE FROM OUT OF STATE. I've only been to World Cafe Live once and plan to never come back again. Last night (4/22), I travelled from CT with my friend to go to a Kris Allen & Parachute show. I had purchased the tickets and VIP package months ago to avoid any issues the day of the show, but apparently I was wrong. The State of CT now has everyone get Verified ID's unless they actively decide to opt out. The day before the show, I had renewed my license and got the verified one. Keep in mind I'm in my mid-20's. When WCL staff were going up the stairs checking ID's to give out the 21+ wristbands, the gentleman looked at mine and very nicely said he needed to speak to someone about it because they've been having problems with CT ID's. Fine with me. What I didn't appreciate was what happened immediately after. An older woman with shorter blonde hair (who someone later identified as the General Manager) came up to me and said "you have two options. I can either take a razor blade to this to reveal if it's real or not or..." I never caught the second option if she even presented one to me because of how taken aback I was by the threat to destroy my driver's license. Now as stated above, my license was all of 24 hours old since it had been renewed the day before and I had indeed gotten the verified one. Not only did I have my new license, I had the old one that has not yet expired, a college ID, and multiple credit and debit cards with my name on them. I fully understand the struggle of out of state fake ID's and would understand asking me to provide a second form of identification or even telling me that I can't get a 21+ wristband. In fact, when the woman threatened to scratch it, I told her I wouldn't take a wristband because I didn't want to drink last night. Her response was "so you're admitting to being underage then." No actually, that's not what I'm saying. The whole approach to handling a potential fake ID was not only completely unprofessional, it was rude and absolutely disrespectful. Based in this one experience alone, I'll never come back to World Cafe Live. Apparently the management doesn't know how to handle any potential issues and for that to inconvenience a customer in such a way is ridiculous. I love coming here it's always nice and cool!!! Nice venue for a party or a concert. The prices are reasonable Great venue for wedding photography and for your wedding! I've photographed a wedding & engagement session here. A great alternative wedding venue. I've also participated in the Love Sick convention they have here. This is unquestionably the best sounding room in Philly. I don't always care for tabled seating or else this would be 5 stars, but it's still a fine place to see a show & you know what to expect for each event when you buy tix (assigned seating in most cases, in rare instances general admission). It's cool when they scrap the tables & open up the floor (as they did for a Dead Milkmen show a while back), but I imagine they're trying to score with the food serving thing as well as the music. Frankly, this can be too much, though the food option has it's place... the food here is not fabulous. Capacity with the tables is around 300, but without it must be about double that. I've seen many outstanding shows here & it's nice that they have the small room & bar upstairs as well as the main performance space downstairs. The people rating this place based solely on the food are out of their minds. Why would you come here to eat? There are dozens of options nearby. Food is not what the focus is at all at World Cafe... it's clearly a state of the art live music venue & it's unlikely to have a kitchen to match. Ironically, what World Cafe Live is appears to be almost exactly what they've tried to accomplish with the recent renovations at Joe's Pub in NYC. I love the original music at this venue. No many places around offer this scene and it is a nice place inside to enjoy a bite to eat or have a drink. The food is just satisfactory. The only great taste came from their French fries. Otherwise, this place is great to check out some local original artists. I've been here for numerous Free at Noon concerts put on by WXPN Radio (the most incredible music tradition in Philadelphia) held in the Downstairs venue. It is perfectly sized with an intimate feel and a phenomenal sound system, making it one of the best venues in the city and beyond. I've now been here twice but for food events. I feel almost odd writing a review for a music venue about food, but oh well. I like this place. They know how to handle a crowd. My first experience here was for the grilled cheese and craft beer pairing. The food was pretty good. Nothing thrilled me as far as their selection but the space was well laid out and the service was very prompt. My second time here I came for the Philadelphia Cheese Experiment. They did a really good job hosting this event because they created an open space for home chefs to compete against each other. Cheese and beer were definitely the focus on the event and it was a lot of fun. The staff who worked it was very nice and I had a really good time. I think they deserve 4 stars because they do just what a venue should do. They create an atmosphere for an event that lets the event itself shine through and lets you the audience enjoy yourself without annoyances. I went to World Café Live for the first time ever last night to see the band Stone. It was a nice, spacious venue with amazing acoustics. We were in the downstairs, which was a great area. I didn't like the lack of seating, however, but we did eventually find seats. It then took about an hour to "catch" a waitress to clean off the table from the previous people who, it appeared, had run out on their check (it was still siting, unpaid, on our table). I was finally able to grab a waitress from the couple that had run past previously, ask for the table to be cleaned and order a drink. We wanted some munchies, but by the time we finally found a waitress, the kitchen had closed. They did have a nice dance floor, for those who were so inclined, however. Lots of standing room and the stage was huge and really nice. Overall, a nice venue, minus the poor waitstaff. my organization just had our annual spring event a few weeks ago in the upstairs bar/restaurant area. I was "working" that night but still go to experience the open beer/wine bar as well as sample some of the hors d'oeuvres and thought that everything was really excellent. I'd like to go back sometime for a show/happy hour. Two words, eggplant fries! Oh my. So tasty. Great venue for intimate concerts. Nothing fancy by way of tables and chairs but sound is great, servers are extremely friendly, and did I mention eggplant fries...! Don't bother to go to the box office to buy tickets, they charge you the same $2.50 "processing fee" per ticket that they charge if you call them with your credit/debit card, and if you call them, they will either email you the tickets in .pdf format, or hold them at will-call for pickup. If you get tickets on their website, the fee is $5.00 per ticket. Don't waste your time going to the box office when you can get the same price over the phone! I really enjoy this venue... almost everything. do the owners realize they are alienating a lot of music lovers by placing a mandatory food purchase on top of the already high ticket prices? i have skipped a few shows for this reason. time to abort this idea! how wants to watch and listen to a band and hear noisy eaters? and why would a band give their all, knowing they are being upstaged by mediocre food? blows my mind! Havana Nights with Jeff and Conjunto Philadelphia takes you back to the Glory days of Cuba and the sounds of a Happy people before the Revolution f*#ked everything up. The food is great and the service is as good as possible when you consider the many many people in attendance and you're having such a good time, it's on your table with perfect timing. Once Havana Nights ends, downstairs pumps you up again with an awesome DJ spinning a mix to satisfy all tastes and the dance continues. Overall. IMHO. Not to be missed. I'll be there tomorrow night! I've seen some amazing live shows here (including their "Peanut Butter and Jams" kids concert series...don't laugh...I may be a mom but I can still bust you up if I have to :) and last night I had the chance to dine here for the first time. I attended the "Wines of the French Mediterranean" dinner and goodness me - I'm still full the next day. It was seven courses of pure, unadulterated gluttony that included pairings of some spectacular wine with great dishes like grilled farm raised chicken breast, PEI mussels, a gorgeous cheese plate and, to wrap it all up, pears in puff pastry served with lavender creme. W.O.W. We were also treated to a lecture by wine expert Joseph Brandolo about each specific wine, where they came from and why they pair perfectly with each dish. So it was culinary edu-tainment at its best. Service was great and of course, it's gorgeous inside. They do wine/food pairings each month, so I'll be back for next month's BBQ dinner for sure. (Can you think of a cooler combination?) I really enjoy this venue. I have been going to shows here since before I moved to Philly and have always found the staff to be pleasant and the vibe to be low key. Very different than some of the other venues throughout any major city. I like that they have a more acoustic vibe, because as much as I like to dance, sometimes some singing and guitar make for a great night. I've never really tried the food, though I hear they do some awesome "foodie" events I have been meaning to check out. My only complaint is that their drafts vary so much, sometimes there are 3 or 4 things I want and sometimes there is nothing. I have pretty general taste so I feel like I shouldn't be too hard to please. They do a great during the week special at the upstairs bar from 7 pm on where a select beer is $3. Hard to beat at any venue. This place has been a staple of my nightlife for years. Unfortunately the variety of performers has declined lately and I find myself compelled to go less frequently. The food quality has also been spotty lately. Still a comfortable and familiar place to go. I hate to see a good place decline so I hope they can get back on top of their game again. There's a lot of competition for our entertainment dollars. the wcl's sound quality is probably the best you can find in phila -- but the visual aesthetics leave something to be desired. can't quite put my finger on it, but both upstairs and downstairs feel 'adult contemporary' (hotel decor, dinner tables...ugh), which is too much for me to stomach. i used to go to shows in friends' basements. i may be in my 30s now and possess a retirement plan, but i'm not quite ready to rock out with my veggie burger in a cushioned booth. in any case, the french fries are tasty and the beer list is decent, so if you find yourself there, enjoy the tunes, vittles, and drink...just keep your eyes shut. I went to see a show at world cafe live last week and I was not impressed. The show I went to was downstairs but the downstairs security glanced at my ticket and sent me to the upstairs line. I knew this could not be correct but I didn't say anything and ended up waiting at least 10 minutes in uncomfortable high heels in the wrong line. Finally they let me into the correct section and I headed over to my seat. I had a front row seat but honestly the stage sucked. It was a few feet away from the front and the stage was set very high. It actually hurt my neck looking up all show. The sound system was good but that's about it. I would've hated the show if I were anywhere but the front row. The tables looked way too far back. The lights they had on the artist made his face hard to see and they were blinding me all night. The one good thing I can say is the venue did not smell bad of food or alcohol. They had an elevator which was also helpful when you're wearing heels. I do not live in the area and I doubt I'd go to another concert there. *****Review of Free at Noon only******** I work just a few blocks away from World Cafe, so when I actually have a relaxed Friday and can take a lunch break, I like to head over to the Free at Noon shows. For ZERO dollars you get to hear a band that is playing (for $$) later that night, grab a lunch beer (always makes the afternoon better) and walk back to the office before one feeling like you did something cool and worthwhile. I few times I've heard bands for the first time that I turned out to really like. But the best part is to get that weekend feeling started early. For the most popular bands you have to check the site early and RSVP by midweek, but if you can remember to do it, you'll feel "in." My only complaint is the $7 Dogfishhead. $7 for a local beer? Damn. I was holding off on reviewing this place until I had been both upstairs, and downstairs. Downstairs: I was here March 10, 2010 for Automatic Loveletter. They were the opener... I forget who the main band was. I didn't care, didn't stay for them. The sound in the place is amazing. Such great acoustics. Definitely the best of all the venues I've been too. Upstairs: I was here March 4, 2011 for The Pretty Reckless show. Once again, amazing sound. A little louder than it is downstairs at times which made it hard to hear Taylor Momsen singing. No big deal. It was still an amazing show. The only thing I don't like about either floor is the level of awkward you experience if you happen to get there early. It'll leave you standing in front of the stage, seemingly out of place, while people sit at the bar and at their tables eating. It's just so weird! Luckily, you forget where you are as soon as the band you wanted to see starts playing. The staff here is just SO nice. It's ridiculous. Some of them seemed off-put by the fact that I was polite back. It seems like most patrons treat them rudely which made me sad. These are nice people working there. In fact, it made me and the rest of the staff members at other venues in Philly seem like a bunch of douchebags! The only thing I can't judge here is the food. I never really fork up the cash for food at venues because it tends to be expensive and not worth the price. It smells great though. I'll have to try it next time I go. Yes, there will be a next time... as long as a band I like shows up, I'll return. Great place to see a show! Love the size and atmosphere downstairs. No complaints on the drink selection, Magic Hat No. 9 on draft! I've been here a ton of times for shows and a beer/whiskey festival, but I've never sat down for dinner. I was very impressed with their menu options and most of the food we received was incredible. The Sesame Ginger sauce on the wings was wayyy too salty, but the meat was nice and crispy. The burger was fantastic as well as the quinoa salad. The music selection here is always wonderful. Last wednesday I had the pleasure of seeing The Bernhardt Family band and it was the most enjoyable show I've seen in years-- please look them up! When the night was winding down I had a difficult time finding my server to pay, but typically it's always a good time at World Cafe Live. UPDATE: The grilled cheese and beer pairing event for $35 was so much fun. Creative, good music and at a fair price. I'd like to offer helpful words to those who aren't sure, like I wasn't, how Upstairs works. So---if you're planning to eat, you must make a separate reservation for a table, apart from your tickets for the performance. There are maybe 15 seats at the bar; a guy who had one said he got there at 6:30 and the bar was almost full. There are also three or four tiny high-tops, no stools; I'm not sure if these get table service. Since we didn't have a reservation, we put our names on The List and were surprised to get a table, eventually. The only other seating is a weird section of two rows of bus terminal seats against a wall alongside the stage. The draft list: Very good, including an offering from the rarely seen Three Heads. The food: Surprisingly good! The fries are excellent---crunchy exterior, creamy interior. The chicken pot pie was lovely---buttery crust (though not enough of it) and a milky, buttery, herby filling of tender chicken, chunks of potato, carrot bits, and...celery? A spoon would've been good to have. Nice biscuit, though overly browned from reheating, and delicious garlicky broccoli rabe. Spouse tried the grilled cheese with roast beef, from the specials menu. Sounds odd, but spouse said it worked. The service: Sllllooowwwww---but cheerful. Be prepared to spend the evening rearranging the furniture, as the (sticky Formica) tables are so close together no one can get out to pee without their neighbor sliding their table over. Really, no exaggeration. So, to the music. The space sounds great---one of the best-sounding venues I've experienced. Crisp, clear, boomy but not too, and loud enough but not too. For such a small space, though, there seem to be few good sightlines, what with people having dinner and people standing in the middle and people waiting for the bus over in the corner. Lots of head shifting all night to try to see the singer, though I did have a good view of the bassist's left hand... We made 6:00 reservations, arrived early and were seated immediately. Our server didn't mention any specials until I asked. Turns out there are great happy hour deals on drinks and starters. We enjoyed the salmon tacos, chicken wings, broccoli and gouda fritters and sweet potato fries. And of course, the chocolate lava cake. We were happily surprised with all the starters. We had plenty of time to get to the downstairs show, which meant lining up on the stairs. As a person with a chronic condition, I was uncomfortable doing this. The staff was very kind and accommodating, letting us take the elevator downstairs and I was able to procure a seat in the standing room only show, which saved the night for me. A great experience overall. This review is from a music venue perspective only! Steve M and I both shared our first time at World Cafe Live and it left me feeling, happy, satisfied and dying for more... I had been dying to go to World Cafe for as long as I can remember and was thrilled that Delta Rae finally gave me the reason I had been waiting for. The show was amazing, the sound was great, the space was well laid out, and clean! I also loved that you can grab tables if you want and order food (though we didn't)...what a great idea. Basically, I can't wait to get back and will be searching the website for my next reason to go. Loved this place. Great variety of music and food. Diverse offerings, excellent food, service and entertainment. And it's affordable! I had a show I was dying to see (Robert Schwartzman) at World Cafe Live, but the venue itself was really bizarre. I purchased tickets for the show online through the World Cafe Live website, and there was a weird $2 processing fee which I found unnecessary. Anyway, I entered the venue, gave my printed out ticket to the staff, and proceeded to wait for about 15 minutes while they verified that everything was okay with it, even though I was the only one in line, and it was a real ticket. Weird. My show was in the Upstairs Live section. I was given a seat, which I was not expecting... I wasn't aware you had to order food in order to watch a show here. So I sat at my table alone and my waiter came over to take my order. I felt bad saying I didn't want to order anything, so I ordered eggplant fries, which sounded interesting enough, even though I was incredibly full. My show's starting time got pushed back from 8pm to 9pm, so I had to awkwardly just sit there for an hour, alone. The eggplant fries came, and they were decent--but they were incredibly oily to the point where the oil started, like, making them soggy, so I wasn't able to finish them. I'm disappointed I had to spend $7 on top of my ticket price and processing fee. There was also a full bar with great options, but would have felt bad spending even MORE money on top of everything else. The show itself was great! ...well, only after I decided to move from my awkwardly placed table and go stand up by the stage. Very few people were doing this, so I felt incredibly uncomfortable rocking out to the music by myself, but hey, that's why I came to the show. Everyone else just sat at their tables and bopped their heads to the music--it was very high culture for such an organic rock show, but oh well, I suppose... The one major benefit of World Cafe Live is that the venue is so small that it's totally possible to meet and hang out with the artists after the show--which I luckily got to do! Still, though, overall, the venue is really strangely set up to me and the food I had was mediocre... I'll likely be back if there's ever another show here I'm dying to check out, but I don't think I will be back otherwise. Not a pleasant experience. I went for a show in the Downstairs Live "Cafe." Bar reeked of vomit, and it wasn't even 8:30pm, at the beginning of a show. Another patron remarked on the smell, unprompted. There was an advertised food menu that seemed very appetizing and catered to vegetarians, vegans; and gluten-free people, but when I tried to order I was informed the kitchen closed at 9:15pm (no where was this posted). It was only 9:01pm when I tried to order. Unacceptable. Also, what kitchen closes at 9:15pm on a Saturday night with two live concerts happening? Bar staff was rude both in my experience to order drinks (the woman was curt and dismissive of me) and in trying to order food (a different woman- she was dismissive and unhelpful. She shrugged her shoulders and said oh well). The photo of the beer was the only pleasant thing, the success of which cannot be attributed to this business. Beer was overpriced. The lighting for the rock show was terrible. I was constantly blinded. Other members of the audience quickly looked away from the sporadic, unnecessary blinding lights. What is this lights guy doing?? I was excited for this show beforehand, but all of the above resulted in quite an unpleasant experience. I will not be returning. Okaay so bathrooms were clean and stage lighting and sound system were Great!...Came to an event, the ticket stated that the doors open at 6pm we waited for over a half hour. The staff was very rude 2 older men . and also told the guest to wait ON THE STEPS which is CLEARLY A SAFETY VIOLATION. In the past I have come here for events and it was fine and the staff was pleasant. I will really have to think about coming here again for future events. Also the restaurant food there ( whenever it's open ) is very questionable. Though presented well, It seems more like reheated frozen goods, better to eat elsewhere. Super friendly bartenders + cheap wine that isn't resinous + eggplant fries = winning combination. Word to the wise: eggplant fries means beer battered eggplant that's crispy and dip-able. Also, eggplant is a fruit, so this means that you're technically getting a double dose of healthy antioxidants when you drink red wine and consume this appetizer. Do so. Your body will thank you. Pros: Terrific artists, often in interesting combinations (Richard Shindell and Ollabelle!) A full bar with some fun specialty drinks (Ginger Rodgers!) Reasonably good seating arrangements that reduce the incidence of Folk Concert Neck! Cons: Really, really uneven food. Sometimes it's good (St Patrick's special with grilled salmon, kale, potatoes, and an appetizer of Cashel blue cheese and crackers), sometimes it's abysmal (nachos covered with COLD liquid cheese) and most of the time it's in-between. I really enjoyed World Cafe Live. It is a great performance space and the headliner for the evening, Tre Williams, was THE BEST!!! The vibe was very good and a great mix of people. The food and drinks were ok; just keep in mind that you're there for music and not fine dining. I look forward to my next visit!! My only complaint and it's more an observation - everyone clears out after a performance. It seems like the perfect space to have music and just relax. Would've considered having dessert, if this were the case. It would beat going to a club after wards. Hints: Make sure you make your meal reservation when you buy your tickets. The meal reservation is separate and can be done through Open Table. Don't bother with the drinks; they are pretty watered down. A great place for Happy Hour everyday of the work week. Parking is not an issue, which is a plus. I also heard that they are hosting a Happy Hour to benefit the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House this Thursday 7/14 when I was there. A good bar with friendly bartenders, great music and charitable outreach (can't get better than that)! I'm a huge fan of Bob Schneider...and he plays at World Cafe about once a year...so I have now been here twice, both to the downstairs stage, once standing room, and this last time reserved seating with food. The food was...meh...only ok. Nothing to write home about. I enjoyed my pappardelle with braised beef, but it wasn't the best I'd ever had, and my husband's lobster bread pudding was more like a crabcake ...only with lobster and more bread than lobster. The sauce over the top was yummy though. Prices were decent, and the food did come out promptly, so props for that. As a music venue, I love this space. It's small and intimate, yet still has a nice, big stage and the acoustics are great. ***Something to ad to my earlier review*** Open mic Mondays are AWESOME. I went this week, my first time. It was better than American Idol---way better. Frankly, I wasn't sure what type of self-respecting musicians would show up at 4:30 p.m. on a Monday to get their names on a list to play two sings at an open mic (the show starts at 7:30 p.m.), but there were a few legit artists who were there at what's arguably the city's coolest venue to get their name out. Others were hilariously awful. Others still were hilariously awful but thought they were awesome---some of the disasters actually, if you can believe it, had stage names for themselves. I'm sure there are nights when the real talent stays home, the jokes don't feel like humiliating themselves, and all you're left with is a bunch of unexciting mediocrity---I'm sure this happens from time to time; open mic nights are crap shoots after all. But if you're lucky enough to catch a show like the one I saw last night, you'll probably never forget it. **** Ya, World Cafe Live is actually built beside the studios of WXPN, a University of Pennsylvania-affiliated radio station that gained national acclaim when it started its famous "World Cafe Live" radio show. Recently, some investors took the concept and made it into a great restaurant venue. When big-time business types come in like this, you always wonder if they'll stay true to the essence of the original project, and I really think they have with WCL. The focus of the venue is still very much to offer a great environment for the best local and national artists-- and they offer it all at pretty reasonable ticket prices. Just for an example, Charlie Hunter is playing the little stage (!!!) this month, and it's just $16 for tix. The food is good, slightly more than what you'd want to pay for show snacks (like $5 for fries) -- but with food quality leagues ahead, the WCL prices still beat what you'd pay for a lousy hot dog and soda at the Electric Factory. From the hostess who argued about making reservations, to the lies told to customers' faces, to the delay in opening, to the manager who couldn't have cared less, to the worst air conditioning ever - on a 90 degree day, June 22, 2017 at World Cafe Live in Philly was a dismal experience. Will be begging the performers not to return. Worst of all, previous experience was very good and expectations for the same had been high. This place is a great venue to hear some excellent music in a close and casual way. The service was awesome and the food was delicious. My wife got the pulled pork sandwich which came with house made sweet potato fries. She loved her food. I got a incredible Angus burger, medium rare. It was cooked to perfection on a fresh croissant bun. Definitely a place worth checking out. world cafe live is the physical aspect of WXPN, an indie rock-ish station. Always something interesting and different. The upstairs where storytelling and almost nightly other musical events occur is a dark and seductive atmosphere where you'd want to be having a quiet dinner or holding someone close listening to a performance. During the week there are $3 drink specials as well as a variety of cocktails and wines to choose from. Find an event you might love, make it a date night. Was here Lastnight to see Haley Reinhart...AMAZING venue! From the staff, food, sound...Such a great experience. Gives off the speak easy feel! Very intimate shows. Does not feel like a concert...much more than that .Will definitely re visit here again!!!! Dined here Dec 22nd for lunch. We were the only family in the dining area, yet the service was awkward..no refills on drinks or offer the entire meal. I had the Caesar with shrimp- I thought it was overpriced at $17 for a small portion with 4 shrimp. 4 shrimp for $7? (you pay extra for the shrimp) Husband had the pulled pork sandwich, it looked nice. However it didn't come with the fries or sides as printed on the menu. My daughter got a good sized quesadilla with fresh guac which she enjoyed. I don't think we'll be returning. I asked a friend I was attending a concert with what to expect at World Cafe Live. He said, "the music is good and the food is just food". He could not have been more right. I arrived on a Friday night to watch Third Story perform upstairs, and the place was packed. We were seated at an awkwardly long table where one of us had to have our back to the stage, but thankfully we made friends who offered us a seat at their table stageside! The service was pretty awful - took us about 30 minutes to even get the waiter's attention and place an order, and by the time the food came out I was famished. I ordered the chicken sandwich - it wasn't really bad or really good, but filling, and the sweet potato fries had an interesting glaze on them that I wasn't a huge fan of. Regardless, the show was awesome, the venue intimate, and I will definitely be back! I came here for a Free At Noon concert featuring Tony Joe White and the whole idea of relaxing on a Friday lunch break with live music and a local beer is a genius concept! This is how Philly celebrates its weekends before they even start, haha. Depending on the act, it can be very crowded in here so if you don't want to stand for an hour, get here a little early (or if you sit all day at your job, maybe it's a good idea to stand for a while). Double awesome points for having both an upstairs and a downstairs venue. Upstairs, I've been to a handful of concerts, a whisky tasting, and a story slam. I love how the space can handle all of those different types of events without batting an eyelash. The stage is tiny but serves its purpose. The acoustics are fine for the small shows that they do up there. My first downstairs experience was tonight - Alabama Shakes, which in itself was a mind-blowing musical escapade. I really like this space - typical music venue set-up, great acoustics, not huge which I love (makes the concert still feel really intimate), and everything just seemed clean and nice and new, which is the exact opposite of what I think when I hear the words "concert venue." So far I haven't paid over $20 for any concert here. That is pretty amazing considering how nice the entire facility is. And they get a giant high five for their line-ups. I've seen two of my more obscure favorites here, including an Irish musician who barely ever comes to the States, but when he does, he plays here. Amazing. Great place. Music, food, and drinks... veggie wings are so good and eggplant fries are delicious. Staff super friendly and ready to serve. Nice relaxing spot. Good for friends at happy hour or ladies night out. Just for the veggie wings its a must try.... oh yeah the fries and wings are 5 dollar for happy hour. 4 to 6 mon to fri Great venue to see a show and the spot is convenient to get to. I loved the intimate feel and closeness of the stage. We started upstairs and it was great. The food was good and came out on time. The sound system was great but not overpowering so amongst a group.of 10 we could still talk and hear one another without yelling. I would definitely come again! If you love combining food and music then you will love World Café. A five-star rating on their venue, talent selection and all-around service. The sold-out show ($30) I recently saw had table-side seating for an acoustic trio show in the downstairs venue. The talent I recently saw (Andy McKee, Antoine Dufour and Stephen Bennett) was able to play with amazing lighting and sound set up. Tickets can be bought online and vary depending on the entertainer. There are also special events that feature cheese, beer/wine tastings and music release parties. I would suggest checking their website since the more accurate menu, events, pricing, photos and directions are listed/updated daily. The menu changes with the artist you are going to see so a word to the wise is to check beforehand. Let's talk food!! On my most recent visit I ordered a cheese plate, crab cake entree with sweet potato fries ($27) and WCL Burger ($14) with my smokin' hot date. The WCL burger is a chargrilled black angus burger with caramelized onions, cheddar and bacon. NOM! NOM! NOM! We jammed out and feasted, savoring every bite of our meal. It was another wonderfully delicious evening at World Cafe Live and I'll be back again. Just got back from an XPN "free at noon" show at World Cafe Live and realized I have never sung the praises of this amazing music venue in our back yard. First, WCL may have the best sound I've ever heard in a club - every show I've been to, from Kidrockers (gotta start 'em young) to Gary Clark Jr. has sounded amazing. It's night-and-day compared to the window rattling background you'll get at the Electric Factory! Beyond the sound, WCL just has a great feel. It's all about the music - with shows usually going on upstairs and downstairs; while XPN broadcasts from the main floor. The tickets are priced well; the staff is super accommodating; and the main room just has a great intimate feel to it. I see a lot of other people taking off stars for the food... I've heeded those warnings & never taken a bite of food at WCL (none of it has tempted me at all). But you've got food trucks and university city goodness within a few minutes, so fuel up before you walk in & you'll have a 5 star night! This is a pretty great place. They offered to bring us drinks while we were waiting in line for the doors to open. We saw the Peek-A-Boo-Revue. The show was f***ing awsome. I wish so much we had a burlesque troupe in Orlando. I voluteered to go on stage (I had already had couple drinks) - Bad I idea. Every joint in my body was stiff and hurting for all of the walking around town we've done over the last 4 days so I had no business getting on stage. But it was so much fun and they don't make you feel like an idiot. You came come to philly without seeing the Peek-A-Boo Revue. I can't speak for the food becuase we didn't have any but the drinks were good and my gin and tonic was just right- strong. Fantastic venue! I saw Book of Love here with my friend Todd, and we had a blast! I'm not an audiophile and sound here is quite excellent for me. This place is quite spacious inside, and we were allowed to go down from the mezzanine. The bar in the show hall has a good selection of libation and food. There is no better place to see a live band in Philly. Classic and intimate! The downstairs of World Cafe Live is so very intimate. For a non-seated show, all that separates you from the stage is a small row of tables acting as a barrier. You can see, and almost, feel the drops of sweat from the artist on stage. So why a three star review? I was very disappointed with the acoustics and sound mix in my two most recent visits. When a band wasn't playing an acoustic song, the singer's sound was extremely muffled making it very hard to hear the lyrics. The sound was very heavily focused on the electric guitars. Unfortunately, this didn't seem like an artist specific issue as my last visit was for Non Comm where I saw upwards of 8 artists perform on the same stage. Acoustic sets worked much better. Sound quality aside, the intimacy was awesome. The beer selection deserves recognition as well. It was very craft beer heavy, the way I like it. I'll definitely return however I just need to be selective about what type of concert I return for. Went to the Restaurant for bite before a Red Carpet Event. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Bar looked calming. We were quickly ushered to our table and service was quick in the begging. A very nice menu. Food came out promptly. Daily Happy Hour Specials. Our Server was Kind, Courteous and Friendly. The Food was Very Good. I had the Duck Con fit, my friend had the Seared Scallops. The Hummus Platter was a good appetizer, however the Fried Eggplant Sticks were soggy, but still good after the first crispy layer. The food in all was good, but not worth the trip unless you are attending an event there. The only problem I had, was the fact there were 2 servers to a whole restaurant. I mean they were running. I was late for the event (downstairs) due to the manager being tied up elsewhere. I was using a Restaurant.Com Certificate. Other than that, I would definitely go back again. It's a Really Nice Venue! Chef Gary Curry First: DO NOT ORDER FOOD HERE. The quality is like a bad mix between a low end chain restaurant and meager pub food... and it's over priced (obviously). Second: This place is AWESOME on the inside. Beautifully designed. Excellent lighting. And the quality of talent that comes through here is worth checking out. Tickets can some times be rather expensive, so check their website to see when things are going on that are within your price range. It is not uncommon some nights to see the lower parking lot filled with Mercedes and BMWs from out of town. Go here for the music. Have a drink, but DO NOT order food. The only complaint I got from a friend when we went to hear one of her friend's band on the "Philly Local Night" was that the sound engineer was not mixing the feed very well. In addition, I had heard complaints from others that the mixing in the downstairs theater was rather poor. You'd expect more from a major music venue that also happens to be a radio station. I will check out the Open Mic night some day if I have time and get in the door. (Note: I'll update this review if I go back again in the future.) I attended a show upstairs and ordered dinner. I asked our waitress about the Gluten Free options. Be forewarned management does not understand the difference between a menu item that doesn't inherently have gluten and one that is exposed and therefore contains gluten. For example, the French fries that are labeled gluten free are fried in a fryer that fries gluten containing items. I figured I would play it safe and order a salad and dessert. The waitress assured me the dressing was gluten free as was the ice cream. I was sick all night long. Violently ill. Went here for a show, so can't comment on any food/sit-down-service. The show was downstairs and it was just the perfect size - good crowd but not so bad that you couldn't move. I've been to a few other similar sized venues around the area and this one is probably my favorite thus far. Drinks were reasonably priced as opposed to some of the other venues I have been to. Bartenders were fast and friendly. Sound system was great, energy was great, overall an awesome time! Only negative I have is that the show started at 8, but the headliner didn't even go on until 9:30. The whole show was great, I was just surprised that half the show was openers. I was here about 2 years ago to hear Duncan Sheik (who knew he still had a career!) and I also was introduced to the wonderful Vienna Teng at that show. The downstairs venue is the intimate area with good acoustics and delicious eggplant fries. I was there by myself so I got to share my table (just a warning to the anti-social folks out there). I kept meaning to go back but just really never got there.... Oh yeah, I had also gone to some kind of networking event there when I was in grad school - wasn't too impressed with that, but it was more due to the lame-ness of the event... I really liked World Cafe Live..... My class went there because my teacher works at the radio station there... wxpn or wateva... but we saw Back Door Slam and it was nice.. the band was alright but it was a great atmosphere... I've only been in the downstairs area so I can't speak for the upstairs and food service. I've seen a couple shows here and also went to the Lovesick Expo recently held here. Decent place for music performances, cleaner than a lot of other venues. Also very convenient to 30th St Station for taking SEPTA. I like this place. I remember the food being good. The place is a little cramped though. I like the musicians they get in here. Cool. Bam I am an event organizer for a social group. Myself and 11 others attended the spoken word open mic event 4/4 and I cannot begin to express my displeasure with WCL. Per the website, we needed dinner reservations to ensure we'd get seats for the performance. I made dinner reservations for the group for 6:30 to ensure we had seats for the performance. Once we were seated we were told that the performance would be downstairs and that dinner is NOT being served down there. By 7:30 we had only received our appetizers and we were concerned about getting downstairs to get seats, which meant we would not get to eat. A few members of the group had their appetizers wrapped to go while the rest of us went hungry. The hostess then mentioned that there were snack items available downstairs. The food that was served downstairs during the performance was disgusting; it was a bunch of different fried things that all looked the same sitting on a warming tray (very low budget) of us felt like clogging our arteries so we declined. A member of our party decided they wanted to go back upstairs to eat, when they got upstairs they were told they had to pay $20 to go to the bar and eat, even though we had just been sitting up there at a table. They were then told that they couldn't get anything to go b/c they were not allowed to take food down stairs. However the members of the group who had their food wrapped to go were able to eat downstairs. The hostess then told the member of the group to go around the corner to a DELI!!! I was offended and so were the members of the group. Going to a deli is not the same as sitting down to eat at a restaurant. So even though WCL serves food they would rather send business out the door to get food?!?! Needless to say the 12 members of my party were not happy and probably will not return to this venue. I like it here a lot for shows. My experience here was for the Sunday day of the Popped! music festival, so the entire place was open and shows were going on both up and down stairs. The downstairs room is HUGE, the stage is HUGE and the sound is GREAT. They have a nice big bar to get a drink and tables to sit at if you don't feel like standing up front. Unfortunately, they also have nice big prices for their beers. My normally cheap lager was $5! That's a killer. Upstairs has more tables and a smaller show space than downstairs with a more moderately-sized stage (comparable to the M Room). The sound was still pretty good up there. The last band even had video projected on a screen behind them which added a bit to the ambience. Everyone got up and danced...since that's what people do to dance music. At a point, I got hungry and had to cave and get food even though it was a little pricey. It was fairly worth it though. I got the WCL Grilled Chicken sandwich (chicken, prov. cheese, roasted peppers, spinach and pesto mayo). It was one of the most delicious chicken sandwiches I've ever had and completely satisfying with delish fries (you have the option of getting a salad instead but I wanted to be bad) for a little over $10. Overall, I would totally go back for the right show since the space is so nice, but I would hesitate to book there because I would feel bad forcing my audience to pay that much for food and drink. Saw Anuhea (great artist from Hawaii) at Work Cafe Live upstairs. Made a dinner reservation on Yelp and bought tickets in advance. Worked out great! Show started at 8pm, git a reservation for 7 pm, but could have got there later since it wasn't a big crowd. Food was very good (a surprise given other reviews) and service was great. Highly recommend WCL!! Drove up from D.C. for night for the Lake Street Dive show in early October. I hadn't been to the venue before and spent quite a bit of time studying floor plans, etc. I attend loads of shows in D.C., at most of the venues, and World Cafe (at least on this night) was tops. We were in the front row of the upper tier on awesome couches with loads of legroom, dead center, great view. Nothing but great things to report from Philly. We did eat there before the show and were pleasently surprised - expectations for food at a music hall are never too high, but we were pleased. Man, I wish I could reserve those seats for every band I love... Five Star atmosphere with Five Star prices that only serves Three Star food. I have ordered food from both upstairs and downstairs and every time it does not live up to the price tag. I am not saying the food is bad, however you can get WAY better else where for less. Now that I got that out of the way, World Cafe Live's atmosphere makes up greatly for the overpriced menu. Upstairs is small and cozy. You can see different artist perform on the small, back corner stage as you sit out their very impressive bar or at a table that is no more than 20 yards from the stage. For bigger shows you go downstairs, where there is an equally impressive bar. For most shows there is a menu and very limited seating, unless you got reserved sitting in the balcony. We always try to get there early in order to get a table in front of the bar. The shows are always great, my favorite being Jaxons Local Shots featuring IKE. Always a good lineup of bands and the room definitely sounds good. I highly recommend this place for a chill night. If you aren't in the mood for a club but need more than a bar, WCL is the place for you. This place is really great for watching live bands. Make sure you check out 'There Once Was.' They play there frequently. I've seen a lot of great shows here, and never left disappointed. The food is good, and the wait staff is the best - they are somehow brilliantly capable of walking around a tightly packed dining area, in the dark, without making noise. I wouldn't get past one table before I smacked someone in the head with my bum and/or a tray of food. Also, you can't beat $1/hr parking on the part of Walnut they are located on. Went here for a concert to see the Alabama Shakes in April 2012. I had a couple beers in the upper stage area where the slams take place. After a couple beers headed downstairs to the concert hall. I love the smaller intimate setting, bout 1500 or so? Pure guess there. Similar to the TLA, but classier. The concert hall downstairs has great acoustics. I was standing along the rail at the rear near the bar - great vantage point. There are beer kiosks along the sides of the floor area. Beers are about 6 bucks give or take. The crowd was totally supportive of the band. No assholes that ruined the experience for anyone. The band tore the roof off that night! Not judging the dinner menu upstairs, but as a concert hall, this place is butter. So much fun! Great music, great swag, great beer! All the people complaining about the bartenders not being able to sleep at night due to expensive beers need to realize that they don't make the prices, they just facilitate the sale. Also, this is a job for them, not their lives. Please go see a show at the TLA and spend $7 on a PBR, then come running back to WCL and cherish that $4.50 beer in your hand. I am editing my review due to the very nice apology from the manager. Apparently there was a mixup in seating arrangements on the night we went, and I certainly appreciate that accidents can happen. I will go to see a similar show in July and have been assured that the problems I had have been corrected. Thanks for reaching out to us, World Cafe! While I have seen shows both upstairs and downstairs, this review is strictly for the downstairs. Saw Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers this past weekend downstairs with a crew of 4. We ordered our tickets ahead so we could get a table and order some dinner. Showed up about an hour before the show to a pretty cool scene. Fun crowd and some pretty decent food. Also, suprisingly good selection of beers. All had a great time and would go back for seconds anytime. I've been here a handful of times through the years and it's definitely a great spot to catch a show. The food is just average, but they do have eggplant fries that are unusual and good. Go for the venue! I really like this place a lot. I see a lot of live music and have never seen a venue quite like this in any other city. Not quite a nightclub. Not quite a restaurant. Not quite a music theatre. But a decent mix of the three. The acoustics are outstanding and the room is impressive. I don't understand the dining tables in the middle of the floor, but someone must like that arrangement. Have only been here a handful of times and all have been early week with relatively thin crowds. I would like to see the energy of the room in a full house. I'd give it five stars if the drink prices were reasonable, but all-in-all, a very good place to see live music. A great place to see a show (downstairs at any rate.) We got great seats for Black47 and had dinner there pre-show. The food was Irish themed (for Black47 and it was March 16!!!) I thought my "boiled" dinner of corned beef and cabage was good. The rest of the menu was typical bar food. Not great - but not inedible as others have said. The show itself was great and we had a balcony front row sofa to sit on - and beer to drink. No problems for me. Awesome performers. Great venue. Nice sound. Accept the service fee for the shows; it's worth it! But, if it's your thing- pregame. The drinks are weak and overpriced. $7 for a weak gin and tonic. Oh well, perhaps that's how they keep the place running and the workers paid. Great venue none the less. World Cafe Live has great music, great drinks, and great service. They book amazing acts who are slightly off the beaten path, but generally fantastic. I am a faithful follower. BUT (did you see it coming?) the design of the space is AWFUL!!!! The tables have just got to go. They would have more room if the lobby weren't almost as big as the upstairs space, and they put the bar back there!! Put in booths lining the edge of the room like a supper club, and LEAVE THE REST OPEN. Don't put a table 3 feet away from a speaker. Is someone really going to enjoy their soup when it's literally vibrating from the sound? NO! Or, do the people who came early and snagged tables enjoy looking at dancers' butts all evening once the show gets bumpin? The dance floor is the size of my kitchen (8X10) but a lot of dirty haired rich-turned-"poor" college students paid good money on daddy's credit card to go to that show, and gosh darn it, they need to MOVE! GIVE THE PEOPLE SPACE TO DANCE!!! Went here to see Reverend Peyton and his Big Damn Band. Great show. It was in the Upstairs Live venue. First time I was there, but I thought it was a great small show setting. For dinner I had the Chorizo Tacos and the Chicken and Waffles Club sandwich. I really enjoyed both. The drinks were good too. The waitress did a great job and stopped by just the right amount of times. It was alao very conveniently located near the 30th street stop of the MF El. I will definitely go back here for other shows. Delicious and (sort of) healthy casual lunch - a great bacon cheeseburger for me and a vegetarian cheese 'steak' for my friend - an excellent micro brew from the tap - great conversation and excellent, live musical entertainment. I do not go there nearly enough. Have seen many bands there, and just before they've blown up - namely, "The Heavy." Crowds are a nice mix of people. Professionals, students, hipsters and tourists. Music is always great, big or small. Good burgers. Awesome staff. Great vibe. University City is becoming a cooler and cooler place to roam about. Here for the first time last week to see a performance of Los Straitjackets (opening act Ellen Jewel.) This venue reminds me a bit of House of Blues. There's two levels, both offer a bar in the concert hall, and best of all, standing room at stage level so you can be thisclose to the acts. Acoustics were great and not needlessly overpowering. Upstairs is an excellent restaurant and another concert stage. My only minor complaint was the slow service experienced when my friend and I had dinner before the show. But that's minor and was hopefully a fluke. An enthusiastic 5 stars and will be back again for sure. I have never been disapointed at the World Cafe. Whether I'm grabbing drinks and apps during their fabulous happy hours ( can't beat $3 glasses of wine and $1 apps!) or watching an amazing show downstairs for no more than $20 ( just saw the hotel cafe tour this past Friday, one of the best shows I've seen there!) . The venue is clean (including the bathrooms which is major!). Parking is free !!!! Another great thing to do is the free at noons. XPN runs this but to see a great act such as Damien Rice for free is awesome! World Cafe is by far my favorite venue to see a show in the city! In my humble opinion, the best venue for live music in the city. Here's my reasoning. 1. Upstairs and downstairs offer an intimate setting. Both internationally known and up-and-coming performers connect closely with the audience here. 2. The staff is always very, very friendly and accommodating. 3. The acoustics are just right. I can hear the performer without leaving the place with my ears ringing. But here's a tip... When ordering, stick to the drinks. The food, like in most clubs, is very average. I've been here twice for concerts (versus just upstairs for Happy Hour). The venue itself is arranged interestingly... Like the downstairs concert area in my opinion is kinda laid-out weird. They let you pay for seats at tables on the main floor where the stage is located, but then when the concert is going on you can't see jack sh*t because there are rows of people standing up in front of you in front of the stage. So you have to like stand up too. On your chair if you're my height. One time I went and didn't pay for seats and just camped out at the bar and had a much better view. I guess the mezzanine seating would be good because you can sit and get service and see the stage pretty well since the venue itself is pretty intimate. I dunno. They should elevate those tables on the main stage floor so you can see. Hint Hint. Secondly, the food there was not awesome. I think they were going for a "upscale" bar food but when one of the appetizers is french fries and written underneath it it says "served with ketchup" in italics I'll raise a couple of weary eyebrows. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was not awesome. Eh. Anyway, it makes me sad to write this. I like that there is a World Cafe Live. I wish they'd just spruce up their food/food selection and make the venue a little more viewer friendly. This venue has it's finer points but, sadly, also a few downsides. WCL gets some great acts. No one can deny that. And, the dinner shows really are a nice atmosphere... You get to sit, relax, enjoy yummy food, and see a great band playing their hearts out. Or do you? My biggest complaint with WCL is with the nature of a dinner show and philly crowds in general. They get boring. It's really awkward to dance in your seat with a $10 salad (regardless of how delicious it is) in front of you! The dinner show format makes it really difficult to actually enjoy the music fully. I've actually been in two audiences where the band made fun of us for being so boring! But that's the nature of the dinner show (and also philly concert goers, in general). Aside from that, I love this place. Their late night shows (sans tables) are totally worth it. Of course, I've only been to one of these, and I'm not sure how frequent they are. Another slight problem is, one time, the sound was mixed slightly wrong. Which, is a shame, since it was the Philly Loud And Local show, which was also broadcast on the radio. But, I've only been able to make that complaint once, which is saying something. All in all, I really like WCL. I suppose if i want to make the shows more exciting in the future I will just start dancing on the table tops! I'll let you know how that goes over with the older crowd... I've always wanted to go to a live music cafe, and World Cafe Live definitely delivered. Firstly, the people at the front desk and will call are so nice and friendly! Upstairs: The shows I've seen here have been great. Seating is limited, but there's usually just enough -- you just won't know where you'll be seated. So if you want to have an amazing view, then I would suggest getting here early to on time. The atmosphere is great, and this is one of the only venues in Philly that I'd sit down to see a concert for! I really appreciate the affordable prices that allow for spontaneous dinners and concerts. The service is rude, pushy, and inattentive, but I'm usually there to watch the shows. That being said, the chicken quesadillas are pretty good though! And quite large! Downstairs: I saw a not-as-popular show here, so the layout was a bit awkward as it looks more like a concert venue than upstairs. I hadn't eaten dinner, so I sat near the bar and watched from afar. Between the bar and the stage is a pretty large standing room pit, which seemed empty when I went but can definitely hold a decent number of people for a more popular show. I personally prefer the upstairs vibe more. I have mixed feelings about this place...while I love it in theory, in practice, its a bit so-so. I love the diversity in music it brings in, and I love that is (ostensibly) a "music lovers paradise". But, with all that comes a somewhat standoffish staff, prices (for everything) that range from high to really high, and a general feeling of "we will tolerate your presence for as long as we need to and not a second longer". I can't point to any one particular example, but its a vibe thing. I guess my feelings for the venue somewhat mirror my feelings for WXPN...cool, but not nearly as cool as they would like you think. All that aside, the main room is a great place to see a show, and the sound and sightlines are generally excellent. As others said, take care of your eating/drinking needs beforehand, and you'll have a much better time. Came in before a show and the service was SOO slow. I enjoyed the veggie burger and the eggplant fries. Wouldn't come here unless going to see a show - pretty convenient. Was on a double-date and we couldn't even talk to each other b/c there was someone on stage in the room we were eating in. Not a huge deal but just something we didn't think about beforehand... I had a memorable experience here about a year ago. I came to perform at the well-known Monday night open mic. I got there early (around 5:30) and the line was already most of the way around the lobby. This ended up meaning that I didn't get to play until around 11:00. So what do you do when you're at a bar waiting for several hours... you start offering the other customers table dances (when the manager asked me to leave I promised I'd stop). *ok that's enough for the made-up part. But for real I drank myself a little silly and mingled with some cool people while I got to hear some better, and some not-so-better performances. By the time I got on stage I had gotten buzzed enough that I couldn't remember the words to the songs. So after fumbling around with my guitar I just smiled and made my way off stage. The atmosphere was great and its awesome that a place with a reputation like theirs still does an open mic. As we contemplate the absent middle-ground venues of Philadelphia, the World Cafe offers this... it just isn't often considered. This is a cozy, intimate (with the artists) venue, that is in an area with plenty of street parking, and definitely pulls you out of the city. Having grown up listening to The World Cafe, I never envisioned a place like this in the works. What's weirder, on weekends, this becomes the ultimate magnet for suburbies and Jersey couples on dates with six-figure cars and wild outfits to come in and watch a Patti Griffith concert. In no other city has luxury and granola coexisted the way that it seems to at The World Cafe. Not a bad place for lunch either. I have been to World Cafe Live twice now (for two completely different types of events), and both experiences have been positive. The first was a Christine and the Queens show last month. The show was great, and the venue was the perfect size. There is plenty of room to move around (or dance, depending on the type of show!) but it's still small enough that basically any spot has a decent view of the stage. The sound and production seemed great as well, so no complaints there. The second event that I attended was The Moth's monthly story-slam. If you're unfamiliar with The Moth, definitely check out the podcast and attend a story-slam. It's great to hear real stories from real people right from your own city. Anyway--this one was also a great time but set up more like a dinner theater. My friends and I sat in the balcony, which ended up being a great choice as we had an excellent view of the stage below. I can't speak to the food yet (maybe on a future visit!), but it's definitely a solid venue and I'm sure I'll be back. This place was easy to find with plenty of street parking, just had to get a ticket from one of those machines, i put in for 4 hours and it was $3.50 The atmosphere is awesome, space is super clean. We saw a show on 7/29/10 , los amigos invisibles. It was on the lower level, theres about three flights of steps to go down or you can use the elevator. We got drinks which were about $8 each but super strong even though it was in a small cup. We got there like five mins before the show began and got to get pretty close to the stage, the lighting was great, and i did notice a mirror ball in the middle of the place.. too bad the didnt turn it on! Ticket prices were pretty good 24 on the day of the event and 22 if you ordered them before, also you can get vip seating where they have tables but with that you have to order a minium of $15 of food or drink, see the prices there it wouldnt be a problem, i smelled the food yumm over all great place will def check out other shows there Greatly enjoyed this "listening" venue. Had a daily special grilled cheese (brie, swiss, gruyere, tomatoes & a white balsamic glaze) with fries. It was very tasty. I would eat here again and definitely come to more concerts. Oops, and the staff were great too! I just saw Apples in Stereo here. I thought the venue was really nice, the atmosphere was definitely laid back for those who want to relax and enjoy the show, or high intensity for those who want to get up and dance. The acoustics were better than most other venues. The food was sort of expensive, but I liked the option of being able to sit down and eat at a venue. And the portions were more than I expected too. But it just didn't do it for me. This is the first time I've been here because not many big artists do play here. And looking at the list of upcoming bands, I probably won't be back for a while. The venue is great, but the lineups that they have are much more diverse in musical genre than what fits me. I know whatever R5 offers I will enjoy, since I am into the indie music scene. But I won't be sure about what the World Cafe offers... You have to LOVE what they are trying to do here. Wonderful place with multiple stages. A great staff and just a really good feeling all around. If you have a chance to see a show here. You should. The World Cafe Live is conveniently located near UPenn and Drexel Univ campus. Parking is conveniently located either under the overpass at 31st Street- near ice rink lower entrance or near the LSRM Engineering UPenn bldg on Walnut Street just past World Cafe Live. It shares its stage with the WXPN radio station which usually broadcasts all the live events on NPR's music show of the same name. Many artists passes through here so you are bound to find something that you will like. There is upstairs and downstairs as well. I have been told that the downstairs stage is bigger and nicer. I visited the upstairs and it's more of a dining area with a small stage at the front. Sondre Lerche just played last weekend for his birthday (Sept 5). It was pretty cool with his casual monologues thrown into his performance. Very cool atmosphere. If you want to save money on tickets than purchase ahead of time at the box office to avoid the service fee. Also, pick up the calendar postcards which lists the latest news on artists visiting World Cafe Live. If you choose standing room, be sure to take note most performances last almost 3 hours. If you want to sit down, then you will get a table and have to spend minimum $10 for food/drinks. So, it's a compromise and probably better to get the dining experience which looks posh. However, I opted with the standing room to save a little money and found it to be better although difficult to feel my legs afterwards. I was able to get some great photos and you can tell from my photo album. Staff is friendly and helpful. Just be sure to get there early if you have standing room to get a close spot near the stage. I really enjoyed it and the fans helped out too with the sing-along from Sondre Lerche. Overall, you will like this intimate setting opposed to the huge Wachovia Center which Coldplay looked tiny on the stage with my seats. But, then again I got my tickets for free from listening to radio 104.5 for the contest. I got to check out World Cafe Live for the first time because my work hosted their annual service awards slash holiday party there. It's a very nice place with lots of space. The bar was a nice size and the service was great. There were appetizers being passed around, all that were really tasty. Among the menu, there was dumplings, crab cakes, spanakopita, beef empanadas, and more. There was a downstairs seating area and a nice size stage as well. After the awards ceremony, they opened up a few food stations, One station had carved turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and sauteed broccoli. The next station had an array of pastas, including tortellini, in various sauces. The next station had burger buns with a choice of burgers, pulled pork, and portobello mushrooms. In addition to the fixins, they also had regular and sweet potato fries. The last station was the desert station, aka the best station! They had pudding with fresh whipped cream, eclairs, cannolis, and some other goodies. Everything at every station was very tasty. Yes, I tasted it all. It was great! Came here for Quizzo and was super disappointed! We got to the venue at 5:30 for a 7:30 event and there were a ton of people in line already, so we were doubtful about getting in. However, the guy working the door came up to us in line and told us we'd definitely get in, but that the people behind us might not. If he hadn't said "definitely," I wouldn't have been as bummed out when, an hour and a half later (after waiting outside in the cold btw), he told us they were at capacity and that we had to leave. It would be one thing to let us know that we probably wouldn't get in from the start, but the false hope he gave us was the most annoying. Just be straight with your customers and they might not be as mad when you end up turning them away. Giving them one star because my best friend was working the upstairs show and I got to see her for a minute. Needs better organization!!! :( Because the 172nd review is going to change your mind. Great music venue downstairs. Excellent beer selection. I rarely have food when I come here. Saw Vanessa Carlton on the lower floor here last December. Honestly, I went in not expecting much out of the venue--I've heard mixed reviews about World Cafe Live. Everything, however, was rather perfect. I came, someone showed me to my table seat in the "pit", I was able to get food and wine at my leisure while watching. Oh, and the acoustics were GREAT. The show felt intimate, but still had professional sound. I didn't come hungry, but got the eggplant fries anyway to help kill time--they were pretty good, but I couldn't finish them as you really start to feel the grease in your stomach about halfway through. Ordered a glass of moscato wine later on and it was very nice. I appreciate how "under the radar" the waitresses are during the show iex: they slipped me my check discreetly, without disturbing me or anyone. That's important to me. I look forward to the next time I see an artist here. Great music venue. Filthiest taps in Philly. Lazy manager I guess. Stay away from draft beer. This is one of my favorite music venues in the city. I've been here quite a few times whether it was by myself (to see Foreign Exchange), on a date (to see Aloe Blacc), or with friends and to see friends perform. It's very classy, and subdued and there are great views from every angle. Drink prices aren't bad for a music venue, and I'm not a fan of the food but to see concerts? Whoo-boy! I've never paid for a table to sit because when I see concerts at venues like this I love to stand. I'm glad that World Cafe Live gives that opportunity. Now that I live closer to this than I did before I have to make more trips out here because the lineups they tend to get are insane. The venue itself isn't so small that it's cozy, and a little bigger than being intimate, and I love it. I am updating this review. I seriously still love this place. It's a great place to see a show, upstairs or down. Staff generally are very nice. Food has always been good. Acoustics are good. I can also now say it is a good venue to hold a private event. My friend had her reception here and it was done very well. We all enjoyed ourselves and the food was very yummy! This space replicates how I feel about 88.5 XPN: cozy, warm, and interesting. I have been to World Cafe Live a few times for various concerts, but last night was the first time we sat and ate. A cousin of my best friend was performing on the downstairs stage, so we decided to get there a little early and eat dinner. The table started with the hummus, which was awesome: pita squares, feta, cucumber, roasted tomatoes and olives. The hummus itself was delicious, not too garlic-y or oily. I had the peach salad for dinner, which I loved. It featured such surprises as ricotta salata (at a concert venue?! SHOCK!) and pistachios. The table also ordered eggplant fries, which sound great, but were heavy on the fried part and not the eggplant. Others at my table ordered sandwiches and seemed pleased, although they did remark their fries were cold. My husband said, "This may matter to girls, but boys will eat them regardless." Drinks were fairly priced and I was impressed with the extensive beer list, although I had wine. Specialty cocktails looked interesting and I had a sip of the Champagne Supernova (hilarious name), which was a bit too sweet for this girl. I wish I could more stars because the place had a great vibe. However last night we ordered two simple salads and chili before our 8pm tickets. 1 hour later we had still not received our food. I can not understand what would take so long for chili and salad? We ended up having to pack up our food and waitress said there was a bar to eat at downstairs. However this was a sold out show and we could barely make it into the door, yet find a spot at the bar to eat. We managed a few bites of the food and the rest had to go uneaten. Very disappointed in the cafe and will definitely not make a reservation there again. Ticket prices were great. Acoustics upstairs were excellent. Decor is nice but not outstanding. However the FOOD! Oh man, if they just added More attention this place would be so much better! I mean little things like way too much dressing, zero attention to wilted spinach leaves and artichoke quarters that looked like they had been sitting out for 3 days. Just a little more attention could go so much further. Sorry I could give them 5 stars but "cafe" is in their name so you expect the food to be decent. The food and service was very good, except that we arrived at 6:25PM (delayed due to an accident on 76) and by the time our waiter came to the table we were told that happy hour was over (6:30) and we couldn't get a discount because the time is determined by the time on the cash register receipt. Hard to believe that there isn't an overide function or a way around us. There were a few other people at the bar that experienced the same problem. The act we saw was outstanding, but the show started 35 minutes late with a warm up act that wasn't on the ticket. The main act didn't start until 9:10 PM, which is 1 hour and 40 minutes later than we expected. Last night a group of friends got together for Jess Klein who was performing upstairs at WCL. Jess and Kenny White (the first act) were great which is why I rated WCL 3 stars. The service, however, was awful and so was the food. Plus the show was advertised to begin at 8 so we showed up at 7 for dinner. The show didn't start until 9. I have been a member of XPN for many years and have attended many shows at WCL. I will continue to do so because I think it is a great venue! I will not have dinner there again. I'm impressed. I'd like to start bringing people here for lunch more often. It was different, affordable and tasty. Three of us were off of work for the holidays and decided to give World Cafe Live a try. We walked in an seated ourselves at a table. It took a little bit for someone to come up (enough for us to keep doubting if we should have sat ourselves). Things we ordered: Tuna app - good portion of tuna cooked slightly more than the medium rare promised in a sweet sauce over (what we thought was spaghetti squash yum!). I liked seeing spaghetti squash, its not often you see that and I thought it was a great complement to the tuna. Burger looked great, nice a juicy with perfectly cooked and salted fries. Turkey panini - looked good. I didn't hear much feedback. Spinach Salad - awesome! the pears with the sweetened walnuts and golden raisins were exactly the salad I was craving. I added chicken for the extra 4 dollars and they gave a HUGE piece of chicken. The salad was a great deal and the ingredents were a perfect combonation. One thing I will say about lunch here - make sure you have time. This will be a very very long lunch. Things do not move fast here. If you are tight on time, maybe mention it? If you've got time to kill - come give world cafe live a try and support local businesses. I am updating my review on WCL. Despite my last experience I returned to WCL because First Person Arts performances are held there (and I love First Person Arts programs!). Remembering my last eating experience, I stuffed oranges and apples in my bag - honestly -- to my husband's horror. At WCL, I asked my waitress if the chef would mind steaming me a plate of vegetables. She said yes; he did it; and I enjoyed a great plate of deliciously prepared vegetables Best of all, I did not have to embarrass my hubby by eating my stash! An intimate venue for performances. Very cool if you see the right person. The bar is overpriced, but that is to be expected. Good time overall. This was our first visit to the Philly version of the World Cafe Live, great venue kind of like a very small dinner club, intimate setting, up close and personal with the performers. Saw a great show of Joanne Shaw Taylor, our table was about 10 feet away from the stage. I was surprised by the breadth of the menu, food was very good, my wife had a Shrimp Cesar salad (hard to hurt that) but I had a Korean Tofu dish that came with an incredible black rice and Asian coleslaw sides. We got hung up in traffic and arrived later than expected. The venue even called us to make sure we were coming as to not give away our table. Service was excellent, we will be back! loved Noel! found all her info as well, check her out! soundcloud.com/noelflo youtube.com/watch?v=L8Hll8Nl40A This review is for the downstairs (the upstairs looks cool too!) I saw Andrew WK's Most Interesting Show in the World. Honestly, I am not a Andrew WK fan - All i know is he likes to party and it had illusionists and circus type acts. AWESOME SHOW. I would have recommended it to my NYC friends, but he was there the night before. Line developed fast (it was a free show and free beer). Even though I was towards the back of the line, we had enough room to grab some food they had and openly go to the bar and back close to the stage with no fight. I am a new XPN member, so I am very excited to see one of their "Free at Noon" concerts (are they in the upstairs or downstairs section?) I love everything about this venue. They have great shows, amazing local events and eggplant fries. Enough said. Great place! Food was good and staff was really nice. Only issue was, I wasn't sure where the entrance was. I would highly recommend this place! Went to an awesome blues concert here & it was rockin' the house! I think it's so cool that not only do we have a great concert venue in a convenient central location in World Cafe Live, but they have some amazing musicians playing here -- often for free! I was also here for a StorySlam on the ground floor (upstairs) & it seemed confusing & disorganized with inadequate seating. We still had a great time, but World Cafe Live should just figure out their seating issue there. Reviewing the downstairs concert space here --- I agree with others that the music here sounds really wonderful, and it's a comfortable place to watch a show. But ... only three stars because: * The craft beer tap selection was puny. Only one IPA on tap and that was the totally mediocre HopFish from Jersey's Flying Fish brewing company. * My kimchee tofu dish was good, but $14 for five cubes of tofu, some cabbage, and rice? Really? * The upholstered chairs and furnishings make it feel a lot like a corporate conference center at some suburban hotel. * The a/c was jacked up. It was freezing. * The back bar set up downstairs gives douchebags permission to talk loudly through the music, deliberately oblivious to the rest of us listening to what really was a great show. Unique music venue + bar at the edge of downtown. Don't be fooled by the sketchy exterior - the venue sports a relaxing, spacious vibe. You can choose to dine in the upstairs restaurant/bar or sit back and relax in the concert hall downstairs. The waitstaff is generally friendly and attentive, although the place can get pretty packed on a weekend afternoon. Although you would not expect Michelin-star cuisine at what is first-and-foremost a music venue, the food at WCL is decent. Their house burger is tender and juicy, and it's served atop a warm, buttery croissant. The French Dip sandwich is very good as well, with meat piled generously on a toasted baguette and nary a pesky vegetable in sight. If that's not enough, you can round out your meal with a basket of their thinly sliced, crispy house fries. Mmm! Simple food done right. What makes WCL truly unique, however, is that both stages feature a rotating roster of artists, locals and travelers alike. Most of whom you'll never have heard of, unless you happen to be a devout follower of the indie music scene. On any given day you might find anything from soulful throwback riffs to modern pop-rock. Best of all, they host free concerts every Friday! How cool is that? Overall, great place to spend a relaxing afternoon with friends or just drop in on a random musician! Kate the hostess set the tone for a great evening. My friend and I had fast service, yummy appetizers and the music helped the buzz just keep rolling along. We had an amazing evening! Took me 60 years to make my first visit even though I listen WXPN. Parking is fairly easy but the Parking Authority always has me wary. Restaurant on first floor, seated quickly and drink order filled. Good mix of apps and main dinner choices. Service was a little slow. Show downstairs was great All in all a good evening. We went for a jazz concert for the brad mehldau trio. The music was fantastic. The food was not. I had the salmon that was raw on the inside. I like sushi and all but wasn't expecting that. They were nice enough to cook it. It had a heavy cream sauce on it that just was not necessary. They completely forgot about my husbands veggie burger which was nothing special. Their hummus is actually pretty good. We went for the Tri State Indie Awards. Oh ear gods that massaged my incas, malleus and stapes with their heavenly finger tips. Great folks that love music, loving music right in front of you. Ron Gallo from the Toy Soldiers was the MC of the night, he reminded us of our younger brother and we laughed our a##es off. The music was fantastic, surely will go and see these artists at other venues. Great beer from Starr Hill. The finale was t*ts. I love this space to see a show. There's some amazing talent that comes through this place! There isn't a bad seat, and if you're into relaxed venues, this place is IT. It's like being in a very cozy living room watching someone great play. The tickets are affordable, but the drinks are pricy. I would highly reccommend this spot. Let me preface this review with honeyhoney were amazing last night! They sounded great and put on a hell of a performance. That being said there were a few things I did not enjoy about my first experience "Upstairs" . We made reservations for dinner at 7:30, show started at 8 with an opener. We enjoyed a FANTASTIC meal and since we were in at highboy two top we had a great view of the opening act. But once honeyhoney was getting ready to come on people just start filling in and standing directly in front of you while you're seated at a table. I know, I know. I sound like an old complaining loser. But it's really disappointing to spend $100 on food and drinks expecting to be able to see the show you've been anticipating for months, only to watch the back of a guys head for an hour and half. At any other venue where you're expecting to stand and watch the show I totally get it that you take your chances that the tallest guy in the joint will stand in front of you and not move for one second. But this was a different set up. I wish WCL would tell you in advance that you likely won't see a thing from the tables on the floor. Word of advice: the tables that are "on the stage" and on that terrace thing are a much better bet. This place is beautiful. It's a little more pretentious than my much-missed Grape Street, but I'm glad to have been able to see so many great acts here. The entire layout is pretty much perfect. The upstairs area is great to catch your more folksy or acoustic favorites and grab a bite to eat. I've never had anything bad off of their menu, except the coffee. skip it. trust me. no really. the drinks tend to be a little pricey, but i guess you're paying for the atmosphere. downstairs is one of the best places i've ever been to see live music. the ambience is perfect and the sound has always been pristine. i was really looking forward to catching dallas green there most recently, but his show got moved to the troc. bummer! i absolutely love the community tables and the option to sit in the mezz. it's even better because it's an all-ages venue. i know plenty of local acts that really get to enjoy this aspect of WCL. The stage itself is monstrous, but somehow a solo act, like Matt Duke, manages to keep from getting lost on it. It's a sizeable venue that manages to retain an intimate setting. caveat: (because i'm a perfectionist and feel like it has to be said) the world cafe MAY be a little too pretentious for you. if you're looking for a place to catch a good band in a "chill" atmosphere, you may not dig the downstairs. in my opinion the crowd tends to run in the "trying a little too hard" vein. but i'm sure they're all good people underneath their *trendy trendy, check out my fendi* exteriors. :D I went here for the craft beer and grilled cheese tasting on April 18th. We were in the downstairs section. There were tables for 4 or 6 set up throughout the space. The cheeses on the sandwiches were: gruyere, marbier, roquefort, ibores, and boucheron. The beers were: Weyerbacher Blanche, Brewdog 5am Saint, Boulder Beer Hazed and Infused, Mission Brewey Shipwrecked, and Caldera Ginger Beer. I'm not a huge blue cheese fan, but everything was really good, and the portions of food and beer were decently sized for a tasting like this. The waiters did a great job with the timing between courses, and although the sandwiches weren't hot they were warm, which was reasonable given the size of the group. A band called Earthtone started playing during the second course. They were really good, but a little loud for dinner music. Shout out to the team at Phillytapfinder.com who sat at my table! Good venue for a night out, listening to whatever artist WCL brings in - one of the best things is just showing up and being 'surprised'...just check out a new band. One of the best 'surprises' was a few years ago when a then unknown, Jamie Cullum, was performing - knocked our socks off! Couple months later Twenty-something is in heavy rotation in the U.S. Pretty good accoustics in the downstairs venue, but I find the upstairs venue too noisy at times, as not everyone is sitting there listening to the artists, but chatting away...nothing wrong w/it but still distracting if you are enjoying the music. Food good, nothing that 'wows' you, but good. Only downside is the parking - walking blocks and blocks to find a spot in the middle of a cold, winter night isn't pleasant, but hey, it's a night out! I went to a poetry event called "The Harvest." I really enjoyed the venue! The kids that performed the drumline were awesome! For my foodies, I wanted to let you know that I was introduced to the eggplant fries with this, horseradish? dip ... not everyone likes eggplant, so I just want to be encouraging that even if it sounds gross to you, but you like to get your veggie count in (and knowing that fried is always the bestest), these were really good, and the dip was surprisingly complimentary. Thanks again to the World Cafe LIve for a lively night of wonderful entertainment and good eats. Upstairs is amazing, downstairs is horrid. We started upstairs for dinner= Great food, good service, and an amazing intro band. One thing to note; the prices of food and drinks are insane ($75 without tip for 1 sandwich and 1 salad shared between the 2 of us and 1 cocktail each). We had tickets to an event downstairs so we headed down there. Not surprising, it was awful....again (our 2nd time leaving early). The performance was suppose to be a Game of Thrones Burlesque show. Instead it was a spoof on Game of Thrones with girls who looked more like South Philly diner waitresses than burlesque. Adding insult to injury, the bar created "special" themed cocktails, which would have been fun but the bartenders apparently never trained on how to make them. Reference point- we ordered 2 drinks at 9pm at the beginning of the show and left at 10:15pm, right after we had finally gotten the drinks and they were HORRIBLE. My gf said "these taste like lucky charms marshmallows from a box made 20 years ago." It was the icing on the cake. We'll be back again for dinner and an upstairs live music performance for sure but that's the end of the downstairs (even more expensive) gigs. My boyfriend and I came here for the NeverShoutNever show. Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. The venue is a wonderful size, perfect for a more intimate feeling while still giving you space to move around. The one bar tender Gabe was more than accommodating and attentive. If anyone from that venue reads this, please give Gabe a raise. This is my favorite place in the world. Atmosphere, service, prices, food, drinks - It's all top notch!! i wish my favorite artist (joseph arthur) would find somewhere else to play. yes, the one thing this venue has going for it is some excellent sound - IF you stand in the right place. best place to witness this is from halfway back (i'm talking about the downstairs here) near the soundboard. any further back, and unfortunately you'll get more bar noise than guitar noise. other good points... the ticket guy at the counter is nice. and the positives end there for me. anyway, so if you're in the right spot, the sound is glorious. last week i saw joseph arthur thrice (one show at wcl, one in nyc at the bowery and once in hoboken at maxwell's). the wcl show trumped the others in terms of sound, but was the worst of the three shows. i blame the wcl. OK, so the bad parts: the setup is HORRIBLE. i mean, tables in the front for a rock show? granted he usually plays with a backing band and this time he is touring solo, but he wanted the crowd to stand up and move and get into it, obviously. but there was no room because people were packed like sardines amongst chairs and tables. the crowd did their best to work with a bad setup. it was unnecessarily crowded up front compared to totally empty at the back. weird. anyway, rock show = general admission. so unhappy about tables in my way of enjoying the concert. which brings me to my next complaint, i would have reserved one of said tables to get right up front, but i couldn't because i find their food inedible. i mean, i don't know how you can go wrong with nachos, but they do. terribly, terribly wrong. i was smart and ate a small dinner elsewhere first, but even the smells of the food coming from the kitchen was unappetizing to me. come on, that never happens! and though it didn't affect me much personally, i thought our bartender was a bit of a dick. this place needs an entirely new kitchen and bar staff IMO. i hate being back by the bar, where the speakers don't reach all that well, and hearing more of the bartenders bantering back and forth and glasses clinking than the music itself. come on, it's not a social lounge, it's a music venue! i've been to probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 shows downstairs, and 4 upstairs, and i could echo pretty much the same sentiments for the upstairs. they get two stars for the crystal-clear sound system. but every time i go there wish to myself that the artist had picked another joint. favorites on my list: johnny brenda's, and the troc. honorable mention to TLA, and surprisingly enough, the tweeter center over in camden (preferably in winter, when the curtains are down - good sound system, super-friendly staff). I frequent World Cafe Live, both upstairs and downstairs, often. They usually have great music. The sound is better downstairs, but that's to be expected, since that's where the bigger acts play. The ambience is nice. The servers are pretty attentive for a music venue; I have yet to have a truly bad experience with the waitstaff. Their beer selection is all right. They have a rotating Victory tap and usually a Dogfish Head tap, so I'm pretty happy. They even had Hop Wallop on tap, which is a fine, fine beer. The beer prices are pretty standard for Philly. However, the fancy drinks are pretty ridiculously priced. I once got a Strawberry Shortcake drink, and although it was delicious, it wasn't quite worth $10. Also, the well drinks are $7 or thereabouts, which is pretty outlandish. I think they use middle-shelf liquor, at least, and not Vladimir or Banker's Club. The food is okay, but a little expensive for what they offer. The veggie chili was okay, if maybe a little thick. But $8 for a grilled cheese seems like highway robbery to me. I know I'll be back here, but probably just for beer and music. I haven't been to a concert at World Cafe Live for a while, though that has nothing to do with the venue. The two I have been to, Nouvelle Vague downstairs and KT Tunstall upstairs, were both good shows. I think on the balance of it, I prefer the vibe of the upstairs venue especially when they have it as all seating downstairs. That seems to just take away from any atmosphere. I would love to go more but in all honesty, they just don't host that many artists that I want to go and see. Maybe that says something about my taste (and its diversity) in music but I don't think so, I'm into some pretty varied stuff. In terms of the place as a restaurant/bar, I am not really sold. The happy hour drinks deals are good and there are often one or two interesting beers on tap. The food just isn't anything to write home about. On my visits, I haven't had any dish which made me go wow and I still fail to understand why people go mad about the eggplant fries, I thought they were pretty awful. I have heard they have had problems keeping chefs, which may be making things difficult. Still, it's a good place to see a show if something is on. It is a good music venue. It is a terrible place to get dinner. One music venue complaint: during the quieter sets Upstairs, we could hear the floor thumping from the show downstairs. Otherwise, sightlines are good, sound is good, band was fantastic. So about our dinner...... Our server would come every minute for three minutes and then disappear for 10. The food runner had no idea where to put anything down on the table. My "stir fried rice" was more like risotto or porridge, with its soft, creamy texture. My mushroom appetizer had skin on the cheese and the mushrooms were cold--2 point penalty for improper use of a heatlamp. The fried pickles oozed raw batter when I cut into them. Dining companion got a pork sandwich and fries. He liked the fries. So, I'll go back for a show, but not for dinner. Maybe, just maybe, I'll get a drink. I've been to World Cafe at a couple of times for their Free At Noon concert series (downstairs), but I just visit the upstairs (which is really at ground level) for the first time this week. We stopped in for an early dinner before the Penn-Princeton game at around 5:30 to find the place pretty empty (oddly enough, though, they asked us if we minded having a small high-top table). I was surprised to see how reasonably priced the menu was. There was also a happy hour going on (daily, 5-7, I think), and we got half-priced drafts (from a limited selection). I was actually lucky enough for them to be out of the Lager I ordered, and got Yuengling Porter, which, it turns out, is way better than the lager. They also had some half-priced apps. For dinner, I got the eggplant fries, which I thought was a very creative idea and very good with the dipping sauce they give. The basket of fries is huge, but the bottom layer is semi-inedible due to the grease that trickles down. Still, that top layer was amazing. I also got a chopped salad, which was decent. Service was very pleasant, albeit at very relaxed pace. Anyway, now I'll likely check this place out again. If you haven't been here, you should def try it sometime. We recently visited World Cafe Live two days in a row to watch the Rock University concert. It was our first time there and it was a very enjoyable experience. It is easy to get to and park. The interior is nicely decorated and clean. The acoustics are very good for the music and the staff was very pleasant and professional. The beer selection was an unexpected bonus ;-) I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the World Cafe and I cannot wait until I see another show there. Waited in line outside of the door for a quizzo event. There were a good deal of people in front, so I was contemplating leaving. The doorman came outside to count the people, and looked me dead in the eye to tell me, unprompted, that I was definitely getting in. Over an hour later, the line is slowly getting there. Suddenly, the same guy comes out to say that they are at capacity. I understand that it's hard to gauge exactly where capacity ends, but why make false promises and make me waste two hours of my life in the first place? I'm guessing he did the same thing to the hundreds of people behind me who also did not leave the line. I've been to a couple shows here and they're a decent enough venue, but this was unacceptable. This venue is spacious and serves excellent food. I give compliments to Laura, who books the music, for providing a diverse calendar of events. I've always enjoyed the shows I see there. It's hard to get even a water at the bar because they seemed to be understaffed, but that could have been situational. I went here a few weeks ago to see Son Volt. I entered from the street side/basement area so I saw the panoply of records that was put together as a display on the wall of the entranceway. Since I purchased my tickets last minute I had to go upstairs and pick them up. Once I managed that I had a chance to look around. The space is well decorated with radio and music paraphernalia. The upstairs lounge looked like it would be cool to hang out and catch a show. I made my way downstairs to the main venue. The downstairs area was well decorated and tastefully lighted. After being in some real music dives(cough cough, Starlight, cough cough) it was nice to be somewhere that was clean. The bar was also very nice and had a nice wood top. I ended up just getting some water, since I was feeling a tad verklempt. The waitress didn't bat an eye and promptly served me water. I left a nice tip for her, which also helped me get water promptly the rest of the night. That's a good lesson to learn for the younger Yelpers. If you tip well initially, you'll get good service later on. The sound was pretty good, though they did have some problems early on in the show balancing the instruments with the vocalist. Later on things improved and the rest of the show sounded good. The crowd was a good mix of ages, but everyone seemed to be there for the music, ie. No chatty posers. However that seemed to be confined to the back area where I was standing. I heard from some guys that were up closer to the stage that there were some "Gee I've heard of these guys, I'll go so I can say I went and saw Son Volt" type of people yakking away during the show. The bathrooms were immaculate. That doesn't seem like a big deal until you've been to the the Starlight or other venues where they have Trainspotting type bathrooms. The people running the show were very nice and helpful as to getting tickets, taking your tickets and directing you to where you need to go. No sulking, no sullen faces, no ignoring you, no combativeness or frisking. In summary: Good music, good sound, good bar service, reasonably priced tickets. I'll be back. Went to see a show in the downstairs stage. We booked seats online and arrived early to grab food before the show. Our seats were great! They were on the lower level but in the back next to sound so we had a bar top table, which allowed us to see the stage even with people standing. The server was very attentive throughout the entire show with food and drink service. The menu is very limited but the food we got (veggie tacos with fries) was super tasty! I would definitely order again. I highly recommend this spot to see a show and grab food before the show. There is street parking but we ended up parking in the lot close by for $8, which was easy. nice venue for live music, drinks and food. i dont know how their food tastes because i didnt eat but there are two levels, plenty of space and very artistic atmosphere. i enjoyed my night there. UNFORTUNATELY my night was made worse by the parking situation. wow. philly is really trying to nickel and dime it's way out of a budget crisis!? 12am meters?! that within itself will keep me from frequenting this spot. Do better PPA!!! I've been here more times than I care to recount. Let's be honest, the food is okay, standard at best. Always go with the bottled beers, you will thank me in the morning. Tonight was like no other night I've ever had at World Cafe. I would tormented by the bartender all night while trying to purchase beer for my over 30 compadres. Even after going to the bar TWICE with all our IDs it was not enough to serve three beers to one buyer. I get that the ALE are raiding places, I get it, trust me, but don't make it harder for your clientle to drink. it's bad form and bad managmenet. There are plenty of steps to put in place rather than alienate and infuriate long time customers. Ive never had a bartender talk to me the way this guy did tonight and will refuse service from him moving forward. You built your business on loyal customers and the ALE crackdown is on you, not your customers, so figure out a way to handle the crowd processing. Other than this the sound and atmoshphere is great. Great chow. Slow ... as in glacial ... table service downstairs. And speaking of glacial, it's freezing. Which makes the waiting for food just that much more fun. Wear your winter coat. Bring a book. World Cafe, is the most happening place for music , food hanging with friends family. Great place overall but I was quite surprised at how good the restaurant was. I don't expect much as far as food goes at a music venue, but we wanted to have seats at a show and decided to make reservations. Everything was great! My martini was delicious and the harvest salad with salmon - so flavorful. My husband also enjoyed his meal, especially the chocolate lava cake with raspberry sauce to die for. Acoustics were great in there although it did kind of take away from the show when you could hear the band downstairs. My only other complaint is that they sat us at a table with another couple. Kinda awkward and weird because there was space to put at least a few inches in between our tables. I will never return to the restaurant again. Food is average, hostess is extremely unfriendly, service is bad and the rest of the people are plaine rude. Too bad the music is great. Will never return to eat though! This review is solely for the quinoa salad! I think this is the most refreshing, healthy salad you could possibly taste. I was just so delightfully minty, and crunchy, and extremely healthy but does not taste healthy. The more you eat the better it gets. Knocked off a star because when we got there, they were having some event, and the lady rudely was like "i dont have any tables," and because none of the other food we got was worth mentioning. (Veggie burger and house salad) This review is for the downstairs venue. Loved the music (Toh Kay), enjoyed the ambiance, staff was cool - but my food was burnt! Not "medium or medium-well," like I was promised. Crispy, crunchy, charcoal-y burnt. Not tasty. And expensive! Will definitely eat before the show next time. This is an awesome event space alas the kitchen tries to create interesting items but always comes off as institutional and not quite good tasting. I also think that the drinks are a tad overpriced. On my most recent visit we went to see the Peek-a-boo revue. If you are okay with risque language and a touch of nudity then I highly suggest that you get some tickets the next time they come to town. World Cafe Live is a great place to see smaller acts that normally wouldn't have a space even at venues like the Troc or the TLA b/c they are weirder than your average indie or punk act. They get world music and jazz acts that a bar the size of Ortliebs can't handle, but wouldn't fill any of the aforementioned spots. The food smelled good, but i passed on the rather expensive fare in favor of a liquid diet. As for complaints about tables and crowds, maybe the show I saw attracted a different audience, but Balkan Beat Box had the place moving. The people at the tables got up and pushed their tables back to make more room for the dancing crowd and it was a genuine throwdown. Maybe my review is a little jaded b/c of that, but for the same reason, I will definitely return to the World Cafe Live. Look, I will have to return to this place out of necessity - they get some good acts in here. But today was my first visit, just coming in to eat lunch, and somebody dropped the ball. Our group of three entered through the door on the Walnut Street bridge just after noon, and some folks were at a table right inside the door, awaiting participants in some sort of convention. We walked toward the dining area to the left, and a member of that convention group said they'd rented out the whole room, and said we should go downstairs a level to find seating. So we walked down the stairs. One level down, there were two kids in red Comcast shirts directing people into another room, who had no idea where we would find regular seating. Their feeling was that seating usually began with someone on the level we'd just come from. So we walked back up the stairs. This time, we spoke to someone else from the convention group, who said the Comcast kids didn't know what they were talking about. We should go all the way to the bottom floor, he said. So we walked back down the stairs, past the Comcast kids, and down to a floor where we didn't even see tables for seating anymore. I stared down a few people who looked like they might possibly be able to help us, but each of them looked the other way. So we gave up, walked out the door and had an excellent lunch at Landmark on Market Street. What a frustrating experience! I sure hope their concerts go a little smoother. I LOVE, LOVE , LOVE this venue. I enjoy the upstairs shows when I am getting drinks with friends, to purchasing tickets to take in a show in the intimate setting downstairs. I love the acoustics and what puts it over the top is the friendly service. I have been here many times, and I always feel the patrons are laid back and everyone always seems to be having a good time. The food is adequate, so no real complaints here. If you haven't been- you have to check it out for yourself. Well, I'm here as I'm typing this. Came down to support a friend who was participating in the open mic competition. Nice set up, restaurant performance venue. Fiancé and myself sat ourselves and asked a server for a menu. She kindly brushed us off and walked off. We sat here for at least 30 minutes as the server deliberately walk pass us without offering us a menu. Finally, I had to walk over to the bar myself to get our drinks. The bartender was cool, said she would send the server over to us. We flatly declined. It's safe to say we were racially stereotyped. No question. Never again. My money green like everyone else here, white or black. Music is great. Do not go there for the food. Service poor and slow. Portions paltry and taste tenuous. We were a party of 7. Food for 6 arrived. The salmon did not make it. Perhaps they are still waiting for a bite on their fishing hook. This review is for the music venue as I researched the food end of it here on yelp, - overpriced and undelivering and said no thanks. Then again, it's not much different than other places like the Blue Note in NYC for example - music first, food last as you are a 'captive' - you're there, you're drinking and why not???? I did not and enjoyed a neat little BBQ place down some alley. . The performance space is top notch, great acoustically - will visit again as the lineup is always quite good. I truly enjoyed my experience at live at the world Café. The doors opened at 6:30 for an 8 o'clock show. We had sold out tickets that were standing room only so we wanted to get there early to secure a spot at the bar which we were pleasantly surprised to be the only ones with that thought. My husband and I shared a perfectly cooked perfectly fine burger with addictive eggplant fries and a plate of jumbo chicken wings. This was not rocket science but, everything was perfectly enjoyable. Their specialty item on the menu was a hot plate of eggplant "fries", I get it I truly enjoyed them... Maybe because I've been dieting and would never let my self eat such a thing, or maybe because they're just plain ridiculously good. Either way I would order them again. Drinks!! I jumped a step above the house wine to a Chardonnay that was dynamic... I don't remember the name but had three glasses of a typical slightly stingy Bar pour. I Did not know the price until the end of the meal and evening. We drank comfortably, ate enough and the bill was under $90. The bartenders and servers had their hands full but served The customers with grace and poise. Live the world café downstairs is a wonderful venue for an intimate night of great music. Even if I don't know the musician next time I might come back just for the ambience and the overall experience of Live music. Tonight we saw Ricky Lee Jones and it was special and The prices were pretty darn good plus there's not a bad seat in the house. Ate there before a concert which was also there. Very good food, try the shrimp and grits, and pleasant wait staff. Limited choices at the bars if you want a cocktail. Very cool & intimate venue to see some of your favorite artists perform. This started out to be a lovely evening. A Parisian café -esque ambiance with a genuine accordion player. A few things turned this evening into just an ok experience. Pros- We were greeted with a very friendly staff and got our pick of tables in the "café" Next were provided with drink tickets 5 in all to sample all five cocktails. There was a scrumptious looking buffet and the accordion player played the theme song to Amelie. The drinks were all great except for one "death in the afternoon" champagne with and absinthe floater (BLHA I just threw up a little thinking about it) The fav cocktail that I tried was the "baby you can drive my car" it came in a sugar rimmed martini glass filled to the brim with a lovely mix of brandy champagne , Chambord and a few other things. Cons: none of the food posted on the website was actually served so for the past week I had my heart set onion tarts and there was no tart to be found. The other issue is that they ran out of ingredients. How does this happen when you pre sell tix to an event. We saved the "Super Nova " for last it was probably heavenly but we didn't get to find out. The buffet was good I tried escargot for the first time and there were some great grilled veggies and cheeses but those onion tarts were definitely missed. Around 7:30 not having been up to the buffet more than once we decided to order food. Salads and an order of truffle and parmesan tater tots. I love tots something about them just makes me feel like im a kid again. Alas our tots never arrived so I can't comment on them. Who I presume was the manager informed us that we would have to buy tix to the next show. At this point our food still hadn't arrived and I was a little buzzed. Our server was great about it and moved us to another table and then finally around 8:15 our food arrived along with our last drinks. As previously stated we didn't get the tots instead eggplant fries, they were yummy enough but I would have enjoyed those tots a lot better. I always enjoy coming here for shows however I might have to skip the next "event "since this one wasn't executed properly. I saw the Satellites at World Cafe Live, sat in the mezzanine and enjoyed a lovely dinner there. The service was excellent and the Veggie Wellington I ate was fantastically delicious. It was prepared with portabella mushrooms, cheese, tomato, Spaghetti squash bathed in delectable garlic juice and sprouts on the side. I imbibed a 'Vihno verde'. Everything hit the spot. Great venue with decent food and live music most nights. Only complaint is that i wish they would have more open sessions here! I kind of love the upstairs a lot more than the downstairs because it only allows for a small, intimate crowd. I recommend getting a reservation for upstairs shows and ordering some appetizers (in particular, the eggplant fries are the bee's knees) to share while listening to some great music. The downstairs can be hit-or-miss at times. I've mostly had only good experiences here, but there's been a time or two when I was down there and sort of wished that I was having dental surgery instead. They tend to overbook GA shows for the occasional really big act that comes through here, and it can get to be like a giant, smelly can of sardines. But if you want to reserve a table by the bar, prepare yourself for mediocre food that is not anywhere near as good as what they charge you for it. But hey, at least you have a seat and a good view of the stage. But overall, I must say that this place is convenient and enjoyable. Parking is also free (after 5:30pm) in the random tiny concrete cell lot down below, which also provides a quick exit after downstairs shows-- you just scoot right out the door there (make an immediate left as soon as you exit the downstairs room), instead of having to walk alllll the way upstairs and then back down again. Cool place to catch a set. I was here for the opening of a new band. Drinks and food are okay for a venue that is primarily music driven. Lots of tall boy seating and plenty of standing room. There is a parking garage nearby but I found street parking out front on the bridge. It's a pretty cute place for Friday,night. My friend and I got there just before the show(We didn't buy the tickets for the show but just went there for dinner). The waiters were gentle and friendly. Food was nice and fast, maybe it's not the best, but it's okay. We had a petite filet, beef with purple potato, Korean BBQ chicken wings and eggplant fries. The only drawback was all the dishes were too salty, but the rest it's good. Then we asked for a chocolate lava cake and a comedian started her talk show, after she finished, the waiter came and asked if we want to stay for the show we said no, she said no need to leave immediately, we can take our time. She was so considerate and it seems we enjoyed part of the show free of charge, hhhh. Maybe we will be back next time and enjoy the show. This place is great. My reason for writing a review is because I was attending the "free at noon" on Friday and didn't know what to expect. First of all, I arrived early (1030 AM) with my 2 sons. The doors are open so you can wait inside. The bottom of the stairs are roped off, there are a few volunteers from xpn, they are very friendly, while you wait. There were 2 other couples in front of us. The doors didn't actually open until 1150...long wait! Once you get in, besides maybe 2 tables, probaby sought out by the first 2 couples, there's no reason to get there early. Once you're in everybody stands. We enjoyed the concert (Valerie June). There is a bar, of course, though I didn't purchase anything. There is no food service, which I didn't realize. We went upsairs after the concert, which was about 45 min long, and had lunch. The sandwiches/burgers were about $12. We also ate wings, everything was very good. There was also a guy playing the acoustic guitar. He was good and the songs were a good mix between simon n garfunkle and fleetmood mac. Oh yeah, the parking: I parked on the street because I was there so early. If you do find a spot on the street make sure you pay the meter, it's a buck an hour. There are parking garages around, that are $8-12, so I've been told. There was a couple we chatted with, while in line, who took the train from Lancaster and were easliy within walking distance, from their stop. I would definitely go back. Like I said in my first review, I knew I had to come back for some music at World Cafe - I had my chance during the Kalob Griffin Band's album release concert. And as I expected, it went much more smoothly than my attempt at eating lunch here - they have apparently held their share of successful concerts. I was shooting photos for the band and got to enjoy a trip backstage, which was an exciting experience; my lady friend, however, payed full price - about double what we're used to paying to see these boys. It's a really nice venue downstairs; the stage is large and the floor offers space for plenty of dancing concertgoers. There's a balcony above, and a large, well-staffed bar in the back. Kaitlin L. is right about its cleanliness - it's well-kept enough to bring your grandma (Kalob did). But charging $4.50 for a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon is just ridiculous. I don't know how those bartenders sleep at night. I came here for a charity concert and was pleasantly surprised by the amicable staff, on-stage lighting and sound effects. We didn't try out any of the cocktails or attempted to drive here, but it was a very beautiful walk in the evening to get here. I recommend checking it out! The entertainment was fabulous. We dined listening to Veronica Stratton play the guitar and sing with her ensemble. The service was efficient and the food was tasty and healthy as well. It was a wonderful evening. This is a great music venue, we got standing room only tickets but were able to sit at a general admissions table because we got there a little early. There's honestly not a bad "seat" in the house and the acoustics are good. We didn't eat there because we didn't expect to get a table so we ate beforehand but we had drinks and the service was very good. This is a wonderful venue, except if you are planning on holding a special event or purchasing tickets to a show. Then you are in for trouble. In my case, I purchased a ticket and was unable to enter the event because management had oversold and allowed their venue to exceed fire code. I attempted to purchase a drink from their upstairs bar, but was rejected there too because my ticket was for the other event. I spoke to management, and they were unwilling to accommodate the group who's tickets were oversold. This group exceeded 20 people. If you intend to hold an event in which your attendees are rudely mistreated and rejected, you should hold your event here. Else, avoid this place. Oh WCL....where oh where do I begin..... Location wise, YES, this is a great, easily accessible spot to see some really great musicians play. In terms of the upstairs area....the configuration is just all wrong. When you have a mix of seated and standing people for a concert, you need to have sections dedicated to one or the other, not both together! When you have your seated customers surrounded by the standing room only customers, it ruins the experience. People seated in the back eating dinner had their view blocked by the wall of standing room only people. If I were those ticket holders that had their view blocked, I would have asked for my money back. There were standing room only people in the middle to front areas of the main walk ways that blocked servers from delivering people's orders, as well as the diners sight of the stage. The standing room only people that ordered food, had to hold their plates while eating because there was no place to put their plate. I saw one woman cutting her burger on the floor, because she had no table surface to cut it. What a mess! A woman was seated at a table to herself, for a cup of tea, and I over heard the waitress say "You have this entire table just for a cup of tea!" The woman was put on the spot and basically forced to order something else to justify her sitting at the table! I enjoyed the music, but with all of the chaos, it leaves a lot to be desired. Music venue - Five stars / Food - 2.5 stars / Service - two stars The music part was great - the venue is comfortable, parking / public transport is easy to navigate. Have to walk down a narrow space between buildings to get to the door, but as soon as you figure that out, everything else is pretty straightforward. The sound quality was good, the size of the downstairs space is intimate but not crowded. We'll definitely go back for future performances, but we will eat elsewhere, and maybe bring a sweater (which I'd prefer to being in a too-warm venue)... We ate upstairs before the show that we saw. The food was serviceable. The duck confit sandwich was put together haphazardly so that there were large pockets with no duck, or no onions, and the whole thing could've used something to brighten it since it was so rich. The addition of large leaves of kale to the seitan cheesesteak made it difficult to eat and the flavor of the kale didn't really mesh with the rest of the sandwich. The fries were disappointing - batter dipped, kind of limp, not warm enough. The water service was terrible - had to ask once and then never got another refill. We waited ten minutes to flag down our server for the check then waited 20 minutes and he never came back to retrieve it. By then, we needed to get downstairs for our show, which we thought we would have plenty of time for, since we had finished eating at least 30 minutes before doors opened. Silly us. Went to a show here with my in-laws on a week night expecting to have a meh time and we all had a blast! The band itself was great, but I also appreciated the lighting and atmospherics in the venue that really enhanced the show. We had seats in the front row so we were very close to the band. The venue is intimate and when the show was winding down, the lead singer jumped off the stage and into the crowd and greeted nearly every person individually. The food was good and service was fast. Will definitely come back in the future for more shows! I am right there with Andy S. Great in theory, not great in execution. I went to a Sunday brunch + music thing they did last summer. The food was decent and the music act was average. It was definitely cramped. They get so-so acts with an occasional up-and-coming indie or folk act that I really enjoy. I think the costs tend to be a bit high for some of the better acts, but not super terrible. Checked out WCL for my first time last night. We saw "Concert & Conversations with Peter Buffett". You can get dinner and drinks before/during/after the show. We were in the downstairs venue where there was a bar & then tables set up for the "concert goers". The food was GOOD but I thought a little pricey. I would DEFINITELY recommend the Lobster Mac n' Cheese which was served as a side with my steak. My friend got Tuna & it was a pretty lean-sized portion. LOVED the margaritas but again PRICEY as were the beers. Bear Republic is $7.25/glass - don't they know we are in UNIVERSITY CITY? So, overall - I DID LIKE the venue for the show we saw but for a rocking concert I'm guessing the set up would have to be different. And the food was GOOD but PRICEY. I would definitely go back. Not a great place to go and just eat. Went their this past Saturday after the Penn Relays for dinner. Was told we would have to pay a $13 a piece cover just to sit down and have the opportunity to eat. We only had a couple of hours until our train so we decided to try it because live music was playing and we were told by the hosts that the music would be worth it. As soon as we sat down the music stopped and didn't start back up for an hour. After we milked a beer and our appetizers for 2 hours we had to go catch our train. A warm-up act played a few songs and then ten minutes before leaving the main act started. We didn't even get to hear one song. This is not a place to have dinner. Better suited for upscale bar food. The eggplant fries were unique. For music the acoustics were awful. The ceiling is too high and the speaker system is not setup optimally. I would not attend a concert here of someone I really wanted to hear. i probably came here for the wrong reason. that being i actually wanted to eat dinner and have a conversation with my friend here. we came on a weeknight around 6pm-ish. we got some drinks and settled down to dinner. i had chili - which was fine. but the whole time we were eating, there was a band on stage warming up and they were playing with the tech specs. it was literally so loud i had to shout across the tiny table to my friend who was sitting only a foot away. and on top of that, i got bitten by mosquitos twice over dinner. shouldn't all restaurants have those bug lights over the doors that attract and kill all insects?? I've only been here for Jazz and a few company-related events. There's some food, but I've never arrived early enough to want to eat here, and haven't ever had to order food, only drinks. Mostly here due to the music, Jazz bands to indie rock and local artists, and it was quite interesting to check out the decor (modern renovation from a really old set of offices back in 2003 or thereabouts). Went this weekend for the Philly Bloco show. I love the variety of acts that play here. I have only been to shows downstairs. The venue itself has a good amount of space for dancing and standing room up front, with a long bar that is easy to get a drink at. The room has good sound, and is typically well mixed. Staff has been friendly and professional every time I've been. I wish it wasn't in the middle of no where, but maybe it would be worse if it was in a busier area. I've been to World Café Live many times, both upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs is a restaurant with a stage for lesser known acts to perform. Some of the tables are raised up for better sightlines. The sound quality is always outstanding. But the food is mediocre. Don't come to the restaurant just to have dinner. If you come for the music you will have a great time and you won't notice that the food needs improvement. Downstairs is more of a traditional concert venue, for more well known acts, which can be set up in various ways. The show could be all table seating, all standing room only with only seats at the bar, or some mix of standing and seating. Any time there is table seating you can also order food. The sound quality is always perfect and you will generally have a good view of the action. For an extra fee you can sit in the balcony, which guarantees a good view and also has a separate area for eating and a separate bathroom. The food is mediocre, just like upstairs. I can't give this place 5 stars because of the food. When it first opened, they had a contract with Tommy Gunns for Pulled Pork sandwiches, which were awesome. But when Tommy Gunns went out of business that was the end of awesome food at World Café. But I love going to concerts here. It's the best place in Philly to see a concert. Plus, the ticket prices are always reasonable in an era in which concert ticket prices are spiraling out of control. I hope that at some point someone will step up in the kitchen and make this place a true 5 star destination. I had a chance to check out World Cafe Live during my stay in Philly. We decided to have some appetizers and cocktails during happy hour on a Friday before New Years Eve. I thought there was going to be a good crowd with good music since I've heard this location is good for happy hour. When we arrived the place was dead, there were a few locals at the bar area. During happy hour there were half off selections from beers and well drinks, also the appetizers were discounted. We ordered The french fries and chicken quesadilla, nothing over the top and normal tap beer and well drinks. The food and drinks were pretty good, I give this place a 3 out of 5. I was disappointed in the lack of a crowd and true vibe of this establishment. I look forward to checking out this place again for a true feel. My brother played a show downstairs at WCL and I have never been to a better venue to see him. The sound and stage were great. We went right for the bar and found they had a small but decent selection of beer. It was a little pricier than I expected, but not out of this world. The bartender was super friendly. WCL is perfect for music lovers of all ages. If you are young and need to be up front to dance and get crazy, there is room for you. If you have seen enough bands at this point and just want to enjoy the show from your table while eating dinner, there is room for you. If you don't want to bother with the crowds and want to just hang out in your seat in the balcony, there is room for you. There is no reason not to see a show here. Even the parking was a breeze. I look forward to many more shows here in the future. Like others mention here, it's hard to rate a place like this. Do you rate it on food alone? Do you rate it based on the music alone? What if the artist was excellent or terrible, how should that affect the rating? I went to see Punch Brothers. I had never really been to a venue like this. Typically live music and a nice sit down place means you're on a cruise ship or you're in Vegas. The food was okay. Like bar food. But the place is nicer than a bar, so I expected something better. I liked the overall layout of the stage, tables, and chairs. The acoustics were great. Very intimate venue. That played well for Punch Brothers. If I rated this solely as a concert venue, I'd rate this ****; I'd definitely catch more shows here. If I rated this solely as an eating establishment, I'd rate this **; I don't think I'd be back. I view this as primarily a music gig so the fact you can even get food is a plus. Honestly, when they brought out the menu and I saw "World Cafe Live: Punch Brothers" at the top, I thought they were handing me a set list. I realized they either had more food-based song titles than I thought or I was wrong. Come for the music. If you didn't eat, they have food here. Not a bad deal. Good music, okay food bad service. I don't know what else to add about this place. There are plenty of paid street parking. It's unique, give them a try. I've seen expensive (for me) shows in the downstairs and less high end shows in the upstairs and all have been phenomenal. There were ten people in the crowd at one show and the band (wagons and dirt daubers) enthusiastically sang to each of us individually. Still waiting for that to happen again.....The free at noons over the summer are just pure bliss. I was at the downstairs stage. Overall seemed like a nice venue, and the bar downstairs seemed pretty nice (although I was only having water that night so I didn't pay much attention to their selection). You can stand down by the stage, or you up some stairs closer to the bar so that it's easy to see over the crowd. They have their own parking lot, I think it was $10 to park there when I went. Great live music venue. Great menu upstairs. Have seen many shows here & I'm always impressed with the experience. So I've only been there once before and for a wedding, so when I got a ticket to see a band and was very surprised when you could have dinner and watch the band. So I ordered a steak ( which was amazon) see pic. We were having some beers. The problem was our server. She was actually training a girl ( who was spot on). We couldn't get drink refills. Two times I got up to find the waitress. Two times I went to the bar and bought beers. It was ridiculous. So if I had good service. It would have been a 5 star. But for a $100 food and drink bill ( after getting a couple rounds from the bar) she would have been tipped on $150 if she just did her job. Beware! Four of us drove down from Central NJ for the 11 AM Sunday brunch which starts at 11 AM. Upon arriving at 10:55 AM we are told that all tables are for 6 people, and all are reserved. Only seats available are a scattered few at the bar or few chairs by the speakers for the band. Notice on the web site only says that reservations are accepted for parties of 6. No indication that it is the only way to be seated together. Very disappointed. Poorly done... I've come here many times for shows, downstairs and upstairs alike. I've been recently going mondays for Jazz Jam. The black bean hummus is delirious and i like their happy hour! when i go here i usually sit at the bar, but i invited a few friends for my last visit, and we walked in and told that there were no available tables, and we would have to sit in the front. As i walked towards the front, i saw 4 empty tables and 3 tables in the middle with only 2 people occupying multiple table tops(The tables are easily separable to allow for more patron seating. I was told there were no available tables after asking about them. we disappointedly sat in the front while the tables went untouched. After sitting there for over an hour the host came up to me and asked if i would like to sit in one of the empty tables that were there empty for the past hour, said he didn't think i would want to sit there.... REALLY! I just said no and we walked out! i really enjoy the venue, and the food a good, and the happy hour is decent, but if your staff is unable to seat your patrons i will stop going. It would be different if they were super busy and rushed, but no, it was not. I ordered the chicken, lentil, and rice soup. It should have been advertised as rice gruel with lentils, but then, I've had better rice gruel (Not kidding, if you're ever in Korea, it's called yuuk and there are restaurants specializing in it). My soup was about 70% rice, 29% lentils, and a few slivers of celery and onion. And NO CHICKEN! The only flavoring seemed to be from the tiny bit of onion. It was served with a couple of slices of nondescript white bread. Maybe I'll order it the next time I'm sick and need something bland. Absolutely loved it here. I met Mark Ballas and Jeff LeBlanc here and had the time of my life. It was just the right kind of setting. Food was good. Any concert here, I'd go back. Overall, it was a really good experience. We bought tickets for the show, so we got there a bit earlier (with a reservation) to have dinner first. Then we had drinks while we enjoyed the music performance. The food was generally delicious. My husband said it was prob one of the best duck dishes he's had - I guess they were on point that night! the other entree choices were delicious as well. I'm still unsure of the whole process - the way we did it was prob best - bought tickets online, and reserved a table online for about an hour before the show - we got to stay at the table during the show. It seems that anyone who did not reserve a table had to stand. The downstairs - I don't even know how it works, but it was a more energetic show. Sometimes the music from downstairs could be heard, but overall the acoustics for the upstairs cafe (at least) was really nice. A bit different from what I imagined - and pretty casual. Dinner prices were reasonable. This place is wonderful!!! I went to an open mic here and it was really diverse and just a comfy atmosphere. My friend and I had a strawberry shortcake drinky thing and we have yet to stop talking about. It was the best alcholic experience I have ever hadddd!!!!! We came here for a Game of Thrones themed burlesque show and had a wonderful time! I got to choose our seats when I bought the tickets, and I opted to sit at a table so we could order food and drinks. They had a great Game of Thrones themed cocktail menu and the apps we ordered were delicious. (Sesame ginger wings? Yum!) The waitresses were discreet and didn't distract from the performance at all. We had an all around great experience here. Fantastic place to see Peek-A-Boo Revue. Of course I say this because I'm in the troupe but we have been voted best in the world! We perform here several times a year. Our next show is March 21st. It's definitely one of our favorite venues to perform at. The stage is huge, the place holds a lot of people, they offer dinner for earlier shows, and of course great drinks for both dinner and late night shows. I definitely suggest checking this place out! Like so many, my friends and I first attended a Free At Noon concert at the downstairs venue then had lunch upstairs. This was my first time and I'll be back! The three of us ordered different sandwiches. All were prepared panini style, which was fine. We also ordered side salads instead of fries. (Order fries ONLY if you need a HUGE carb fix because the sandwich is carbs enough for most.) The salad was mixed greens with cucumber and grape tomatoes. Dressings were on the side. The ranch was delicious. (One table away an order of eggplant fries was served. They looked yummy with plenty to share.) Best of all, our lunch was brought to us by someone from the kitchen. (This is how I like meals served....not sitting under a warming light until the waitress swings by.) The musical entertainment was fine. Some guy and a guitar. A bit loud for my taste at lunch. Looking forward to my next meal here. I have been to this venue upstairs on several occasions although the menu is limited the food is always good I think I the prices are reasonable good meter parking and well Toot , Dead Head Dave and I went here last year to see the Bodeans. We parked on the street right in front of the place. That was so cool. We went walking looking for someplace different to eat at since we were seeing a show there but after walking for like 10 blocks we couldn't find anyplace, so we turned around and walked back. My point is that this place is sorta isolated for being in Philly. Anyway it turned out to be a good thing as we ate upstairs and the food was real good. There was a DJ on while we ate but I couldn't tell if he was serious or joking on some of the jams he played. The club downstairs is a great venue to see a band. We met Steve and Steve and we secured a spot dead center at the bar in the back of the room, and camped out there for the night. the tables make it hard for people to get up and dance but more and more venues seem to be going this route, Ala BB Kings in NYC. The barkeeps were hustling their a@# off but stayed friendly and responsive thru out the show. The Bodeans were AWESOME and rocked the @#$%^ out of that place. We will certainly be returning. Roger Clyne and The Peace Makers are coming Memorial Day so I'll see youse then. Go here for the obvious - to see live music. Don't go here for the food. I love seeing shows here. It is just the right size to really feel like you are being sung to directly from the artist. The place has amazing acoustics and you will really enjoy seeing your favorite acts there - both upstairs in the restaurant/bar area and downstairs on the main stage. WCL brings both small, local acts and larger, well-known performers so there is always something of interest. The free shows at noon on Fridays are not to be missed either. Sign up to get on their mailing list or better yet, become a supporter. You will have first dibs on upcoming acts and tickets. As mentioned, food is not great. I have never been blown away by anything and have mostly been disappointed. But I will not deny them stars because of this since its a music venue at its core. Tip - go there to buy your tickets before the show. You will save on handling charges. It's not much but helps, especially if you are buying several tickets. Check out their upcoming schedule and treat yourself to a show, or stop by for Happy Hour and enjoy some live local music. Went with mi amigos, Chap and Toot, to see The Bodeans on 9/13. Didn't eat or anything we went to The New Deck Tavern prior to the show for chow and to tune up to see the band. As always, the staff at WCL were super friendly and really know how to put on a rock show! Our barkeep was real cute and made a mean Tequila Sunrise. The band? They merely burned the place down with a blistering set of what I guess you'd call "roots rock", but they are as tight as any band you'll ever see (the two leads have been together since high school) and trust me, if you go see them next time there in Philly, they will rock your world! you will definitely become a fan and never miss them when they hit town. A great show in a great venue! Great place to see a show! It's small and intimate, you can sit and have food and drinks. Location is nice and easy to get to. Been to two shows at WCL within the last month. First one was in the upstairs venue. I liked the upstairs a lot because it had a much more personable, cafe feel. Yes it's a small space, with not a lot of standing room (note to those buying general admission tickets and not making table reservations, get there early to get a good spot at the bar). If you can get a table up front or a good spot at the bar you have a great view, but no matter where you are it feels like the performance is just for you. I like the feel and cleanliness of the location too. Drinks are a little pricey. I did not try the food but it looked and smelled decent enough. Extra props to the staff who did not kick us and the performers out after the show. My friend and I as well as the performers and several others hung for a good hour and a half after the show with no one moving us along or giving us dirty looks. The second show was in the downstairs. It has the same general feel but its a larger space. There is a large floor area right in front of the stage for standing (I hear the set up may change based on the show but I think this is the most common one). There are some tables in the back, then a few steps up there are more tables and the bar in back. There is also a second floor mezzanine where there are more tables (assigned seating you choose when you purchase tickets). Again it seemed like no matter where you were there was a good view and good sound. The only bad part about the downstairs is the bathrooms are a little far away, outside of the venue room and around the stairwell. Aside from that, this place is great for seeing live music! Bonus: Free parking provided by the venue!! When are music venues going to start treating people with respect? This is an atrocity I have experienced in LA, NYC and now Philly. Someone in the staff was very rude and condescending when I asked a simple question. I am wondering if they are just rude to musicians in general (an ironic way to be when I just kept an audience impressed for 40 minutes). I play SO MANY small towns where not only are they PAYING me to play, but when I ask a simple question I am not frowned upon. It is time for musicians to be treated with respect, REGARDLESS of how pissed you are about your job. A simple smile and answer would be nice. I am a paying customer so.. Confused as to why musicians don't post this shit all the time. The sound is great. The people here rock. Fix the rudeness please. Give musicians respect. Thanks. Fun to see a concert. Also great for group parties. A medium size space. Pretty good drinks too. Nice lighting. I showed up a bit early for an event (upstairs) and had to wait so I asked someone to show me the downstairs. They were kind enough to oblige. It was really a cool venue. Even the downstairs had an upstairs. I was a bit confused about this from the other reviews and that's why I asked to see for myself. Anyway, if this place were to book some music I was interested in, I'd probably be there. I didn't try the food though. Maybe next time. ate here just before a concert. the venue is small and intimate which can be really nice depending on the act. the food was a little pricey, although the ambiance was a bit fancy as well. there were nice pieces of art around the inside of the building, but the place itself was kind of hard to find and a bit sketchy to leave alone at night. the walk to the train station wasn't terribly far though. would recommend bringing a date to a concert here & making an evening of it. Go for the music...skip the food! I love this venue for music, but as a restaurant the food is not that great and we have stopped eating dinners here before a show. They used to have decent food with favorites like Tommy Gunns pulled pork sandwiches and sweet potato fries, but then they changed chefs and everything went down hill. Seriously, with all the great restaurants Philly has to offer this place needs to step up their game if they want to compete! The place is pretty chill! I was checking out some of the bands coming in December, great bands! I saw a band my sister wanted to watch and it was better than I expected. Next time I check out a band playing here, I am gonna get seats though. I wanted to have a nice romantic date with my hunny. It was Valentine's Day. He loves Jazz; I love food. World Cafe Live was the place that brought it all together! We went during the happy hour and half price menu. Double bonus! No problems finding seating, and the cover charge was minimal. The portions for food were a great size, and we were able to try a few things at very reasonable prices. He had wings, I had chicken quesadilla, and we shared a nice bucket full of sweet potato fries, complete with great sauces and dips. Drinks were at good prices, too, both bottle and tap, and even had Valentine drink specials. Yummy Godiva chocolate drink was like a dessert confection w an Oreo cookie. I loved it! Then, the live band that was just a-jamming the whole time was great. We even got an impromptu serenade of "Funny Valentine" by a local talent songstress that just got up there and kicked it. Parking was easy and cheap on the street. Overall, I got brownie points for a great Valentines day date! I really like a lot of things about World Cafe Live..Top of the list is their entertainment from all over the world. And not any old entertainment, top shelf shows! I went with a group of friends to see Animous Bellydancing Extravaganza and we all enjoyed the show tremendously! You can never predict how the food is going to taste. I have had really good food and then at times I thought it was just meh.. Also their happy hour is really fun. Last summer they had jazz on Monday nights. So you could get $4. house wine, reduced price apps and entertainment. And the bar area is attractive and spacious. The waitstaff is usually very friendly, too. The only real negative is the parking situation which is on the street, pay at the kiosk parking..I usually have to walk a block or more to WCL but it's near center city so you just have to go with the flow.. Went here last night to see Ximena Sariñana perform live. I have no clue who she was but my friend offered to pay for everything if I went with her, so I said yes. Got downstairs into the music hall and I fell in love. I've been to plenty of music venues and this one may be one of my favorites. It's all seating so there's no general admission standing unlike most places, but if kind of made the concert very intimate, y'know? It's kind of setup as a 1920's jazz club/speakeasy meets 2000's hipster Brooklyn venue, if that makes any sense. My friend and I went straight to the bar because duh. The thing I liked about the bar is that a majority of what they sell is all local and craft breweries. I've been becoming a beer snob recently so I love this whole thing. I had the Shiner White Wing, the Newcastle Brown Ale, and a cocktail called the Boys of Summer. The cocktail was soooo good! It had Stoli Citrus, some kind of cucumber vanilla syrup, ginger ale and something else. I got drunk, OK? My memory always fogs up. The show itself was phenomenal. The acoustics and sounds were on point. Ximena and the opening acts all knew how to entertain the crowd. I actually had to pull my friend off the stage twice because she was that in love with the show (also she wanted a selfie with Ximena but I got a lovely picture of her being escorted by security instead). GRILLED CHEESE AND BEER TASTING REVIEW: Great event! 5 courses w/ beer pairings for $35 (inclusive of tax & gratuity). I felt satiated but not obese, drank some beers but not buzz worthy. The sandwiches were creative and were more than just cheese (i.e. Brie with Duck Confit, Orange Spice Tea Gastrique). Some were open faced, others were just 1/2 of a large sandwich. Beers were about a 6oz pour. An acoustic musician played on stage which was nice. Twice during the evening, one of the WCL hosts spoke to the crowd about the details and attention that went into planning the menu which I thought was helpful. The event was very well organized! However, I think they should keep it within a 2 hour window (it ran about 2.5 hrs.). World Cafe Live is an awesome music venue located in University City. The sound quality is excellent and the artists who play here are all unique. Because of their partnership with the radio station WXPN, the musical acts are held to a certain caliber and perhaps not as well known to the masses. All shows are general admission and buying tickets in person will save you in fees although their tickets seem to be fairly reasonably priced, comparatively speaking. If you're an XPN member for around $4-$6 a month you'll save even more on tickets! I've attended many shows here upstairs which is longer, more narrow space, and where they hold the radio station's weekly 'Free at Noon' broadcast. If you're not familiar with this, they offer a limited number of FREE tickets to various performances that are broadcasted live from the venue almost every Friday at noon. Tickets are available on the website. These shows are awesome and again....FREE! I've also attended many shows and kids' dancing events downstairs which is a much larger space with a wide stage, a handicap accessible section, a balcony, and has a large bar at the back. Tasty bites, pretty great brews (bottles and drafts) and cocktails are available during shows. More reasonably priced than most bigger name venues too. Although this space is larger than upstairs it's still very intimate and a truly great place to see a show! Shorter folks get there early for a spot upfront. Many neat murals line in the walls in this more artsy venue. Overall the space including the restrooms are very clean and very well maintained. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Lot parking prices are remarkably lower than most in the city, but I personally usually Uber it here. WCL is also easy to get to via public transportation. They also host wedding, Bat/Bar-Mitzvahs and other events here, but the cost is pretty pricey. If you have a chance to see a show here...GO! It's a refreshing music scene experience. What a great venue! I went there last night for the first time to see Manic Street Preachers and aside from the band being amazing, I have to give a lot of credit to the venue itself for my overall great experience. First of all, parking was free. How cool is that? There's a lot of construction going on in the area, so I was very thankful for the free lot because I think parking would have been hard to come by otherwise. I believe there are a few lots that are free for WCL guests, but we parked in Lot 1 -- at 3201 Walnut -- which is free after 5:30. We had dinner before the show in the cafe upstairs. It was very cool. There was an interesting band playing, the food was good, the staff was polite, and they had some decent happy hour specials. Pretty awesome. When we got downstairs for the show, we were seated at our own private table (we had bought tickets for a table, which were the same price as GA). You're supposed to spend $20 on drinks/food when you have a table seat, but they weren't pushy about it. We actually did spend that amount since we ate upstairs beforehand (which counts), but our waitress didn't know that because we didn't even bother showing her the receipt since she wasn't trying to push food or drinks on us. Some of us stayed at the table during the show and some of us went into the General Admission area...it's cool that they let you do that. The way the venue is set up, you can really see from wherever you are, which was a major plus for me since I'm short and normally have a hard time seeing. It was definitely a venue unlike any other I've ever been to and I will definitely be keeping an eye on their concert calendar from now on. This review is for the restaurant aspect of WCL, not the monthly open story slam (where two of the performers got engaged during last week's show!) or for the music shows (yet on my bucket list) or for the adjacent WXPN (my new favorite radio station - glimpsing the sign in the lobby was like a celebrity sighting!). I was pleased to find that the food was quite good, especially considering you're a bit of a captive patron if you're also at WCL for entertainment. After eyeing neighboring tables, I ordered the burger and was thrilled it was cooked the way I requested. I found it to be very tasty although a little too greasy to the point that I abandoned the lower half of the bun. Bonus points for a fresh, healthy side salad included with the dish. This review is about downstairs. WCL is one of my favorite places, for the great all-around experience. The acoustics downstairs are outstanding, and the set-up (except for all-GA shows) is just great. The food is ok not great, and the service is always slow before a show because everyone needs to be served at the same time, but it's still a terrific place to see a show, enjoy a nice dinner, often meet cool people, ... We've gone a few times now for some of the "Peanut Butter Jams" ie. baby/kids concerts and sadly probably won't be coming back because they make the music so ridiculously loud. Its a kids concert, on a Saturday morning yet the people working the sound system seem to insist on BLASTING everyone's ear drums. Don't they realize who their audience is? This wasn't a one time occurrence. The first time I went was several months ago, I can't remember the group but it was upstairs. Prior to purchasing the ticket I specifically asked the girl working the computer "Will this concert be really loud?" I was assured that no it would not be too loud and as soon as the group started playing the amplifiers were blasting everyone's ears. Other parents seemed concerned as well. Several months later, we had out of town guests visiting with kids so we went to a Lard Dog Concert. Lard Dog himself and his Belopian side kicks were absolutely awesome although, again the concert was too loud, although this time admittedly a little better than the prior disaster. Most recently we went to Nina and the Jumping Jacks yesterday. Absolutely terrible. The woman working the sound system was just blasting everyone's ears. We stayed for a half hour, but ultimately left early because it was too loud. I was also annoyed that they left a trash can and bucket and mop in the elevator that had to be used since the concert was in the basement. The elevator smelled absolutely terrible, a mix of trash and citrus bleach. Patrons and especially kids should not have to breath that! Last, tickets on the website are listed as one price and of course when I purchase in person I'm charged a different price. I asked if I buy the tickets online or prepay if it would be a different price, but I'm told that it would be the same price. Posting one price and then charging another is bad practice. A little common sense would go a long way at this place. I've been here a few times to see local bands play downstairs, and it's not a bad setup. Well-stocked bar, semi-friendly bartenders [depending upon who you get], lots of area to kick back and eat, drink, gab, dance, whatever. You can mingle or keep to yourself, either way, pretty easily. You can pretty much see the stage from anywhere in the room, so if you're a shorty like me, you'll appreciate that too. There's nothing really to complain about here, yet it's nothing special. I do enjoy the fact that it's housed within WXPN, though. :) Try the Shrimp and Grits. Great Music and Performances. Happy Hours are fun and reasonable. You can have a decent mix drink or glass of wine and food without breaking the bank. well, the ART-chitechs have done it again. they wasted alot of money and space. tables on the dance floor-duh! all the best supper venues have booth/banquette seating around the outside for a reason. the stage is set up to play the short throw of the room so the stereo field is soooooo wiiiiide that if you're on one side there's no way you hear the other. the drinks are too expensive. $5 for a pint of lager? get a grip. and the booking agent that opened this place is a friggin genius but of course he hasn't been booking there in ages. when they first opened the calendar was amazing. national acts and good local talent. nowadays this place blows. it's mostly local acts with WAY too many acts on the bill, a sure sign that the people booking this joint don't have a clue. IF THE ACTS THAT YOU'RE BOOKING DON'T SELL ENOUGH TICKETS AND YOU HAVE TO PUT MORE ACTS ON THE BILL... THE BANDS SUCK AND YOUJ NEED TO GET NATIONAL ACTS BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO SEE. IF WE WANT TO SEE CRAPPY BANDS, WE'LL GO TO THE KHYBER. complete turnaround and a complete disappointment, upstairs just flat out sucks. don't waste your time and money. the booking guy that opened this place has moved on to do shows at the sellersville theatre. that place is a little gem. WCL=SUX Still Love World Cafe Live! I attended a show in the downstairs space and the acoustics are still fantastic! The service from the staff has remained consistently good! I always feel confident when I purchase tickets for a show because I know it will be a great experience! It's not about the food here. Went twice in last week. First time had the Harvest salad which was fine except it was billed as having arugula and had baby spinach instead. I avoid raw spinach because of all this the incidents of E. coli contamination over years. Second time I had the Angus burger. When I told the server he hadn't asked me how I wanted it cooked, he said their default was Medium/medium-well. It came well done. It was okay with ketchup on it. Awesome place and atmosphere. We went to see the Darwin Deez concert. Nice staff. Pretty short menu with good drinks. My friend had a beer, the other a mixed drink. Both satisfied. The short menu makes it easy to decide. The burger was phenomenal and I was told with the person I was with that the pulled pork was one of the best he's ever had. Just know that if you're there to see a show, you have to buy the ticket. A dinner reservation is not enough. Overall great place! Amazing building all around for supporting and living music. Both rooms are great, and the staff are really nice. Would recommend checking out different shows here! Two items I have to consider before going to World Cafe for an evening: 1. Money. The experience is not inexpensive. A ticket for a show may be reasonably priced, but the food and beverages are expensive (compared with portion sizes.) 2. Have something small to eat beforehand, or just plan to have dinner elsewhere and not get the dinner seats. The menu is plain; not a whole lot to choose from, and what is there is not always great. For instance, on one visit I decided to get the chicken caesar salad over the pulled pork sandwich (healthier choice prevailed), and it was the size of a side salad and didn't even have that much on it except for lettuce. For $14, it was disappointing. That said, the performing/event space is remarkable, and the sound is great. Class all the way, through and through. If you have dinner seating for a show, be prepared to sit with strangers! My advice is not to worry about the people seated around you. You may want to get up and dance while your neighbors are sitting and having a chill night chatting it up. Don't be afraid to excuse yourself and find yourself some space up by the bar and dance or move around! The shows don't go too long - evening concerts will end around 10pm or earlier, leaving you plenty of time to get to your next destination - whether that's home or out somewhere else fun. Or to find more food, per the above! This review is specifically for the upstairs area, NOT WCL (downstairs). I just can't get into it. Every time I've seen someone perform in the upstairs performance space, I'm disrupted by the chatty tables around me and I swear there's something amiss with the acoustics. I feel like the artists booked for the upstairs space lend themselves to intimate settings and I hate to say WCU(pstairs) doesn't make me feel like it's just me and the musician. That's the point of intimacy, right? Don't be mistaken, all the World Café Live (downstairs) shows are terrific. In fact, I don't think there's a better venue out there to play. But alas, there's a lot left to be desired in the upstairs area. It won't keep me from seeing artists I like though; just wish there was a way to make them sound better. Also, the table that's off to the right of the stage is awful. Every group that sits there always feels entitled to personal banter with the musician. Good beer and food though. One of the best accousticaly arranged places to see a small show. I saw an accoustic guitar type show, and wow did it sound incredible. To be honest i dont think they even needed to be miked. Beers were great and fairly prices, the venue is clean and the staff are friendly. Seating is interesting, they have tables that i guess you can arrange to sit at if your eating there, not sure i would do that considering how many great eateries are in the area, and they have a few rows of banquet chairs in from of the stage. The bar is in the back, you can stand there as well. There's no bad spots in the cafe!!! Great venue!!!! it's also very cool that you can see the XPN studio while your here.....That's super cool, and they have atons of cool stuff all over the place to see. The bands are good. The drinks are waaaayyy too expensive and the food is below average bar food. Staff is nice if you ever get to see a member of it at your table. They are usually understaffed so you have wait for your over priced drink and the lame food. The Kimmel Center is looking better and better all the time. I'll give the band 5 stars. Went to the Bowie tribute. All good. My advice to you is, don't go hungry. My 3rd time there. I witnessed people waste chicken. Last trip, couldn't even get decent french fries. They were fried 2x's and came to the table cold. My friend ordered a cocktail. It was overwhelmingly ginger...$11.00. So, save your $$. Eat before you go. Great for music. Maybe drinks. Not for food. Came here for a company holiday party for the Rising Stars of Philadelphia show. We had reserved all the tables on the side of the venue and I was fairly excited because it was my first time seeing a live show at World Café Live. The menu isn't too expansive but has a little bit of everything. Against my best judgment, I decided to go with the Sea Scallop because it had been a while since I've had them. As soon as we placed our order, the pre-set appetizers started pouring in. The selection was your average fare: hummus and veggies, baked brie, chicken quesadilla, and chips and salsa. Everything as a-ok. Nothing tasted bad but nothing stood out either. With those prices, I'm glad everything was on the boss' tab. Finally the entress came out and to be quite honest I was a little underwhelmed. My three scallops were served on a bed of bean and spinach ragout, which was a weird combination to begin with, but it tasted even weirder. The scallops were overcooked and way too salty. My other friends that also ordered it agreed. Additionally, the ragout was just wrong. The flavors didn't mesh well together and the textures were off. Overall, not a good choice; should've trusted my instincts. On a huge plus side, the show was incredible. The show variety was great, featuring everything from an acoustic duo to a blind pianist to a rapper. The music definitely helped the food go down and I was glad to have been able to hear those artists perform. As a final note: this rating is strictly based off the music components of the venue. Food, while still a factor, is not the primary function of the place and I felt it'd be unfair to give it a bad rating when the performance was amazing (did I mention tickets for that show were free?). Pros: the music Cons: the food Dishes to try: just order a drink and listen I've been here several times to see upstairs shows and I love it. The upstairs shows are very intimate and you almost always get a seat up close. I've gotten there early to eat dinner and I've gotten there just at showtime and each time I am asked where I would like to be seated or I am seated very close to the front. I'm going to a show in October in the downstairs area, so I'll have to update it for that. From what I've read, it is just as great. As for the person who said it can get noisy, it sometimes does upstairs because the tables are so close to one another. They also seat people who are there to just eat and not see the shows. It is rude that the other people speak so loudly over the performer, but I did see a waitress asking them to quiet down quite a few times. The performer, Jarod Gorbel, also made a few comments towards them and addressed them and they continued to talk over him. So he just laughed and continued on with the show. I also saw another comment about the table to the right being awful. I sat there once and it was just me and a friend. I'm a very quiet person, so I would never bother the performer. However, at the show I was at, both the opening artist and the main artist started up a conversation with us while getting ready for the next song. I think sometimes because of how close everyone is, it can make the artist feel a little nervous and they just start talking. He just made small talk about what kind of food I had in my to-go bag on the floor and made a comment about the candles on our table. So don't always judge the tables based on the few shows you've been to. As for the food, I've eaten here twice and both times the food was good. It wasn't amazing or great. It was good. My friend loves the eggplant fries though. The service is very good. I've had great service every time. I had an awesome waiter one time who was on top of everything and because we were finishing up our food as the performer started the show, he quietly ducked down to make sure he heard what we said and he kept checking on us. He even made sure to ask if we wanted to take the left over food home and he quietly placed the food next to me so that he didn't disturb me. I can't comment on the bar. I don't drink. Overall, it is a great place to watch shows. The upstairs is great for intimate concerts. I've seen a pretty large variety of artists here. They don't just have music. Sometimes they have comedic filled shows and they have things for kids. They also have wine and beer tasting. One of the coolest things they have is an open mic night and the Best of Philly, where they allow up and coming and underground musicians perform. It's awesome. I would definitely recommend giving them a try and just see if you like it. The prices aren't too expensive, so it's worth taking a chance. Had an awesome night with great food and fantastic music! I was here for a concert last week, and it's a cool little spot. Smaller venues are always nice, although they do usually mean (including here) a whole bunch of people packed in a squirming together like zombies toward the stage. Everything was really organized, and we were able to order take out from upstairs and bring it down (the pulled pork took less than ten minutes total). I'd definitely come back for another show but try to get the balcony! The world cafe live continues to perplex me. They book great acts, and the space is smaller than the Keswick, but not as intimate as the Sellersville Theatre. Yet the food continues to be up and down. You also have to be very careful to get there prior to the show, or you will be caught in the flood of orders and risk not getting food until the end of the show. Tonight I went safe, was there 45 minutes early, ordered a burger, with a substitution of caesars salad for fries. The burger was cooked to temperature, had nice crust on the outside and pink in the inside. The bacon and cheese were good. The lettuce onion and tomato on the other hand were throw away Sysco quality styrofoam. The bun was nothing to write home about but at least had some body to it so that didn't mush into some ball of dough. The caesar salad was puzzling. The romaine lettuce was fresh, the creamy caesar dressing fine, and the rock hard croutons to be expected. But floating among the lettuce were pieces of sun dried tomato. Was this a twist on caesar salad or had someone not adequately cleaned a bowl before putting it on my plate? The meal went down hill from here. I ordered pumpkin cake which arrived, smelling wonderful, was room temperature and hard as a hockey puck. It was swimming in a sea of some sort of sweet sauce that allow the hockey puck to break down slightly, but never attain the moistness one expects from such a dessert. The moral of this story is I should have taken my own advice. World Cafe is great for drinks, and a show but eat before hand. Of all the places I've attended live music shows around the country I have to say this place is in the top three if not the best. This was our first time here and we came to see Samantha Fish perform (she's amazing but I'll save that for another review). There's an upstairs and a downstairs. Upstairs is a restaurant, bar, and small stage while downstairs is a bar and larger stage with a large floor and a mezzanine. I'll break WCL down in 5 categories: STAFF- The staff is super friendly and all smiles. This includes the will call desk which is also fast and efficient, the ticket scanner, the general staff, and the bartenders. ACOUSTICS- The sound was impressive as most places this size it can be difficult to clearly hear vocals World Cafe Live has nailed this category. We moved a few times during the show and the sound was near perfect everywhere we went. CROWD- I'm sure the crowd varies depending on the performance but when we were there it was a mix of young and old with ample facilities for folks that require ADA accessibility. The crowd at our show was super friendly. PARKING- free! Yep. Parking at the lot below is free after 5:30pm but we decided to park right in front of the door and pay $2.40 for the meter through the parking app. The signs state 12 hour parking but the app only allows for 2 hours but that's ok since the meters are only enforced until 8PM SPACE - the space was really, really nice and so clean. It felt like it was just built. More importantly there was plenty of room to walk around and seats at the bar upstairs were ample before the main act came on. You can wander around the entire place after entry but you'll need a bracelet provided after ticket validation to enter and exit the main show downstairs. FOOD & DRINK - we only had the eggplant fries (which were awesome) since we went to happy hour at Walnut Street Cafe next door but we will probably just dine at WCL next time. the restaurant opens a few hours before a show and you need a reservation. However, you can order food and drinks at the bar upstairs and they will put it in a takeout container for you to bring down to the show. Also, the drinks are free poured, served in actual glasses (not plastic party cups like other venues) and you're free to walk around the place with them. Additionally, the prices were reasonable! I mean really reasonable not venue reasonable but comparable to what you would spend anywhere for casual dining. Overall, WCL deserves a solid 5 stars because they know how to do it right and I can't wait to catch another show here. Last night was my first time at the music venue. I have been to lunch upstairs here before (they have great grilled cheese). Loved it as a venue. There were tables and seating in the general admission area. Service was prompt and did not interrupt the show. It felt very clean, even the ladies bathroom. No small feat for a Saturday night! Probably the worst service I have ever experienced. The staff treated our group horribly, by talking down to many guests. I would never recommend any group to host your event here unless you want bad food or want your guests treated poorly. Honestly, I cannot believe this venue still operates with such awful employees Brief review: There's so much happening every night at World Cafe Live "WCL". So, go, and you'll have fun, fun, fun! End of review! More extensive review: I've been at World Cafe Live "WCL" couple times, over the years, to catch few great bands. I couldn't resist but go to a belly dance spectacular with ANIMUS back in 2014. It was my first event at WCL, and it was spectacular. Last Friday, I attended the10th anniversary tribute to Amy Winehouse:Back to Black. Needless to say ... just marvelous. - Cost: You'll get your entertainment tickets for a steal. Tickets usually run between $8-$22. - Ambiance: Terrific, lively and sophisticated. - Service: Friendly and kinda attentive. - Location: Conveniently located on Walnut Street, just one block from 30th Street Station, and easily accessible by SEPTA. - Parking: Limited street parking, and three parking lots are available. - Layout: Multi-level venue. Upstairs (full service lunch & dinner café) and Downstairs (music hall with limited bar food). Pro Tip: If you are planning to sit back and eat, consider mezzanine seating rather than standing general admission. - Tickets: Upstairs reservation and/or downstairs advance purchase is highly recommended as some performances tend to sold out. - Food: O.K! Considerably. You have to try the eggplant fries. Fun music spot. Four Yelps. I went to World Cafe Live for the first time on Saturday for a concert downstairs. There was a simultaneous concert happening upstairs in the restaurant area. My friend and I made dinner reservations at 6:45 thinking it would be plenty of time to eat before the 8:00 show. However, the service was extremely slow. We had to get up and flag the waitress down for the check making us a little late for the show. Luckily there was an opener, so we didn't miss the band we came for. I didn't have high expectations for the food, however, it was delicious. We started with the broccoli and Gouda bites. They were perfectly fried on the outside, gooey on the inside, and served piping hot with a side of paprika dipping sauce. For the entree, we both opted for the honey Sriracha fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on inside. It was lightly coated in sauce (not drenched) which gave it the perfect kick, but was not overwhelmingly spicy. The chicken was served on a Hawaiian roll which was a nice alternative to the basic. (Note: Gluten free buns were available). I upgraded my side to eggplant fries, which were served with a horseradish ranch. I enjoyed everything I ordered and am looking forward to coming back for happy hour which is Mon-Sun 5-6:30 for drink and food specials. The downstairs venue was small. There was a pit area and a raised back area with the bar. We opted to stand by the bar and had a great view even in the back. Getting drinks was quick and efficient though you had to show an armband per drink. The bathrooms were nearby, stocked, and clean. There was a coat check down the hall $1 per coat. I will make a point to keep an eye out for artists coming to World Cafe Live and am excited for my next concert experience here! This place is so much fun. A truly eclectic vibe, and a great space for music lovers. Everyone who works here is overall friendly in nature. Great service. The crowd is very mixed and inclusive. Venue is clean and well spaced. Food options were good. It's a nice time! Check it out if you're in the area, and you're into supporting the music scene! Went to WLC on a whim and found it to be priced reasonably well! The performance was on time, we were met with great service and sat down to eat. Only short fall was that my burger was very pink/ almost completely pink when i asked for it to be well done. My partner had the same experience. Overall great time. Clean fun. Good drinks. Three stars for the food and cocktails. As a music venue the World Cafe Live is excellent. The seafaring is comfortable and the sound is good. The food options are limited and average. The "upsell" eggplant fries are a good choice. The cocktails are inconsistent. Always happy to support local Art. Supporting anything which you value is Always a good idea. In the case of Art, however, and local Art even more particularly, consistent patronage is required. Noticed I used the word required. It isn't 'suggested', or 'helpful'...it is mandatory. And since I do not own a venue to share with artists, I elect to support the community by frequenting their shows. I've enjoyed shows both 'Upstairs, Downstairs'. The national acts are tremendous, but I also love seeing what homegrown talent we have. At only $10-15 a show (upstairs), one can afford to just go on a whim. Even the shows I didn't particularly care for, left my cohorts and I with a conversation. Ari Hoenig was a real standout, playing a set with a trio that was on a very different level. Kudos. I must critique the sound and staff. First, the objective of sound reinforcement should not be: let's see how loud we can get before it starts to feedback, and then come down a half-click. In an intimate venue like the upstairs, why not adopt this mantra: use as little sound reinforcement as necessary; stage = most of the sound, out front = only to fill in blanks. There is no reason a singer-sonwriter should be deafening. The staff is very good at being apathetic. I always feel like I am a great annoyance when I order a beverage...as if I am really putting the person (who is working in a bar) right out. The eye rolls when I politely order a pint scream, "really dude? you are so lame with your dress shirt, and I'm really an artist, so get your pint yourself aweful-sauce." I don't appreciate that, but... I gladly put up with it, and will award 4 stars for what the venue is, and does. Maybe someone will be nice to me if I wear skinny jeans??? so now that i've actually been to a show in the downstairs area, i feel like i can finally review this place. the upstairs restaurant portion is decent...the decor is nothing memorable, the food is your standard bar food that is on the pricey side and again, not terribly memorable. however, it does serve as another decent venue for my work to hold happy hours, and to that i am grateful for. the downstairs venue is comfortable and clean (i saw apples in stereo)...the acoustics are fine and good...they don't often have bands there that i would love to see. so if some amzing band shows up, i'll be back. This is a world class venue for music. Both music rooms are fantastic but I love the downstairs room. It is comfortable, spacious, and it has a very large dance floor. The service here is outstanding and the acoustics in the downstairs room are spot on. Great clarity and band volume always makes for an even better show than what you had expected. This could very well be the best place in Philadelphia to catch a live music show with all the trimmings. I did not eat here but everyone else told me that the food was very good. Just do it. Review for happy hour only Went midweek for a get together with colleagues. Me and a friend came early since their happy hour stars much earlier than in use to.. 4pm. I guess that makes sense, don't wanna get slammed with college kids. We ended up getting some light bites and drinks before everyone came-- hummus, and chips and guacamole. Both were decent and satisfying finger food. Beer special were the usual suspects... Opted for yuengling lite, can't beat $2. Being in university city... I can't help shed my poor college student ways. Service was good since we were the only one in the bar. Overall, nice place. Would love to come back for a show. Late post and here goes. I came here for a concert and I had such a blast! I had no idea what to expect when I walked in but when the music started pumping and crowd began to rock and sway, I knew that I was in for a great night. The atmosphere fit the description, it was LIVE! We ordered seared tuna and coconut crab small plates. While the portions were indeed small, the flavors were excellent. My server noticed that I lost one of my crab appetizer crackers to the floor (a patron knocked it over when walking by :-( ) and she brought me over a few extra crackers for a replacement. I appreciated that small gesture considering that she did not have to and it was quite a packed ad busy house. Overall, I look forward to returning to this venue for another show. The atmosphere was awesome! I will however, eat before I arrive. The portions were not very filling. Took my sister and step dad here to see Echosmith. I had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by the venue. It's a small, intimate establishment with easy to access street parking. Perfect considering how cold it is outside. Once inside and down a few flights of stairs is the main venue area. Complete with a bar and convenient seating, it's a great place to see your favorite bands in a comfortable setting that really ensures you're close to the action anywhere in the room. Food selection is good and prices are reasonable. I'd gladly come back to see another performance here! WCL is a great venue for live music. It's a seated and standing room venue with a smaller lounge upstairs where they sometimes have free shows and events, and a larger music hall downstairs with ticketed events. Check their website for show listings. I recently saw Maggie Rose in concert at the music hall and it's an intimate venue with good sight lines everywhere and good acoustics. Ticket prices are reasonable. Please note that as of 9/29/21, WCL is not selling food during shows, so plan to eat before or after the show. They are selling drinks however. One of the best music venues in Philly. A great place to see music, have a drink and get some food. The menu has a limited number of items. I recommend the catfish and grits and the broccoli fritters. The beer selection was very good, including a good number of non-alcoholic brews (I was designated driver.). Caught the Slackers here in the Lounge. Great venue, good food (duck cheesesteak, what?!), stellar drink selection. Andrew (our waiter) was TOP NOTCH and on point. Loved it. First time at the World Café Live and We enjoy the live music & venue atmosphere. We were able to find parking near the Café ( Parking Meters ). One waiter / full house...We Reserve a Table , Food very satisfying .The jazz band started on time. I'm a Fan As Philadelphia venues go, this happens to be one of my favorites. And it's not just because it's super convenient to West Philly, Center City and public transportation from the burbs. The downstairs (where all of the shows I've seen have been) is large, and can accommodate big groups in the mezzanine, bar and balcony. I've been when there is standing room for general admission and also when they've set up chairs and tables for dinner service during a show. The staff has always struck me as super professional and helpful, and when I had a server while seated at a table, she was quick and kind to all. I haven't eaten here, but the food I saw others at my table getting looked...well, pretty awesome. And judging by the fact that it all got eaten, I guess it was. I'll have to update this once I try their food. The best reason to give World Cafe Live a chance is because they bring such unique and brilliant talent to the stage. I just went to their 2013 Philly Song Shuffle, with 55 local acts playing one after another. Just fantastic. Little tip if you want to try it out: their Friday lunch series is a fun and free way to see the venue and experience some great music! After my first time at WCL I was delightfully surprised at how friendly the venue seemed. I was ready for the standard concert venue where i get hassled at every bend, smell like smoke at the end of the night, and am constantly getting stepped on or pushed by drunks. Maybe it was the type of crowds the bands brought in, but none of these things happened. WCL was clean, welcoming, spacious, and not too hot/sweaty. Not only thse, but the security was surprisingly friendly too. They were actual people and treated us like people in return. I know respect should come standard, but more often than not this isn't the case. Esp in security. Coat check $1. Parking is definitely a problem. Unless everyone else knows something I don't... Lastly, the volume was perfect. Loud, but not ear bleeding loud. I'm pretty sure WCL uses a house sound tech. He knows his job. The acoustics were fine, I could have used more bass. But overall all elements of the music came through and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I LOVE World Cafe Live as an event space, so I'm keeping my rating at a four... but if I was rating the food I had the other night at an event, I'd probably go with a three- or even two-star rating. Sweet potato fries were limp and had some sort of sugary coating that I thought made them way too sweet. The spicy dipping sauce was pretty nice, but not enough to counter the sweetness of the fries. I ordered a sesame-crusted ahi tuna salad with wonton strips, cashews and sesame ginger vinaigrette. I expected a lush, healthy-looking salad. Sadly, I missed the part that said the romaine would be grilled. My salad looked pretty lame with a couple shrunken stalks of lettuce and two hunks of tuna, plus a smattering of toppings rolling around the plate. The taste was on par with the appearance. A little soy on the side to dip the tuna or some kind of wasabi sauce could have made it better, but I was definitely disappointed. I'm going back for another event this weekend, and I probably won't be going in hungry. I go in to the venue. World Cafe Live is a classy venue with an upstairs cafe area and a downstairs seated audience setting. There's no food menu available on this night sadly. Maybe because they aren't expecting too many people and/or maybe because it's hard to find help. With the hot drinks, there was only a hot toddy available. No cocoa or coffee or either with alcohol available. It was a bitter cold day outside on 1/15/22 at about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. The bartender was super friendly and nice. A friend wanting me to come support him real bad at this- so I did. I've probably been to about 7 of these now, and for me, it starts to get a bit old. Of course, I still try to sign up to make myself a half-fool on the stage only to get my song cut off early as just about everyone else's songs get cut off. If you're a Philly local or want to do something different or off-the-wall, Skeletor Karaoke is it! You don't even have to sing to attend. Just show up and experience the madness that was once a staple to the Trocadero- a former independent concert venue in Philadelphia Chinatown! Overall I'm going to have to drop World Cafe down a few notches. While I still get an uncanny amount of enjoyment out of it, and look forward to seeing Chairlift play Free At Noon on Friday, overall I just find the flow between upstairs and down to be a little too inconsistent. It definitely brings in a good share of touring bands, and it has a good amount of love for the locals. But I just feel that there are times where it doesn't bring in enough diversity with what it brings in, touring or otherwise. And when you think about it for a place called "World Cafe", there isn't a whole lot of world music going on inside it on a monthly basis. When a touring band plays downstairs ticket prices can border on the astronomical sometimes. Seeing a band like Devotchka there ran $35-40, and that's without the $4-9 processing fee (only $1 if you pay in cash at the box office), or the $10 minimum for food that you have to purchase for reserved seats. And when you look at it sitting at a dinner table towards the front of the stage can kind of suck when your trying to get into the vibe of a show! and the fact that they don't run World Cafe's awesome happy hour deal downstairs more than blows! Monica summed up upstairs perfectly. The shows would be tolerable to get into if it wasn't talk city when the majority of the bands played. And the fact that the sound just isn't as good as it is downstairs doesn't help. But as said above, many flaws up and down all around aside, World Cafe Live can still be a great and unique spot to go for music in Philadelphia. Or for just eggplant fries and a beer during happy hour. And maybe I'll see you at the free show on Friday (if you can manage to swing it at noon)! One of Philly's smaller concert venues. There's the smaller upstairs stage and then downstairs stage for bigger crowds. Will call for picking up your tickets is super easy and quick. I love that the place is CLEAN. Maybe I'm getting old, BUT sticky floors and leftover weed smell at venue just isn't my jam (hah...). Staff is super friendly and helpful, bartenders are friendly and they host great artists. Definitely a good place to catch a gig! The only reason this isn't a one star rating is because the food was absolutely delicious. I'm an avid concert-goer and I visit cities often just to attend a concert. Nowhere is perfect and I don't expect perfection, but World Cafe Live is by far the WORST venue I've ever been to. I called to make reservations and buy tickets months before the event was taking place. I was confused about whether I needed a dinner reservation and a ticket. The woman I spoke to said I ONLY needed a dinner reservation and that everyone without a reservation would stand behind the dinner tables to watch the concert. I asked if I needed a ticket multiple times because it was odd that she said I didn't need one. I arrive at WCL and the manager rudely tells me that of course I have to purchase tickets as it clearly says on their website. She never apologized for the incompetence of whomever I spoke to on the phone. I work in customer service and that's the first thing you do. The next step would be to find out who gave the customer the incorrect information and make sure it doesn't happen again. She never asked for any information other than my credit card to buy tickets. Then throughout dinner, we were hardly checked on and the waitress forgot multiple parts of our order after saying she would go get them. Before we were seated at our table, we were given wristbands to verify that we are of drinking age (which happens at many places and cuts down time for the wait staff checking IDs). Apparently the wristbands don't matter because a MINOR was being served alcohol and she was very visibly drunk. She is a celebrity but that shouldn't matter when following the law. I'm not sure how they've stayed open with their untrained staff and rude managers. I hope no one else has this kind of experience. Notes: This review is only for the upstairs space only and it's worth noting that I'm not much of a local venue show person, so proceed with caution. World Cafe Live offers an intriguing Happy Hour in an odd location (31st and Walnut) for those looking to grab a bite before a show or even on their commute home. However, I was surprised by the food, the (somewhat local*) beer and the experience. I don't think I'll seek out a return, but I wouldn't rule it out either. My experience was meeting an old (and older) co-worker and his wife for a show. Specifically because his son was performing and my ex-coworker (from Jersey) wanted to grab a beer while he was in the City. I was in the area for some other business that didn't end until about 5:30 and the show was at 7, so I decided that with a Happy Hour special, I'd just come in early. I was pleasantly surprised! Pros: I noted on here that a number of reviews that the service was suspect. I did not find a problem. My bartender was attentive and friendly, refilling my beer and water as needed and moving quickly with orders and food service. The food was surprisingly stellar. Since I needed dinner, I ventured off the simplistic happy hour menu and went for a Curry Chicken Sandwich and fries. It was terrific. The Curry chicken was a flavorful yellow curry, that had just the right amount of sauciness to be moist without turning into a mess. And the naan bread/roll it was served on was soft and warm and 100% enjoyable. I can't imagine they bake it on premises, but whatever they do is terrific for me. I would eat again! The fries were about average. The seating and arrangements were comfortable and welcoming. I did not have trouble finding a seat and getting a decent view or hearing the show. During the show, I found the experience to be comfortable with an appropriate sound level without being overpoweringly loud and annoying. I'd return here again for a show I am interested in. Cons: Prices were somewhere between a normal bar/restaurant price and venue price. I don't think that's really a con, but if you're here for a bar experience (uh, weird), it's a little pricey. But if you're here for a show, it's not too bad. The Happy Hour was competitive to the area though. There was a weird hitch in my bill where one of my beers wasn't priced from the happy hour, but another beer was missing. I assume this was intentional, so all-in-all, fair overall. Service seemed to go down a bit during the shows - I'm not sure if it was hard to flag folks down, hard to communicate or they simply stop serving during sets, but my beers started running dry once the music started and the bartender was harder to grab (one serving many in that case). Other notes: The crowds were a very odd mix of older folks, scene folks and, I guess, people like me. Again, that's probably not a con. Most (all) of the local beers* were Goose Island, which is not local in the sense that they're a Chicago based brewery, but local in the sense that they have a second taphouse/brewery in Fishtown (or No Libs, I forget) and thus brew local-only beers there (such as a few for the Phillies and one, the WCL Ale or something, for WCL). It's worth noting that the beers, especially the WCL special, was quite good. Conclusion: WCL is a fine place for a happy hour (if you're in the area) or to see a more intimate show. The prices are competitive if a mix between venue and bar. The Curry Chicken sandwich was a surprisingly good meal. I would return if the opportunity presented itself. World Cafe Live is a fun place to go to hands down. It always has a diverse line up of shows, and it often has 2 shows going on in one night. while the upstairs venue mostly caters to a host of local acts, downstairs has a lot more high profile acts come in. Since XPN is next door, you will usually find a free show that's too good to pass up if you check out their website. The food could be better a lot of times, but it's not what you go here for primarily. And they do have some great food like the vegetarian chili. Once you have their eggplant fries you will never want to eat a potato one again! it also has a good selection of beer and alcohol. and the servers are all very friendly. This review is for the Victory Beer Dinner on 11/17/09. I purchased tickets to this event on the recommendation of a friend who attended one of Victory's prior beer dinners. My friend and I arrived slightly before the start time and we were instructed to sit anywhere. The two tops were all taken so we nabbed a four top and prayed for no whammies. Luckily, the musician of the evening and his buddy asked to join us, so we were in good company. The first course was crab and arugula, and I expected a salad with some crab meat on top. What we got was a bowl full of crab in a delicious lemon wine sauce, and a smattering of arugula in the center. It was a very promising start to the meal. The Helios Ale, which was introduced that night, was the perfect pairing. Actually, all of the beers were perfectly paired with their courses, to be honest. Next up was prosciutto wrapped shrimp over jicama slaw. Total letdown. I was expecting the shrimp to be warm and the slaw to be room temp to cool, but everything was chilled and it made for a slimy texture. The sauces on top of the dish looked like tubes of ketchup and mustard (they were actually barbecue sauce and gouda aioli), and the overall effect was not appetizing. I focused on the beer during this round, Moonglow Weizenbock. The third course was a very generous filet mignon with lobster mash and grilled asparagus. This hunk of meat was no joke, and I ate less than half to conserve some room for the final two courses. No complaints with this dish, which was served with Victory's Festbier. There was a very timely break at this point, which gave our new musician friend some time to catch up on the courses that he missed while entertaining the crowd. The conversation was flowing in all directions; most likely do to the happy buzz from beers that ranged from 5.6% to 8.7% ABV. For the fourth course: carmelized scallops and roasted sweet potatoes. This was easily my favorite of the night. I'm very choosy about scallops and tend to either love them or leave them, but these were right on the money. They were perfectly prepared and the yammies were surprisingly complimentary. Who knew?! Baltic Thunder was the pairing. At this point, I was ready to haul ass straight to bed but there was still another round left. We were introduced to the brand new Yakima Twilight beer, which went along with a molten chocolate cake that was okay but dismissible. Throughout the evening, service was fantastic and the event flowed seamlessly. The chef made appearances to talk about the menu and a very gracious Victory rep thanked the crowd for attending. I'd require little to no convincing to attend another event like this... although I will need some major cardio sessions to counteract the damage. I've caught a couple of shows here (Rachael Yamagata and, holy crap, Martin Sexton), as well as an open mic here or there. Also, story slams! First Person Arts regularly runs story slams here that range from hilarious to thought-provoking, hitting every medium in between. So, it's obvious then that I can say, with complete certainty, that I really like this place. Both the upstairs and the downstairs can be configured in various ways to comfortably accommodate smaller, intimate crowds to larger more boisterous ones. Also, the place just looks nice. They even have coat racks - beware though, it's run totally on the honor system. I've never had anything stolen, but it might be a good idea to hold onto your wallet, keys and phone. The food I've had has been satisfying - nothing to write home about, but then, how can I really focus on that when I have a beer in hand and kickass gigs to watch? The bottle and draft list are respectable, as well as the cocktails. Prices are run of the mill for any joint in Philly. This is a great thing if you think about it - if you tried to get any respectable drink at a larger concert venue, you'd pay at least double. Thanks, World Cafe, for keepin' it real. This place is perfect for dates, plain old hanging out, and drankin'. That makes it one of my top spots in Philly. Again, can't believe I hadn't reviewed it until now. Pro-tip: Check out some of their less headliney events, like their story slam and open mics. Some really great things pass through this place that can otherwise go unnoticed. Throw a dart at the calendar and I can almost guarantee that you won't be disappointed in what you end up with., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '10:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '10:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '10:0-22:0', 'Friday': '10:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '10:0-22:0'}

name: Lee's Hoagie House, address: 202 Market Pl, city: Montgomeryville, latitude: 40.2486119594, longitude: -75.2439880371, is_open: closed, categories: Food, Meat Shops, Restaurants, Specialty Food, American (New), text: Let me start off by saying that I love every other Lee's Hoagie House I've been to. This one is the exception. In an area that is fond of "discussions" as to where to get the best cheese steak, Lee's has long been my favorite. The meat is tasty and juicy, the roll fresh, and the toppings perfect. This location did not live up to these expectations. The meat was over cooked and tasted strange and the toppings were just OK. At least the roll was good. We ordered pizza fries. The cook was new and did not know to put sauce on the fries. The other cook apologized and brought them to us with the sauce on the side. This was actually a better way of getting them as the fries did not get soggy. At least one thing worked out well. All in all, though, it was not a good experience and we will not be going back to this location. If you are looking for a good Lee's experience, try one of the other locations. Overcooked burgers. Out of chicken. ALL chicken. Out of cups. Out of burger buns. Out of corned beef. Ummm. What DO you have? Oh yeah. You have plenty of grumpy workers. Plenty. Once an award winning restaurant, now a sad joke that isn't even funny. Sad the amount of money you pay for three pieces of meat a ton of lettuce and a huge roll at Lee's in montgomeryville never going there again and I got pic of a hoagie.. Lees hoagies, delicious cheesesteaks of all varieties, delicious hoagies, delicious service, go there. Only negative is their fries are the krinkle cut frozen variety, underwhelming. Went in on a Tuesday lunch. Not crowded. Great service. Great food. Very clean, with very friendly staff. Very good hoagies. Very popular place so expect to wait in some sort of a line. Also the wings are some of the best in the area and cheap. A favorite of ours around Super Bowl Sunday hoagies are good but bread could be of better quality. The place doesn;t look as clean as I hoped, I don't entirely trust that everything is cleand appropriately every night. Employees seems sweaty and wearing shirts several days old, but I have to admit as far as hoagies it's one of the better places within miles. I couldn't believe how packed this place was when I went in. I waited for about 30 minutes for 2 turkey hoagies and fries. The menu is decent, but the hoagies are just about average. The place is a little dirty inside but I didn't mind since I wasn't eating in. Likely wouldn't go back unless I had a coupon or something. By far the worst Lee's I've ever been to! The rude people working there I could deal with but the quality of the food was really, really bad. I ordered a ton of food to feed my family and friends who helped us move into our new house and every one of the 15 people said how gross it was. We were shocked because every Lee's I've ever been to gas been great. Not this one. The bread was stale and tasteless. The meat was not fresh and the veggies were mushy. They totally messed up my order too and it really wasn't complicated stuff. The woman behind the counter got pissy when I asked for the pickles and hot peppers that I ordered and she forgot. It was just really bad and I'll never go back even though I live down the street. This place as definitely gone down-hill over the past few years. My husband and I used to order from this location a couple times a month for salad, sandwiches etc. This weekend was the last straw. We ordered food for the Superbowl for guests coming over for the game. I called at 5pm, and immediately upon the phone being answered, was told no orders would be ready until 6:30pm. This was fine, since that is exactly when I wanted to pick it up. Before placing my order, the owner/manager ran through a list of items they were out of. We ordered 30 wings, 2 cheesesteaks and cheese fries. Upon arrival for pick up at 6:20pm, we were greeted by blank stares by the staff. Apparently they had no more pick up orders, and asked if we were there to place an order. I instructed them that we had called an order in shortly before 5pm, and we were told we called the wrong store. I showed them my phone, stating the correct number at 4:58pm. The manager then appeared in the store, and looked in the computer, and found the order in "draft" mode; my order was taken, just never sent to the kitchen to be made. We waited 15/20 minutes for the food to be prepared (note: we received only 1 cheesesteak, not the 2 originally ordered). During which time, the owner/manager left the store. The staff of 3 started to complain about the manager directly to my husband and I about how awful he was. I asked where he went, and they said either his "mistresses house or if he emptied the register, to the strip club." Needless to say, this is our absolute last attempt at this restaurant. Oh Lee's, much like the previous reviewers I am completely disappointed. NO Chips, NO drinks, NO onions, NO sweet peppers. That's NO way to run a sandwich shop. Used to come here all the time when I lived closer and it seems like there's new ownership. No apologies for being out of items or no longer carrying them, short, sweet conversations, rude vibes. Got home with my tuna hoagie, only to second guess my choice, tuna? The sandwich tasted ok, but the tuna was real dark and I didn't even finish half of it cause I got a bit spooked. I am willing to venture that their days are numbered unless something changes, quick., hours: None

name: Crown Fried Chicken, address: 1039 Spring Garden St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9619616, longitude: -75.1558838, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings, text: This little gem surprised me ! The chicken is fresh and has a amazing batter taste. I was suprise to find the batter was different from item to item . The wings vs tenders had a different taste , both of which are amazing . The wings didn't come with a sauce and they didn't need any ! The prices are super reasonable and the restaurant itself was super clean ! They have a nice range of sizes depending on if your dining for one or for a group . Check out this checked ! You won't be disappointed:) The chicken was extremely dry and tasted terrible. I have a box of fried chicken sitting next to me and have no desire to eat it. This is an almost impossible scenario. I haven't had fried chicken in a loooong time! This is a little place on the corner and is kinda no frills. I can't complain about the chicken though because it was juicy, plump and tasty! We also opted for the potato wedges which were great! They were full wedges and were fresh and not greasy! This is a take out only place and they were a little skimpy with the napkins and the ketchup! Great bang for your buck. Delicious chicken sandwiches and fries. Used to come here after I was done working at a gallery. Amazing late night food. Went to a show last night at Union transfer and had to get some food for a late night snack. Conveniently, there was fried chicken right across the street. My gf and i split the 29 piece nuggets box with fries and a drink. I think it cost around $7. Plenty of food there, everything was hot and tasted freshly cooked. The guy at the register was friendly. Overall, it's fast food - nothing new here. I've had better, I've had worse. Sufficed for a drunk meal! Usually my go to spot for late night fried food on the way home. I think they are under new management though, which sucks. They rarely have beef patties anymore and now it is .50 cents, used to be free, for any sauce packet, aside from hot sauce. I have hot sauce at home, just give me the honey mustard I so desire. Born and raised in Chicago, recently relocated to Philly from California. I've had some excellent fried chicken of all varieties. Is this what you call fried Philadelphia? I suppose because the prices are cheap, fries, and soda is included is why this place is so popular. Dry chicken, unevenly breaded, overly salty, received the wrong combo, but the fries were decent. The service was also friendly. Unfortunately , I ate a few bites and stored it in the fridge to clean off and give to my cat. 2 stars because of the service and the fact that my cat seems to enjoy it. I ordered with ubereats the following 10 hotwings 3 piece chicken and a sweetpotatopie the caption/description of their chicken and hotwings option on the ubereats app says "comes with fries and soda" when the food arrived, everything was there except the soda. i called the place and am greeted by a grumpy sounding man who follows into allegedly denying that they ever promised to include soda. he screamed saying "no no soda no. no soda goodbye" and hung up. this incident occured around 2am 05-04-2017 I went here because it's literally across the street. I had to find out if this was a legit go to spot between grocery runs. The cashier dude seemed annoyed to take my order. A girl came in and asked if they had sprite and he straight up ignored her. Come to find out there's an extra charge to use a credit whether it's above or below $7. But the best part of of waiting 20 minutes for my order was this guy ranting on his phone and to some other customers about how he's the real deal OG gansta and he's the "uzi baby", "I'm a blue plus blue makes red". Then he starts going off on the white devil and he says he smells like #2 (?) I recommend this place only to those with a lot of patience, a strong sense of humor, no taste buds, and a bulletproof vest. They need to get some dam actually kitchen workers instead of these 15 year old boys, they can't handle the heat in the kitchen when I ask for a simple order they say "we're too busy" lost my business a lot of time because their unprofessional attitude For the #5 (15 pieces, 3 sides and 8 rolls), we got 13 pieces, the wrong sides and no rolls.... They charge you $0.25 for orders under $7 and 4% for orders over $7, so decide in advance whether you'd like to take it in the front or in the back, because either way you're getting screwed been here a couple times recently. seems okay. never crowded. tables could use a good wiping (not that id dine in but..). food was okay. if u get the chicken fresh out of the fryer it tends to be pretty damn good tho. the staff is just blah for the most part. no real issues to report tho. I've never had Crown Fried Chicken before so finally decided to go for some. My friends and I found the safest location that's nearby. I wonder if it's the random people around wanting to start a conversation, the funky smell of the store or overall reputation of the chain that makes me feel hesitant to sink my teeth in. I'm big on cleanliness so I always wonder what letter grade this space would get if this is New York. Anyhow, I got the 10 piece special. The chicken was not bad, very orange looking though. My friend said she prefer KFC still. I prefer to go to Cafe Soho for the Korean chicken. Ordered spicy chicken sandwich meal with orange soda. I received a chicken sandwich with a cup of ketchup poured on top. Got coke instead of orange soda Tuesday Dec.5th, 2015 I was looking forward to my lunch from Popeyes' Famous Louisiana Kitchen. After all, it is the best chicken around. I had ordered the 3 piece chicken meal because I had skipped breakfast this morning and was a tad bit hungry. Visions of a selection of scrumptious chicken parts danced in my head as I awaited my meal. The food had arrived promptly, thanks to the friendly neighborhood Uber driver, and the delicious smell filled the air. As I opened the box, my smile quickly changed to one of disappointment. Before me were 3 chicken wings ...not a thigh in sight ... not even a leg, but 3 of the smallest of components that could possibly make up a combo. As I pushed together the wings in an attempt to make up at least a leg, I wondered to myself... could this possibly be the work of new hire that was yet to complete a day of training? I mean, it couldn't possibly be the dastardly deed of a demented mind that would think that such a prank would be the least bit funny... I hope not. Perhaps business has not been good and Popeye's decided to cut corners or perhaps I was unaware that you have to make your own selection of pieces. Regardless, I think that the people at Popeyes' can at least alert their customers that if you don't make a selection, the default variety will be chicken wings ...just chicken wings. signed, Still Hungery You Mfers, hours: None

name: Bimini Juice Bar & Salad Bar, address: 807 N 2nd St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9631993932, longitude: -75.1408262551, is_open: closed, categories: Salad, Restaurants, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Food, Coffee & Tea, text: Have to change your hours listed, seems like you close an hour earlier than listed here. As of lately, more than an hour and a half earlier than listed. It's a shame cause it is a good go to healthily spot. But ya close when you wnt, and you have people at your locked door before the hours listed both online and on the posted note pasted at door sometimes I REALLY wanted to love this place but it's so hard when every time you order the same wrap or same smoothie, they taste different every single time, depending on who is making it. I love the tropikale smoothie and am currently trying to force feed it to myself because it has this awful bitter taste that I've never tasted in it before. The 5-6 other times I've ordered it, it has been good, albeit, never the same. Also, whenever they hand you your wrap, the box containers are so messy, covered in dressing/ food from their gloves while making the wraps. I keep going back hoping that that visit will be one of the visits where my order tasted like what I had expected but unfortunately that has never happened :( I love this place. Their smoothies, juices and wraps are so delicious and healthy with such fresh ingredients. And I love that they have a small and medium option for wraps (as well as juices/smoothies). The small wrap is the perfect size on its own or with a juice for a more hearty lunch if you're the kind of person (me) that's always annoyed about the lack of smaller portions at lunch places. And tons of fresh veggies in the wraps. Not often I have a delicious lunch AND feel amazing after. Also, the prices are on point, especially considering the quality and freshness of ingredients. Favs include honey mustard wrap, Island rhythm juice and tropikale smoothie. I only wish it was closer to home or work. I never write reviews but am such a fan I couldn't not. The food at Bimini is great! Fresh and delicious. The prices are reasonable, too. Best juice bar around! Kids love the smoothies I love that they are healthy and the staff is friendly! Highly recommend! I love this place!!! The oatmeal is so yummy and the people there are so helpful and friendly. Everything is made to order so you know it's fresh! I order from here all the time! Their juice is always fresh and food portions are more than what you pay for. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat I highly recommend. Simply love this place. The wraps are deliciously fresh, staff is awesome, and the concept is fantastic. I'm glad Philly has a new "Affordable" place to get fresh juices . Please take the time to visit them. You won't be disappointed... Not sure why I have not gone here yet. Went today. Great price, great/fresh food, awesome smoothie. And all the options your heart desires. $10 for a smoothie and wrap. Can't beat that. Icing on the cake, the staff was so nice and pleasant. Glad I discovered. This place is so fresh and hearty. Everything in the menu is all about health and healthy lifestyle! I really enjoy coming here after the gym or on a nice Sunday morning. The quality of everything is very good and fresh. So glad to have a place like this in the neighborhood Had their Strawberry Mango smoothie and opted for coconut milk instead of yogurt. Was really good and the ice to liquid ratio was on point. The price point was also fair and I'd love to go back to try more of their food (salads and bowls). This place is excellent!! So consistent. Love the açai bowl; very authentic. All the smoothies and juices I had here were great. I still have to try the food. I wish they stayed open later so that I could drop in after an evening yoga class! Bimini is over priced and crazy slow - don't go if your in rush. The smoothies and juices are good. The food is fair. I spent $6 to eat the crust piece of the bread, and it was burnt. Everything on this menu is fresh, delicious, and well-priced. I love that everything is made fresh to order. I had a strawberry Gorgonzola salad with albacore, and the portion was generous. I've also enjoyed the açaí bowl here and various juice blends. My only hesitation in providing five stars is the lack of friendly customer service. When I order at this place, I almost feel like I'm inconveniencing the rather unfriendly staff behind the counter. This has been my experience every time I've come here. I'll likely start calling in orders to minimize interactions with the staff. Otherwise, the place is great. My smoothie and salad was so incredibly good. Try the strawberry gorgonzola with the homemade dressing. Yumm A great addition to 2nd street! The staff are very friendly and helpful, and as others have said, they designed the space wonderfully. On my first visit I asked for a smoothie recommendation and was steered towards the Avocado Melon. I would have never picked it on my own, so I am very glad it was recommended because it was delicious! I've also tried the Thai Crunch and Strawberry Gorgonzola salads which are great. Looking forward to when they add chicken and other protein options for the salads. We needed a place like this in Northern Liberties! A newly addition to Northern Liberty area. The whole store is very clean, spacious, and inviting. They have a decent selection of juices, smoothies and salads. I only tried the juice here so far and I got the delicious vacation which was really good. The flavor was so refreshing and naturally sweet that you could tell it was made from fresh ingredients. All the ingredients and the options on the menu are healthy as well so you won't feel guilty eating/drinking here. The place has a chillax vibe with more tables in the back so you could do work, study, or simply meet up friends while enjoying a healthy and delicious drink. The price is reasonable in my opinion for the portion. The servers are friendly and helpful too. Overall, it is a nice place that's worth to check out if you are in the area :) TINY portions. My lunch came with SIX tortilla chips. I ordered a Ceasar salad wrap and it was smaller than the size of my hand. It tasted ok. You can get triple the amount and much better flavor at HipCityVeg. This place looked so promising with all its fun healthy flavors, but unfortunately looks can be deceiving. I ordered the blueberry kale avocado smoothie, it took close to 10 minutes to make, which I'm fine waiting if it was a great smoothie. When I tasted the smoothie it tasted like ice and unripe avocado. For 6 bucks that's just not okay. I appreciate the effort using fresh fruit and veggies but I think they need to train their employees some more. I love the juices here very tasty and freshly made! I ordered their Caesar wrap and it was very disappointing, very garlic-y and also not the best portion, it's more like a snack. If stay away from the food and stick to the juices! Michael and his crew were very courteous. Juice was fresh and packed with nutrients. Environment was clean and friendly. I love this place! Not only do they have delicious smoothies and wraps, but the atmosphere is cozy and comforting. Just from walking inside, you get automatically inspired to do yoga, go for a run, and break up with all fried food for life. The staff is friendly and is happy to help with all your questions regarding the extensive menu. I love that I can eat something delicious without feeling sluggish and greasy in this neighborhood. Do you and your body a favor and stop over to Bimini. The smoothie and food I ordered was delicious. I would have given Bimini five stars but the employees were screaming and cursing about their personal life for 30 minutes. I had traveled across town to work on my computer there but the employees were so loud I had to leave. I'm not sure if they are all teenagers but it did not seem that any managers were there. We all know how frustrating life can be but you have to respect your work environment and at least keep the volume down. When I left all employees wished me well and I appreciated it. I will come back but I will order Togo. Great healthy cafe in Fish town. Portions are small but appropriate. Heads up: if you are extremely hungry do NOT order the regular as it is what most would consider a snack sized portion. They have TONS of juice options. I split the dream vacation juice with a friend on a quick lunch stop. (It was TOO DELICIOUS TO SHARE). They also have a large variety of sandwich, wraps and salad option. The ambiance of the cafe is very cute and hipster, much like all of the cafes in this area. I will definately stop back in the next I'm in Fishtown. Wow... This juice bar is one of the best in the city. The atmosphere and decor were welcoming and the employees were more than helpful. There many different options to choose from but the one girl behind the counter gave me a good idea what ingredients went well together. They also had some free samples of some of their smoothies and free fruit infused water which was nice. They convinced me to try the Immortal Detox and it was one of the best (healthiest) juices I had. I'll definitely be back again to try one of their salads or smoothies because from what I can see their stuff is pretty fresh. Went here for lunch on a Sunday, steady flow of clients but service remained polite and quick. Prices are a little high for the portions but the quality of food was well worth it. I'd recommend to a friend! I don't know what I just ate. I ordered a kale salad with protein and I think? It was chicken. It was semi frozen and it looked like the pre cooked chicken breast that you buy at Costco with the fake grill marks. Gross. What a cute little shop! This place just opened up on 2nd St in Northern Liberties. It's very health hipster themed with little cacti and weird gold shapes on the natural wood bar - so I love it! I opted to get a smoothie - the Blueberry Avocado Kale smoothie to be exact. The smoothies are made with greek yogurt but they also have a diary free option as well. My smoothie was sweetened with Honey (vegans look out). It took a few minutes for them to make the smoothie but they have all fresh ingredients. The smoothie was pretty tasty and I felt pretty healthy drinking it. They have a bunch of really great sounding flavors that I would love to try. You also have the option for add ins - like protein. I might have to stop and try it because this place is on the way home from my gym. For two smoothies, it was about $10 which is what I would expect for a boutique smoothie/juice bar. I definitely will be back. Dope little spot for sure when you need that good good. Stopped in and had an Immortal Detox and a salad. Salad was super big and well worth the price with fresh ingredients. Juice was equally great tasting and will be back without question. Love! I'm addicted and go everyday... So happy a juice bar is finally open in the neighborhood! this is my go to smoothie place in the neighborhood. sweet greens is my go to, love this place. Weakest/worst $6 cold brew I have ever had. I can't speak for the smoothies but I would not order a coffee. This review is shorter than most so I have to keep writing in order to tell you that I will never go back here. This place is amazing. I ordered the Mexican Wrap and the Tropikale smoothie. Everything was so good and the portions are perfect for a light and healthy lunch. I can't wait to try more things off of the menu. Love this place! I go there every time I'm in the neighborhood for the Tropikal, Ceasar salad and one of those blueberry almond protein bars. Delicious and oh so healthy! Thank you! Funky place with all of the fruits and veggies on display so you know they are fresh. I went in to get an acai bowl (and was syked bc I've been on the hunt for one in the area). The bowl was great the only criticism was that I asked if they had peanut butter (for the bowl). They said yes so I had them add it. Turned out it was peanut butter powder...not a big deal but would have liked to know. Overall good spot Clean, AC on high and good service. I got a customer green juice heavy on the ginger and she made it perfectly!! Nice place in Fishtown for a quick healthy snack or lunch alone or with a couple friends. The staff is sociable and can chat you up or leave you alone if you wish. The juices and smoothies are mad fresh AND refreshing. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they sell Vita Coco which is my kids fav coconut water. I plan to actually have a wrap someday since summer is coming soon but during the winter the chicken noodle soup was my go to breakfast quite a few times. The early morning hours are nearly coffin quiet so I recommend going then if you've never gone and need some time to check out the menu. LOVE Bimini juices, salads, and wraps! Love the fact I can customize my wrap or salad. Haven't had the time to visit it yet but I have ordered many many times through UberEATS. I work in lower north Philadelphia and hate not having fresh, delicious, and reasonable healthy food. Thank You for existing! I have been here several times in the last two weeks. With the hot weather, smoothies and wraps have been just the thing. Place is clean and generally well run and fast service. Taking a star off for the rude staff today, 6/21 am. Two women (one with neck tattoos) who were much too busy talking to bother with customers and were just plain nasty when trying to order. Staff can really make or break a business and one or two bad experiences can make you not want to go back. update 7/5: another family member stopped in this afternoon to pick up smoothies and a wrap. without even knowing I had a bad experience earlier, family member related the same situation: empty store with 3 employees talking on phones and to each other, with little regard to customer service, and an error in the order. We love the food here, please get it together with the staffing issues! Their wraps come with whole wheat tortillas by default, and also their smoothies are made with soymilk. For around $9 you can get a large wrap with chips and enjoy a really tasty and filling lunch. My co workers turned me on to this place and I love it. There's even a bit of parking on the street so I don't have to pay for delivery. I always look forward to ordering here. I previously gave Bimini a 5 star review and they were well worthy of it, however the last few times I've been there the quality has not been the same. Today was perhaps my worst experience so far. I ordered oatmeal and avocado toast. The avocado on the toast was mostly brown and looked like they had been sitting out for too long. They put so much maple syrup on my oatmeal that it was basically maple syrup soup and I had to poor the excess syrup out. They also forgot one of the three toppings I ordered for my oatmeal. I've been a loyal costumer of Bimini's for a couple of years now and have spent a lot of money there. It's a bummer to have to rate them so low, but the food just hasn't been to the same quality as I've come to expect. I hope their management can fix these issues before they lose more customers. Disappointed. Well, I just had one of the best salads ever! Ordered online off their own website a "Mixed Kale Salad" with poppy seed dressing and added broccoli and grape tomatoes. It was seriously so fresh and delicious that I didn't end up using all of the dressing! When ingredients are that fresh, it's just not necessary (although the dress WAS good). Although it didn't actually have any kale in it (weird), it was a perfect salad of spring mix, feta, cucumbers, green peppers, and my added broccoli and tomatoes. I also got a shot of wheatgrass for $1.95. I will ABSOLUTELY be back! When you walk in the store you can see all of the fresh veggies and fruits and I knew right then that I had made a good decision to get lunch from there. The salad was big, fresh, and delicious. Keep up the good work, Bimini Juice Bar! Waaaaay too much banana in their açaí purée. You can't taste any açaí - it just tastes like blended banana. $10 for a tiny bowl. Haven't tried anything else here, but maybe their smoothies are good. It's probably the healthiest spot in the hood ( Northern Liberties). You can't beat their prices for salads and smoothies and you never leave feeling guilty. I can down the peanut butter cup smoothie in a regular, which is HUGE in way less time than it should take to drink one. It's always a good lift when I need one or a reward for working out. The salads are also a good size and filling. The strawberry poppy dead salad is my current go to with buffalo ( hot sauce) dressing on the side. I added avocado this last time, which made it even better. Come here all the time. Food is fresh, service is great and quick. A must try is the avocado wrap with tofu & the immortal detox juice$ I get it every time and it never disappoints. Great meal for after the gym Come once a day, juice is great , ingredients fresh every day, prices are very good for what you get. Anyone in northern liberties should stop in and try it. I've never actually stepped inside the store, but I order from them all the time through Uber Eats. I absolutely love their TropiKale smoothie and their Forever Energy Juice. One of my work buddies raves about their strawberry gorgonzola wrap. If you are looking for a healthy option for a snack during the day, you can't go wrong with one of their smoothies or juices. It's the best part of the work day when the Uber Eats delivery arrives at the front desk! Ordered off Grubhub. Spent $30 on two drinks and a wrap. The delivery guy, who I had pretipped with my card didnt even get out of the car to deliver the food, had to run over to their car and grab it through their window. We didnt get straws for either of our drinks and the one smoothy tasted like it was entirely made of avocado. Would be willing to try again if I went there in person but would not order delivery from here again. Must try smoothie/juice bar! 13 smoothies on the menu. 13 juices as well plus lots of rotating specials. Wheatgrass, turmeric and apple cider shots!! Salads Wraps Açaí bowls All fresh! You can see in their fridge that nothing is frozen. I come here pretty often since I live in the area. The staff is friendly. The service is a little slow, but the juices are freshly made so it's expected. The reason I'm giving this place one star is because the oatmeal is marketed as a healthy option. You get to choose 3 toppings and any of this can be a sweetener. What they don't tell you is that there's already tons of sugar mixed into the oatmeal before they make it. I've mentioned how misleading this is and how it's even dangerous for customers who may be diabetic, but I've been ignored every time. Maybe at first read it doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but people go to juice bars because they care about what they are putting into their bodies. When I ordered the oatmeal I asked 2 times if there was sugar in it. And then specifically stated that I wanted it unsweetened and sugar free. I only realized there was sugar in the oatmeal once I took the first bite. That's when the staff told me that there was sugar mixed into the oatmeal before they make it. What other items are on the menu and marketed as healthy food options, but then pre-made with sugar? The salads are delicious!! Huge portions and everything is fresh. They have several salads on the menu, but I usually build my own. You choose two lettuce bases and four toppings, then It's only $2.00 extra for added protein, which isn't bad. The lemon vinaigrette is my favorite dressing. Can't wait to try their juices and wraps. Great place. Everything is extremely fresh. Very clean & modern. Tried the Life at the beach juice and the buffalo wrap. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu Everything at the store is fresh nothing frozen the people are awesome and the place is super clean and you can sit in the back and enjoy fireplace or enjoy your laptop I must place to stop and get a good smoothie or a wrap or salad or juice I love this place - their smoothies and juices are amazing, however their hours are very loose and that can be annoying. I had been craving the Tropikale smoothie all week and saw they opened at 8 am, so I decided I would stop on my way to work, however they didn't open at 8 and no one was even inside preparing to open. I was super disappointed because I had really been looking forward to it. This has happened to me in the past but I assumed it was a fluke. the one in city fitness Logan square: I was super excited for this place to open right beneath my gym. The first time I went I got a smoothie it wasn't great. The second time I went it was 15 minutes before they closed and they didn't want to make any more food so I didn't get anything. I thought I'd give it one more try tonight and while the cashier was very friendly they completely messed up my salad and charge me for added protein of chicken which was never even put in my salad. I'm upset because I'm short on money right now and was looking forward to a protein-rich dinner but now I'm just stuck eating vegetables with no chicken. What a waste of money and time. They are now closed and it's impossible to find a contact number to call them. I won't be going back there again. And it's a shame since I could have been a regular customer since I am already a frequent visitor of the gym above. Great juice options that are reasonably priced. Salads are also not bad and the acai bowls are good. Great spot in the neighborhood for all you healthy eaters out there! I'm new to the area. I found this place after the gym! What a find, the price point is great for the juice and salad.. super fresh will be going a few times a week.. Love this place!! Philadelphia does not have enough convenient, affordable options for healthy fare. Bimini has delicious wraps starting at $5, salads starting at $7 and even filling 20oz smoothies for $6! I typically rely on Honeygrow or Sweetgreen for a fresh healthy option, and leave there spending $13 on a trendy salad. This is a welcome change. I got the small Waldorf wrap (yes they have 2 sizes!!) filled with feta, apples, walnuts and balsamic. I decided to add chicken for $2 more but probably didn't need it, it was plenty loaded! I also got a large strawberry banana smoothie (it was my first time so I went all out!) and it was so yummy and fresh. The interior is cute with reclaimed wood and there is seating at the bar along the wall in case you want to stay. I'll be back Bimini! they fixed my order and gave me a free smoothie. thanks guys. changing my mind about stuff. awesome I live up the street and come here about once or twice a week. I adore what this place brings to Northern Liberties. Staff is so welcoming, prices are fair, options are many. I wish they also sold produce in the unused back area. I would so get my produce here. I don't know how many stars to give this place. For food, it's about a 4 or 5. Very good. FOR SERVICE it's got to be below a 1. I work for a small business in the area. If I treated my customers like they do, we'd be shut down in a week. It's very strange. You walk in and they look at you like you're an annoyance. The delivery and tone of every person I've spoken to there has been one of irritation. I totally don't get it. I don't expect much and NEVER write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so here. It's not me, because I've observed them treat others like this. The people who work there are rude, plain and simple. There is an icy vibe from the minute you walk in the door, and it continues even AFTER I've greeted them with a smile, a tip, and order something very simple. I wonder who else has experienced this here? One time I was snapped at for not seeing where the spoons were. Me questioning this really put the young lady behind the counter over the edge. It's weird that it's the woman at the front AND the people who make your food who seem constantly annoyed! It makes for an unpleasant vibe. I swear every time I come back to this place, I keep my distance for awhile b/c I always feel crappy upon leaving. The only reason I keep coming back is b/c it's truly a yummy lunch spot, but I have a feeling I'm about done dealing with this place. Great selection of juices and smoothies. Menu also has several salad and wraps. I tried a small Mexican wrap which was yummy but so note that a small wrap is TINY! So if you're hungry I'd suggest getting a large. For $5 I was happy with the small wrap for a late lunch. For the neighborhood these seems to be one of the few healthy grab and go options which is why I give it 4 stars. The space is also sizable if you want to sit to eat lunch or get some work done. That being said they could do something to make the seating a bit more welcoming and hang some art on the back walls as there is next to no decor in the back. Looking forward to coming back to try a smoothie as my husband got the strawberry banana and I found it yummy and the consistency spot on. I've been waiting for a juice bar to come to the neighborhood and this place hits the spot. They have a variety of juices/smoothies and such a cute set up too! I had the Green Monster smoothie which was so refreshing. Also, the staff were very friendly and even checked up on my friends and me to make sure the smoothies we ordered were tasty. Don't bother trying the açaí bowls. The first time I got one, it tasted like soap- probably because the blender wasn't properly washed. I gave them another chance, but the second bowl wasn't any better. The blend had huge ice chunks that made it hard to eat. Probably won't be giving them another chance. After a misunderstanding about the order and my complaints ( I acknowledge that at times I might be difficult) they refunded the amount and everything is ok This place is so convenient. I came in just before closing time and the girls were so nice and still made a salad anyway. I built my own and she let me try the different dressings until I found the one that I felt would work best. She also gave me suggestions without trying to have too many add ons to increase the sale. The place is really cute. Great choices for salad options and it's located in northern liberties amongst so many other up and coming trendy spots. Not only are the salads here good, it looks like they have a great variety of options for juicing. Lots of fresh looking ingredients to choose from. I've gotten juice and smoothies here before and they have been amazing. However, yesterday I got the Mexican Wrap with Chicken and I was not impressed. In fact I was thoroughly disappointed. The chicken tasted like it hadn't been seasoned at all. I understand that the shop markets itself as healthy food but i know there are low calorie ways to season chicken. Quite frankly it was like a chicken caesar wrap but instead of caesar dressing they used a lime based dressing and added tortilla strips. the chicken was bland and left a strong, unappetizing after taste. That being said, I will be back for smoothies and juices ! Ordered the sweet green smoothie & there were a bunch of stems in it :( couldn't enjoy it like I wanted. The juice was good though. When you wake up and the only thing your stomach wants is a smoothie and you can't get your life together enough to make it yourself, Bimini is here for you. Great staff helped me talk my stomach through its list of demands and cuatom tweaked an existing menu item to make it perfect. Location is spacious, lots of varieties of seating whether you need a squishy reading chair or a hightop. I appreciate that they've solved the Straw Dilemma by having both paper and plastic available on the counter w/o needing to ask. Got UberEats delivery from here and it was phenomenal! Created my own wrap, just a couple adjustments from one of their menu items. Spinach, spring mix, strawberries, Gorgonzola, almonds, red onions, and balsamic vinaigrette. SO good! Got the mixed berry smoothie without the banana and added some pineapple. Also delicious! Everything felt and tasted high quality. Wish it didn't take me so long to discover this place! The only reason its not a 4 or 5 star is the acai bowl was quite underwhelming, especially for the price. The fruits seemed pretty fresh, but I did receive a negative response from the staff when I asked if they had Kiwi (which dont apparently). However, the smoothies are delicious and very well made. The food is fine, and I've really enjoyed this place. However, my issue is with their COVID practices, which are completely unacceptable. Both of the workers making the smoothies/food only had their masks over their mouths, not their noses. The one worker touched her face MULTIPLE times with her gloves on, which is gross even pre COVID. Also, a customer waking in with no mask on even though the front door clearly states no entry without a mask. Instead of an employee telling him he needs a mask, she TOOK OFF HER MASK to talk to him! I would never go back to this place, even if they weren't already closing. Makes me wonder why the store is closing in the first place... One of my favorite juice spots around, it's super close and convenient. I always get the wraps here, they are always fresh & taste great! They are super clean and the staff is always friendly. What a cute little find in Northern Liberties! I was craving a healthy option for lunch so I thought this would be the perfect place to check out and it definitely was! I wanted something fruity, so I opted for the Tropi-Kale Smoothie which had kale, pineapple, orange, banana, and honey. I also requested they add mango (I'm a huge mango lover) and they had no problem doing so. It was fresh and fruity, with just the right amount of sweetness. It was exactly what I wanted. I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in. It was very clean and bright, with a welcoming feel. The staff was warm and friendly. When I told the woman at the counter that it was my first time there, she was patient with me while I decided on what to order. When I later took a seat in the back to enjoy my smoothie and send out some emails (free WiFi!), the gentleman working asked me if I was ok with the sound level. How thoughtful! I will definitely be returning for another smoothie! They all sounded amazing! The smoothies are great! They have the best avocado toast. I usually get the caprese toast. I've ordered from them about 3 times. However this time...my smoothie had a piece of label in it. I thought it was a piece of kale until I spit it out. The açaí bowls have chunks of ice in them and no açaí bowl should ever have chunks of ice left over that you have to chew in order to eat your bowl update: they have really gotten it together. I have been in here about 10 times in the last month and the vibe is much more professional and friendly. The wraps, salads and smoothies are consistently good. yay. Great healthy spot in Fishtown! Bimini has a large menu full of delicious salads, wraps, smoothies, and fresh pressed juice. All of the selections were very affordable. I ordered the Thai chicken wrap and a Dream Vacation juice. Both choices tasted delicious but know that the "regular" size wrap is actually quite small. I will definitely be back to try more goodies on their menu!! Now serving a Pumpkin Lovers Smoothie for the season! Thought I'd try it out and although it was good, it wasn't my favorite. It had more of a ginger than a pumpkin taste in my opinion. Glad I tried it out, but next time I think I'm going to stick to the Tropi-Kale! I've popped into Bimini on two occasions now and I'm a fan. I've tried a couple of their smoothies, which are solid. I like some of the combos at other smoothie shops a bit more, but I think with some tinkering around I can probably find a smoothie that hits the spot for me. On my last visit I ordered a chicken caesar wrap to go. The wrap was substantial, not overly dressed, and came with a bag of chips. Staff has always been very friendly. Great option for something healthy and fast to-go! Great spot with healthy smoothies. I'd recommend the tropikale and the dirty iced chai for the hot days in the summer! Walked in craving freshly squeezed watermelon juice, but to my disappointment, they didn't sell watermelon. [minus 1/2 star] Ordered a orange-pineapple large juice. Quite refreshing and could really taste both fruits equally! Was a little surprised with the prices- a little too expensive for juice. [minus 1/2 star] They had a huge selection for smoothies, juices, wraps and salads. It was hard to finally pick something! Will be back to try some food!, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '8:0-15:0', 'Wednesday': '10:0-15:0', 'Thursday': '10:0-15:0', 'Friday': '10:0-15:0'}

name: B2 Bluefin, address: 401 E City Ave, city: Bala Cynwyd, latitude: 40.0079839104, longitude: -75.2126064939, is_open: closed, categories: Nightlife, Bars, Cocktail Bars, Japanese, Restaurants, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, text: We had dinner on a Tuesday night, and it was the best sushi we have had in a long time. The toro tasting platter was amazing- the fish literally melted in your mouth. We had the rainbow roll, jewelers roll, California roll and a sushi platter. Everything was delicious! The ratio of fish to rice was very high. Everything was also very customizable - we could get the mayo on the side and we asked for extra jalapeños and candied ginger. For dessert, the fried green tea ice cream and fried bananas were a perfect end to the meal. The service was excellent; in particular, Tina the manager was extremely friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be coming back soon! A great new addition to City Ave! My colleagues and I went there for lunch yesterday and it was out of this world. We each got a lunch special which included a role and salad- big portions! We started w/ the vegetable dumplings which were huge and flavorful. Service is also top notch and they have a great cocktail list. Finally- a decent sushi place in Bala! Really Great Salmon rolls and Wasabi steamed dumplings. Beautiful place and nice staff. Excellent traditional sushi as well as asian/ fusion dishes. Nice airy decor and excellent service! This place is amazing, we walked in at 630 on a Friday night with decent weather, and none of the pro sports teams in town. Somehow snagged a table. The staff hostile was polite, and said give me a minute and I'll get you seated. She did just that. The ambiance is amazing, beautiful place, nice decorated with a modern feel. Comfortable seating. Good lighting. Waiter(Brian) was awesome, he knew the drinks, he knew the menu. Thw drinks came quickly, and were perfectly made. ( it was busy) Sushi....was....amazing... It came quickly, was plated nicely, and the fish was beatifilly cut, and tasted like it was swimming this morning. We had quite the feast sampling several of the menu options. Sushi, sashimi, rolls, blah blah blah. It's great You won't regret coming here. I do recommend getting a reservation, we lucked out. It's not cheap, but you should already know that by the $$$$ on the main Paige for reviews....very worth it by any standard. Michael Brown gives it 10 thumbs up with regards to their menu, specials, drinks, delicious foods, superb atmosphere and exceptional service (Justin)! Dawn & I expect to make this our new home for a tasty exceptional experience. Please stay, as the fall/winter is the time we look for a place where we could visit multiple times weekly and not be bored by what is great food and drink!!! I had a chance to try B2 yesterday for lunch. I've ate the original Bluefin at least 100 times over the last decade. The fish quality is good, and the execution is almost as good. The service here is a work in progress. We walked in and waited 10 minutes to be seated. The place was not busy. The man working the front desk spent 10 minutes walking back and forth putting together a takeout order while we just stood there. I even asked if we could just sit, and he was very dismissive. I complained again when the guy was going outside the restaurant, and finally he agreed to seat us. Worst seating experience I've had in a long time, so not a good way to start off a lunch. The sushi was good, and our waiter was friendly. The pricing is a bit higher, but that comes with the higher rent and liquor license. It took us about 90 minutes to have small lunch, so I just keep that in mind if you have time constraints. Lovely decor, very friendly and helpful staff and five star food. Fried oysters were amazing, the sushi was the best I have had in the phili area. The dumplings were also superb. They are updating their liquor list so the whiskeys were not listed BUT you can still order whatever you want. I will be back I ate this on Saturday and am already craving it again! I just wish they had fried rice but honestly everything was amazing Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Delicious tuna and everything else, great unusual drinks (I had a saketini--vodka, sake and cucumber). Prices were reasonable and decor was gorgeous. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely come back. This is a hidden gem at the 1st floor of an office building. Not easy to stumble upon, but once you do, you'll never forget! The atmosphere is amazing and the staff is very friendly. Dan, the general manager was very welcoming and accommodating! One of the other managers, Jenny, had the best knowledge of gluten free items that I've ever experienced in a sushi restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter. My girlfriend has to eat gluten free so that is a huge plus. They are also kid friendly and provided fruit and learners chopsticks for the little not-so-adventurous/picky one. I have eaten here plenty of times and my favorite rolls are the Ai Maki and the Tropic. If you really want to splurge go for the Sea Bass, it melts in your mouth! They have a ton of great drinks and a wide selection of Sake. Head bartender Andrea puts his heart into every cocktail and strives for perfection and is fun to talk to. To top it all off the Mochi selection is very extensive and the tempura green tea ice cream is my favorite! 5 stars all the way! We really enjoyed our first meal at B2 Bluefin tonight. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and excellent sushi. The waiter was helpful with selecting rolls for my children. I will be returning in the future. Amazing. Some of the best sushi around Philly. Bring your wallet though ... also beautiful ambiance with good service and excellent cocktail specials. I seriously recommend. Round up to 4 stars. Pretty good and standard but not sure it particularly stood out. Not trying to knock it by any means but one of those one and done deals. I measure most sushi joints against places like sagami in NJ which is authentic and just has a certain charisma that you look for in a great restaurant worth coming back to time and time again. This place has a somewhat generic, sterile upscale hotel restaurant feel to it. And you pay extra for this ambiance if that's what you're into. But you can get equal quality in many other places without the up charge. Went on Wednesday 9/5 for Happy Hour...the service was good and the food was good. I was disappointed that it took my tempura roll longer to be served than 2mini burgers..... Other than that everything was good and I'll definitely visit again Great sushi and sake! Enjoyed a nice night out celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday. We had the, oysters, jalapeno kampachi, special tuna sashimi, a few rolls and a sashimi platter. Everything was good and fresh. Tried miso soup, shrimp cocktail, vegetarian dumplings and avocado cucumber sushi roll. Didn't find anything outstanding, were good enough. We went for a happy hour, but unfortunately , to be eligible for that, we had a separate seating near the bar where they didn't serve food. But they had the Macha fried ice cream and was awesomeeee, which I'm gonna come for very often! And guess what, these guys are right opposite to where I stay! Yay! Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Weird service. We thought the layout was beautiful. Calm, but not overly uptight. The food, was plated beautifully and was delicious. Service was subpar. We'll probably return for lunch, not dinner. 5 stars experience Great atmosphere, got seated right away at the bar, excellent and attentive service, great margarita, fabulous sushi (we recommend the fresh bikini roll). All and all a highly positive experience. Overall, very good sushi. Includes other things on the menu too for non-sushi lovers. Just a bit pricey but I guess they have to charge more than B1 because of the gorgeous decor and location. One of the better sushi restaurant I've eaten in this area. A great option outside of the city. Service was amazing and fishes were so fresh! Our waitress was so friendly, attentive, and made fabulous recommendations (think her name is Whiskey). Very deliciously, unique tasting raw fish appetizers (esp toro) and rolls. Food and service did not downgrade because of busy Valentine's Day. Will definitely visit again! I stopped in here for lunch today, and it was excellent, including the service. Glad to see the issues I experienced in my previous visit have been worked out. If you are a sushi lover, this place is a must-try. I went this place with my friend. We ordered Sushi Omakaze (8 pieces of superb sushi) and a few a la carte. Fish was really fresh, and we were able to taste not-so-common kinds, including Kurodai, Aji, Hotategai, Madai and some ieces that I forgot the names. I especially appreciated Saba. It was not a typical shime saba (salt and vinigar cured). It was aged, bit extremely fresh. I ended up ordering another one. Tamago was very unique as you can see in the picture. I think this can be B2's signature menu. They have a good selection of Sakes. Two Reminders: Kitchen menu virtually does not exist, except for a few appetizers. Price can be hefty. Expensive, but pretty good! Really nice decor and good service. Sushi was fresh and the lobster mac was on point. Will go again to try other items on the menu. You can tell the place is new but the quality of the food was great as expected from past Bluefin experiences. We live in east falls, so this is the closest sushi of any quality. The restaurant itself is aesthetically pleasing, but it's hard to get over it being in an office building. We ordered the premium sashimi sampler, a special hand roll, tempura, a vegetable roll, and an eggplant special. Each dish was decent but underwhelming, and everything is crazy expensive. Overall I wouldn't recommend unless you're trying to impress someone who doesn't know that what they're eating is average. Great apps, sushi rolls and amazing customer service, i can't wait to come back here again with my friends. Great service, nice venue located right off of city line avenue. The premium Toro is a must try as well as the new rainbow roll. Prices are a little high but well worth it. Great food and very good service to compliment the food! When you first walk in you are greeted by the front desk clerk. We had a reservation and they walked us to our table and was seated. You look around and the place looks so nice with a modern touch. You are then greeted by a waiter or waitress who will take care of you during your dinning experience and would explain the menu to you. We ordered the lobster mac n cheese, rock shrimp and dumplings as our apps. When it came out, the presentation looked nice and tasty. Our apps was great! Especially the Mac n cheese. Then our sushi came out after a good 20 minutes of waiting. When the sushi came out, everything was organized, looked fresh, and also looked tasty. After the sushi was brought to our table, our waiter explained each roll, which rolls was what, and the type of fish it was. After explaining, we was able to eat and the sushi's had a fresh and tasty flavor to it. For me top 5 sushi restaurants I've been too. The fish to rice ratio was perfect, not too much rice, and not too much fish, just right. It was a heck of an experience to come try B2. Great food and great service! Overall rating 5/5 stars. Stumbled upon this hidden sushi restaurant from looking at other Yelp reviews and glad I gave it a shot! Everything about this restaurant is impeccable! Always greeted by a friendly face at the hostess desk and always have amazing waiters. My water glass is always full and dishes are removed promptly after finishing. The sushi prices average about $16 for their speciality rolls, but are well worth it. I've tried probably about 10 different rolls and all are amazing. I think my favorite is the no name 1 because it has a variety of everything. The atmosphere is really modern and dim-perfect for a date night! Overall, bangin. It's up there with the best sushi in the city. The environment is really chill and has a high end vibe to it. The chefs all know what they're doing and if you sit up close you can see the skill for yourself. If you're down for good sushi and are around the area, just go. No need to sit and contemplate where to eat :) UsuAlly this place is the best sushi spot around. However, a few times we have ordered take out and the food wasn't great or incorrect. We ordered a well done steak, as you can see from picture it's not even close to well done. The salad had some weird leaves that were not supposed to be on the salad. Their was no watercress on the "watercress salad". It's also very expensive. Usually this place is great. The last few times have been average. Ordered the salmon ceviche, some salmon sashimi, and and a spicy salmon roll. Good news: ceviche was delicious and very different from the generic chopped ceviche I've had elsewhere, the sashimi was very high quality and very absorbent of the soy sauce which is great, and the spicy salmon roll was packed with salmon, but I was not so much a fan the spicy salmon roll because the way it works was large chunks of salmon and a little bit of spicy mayo next to it inside the rice, I also wasn't a fan spicy mayo since it had some leafs in it or something that was crunchy like parsley... so sometimes simpler is better. Great ambiance I went during lunch. It was very expensive though for what I got, $8 for 2 pieces of salmon sashimi. I would recommend it once as a new place but would not be a repeat customer. Service was good. Maybe more worth it if I were to get the extravagant rolls. But I may be too simple for this lol Fresh, creative, good value. Period! The only hiccup was the waitress said they didn't have unfiltered sake when they did. I traveled in on a work trip and was looking for some good sushi. I found this place that was walking distance from the hotel. It was some of the best sushi I have had. I was able to order online and go right in to pick it up. However once I got there I wished I had eaten there because it was a very neat atmosphere! I would definitely go back! A group of my coworkers did the 10 course Omakase tasting menu. The food was perfectly balanced and had amazing flavors in every course. I was blown away by the meal and highly recommend this restaurant - especially the tasting menu. I first need to credit management with compensating my table for a very negative experience...but that was akin to rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. The decor is very open / modern and looks sharp but there's two major downsides: 1) it's very noisy (with nothing to absorb the sound), 2) the tables are are too easily tipped / jostled. The noise level, especially, was uncomfortable. The service, at least on a Saturday evening, was semi-responsive at best and we kept having to flag down wait staff. Let's start with the basics: Miso soup and seaweed salad. Both were fine but neither was exceptional in any way that would justify $5 each. The $22 special Washington Oysters were small and didn't have any distinct flavor. The special Branzino, unfortunately, was dry / borderline overdone, and also with little taste. Disappointing. The salmon sashimi fared much better but the chef's decision to use red peppercorns should be revisited...the taste is off-putting. Then came the Ai Maki sushi. That looked much better...but two batches had small bones in the sushi. This was the first time I've ever had bones in rolled sushi. I sent the first batch back after I came across bones and sadly the second batch had the same bony problem. Ouch. Both batches came with parsimonious amounts of ginger, too. At that point, we gave up and got the check. Best part of the meal: The nice wine we brought to open, though the $25/btl corkage fee was unpleasant (though in line with the $$$$ pricing of everything else)...but management waived the high corkage fee after the aforementioned problems. Gosh, I guess I should give B2 at least two stars for the responsive management but this is really a zero star food / service review raised to one star though management intervention. Oh, before I forget, all the beautiful people on dates were at the restaurant that night (including lots of hot wait staff)...so maybe the right thing to do is to only order drinks and ogle. This is the best sushi restaurant in the city if you want high grade sushi and are willing to pay for it. Toro sampler is amazing. Salmon with blue cheese also fantastic. Sake selection is great. Forget the carafe and splurge for a bottle. It truly tastes different. All staff from management to reception are lovely and happy to help. My family and I got the omakase (tasting menu) premium menu ($90) per person, suggested by the server. This was our dessert, a fried banana and fruit, for a 90 dollar premium tasting menu. Toothpicks and the orange still has the sticker on the skin. The other dishes were good, but not worth 90 per person. There was sashimi after sashimi dish; we ended up having raw fish for 6 of the courses. It definitely didn't feel like they put thought into the course progression or pairings. For 90 dollars a head, this was disappointing. Bluefin is one of those places where you want to take your date and have a lovely meal. My visit to Bluefin was through the generosity of my parents. They took over the ordering, as they are regulars, so I will only include the atmosphere, taste of food, and the general vibe of my experience. My initial impression of the first floor of this apartment complex is cool and modern, with stylish lighting and a clean decore. Though some of the waiting staff seemed apathetic and lazy, most of them were friendly and helpful. The bathroom is sleek and dimly lit, with hand dryers attached directly to the sink, it was cool. The food was impeccable - their presentation was beautiful and it was delicious. The multicourse meal we had left me crippling in fullness, only to my regret wishing I could eat more. I fault Bluefin only for the "potential" cost. Considering I didn't pay for it, the amount of food was substantial, and, as readers of this review have already seen the four $ signs, you can expect to pay a pretty penny for this premium experience. Nevertheless, I'll definitely return with my girlfriend for a lovely night. Omakaze at its best, delightful with the service Atmosphere is great too and also many options of Japanese cocktails Over priced. Took my order for saki and refused to serve it hot. The manager/owner said it was not authentic. My roll was good but not 16 dollars good I was at Target this morning and craving sushi, so I looked up on Yelp what was nearby and saw B2 Bluefin was across the street. Had a little trouble finding it because it's in an office building (but they do have B2-designated parking spots near the entrance that you only see after you've driven around the parking lot looking for a space), but once I was parked it was a fabulous experience. I was there for lunch so I can't speak to the dinner experience. It has a light and modern interior that is pretty swanky and probably fun for a Friday night dinner but a little overkill for Tuesday lunch. Since I was alone, the hostess asked if I'd like to sit at the sushi bar. She said the chefs are really friendly and fun to talk to. So I said sure. I sat down and immediately the four sushi chefs behind the counter were smiling and asking how I was. We started to chat it up and an hour later--long after I had finished my meal--we were still talking. We shared food photos, they talked about other restaurants where they had worked, we discussed the proper or traditional way to eat sushi, and I asked lots of questions about what they were preparing and what they do with the leftover fish that isn't sold that day. They joked that I must be planning to open my own sushi restaurant (I'm not). One glance at the menu and I realized I was not in a grab-and-go $8 sushi roll joint. Their lunch specials range from $16-25, but it was worth it. I had their Boathouse lunch special ($25) that includes the special Boathouse roll (all their rolls are Philly-themed names), a bowl of miso soup, and chef's choice of six pieces of sushi. It was plenty of food. While they were making my order, one of the chefs, Paul (yes, I learned their names, after all we were practically exchanging phone numbers by the end of lunch) slid me a beautifully prepared carpaccio plate with four thin pieces of fish that I had not ordered but gratefully accepted. It was delicious. The Boathouse plate was a lot of food for one person for lunch, and it was very nicely presented. The salmon sushi was especially fresh and good and practically melted in my mouth, and the Boathouse roll was perfect, with a little bit of crunchy goodness. This is not a cheap lunch but it was excellent. The service was fantastic, the sushi was among the best I've had in this area (Mt Fuji is our go-to), and I will definitely be back with my husband for a date night. I would take the entire family there but it's too pricey for a family dinner out unless it's a special occasion. We visited B2 Bluefin on a Sunday evening and sat at the sushi bar. B2 Bluefin differs from Bluefin1 in two ways: the facility including the view outside is absolutely amazing compared to bluefin1 that's situated in a small shopping plaza. Bluefin2 has its own spacious guest parking and the restaurant itself is big, spacious, and modern. Secondly, the staff at B2 Bluefin is as welcoming, you're personally greeted by the sushi chefs who interact with you during the meal and you're served drinks by a separate waiter from the liquor bar. We pretty much got the same quality service at Bluefin1 even though the chefs didn't interact with us at all. I think B2 Bluefish sushi is equally as delicious but they have so much more to choose from as far as nigiri and beer selection goes( Bluefin1 is byob). Everything is served in an elegant manner. This is a perfect place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and more. Will be back!! I like this place. Faithfuls of the original Blue Fin say it's not as good. But, everything I have had has been delicious. The decor is modern and sleek. As a city dweller it's a great spot to meet suburban friends, just off the expressway. I loved the spicy tuna sundaes and the rock shrimp sundae, though the latter has mayonnaise which I usually avoid. But, it's delicious and worth the occasional indulgence. And the sushi - oh so fresh! I've been there three times - the first two during the week. Tonight (Friday) it was hardly full but far busier and the noise level such that it was tough to hear. Otherwise, it was another enjoyable meal! Ugh, really wanted to like this place! Totally overpriced and underwhelming. We went for Mother's Day lunch. The house sake was good but after that it all was mediocre. All the rolls were drenched in mayo sauce, tempura batter wasn't light and crispy. All the food was equivalent to a mall sushi spot but the prices here were Morimoto. We were at the restaurant for a lunch celebration. The food was incredible. My new favorite Japanese restaurant. Most people in my group got a bento box. My only complaint is that I had no idea they would put shrimp on the salad?! Someone in my party is allergic. They should definitely let you know if they're going to do that. Someone got the filet and it was delicious. The appetizers were solid and the eggplant was to die for. Some also got sushi and it was incredibly fresh. As a nice touch, the waiter brought out a complementary fruit plate for desert. The service was very attentive. It's worth it to drive out to City Line to eat there. Came here for an early dinner during the week. Located at the bottom of what appears like an office building. I would have never guessed it was there unless I was following navigation. Inside is cool. I was too early for happy hr but it's ok because my cocktail wasn't on that menu anyway I had the Sakura sunset and I enjoyed it very much Food- i had the spicy tuna sundae which was yummy and I also tried the oyster mushroom roll. Very unique roll/ never seen it anywhere else. Love the truffle oil :) just wish it was a lil more warmer and it would have been perfect I'm not the in the area often but if I was - I would come back !! Oh my deliciousness! Perhaps the best sushi roll I've EVER had!! I opted for the oyster mushroom roll sans tempura shrimp to keep it vegan for my first visit during lunchtime, and boy was it incredible! It was so huge and incredibly tasty. The julienned marinated meaty mushrooms were outstanding!! Mix that with creamy avocado, and it's a veggie match made in heaven! I could eat a bowl of those shrooms solo. They were given generously too! There were so many tempting options and I hadn't eaten all day so I decided to try just one more item off the extensive menu and that was miso glazed eggplant. Awesome choice!! It was glistening with golden brown sticky delicious miso marinade. The skin was charred and still crispy and the inside was soft and piping hot. I'm super picky about my eggplant. I hate it chewy and this was everything but. A winning starter for sure! If the taste and quality of these two dishes is any indication of what else they offer, it's a home run! The space is gorgeous and rather upscale. I loved every inch of the carefully thought-out design from the seating to lighting to geometric partition and open sushi chef station, I loved it! The sexy chic modern vibe made me want to return for a date night when I could try some of those creative cocktails I saw on the drink menu!! It's definitely not cheap, but I feel it's worth it! My extremely attentive waiter informed me the tuna rolls are the most popular rolls and the tuna sundae which also comes with rock shrimp instead is a favorite overall dish. I don't frequent this area very often and I can't believe I'm saying this especially with so many amazing restaurants in the city, but I would absolutely come up to Bala to dine here again. Add a visit to Saks down the street and I'm one happy gal! *It's located in the bottom of an office building. Small sign leading to entrance. There's designated parking spots strictly for patrons of the restaurant. B2 is Bluefin's 2nd location, and it reigns over the much loved East Norriton location. I've been a Bluefin diner for over 10 years, when it was first in Plymouth meeting. This location is beautifully modern with excellent service. The sushi is my favorite of any Japanese restaurant in the country. Best picks: Boathouse Roll (same as Davitch at the 1st location) or simply the spicy crunchy tuna roll. The unagi sushi is served warm and is amazing quality. Order the tuna sundae or the rock shrimp sundae - both are so delicious. Whatever you order on the menu will be amazing. I love this place too much! The owner is phenomenal and friendly too. Wow, this place sucks! We ordered $70 something worth of sushi, and we threw away more than half of it. The reason why we sampled some was because we felt bad throwing away so much food, and we paid for it later in a form of indigestion and upset stomach. The fish tasted rotten, avocado looked and tasted old, and generally none of the food was clean. The sushi smelled bad and appeared dirty. Not good. Won't be back. Excellent experience for a very late lunch. Great server Justin, special rolls spot on and the tuna sundae super. We are old timers at Bluefin in Norristown, quality seems as good. If you don't mind paying top dollar for top food and service, this is a great choice. Food and drinks are different and amazing. I've been here four times in one year. It's like a diamond in the rough ever since I found this place it has been my go to place. Very beautiful place. It was an impromptu visit so I wasn't really hungry so I only got the crab & lobster cakes. They were very tasty, a little spicy. I was disappointed that the wine that I initially chose was out. The one they suggested was one that I considered before making my choice so I didn't mind it and it was good. My company had been here before and swore by the oysters and gave them the title as "the best" they have ever had so they got them this time too. We started with one waiter and while we waited pretty long to place our order, the person that came back was different and half way gave us the spiel that typically is given when you are first greeted by wait staff at most restaurants. We saw him another time or two and when we were ready for the check, the other staff were giving us the "it's time for us to close" look, but he was nowhere in sight. Overall it wasn't a bad experience and I would give them another try. I was curious to try this Bluefin since I had been to the other related restaurants (original Bluefin and distant cousin Woojung that took over the 1st original Bluefin location). Like the others, the quality of the sushi does not disappoint. Really fresh and well presented. Ambiance wise, it's very classy, but not ostentatious. It's an open dining space but booths have dividers to maintain some privacy. There's enough light to keep it intimate, but not to the extent you can't see anything. Overall a very nice space (but be aware it's on the ground floor of an office complex, not a stand alone restaurant). I really appreciated our server Jin, who explained which rolls were which once they came out. There's so much overlap that I tend to forget exactly what we ordered and then can't recall for the next time. We got the Tropic, Manayunk , New Rainbow, Oyster Mushroom, Boathouse. The Manayunk was probably my favorite. I was expecting to like the Oyster Mushroom the best, but I think Bluefin's version is better. I know this is an odd thing to note, but the bathroom fixtures were really unique and something I hadn't seen before. They were Dyson and had the hand dryers built in with the faucet. Very slick and contemporary. Throughout the night I noticed managers making their rounds so it gives me the impression that service and customer experience is a priority for them. All in all, the restaurant is great, but due to our location, I have a preference for the others. B2 is truly a beautiful restaurant. Great service and the food is amazing. They also serve you good portions. Would definitely recommend. B2 has become my go-to guilty pleasure sushi place. I've been here a few times (in person) for special occasions and casual dinner, and I've had a great experience every single time. If you're looking for a quiet meal, the tables near the bar area can be a little loud during happy hour. My favorites: HAMACHI KAMA YAKI, B2 NARUTO ROLL, and OYSTER MUSHROOM ROLL Tips: they are also on caviar! We are a group of 6 Sushi aficionados well aware of good food. On our 2 prior visits we were very happy with everything about BF2, BUT they changed the menu and some prices as well. No longer was the soy-grilled Filet available at $34.00. Now it's not soy and the price is $41.00. (one main reason we returned) There is only one Sushi roll available in a competitive price range. Most rolls are "special rolls" and cost upwards of $20.00 each. You won't find any "traditional" rolls on the menu. The formerly delicious ginger salad dressing was now watery and tasteless. The Edamame was not plump and was dry to taste. The lobster appetizer was unappetizing and minute. No excuse. Prime time Saturday night was only 2/3 full. We can see why. The Philly restaurant scene is vibrant and abundant. Too many great choices to return to BF2. We called after our visit to relay our experience and were rudely dismissed by the person who called himself Roger a manager. We will not be returning. I've only been here twice, and both times it has been disappointing, or I can just be ordering the wrong food. One time I got maki rolls that tasted like it just got out of the microwave. And today I got their shrimp tempura lunch box. How can you call this thing shrimp tempura??? I may still go back to give it a last try tho because my friend recommends their sashimi Came here for my birthday and had a great experience. They have high quality sushi and their service is perfect. They have a great selection on their menu. I got the Tako Carpaccio and Spicy Tuna Sundae for my appetizer and for the entree, I got Spicy Salmon Roll and Rainbow Roll. It's more on the higher end of sushi places compared to other places in the City Line Ave area (sleek and contemporary decor, slightly higher prices). Overall, I was very happy with everything and glad I picked this place for a birthday celebration! Another place to get exquisite sushi in the Philadelphia area. I've been to B2 so many times since I work at Susquehanna International Group which is just upstairs, and have had the opportunity to enjoy their sushi. They've a great choice when it comes to the rolls. In addition, they also have a great selection of sliders and dumplings one can never go wrong with! The only con I have for B2 is its location: it's kind of outside the city limits and inaccessible if one doesn't have a car. Public transportation is available but the I76 makes it a nightmare. Absolutely loved my experience at B2 Bluefin. Beautiful restaurant, fantastic staff, very attentive and the food was delicious. Would absolutely love to return and can not wait to do so! Oh and for review's sake, we ordered the crab and lobster cakes (rather small but delicious), the shrimp sundae (tasty!), shrimp tempura rolls, salmon avocado rolls (tasty classic choices), the Noname I was really good and the one with the Oysters was pretty good. It does have truffle oil on it though and I'm not so sure if I like truffle too much. They even brought out a cake with a candle for my son's birthday! And that was reaaaally tasty too. But I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you!! Had a great low key birthday dinner here. The place has a really comfortable yet cool/modern vibe. I have still been trying to pinpoint the best sushi in the philly area, and this place is a strong contender compared to what I've experienced so far. We got the rock shrimp tempura "sundae," lobster fried rice, and a few rolls. The rock shrimp appetizer was lame and too fried, but everything else was wonderful. The sushi was great and very fresh, especially the Boat house roll. While the lobster fried rice was delicious, in the future I will probably stick to only ordering sushi here. I've been traveling over to B2 for approximately 5 years, I know the waiters they know me! Frankly it's one if not the best Sushi and Omkase in Philadelphia no holds bar my dude Jesse is the only guy in close contention. They know who I'm taking about and if your in the sushi scene you know that hat dip. Frankly the best food on the menu is the Bluefin Ōtoro, Chūtoro, and Akami is just delicious! What a fabulous meal I have a variety of photos of the Omakase which is also excellent! The sushi was fresh , the service was great . The signature rolls were kind of boring but thankfully you can make your own One of my favorite spots! The ambiance, decor, food, drinks are all A+++ The bartenders are the BEST! Went to this place twice so far with some co workers and the service was great! Definitely will get the rose water mojito again!!! Definitely was sketched out by the location of this spot. Located in the bottom of a corporate office building - I was like where the heck am I going?? I will say I was pleasantly surprised and although expensive, the price matches the quality. I really loved the sushi here - super fresh and a nice variety. Maybe the best sushi I've had?? Idk, bold statement, I take it back, but it was good. We tried the oyster mushroom roll (SO unique and v good - I've never had sushi with mushrooms on it and I am a fan), also tried the Main Line roll, Jeweler's roll, and New Dragon roll. All delish. You know you're at a restaurant that has fresh fish when they say they are out of some items. They also have a versatile wine and cocktail list. The aesthetic inside was chic and nice, despite it being in an office building. I knocked 2 stars down because the service was abominable. The hostess has the worst RBF I've ever seen. I hate walking into a restaurant and seeing a miserable, miserable person...bad vibes. Our waitress was nice, but I was parched for half the meal, couldn't get a glass of water for the life of me. Our edamame also came out after our rolls, if you know me then you know I HATE that. I enjoyed my time here, but most likely won't be back. Unless I get a new job in the attached building, you know?? Great quality sushi at this place. We ordered the Oyster Mushroom roll, Boathouse Roll, Jewelers Roll and a few sashimi. I loved the Boathouse roll!! Was the best out of all the rolls/sushi we ordered. The tuna in the middle and the salmon on top was really soft like butter, and with the texture of the tempura chips, with just the right amount of taste of the Japanese spicy mayo (not too much and not too little). The toro was really good too. Was soft like butter. This is a great date spot. The location is kind of random. It's on the first floor of a random business high rise building. Service: was good. Nothing out the ordinary. They made sure my cup was full of my water. Fabulous spot! Elegant, has an upscale feel and vibe. Our server was perfectly lovely, she warned us that she was new. Nevertheless, she was very attentive and prompt. If there was a question she didn't know the answer to she quickly got someone who could answer. Ok, now sushi... I am a big fan , and every roll we tried here was outstanding. Best sushi I have tried in years! Ingredients were so fresh that sushi literally melted in my mouth. Great great experience! The best sushi I've ever had. So many delicious, fresh and unique choices. The wait staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Service was excellent. The atmosphere was upscale and great for date nights or after work group gatherings. Prices were a little expensive but definitely worth it. Love this place!!! Will be returning for sure. Great Japanese food in the city ave area is hard to find but B2 absolutely delivers. I've been there on 2 separate occasions and each time the service and food were amazing. We ordered lots of small dishes in addition to the sushi platters and were not disappointed. Hamachi kama (yellow tail collar) is a must order but really we have not had anything that we didn't like. The restaurant itself is very modern and clean, lots of natural light through the large windows. We came here on 1 occasion with a group of 8 (6 adults and 1 baby and 1 toddler) and they let us takeover the private dining room in the back all to ourselves. They were super attentive and helpful, even going off menu to meet our needs for the toddler. Thank you B2 for the wonderful dining experiences! Service: 5 Food: 5 Ambiance: 5 This family of restaurants always chooses somewhat strange locations to put their restaurants. Of the three I've been to, though, this is the nicest one. It's in an office park, and there are some parking spots marked specifically for the restaurant. Aside from that, the restaurant itself is beautiful inside, with nice lighting and great decorations. The bathrooms are clean and have some neat fixtures in them. But we don't go to restaurants for their locations, bathrooms, or lighting. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the sushi was delicious! We ordered a variety of rolls - Boathouse, Tropic, New Rainbow, Manayunk, and Oyster Mushroom. I thought all of them had some good flavor, though my wife and I enjoyed the Oyster Mushroom at the original Bluefin more. Prices aren't low, but on sushi it's pretty comparable to other sushi restaurants. The kitchen items are the ones that probably account for the four dollar sign rating on Yelp. I have gone enough times where I am confident to say that B2 is not nearly as good as the original bluefin. The sushi is fine but the quality doesn't feel much better than a mid level sushi place you would only go to if it was in your neighborhood. The small cooked dishes are pretty decent but overall not worth your money to go to this place. The original bluefin is arguably my favorite sushi place in the Philadelphia area this place just doesn't add up to the expectation. Nice inside but the sushi itself is horrible. Do not recommend going here if you're looking for good sushi. First time went as soon as they opened at 4:30 pm. This place is a hidden gem right over in the next parking lot from Longhorn & across the street from Friday's. The food & the service was amazing, went for the most expensive sushi tool to be found in the city & surrounding area The Golden Russian Roll was amazing!! The spicy tuna sundae lived up to every review that I've read online about it, made with avocado, orange & red caviar. There are so many things to choose from on the menu but the Golden Russian Roll is a definite favorite & one to try if nothing else. Be sure to ask your server their suggestions, ours did not disappoint . If you are a whiskey fan be sure to get one of the Japanese whiskies they have on hand. We were not disappointed & will be going back. Location is on the bottom floor of an office building there have been several restaurants in that location going back 20 years if anyone remembers Maribella's & it was a steak house at that same location before. Plenty of parking. Restaurant has very nice ambience. Not worth it at all! Very over rated prices and sushi is a joke! Makes Japanese people look bad the hell with this place Great sushi! Its location at the bottom of an office building isn't intuitive, which is probably why I only discovered this restaurant last week, despite living across the street for two years. It has a nice interior despite this, with nice lightening and spacious seating. My friend and I split the Boathouse Roll, B2 Naruto Roll, the Lamb Shumai, and the Chicken Gyoza. The Boathouse Roll and Lamb Shumai were amazing--I would probably get both of them again the next time I go. Our waiter was friendly, made good recommendations, and always magically appeared when we needed him. Will definitely be going back! If you love sushi this is the place. The environment is modern and hip, the service is top with really knowledgeable staff and the food is to die for. Price is according to the quality and fish is super fresh. Absolutely terrific=Boathouse Roll! Im soooo coming back!! This place made my heart smile!. My server was a Sweetheart named Chris. Did not expect them to have omakase on the menu. The quality of uni and fatty tuna are just exquisite. All the raw materials are super fresh and tasty. And the vegetables tempura was the best I've ever had. Definitely a fine dining spot for Japanese food. Tasty and nice service. Expect a bit of a wait on a Friday or Saturday night, but that's normal. The hostess brought the food to my car in a mask and did not get too close. The miso eggplant is to die for. I haven't done a review in quite sometime for I've been just busy in general. However, I felt as though I owed one to B2! So it was my anniversary and from a recommendation from a friend I was advised to give B2 a try. The restaurant is in an office building and the decor is very elegant and modern. The food was outstanding and the service was just as good. My wife brought our 2 year old and although the atmosphere is very upscale they are very children friendly. We ended up getting the Omakase meal where a variety of courses were brought to our table everything from wagayu melt in your mouth steak, fresh oysters, various types of sashimi, appetizers, and dessert. Everything was just so beautifully displayed and absolutely delicious. I really couldn't get enough of the food! And remember this place is pretty upscale so the bill was quite high for me at least. So I would definitely insist on anyone looking for a great restaurant to enjoy some authentic delicious Japanese food to give the B2 in Bala Cynwyd a try, you will not be disappointed!! The crab and avocado salad was delicious. Also had no name I roll...was really good...but is pricey Our second time coming here. Fish is very fresh here and have great selections of appetizers. Love their grilled scallop on top of grilled carrots. Highly recommend Wasabi mochi for dessert. Pricing is on the higher end, but worth it. Plating is average. FREE parking lot. Friendly casual ambience and great service. Very nice ambiance inside. However the actual sushi is lacking and overpriced. I'm a foodie who loves good sushi and is ready to pay the price for good places. However, the Kani salad is bitter every time I get it bc of the cucumbers they use. The actual sushi is usually just okay. Not worth the hefty prices, I'm usually left less than impressed. As a side note , I've dined inside and gotten takeout several times as it is close in proximity to where I live and is rated so well, I decided to try it a few times. But I've moved on to a different place that is cheaper and better. It's not worth it bc I've been underwhelmed so many times. One of my new favorite sushi spots in all of Philly! This is one of their newest location and it is so nice! The decor and everything is beautiful and very well done. The staff is friendly and the waiters and chefs are very accommodating, especially for this with any food allergies. My friends and I got the Bluefin platter which comes with 15 pieces of assorted sashimi, 1 Toro sashimi appetizer, 2 spicy tuna sundaes, bikini roll, Bentley roll, boathouse roll, dragon roll, mainline roll, and spicy tuna roll. Everything was DELICIOUS. All the sushi, especially the toro sashimi just melts in your mouth! The bluefin platter is good for 5 people max in my opinion - enough to get you full Would definitely recommend this place as the quality of the sushi is superb - very fresh and delish! I came probably at 5:30 happy hour. I asked for a table for some quiet time. Waiter is very attentive and very professional. Food is really fresh and presentably sophisticated. B2 Bluefin on City Ave has a nice contemporary style, but lacks warmth and color. The reason for the 3 stars is mostly due to the service. We waited over 40 minutes to receive our cocktails and place our food order. Our waiter was extremely apologetic, but had no control over the situation. The ginger salad was tiny (compared to other Sushi restaurants) and unimpressive. The Filet Minion was very good and well priced, but was luke warm when it arrived at our table. We were given a fruit platter for desert as an apology for the service. It's debatable if we will give them another try. You may want to avoid weekends or be very patient when you go. Never been to a office building restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised. Doesn't look like where a restaurant would be located but it was very nice inside. I was recommended to try everything that starts with a B on the menu so we got the Bentley, Boathouse, missing one forgot, and rainbow. Boathouse was my favorite and the one wrapped in cucumber was not my favorite. Nice location and very good Sushi. When I first moved to Philadelphia from LA, I was severely disappointed in the sushi quality of pretty much every sushi joint I've been to. Some things that would NEVER fly in an authentic Japanese restaurant are sadly the norm here, such as using tempura flakes as filler (cheap), fish cut in the wrong direction or thickness (bad texture), or partially frozen sashimi (gross). Now comes B2! A sleek new restaurant, elegant decor, with amazing and perfect cuts of sashimi! Yes, it's definitely pricey (we paid about $50 per head), but the quality is one of the best in the Philadelphia area. And for those whose tastebuds are extra distinguished, they have premium sushi options like toro. Of course, $50 per meal is a bit extreme, so until another special occasion comes up, I'll be checking our their happy hour M-F 4:30 to 6:30! Do yourself a favor and DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY OR TAKEOUT. I placed a delivery order via Caviar about a month ago and the estimated delivery was 45min. When I saw that they order was still being prepared passed the delivery time I requested an update - message said my order was being finished and should be delivered soon. It took over 90 minutes for my order to be delivered. Driver was apologetic and said she was just waiting and waiting at the restaurant. Okay, so that was one bad experience, and I generally won't rule a place out after just one bad experience. Plus the sushi was decent. Tonight was the second try, this time I placed a takeout order that estimated 20-25 minutes for pickup. I placed my order at 6:55pm. Upon arrival at 7:20pm I was told my order would be ready in 20min. And then over an hour later at 8:22pm I walked out with my order. There were numerous others waiting begrudgingly for their takeout and also delivery drivers. I think it's clear that they are not staffed/capable for takeout orders. If you want to try the sushi - I suggest dining in ONLY. When I go to most sushi places, theres usually only a handful of rolls that I actually want. However when I came to bluefin I couldn't decide because everything looked so good! The restaurant is in a corporate center, but once you enter you forget where you are. It's a beautifully decorated and modern space. We were seated right away on a Friday night... thank god! The oyster roll is delicious and especially for mushroom lovers. The tuna roll(what they are known for) was great as well. The teriyaki salmon dish was OK, I would recommend definitely sticking to the sushi! I've been dining here more often because getting into the city can sometimes be tough. I would definitely recommend for you to try it out! It was my first time here last night and I was so excited to try the sushi but I wasn't very impressed. The price and size of the sushi rolls were quite imbalanced and nothing in particular stood out about this restaurant verses any others such as Yanako in Manayunk which I often frequent. The restaurant is quite large and has a nice bar and lovely lounge area suitable for a fantastic cocktail hour event if that's what you're looking for, but food isn't impressive. FRESHEST & BEST Sushi EVER!!!!!! And I DIDN'T EVEN really love their much lauded East Norriton/Plymouth Meeting location. Well, not only is this place GORGEOUS, in the space that was formerly Chops, it has THE BEST, FRESHEST Sushi I've EVER tasted up until this point. However, BEWARE, its VERY Expensive. Guess they don't (yet) know that some Mainliners are VERY Cheap; NOT Me, I SWEAR. Its more for the businessmen with expense accounts crowd, haha. They don't have lunch specials??????!!!!!! Even Morimoto, (IOW, a FINE City Estab) has Lunch Specials. Hopefully they'll learn. But this is, perhaps, second only to Nectar, in Berwyn, in The Category of a restaurant you wouldn't expect to find in the 'burbs. Did I mention its GORGE?, hours: {'Monday': '11:30-22:0', 'Tuesday': '16:30-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-22:0', 'Friday': '11:30-0:0', 'Saturday': '16:30-0:0', 'Sunday': '16:30-22:0'}

name: La Fava Restaurant and Bar, address: 1102 Baltimore Pike, Ste 101, city: Glen Mills, latitude: 39.8805494, longitude: -75.5427271, is_open: opening, categories: Event Planning & Services, Wine Bars, Nightlife, Venues & Event Spaces, Bars, Italian, Restaurants, Mediterranean, text: Best Italian I've had in this area. It's my new go to place. I really liked the seafood dishes and the staff is very nice. Also it's open on Mondays at lunch which seems rare in this area. We had a wonderful meal no one was disappointed. I had the gnocchi with sausage and mushrooms itvwas fabulous. Our waiter Jabar was superb , thank you for your wonderful service. We will be back ! We will be Back! Had dinner with 3 other couples. Table-side Bronzino, beautiful pasta dishes, terrific apps and drinks. So nice inside. Welcome To the neighborhood ! Heading back tonight Amazing first impression! My girlfriend and I tried out La fava for the first time last night and we were very impressed. This is a restaurant glen mills needed. Specialty cocktails were some of the best we ever had. High quality ingredients/Alcohol for a fairly good price. Wine list is a little limited but it just opened so expect it to expand. Most importantly the staff/food stole the show. Must try if you are in the area! We went here last minute based on open table opening. Sooo happy we did. We sat at a table near the bar. If you are looking for a nice bar, this is the place to go. The food was amazing. This is a father son business, the chef is from Italy.......need I say more. The grilled octopus was so tender. We also had clams, the seafood pasta. We could not have been more satisfied! We will definitely be back. Please try this restaurant! Amazing evening in a fine neighborhood restaurant where you saw friends and felt at home. The owner has a great pedigree in the business. The place has the potential to fill the void of the Blue Pear as local mainstay. Oh did I mention the splendid menu was well executed and the wines well selected. A tribute to the memory of my friend and Delaware County restrantur Jerry Ianucci. Very good Mediterranean restaurant from their daily specials like seafood rissotto, appetizers like fritto misto, daily soups like tuscan bean soup, pasta like vegetable lasagna and main chicken, pork, beef and seafood dishes Simply stated, there is no reason to pay $25 for chicken parmason (how do you spell that) when there are so many other good Italian restaurants in the area. Everything is wxpensive This place is new to the area and is a great addition. The owner is friendly and welcoming and his dad is a treat! The food was awesome (especially if you like garlic!)... the fava bean hummus is a tasty start. We had the clams casino- like appetizer which was flavorful and the scallop/ pasta special. The bananas foster flambé tableside made by the owners dad was delicious! Although it's a bit loud the atmosphere is nice and the do do their best not to sit everyone on top of each other. Rachael our server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back! I wish them much success. This is a great new local place. A little hard to find...not their fault!! Township needs to support local businesses!! The food is top notch!! Drinks are innovative & interesting...and across the board delicious!! They have a great wine list. We did apps & drinks...the charcuterie board is a meal!! All you need!! But the top seller for us was the incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and super outgoing staff! Stop in!! They are worth the drive!! You will learn about wine, talk some sports and learn about the restaurant business all while enjoying a fabulous meal and expertly crafted drinks!! Should actually be a 5 stars...but we only had appetizers...so when we come back...maybe tomorrow!...expect a 5 star review!! This is a gem. Relaxed long lunch. Servers were attentive but not intrusive. Friendly and helpful with menu and wines. Top notch table clearing standards. Impressive wine list with good selections by the glass and carefully curated international and US wines by bottle. The cava rose brut went well with the melon and prosciutto app. Great presentation of the fresh melon, prosciutto, figs and pecorino Romano. Fava bean dip for the hot fresh bread was very nice. The savory mussels were a treat with a yummy red broth. Enjoyed the brown butter cauliflower with white raisin surprise. For dessert the delicate cannoli and an espresso martini was the perfect end to the meal. Nice room. Bar looks inviting, especially for happy hour which we will definitely try. Only demerit was the gritty sand in mussels. We prefer them to be soaked longer to remove it totally but understand some do not object to the grit. We will be Back! Had dinner with 3 other couples. Table-side Bronzino, beautiful pasta dishes, terrific apps and drinks. So nice inside Welcome To the neighborhood ! Made a 7:15 reservation for 8 and was seated promptly. Food stayed consistently good. Lot of people dining. Place will be very successful as food is terrific. La Fava restaurant was a fantastic eating experience. I have not had Italian food this good since my grandmothers passing. Old world rustic Sauces with Homemade Pastas. This has to be the BEST Italian eatery in this area, far surpassing any philadelphia establishment. The waiter was a seasoned professional, service slightly slow, but understandable since it's a new opening. This was exceptional Italian food. Amazing food, great staff. Me and my fiancé are professional eaters, jokingly but we eat out 10 times a month and this place was amazing. Must go Love this place! I have never been to a happy hour that had such a great menu! Something for everyone! Prices are the best and the food was delicious! Now let's talk about the staff! Top notch! Bartender John did great, and our server Jen was absolutely amazing! We were a really big crowd and I never felt like I had to wait long for anything! We will be back!! Thanks for the vegan options Very tasty, went here for date night and was not disappointed! I had a steak, my husband had the veal. Mine was juicy and tender, veal was great and the mashed potatoes were excellent! Highly recommend! Exceptional food and service! Great atmosphere too! Nice place for a date or special occasion! My friend and I had lunch here today. We both chose the lunch buffet and were thoroughly impressed. The buffet offered two pastas, salmon, chicken parmesan, soup, salad, bread, sautéed veggies, rice, and antipasto. After we had our fill, we then had cannolis and brownie cheesecake for dessert. The food was delicious, the staff was attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed and we got all this for only $15 per person. The buffet changes daily, and I am looking forward to my next visit. La Fava Restaurant & Bar was such an amazing experience. The service is impeccable and the food left me speechless. Such a great restaurant totally recommend if you're by the area. They offer a lunch buffet for under $15. My husband went with the buffet and I opted for the meat & cheese platters. I was extremely surprised by how good the chicken was during for a lunch buffet. My husband raved about hOw moist and flavorful it was, so I asked for a bite. Normally, I'm not a fan of buffet style foods because I find them to be overcooked and stale, but this wasn't the case at all. I do wish they offered a combo of meat and cheese instead of just one or the other. They were both around $17 EACH. You should of seen my face when I saw the boards coming out. Way too much food for one person. Each board was stacked pretty high with meat or cheese. One board is easily enough for 4 people to share. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. They have a nice glass wine cellar in the back that you can see into. They also have a banquet hall, which was full of people when we walked in. I would have preferred if they closed the doors while people were in there. I sat through most of my lunch overhearing the entire thing and I was on the complete opposite side of the restaurant. Service was kinda slow for empty they were. Then again, they did have a large party in the banquet hall, so that could have been the reason why. I did see that they offered a happy hour in the evenings. Overall, I would come back to try their different menu items. Our first time stopping into this well setup restaurant. Unfortunately we did not realize how popular the spot was and needed a reservation. Luckily the host mentioned taking a table of 4 who sat at the bar. We ended up bar side and ordered a delicious meal without an issue. Bar was a little crowded to eat but we had a great time. I look forward to going back with a reservation next visit. Front of the house had some issues, had reservations yet the host sat several people that did not. The food is great and the owner made the reservation issue right. Really love this hidden gem. Rachel is the best - and the staff in general is awesome. Wine menu is awesome and the staff are all super knowledgeable. Spinach gnocchi out of this world. Went for lunch and got the buffet for $14/$15. Pretty good food. Would try again with regular menu selections. Service was great. It was just ok; probably won't go back. We were seated promptly, and ordered apps, entrees, and a bottle of wine. The apps came out fairly quickly but were tiny. The entrees took close to two hours to come out. We were starving. The entrees themselves were fine but not really authentic Italian. And despite the server apologizing for the wait, nothing was offered in compensation. She could have comped a dessert, or brought an appetizer Over to make up for the ridiculous wait. Just had the luncheon buffet here today. The salad/antipasto bar was fresh and delicious! The pasta dishes were very tasty and our server Jennifer was such a delight. Don't forget to get a Cappuccino! Will gladly come again! I've been to La Fava at least ten times since it opened a year ago. As a matter of fact, I had dinner at the bar on the very first night of business. I've had lunch, brunch and dinner. Each time was a little different, not perfect, but worth coming back again. The food is really very good. Fresh, flavorful, bountiful and presented well. The ambiance is cozy and elegant, with romantic booths. The restaurant business can be challenging because it's a people business. So let's just say that they are still working out the kinks with servers, bartenders, and the kitchen staff. Again, it's only been a year, and I believe they are learning a lot as they go (and grow). One of the best things about La Fava is that it is a locally owned business. The owners are a family, and as a customer in their restaurant, you feel like they actually care about you and your dining experience. Last night, Christmas Eve, was a true example of the care that the owner, Michael, shows to his customers. We didn't have the perfect experience at dinner, it was a very very busy night and our table of 10 hit several snags throughout the dinner. Micheal totally owned the missteps and was gracious, thoughtful and kind in his willingness to make things right. We will continue to come back to La Fava. The food is extremely good, the atmosphere is warm and elegant, and the sincere and honest care the owners have for their customers is something you can't find in most businesses today. La Fava is a diamond in the rough, and I recommend you give them a try. We really wanted to like the place, we have been dying to try it and have heard many great things. I also wanted to reserve a bubble for a party of ten at the end of the month for a friend's birthday. We go out to dinner probably 2-3 times a month and love ordering different food to try each time. There were four of us dining, my husband, son, daughter and I. We were celebrating my birthday and a friend of mine who owns a local salon suggested we try it. (Unbeknownst to us, she called earlier in the day to pay our bill ahead of time as she was so excited for us to try it as well). We came in at 6:30 and it was pretty busy but not jammed packed and the bubbles were not all filled. Jackson was our waiter and he didn't make us feel very welcome. He told us a few times how he was triple sat and it was going to take awhile for everything. I was a waitress in college and you never let your customers know that you're in the weeds or having a bad night. We waited a long time for any water, our drink orders (martini, Prosecco and two sodas) or any bread. So we decided once he came back to put our full order in. We usually love to order a couple apps, salads, entrees, drinks and desserts when we go out. We ordered the fried artichoke and the Tuna Tartare. As I put my order in I also ordered a fired goat cheese salad and then a Cesar salad for the table which Jackson argued was a "big salad and did I want that aaaand the Veal Piccata?" He argued that it was an entree salad so when did I want that to come out? If I was an owner, I would tell employees "if people want to order 4 apps, 3 salads, 6 entrees, 5 desserts, etc please do not argue with them!" My husband also ordered a French onion soup (which was never brought out) before his salmon dish. The apps and salads were very good. We asked for a wine bottle list and never got one. An eight top who clearly are regulars were sat after our apps came and Jackson literally only came back to deliver our entrees, we never even spoke to him again. He completely tended to the table of eight next to us. So finally a male manager came and took our second drink order and refills when our entrees were out. We again waited for our bar drinks. Our son's gnocchi tasted salty and like jarred garlic. Our daughter's Carbonara was good and my husband's salmon was good. My veal piccata was over salted and drowning in lemon. Good cut of veal though. We ended up leaving in the middle of our meal and (drinks that by the way were brought to another table while we watched this poor waitress argue with Jackson because he insisted that they weren't our drinks) because of the service. We knew we would be there all night! Ashlyn did come over and try to rectify the situation with dessert but we were looking to get out of there as it was already after 8pm and the service didn't improve after we talked to the male manager. We are hopeful that our friend is not charged for this dinner. Look, we are easy to please and we love to go out to dinner. We understand that there are off nights with restaurants but we don't know if it was a staffing issue or Jackson needs more training in the way he handles slightly busy nights and how he speaks to customers because we felt like a burden and an annoyance to him. (He definitely cannot be a Salesianum graduate) Many of the waitstaff seemed spread thin between the bubbles and the restaurant. I'm also one who leaves great reviews and bad reviews for businesses because I feel it's important. Life is way too short in this Covid crazy world! My husband and I had the most wonderful meal over the weekend to celebrate his birthday. The food and staff were equally amazing. Jennifer made us feel like we had known her forever. Our meal was honestly the best and most fresh food we have had in years. The spaghetti carbonara was the best I have had since I had it in Venice ten years ago. We cannot wait to go back! Thanks for a truly amazing night Was expecting more after reading the review in MainLine mag. The new decor is nicer than Angelina was now there is a full bar. The 2 artichokes were good and done well with a nice wine sauce. The vegetable tempura was quite large and came with 2 dipping sauces. The tempura was light and crispy and not at all soggy. Unfortunately the entree's were disappointing in taste. We had the pork milanese, which the waitress said had been switched to veal. Then she came back again and said no, it was going to be pork. The pork cutlets were good , but the tomato, onion topping lacked any taste. Was hoping for the arugula with shaved parm on top with a little balsamic. Place was very busy so reservations are needed , especially on a Saturday night. People were very nice and the food was fine, but not as special as we expected. Ate here on a Saturday night 5/11/2019 without a reservation but were happy to sit at the bar for dinner as it was only 2 of us. The restaurant was packed and so was the bar. There were 2 bartenders, the one was great, the other one was not. So the good bartender was now picking up the slack causing him to serve a packed restaurant and bar by himself practically. We had asked for a few things (drink, menu, check) and the bad bartender acknowledged us, but never actually brought us those things. So we had to flag the other guy down. Our food was brought out within 20 minutes of us ordering. We had the fried calamari, baratta and a burger. All 3 were beyond delicious. The baratta came with a huge arugula salad on the side. I enjoyed every single bite. We can't wait to go back. The decor was also beautiful, we really enjoyed our date. Food was very good! But I like a nice, casual meal, no rush... and the service was still slower than I'd like. We waited a bit too long for drinks, our appetizer, and then our to-go order (I'm pretty sure our server never entered it when we ordered, we reminded her 15 minutes later and I think that's when she put it in). Funny thing was, it seemed like all of the servers were really rushing all night, which was a bit of a quandary since all of our service was slow. Drinks: my husband ordered a Moretti, and it was cold and perfect. I had their house Sauvignon Blanc, and while I enjoyed it, I felt the pour was short. Maybe it was the glass that was the issue and it was perception, but we dine out frequently, and this pour was one of the smallest in the area. As for the food: First and foremost, the fritto misto (fried calamari) was the best I have ever had. Loved the sauce! The Caesar salads we both ordered were big, we easily could have shared one. But they were a little too dressed, and the dressing was a bit drippy and perhaps a shade too salty. However, we ate it all :) My husband had one of the specials, beef medallions. I had the grouper. He asked to sub risotto for his side (he's a good Italian!) and the server had no problem with that. His beef was DELICIOUS! Tender, perfectly cooked. My grouper was excellent, very well seasoned. However, I loved the tomato puree but needed a little more as it was a beautiful bite with the grouper but there wasn't enough to finish off the whole piece of fish. I didn't finish all the fish, so took some home in a doggie bag but there will be no puree to enjoy with the leftovers :( The saffron risotto was so good. My husband was disappointed that there was not a risotto dish on the menu as an entrée. They should consider adding a regular risotto entree, as well as a risotto special of the day. Overall, we will definitely return and hope the service is better! We went on Saturday, for my birthday. I paid $25.00 for a dining pod, which was fun and felt pretty safe. They were having a kitchen problem so my 7:15 reservation was pushed to 7:45 (they called but we were already on our way there). The restaurant was crowded and people were standing around without masks and sitting at the bar. Once we got in the pod however it was terrible, took at least a half an hour to get a drink... then it took more than an hour and a half to get our appetizers! The waiter seemed busy but didn't really come by, no one explained it would have been that long or we would have left. So we just sat there waiting, when we got our food it was ok but almost 10:00! The restaurant didn't take anything off our bill for the wait and it wasn't cheap... I probably won't be back which is a shame because I went once for brunch and it was much better I went back to try their pork milanese. This was a hit or miss. The first time, it was tender and the breading was lightly crisp, very fresh tasting. The second time, the meat dish was dry and the breading was hard. It seems like it's been in the oven too long. Just came back from a dinner with friends and it was absolutely wonderful! Ate outside and enjoyed excellent outdoor music and a three course meal which was delicious for everyone! Great service! Highly recommend! Was seated at 7 pm which was our reservation. 7:30 waitress took order apps came out slow Cheese and meet platter perfect,pear salad very good Mains veal and shrimp very good, baked bow tie pasta (I have the noodle wrong) with meatballs very good! Waitress was in over hear head and was distracted by a tabletop of apparent friend in our sections Had the provonce rose ...two cold! All in all when this place matured I think we will have a winner in Glen Mills Wonderful experience! from the check in with the host, to the very end with our dessert! Extremely accommodating on a Saturday night with no reservation. We were seated right away! Maria our server was amazing! Food and atmosphere very welcoming, live music was a perfect touch! We will be back! We had dinner at La Fava last night and it was awesome! They repurposed a large portion of the parking lot with tables, canopies and chairs. With plenty of space between tables it was perfect. For starters we had the buratta salad and Cesar salad. Both were delicious! We then had papardelle bison bolognese and lobster ravioli. Again both were great. Service was excellent as always. Also note they had indoor seating but that seemed to fill up quickly with the return to 25% seating capacity. Great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Very clean and safe feeling. The bubble dinning outside is great. It's like your own private room. It's warm enough even on this freezing, windy night. They rent it to you for 2 hours which is perfect! My wife and I enjoyed it a lot. But here's the but. The food for me was bland. It lacked seasoning. Even a little S & P would of helped since there is none on the tables which i assume is for Covid reasons with different guest touching the salt and pepper shakers. Improve the taste a little and this place will be 5 stars! I Guarantee it! Walking in at 7:00pm to an empty dining room should have been a red flag. The appetizers were greasy. The meatballs tasted like the needed to be cooked longer. As for the entrees: - Spaghetti Carbonara: we ordered 2 and both just tasted like the pasta water it was cooked in. The flavors were not married together. - Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp: the ravioli tasted old and chewy and the shrimp had a strong fishy taste. - Stuffed shells: was the special of the day; nothing to write home about. - Veggie Lasagne: also, meh. We accidentally broke a glass with club soda and we cleaned it up ourselves since we could not locate our server for most of the meal. She then charged us to replace the club soda! The service was not great and the food followed suit. Disappointing birthday meal. I have been twice now to La Fava and their have been two constants with each visit :good food and good service. I've personally had the grouper and risotto and the bison bolognese both of which excellent. Bronzino and salmon got equally good reviews from other diners in the party Regarding service, Rachel you rock. Love your bubbly personality and the passion you bring to serving your guest. Will definitely be back . PS Nice bourbon collection as well Amazing new spot which opened early February. Sat at the large luxurious bar for happy hour and had a delicious dinner and the Montepulciano house red which was perfectly dry. Dana the bartender was very friendly and helpful. The fava bean spread that comes with the bread is delightful and the meatballs were great with the lemon ricotta which made it extra special. Will come back for sure! Food was amazing. Branzino done to perfection and the octopus is a must try! Service is great too! Had a great time! We were seated right away without reservations which was nice. We ordered drinks and they took a bit to come out, the waitress seemed to have to mix her own drinks. We finally got our drinks and then had to wait another 20 minutes to order our entrees, so 30 minutes total from the time we were seated. Bread for the table didn't arrive until 40 minutes after we were seated. It took a while for the food to come out of the kitchen. The food was good in general but my wife's panini was slightly burnt and her fries were under cooked. Also there is no kids menu so we had to buy a full entree for our daughter who ate only a small portion of it. Restaurant also got quite loud making it difficult to have a conversation with those seated across from you. We may go back bit it won't be our first choice. I really loved the lunch buffet. Loved my waitress too. The food is fresh and the place is pretty inside. So far only did the buffet but was very pleased. Interesting restaurant . Menu is Italian centric hard call about the ambiance since we sat in a make shift dining room in the parking lot. We tried the fried calamari, shrimp cocktail, house Cesar salad, and cannalini with broccoli rabe, and the house burata cheese with strawberry watermelon and balsamic. The beans and rabe were bland needed a bit of salt but Flavor was there . The burata cheese app was good but the watermelon was tasteless. The other apps were solid. One of our guests did say the cocktail sauce was a bit on the sweet side and had a fruit note. We had the Norwegian salmon , chicken parm, gnocchi mushroom and sausage, one filet mignon all meals were cooked well. The chicken parm was basic and standard. The gnocchi was just "ok" . The steak was cooked a bit too well for what was asked . The salmon was good . Overall the meal was good . Price was 300.00 which is about standard for 5 people and 4 drinks. Not a bad choice but there are definitely some competition nearby. We were celebrating a birthday so the birthday boy was happy which is most important . GPS this place off way to get in to shopping center . My wife and parents came here for dinner tonight (sunday). Our experience was absolutely amazing! Not only was the food great but the service was above and beyond. From our server Jessica to the busser/runner. From the top down! Every staff memeber we came in contact with was happy to be there. Coming from a restaurant manager myself, I would recommend La Fava over and over. We will 100% be back. Went on New Year's Eve around 6:30- made the reservation for regular seating, was pushed into high top. Husband got knocked into several times, we were all so packed in. Food was bland, portions small, lentil soup had about 5 lentil beans in it. Even the table next to us asked for salt shaker. Bill was outrageous. Noise level off the chart. One and done. Apologies to La Fava - - this review is long overdue. Way back on September 21st my family gathered there to celebrate a daughter's Birthday - - and I'm just now getting around to submitting my comments. and they are all good. Food was great, staff excellent, and the attention to our needs, awesome. We were 6 adults and and 3 children seated at a large table @5:30 pm. As the sun set and the light started streaming through the large West windows, it was blinding to several seated at the table (I should mention the restaurant was newly opened, and all the curtains had not been hung). The staff, led by manager Michael Buono took great pains - and ladders - to hang tablecloths to shield our table, moving them several times till the setting sun was no longer a factor. We appreciate all your attention, and will be back this holiday season! We had my daughter's Bridal Shower there. The staff was wonderful about following Covid-19 rules, as was our small group of 16. The food was delicious, service was impeccable! We started with the arugula salad, followed by a pasta course of orecchiette, then an entree choice of chicken piccata or norwegian salmon. Dessert was cannoli and Italian cookies. We found their price per person for this afternoon event was less than the usual Chester County venues. They went out of their way to make my daughter's day special and memorable for all. I would recommend LaFava for anyone planning an event, or just in the mood for a good meal! Had the Bolognese pasta definitely not the best. My friends had the chicken Parm and it was so good. Nice place. Burrata dish was tasty. Arrived at 5:45 for a party of two on a Wednesday evening. We were kindly greeted and seated right away without a reservation. We had assistance ordering a bottle of wine to go with our meal (we are not wine connoisseurs) from the manager and our waitress, Rachel, was kind and attentive. We ordered the: Eggplant rollatini (app special)...delicious! I love eggplant. It was so cheesy and the sauce was really flavorful. Monkfish- great portion of fish over large serving of risotto. Served hot and yummy Soft shell crab special- crispy and cooked perfect. Got cold fast and could have used a little spice but was great. We did not have room for dessert but will be back! La Fava has hosted us for our last three Thanksgivings. We've also visited several other times. I love the large menu and drink list. The staff is always professional, friendly and often funny. Of course this thanksgiving (2020) was a little different but la fava stepped up with the outdoor seating. The host checked on us to make sure we were comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend the strawberry flambé for dessert. Delicious and cute outdoor spot! A little on the high end price wise but worth it. Yummy food and great wine and cocktail options. Came here for Father's Day and everyone enjoyed themselves. I really wish I took a picture of the menu! La Fava just recently opened and a welcome addition to the neighborhood! Maggie was our server and she was great. They didn't have a spicy margarita on the menu, so I asked and they accommodated. It was super spicy but the sugar rim balanced it out just right. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. This was the first time I have ever had fried shrimp come out with the fried calamari. I absolutely loved that they did that. For my main course I had the seafood stew. It was good. I would give it a 3.5/5. They do their bananas foster dessert tableside, so of course we had to get it. Who doesn't like a little flambé action? It was a good dessert, but I enjoyed the prep more than the actual dessert. The owner/manager was super friendly. I think he went to every table to greet each person which was so nice to see. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and will be back! So glad we chose to go to La Fava. The food was delicious. The grilled octopus was an incredible app and the chicken parmesan was perfect. The service was excellent as was our conversation with the owner, Michael. We will be back and will bring friends! While the atmosphere here is inviting, the food left something to be desired. The entrees had little to no flavor (rigatoni norma, chicken Parmesan, steak). The pasta tasted like it was from a box with jarred sauce poured on top. The service was friendly and accommodating, but the meal took close to an hour to come out. All in all, I will not return. I really wanted the third time to be the charm. It wasn't. My first experience there was great. Nice waitress, great food. I have been back twice. Last night was the last. Unfortunately. I really wanted to like it. First, it is extremely expensive for the food that you're given. The veal osso buco was $38.00, the spinach gnocchi was $21.00. Nothing special. Second, portions are small and the hot appetizers were warm to cold. Third, the wait staff should learn to keep snarky comments about what you order to themselves. I don't need to hear color commentary about the food or drinks I decide to order. So disappointed. Everything about this place is quality. Stopped in for happy hour with John. We were a group of 6 and sat at the bar. The owner Michael has an outstanding personality and walked around to make sure everything was perfect. Apps we had the cheese and meat tray, eggplant and calamari all were perfect. Dinner we had the gnocchi boscaiola, salmon with spinach and potato and the chicken rosmarino. Wow absolutely amazing food and big portions. Highly recommend. Our experience was wonderful! Love the covid bubble outside dining, made us feel safe even during the pandemic. Will definitely be back soon! Lovely meal with wonderful service. Delicious cocktails- great old fashioned!! Tomahawk steak was amazing, delicious and well presented. Four of us went this past Saturday night and really enjoyed our experience. Drinks were good and our meals were delicious. We started with their grilled octopus and fried calamari appetizer. Both were delicious and the octopus was really tender. Our main entrees included gnocchi (homemade and very light), eggplant (norma) and pasta and roasted pork. Only items lacking was the taste of my cappuccino...I truly think they forgot the coffee portion of the drink. But overall, we all enjoyed our dishes and said it was a definite return again restaurant. Thanks La Fava! Really yummy food and a nice atmosphere. The food had a high price point for what you were served (about 3-5 dollars above west Chester borough prices). However, the food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. We had the burrata to start, which is some of the best I've had since being in Italy. We all got either the branzino or salmon for dinner both of which was really tasty. My salmon was in a fairly bland sauce and a little overcooked, but overall decent flavor. The branzino was really nicely prepared. We had some brocollini on the side which was swimming in oil, but it has a nice garlicky flavor. Overall fine food, and the friendliest of service. We will be sure to return to explore other menu options. Great food and great service by Vincenzo but the food was very slow. Drink order were messed up and the owner Michael did not even Comp us a drink or dessert on a $400 bill after mentioning our 2 hour wait on a Birthday dinner Owner never there. Servers trash talk thinking we cant hear them. Service was fast, but the meatballs and bread will break your teeth. I know 3 more places that have better quality food at a reasonable price. We all know how much chicken cost. Plus it's a copy menu of down the street. La Fava is a must try spot! Chef Laurent Cooks up wonderful and flavorful dishes! The Staff is always pleasant and the Owner touches every table to check in to see how everything is going! The after dinner cocktails are a must try! If you haven't checked it out yet don't wait! The live music on the weekends is such a nice touch! 3.5, but yelp doesn't give that option. Gnocchi was tasty. Nice Cesar salad, but there is no option for a side "green salad" that could be considered a bit more of a healthier option. I came here to try wine. Wine list is pretty limited considering Wine Bar is in the name. No flight options. Tried the Le Fonti Chianti (3.5) and the Silver Totem WA Cab (3.). Service was good. It was pretty empty, but it was a Monday night at a new restaurant. Would rate 0 if possible. Never had an experience like this in my life. girls night out. 6 women, 5 healthcare workers who were elbow deep in COVID for months and truly busy and overworked due to coworkers getting sick. I tell you this because we were looking for a nice relaxing night out to celebrate my birthday. From the moment we entered i felt like thet really didn't care if we were there or not. Our waitress started her introduction by saying I am sorry but I am really busy. Really? I can tell you about be busy. Do you think I could tell a patient sorry but I am really busy. never got to try the food because after two hours our food still wasn't served so we complained. Lol they could not have cared less. No manager came over to see why we unhappy. It was an epic fail on the part of this uppity restaurant. After leaving a place that could care less about us we ended up going to the Towne House in Media because we were starving. They were so welcoming and provided superior service. My recommendation would be to skip LaFava and go straight to the Towne House. The Owner is a great person. The place is beautiful and very warming. Is a decent place to visit after church or at any time. MANAGER SHOWED NO CONCERN FOR US AND JUST WANTED OUR MONEY! It's Thanksgiving night at 10:30 pm and my wife just got out of surgery. I'm very disappointed with the managers customer service at La Fava because he showed no concern for our family. We were unable to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner at La Fava because my wife had an emergency related to surgeries she had on 11/14 and 11/16 at Howard County General Hospital. I called to cancel my reservation at 9 AM, as early as possible today and finally reached someone at 10:20 am after several calls. The hostess politely said there should be no problem canceling since this was an unavoidable emergency but the manager said we had to pay $140 to cancel and showed no compassion for our situation. He even said they had a high demand for reservations! This was his reason charging us $140, because he had held that spot for us. I guess he was saying they didn't expect many customers and needed to make as much money as possible tonight. Considering the reviews I would be surprised if business was so bad! I paid the $140 and the manager earned some great negative advertising from our family members. 7:30 reservation on Friday night. Arrived to check in 4 minutes early. Told " please have a seat outside and we'll seat you when your reservation time arrives"!!! 20 minutes later we were seated. 20 minutes after that someone said hello. 20 minutes after that we had a glass of wine. 20 minutes after that, some bread and spread. The Dover Sole "looked " tasty, but at $49 I passed. Think I will keep on passing. ( il Graneo, Pescatories, Arrugula, Taverna, Bardea, etc. ) Our first visit to La Fava about a week ago was for takeout appetizers because we had a gift card and didn't care for many of the dinner entrees. Today, we returned for brunch (if you want to call it that) to use the remainder of the card. There was very little to choose from in terms of selections, but that wasn't the main problem. His breakfast taco arrived without eggs or avocado but a generous portion of chicken. My avocado toast was made as requested but I would have liked an option for other toast instead of a thick roll that was hard to eat or cut with the steak knife offered and at least ground pepper on the table. The clincher was the only option for water was 4.00 a bottle! Really? My tea was half the cost. The server said the bottled water was as per CDC guidelines, but I have been to plenty of restaurants lately that have given free tap water. My husband didn't want to say anything about his food because we still had a gift card balance to use, even though we went over with the $4.00 per bottle water. Also, he just wanted to get out without any additional wait. Not that we were interested, but they offer their outdoor dining for an additional fee. When other places are hurting for business, I guess they just don't care. Needless to say, we won't be back. Love the outdoor vibe. Happy hour is fun. Live music was a surprise. Food was delicious. Definitely going back. I'll give La Fava a 5 star for our Saturday Night dinner. We do love this Italian restaurant, the flavors are a bit different than some of the other great Italian restaurants in Delco. We had a party of 4 for a very busy Saturday 7 pm reservation. The bar was packed, 3 deep in some spots and there was a private party with a band in their banquet room. We were greeted by name, welcomed back by the hostess and seated immediately. We ate with a client and his wife, who my wife had not met so we were not in any rush. Within a few minutes we were greeted by Edwardo, a very nice server we have had before. He's good, and we will request him next time. He went over the menu, talked about a few specials (36 Oz tomahawk steak for 2 !!) brought water and returned in a minute to get our drink order. There is an extensive wine list and some special cocktails on the menu. We ordered a round of drinks and relaxed. The place was packed every table was full, and people coming in. A little loud but expected for a Saturday. A testament to their food and commitment to service. I ate there the first week they opened, it was empty but you knew the food would bring the people. Drinks arrived after a few minutes we asked Edwardo for a few minutes to decide on the food choices. He was busy and I'm sure he was glad to accommodate. In the meantime the owner Mike came to meet us and welcome us back. He was busy but took his time to talk to our guests, who live nearby but never ate there. Bread and oil/hummus/pesto arrived. Finally time to order. Apps were the grilled crab cake, large and full of crab. I ordered the eggplant rolatini, perfectly prepared with tasty gravy and cheese. The soup special was a bean and ham purée. Delicious. And the house salad which is enough for two. Every plate was completely cleaned. For dinner we ordered a combination of menus and specials. I ordered the home made butter nut squash raviolis in a creamy cheese sauce. 6 nice size raviolis perfectly cooked and with a tasty but not overpowering sauce. My wife ordered the chicken parm which was large and came with homemade pasta. Enough for lunch today!! Our guests ordered a gluten free penne and spinach dish with red gravy and the bronzino fileted Table side. We ate everything. We did see a few tomahawk steaks served they were massive. Next time! Dinners were all shared some so we could taste everything. All agreed the dishes were great and all had distinct taste. We saw the banana foster being prepared table side and had to order that for two and our guests shared the creme Brulé. With espresso and a couple after dinner cocktails turned into a perfect evening we sat until close to 10 so perfectly paced for us. La Fava has obviously been discovered. Try it you will be hooked quickly. With apps dinner 3 drinks each meal and dessert we came in at $80 a head before a generous tip. And an easy Uber ride home. Taste. Simply put. Way too expensive for what we received! We havent been going to restaurants because of the pandemic. We only went that night because our power was out and the house was dark and hot. So disappointing. It was our first and last visit. Open tables outside with umbrellas, music, lights with garden flowers and vegetables bordering all around eating area. I was glad to learn the first class service and food is delivered outside just as it is sitting in. So glad to get out of the house and enjoy eating out again!!! On a Saturday night, we wanted to have a nice dinner with our family of 10 total. We were seated a little later than our reservation which wasn't a major issue but once seated, we had to wait for over an hour and a half to get our order. The food was very good with good presentation but even the best of meals could not overcome our wait time. I'm sure that the service is likely better during the week but our Saturday night experience was awful. Lastly, it was so loud that it was hard to hear anyone else at our table causing us to only have conversations with the person seated next to us. I am a wedding officiant and had just married a couple at a venue in Chadds Ford. Following the ceremony, I realized how hungry I was so I decided to stop somewhere on my way back home. I made a quick reservation at La Fava since it was a Saturday evening. The staff was excellent and the food was very good but very overpriced. I had the veal marsala which was almost $30. After reviewing their menu, I realized that these are the types of prices you would find in Center City restaurants. I am not complaining, but merely pointing out an observation. La Fava in Glen Mills for the win Sunday evening! All safety practices in place and delicious food with excellent service. We chose to dine outside since it was such a beautiful night. Good live music and dog friendly. My only negative is the hand sanitizer they provided - too sticky! So good!!! Best meatballs I've ever had!! As another review mentioned, it was difficult to hear, but we were there on Mother's Day and there were many large groups. We'll be back for sure! Went to happy hour on Friday. Excellent service, nice comfortable atmosphere in the bar. Appetizers were delicious, especially the clams. Will return often. Great to find this hidden jewel! I was looking for somewhere for our family to have brunch and most of our usual options were fully booked. Fortunately I stumbled on La Fava on Yelp! We had a fantastic time - great food, good relaxed ambiance and great service from Alex. I could even take a sneak peep at the Euros on the big screen behind the bar. We will definitely be returning after last Sunday's experience. I would encourage others to visit and support La Fava - we will definitely be going back for brunch, dinner and happy hour! What a Great restaurant ! Love it Super Friendly service delicious food great atmosphere! Try the flatbread with short Ribs awesome. Might be a Covid lack of employees issue, but the service last night was horrible. Can't really blame the server (although she did break 3 glasses because she was running around so fast). Took 20 mins for someone to come to our table after we were seated, then another 30 mins to get our meal. Food was good, but they are lacking servers for sure. The hostess was busy doing other jobs as well. She seems a bit snooty too, but could just be me. The outdoor seating was not even half full. Have to imagine they weren't taking reservations because they didn't have the staff. Not sure. We had a most pleasant experience when they had the heated bubbles in the winter, but likely won't be back for awhile until they can figure out staffing. It's a shame because we do like it there. Someday we'll get to sit at the bar. Haven't been able to in years because it's either always crowded or now because of Covid. Dang Covid. This was our first time dining at La Fava and we loved it. Everything was great! The food was excellent, plated nicely, and good sized portions. Our server was very attentive. The owner was walking around checking on tables. He also made our banana foster dessert. This is definitely a gem! We will return for sure! We were able to get outdoor seating without a reservation on a Thursday night. The fava dip was amazing. There was some nice live music- a solo guitarist. Our waiter was extremely polite and pleasant. We had insalata misto with a nice touch of fennel. My husband had the eggplant parm as an entree with spaghetti. I had the salmon with beans which really hit the spot. It is a relaxing & classy environment with good service & awesome food. From start to finish was excellent, our hard to please group PLEASED:). Probably the best Italian restaurant in Delaware County. Go there. The best spot in town! With some of the best Italian/Mediterranean food around! Such a wonderful atmosphere to eat in, excellent service, great management, and the food and drinks are made with perfection! Definitely a place you need to try! The experience started out okay, but it ended awfully. We came in on a Sunday for brunch and the service was initially prompt and delightful. Our drinks came out quickly and the margarita was yummy. We ordered and then, we waited. And we waited. And we waited. There were some tables outside, but the restaurant inside was empty other than a few people at the bar. They were having a private event in another room, but the group had moved on to dessert. We couldn't figure out why it was taking so long, and our server didn't stop by our table once to explain or apologize for the delay (despite walking past us multiple times). Over an hour after we'd been seated, we finally received our order. It was a disaster. Two members of the party had ordered eggs Benedict. One of them came out without Canadian bacon. The poached eggs were significantly over cooked. The hollandaise was dried up and not appetizing. Myself and another had ordered the burgers. The menu description was fontina, smoked tomato jam, spinach pesto, on a brioche bun. The burger came out on dry Texas toast, no jam, no pesto and it was burnt on the outside to the point it was inedible. It tasted like an ashtray. I am not usually one to complain, and I was very hungry--but this was just such a mess I couldn't even power through it. We each took a few bites and asked for our check immediately. They comped our meal and we just paid for the drinks, which was seriously the least they could do at this point. They were very apologetic and I understand what a struggle the service and hospitality industry is going through with the pandemic. I would normally cut them some slack in my review. The part that was inexcusable in this situation was that the server didn't ever stop by to let us know about the struggles in the kitchen. It wasn't that busy. The hosts/managers were standing around a lot. Someone could've spoken to us. They could've done so many things to salvage our experience. If they'd brought us an appetizer or offered to let us order something different off the menu since our original order was not available as described, this would be a different review. If when the server brought the food out, she'd explained what had changed with the burgers, this would be a different review. But other than her saying that their bread delivery didn't show up, there was no mention that it was seriously modified from the menu description. It's on her that she didn't evaluate the quality or apologize for the fact that it wasn't really what we ordered. They asked us to come back and give them another chance (this would've been a great time to offer us a gift card if they were really trying to earn our business back)--but since this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences of my life, I can assure you I won't be returning. The first time I went here, food, service was excellent. Then, things went downhill. The complimentary bread I had on my last visit was old and stale. I told the waitress, and she almost argued with me but she didnt. She brought out another type of bread, which wasnt quite as stale. It didnt have the fresh bread taste when I first went there. The fish dish that I ordered was very good. This restaurant is not a quiet restaurant because you got people drinking at the bar who can get loud. Because this is a new restaurant, the service needs to to improve a bit. I remember coming in one day and was going to order some food. No one was at the front. I can see the owner or manager talking to friends at the bar, but no one came by to say, can I help you. So after waiting awhile, I just walked out. I really do want to like this new restaurant. It has a good chef. Seemed ok. Portions very small. The veal and shrimp dish was was over priced with 2 small sized pieces of veal and 3 tiny shrimp for $29.00 Nothing special but we tried it once. Large cafeteria style dining room . Great service but at the prices they want and the value and quality was not there. Awesome food great atmosphere, great wines. Service was excellent. We ate inside and tables were spaced nicely. They also have outdoor pods which looked fun. We were their Saturday night and the place was filled wit positive energy. Had a great meal at La Fava tonight! We will be back! Everything was delicious and our server Hailey was fabulous!! Anyone else who had their Christmas Eve plans go awry at this unmitigated disaster last night will surely agree. I hope they share. As I was leaving one hour after our reservation time, a woman was furiously speaking to one of the hostess about her 90 minute wait after reservation time. People waiting hours after their reservation time to be seated. Pure poor planning and greed of overbooking. The hostess playing busboy setting clean dishes in between the ones left by the last patrons. at this point, you have to wonder what the kitchen standards are. We walked out and had a delicious dinner at the always consistent Concordville Inn. So glad they had room for us La Fava hosted my daughter's Bridal Shower on Saturday, September 19th. Everything was perfection. The food was spectacular, the service was impeccable. The Restaurant Manager, Ashlyn Hoover was so on top of her game during the planning down to the day of the event. I highly recommend La Fava Restaurant and Bar for your next event. They follow all CDC protocols and government regulations during this time. When I called to make a reservation, I was told that it cost $50 to hold our reservation to dine in an outdoor igloo. I was also told that the charge would be applied toward our bill. However, at the end of the meal, I was surprised when the the bill listed a $50 service charge. The way the host described the $50 charge, I thought it was a holding fee that would be applied as a credit to the bill total. I wish that the $50 service charge had been clearly communicated up front. So this was our second time. First time we sat at bar and had a very nice experience. They had just opened and ordered appetizers and drinks. So decided to go back for whole dinner experience. First off, service was excellent. Everyone is very friendly and engaged. Server made suggestions and was very attentive. The menu has a variety and makes it hard to decide what you want (a good thing). We tried the cheese board. Very good (suggest maybe adding some type of bread/cracker with it). Had Caesar-I enjoyed but husband not a fan as he thought anchovy taste too much. Husband had gnocchi dish he really liked. Here is where they lost me. I had a seafood dish and I am pretty confident the seafood not fresh. Calamari looked awful, yellowish, rubber and large rings that were very uniform in shape and size. I think may be some type of frozen stuff. Mussels and clams tasted off and shrimp dried out. No flavor in sauce either -super disappointing especially considering almost $30 for dish. Top it off their wines by the glass not great either-tastes were funny as well and temperature warm (white). The prices are on the high end and hence my expectations which were not met with the entree and drinks. I've been here three time so far. Every time was great. We really like the calamari appetizer. I too a friend who generally doesn't like calamari, and he thought it was very good. They have a nice decor and friendly servers. Literally every food item I tried was very good. I especially liked the pork chop. Sat night. Crowded and loud. Bread was good, thankfully, because that is the only thing brought to our table for the first 1:15 hours. Reservation at 7:15, got home at 9:10 without eating. 70+ Inlaws just couldn't bear it anymore. We were starving and three full glasses of water didnt do it. Poorly staffed and prepared. They are new, but should have quit seating people. Those poor suckers with 8:30 reservations!!!!! Back to Pescatories!!! Il Graneo, Arrugala. Came here shortly before everything shut down due to COVID and loved it! The wine selection is stellar and the food was fabulous. Why only 3 stars then, you ask? We waited almost an hour past our reservation time and kept being told it would only be 15 more minutes. It was already on the late side (maybe 9pm) and the bar was packed, so we stood the entire time waiting. Additionally, the waitress was friendly in an overbearing way. She wouldn't take no for an answer when we didn't want something and we had to ask her to leave us alone. Friendly woman, but she was annoying if I'm being honest. We both groaned when she would walk toward us. I'd come back and give it another shot someday as the salmon was incredible and again, the wine selection is absurdly large and high quality. The inside is quite nice as well, I hope we have a better service experience next time. Brand new. 3 weeks old. A different menu. Non traditional. No veal parmagian for example. Serving size are good. We found the the gnocchi and monk fish a tad salty but then we don't use salt at all so we might be too sensitive. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They are trying hard. The food was good. Our service was pretty bad. Sodas were flat from sitting with ice in at the bar while waiting to be delivered to our table. We ordered an appetizer which never arrived and then once we mentioned that it should be taken off the bill someone brought it to our table and said "we've been really backed up". I made a reservation to sit outside in the pods. The hostess was rude and cursing at the computer. Apparently we weren't able to sit in the pods because it was too close to dinner service, but eventually "squeezed us in". The service was slow, had to pay for water, and the food wasn't good. I won't be going back. La Fava - Glen Mills. Don't let the strip mall location scare you. We were delighted with complimentary bread with springy and palate-pleasing dollop of fava bean puree. We ordered the Truffled Mac N Cheese, Octopus, Calamari, Eggplant Parmesan Stack and Wildberry Sorbetto. All of which were extremely delicious. I did ask for no truffle on the Mac N Cheese since I knew my son wouldn't like it (and he refused to eat it) so that was the one low point of the meal (although the rest of us thought it was delicious and didn't send it back but just took it home to eat later) . My extremely picky shrunken human surprised me by devouring my plate of octopus.... so we ordered another one which he also mostly gobbled up! The outside seating is quite lovely, with nice big red umbrellas, huge brightly colored potted flowers and string lights which make for a romantic evening. I don't know why I am just hearing about this place now. Such a fantastic meal and loved their outside set-up! Great spot . Really close to my Mom's retirement community! The special touches are great. The service was lovely. The portions were quite big! Would definitely recommend it. This was where we stopped for an early supper after spending the afternoon at Longwood Gardens. It was our first time there. There were appropriate private COVID precautions in place and all servers wore masks. We ordered the roasted fingerling potatoes for an app. They were very good! Some sort of dipping sauce might have made the perfect. My hubby had the salmon and said it was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the ricotta gnocchi w/o sausage. Also delicious. We enjoyed this place and will be back. My wife and I went on a Saturday night. It was very busy so we were glad that we had made a reservation. It was crowded and loud which is to be expected on a Saturday night in this area. Plus the business is still relatively new, so they still have that new place pull. The tables were too close together so it was irritating to be listening to others conversations. The food was good, the wine was good. I found it a little pricey for the experience. I don't think I will return because for the money I believe better food and experiences can be easily found. Went there Saturday the 10th of August, for the first time. What a pleasant experience. The food was awesome, the service was on point. Loved the interior. This is a restaurant that I will be going back to. Won't go again. Slow service. We waited almost 1/2 hour for drinks and appetizers. Food was ok. Not worth the trip. This is a hard review for me. See, I hated my entree but I enjoyed some other things and my husband loved his entree. So I hope I can be fair and give you an idea if this is the place for you. First off we got 2 servings of onion soup. Price was $18 for the two. The soup was flavorful but sweet. If you enjoy that hot bubbly cheese with your onion soup? No..your not going to get it. They use very little cheese. It was still good. We also shared a meatball app, about $13. The meatballs tasted good but the texture was a bit mushy and fell apart as soon as the fork touched it. I had chicken parm with a small serving of pasta. The chicken parm was crispy and the pasta al dente however the flavor was odd. The whole plate tasted like citrus. I literally tasted a lemony aftertaste from both the chicken and pasta. I can only assume it was from the sauce? I asked the waiter and he said it was from the tomatoes? Idk but it was the worst I had. The hubs had veal picatta with asparagus and cheesy potatoes. He really enjoyed his plate. Dessert was fine , we had a slice of cheesecake and 3 mini canolli's. Service was excellent. The owner or manager ( not sure which) was constantly looking around and staying attentive which we appreciate...shows someone cares about the business. So, not my cup of tea but may be yours! They have a great wine selection and nice Monday night specials. The place has a quaint atmosphere which makes it a good date night place. My advice? If your looking for TRADITIONAL Italian I would not come here. If your willing to twist things up maybe have drinks and a few apps? Willing to try something a bit different but with a Familiar feel? Give it a try. What a fabulous night. Our waitress Alessia was amazing. Our service was the best we have had!!! Alison Landon, the performer for the night, was fabulous! Highly recommend!!! Always in the mood for some good Italian food! The food was EXCELLENT .... the experience wasn't. Main dining room was like a banquet hall & VERY loud. Decor was sparse and nothing special. The service was TERRIBLE.... waited 30 minutes after appetizers to get dinner for 2 people. Waiter & bossman kept coming over to apologize... not coming back ! Unfortunately I was very disappointed with the whole thing. You can't control mother nature...I get it. But if you can't give us seats where your feet aren't in a puddle and you aren't getting dripped on, then maybe waive the "no cancel" fee. The food was bland and there wasn't much of it. Four ravioli's for $27? I was sick to stomach paying the bill. First dinner out in six months to celebrate a special occasion. The staff did the best they could...they aren't making the food or setting the prices. I will not be back again. This place is amazing...and, I'm picky! The octopus appetizer is so flavorful. The gnocchi is light but balanced and warmed by the sausage and mushrooms. We had the osso bucco special and the meat was falling off the bone. The lobster ravioli had beautiful bits of roasted garlic throughout. It was a perfect birthday dinner. Thanks OK. In the interest of fairness, we have never had a bad meal at La Fava. We were annoyed at the lack of service, but not at the servers. I guess this was a case of not being able to get enough servers. Still, there was a wedding reception in the private room, so maybe they should have cut back on the reservations. Fond memories of dining in La Fava bubbles this winter. We may try again. This is the first time ever leaving a review. I made reservations to celebrate my daughters birthday for 12 people . I made a comment in the special notes box explaining that my daughter is a newlywed and this will be the first celebration that we're having with both sides of the family since the wedding. I called the next day to make sure they got the reservation and understood how special it is. That was a few weeks ago. Today - less than a week before the reservation they called me to cancel . Their explanation was that there was a computer glitch and the restaurant is having a private event!! They offered another night(NO- Thursday is her birthday!!) They offered a champagne toast to make it right( are you kidding me!) This was wrong and is ruining the celebration. What are the chances that we find another restaurant to accommodate this many people, with such short notice? As I said,THIS IS WRONG!! Went for brunch on a Sat. One of the first patrons in the restaurant. Service was a bit slow considering they weren't busy. We sat outside on a beautiful day however, bees were constantly bothering us. Food was very good. All enjoyed salads eggs Benedict etc. Willing to go back under different conditions. First I want to say that I am very lenient on restaurants esp in covid. My family has a restaurant for 38 year's so I completely understand the ins and outs of a restaurant. I wanted to take my mom out for Mother's Day. They made me give them my credit card when I called to insure that I would show up. If I canceled within the 4 days they were going to charge me $25 per person. I had a reservation for 5:15. When I got there at 5....they were overwhelmed and things seemed a mess. When I finally got assisted by the hostess after 10 min, she told me it would be $185 for a party of 3. I had NO idea it was a buffet...esp in covid I was a bit taken aback. She told me it was on their website but I only went on Yelp and looked at their menu there. Plus, when I spoke to a person on the phone, no one told me it was a buffet. So after that, they told me it would be about 20 min. Ok fine. So I went into the bar area and stood and watched. There were so many tables dirty and 3 in particular that were already set up. No one was seated in the 20 min I stood there. There must have been 30 people outside waiting to be seated. They were extremely disorganized. I finally pressured someone to seat us....considering I watched all those empty tables for over 20 min!! Plus the fact, they don't have servers, so I didn't understand the hold up. Now the food....I would say, it was just ok. Nothing to rave about and definitely not $60 per person! It was a shame. I wanted to take my mom out to a really nice restaurant (since she spends her time at her own restaurant 7 days a week) I was very disappointed to say the least. I even called yesterday and left a message so I could just speak to someone about this but no one returned my phone call. Oh well. They will not see us back again. My husband And I went for dinner last night and it was really fantastic. We have driven by La Fava for years and finally decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed! I wish we tried this place a long time ago. We sat at a table near the bar and it was perfect. The decor and the bar setup was really nice. We got there before 6 so we took advantage of the happy hour drinks and apps. It was a great deal! My husband said his Old Fashion was the best he ever had. The apps were delicious as well. We ordered entrees and they were also top notch. We really enjoyed our evening and felt the food and the service were excellent. We will definitely be back! This place is a goof place for happy hour. Everyone is friendly and the food is good!, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '16:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '16:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '16:0-21:0', 'Friday': '16:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '10:30-22:0', 'Sunday': '10:30-21:0'}

name: Sam’s Boardwalk Pizza & Dairy Bar, address: 1200 Roosevelt Dr, city: Havertown, latitude: 39.9637501, longitude: -75.2999111, is_open: opening, categories: Pizza, Restaurants, Food, Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, text: New favorite local pizza place. The upside down pizza is particularly good. Never had any issues with service and the pizza has always been great. In a bit of a hidden location; but, can be delivered through Door Dash. Ok...going to rave about this place. Excellent pizza. Definitely the thin, boardwalk style that isn't falling apart or steaming in the box while being delivered. Arrived at the perfect temp, crust was not chewy and soggy. Ordered a plain with mushrooms and garlic parm wings. These wings are huge, well cooked, and ridiculously crispy. Did I mention these were delivered and STILL crispy? I got the upside down and regular pizzas, and I have to say the upside down is amazing! Service was very friendly as well. Loses a star for not having online ordering and parking not being easy. I didn't see the temporary parking for pickup area a previous reviewer referred to, I had to circle the block before parallel parking. I still may go back for the upside down though. Food is fine, but hardly one of the better pizza options in the area. Not bad in a pinch, but as other reviews have cited, they frequently close early so they likely won't be open in a pinch to order from anyway. The worst part is definitely their staff - they employ a bunch of kids who behave like it's their free period and the teacher stepped out for a smoke break (I live nearby and walk past the location all the time - this behavior is consistent and supervision and accountability seem virtually non-existent) Okay, it's a little neighborhood place and there are actually three different locations, but this one is my favorite. I've tried everything from pizza to salad and it's all good. Pizza on the thin crust side, (try the Blanca), wings are meaty and despite being delivered, are steaming hot. I'm a fan of their Italian Tuna salad with the lemon vinaigrette. Seriously just try it! Now remember it's also a dairy bar so you can have milkshakes, sundaes or quarts of ice cream delivered with your meal. Don't order the salted caramel pretzel ice cream cause if they run out it'll break the members of this household's heart. JS . Finally a decent place for pizza in Drexel Hill! It's not hard to stand out in this town among the disasters on every corner. If my name was Dave Portnoy I'd give this a solid 8.3. But it's hands down the best pie you'll find in DH. Get the upside down! Their pizza is excellent and we also really enjoy their Caesar salad. Some of the best wings in Ardmore. Every single time I call this place to order, they are closed early. Every. Single. Time. Website says 10pm, I just called at 9pm. Someone answered and said they closed early. Yep. Closed. You don't want my business. Update your hours or get lost. Tasty pizza! Good customer service. Will be going back soon. Didn't realize how good the pizza was. [1111] 11/24/2020 This pizza place is so cute in the heart of town. Parking is tight in the area but there is a nice temporary parking area out front which is good for pick up. They have ice cream which I have not tried. The walk up window is huge which is great during spring and summer. Very open. The food is made quickly so not much of a wait. I found it as I was taking a walk. I'm glad I did since the pizza is so tasty. The pizza reminds me of NY style which is my favorite. The best part is Tuesday is buy two large pizzas for $20. I like this pizza way over Bertuccis :) My son loved the tenders. I will definitely be back., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-22:0'}

name: Boccella's Deli, address: 37 W Eagle Rd, city: Havertown, latitude: 39.9868699, longitude: -75.3121096, is_open: opening, categories: Delis, Restaurants, text: Such a great place! Sandwich's are enormous, fresh, and wonderful. The owners are delightful. Prices are unbelievably low! My favorite deli in Delco. Never disappoints. Love! Hands down best deli in the area. For portion sizes and quality, it can't be beat! One of the best Italian hoagies you'll find anywhere. Terrific beer selection. Great neighborhood spot. Highly recommend. Recommend by my 93 year old Grandmom who has lived down the street for 3/4 of a century and she tells me they have been around and run by the same family for a very long time. We came in for Cheese steaks and beer, and Grams wanted a pepper and egg sandwich, which they don't normally serve after 11am. Priced reasonable with the regular 1lb cheese steak only $5.99 as of 2016. Only go for the large cheese steak if you're trying to feed 4 people or you're preparing lunch for a few days. It's a deli type store with a side area with booths for eating. It can get busy, but that's a good sign. Family is friendly, lively and passionate, you can just tell. Great beer selection. As of this review, they have a Pizza Boy Brewing Co. on tap that was excellent. Great neighborhood deli! Not only is the food delicious, there is so much to choose from and it is all so fresh! The cashier is so welcoming and friendly. There are so many choices of beers there too. Highly recommend it to eat-in or take-out! You will surely be back for seconds... Great sandwiches. Nice people. Fast service. Love this place. So glad I was turned on to it. Wonderful Mom and Pop place that I love going to. Don't miss it. The sandwiches are delicious and priced low. My fave is their chesses. A pound of meat! These folks really push the envelope, in a good way, when it comes to delis. This is a family owned place that has been around for years. The lovely wife and I have been visiting them just about forever. We stopped in yesterday for breakfast. I tried the breakfast platter that included three eggs, my choice of meat (sausage), a mountain of hash browns, toast, and unlimited coffee for $4.99. OMG, how would I pay the mortgage! I really appreciated that it wasn't greasy because I really hate that. They have a bigger platter that includes the same stuff plus pancakes or French toast for $6.99. After eating that it would be kind of embarrassing if I had to waddle out to my car. This place is not just for breakfast. These folks have a beer license and have cooler after cooler of beer including many great microbrews. But wait; it gets even better. They have six beers on tap. A deli with draft beers in Havertown; who would have thunk it! I could have a Magic Hat with my super large hoagie. What's not to love? If you are anywhere near Havertown I think it would be a mistake not to give these folks a shot. Great beer selection and sandwiches. Been a handful of times. Favorite is the Cuban or cheesesteak. Staff couldn't be more friendly. New to the area and so glad we stopped in! The sweetest staff in the most unassuming deli. A++!! I had a delicious homemade hot roast beef hoagie while hubby had a Cuban. We both were in sandwich heaven. Will be back! Boccella's is the best!!!!! I visit at least once a week. Everything I have ordered has been delicious. A very consistent, clean, and delicious deli--I cannot recommend it enough. The staff is always very friendly too!!! Boccella's is easily the best deli in the Havertown/Ardmore area. Their hoagies are big, the beer selection is hard to beat (they also do growler fills!), and the service is top-notch! This place always amazes me! The food is amazing and the beverage options are endless! They have Deitz and Watson deli meats and their bread is excellent! Try this place and you will find out for yourself! We love it here! Just moving from Hoboken, we were nervous to find a "good deli" and thank goodness we found this gem! We have ordered everything from their tuna, random bit so good, to steak sandwiches, salads, and even breakfast. They also have a great beer selection. The owners could not be any nicer! Great deli with a lot of options for hoagies. I love their whole nine yard breakfast burrito! So filling and so good! Also they have an awesome assortment of beers. One of my favorite places in havertown. I wish I had something like this in east falls. Must try!! Keep eatin' Solid place in Havertown for everything, and all super cheap! - cheesesteaks and hoagies: huge and meaty - waffle fries: seasoned and crispy - wings: slightly different from the norm, but of course these were good too; served dry (sauce on the side) and super crispy** - beer: what else to complement these tasty snacks than a rotating tap offering Growler refills ($15-20) **realizing now they have a few options for wings and I'm not sure which we had, probably the fire cracked spicy Hoagies are awesome. Great selection of drinks. Friendly, fast service. Just an all-around great spot. Staff is always friendly, hoagies are always packed. Great variety at a good price!! Cuban sandwiches and interesting beers made for a great change of pace from the dining room at The Quadrangle. People are nice; the TV is a noisy irritant. Great breakfast and an awesome beer selection. Can't go wrong here.Hoagies and cheese steaks are pretty good too. Definitely a good place for a quick meal. Gotta be honest, the food was good. My family stopped in for some travel food not eh way to the beach and got some breakfast sandwiches. Perhaps it was an off day, but they were very greasey and yes this is a turn off, too big. We will try again as the taste was good and it looks like a well run establishment. My husband swears by the selection of beers they have available so hence the third star. Will update if next visit is better My wife and I have been walking or biking to Bocella's for more than three years - always for breakfast. Our favorites are the egg sandwiches (I like the sweet pepper and egg myself) along with fried potatoes. Ask them to put peppers and onions in the potatoes. Great. A fine Deli. Great sandwiches and a large beer selection. The place is always clean and the owners are very friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Great local deli, I always go when I am craving a hoagie or need to fill up my fridge with beer. The sandwiches are always great and they are very friendly This is an excellent deli. Their hoagies are big and fresh, their bread soft. My regular order is a half pound of their buffalo chicken fingers with hot sauce to dip in, which doesn't sound like a very interesting order, but what makes it better here than anywhere else is the quality of their hot sauce. It appears to be a homemade mix of the Srirachi sauce and vinegar. It's fantastic. The service is friendly and the prep time is fast. The beer selection is vast and they even offer growler fills of four different, rotating craft beers at good prices. In general, I find their prices to be an excellent value for all things. It's getting better. The sandwhiches are starting to improve in terms of quality and its quite good! Just tried the cheesesteak here on a friend's recommendation and was not disappointed. Fantastic. Love this place. They have everything! I'll probably try the entire menu in the near future and I'll keep you yelpers posted on my findings. Clean, solid, dependable...I love their veggie and cheese sandwiches as they don't overload it with cheese like a lot of places do. Great sandwich selection and very tasty food! Awesome selection of beers and you can also sit down & enjoy a meal & watch the game. And I believe they're open until 10pm most nights. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. They have great selection of food to beer. Everyone is so friendly! I love their cheese steak and fries combo. Their sweet potato fries are great! They have a small but delicious dessert section. They are happy to accommodate to me and my picky preference, ALWAYS. Everything is great here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. This place has been around for many many years. The original owners (Boccellas) sold out a few years ago. The new folks have been doing a great business. They are primarily a hoagie shop and have a takeout beer license. There are a few things that make Boccella's stand out from the crowd. You'll notice right away that the place is spotless! Clean is always a good thing. The variety available is much larger than a typical hoagie shop. The menu board is huge. Portion size is above average. So what about quality? I'd say at least average and sometimes excellent. Yelpers around here are very particular about how they like their hoagies. It's worth stopping by to try one and see if you like their style. This is one of those places I wish I could award 3 1/2 stars. After mulling it over a bit I'm going to go with 4. The staff is always friendly and that's a big plus. A Delco classic. Despite the change in owners throughout the years, I'm a big fan of Boccella's. Awesome little deli. They have a great beer selection with a massive variety of micro-brews. I haven't had the opportunity to sample much from their menu but I will say the cheesesteaks and chicken parmigiana sandwiches are amazing! Definitely a good spot for something quick that tastes good! Support this local deli. Good, inexpensive food. Good beer selection. Friendly people. Gotta keep these types of places around. Had half a Chicken Pizza Cheesesteak. It was freaking awesome. I'm doing the keto thing and ate it off the roll without a forking fork. Holy cow I'm full. There's a pile of bread left on my plate. Just say no to carbs. Local favorite. Standard deli menu with very friendly owners/operators who always put the customer first. Outstanding beer selection--beats any other local deli selection by a mile. Also offers growler refills. Owner knows his stuff and is happy to make a recommendation. Will keep coming back!! Deli eats with a side of unsolicited passive aggressiveness? I came here after a leisurely afternoon of shopping at Suburban Square (thanks to the doting Yelp reviews). Once I arrived, there were several things that gave me pause: 1) The stodgy, homogenized atmosphere that easily could have been the setting for a '60s era lunch counter sit-in w/ the exception of the Asian clerk behind the counter, 2) The somewhat limited pescetarians options, and 3) The fact that they were out of waffle fries - the very reason I came here after seeing a picture posted on Yelp that literally made my mouth water. I decided to give this place a fighting chance and ordered an eggplant panini... So far, all is well. However, let me mention the unconventional model they've adopted where you pay after you eat. That factoid will be very important later on in my review. I went and grabbed a seat and after a little bit of a wait, my food eventually arrived. It was edible, but nothing special by any means. The panini was bland (i.e., there wasn't enough provolone cheese; the eggplant was under seasoned; there was mounds of iceberg lettuce; and the bread was burnt) and the fries were also underwhelming. However, I decided to enjoy the meal for what it was, while watching the football game on the flat screen in the back of the dining area. I soon finished my meal, gave the clerk my tray, and quickly made a beeline for the restroom. Afterwards, I exited back into the store/deli and headed out the door, right pass the clerk, to my car (being that I'm not used to paying AFTER finishing a meal at a deli/lunch counter/non-full service restaurant). The clerk immediately comes running out after me saying, "Sir, did you pay?" Darn, I had totally forgotten and I graciously returned to settle up. As I walked back into the restaurant a middle-aged white male (who sat at a diagonal, behind me, the entire time I was eating) yelled to the clerk, "Good awareness!" Really? Did anyone solicit your off color remarks, sir? Keep your biased, passive aggressiveness to yourself. If these are the types of people who patronize this establishment, I have no interest in ever going back. Update the review. The beer selections are tremendous, my husband absolutely loves being able to try a variety. Still only three stars, the food is average for the area but when not dealing with the owners it is very hard to understand the other employees. We will update again, breakfast sandwiches are still amazing This is my favorite spot in Havertown by far. Amazing beer selection here (especially if you are into craft beers) and awesome food. Their hoagies, wraps, sandwiches, fries and even their pickles are always perfection. I've never been remotely dissapointed in anything I have ordered here and the staff is always super sweet. You can even sit down and order a beer and eat food inside. Best food in Havertown. This deli is solid. I have never been disappointed with a breakfast sandwich, BLT, or cheesesteak from here. They have a large sandwich selection on their menu, as well as sides, snacks and carry out beer. They're also very quick and reasonably priced. Always a go-to when on-the-go or looking for a quality sandwich. I can't tell you enough how much I love LOVE this place. I used to live around the corner and would get my lunch meat from there every week as well as last minute beer runs and meals 2-3 times a month. I moved out of Havertown 2 years ago and was very bumbed knowing I was leaving Boccellas behind. On a good note I was only moving to Newtown Square so not too bad. I have tried numerous places in N.S. for lunch meat and nothing even comes close to Boccellas so, I have started to make the weekly trip back for our lunch meat. B/C we were patrons the clerks know us by name and voice on phone, when I told her the trouble we were having with crappy lunch meat other places they told me b.c they have a small case they get 2 deliveries a week. Which would explain the fresh and delicious deli meat! Other than that they probably have the best cheese steak I have ever had and I am addicted to their bbq sauce, I would always ask for a side of it with my deli order to take home and cook with :-D Other things we have had and loved are, Grilled Chicken Texas, Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Chicken Cord Blue, Burgers (husband loves the Italian burger), and hoagies. You can not go wrong with this place. Great little deli. Friendly staff, and the food is awesome. They definitely don't skimp on the meat when ordering a hoagie! Great beer selection too. Favorite local deli for sure! The owners are super super nice & friendly. The wait time is always reasonable and the food always tastes great. I love their tuna fish. But my absolute favorite is their grilled Phillies! It's amazing. USed to be pretty good, now that the new mgt has taken over, forget it now! Steaks are crappy, alot smaller than they used to be. Not the same place it used to be. The last 2 times I bought from Boccella's Deli, we've had problems. Yesterday, 3 of the 6 of us were sick after eating the food. The sandwiches, hoagies, and wraps, looked good, but the turkey hoagie was also not the same usual full of meat, good quality hoagie. I'm finished with them, traveled 2 towns to go there. If I want that quality and issues, I'll stay closer to home. Friendly employees, nice beer selection, good breakfast, big fan of their chicken cheese steaks and panini's. Nice alternative to local pizza and hoagie joints. Great place! Great food, service and beer!! I love the hoagies and it is a 5 times a week stop. Good food clean I can't complain best breakfast sandwich in town. This place is AWESOME!!!!! One of the best places in Havertown. Their food is great, prices are more than reasonable and the staff (owners) are as friendly as the come. I don't see how anyone could ever walk out of this place unhappy. Great "Supreme" Italian hoagie, perfectly constructed, professional staff, fresh ingreduents, family run. I'll be here next time I am back in Philly. This place is definitely a charm. Sandwiches are delicious and fresh! Staff is nice as well! They also have bottle and draft beer and wine which is awesome! I like to get take out from here sometimes. I have yet to have a bad meal. They have a pretty large menu. They also have breakfast which I have yet to try. My favorite thing to get from here is the chicken cheesesteaks, they are possibly the best ones I have ever had. The large is giant! I got it once thinking it wasn't going to be that big, it is probably big enough for 4 people!! I thought it was going to be smaller based off the price, pricing is very reasonable here. The fries are really good too. Service is great. No complaints. This is a very "useful" place. It is easy to get everything done here. You can grocery shop, get coffee, and eat (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) here. Also, the food is just okay. Great Beer selection for the area. Mix and Match 6-packs are a plus. Food is decent- great tuna hoagies, ok turkey and italian hoagies. Have yet to try their cheesesteaks, but I've heard that they are worthy. Would try more stuff on the menu for sure. I was there this past Saturday- one of the days it was about a 100 degrees- and the place was PACKED! Lots of takeout orders and dine-ins. My favorite neighborhood deli and store. As a city person in the burbs, I wish all bodegas were this good! Great spot with nice folks running it. Want craft beer? They have an excellent selection. I have probably stopped here twice a week for the last 4 years. I am a big fan. Came here because I was craving a cheesesteak, but they were out of steak. It was only 1:30pm :( Instead we got a burger to split. The burger was massive but so delicious. I suggest keeping it wrapped as the burger started falling off the bun. Very flavorful. It also came with a side of onion rings. I am a sucker for onion rings and these were also great! A perk of this place that I had no idea about was the solid beer selection. It was like Christmas morning all over again with the Cantillon bottles, Russian River, and Trillium cans. Looking forward to coming back to try the cheesesteak and seeing what other beers they will have. Portions are massive. This is the second owners of the Boccella's name that is famous for large portioned cheese steaks. This place used to have a mean albeit crappy quality but large portion cheese steak. I order from occasionally and the service is top notch and the selection of things is very large. Another thing to say is that the place is VERY clean and always busy with people. They are doing a nice business here. Like a diner stick with fried/grilled items and you'll be ok. Great service, nice people, and great homemade soup! They are always busy, so they must be doing something right. They can make you anything you want, breakest, lunch or dinner. I'm a fan! Love! It's our go to place when we want take out. They have so many options and we have tried most of them. The mushroom cheesesteaks are very good. It's not Jim's on South but really good. Their paninis are the best. Two favorites are the Flyer which includes grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato & pesto and the Milano which is eggplant, provolone, red peppers, pesto and lettuce. Their 20" Italian hoagie is also a favorite as it is dinner that night and lunch the next day. Oh and don't forget the corned beef special. The corned beef is so tasty - not stringy or overly fatty. Oh so good. If sandwiches aren't enough, try the fries - straight or waffle - they are both good. This is THE sandwich place in Havertown. My friend told me months ago how good Boccella's deli is. I finally paid them a visit for the first time yesterday. They were one of the few restaurants open on Independence Day. A deli with beer on tap... Not only can you buy 12 packs and individual bottles of beer here, but that's right...they have beer on TAP! Not just lame beers either, really good beers. And apparently they switch it up rather regularly. That alone makes B's the coolest deli in Havertown. The menu is very extensive. They have things like 'Hot Dog Land', 'Burger Land', and 'Seafood Land' (collections of different hot dogs, burgers, and seafood creations) on the menu. More coolness. They also have steak sandwiches (including a teriyaki steak, which i must try), a full list of grilled chicken sandwiches, paninis, chicken wings, several different french fry options that made my mouth water just reading the menu. I had the Boccella's Italian sandwich...prosciutto, soppresata, capacola, fresh mozz, pepper shooters, and oil. Very similar to something you'd find at Primo or Vito's. The difference here was the bread. They use a softer (non-seeded) style hoagie roll, as opposed to the crustier rolls at the other two places previously mentioned. The sandwich was very good, and big enough for two meals, not bad for $8. As I was sitting there eating, I couldn't believe I had lived in Htown for 8 years and not been to this place. I can't wait to try some other things on the menu. I love this place, they have such a wide selections of made to order food and it is all good quality and very reasonably priced. The dine-in section is very small and normally full , they seem to have their regulars. I normally just get take out which never takes very long to be made and there is so much to look at in the store that you won't mind the wait anyway. The store is also great, there are so many little things tucked throughout the store that you wont' find elsewhere, a great place to pick up snacks. If you're looking for alcohol particularly beer then go here. There is a huge HUGE selection of every type of beer imaginable in single bottles or 4 packs or 6 packs. This is my go to place for breakfast sandwiches/hoagies. Highly recommend them. Their lunch and dinner hoagies age good too, but I go there mainly for the occasional breakfast. They also are a full fledged deli. Their prices are inline with other delis and stores for deli meats and cheeses. Great place to go to when in or near Havertown. good food at a good price.. i wasnt happy with them in beginning but they do have pretty good food and its convenient to my work This is some weird hybrid of craft beer outlet, deli and convenience store just outside of Philly. But the cheesesteaks are legit -- huge, tasty, melty and on some amazing buns brought in fresh. The value is good too, and the waffle fries are the bomb. The only downside was that they were out of mushrooms and the hot peppers aren't spicy at all. Well, and it's sort of like sitting in a booth at a gas station (even though it's not one). Very friendly staff though. Simply put, Boccella's is the best deli in Havertown. Hearty portions for a cheap price. Great beer selection (draught and bottles). My family and I frequent this place. I have been driving by Boccella's for a while now seeing I am working in PA again and figured to stop in and grab their well known breakfast sandwich. Now mind you, I used to come here all the time years ago when big Mike the owner and was running it wearing his shades all the time . This is maybe 10+ years ago, give or take 2 years since I have been in here. I did go in there a few times after he sold it and the amazing cheese steaks wasn't so amazing, the phenomenal hoagies (Italian, Nigerian, Cappacola) wasn't such a phenom. Their breakfast sandwich's lost that big fill you up to start the day phase. I was disappointed and haven't been back since today, and I must say good job on getting in a newer crew from what I remember. They know how to bring this place back up to the quality everyone was used to. Seeing it was 8 am and I had finished work I was gonna stop at Wawa and grab one of their bagel breakfast, but thanks to me I hit up a little Yelp action on here. The reviews looked good and I figured why not. I went with one of my favorites .. a blast from the past you might say. Scrambled eggs with cheese, onions and scrapple on a long roll. Scrapple was good, cooked just right, crispy on the outside nice on the inside and the eggs wasn't runny the cheese was mixed in just right with the onions, and the roll I had asked for it to be toasted. YELPERS AMAZING!! Boccella's has come back again, its like Mike never left. Added some hot sauce and ketchup and the taste buds was happy, and I noticed they added something new. OK they added a few things new that wasn't there before.. A better selection of beers, good micro-brews stocked, along with tapped beers! What is this? A great idea if you ask me, grab a cheese steak, get the cheese fries and a fresh pour from the tap. BAAAM !!! Sold I'm in as of now the breakfast is good, I did see pancakes and other fine breakfasts they offer and the great thing about it is, you will not break the bank. I will be back to see how the hoagies and cheese steaks are. Customer service was great, the guys behind there were great, seating for you to sit and enjoy, clean and great food smells to add to your eating. I'll be back again Great local deli. Cheesesteaks and hoagies are excellent . Good paninis. The large is enough for 2 people. Great beer selection. They always have 6 quality beers (no coors light) on tap. Fresh food at reasonable prices. Love their sandwich trays too. Favorite spot in Havertown. Can't go wrong with any order. Usually go with the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak special. Breakfast sandwiches on a long roll. Fries to die for. Great service always Best Chicken Fingers in the world. Even better than chic fil a which I never thought I would say. Their hoagies are amazing too, I have tried almost all of them. Beautifully sliced deli meats to roast pork, cheese steaks and chicken parm/meatball hoagies. All of them fantastic. Sue handles the phones and register and from day 2 she remember my name and always greeted customers with a smile and a quick convo. They also have a fantastic 6pack selection of beer as well as 3-5 beers on tap that you can order by the growler. There are plenty of higher end snacks available, both Italian specialties and things like deserts, beef jerky and plenty of deli sides. Definitely one of the best Deli's in the area and highly recommend! Best spot in town! Friendly employees and awesome food. Hoagies are AMAZING!!!!!! Havertowns best. Chicken finger special with honey mustard. Need I say more? I would trust mr. and mrs. Boccella with my life Best food, best value in Del Co. We eat here too much and never had a bed meal. Owners are so nice. Decent food, sandwiches were fine but not stellar. Excellent waffle fries and good portions. Not much room to eat in and tables looked dirty. Not planning a return. This is definitely a neighborhood convenience store with a grill and 7 tables. What I liked about it was there was a variety of things to try; candy ive never seen, different versions of Nutella, drinks, and other snacks. So many things I wanted to try, but the mission was cheesesteaks!! They offer a 12" regular and a 20" with over 2 lbs of meat. At first sight is is overwhelming that you are about to devour this beast, but after one bite I knew the 20" was the right choice. The cheese was bountiful melty gooey goodness, the bread was soft and warm and chewy, there was so much meat it was falling off the bread with each bite. My only complaint is they didn't label the cheesesteaks. I had to guess which one was mine. Next time I want to try the peanut butter ice cream. Not the friendliest establishment, but they serve great food and have an incredible beer selection. In general, I would much rather support little mom & pop places like this than corporate chains, but it's an even easier choice when they a) have an extensive, varied menu, and b) everything on the menu rocks. I seriously have never had a bad meal here. They're also f.a.s.t. - you never have to wait for an order. To top it off, whoever chooses their ever-revolving beer list has great taste. There's always a number of flavorful, regional craft beers to choose from at Boccella's. Delis and hoagie shops are a dime a dozen in the greater Philly region, but there's a reason this spot does so much business. Stopped in again last night, picked up a cheesesteak with fried onions. It was truly top tier! I noticed right away the roll they used for the cheesesteak was different than the one they use for their hoagies. It was your classic steak roll such as Liscio's or Amoroso's, very nice slightly crusty, slightly chewy exterior with a fluffy interior. Their menu claims they use 1lb of meat on the regular (12") steak. It was that or more. They used slices of steak instead of the chopped up steak. I like it either way, but prefer slices-especially when it is as tender as this. I got the cheesesteak special which comes with fries and is an outstanding value for dinner, ringing in at under $10. Although I drove home with my food and my fries were soggy (unavoidable) by the time I got home, they were STILL good! I can only imagine how amazing they would have been if I had eaten at B's. Boccella's is quickly becoming my go to place for sandwiches in Htown. If only they served pizza, I might never leave the place! If you're hungry don't order chicken wth happened to this place It used to be great Chicken finger platter and 2 orders of wing dings 2nd order only had 7 , susposed to be 12 lol not too mention all the above chicken pieces were under 2" Great hoagies and sandwiches. The present owners took the deli over from the founders, and have lived up to the same standards of quality and portions. Nice and friendly proprietors always add that extra value, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for huge portions of great hoagies and platters. Great beer. Great food. Great owners. Always have a few terrific beers on tap and they will have bottles of beer that are very hard to find. The cheesesteaks and hoagies are as good as it gets. Hands down the best cheesesteak and chicken fingers in havertown. I have been going here for over 10 years and will continue to do so. I had lunch here recently on a tip from our friend Nando here. Half sandwich shop/half beer stop (with a couple micro's on tap). I was very hungry and was having a hard time deciding what to have. I went with a mini meatball sub, and a Korean style BBQ beef taco. The meatball was good, but man was that beef taco good. Seasoned , shredded beef on a huge tortilla with a side of sauce. That was a nice change from the normal sandwich choices. Plenty of steaks, burgers, and hoagies on the menu, along with some sides... A full service deli. Can't wait to try other meals that they serve. Excellent cheese steaks. Great beer selection including taps and growlers. Also a seemingly unending supply of snacks and stuff. Plus friendly staff. Great local deli. Portions are huge. All their food is good. Try the chicken fingers...amazing. Not to mention 6 kinds of craft beers on tap. Also a great selection of takeout beer as well. Friendly owners, always welcoming. The food is pretty good but if you're planning on taking out don't ask for much dressing on anything, especially the Cheesesteaks they are really good but they get soggy along with many other things that they have. Personally I would recommend the fish and chips. Although it is deep fried heaven it's also extremely unhealthy which is obviously a given. The people there are great And they sell alcoholic beverages along beverages such as chocolate milk so it's a great place to go for a quick family lunch. I would definitely recommend this you can also dine in as well. I literally go to Boccella's once or twice per day; breakfast and lunch. The ownership and staff are friendly and funny. The food is great, the prices are good, and the selection is interesting. The beer selection is as good as you can get in a small deli. Sure I get egg shells in my scrambled eggs from time to time, but they are very responsive when I let them know and they respect my comments. They really know what they're doing. Tips: Try "The Whole 9 Yards" for breakfast, any of the grilled sandwiches or hoagies for lunch, or grab a beer on tap after dinner. havent teceived cheese steak and Italian hoagie yet - 20 min. i can say the woman at the register was wacky and granted busy but made it out like the world was ending. Chalax woman. Great prices! I have ordered from here a few times. Some of their sandwiches are not that great but the traditional hoagies and cheesesteaks are super good Their wing dings are amazing. And the spicy ones too (which come w a great blue cheese)! Cheesesteaks are very good, but the pizza steak lacked sauce and cheese for my taste, not terrible though. My wife has a cheeseburger, Kaiser roll was old, but still ok. Staff is very friendly both on the phone and in person. They are also very clean (masks gloves etc) for the COVID if you care about that...my wife certainly does. :) Food: 4 Drinks: n/a (but, it's a deli/bottle shop too so...5?) Atmosphere: 3...it is what it is Price: 5 Service: 5 Bottom line...will be a go-to for cheesesteaks (oh, and wings.) This place has been here for years and continues to produce good, quick, inexpensive food in a wide variety, and plenty of other convenience items available in the shop including rolls, pickles, assorted chocolate covered nuts and desserts by the slice. Also individual cans/alcoholic beverages (appreciate the presence of white claw!) available in the drinks case for max convenience. Ordered a cheesesteak recently (whiz, with onions) and it was very good. Plenty of flavorful meat, large portion. I got a 12-inch which I think is the default (there is also a larger one) as well as some broccoli bites- heavy on the fried part, but still good- and my total order was a very reasonable $12. It took about 5 minutes. They have a small seating area with tv and about 7 booths. I will definitely continue coming back when I'm in the area! This review is based solely on the fact that they could really try using modern technology (voicemail message?) to alert potential customers that they are on vacation, instead of relying on a sign on the door when you pull into the parking lot. We went well out of our way to stop here for lunch and tried about 8 times to call ahead - it's either a busy signal (probably all the other people trying repeatedly to order ahead) or it rings and rings...so we figured they must be busy and we'd just drive there. Place is dark and an 8x11 sign on the door cheerily informs us "out on vacation!" (Which I'm sure is very well deserved. But please find another way to advertise it). In the two minutes we spent in the lot, four other cars pulled in, and most were also visibly annoyed upon getting to the door, so I think it's a fair suggestion to PLEASE do something simple like leave a phone message saying you're closed! We've eaten here before and enjoyed the sandwiches, but I'll be a little more hesitant in the future to go there unless I can get through by phone first. Really good Italian hoagie! Just the right amount of kick. I love the little inside dining area. The perfect deli! Breakfast is awesome. Got the BIG platter. Clean and not greasy- fluffy eggs and pancakes and toast and sausage and hash browns - cost 6.99. Coffee included! Can't beat the deal. Just added craft beer on tap_ good stuff like Victory? Growlers are way too pricey. Chicken Parm is the best YAY in Havertown! $12.49 for a 20" cheesesteak? Yesss please!!! $5.99 Korean Beef Taco! Yessuh! For me, I would not need to keep reading, I'd check photos to see the looks of these deals, and head on out. But for those who need more... Cheesesteaks were pretty dang good. Meat was well-packed and not diced to oblivion (for the pre-chewed look) as many local places do it. Kudos. Amer cheese was well proportioned. Didn't taste the onions as much as I'd like but next time I'm sure they will accentuate if asked. They were extremely nice on the phone. Korean Beef BBQ was good, served in a soft tortilla not a crispy taco, as Dan L. pointed out in a prior review. The beef was really just cheesesteak meat mixed with a special Teriyaki sauce, put on a bed of lettuce, and with salsa on the side. This is a really imaginative take on what to do with cheesesteak meat, and it hits a flavor that you normally don't achieve with traditional cheesesteaks. Perfect if you are in the mood for a Teriyaki flavor. Super-awesome value for the money at this place. Food is way better quality than I thought we'd get for the prices. We are very pleased! Wish they were closer. Locals get a real treat! I couldn't recommend this place enough. Great food and awesome staff! Don't skip out on the cake slices they have in the fridge. They chocolate peanut butter brownie cake and the chocolate moose cake are my favorites. Awesome local spot for hoagies & breakfast sandwiches - always fresh and the service is "friendly quick". Don't be afraid to try their Teriyaki Chicken Cheesesteak - sneaky good! Suzy man's the register and Young runs the deli. Extremely nice people and the food is very good. Cheese steaks are top notch. One of my personal favourites is the chicken salad and you can buy it by the pound. Did I mention the beer? They have a wide variety of craft, domestic and imported. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. I was in the area. I got in the mood for a roast beef sandwich. I knew Boccella's was reliable, so I stopped in. Honestly, I expected some slices of deli roast beef in Crock Pot gravy on a Kaiser roll with cheese. I would have been fine with that. But they broke out some real tender and hearty slow cooked pot roast on that roll. It was as good as anything I've had around here. I devoured that sucker like someone was going to steal it if I didn't. When a local place exceeds your expectations like that, they deserve the 5 star treatment. The underrated gem of Havertown. It's a minute from Wawa and superior in selection and service. The deli/sandwich items are all excellent. Best place to get a Cheese steak in havertown plus many other things!! Been going here for years now and it never upsets. This is our local deli. They are always on top of the game. Service is excellent. Food is ready in minutes. In the portions are huge. Great sandwiches. Ordered a chicken cheesesteak with fried onions and received one without fried onions. Oh well I thought but the worst thing was that it said on their board that they use chicken breast and it was that nasty fake chicken steak that we all know isn't real chicken. Anyway the worst part was that the meat wasn't even chopped, which was how I knew it wasn't real chicken breast! I had to do a double take and couldn't believe how poorly thrown together the thing was. I wish I had taken a pic but I tossed it in the trash and got a pretzel at wawa. Never ever going back here again. This is a deli/beer shop on a suburban strip in Havertown. They have a wide range of deli-type offerings like sandwiches, fries, and wings. We ordered the wing dings and a cheesesteak. The wing dings are just double battered deep fried wings. They weren't anything better than what you'd get from a wing bar in a grocery store. They were served nice and hot. They still had a lot of cartilage in them, which made them a little hard to navigate on the bite. The cheesesteak was a bit meager on the steak. But the steak that was there was well executed. The bread is good. It's a proper Philly hoagie roll. Yum and yum! Had the steak sandwich with onions. Really good and good size. The fries are too good. Only $5 for sandwich. And the people are very nice. They have great business and attitude--- I'll be a regular! Really good Italian hoagie! Everything is fresh and excellent bread. It is the best hoagie is Delco! Highly recommend. This deli is a real jewel in Havertown It's the old family deli that are not so common anymore. Everything is made fresh with high quality ingredients. The prices are great and portions are very generous. It's amazing all the things they make and are always very friendly. Reminds me of trips to the deli with my Dad as a kid. This place is great. Best tuna hoagies. The people who own it are very nice. Great full deli. Every item I have tried is great. Happened to be in the area yesterday and needed a quick breakfast sandwich and coffee. I have friends who like this place, so I gave it a shot. A place like this, in order to impress me, really just needs to do three things right. They need to taste good fresh off the grill of course. They need to be efficient and clean, and they need to be friendly. Wait a minute... that's actually 4 things. Well, no matter what, they passed all of my tests. It's a nice local joint, they seem to have a good amount of selection in front of the counter, they seem to be well run behind the counter, and the lady who served me was extremely nice. The most important part... the bacon egg and cheese bagel that came off the grill was as good as any I've had. after hearing how terrific their cheesesteaks are we decided to get a few. in my opinion, they were only average. The meat did not have very much flavor and had a fair amount of gristle in it. it wasn't bad, it wasn't terrific either. it just comes across as yet another cheesesteak from a local corner joint or pizza place. Ultimately one of my favorite places to eat, great food, good beer and selection of soft drinks. Hoagies are to die for and kids love the chicken fingers which are seemingly home made. Also their BBQ sauce is one of the better I've had. I got the Cheesesteak. The Cheesesteaks stands on it's own but this place has a few tables and craft beer. I am not sure if this is a great all around place or if it has an identity crisis. I know they didn't know what to make of me! Boccella's is by far the best deli in the area. Not only is their food delicious, but the prices are the best around. Not to mention they have a fabulous beer fridge if you're a craft beer snob like me! Brownie points for amazing staff, too. I always find myself talking about Boccella's even to people who don't live in the area . Italian supreme is king. Grabbed a regular sized hoagie for a snack as I rode out on the Amtrak for an outta town trip. Smelt so good after one bite half of it was gone! Fresh deli meats and perfectly baked bread. Bread makes the sandwich! soft interior with a nice soft crust that held up. Will definitely be exploring more items on the menu when I need to get my hoagie fix. Boccella's Deli is one of those places I have driven by easily a thousand times and never stopped in. I've heard good things about it over the years- fellow Yelp Elite Steven B sung their praises, for example. I just...never made it. Silly right? We are creatures of habit. This all changed a couple of weeks ago when FDC and I were out running errands together. We're on our way home and we're both hungry. "Hey" she says. "I've heard good things about Boccella's, maybe we should stop in." Sure. "What does Yelp say?" It says this is a great place, and once again, it's not wrong. We come inside, and it's a typical Philly deli. Walls lined with refrigerated cases full of beer, soda, milk, water, iced tea, etc. Some shelves with chips and snacks. A deli case and a menu with lots of different sandwich options, breakfast sandwiches, hoagies, cheesesteaks, etc. We decide to order cheesesteaks for the families we're going home to. The staff are super cheerful while being very efficient, as there are 3-4 orders, people who have planned and called in to pick up, etc. We select a few different drinks and some bags of chips, then head out to the car to wait. 15 minutes later FDC goes in, picks up these "YUGE" sandwiches. I call them Ron Jeremy huge. They smell awesome. We head home, even hungrier having ridden in a car that smells amazing. Unwrap the steaks - they are not only huge, they are full of meat and cheese with a roll that is soft but not falling apart and they are pretty super very definitely excellent. They were devoured so quickly that there was no opportunity to take photos. We're definitely stopping again. You should, too. Good spot. Nice people, good hours, and a solid cheesesteak as well. Fresh meat, good fried onions, and a nice fresh, soft roll. Quite enjoyable. Onion rings are good too. Nice batter. Crunchy and light. And real onions. Top it off with a good selection of beer and refreshments and quite a variety of stuff well beyond a typical deli. They even had my favorite Flanders Red made so famous by the downtown establishment that brought it to the us. Glad to have them in my neighborhood! My family and I have been ordering from Bocella's Deli for years and they have yet to disappoint. I usually get a Regular 12" Cheesesteak with American Cheese, Fried Onions and Mushrooms and they are not lying when they say the 12" Cheesesteak has a pound of steak. The Cheesesteak always comes stuffed with plenty of your requested toppings. If you ask for pickles on the side, you'll receive about a 1/3 of a delicious deli pickle all sliced up. Other things we've ordered from here are Italian Hoagies, Fried Fish Platter, Fried Mushrooms (appetizer) and Onion Rings. For the amount of food you receive for the price, Boccella's Deli is definitely worth giving a try. You definitely will not be disappointed. My favorite hoagie when I am in the area. I also can't get enough of their salads and pepper shooters. Also interesting beer selection., hours: {'Monday': '7:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-22:0', 'Friday': '7:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '9:0-20:0'}

name: Aneu Kitchen and Juciery, address: 1225 Montrose Ave, city: Bryn Mawr, latitude: 40.0266555348, longitude: -75.3260495514, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food, text: Great new addition to Rosemont, right between the Rosemont train station and Gullifty's - fresh variety of sandwiches, entrees, and coffees...only downside is it tends to be a bit pricey. I stopped in Aneu a couple days after it opened and was so impressed! They have a delicious assortment of meals to-go - everything from heavier fare like meat lasagna/chicken parmesan to lighter dishes like kale/grain salad to a great selection of bagels and pastries. They also have a fantastic cold-pressed juice assortment made on-site at their Paoli location (I think). Everything is homemade - even the tortilla chips! - with fresh ingredients. If you have the time they also have a great menu for in-restaurant dining. We tried the chicken salad and the vegetable wrap and they were AMAZING. Will be back again and again! My only suggested improvement is to fine tune the coffee program, which they have promised to do with time! They catered my dads 70th birthday and it was amazing, from the food to the ambiance it is highly recommended! This has become my favorite little spot and it just opened a few weeks ago. The staff are all so sweet, the space in inviting, clean and cozy. The food is out of this world. All homemade, clean food. I was able to take frozen meals home to feed my family of four (I grabbed the chicken pit pie and it was delicious). I met my friend there for lunch. She had the chicken salad on croissant with a side of their homemade potato chips (yum) and I had a chicken quesadillas with their homemade tortillas chips (double yum). I came in the next morning and grabbed their Aneu Day pre-made Juice and energy ball. Both vegan and it curved my appetitive for hours. I absolutely love it here and will be a daily patron. Poor service and the food is very overpriced! The place was staffed with two college students and the service and quality of food matched. Who's running this place? I should have left when the cashier/chef was burning another customers omelet as she took our order. I must mention that she actually served that burnt omelet to the customer! $ 11 for an açaí bowl that was the literally the consistency of water and completely tasteless. $9 for avocado toast. We ordered without egg and were given ONE slice of stale bread with avocado spread on top, no seasoning of any kind, not even salt/pepper, completely tasteless! We returned both for a refund. $12 for a veggie wrap which was advertised with chips but they were not served on the plate. The wrap was ok, nothing special and definitely not worth the money. Our total bill was $48 with two coffees and a $7.25 8 oz juice, not including tip. Save your money and time and goes elsewhere! This review is really only based on two menu items. Their tomato curry soup is amazing and the lemon orzo salad really hits the spot. It's a casual eating place, but I enjoy the ambiance! Food is good, and now that they have stopped weighing it and give you a decent portion I feel better about paying their somewhat steep prices. Drink selection is limited, no iced tea! The only bizarre thing is that the employees park right in front, blocking the entry and encouraging others to park there too - which is odd as they have placed tables there, and sitting three feet from a hot car engine is not pleasant. Also there is a nice garden but the access is often blocked by their cars - weird... Aneu and Juicery is a fun little spot behind the Gullifty's shopping center. I didn't even know it was there until a friend suggested we go there for a quick and easy lunch. They had ample parking on the premises and at this point of the day after lunch hour there was plenty of room to spread out. This is a great place if you want to meet someone for coffee for a business, charity meeting. My friend recommended the Buddha bowl which was a combination of grains, greens and a yummy piece of salmon. It didn't look like much but I followed her lead and was very pleased. She dumped all of the dressing on her salad flipped it over and gave it a quick toss in the bowl. Each bite was yummy and satisfying. This spot has various salads and soups, coffee's etc. to eat in or to go. They also look like they had some delicious cookies and pastries. There is a laid-back collegial feel to this unassuming little treasure. I will certainly add it to the mix. I'm honestly not sure why I continue to return here. It seems every time I go in I manage to start my morning off on the wrong foot. Whether it's poorly trained staff who don't know what they're doing, coffee full of grounds, or a smoothie that takes 20 minutes to make and primarily tastes like water, Aneu always manages to be a disappointment. Think I've finally learned my lesson and won't be returning again. Over-priced, limited options, difficult to find. I want impressed and wouldn't return. This is one of my new favorite places to get brunch! It's one of those restaurants that has hoped around the Main Line that I haven't gotten to. I was blown away by how cute and elegant the interior was. It's very spacious and there's a ton of seating. All of the food to go looks amazing! I got the avocado toast which was so good. It was made from scratch so it just tasted so fresh. If you don't like spicy, then ask for it without onions. Coffee was really good. Also, the waitress was so nice. Prices are also very reasonable. I love that there was no wait and that the food is so fresh. Definitely try the take out frozen meals. There are so many options. Great to stock up for the week. Definitely a Main Line gem! I would not recommend this place unless you want rude staff that are uneducated with "their fresh food" only for my family to end up with food poisoning. What has happened to this place that use to be good? The mango chicken was not fresh a long with items that looked like they have been reused for 2 weeks. Slow service. Overpriced and worst of all the rudest staff that I have ever encountered. It use to be our go to Saturday place. No more for us unless things change entirely! Please look at the Harvest Salad that I just took home, Hardly Fresh! Wonderful service, Jess made me a perfect latte. This used to be Gryphon, since the interior has been re done. It is fresh, clean, comfortable. A very good space to do work and/or have a meal, especially and despite the fact that it is tucked away behind Gullifty's and MOM's. Stop in, you won't regret. walking distance to the Rosemont train station. Great parfaits and breakfast sandwich. Had to make it togo last minute to catch the train and they were very accommodating. Went back the next day also. Healthy and tasty! Had a very forgettable overpriced sandwich and washed it down with an overpriced tea that was probably powdered. This place is not a restaurant you'd ever want to frequent. I'd put it into the category of "have to eat" and not "want to eat". As in the zombie apocalypse has started and they might have some canned food in the back. Hard pass. I had a really refreshing smoothie from here this morning. I have had their catering before and it's always been delicious. Their brick and mortar store is very cute and has a relaxing atmosphere. They have lots of freshly prepared foods to order and frozen meals to take home. The location was a little confusing to fine and, at 8am, there was only was other customer in there besides me. I like that they have locally made products up for sale in addition to the food that they make in-house. If ever in the area again, I would stop in for another smoothie., hours: {'Monday': '7:0-18:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-18:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-18:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-18:0', 'Friday': '7:0-18:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-16:0', 'Sunday': '8:0-15:0'}

name: Lew's Seafood Takeout Shop, address: 2734 Limekiln Pike, city: Glenside, latitude: 40.1093501, longitude: -75.1649509, is_open: opening, categories: Seafood Markets, Sandwiches, Restaurants, Bars, Nightlife, Salad, Italian, Food, Specialty Food, Seafood, text: Oh Tritan, king of the sea... Thank you for Lew!!! Since I was a child, Lew's was the best seafood shop - the only one at that time. Lew's used to be in Roslyn, but when they expanded and moved- the food was even better! Crab cakes with no filler- yup- no filler. The freshest scallops and amazing accompaniments... I have to give lots of praise for Lew's- grab some fresh fish while you can!!!!! My boy friend was off tonight and usually works 4 to midnight. Thought it would be nice to have a rare midweek date night. We don t make a lot of money, but once in a while treat ourselves. Being new to the North Hills neighborhood we decided to check out Lewes to see if we had a local winner for us. A place we could walk to. I was excited because it was going to be like we were having a new england beach date ...only 2 minutes from our suburban pa home. The ambiance was not cool. But hey some of the best food can be found in dives. We gave it a shot. Ordered a bunch of Apps. I felt like Chef Ramsey...just trying a little bit of everything. Chowder. okay... clams casino...pretty good... fried calamari...hit the spot... fried scallops basket ( doesnt come with fries) was my first time having friend scallops...didn't disappoint. except they were more the size of bay scallops than sea. We even had carrot cake...which i think was the best part. We deemed this a good place to go in the summer for some dockside food. Our waitress was kinda like the kind you find at a truck stop....she was tired...she let us know....but she was a character...so okay. THEN it ALL WENT SOUTH...... We got the bill paid in cash.....tipped 20%. good or bad service we tip decent always. Waitress takes the money...we are set..keep the change. Go to drive off.....I hear someone yelling.....it's dark and misting out....it's the waitress telling us we jyped her. The bill was 50....we gave her 60.....3 20 dollar bills. She only had 2 of them. My BF had handed it right to her.... she said she folded it up and hadn't counted it till after we left. We were sure we had given her the money...since we came with 3 20's and a 10 and 7 singles. we checked us to make sure. I told her I would pull back in and wait till she went back to check. She came out and still doubted us. Said it was okay but she was going to have to pay the difference. I am all about karma ,,,and dont need any enemies in my new neighborhood. My BF and i gathered together all the rest of the cash we had and i went in and gave her the 17 bucks. I told her I just dont want anyone thinking we would do that to anyone. I would feel better if she just took it. ( personally i think she dropped it and a shady kitchen rat took it) She said if it comes up she would give it back to us next time were were in. My BF and i feeling like we kinda got scammed decided that next time we want cheap, good,and walking distance It would be nearby Union jacks or jerzees.....But on the good side.....now when we want dockside..... we will head to the shore.... I have trepidations about writing a good review because I dont wany anyone else to find out about this place! My wife and I have been going here for the past several years. They simply have the freshest seafood you can get in a landlubbing area. Our favorite is to go there on a Saturday night around 4:30 before it gets too full (there are only a few tables there). They have an all you can eat crab legs, fries and a pitcher of beer for 40 bucks. Every time the crab legs have been huge, fresh and perfectly prepared. Thanks Lews for being our little slice of the beach in Glenside. The Cisco's of seafood. This is a good thing, I assure you. I don't get it the rave about this place. Mediocre pre breaded seafood. Staff was nice, beer fridge n8ce but I won't go back to buy breaded seafood. Nothing special here. Lots of fried food. Crab cakes and fish cakes seem to be mostly breeding. I'd love to see a little more seasoning in the breeding - everything just seemed really bland. I just moved to this area and was glad to find a nearby seafood place. It was great, from the food right down to the service.I'll be going back again soon. My favorite seafood restaurant. They consistently make delicious baked stuffed shrimp with crab meat. I highly recommend it! Came for a family dinner, ordered some appetizers. Having been in service industries myself, I am always polite to others. Our waitress was so emphatically rude, despite our kind attitudes. She couldn't even bother to refill drinks. There was only one other table eating, but after waiting about 30 minutes for our appetizer and drinks, we asked when it would be ready. The waitress literally scoffed and said "UH, when it's DONE" and walked away before I could even place a drink order. I have never had a waitress be so blatantly rude, especially with a party with an expensive check. Lucky for her, we aren't as rude as she is and left a decent tip, despite her nasty attitude. You would get better customer service from a fast food window. Fresh cooked food everyday, love the clam chowder, crab legs and scallops. Heading there tonight, hope to see you there This use to be one of my family's favorite seafood spots in the area. Having been there in years. Decided to check out the place again and get some seafood. The servers attitude wasn't the best from the start and just got worse and more tables were sat. The service was slow, the food was decent except I found a blue hair in mine. Went someone in my party mentioned it to the server, they removed it from the plate, said "it's purple, so it's probably mine," threw it on the floor and didn't even clear the plate. No apology or any acknowledgement. Couldn't tell you the next time I will think of it if I want seafood but they do have a nice takeout business as well. I'll probably just stick to that. It's a shame. Hopefully I will have a better experience then to add some stars to this review. For now, this is how I feel. Awesome place for seafood. Great clam chowder and clams marinara. Great service and reasonable prices. Not a fancy restaurant, but the atmosphere is nice and comfortable. Food is not too salty which I like. Food is fresh and tasty. Nice selection of beers. They have take out service. Most of the menu items are made from scratch. Service is friendly and fast. Take out service and you can buy items to cook at home. It's been around since 1961. They have a fantastic relaxed atmosphere. The server we had was amazing. And the food great quality for a good fair price. The Decor is very unassuming tables chairs Etc. The decorations none were notable. However all of that add to an atmosphere of just come in with friends relax have some drinks have a good time. It's a good place for kids noise isnt an issue. the atmosphere is forgiving so if you're coming with kids who are learning proper behavior for a restaurant it's a great learning place. More on the food their crab legs are delicious yummy good. I really like that you could get it all a cart crab legs then sides. Unless you buy what you're actually going to eat and not waste money on the Frills if you don't want them. We also had the fried scallops and they were done perfectly. I went with my kids it was our first time there. We are looking forward to the next time we get to go back I truly hope that the consistency and food atmosphere and service continues. I'm fairly confident it will these people seem to know what they were doing and the waitress that we had was moving everywhere. She truly seem to be on top of all of the tables and from what I could tell she had all of the tables. I can't wait to go back. What a happy place to stumble upon! My husband and I were looking for something to eat as we drove through the area and spotted Lews. We went in and saw all the freshly breaded seafood ready to fry! We ordered a flounder hoagie, and a side if macaroni salad. The flounder hoagie was so so good. They also had all kinds of beers you could mix and match which we always appreciate. My husband enjoyed the food so much, he went to the "bar side" of the establishment the next night for a beer and some dinner! The good thing about this place is that they make the majority of their menu items from scratch, and that includes the fried mozzarella sticks. Everything I had was fresh. My only complaint about the food is some of the fried items just need a little salt and/or pepper in the breading. Service is quaint and snappy. It's just what you want and expect, friendly enough to make you feel good but not intrusive. The bar area reminds me of a dive, but it's a Dockside Pub...the ambience is totally perfect for a crab shack and there's no reason to get all fancy just to eat some seafood. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and tasted delish! Shrimp basket is a little pricey but it's seafood and it's fresh, so I guess I shouldn't whine about it, I mean really, if I can't afford to go out to eat then don't go out to eat, AMIRIGHT? Definitely give this place a try if you are in the area and looking for something that isn't pizza, cheeseteaks or Chinese. Or hell, if you are craving seafood in general, I wouldn't pick anywhere else in an 8 mile radius! My wife and I ate here and both found the food to be very low quality. The muscles marinara was not very impressive to me. Sauce was very weak. Four of the muscles served were not open. I believe that means they were dead. If they were dead a long time, it would be a bad night for me. Not taking my chances. My wife got stuffed shrimp with French fries. The stuffing seemed to be white bread soaked in a fish juice (Not a lot of assistance to that). The French fries were undercooked (crispy raw on the inside of some of them). Salads were mostly iceberg lettuce (disappointed with that too). Otherwise, service was good, environment was low budget, clientele appeared to be 50+ yo locals, and felt somewhat over priced for what you get. I am not getting the good reviews on the food. Try Benny the Bum in Northeast Philly as an alternative. My second time visiting this restaurant. Friendly service, that's why I gave it a second star. I was really disappointed in the food. First time I was there I ordered the fried seafood combo, which was a disappointment . Yesterday I ordered the broil seafood combo and was equally disappointed. For 20 bucks I got a small piece of flounder, 4 medium shrimp and 4 small scallops. Onion rings and Cole Slaw. The food was tasteless. The onion rings tasted the same coating that was used for fish was used on the rings. Seafood had no taste and for what I paid should have been served just a little more. Friendly but pricey. I ordered from this place for the first time and the food was horrible. I ordered the deviled crabcakes and mashed. The crabcakes are shaped like fish sticks and are filled with a mousse or paste that does not taste like crab and the mashed tasted like cardboard. Please do not eat from here if you are looking for good seafood. Ordered the oysters. They were terrible! The oysters were watery while fried, when I didn't ask for fried oysters in the first place. It didn't taste like they cleaned it or even squeezed some lemon on it. I also got glazed carrots on the side. Didn't taste like they added seasoning. The only thing that tasted fresh was the coleslaw. Wasn't worth the price. Will not be going back. Been coming here for years, because there are no other options for fried seafood at all in a large radius, that I know of. It's always disappointing but I keep going back to get a fix. The fried oysters are good, as is the flounder. The shrimp and clams are angry little nubs of vinyl. The two kinds of crab cake are each a thick neutrally-flavored caulk entombed within a protective shell of glutinous breading. One has more minced bell pepper in the mix than the other, so that's some flavor there, sort of. There is almost no detectable flavor of crabmeat. Any reviewer who expresses satisfaction with these crab cakes needs to be introduced to an actual crab cake, which doesn't need to be great but should, by tradition, be made of crab. These folks range from pleasant to brusque, with a clear and calm attitude of "we've been here forever and you have no choice, do you, so shut up and sit down." If I had an option, I would never come here again. Yet I return. Life is sad sometimes but we endure. Great little place off the beaten path with delicious and fresh food. Beer lines are kept clean and you can tell. Comes out fresh and cold. Daily specials, most food made from scratch. Good HH. Nice group of regulars that come in. If you're looking for a fancy bar with fine dining, this isnt it. But if you are looking for great food, cold beer, a shot or 2, nice people, and a long standing family run business, then Lews is your place! Visited last night for takeout. Ordered the seafood combination platter and other side items. The stuffed flounder and crab cakes were horrible. The filling tasted pasty. For the price, I was looking forward to having crab cakes with lump crab meat. The food was very bland. No seasoning, no taste. Very disappointed. First and last visit. The beer was cold and the fries were hot. That was the hi-lite of the meal. We are not from the area and we were looking for a place for dinner before the Monkees concert at the Keswick. Reviews on-line (though limited) seemed very good. My wife's grilled chicken sandwich was adequate, though difficult to eat as the chicken had been cut into multiple pieces and kept falling off the bun. McDonald's would be equally acceptable for about half the cost. My crab cake sandwich on the other hand.... Well, the "crab" cakes had no sign of crab. Virtually all deep fried flavored breading in the shape of fish sticks. I am certain they are institutional frozen prepared cakes. You can get better at Costco or BJs. The french fries really were good though. At any price this sandwich is not worth ordering. The service was not unfriendly, but also not especially cheerful. If we get to the Keswick again, we will try someplace different. great bartender but how can a place that only sells seafood and has a fresh seafood storefront make such horrible seafood, both broiled and fried? Seriously, how can you not make good fried seafood? Maybe try watching a cooking show?? The food was delicious and fresh. Remember as a kid my parents stopping there for seafood (50 years ago) didn't know it was still there till my neighbor mentioned it. I'm so glad he did. The fried shrimp were large and meaty, the flounder tasted fresh and the scallops were cooked to perfection . Even the Cole slaw was creamy and delicious. Nothing was over breaded. The staff was friendly and courteous. I can't wait to go back again. I can see why there still in business. Ordered my food at 5. It's now 6:37 and I am still sitting here waiting for it. I'll let you all decide if that is reasonable or not. The people here move with the sense of urgency of a 100 year old post office worker. Disappointing. I was hoping to find a good seafood place in our new neighborhood so I stopped in here for some seafood takeout. I can only report on what I had, which was fried clams w/tartar sauce, french fries, and coleslaw. Unfortunately, the clams were rubbery and tough to chew. The amount of batter and the frying was good. They had a good color and the batter was not too light and not too heavy. If the quality of the clams had only been better! The tartar sauce was just okay. The fries were done all the way through but they had no color to them at all. The coleslaw was very stringy and tough. Old cabbage maybe? I don't know, but it was inedible. I think they charge you extra for the tartar sauce if you don't get a platter, which seems a little odd. Why not just factor tartar sauce and ketchup into the price? I probably won't be back. I'll continue my search for good seafood but so far I haven't had much luck. I found this place driving by and I decided to give it a shot.The staff is awesome by there prices are high for a little bit of food. I ordered shrimp and seafood salad I didn't enjoy..No taste for the price I paid I was upset. Lew's is a traditional and very good seafood spot in North Hills outside Northwest Philly. For almost 60 years it has been serving up dishes & meals from the deep to take away from their store or eat in their adjoining Dockside Pub. Right now during the pandemic, most people are choosing takeout. And there is a lot to choose from - including weekly & daily specials. For my first meal of the new year, I felt like eating some seafood and called Lew's to order their Bang Bang Shrimp with Bay fries and potato salad. All were ready when I got there. I really like their Bang Bang Shrimp but I do add hot sauce to it to give it even more of a 'bang, bang,' Lew's is very solid overall and it's hard to go wrong here with whatever you order in my opinion. The food is soooo good. I would highly recommend it. Atmosphere is average for a privately owned establishment. Everybody there is so helpful and friendly. There is a special flavoring they make their Scampi with, MMMM. I've never tasted anything like it elsewhere. My boyfriend and I went to this place to celebrate my birthday for seafood. The food was the worst I have ever eaten. The fried flounder and crab cakes were so deep fried the fish was hardly in the meal. The place inside is awful to eat. Looks like a back room for employees. We spent 40.00 on crap and its ashame because my boyfriend saved up to take me to have seafood. We wasted our money and I will call them because its robbery. I wont go there again nor recommend this place to anyone. Very disappointed and I had stomach problems after eating. I would like my money back but thats in a perfect world. Best fried shrimp EVER! Tasty, hot and fresh food. Made to Order. Friendly customer service I have lived in the area for years and seem compelled to keep trying Lews. Every time they never fail to disappoint. The food is bland and over priced. Most recently I tried to support local business and get there takeout. I was met at the door with a "if you didnt pre order we are too busy " statement. I really wanted to know if they had a particular crab leg in-stock because I wanted 4lbs. I was asking about the process of ordering and then picking up after they're cooked because i didnt want them sitting while i travel to pick up. Again the attitude mixed with the generic flavor has assured me to go to my favorite seafood spot this local guy doesn't deserve my money. This is my go to spot for take out seafood sandwiches (specifically flounder), and perfectly cooked snow crab legs. The refrigerated beer selection is decent although I've felt sometimes it could be old and tastes off. I agree the Dockside Pub which is attached to Lew's could have a little better service. One of the worst meals I've ever had. First, It showed up an hour late after pre-ordering early in the day. The clam chowder tasted like boxed potatoes mixed with cream and canned minced clams. Not one fresh ingredient present. The crab cake was a ball of processed crab mush barely seared with no flavor that stuck to the top of my mouth. The linguine with clams was so over cooked the pasta was mushy and oily and zero fresh ingredients. It tasted like canned clams were cooked with canola oil and garlic powder and served over pasta that spent 10 minutes too long in the water. $82 including tip and I'm throwing 90% of it away. I previously gave 4 stars just fyi. My boyfriend got us crab cakes today ...i literally said...these are hushpuppies. There were strings of crab meat but tasted nothing of crab literally ONLY breading. Its hit or miss with me.sad because they have been there forever. Yum! Made to order fried calamari. I was going to share this but as I started eating...I knew it wasn't going to happen. I love it! Can't wait to try more menu items! This is the closet seafood spot to me. Do not order crab cakes thinking your are getting anything similar to a crab cake though. The deviled crab is some crabmeat and filling puréed and fried and the imperial is just one step up from the deviled cake! They DO NOT have lump crab cake just to stop the confusion. I did get Dungeness crab legs and paid $30 but the amount I got and the flavor was great! There is also a small bar where the drinks were not badly priced for while I waited. It's not in my top 5 seafood favs but I would order here again if I didn't feel like leaving the neighborhood., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-23:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '13:0-21:0'}

name: Abner's Pizza & Grill, address: 200 Fairview Rd, city: Woodlyn, latitude: 39.8751524, longitude: -75.3436091, is_open: closed, categories: American (Traditional), Pizza, Food, Restaurants, text: Meh. This pizza was basically a deep-dish grease pie. Not my style at all. The wings were OK but nothing special. We got ranch as a dipping sauce instead of blue cheese, which I thought was a little weird. We probably won't be going back here. It wasn't special. The chicken Caesar wrap was great! The pizza..... When you pick up a slice, half of it goes limp and all of your toppings fall off along with the cheese, and you left with a limp paper thin half of slice. It's as if the dough isn't thick enough in the middle. Not worth the money. When you call, the man who answers is very pleasant but the driver sucks! Late night order from here left much to be desired. When you're hoagies arrive without lettuce and tomato it isn't the start of a good evening. This was after taking almost an hour to arrive after the order was made for three cold hoagies. The bread was "moist" on one of them that had nothing on it buy Mayo - totally inedible. An attempt to resolve the issue was met with a flat out refusal to even apologize, let alone make any effort to correct or save a customer. We won't be ordering anything from what looked to be a potential new addition to our late night delivery spots. Worst cheese steak I've ever had. I could've made something better at my house with day old rolls and steak-ums. Terrible. Didn't even bother to toast the roll, and you know the cheese was just slapped on the roll. Wouldn't give them my business again if they were the only thing open for 50 miles and I was starving. I just ordered from here for first time. I ordered cheese fries that came very soggy and very unappetizing. When I called to complain I was offered a delivery of more cheese sauce? Then I stated the fries are soggy and was told they were too busy and had no time to help me further and hung up? I also had a chicken cheese steak which turned out a bit over fatty . I would not recommend this restaurant and will be going elsewhere ., hours: None

name: Bocca, address: 236 Market St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.949801, longitude: -75.145145, is_open: closed, categories: Bars, Tapas Bars, Lounges, Nightlife, Mediterranean, Restaurants, text: The menu looked interesting so I stopped in with a friend. Bad idea. The bouncer/host offered us free shots when we sat, which turned into a disaster of rudeness from our waitress and abrupt treatment from the manager. After a second complaint to the manager he finally gave us a round of free shots as was originally promised, but by the end my friend and I were uncomfortable and embarrassed by the whole situation. Beyond that the tapas we had were very unimpressive for the price. The manager also sat at one of the outdoor tables with a group of his friends smoking. I know it was outdoor tables, but I thought this wasn't allowed....one of them had a reeking cigar as well. Will NOT be returning to Bocca. I also made an account specifically to post this review. That's how horrible it was. If you love exceptional food, GO HERE. The menu is Bocca's biggest asset, and Chef Chris D'Ambro has made an impressive and tasty mark on Philadelphia! The dishes were fun and innovative, and each successive plate became a new favorite. The carpaccios are outstanding, the carrot confit is a fun twist on traditional 'peas and carrots' (with a hibiscus gastrique!), and the hearts of palm with truffles was a perfect combination of ingredients. Other table favorites were the fois gras, pork belly, beets, etc. etc. We could happily go back and order with our eyes closed. I love this place! There is never a lot of people there which I can't understand, the food is great and CHEAP!! Exposed brick, bar with a tv, and comfortable seating inside and out. I've had a variety of things on the menu (filet - $15, risotto, lobster ravioli, pesto mashed potatoes, their appetizer bread is AMAZING!!!) Their specials are always interesting and great. They are always willing to do special orders if you want to mix two dishes in one. The drinks are inexpensive and the staff is very friendly! Brand new place where Amici used to be on Market St in Old City. NIce ambiance with warm lighting. Great waitstaff who knew the menu well and were able to make great suggestions. All small plates and when I say small I mean small. We had six in our group and had to order a million plates to satiate our appetites. I thought the food quality and flavors were excellent. Some standouts included the beet salad, the croquettes, the beef, gnocchi and raviolis (to name just a few). Plates run from roughly $6-$15 so it was a bit on the pricier side when we were all said and done. The total for 6 was $360 including many drinks (lushes!). I would recommend this place and its actually fun to take a larger party to try a bunch of plates, but be prepared to enjoy one or 2 bites of food from each plate. Went there tonight and first I was wondering if it would be good or not because it was quiet for a Saturday night, but it was quiet everywhere in old city anyway... So decided to give it a chance.... And I was pleasantly surprised... Good price friendly service and the food is more than correct... Didn't choose any extraordinary dish to make a full judgment but what I had was good and fresh. Will go back again. Came her last night for dinner at around 6:00 PM. A couple of tables were occupied but it was early and there were a lot of empty tables as well. We arrived during their happy hour which meant half priced wine. Exposed brick, soft lighting and casual service all added to the comfortable and relaxed feeling of the restaurant. We ordered the black bean salad which came with mixed greens, avocado and corn. The salad was light, refreshing and crisp. We both ordered the angus burger which was also delicious. Crusty bun with bacon, lettuce and tomatos. The fries were good but a little oily. The burger dish with fries was only $8. That's a great value. The people at the table next to us ordered pizza and their pizza looks good. I will try their pizza the next time I go. Overall an enjoyable meal and atmosphere. I would go back and recommend it to others This new restaurant surprised me greatly. I went in for dinner and had a number of amazing dishes from the kitchen. Everything was amazing. The dishes just kept flowing from the kitchen. All the plates are small portions, so you can try so many things on the menu. I would tell you to bring a date or a group of friends, because you'll be able to share all the dishes. As we were finishing eating, a DJ was setting up in the back of the restaurant, so we decided to stick around and see what was going on. We then turned from food to drink and tried their signature drinks. Once the DJ was set up the place started pumping the music. We stayed and danced all night. Definitely a great place to bring a date or friends. The food is amazing as is the after-dinner party. BOCCA Restaurant is a cool, trendy NEW restaurant/club in Old City for unique and delicious tapas and drinks. Chef Chris is an artist with his creations and nothing disappoints. Pricing is reasonable for the extraordinary tapas selections but can add up with drinks (BOCCA offers some excellent wines by the glass and bottle, bottle prices are very appealing for what is offered). Dine indoors or al fresco while listening to European style house music (DJ on the weekends) This will be the place to be seen this summer as BOCCA continues to evolve. Enjoy I went for dinner on Saturday night at 8 pm with a party of four. I was worried initially since it wasn't crowded at all, but luckily it turns out that there was nothing to be worried about. The atmosphere is nice, the food was good and came out quickly, and the service was good. The pictures hanging on the wall don't match the rest of the decor, bit it was fun to quiz the guys on what they remembered about the girl aside from the boobs. They also had a $15 bottle of wine and half off pizzas, but we didn't see that special until we left. Check out the specials on the board before you walk in. The prices were very reasonable. I would recommend this place. My friends and I were in search of a tapas bar that wouldn't cost as much as Jose Garces offerings. This seemed to fit the bill, and I like trying new places. We ended up getting about 8 dishes plus two desserts for three people. Seemed like plenty of food for us. The food was excellent. Innovative, fresh, beautifully plated. We got raw seafood, veggies, pasta, and meat, all of which were tasty. One dish (pork belly with lentils) was a bit over-seasoned, but still very flavorful. The desserts were kind of lame, so go somewhere else. Got a bottle of red wine, which was good and not horribly marked up. My only real complaints were the service. It's a new place, but some of the servers seemed really amateur. One guy who poured the wine tried really hard to be suave about it. He didn't remove the foil correctly, so his tasting pour was messy and foil-tinged. All of his subsequent pours were splashy and we got drops of wine on a couple dishes. This wouldn't have happened at Amada! Also, one of the waitresses had her shirt hiked up exposing her "bullseye" back tattoo. Maybe that could fly at a bar or club. But I won't complain because our other server had cute glasses, which slays me every time. Brad's rating (out of 5): Food: 4 Price: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 3 Wild card: Easy to get a table because it's so new. My husband and I went to this new old city find with 2 other couples. We experimented with a wide variety of dishes and each one was better than the last. It is such a fun environment with friendly and knowledgable waitstaff. The food was delicious. We live in the neighborhood and will definitely be back! Drink Special on Wednesday is $3 tap beer, and $5 wine and mixed drinks....so we stopped to get a bite and enjoy the special. They have Guiness and Hoegarden as part of this special which floored me...For food we got the chorizo clams (with the sauce on the side) and their burger. The clams were excellent, not over cooked or anything. And it was a good enough portion for a appetizer. The burger came with fries (not a fan, they were soggy) but they use more like an artisan roll for the bun and my brother absolutely loved the burger! They have about 6 tables outside which is key in the beautiful weather, and their front opens totally up with a couple tables inside, but feels just like sitting outside. All in all, I think that with the specials and the food that we had, this is a good place to stop in and chill for a bit. Their prices are very reasonable, and the outdoor seating is always a plus. Went last night for happy hour and the appetizer specials. The food was fresh and very well priced. I had been there before almost a year ago, back then I thought the food was great, but I can't say that it was great this time although it was good. The shrimp risotto was made with long grain rice not the Italian arborio that is normal for risotto. The flat bread was good but made with store bought nan or pita instead of a fresh dough product. Arugula salad was very nice with candied walnuts, cranberries, and goat cheese. The chorizo sausage dish was disappointing as it was made with hot Italian sausage. The dish was served with a tomato sauce and sauteed red peppers and a bit on the salty side. I don't think a restaurant shoud substitute a product without a customer knowing about it. Only negative on the service side is there was no one to greet us at the host stand and we sat ourselves. Not likely to go back unless I here/see better reviews. Priced well but I expect to get what is on the menu for all the dishes I order..... THE WORST PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN TOO in PHILADELPHIA!!!!!!!!! I went to old city for dinner then wanted a night out with friends. We decided to try BOCCA since it was close. WORST MISTAKE.. THE SERVICE was beyond rude. I have never been treated so rudely in my life. If u want a cheap place with a bad smell and rude service then go! I'm pretty surprised at the bad reviews on here b/c I went with a girlfriend last night and it was pretty sweet. I ordered the rib-eye steak (not thick like I expected, but 8oz) and she ordered this pasta-shell dish that I can't decipher since it was in Italian, lol. We also got bread twists with olive oil for dipping, a great appetizing snack! It was only us there, but I stopped worrying about that after I realized that it was only 6:30PM, which was great b/c our food came out quickly. The food was great! Good price, a wallop of flavor, and FILLING, which is unusual for trendy restaurants that give you sissy portions. It is dressy-casual here, but they're pretty chill. Our server was Emily, and she was great! Totally not rude and refilled our water often. The boob picture hanging was a little distracting, since we were trying to figure out whether they were real or not, haha. I'm not sure how it would be later in the evening, but the perks of going early? - easy to find street parking - quick & attentive service - fresh, hot food It was ~$30 for two people, not bad :D A few friends and I were in search of an outdoor seating area to enjoy the lovely weather and grab a couple beers. Not in the mood to trek far, we decided to check out Bocca. Despite being a large group, the staff was happy to seat us outside on the sidewalk where we basically monopolized most tables. They seem to have a brunch menu until pretty late on Saturday and the food sounded delicious. But what really made me happy was the large selection of $5 drafts (including Guinness!) they were offering, plus specials on well drinks, bloody marys, and mimosas. I'm glad I found this place! Wanted to watch Phillies game so looked in neighborhood for place with a television. This place was dead but looked like nice environment and recommended by fellow yelpers (although not recently). Asked waitress what was light and healthy. She recommended the blackened salmon. It was awful. It was a supermarket type salmon steak coated with cayenne peper. Boring. Hope the fish was fresh and I don't get sick. Served with broccolli spears. COATED with butter and red peper flakes. Healthy? I think not. Did not offer me water. Asked for it after my quick bites. The water was not drinkable. Tasted like rusty metal. Bad experience. Shut the doors., hours: {'Monday': '16:0-23:0', 'Tuesday': '16:0-23:0', 'Wednesday': '16:0-23:0', 'Thursday': '16:0-23:0', 'Friday': '11:30-2:0', 'Saturday': '11:30-2:0'}

name: C'est La Vie French Bakery, address: 20 S Main St, city: New Hope, latitude: 40.3641052655, longitude: -74.9506238178, is_open: opening, categories: Food, Cafes, Restaurants, Bakeries, text: Delicious but pricy, hidden in an alley you find this great coffee place. Pastries are awesome but pricy but tast great We came here by recommendation of quite a few friends. It is a bakery/pastry shop with bread, baguettes, muffins, quiches, croissants (regular, almond, ham & cheese), eclairs, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, etc. I had an almond croissant which was really flaky and tasty. I also had a cappuccino. It is hard to find if you don't know where it is. You have to take a little alley street between a few shops to get to C'est La Vie. The parking lot only has about 3-4 spots and the pastry shop has a metal wire Eiffel Tower in front of it. I'm not really a breakfast type of person, but I'd go back the next time I'm in or passing through New Hope. They have a few small tables indoors. Don't remember if any outdoors. With restaurants charging an arm and a leg for dessert, skip it and head right to this bakery after your meal is over. You won't be disappointed. The prices are pretty good and the baked goods themselves are always fresh and delicious. Whether you want a bread to take home, gourmet coffee, or a luscious dessert or pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth, they have it. Not to mention a nice seating area with a view of the river. A relaxing spot to enjoy your dessert. This place is kind of hidden behind the street toward the water. At least there's a sign from the street telling you that. It's less than a block from the Starbuck's, which is right across the street from the Dunkin' so go here instead and support the local economy, people. Plus they have outdoor seating. The espresso is delicious. I'm pretty sure it's Lavazza. The chocolate mousse inside the edible espresso shaped chocolate mug was not so delicious. Neither the mousse nor the chocolate tasted fresh. The raspberry tulip, however, was fantastic. What was not fantastic was the attitude on one of the cashiers who got snarky with the customer ahead of us who was just trying to be nice by offering to have the cashier cash us out while he was still deciding. Also not fantastic is the fact that they're cash only. It's 2016. Come on. C'est la vie. It's a lovely spot by the river. But the service wasn't great and the croissants were soggy. Coffee mediocre. No discerning Frenchman would serve an almond croissant that sweet or soggy. This is an American's idea of French food, rather than French food in America. We purchased several pastries this morning. First being a choc almond croissant. It looked amazing nice and crispy on top but it was deceiving. It was way undercooked and very soggy. Not good when it sags over when you pick it up. We purchased a kiwi strawberry tart. It was lacking filling. Macaroon was a little dry just okay. The napoleon was okay not a bad taste but needed more filling. All and all I wish I stuck toy diet. I was so excited to come, and try this French bakery, since i was hoping to find the wonderful baked goods i tasted in Paris. While they were not quite Paris quality items, they were much much better than grocery store items. The Almond Croissant was absolutely delicious (soft, sweet and full of almond paste), perfect with a cafe au lait. The major downer for us, was they are a cash only business, so we had to come back later in the day to purchase some baked goods, cause we needed to make sure we had enough cash on hand. Took home a few rolls, a tiny sourdough baguette and a Madeline. The Madeline was fluffy, simple and yummy. There was nothing special about the rolls, but they were the perfect size (larger than a golf ball but smaller than a baseball), and we have yet to sample the sourdough baguette. Will be visiting again next time we are in town to take some things home. Wonderful coffee, service, and the crumb cake is excellent! Also the view along the river is great. It's a cozy little spot worth checking out, hidden away on Main Street. For having French bakery as its main selling point , I felt like it really fell flat. We just got a croissant and coffee. The coffee was eh and the croissant wasn't that flakey and not nearly enough buttery. Had it just been a regular old bakery I wouldn't have thought much of it - but I expected more. Absolutely delicious chocolate almond croissants and treats that melt in your mouth- I've never had better and I've had a lot. This is a first class bakery w a river view! Cash only so be ready! I have been fortunate enough to be in Paris for 5 weeks this past year ! I am a search for a really good boulangerie/pateisserie (bakery/pasty shop) for a long time; unfortunately, my first visit to C'est La Vie,the baguette was stale, and basically tasteless, and although the pain au chocolate was pretty good, it's just not the same as these Parisian establishments. I give it a B minus....and the help did NOT speak French....I tried ! must have been the 'weekend help'. Maybe the stale bread I bought on Sunday was made on Friday ! you gotta make fresh bread EVERYDAY ! An Artisan boulanger in Paris told me its all in the flour and the water, that makes the bread ! The Napoleon is really good. It is buttery and flaky. The cream filling is luscious but the dessert still feels like a fun treat. You have to pick layers up with your fingers unless you want pastry flakes everywhere except in your mouth. I get it every time I visit. Thankfully I only drop by 4 times a year. They have a huge variety of pastries. They make one that's in an edible chocolate cup. This place gets 5 stars because they sell Orangina and it's extremely hard to find Orangina anywhere else! Also, it's unique and an adorable bakery. Truly French. I've been here a few times and it's always been awesome! Wonderful little French bakery within sight of the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge; with a cup of coffee and a croissant, you couldn't ask for a better start to your day. Run by a French baker, his wife and their German shepherd romping in the parking lot, on occasion. One of the few things in New Hope that has not completely turned into a tourist trap. Stopped here on a date for a croissant and a cup of coffee...what a mistake. One would think that the person making the coffee would be skilled in doing so. The coffee was bad and her customer service skills were even worse. The worker (short, young, dark hair) was unapologetic that we were dissatisfied and made no effort to rectify the situation. She has two jobs...to make coffee and to be pleasant! She failed at both and had a major crappy attitude! She acted as if it was our fault for wanting the coffee with all foam, no milk. How hard is that?? The croissant was okay, but it did have more personality than she did. A quaint and little cafe/bakery, an array of home style french pastries. One can't help but think fondly of times past when small towns were self sustaining. When people knew how do things for themselves, and do them well. A time before fast food, a time without microwaves and instant noodles. I want to say that I love this place for the wonderful food and warm atmosphere, which I do. More so, however I love it because it reminds me of a better time. I reminds me of being a child, walking to the bakery three doors down, where the baker knew my name and he knew my favorite treat. The bakery in america is dying, and the art along with it, giving way to wonder bread and tasty cakes and all the like. So I say take yourself and your children for a treat at a place where you can see the ingredients go into your food, you can see the hands that prepared it. This place is a treasure and it should be treated as such, long live the bakery, and all that it stands for. The best hidden gem in New Hope!! Authentic French pastries, breads and desserts. I go and get a ham and Swiss baguette, and a French macaroon!!! Delish! I've gotten special occasion cakes or tarts there and they do not disappoint! Friendly service, great food, good prices! Cash only I believe?! I bake my own bread with some frequency and consider myself an experienced amateur baker. The bread here is amazing in every way. The crust is perfectly crisp, while the interior has a soft, fluffy crumb. There is a touch of sourness. The pain d'epi (i.e. The one that looks like a stalk of wheat) is beautifully proportioned. I bought a baguette for $3.60. I ate over half before I got home! Quaint little shop just off the main road. Nice selection of coffee and pastries.. You can sit outside in the balcony overlooking the Delaware. Delicious treats! Love the people there. If you've never been, I highly recommend giving it a try. The Quiches and croissants are to die for! We got several items for Christmas here a Yule log cake chocolate with hazelnut everyone thought was fabulous and an apple tartan and Christmas cookies for the kids oh and a dozen croissants half chocolate and half almond and one cinnamon pastry. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Recently I picked up plain croissants for work and all my coworkers commented on how light and buttery they were and asked where to get them. Just yesterday my husband and I got a lemon pastry DELICIOUS and a pistachio horn also very yummy. We live two blocks away and love this little gem. This is a little gem in New Hope hidden down an alley just off of Bridge Street. It is a favorite place of mine for delicious authentic French pastries and coffee in a beautiful secluded area with seating near the river. Please don't tell your friends about this place, I want it to remain a little hidden gem for those in the know. When you're in new hope, this is the place to have a great coffee and a morning pastry My folks were visiting from South America and I decided to take them on a visit to new hope. We followed the reviews as usual but ended up really disappointed at this place. We spent over $40 trying different pastries and none of them were any good, and certainly not exceptional. Also, overpriced and not "French". There are other, better, options, walk around and you will find them. Stopped in to sample. Set off the main road, on the river, you probably walked by several times. Got a couple cookies and a danish. Very tasty! We really enjoyed breakfast here. Excellent coffee, great pastries and a nice outdoor seating. The chocolate mousse was a hit with the kids. Solid construction of the sweets! The cheesecake cone is a bit to sweet I had to peel it off a bit to enjoy the great taste of the cheesecake, if it was half of the amount would be perfect! My mom and I made the mistake of stopping by right after lunch! We ended up buying pastries for breakfast for the following day. But we did get drinks, which we enjoyed in the terrace area. The shop is located off the main road; you have to walk through the alley next to Moo Hope Ice Cream to get there. It's dimly lit with French-themed decoration, but the pastry case looks amazing! They have a wide range of sweets, including croissants, macaroons, and more. We went with apple tartelettes and chocolate croissants. Even though we ate them the next morning at room temperature, they were delicious. The apple tartelette crust had a hint of almond flavor which went beautifully with the tart apple flavor. The chocolate croissant looked like it was filled with chocolate chips, but the sweetness level was just right and the croissant was flaky and soft. As for drinks, my mom got coffee, which she enjoyed. I got the iced chai, which I wasn't as impressed with. It came as a latte of sorts, heavily flavored and sweetened. Not my kind of drink. However, the terrace area affords a nice view of the Delaware. I can't wait to go back to taste some other pastries fresh! Note: cash only! Very disappointing. I had been craving a French flan forever when I went there, and it was dry and bland. Things definitely look much better than they taste, sadly! Great pastry selection. Nice indoor and outdoor seating... come here for the food. Its a nice treat just off the crowded streets of New Hope This place is totes adorbs. I really love sitting outside with a cup of coffee and a pastry near the beautiful Delaware River. It's so fun to stop here, grab a coffee, and walk around New Hope. We moved here several years ago, and decided to check the bakery out for a snack. What we found was one of my favorite places to eat in town. The chef is a master when it comes to pastries. My all time favorite is the chocolate almond croissant. It is sweet and flaky, but not too heavy. Another favorite are the brioches. They are creamy and the bread adds crunch. Definitely a must see for any tourists or locals. I seriously can't believe that anyone has anything bad to say about this place. Their pastries are art. Everything they create is unbelievably good. Despite the fact that the pastries here are incredibly amazing, I am stuck giving a 3 star review for two reasons: 1) the place is ridiculously small, with too many tables crammed into it. If you do manage to obtain seating, you will not feel comfortable anyway. 2) They only take cash. I could understand a minimum charge of $10 or something, but honestly, in this day and age cash-only is just effing obnoxious. Seriously, such an inconvenience. That all said, god those pastries. They are amazing. Bring cash and get it to go, and you'll be fat and happy. Very stale and poorly made pastries. I have stopped in a number of times over the past few years, hoping it would be better. Not yet. They look good, but always disappoint when you actually try to consume them. I've ended up throwing most items out. Remarkable My wife and I went for a cappuccino and dessert after walking along the canal. Wow. Every dessert looked fabulous. We settled on a raspberry tart that was to die for. The cappuccino was perfect. And if that wasn't enough: The place is adorable. Cozy, at the end of an alleyway that dead ends at the river. We. Will. Be. Back! I really wanted to like this place because the location is really great. I thought it could be my hidden little gem. But, if the truth be told I have to say it has been a disappointment the two times I have been there. My first and second experiences were exactly the same so I will just share one. The help is very unfriendly and it is as though you are bothering them when you ask a question. Because they only take cash, I had to dig my change purse out and the women was staring at me as though I was really rocking her world with how long I was taking. Next my chocolate ganache cake was old. Plan and simple, old has been sitting in the case way past it's freshness. Gross. Needless to say I will not be going back. Delicious French macarons but they're cash only so we spent less than we would if they accepted cards. I'm a big fan. Always stop here when I'm in New Hope. My favs are the Apple and Pear Tarts and Eclairs. Nice little seating area outside. My sister-in-law bought some sourdough bread, which we've yet to try. I was going to buy some cookies, but one of the employees made it seem like it was so inconvenient for her to answer my *one* question that I decided to pass. Customer service counts, people - maybe trying too hard to emulate the French? Super cute place, though. Hopefully the sourdough is good. Three stars for quaint location and promising looking pastries. Still, I wouldn't go back. Hate being treated like a nuisance. This is tucked away toward the river. If you are in the mood for a french pastry be on the lookout for the signs posted for the bakery. There is a lot of discussion whether this is truly a french bakery. Honestly, I don't know. What I do know is that i make a point to go to every bakery in every town i go to and this place wasn't delicious. I tried three pastries and all were passable but just didn't have the flaky butteriness I personally enjoy in a french bakery. My husband and I love this bakery. They're sort of hidden down an alley but that means free parking! You can sit outside near the river or enjoy the small inside seating area but come early. I recommend the chocolate and chocolate almond croissants, the creme brûlée, the raspberry tart and a steaming coffee or espresso. Such a fun place! The bakery is very small inside but it was nice so we were able to sit outside. The desserts were very good. The service was quick. Would definitely go back. We loved the coconut flan. A few years ago on one of my many trips to New Hope I decided to stop along the water and come to this little French bakery that sits along the Delaware River. It was pouring rain and we decided 2 try to find this place again because the last time we were in New Hope it was closed due to the storm damage and flooding I was hoping this time around it wouldn't be close because I remember the wonderful taste of the French baguette slightly toasted with butter and I dreamed of this place for months luckily it was open and my husband and I purchased a few cappuccinos as well as a banana creampie with chocolate ganache that was to die for it is a quaint little spot very romantic and the staff is friendly Great pastries, service and pricing! Cozy atmosphere. Loved the pistachio roll and praline crime filled pastries. Horrible Coffee, Horrible Service ordered my cappuccino with only foam, no milke poured in and I guess those instructions were to complex for the girl working there. when I complained was unapologetic and didn't care. I ended up giving her the coffee back as it was just a blob of overheated coffee with milk. the croissant was slightly soggy which didn't help them perspective of the place either. Very precious little cafe tucked away behind the ice cream shop in New Hope. Great for breakfast items and desserts, although I wish I saw more savory opens for the morning. Their pastries and confections looked great though... I got the ham and cheese croissant and it was light, flaky, savory and delicious. I was kind of wishing for a little dijon in there, but maybe that isn't traditional. The guy that owns the place speaks with a real live large and in charge french accent, so I am assuming that I'm getting relatively authentic baked goods... There is a cute little patio available for patrons to sit and enjoy their goodies, and it has a nice view of the river. Next time I think I'll try the coffee here... if it's good, that might make it five stars for me :) Cute, private location. The coffee is 5 stars but I was full from lunch and had zero room for their delicious looking treats! I can't wait to go back. Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Pastry heaven. As usual, my husband and I tried many of the house specialties. We bought a French country bread (wonderful), chocolate and almond croissants, and multiple sweets (raspberry tulip, strawberry mousse cake, a chocolate walnut cookie, and a wild berry custard/cheese cake). The almond croissant was undercooked and rather greasy, but still had great flavor. The chocolate walnut cookie was a bit dry. All of the other pastries and cakes were quite good. Will try more during our next visit. Coffee was average, will not be ordering it again at this location. A woman standing in line informed me that the strapping, burly French pastry chef who owns the store (and was working that day) had prepared sweets for the Reagan inauguration. Fancy schmancy! This bakery came highly recommended for it's Bushe Noel cake . I drove an hour for it . When I got there it's a very cute bakery. I didn't know the price of the cake. 47.00 bucks?! It must be the best cake for that price.......NOT!!!! It had no taste! I would have been better off with little Debby Swiss cake rolls! I don't know how they get away with it .....but I would never get it again. Best raisin Danish I've ever had! Filled with golden raisins and a nice custard. For the Danish and small coffee it only cost $4.40. Staff was friendly too! Everything I had at this bakery was fantastic. Not too sweet, but delicate and just perfect! I highly recommend the chocolate orange roulade and fruit tarts. I can't wait to go back! Overrated. So-so coffee and baked goods. In this day and age not taking credit cards is really unacceptable. i will litterally drive anywhere for a good bakery and Hunterdon County doens't have a single one. I was thrilled to find this just over the river. The croissants are amazing and many of the little pastries are fantastic. We also usually get the bagette with ham and swiss which is authentic and tasty. This truly is the best French bakery I have every been (I have been to some fantastic bakeries in Denmark and never thought I couild find others to rival it) I've been to this small hidden cafe several times and have had a great experience every time. The pastries are fresh and world class. The staff is friendly and helpful. The coffee is great. And the patio has a beautiful view of the Delaware River. While it is a bit pricey, you get fresh, high-quality baked goods and coffee in return (with a great view). I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys European-style pastry or a fresh cup of good coffee/tea. I tried this place 3 times and each time the pastry was greasy. They did have outdoor seating but it was raining. I doubt I would return.... Hubby was in New Hope today and brought back an assortment of colorful macarons. They are the strangest looking macarons I've ever seen, with puffy, crumbly round tops. They are supposed to be flat and smooth, with feet on the bottom. The consistency was too chewy. I felt bad because hubby was trying to be nice and thoughtful... At least now I feel better about the macarons I've attempted to bake in the past! My mom and I made the mistake of stopping by right after lunch! We ended up buying pastries for breakfast for the following day. But we did get drinks, which we enjoyed in the terrace area. The shop is located off the main road; you have to walk through the alley next to Moo Hope Ice Cream to get there. It's dimly lit with French-themed decoration, but the pastry case looks amazing! They have a wide range of sweets, including croissants, macaroons, and more. We went with apple tartelettes and chocolate croissants. Even though we ate them the next morning at room temperature, they were delicious. The apple tartelette crust had a hint of almond flavor which went beautifully with the tart apple flavor. The chocolate croissant looked like it was filled with chocolate chips, but the sweetness level was just right and the croissant was flaky and soft. As for drinks, my mom got coffee, which she enjoyed. I got the iced chai, which I wasn't as impressed with. It came as a latte of sorts, heavily flavored and sweetened. Not my kind of drink. However, the terrace area affords a nice view of the Delaware. The people working there were friendly and patient as we deliberated what to get. I can't wait to go back to taste some other pastries fresh! Note: cash only! Absolutely love this place. I show up early on mornings a few minutes before they open and everything is hot out of the oven and always fresh. So many options and they change every day--the sign of a great bakery! Best almond croissants anywhere; takes me back to Paris. The owners are so nice and it's just the perfect little cozy bakery. This morning I had the raspberry jam and cheese Danish and I swear it changed my life. Don't think twice about stopping in--even if it's just to take in the delicious smell of butter, sugar, and coffee. My and my wife visit the place every time when we are in New Hope. It is just a wonderful warm spot compared to overrun restaurants of the Main street. The main thing is that you don't have to sit down for an hour. You can pick your snack and coffee and then go eat it overlooking the Delaware. Very authentic (and you're hearing it from a native French) and very friendly! I always stop here when I am in New Hope.... and they also speak French! Yummy little bakery that is hidden a bit from the main drag in New Hope. Went here after lunch for something sweet with my friend. Upon arriving into the little bakery, you're greeted with a bakery case chocked filled with all sorts of French pastries and goodies. It was hard to choose something, but I went with the cream horn, my friend had an almond croissant. They also had some samples of a bread-pudding type of dessert. Since it was right before Christmas, they also had beautiful buche de noel cakes! Maybe next year I will have to pick one up, they were absolutely gorgeous. There are several tables to sit and enjoy your treats, as well as French comic books and such to browse through. I loved baked goods and this place fulfilled my croissant and napoleon cravings. Great goods and reasonably priced. Probably the cutest little Parisian bakery ever! The view of the river is absolutely gorgeous, the apple turnover was delicious and my Americano was spot on. It's just a cozy little spot tucked away in an adorable town. It makes me really sad that I can't live here forever. A friend told us about this place. We've been to New Hope many times and would have never found it since it's down an alley off of Main St. (20 S. Main St.) Don't let the uninviting outside put you off. Wait until you get inside and see the goodies! A feast for the eyes & palate Yum! Yum! Another plus is that they have French music playing softly in the background. (Thank goodness they haven't given in to musak or 'pop' radio......that would ruin it.) We've been there several times and are always amazed at the varied of French pastries that they bake. (see photos). Oh, in the summer, there is a small outside area where you can sit. I had the Gateau Peche (Peach cake) and it was luscious. Lots of variety and something delicious for any dessert/pastry lover. I'd give it five stars if they had real cups and plates instead of paper. However, that won't stop us from going there every time we're in the New Hope area! Great little French cafe along the Delaware River down an alley off Main Street. Excellent cappuccino and latte! Great croissant and mini-tarts! Very friendly counter help. We will be back. Maybe I've been spoiled with some excellent Main Line/Philly French patisseries and boulangeries.... I read a review that swore C'est La Vie was "better than Paris" so upon a recent day trip to New Hope and Lambertville we stopped in for coffee and croissants. I should have known by the sheer weight of the chocolate croissant that something was amiss. It was heavy, dense and as someone else mentioned, a bit greasy. My cafe au lait was ridiculously strong in the bitter way, not the yummy buzzy way. Also they were out of half and half for coffee. The woman behind the counter and the younger girls helping out were nice enough but the products were underwhelming to say the least. Great little bakery in the middle of town. Was worried that the baguettes were props as they looked too perfect. They were perfect. And real. French Pastries. Fresh Baguette. What more could you ask for. And the owner IS French. I love this little French bakery. I used to visit it a lot back in the day but then forgot about it. Recently, I wanted to pick up some pastries for a meeting. At 7:30, very freshly baked goodies came right out of the oven and into my bag. I got 10 assorted pastries, from danish to croissant and all were excellent! I received a lot of compliments. Their french macarons are not the best, but hey, you can't be perfect. Overall, I highly recommend. A quaint cozy French pastry and bakery store located next to the Bucks County Playhouse. There are so many items to choose from. I have only tried the chocolate chip cookies and the almond macaroons. The chocolate chip cookies are huge and slam-packed with chocolate chip/chunk goodness! The almond macaroons taste so good and are a perfect, light snack. The prices are a bit high, but well worth it! We were in town to visit Washington Crossing, which is where George Washington crossed the Delaware River oh-way-back-when. We wandered into New Hope hoping to find something decent and American-y to eat...and everything that fell into that category, during the lunch hour, was in the double-digits. We kept looking but didn't go too far. I saw this French bakery and cafe and since they advertised sandwiches, went on in! I had half a baguette (yes, a whole half, but you can always save what you don't eat for later) with mustard, ham and swiss. It was very very good. We had coffee with a little milk and sugar (that is, I did...in America, it's a must, for my palate.). We tried two of the desserts. Meringue and a macaroon. Get it? We were searching for things that were not so sweet. Oh well. The meringue was inCREDIBLy sweet and the macaroon was overly sweet. That could be just my tastebuds screaming, but those who don't need sweet, take note. Aside from that, we had a nice chat with the proprietor before we left, talking about typical French cafe/bistro fare. We left, our stomachs satisfied and delighting in the simple fare. We were not overly full with heavy and hearty American food. Thank goodness for C'est La Vie! Was just so so. Got the raspberry cheese Danish and the is less cheese on it than in the pic that someone has posted. If you like bread it was OK. Peach tart was also just so so. I prefer bucks County ice cream and espresso bar. Amazing French bakery in New Hope! I did a bit of research on Yelp since I was trying to find a bakery to take my mom to. This place got a lot of great reviews and I did not mind the 1 hour drive just to make my mom happy. All of their baked goods are made fresh everyday. I love and support businesses like these. We got a lot of goodies- probably around 5-6 different pastries, a baguette, a cookie, something savory, a latte and an americano. Honestly you can taste how fresh everything is. 10/10 for this place. I will be coming back again and again ! C'est La Vie is a French Cafe hidden down a side street by Gerense'rs Exotic Ice Cream. Sitting down a "secret" alleyway gives it a refreshing "take a break" feel in which you can escape the tourism!! There's seating inside and out (but like most places the outside seating isn't that nice but does the job). The selection of pastries stands above average. If you like variety go here. As far as the taste everything tasted good as we tried four different things. The pastry names are all very hard to pronounce, and in this case....remember. I had something coffee flavored which is good- that's all I can remember. Most of the pastries were on the lighter side which doesn't mean much for flavor but does for walking around town afterwords! A pronunciation note on each pastry sign would set this place above the rest. As far as Coffee I'm assuming this is one thing C'est is lacking. If you read other reviewers they seem to agree. I'm sure the coffee is decent but yet who needs great coffee when you are eating something so sweet? A local brand would be nice. Overall this place stands out because it is a nice little off the beaten path break station, which has new-to-the-tongue and classic pastries for your sugar rush. They don't accept cards!! Oh my lawd. I first came here after a long bike ride along the Delaware River canal and I was looking for something to snack on. I'm a fan of French cuisine, and the croissant was so flakey, buttery, airy, pillow, fluffy, rich, delicious... look, this was probably my first 'real' croissant because I now judge *every single croissant* I have against the croissants I get from here. It's that good. If you need some authentic French bakery goods, COME HERE. You won't be disappointed, and if you are? C'est la vie. The pastry and bread have gone way down hill. The chocolate cake taste of pure sugar and no cocoa. I was truly disappointed. The setting is nice but you can certainly find better offerings. Best pastries in the land. We always grab the croissants and lovely cakes and pies for guests and holidays. This bakery is such a cherished spot for New Hope. After diner we walked to get desert. I remember passing this place and thought..ooooh la-la. a french bakery, can't wait to try. We arrive inside and boy was it steaming hot in there. I thought great. ovens been on all day, fresh made deserts, this has to be good. I got a cream cheese mousse cake and a grand marnier chocolate mousse cake. We took a couple bites and the texture was thick and gummy. nothing smooth about it. W e were highly disappointed. I was going to complain but thought had another thought. that was $10 well spent to know not to ever go back. First time I've ever been inspired to give one star. In addition to no one liking their overly priced macarons, I ordered a decaf iced coffee and what I received tasted like water. I had my daughter taste it as well and she agreed. I brought it back to the counter and the guy (who seemed like the owner) was annoyed, but proceeded to redo my coffee from the exact same pot. I said "I don't see how that is going to taste any different, something is wrong with it." It tasted the exact same. I said, "never mind, can i just have my money back" and he flat out said "no." NO? What kind of place gives you something that isn't even close to what it should be and proceeds to deny a customer $2.50? Hope this poor review was worth it. Very rude employees. I've had better pastries from Walmart. Plenty of other good options in New Hope. Great little hidden bakery in New Hope! Was my first trip to New Hope and I love trying new bakeries since I myself am a fairly new pastry chef wanting to see what's out there in the world and learn new things! My sister insisted that I try the apple cranberry tart and I'm glad I did! It was layered with thin apples, fresh cranberries and streusel. I can't even express how much I loved the crust (and I'm not a big crust person!). I dream of making a crust that is even close to being as good. I also had a ham and cheese croissant while we were there and the croissant dough was just soft, buttery and delightful. We ended up going back before we left for the day and I got a piece of onion tort, mango mousse and Cafe Religieuse which I learned from one of the owners means Nun in English! Everyone was extremely friendly and Helpful. I look forward to returning and trying more delicious pastries! Authentic French pastry. Superb quality. Whenever I visit Lambertville for a few days, I make a special trip to go to this bakery at least twice. Highly recommended. We love bringing an assortment of these lovely desserts to dinners with friends and family. Parking in New Hope can be tricky sometimes but worth the effort. stopped in today and got a cookie, macarons, and a mini fruit tart. every single item was absolutely amazing and the baker's wife who assisted us was incredibly kind and helpful . we will definitely be back because this is the best bakery we've found in a long time. We came by for a snack before seeing a play down the street. You need to walk off main street down a driveway to the little bakery on the river. there are al fresco tables, covered, and a few small tables inside. We got espresso and bakery items. Chocolate almond croissant and a baguette. Both were delicious. All baking done on premises. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We paid with VISA. I guess they got a credit card machine recently as some of the other reviewers said cash only. You can pay with credit. We come to New Hope regularly for some reason we have never stopped in here. It is definitely worth a stop and believe it will be our regular coffee stop in town from now on. Mark & Nancy. I ordered a turkey and bechamel sauce croissant. Asked the lady serving me what their bechamel sauce was, she didn't know, but said it was white. She gave me a ham & cheese croissant (by mistake) and because the croissant are closed, I didn't find out until I took a bite. I am allergic to pork. Luckily I realized immediately I wasn't eating turkey and spit-out the ham and cheese bite. This could have been a DANGEROUS mistake on their part. I was told by the rest of my party the pastries were very good. I've tried this place on a few occasions, each time hoping it'd be better. Alas, it's consistently bad. Stale éclairs with a "cream" that has a coagulated texture, macarons that looked so dry I didn't even bother trying them. To call this a French bakery is an insult to the French! A locally owned, hidden, authentic french bakery. The people are kind and hardworking, creating a lovely environment to sit and enjoy coffee. My personal favorite pastry is their cheese danish. It's very unique compared to the average cheese danish you would find anywhere else. My family enjoys their sandwiches; ham, bri, and mustard on baguette is their favorite! In addition their almond croissant is outstanding!! Everything is made by hand as you can see them making everything fresh in the back! A lovely place that everyone should support Stopped in for a lighter breakfast of some nice french pastries. Very nice people working here, helpful with suggestions and service. Cool little outside dining area. We had the crumb cake, which was pretty solid. A raisin danish which was light, sweet, and delicious. And a pistachio horn, kind of like a sticky honey brittle with pistachio cream inside. Very sweet, but very good. We will be back. Cute little French bakery along the DR. 2nd time here. Pastries were very good. Everything is baked on the premises. We ordered the Palmier, almond croissant and sugar cookie. All were very good and so was the service. It was too cold to sit outside this time but they have a patio overlooking the river for warmer days. The inside is small but quaint with French music playing in the background. Will be back again, I'm sure. Decent bakery hidden in a small nook behind an ice cream shop. They have a nice outdoor seating area with a view of the Delaware river but obstructed by a fence. I had palmier and peach iced tea. No complaints as both were delicious. Staff was friendly and I recommend this place for a quick snack. Stale and old tasting pastries. We had the raspberry mousee cake and the fruit torte - horrible!!!Do not waste your time going here!! Best bakery in New Hope. Bakery and coffee are excellent, staff is very friendly and helpful. Croissants are very good. Not east to find but worth the effort, bring cash. When I walked in, they greeted me with such positive and joyful attitudes! I ordered a smorgasbord of goodies for a party. Everything was delicious. I know because I sampled everything. Haha I couldn't resist. I will definitely be back. [Review in English below] Bonne boulangerie dans un petit coin perdu. Les pâtisseries classiques sont au rendez vous. Le millefeuille était un peu décevant car congelé et une crème vraiment pas top ! mais l'endroit vaut le détour. La décoration vous ferez presque penser que vous êtes en France ! Un fan du Paris saint germain assurément. P.S.: Vue improbable sur la rivière à la frontière NJ /Pennsylvania -- Good bakery in a little hidden corner. They have the classic pastries here. The millefeuille was a bit disappointing because it was frozen and the cream was not that great. But it's a place that's worth the detour. The decor will almost make you think you're in France! (They are definitely a fan of Paris soccer club Saint Germain.) P.S. Nice little view of the river at the NJ / PA border Nice, quaint little bakery on Delaware. Area to sit outside and enjoy your pastries. Good array of baked goods. Very dog-friendly as well. A great place to walk the dogs and get a snack! Croissants and baguettes are incredible. Try every flavor croissant. You will be pleased. This place is authentic and awesome! Cute little french bakery down an alley, an you can sit in a little patio overlooking the water. They have a lot of dessert options and coffee. The decision was so hard to make, but I finally settled on the berry mousse cake. It was so sweet, fluffy, buttery, berry and soft. Not for those who don't like frosting! It was like a little cake with a ton of butter cream, which I love, but may not be for everyone. Also, the almond cookies were so good and buttery. Great place to top of your visit to New Hope. All desserts were $2-$4. I went here expecting flaky, buttery, rich French pastries... the brioche was dry, the almond croissant was dense and wet (undercooked?) so that I couldn't tell the pasty apart from the almond paste. Prices weren't bad though, so at least I didn't waste too much money on my mediocre dessert. There's nothing remarkable here. Just go get an ice cream cone next door. First came here in 2007. Sat outside overlooking the Delaware River. Wonderful time, great memories. Fast forward 12 years, a second visit corroborated my fond memories. Delicious cream puff (light, perfectly sweetened), amazing chocolate almond croissant. Luv it! 5 stars! used to come here every time we were in New Hope. We regularly told all our friends and clients to go here. We've spent hundreds of dollars and sent dozens of people here on recommendation. We also live an hour away and only make it in the area when we're working so it's a much anticipated treat for us to stop there every 4 or so weeks. My husband stopped by today, waited in line for almost 10 minutes outside, only to be told at the register they stopped making sandwiches at 3:30 and it was 3:38. Instead of valuing his time spent waiting and offering him that information for future reference, since clearly he was there in line at 3:30 and unaware he was wasting his time waiting for something, they stopped serving while he was in line. When my husband explained that to the cashier they were ready to make the sandwich for him, then an older person (female/60's) stepped in and stopped it. When my husband explained again that he was there, waiting in line and had driven an hour to get there, their response was.... oh well. She was Incredibly rude about it too I looked up my transactions, from the last time I was recently there, it was just after 3:30pm and I got a sandwich. Maybe I walked in at 3:29. I really love inconsistent applications of a seemingly discretionary (and arbitrary) "policy". They also have no website, a terrible Facebook page and no where is the 3:30 deadline communicated, that we could find easily as customer traveling there. Another reason they should give people the benefit of the doubt. At the end of the day, It's fine if they want to take that stance. That's their choice as a business. Just like it's our choice to not give them any more of our time, money, or referrals ever again. Tried this place a couple of times, the bakeries themselves were nothing special, the croissant tasted just like any from other bakeries. What's disappointing is their cookies are so "hard" and old, maybe stale is the word. Seems those cookies have been sitting there for some days. The icing on the cookie was like rocks or crystals, super hardened. My 5 year old daughter was so upset because her teeth could handle such hardened icing. We ended up throwing away the $4 cookie. I wanted to love this little bakery by the river in middle of New Hope, but unfortunately the items I tried here were disappointing. On the plus side, service was very friendly - everyone I interacted with was genuinely nice, and they were offering some samples outside the bakery. The location by the river is also lovely, and there is a nice outside seating area. They also accept credit cards now. I tried the mango mousse and the clafoutis, which were $5.50 each. The mousse was ok, very light and not too sweet, but the sponge beneath was more like a grainy wet cookie. The custard portion of the clafoutis was ok - very eggy and barely sweet - but I didn't like the tough crust underneath or the very bright and artificial cherries. I hope these two are exceptions and that the rest of the large selection is better, but I don't think I'll be stopping by again the next time I'm in the area. Good I would go back lots of choices. I got my favorite the Napoleon and it was pretty good. My sisters devoured it. Again large selection , I would try a croissant next visit I so love French pastry and think we need one in our area. The ambiance and the location is great. However the croissants served at this establishment are mushy , oily and not crispy at all. My husband got very sick from the pear tart we bought. I wish the owner would do a really good French patisserie with fresh ingredients made by an experienced French pastry chef, however, that is not the case at this place. I never even knew this place existed in new hope! Off the beaten path near the river this was a delicious treat! I got something filled with nutella and a macaroon and both were delicious! Ill be back! I just simply love this place. Thought it was time for an update after my 3rd or 4th visit. Yes, they are cash only. Not a problem if you know ahead of time, but if they took credit I think they could make a bunch more money. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, in nice weather the outdoor patio is lovely. Amazing selection, though I go right for the savories. I do tend to wonder with the non refrigerated case about freshness, I have never had an issue with the savory options. I tend to buy a bunch and just keep them cold till I eat them. All delicious, can't go wrong. I do gravitate to the mushroom and the veggie beshemel. So fluffy, buttery and rich. I was not a fan of the brioche, they looked like puffy pop overs but are far from it. But hey, not everyone will like everything! This is my favorite stop on visits to the area. Try it. So worth it. Definitely worth the walk from whoever you have to park! Easy to find if you're walking, down a little back alleyway to a small bakery. Inside is also small but there's a lot of fresh deliciousness to choose from! There's a few savories you can get right t from the displays; I ended up with a yummy Brie-in-puff pastry and a plain croissant. But there's plenty for the sweet tooth; I also walked away with a cream puff, a small custard brioche, and a fruit tartlet. Littles can find something as well so it's a nice place for everyone. It's got some tasty coffee and barista choices, if you don't wanna brave the Dunkin or Starbucks nearby. Very easy on the wallet, so you won't spend much on some really delicious baked goods that didn't come from a chain menu. 7 baked goods and 1 small coffee for $36 which is what I'd pay back home at a local bakery like this. Great find in New Hope! My husband and I make a point to stop at this bakery whenever we visit New Hope. On our last visit, we were disappointed: my eclair was stale to the point where the chocolate flaked off and you could do knock-knock jokes on the pastry shell. My husband's Grand Marnier cake slice was no better. Maybe they should bake fewer types of pastries to ensure what they do sell is fresh. They have the best quiche and croissant ham and cheese sandwiches! Don't overlook them just because if the gorgeous dessert case. Take some bread home with you. Drink a fancy coffee outside in their covered area by the river. Folks who work there are lovely. There's no parking, but more than likely you'll only find this place on foot anyway. WOW! Man oh man is this place good. Prices are reasonable and the food is just exemplary. I am so excited to visit again! Onion tart was other worldly. Apple pastry was over the moon. A little nerous ordering in the crowd but this is a top favorite now! wow. Fresh as it gets *real* French pastries. Selection is spectacular, as is the quality. A true Hidden Gem worth seeking out if you love pastry. There (typically) is truly nothing like a croissant from an authentic French bakery. Sadly, I ended up throwing away the one I got from here away after a few bites. Not sure what happened to the flakiness. Instead it was stodgy inside. Had the almond croissant - delicious - on the patio with the super nice owner. Then took home the incredible crumb cake for Sunday morning. Going back again to try more things. Have you ever walked down a rue in a small village town in France and smelled the aroma of baking bread from a boulangerie? Well, I just did in a town called New Hope In PA. If you like pâtisserie and pain (au chocolat and more). STOP. GO TO C'est La Vie French Bakery and Cafe. Yummy Had an amazing blueberry turnover and two good coffees. They had so much more to choose from and if she says, "Wait, there are more coming out of the oven." Then wait, get them hot and fresh! Outdoor seating is nice too with a view of the river. You might need to look for it. It is down an alley. Just follow your nose. It always knows. Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon after brunch to get something sweet to take home. If your looking for this place just look for the sign and take a left down the Lane as their sign says. I figured what better to try at a French bakery then croissants. I selected an almond and a chocolate. The almond was my favorite of the two. Loved the almond paste filling just the right amount of sweetness and it was crispy on the outside and topped with sliced almond and dusted with powdered sugar... Delicious! They have some outdoor seating so you can sit and have a coffee and enjoy your treat but it was a bit too cold outside to take advantage of that. It's a cute little shop to visit when you're in the area. Cash Only... This bakery reminds me of those old style, no frills , local French bakeries in Paris from 20 years ago. The shop is a bit dingy looking and the selection is very limited but they do have some decent offerings at reasonable prices. . We purchased a ham and cheese croissant, choux puffs, and a ganache. I asked my family to pick out a few things but they had to think long and hard to pick something that looked really appealing. Usually they are macaroon fans but they said these macaroons looked different and funny. The macaroons are puffed up and spongier looking. I have visited this bakery quite a few times. There baguettes are so good. Last we also got a sourdough bread it was really tasty too. I always get a cranberry apple tart and it is the perfect amount of sweet and tartness! My girls like there meringues they have vanilla, mocha, lemon and chocolate. We have tried vanilla and lemon both are good. My favorite pastry are almond croissants and here they are really not like they are in a traditional French almond croissant that is why I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5. My daughter always gets the chocolate croissant which she loves I don't think it is a traditional French style croissant. All in all definitely worth a visit, it is right on the water and service has always been nice and pleasant!! We have been coming here for years. We absolutely adore the staff. They must train their employees well. Not only are their desserts out of this world, but the location of this little shop off a little alley way leading down to the river, is just so quaint; we feel as if we just stepped into a little bit of Paris. We love it and will keep coming back, not just for the delicious treats and coffee but the friendly and warm atmosphere. The pastries *look* like they're authentic, but just a bite of a croissant will tell you there is no authenticity to be found. not flaky. not buttery. not delicate. so disappointing. c'est la vie is right. the servers are nice though. This place was a major disappointment. We ordered madelines which were dense and stale and so hard we fed them to our dog and she wouldn't even eat them. We also a few macrons. The macron itself was pasty and undercooked. The lemon macron had a chemical flavor like cheap extract. This was an all over disappointment. The bakery had a line so we thought it must be good. 39.00 for pastries that were inedible. French you are not... and definitely not fresh either ! Skip by this spot it's quality control is concerning and price point is off the chart expensive. We stopped here for coffee, enticed by the small terrace seating area. We saw the array of beautiful-looking pastries and caved in, sampling a slice of peach tart and a triangle of "diplomate," which the chap behind the counter described as a cake with rum soaked raisins. We really wanted to like this little bakery/cafe, but unfortunately, we found the pastries a bit disappointing. The crust of the peach tart was tough and not very crisp, and the custard filling a tad stiff. The diplomate has many variations. This one was close to a dense bread pudding with dried fruit. The bottom of this was also a bit tough and the slice was very dry. I really enjoy dense pastries and those baked without chemical leavenings, but these two choices missed the mark. The coffee was OK, but not standout. I hope that our pastries were an unfortunate exception to what looks like a lovely selection of treats at a cozy location away steps away from the bustle of River Road. We will give this bakery another try in the future and hope that we can improve the rating. "Those are the best quiches!" said a woman to me as I exited C'est La Vie, carrying one each of their spinach quiche and zucchini/goat cheese quiche. This bakery with a patio right by the Delaware River turns out French pastries like baguettes, croissants, and brioche, as well as savory items like their quiches, which had a crusty top and flavorful fillings. The zucchini in the zucchini and goat cheese quiche had a soft texture and slight sweetness (it almost reminded me of dried fruit), but I preferred the spinach quiche with its savory filling made of greens. We also tried the coconut flan, which had a firm custard texture and a crispy coconut topping. Everything here was simple yet tasty, and the friendly hospitality seems to keep locals coming back! Absolutely fabulous! Go there....more than once. We had croissants for lunch with iced coffee! We went back the next morning for a box to bring home. Absolutely authentic, delicious pastries, good coffee and very friendly ladies behind the counter!!! Happened in here just wandering down the street and are so glad we did! My wife and I are on our honeymoon here in New Hope and Lambertville and this place is the kind of place we love to stop in for a coffee and a treat! She had a chai tea latte and I had a vanilla coffee latte both hot and both really well-made and tasty. Very friendly young lady behind the counter proceeded to load us up with an almond croissant, apple turnover, coconut macaroon, and the three delicious treats you see in the photo. So delicious and fresh and we sat outside enjoying them on the little patio overlooking the river - reminiscent of a cute European cafe setting. Definitely stop in!! Absolutely loved it. Came here for a post-lunch dessert and coffee. Everything was fresh, the aromas were outstanding, the coffee the best. I found the staff pleasant, and will parle français si vous voulez pratiquer. Very authentic feel to the shop, with French magazines and art on the walls. I like that they have a Paris St Germain poster, as well. Très vrai. There's an abundance of pastries which steal the show, and one would think this is a patisserie, however, I was particularly impressed with the breads. Prices are reasonable, and the half-baguette sandwiches are a steal. It's a step off the main thoroughfare, and the cash-only policy is annoying, however, you get a sense that they are true to themselves, and there is something pleasant that emanates from this place. The warmth and mystery of a locally owned and operated made from scratch French bakery hidden off the beaten trail in New Hope borough. Down the driveway right off the main thoroughfare in the rear this quaint shop with a display of gourmet delights. The staff hustling to keep up with the steady flow of customers. There are a few tables inside and Lacas coffee, tastes like the OCR used to be the "city blend" now "Old City Roast". The shop was clean and the detailed presentation of the many fresh baked delicacies was pure perfection. A warm smile and greeting by the two staff present was welcoming and they were more then happy to provide excellent friendly service. The Peach torte slice was creamy, loaded with peaches and had a flaky, light tasty crust. This is highly recommended. The chocolate macaroon was to die for, the inside was moist, loaded with flavor and without a doubt was the best I ever had. This cute little bakery is tucked away at the back of an alley, but has a nice outdoor seating area with a view of the river. The baked goods are OK, but nothing amazing. The coffee is drinkable. I would come back for a pastry by the river, but not so much for the actual goods. Bakery with a small seating area inside - four cafe tables - so seats about eight people. Much larger seating area outside overlooking the Delaware. Nice enough selection of cakes, cookies, pastries. We picked up two plain croissants and two fruit croissants to take home. The plain croissants OK but not special. The apricot and the cherry croissants were just disappointing. They most definitely looked better than they tasted. But it is a nice little place; I will try them again on our next visit to New Hope. They open at 7:30 AM daily for breakfast. Not that many places open early in New Hope. Very good coffee and baguettes. There are a bevy of authentic French pastries from which to choose, and finally they accept credit cards! The digs, however, need an update, as the old books and magazines are frayed and yellow, the walls faded, etc. and the lack of parking outside (ominous signs exclaiming no parking for the café) are a bore. That said, it's a pleasure to be able to pick up a fresh baguette each day and they'll prepare authentic French sandwiches (jambon et fromage avec ou pas de beurre). The owner is rarely seen and I'd advise that his cashier staff could be trained to be somewhat more welcoming and pleasant with guests. I had a hurtful interaction here with the owner. I called and reserved what I thought was a traditional chocolate layer cake for my birthday. It was not a special order - she just set it aside for me, there were several available, and I picked it up within the hour. When I got there I learned it was actually a chocolate mousse cake, which I can't eat. I'm allergic to cream. I swapped for a fruit tart and she reprimanded me for the bother of moving the reserved cake from the counter to the back room. Hardly an onerous task. I really wanted to enjoy my own birthday cake :-( An unkind vibe and a disappointment on my birthday. I hope my guests at least enjoy the fruit tart tonight. It looks good but I have no idea what's in it other than less cream so I can't eat it. When I asked the ingredients, she was vague and short and clearly annoyed. Sweet treats should make people happy. Kindness is needed here to sweeten this place. I won't be back. My husband bought me a last minute, beautiful birthday cake. It was excellent! We always find that our pastries are fresh and delicious. Not sure what others are talking about. Wow! Really? A nice, quaint, little bakery in the heart of New Hope. The line was almost out the door on a Sunday afternoon. It has to be good with such a great demand for their goods! I was sooo wrong! I should have known when I first saw their french macarons. They looked like 2 small muffin tops sandwiched together. Do they know what macarons are supposed to look like? There were no feet and they were fluffy-looking with cracked shells. I easily passed on those. I should have known when I saw their croissants. They were too round and smooth. They did not look light and fluffy. The outer layers should look like they are almost flaking off. I easily passed on those. I should have listened to my gut, but I still went ahead and purchased a wheat roll for dinner. Then, I saw some small brioche rolls and added 2 of those to my order. $6 out of my pocket and into the trash! I love French bread. It is so airy and crusty! This was not! This was heavy, dry, and dense. The brioche has to be better, I thought. All that butter and egg that goes into them should produce a somewhat moister roll. Their version of brioche was just as heavy, dry, and dense, but had a hint of butter in them. These baked goods were so bad that my dog wouldn't eat them! She does not have a problem eating her dry dog food or biscuits. So, thanks C'est La Vie for ruining my dinner plans! All I wanted was to share a roll with my wife with our pasta. We ended up going to a diner for a burger, and let me tell you, the brioche bun was phenomenal!, hours: {'Tuesday': '7:30-13:0', 'Wednesday': '7:30-17:0', 'Thursday': '7:30-17:0', 'Friday': '7:30-17:0', 'Saturday': '7:30-17:0', 'Sunday': '7:30-17:0'}

name: Marathon, address: 121 S 16th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9504833638, longitude: -75.1673305865, is_open: opening, categories: Sandwiches, American (New), Lounges, Nightlife, Bars, Restaurants, Breakfast & Brunch, text: I recently had the pre fixe meal for $22 and I enjoyed the combination of tastes on my plate. The chicken was moist my veggies were tasty but a little too greasy....overall is was a great meal. I also use them for take out/delivery. I have always enjoyed the way the package their food, in plastic containers that I use over and over again until they look too worn out and I recycle them. I hate take out places that use so much boxes and cups and card board - it's extremely eco-unfriendly. The food here is never spectacular but is a good standby you will always come away enjoying. The prices seem a little steep but the restaurant atmosphere is contemporary, the service has always been splendid and the food is dependable. Great atmosphere, service was very friendly and prices were very reasonable however I found the food a bit bland, not bad just bland. My husband and I were starving after a long drive to Philly and this filled the spot but it wasn't overly enjoyable and we most likely won't be back. Really disappointed. I've been to the Marathon at 18/Spruce and had excellent service, drinks and food. Thought that would transfer to this location - not at all. To sum it up, our server was extremely energetic, but not in a good way. More like a frantic energy. I was there to enjoy a few drinks and dinner with a friend who was visiting (AKA looking to spend money AKA you will get a larger tip if you let us stay longer) and we were rushed out. Server brought boxes for food we were still eating, without asking if we wanted them. A few minutes later he physically put the food in the boxes at the tableside while mumbling something like "I don't like food sitting on the table." .....we didn't even want to take it home. Next, when we said we were having another friend join for another round or two of drinks he told us we couldn't stay at the booth we were at and we needed to go to the bar. What? I point blank asked him if he was kicking us out of the booth and he said "yes!" energetically. There was no one waiting for tables and there were numerous open tables/booths around the restaurant. I felt extremely uncomfortable and wanted to leave immediately. Our friend joined after all this happened, and when the server came over to ask if they wanted a drink, he seemed surprised when we told him we were just going to leave. YOU LITERALLY just told us we couldn't sit at this table any longer!! We then left. I worked in restaurants for a long time and I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to restaurant service. I was not pleased at all during this visit. On another note, the food was not that great. I like their salads, tea, and french fries! The servers were great...I've been here a few times and I'd come back! Sandwiches are great here! They have a decent menu with a variety of food types. Lunch time gets crowded, but that's downtown Philly. The jambalaya was tasty and just the right amount of kick. I'd definitely go back. I really enjoy this place. Lots of healthy options and I love the blueberry pie! I always stop in after a day of shopping and haven't been disappointed yet! I remember when this was the place - many moons ago. Now, though the portions are large, the menu is dated. Not a bad place to grab a quick bite, but I'm uncertain whether I'd linger. Straight to the point: the service, the one dish I ordered and the inside was very inviting, my hamburger was made perfectly like I like it. The restaurant is really nice and they have good drinks.. No complaints We consider Marathon to be Philly's diner. Yummy comfort food at a good price. Tonight, sweetheart loved the matzo ball soup, which is 5-star. I really enjoyed the turkey plate with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Sweetheart's salmon salad had a lot of yummy ingredients, but the salmon was a bit dry. Marathon is a perfect go-to spot for basic foods that I could make at home, if I cared to cook! All over good food. Not super fancy, but I have never had something there that I did not like. Recommended items: Marathon Burger Basil Lemonade (alcoholic) Dark and Stormy (alcoholic) Vegetarian Chili (awesome!!) Fire-roasted salsa Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Southwest Salad Great place to get a decently priced meal and is easy to get into any day of the week. Eh, disappointing food. I saw this place got busy during lunch hour so gave a shot during weekday lunch. Place was busy and I saw people getting salad with salmon so I got that one as well. My salmon was dry... And lukewarm. Definitely didn't enjoyed my protein. I had only one visit so I can't speak for all but my salad wasn't fresh either that day. Sandwiches on other tables looked good though. That was my first and only trip to Marathon. i've always avoided this place because it seemed played out, but i was extremely surprised yesterday when i popped in for lunch! the summer market salad with grilled corn was TO DIE for. it was fresh as can be with a light balsamic glaze. the iced tea was also really good, slightly fruity, and the prices were very reasonable. i'll be back! This is a review for all of the Marathons that exist or have ever existed in Philly. I am pretty sure I have been to all of them over the past 7 years, from West Philly, to Rittenhouse Square, to the oceans - white with foammmmm. Overall, the food is really nothing special. I somehow just always end up here for lunches because it's just...there. Now there are fewer locations so hopefully this won't keep happening to me. The main positive of the menus is that there are a lot of healthy options. They have light salads, soups, even quinoa dishes, so there is always plenty to choose from. I normally get the Salmon Burger, which is nice, but I can definitely make this at home. Writing this review is making me feel dumb for going here so many times! We came for a casual brunch out, and found this joint to be a pretty okay place. When we arrived at around 12:40, it was lively and full but not too crowded - no wait. The menu has plenty of tasty options that aren't too pricey. I ordered the Marathon Breakfast which is a great option if you want some bang for your buck. It came with one two egg omelet, toast, potatoes and two pancakes. Pancakes on the larger side and very tasty. Toast a little too crisp but the eggs and potatoes just right. The service was fast and friendly. I'd go for a round two. I stopped by when visiting town for 2 nights . I ate the chicken pot pie which wasn't really chicken pot pie but the insides with a bit of pie crust. theless it was good. It came part of a 3 course dinner for 20 bucks. I liked the atmosphere and the service was friendly . Just the perfect portion that I didn't feel too stuffed afterwards . I'd go back . Went here for brunch yesterday while visiting from out of town. Waited over an hour for our food, when tables who arrived after us were served. Our server Brandon was nice but I would have really appreciated him just checking in, explaining what the problem was, or simply apologizing for the ridiculous wait time. After all that, my smoked salmon Benedict was almost inedible. English muffin that was twice as big as what was on top of it, a tablespoon of shredded salmon with wilted spinach, and the sorriest excuse for hollandaise sauce I have ever seen. The menu indicted a Dijon hollandaise but this was the consistency of water. So thin and watery I couldn't even taste it. I never do this, but I actually considered sending it back... But Brandon never asked how our food was. Only giving two stars because my sisters turkey burger was pretty good. Ive been here twice now. Both times with my boyfriend and we enjoyed it very much. I got the tortellini with mushrooms and it was scrumptious. My BF for the veg chili and the southwestern salad with Avocado. Heads up for the Vegetarians out there that stay away from Soy, there veggie burger does have soy in it other wise I would have tried it. I had ice tea and my guy got the blueberry lemonade. Our server "Erin" was really sweet and refilled my ice tea about a 100 times which I appreciated. It was lunch time and I go through my ice teas. I really liked that it was never empty. 5 starts go out to Erin with the awesome service, The next time we wen for lunch again and we got the Gazpacho (a special) and the southwestern salad again. we were splitting everything and it was a really great gesture when the salads came out already split. Nice touch! Drinks need to be revamped. Very light on the fruit taste. The food was excellent. Had the burger and the city sandwich. Both were very good. Went with with one other person for Sunday brunch. We were seated right away. The staff was friendly and we got our food fairly quickly. The breakfast was delicious and the perfect amount. I would go back again. The food at Marathon is fine. I ordered an above average turkey club with basil aioli on toasted sourdough bread which I thoroughly enjoyed. The reason I'm mentioning this place is because the server had enough smarts to recommend the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE. Chocolate mousse? How good could it be at this restaurant? She said trust me and I said ok. She was right. It is quite possibly the most decadent, rich, dense, chocolatey (thanks to the extra chocolate chips) concoction I've ever experienced and easily the best chocolate mousse I've ever had at a restaurant. If you're into chocolate mousse, go here and order it. And thank me later. I was super disappointed by our server and my appetizer plate. Don't get the sampler. But I've liked other things here before so on average I'd give it 3 stars Came here for brunch on a Sunday morning. They were able to sit a group of ~10 without a reservation which was a nice surprise. The coffee was delicious and very strong! I got an egg white omelette where I chose my own toppings, and it was delicious. Fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, etc and a generous portion of goat cheese! Server was very friendly, and split our check a million ways with a smile. I love marathon! I have been in here few times and every time, I never had trouble waiting for a table or not getting anything below perfect! The prices are super reasonable and the menu selection is very diverse! Had a surprisingly delicious tofu breakfast scramble. Good service, chill atmosphere. In a sea of Rittenhouse cheese steaks, this was a nice relief. We got there, the place was nice, nice environment, but had a little bit of a diner feel to it (because of the layout).. but then the sign that signals good food... Local Police. Once we saw local police were eating there, it was a sign that this was a good establishment. Foot was cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious and it was reasonably priced, especially considering we were in the city center. Great selection for everyone. Sunday brunch. Waited for the server to acknowledge me and take my order. Waited quite a while for my adequate food. Waited for my check. Won't be back. The 10th street location used to be a staple for taking guests out to lunch while at Jefferson. It's a shame it is gone but hopefully Square Peg can pick up where Marathon left off. Luckily there is still this location serving about the same menu. One of my teams had a gift card that was long overdue to take advantage of so we set out here for lunch. Unfortunately they do not take reservations for groups at lunch so the 9 of us had to roll the dice. It was packed so the best they could do was two back to back booths after a 15 minute wait. This wasn't so bad except in the back left hand corner there is a ton of noise coming from behind a faux wall (that gets hot also) with dish washing in full effect. theless our service was great as we spent about 1.5 hours here. I had a 16 hour brisket sandwich special of the day that was delicious as the fries are nice and crispy. A solid plate for $10 but in general the menu does not have anything to get too excited about. Most of the other people got salads on this hot day which all looked tasty and fresh too. I would recommend this place for someone looking for a solid sit down lunch in Center City, but probably not for a true foodie. Good for a casual family place. For children - pancakes were a big hit!!! Mac and cheese was spicy and cheesy for their taste. Alcoholic drinks were fine. I loved the salmon sandwich with Caesar salad. Salmon was moist and yummy. Light, tangy dressing. And not too heavy. Chicken fingers were dry. . Kale salad and an oriental like salad were big hits. Friendly service. Well attended. Comfortable. Marathon was ok, but nothing spectacular. They have a nice $20 for a 3-course dinner deal, which made it extremely affordable. However, I opted for Chicken Noodle Soup and the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. The veggies in the soup were cooked perfectly, as were the noodles and chicken. However, the soup had no flavor and there was too little noodles, veggies and chicken to the amount of broth. The chicken sandwich was delicious though. I also had the spiked apple cider, warm, but it wasn't that great. Service was ok, but I wanted to order my soup first so that the sandwich wouldn't come out too quickly. My waiter assured me to put in my whole order and they would time it appropriately, but as I suspected I was only two spoonfuls into my soup when my sandwich came. Overall, ok, but nothing more. Nothing special but open late Sunday night and I like that they try to source everything from local farms. With my blackened chicken sandwich (which was really good) I got fries, though I asked for a salad. I overlooked this because the fries were also really good. I got food poisoning after eating at this restaurant. I would recommend avoiding it at all costs. My friend visting from California and I both tried the grass fed cheesesteak sandwiches, they were definitely a lot less greasy than a conventional steak, but kinda bland in terms of flavor and a bit of a let down for my friend who was attempting to try her first true Philly cheesesteak.. the caesar salad served with them was OK, but not too exciting. interesting cocktails (albeit $10 each) are available, I tried dark and snappy it was pretty good.. however the cheesesteak wontons are a must try in my humble opinion!!! just a small appetizer plate but they are great. waitress was very friendly, service was very good, she was full of advice for us. the interior is clean and the environment pretty pleasant. No service, waited 20 minutes for someone to approach the table. When asked if there was service I received a shrug from the host. I really love this place. They have a ton of healthy options and the service is excellent every time I come. I am a vegan, and there are delicious appetizers, salads, and more that I can custom order to make work for my diet. Great locations throughout the city as well. Love coming here! The restaurant is okay. Came here with a group on the school's wallet, so I can't comment on how much the food was. It seemed fairly reasonable. Nothing was all that memorable, service and portions were decent. It's a bit removed from the group of restaurants by Rittenhouse, so it's a bit unfortunate that it has a mediocre location. I do want to note that the banana bread pudding for dessert was very delicious! Would order that again if I ever come back! Marathon does not seem like a five-star restaurant on the surface, but when you dig deep and go there regularly, you realizw why. The food is so delicious and so consistent there. Never a surprise. Their salads, sandwiches, and brunch items are some of my favorites in the city. Screw Stephen Starr and Jose Garces. A great home-cooked meal awaits you at Marathon! For brunch only - was never impressed by the service, however the place was really always packed. tip - if you are in a group of two sit at the bar, others you'll be eating your brunch way too close to some random people. They pack them in like sardines. Omelettes were always solid and toast was well done. A good option if you are hungover and need some fast grub. I come here only when absolutely necessary. It is busy however when it is not the service goes way way down. It is as if the wait staff knows who will give them a good tip and who will not and serve accordingly. I know I never enjoy my food here even if it is good. My tips usually at least 22% but always end up giving around 15%. I guess when you are a landmark you can do fuc all and still be busy. I've come here for drinks and brunch as well, and both times I feel like I was more impressed with the ambiance than the place itself. For drinks we were sat at the bar and had decent conversation, but the bartender was not very attentive, and sadly drinks were just poured ok, and for about $10-12 a pop, I expected more. For brunch, the girls and I came in to mend a bachelorette party hangover and were sat right away and thought, fabulous! Sadly our loaded grilled cheeses (bacon, avocado, egg, cheese on sour dough bread) took an ETERNITY!!! I literally had 2 cups of coffee and still nothing. Our waiter checked on us only one time and we had to flag him down to give us our check as well as to take it. Yes, I get that brunch is busy, but we got there when there was no wait at 10 am, and ordered really simple items....all three of us actually ordered the SAME thing! Thankfully prices are not crazy, very reasonable for brunch at about $10 a plate, we sadly were not even able to order a mimosa because our waiter was too busy, but alas, we did have a good sandwich with really fabulous potatoes. I would return, because the food was delicious, but most likely when I'm not starving. Great turkey burger. I would've taken a photo but I ate it too fast. I will go back for breakfast tomorrow. I ordered the turkey chilli and it was sold out. I was so disappointed. My meal consisted of mashed butternut squash, lots of carrots and very tender beef. It was bland! It could of used a bit more seasoning. I had the lemon pound cake for dessert...it was delicious!!!! 1 scoop of ice cream was all i needed. Now the service was okay. The table guy was more attentive to us than our waitress, but i will say she had a lot of tables. We basically had no drink with our meal. Marathon is Marathon is Marathon is Marathon. This one is not really all that different in terms of food, though the flank steak sandwich special was super yummy (albeit priiiiiicy at 16.95). Normally, though, I've known Marathon to have particularly crappy service. Our waitress was fan-effing-awesome. As a former server I can say with authority that she did everything she could to make it a good night. It wasn't too crowded which maybe helped a little. Two of us decided to split a salad and an entree and she had them both put into smaller separate plates, instead of having to pass back and forth. There was a mix up with one of the sandwiches and she brought out fries to tide my friend over. AND she totally humored a group of 9 girls and took pictures for us. If you go to this Marathon, request Jessica. She rocked my socks. And the steak sandwich was pretty good, too. I like the *idea* of Marathon more than I actually like going there. I have a weekly appt near this place and tried going here afterwards for some readin' and eatin' (aka "I have no friends and am by myself and hunnnngry"). I almost always order the chicken salad sandwich with a side salad and it's tasty, for sure. Everything is fresh and all that. But it's not food-gasmic, you know? Also, I know this shouldn't be a complaint, but the service is too fast. I like to sit and wait a while and here I feel rushed, which ruins the lazy late lunch vibe I'm trying to get going. A couple of friends and I met here for brunch on a Sunday morning. It was completely lackluster. My eggs with lox and capers was okay and the hash browns were greasy. My friend ordered the French toast with berries; the berries turned out to be jam. The only real positive is that we were seated quickly. With so many great places in the city to go for brunch, I don't think I'll be coming back. I've been to this Marathon several times and had great service but yesterday was awful. We were seated pretty promptly but then had to wait 10 min before our waitress came over to take our order. She was short with us and hardly said a word. We waited 40 mins for our food and she never checked on us once. We had to ask two other people where our food was. Several people came in after us, got their food and had already left by the time we got ours. The food was great as always. I'm not sure if he was the manager but one of the guys working there said our meal was one him. If it weren't for that, I probably would never go back. I hadn't been to this Marathon in about 2 years. Since then the prices have risen but I found the service is better than it used to be. I will not be returning though. I had forgotten my green card and they were unable to give me points for the two expensive breakfasts I had. It's not worth the price anymore. I will go back to frequenting Le pain quotidien. It has less options but the food is organic, tastes better and about the same price now! Had takeout from Marathon. Meatloaf was pretty tasty. Solid. Turkey plate was hard to eat. Actually, I didn't want any more after trying a bite. Turkey was overcooked and dry. Stuffing was overly salty. Maybe the turkey didn't travel well for takeout, although overcooked is still overcooked whenever you serve it. Somewhere between 2 & 3 stars. A group of us stopped in for a light bite and some drinks. We just so happen to get here during their happy hour (which ends at 7:00pm - very nice). Between four of us, we had the app sampler, matzoh ball soup, mac and cheese and two rounds of drinks. The Marathons throughout the city are a good for American food and drinks; don't expect anything above average. The food was fine, nothing groundbreaking. Ditto on service. I do have to note this (which I hate): their bathrooms need work ASAP. The first bathroom did not have a working lock; I had to make sure I had a friend to guard the door. The second bathroom's toilet did not work well. Their soap was watery. While I was waiting for my friend in the bathroom, I saw a cockroach! eek! I know it's the city, but still... I think I will stick with drinks only. Went here with friends on a Thursday evening and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The waitress seemed a bit off in answering some questions about the menu, but I will say everything came out decent. I got the grilled salmon and it was yummy, and my sister got the Marathon burger which she raved over. Drinks were a little slow, but it was pretty crowded. All in all I'd come back, just maybe on a less crowded night. Came here before Hurricane Irene hit for a quick brunch. Was visiting for the weekend and this placed looked busy, so why not?! We were seated and the waitress came to take our order soon. Banana brioche french toast with dulce de leche sauce for about 10 bucks and salmon benedict for 11.50, with a side of fruit salad for 4.50. Shortly after we were seated, the manager that morning asked to move us to a nearby booth, as he was expecting a large wedding party. We didn't mind, and even better, he said that he would take care of our breakfast for our helpfulness. The food was standard brunch fare, but what really stuck out was the banana brioche french toast with the dulce de leche. My boyfriend was crying as he ate it. Crying. I was just so impressed with the customer service. Definitely would come back for a quick bite to eat. Why is there not an option to give 0 stars? There should be. WHY WHY WHY WHY would people come here to spend money? Every time I see this restaurant packed with people, I just wanna go in there & scream "LEAVE before you taste their horrible horrible icky overpriced food!" & then steal their cute little wooden tables/chairs that they have for outdoor seating. I first went here for brunch. I ordered the eggs benedict which wasn't too bad at all until my food started to get colder, I could finally taste how salty it was. Gross. The second time I came here with my sister, just to grab a couple appetizers to hold our appetites until dinner. The waiter was very friendly & kind. He suggested the vegetarian chili & the artichoke dip. First off, never again get vegetarian chili. Chili is not chili without the beef. Also Marathon, if you would, could you please kindly SEASON your food? The artichoke dip was gross also. Artichokes in ranch dressing? Seriously? Whatever. I could have made a better dip myself. NEVER ever again. UGH. WOW!!! The name says it all what a MARATHON!!!The wait time to get your order is ridiculous!!! Waited over 30 minutes and the excuse was "We had a large party" how is that MY fault???Food is very average. Won't be back!! Offered dessert for the trouble, then when we ordered we were informed we could only get one dessert. Humm... There were 2 in our party. Not a good experience, don't bother. There are far better restaurants in Philly to try! The food was fine, once we got it. The service was very, very slow. Many tables of people who came later than us were served before us. Great place. We had excellent 4 star vegetarian chili, a turkey club and a Caesar salad. Service was good and we will definitely eat there again. I was craving a salad, but I wanted a specific kind of salad. A friend recommended we try Marathon. I saw the menu and found a few salads that looked good. Then, when we sat down, they handed us the "control freak" menu. There are a few categories (burgers, salads, etc.). In the salad section, there is a list of greens, veggies, and various ingredients/toppings/cheeses. I was able to design the very salad I wanted: mixed greens, grilled veggies, feta cheese. It was fabulous! I went back another day for a hearty, yummy burger. The fries were fresh-cut potatoes. Marathon might become one of my favorite spots in Philly. I'm a sucker for fresh, well-prepared food. It need not be fancy. Brunch at this place is the best! Salmon scramble was so good as were all of the accompanying items. Also tried the blueberry marscapone stuffed french toast, which was just as good! It wasn't too sweet, great flavor. I will be back here often! Great place downtown for brunch. The marathon burger was amazing, but the bacon is as well and Id recommend a side of that with any dish. The breakfast burrito was great as well. They play great tunes as well. They lost a star only because the coffee was on the weaker side. Got takeout from here for lunch. I had the Housemade Veggie Burger with a Caesar salad and a brownie for dessert. The burger was DELICIOUS!!!! Prices were reasonable. I will come again for that burger. This place should be called Crawl, not Marathon. While the food is decent and the prices are reasonable, the speed of the service was beyond slow. My friend and I walked past Marathon after going to the Kimmel Center. The menu looked good and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the area, so we stopped in. The atmosphere was welcoming: imagine steakhouse meets fair trade coffee shop (I know that's a hard atmosphere to conjure, but I swear it's the most accurate). Warm but focused on natural woods and cool lighting but you can tell they definitely serve meat ... Anyway, the menu was basic Americana - burgers, salads, sandwiches, and a couple of more expensive entrees. Here's where things got a little rocky. Our server was painfully unaware of what their rotating drafts were (I'm sorry, but telling someone it's a Yards does not describe the beer ...) and it took at least 15 minutes to get our drinks after ordering (we each got a beer on tap). After we got our drinks and ordered it took another 30 minutes to get our food which was a burger and crab cakes. The food was solid and the sweet potato fries were quite delicious but just not worth the wait. Overall, this place was just mediocre and probably not worth seeking it out given all the other options around. I just did lunch takeout and was very happy. Friendly and fast service - even with the in-dining area packed. Only had to wait 5 minutes for my matzo ball soup and beet salad special. Soup was great and I LOVE the beet salad. Hoping they add to their standard menu. CALL AHEAD FOR SEATING ESPECIALLY FOR BRUNCH. Luckily we did this for our large group and we did not have to wait for a table. We had a group of 9 and they were able to put tables together easily. The location is also handicap accessible as our group had one member in a wheelchair. One note though is it is next to impossible to get someone in a wheelchair to their bathrooms. If you are on crutches or more mobile, you should be good to go. The food was excellent and so were the mimosas, however, do not come here for brunch if you are in a hurry. It took about 40 minutes for our food to arrive after ordering. If you are alone, it is possible you will have a faster turn around but not guaranteed. Don't say I didn't warn you. The reason I do not leave 5 stars is due to there only being two non gender single bathrooms, the bathrooms not being wheelchair accessible, and the excessive wait for our food. 4 stars? I know, I'm as surprised as you are. I've been to a few other Marathons around town, and left disappointed every time. I protested when this place came up as an option, but hunger won in the end and ended up there for lack of other options. The service was spotty, and at least three people broke/dropped dishes while I was there. My steak salad with arugula, fennel, gorgonzola and a table by the window made up for it. 2 people, one soup and two salads for $26. Marathon survives another day in my book. My go to brunch spot. Also the only brunch place that seems to be open before 11 am. Such a great neighborhood spot to grab a quick dinner also. All the food is great that I have tried. Great happy hour also with cheap drink prices. I love their create your own salads. They can get pricey but they are really good. And who doesnt love $5 mimosas? So accommodating to the kids.... great food... great kids menu... nice waitress...all around good experience! Went here twice this past weekend, once for a late dinner and once for brunch. The dinner was pretty good...food was enjoyed by all (despite taking an unreasonable amount of time to arrive), decent drink selections, fair to middling service. This was when the six of us were just about the only party there. I'd chalked the slowness up to it being late so maybe they were short staffed or in the middle of cleaning. It wasn't a big deal then because we were content to lounge around for a while. Brunch today was another story. I called twenty minutes before we were to eat to see if they could accommodate a party of eight. They said no problem, and would be awaiting our arrival. We get there and the host said the table still wasn't ready but he'd make sure we were seated soon. He did nothing of the sort. Rather, he went ahead and sat no fewer than three small parties (which had arrived after us, naturally) at large tables while we stood there taking up space. After we'd been there for twenty five minutes, with not so much as a glance from the host, someone leaving the restaurant came up to one of us and said "Just leave now, the service is obviously terrible and the food is even worse." So we turned around and went to the Continental instead. Which was lovely. Decent quality food. Their vegetable and grain salad is my favorite. Their burger is OK. Nothing terrible, nothing to write home about. Fabulous service! I've ordered To Go here and on the premises and both times, they've been great. I do want to go back to check out their Happy Hour/bar scene. I ran a marathon to get here ;) jk I only walked like 3 blocks. Usually it's always crowded but today my friend and I were lucky enough to get a seat. The food is great and so are the prices. Servers are very kind and welcoming. Ambience: a panera is cozier Food: burger was great (probably overpriced) and the caesar was lackluster Service: just okay Go or don't go: eat anywhere else- Philly offer so many other wonderful choices We only had one breakfast here, but it was good, came quickly, and was a good value for money. I don't know why this place isn't reviewing better. The waitress and hostess were cheerful and competent, and that's as good as it gets. Stopped in for a quick drink and a bite to eat and had one of the worst experiences of customer service since moving to Philadelphia. We sat at the bar and there was no bartender. The others at the bar were also just sitting around with waters waiting on a bartender to show up. When the bartender did show up, he was unfriendly, spoke quietly and acted annoyed when we repeated questions. It took 3 tries to get a food/drink list out of the bartender and then the bartender disappeared again. After 15 minutes, and one extremely overpriced beer, we left cash on the top and bailed. My review may be limited to the bar, but other servers saw a bunch of patrons waiting at the bar and none of them did anything. Even a manager came by and asked us where the bartender was, as if we would be able to provide that answer. Horrible service all around...do yourself a favor and skip this place and enjoy dinner and drinks at the wide variety of other locations in this area that care about you being there and not about the football game on in the background. The only reason I gave it a 2 star is because the food looked interesting. Hits and misses but honestly I come for the ambience and vibes. Also the fries are good and it's a awesome place to chill I went there today and was disappointed that a woman at the front register had a cough and used a paper towel to grab spinach for my smoothie. She did not wash her hands. Needless to say I threw the smoothie away and it wasn't even blended completely. I will not be returning to this establishment. Sick employees should not work around food! I think the thing that really impressed me about this place is the bang-for-your-buck factor. The food, while not extravagant, is very good, and it's less expensive than other restaurants of similar quality. My wife and I have been a couple of times and have had similar experiences each time. Every time my husband and I visit Philly this is our go to breakfast place... Love the salmon goat cheese omelette! However this past time the server wasn't as on point as the others we've had took almost as long for her to bring us our check as it did to eat our food... However these things happen and I'm sure we'll return next time in town! food is pretty good especially the turkey platter (thanksgiving dinner) and the meat loaf .service is fast i am in and out Nice spot in center city. The food is good, but the place is usually crowded and noisy. If you're ok with being in a noisy place, the food is really good so it's worth it. I recommend you the quiche. It has good flavors and texture. Why are there five of these downtown? Anyway, I went with a large group (20ish) for dinner around 6pm on a weekday. There were maybe 7 other people eating when we showed up. Thanks to reservations we were seated promptly and drinks soon arrived. Food however, took an eternity. I understand you want to bring everyone's dinner out at the same time and some idiot orders something special to slow it down, but it still took a while for our fairly simple orders. Luckily our waiter was a nice guy and very attentive. And while our food was decent, I think it was mainly hunger that drove me to eat every morsel. The options on the menu looked fantastic, but no one really raved about the taste at the end. Since my friend lives right down the street, we came here for Sunday brunch. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which wasn't too bad. We both ordered the Breakfast Quesadilla and shared the Short Stack Pancakes. I loved the idea of the Breakfast Quesadilla and it was very yummy. The pancakes were nothing to write home about. This is a fairly inexpensive place for quality food and I did not feel like I was rushed to finish my food like I do at other crowded brunch places. We ate here twice for breakfast and I'd say it's ordinary at best. The first time I had pancakes and a side of sausage. The pancakes were fluffy enough and not bad, but with the butter and syrup and not so great sausage I felt like it was just plain old diner food. The next time I had eggs, I believe called the Marathon special or some such thing. Eggs came prepared OK, sunny side up, but again nothing to get too excited over or all that special. The wait staff seemed somewhat complacent, friendly, but not overly into the job. Both times the restaurant had some customers, but not all that many. For breakfast on the run, perhaps OK, but otherwise find somewhere that steps it up a bit. Eggs Benedict fresh and served hot.and fast -omlet perfect size With good portion of home fries. Wait staff excellent attentive and anticipates your needs. What can I say? Because this place is on route to going home, it might as well be my kitchen only without running back and forth to the refrigerator and freezer with ease to fix something to eat. This Marathon has a magnetic atmosphere that just pulls you in. I've sat and watched people walk past it only to come back because they wanted to enter the busy, electric atmosphere it give off. I've been coming here since its opened and have seen many servers and staff member come and go. One of them being a friend of mine and former coworker that I met while we worked at a cafe in Germantown together years ago. How about that huh? So having been a server before, I know how I want to be served and the service here is quick and prompt but sometimes rushed and impersonal but as I continue to make my frequent appearances certain servers become more and more friendlier depending on the time of day I go in. The day I went in I ordered a chocolate milkshake and the cheese-steak rolls which gave me a quick protein boost until I got home for the real kitchen food. I always have a pleasant experience here with the sights and sounds going on there is never a boring or sleepy moment here. I've been here twice now, and am definitely a fan. Last night I ordered the grilled soy ginger salmon with roasted veggies and couscous. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the perfect flavor. The vegetables consisted of asparagus, carrots, and zucchini which were all crisp. I was surprised to get such a great dish for under $16. Service was surprisingly quick for a Saturday night, my table of 5 was in an out in a little over an hour. Stopped in for some apps and drinks before an event near by. It was three perfect starting spot with an upbeat vibe. Seemed like others may have had the same idea. Luckily we were in time for happy hour so we took advantage of the drink specials. Our server was on top of our refills and made sure we were taken care of even though we didn't order full meals. The appetizer sampler was a good choice bc of the variety. Everything we had was tasty but not overly amazing. It did the job though! I also liked the matzoh ball soup. Reasonable prices and a plenty to choose from. As my friend mentioned in another review, bathrooms could use some work. I wouldn't hold that against them though and would still return for a fun night out! The take-out counter ladies and gents are the nicest. Always quick with a recommendation, and they haven't steered me wrong yet. I'm grateful for their assistance. Grilled Salmon with Asparagus & Mashed Potatoes exquisitely prepared! I've been the this Marathon a few times for breakfast. It was crowded but we didn't have to wait too long for a table. The service was good and friendly. I loved the southwestern breakfast wrap and the parfait was awesome. Not to mention the delicious bloody marys, also :) The breakfast was such satisfaction, I can't wait to go for dinner soon! Unfortunately, this restaurant has lost all of my future business after tonight's experience. I ordered the vegetable capellini and was initially enjoying the meal, until I noticed something extremely hard and unchewable in my mouth. To my surprise, when I spit it out it was a triangular piece of thick, sharp plastic, just shy of the size of a dime. I was speechless and in shock, so my husband took the initiative and called over our waitress. To her credit, she immediately sent the manager over to our table. However, as shocked as I was by the plastic in my meal, I was even more shocked by the manager's response. While he did ask if I was ok, he did not utter a word of apology, nor did he offer to comp my meal. When I asked him what the plastic was from and why it was in my meal, he replied, "I don't know -- it could have come from a lot of things." Excuse me? Why are there so many things it could have come from?? Is there no quality control in the kitchen? While he did bring me a new dish, I had lost my appetite by that point, and was still skeptical as to how I could be sure there would be no plastic in this one (his blind assurance was not helpful). I took the leftovers, because I hate wasting food, but I don't know if I'll be able to bring myself to eat them. I do know one thing, though -- on principle, I will not return to a restaurant with such poor quality control and management. Sometimes I am an adventurous eater. I want something innovative, something different, somewhere trendy. But most of the time, I just want to choose food that tastes good from a menu with reasonable variety and prices. Marathon is my go-to spot for that kind of meal - especially for brunch! Offerings at Marathon are pretty basic. You've got burgers, you've got sandwiches, you've got salads. At brunch you've got French toast and eggs Benedict and omelets. Nothing that is going to blow your mind. The food quality is very consistent, I've never received a wrong order, and service has always been helpful and attentive. I particularly like their "create your own" options - make your own salad, your own omelet, your own burger. They've got good variety in toppings so I can always come up with something that fits exactly what my tastebuds are looking for. Some people might look down on Marathon and their basic offerings and chain status. I know, I live in a city with great food offerings, why spend my time and money here? Because I don't always need my mind blown, sometimes I just want a brisket sandwich (delish) and a side of French fries, done well, without a side of pretension. Marathon is happy to give that to me, so I am happy to patronize them. I cant really speak on many of the dishes here, but I've had one of them twice now, because that's how tasty it was. They have a breakfast special called the brunch quesadilla. Warning - it's a lot of food. People around me commented on how much I ate of it. (Not awkward at all! But I did take a doggy bag home, so that means I'm dainty, right?) Aside from potatoes with onions and peppers, you get a tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, jack cheese, jalapenos, pico de gallo, black beans, and I said no chorizo but it usually comes with that too. The jack cheese is a perfect choice with the eggs. The salsa that comes with it adds just enough spice to make you want to keep eating. Sometimes the jalapeno is a little overpowering, but I pick a little bit of it out as i go and that tones it down. I definitely recommend giving it a try! FYI: They have a full bar and outdoor seating on the sidewalk, but they also have plenty of seating on the inside, though their table layout makes for some narrow walkways. On a Friday night during prime dinner time, the fiancé and I were searching for somewhere to eat after running some errands in center city. We always walk by this place so I've always wanted to try it but the opportunity never came up until today. WHAT WE GOT: Grilled chicken margherita flatbread, grilled salmon, scallops dinner special PROS: Nice decor/ambiance with friendly and attentive staff. The kitchen is on full display on the side of the restaurant but it adds a nice touch to the place. The food was pretty okay; nothing super special but nothing to be mad at either. The price matched the portion sizes and the freshness of the food. Loved the sweet but tangy honey mustard glaze on my salmon, which was cooked nicely. The mashed potatoes were also pretty good and so was the flatbread. I mean you can't really go wrong with chicken, cheese, and pesto. CONS: The asparagus that came with the dish were a bit cold and my fiancé's risotto and spinach were both kinda sort on seasoning. It also took a little bit for the appetizer to come out even though the restaurant wasn't really busy. There's also minimum walking space in between some of the tables. Random thoughts from the fiancé: Our waiter Tyler was friendly and provided great service. It seemed though that his area was kinda spread out and disjointed with some tables being inside and some being outside which slowed service down. He also looked and sounded like Vin Diesel which was amusing. Pretty good, pretty good! I've heard fairly bad reviews about the location near Jefferson, but this place seemed to have a lot of people, so my husband and I took a chance and ate there. We ordered the calamari for our appetizer. I wasn't too impressed, as there was a lot of breading than actual calamari. The sauce was good though (can't remember what it was). My entree was the chicken marsala with parmesan risotto and grilled asparagus. Very yummy! I liked the risotto because it felt like I was eating chicken and rice. =) I wish there were more veggies though. Overall, I'd come back. Prices are decent, service was good, and it's close to our apartment. Fantastic food, great environment in center city Philadelphia. I will definitely come back again. After today, I have to regretfully give Marathon a two star rating. I have eaten here a few times before and the food has always been pretty good. Their burger is tasty, juicy, but a little bit messy. Their Philadelphia-style take on a Caprese is very good as well. On their food alone I would give Marathon four stars, but there are other issues. The noise level (extreme) and cramped sitting room (they try to pack in as many people as possible) takes that rating down to 3 stars easily. Today I ordered a Caesar salad with *blackened chicken* to go. There salads always look fantastic when you watch them go by your table while you're eating there. The salad I got today though was awful. The chicken was, in my opinion, undercooked and cold, and certainly not blackened. The salad itself was drowning in dressing and the croutons are bland and leave a bad taste in your mouth. To top it off, the salad by itself is $12 or $13, if you add chicken it's $16. This is high even for the city. I expected a much better tasting salad and my opinion of this place has taken a major hit. Shut the front door! I ordered the vegetarian chili a few weeks ago and ordered it again for lunch today. If your looking for a nice warm lunch go to Marathon grill. The small chili is like a large and its extremely affordable. The people are nice and welcoming also. I love going here for brunch, prices are reasonable and the food and service is always great. I've never had a wait but I also don't go during peak hours so that could be the reason why, never hurts to give them a call just to check! Favorite lunch spot for all the offices nearby. I went here when I was in Philly for the weekend. My boyfriend did nothing but rave about it. He was correct in the raving when it came to the food. The burger I had was delicious and the Caesar salad was incredible. The service we had was unbelievably awful. He said that particular location was more of a lunch spot, but come on 4 servers for 10 tables? You would have thought we wouldn't have watched our food in the window for 15 minutes. We saw a server talk over our food several times to the kitchen but she never felt like she should bring it to us. I have no idea what made them actually bring out our food, but thank goodness it finally came. We asked for our check three times about 10 minutes apart because no one would bring it to us or come over near our table. The food is worth going and when I go back to Philly I'll probably go again, but I sure hope the service is better. Great casual dining experience. The decor gives Marathon a very modern and casual feel. They also have floor to ceiling windows spanning two sides of the restaurant offering a cool street view. They seated us right away and the service was good but nothing to brag about. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and was very pleased. It was topped with blue cheese crumbles and coleslaw which balanced well with the buffalo chicken. The chicken itself was very lightly breaded and served on a ciabatta roll which made it not as heavy of a sandwich as you might find at most sports bars. Overall I think Marathon is a great lunch and casual dining spot. Nice ambiance. Average service. Worst food I've had in years. Salmon was so oily we couldn't eat it (tasted like cooking oil was added to the salmon!). Greek salad was very salty (REALLY salty). Even the coleslaw was salty! Cod was watery, undercooked and felt kind of slimy, couldn't eat it. House salad was good. Ice tea was small glass with infrequent refills. Don't eat here. Open late. Great salads with solid variety. The wait staff is attentive and timely. The also have good burgers and sandwiches. The place is never crowded in the evenings and the location is convenient for going out afterwords. Marathon Grill is a local chain restaurant, with about 5 locations around the city, but I've only been to the one at 16th and Sansom. I went with a huge group of friends on a Saturday night after a particularly grueling day, and I really enjoyed myself. They sat our party without a wait (there were probably about 15 or 16 of us), and we got a long table with a great view of the street. This place has a modern, clean decor and friendly wait staff. The food is also really good. I had a really good burger and a huge, cold pint of beer. This place also delivers, caters, and hosts parties. It's also good to just hang out at their bar, and they have happy hour specials on a regular basis. If you want a cool, contemporary place to eat that's not too expensive, check out Marathon Grill. Good food, great service, reasonable prices. All of this and walking distance from my hotel. We had an event for 15 people here and they took great care of us, giving us the back area and even setting up a buffet line. I will definitely be back for a salad on my next trip to Philly. Been here a few times in the past, I especially enjoy the outside seating on a nice day. Food is pretty good too, and it is easy to get reservations. Really an average place for an average meal. We came here during the Federal donuts block party because there were just too many damn people in that block. It seems like other people had similar ideas because the place was packed! Fortunately, the hostess seated us fairly quickly and brought our drinks out. I was not particularly impressed with the brunch selection. There really were not a lot of selections for people that didn't eat meat, so I got the marathon breakfast which includes two eggs, toast, home fries. I decided to get two extra pancakes to satisfy my sweet tooth and that was the best decision I made the entire day because while the dish was meh, the pancakes were perfect fluffy cakes with chocolate chips. I do want to note that it took a while for our food to come but that was probably due to the packed house. Also, the home fries were very soft and I like my potatoes a little more roasted but it was a regular restaurant with not much pizazz. Went for brunch with a group of 9, called ahead and got a table little to no wait. Sat down and was immediately greeted by our waitress for drink orders. It took her longer to get back to the table to take our food orders but it was also very busy when we first sat down. Food came out about 40 minutes later, but was very delicious. Many staff came over while we ate, checking on drink refills and if anything else was needed, but never felt like they were a bother. When it was time for checks the waitress took extra time to make sure she split everyone's checks correctly and was friendly while doing it. Very reasonably priced. I would go back. I got the salmon burger, it was pretty good. I'd come back to this place! My friend got the veal meatballs----DELICIOUS!! I came back again and got the eggs benedict- average but I will keep this at 4 stars because of those meatballs. Service was good , friendly. We waited an hour and a half for our food while we saw at least 3 rotations of tables get their food before us. When confronting the manager about this, his excuse was they were "busy". Not too busy to serve 3 rotations of tables before us I guess. Will never go back and food wasn't worth the wait. The best part? We both ordered sandwiches that could've been made in less than 10 minutes. Possibly the slowest service I have had in years. Seriously it shouldn't take an hour to cook a hamburger. This place is rediculous. We sat for over an hour waiting for food, and all we ordered were hamburgers and drinks. The drinks, two wines, two beers and a water took 24 minutes to get to our table. Then, when the food came one of our group ordered a hamburger well done. It came out very bloody and raw. Seriously after an hour you would think they would have the order right. Im not from Philadelphia, but if I was I would never go back. Such a good job with the amount of people with the Super Bowl Parade. Food was great! Had the Moroccan meatballs - could have been a meal by itself! I also had the Philly Cheesesteak, my wife had the turkey club (which she actually liked, a rarity when we go out because places usually put mayo on things). We had our kids with us, the kids menu is reasonably priced and good portions. Awesome place. Took a date here on a busy Saturday. I expected a 30 minute wait but we were seated within 5 minutes and we ordered and got our food within 15 minutes the food was super high quality and you could tell the entire staff cared about us. I'm not one to talk about price, but our bill including drinks was under $60. Absolutely will be back! Also they serve the best old fashioned in Philadelphia! This is one of my go to lunch places and their Chicken Cobb salad is perhaps my favorite salad there is. Had the opportunity to try them for breakfast this weekend and was not disappointed. Everything you would expect, and their coffee (Chesnut Hill, I believe) is really good and much better than you get at most breakfast places. On its own, Marathon would rate a 4. But in a sea of great places to eat in the downtown Philly area, its tough to rate it that high. Good, solid, competent food. I'd eat here again, but to be honest, I only dropped by in the first place because my favs were all booked up. Given the choice, I can think of 2 or 3 other places I'd go to first if they weren't cram packed with reservations. 5 stars only because it is the ONLY decent spot open past 10pm in this hood. That, and who doesn't like a "control freak" salad? I've been to the Rittenhouse location for dinner once, and once was definitely enough. Our host was nice, but we wound up with a surly server who, when I asked him which of the grilled tuna steak sandwiches he'd recommend, just shrugged and said, "Depends what kind of stuff you like." Strike one. He finally said, "Just get the Cajun one." Bad move on my part for taking his advice. The flavor combination was plain bad, and adding cheddar cheese was just wrong. Strike two. Our calamari appetizer? Completely unseasoned. And the arugula salad we ordered? Wilted after a serious dressing drenching. Strikes three and ... I'm outta strikes. And love for Marathon Grill. I have eaten at Marathon (this location) more times than I care to admit, and I have no earthly idea why I kept coming back. I used to live and work in the neighborhood, and it is convenient, but looking back, there are SO many other convenient places that (1) serve better food, (2) have better service, or (3) both. Really, there are two Marathons here, and they each deserve a review. There is the weekday lunch Marathon and the weekday evening/weekend Marathon. It's almost as though these restaurants are the alter-ego of one another, and just happen to share space. Very strange. During the week and the lunch rush, Marathon is not a bad choice. They are crowded and rushed, but the food gets out pretty fast (and generally correctly) and the tables turn quickly. To accommodate the largest number of patrons, they do have tables packed so tightly together that you can literally hear entire conversations from nearby tables, but it can be interesting to occasionally eavesdrop and hear about someone else's dysfunctional life for a change! Weekday lunch is also when the "A-team" of servers tend to work. The service is pretty good, despite the apparent chaos throughout the restaurant (I can only imagine working the kitchen line during a weekday lunch shift), and the food is at its peak (which while generally a plus, isn't saying much here). I quickly learned to stick with basic stuff like sandwiches and soups (the Matzo ball rocks!), because salads (yes, salads) and more complicated entrees get messed up way too frequently. Then there is the evening shift. This is where things really come unglued. If the lunch shift servers are the "A-team," then this is the "D-team." Most of the servers we have had in the evenings and on weekends seem like they wound up working at Marathon because pumping gas was too complicated. In the 3 years I lived nearby and ate an occasional dinner at Marathon (apparently I am just lazy), I don't think we ever had a meal where everything was correct in our order and we enjoyed good service. More often than not, the order was wrong in at least one way (seriously, how do you mess up a Caesar salad?), or the waiter disappeared for 20 minutes, or the temperature in the restaurant was hovering just above meat locker level. Sandwiches with the wrong meat (yes, really), salads with the wrong dressing, and entirely wrong dishes were delivered with apathy and discourtesy on a routine basis. On the rare occasion that I was either particularly motivated or so pissed off that I decided to speak with a manager, the line was always the same: something about the server or kitchen staff being new/undertrained/high/mentally deficient. And yet we returned. Again and again. I think the last straw was when they were changing menus a while ago and diners at our table got different menus and the server tried to explain that neither of the menus was correct but that he would tell us what the kitchen could make that night. I love a good walking menu at a red gravy Italian joint, but at Marathon it was just too much. The good: Matzo ball soup (as good as any New York deli) The bad: EVERYTHING ELSE The ugly: see "bad, the" I had just finished my day and decided to go out for a weekday dinner with a friend, but we didn't want anyplace too fancy or fussy, and settled on Marathon Grill. Marathon is a local favorite with a few locations around Philadelphia, with good food, a nice amour of space and decent prices--it often reminds me of a modern, upscale diner. In fact, Marathon is often a brunch spot for me since their brunch quesadilla with chorizo is big and delicious! For dinner, I opted for the Marathon Burger ($11.50). They also have the option of customizing your burger, but I went with the pre-customized menu version. The temperature of the burger was good, just a hair over medium rare, and it was amazingly juicy, greasy and messy in the best way possible--all burgers should be a little messy! For their beef, Marathon uses a blend of short rib, sirloin and chuck. The party tasted very gourmet, and because there was a blend of cuts, it had a nice amount of fat that kept the burger incredibly moist. The tomato wasn't sliced too thick, and the lettuce was easy to take off as I don't usually like lettuce on my burgers. The applewood smoked bacon was cooked through, but still a kept some chewiness, which I love. I hate when bacon is super crisp and it's lost all of its porkiness and meatiness. On the other hand, the bacon wasn't flabby, and had a subtle smoky taste. The BBQ sauce was slathered on the bottom half of the bread and also helped keep the sandwich moist--and wet. The sauce itself was spicy and had a nice bite to it--interesting, but in a good way. The cheese didn't have a very bold flavor, but helped the sandwich keep a creamy consistency. The sweet, caramelized onions were on point and played well with the spicy BBQ sauce, especially since there was a generous portion of them on the burger. The burger was served on a country, brioche bun that was strong enough to stand up to the heavy burger. It had a slight, pleasant sweetness to it. I wasn't in the mood for fries, or for the other side choice of Caesar salad on the menu, so I substituted some spinach for the fries. The spinach was served in a small bowl on the burger plate and was cooked with a nice amount of garlic, though perked up a lot with some salt. My friend ordered the Grilled Salmon ($15.50), which was glazed with a whole grain honey mustard sauce. The fish was cooked well, and stayed moist. The mustard wasn't too strong as to overpower the salmon. The mashed potatoes were super creamy and absorbed some of the juice and sauce from the salmon. The accompanying asparagus was a smaller portion, but tasted delicious. The stalks weren't mushy, and still had great texture. The restaurant staff was very friendly, and the servers were enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu. Marathon Grill was a solid weekday dinner option with a tasty, comforting old school burger. Great service, meal had effort put into it, moroccan chicken on my salad was great, and best of all, free wifi. Best signal was in the back corner with all the booths. However, like any downtown upscale american joint, the prices were a bit high. Not only a little high, which i can deal with, but if you want a side or a starter it's gonna hit you even harder. But, the atmosphere was very good for a date and money is less important in that scenario. Really good service and good food. I've been here for brunch and dinner and have always loved it. I recently got the Marathon burger and it was cooked perfectly (medium) and the sauce was delicious. I got the salad as a side and it was good. Maybe a little light on the dressing but fresh vegetables. It had a very nice atmosphere, not too high end but comfortable. Also in a good location. Good price, but not value. The staff was nice, but the food was worse than anything I've cooked after a night of heavy boozing. I ordered a simple, foolproof dish, but resultantly received delivery of a bone dry, burnt, black rotisserie chicken. Isn't it the pinnacle of ease to keep chicken moist if you've invested the money in a rotisserie? The rest of the dish was ok, but still not arriving to the aforementioned bar of my drunken culinary skill. Everything about this place was awesome. I was visiting Philly for the week and bumped into their delivery guy in my apartment elevator. He recommended the place so my girls and I went. It was so good, we had brunch there two days in a row! I would recommend the vegetable chili, it was flavorful and served at the right temperature. The wait staff was welcoming, professional and cute (lol). Overall, a great experience and I would 100% recommend it. Very good food. Fresh. Delicious. Nice atmosphere. Prices are decent! I got the applewood bacon omelette. I would def recommend that dish. Expensive, loud, not really bad service - I think they are just SO, SO overwhelmed. They pack too many people in there and double seat the servers repeatedly. It's just so underwhelming here. There's no point to go. You usually have to wait. You usually wait forever for your food. Just not for me. Been here a few times for brunch, so we went last Sunday (3/9/14) for a late lunch around 4 (we didn't see it posted on their site anywhere, but brunch ends mid-afternoon). Three of us got: the turkey club with cup of tomato basil soup, the Philly cheesesteak with caesar salad side, and the Marathon burger. Everything was good, but my favorite part of the meal was a vanilla shake: SO good. Service was great, and restaurant wasn't too crowded at 4pm. Only downside was we thought brunch was all day..will be heading back in time for brunch next time. Delicious and good service. The best vegeterian chilli ever. A lot of options for vegeterian people like me. Came here for brunch with my sister the other day and I was pleasantly surprised! I had only been to the marathon location on market so I didn't know if I should expect the same. We were pleased to walk in around 10:30 without a wait for a table for brunch. After perusing the menu and swearing we'd get everything because we were hungry, we started off with the fresh brewed ice teas. They were good and well priced! For my entree I ordered the salmon, tomato, and goat cheese omelette with a side of turkey sausage. The turkey sausage was bomb. Seriously delicious - I would order 5 sides of that if I could. I really liked my omelette too, although I thought it was a little heavy on the goat cheese. However, the salmon was fresh and the tomatoes were cooked well! I was hoping the home fries that came with my omelette would be a little crispier, but they were soft on the inside and seasoned well! I would recommend for an impromptu brunch spot in center city! Really really like their banana bread French toast! So soft, smooth, and full taste of banana! I think A-OK says it right. Marathon is an OK lunch spot and it's in a great location. Keep in mind, this location is FREEZING in the winter...if you look around, most patrons are wearing jackets (and I overheard the servers saying to each other that they were super cold). I enjoyed the Spruce Salad with chicken...the ingredients were fresh and the chicken was cooked well. The salad wasn't mind-blowing and a bit pricey at $13.50. But the menu has a variety of options to please everyone. It's definitely a convenient spot to grab a quick, non-fast-food lunch. Pretty good burger, but lackluster fries. Not any crunch in those at all - unfortunately undercooked. The burger on the other hand was overcooked, in spite of being ordered medium rare. Affordable prices though. mmm.. Although i've been to marathon many times and return because of the fresh ingredients and creative menu this visit was just very average. Stopped here for Brunch, and was definitely a good decision. We were waiting on a list at day by day, and decided to look around and see what was nearby. A very friendly lady recommended that we stop by here, and that was a great decision. LOVE this place. Great spot for a casual lunch or dinner and super veg friendly. The veggie burger is AMAZING and love to make my own salad. Friendly servers and great location. This is one of my favorite spots for brunch. Come to think of it, i don't think I've had any other meals here. It's really fabulous though, and for some reason I always forget about it. I went to Green Eggs and the line was out the door. We went to Marathon, sat right down, had lovely brunch mimosas, great service, and food that made my belly warm. I got the breakfast quesedilla and it was huge and delicious and served with spicy salsa and sour cream. I also have to say that the decor of this place is fab too. Also noteworth is the prices are really reasonable for an amazing array of choices. Also, you're right by Rittenhouse Square so the people watching can be quite amazing. They also have seating outside when its warmer out.... which is very nice too. I always thought Marathon Grill was a nice restaurant, and then I realized tonight, that its more restaurant/cafeteria hybrid. I got a big salad, and it was big, with fat free thousand island dressing, which was my fault (it was nasty dressing). prices are good, food is good, definitely a place to catch a good meal downtown. One star for the delicious, traditional eggs benedict with a fun twist of spinach thrown in to jazz it up. One star for fun people-watching at our window-seat. One star for relatively cheap brunch for two - $27. Minus two stars for the slow service and 30-minute wait for our meals. Not sure if the food always take a while, but we went around 1 pm on Sunday afternoon. Give yourself some extra time. I just came to Marathon last night with my mom for dinner and I really enjoyed our experience. The menu has a large variety of options so you are bound to find something you would like. They also use local ingredients which I always like to see. Our server was nice but he seemed to be very busy with a bunch of other tables, but I understand because we came just as SIPS was ending. I ordered a cup of vegetarian chili to start and a Caesar salad with blackened chicken. My mom ordered the Greek salad with blackened chicken. Both salads tasted fresh and the chicken was flavorful. The portion sizes were perfect. The chili was decent but served a little cold. Our overall experience here was good and I look forward to coming back, especially for the outdoor seating. veggie burger was house made (kudos!), yet fries soggy. overpriced. cute location during the fair weather days when you can sit outside. nothing was spectacular, everything was expensive. brunch is inordinately packed and impractical for sub par omelettes, do not recommend for this occasion. if you're gluten free, this spot has very limited and tasteless options. nope. Friendly service. Food is ok. Only downside is the long wait to get seated, to get your food served, and to get your check. Overall, this place needs to be a little bit more organized to accommodate its patrons. Great spot where the food is always guaranteed fresh. I love the idea that all the food is local. The service was great and the food was delicious. I ordered the turkey burger- honestly it was pretty amazing, smoked Gouda, bacon, and came out piping hot. My sister ordered the eggs Benedict salmon meal and it was fairly disappointing- watery hollondaise sauce and wilted spinach. She was so upset about the way it looked that she was holding back the tears, I felt really bad. I offered her my meal, but she was too proud to take it. It was pretty emotional. I always really liked it here- but now I must choose my fate- whether I should return for the delicious burger, or follow in my sisters footsteps and explore other brunch options. We happened upon this place in search of a quick work lunch. This place has everything - soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood. We ordered the salsa and chips appetizer because we were starving - word to the wise - this is WARM salsa. Got the sour cream on the side (I like it, friend didn't) and I just really loved the combo of the warm tomato salsa with a bit of sour cream on the amazing seasoned tortilla chips. Great option to tide you over. They had a crab cake sandwich special. I was skeptical getting this from what appears to be a diner as crab cakes can be great or really bad. THIS WAS AMAZING. Huge lump crab. Got the remoulade on the side but it was also great. I was stuffed but managed a few sweet potato fries and it was worth it. I would definitely come back! We just had an awesome breakfast! Good customer service! They kept refilling us coffee. Loved it. The prices seemed reasonable and I was excited that they had so many vegetarian options. I ended up getting the southwest salad and the avocado on it was perfect. My husband got the ginger soy salmon and he had requested different sides, (which they said was fine) but when our food came, they brought him the sides on the menu, not what he requested. We didn't want to wait so he just ate what they brought, but it was still good. Our server was friendly and made recommendations for us. Overall, it was a good experience! Stopped in here today and ordered off their 3-5 menu. Best part of the whole meal were the Philly Cheesesteak Won-Tons. Fried to a crispy perfection and served with a wiz cheese sauce that had a drop of Sriracha in it. I ordered the Salmon burger which was terrible. Overly fishy tasting and had a slimy film over it and was topped with wads of some sort of gooey green. Texturally it just didn't work. My husband had the burger. It was really dense and mostly dry. Service wasn't anything special. I walked in and had to prompt the man at the podium to speak to me. Our waitress was nice but was rushing away from us before we even finished giving her our orders. She always didn't check back in with us after brining food over. I would not dine here again for the price there are a lot of other nicer places to go out to. Food: 3.5 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars Price: 4.0 stars Location: 4.0 stars Service: 3.5 stars Recommendations: Marathon Grill is a great local choice for a higher end diner style experience. They serve a great breakfast, have a delicious cheeseburger, and have multiple other food options on their menu. Their portions are generous and the service and ambiance are great. There are multiple locations throughout the city. I would recommend this place for breakfast or for a faster, more inexpensive option to higher end dining restaurants in the city. Overall: 3.5 stars I liked marathon, the menu is simple and everyone can pretty much find something they like, from vegetarian to gluten free or general picky eaters. On more than one occasion I have ended up with a big crowd and Marathon has always been accommodating. Though the food has always been consistently good, the drinks have varied greatly from not quite right, or completely wrong, and then sometimes they're great, it just depends on how busy they are I guess. My girlfriends and I went here for CC sips last week. Great specials! $4 beers, $4 house wines, and $5 well drinks. They also had $2.75 disco tots and sweet potato fries. I would've given this place 5 stars but our server, Samantha was rude and awkward. I made a reservation and got there before my friends so I sat down first to get a glass of wine. My friends got there so we got drinks and ordered the Marathon Sampler. Immediately after, the server asked us every minute 3 times if we were ready to order our entrees even though we told her we needed more time. The Marathon Sampler was delicious! I got the Marathon burger with Caesar salad as my entree. Delish and well made. My friends also loved their food (cheesesteak wontons, flatbread, burgers). Overall, my first experience at Marathon was okay. The service sucked, but the food was good. We'll be back and definitely make sure we have a better server. This is a regular diner. Nothing special about this place so only giving it 3 stars as it's just okay as far as diners goes. I had the cheese steak sandwich but it was mostly hard bread. The bread makes a big difference for a sandwich or burger people! We ate a late dinner here. Some of the drinks were good. We thought the food was ok.. Probably a bit too oily. We ate salmon and talapia Love this place. Best burger around. I pay the 10 dollar train ride to come here. It can get a little loud at times but it's a great place to get good food and spend some time in Philly. Never gotten anything from here I don't love. Food is good and portion sizes are large. Decent value for the money. The biggest problems with this place are the consistency and they're not very good at following directions. This is a consistent problem. For work, we eat here at least once a week and there's always something wrong with our order. We have them read our order back usually and it's right, so it is probably the cooks or whoever is putting the salads together that are confused. UPDATE 6/11/2015 Took a star away because they've hired a new person that takes phone orders and deals with payments for takeout. She's got the wrong (read: bitchiest) attitude for a person that has a job interacting with customers. Not sure they did their due diligence before hiring her. The people that were there before her were much more pleasant to interact with. Marathon Grill is good, reliable, fresh food. Co-workers and I tap this place about 2-3 times a week for take out lunch. It's slightly pricier than neighboring lunch places, but you know that it's clean and fresh food. Only downside is that the menu could change a bit more often. COME HERE IF YOU WANT TO: - Cure your weekend hangover with not-so-greasy food - Drink milkshakes all day - Feel comfortable/homey hanging out in a crowded restaurant while chit chatting away with your friends PROS: - Food is bloody excellent. They serve a variety of diner-like meals (but with MUCH BETTER QUALITY) such as omelette, burgers, sandwiches,salads. - Waiter/waitresses are very friendly - I love the sound of people chatting away. It's like white noise to me. So if you like quiet places then this isn't a place for you unless you come late at night? - Pricing is excellent, it's equivalent to the quality of the service and the food. Not expensive. Favourite food: Salmon bagel, Marathon burger, Crispy chicken and sesame salad. N.B. Don't forget to order coffee, fresh OJ and milkshake!! CONS: - Pretty long wait if you have a larger group - burgers and salads don't get served until after 11am. It was quite a struggle to friend a place for brunch on a Friday morning while visiting Philly. My mother and I came across this place and the food did not disappoint. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Omelet and it was absolutely perfect. My only negative is the fact the air conditioning was blasting so hard I left with goose bumps. I would be interested in trying dinner or lunch here the next time I am in town. I was walking around center city and since this was the closest place decided to just eat here. It took over an hour just to get our food. I should have just walked to 500 degrees and called it a day. The pasta dish we received was not even good but at least the burger was decent. I would not come again. I came here with my 3 friends for brunch last Sunday morning. It was pretty crowded but we lucked out and got a booth right away. Our server was friendly and efficient. I created my own omelette of egg whites, cheddar, spinach and applewood smoked bacon. It came with a side of quartered roasted red potatoes (which were quite good) and whole grain toast (not my favorite). My friends ordered the breakfast quesadilla and burritos. The quesadillas had that crisp flaky exterior that I love. Everyone enjoyed their food. My friends also ordered $5 Bloody Mary's. I ordered a green tea which was actually Jasmine tea (unexpected flavor because I was expecting regular) but I enjoyed it with some honey. Overall the food was pretty fresh and seemed to be good quality ingredients. The bill was more than you would pay at say a diner (about $17 a piece with tip) but not super expensive. They also have that double set of doors to keep the cold air out which is always a plus for seats near the door in the winter. Yes, it's open until 11 PM or midnight, which is key if you've been working long hours, and nothing else around is open (and the room service options suck). A colleague and I ordered omelettes for take out a few nights ago, and the woman taking the orders kept asking me questions about what we were ordering. "Uh, uh, uh, I think we can do that" is not something we want to hear, esp. if one of us (her) has strict dietary issues and was worried about getting the orders mixed up. We were able to clear orders away once we got back to our hotel. My bacon/cheese/pepper omelet was delicious but a little runny. The side of french fries were pretty good as well; it was just a little salty for my liking. I came back and dined in this time. It wasn't crowded on a late afternoon and I was able to choose wherever I wanted. My waiter was friendly and stopped to chat with me a few times. I ordered the same thing as before, and this time, the omelet was better but the fries were a little bland. It's not a bad place to go in the area that's still open. Skip this place...terrible service!!!! Sat at our table for 15 min, asked the hostess for a server, and watched her tell the hostess, "I get there when I get there" This particular Marathon only gets two stars, but I do not dislike Marathon as a general rule. In fact, I like Marathon as a general rule. But this location... I want to like it. I work less than a block from here. My only frame of reference with this restaurant comes from the first time I tried to order take out and I was placed on hold. For about 7 minutes. Why I stayed on hold so long? I was desperate for a salad. I called back two weeks later for this same salad: spring greens, artichoke hearts, goat & cheddar cheese, and white balsamic. I successfully ordered this salad. When I picked it up, service was decent. It was ready when they said it would. Then I got back to work, ready to EAT! I opened the bag and found a soggy, wet, nasty soup that barely lined the bottom of the plastic container it came in. The veggies were completely swimming in white balsamic. I ate three bites and wanted to vomit. Perhaps I should have ordered the dressing on the side, but I thought that was common practice with to-go salads. The size of the salad was unacceptable - I've had their salads before and this was maybe half the size. Perhaps I should have complained at the time and taken it back, but I was so sickened and disappointed I didn't. All of that being said, I'm giving this place two stars because it's not all that bad. Just that one time, it was really, really bad. Marathon on the Square is better. But Marathon in University City is worse (FYI). Awful experience there a few weeks ago. Ordered several meals and desserts to go during a slow period of day. I was told the order would be right up. So went back to counter in 8 minutes thinking it would be ready. Nasty, miserable young lady running the takeout/cash register at the counter. She makes you feel stupid for thinking that it would be right up when she said it would. I don't think she could smile even if I offered her $10. Took another 10 minutes until order was ready. They also don't give you the actual copy of the bill. All they give you is the total charged to your card. Bad form. The young slick looking man behind the counter either owner or GM, could see and observe his nasty counter employee, but clearly didn't care - doesn't seem to have a clue how to see the forest through the trees. He was more interested in flirting with a young female employee, while at the same time having a lengthy texting session. The food, service, and staff pleasantness used to be exceptional, but over the past few yrs., there's been notable change in the food and the staff's hospitality. And really???....very surprised they're not professional enough to respond to the awful experience of Jennifer L. First time here yesterday. LOVED it! Our server was so friendly and the food was so good! I had a turkey sandwich with cranberry mayo, arugula, swiss, and bacon, on special. I downed it, naturally. My date had a breakfast burrito on special with chorizo and jalepeno which he loved as well. Loved the décor as well...feels like a diner almost but it's so rustically modern! Will be coming back certainly :) I love Marathon. I have eaten at all three locations and it's consistently great. The other night I had worked the whole day at my job and even stayed open and extra hour to accommodate the influx of clients. I walked over to the Marathon at 16th and Sansom. I knew what I wanted but had never had it before. I was hungry and tired from the long day. I came in from the cold, and was greeted with a handshake and a smile from their manager Brandon. He's always friendly and greets me using my name. I head back to the bar and order a Bulliet Rye Manhattan neat with a side of ice. Matt the bartender whips up this amazingly perfect cocktail that is exactly what the doctor ordered. It's perfectly mixed and is delicious! I order the grilled barbecue chicken sandwich with a side of fries. I'm hungry! My dinner arrives like lightning. It looks perfect and tastes even better! I like that they serve it on a roll that's a parker house. It's all about balance when it comes to a delicious sandwich. It's so perfect that I came back the next night with a friend of mine and ordered it again! Marathon is like an upscale diner with fresh locally grown comfort food. It's a place you can go every week at any time of day and get a great meal. Great staff, solid quick service, and delicious menu. You can always find something to love, breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. And don't forget...a full bar in every location! Thank you guys, you're doing it right. Love new server Brittany at the 16th street location! Service was horrible. Water was never filled till we asked the waiter. The staff stood around having conversations rather than tending tables. Food was bad. Had their rib special. Ribs was slathered with cheap BBQ sauce. Cole slaw had no taste. Best thing was the sweet potato fries which were crispy and went well with the honey mustard. Our table also ordered their chips and salsa. Salsa was like warm tomato sauce with some spices....just horrible. It's a nice restaurant. Owner needs to focus on food and service! I went here for a quick breakfast on a Saturday. Overall it was very pleasant. We both got the Marathon Breakfast and pancakes. Nothing special about the breakfast but again no complaints. The pancakes on the other hand were better than expected. Nice open kitchen and trendy vibe. Great place for a quick decent priced meal! Two breakfasts and two bloody mary's= $29 We sat outside cause we had our pup. Tight sitting area as it's right in the sidewalk of Philly, but perfect for people watching. It was a chilly day so probably not the best idea, but it did take a while to get seated, overall the server seemed to forget we were outside with the other 4-5 tables. Long wait time between ordering, getting our food, checking in on us, etc. The menu was interesting cause it was mostly American but then random Asian and Indian dishes like chicken Marsa. Begs the question how good are their foods that they can't make up their mind. I got the soy ginger salmon and was pleasantly surprised. It was great flavor, a bit overly salted but the ginger came through and the salmon was cooked very well. I love when there's a crunchy outer layer and tender in. They did well. The couscous was nothing to rave about. Overall, a good experience and I will give them props for noticing my pup and getting him not one but two water bowls. It was a pleasant meal. Will be back if in the area to try their other dishes. Great location in the middle of downtown. This means horrible parking options. Walking is best! Happy eating. Recommended to come here by our hotel because we were looking for somewhere to eat until we can check in. Great recommendation! We went on Saturday and I had the turkey club sandwich (yummy) and my boyfriend ordered chicken noodle soup (he said it lacked flavor but with a little salt was better). The next morning we came back since it was a block from the hotel. We asked for mimosas and the waitress suggested we can get a bottle of champagne for $40 and make our own, we were sold! She was so sweet and even helped give us recommendations on cool bars in the area for that night. Food and service was great! We were here for a late breakfast and left pleased, full and feeling good. The home made OJ was exquisite. Eggs cooked to perfection. A slab of ham the size of Manhattan. Good service overall despite the crowds. Yummy place in a superb location. Visit Marathon on 16th+Sansom last night and I fell in love with the feel and top notch customer service and awesome food. Very tasty rich in flavor and excellent would eat more. Mike our server was very professional and showed genuine love for his job. I would like say much I appreciate the email from Kevin Kong on how we enjoyed the place. I am a customer for life and I will be back there real soon Kevin. Thanks again. I came here by myself for breakfast at 9am on a Sunday morning. The atmosphere was quieter and relaxed. I ate the Marathon Breakfast, which was well done and satisfying. I agree with many other people that the food was nothing new, but they do the staples well. Although the food did arrive quickly, I leisurely sat and sipped my coffee without hassle. The server was extremely friendly, which also made the experience relaxed. I would definitely return. Stumbled upon this place after the other restaurant we came to the area for didn't work out. Found the service to be quick and attentive and the food to be fresh and tasty. I figured for my only dinner in Philadelphia I would order the namesake burger, so I ordered the Marathon burger with fries. My wife ordered a chicken caesar salad and found it to be very good as well. The best decision of the night though was to flip the menu over and order the b&w shake (chocolate and vanilla mix). The shake put my experience over the top, surprisingly savory and went down smoothly on a hot night. If we are in Philadelphia again I will make sure that we eat here again! Came here for brunch and enjoyed my dish thoroughly. Surprisngly wasn't that crowded on a Saturday at noon either. Only downside was the coffee was watery and underwhelming. We had breakfast here both mornings on a weekend visit to Philly. They open early (8 AM) on weekends so if you have young kids that get you out of bed early, and you are staying in this area (we were staying at the Westin) this is a good option for the weekend. The food is ok, the standard eggs and waffle, pancakes...portions are not huge like IHOP or diners, but enough and service is very friendly. I have ordered from Marathon for several small parties (10 people or less). Their catering service is friendly and knowledgable. The prices are fantastic, and the food is out of this world. Worth every penny and good to the last bite. Great prices for great quality food. I love finding healthy places to eat that don't cost my paycheck. I've eaten here a lot. My recommendations are the turkey burger, the Mediterranean salmon salad, the green smoothie, the calamari, the breakfast quesadilla, french toast... almost everything. I wasn't to impressed with the salmon burger or the smoked salmon benedict. Still I'll always go back here! Drink - Pineapple margarita ... Much thanks to the bartender it was amazing. Food- half caesar - wet lettuce. Flat tasting Caesar salad. Terrible. chicken pot pie - not your traditional pot pie. Crust on top and not gooey and flaky like most are used to. The vegetables were very hard. Like break the brackets off my braces hard. ESPECIALLY the celery and we all know celery is stringy when raw. The potatoes has ZERO flavor. I must note, I ate it only because it was 6:30 pm and I had not eaten anything all day. My friend took one bite and sent it back. Ambiance - great low yellow lighting. Service - great guy. Ask question. Checked up on us. Offered more drinks, etc. After sending back the pot pie one would think the manger would come over and apologize as well as ask for our feedback.. none of which was done. The supervisor stood behind the bar and looked beyond us. We would have appreciated a walk up or some sort of acknowledgement. That's no good. In order for business to grow you must get feedback from the consumer. Would you not ask what the problem was if you served someone food and they didn't touch it? Never in my life have I don't that nor have I done it to someone. End of story - great service and I'm on vacay. The food is very good for the price, and the interior is beautiful (the plants give it a nice touch). The second time I came here, a busser dropped my used knife on my skirt while he was taking my plate. :( Popped in cause it looked cool, were from California. I had a green smoothie and spaghetti Bolognese and mum had a mimosa and sandwich. SO good! Great service and perfect to watch outside. Great food cool ambiance. Many beers on tap and the food was great. Kind of like a fancy diner. They were the only place open for food in this area late in a saturday Came here for brunch today. I can say that I am a fan and pretty impressed! The boyfriend and I dropped in around noon to get a nice brunch with mimosas (which were very good, definitely not watered down). I ordered a "control freak" omelet - so I was able to pick 3 toppings (sausage, spinach and goat cheese), instead of ordering one of their pre-arranged omelets. The omelets come with home fries and toast (sooo much food, I was STUFFED). The boyfriend got eggs Benedict, and it was also very good and filling. This eggs benedict was a nice portion size, unlike some other restaurants that give you a small serving size which leaves you wanting another round. This also came with a side of home fries. The waitress was really friendly, helpful and attentive even with it being super busy since it was prime lunch/brunch hour. I also ordered the Liberty Belle cocktail (the waitress suggested it as one of the better cocktails). I wasn't WOWed by it, it was drinkable and tasted like berries, but I didn't find it to be super awesome or special. I would definitely suggest other people to check this place out for any meal during the day, and I will be back in the future! Our group of 6 was pleased by the variety of food options that could make everyone happy. Tempted by the burgers that were passing by, but trying to be good, I opted for the Turkey and Grain Burger on an evening that it was mixed with barley to give it a less turkey-ish texture (as explained by our server). I was a little dubious, but I ended up liking the flavor and texture; however, I found the burger quite large, therefore hard to eat or finish. We asked for several beers that were out of stock, but managed to find other options that suited us. The burgers here are very good. I also love their salads! I gave it three stars because the service is hit or miss, really. I like how they use local foods and farms. Great food, amazing prices and Amanda was an awesome server! Definitely recommend especially if you are traveling with children!!! I recently took two locals to Marathon who had never been. They were impressed by the organic and fresh local ingredients and wide array of food on the menu. For me, it's a stable stand-by for when I'm out and about in Center City looking for good service, good fresh food, and not too pricey a meal. I absolutely love the turkey and grain burger -- and the matzo ball soup is truly as good as you've heard before. Also, the make your own salad is a great idea! I just learned on this last visit that there is actually a garden in Northeast Philly you can visit to see some of the ingredients you're eating in grow mode. That just upped their credibility to me a million times over. Soo apparently Marathon carries frozen yogurt (although it tastes more like ice cream if you ask me). It's advertised as "active- culture nonfat frozen yogurt made with probiotics" so, well, I'm not going to question the decadent creaminess factor. I just devoured a dazzling cup of vanilla adorned with shredded coconut flakes and fresh, juicy blackberries. It cost me $4.59 but the portion was rather sizeable and it was conveniently packaged with top & all so that I could, conceivably, stick it in the freezer for second helpings. CONCEIVABLY being the key word here, of course. ...the only leftovers at this point include an exploited plastic spoon and a few stubborn coconut shreddings that managed to escape surreptitious tongue lickings. Hello, fat kid. I had high hopes for this place after looking at their website, but my husband and I were not impressed. We came on a holiday Monday around 11:30 a.m., and this was our first meal of the day, so we were looking forward to some good breakfast fare. Unfortunately for us, they had stopped serving their official breakfast menu by that time, so our options were limited to the "breakfast all day" choices. I'm not dinging them for that policy - it's understandable. But we ordered omelettes and a smoothie, and it took a ridiculously long time to get our food. The place is basically a glorified diner - I've never waited such a long time for eggs at a diner. The server explained that the kitchen had been "slammed" with take-out orders, but as a customer sitting in the restaurant, I thought "perhaps you should hire more kitchen staff." The food was okay, but a bit pricey for . . . well, a diner! My husband thought his omelette tasted like it had been made with Egg Beaters. Mine was okay, and the smoothie was pretty good, but the bar gets higher the longer you wait for your food. I went here for Center City Sips just to grab a few drinks and appetizers with a friend. For drinks, we ordered the sangria and basil lemonade. Both drinks were okay, but nothing to get excited about. The basil lemonade was just a tad too basil-y for me. We ordered the baked Mac & cheese and cheese steak eggrolls for appetizers. You could tell the Mac & cheese was made from a generic mix with no love; the cheese steak eggrolls were good, but hit or miss. Some of the eggrolls were loaded with delicious, cheesy steak, others had barely anything in it. For those who love sriracha, Marathon doesn't have it! If I were you, I'd walk down the block to Nodding Head - their food is sooo much better (and they have sriracha). I was just thinking how I miss Marathon Grills's breakfast, time for a visit. I love this location, love the omelet with smoked salmon. Love their pancakes. Coffee could be stronger, prices are reasonable and the staff is always very friendly. This is my breakfast spot. Hair in my salad! It's so gross. Bad hygiene, you can see the chefs have no hat or hair net. I try to get my waitress's attention, but she doesn't look over my table at all. She is chatting with another waitress. I literally waited almost 15 mins. Bad service. I just moved to the building across the street, but I would never come back again! I seriously don't understand why this place has low ratings. This is one of our favorite spots to frequent in Rittenhouse. Wanted to try out a new place one day and decided to try this on a whim, fell in love ever since. They have a great menu and all their food is fresh and has good portions for the price. My favorite part is that they have a salad and smoothie bar. The very berry smoothie is the best! And their Cobb salad is heavenly. The mac and cheese is to die for. The food is just great here. Every time we visit we try something new and have yet to be disappointed. The ONLY thing I would say I don't like about this place is that the worker in the front isn't a really inviting person... and she always gives us the small tables. Meanwhile my bf is a giant 6'8" man. But it's tolerable I guess.. just try this place out. We didn't take pics of all the food we got there each time but here are a few. Also, follow us on IG @ntfoodies for more food places you should try out! I really liked the trendy space and the food was pretty good as well. All of the food I tried was pretty good but not amazing. I went here a couple of months ago for breakfast on a Friday morning and was disappointed as this is usually such a great place. The menu selection was underwhelming and not as large as I hoped for. There was some early morning drama going on with the wait staff and you could really feel that energy. My server made another server cry and she stormed outside and was being consoled by a third server. I could also hear them all talking about the incident and discussing whose fault it was and overall was just a weird morning and pretty hard to focus on the group I was with. I honestly probably wouldn't go back after the last experience although previously I have enjoyed it. This review is for brunch (and brunch cocktails) only. I think this place is the definition of an "OK" restaurant. The savory brunch dishes taste good, but aren't exciting in any way. Just ... middle of the road. The brioche french toast was just normal french toast with some caramel creme drizzled over it. The food feels like stuff you'd get in a run-of-the-mill diner anywhere else. There are too many places in center city that are just better. Lastly, their brunch cocktails are terrible. I had one with Jameson and honey syrup - I would call it less of a mixed drink and more of a layer of honey at the bottom of the glass topped with a tiny bit of alcohol. After I mixed it together myself, it was unbearably sweet. My fiance got the elderflower collins, which was also far too sweet. Probably 3 parts elderflower to 1 part gin. Avoid the cocktails, and don't expect anything memorable from the food. Had a really great meal here. I would highly recommend it. Really good service and good food. We had the muscles to scallop dinner and the meatloaf. We had a nice view of the room and of all the people passing by on the street so we weren't stuck in a basement somewhere. Never had anything bad from here. I always get the pan seared salmon and its amazing. If you get a chance to, try the chicken pot pie soup or the beef and barley soup. They're only SOTD's but they should be regular menu items cause they're that great!! Wandered in last night for dinner. The service was very good but the food was just meh. With all the other restaurants in this area I'd try something else before coming back here. We did see an incredible cookie ice cream sandwich dessert that a few other patrons ordered, so if I ever do end up there again, I'd like to try that! Five stars to Marathon Grill and Brandon the wonder server we met on August 19. When I told Brandon that there was nothing on the menu I particularly wanted that day (despite the fact that they even have a create your own salad), he did not even blink an eye. I worried I would be a difficult customer, and he dismissed my worry, saying "no you won't. What do you want?" I then asked if I could just have two giant bowls of steamed veggies. That's what I got to my sheer delight - and it was way too much too eat at one sitting! My kids on the other hand got wonderful fish (two different entrees) and loved their food as much as I loved mine. Any restaurant that handles special requests easily like this gets five stars in my book. The location is convenient, it was busy for lunch but we got seated immediately, we even saw long-ago friends, not a lot of parking nearby but a great great place to have lunch on a work week. Quick service, tasty food, good drinks, priced right. We went after the opera, on Sunday afternoon. The e Eagles were on TV in the bar area, the outdoor seats were full and the dining room was about half full. Drinks came quickly (Exit 4 for me, Pinot Grigio for my wife) and our food was ready a few minutes later. Great hamburger with a side of Caesar salad and a funky salad with edamame radish wontons greens and chicken breast. We felt a little bad for the servers when a 20 top of seniors came in, that must have been fun. I worked right down the street from Marathon, and it's a pretty good and stable restaurant. Generally when I was going to lunch with superiors or people to interview, it was a very good, safe option with plenty of options, even for vegetarians. The most important thing for me is the value of the meal. I'd say that the food there is ever so ~slightly~ more expensive than I'd want to pay for it, taking into account portion size and taste (don't get me wrong though -- the food is very good)! But obviously that didn't keep me from going! I guess it's not really my opinion but it's also worth mentioning that it's one of my office's favorites so you won't be disappointed. It's not like the best restaurant in the city or anything but it'll get he job done. And they have fast service. Pictured: Jambalaya. Would recommend! These folks take the lunch hour on a spin. Organic ingredients, fresh and different options all make these guys a good place for lunch in town in multiple locations. Turkey burgers are flavorful, fries are tremendous, salmon burgers, cuban sandwich are all great. Its a consistantly good option for a business lunch or just to grab a bite. I came here for a weekend brunch, and it was packed! They had most of your standard breakfast foods. I got an eggs Benedict, and it was what you would expect. Location close to Rittenhouse is great, and the atmosphere is lively. However, there's nothing particularly exciting. Will possibly include this place in my weekend brunch rotation list. Went to Marathon @ 16th/Sansom tonight to celebrate my birthday with friends. The food and service was wonderful! The menu met all dietary & taste bud needs. Thank you marathon for making my 30th birthday and extra special evening. Will becoming back to Marathon again and again. What a find! Stopped by for lunch. They didn't miss a beat when I asked for quinoa instead of couscous in the Moroccan salad. Very tasty and generous portions. A great choice! I came here with six people and they accommodated us extremely well. I can say that was a plus. However, it was a week night at 730pm, so I guess it shouldn't be too much of a surprise. Our waitress just needed a little pinch of "I actually want to be here right now". She really didn't do a great job of selling the food. One of us asked if she liked a certain dish and she said something to the extent of "I hate that type of food so I wouldn't know". She kind of made me feel uncomfortable, like I was bothering her. The atmosphere was ok, spacious and comfortable. Nothing to rave about. The food was blah. I mean it's the type of food you can get anyway. Nothing special but decent. All in all, I wouldn't come back just for the reason it's Philadelphia and the food in this town kills it. While visiting Philly for the weekend, my boyfriend and I stopped and ate at Marathon after our bike race. Therefore, I was pretty famished. Even in that state of hunger, I didn't really enjoy my meal very much. My boyfriend ordered a Marathon Burger- nothing special. It was supposed to come with carmelized onions but instead it came with mushy sauteed onions. Overall, he thought his burger was "pretty good". As for me, I ordered the Meatloaf Dinner. The meatloaf was just okay- nothing extraordinary and special about it. The consistency was soft and mushy and the taste was just plain. In addition, being a avid beer drinker, I was disappointed that they only have 3 beers on draft? Dogfish Head, Allagash White, and Yuengling. The one good thing I will say is that the inside decor is cool and modern. Lot of wood art on the wall and plants with huge leaves- not a good reason to come back here though. Went there for dinner last night with 3 other people. We all loved our dishes! First we ordered two appetizers, the crispy calamari & fire-roasted salsa. For appetizers the portions are quite small. Personally, I thought the crispy calamari was slightly too salty. Shakes & smoothies were ordered! My goodness, the smoothies are delicious! I had the PB&B and it was absolutely perfect! My party also had the orange cream (I think that was the name) and a toffee crunch shake, both were satisfying. On to the plates! I ordered Elijah's Baked Mac & Cheese (it was an appetizer but I got it as an entree). It was perfect and filling! Guest 1: Honey dijon glazed center-cut pork chop with roasted cauliflower and mashed sweet potatoes - rated a 10. Guest 2: Organic meatloaf with spinach and mashed potatoes - could not stop raving about it! His face expression was priceless when he tasted it. I also took some of his spinach, WOW, it was amazing. Guest 3: Stripe steak with dressed arugula and fries - forced herself to finish her entire plate. She loves eating and refused to let any of the food go to waste especially since it was so tasty! Fun fact: We played card roulette and our waitress was highly entertaining about it. Overall, great food & great service! I ordered a delivery meal that had two salads with multiple toppings and salmon. I received a box of kale and chicken and after contacting the restaurant manager, who was unbelievably rude to me on the phone, he agreed to give me a whole $10 back on my $60 dollar meal. I only called to see if I had missed a call from them to tell me they were out of what I ordered... Usually I wouldn't have even asked for anything back I don't really care but his horrific attitude towards me really upset me. Had the Marathon burger with a Caesar salad to-go. Burger was good--the bacon was especially tasty. The salad was pretty meh, but the burger was worth the $8 I paid via a GrubHub coupon. During a recent jaunt to Philadelphia, I met up with my aunt and uncle for dinner here. First things first: The service was superb. I wish I could remember our server's name, because she was a sweetheart, and I 'd love to be able to commend her. Once we got settled, she let us know about the happy hour special. Certain appetizers where $5 each until 7pm. We chose the Philly Cheesesteak Wontons, which came with a cheesy sriracha dipping sauce. WHAT? cheese steak, wonton wrappers, more cheese AND Sriracha?!?! These people speak my language! They were an excellent start to the meal. (Near the end of our meal, our waitress came by to let us know that we still had some time to order another app if we wanted to get in under the wire on the Happy Hour special. We didn't need any more apps at the time, but it was sweet of her to let us know in case we did! For my meal, I had a blackened chicken quesadilla. The tortilla wasn't as crisp as I normally like my quesadillas, but it was still very, very tasty. My aunt and uncle each enjoyed their salmon burger and burger burger, and the fries were outstanding. As an added bonus, I got to fill up on Yuengling beer before it arrived here in Massachusetts. Not impressed. They were unclear and unaccommodating regarding their reservation policy. They claimed we would have a table no problem and then we waited more that 40 minutes and still never got a table. The hostess was very rude. Not worth it. We have been to various Marathon locations and have always been happy with the food, service, and ambiance. Last week we had dinner at this particular location for the first time. I thought the decor was pleasing and it had a rather intimate atmosphere. They even dimmed the lights as the evening progressed. For dinner, I had my usual old school chicken salad sandwich with fries. On this occasion, the salad was a bit drier than usual, but overall it was tasty. And I always enjoy their fries - very crisp and well seasoned. My husband had an appetizer of calamari, which he found very pleasing and he especially enjoyed the spicy aioli that came with it. For his entree, he had the Marathon version of the Philly cheesesteak. He said it's in his top five that he's had in the city. We split a warm chocolate brownie a la mode for dessert. It was delicious - just the right amount of cocoa and the texture was just right. We would highly recommend this chain to anyone visiting the city. Marathon is the epitome of a 3-star restaurant. Good service, decent food. Nothing to really dislike, but also nothing that screams at me to return ASAP. On my most recent visit my husband and I both got salads, which were good. The $3.50 happy hour hummus plate was worth the price, for sure. The only thing that wasn't that great was the margarita...it tasted like pure sour mix. This is a spot you should go to if you're not trying to be wowed and just want to grab a bite and go. Wow love this place... food is great... the cheese steak wontons were awesome... and it has a full bar.... Ordered food online at 10:50. By 12:45 they told me (again) it was on the way, they were sorry but it was "crazy in there today." You're a lunch spot at 16th and Sansom. This might come as a shock but it's probably gonna be crazy there for lunch. If your staff can't handle it then turn off GrubHub. That's basic management skills. I haven't been to marathon in a few years and it didn't leave much of an impression the last time I went....but after returning for brunch, it gets an unequivocal 4 stars. if the bloody mary (which was only $5) had been as good as my food, it probably would have been a 5 star brunch. For only $9 each, my boyfriend and I got more delish brunch than we could handle. I loved my 3-egg omelet with cremini mushrooms (big, almost meaty slices mmmm), spinach, and swiss cheese (just the perfect amount to add flavor but not turn into a puddle of goo). After eating it, I could barely handle a peice of toast---but their multigrain is the best I've had anywhere in center city; it is chock full of nut and seeds and has a home-made texture. My boyfriend got the American breakfast--two HUGE blueberry pancakes which were perfectly sweet and did not need a drop of syrup. It also comes with 2 eggs any style, that amazing toast, and home fries. The home fries skew more towards roasted potatoes, but are still quite tasty. AND, at this location you can sit outside but also be in the shade, so you get a breeze but not a sunburn. and of course, how can you not love a place with an urban farm in north philly? I really dislike Marathon. The menu is blah... to the point where it becomes unappetizing. Food is overpriced and often dry, tasteless, or just plain boring. Last time I went and took a look at their new menu, I just wanted to bolt out of there. I'd rather go to Applebee's! The service was good however the food was unremarkable. It was nice to be able to substitute provolone cheese for that odd cheese whiz. The drinks were good. My burger was cooked to medium as requested. Would not come here again to eat just because of food being bland and dry but would drink here again in a heartbeat. Maybe it was the fact that I hadn't eaten all day, but the caprese salad with pesto chicken special went down very easily. Attentive service. Great motown/soul playlist on the PA. I get to Philly often and will be back! I know that the Marathons have had their fair share of trouble in the past few years, but I still like the combination of fun upscale looking decor, good food, and very reasonable prices. I will continue to frequent, especially for brunch. Visiting a college student, so our dinner here allowed him to indulge first on the Marathon Sampler then on the Marathon Burger! And my other teenage son said the cheesesteak with whiz was so good it has now ruined every other cheesesteak place he's ever eaten. I've been here for brunch, which is fantastic, but just had my first lunch here! Delicious! I ordered the Marathon Burger which includes melted provolone, sautéed onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a house made BBQ sauce. The burger was cooked perfectly rare, but the bacon was a bit crispy for my liking and the BBQ sauce was more like a mildly tangy ketchup. Service is fast and courteous. I got seated immediately despite a full house! They definitely pack you in like sardines so I felt as if I was a part of the business lunch at the table next door. (Who has a business lunch at marathon? It's so loud!) ambiance gets three stars but food bumps them to a four... Bring your ear plugs! Breakfast here was so-so, and it did take quite a while for the food to get served to my large party of 13, though it was probably because we had such a large party and we came during Sunday brunch. I tried the huevos rancheros, shiitake mushroom omelette, and the pumpkin pancake, all of which are on their seasonal menu. Omlette didn't feel so special, just the fact that it had shiitake mushroom, and it was quite cheesy! The huevos rancheros definitely felt rather plain, and the tortilla didn't compliment the dish as it should have. The pumpkin pancake had a delicious flavor of pumpkins and cinnamon spice (didn't even need maple syrup!), but was a little more on the wetter side, though it was nice and fluffy! Loved the candied chopped nuts on top of it. It's changed, and not for the better. I haven't been to Marathon for almost 2 years. I went with a couple friends recently and was disappointed with the changes. The food isn't nearly as good as it used to be. My dish (meatloaf) was less flavorful than in the past and left you with a greasy taste. My friend's dish arrived with a long hair mixed in with the toppings. They quickly got her a fresh plate/dish and made it complementary, but overall the food just wasn't what it used to be. The service was great, however, so that made the trip worthwhile. I don't think I'll return to this Marathon. I appreciate the super friendly service, unobtrusive but on the ball. Lentil soup was average, but grilled swordfish for lunch hit the spot. Food, drinks and server were excellent however got to experience my first mouse in a restaurant ever to which most of the staff just shrugged. Hmmm.....don't think I will be coming back just because of the response to that issue. Great prices on wine, delicious chocolate cake, very good waitstaff(and it was the lunch rush), good salads too. Ambience: a panera is cozier Food: burger was great (probably overpriced) and the caesar was lackluster Service: just okay Go or don't go: eat anywhere else- Philly offer so many other wonderful choices This place is so underwhelming. I honestly don't know how it's in business or popular. Everything here is just average, not made from scratch. Underwhelming Caesar salad, store bought dressing, shitty pregrated parm and croutons aren't homemade either. Surprise! Try hard but tacky not well done decor. But I do like the ambiance and service staff. I order a grilled chicken Caesar salad with the BBQ CHICKEN. It was good but the presentation was poor and looked sloppy! The taste was good and seem fresh but I would liked it to look neat! Although the it was to go.... I appreciate the quickness and no time to wait and it was ready for a quick pick up. Place is clean inside with friendly staff! Price for a salad is a little highly $14 for lettuce and a half of chicken breast lol but hey I'm on a diet...so I won't compliant .. Overall it was good ... Based on the vastness of the menu, I could immediately tell this is the Applebee's of downtown Philadelphia-there is something for everyone at reasonable prices ($8-$13 per dish). Unlike Applebee's though, this is an acceptable destination for dining in downtown Philadelphia. For a holiday Monday morning brunch, this place was PACKED. At the same time, there were several open tables yet when the host asked us and a few other parties waiting how many were in each group we were still made to wait even though there were more than enough tables to accommodate nearly all of us. What was going on? Were they short staffed? Were they too busy? It was hard to tell but it was slightly disconcerting. Once seated, our server was polite and prompt to bring us drinks. He was willing to assist me as I struggled with my decision to have brunch or lunch. What will it be?! Banana almond whole grain pancakes (orgy of things I love) or a pressed grilled chicken sandwich? Hmmm... Pancakes it was. Or not. They were heavy and dry, except for where the banana was. Then they were heavy and awkwardly moist. It was like eating pancakes with a thickly sliced banana that had been sitting out for a few hours sitting in the middle. I could barely eat it. Since I was starving, I ended up eating some of the dish but there was little that could save it. Serves me right. I enjoyed the coffee. No skim milk though. Who drinks cream anymore? My best friend had eggs with salmon (if I recall properly) and enjoyed it. Regardless, she enjoyed her dish so only I came out on the utter failure part of the Marathon Grill experience. I wanted so much to like it too. Service was good. The kitchen being exposed was neat because you could see the action if you wanted to. There was a take out area so if you are on the go, you can take food ON THE GO. If back in Philly, I'd go again if nothing else was around or at least not necessarily listen to the waiter's suggestion. Mushy banana mess! PS. They have booze in the AM. PPS. It's a chain. There are a bunch of these things all over. Cane here today for lunch. It was busy but we didn't wait long, only a couple minutes. I got the chicken cheese steak with whiz cheese and it was delicious. The fries were good too and my meal filled me up! Marathon is a solid choice for getting a decent, inexpensive meal in downtown Philly. I was in town for a conference and had to get dinner alone one night. I came across this place and am glad that I gave it a shot. I had the vegetarian chili, which was very tasty, and the turkey burger, which was a little dense but had good flavor. The waitress was nice and attentive. Overall, a good choice. Everything about this place was great! We went for dinner on a Friday night and we're seated immediately. Got the cheesesteak wontons (good but not worth getting again), the Marathon burger (good but a lot of onions if you're into that), and the herb marinated grilled chicken (amazing). The restaurant itself is beautiful and very open. Definitely worth a try. Very busy, and maybe they could not handle it, but no excuse for bad food. My veggie burger taste just ok, but had a mushy consistency. I was concerned that the Caesar salad that came with it would be overly dressed, but instead it had no dressing at all. I didn't want to be what my daughter calls "that guy", so I just ate ate it, and enjoyed my beer. It used to be good...what happened? The chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes are to die for. They make a great breakfast. Or, ask the staff for one pancake as a dessert. They should buy some maple syrup though. The burger and fries are worth getting. Awful. Burnt, dry, flavorless omelette served with charred turkey sausage. Like trying to eat cardboard. The Matzoh Ball soup is amazing, food is always great, never had a bad dish, the staff is equally great, meatloaf is awesome and the blackened chicken quesadillas are great. Tried this restaurant as it was close to our hotel and recommended by a friend. I ordered the tilapia with quinoa and mango salsa. Overall it was a pretty good dish. A couple of my friends ordered salads which they all seemed to enjoy. Service was pretty good too. I would go back if in ever in the area again. We had the brunch quesadilla and loaded grilled cheese breakfast sandwich, very delicious and great brunch spot in the middle of downtown! A definite must. Great place for groups with comfortable seating and a nice variety of dishes. I love the create your own salad option, which starts at $9.5 with 3 free toppings, cheese, and condiments like seeds and crouton. The pan seared tilapia with mushrooms was very solid as well. The portions are reasonable and most entrees are under $15, which is a nice plus in Rittenhouse. They also serve breakfast all day, which means that you can get alcohol, pancakes, and omelets at one place! Great and engaging menu. Food disappoints. Good for a casual lunch or brunch. I had dinner with my family at Marathon the other night. We had been to their other locations before so we knew the food was solid. I had the half marathon Caesar and the pasta bolognese. The salad was a little bland but the pasta was flavorful and had a nice texture. For dessert we all shared the lemon pound cake and chocolate lava cake. Both were excellent. The service was friendly and relatively quick, and each dish was tasty, leaving everyone satisfied. I really look forward to going to breakfast at Marathon when I'm in the city. I used to go for lunch a fair amount when I worked in the city as well, but those experiences weren't as memorable. All-in-all, I like the food for breakfast. My favorite menu item is the Breakfast Quesadilla. As far as breakfast foods go, it's pretty much perfect for me -- eggs, spinach, a yummy tortilla, cheese. It's also one of the only ways I've found to masterfully incorporate sour cream into the breakfast course. I've also really enjoyed the $5 mimosas and bloody marys they offer during breakfast. The wait staff tends to be really nice as well. Also, does it remind anyone else of "Sex and the City" in the there? My biggest concern about the place is that they are slooooow with bringing out your breakfast and don't check back in as much as I'd like. Waiters and waitresses seem to disappear from the section for extended periods to the point where you kind of decide to have the credit card ready to hand over as soon as they bring the check. The drinks show up within a normal time period but then you just wait and wait for food. I don't know that I'd mind this in a lot of scenarios, but breakfast is typically fast. Not here. Be ready to spend some time. This is purely based off of their catering, but these guys are pretty good. We had a large event, over 200 people, and needed breakfast on short notice. The day before, we called and ordered, no issues. The pastries are top notch quality, especially for the price, and the fruit salad and cream cheese platters they gave us were displayed fancily. You also get way more than enough cream cheese for all the bagels, which is a rarity with other breakfast caterers, in our experience. The only issue we had was that the delivery was a bit late, but maybe that was just the weather or traffic. Definitely recommend these guys for events and larger occasions. It was decent, nothing crazy special. Came here with the google offers coupon, so got some free soup (chickpea, which I enjoyed. Nothing super exciting but a good start). We ordered the cheesesteak egg rolls, which were great - loved the sriracha cheese sauce that they came with. Definitely recommend this item. My friend got turkey for dinner, which was really solid - the turkey was cooked perfectly, tons of gravy goodness, it was great. My dish was the capellini pasta with chicken, which was super boring. Really, really borrrrring. Pasta with a little lemon cream, a leaf or two of spinach, maybe two chopped up baby tomatoes, with some fine but boring chicken placed on top. The dish tasted fine, but for being above average price-wise on the menu (even without chicken), where's the zazz? I'd really like to check this place out for brunch, I've heard good things. I visit this location often while working in Philly. Everything on the menu is done well. Very good salads and my fav, the Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich w avocado. decided to go to this restaurant for CC SIPS today. It was my first and last visit. The SIPS menu was very limited but we made the best of it and ordered the sampler (i can't remember the name of the item) it had fries, calamari, chicken fingers, and mozzarella sticks. All the food was greasy and tasteless but we were so hungry we ate it anyway. Ended up leaving 4 better food.. if you're looking for tasteless food, this is your place. I had dinner here on a Saturday evening. We were seated immediately and our orders were taken in a timely fashion. We ordered the Braised Short Ribs of Beef, which was one of their specials of the day, and I had butternut squash as one of my sides. The food was delicious. For dessert I had the Iced Lemon Pound cake and that was also wonderful. I've been to all the Marathon Grill locations in Center City, but I think this one is probably the best in terms of quality of food and overall atmosphere. As a patron with Celiac Disease, I appreciated the option to order the egg scramble. As delicious as it sounded, however, my eggs were cold when they arrived. Yuck. Our server was also not friendly or welcoming. I asked his recommendation of coffee, and he responded with a curt, "we have coffee... and coffee". Will not return Came here for lunch with a few coworkers and everything went smoothly. Service was great. He refilled our drinks often and we didn't even have to ask him to. He also checked up on us just the right amount. Some servers waaaay overdo it (coming every 5 minutes asking if everything was fine). With him (I wish I remembered his name), he checked up on us without bothering us (example..filling drinks without asking if we needed it). For the food... I ordered the daily special salad. It was the chopped turkey and kale salad. It was really good, but I felt as if they put a lil too much dressing on mine. Next time, I'll ask for it on the side. Other co workers ordered different salads and a sandwich. They all looked great! Decided to try Marathon during a recent vacation to Philly after we found out that the wait at Monk's was going to be 45 minutes. Very comfortable decor and the food was a good value for the price. If you are a health nut that insists that your food comes from an organic supplier, this is the place for you. I ordered my burger medium rare, and this is one of the few places that actually knows that medium rare doesn't mean pink in the middle. I also appreciated the nice selection of micro-brews. Went here just before closing but they were great, and seem to have a very accomodating menu for Vegetarians/Vegans, allowing for lots of "hold the ____"s. What I want to note were my favorites were the Vegetarian Chili LOADED with garbanzos, and the Berry Honey Smoothie--- so delicious, sweet, and light! I also got the vegetable press, but I thought it had too much hummus in it to taste the other flavors. Service was adorable and helpful with questions about the menu. The bathroom was.. interesting. Not that I really care about bathrooms... but some people might be grossed out. The matzo ball soup was great. I had the chicken salad as the main course. Everything was great. I was part of a large party and all of the food came out at the same time and the orders were correct. Marathon is a nicely decorated neighborhood restaurant. The décor reminded me a bit of a steakhouse and the atmosphere is lively but not loud. We were seated at the window which was great for people watching. Our server Holly was excellent and I knew we would get great service from her the moment she greeted us. We started with the Marathon Sampler app. Lightly breaded calamari and chicken fingers, sweet potato fries, and cheesesteak wontons which comes with a few dipping sauces, one of which was jalapeno with a nice kick! I had the Marathon burger with Vermont cheddar and caramelized onions. The burger was quite large, around 8-9 ounces. Very juicy and cooked medium rare as ordered. The county bun was light but hearty and did not fall apart. As usual, I had a side of sweet potato fries. I could not get enough of these! My husband had the grilled salmon with mustard sauce, mashed potatoes and asparagus. Salmon was firm and tender and the sauce paired nicely with the fish and vegetable. Even though they were relatively busy, our food came out quickly. Overall, it was an excellent experience. A decent eatery, but I wasn't blown away by the food. Timely and warm service, but for me, the dishes they were aspiring to prepare just didn't do it for me. Relatively cheap considering. Smoked salmon, swiss, tomato, omelette - salmon was evidently overcooked and was more salty than anything else. They tore it into bits, which made it more of a scramble. Eggs were a bit overdone, so the texture was a bit off, as well. Side potatoes didn't seem fresh at all: hard and lukewarm. DIY omelette- Great option for "control freaks" as they name it. For this one, we had country ham + mushroom + onion. Also, overcooked eggs. Not fluffy but the flavor was okay. Onions did not seem sauteed and the mushrooms lacked flavor. Eggs benedict - decent at best. Seemed really plain for an eggs benedict. Thin pieces of ham and not really much for garnish or something other than the staple ham and poached egg. Nothing unique. Go to spot for lunch during the work week. Depending on the day it can be a bit crowded and loud so be prepared. Salads are good and overall one of the healthier options for a lunch spot in center city. Sandwiches are tasty and the fries are a must have side. Reasonably priced. Service is usually good and quick. Typical diner fare. Generous portions. I had the whole grain banana almond pancakes. My partner had the buffalo chicken sandwich w a caeser salad. We also ordered a side of fries. The fries were undercooked but edible. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a good place to go for familiar food and lovely atmosphere. Lots if families and large groups. This is a difficult one to review. We have eaten here many, many times. The menu has a lot to offer and the food has always been good. I also like the fact that they offer a nice selection of fresh made smoothies and have outdoor dining. Prices are reasonable and the location is good. The problem has been the service which seems to have gotten progressively spotty in the last 6 months or so. Rude waiters, waiters switching mid-service, inattentive etc. not really sure what the issues are. My wife and I are very friendly, polite and typically tip between 20-25 percent. Something is going on with the morale at this establishment and I highly doubt we are the only ones to notice. In fact I suggested this place as a potential brunch possibility to friends earlier today and all opted to go elsewhere. Hope things improve because I really used to enjoy eating here. Good atmosphere, very nice and friendly waiters. The food is OK, we had the marathon salad and steak wantons. They have a kids menu and it is comfortable with kids. We did not have to wait on a Friday night which we appreciated. I'm giving this place 3 stars because the food was okay but the service was poor. I was given a very rude waiter that gave us attitude when he tried to take our plates and we kindly said we weren't finished. It was very poor service!!! I will not return. This Marathon is fine. They always make my Screaming Fruit Smoothie (god, I hate saying that out loud) properly, no big ice chunks. My chicken sandwich with honey mustard, gruyere and mushrooms is always okay. Salads are good, sometimes they forget the croutons, but they're bad for you anyway. Once while we were eating here, My boyfriend and I saw Michael Nutter walk by (this was during the election when he was considered a long shot), that was pretty much the best thing to ever happen to us at Marathon. They also do take out and delivery, so it is a good resource if you work in the area. This Marathon also has a bar, which is nice. And sometimes they have disturbingly good beer that seems out of place, like Ommegang. Went here for with a friend for lunch break. It was so jam packed but we got a table for two right away, which was great. I had the salmon burger and it was phenominal. Came with a ceasar salad on the side, which could've used more dressing, but that's not a big deal. My friend had the chicken pot pie and loved it. She ate almost the entire thing and it's huge! I will definitely be back, there were several things I saw on the menu I'd like to try. I'm kind of sad that I just discovered this place even though I've walked by it so many times! To the point, Marathon is definitely going on my list of default brunch/lunch catch-up spots. I came by this past weekend for brunch, where I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict while my friend ordered the vegetarian burger. We both enjoyed our orders and are definitely interested in checking out the options when we come back (because we WILL come back!). It seems to be a solid place for both one-on-ones and groups with an atmosphere of reasonable volume so you're not shouting to have a conversation. Friendly service, convenient location by Rittenhouse Park and reasonable prices. I'm a happy camper! Solid 3.5 stars. Went late on a Saturday night. Matzoh Ball Soup--Good, not great. Broth needed much more flavor. Cheese steak spring roll--5 little bites, but seriously juicy, great flavor Southwest salad--crispy mix of fresh greens, perfectly light lime vinaigrette Veggie Burger-FAILURE!!!! the worst housemade veggie burger ever. Probably was scooped with an ice cream scoop and plopped on the bun. This was MUSH!!! And when you bite the bun it all squishes out. How can someone in that restaurant not know this is so terrible. Needs a complete overhaul Decent service, though booths are cozy (read small, a common Philly theme) Oh Marathon we have such an interesting history. Marathon is cool...Ive been here with friends when I came to Philly quite a few times. It's a standard spot nothing to write home about. The best thing last night was the quasi bartender....hes a down to earth guy that was so excited that me and Cal were going to Fogo for dinner...lol We just stopped there to get drinks before the meat debauchery. This place is fantastic for a casual night. The calamari and its sauce is amazing I love their salads and their pasta dish is delicious! Don't know why the reviews are so low.. this place is a great place for a casual dinner We were tourists in Philadelphia last weekend and one of our hotel staff recommended Marathon Grill as a breakfast/brunch place. The menu is fairly extensive and we were excited about the banana bread French toast (which seems to be common in Philly). The service was very good, but the food was a little over average. I found the French toast a little soggy and the eggs a little tough. For the hype, I expected a little more. Ordered the brunch quesadilla. Food is darn good, which explained the line (short wait) at the door. Friendly and observant service despite the full house. I had one of the best breakfasts I've ever had here! I ordered the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, thinking it would be bits of salmon here and there. No. It was LOADED with salmon and yummy caramelized onions, and also came with multi-grain toast and home fries, which were both very good. My food came out very quickly and very fresh! The service was good, I had a nice table outside, and I think the prices are great for the amount you get. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area, and I will come back again myself when I make it back up to Philly. Go eat here!! Honestly Marathon...I would have to say you are done. You used to be one of the best places to go in the city for inexpensive quality food but now, in reality, you are just tired and mediocre at best. Sorry to say I haven't had a decent meal here in a long time (I was recently forced to go here against my will). The restaurants are shabby and falling apart. Also whenever I go here - it is rarely - if ever clean. The bathrooms are dirty and you stick to the floor (gross!). Sorry to see you go out like this, but to me you are just taking in the cash from people who don't know any better and just not caring. Adios! Went here for brunch..tad dissapointed.. oatmeal was cold, had to send it back..service kind of slow..and no SPLENDA to be found.. people, I got splenda at the hole in the wall shack for my coffee a street down... Get with the program. Great breakfast place! Me and my girlfriend went to brunch on a Sunday morning. We didn't have to wait for a table, it was around 10:30am. I got the loaded grilled cheese sandwich and it was delicious. She got the country ham omelet which was also good. The service was okay. The waiter was attentive but we noticed that everyone around us(people that showed up after us) kept getting their food and we did not. He apologized but I think they forgot our order because we did wait a long time. The food was delicious though so I would go back. They had a pretty large brunch menu and cocktails. We came here for dinner after visiting the observatory deck as it was close by. We wanted to stay in the area since we wanted to go back to the deck for evening viewing. The food did seem to take long to come out. I ordered one of the specials, lump crab cake platter and it was very tasty. I ate everything. My daughter got the kids mac and cheese and my husband got the house made veggie burger. They both enjoyed it. I was worried that we might miss the last entry to the observatory deck but we made it! Just ok... with so many other choices near my hotel should have asked first. Server was blah... no excitement to start. Wasnt really listening. It 2as super slow and she probably wanted to get cut to go the Made in America... but I digress... Quinoa and Kale salad - bland at best with over cooked salmon. Philly wonton - greasy, hot sauce not a compliment. Matso Ball soup - ok. Mac & cheese - hot and cheesy but again blah. Overall if your starving and other choices are packed. This'll pass. I won't go back. Ever. Disappointed. Food was decent. I had the cheesesteak, which was good but in the city of cheesesteaks, nothing to rave about. People seemed to like the burger. Anyway, the hostess was incredibly rude. I had spoken to her on the phone and she claimed to have a table that would be ready for us in 20 minutes. She then denied that and said I must have spoken to someone at a different Marathon location. 5 minutes later, she said "Well, when I spoke to one of you on the phone, I said..." We also reminded her that we had been waiting a very long time for a table to which she replied in a snooty tone "Everyone is waiting." I took my family here while they were in town and I am embarrassed and upset they had to deal with a situation like this. Got right in for breakfast at 9am on a Sunday. The Swiss, mushroom, spinach omelette was good. The French toast with dulce de leche was pretty awesome. Nice atmosphere and service. A solid performer! The prices are kids high, but you do get a lot of food! It covered me for two meals! I got the vegan tofu scramble and it was very good! It was kinda greasy though. It was legit dripping with grease, so I stuck in a napkin to soak up some of the grease. I guess that's why it tasted so good, but there wasn't a lot healthy about it. It was good to splurge on once, but I wouldn't get it again. I was also disappointed that they didn't have soy or almond milk. I really wanted to try one of their smoothies that had milk, but they couldn't veganize it. All well. Still, the experience there was very nice! Everyone was friendly and the seating is nice and big and open--with lots of windows for people watching :) My waitress was as dry as day old white bread toast. She dropped our check on the table while we were eating and I've been trying to get her attention for a coffee refill for 15 minutes. My breakfast wrap was good, nothing special. Wish egg & I was still open. I was in town for a conference, and a friend and stumbled upon this place during out limited lunch break. Despite it being the weekend, crowded, and busy with a line out the door, the staff was able to accommodate us. We were sat near instantly, our waitress was very prompt in getting our order put in, and food was served within 15 minutes. The food was great! I'm a sucker for all day breakfast, and they had all day breakfast. Love it. The atmosphere and decor were cool and laid back. Prices were very appropriate. Overall, I was very impressed with this place, especially their service. Thanks for making sure we got back in time! Food was mediocre at best. Waitresses stood around at their station on their phones messing around being loud. But the icing on the cake was the giant cockroaches running around outside the bathroom however. I told the bartender about the cockroaches and she laughed and said "ew that's gross I'll get someone to kill it" then her and two others joked about who had to do it and it was never taken care of. I will never be returning here and wouldn't recommend to anyone. Really brings into question the cleanliness of the kitchen and how sanitary the preparation of the food is. I can't understand why this place has such bad reviews. I ate one of the best omelets I ever had. I created my own omelet with goat cheese, bacon, and shiitake mushrooms. The omelet was big, and delicious. They serve this amazing multi grain bread that I couldn't stop eating. Also, they are able to substitute home fries for a fruit salad for only an extra $1. the salad was served in a big bowls, and all of the fruits were extremely fresh and delicious. The service was a little slow, but the waitress was very polite and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. Was cut in my mouth by a shard of glass in my drink, not even a discount on the meal. Very disappointing. Five stars for this spot. I was part of an extremely obnoxious group and the server handled some complicated orders and payments with aplomb. We had people ordering extremely specific items, one person with a serious allergy, an incident with a broken glass, and custom drinks...and everything was great. I had the ginger salmon (delicious) and everyone else raved about their food, especially the cheesesteak wontons. The server was pleasant and professional, the food was very tasty, and I thought this was an extremely affordable option in a nice part of Philly. I went to breakfast while visiting from Austin. The food was really good and the setting is nice. It's a busy place and waiting means standing in the busy entrance are or outside (which can be bad, depending on the weather). The service was good but felt very rushed. I would definitely go again. One of my fav places for a large group, with "mixed" company. Menu has enough options to accommodate everyone. Food is always fresh and tasty. Salads are great. A little overpriced, but compared to other places in the city- not bad. Casual enough for an unplanned lunch/dinner, but nice enough for after work happy hour. I could see going on a casual date here and then bringing my parents for dinner the next night. Very versatile. Thank you Marathon for: - Delicious food w/ substitutions because of my dairy issue - A kids menu - Strong, delicious drink specials - Fast & kind service. But too bad about: - being so loud that I couldn't hear the rest of my party - bringing us the wrong check. This is the standard place for a business lunch or breakfast. The service was very good - but my reviews are normally about the food. I ordered the marathon burger which comes with either a Caesar salad or fries. The salad was good - nothing different from what you would expect. The burger was on par with others. It comes with bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, bbq sauce. I thought the patty was packed a bit too tightly and was very thick. Brioche bun was good. Good business lunch that you can get done your meal in an hour Marathon Grill is like taking the Phillies with the spread over the Nationals - good odds, but limited payoff. There's very little risk of going wrong, but at the same time I don't believe I've ever been knocked out by anything either. It's usually not a huge issue, but enough to never make me think "Hey, let's go to Marathon Grill!" and start drooling. It's more of "We can't agree on where to go, let's just do Marathon". Case in point - the grilled vegetable salad w/ chicken. I like the elements individually, but the composition is off. Too much dressing, not enough mushrooms or chicken. I'll withhold judgement on the size of the tomatoes for fear of coming off as some kind of prima donna. It is a useful fall back for when other plans fail to pan out, but don't play this card too often or it loses its effectiveness. Went in to watch half of a sports game on tv and grab something small for a late lunch. Their Cobb salad was really good. Girlfriend got the tomato bisque and it wasn't bad either. Bit pricey for just a soup and salad but it was good and our server Tyler(bar) was very friendly and cool Stopped in for a quick lunch while walking the dog. Seated immediately, quick & friendly service and tasty salad. Thumbs up. The go to place for a quick lunch or dinner in Philly! The food is always delicious and fresh and light, and there are TONS of healthy options (most food is local as well). Favorite is the salmon burger and all of the salads are great! Seriously, I love Marathon and I could eat their food everyday...without feeling bad about it. My husband described our dinner here as good, not great. Shrimp and Calamari appetizer was crunchy but the portion was very tiny for the price. Dipping sauce was quite good though. Blackened chicken sandwich on a wheat bun was tasty - chicken was well seasoned, toppings were nice. But don't call it sharp provolone if it's just plain provolone. I do know the difference. Fries on the side were good, fast food style fries. Braised brisket had a delicious sauce, and the horseradish mashed potatoes were very good. But the brisket didn't seem like it was braised for the 18 hours the menu proclaims. Chocolate mousse was well prepared - nice and fluffy. Chocolate milkshake was generously sized, and pretty thick. House pinot grigio is quite good. They have a nice draft list as well. For happy hour, there is a selection of $5 cocktails, $5 glasses of wine, and $3 beers. Sitting outside is nice - not as scenic seeing as you're facing Sansom street. And the tables are a bit uncomfortable. Service was very good. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our waiter Greg is awesome. My sister and I shared the turkey burger and he was kind enough to cut it in half and serve it on two plates, one for each of us. He answered all our menu questions and was in such a good mood. He was genuinely a nice person. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Great vibe. The menu was awesome. Great choices. Everything we ordered was delicious. Grabbed brunch here on a weekday. Service was a little slow, but I guess it was a weird time of day. Food was solid - we got a smoked salmon benedict and a standard breakfast plate with a side of bacon. Food tasted good, fairly standard, nothing really stood out good or bad. Points for convenient location in CC though. I would come back here, especially to check the place out in the afternoon for drinks & apps. After dinner of the 4th of July, we were looking for a simple yet good desserts and came across Marathon. The location is wonderful and he atmosphere is very unique. The apple pie and bread pudding was good; so, we decide to come back the next day for breakfast. The food is great! I had the EGGS SCRAMBLED w. SMOKED SALMON and it was wonderful. If you like "good" coffee I would not order it here. I wasn't expecting much from Marathon Grill and I ended up walking out thinking I just ate the best sandwich ever. Their grilled pressed sandwiches are excellent. I don't really know how to explain Marathon Grill. Is it diner food? Is it as good as any chain like Cheesecake Factory? They've got a little bit of everything to offer and a whole lot of choices. I started with a blueberry and honey smoothie. The waitress got confused and asked me if I wanted it non dairy. No way! I love my yogurt. The smoothie was thick and full of blueberry. It was slightly tart. It was nice. For lunch we got the proscuitto and mozzarella and grilled herb-marinated chicken pressed sandwiches with salad. My sister asked for the salad dressing on the side. They gave her dressing on the side and they gave me no dressing at all. I stared at my lettuce and thought, "It looks naked." No worries, the dressing on the side was plenty for two salads. Yummy simple caesar salads. As for the sandwiches, the proscuitto and mazzarella is really awesome. It's pressed really flat and toasty. The most amazing part of the sandwich is the fig jam. I found it interesting they also made the sandwich with sourdough bread. It's rare I see sourdough outside of San Francisco. The chicken sandwich was not as great IMO but my sister really enjoyed it. I found the goat cheese too creamy and pungent. We ended up finishing everything. Marathon Grill is good. The restaurant is pretty dark (navy walls with paint chipping) but it gives off a relaxing vibe. At the time we went, the whole place was chill and the service wasn't in any sort of rush. We got to take our time and enjoy our meal in peace. Ok - I know it's a Marathon Grill... and I know it's the McDonald's of inner-city dining... but even for a Marathon Grill this place let me down. Showed up for brunch today. Busy - but not overly so. I ordered a BM, coffee and a breakfast wrap - the same sandwich I order once a week at their location on broad and Chestnut. Server brought out our drinks, and ignored us for 30-40 minutes even though I blew through my coffee and BM in about 10 minutes and was hoping for another round on both. Worse yet - the sandwich was easily half the size I get at the other location. And I was still coffee-less. Finally another waitress brought out a coffee for my gf without enough cream for both of us. Then with food left and mid-bite suddenly our waiter decided he was ready to pay attention to us and asked to clear our plates. They kept swinging by to bus items off the table every chance they got (took me three times to get someone's attention to get some more creamer). Finally they dropped the check and completely disappeared. We were paying in cash and were looking for some change - and it was all I could do to keep myself from blowing out without tipping... which I could have done and not had to wait on them. Long story short - poor service, high prices, mediocre food. But if you're ok with mediocre there are worse places in teh city to go. The dessert that I won Yelpng from the sidewalk last week didn't melt. Vegetarian Chili, Bolognese Lasagna, Plain Frozen Yogurt are Go To for the Lean and, welll, lean. They can help you to add girth too in a splendid fashion--the means are splendid, your call on the girth. A friend suggested going to Marathon last Sunday for Brunch. The service I experience was definitely appropriate for this price point (absolutely sucked but pretty cheap restaurant given the area). We requested outdoor seating which extended our wait by 45 minutes, this would have been a non-issue if another party that arrived after us had not been seated before us. After being told there would be a wait for outdoor seating, we informed the hostess that we would be sitting at the bar during our wait. She said that was fine and we would be the first to be seated once anything opened up, and I noticed that she did not take our names. I assumed that she had made a mental note of our faces, and we would be next in line for a table. We were shocked to see that a table of four was seated shortly after they arrived ten minutes earlier (during idle conversation later about the awful service with this same party, I inquired if they had made a reservation and was not surprised to learn that they had not). We were seated 35 minutes later. I won't harp on the details, but the rest of the service was just as slow as our experience waiting to be seated. The food was on par with diner level breakfast food, but we were pleasantly surprised by the low price for brunch and drinks. If you've got two hours to spend on a sub-par brunch, and are looking to save some money this could be the place for you. I'll start with the good stuff. The stuffed french toast and blueberry pancakes were scrumptious! The vegetarian chili was also really good and was a nice size. Unfortunately, the preceding facts are pretty much the only redeeming qualities about the restaurant. The service was slow and our server avoided eye contact with us unless he was already heading to us. The regular scrambled eggs, tofu.scramble, philly cheesesteak style eggs, and potatoes were all very underwhelming. meh. Decent spot. I think it says a lot about a place that every time you go there is no wait and not a lot of people present. I've been here a few times after work for their Happy Hour and each time I had to remind myself that this is not a good Happy Hour spot. The deals are limited/non-existent. The food is okay, but basic bar/New American and nothing blew my socks off. A conveniently located spot to grab a beer and dinner, but right on the corner of Sansom and 16th, I would urge you to go to Harp and Crown, Mission Taqueria, Oyster House, or even Ladder 15, or one of the other dozens of spots for HH or dinner instead. Really don't go here. The city of Philadelphia produces some of the best food in nation and there are hundreds of restaurants in center city so just skip this one. Ordered a Bloody Mary and a burger - think it was a relative easy order that shouldn't get messed up. Wait a long time for the Bloody Mary only to be completely disappointed in the ketchup taste. After not being able to locate our server for the next ten minutes I hunted down another server and ordered a beer. My burger finally arrived and it was wrong.... so it was taken back and five minutes later a new burger arrived. Ate the burger which was alright. Shortly after I finished the burger the beer had arrived. Chugged my beer and couldn't get out fast enough. At least my server eventually returned to drop the check and removed my Bloody Mary ... Only after I asked I've never been too impressed with any of the Marathon Grills I've been to over the years. So when my friend suggested it for brunch on the one day I'd be in town for the weekend, I was trying to hold back my disappointment. Really? Marathon Grill? Of all the great places for brunch, THAT'S where we're going? I had memories of loud crowds, bad service, and just eh food that was never anything special. But, I agreed and hoped for the best. I arrived first and was still skeptical of the place even though I was seated instantly. The rest of the meal actually went really well and I loved what I ordered! Who knew they had those delicious breakfast wraps? I got the one with spinach, tomatoes, and Swiss; my friend got a different one that looked equally yummy and neatly packaged in its fresh tortilla. Service was nothing fabulous, but overall I was pleasantly surprised and the meal definitely raised my opinion of the place. Not sure if it would be my first choice for a weekend brunch, but the next time someone suggests it, I'm not going to have the same eye roll, deep sigh reaction. Came here for lunch on a weekday. The atmosphere is very nice. It's got a casual but classy feel to it. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak because I'm new in town and I've been wanting to try it at several different places. It comes with the side of either fries or salad. Wait time for food wasn't too long. Around 10-15 minutes. It was a little busy around the lunch time. The food itself was pretty good, but nothing too outstanding. Love the vibe of the place though Amazing burgers. Delicious desserts. Great vibe. Overall a really good restaurant - would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Philly since its right by Rittenhouse. We had eaten at another location last year and enjoyed it and thought we would try this one on our way to something. The food-server was busy doing grunt work and did not pay attention to her customers. When we asked a couple time about how long it was taking to get our food she dismissed us. We walked out and went somewhere else. Very delicious. Cool atmosphere, their burger was wonderful. I ordered a pumpkin beer and it's the best I've had thus far this fall. Tonight's dinner deserves zero stars and a refund. The bun on the turkey burger was "cold" . It certainly came out of a cooler. The turkey meat was not fresh. Tasted like a warmed hockey puck. The caesar salad was made up of a cup of wilted romain, some odd tasting cheese and a quarter cup of water that was still left on the romain from rinsing. We shared an order of calamari . This dish was disappointing as well since it was reheated, in effect twice cooked with an excessive amount of oil on the plate. I left most of the food on the plate and gave a good tip. The waiter took the untouched plates away and did not ask if anything was wrong. It was unfair to be forced to pay for this meal. The food and the indifferent service leads me to advise to avoid Marathon. This place is fun and semi-casual. The setup feels like a contemporary living room and although it's nicely decorated they still have TVs in the bar area. We had the Philadelphia Marathon prix fixe option, so for $20 I had a caesar salad, salmon w/ couscous & veggies, and an ice cream sundae. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were good, too! The couscous was a little acidic for my taste but the salmon was mild enough to make up for it. Their regular menu also looks great -- my friend got a caprese sandwich (it had a special name but that's basically what it was) with fries, and the fries were awesome! The sandwich was large and came on a baguette, which always wins me over. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation because it seems popular. If I find myself in this part of town again, I'd love to return to Marathon! Great menu. Food was absolutely delicious. Cool part of center city! I would recommend the turkey burger and fries. Seems simple but they do simple either way. My only complaint was that it is a loud environment. There is seating outside though if weather is permitting I will try that next time. Either way we will be back! ~ It was a beautiful day so I decided to go on a walk-about in search of an outside dining area for lunch. I came across this appealing restaurant with outside tables & huge letters on the side "MARATHON." At that point I knew this was the finish line regarding my lunch run. First Impressions: Encased with glass walls, it allows a perspective customer to see inside & current customer to see outside, which adds to the "city life" magnetism of this establishment. I decided to be seated outside in the shade, the table & chairs were very plain & black, but I was pleased with the view of the beautiful skyscrapers. A waiter came out promptly, & I put in my IcedTea/Turkey Burger/Fries order in(pictured), & informed him that I only had 30 minutes to eat lunch. He responded "no problem sir, your food will be out in 10." To my surprise it was..The first bite of this burger was beyond scrumptrulescent. The CRISPY applewood bacon was the salty combatant to the sweet apple slaw & apple mostarda. The smoked gouda clung to the wheat bun to hold everything together for each bite of blissfulness. The fries get an honorable mention for their crispiness, but nothin to call home to mommadukes about. Recommendations: The burger patty circumference was not comparable in size to the buns, thus being left with a 15-20% bun excess. The outside table & chairs seemed like they were missing something, maybe a more decorative look or splash of color. The Don approves of this establishment & will be back ~ After countless times at Marathon on 19th for Sips, and catering for office meetings, I finally came to this 16th one for sit in dining! There a handful of vegetarian options including a pasta, some salads, chili, and a veggie burger. I opted for the veggie burger with a side Caesar salad. Bonus-the caesar dressing didn't have anchovies like most dressings! My burger was good, but nothing mind blowing. My pet peeve is when you have to eat your burger with a knife and fork because the burger falls apart when you eat it normally. Nothing was really keeping it all together. The side salad was amazing though..but how can you mess that up? Try the honey dijon!! SO good. I shared some fries and dipped in there. YUM. Also had two pear martinis! Always go when in town for Penn Relays. Made a reservation for a large group and table was ready to go when we arrived. Menu is always diverse and accommodated the carnivores and the vegetarian in the group. It's a comfortable spot for a decent meal with acceptable prices. Went for dinner Friday night. It took 20 minutes for our server to bring the wine. Ordered dinner which was just ok asked for another glass of win which never came. Server camer to clear table and sais "oh you wanted a wine right?" I said yeah about 20 minutes ago. Wont be back anytime soon. Best vegetarian chili deal in town, probably in the country. Goes great with a Yuengling and totals out around $10. fist bump Location is a nice corner, near to the Apple Store and other businesses. Loved it! It felt like the perfect place to go for a Sunday brunch with a friend. I had the Marathon breakfast. My eggs were cooked exactly as I ordered, the potatoes were the perfect consistency, and the blueberry pancakes that I added were probably the best part of the meal! The service was prompt but unobtrusive, and we had a great window table to people watch. And best of all, there was no wait at 11am. Nothing blew me away, but I had a completely pleasant experience! The food was great. Honestly, we were full, but for the price, I feel like my salmon was a tad on the small side. Had the same dish at the Rittenhouse area location - I don't know if I am making this up, but I swear the salmon was bigger there. My friend had the chicken entree with the lemon mash potatoes. He wasn't a fan of it and I can't blame him. It tasted good enough, but to some people I can understand why they would think it gives the mash a "rotten" taste. In any case, the food was good! The service was more on the slow side, but I will blame it on prime dinner time. Will I go back? Yes Will I order the chicken? No Will I order the salmon? Yes Will I order the cheesesteak app? Maybe What a terrible place. Walk up to the entrance and the Manager Brandon is having a conversation with the staff outside. He is in inappropriately yelling at them for not doing something with clients. We go inside and are seated. Then no one shows up for water or says hello. Other waiters just standing around. Other people getting water and service we are not. Finally one of the waitpersons go to Brandon to have someone help us. Brandon flies off at the waitperson that he should have come to us. Total disorganization. Too bad menu looked good, but Manager is s Pysco I was a little wary by the overall 3-star review this place has but I was pleasantly surprised. It was a nice day out so I'm glad there were outdoor tables. Planning when to come by might be important. I came around 1 PM and there were still plenty of diners so maybe investigate whether reservations are possible if coming w/ a large group or if you don't want to wait. If you want an outdoor table, I recommend plunking yourself down at one right away, then secondarily letting the hostess know. When I first asked for an outdoor table, I was a little startled that she proceeded to ask me whether there were any available tables outside. Neither she nor the other hostess really actively checked on table availability outside, so do be your own advocate and sit down if there's a free table outside or look outside yourself. I got the French toast ($9) and it was quite yummy! Like most brunch places, it doesn't come with any sides so if you want sides, either go to Mixto where the French toast comes with eggs and potatoes or order some sides. My friend got the Marathon breakfast and it seemed like a very generous size for $7 - two eggs, lots of potatoes, multi-grain toast. The waitress didn't really check on us much but I didn't have many needs, so I didn't mind. Perhaps plan to order everything at once unless you want to actively attempt to flag down someone. Other than the minor glitches in seating, I enjoyed the brunch and I'd come here again for it. It's okay. Not the best place to eat. I usually go eat when my boyfriend wants to eat there burger. Be ready to order everything at once because its so hard to catch ur waitress after that. I ordered the salad, it was the worst salad I ever had. The chicken had no flavor at all. Milkshakes are good there. But the food takes a long time to come out. This place was great. Food was good but maybe more importantly, the service was excellent and they were so wonderful with our 17-month old son. Marathon is a must for families with children looking to dine out beyond the usual lame and boring family restaurants. We arrived on a red eye flight and our room wasn't ready so the concierge at the Sofitel suggested we try Marathon for breakfast while we waited. We both had the Benedict with ham. I subbed the home fries for a fruit bowl ($1.50 upcharge). It was well done. Coffee was freshly brewed and flavorful. The manager here, Josh, made our experience all the better. The food was good, he was attentive - as all good managers are - and they got us a seat quickly. Whoever owns this place needs to give Josh a raise! They have specials but they were out of their grilled pork chops and the braised rib, so my alternate choice was blackened chicken quesadillas which were really filling. This place is really nice in the inside. The lights are dimmed just enough and it creates a great ambiance, especially for a first date. This is an amazing restaurant and breakfast location! My husband and I came here per the suggestion of our concierge at our hotel and we were more than pleased and satisfied!! The decor and atmosphere is very chill, laid back, and comforting with a dash of hip and chic. There are people of all walks of life there and families seem to enjoy it too-which is awesome! I love the fact that they represent and use local farmers for food and that the food is essentially in it's true essence! Our dishes that were ordered were AMAZING! I highly recommend the omelettes and the green mean smoothie! So delicious!! During our several days of visiting in Philadelphia, I wanted to eat at Marathon for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I can't wait to go back again! Love this place and I highly recommend you stop by if in Philly! We used to go here quite often. It the past 2 years the place has hit the skids. I am guessing whenever you have one foreclosed upon that's bound to happen. Anyway, I will never step foot in this place again. Good luck getting waited on. The food is bland at best and do yourself a favor and don't sit at the bar. Your stomach will turn as you watch the employees manhandle the butter with their unclean fingers, stick their fingers in people's drinks. STAY AWAY. Great place to get a salad, seriously. If you're a salad eater, you know you want somewhere with a lot of choice and Marathon delivers. I really like their Greek Salad with Shrimp. Hits the spot. I loveeee their brunch, the salmon eggs benedict is to die for. Mimosas can't go wrong with that. But the place is cramped, and is usually slow. Oh well take the food with the not so good ha. So yummy. I ordered the salmon salad and it was fantastic. Prices good and nice place if you end up shopping around. Stopped in over the weekend for a drink before going elsewhere for brunch. Sat at the bar for over 5 minutes before being greeted. Not a huge deal, but we were not even acknowledged. I ordered 2 bloody Mary's from the brunch menu - which cleary states they are made with Stateside vodka - a local high end liquor. I watched the bartender make the drinks and she used Faber vodka instead. I am only familiar with this brand because I used to work in the industry. This bottom shelf vodka goes for roughly $5 a bottle. NOT COOL to advertise a specific vodka on the menu and then substitute it with the "cheap stuff". And they were not out of stock either, as I saw the Stateside on display. I thought maybe they would be on special or something, that's why they substituted, but no, we were charged full price. Also, the mix was completely flavorless as we had to "doctor" it up ourselves. So needless to say, I will not be returning after being charged over $19 for 2 flavorless Bloody Mary's. I was super excited to check this place out!! I loved the menu from the moment I laid eyes on it. Just needed the perfect time to suggest it to others. Went for a casual dinner with friends. Per previous tips/reviews I saw that we would not be seated until our entire party was present, I was happy when they seated us despite our 4th friend being late. We ordered drinks and cheese steak won tons which were great. Our server then ignored us for a bit. Drinks were empty, we had plenty of time to review the menu. We eventually ordered food and another round of drinks. The food came out quickly, but unfortunately wasn't all correct. A sandwich that was to have salad had fries, but was easily corrected. The food itself was fresh and delicious! Loved my salad. Everyone else loved their sandwiches (especially with the correct side accompaniment). I was full, but not stuffed. Probably could have taken half home for lunch and still been satisfied. When our bill came we accidentally got the tables next to us and they had ours. We swapped, no biggie. Overall, I had a mediocre experience. I had high expectations that the service and restaurant itself would match up to their menu. I loved the food but the service and atmosphere were lacking... My friend across the table was getting dripped on by the AC vent and noted that her part of the booth was actually wet the entire time. If our server could have paid closer attention, I think I would have given another star. A philly staple. Brunch is just amazing. The service is always nice! Smoothies are a must! I thought the food was pretty good and the decor was nice, but I was irked by the indifferent server that hardly ever came to check on us and didn't split the bill as we requested. The manager and another server helped clean up the mess somewhat, so I'd try Marathon Grill again, but it's not going to be this location if I do. Went to Marathon for breakfast while in Philly with my husband and 3 year old. The first morning server was great. I asked if there was a kids menu. She said she could get a single pancake for my daughter. Perfect. Enjoyed the veggie breakfast burrito and my husband had the breakfast sandwich. The next morning, we decided to go to Marathon again since it was good the day before. We were seated and the waitress came over. I ordered 1 scrambled egg, a piece of toast and a side of bacon for my 3 year old. The server brings the order and it's enormous. I said I ordered 1 scrambled egg. She responded that their order of scrambled eggs is 2 - although she knew it was for the 3 year old and that's not what I had ordered. We also received 2 pieces of toast. It's such a waste of food and an opportunity to overcharge. There's no kids menu at a breakfast place? I was charged extra for a side of fruit instead of potatoes. The fruit was old and all honeydew. I sent it back. I'm happy to pay for a substitute but at least make it fresh and appealing. Friendly atmosphere and great service come standard with excellent chicken parm and perfectly seasoned fries, its pretty cheap if you compare to other places like this, i would recommend you try asap Went on the recommendation of a co-worker ( thanks Brad). Great place. Friendly staff, quick from kitchen and dang tasty. Had the Marathon Salad with roasted turkey - highly recommend. Tables were a little tight together but not terrible. Prices were on par. Nice casual place, I found the food to be a good value. When I asked the waiter about the Cobb salad (12) tossed in Blue Cheese dressing. He was honest and called it a crowd pleaser. I was in the mood for a Salad so ordered it. He was right, good but a bit bland ( i fixed it with salt pepper and vinegar). The dressing was a blue cheese vinaigrette to start with. I thought the wine and beer prices to be reasonable. I did notice over sized portions on some dishes like the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich (11), it was about the size of 2 and came with a heaping amount of fries. The Chicken Parm came with what I would call two servings of pasta, the chicken was a normal portion. Prices for downtown are great. This place sucks! Just don't even bother! There are so many more options. The food is mediocre at best. The only server in the joint worth a damn is Harris. The rest are students who seem to have reached too high regarding work. Makes me scared for our future. The place is dirty. Delivery and take-out orders are a gamble at best. The owners are obnoxious, couldn't give a damn about their customers or employees, and can't seem to be bothered with comments from patrons. All and all, there isn't an item on the menu you can't get made better, larger in portion and/or less expensive in Philadelphia. The staff at Marathon are always nice and welcoming. They are also accommodating to vegeterians/pescatarian requests on dishes that contain meat. Awsome food. Great fresh Philly cheeesesteak --- the way I like it on a lisco's roll--- one of the country's best. And the SHAKES are to die for. Loaded with flavors and tasty cordials. Will be back. I remember when Marathon was expensive compared to others. But now the others are pricey, and the grille seems to have come more in line. When you add the food quality, atmosphere and waitstaff, you gotta believe. I'm join here next time for lunch! I appreciate Marathon for its consistently delicious, unpretentious food at a reasonable price point. Brunch is awesome and I'd recommend anything from the menu- also don't sleep on the specials! Lunch/dinner wise, highlights include: -Control freak salad: tons of fresh options to build a massive salad for when you're pretty hungry but don't want anything heavy. -Grilled salmon plate: comes with mashed potatoes & gravy, asparagus and a whole grain honey mustard sauce. I crave this weekly. -Chicken fingers appetizer: super light on the breading so they don't feel too gluttonous. Four tenders are served with honey mustard, but I prefer em with the avocado ranch. -Matzoh ball soup: when I'm not super hungry I'll usually get this with a side of mashed potatoes. -Baked mac: no explanation necessary. -Green monster smoothie: spinach, apple juice, banana and probiotic yogurt. If you're in the area and can't decide what you're in the mood for, Marathon is a safe and affordable option. Sooo delicious. The flavors were amazing in my blacken chicken quesadilla. I would definitely recommend to anyone with tastes for great food! I hope to go back when I'm in the city again. Got pretty busy inside so we sat outside which was even better to have beauty of the city all around me while enjoyed a birthday lunch with one of my best friends : ) Today (6/25/18) Marathon dropped the ball, BIG TIME. I ordered the grilled pork chop, which I've had a million times before along with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Not only did I wait for almost 40 mins (when usually I get my meal within 15-20 mins tops) which made me more irritated...when my food came out, my pork chop was almost as small as the palm of my hand if not smaller, it looked half cooked...and I probably had a whole 4 spoonfuls of mashed potatoes. It looked like a freaking kids meal sitting in the middle of a large plate. I was so disgusted, I respectfully declined. Unfortunately my one regular/favorite bartender (Matthew) was off today so the fact he wasn't able to account for how much revenue this restaurant gets from me, no one really seemed to care too much including the manager. But it's okay. I'm taking a LONG break from Marathon and I'm throwing my loyalty card away. I'm extremely disappointed with whatever they placed in front of me today. I think I'm actually more upset that I wasted my time coming all the way back into the city AFTER I went home from work thinking that I would have this GREAT meal at Marathon. Overall I wasted over 2 hrs alone with the commute and my time there, with nothing to show for it. Not again. always good service, delicious food, the whole nine. Huge fan of the burgers, but last time I got the Grilled Chicken Cobb salad and it was DELICIOUS. Unbelievable vegetarian and healthy options. The coffee and brunch was awesome. We stumbled on this place walking around the city, and it was one of the best meals we had on our trip. Marathon is ok...It might just not be for me but I think its mediocre. Went here for day dinner last night. The seating was horrible to me , to close together and we were seating near the kitchen. I asked for us to be moved to another table, which wasn't any better people kept bumping my chair and it was just uncomfortable. The food....for starters we had the "cheesesteak wontons" and "mac and cheese". Not the best I've ever had it was ok I believe they used cheese whiz and topped the mac with real cheddar cheese to food everyone. The wontons were ok the dipping sauce was cheese whiz again with some spicy sauce on top of it. If you can tell I am not a big fan of cheese whiz and for them to use it so much puzzles me. For dinner we order the buffalo chicken sandwich and the herb roasted chicken breast. My bf loved his food (but than again he eats anything) me on the other hand did not like my food at all. It didn't look appealing to eat and the chicken breast was to dry. I ended up taking it to go. We had house wine (merlot) which was ok. The service was mediocre too first when we sat down the waitress didn't even really give us anytime to sit down and get us situated before coming over and asking us if we were ready to order. Than when we were she was no where to be found. i work in a restaurants and bars and Im quite sure when you serve a bottle of wine to patrons you are suppose to pour the first glass but whatever....overall it wasn't bad but it defiantly not memorble YES. Marathon, I love your wide selection of food choices, and I think your brunch items are outstanding. I came here for brunch and was lucky to snag a table for two without too much of a wait (there was a line for larger groups of 4+). On that note, definitely make a reservation to avoid waiting during peak brunch hours. I ordered an omelette with a side of fruit (came with a choice of toast), and my friend ordered their pancake special. Even though the restaurant was busy, our waiter was attentive, and the service was on point. The portions were also sizeable. Bonus: you can purchase some of their cheap and fresh baked goods on your way out or if you're just dropping by. The muffins had a great muffin top:bottom ratio, and was 1.89? Yay! Tl;dr - good food, good prices, excellent brunch and baked goods. Really cool vibe and great food, however a giant cluster f**k. Took nearly 7 minutes after being seated for someone to acknowledge me. This place is in need of a major overhaul in training. The food sat at the counter for a long time. I sat staring at salads that were fresh from the kitchen just sitting there. I stared at them hoping one of them WASNT mine as several minutes had lapsed. I kept staring and staring. Then a woman grabs one of them, place a paper on top (receipt?) and walks away. A minute or so passes and sure enough she grabs the salad and takes off the paper that she placed on top of the salad and brings it to my table. UGH, my "grilled" chicken was luke warm at best. Get it together folks! i Attentive staff and one of the most delicious turkey burgers I've ever eaten!! Fries were also very good they seemed fresh cut!! Not too pricey either. When ever I come to Philly I come here for at least one meal. Yum yum yum!! Marathon has some bright spots and low lights in the city. While not my favorite of the group, I most consistently visit the restaurant at 16th and Sansom for the fact it's closest to work, and it usually has pretty good food/service. The ambiance, as well as the menu, is that of an upscale diner. The happy hour specials are pretty good, and they execute their dishes nicely (though they lack a tiny bit of finesse). If you're a veg-head or a meat-eater, they have a number of tasty choices for each. The last time I visited, I ordered the Crispy Chicken and Sesame Salad (veiled attempt at an Asian inspired salad) and a beer. First, this was not the best choice, but that doesn't take away from the food, just my ability to make good decisions. The food was fairly well done. There was a lot of attention to detail when devising the salad's ingredients. It was smart to use napa cabbage, edamame, wanton crisps, and sesame oil (though the sesame seeds had little merit). The salad itself was a bit clunky. I would have preferred many of the ingredients shaved or prepared in a more delicate way. However, the ingredients were roughly chopped at times and thrown into the bowl. For example, the napa cabbage came in chunks rather than nicely sliced or shredded slivers. A bit of a qualm that I have is the price of drinks and beer. I ordered a pint of Yards Pale Ale-- a beer that is at the heart of Philadelphia's local craft brew beer scene-- and I had to pay $6. That's a $5 beer at best, and if you go to Yard's Brewery on Delaware Ave, chances are you can get a pint for $3. But, that's a minute quibble all considered. Besides, if you order wine, the regular bartender will give you a pretty good pour-- you definitely get your money's worth. Bottom line: Marathon is a solid restaurant with a good ambiance and pretty good execution on its dishes. There are some drawbacks, but if you want a chill place for happy hour or a nice light dinner that won't break your bank, it's a decent choice. LOVE Marathon! I've eaten lunch here a number of times and ordered delivery lunch as well. My go-to is the Salmon Burger, absolutely AMAZING! I crave it every now and then and have to order it. I also LOVE their fries. I noticed the salmon burger bun is WAY better at this location in comparison to their 18th and Market St. Location. HIGHLY suggest this place for anyone who wants a good lunch. I would avoid the 18th and market location during center city sips (5-7 p.m. in the summers) unless you like ridiculously long lines, huge crowds, and "young" rude people. Wow, I had night hopes for this place but was very disappointed. The food was very mediocre, but what really shocked me was the cockroaches all over the restaurant! I could not believe the heath department has not shut this place down. After a long day of moving in the rain, my parents, boyfriend and I were in need of a good (sit down) lunch to warm ourselves up and rest. Marathon happens to be super close to my new place, so we figured we would try it out. There was a brunch crowd/menu since it was 1pm on a Sunday, but we were seated right away nonetheless. Random, but bonus points that they have booth seating. Everyone loves a booth. I had the matzo ball soup and a salad with pineapple and tortilla chips. Everything was yummy and came out correctly and on time. My mom enjoyed her salad (it was a special). My boyfriend got a huge bacon and egg omelette and even my dad seemed pleased with his yogurt and granola. He requested extra yogurt and the server was happy to oblige. of our dishes swept us off our feet, but everything was well executed and exactly what we ordered. I was definitely eyeing their special pancakes and I have this place bookmarked as a future brunch location. Marathon seems like a reliable place to get a good meal. If you are ever in Philly and you are looking for place to enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast at an affordable price, I suggest you try out Marathon! Service, Food and Coffee was great. We are full with leftovers and meal only cost 36 buck$$$$ I'm definitely coming back again. Marathon is always perfectly fine, never fantastic. I like the sandwiches and salads, I sometimes order their matzo ball soup for lunch. I had a couple bad experiences with take out here lately, the counter girl slams down my to go lunch in an angry hostile manner. I have never ordered during a peak time, I usually order around 2 or 3pm after the lunch rush. Why so rude counter girl? Search all over there city for a kid friendly place and a good salad. Happened upon this place. Our waiter Tiffany was awesome and the food was great as was the wine. Stop in its worth a visit. Marathon has been here forever and I had eaten in it once every couple of years. I would have given it a good three stars, but there was nothing remarkable enough about it to make me want to come back more often then that. But then last fall for some reason I stopped in after work and got a really outstanding braised brisket dish with a rich sauce. It was great! "Wow!" I said. "Someone here can really cook" After that I started coming back pretty regularly and the food has been great! For lunch they have a corned beef grilled cheese sandwich that is really nice, with tender corned beef and swiss cheese like a reuben. Their fish is tender and not overcooked. The jambalaya is tasty and has a nice mixture of different textures. There is a lot of it and I usually take half away. Sometimes I come in for breakfast and get a breakfast quesadilla. The coffee is good. So if you haven't been by in a few years, check it out, there was nothing wrong with it before and now it is suddenly much better. This is a great place for a good lunch or a very casual, basic basic dinner. They serve very normal foods - salads, sandwiches, appetizers - but with a slightly more interesting twist. I came here for a late lunch wantiing a hearty salad and it was perfect. This place gets a little crowded on weekend afternoons/late mornings, so take out is a great option if you don't want to wait. The food is okay. The Mac n cheese, the "Make Your Own Burger" Selection are really good. The service stinks. I've been quite a few times and they always make you feel like a dollar sign- not like a guest. The host/ hostesses are very rude. No "hi how are you"... They just call out the number of however many ppl they think is in your party. Maybe I need to stop going in the afternoon when ppl are on their lunch breaks- I guess they figure that everyone one just wants to get in and out. However they should realize that everyone there, isn't there on a business lunch. Back in the day when I used to eat meat, I would order the Chicken Quesadillas pretty much constantly when I got home at night from class. One day when I called them up, they asked my name, and then without even asking what I wanted said "You want chicken quesadillas and a diet coke?" Needless to say, I stopped ordering from them for quite sometime. Anecdotes aside, they have good food here, and good service. Not fantastic, but good. It has a huge menu and so is a great place to go with a large group. Marathon is a stalker. If you're downtown, it's there, right behind you. Society Hill, Rittenhouse, Chestnut Street (is that location still open?). It was even worse when the University City location was still open. They seem to have closed a few but I still have good nightmares about the times I was bullied into eating there by the restaurants intimidating presence all over the city. Marathon's food has always been pretty fair to good to me and the service never spectacular. Salads are always on point though. I'm not sure if they still have it, but the salad with the grilled shrimp and mandarin oranges is orgasmic. I'm stuffed but now I want one. Yesterday I had the Moroccan salmon salad at the 16th street location. Two thumbs up. Service was good but if they had gone any slower they would have froze in place. Apparently this is a bit of chain in Philly that has been buying out, and therefore replacing, all the locally owned family diners. A little sad, but not a bad replacement. We went for breakfast, so I didn't sample any of the beers on tap. But it seemed like most of the selection was local brews with only one of the standard watery American beers. Our waitress was so friendly and wonderful. The food? Quite delicious. This was the last meal for my group of friends before heading to the airport (and who knows how long you'll be in one of those places), so the large portions, nice variety and comfort-food-with-a-twist was just what the doctor ordered. The place looked great. The service was superb. The food was scrumptious. If I lived in Philly, this would definitely be a staple. Absolotely terrible service, decent food. Waited quite awhile for server to acknowledge us. When she finally did, we placed our entire order. She came back 5 minutes later to let us know they were out of what I ordered, and to offer my husband a couple different tastes of beer because he had said he wanted something light. I placed another order, husband chose beer. About 15 minutes later our food arrived but not our drinks. We had to ask the food runner to get our drinks. Server didn't come back to the table until we were done. Never asked how it was, never apologized for forgetting our drinks. And no excuse, they have food runners, a bartender, and bussers to clear plates and reset tables. Her only job was to take orders and run drinks. And it wasn't just us, others tables were similarly ignored. With all the great places in this city, I would never go back. Very poorly run. There is something about comfort food that always makes one feel good. What Marathon does well is serve simple, comfort food in reasonable size plates without being too full of it or being too pricey. I was pleasantly surprised about the Crispy Chicken Parmesan. The sauce was light and delicious. Many places when serving Chicken Parmesan will service a plate the is 1/3 meat and 2/3 pasta. I was pleasantly surprised when the I saw how big to piece of chicken was. Another nice thing was that they had a nice kids menu (and there were many kids around us) without downgrading the menu for the adults. I don't know how this place passes inspection! Whatever you do, don't go to the bathrooms -- I was looking in the mirror and a roach half the size of my hand was crawling up the wall next to me! Roach trap! Great atmosphere and location! Went with my college friends for lunch. One friend got the banana pancakes and a berry smoothie. She was into the pancakes but felt they were a little dry. Other friend inhaled the buff chick sandwich- it was spot on. My meal was killer- would recommend the loaded grilled cheese with the fried egg. Yum. Nothing crazy but cute spot to grab lunch or dinner with friends. I'd probably go back. We love this place! Every time we stay in the city we go there for breakfast. The food and service is always very good. And the prices are not outrageous. Don't pass this place by. Ate at an outside table on my own, while visiting Philadelphia. The staff seemed very concerned whether I was alright (perhaps it seemed like I was stood up?) and chatted me up nicely. My couscous, kale and salmon salad was flavorful, thanks mainly to the pumpkin seeds (great salad topping!). The salmon was cooked just right. Nice meal, a little on the pricey side ($13, sans tax and tip) but I would definitely return the next time I'm in town. I'm upgrading my review to 4 stars, was 3 based on a few shabby experiences but was originally 5 stars. I live 2 blocks away, I like their food, nice management here, I really want to be a loyal fan here! It's just the service here is a bit hit or miss... A couple of times I've come in, sat down and no server has even paid enough attention to give me a menu or glass of water. Twice this happened, so I left both times! I spoke to the manager about it both times and the first time, he gave me a meal on the house! That, in and of itself is 5 star worthy! Talk about excellent customer service! When it happened the second time, he was apologetic and I'm thinking I'll give Marathon another try because I really do love Marathon although I have noticed that because this restaurant is larger than the one on the Square, at times, I have felt that the service isn't quite as good, that being said, management here is much better at resolving these types of issues, whereas, I have found that the managers on the Square just don't care as much. I recently ordered takeout from the takeout counter, what a cool idea! I got the pork special, sweet potatoes, couscous and a huge slab of pumpkin pie! They even gave me a free cup of vanilla ice cream! Now, that was unexpected and really made my night! As I've said, they have better management and customer service here! They also gave me plenty of bread in my to-go bag. Based on this positive experience and others before with friends, I'm definitely inclined to try and overlook the other experiences before and keep coming back. At least I know that they try and that my concerns are being listened to. Definitely try the dinner specials! The pork and chicken marsala are my favorites!!! I rarely ever complain but this is one of the most mismanaged restaurants I have seen. The food was pretty good but was clearly dragged down by poor food management and service. The server was not attentive and filled drinks without ice. The appetizers we got came and we asked for a side of marinara sauce with the calamari and the pass manager provided this to us 25 minutes after the calamari was already eaten and had LEFT the table. This provided comedic relief to an already horrible experience. The wait for food was 55-65 minutes from time of order to service and the wait staff argued with us instead of providing meaningful customer relations. All in all, I would never come back here. Just an awful experience. Note: I am still in the restaurant writing this. It was that bad. It was a Monday at 2pm. I wonder how bad it would be at an actually busy time. Wow. The food the service the wait, amazing! Not a single complaint here. Even with them closing soon they were accommodating and polite and the food... delicious. I had salmon and it was better than i could've ever expected. My friend had the crab cake platter and licked the plate clean. Oh and the prices, not too much at all. Definitely recommend this place! Visiting my erstwhile hometown for Saturday's craft beer festival, I scraped my desiccated carcass off the sofa on Sunday morning and brunched at the Marathon. I took my meal at the bar, although, at 10ish in the morning, there was still ample seating to accommodate my party of one (however, by the time I left near 11:30, this was no longer the case). I began with a bloody. I was pleased that the Marathon regards Smirnoff as a rail vodka, as repeated blind taste tests that I have administered to skeptical friends have established that Smirnoff is indeed a smoother potable than its more famous (and expensive) competitor, Stolichnaya. However, as I have previously explained in other reviews, I prefer my bloodies thin with lots of citrus, and the Marathon's bloody, like most I encounter, was on the thick side, like a cold tomato soup. On the positive side, the horseradish was ample as well as fresh and smoothly incorporated into the drink, which I appreciated. Proceeding from the potable to the comestible portion of the menu, I ordered the Marathon's rendition of a smoked salmon plate, and it was among the more oustandingly complete examples of my favorite brunch staple. The plate consists of Scottish smoked salmon (meaning caught or farmed and smoked in Scotland), red onions (julienned), paper thin English radishes, a boiled egg, cream cheese, spring mix, and freshly roasted beets (as I said to the bar tender, "Everything goes better with beets."). I paired my plate with the (toasted) seeded multi-grain bagel. The Scottish salmon was plump and moist as well as pleasingly mild in flavor. And the portion was so generous that I couldn't finish it all - something I can never recall happening before with smoked salmon (unless it just isn't good). The radishes were a refreshing touch too; they provided an excellent roof of edible shingles atop the salmon that minimized the fishiness of my fingers following consumption. Not long into the salmon plate I renewed my consideration of the specialty cocktails and selected the Grapefruit Fresca, a (bit too) sweet concoction of crushed ice, fresh grapefruit, Hendrick's gin and lemon lime soda. While the drink would have been more to my liking with mineral water and perhaps a splash of rose or orange water instead of the sugary soda, it was refreshing. Finally, I relaxed with one final cocktail, the "corpse reviver," consisting of crushed ice, French absinth, midori and fresh lemon. The color of the concoction, a subtly garish shade of radioactive green, reminded me of summertime bug juice, and it was the absolute hit of the party: strong, dry and clean in character, this is a nice drink. In short, quite the nice and relaxing conclusion to a fun weekend in Philadelphia (that the entire repast cost noticeably less than a comparable brunch in D.C. also constituted a refreshing reprieve from life in our nation's capital). 3.5 black beans. It was ok. I had a burger there, which was fine. The chicken tasted like weed. Yeah. That bad. lol. That's it. It's been a while so I don't remember as much. Wasn't too bad and wasn't that great in my opinion. While the food was average, our experience here was horrible. Our server never took a drink order, rolled his eyes at our food order (after we waited almost 20 minutes for his appearance at our table) and never asked us if our food was acceptable or even if we wanted dessert. Just plopped our check off at the table before our dishes were cleared. This isn't a restaurant that is surviving on excellent food and service -- it's surviving by location traffic alone. Too bad -- it is located in a spot that I would frequent all the time if the service was even a wee bit better. I came here for lunch with a friend. The place is really nice as well as the location. The staff was cool too... a little on the over-bearing side though. I ordered the Moroccan Salmon Salad - it was aight. I was excited to have lunch with great friends at Marathon. This was my first time dining here. It was a huge disappointment. I actually left Marathon at the conclusion of our meal and had to get lunch elsewhere. For starters, the white sangria I ordered tasted like a mixture of grapefruit and lemon juice...very bitter! The jambalaya arrived very dried out with no hint of any liquid, stew juices or broth. It was so dry that the bed of white rice that it sat upon was still dry. I expressed concern to the server (I think her name was Annie). She said that because of how it is prepared, there are no stew juices or broth that she could ladle onto the jambalaya. Instead she offered to bring a separate bowl of chicken broth. She did, but if you eat jambalaya you know that a side of bland chicken broth will not help the situation. I really tried to trudge through and eat their dried out version of jambalaya, but couldn't. I asked the server to take the jambalaya and expected her to ask if I wanted anything else in place of it. She didn't ask. She left with my food and my friends ate their food. We waited for our server to return to check on us, as good servers do, but she did not return. As my friends ate their food, I pulled up Yelp to search for a nearby restaurant to eat lunch. My friends hailed another server and asked her to send our server. She eventually came over and asked if I wanted a refill on my diet Coke. I told her that I really wanted some food because I am hungry! I jokingly shared the fact that I was on Yelp looking for a restaurant because I'm hungry and she responded "that's fine". OMG! Was that the appropriate response for your 'valued customer'? Prior to this point, I could excuse the server from my disappointment with my experience at Marathon, but her attitude and response were cavalier and made me feel uncomfortable. I asked her to bring the menu again. Ultimately I chose not to place another order. I sat hungry while my friends ate their salads. When the check arrived, I was appalled to see that I had been charged for the diet Coke that I drank. I immediately asked for the manager. Bob, the manager came over and I explained my dissatisfaction. He responded that he had removed the charge for the jambalaya but didn't know I had a soda too. This response confirmed that the manager was aware of the problems with my dining experience but never came over to investigate (a good manager would have come over), instead I had to request that he come over. Let me get this straight: my food is inedible, the server is cavalier about my disappointment, the manager appears clueless about customer service, and you expect me to pay for the soda?!? Bob removed the soda from the bill and said that when I come back ask for him and my meal would be free. Bob should have comped our bill today ($33.48 total) if he wanted any chance of us returning to Marathon - EVER! I had to leave and go somewhere to get something to eat. The one star is because my friends were great company. Let me start off by saying they have great prices for brunch. My turkey grilled cheese sandwich was huge and delicious and M enjoyed his giant and delicious egg sandwich. The drinks were good too- I enjoyed a bloody mary and then a mimosa. However, the service was pretty bad. It wasn't that she wasn't nice; it's that she would disappear and not come back. It wasn't that busy (plenty of empty tables) but maybe they were short staffed- though it didn't seem it at all because there were lots of other servers milling about- so I'm not sure why it took her so long to come back so we could order another round of drinks. Although they use Open Table, they don't take reservations before 5pm. However, this didn't seem to be a problem as we came on a Sunday around noon and were seated right away. This place was convenient to our hotel. I wouldn't write it off- I'd come back and just hope for better service. Pretty bad. Small portions. Hard dry toast served with rock hard butter that you have to try to spread yourself (I didn't even bother using the butter) Lousy service. Severely overpriced. You're MUCH better off going to a street vendor and getting a cheese steak. I was never a huge fan of Marathon and actually haven't been to this Philly staple since about a year before I moved into the city. I'm always a believer of trying new places and Marathon just hadden't made the cut yet. My boyfriend and I were taking a walk on one of the first beautiful Sunday mornings in February and decided to try to find a place for brunch that didn't have an hour wait (Honeys, Sidecar, etc, etc. UGH!). We ended up finding ourselves at Marathon and decided to go in. We didn't have to wait at all which was a HUGE plus. Brunch was absolutely delicious. $5 Bloody Mary & Mimosas is a great way to start off the day. The hash browns are spectacular, and the ability to have pancakes as one of your sides is pretty darn cool. Bacon was perfectly cooked too- which is always a test of a great brunch place for me. Good coffee too. So, if you're looking for a solid spot for brunch where you might not have to wait an hour for a table, try Marathon! I think this is one of my 'go-to' locations. Food is good and I am just absolutely addicted to the Tomato Basil soup, Calamari, and the Marathon Burger....... I ordered food from here a few times and this gal "Jo" honestly made the delivery experience 'above and beyond'. I didn't think that was possible but the extremely nice attitude and personality she had on the phone to just making sure my order was on point and making sure I had all the things I needed in my order - I have to say, she made me love this place even more. The food here isn't mind-blowing, but the menu features a wide variety of items (American fare) and I think it's one of those places where you can probably find something for everyone. They have salads, soups, sandwiches, entree items, brunch items, milkshakes, and a full bar. The pricing is also reasonable, with most items priced between $10 and $15. If you're like me and suddenly have strange cravings like chicken soup and a burger like I did today, Marathon is a good solution. The Marathon burger was very good - nice and juicy, served on a brioche bun with thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato slices, cheese, and a smokey sauce. It was just what I needed for my burger craving. The burgers come with either fries or a side Caesar, and while my side Caesar was basic, it was plentiful. As a starter, I got a matzo ball chicken soup. The matzo ball itself was good and decently sized. The chicken soup was a bit thin and the chicken pieces were a bit dry, but it was what I needed for my cold and it did its job. Overall, service was friendly, pleasant, and quick. This was my first time dining in again in a while, but I recall their salads being very good, with fresh and nutritious ingredients. My firm also ordered lunch from here many times (sandwiches, salads, and sweets), and I've always felt like they did a good job (their sandwiches used fresh bread and ingredients in their fillings, and they were tasty and substantial). Crab cake meal: 3.5 Out of 5 My meal was a crab cake sandwich with sweet potatoes fries. The sandwich came with a brioche bun, a crab cake about the size of my palm, a couple slices of tomatoes, & one romaine lettuce. The crab didn't taste as fresh as I hoped it would be, though it did have a nice crisp outside. Philly is no Baltimore when it comes to crab, but I've had better crab cakes at other Philly restaurants. My meal out the door was ~$18. Service: 4 Out of 5 My co worker and I ordered take out. We ordered ahead of time and by the time we got there we had to wait a few minutes then could walk back. Environment: 5 Out of 5 Only a few blocks from my center city office. From the looks of it Marathon would be a great sports-bar to come to after work. Spacious and plenty of seating. Overall: 3.75 Out of 5 Food wise it's a hard sell for me to come again. But in the case of bar food and enjoying sports with some friends/ co workers I might bring a group over. I've come here a few times. Most recently, I saw Dell Curry eating there. The food is yummy, I eat almost anything on the menu. We used to come here sometimes when we wanted to go out in Center City. It was always a good way to start the night with some good food in our bellies. I've been here a few times and never had a bad meal. Plus they are efficient and most of the time the food is brought out within 10 minutes of ordering. It's great for a quick lunch. The waitress was friendly. I ordered coffee which was refilled often. Last visit I ordered their kale and quinoa salad. My only complaint is I wish their salads came with bread but other than the ingredients were fresh. It's one of my favorite spots in Philadelphia. Came here today for a work lunch. I ordered a bbq chicken salad and a coffee. The service was great and fast and our waiter was friendly. We also got seated right away during a busy lunch hour. Its packed with business people during lunch and its very fast pace. If you are looking for a quick lunch during the week, this is a great spot! Overpriced, low-quality food. Regretting that I stopped there for breakfast!! $4 orange juice?! I was super excited about going to this restaurant. I went to this restaurant with my friends and we were looking for Americans. I'd read good reviews and this restaurant looked quite nice. When we walked in it was fairly busy. We were seated immediately and we also got waters. We ordered the marathon burger. I asked my burger to be well done and raw onions instead of caramelized onions. We waited for about 15 minutes for our food to arrive. When we got our food I was pleasantly surprised. However, when I cut my burger in half, I noticed that my burger was not well done. My other friend got a burger medium well and my burger looked just like hers. (I will insert pictures). The atmosphere was very loud. We couldn't even hear each other speak; we had to scream and repeat ourselves multiple times. The prices were fair, but I don't think I will return. My overall experience was OK. I was really hoping for a better one. A while back my husband & I stopped into Marathon for a late breakfast/early lunch. Around 10:30AM. Besides us, only 2 tables were filled. Our waitress came over in a minute. She delivered our menus and asked what we would like to drink. We ordered our drinks. They came right away. Then she took our order. An omelet for me and my husband ordered a breakfast sandwich. This is when the "fun" started. The place started filling up and orders were delivered to everyone but us. I counted 6 tables with their orders filled. After getting the waitresses attention we asked what was taking so long. She said she would check. She came back and said it would be here in a minute. After watching the whole restaurant get served, many with what we ordered. I was not very pleased. If we did not have to eat due to a doc. appointment we would have left. Total wait time was over an hour. This is not a place I would return to. And the food was mediocre. This used to be Marathon Grill, now it's just Marathon. They changed the decor, darkened it up, added a nice bar, and changed the menu slightly. I had the cheese steak sandwich which was very good. The fries were warm but soggy. A place like this needs to be able to serve crispy fries at least. I had lunch there on a Monday. The tables are crowded in very close, annoyingly so -- you feel like the people sitting next to you can hear every word, and that's because they can. I come here often with friends and family, I'm a fan of this Marathon and Marathon on the Square. I love the outdoor seating here in nice weather because for whatever reason, this Marathon and the one on the square tend to get a bit noisy. I have yet to try the one on Market St but I would like to, I hear they have live music. I've tried and enjoyed The Turkey and Grain Burger, Chicken Parmesan which they've seared instead of fried, more at the one on the square, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Mousse, a few wines, I enjoy Reisling but it's about 9.50 a glass compared to a slightly drier House White for 5, which was also very good, I enjoyed the Rose too. I definitely plan to be back and I hope to sit outside while the nice weather lasts. It's usually good service at this Marathon too! I went this past Sunday for brunch. My family went including my two younger brothers (3 and 5). Contrary to the profile, they were very accommodating for kids. There were at least three groups of children under 10 around us. We only waited a moment for a requested booth. However, after that, the service was incredibly slow. We waited about 15 minutes for our drinks and almost 45 for our food. I ordered a western omelet sandwich (Very good!) It came out hot and melt-y with perfectly sauteed onions and peppers. My little brothers were not so lucky. While their apple, cinnamon pancakes smelled amazing, they were ice cold. I guess kids don't really mind too much about the temperature of the food because they dove right in. The manager stopped by to ask how the food was when we informed him that everything was good except the pancakes that were cold. He slightly mentioned he could reheat them but did not really seem to care. Halfway through the pancakes, we found a piece of hard plastic about the of a pen cap. Completely unacceptable. I've had fairly good experiences had other Marathon Grill locations, but I will never return to this spot. Great restaurant, with good portions. Banana French toast and Avocado toast are the best. Had great friendly service with Annie. Bathrooms are a bit sketchy. I created my own salad had a million and one toppings lol including grilled salmon. Everything was fresh and tasty. My date found a hair in their food but the server addressed it immediately. The salad was comped and they prepared a new one to go since our time was up. We didn't expect or ask for these things to happen; that shows great customer service and appreciation. They were also very quick so if you have a short lunch break but want to escape the office, I'd highly suggest this place. Okay on the other 2 occasions I've been here I didn't have a good experience. Before they didn't write down your order on a pad, they would "remember" it (not really) and usually forget something or get an order wrong. But this time they wrote it down and for a busy Sunday brunch the food came out fairly quickly and it was delicious. We seemed to come at the perfect time around 12:30pm, we got seated right away and 5 minutes later we looked and there was a huge line by the door. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and my friend ordered the Mixed Berry French Toast. Any place that makes home fries I actually like get's four stars. I'm a hash-brown fan, not a homefries fan. I don't like homefries because I feel like i'm eating lumps of dry old potato. HERE they are magnificent. Their breakfast is what I truly love here. The omelets are awesome. Dinner though, is good...just good. They have a good variety of things, and a good kids menu. Just watch out, this is another vagrant-magnet. We were there one night when a guy came in and asked these old ladies for half their burger, then just went down the row of booths doing the same. All the while, a lady outside was screaming at a dog sitting on the ground. First I want to commend the staff at Marathon for their inclusive nature. I am mobility impaired and feeling welcome from the moment I entered the restaurant is not always the norm. Needless to say, wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible! The service was extraordinary and the food was better. I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while and I am glad I did. We tried a couple different things, salad, burger and salmon, everything was appetizing to look at and best of all well seasoned. The serving sizes were just right to feel satisfied but not feel stuffed. Overall great atmosphere for conversations. I was super excited about going to this restaurant. I went to this restaurant with my friends and we were looking for American food. I'd read good reviews and this restaurant looked quite nice. When we walked in it was fairly busy. We were seated immediately and we also got waters. We ordered the marathon burger. I asked my burger to be well done and raw onions instead of caramelized onions. We waited for about 15 minutes for our food to arrive. When we got our food I was pleasantly surprised. However, when I cut my burger in half, I noticed that my burger was not well done. My other friend got a burger medium well and my burger looked just like hers. (I will insert pictures). The atmosphere was very loud. We couldn't even hear each other speak; we had to scream and repeat ourselves multiple times. The prices were fair, but I don't think I will return. My overall experience was OK. I was really hoping for a better one I can't really say why, but when I'm out of options on where to eat, Marathon Grill seems to be the first thing that comes to mind. Maybe it's the consistent mediocrity or the yelpworthy matzoh ball soup, but either way, whenever I'm there, my expectations wither and indecisiveness swells. Their robust menu always makes my head spin, but I can't complain - the ability to order breakfast all day makes eggs benedict a reasonable option at 10pm. Now that's something. My roommate's a fan of the chocolate chip/cookie dough pancakes; something she often substitutes for her otherwise ice cream laden dinner. They also offer "control freak" salads - an idea that I think must have stemmed from their West Philly location after all the food-scared Penn girls requested modified meals. I once overheard a fellow student request mustard as her dressing. Ick. I have to say though, it's pretty great having that "if all else fails" option, and I give them props for offering such a smorgasbord. Don't expect the best rendition of your favorite meal, but hey, at least it's there when you can't think of anywhere else. great place love the salads. always a great place to go with friends. i would love to recommend to other people because it has a good environment and i would like to come back here again sometime. the food is great. My wife and I were headed to the Continental only to find that they weren't open for another hour (10AM opening for breakfast) when we stumbled across Marathon. It looked promising and busy so we dove in. The staff is cheerful and friendly (looks like a lot of college students) and the place is sizable and well laid out. Big booths are great for breakfast or just about any meal. The menu has a good number of options. I asked for an iced coffee which sometimes throws off restaurants but here they didn't bat an eye. It was also tasty so I didn't have to gaze longingly out the window at the nearby Dunkin Donuts across the street. We had a pretty long wait before our food made it to the table. Considering that neither of us ordered anything exotic, it was longer than reasonable in terms of breakfast food. I had the breakfast burrito and tex-mex fries which both had zing but I expected a bit more in terms of flavor over just being spicy. Portion sizes are average (at best) compared to places of this variety. I had very high hopes when we sat down and got acclimated but Marathon left me yearning a bit. Compared to Continental for similar fare, they have smaller portions and lacked a bit of flavor. I would come back again for another attempt though. This is a clean place with a great space and location. I'd like to try their lunch options also. I wrote my review before skimming the others for this place and after I read them I felt a lot better about mine. It seems like my experience was consistent. Push a bit harder Marathon and I think you can get yourself to 4-5 stars across the boards. I went here for breakfast and it was definitely satisfying. I got the eggs Benedict, the portion was large but I tasted a little burntness. Not sure if it was normal or not so I just finished it, at least I didn't get sick so it was all good. The Matzoh Ball soup was delicious, if only it was hotter. The food was good, portions were perfect, and the service was in point. Great burger, mediocre service, perfect for people watching. I ordered a medium rare burger with everything that it normally comes with and pickles. It was so good I ate it before realizing I didn't take a photo. Fries were ok, nothing really exciting. We order from here about once a month. I love that I can have healthier options after a long day of work but sadly it has not delivered. Tonight my fiance and I ordered delivery from here. He ordered the marathon burger at medium and when the burger arrived it was completely raw and cold to the touch in the center. It looked as if it barely even had touched a warm grill. I have attached pictures since this is a major issue and health concern. They also messed up my order as well. I ordered the turkey grain burger and was sent a turkey club.... I'm almost glad a burger didn't come because I'm scared that would have been raw as well. Marathon Grill was my "go to " spot in Center City for lunch-always good food & service....WHAT HAPPENED????? I have had a couple of mediocre meals there in the last few months, but decided to give my old favorite another chance-BIG MISTAKE. Slow service, and awful food-NOT A GOOD THING!!!! My favorite turkey burger was over seasoned and undercooked. My fries first came raw, and then when I asked for them to be cooked more, they arrived over cooked and dried out. The meal took forever too. What a disappointment, I've been enjoying the food @ Marathon since they're only location was in Northeast Philly. Very, very sad to see such a great spot become AWFUL! Has the ownership changed? Marathon was always good, fast and efficient...in the last 6 months it has become the opposite, awful, poorly prepared, and severs who don't seem to care if you enjoy your meal. Much sadness for Center City. Two words to describe Marathon: consistently good. The best time to visit this place is around brunch- the menu offers a huge selection for reasonable prices. The menu features both savory and sweet brunch options- and for those who want lunch, they have an eclectic mixture of sandwiches and create your own salads. The omelette section is sub par, but they have a build your own for those who can never decide what they want. I opted for a regular egg omelette with goat cheese, onions, peppers, spinach and tomatoes- it was heavenly. I never thought to add goat cheese to eggs, but the saltiness of the goat cheese was the perfect amount and added more flavor. They offer $5 mimosas and bloodys during brunch hours- a little more expensive than some other places, but they were strong and were made with a nicer champagne. The only reason why Marathon is getting four stars and not five is due to lack of creativity on their menu- nothing really jumps out at me. Farm to Table is a great concept- they could run with it and make this restaurant even more popular than it already is. If Marathon went a little crazier with their brunch dishes, it would be a no brainer to dine here every weekend. Marathon tends to be inconsistent. I've eaten at the one on 18th Street (a very strange tasting tuna salad), the one that used to be at 40th and Walnut (one of the worst service nights I've ever suffered through), and this one at 16th Street. 16th and 18th Street locations are definitely geared toward business folk: generally swift service, swift table turning, and swift check drops. This location had terrific matzoh ball soup. I've also had the southwestern style salad with avocado, tortilla strips, and pumpkin seeds as delivery many times. Generally I've found this salad to be perfectly executed every time; however, today it was overly dressed and the quality control was lacking: two lettuce cores mixed in with my greens and the avocado was rotten in spots. Here's hoping it was just a fluke today, because other than Continental Midtown's Chopped Salad, this is one of my favorite salads in the city! Really like this breakfast joint in Philly. It's in an area with lots of shopping and plenty other places to eat. Went on a Saturday morning and was sat and attended to immediately. It was a nice day so with all the windows in the place it was a nice atmosphere. The place was busy but had plenty of seating. The coffee was pretty good maybe a bit on the weak side but that's nit-picking (I'm a leaded coffee guy). They had a good menu with healthy options (I like that they have free range eggs with everything). The prices were not high at all. I got the breakfast burrito that was good size w a large side of home fries for under $15. Would definitely recommend. Two young adults who got to Mission Taqueria happy hour too late on a Friday afternoon end up at Marathon Grill! No wait on a Friday at 6 PM. They don't actively advertise their happy hour but drinks were $5 and small bites like calamari was $7-8. Their margarita was pretty strong (or maybe I've just become a light weight) and their calamari was satisfying (Gran Caffe L'Aquila's is still better). Also got their pierogis which was the first place I've seen in Philadelphia to offer pierogis (yum!). We went and got second dinner after this so it was a great snack but Marathon Grill has a family-friendly vibe which is quite uncommon to find in Center City. I felt like I was transported to a suburban mall restaurant for 1-2 hours - it was actually quite refreshing. The booths had families and children with their coloring book menus, it was great. Cute little find in Center City~ Two stars only for the take-out option. I swear, they make every other take out order that's placed after me before mine. Whatever, as long as I get my food and I get it before they close. I think I'll stick to dining in vs. take-out. Great Sunday brunch omelets; the kitchen gets 4 stars. The Bloody Mary was small but tasty. The first Bloody Mary came out looking beautiful; the second was ungarnished. The platters were good size, well prepared and tasty My problem is service was rushed; waitress only interested in taking order and clearing table (my second drink was taken although I wasn't finished). I can understand when its busy; but the place was half empty. We ordered drinks, entrees and coffee, so we clearly weren't in a hurry nor just taking up space. But waitress presented check with coffee and when it was not paid immediately, she checked in and stared at folder expecting payment. Marathon if you're listening: waitress was attractive BF on Sunday 12/15 at 2:30pm. She needs service training. We were quickly greeted and seated, however our table did not yet have silverware. The silverware was brought by a busboy who handled the forks by the tines with his bare hands. Also, the busboy was too quick to snatch away plates. If we are already getting up to leave, he should wait until we are actually gone before clearing the table. Marathon Grill does not take Discover Card. People seem to be really down on this place, but the one time I've been (a small sample size, I know) it was perfectly fine. I had the matzo ball soup which, despite its saltiness/not being from a Jewish deli, was very good and satisfying on a chilly night. For dinner, I had the marathon burger and, again, it was very good and I was more than content with it. To each his own, I suppose, but I would gladly return to this restaurant. On a cool, wintery January Saturday morning, a few friends and I stopped by marathon to get a quick brunch. The place was definitely busy and we heard some great news about the service, so six friends and I decided to try it out. We tried the salads, including the salmon salad and the Asian salad, which were both very good, large salads and very filling. Friends also try the Buffalo chicken Samaranch hamburger and chocolate chip pancakes and left raving about each of their meals. For brunch I would definitely recommend this. The prices on the menu were not too expensive, and I found that the menu had a wide variety. I dig it child. Marathon is getting one star because of horrible takeout service. I just tried to order lunch, was put on hold three times at five minutes a time, put on hold again for 3 minutes and then they finally went to take my order and I was put on hold again! I finally gave up. Tried to order from another location that is only about four blocks away and they wouldnt let us.So we ordered from FUEL and it was delicious! Mike and I came here for a Sunday brunch after a long weekend visiting Philadelphia. The full place made us feel like we had made the right decision. While the dining room seemed full, especially since it was raining and therefore no outdoor seating, we were able to find 2 seats at the bar. Which is just as well because it meant I didn't have to wait long for that brunch bloody mary! Since we had just gotten up, we opted to split a meal rather than get overfull and eating too much. We agreed on the brunch quesadilla and "tex mex'd" our home fries on the side. When the bartender realized we were sharing she even had them prepare our food on two plates which was very considerate. The quesadilla was good but the real winner was the cheesy home fries. I had to watch my plate at all times to make sure Mike didn't steal all of them from me! I loved the veggies and onions that came with the home fries and especially loved that cheese sauce on them. The crowd inside does not tell lies-- this is a place you'll definite'y want to stop at for brunch. I go here often because it is convenient. Nothing special but always good. Some of the salads and sandwiches are good. A few years ago my boss used to live for their quesadillas - it was a lunch we had often. Now I usually go for breakfast - omelets are good. The chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes are awesome. I like the coffee as well. The food was good but the service was really slow we were sitting with empty glasses most of the time. We were a party of 7 so gratuity was automatically added to the bill which I think is why the server felt no need to pay attention to us. So much promise - we walked in on a crisp post-Thanksgiving day, relaxed and hungry and drawn to the neighborhood, friendly vibe. Bustling place but we were immediately sat, and staff and expediters seemed to be humming. Orders in, daytime drinks delivered... and then it all fell apart. The kitchen was clearly overwhelmed, as we could see orders come off the line and sit for 10-15 minutes at a time, piling up. Orders going out to tables were being sent back. Our drinks, empty, stayed that way as our server abandoned us. We all sat for nearly 50 minutes, asking at one point how close we were and hearing back "soon," but it became clear that it was a lost cause. We left to chase lunch somewhere else. We appreciated that they comped our beverages, but we were disappointed that things turned so badly. First of all, it's freezing in here. Use some of your overpriced breakfast to turn up the damn heat. 32 freaking dollars for 2 basic breakfasts. The food was not great. It was average at best. They give you sour dough bread when you ask for white toast. They don't even butter your damn toast and they give you rock hard butter to butter your toast. Do yourself a favour and skip this place. The waitress was a complete bitch as well. I am never ever coming back here and I suggest you do the same. My friend and I visited Marathon for the first time today and it was the most delicious meal I've had from a restaurant in a long time. In fact, everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. I had the chicken Parmesan and it was delicious, I can't say it enough! I will definitely be back. Had a Google shopper offer with Bar code on the smartphone. No where did it say u had to print it out. Was told there I had to have it printed out. Ran out of spinach and turkey. No real attempts made to accommodate anything. Sub par experience. Ordered the Moroccan meatballs, and the grilled salmon. Everything was AWESOME and the service was good. I have no complaints besides I want more! The salmon was fresh and cooked perfectly - and the meatballs were an eclectic mix of well thought ingredients. Overall my experience was above par and I will definitely be back. Great location and nice ambience to grab lunch if you work in Center City. It seems like it can get packed in here, the location down the street on 18th and Market has extra outdoor seating I believe. We were lucky to grab one of the last available tables. Anyways, I like that this place has a wide selection of food at good prices. After sharing some of the tastiest calamari starter with some of my colleagues I settled on quesadillas off the lunch special menu. Very well seasoned and cooked through. Service was solid, never having an issue getting our drinks refilled. My other coworker raves about the crab cakes here so I guess it's what I'll be getting next time. I had a party of 6 without reservation during Sunday brunch. The staff was able to seat us within 5 minutes. The Autumn brunch menu was very diverse so each of us were able to select something to our liking. I'd definitely checkout their regular menu throughout the year too. My only critique is that the food came out in pairs instead of all together. We waited an extra 20 minutes for the rest of the food to come out before we all ate together. I came hear with some friends of mine last week for brunch. I loved this place. The service was great. The prices were reasonable. The portions were huge so bring a huge appetite you will need it. When in Philly I will be here again. Went here with a group of around 8 on St. Patrick's Day. Waiter was adequate, and we got our food pretty promptly. That said, it was overpriced for what was a decent (not amazing) burger, and I was one of the few at the table to enjoy my meal. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here or avoid it in the future. This place is very basic. I had split pea soup which tasted like it came out of a can. My friend's tomato basil soup was so salty she had to send it back. You get the sense that quality is less of a priority here. The service here was pretty bad when I stopped in for dinner the other night. Our waiter seemed really unhappy to be serving us and after taking our order pretty much disappeared until he dropped off our check. The food wasn't bad, especially the meatball appetizer, but the service really turned me off. Maybe I'll order take out next time I made an appearance at this place on a Saturday evening in late 2017 to wet my whistle with a companion prior to having dinner. Ambiance is pretty fucking bright. Bar isn't extensive but it's enough. We sat down at the bar and were ID'ed. That's fine, it's a hassle but flattering at the same time. I like to relive my youth every now and again. Problem here is that the bartender literally didn't believe my ID... it's from NY so it does that weird bendy thing that makes it hairy which if anything makes it MORE legit. What fake ID does that? The bartender didn't believe me. I'll put it this way: I'm under 30 but I've had at least 1 college reunion. I'm like basically one foot in the door to a Botox clinic. Fucking rude and disrespectful. He actually asked me for another form of ID. Really? Drink menu was decent. Not the best drinks I've ever had but they did the trick and were good enough. I can't speak for the food but as usual, I wouldn't mind trying it. Honestly the bartender was rude. I believe he was rude to me about something else again later. This made the experience less pleasant but it was a perfectly fine place to just sit for a while to pound back the drinks. Amazing food and always bustling with crowds of people! I usually get the Marathon Burger or the popular Soy Ginger Salmon (if it's not out of stock) along with their delicious Strawberry Crème Milkshake. I have to admit, the taste of their food never sticks out to me as something I can't have anywhere else, but I come back and love it every time. They must be doing something right. I do, however, taste their milkshakes at just the thought. Definitely try them if you're into milkshakes! Solid menu, attentive and quick staff (can be quite busy during lunch hours)... however not somewhere I would go out of my way for. The french fries are some of my favorite in Philly, the rest is hit or miss. I like the food here. Always good quality but nothing out of the ball park in terms of uniqueness or taste. Very impressed with this restaurant. Tried this place for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Ordered Choc Chip Pancakes, OJ, and 2 eggs. Service was very friendly and attentive. Juice wasn't the freshest, but that's ok. The pancakes were delicious, along with the eggs. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here and was surprised it only has a 3 star selection. This place deserves better, and it's better than that. Very, very, very good. I am glad I ate here as it was my only highlight to a very long, annoying day. Thanks Marathon! Okay, I admit it! I've been won over by this Marathon! I'm more apt to use their delivery or pickup services- especially because I live 2 blocks away!!! What made me score 5 instead of 4 stars recently are two recent positive experiences- one, I ordered delivery and seriously, no joke, it was at my door within 10-15 minutes, WOW! Not always that fast but it was late, either way, I was super impressed! Also, I came in the night of the Super Bowl to get delivery, they didn't mind staying a little late to make me dinner as they were closing up, again, that was really nice! I feel very fortunate to live 2 blocks away from Marathon! I often order dinner from them on a weeknight. I'm totally sold on some of their dinner specials- particularly the Pork Special, Chicken Marsala - other menu faves are the Chicken Parm which you can get grilled, just ask, they have great desserts- I particularly love the Pumpkin Pie when they have it! Only request to bring back the Riesling white wine! I prefer this Marathon to the one on the Square. I really enjoy coming here! Friendly staff and great food! Nice homey, friendly restaurant!! Had the trout with couscous and vegetables. It was great. Only thing is that the fried scallions did not work. The Greek salad was very good. Portions were also great. I really loved this place,they had a lot of interesting things on the menu that you don't normally see(at least not normally in Baton Rouge) like Pineapple Pico de Gallo, Apple Mostarda & Curry Mango Ketchup just to name a few.They also have items with grass fed beef & cage free eggs so I thought that was pretty cool.Greg was our server & he was really nice & really helpful with items on the menu that I didn't know.We ordered the Marathon Sampler which included: Calamari, Chicken Fingers,Philly Cheesesteak Wontons, Fries & they each came with their own delicious sauce.My sister & I shared the Turkey & Grain burger & got the Caesar salad as our side, it was delicious! The Gouda & Apple Mostarda(which I had never had before) made it amazing! They also put just the right amount of Apple slaw on it to make it taste perfect.To our surprise when Greg brought our food he brought us 2 plates with the burger already cut in half & with our own Caesar salads on our own plates.We thought that was just the most amazing thing ever! We couldn't stop talking about it all day, I mean he REALLY went the extra mile! It seems like most waiters frown upon ppl that share plates for some reason but not Greg.I would definitely come back here not only because of the great food but because of the great service,Greg really went out of his way to make our first dining experience in Philly amazing.Next time I come I wanna order the Marathon salad with Salmon & the Marathon burger because they both tasted really good too. We were looking for a place that could accommodate 14 people walking distance to the academy of music. This turned out to be the right choice. Lots of picky eaters they got all the minis this plus This right. The food came at a good pace, we had everything from pancakes, salmon, burgers and salad. Nothing was amazing everything was reliable. I will say the one thin that was amazing as Tara the server. Never seen anyone handle 14 people so effortlessly. The service from Tara was way above what you would expect for this kind of joint. All in all reliable. 2 stars is for the food only. This place is definitely well staffed, quantity not quality here. We grabbed a drink at the bar prior to being seated. The bartender couldn't handle serving us and the manager took over. While our drinks were being made our table became available (first indication of slow service). The second half of our first round of drinks came well after we ordered food and food came about an hour+ after it was ordered. We finally got so fed up we asked for the manager, who also took forever to come by and waited until the opportune moment of exactly when our food came out, did not introduce himself as a manager and was quick to walk away. Again, the food was fine. My friends ordered me a surprise birthday dessert. It came out without a candle and the server saying, "who is the cake for". Slow drinks continued throughout the entire meal. We needed to leave before our last drinks came out so we had to cancel them. The manager was very defensive with is saying he had to pour out the drinks (they're so slow I doubt that happened) and was not apologetic at all for the horrible service, just demanded top gratuity after finding out we were in the industry. Bottom line, the service was so bad I will be telling my friends and local family members to stay away. Went there Saturday morning for breakfast and some coffee. I saw that they had pumpkin pancakes. I ordered them with a side of bacon and eggs. The waitstaff was nice and it looks like a great neighborhood place. When the pumpkin pancakes arrived they looked beautiful and the eggs and bacon where done perfectly. Unfortunately the pancakes where not done in the middle very gooey. I tried eating around the edges and going most of it raw. I decided to look up why this happens because it has happened to me at home. I read about ways to solve this problem and shared it with the manager on the way out when I was paying the bill. I wish he would have taken the pancakes off my bill but he didn't . The crispy chicken and sesame salad was terrific! The chicken was crunchy and moist and the salad was dressed perfectly. Sigh. So I came here for happy hour with some of my friends and we decided to sit outside. The weather was perfect for it. The hostess( I guess host bc it's a guy?) took us to our table and as we sat down I asked him what the happy hour specials were...he said the waiter will tell me. Okay. UNFORTUNATELY...the waiter barely knew the happy hour specials either. So $5 margaritas and mojitos. Okay. I asked what the beer specials were....he answered me with hesitation in his voice and says," I think it's Amstel light, miller light, and yeungling." Okay....I ask how much is it? "Uhhhh I think $3." Okay... I ordered 2 Amstel lights. And 1 margarita. Then he comes back and says, " oh it's not Amstel light it's just miller light. Yeungling and yards" So I'm excited to hear that yards is on happy hour list and I ask him how much that is... "Uhhh I think it's around $3 or $4" I just kinda give him a confused squinting look and he just stares back at me with another confused look. (It's like jhfbvkdfnhirebiuernv CAN YOU GO FIND OUT INSTEAD OF JUST STARING AT ME) I gave up and just ordered 2 mojitos and 1 margarita bc that's the only thing this guy knew... I'm giving them 2 stars instead of 1 bc it was a nice day -_- This place is pretty good! It is a pretty hot brunch spot so expect lines, but we were able to snag a seat for 3 without making any reservations. They are understandably very busy, which made the service a little slower than I would have liked. The food came out promptly after ordering though and was delicious and filling. I would definitely recommend this place for a great American meal, but you can sometimes be left hanging if they are swamped! Marathon Grill is not too far from this spot and serves comparable menu and can be a little less busy! I went here on my first trip to Philly and was not disappointing! I had the baby kale salad, full of vegetables, with salmon on top. The portion was the perfect size and the fish was cooked very well. I sometimes feel hesitant to order salads at restaurants because I always feel like I could make them myself, but this was well worth the money. In addition, my friend and I got a side of french fries and they were delicious. I went at a crowded brunch time, like many of the people reviewing, and waited only about 10 minutes to sit (this was for party of two). We were starving and knew exactly what we wanted, so we ordered right away and the food came very quickly. Although I can see what people are saying about feeling rushed, I never did. They definitely weren't trying to have us stay the whole afternoon, but I completely understand that during a crowded brunch, the waitress was never rude at all. Overall I would definitely come back on a return trip to Philadelphia! I really wish I could do 3.5 stars, but I will go for 4. If you think of it is a diner (which it essentially is, except you can't have French toast at 4pm), it Is definitely 4 stars. I really like the ambiance. I really like the people who work here. It is efficient. It is clean. It is well lighted. The food is truly solid. As in, you won't feel sick, you will come back and order it again, and there will be things you will crave. They make a really mean ceasar salad. They make a great breakfast. But I haven't had anything that makes me go "OMG WOW YES THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" The food was decent.... But we got rushed out on NYE at 1030 when the place was supposed to be open til 11. The people are rude. I know u wanna leave and enjoy your NYE but this is your job. And the fact I spent 150 dollars is disappointing I was very concern about the star rating before thinking about going there. Since they have some recent positive reviews, I decide to give it a shot. Friendly people and delicious Marathon burger, too bad that I forgot to ask for pickles. The food was good for a decent price (my burger was a little pink in the middle but not to be worrying), but the service was lacking. Our waiter was a young guy and probably just wanted to go home, but boy was not very attentive and didn't even offer a refill on our drinks (easiest way to make more money!). Might be better on a weekend not so close to closing but we walked in at a time where we weren't at risk of keeping them longer than closing time. Lunchtime review: I loved the atmosphere. Open floor plan, open kitchen and plenty of seating. Lots of farm fresh options with Vegetarian and Gluten Free plates. Earthy vibe. 4 out of 5 I'm a fan. Good choice for a casual brunch/lunch, especially when meeting up with friends. Mac and cheese appetizer is a large portion great for sharing, or to order while you're waiting for the rest of the food. Turkey club sandwich is too tall to properly eat. Turkey is dry (although fresh), so be sure to order extra mayo on the side. Caesar salad has a very weak and slightly acidic dressing, it's not really a traditional version, but it's good. Omelette's are huge and cooked great. Feel free to order off menu and make your own special requests. Pancakes are also huge, we usually order a plate with brunch for the table to share. The green shake sounds kinda gross (spinach and yogurt...) but it's actually really, really good. If you're not starting off brunch with this, you should be ordering the bloody mary or mimosa. The staff is really attentive, the busboys almost too much so as they'll be there to clear your plates as each person finishes. You almost get the impression that they're rising to get you out the door so they can turn the table, and then you look-up and see the 4 groups of friends and 2 small families pushing strollers waiting for one of the tables to free up. Come early or come late, but "just after church" is by far their busiest time so be prepared to wait. Saturday brunch. Got the breakfast tacos and the yogurt parfait. Tacos were amazing. Sauce gave it a little kick, just enough heat. 3 tacos and decent sized. Yogurt was great, just a bit too much granola, but don't have to mix it all in. Overall great atmosphere and food was excellent. Marathon may not be the most glamorous restaurant, but you really can't go wrong eating here. There are so many options for any kind of eater. The staff is always pleasant and the prices are decent. It's convenient for both take out and eat in. Marathons in the city of Philadelphia are a thing and this one is very adequate. I was thinking if this were a diner, I would rate a four star. But alas, it's not... so the bathroom matters (it was pretty dirty) , the stuff on the floor matters (trash, bits of food) but the food is definitely decent. I had the crispy sesame chicken salad and it was good. The salads here are always good and they do have breakfast items (a few) that they serve all day. (But see? It's not a diner) I had a cocktail, my kid had two Shirley Temples (she also ordered the pirogies and said they were good) If you're out late, don't have reservations, want something akin to a diner but isn't a diner, this is a decent place to stop. Serves a good purpose in this city. Very convenient and good selection for lunch or brunch. Problem was I ordered soup and they completely forgot to bring me my entree after. However, they were extremely apologetic and didn't charge me for my turkey burger. Everyone is human, so I understand, but it was nice of them to acknowledge the big boo boo and redeem themselves. The matzah ball soup was yummy, not too salty. Turkey burger a bit dry. But the ham and cheese and egg on sourdough was pretty good. Love Marathon! Great service, great food! Nothing more needs to be said! Go there, eat, be happy! A morning staple for breakfast or brunch while in Philly for the weekend. The multiple locations of this mini chain all have so many wonderful options to chose. You can't find something to eat on this menu, there's something seriously wrong with you. This was the morning after spot we all attended...some of us more hungover than others. But there was a lot of bacon on the table, a lot....good old vitamin G for the cure....the pancakes were a big hit at the table too. Their cheese steak omelet and eggs benedict were delicious as well. The special omelet of the day was a crab and asparagus which I got and if it wasn't for the extra large portion would be polished off easily. Note: Order the breakfast potatoes well done, you'll be glad you did. This place is a staple in our agenda and almost always gets a visit while we are in the City of Brotherly Love Some of the best breakfast in the city. Try the smoked salmon platter or the banana french toast. For a lighter fare, the fruit and cottage cheese is a nice treat. I'm in town from Los Angeles for work and a co-worker and I happened upon this restaurant. It was really great! Friendly service, nice atmosphere and the food (we both got the roasted turkey plates) was delicious!! Generous portions & a comfortable establishment. I'd definitely return! Meh. Very average. I've been here maybe 3 times, it's not bad but nothing to write home about. I'd say this is probably a place where tourists or people on business go because they don't know where else to go and it's conveniently located right in Center City. I'd say skip it, definitely better places in the city. Was recommended by concierge at hotel as the only nearby restaurant offering brunch as early as 8AM. We were greeted at the door by a mature gentleman that was the manager. He ran a tight ship and it showed. He and his staff masterfully served our multi-generational table of 8 demanding individuals. Food was tasty, some of it was great. Definitely appreciate a restaurant that is run by a seasoned restauranteur. Kudos Marathon. We stopped in for breakfast before heading to the game. I have been to other Marathons but it was my first time at this location. Nothing we ordered was amazing. Everything was just okay. It took a while for our orders to come out. Looking around the restaurant it seemed like it was that way for every one. I work next door so I am no stranger to this place's food, just their interior. I've had food delivered and had to pick up food. Their delivery dudes are quick and pleasant but when I've come to pick stuff up, it's the normal you-are-invisible act that I get so much in Philadelphia. Okay, I get it, you are awesome, work at a big-shot restaurant, and are busy. Can I please get my order which is sitting over there in a bag? Hello? As for the food, I suggest the salmon burger. It's quite good and light. If you're getting takeout, I do not suggest getting fries as they will be soggy and gross by the time you get them. Again, this is a situation where the food is good but the service always gives me pause whether I want to deal with them or just walk down the street to get the equivalent food at Cosi while bypassing a tip. We came here looking for a cheapish sit down meal that was satisfying and I think we found it! Expectations weren't too high, and the quality was solidly satisfactory. The good: - burger was cooked correctly: super juicy and nicely browned on the outside, as a medium burger should be - the calamari included not just the typical ring-shaped parts but tentacles too! bonus points for including the gnarly shit. and fried crispy! breading could have used more flavor but I was overall satisfied. served with a tasty jalapeno aioli. - reasonably priced - iced tea tasted housemade - service was attentive and accomodating The bad: - seating arrangements sort of felt like a cafeteria: too open, could break up the large space a bit better to make it more intimate - the caesar salad on the side was pretty boring. - what kind of New American diner doesn't have blue cheese crumbles? I had to settle for blue cheese dressing on my burger : / *consider the upgrade to the real stuff, guys! Overall: a good New Americanish diner that was perfect for a casual, cheapish meal that wasn't too fancy. I want Marathon to be so much more than it is, which might be the reason I am always so disappointed. The food is fine but never great. The service is always okay at best. Sitting outside is a nightmare because the tables are always wobbly. It is fine if you cannot go somewhere else but there are tons of better options in the area. One of my go to spots in Philadelphia. I think I've been here twenty times. Quick service, wide variety of menu items, and a casual but classy atmosphere. Some of my favorite menu items include the morrocan salmon salad, turkey BLT club, breakfast wrap, and cheese steak wontons. Their specials change often and should not be overlooked! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I've dined her twice and really enjoyed in both times. Really nice casual atmosphere. Upscale bar menu and the milkshakers are a nice touch. Def a center city go to spot for a casual dinner or a nice lunch. great food, great service, they got us right in on 4th of july and everything was impeccable! We got the soup, burger, sweet potato fries... everything was great! Three words: tuna salad hoagie!!! The sandwich alone is worth five stars, however, they need a better QA process to ensure accuracy. First my side of mayo and extra cucumbers were missing from my order. Second, when I got back to the office, the fries were mounted atop small crumbs or pieces of fries to appear like a full order and most were burnt. However, The tuna salad hoagie was delicious as the first time and I'll probably go back tomorrow!! Disclaimer: it was high noon at the peak of lunch time so I think they deserve a concession or two. I'll go back and try for five stars A friend described this as a diner. He was wrong! We had a fabulous brunch and the best part was watching other dishes go by and planning the next visit. I have been wanting to try Marathon for a while, and finally we were able to stop in for lunch. It was midday on a Friday and the place was busy. We were able to get a table with no problem, but there was a pleasant crowd. Our server was very nice and helpful when deciding what to order. We both started with the matzo ball soup. The matzo ball itself was delicious, the soup itself was unfortunately bland. The broth definitely could've used more flavor, but it had big chunks of chicken throughout and the matzo ball made it worth it. I had the southwest salad with shrimp which was good. The shrimp was so good, the salad could've used a little more dressing because when I got to the bottom it was a little dry. It had chunks of avocado in it which were soooo good. The tortilla chips on top were okay, they were slightly stale. My boyfriend had the burger and we both thought it tasted good. The atmosphere is fun. I like how they have a ton of different options for all preferences and I love the smoothie bar. Unfortunately the food was just okay and in a city with some amazing restaurants, the wow factor is pertinent. Great short rib, bit mediocre salmon. Not exactly somewhere I'd go to again. A very forgettable experience. The food was ok, and the prices were a bit high based on the quality. Nothing very special about the menu. However, the main reason I can't give them a good review was the horrible service we got. A group of my friends and I came here around the holidays on a night that was not busy. In fact most of the restaurant was empty. The waiter mixed up almost all of our orders, spilled a drink on me, and then mixed up the bill at the end. They also ran out of a couple things - which happens. But they only figured it out once everyone's food was there and the two people unfortunate enough to have ordered something that was not there had to wait 20 minutes while everyone else was eating. Somehow those same people also got the wrong drinks and were just waiting without any food or drinks. They did not comp us on anything except my dry cleaning bill. We enjoyed each other's company, but the eight of us will never be returning to Marathon. The food was super good although they told us we would only have to wait for 15 minutes- we waited for an hour. Blackened chicken tortellini is BOMB though. Here is my issue with Marathon's delivery service. There is a 50/50 chance I won't get what I ordered. And when I call to say I got the wrong item, they never seem apologetic. Unfortunately Marathon gets way too much business to take the time to make improvements. It's a shame because there is a lot of potential, but since most people don't seem to care about the problems they make a lot of money anyway. Good brunch menu. Food was hot and fresh. Good service and a clean dining room. They have a great menu with something for just about everyone. The quality of the food is excellent. I came back one Sunday late afternoon (3:00?) for lunch and the service was insanely slow. Not sure if that was because of shift changes? I sat for about 18 minutes before someone came over to even take our drink order. I was thissssss close to just getting up and walking out when the waitress finally came -- we ordered our drinks and meals and check all at once because it took so long. The food came and they forgot the side my boyfriend and I ordered to share. The food wasn't that great either. It's a shame because I really do like it here, but this last experience I had has made me not want to come back. I walk by every day and haven't returned yet..... I was in the Philadelphia area and I had been wanting to try a brunch place, so I decided to walk into here. It has a nice casual ambiance with a very trendy vibe. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the wait staff. They were very friendly, and explained the menu situation to us (because we walked in at 10:50 ish which was the time between breakfast and lunch. They don't do brunch on weekdays), and we were seated quickly. The price of the menu is very reasonable. I ordered the center city sandwich with pesto chicken added, and my mom got the marathon sampler. Upon the arrival of the food, I noticed that the presentation was very nice. It was perfect if your looking to take a picture of it for social media. I proceeded to pick up half of the sandwich, and it looked very appetizing. The taste was good, and it was a nice blend of flavors from the arugula, mozzarella, chicken, peppers, and sauce. When I picked up the second half, however, I noticed that the chicken was completely raw. The thinner portion of the meat was cooked nicely, but it was ultimately inedible. I like seeing memes about medium rare chicken, but I never would've thought I would have seen one in person, let alone at a restaurant. The wait staff, however was very nice about it and comped the dish, and even had the manager come over by the table to apologize. They offered to make me a new one, but I declined. I appreciated this kind effort because it shows that they do care about their customers. Although the rest of the food did taste okay, I probably will not return here because of this unappetizing experience, but I'm sure that they will not make the same mistake with anyone else again. Good Food! Good Value! This is the very first meal we had in Philly and I must say it was very good. I had the salad with salmon and it was delicious. I ordered the lemon dressing on the side but it was so good that I asked the waitress to bring me another one. My son had the Philly Cheese steak and he liked it a lot, but I thought it was his OK. I have had better out of the state. Service was great and food came quickly! I will definitely go back before we leave. My family and I came here for brunch on a Sunday. I had chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon and was very pleased with my meal. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I'd return if I was visiting again. I am giving this 2 stars based mostly on the terrible customer service from the waiter John, otherwise this would have been 4 stars. We were a larger party and it was busy, but he was extremely rude. We could barely even get water or coffee. There is a difference between being busy but apologizing and being busy and bossing around the people you are supposed to be serving. The food was good, but service needs to improve! Went to Marathon today and was presently surprised!! We thought we'd have to wait awhile but the hostess was super friendly and rushed to bus a table so we could sit! The brunch drinks were tasty, although I could go without the cherry mimosa. A little too sweet for me and it just seems like they poured some grenadine on it. The food was delicious! We had shrimp tacos, brisket sandwich and eggs Benny!! The brisket sandwich was delicious -- next time I'll ask for extra sauce but that's totally a personal preference thing! If you're in the area, definitely check them out!! I hate to give Marathon only two stars, because it used to be a once-a-week spot for dinner and drinks, but the quality of service has really gone down the hole. At one point, their menu contained page after page of dirt cheap traditional and modern American cuisine, including a large variety of vegan and vegetarian selections. In the last year or so, they have nearly cut the menu in half, downsized the portions, and raised their prices. Being seated never takes long, speaking with a server is another story. I have had my order screwed up on more than one occasion. The food is good, nothing to write home about. The allure was always the huge number of options and the excitement of trying something new, but with that gone, I see little reason to keep Marathon as a regular dinner spot. Let me start with saying my lack of stars is not a reflection of how the food tastes. I ordered the grilled salmon and the lava cake and both were great. I gave three stars because I ordered a cookies and creme milkshake and the crab cakes (the special of the day) and was told I would not be able to have either. They had no Oreos and no crab cakes and it was only 7pm. I find it concerning when a restaurant can't provide TWO things that are on the menu. The waitress also wasn't too attentive, but at this point I'm not very used to good waitstaff anywhere. This is a good restaurant, they just need to get their stuff together. Update: WATCH YOUR BANK ACCOUNT CLOSELY. Just realized that we were charged $107 for a $60 meal. I sure as hell didn't give our mediocre waitress a $47 tip. Apparently my waitress accidentally charged us for our meal and another tables meal (only the receipt for our meal was signed). This is unacceptable. The manager told us that this happens sometimes. Hide your money and go somewhere else. This place isn't worth all the trouble. There for Sunday brunch and ordered an omelette which comes with home fries. The omelette was big but rubbery. I had ordered it with cheddar cheese instead of Swiss but it arrived with Swiss cheese. My potatoes were cold. Not luke warm, actually cold. I asked for another order and got ones that were steaming hot but overall they were not flavorful. My friends ordered poached eggs which weren't even runny; they had been cooked too long. Also, my friend could barely cut through hers. All thr did was weirdly tough/rubbery. I wouldn't recommend this, it's just ok. I love the breakfast here. I always love being able to look out the big windows to see the world go around. This place is in the perfect spot to people watch. The coffee is strong to if you need to wake up come on down. I like the design and layout of the place as well Cool placed located in center city. Trendy. They specialize in fresh natural foods. Good for breakfast and lunch. Food is definitely good but a bit overpriced for what you are getting. Otherwise a cool place if your looking for somewhere nice to have an early meal with family or friends. I've been multiple times and would go again. 9/19/18 Tried this place again to take our boss to lunch and I'm sorry...it keeps getting worse. GIYANNA was MIA completely after we received our food. We wanted to order dessert so bad, but she was nowhere to be found. Marathon won't get my money again. Ever. It's always something with this place. I'd rather pay a larger bill at a frilly restaurant than to save money and receive poor customer service. I don't care how good the food is, customer service is just as important to the brand. *************** Today (6/25/18) Marathon dropped the ball, BIG TIME. I ordered the grilled pork chop, which I've had a million times before along with mash potatoes and asparagus. Not only did I wait for almost 40 mins (when usually I get my meal within 15-20 mins tops) which made me more irritated...when my food came out, my pork chop was literally smaller than the palm of my hand if not smaller, it looked half cooked...and I probably had a whole 4 spoonfuls of mashed potatoes. It looked like a freaking kids meal sitting in the middle of a large plate. I was so disgusted, I respectfully declined. Unfortunately my one regular/favorite bartender (Matthew) was off today so the fact he wasn't able to account for how much revenue this restaurant gets from me, no one really seemed to care too much including the manager. But it's okay. I'm taking a LONG break from Marathon and I'm throwing my loyalty card away. I'm extremely disappointed with whatever that was they placed in front of me today. I'll I came here on a Saturday around brunch time and it was very busy. The wait was very fast though and food was great. I got the berry French toast and it was amazing! The price was decent as well. I would highly go back and recommend. Came here for brunch before Made in America. Around this time, it's super packed because of the festival. They accommodated our party of 6 in less than the time they had said. This place makes some delicious food. I'm vegetarian and they had a few dishes that I could eat. The veggie burger is amazing! The fries were well cooked. We also ordered the whole wheat almond & banana pancakes. Those were super dry. So all in all the food wasn't bad. I gave it 4 stars because of the super dry pancakes lol Not only was my meal terrible and cold and also...i asked for no mushrooms and the plate was COVERED in mushrooms, I am now getting random charges from the restaurant. Someone who works there appears to have taken my card information and is making charges on it to the restaurant. I've called the restaurant TWICE today and the manager is "busy." I used to love this place but right now i could scream!!!!! Came back for lunch recently with one of my girlfriends. I got the salmon burger.. it was very good! We really had a nice time and the food was great! Marathon Grille locations always have a great menu that caters to the seasons. HOWEVER, each time I dine at one of their locations, something always goes wrong. The first time I found an actual rock in my salad, the second time the waiter spilled my water on me (just water so could have been worse) and the most recent was tonight...a mouse scurried across the floor during my meal. Great salad but couldn't finish it because the mouse thing really got me. I simply do not recommend any of their locations. This place over all is mediocre. But the high prices make me expect the food to be much better than mediocre. But one thing is for certain, the southwest salad is spectacular, and then it is spectacularly ruined by the terrible lime vinaigrette. It tastes and smells like rancid mayonnaise doused in old lime juice. Absolutely terrible. But the salad as it stands is fine. God I hate that dressing. Passed by this place a number of times during my trips to Philly, so decided to check it out. Decor is pretty plain. Apparently it's a family restaurant because there was a table with children and crying baby next to us. If it IS a family restaurant, it's too dark. There's a stand up bar but I don't see how it fits into the sit-down-and-eat motif. The Philly Pale Ale is pretty damned good. Waiter brought my first beer quickly, had to be reminded twice about the second one. Sister ordered a diet coke, and we didn't know refills were free until the waiter noticed her empty cup as we were uh...paying for the bill. Me: Fish and Chips. Fish was GREAT, chips were terrible. Sis: Short rib. Portions were pretty small and the majority of it was mashed potato. Beef was good, not great. Mom: Roasted Beet salad. Fairly good. Not enough cheese (seriously, there was one tiny hunk of it), WAY too much red onion (had to help my mom pick it out). Also, the salad was made too early and it sat on a wait station for at least 10 minutes. How did we know? We were seated next to the wait station. And the crying baby table. And the slow on the drinks area. Also, the staff was moving boxes around, restocking the bar. Couldn't this be done at another time? Unless Friday night is a usually a slow night for you guys. Food is good but overall execution needs work. This was the best meal I have had in Philadelphia! It was a great atmosphere and the food was healthier and delicious. The latte was good after I added a few packets of sugar. The inside is cute and industrial with a full bar and menus for each time of the day. Highly recommend trying it out! Make sure you get there early it filled up fast! I was excited to come back to Marathon as it was closed for a such a long time. I always had a positive experience. Today I came and the service was awful. Not only was the server rude but she completely ignored our table. I asked her a question and she made me feel like I was inconveniencing her. The espresso machine was broken, we waited for close to an hour for our food, no one came to tell us why it was taking a long time or if we wanted more to drink. I completely understand if they were understaffed but at least communicate something instead of ignoring us. YUM!! We were starving and wandering pretty aimlessly when we happened upon Marathon. Around 8 on a Friday we were sat right away but the place was pretty full, it seems like we got lucky. SO HUNGRY!! I got the "Best In Philly" matzoh soup and the kale and quinoa salad. The soup was HEAVEN. I wish I could eat this every day. Cocktails were strong and tasty, decently priced. Then there were the boozy shakes. Ooooh boozy shakes, always a great idea. Staff was decent, but nothing that stood out. I love when I find a place like this out of the blue and thanks for the great meal Marathon I dunno what it is but every time I come to this location, it's always something. Back when they opened I was in multiple times a month but now I tend to come in once a year at best. Went in yesterday for a late lunch. Ordered a burger "super well done", as I always do because I have an immune system issue and I can't risk raw meat. Burger came out medium well at best, mildly pink on the inside. I had to send it back and of course that means the same meat being recooked which ends up in not a nice well done burger but a burned patty. Also since the Marathon Burger comes with BBQ sauce on it, that means they weirdly baked in the sauce and then coated it with more. Also it seemed like when the burger was sent back out, somehow the bun bottom had what looked like a big ring of fried egg stuck to it?! It was really odd. The vegetarian chili was pretty good though, and my server was nice. I just honestly should stop wasting my money on their mediocre food though. Almost $27 for chili, a burger and iced tea is kind of stupid. Nice quick stop for lunch. Just discovered they had been closed for a while. So glad they came back. Nice menu options and being on the corner you can people watch. They do offer indoor and outdoor seating but not sure if the outdoor option is temporary. The meal was yummy and the staff was vey friendly. Think they were getting back in the game after COVID. Well done. Great location, great internal layout with furniture and other things ergonomically positioned in the proper places. Excellent view of the city life behind the big pool like windows. The staff was very helpful and friendly during my visit of this establishment. The actual menu is not gigantic with offerings, but has enough choices for people who want to spend a nice evening without waiting hustle for more expensive restaurants. The ordered food was nicely cooked and beautifully put into the plates so I can say that somebody in the kitchen has a good taste. I agree with some reviews that food is a little bit salty, but this is Philadelphia not Los Angeles where everybody crazy about how much salt and some other stuff they can have in their meal. I also agree that the price tag is on the expensive site for the type of the outfit Marathon Grill is, but not too much I think. Therefore my final rating would be 4 stars. I've been to Marathon many times for breakfast. This restaurant is yet another spot that I feel uniquely expresses what Philadelphia cuisine is about. Delicioso! I've eaten at this Marathon and the one just south of Rittenhouse. They are always clean with ample seating and excellent food. I've only had breakfast but all of the things I've had from here have been awesome. In my time, I've had the breakfast quesadilla (I remember it having chorizo), eggs benedict (fantastic) chocolate chip pancakes (bring a friend), freshly squeezed orange juice and awesome red potato homefries. I love to go here for a casual breakfast because it's got the prices of a diner but the food of a much better restaurant. The staff is courteous and professional and the design of this restaurant allows for lots of natural light. I like how this marathon is in the thick of center city. It's really great for people watching and the space is open and inviting. You know you're at a good place when everything on the menu looks so good that you have trouble deciding what you want. That's how I feel when I sit down for breakfast at marathon. Treat yourself to this one morning, you won't be sorry. As bustling as the streets of Rittenhouse on a Saturday morning, Marathon appears to be a reliable weekend brunch spot. The place was packed but we only had to wait a couple minutes for a table. We were seated by the window for perfect people watching. Initial impressions on service were so-so but our server turned out to be friendly and quick. We were on a bit of a tight schedule so I appreciated the fact that we could have a nice brunch without waiting around all day. Breakfast options are served all day to the best of my knowledge. I stuck with the eggs, bacon, and multi-grain toast for my entree. Sounds basic but I wanted so good energy for the rest of the day. Everything was good and the bacon had a nice sweetness to it. Multi-grain toast was good too. Chris had the Philly Cheesesteak omelette which was good. After finishing our meal and 2 cups of coffee we were on our way. While I wouldn't call Marathon exciting or unique, it served it's purpose for what we wanted at that time. Had a business lunch here with one other person. Always enjoy coming here. Had a veggie burger and salad. Really good. Waitress was very friendly and prices are fairly reasonable. Plus, this place has a very nice atmosphere and draws a good Philadelphia crowd. Definitely recommend for lunch. My wife loves it here too. She had me pick up an 18 hour braised brisket sandwich, fries, a salad (with extra Thousand Island Dressing and croutons), a smoothie and chocolate cake to take home to her. I tend to have lighter meals, but everyone has different tastes, particularly my wife. She enjoys her food, that's for sure! I often take the grandkids here for Sunday breakfast. Little Ivan loves the pancakes and French toast. Larry and David love the bagels and smoked salmon. I've been to Philadelphia a few times and always wanted to try this place. We finally came here. I tried the special which was the "Croisannwich" with eggs, Swiss, avocado and the most amazing home fries imaginable. The food was so good. My girlfriend had her fave..the eggs Benedict. She refrained from licking the plate lol. It's a pretty casual place. Love the atmosphere. Workers are friendly. I would definitely recommend people coming here if you're craving some brunch. And I am DEFINITELY COMING BACK!! Food was amazing! Had the Chicken Tortellini, it was to die for‼‼ Had to wait longer than what they said though. This place, in my opinion, really is as good as it gets! I love coming here for sips. They have awesome beer towers and no matter how busy they get my requests are always completed which I appreciate. They have this classy but sort of wild aura about this place which I love. I would definitly come back here, its always a great time! Fairly unmemorable place & experience. Came here for happy hour (and to be fair we were expecting to be in & out, which somewhat sways my review.) The server, who was very sweet, came & immediately took our drinks (which then took 10+ minutes to arrive despite it not being busy, but okay). We ordered the happy hour sampler which came with: mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, fries, & fried calamari. The sampler that arrived ( 25 minutes later, mind you) came with sweet potato fries, some sort of fried mini dumpling, calamari & chicken fingers. (No mozz stix). The chicken fingers were both scrawny and dried out to the the point they were stringy (the way overcooked chicken gets) super gross. The dumplings were okay but also pretty dry (I think they were meant to be cheesesteak dumplings?) And the sweet potato fries were awful, though that is admittedly 100% bias because we all hate sweet potato fries & ordered regular. The waitress did try to remedy the situation since it wasnt quite the correct order but after waiting 25 mins we didnt want to wait another half hour for mozz sticks and regular fries. She already put the new order in, so we stayed, they came, & were equally disappointing. Mozz sticks came with ketchup rather than marinara (???) And tasted pre-frozen. The fries were bland and overall "meh". I will say the drinks, "effen punch" was absolutely delicious & the server was sweet, but definitely don't waste your time a) for food B) If you want a quick place for a beverage I ve heard mixed reviews bout this place and one late morning me and my boyfriend decided to give it a go. He got the Pico de Gallo (a breakfast wrap) he enjoyed it. I got an omelet with spinach and mozzarella cheese and Home fries. I wasn't impressed. Tasted so plain. Like something was missing. So i asked for a side of sour cream and that made it a little better. Eh maybe I just chose the wrong thing this go around. Wasn't so bad Id never go back (Alot to try on there menu) The service was amazing, very attentive server. The chicken parm was terrible. Brisket was ok. Risotto was delicious. My burger was rare when I asked for a well done burger. Instead of making a new burger, they put it back on the grill and bought it back out. That has to be a sanitary issue. I've never seen a restaurant take food off of the table and put it back on the grill. I was very very very disappointed by my experience here. I was really excited to visit this restaurant because I always passed by it when I'm walking around in the city. When we first entered, I was excited, the place was set up nice... very cool and full of light. It took us a few minutes to pick out our entrees and appetizers but the waiter kept coming back promptly even though we told him we need a few moments before we make our decisions. We order hummus, a chicken sandwich and a burger. The hummus was so unappetizing, it tasted like canned hummus...no freshness at all. I didn't taste the chicken, but my friend wasn't impressed at all. My burger was absolutely disgusting. It was burnt, unseasoned, nothing about it made me want to eat it. I have tasted yummier McDonald's one dollar menu. Very disappointed in the food quality. This restaurant has several downtown locations all with the same menu. Very popular for brunch lunch and dinner it is moderately priced with many menu suggestions. Try their Burger and fries among the best in Philadelphia. I'm in PHL several times a year for overnight business and frequent Marathon based on the advice of some local friends. It never disappoints. Traveling single it's nice to be seated in a great window facing the bustling neighborhood. This time got the kale and quinoa salad (Amanda, thanks for talking me into the calamari on top -- it was great, just like you said!). A glass of happy hour white wine was wonderful too. Everything is flavorful; service is really good (noting again, Amanda, thanks!); it's not a 5 star luxury establishment -- it is good, consistent food in a nice atmosphere with staff that cares. Just what I want in a dinner spot. Overall had a good experience. Our server was attentive and the food came out quickly. However, my fries were hard and tasted like they were days-old. They were not hot or fresh. Disappointing considering this is place is considered a "grill" and I would assume they would be able to make some decent fries. Apart from that my friend and I were happy with our crab cake and burger. We both enjoyed a few cocktails and a yummy lemon pound cake dessert. I liked that they had a wide variety of things on the menu, including lots of different cocktails and drinks. I also liked that things were more reasonably priced than you'll usually find in the Rittenhouse area. All in all, I enjoyed my visit and would like to try it again. I came here for brunch on a Saturday. I ordered the Chef's burger from the specials. It was absolutely delicious. It had a spicy aioli, crunchy jalapenos, and a fried egg on it. It was very good and exceeded my expectations. My girlfriend ordered the breakfast quesadilla and she enjoyed it. Our experience was great and we will definitely come back. Marathon is a nice place with a simple, unpretentious menu. We had a party of ten and were seated quickly. The server was very friendly. Food came out quickly, and everyone liked what they had. I got the matzoh ball soup and a salad. The soup was excellent and the salad was alright. I'm not dying to come back because I don't think it's anything too special, but besides being a bit cramped, it's great for groups. Everyone left really happy. Great food, great atmosphere! I had the caesar salad to start, which wasn't anything special, but then came my Roasted Turkey Club! Amazing. The 3 pieces of bread included in the sandwich surprised me, but nonetheless, it was delicious. Our service was great, the waiter was very friendly but didn't hang out around our table too much. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to Philadelphia! Brought my mom here for Sunday brunch. Had really incredible quiche and a very good cappuccino! Much more causal atmosphere than it looks from the outside, prices were reasonable for what it is (Rittenhouse, locally sourced, etc etc). Courteous staff, seated quickly, prompt service. Great if your coming from a party and it's late, other than that nothing sparkling here at best just ok dinner food. Solid food with solid service at a reasonable price. My girlfriend and I tried out the three-course meal for $20. I had the seafood angel hair dish and found it average. I found the rest of the meal just as non-descriptive. Basically, this place is a solid place if it's conveniently nearby. I would not go searching out for a Marathon Grill but, if there is one on my way somewhere and I needed some grub and a drink, I would consider this restaurant a viable option. The food was delicious! And the service. We ate outdoors on a rainy day and our amazing busboy was sure to get the umbrellas positioned over us so we were warm and dry. Brunch drinks were yummy too. The worst chicken noodle soup ever - didn't think any decent diner can screw this up but they did with gusto! Watery, lack of flavor - more like bouillon, just diced celery & carrot w/ barely any chicken. The worst offense is the noodle they used - thin vermicelli?!? Hubby's breakfast sandwich was decent but the fries appeared to be old and refried. Came here for late night breakfast fix. Good atmosphere. Gentle rock music playing. Got sat where we wanted. My omelette and girlfriends salmon came out fast and tasted great. Would love to come again. This was a wonderful breakfast place. I walked, in the rain, past 2 other Marathon's to get here one morning. The food is awesome, as is the service. I was really disappointed that it took me a few days to discover it, and only had a chance to eat there 2 more times. I look forward to my return trip to Philadelphia to eat here. After stumbling through center city trying to find a quick bite, we ended up choosing here after taking a quick look at their menu. Marathon offers quick, approachable, and thoughtful dishes with great service to make a really great choice for grabbing a bite if in a rush. My girlfriend had the salmon with couscous which did a great job of blending the sweetness from the roasted veggies with the acidity of the balsamic and the fattiness from the salmon. The 18hr brisket sandwich easily satisfied though a toasted rye or something crisper than the ciabatta would have enhanced the dish further. All in all, this is a great spot for grabbing a quick lunch. Vengo a Philadelphia ogni anno per circa un mese per lavoro ( sono un Medico) , a volte anche due volte e ho sempre pranzato e cenato qui , dopo avere provato molti altri posti ( sono 10 anni che vengo a Philadelphia ) e da quando ho scoperto Marathon non l'ho più lasciato . Cucina varia, carne , pesce, vegetariana, tutti prodotti cucinati alla perfezione con pochi grassi , di prima qualità gli ingredienti base . Gentilezza di tutto il personale ... le porzioni sono molto abbondanti , si può chiedere variazioni sul piatto del menu , es invece di patate e fritte, pure ' o insalate .. Ottima carta delle birre e dei vini e dei cocktail . Da provare le bollicine " la Cava " uno champagne spagnolo con un ottimo perlage.. Non commento la carta dei dolci perché e' incredibile ( tanti dolci ma freschi arricchirti con gelato e frutta fresca ) . Per il brunch del sabato e domenica c' è una serie infinita di possibilità anche spremute di arance fatte al momento , smothies anche to go ...Lascio in fondo le zuppe che sono la mia passione e variano ogni giorno . Turisti italiani e non provate per credere . Prezzi super contenuti ..E' tanto frequentato dai locali ( buon segno ) ma dal venerdì sera alla domenica a pranzo meglio prenotare You're going to get a very basic Americana meal here, not a standout just straight forward and simple. We waited for quite a long time early on a Friday evening for a table of 4, the hostess was nice about it but it felt like forever while there were large reservations holding up tables with people waiting around. We had custom burgers, a salad and calamari. Amazing restaurant- nice look inside, their menu has something for everyone and very good prices too - i ordered their chicken and it was tasty and also the mashed potato was very good - broccoli I ordered as a side tasted kind of boring but still good The hotel recommended this place for lunch. I ordered a hamburger and sweet potato fries. It was not the worst meal I've ever had but I was underwhelmed. Lack of flavor and seasoning. The place was super busy for lunch on a Friday afternoon around 1:30 and tables are very close together (as they are in city cafes). Iced tea was fresh. Service was excellent from the host seating me to my server at my table. I would probably go back and try something else if I was in the area again. My experience here was in Lunch! I got the great server (I believe Erica is her name) . It was very busy but I got food , tea And whatever extra I asked for very fast! Great menu . Fresh ingredients.they have such interesting choice : quiche , veggy chili soup. Salads looks great and original. Price is more than good for this size of dish) Loved it . This place was packed when we arrived with friends for a Sunday brunch in early January. Obviously a popular place so we had a short wait in the wings for our table for four. The brunch menu is filled with lots of egg dishes, salads and other mainstream choices. My choice of a egg, spinach and cheese quesadilla was an excellent pick. Four hearty wedge pieces from the tortilla were stuffed. Using the salsa and sour cream added a lot to the food. A nice rich brewed coffee was served. So I could have lingered here through the afternoon. My table mates enjoyed salads, quiche, pancakes and other breakfast fare. We all added a few pounds and so a Philly walk was ordered. Maybe a little noisy here. Really only gripe. But service was great and considering locale, not pricey. Good atmosphere outside, but service was so bad it made it hard to enjoy the experience. We saw our server 3 times in 2 hours; eventually had to find the bartender to get us our ticket to payout. Food was ok and so was the service. My wife and I both had the chicken soup and salad. Nothing to special but it hit the spot. Beat pry of this restaurant was the view, seeing the cars go by and the old buildings is worth it enough for me to come back. The chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes are fantastic!! Definitely need to get, even as an appetizer EXCELLENT service. Food? Uninspired and predictable. Delicious! The French toast yummmm We were seated right away and they have an outside seating option, which is great for people watching. Lauren was great! Will def be back next time I'm in Philly again! Foods delicious but sometimes it's a little busy and it's hard to get your waitress to notice you. On a busy day I've waited a half hour for drinks. I recommend going in on a week day for lunch or an early dinner the food is great! We had an amazing meal. I had the watermelon spritzer with the Chicken sesame salad. Our waitress Tiffini was amazing !!! I'm not going to lie, the location of this place really can't be beat for a post workout brunch. It's centrally located near some of the best gyms/studios in the area and I've never had to wait for a table. Ok, now things are about to take a nasty turn. I used to come here quite a bit (already using the past tense) and my latest visit was pretty disappointing. I was here on the earlier side ~ 9:30 AM and even though seated immediately I did not receive my food for an ENTIRE hour. There was no acknowledgement from the server on what was causing the delay and when I inquired I didn't get much of a response. When our food finally did arrive, she didn't say a single word leaving the plates on our table. I'll add that it most likely was not her fault that the place can't get it together. And even though I'm only spending like $30 because it's breakfast, at least make an effort? I had a prime spot for people watching and this is no exaggeration the ENTIRE place was mad about the service. I legit saw fumes coming from a woman when she finally tracked a server down and I overheard another table comment that the kitchen must have had to run to the grocery store before cooking their meal. Talking to the manager was about as effective as talking to a wall, and I know this because I tried to give some feedback before I left. I regret being too nice. While I'm off on a rant I'll also add that during separate visits on more than one occasion there was no soap in the bathroom. I'll just let that one sit. I have no doubt that the majority of people come strictly for convenience. When you leave, your meal will most likely have been unmemorable and a bit underwhelming. I hate giving to away my top brunch spots because they are already crowded enough but I'll do it... 1) Little Spoon 2) Honeys and 3) at this point anywhere but here. Came for brunch and can't say it's the greatest brunch place in Philadelphia but definitely a safe place to go to with a good variety of options. Spacious place so we were seated right away. The crispy chicken and sesame salad was exactly as pictured and a good portion as well. My boyfriend got the breakfast quesadilla which was good but a little on the heavy side. Overall, a solid place with everything within reasonable price and the staff was fairly friendly. Nothing outstanding that would make me come again or recommend to someone who's visiting Philly for the first time though hence the four stars. When I lived in Philadelphia, Marathon was always a staple of my diet. It took me moving, however, to truly appreciate it. Marathon is a local hotspot for everyone from families enjoying breakfast to professions dropping in for a quick lunch meeting. Tables are packed tightly, so the noise level rises quickly. There is also a small bar with television where I usually am able to find a seat even during the busiest hours. The food is fresh American cuisine with diverse menu offerings to suit nearly any diet and palate. I really enjoy the salmon and goat cheese omelette at breakfast. For me, lunch is a steady diet of my absolute favorite Matzoh ball soup and caesar salad. Overall, its Marathon's consistently good food and service that brings me back time and again. I ordered a Bloody Mary off their breakfast menu. The waitress offered me about 7 different selections of vodka. I took the first one she listed. First of all, the Bloody Mary itself was terrible. Then, I got a bill and found out that she charged me 3 extra dollars for selecting my vodka. She hadn't even mentioned it! The house vodka would have been just fine with me! I hate feeling taken advantage of, and that's exactly how I felt. The food wasn't nearly good enough to justify being disrespected and misinformed. sat for 30 minutes without being served on a saturday night. Not sure why this happened but just a heads up! I'm done with Marathon Grill. I've probably been to eat at this place 100 times over the years. Not because I like it, but because I work in Center City and eating at Marathon when you work in an office in Center City kind of just goes hand in hand. Kind of like owning a black trench coat or wearing black pants at least 3 times a week or stating how busy you are so you dont get fired, when really all you do is sit on facebook all day. Everything I've ever eaten in this place has been mediocre and bland. No seasonings. Boring. Kind of like a fart that doesnt make any noise or stink. It's just a pffffffff. And then its over and gone. Major complaint is that if I am going to eat a fart, it should at least be cheap. 15 dollars for a salad or a chicken sandwich? Wtf. I'd rather eat diced up dog from one of the lunch trucks or Mcdonalds. For the price of lunch and a tip I could have 3 lunches somewhere else cheaper, more satisfying and with more flavor. Ate here twice in a row for breakfast/brunch because it was so good. The control freak omelette was perfect for me: two cheese and ham, with home fries and toast. $5 mimosas were a major bonus. The second day, I got the Marathon breakfast, once again, a winner. Rosemary was our server both days and was very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Philly. My fiancé and I were recommended to this restaurant by the gentleman working in our hotel. Overall, we had a good experience and the food was excellent. I would definitely go back if I were to be in the area. The pros: -We were greeted by the friendly hostess. -The food was excellent. My fiancé ordered the eggs Benedict and I ordered the bacon, Swiss, & tomato omelette. -The food came out fairly fast for the amount of people in the restaurant. -Their menu offers a variety and the prices are fairly reasonable. The cons: -The service was extremely slow. It took about 5-10 minutes to be greeted. Love to come here for a cute brunch on a Saturday/Sunday. Eggs Benedict is my fave. Trendy ambiance. Great crab cake sandwich! Great service and reasonable prices. Excellent lunch spot in downtown. Yummers! All the dishes looked great; however, I think we just ordered wrong. Your best bet here would be the salads, sandwiches, drinks, and desserts. Food: *Meatloaf and mashed potatoes were decent. *A side of french fries comes in a bowl. *Do NOT order the salmon with rice noodles. Wow, they just dumped soy sauce in the whole dish, did not bother to dilute it or cut it up with anything. They managed to sprinkle some fresh uncokked sugar snap peas on top and called it a dish. It was pure garbage and not edible! Small piece of salmon was good but super salty as well. *Black and white milkshake needs to be thicker and more frozen. Good but tasted like we were drinking thick milk, which was slurped up too easily. Not funners! Tips: *No complimentary bread. *Service is spotty BUT they are friendly and all seem to be enjoying where they work, which was good to see. Location: on the corner of 16th, across the street from Joe's Pizza Parking: street metered (if you can find any!) I've been eating at this particular Marathon for quite some time and I just realized I never reviewed it. I'm definitely a fan. I tend to have lunch here at least once a month or more. The salmon burger is delicious. I usually get mine on a wheat bun. The turkey burger is also delicious. It can be a little dry sometimes, but the accompaniments, such as the smoked gouda, applewood smoked bacon, apple mostarda and the apple slaw make it one great turkey burger. I also like the fact that they serve breakfast all day. Pancakes and bacon at 3:00pm? Yes, please. I recently started working in Rittenhouse and as much restaurants there are in the city- I've had trouble finding a place to eat for lunch until my co-workers recommended Marathon Grill! My first time there- I ordered a Salmon salad. I loved every bite of it- the salmon was superb and not fishy at all. My next few times that I ordered for delivery at work, I ordered the Sally's Matzoh Ball Soup and a Cheeseburger with fries. It sounds so basic, but it was one of the best meals I've ever eaten for lunch. It was still warm and was at my workplace within minutes. I practically order from here everyday!!!! Ah Marathon, you never fail to disappoint. We've eaten a few times at the one by Macy's, and mostly had bad experiences, however had never tried this one before. We actually ended up here unintentionally. It was a Sunday and my fiancé and I wanted to get 500 degrees (some of the best burgers and veggie burgers in the city!), but sadly people in this city seem to have an allergy to working in Sundays as nothing is ever open. So, we saw Marathon next door, and being super hungry and since it was actually open, we figured what the hell...big mistake! The place is pretty small, but they have a lot of seating due to the fact that they cramp tables so close together you may as well be sitting on someone else's lap. The two of sat right next to a lady who was eating by herself (awkward to begin with), and our tables were literally a foot apart...I could have grabbed the salt off her table if I wanted to. It was busy in there, so understandable that our waiter was a little slow, but do they not employ more than 3 people?! It seemed like he was waiting at least 10 tables in our area. Took him roughly 10 minutes to come over the first time, and another 10 to bring our drinks (2 glasses of lemon water). Pretty ridiculous, and considerably worse since we were both really hungry...After bringing our water, he took our order, but didn't write anything down so that should have been a sign of trouble right there. Anyhow, I ordered the soup of the day, chicken tortilla, an iced tea, and the cheesesteak. I also requested mushrooms on the cheesesteak, meanwhile my fiancé just ordered the veggie burger. About 20 minutes went by, and nothing was coming out, not even my soup or iced tea. From my vantage point, I could see the kitchen and it was obvious that the soup was all ready to go in a big pot that they just had to scoop out. Finally, I flagged the waiter down and said, "you know, I wanted that soup as an appetizer, not with my entree". He muttered something, then went right over and scooped some out into a bowl for me...it was that simple! Pathetic. Not a minute had gone by when a different person came by with our sandwiches. At this point I was pretty pissed and said, "I told our waiter I wanted my soup as an appetizer. I literally just got the soup and now this is coming out." The girl seemed put off, but said she could leave it under the heat lamps until we're ready. I was feeling really bad for my fiancé, so I gobbled down the over-salted soup and told our waiter our food was sitting there ready for us. He brought it over, and my fiancé was of course happy, but I was still kind of pissed. To add to my anger, there were of course no mushrooms! The sandwich was crap with or without the shrooms, and it was at this point I decided we're leaving a crappy tip. For those not keeping track, I had also ordered an iced tea, but didn't mention it because it never actually came (of course it still showed up on the bill and we had to tell him to remove it..."oh sorry guys, it's been a long day". Yeah, well its about to get longer since your getting jipped on your tip!) I mean seriously, do they hire the biggest dumb@$$es off the streets to work here? of these people could even put on so much as a smile... Just wrote a whole to say that I plan to NEVER again go to ANY Marathon Restaurant in this city. Can't believe these places exist, much less that its a chain of restaurants. How do people actually enjoy eating here?... Cockroaches literally everywhere. We stood up as a cockroach literally walked to our table and we wanted to avoid it and the waitstaff didn't come over to our table for at least five minutes despite us calling them over. Later, manager was incredibly rude, lied to me about who cleared my table, and imitated me on my way out. Manager also told me that they sometimes get rats and blamed it on construction outside. Never coming here again. I decided after having a not so great day, that I would have a nicer lunch than I usually do, so I thought I would come here. I was sat quickly at a table that literally could not be in a worse spot. I was bumped into by servers every few minutes, who clearly could not have cared less that they just ran into someone with a food covered plate. Then my server Kelly, pops up out of no where before hand and bluntly asks if I know what I want to eat. I just sat down? Later she comes back, takes my order, and I literally never hear from her again. At first I thought it was because she had a lot of tables, but soon, all of those tables left and still, literally not one peep from her. Like, other people delivered my food, and she didn't check once that it was ok, nor did she refill my drink. I looked her right in her face twice to see if I was just being weird, but she just looked right at me and kept walking. It was seriously weird. Then I finally stopped someone who got her to bring me my check, which was 22 bucks and some change. She was then all over me to get my card which was also annoying, there was literally not even 1 minute between getting the check and giving her my card, whereas before she couldn't even be bothered to check in on the food. She ran my card and comes back with a slip for 25 bucks. I asked her how that happened, and she said she didn't know. What??? You literally just gave me the check and in 2 minutes it goes up and you don't know why? I figured out that the original check didn't have the tea on it, which was fine. That answer would've been the correct and honest answer to give, not, "Oh, I don't know". Meanwhile I'm sitting there with trash and plates all over my table, which I put in an easy pile for her or someone to pre-bus, no one could've cared less. I still gave this server over 20% tip, because it was the right thing to do, but honestly she didn't deserve a dime of it. Honestly she should be ashamed of that level of service, as someone who was a server for several years. I was legitimately creeped out by the blatantly bad service, having no idea what I could've possibly done to deserve it. 3 stars because the Marathon Burger was honestly really great, and so were the fries. Minus two stars not only for Kellys bad service, but frankly everyone who worked there besides the friendly girl I flagged down was completely oblivious, like it was all of their first days. Your restaurant is way too tasty and pretty to be acting like that. my office orders from here every friday and everything we have ever gotten is on time and perfectly delicious!!! It is unreal how big the cochroaches are here. Wow. At least preserve the illusion of cleanliness. The wait was a little long but the loaded grilled cheese was divine and the bloody marys were delish. Alright, service is fine and usually is crowded for brunch. Brunch menu is more expensive than the regular breakfast menu. Don't let it fool you. Been there twice and ordered the brunch quesadillas. A little overpriced but it's the city so what can you expect Excellent breakfast. Pancakes are awesome. Omeletes are very good. Friendly staff and fresh well made food earn this 5 stars. Great food, fantastic service. Burger was delicious. Very helpful and friendly staff. Went there on a visit with my wife, and would go back any time. Server Ben is great! meatballs were real good. nice little spot Horrible service. Food didn't come out for ages and people were being served in front of us even when they were seated 20 minutes after us. Waiter had an attitude the entire time. *3.5 stars* Due to its close proximity to our hotel and various other factors, we had dinner at Marathon on a Saturday night and then breakfast there on the following morning. I definitely love the idea, but some parts of execution are not that fantastic. Service was very slow on Saturday evening. Tables are really just too close together. But the food and pricepoints were good. i love the Control Freak Salad idea, and that is what I had for dinner. The salmon was a tad overcooked, but I enjoyed the dish overall. Service was very friendly on both visits. HORRIBLE! We will never return. We've been here before and enjoyed it so we thought it would be a safe choice when taking out three of my students after a fun, Christmas-y Saturday in the city. We had a reservation for 7:30 but were walking towards the wrong location so I called to say we were running late. Arrived at 7:45 and didn't get seated until 8:00. It was packed and loud. As of 9:00, we still didn't have our food. The only saving grace of this experience was the fact that our waitress was nice and the food runner was extremely kind and personable. Our waitress was, however, set up for failure. When she greeted us she let us know that they were out of about 6 things on the menu. Never a great start. As the night went on she had to keep bringing back food and drinks from every table in her station. It's hard to be a good waitress when the management, kitchen and bar are not doing their part. The most disturbing part of this whole night was that the hallway leading up to the bathroom smelled like a dirty diaper. It was disgusting. I thought it was the bathroom but once we got into the bathrooms, they smelled like bleach. That made me feel better about the bathrooms but wayyyyyy worse about the restaurant. The smell was coming from the hall which is between the bar and the kitchen. If it isn't the bathrooms that smell, then what exactly is it? How disgusting. Even the 3 six year olds with me were making a huge deal and holding their noses and saying how disgusting it was. One of them said, "if you are in a fancy restaurant, it's supposed to be clean, it shouldn't smell like this." EXACTLY. The staff were all rude. I stopped to let the bartender go ahead of me since he was working. Even though I was a female with three young girls, he accepted my offer, barreled past us and didn't even look or say thank you. How rude!!!! The manager wasn't even kind until he had to do a table visit but when we were just walking past him, he also blew past without using manners. Our burgers both came out undercooked. I said I wanted mine burnt and it came out red. My man said he wanted his med well and his came out red as well. We had to send them back. When they came back out, they had no fries. They had to go back again. When they finally came out they just weren't good. All they tasted like was the grill. They had no other flavor. I didn't even want to waste the calories since by this point we waited over an hour for our food, it was past 9:00 and it wasn't even good...so I ate less than half. The fries weren't good so I didn't eat those either. The manager did not come back to see if they were better. He did not comp the uneaten burger which was clearly still not up to standard...or discount the bill at all. I'm not one to WANT that to be done but when you are offering a terrible experience with sub par food and a kitchen that literally smells like poo, I think you should try to do something. Offer the girls dessert on the house...something! One of my students said she wanted only grapes with her children's menu selection. When their kids meals came out she was the only one that had zero grapes. She got a totally different fruit salad from the other two girls. They had grapes and strawberries and she had no grapes at all even though she said she wanted grapes. It made no sense. We had to ask for the other fruit salad to be brought out since she didn't like the fruit options in hers. The manager said they scrambled to make the one she had. Why are you scrambling to make something she doesn't even want when the two girls next to her have something totally different...which happens to be what she wants?! The menu made no mention of there being separate fruit salad options. Even if it did, she was clear she wanted grapes so she still got the wrong one! We asked for refills on the girls water multiple times before it happened. There was an old, melted, stepped on butter packet under our table. We personally did not have butter. Like I said at the start, it was a horrible, horrible experience and I don't wish to ever return here. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone looking to dine out in the city. There are too many other places that offer better food, better service and a dining room that doesn't smell like feces. We've been here on New Year's Day before when it was crowded and it was still a good experience so the fact that it was a busy Saturday is not an excuse. The whole goal of a restaurant is to be busy and just because you're busy doesn't mean your service and food should start going downhill. If that was the case, you wouldn't be busy anymore. Horrible!!! Never again! You must go here for happy hour in the summer...aka SIPS. You will have a blast sipping on some $4 chardonnay and mingling with successful hotties with some fun music in the background and embracing the sunny weather. My company used to cater from here a lot for events too, and they have a great potato salad! Came here today (a Saturday) for a brunch date. I'm sorry to say I didn't have the best experience. The place was packed! My date and I were seated fairly quickly as we were only 2 people but there were bigger parties that were still waiting to get seated. The restaurant was just way too crowded and it was SUPER loud and cramped. Seriously, I would not recommend coming here because it was impossible to have a conversation with the amount of noise in the restaurant. I felt like I had to yell over the table to be heard. My date and I both got burgers. I do give the restaurant credit for taking our orders and bring the food quickly. The only problem was the food wasn't very good. The food LOOKS great (I even looked around at what other people got and their plates looked impressive) but my food didn't TASTE good at all. My burger had like literally no flavor or seasonings so the meat tasted like cardboard. The food items here were like diner food but a more healthy/gourmet/messed up version of diner food. Diner food should not be healthy. On top of that I had to go to the bathroom and there were only two co-ed single occupancy toilets. No doubt, there was a line to use the bathroom. The toilet also did not flush well. Talk about bathroom anxiety! What if I clogged one of only two toilets for the line of people waiting? Wouldn't that be embarrassing? Ick, I'm not coming back here again. Prices were reasonable but why bother when there are so many better brunch and lunch places with better food and better atmosphere? Update: I took what's left of my burger home and heated it up later. I usually love leftovers because I find the flavor settles in more, but it did not happen with the burger. It still tasted like cardboard. Love Marathon! It's the perfect lunch spot! They get the food out quickly and it's good which is perfect for a work lunch! The menu seriously has something for everyone and the create your own salad section is awesome!! I've never had a bad meal!! All of the servers are very nice and because the turnover is quick, you rarely if ever have to wait even with a larger party, although would still recommend making a reservation incase. I've ordered here a few times, specifically this dish as it is my favorite on the menu so far. This is how I picked up my lunch today. It is normally served with the cheese, sour cream, and cilantro on the side so I can add it on my own which I prefer because I don't need much of any of it. Today someone mixed it all together for me and it couldn't look or taste more unappetizing. Why not just be consistent with how the food is served, I won't be able to eat this now! Pretty underwhelmed with the availability of vegetarian/vegan options at Marathon. It's a pretty cool atmosphere and I'd think they'd keep up with trends, which a culinary trend lately is keeping up with plant-based diets. I don't think there was anything I could have gotten vegan, and really the only vegetarian option was vegetable capellini. In hindsight, really should have ordered without cheese because it might have been vegan otherwise and it didn't really add anything anyway. I know it's a basic dish, but it came across as extremely basic, essentially just some (mediocre) pasta, vegetables, and oil. Presentation was pretty upsetting too. I'd be willing to try it again at some point if they ever decide to add some more veg options. Today my boyfriend and I decided to go to marathon. I was craving their club. Ended up getting the Buffalo chicken sandwich, which was fantastic. My boyfriend got the marathon breakfast, which was equally as delicious. Our server Kayla was fantastic and upbeat. She made the best espresso martini either of us had ever had. Thumbs up! I have been there twice and each time was better then the previous. The avocado toast is a must and if lunch is in order get the tomato basil soup. Staff is alway friendly and helpful while the atmosphere warm and inviting. Making the best of these times for a meal includes a trio to Marathon. I love this place. It has great food at reasonable prices. I had the ginger salmon but with the sides of the regular and it was excellent. I also ordered a capellini pasta to go and it was good too. I've been here before with a group and everyone loved their food. So I don't get the negative reviews. Service was kind of meh. Not very friendly but I had no issues. I will definitely be returning. This is probably my favorite place to get brunch in the city. They hands down have the best eggs Benedict. And their breakfast quesadilla is a must have! I've been here on dates, birthday brunches, grad brunch with my parents, and with friends when they come to visit. Unfortunately there's usually always a wait and they don't do reservations. And the tables are pretty packed together and the noise level is relatively loud but that all being said this place is worth it. The service has always been attentive and the decorations are fun. Great coffee and food. My advice? Go here! The food was delicious and service was friendly! You can really hear how lively downtown is sitting outside enjoying a relaxing lunch. I came here on a Saturday at 230pm, mainly to find a seat outside and people watch with a friend. It's a really great spot in the city amongst endless stores and restaurants. The food was consistent to the other location in Rittenhouse. Brunch is served all hours of the day. They've got sandwiches, salads, burgers and breakfast. When comparing to other unique places in philly, there's nothing really outstanding about this place, as far as the "wow factor." I personally still love Cheesecake Factory for my casual pop ins. Compared to their marathon counterpart on rittenhouse square, this place is mediocre. The presentation was average and food just okay. We ordered a tofu scramble with side salad plus toast- more salt was needed and the dish really didn't have much "flare." The breakfast quesadilla had good taste. We sat at the bar and although our bartender was friendly, he didn't check-in with us nor greet/say hello. If I had the choice- I would eat at the rittenhouse location where there's more life, better food and more attentive staff. First time here and I was pleased. Came for lunch with party of four and was seated right away. After long contemplation, settled on a control freak salad -- a build your own salad. I had romaine greens, 3 free toppings (bacon, grilled asparagus, egg), light on the thousand island dressing, added calamari for extra $3.50, mozzarella cheese, and freebies (friend wonton, sesame seed, crouton, and spiced corn chips). All this was only $13. And the bacon was actual bacon strips not bacon bits After a busy day in philly we were looking for a place to eat as a family of five. We had no reservations and walked into numerous other establishments to hear of hour long waits or worse. At the end of our rope, we walked into 1 final place. Marathon !! Hallelujah !!! They were more than happy to accommodate my larger party and sat us immediately. The place quickly filled up. Our server was sooo sweet and friendly. We ordered the chicken parm with the freshest chicken ever. A salmon salad that was amazing. The turkey club. Mmmm. And pancakes with chocolate chips. So fluffy. We also had two adult beverages off their specialty menu and they were delicious. Sooo. Where the story gets truly amazing was after dinner. My 7 year old daughter and I went to use the bathroom , on our walk back to the table, she bumped into a server. It was a true accident. But she fell. She was perfectly fine. She didn't even cry. The server apologized immediately. When we got back to our table the manager came to let us know whatever dessert she wants is on the house ! How sweet. As we were paying the bill, again the manager came to apologize and handed her w bag of cookies on the house. With customer service like that and very affordable prices anyway and sweet staff and good food, you are sure to have us return ! Thank you ! Came into town for lunch.. My first time here. Parking: street orlot but I would rude share or take the train as everything is blocked off to outdoor seating for restaurants Service: Good. Will was our server. Will gave a few suggestions for food and drink. He was tentative. Other people on staff checked on us as well. Food; I ordered the Brisket press It was ok. I was looking for more flavor. The taste just didn't sit on my taste buds like I had hoped. I asked for some au jus so I could dip my sandwich in; it usually comes with it at other places. I ordered a side caesar salad that came wilted but once I mentioned it, they brought me out a fresh one. I had fries and they came out warm and were just ok. My friend had the Cobb salad and enjoyed. Drink: Will suggested sangria since they didn't have any sweet red wine. The sangria was the best I've had!! I really enjoyed. Overall dining experience was ok. I may go back and try something else. Enjoy! We had a nice time at Marathon last weekend! Reservations are highly recommended. We got there right at our reservation time and were promptly seated. However, it was 10 minutes until we saw our server. The food/drinks we ordered were: Husband ordered the blackberry margarita which was really fresh and delicious! He ordered the turkey burger with fries for his entree. Fries were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside! Daughter ordered a vanilla milkshake and the PB & J & fries from the kids menu. She really liked everything. I ordered the red sangria. It was pretty standard and filled with ice, so there was barely any drink there. My entree was the baby back ribs that comes with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. I liked the ribs a lot! I wish it came with more bbq sauce on the side I could dip my fries in. The coleslaw didn't really taste like anything. Overall, we had a nice time! This place is good for two things, to be enjoyed in tandem: smoothies and french fries. I haven't been here in a while, but in light of all the terrible reviews, I thought I would set the record straight for those coming here expecting a full meal. It's not happening. For those visiting Philly, don't even bother stopping in. Treat yourself to something fancy down the street, or something full of culture. Marathon is for the people who live and work in the city, who are in need of something to sustain them until they can get a real meal. Not very crowded when we walked in. We were greeted with kindness by the host and promptly seated in a booth in sight of the television-(Cowboys Packers) because playoff football is important. We ordered drinks shortly after sitting. The Tequila sour the wife and I shared was a little too sour. Not a hint of sugar at all to add balance. Felt like I was drinking a glass of lemon juice. On the good side, they are generous with the alcohol. My wife has been raving about the Moroccan meatballs and they were delicious. They're served on a bed of couscous with a marinara sauce and a tzatziki sauce. This combination is absolutely to die for. The couscous was a wee bit cold but the waiter got it heated for us and I got an extra meatball to boot. My wife said that hers was still cold. It might be the tzatziki sauce which is served cold. At $7.50 per order this is an affordable starter that can be considered a meal as the couscous is quite filling. The sweet potato fries were solid, the chicken tenders were of a healthy variety, being 100% while grain, and my kid enjoyed the burger and milkshake. Three people can eat here for less than $50 and the people are nice. Despite the original coolness of the couscous is overshadowed by the hipster vibe and trendy decor. I'll be back for the meatballs again and I heard everything here is farm fresh and delicious. I'll be trying some other menu items soon enough. Me and my friends were very VERY upset with this place. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon so we had high hopes. But once we sat down and ordered, everything about this place was not what we thought to be. The waiter was never around to accommodate us, the food was all bland or just too salty such as the fries. The only thing that was decent were the drinks that we ordered. If I were ever to go back to a marathon grill chain restaurant, I would try other locations with the hope that it would be different. I'm never eating here again the food was good and service was good but I feel been hoodwinked I been charged $17 for Greek salad with chicken and its barley any chicken in it make matters worse the salad is like medium and fir that price it should b large or more mean I counted 4 pieces good thing I had breakfast or I would've walk out for appetizer I had fries they were cold I sent them back I didn't get it remade can u believe this place only have ONE bathroom lucky 4 me no line and it was odd sticky substance by the sink another they don't have enough servers it take forever to get yiur check I went to Marathon Grill twice for dinner and once for breakfast. Because of pandemic, they have both inside and a rather large ouside seating. The servers are pleasant and the service is efficient. I had Marathon Burger and Brisket of Beef there. They were both nicely prepared and filling. They also have a good choice of draft beers. For, breakfast I had french toast which was fine but the cappuccino was something else. I think they make it on a vending machne. On their menu, the price is listed as $4.00 for cappuccino and on my check it was $5.50 and listed as large capuccino. I didn't ask for it or it was not on the menu. I paid the check without creating any fuss and 20% tip and left. I will go there but for sure I am not ordering cappuccino. And, for that matter latte must be the same. Maybe order plain coffee! Ordered the marathon burger and was planning on splitting it by ourselves. The waiter had them split it for us and placed on two separately plates. It seems like most people also split their burgers, which is unique and awesome! (Definitely adding more tip for the service!) As for the burger itself, it was pretty standard. I ordered medium-well, but it is definitely more well-done. (Why this isn't 5 stars) The patty was a bit dry and underwhelming. But THE BACON is amazing! Perfectly done and thick cut. It also tasted a bit sweet like if it was glazed in honey. I highly recommend trying it as a quick bite. The hand-cut fries were pretty good as well. But I preferred the sweet potato fries. It was crispy and sweet! Each burger was around $13-14. Definitely worth it because it came with fries and great service! Food was good. The mac and cheese for my daughter wasn't up to her standards but it was still good. I ordered the vegetable cappellini. Service was alright. After turning away from another restaurant with a surprisingly long wait on Saturday, we scooted down the street to Marathon, where they were willing to seat a group of 7 in 20 minutes. We waited outside, and once another group left they turned the table quickly. Despite being very busy early in the night, by 9pm the place seemed to clear out. However, service was rather slow through our entire meal - most of us ordered sandwiches, but they took forever to come out. I had a speciality salad that was quite delicious, and somehow even came out less on the bill than was listed on the menu. The food here is really high-quality, so I'll definitely be back. I was disappointed on this trip to find the bathrooms pretty dirty, and as mentioned, the service slow. I also dislike that there's no printed drink menus - you have to rely on the server to rattle them off. Very very good. Not sure y they only have 3.5 stars. I enjoyed my dinner, Chicken parm, and my husband had the pancakes and bacon which he says he enjoyed. The best part was the drinks. The raspberry cocktail was so so so delicious! I'd return just for that drink! Service was good and the staff was nice. FYI Dinner came to about $60 for two. Pretty high. Stopped by this nice little restaurant while touring the city. It was one of the only places that didn't have a super long wait, however the quality of the food would have been well worth it. We ordered several appetizers which everyone loved. Meals were cooked perfectly. Service could have been a little quicker but overall we had a great experience here! Visited for first time ; no complaints with the food however my friend had her wallet stolen from someone who sat down behind her and managed to dig her wallet out of purse. What is troublesome is the management commented they were watching him. Why they didn't remove him when he sat down, clearly the staff did not seat him. Also they have been having some issues in the area like this . They hired a security guard on duty who just stood on street and was clueless what happened. Be aware of your personal items if you go. Also management said they would Take care of bill but did not . If you want a salad that tastes way better than the salad you make...go to Marathon. If you want a sandwich that fills you up without being greasy or heavy...go to Marathon. If you want meatloaf that tastes just like the kind Mom made...go to Marathon. I've found so many good choices here between the times I've dined in or gotten take out at work. It's really a great standby for business lunches with clients or a cute spot for date night with your favorite someone. This location has servers that are always smiling and a solid menu sprinkled with specials everyday that range from exciting new salads to homemade desserts. Points from our dinner tonight go to the grass fed beef cheesesteak (is it whiz wit or wit whiz?) and the chicken cobb salad. And of course, our lovely server who never let our water glasses go empty. Thanks, Marathon, for many great lunches, a few stellar breakfasts and one delicious early dinner. Consistently, marathon has been up top my list for a standard city lunch. It crosses my mind first when I know I'll be around Liberty Place! So last Wednesday when my aunt and I were doing some Christmas shopping, we certainly stopped here! It was a busy Wednesday afternoon but we were greeted with a smile by the hostess and seated promptly by the window. It's something magical being in the city seeing all the hustle bustle! Our server was super sweet and brought me an unsweetened iced tea. My aunt got the Moroccan salmon salad and I got the quiche. If you haven't had their quiche before, you don't know what you're missing. It is a spectacular blend of ingredients served at the perfect temperature with the perfect amount of charred tomato on top. Served with the salad that is also always really fresh and crisp! The radishes had a great touch! My aunt and I always ask each other, why is their salad so good!? Get there and try that Quiche Lunch Special!!! I haven't been here in years. I recently stopped in on a late Sunday night. Service was good and fast. I order the crab cake special and they made it into a sandwich for me. It was very very good. My drink was a little weak tho. marathon grill is a string of bug zapping lights that lure too many people in and then it shocks them. brightly lit, in promient locations, marathon grill sucks people away from other eateries not because of its superb service or food BUT because---dun dun dun---its there. its there. so we keep trying it, and keep being disappointed. 3 toppings on a burger proved too much to handle, so next time we tried 2 toppings. a cheeseburger with onions and goat cheese. caesar salad. soup. salad and soup first, right? doesnt that make sense? 20 minutes, no lettuce on a plate. we got an apology, but the burger came out first- burnt. i dont want an apology or to have to get up and ask for a spoon (i usually eat spoup with spoons, don't you?) I just want to eat. marathon leaves a bad taste in my mouth, and i will not be supporting them ^^^^^ i fully supprt jamie w's review- spot on. This is a great place if you're not into risky dinning or you're craving something familiar and comforting. Completely idyllic if you're looking for a place to take the out-of-town in-laws who like their proverbial meat and potatoes at every dinner. And that's exactly what I did. Three of us ordered the fettucini, which was sumptuously buttery. It was a good vegetarian option, as the mushrooms were meaty and the sauce creamy. We also ordered several appetizers. The mac n cheese and calamari were delicious, but that caesar salad is nothing to write a ballad about. I know it's generally the plain jane of salads, but seriously, add a garnish or something to give it a visual kick! It's appearance was so depressing it almost killed my appetite. My pal also struggled with his fish and chips. It squirted hot oil on him when he tried to cut into it. The waiter was kind enough to bring us some soda water, but he didn't look so sympathetic about it all. We also got two bottles of wine and the cheese cake and chocolate lava cake for dessert. The wine was typically overpriced as most restaurant wines are. I swear I don't need them to go through that whole pantomime of showing me the label, giving me a taste, and waiting for my approval before filling the glasses if it would just knock $5 off the price. Dude, I'm ordering a $20 bottle of wine at a grill, I know I'm not getting a delicately aged cotes du rhone! The cheesecake was good as well, but not special. Can I use the word monotonous to describe food? I just did. The chocolate cake was a great concept, but the gooey lava would better compliment something denser like a brownie than cake. All in all, a solid restaurant to which it's worth it to return. I came here for brunch on Saturday. I was starving and looking for something that would fill me up. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla. The waitress told me instead of home fries I can get fresh fruit. The quesadilla was amazing. It was huge and crunchy on the outside. It was everything I wanted. I could only eat 2 pieces. I took the rest to go at had it for breakfast the next day. The fresh fruit was fine, nothing special. On the bill later it looked like the quesadilla was $2 or $3 more so I guess the fruit was an upcharge. That annoyed me a little because I didn't ask for a substitute and when the waitress brought up the fruit I was not aware of any additional cost. The hot coffee was good. I was contemplating ordering one of the smoothies. Hopefully next time! My boyfriend ordered the burger with the fried egg on top. He loved it! We will be back! As a new-comer to Philadelphia, I was told to dine here by a coworker. Food was so-so, server was nice, but the beer selection was a bit scarce. Great location. Great service. Very good food! I haven't been there for dinner yet... but their breakfast and lunch is fantastic. It leans on the pricey side, at least for my salary, but the service food and restaurant environment is make up for that. A perfect place to meet with friends or take your co-workers to during a lunch a break. For my purpose today marathon was 5 stars! I found myself with my dog in center city at 9am on a Saturday. I was up early running errands by myself and actually just waiting for lululemon to open. Marathon was the most perfect place for me to eat a quick breakfast, sit down outside with my pup, and kill a few mins before 10am when walnut street wakes up. Marathon has something for everyone and while the food is standard American fare for vegans this is a great go to for a quick tofu scramble, coffee w soy, and outside seating for you and your dog. Are there better places to get a tofu scramble? Of course! But the convenience factor, quiet atmosphere, and the speed (food comes out fast) makes this a great early morning spot for a nice breakfast. Note the tofu scramble has butter unless you ask for it to be made vegan Marathon is a great option and I'm glad I stopped by! Went here a few years ago and it was pretty good. Came back with a few friends this past Saturday and had a great experience! I'm not a huge burger person but I was really in the mood for one and they have a huge selection of really nice toppings (goat cheese yesss!) the burger was large and cooked perfectly. My friends veggie burger looked great, the mozzarella sandwich was very generous on the fillings - this is what I'll try next time I'm here. Every sandwich and salad ok the menu looked good and it was hard to decide what to get! I will definitely be back. The fries could have been better, but that's my only complaint. NOTE: This review is for Center City Sips only. For most of the Summer of 2008, this is where you'd find me on a Wednesday between 5:00 & 7:00. The beers they had on special rotated, but were typically something pretty good. You could always get a seat and the place was never too packed, so you could actually have a conversation. They also had free flatbread pizzas which hit the spot. I went back once this summer and it was similar, but I wasn't very impressed with the beers on special (Yards & Miller Light, I believe). Still better than many others, but not the best. Service is pretty quick, but - being the free-loader I am - I was disappointed that they no longer have the free pizzas. In all, not a bad place for Sips, but not the best. Waited 20 minutes facing hostess. Staff all over the place. No one came to my table. At least it was a warm resting spot on a cold Philly day. Very disappointing. This place is crazy. I came here from New York to celebrate my 27th birthday and wanted to have a brunch. We ordered drinks and they denied serving drinks to us due to our ID's. Legitimate ID's with names legible along, UNEXPIRED, and we are all beyond 21. They said they are denying ALL of us as one of us had an older ID (that was still valid and not expired). We are 27 mind you. WE WERE ALSO THE ONLY MINORITIES IN THE RESTAURANT AS WELL. HOW CONVENIENT. NEVER EAT HERE. THEY ARE DISGUSTING HUMAN BEINGS. I also called and spoke to the manager who could have easily resolve this situation, and he decided to hang up on me instead. This is a case of racial and age discrimination. I'm so happy he cares so much of how his customers feel. 4 stars for the granola parfait 1.5 stars for the service I sat at the bar and ordered food...after asking for help. I asked for the bar area where I was to be wiped down...twice. I had my drink slammed down in front of me as the bartender ran away. Food was delivered with a faint acknowledgement of my existence. If it were me, working in a busy and nice establishment, I'd be happy to have my job. Obviously the bartender and I disagree on that... One of the best places for breakfast, lunch or a casual dinner in the heart of 'center city' Philadelphia. They serve good local and mostly organic, freshly prepared food. Even with the lunch crowds, we didn't have to wait long. The soup de jour, 'bean and sausage', was just right for the rainy day and the vegeburger (which is always tasty) once again, was completely satisfying. The regular burger my friends was large, well cooked and juicy. Service was fine and our waiter checked our table several times to be sure we had what we needed. I have had breakfast here many times and enjoyed the low key, morning atmosphere with the expected breakfast items. Never had a bad meal here. I'd recommend this to anyone. Varied menu, reasonable prices and delicious food. Go after 1:30 pm to avoid the lunch hour rush. Our server was really attentive and now I feel bad I didn't catch his name. I ordered the Cobb salad which was very good. I had some special requests for the salad which where all done. My boss had the lunch special wrap which he loved. I will be back! My second time here and was not disappointed! Second time getting the marathon burger and is doesn't disappoint. The menu is broad with something for everyone making it difficult to decide what To get. The food is decent, reasonably priced, and the service is friendly. Overall a great place with good food and drinks that's perfect for all meals of the day! Came here for brunch on Sunday and was sat right away at a table! We were immediately impressed with the menu as it had good options for all meals! To start we got the calamari which was a small portion but was perfectly breaded with a tasty aioli sauce. To eat we got the eggs Benedict, marathon burger, and a side chocolate chip pancake! The marathon burger was our favorite! It was perfectly cooked with nice crispy bacon. The eggs Benedict came with crispy and well seasoned home fries. The Benedict and pancake were both good but nothing special. The service could have been better as our calamari came out before our drinks which is why I gave this place 4 stars. Besides that, this place is a very reasonably priced, great atmosphere, and solid food. I will definitely be back!, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-21:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:0', 'Friday': '11:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:0'}

name: Au Bon Pain, address: 1101 Chestnut St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9498882471, longitude: -75.1572606784, is_open: opening, categories: Bakeries, Restaurants, Food, Cafes, text: In cold days you always look for something to eat to warm you up like a good soup or a chili. Yesterday, I stopped at this location to see what they have to offer in the soups menu. They had Vegetarian Chili which caught my appetite. WOW, BIG mistake! The pinto and light kidney beans were hard which indicated me that the beans were raw, it was NOT cooked. The chili also has NO flavor, It was not well seasoned, and the taste was not good. I wasted my money. Therefore, if you are a vegetarian, and you're looking to have a good veggie chili, please DO NOT buy their Vegetarian Chili. I will not buy that Vegetarian Chili again. Spanish: En los días fríos uno siempre busca algo de comer caliente para calentarse el cuerpo, como una buena sopa o un chili. Ayer, me detuve en este lugar para ver lo que tienen que ofrecer en el menú de sopas. Tenían chili vegetariano que despertó mi apetito. ¡WOW, gran error que cometí! Los frijoles (habichuelas) pintos, o habichuelas de riñón estaba duras, lo que me indicó que las habichuelas (frijoles) NO estaban cocinadas. El chili tampoco tenía buen sabor, no estaba bien sazonado. Perdí mi dinero. Por lo tanto, si usted es vegetariano, y usted está mirando para tener un buen chili vegetariano, por favor NO compre el Chili vegetariano de ellos. Definitivamente no comprare este Chili Vegetariano de nuevo. So dirty! Flies everywhere! I'm not picky at all when it comes to food, hence why I eat out, but this place was beyond filthy. I truly looked at the people eating there wonder are you all blind. Never buy that turkey chili ever again. I grabbed the small cup and the girl from the counter said "turkey chili is a special" and charged me $4.49 for a nasty turkey chili. That thing didn't have any turkey meat, plus had NO FLAVOR at all. The last time I went here I also had a bad experience with a soup I boght, so yesterday I wanted to give this place a second chance and maybe try something else, but it was a big mistake My experiences buying soups at this place has been bad. For that reason, I will never buy a soup there. I come here sometimes because I see docs in the area. The Thai Chicken Wrap, soup and toffee cookies are yummy. It would be nice if they were a little less expensive, but the food always tastes good. The line moves quickly and there is a nice seating area. The staff was very polite they were attentive, the young lady who made my southwest chicken salad was very clean she changed her gloves everytime she did something, i asked for greener leaves and she did it with no problem My Salad was so good, she said if i wanted my bread toasted ,that the gentleman would do it for me and he did, my mulitigrain bread was delcious. Fives Stars to you guys for Top Notch Service. Thank You. And that was my first time ever in Au Bon pain. Smiley Face :). Meh. Soup was tasty, they were out of food & supplies- like large soup cups. Find somewhere else for lunch. Also $$$& Rude staff! Stopped in for a sandwich while visiting at Jeff. The woman who took the order was fine. I ordered a tomato caprese sandwich. Waited 15 minutes while others got served from behind me, after ordering. The girl called out turkey chipotle three times in vain. When I finally asked about mine, she regarded me with great disdain and said, I called you three times! Where were you? And shoved it at me with disgust. I had to give it back and ask for a to-go bag because they never bothered to ask. I told her I'd been standing right there the whole time. The three of them joined forces to imply I was a fool. Well- I know the difference between 'tomato caprese' and 'turkey chipotle' for sure. Management should teach some customer service skills. I don't mind mistakes, but don't act like its the fault of the customer. The sandwich was boring and tasteless anyway. Plenty of better options all around. What a nice place this is. I joined the Au bon Pain birthday club and was treated to a free salad or sandwich of my choice. I got the veggie burger, minus the mayo, to make it completely animal-free deliciousness. I was happy to get a free item, but most happy with my server who spent time talking to me about my food preferences and other things. I don't know her name and I can't see it on my receipt but thanks to the staff who were working on April 17 in the afternoon. not a fan of the bread here... maybe i need to go when they first open up for the day? the bread is always rock hard by the time i get here. still, this is my go to place for vegan soup on a cold day. Waited 8 minutes behind two other customers, trying to buy a cookie. The cashier obviously had no training or experience. I finally gave up when it was obvious it might be another 8 before I could purchase. Train your staff or have more on duty. Among the Jefferson hospital buildings on a corner across from starbucks. Numerous grab and go items near the door. Poor value for items. Expensive for how little you get. Prices are still relative for the area it's in. As we walked around we did a drop in for some tea. The hot water was really really HOT but they had a good selection. They also had their soups labeled Vegetarian and Gluten Free - point for them! The staff was really nice and helpful and their pastries looked delicious and the prices were pretty good. Overall for a coffee/tea and pastry fix this is a good place to go. note the location is at 10th and chestnut NOT 11th and chestnut. i learned this during the ~*great snow*~ of october. not cool. i needed some delicious soup to warm my bones while i was on call when the snow hit. unlike the ABP on penn's campus, this place had one gluten-free selection, and the amount of the soup in the pot was paltry so my kale and chorizo soup was mostly broth with two pieces of chorizo and a tiny bit of kale. the soup's flavor was good; beware, the soup is on the spicy-side. i bought a side salad which was ok but likely nearing its expiration or sell-by date because the lettuce was a little wilted and soggy. the salad was still passable with the assistance of some light ranch dressing. maybe because the weather sucked hardcore, the employees didn't really feel like tidying up the place. it wasn't disgusting but it seemed a little unkempt. the cashier was really friendly and wanted to shoot the shit about the singer of a song that was playing overhead in the store. pretty basic but consistent food. good for people working in the area who need a fast and relative healthy lunch. i wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but if i'm in the area, i'd return. I stopped in after visiting the Jefferson Heart Institute and in need of sustenance after a fasting test earlier in the morning. This Au Bon Pain is conveniently at the corner of 10th and Chestnut. The first thing I saw in the front window was their display of bakery sweets and bagels, and I didn't look much further. I asked for a Everything Bagel Breakfast Sandwich and Coffee. The staff was uber friendly and had no problem allowing me to switch from a plain bagel to an Everything Bagel. I paid, took my receipt, and found a small table in back to wait for my name to be called. The light crowd was predominantly hospital workers in the scrubs or wearing ID's around their necks. Most were doing take out, but a few sat and talked with their associates, or fielded text or phone messages. The flow was efficiently handled. In about 5 minutes I had my food. Reasonable wait. The sandwich looked good (see photo) and had decent taste. Its downfall was the texture. The eggs were microwaved into a soft fluff. I really prefer them cooked on a grill or in a pan for more flavor and chewability. The bagel while fresh, was likewise without the tougher exterior and softer insides, but was soft through and through. Obviously, a bagel in name only. Disappointing. The meal was adequate, but not engaging. I did not try any of their signature French-style breads, but they did look good. The critical piece is always the crustiness and right amount of salt in the dough. If I find myself near an Au Bon Pain with an urge for bread, I will give them a try. Otherwise, there are too many other interesting and tasty alternatives to consider ABP a contender for my breakfast short list. I stopped in around 7pm to grab a wrap using my birthday free sandwich coupon. I asked the woman if the coupon is good for wraps and she chuckles (with an attitude) and says "i guess". Alrighty. I ordered the Napa Chicken with Avocado wrap as it seemed like one of the healthier options. I asked if I have options of wraps like whole grain or something. Again, she chuckled and said no, like I'm some sort of peasant. SORRY. The girl who was making my wrap seemed a little more friendly, I guess. I didn't try it until about 2 hours later but it wasn't soggy or anything. They go a little heavy on the vinaigrette, I'd recommend asking for it light. The wrap definitely tasted fresh and not too unhealthy. Had coffee, bagels, and fruit delivered for work regularly, and generally they have been great. The coffee is fine black and comes with some creamers (though our group often ran out of creamers halfway). The fruit is freshly cut and well presented. The bagels are chewy, and they always remember to pack enough cream cheese, plates, and plastic utensils. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! Waited 15 mins for my sandwich only to have the guy forget to make my sandwich. Ordered my food at 1:20pm and didn't get it until 1:45....should have went to Wawa around the corner...will NOT be returning. Service is the slowest ever!!! I ordered a Veggie Sandwich. Best Veggie Sandwich I have ever had. It's too bad Au Bon Pain is only in the Midwest and the East Coast or I would eat there at least every week. Ugh! Super slow service and rude employees that just DON'T CARE. My mistake for thinking this would be a quick place on a lazy night to get a soup and sandwich to go. My order took nearly half an hour and the sandwich looked NOTHING like the photo, and didn't include half of the ingredients from the menu. Of course, I didn't notice this until I was already home. Also, since when does Roast Beef = Angus Steak? I wish I took a picture of the bagel sandwich they served me here, because it did not look appetizing at all! (Yes, I still ate it). Since particular Au Bon Pain is attached to the hospital, they have guaranteed business from residents, CT technologists, etc... so I guess they can get away with not living up to the standards of other Au Bon Pain's. Definitely the worst Au Bon Pain I've ever been to, and I hope to never return. Would give zero stars if I could. Walked in to grab a snack and the entire place was disgusting. My friend, however, was starving and couldn't make it to the terminal. Given the state of the place I wasn't feeling brave enough to order something. We settled on bakery items from the case. I had a cookie and it was ok. Went in to get a quick cup of iced coffee. Quick? I think not. As I was pouring the (old and stale) iced coffee from the dispenser, it started to run out about halfway through my cup. I asked one of the workers to refill it, and he acknowledged my question, but didn't move one step. I waited ten minutes, and nothing happened. I asked another worrker and she simply told me to put more ice and just pour in the hot coffee. Okay, really? I then asked her if it's the same strength coffee, and she ignored me and went over to the other worker who initially ignored me and very loudly trash talked my question. I ended up just proceeding to purchase the coffee from the rude workers. No apologies. No good coffee - left with a stale cup of coffee, 15 minutes wasted, and a bad mood due to rudeness. I'd suggest just to go to the starbucks across the street. The line may be longer, but you'll be out faster with better coffee, better pastries, and better service. This is a pretty cool place, I usually come here in the morning before work. The foods good, fresh and quick, your in and out usually in about 10 minutes. The guy who makes the sandwiches is really cool, he works his butt off yet still has the time to say hi. Thanks! I love this Au bon Pain despite the fact there is no parking - its totally worth it to risk the 5 minutes parked on the side of the street - My favorite is the Salmon wasabi on an Asiago bagel ...oh its just heaven and the coffee is just simply the best! The staff is super friendly always with a smile and very helpful - This is my favorite location for my Saturday morning coffee - oh plenty of seating :) I ordered the Garden and Avocado wrap. It comes with arugula, romaine, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, carrots, and a vinaigrette. The wrap I received only had romaine, arugula, avocado, vinaigrette, and ONE grape tomato which tasted rotten. Never again will i go there. The lettuce was not very fresh and half of the toppings were missing. The complaint is not so much about Au Bon Pain the chain as it is this location. I have seen this store go down in service and quality of food, preparation, etc. The coffee is consistently weak and a lot of times baked goods are not put out early enough to get before you go to work (most of the others have all products out before 8 a.m.). I also found the service lacking as the staff will somestimes not acknowledge or help you. I will purchase from this location again. Meg's team runs so smoothly and I enjoy the service and pretty much every soup and dessert I've ever had! The bread is always fantastic but the people who work there make the visit extra special! After a full day of walking around town, drinking beer and enjoying the best of Philly we needed to recharge our batteries with shots of espresso. We ordered two doubles and drank them just as fast as they made them. The coffee was good and just the jolt we needed to get ready for an awesome night out. We were stuck at Jefferson for 4 hours and needed a place to go to have a cappucino and kill some time. Friendly staff - decently clean bathrooms, good coffee (I had an iced coffee, Mom had a capp.) Not great but not awful. The food was fine, but I was concerned that the person making the sandwiches had a lot of hair flying around. She wore a cap and had tucked her hair inside the back of her shirt, but a lot of long hair was coming out the sides, and it didn't seem sanitary. This branch of ABP is attached to Jefferson so it's pretty convenient for employees to stop there and grab coffee or food on a quick break. However, the staff is some of the most unhelpful and rude workers I've ever seen. The food is ok, nothing to write home about. The other night, I stopped in for a quick dinner and was told that they were out of chicken! 4/6 of the offered salads have chicken so this was pretty ridiculous. I then asked the employee working at the registers what their low fat dressing options are, since it was not listed anywhere on their menu board. She told me all of their dressings were nonfat. I then realized the dressings were in packets back near the pastries and looked myself.. All but one dressing had extremely high fat contents. How do you know not information about the products sold by your employer? It speaks to pretty bad customer service. I will try to avoid this place as much as possible from now on. Lunch was good, a little pricey for such a small sandwich. Place is always a mess and they really need to focus on keeping the place clean. Meh. Its a good spot to stop if you need to grab something quick and are in a hurry...but there is a Wawa 2 blocks away and you should probably just go there. The sandwiches are usually dry. Do not recommend. However, I work nearby and often grab the broccoli cheddar soup and a piece of bread for a snack. Not as good as Panera's broccoli cheddar...but pretty decent. My Thai Peanut Chicken Salad "Made Here Fresh Today" was anything but. The tomatoes and cukes were soggy. I assumed there was a packet of dressing under the lid, but no, but I didn't realize that until I got back to my office, so a dry heap of lettuce and chicken for me. No signage that I noticed, and certainly no staff reminded me to get salad dressing. They had no bags, so I had to carry it out, juggling on top the breadstick in the little paper bag that was just big enough for it (after I took a bit off the top). the only thing worth eating was the breadstick that came with. Asiago cheese, and really excellent. I like this location, the staff are friendly and it's clean. Good selection of grab and go baked goods and salads. Sandwiches are kinda expensive at $7-$8 without really standing out. Overall, it's a place I'd come back regularly because it's so convenient, but the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. The worst place in the city! On several occasions our boss has brought us a platter of baked goods and it's always stale. Literally rock hard bagels and pastries. Went there today and they had no cheese and only 1 soup left. Your main business is sandwiches and soups! How the hell do you run out of a main ingredient for a sandwich? So I just get an egg sandwich on stale bread. awesome. The only reason they're still in business is because it's right next to the hospital. Please close down so a good business can take up your space. Thank you. I wanted to give it four stars for its food and service in general. Several sandwiches and soups are pretty decent, and the staff are generally helpful and friendly. However, the night shift staff, one female employee in particular, is always enthusiastically chatting with her coworkers about personal or other random things. Her voice is way too high to be appropriate for environment in the store. It's disturbing other customers' dining and conversation. Overpriced and way too sugary pastries/ dessert-style. Almost no savory pastries, just sugar, sugar and more sugar. If you do not want diabetes and obesity, stick to their soups and salads( avoid sugary dressings though). Soups are delish BTW, even though most are cream based. I ate here once and tried one thing, so take this review for what its worth. I just want to write a quick review and say this is not a place for big appetite. I paid $7 for one of the skimpiest sandwiches I ever had. I left hungry and had to go across the street to Taco Bell. I wouldn't mind paying extra $ for great taste but this place didnt really wow me. Probably not even the best sandwich I had in past week. This place seems to bank on high volume customers due to location rather than winning people over. $3 for an 8oz. orange juice? Peace. Sayonara! This place is always disappointing me. I come for their half-half iced tea and i kid you not every time i come they don't have it!!!! Also, how is it that a café is never stocked properly with its signature baked goods? This place is a mess. Where is the MANAGER! How is this allowed to happen!!?!!!? Just had a fasting blood test down the road so as soon as I was done, I needed FOOD before I attacked anyone from being hangry. This was just down the street from the lab and on my way to work, so it was a convenient stop. They had a problem with their cash register, so cash only on this particular day. I gave my simple order (coffee, toasted bagel with cream cheese) and waited. And waited. After what seemed like a long time, I went up to check on my order. Turned out they had a large breakfast order to go and they just forgot mine. Grrrr. They did apologize and then rushed the order after that. The bagel was too lightly toasted for my taste, unfortunately. I had a dentist appointment at Jeferson hospital the other day and I stopped for a bite to eat at Au Bon Pan. I ordered a turkey and swiss with bacon on a croissant with cajun mayo and a cup of soup and hot coffee. The sandwich was better than the average because of the flaky, buttery croissant. I also have a cup of chicken tortilla soup that was a little too tame for my taste, but I spice it up some. The coffee was just okay, but overall a good lunch. What I really like about this place is that in the evening, they mark down all the baked goods to half a price. That means I can get my fave lemon pound cake and cookies and eat twice as much...... more for me!, hours: None

name: Kingyo, address: 1720 Sansom St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9507905, longitude: -75.1696177, is_open: closed, categories: Sushi Bars, Restaurants, Japanese, text: Kingyo has summer appetizer specials for $3.00 Yes - that's right $3.00 - for sizling AgeTofu with mushrooms (enoki & shitake) or 4 crispy Ebi (Shrimp) shumai. Kingyo is rapidly becoming my go-to spot for a sushi fix when I am in that area. Ben and Yama are very nice to me and to my 5 year old - who loves the steamed shumai. Try the Tuna Citrus salad - served in a whole orange - or the spicy tuna tartar. I also like the tuna tataki over a bed of fresh greens - very diet-friendly. I have had all kinds of maki and te-maki here - very fresh - and the best of all? Home-made tamago (none of that frozen garbage.). Yes it costs a bit more than Vic's or Jay's - but the preparations are more classic and pure. I like that from time to time. Kingyo is much friendlier to me than Genji ever was. Hooray! Dinner for 2 last night with one cocktail ($9) was $70 including tax 'n tip. I love the dining room in this place. High ceilings, beautifully painted walls and nice tables. The sushi was fresh and hit the spot. Tempura udon was very tasty indeed. However, the agedashi tofu was nothing more than tempura battered firm tofu with an extremely bland sauce. Seriously, can't someone get agedashi tofu right?? I have to knock one star off for the service. It took around 25 minutes for us to get our check paid for and out the door. At least they were friendly. Brad's rating (out of 5): Price: 3 Food: 3 Decor: 5 Service: 2 Wild card: The solo, elderly diner who was pounding Kirin Ichiban and white wine. Holy smokes, this place is both awesome and slightly strange. From the decor to the food, it's great but there's something just slightly off. First of all, I would like to say that the service was extremely friendly and attentive enough. That was 5 stars all the way. Also, there are several rooms. There are about 10 seats at the sushi bar when you walk in, a large second room in the back (the main dining room), and a smaller room off of the main room. I would assume that's used for large groups. OK, now to get back to this super and odd thing. My friend and I felt the decor was best summed up in the table decorations. On each table was a glass votive holder with black stones on the bottom and an electric candle that flickered daintily. At once both classic and modern (and slightly tacky yet wonderful) we decided it was very much like Japan itself. But the entire restaurant is like that, classic and modern. They have traditional screens and curtains between rooms that you expect from a Japanese restaurant in America. They also have walls that have pretty wooden paneling and a warm purple paint. The main room is a very warm (texturally, not temperature wise) room that would fit in any nice restaurant and was not overtly Japanese. The food was also a little strange but wonderful. The miso soup had a delicate smokey flavor. The duck breast appetizer was amazing! 8 slices of a medium cooked duck breast with a large serving of absolutely delicious mushrooms, beautifully plated with sauces was way more than we expected for the $8.50 price tag. Sadly, the sushi was not what either of us were expecting. The spicy in the spicy tuna was like no other spicy sauce I've ever had in sushi. Instead of the typical flavor it was a peppery flavor like Sriracha. I say that, but I've never actually tried Sriracha, I'm just trying to give an indicator that it was abnormal for sushi. Also, the special rolls appeared to be decently priced, they just weren't the right size for the price. Which means they are actually not a good price. They were too small for the price tag. Kingyo has a liquor license. For $7 I had a very nice glass of a Japanese white wine, a cuvee, to be exact. It was tart and refreshing and great with the meal. Plus, how many Japanese wines have you had in your life? They also have a cute display of attractive bottles of sake, if sake is your thing. Even though I found the place to be slightly odd, I generally loved it. I really would like to go back, I'm just not going to order any sushi. If the duck appetizer is anything to go by, their entrees are where Kingyo really shines. I actually can't wait to go back and order a meal, the duck was that good. What happened to this place? Sadly, I have to reduce to two stars...for sushi/sashimi. I visited this place last week; and place was not busy at all - week day early evening. Well, I thought it was a good thing for me. I ordered through regular menu this time; "Take" - the middle priced sushi dinner. I was totally disappointed b the quality and selections. Yes, it was my fault to sit table rather than counter to begin with. I ordered sashimi appetizer, agedashi tofu and sushi dinner. Tuna was total disappointment - no flavor and very watery and very small and thin slices, Salmon had a bit of smell and fishy taste, which should not be. Hirame was very mushy texture... What happened this place? Non one checks the quality anymore? Imitation crab as it is, Eel was tiny piece with too much sauce on, Egg was too sweet...I was really disappointed. Did they raise the price as well?...was not good CP at all. BTW, someone mentioned Agedashi Tofu? First time I ordered it here...and two pieces of vegetable was accompanied by three small pieces of Tofu...soup tasted authentic; that's only thing I enjoyed that evening. I will probably try one more time at the counter...but... Well, let's see how it goes next time. Had a delightful lunch here today. Was shopping in center city and remembered that there were a lot of tasty looking Asian restaurants on Sansom street, so took a look. It being about 2 in the afternoon, the place was almost deserted. I sat at the sushi bar and ordered the Take, which was five pieces of sashimi and california roll for around $13, and a green tea. The meal came with miso soup, which wasn't too salty and had a nice, subtle flavor. The sushi and sashimi were both excellent. I especially enjoyed the salmon, tuna and caviar sashimi. The waitress was very attentive, and the service was quick (though there was only one other person in the place, so that could be why). Would definitely recommend and dine here again! I used to come here when it was Genji - and frankly due to the economy (I am in brokeville these days) and a slightly icy experience when I last visited Genji (over a year ago) I was reticent to try Kin Gyo. Well, boy am I ever glad I stopped in tonight for a solo sushi bar dinner. Yama, the chef/owner was accomodating and cordial. I savored a delectable negi-hamachi hand roll, a salmon lover's roll (very good but a bit steep at $13.50), a succulent solitary piece of (of all things) foie gras nigiri (Yum and fat-city), 2 HOUSE_MAD tamago sashimi (excellent). The only negative? The ikura sushi piece was not quite as "poppin' fresh" as i would have liked. Meanwhile - Yama makes his OWN inari (what a rarity that can be in the sushi world). And at $7.00 a pop, I think I will wait till next time to try the Chu-toro (which I actually prefer to the fattier and pricier O-toro). My faith has been restored. I disagree with Victoria - the fish was all fresh (save for the ikura which was fresh but not "peak"). Service was very nice,and i can't wait to return. Dinner for one (just me - no beverages) was $45 including tip. I'm a former sushi/Japanese food waitress and have fairly rigorous standards for any Japanese restaurant. I work a couple blocks from Kingyo; this is my second time visiting. Currently, I am devouring a bowl of tempura udon and a California, take out for lunch. I have to praise their packaging. It is expertly divided to stay with the integrity of the dish (aside from the tempura). I went to get Japanese because I'm getting over a cold and thought udon would be a good cure since I didn't feel energized enough to walk to Chinatown. I was thoroughly disappointed with the selection of soup, especially udon. The only choice was tempura udon, but it gave me a chance to break down the overall restaurant food fairly well. Udon: the noodles were perfect. They weren't mushy and they were perfectly slurpable. They absorbed just enough of the broth to hold some, but not over power. Great noodles. The broth on the other hand was slightly too sweet, missed that miso-base flavor, and was not nearly hot enough (I walked literally three blocks and the broth was lukewarmish.), but for someone new to udon, I could suggest it. It definitely contained the "smoky" touch that many restaurants do not use. Tempura: ... Yeah. So... I'm going to assume it's because it was in a CLOSED container which really was the only fault in packaging, but, (pardon me while I geek out about packaging tempura for to go) in tempura and fried food 101, you can't put it in a closed container or the steam will make it mushy. So part were crunchy but for the most part it was soggy. I had the feeling it just was mediocre tempura regardless. When I go back, if I get tempura again, I'll amend if I see fit. It was primarily why I didn't give it a four. Maki/Rolls: I've had fish maki here and it was fine. I don't remember how big the cuts were, but I don't remember any significant problem with them. As far as the California roll, it had lots of great avocado, I couldn't taste the crab much (I blame this on the cold though) and had the perfect crunch of cucumber. The rice lacked the bite of sake though. Another reason why I docked it... Overall, I'm going back again, because it's nice, clean, has friendly service, and is a few blocks from my work. But, I wouldn't make a special trip into Center City for it. (My main sushi restaurant is Koi, because they make magic soup.) This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Philly. The sushi here is always good and fresh and it's one of the few Japanese owned restaurants in the city. They don't serve the overly seasoned Korean-style sushi that most serve. Good sushi should be only very lightly seasoned so you can taste the fresh fish, whereas most sushi restaurants over-flavor their rice and rolls so that you cannot taste the fish anymore. Many people prefer the over-seasoned sushi, but for me, if I am paying the price to eat fresh fish, I want to taste the freshness of the fish, not the sweet sauce, mayo, chilly sauce, etc. For the adventurous, they have all the yummy stuff like nato, sea urchin, really good toro, and you can arrange with the chef for live urchin and live octopus as well! The cooked food is really good, too. The place looks and feels very close to restaurants in Japan. It's unpretentious; not some trendy place to go and be seen. It attracts people who knows the real deal and they mainly sit at the sushi bar talking to the chef and other diners, just like in Japan. Traditionally, sushi bars are the 'news central' for the town. Chefs Yamada-san (the owner), and Watanabe-san keep the mood fun and friendly. They also have a nice dining area at the back of the restaurant. What happened to Kingyo? Why are they closed? This is the most authentic traditional Japanese restaurant in town. Not the new Asian confusion stuff. Did something happen or is it that authentic traditional food is no longer appreciated? Kingyo seems to be a Japanese-owned restaurant because I was greeted and honored in Japanese and the employees all dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The decor looked modern yet traditional with the Japanese styled curtains. In the front of the restaurant is the sushi bar but we were seated in the back which had mellow vibe. We went in since the Crepe Cafe next door was closed. We had the House Hot Sake that costed $9 bucks (the cheapest sake), and it definitely got a girl and I buzzed from it. The House Sake was pretty good although I am not a sake connoisseur so I wouldn't be able to justify the quality. We skipped appetizer and we went straight to the entrees. First off, all the entrees do not come with soup and salad like how other usual sushi restaurants do. Also, I saw that the menu prices were $3 dollars more than the average prices. The small sashimi entree (15 pieces) costed $24 and the maki combination costed $22. Our meal total costed $59 dollars without tip. For two people, I saw that isn't too bad and the restaurant is not too bad for a date. The quality of the food was better than I expected since I eat crappy quality sushi in Chinatown. The maki rolls were small however but tastful and worth savoring in my mouth. The sashimi was fresh as well. However, the girl and I raved about the wasabi because we know what wasabi-in-a-tube tastes like and the wasabi that was given to us was fresh and tasted homemade. I would love to return again. Ok today's lunch was a much better sushi experience. The first thing you should know about Kingyo is that it is a full restaurant. not just a sushi bar. They have 10 seats at a long sushi bar in front and in the back they have tables. I sat at the sushi bar because I wasn't planning on staying very long. It is a bit pricey, but it was worth it to get some good sushi. I was very happy when I left and I will go again. Remember Genji?...when I was a regular almost 10 yrs ago...and time has changed of course. But I was glad to find this restaurant after all. I did not check Yelp reviews before visiting this place; but it was a good time...and am sure it will be a good time again. Place is exactly the same inside as Genji time - sushi bar right next to entrance. It is often my favorite to sit on the sushi bar to begin with. So, I check how counter is kept clean at a first glance; then, I look at sushi materials inside the counter for sure....good variety; but a little fewer than Genji time. Selection of Japanese sake was somewhat limited; but better than most places to begin with. I know it is hard to keep nice selections in PA unlike NJ or NY...but it is often my wish list to have nice selections of sake. I asked Chef for his selections of sushi for the night - he served about 8 selections: Chu-Toro, Hirame, Tai, Saba, Suzuki, Hamachi, Hotate and Anago. All were well-served...but could be a little better in terms of quality...may be too hard to compare with own good memories from Genji time. I only had a limited time - hit and go; but it was a good finding of this restaurant after all. CP could be a little better as I did not expect that price with 8 pieces of sushi - not top grade, but certainly better than many sushi places I have been to in Philly. Overall, I will go back and check other things as well....hoping to find very "seasonal" items occasionally. I had a wonderful dinner here a couple of weeks ago. The fish was fresh and had great portion size and the prices were very fair. The atmosphere was quiet and semi-romantic. The service was very attentive at first, but after we ordered another roll to add onto our order, it took a while. However, everyone was very nice. Would definitely return. It was one of those nights - bf came home much later than originally anticipated, I hadn't made dinner since we had plans to go out that then fell through because of the time, and we were both STARVING to the point of not knowing what we wanted to eat. Somehow, our hunger brought us to Kingyo's door. All we wanted was quick, fresh, tasty food, and that's exactly what we got. The moment the waitress sat us at a table we ordered edamame, which thankfully came out mere minutes later in time for us to order three rolls and scarf down those green beans of soy delight. Thankfully it was pretty empty on a Thursday night so our white tuna roll, salmon roe roll and their Hanabi roll were ready really quickly. I think we consumed that meal as fast as they were able to make it, and the fish was pretty fresh (I concur with Karen's assessment regarding the freshness of the salmon roe). I was pretty pleased with the prices for the regular rolls, but the special rolls seem a little steep, especially considering how many pieces we got with the Hanabi roll. This is probably a great place for a quick lunch, but if you're looking for more than the average sushi roll you'd be better elsewhere., hours: {'Monday': '17:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-22:0', 'Friday': '17:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-22:0'}

name: Saigon Cuisine, address: 4000 Chestnut St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9555996, longitude: -75.202664, is_open: closed, categories: Food, Restaurants, Vietnamese, Chinese, text: When I go to Saigon, I only order one thing: the house special bun. It has everything for about the same price as the other bun options, which is a steal. Regardless of what you order, the portion here is big. I don't find the taste particularly memorable, though. Don't expect super-friendly service here. I've been here twice. The service got better the second time around, which shows that the establishment is working diligently (hopefully) on the kinks of running a new business. Aside from the service, however, I wasn't a huge fan of the food. I had started off with the fried chicken dumplings. I couldn't tell whether they were house-made, but the filling was questionable because it tasted like a mystery substance (as opposed to chicken) and the dough around it was very thick and chewy. I think I've had better dumplings from the frozen section of the Asian supermarket. The pho was also not very well-made. The noodles weren't fresh and they were a bit stingy on the toppings. In Pho dishes, the broth usually either makes it or breaks it. In this case, it definitely did not make it. Other than maybe the location, nothing really compels me to return, when there are better options on Washington Ave and even in West Philly. The food was good but I felt it was overpriced for the amount. Also, be sure to keep your receipt and check how much they charge you afterwards. I was charged more on my card than I signed for on my receipt and when I called they said they couldn't find my card in the system or said that it must've been tip even though I told them it wasn't. It wasn't until I found my receipt and gave him the table and check # that he finally found it in the system and saw they overcharged me. I go to Saigon pretty frequently, so I think I have a pretty good feel for how each of my dining experiences will be. Depending on the size of your group, you can either expect a short or long wait time for food (I've never really experienced an in-between). I've gone in a pretty large group before and it took a really really really long time to get food. What's worse is that they served different people in the group at extremely different times. On one occasion, at least a couple people had already finished eating before the majority of the others had been served. Even when I go in a smaller group, the service can be a little meh. But the food is where I feel that Saigon is simply just "aight". The pho is nothing that will blow you away. It's not particularly flavorful with a very average tasting broth. Trust me, if you want really good pho that will hit the spot, you have to make the trek to South Philly. I think a personal favorite of mine is the grilled pork chop with rice, which is pretty popular. It is good, but paying $10 for two pieces of pork chop, rice, and some veggies is kinda much. I keep coming back to Saigon simply because it's the only place on campus that can really fulfill a craving for pho and Vietnamese-style cuisine. I've spent many meals at Saigon to escape the cold weather and it has hit the spot. But the fact is that the food is nothing special and the service is okay. You gotta manage your expectations. Those looking for exceptionally good pho should look elsewhere, but if you are really wanting pho and have nowhere else to go, Saigon will suffice. On the plus side, it is a BYO so college students can rejoice. This is how I would describe Saigon: its one of those places where you and your friends are trying to figure out where to go for dinner and someone suggests it and you just look at your phone sideways and say "Eh............" but you can't really come up with a better option so you end up there. Mediocre. Helpful if you are for some reason in a pinch and need to have a BYO on campus, otherwise I'd suggest skipping it. It was better back when it had Chinese food on its menu but for some reason they decided to focus on all Vietnamese now. This restaurant is generally just a safe place to get a bowl of pho that is very convenient for people who live near University City. I used to come here often for BYOs, but now the environment is generally more quiet as there are not as many college BYOs here anymore. The space is very conducive to groups though, so if you just want to grab dinner with 10+ friends this is an easy place to go. I came here on a holiday evening for dinner with a friend, and was reminded of how nice the servers are. I ordered my usual beef brisket pho, and it came out almost immediately--with a lot of condiments as well. As I hadn't eaten all day, it was the perfect meal to warm me up, and the pho was simply a decent meal (I'm not sure how else to explain it). There was a lot of noodle and a fine amount of meat, but nothing really stood out about the flavor or anything. Overall, good service, a bit of awkward ambiance since the restaurant is relatively empty now, and fine food. Middle of the road vietnamese place. Vietnam Cafe a bit more west is much better in my opinion. This one has the benefit of being right next to the school and much easier to get to. Fish cakes were great, pho was good but nothing mind blowing. Prices were reasonable, but I've seen better at other Vietnamese places. I'd come here again. I really like the summer rolls here ($4 for two) and the large pho is REALLY large. I find their fried rice to be a bit too oily, so I usually go for the vermicelli dishes when I'm not in the mood for pho. Thai iced tea with tapioca is good, and the background music playlist is awesome. There's nothing that really stands out about their dishes, but it's relatively inexpensive! Saigon Cuisine fills a long-empty void of Vietnamese food in UCity. It fills that gap with pho, bun (think Vietnamese noodle salad) and grilled meats. The menu isn't as extensive as joints you'd find in chinatown, but the imperial rolls, the pho, and the grilled meats and bun are all respectable - and by that I definitely mean "eat too much for your own good" - and pretty emblematic of restaurant style Viet food. Also, it's super affordable, which makes sense, being in UCity. Glad I now have a place to point to which I can direct friends who have never had Viet food. The decoration is modern if a bit sparse, and the high ceiling makes the place a bit of an echo chamber if there aren't more than 10 people in the establishment at a time. It can make things seem a little awkward when you realize that people can hear your whispers (Vichet talks a lot of smack), but occasionally they have music that fixes that problem. I'd like to see them expand the menu a bit to encompass more adventurous Viet dishes, like snails, garlic and basil carpaccio, seafood, and the like. It can replace the Ameri-Chinese section that they have in the back. If I find you ordering General Tso's chicken, which I love, while you're eating here, I will still walk over and smack you. And steal your car. Also, it would be totally boss if they got a liquor license. So this used to be a great BYO but the entire menu changed. They carded us, which is a first. The pho was yummy bit I'm sad that the menu completely changed. Also, my friend ordered her pho with shrimp and they brought her veggie pho... we had to flag down the waiter whenever we wanted to order. Pho is not that great here, but that doesn't bother me as much as the serving staff. They need to get off their damn phones. This place rocks. I've there like 10 times since they've opened up, and I have yet to receive a service below par nor served food that lacked flavor. I return on many occasions because of the genuity of the establishment and urge you to experience it for yourself, if you have not yet!! Positive: friendly server; got my food immediately Negative: no tripe in the pho; no fish sauce at the table; poor service after food was served (e.g. had to ask for more water) The food here is very solid. The prices are very reasonable. I had the "small" pho and it seemed fairly large. The broth was light and flavorful and everything seemed very fresh. The service is really efficient. What more could you ask for? This place is pretty great if you want have a craving for pho and summer rolls. If you're looking for the deep fried variety, make sure you ordered the spring rolls and not summer. The small pho is pretty filling and decent for the price, I typically go for the brisket medium rare. I have also gotten the House Special rice platter. It's nice to get a meal that reminds me of home cooking: a pork chop, a couple shrimp and eggs fried over easy. More like 3.5 stars, but I'll round down for the service. It's still probably the most convenient place to get Vietnamese food for most Penn students though! And perhaps also one of the most convenient BYOs. Like everyone else, I'm just here to get my filling of Vietnamese food. I no longer crave pho since there aren't great places on campus for it (Saigon's doesn't have enough meat -- just a lot of water), but I really like their pork chops and always come here for them! The complementary sauce is also great, so I pour it all over my rice. Saigon is definitely on the pricey side for most things besides pho. For instance, you get a couple pork chops and everything rings up to over double-digits. However, no matter how many people are there, it seems like my food always takes longer than expected. Takeout can also take quite a while, but it's nice to have the option to take pho out. I don't think I've ever had a server stop by and check up on my table until 5 minutes after I've been waving someone down. I think there are a few decorations in the entire place, but it's decently spacious and wooden. I always find myself singing along to their 90s/early 2000s music, so at least they know their crowd! There have been a few awkward times where the place gets noticeably quiet even though multiple tables are eating; I have no idea where the sound here goes. Pho is okay, but you can definitely get cheaper and better ones at Chinatown in Philly. The scallion pancakes are pretty good and I recommend them for appetizers, instead of your normal spring rolls. The other dishes are decent, but I would say my favorite is surprisingly their vegetarian dish with eggplants. The sauce tastes great with the rice and is overall a very satisfying dish. Pho is a pretty good place for a BYO, but I don't recommend going there on weekends as it gets extremely busy and crowded (as a popular BYO place), and during those times service isn't the best. In general, however, food comes out really quickly compared to other restaurants. I have been to Saigon too many times recently, and the food has not gotten old. This is a good sign. Still obsessed with the summer rolls - they're so fresh, and the vegetables inside are so crisp that I could eat these until I die. Okay, maybe not, but they're excellent. The papaya salad is fresh too! The service is always good. They allowed us to have a party of 30 for our friend's birthday party and the service was excellent, the food was excellent, and the waiters and manager was extremely kind and cooperative. We messed up some orders for our vegetarian friends, and the manager kindly brought them several dishes. If you are looking for a great place to dine, I highly recommend Saigon. Average Asian food at average prices. I ordered the sauteed veggies dish, which included water chestnuts, snap peas, mushroom, spinach, and baby corn. I requested that fresh tofu be added.The brown sauce was tasty. I payed about $9.50 for the meal, which was extremely pricey for what I received but I knew that when choosing to order it. Overall, it was a predictable and standard meal. I'd be curious to try some of the other dishes at the restaurant to see what the overall quality is. For now though, it is extremely average in my books! Well, first of all, this place is more like a Chinese restaurant than a Vietnamese one. The menu has a lots of categories, which is usually uncommon in Vietnamese restaurant. If you want to have pho, this is not a good choice. There're only 5 items under the pho category, and these will be served within 5 mins after you place the order. The brooth is so-so, not as tasty as I experienced in other Vietnamese restaurant. Consider its price, it's totally not worth it. A huge bow with a large amount of pho but with only few beef, selling at price $8.50. I give 3.5 out of 5 for its taste, but consider its price, I give 3 stars in the end. Great pho, tasty bun, and a nice summer roll; what more could you ask for?! Love the broth used in the pho, complex but subtle; perfect meal on a wintry evening. Saigon is a nice addition to campus, and it's definitely on my list of places to consider for lunch. The menu seems to suffer from a little bit of an identity crisis (they purport to be Vietnamese, but the menu is a kind of hybrid of Americanized Chinese dishes [General Tso] and Vietnamese dishes, like spring rolls and Pho). I recommend going with one of the noodle dishes. I got the BBQ beef with ho fun and found it to be delicious. The noodles with gigantic, flat rice noodles and had an awesome airy texture to them. At $12, it was not a bad price. My friend got the general tso, which I tasted and found to be just OK. It was nicely crispy, but the sauce committed the cardinal sin of general tso: you could taste the ketchup. I will now do something outrageous and dedicate an entire (albeit short) paragraph to the chicken spring rolls. These were really, really good, and I think they might be homemade. Highly recommend. End of paragraph. Service was very pleasant and efficient, and the space is nice, if austere. Would come back. End of transmission. Saigon Cuisine is pretty good and conveniently located in UCity! My favorite go-to dishes are the bun and rice plates with the sliced pork options. The pork chops and house special combinations are also good! The pork is always full of flavor and perfectly tender. If you're looking for a convenient place to satisfy your pho cravings, Saigon doesn't disappoint. The broth is good, but it doesn't really stand out. Yet, still a decent place to get your pho fix in! The service here is also very friendly and quick! The food brought out in less than 10 minutes upon ordering. I definitely frequent this place a lot whenever I'm missing some good Viet food! Came in here with a friend for dinner . The restaurant itself is just right size . Its not big but you are not overhearing the conversation from the table next to you either . I ordered a pad thai, my all time favorite . It was pretty good , not overly sweet like some other places . My friend ordered a pork chop rice platter and she enjoyed it. With many mediocre asian restaurants in the area , the is actually the place I would recommend first . Grilled sliced pork on rice is great! The pork is amazing and delicious (or maybe that's bc i was STARVING). This place is kinda expensive for an Asian place though. Lots of Chinese places have bigger portions for cheaper prices, so I wouldn't come here too often. Actually, this is my first time here and probably my last too lol. While I do like the pork here, i can easily find equally good pork in cheap places in chinatown. Definitely one of my favorite Pho places in UCity. Great consistency in the food throughout the years and reasonable price. Fried ice-cream is a dessert which the vanilla ice cream is wrapped by fried, crisps. Worth a try if you have NOT yet had Vietnamese food. Our flight got canceled and I wanted to get some Vietnamese food. I've been all over Washington and even Chinatown for Vietnamese food. Being Vietnamese myself, I have a sharp tongue for my culture and our food. 1. The outside and appearance don't bother me much, it is on 40th and chestnut so I didn't expect it to be huge or anything. 2. The food itself was good. Not sure if it was because I'm so hungry from delays in the airport, but I also ordered for takeout and it was good! Now, why the 1 star? There were Hispanic girls (2) taking orders that don't know English nor Vietnamese! My wife asked if the eggrolls came with vegetables and somehow my ordered was canceled. Next to us, the dumplings were cold inside and they asked for it to be redone, again the girl had no idea. I had to google up cold in Spanish on my phone! The customer next to us asked for a manager or someone that knows English and the waitress shakes her head and says "only me".I mean, you're in an area with students from all backgrounds and you hire non-English speaking Hispanics trying to sell Vietnamese food to Americans ......We got so frustrated and decided just to point to numbers and not ask any questions. Vietnamese food isn't popular, you need someone to explain what's in it and the sauces to dip, etc, etc. If this wasn't bad enough, I checked my bank account online and I was charged twice! Bill was $87.27 (half was takeout) and I tipped $12.73 for an even $100. My wife complained about my tipping but regardless of service I always tip well. Bank shows 2 charges $87.27, needless to say, I am not one bit surprised. Take your business elsewhere, owner obviously think he can get away with this, you shouldn't take it. We go here every time we visit because despite the food being mediocre, it's the most decent pho nearby. My review today is mostly based on the service, which to say the least was worse than the food. Everyone else in my group ordered pho, and it was fine (group consensus is the noodles were overcooked and not enough meat). I ordered the vermicelli with chicken, which also had overcooked noodles shredded to about inch-long pieces. But that wasn't the worst part. While mixing it, I found a piece of large plastic wrapping in my bowl! I didn't make a scene but still let the waiter/manager know. He offered to make me a new bowl but I didn't really see the point (not like it was a bug or hair) so I politely declined. When we were paying though, we said it didn't feel right for them to charge full price for my dish. He could've apologized for trying to feed me plastic or something to make up for the inconvenience, however, he went on to give us a lecture about how not everyone is perfect and people make mistakes, and it was probably just one of the ladies in the back who got plastic food wrapping or a part of their gloves in my food. Thanks but that's not what I ordered. In the end he gave us a $4 discount but next time, I recommend starting with an apology when getting non edible, indigestible ingredients in your customer's food. I recently ordered a number of dishes from Saigon because Vietnam Cafe was closed. The food is on par with Vietnam Cafe but a few dollars cheaper. I really like Vietnam Cafe so Saigon is now my go to Vietnamese Restaurant in University City. I ordered a large chicken pho but noticed the host keyed it in as a small after I paid. He adjusted the order and when I attempted to pay the difference he smiled and said it was on the house. While waiting, a waiter brought me a glass of water. These small details plus good food attract a loyal following. The pho was very good. I also got the house special rice vermicelli which was loaded with meat. I really enjoyed the meal and will return. Love the beef pho! I think I taste cinnamon in it which is cool. BYOB. I always get the fresh fruit for desert. Great Value. I am always excited when a new restaurant opens around University city as the food selection is so limited. The Good: House special bun - this is my favorite dish here. It has everything - crispy spring roll, grilled meat ball, chicken, and pork. The pork in particular is so tasty. Be forewarned, it is also huge!!!! My friend and I can't finish one together. Not bad for $8.50. The rolls - I've tried the vietnam spring roll, crispy chicken roll, summer roll, grilled pork roll, and I liked all of them. The summer rolls and grilled pork rolls taste so fresh, light and delicious. They are also gigantic. Sauted snow pea leaves with garlic sauce - basic stir-fried vegetable that you can get a typical chinese restaurant. Did not disappoint. Avocado smoothie - I love avocado smoothies everywhere, here included Rainbow ice - this is pretty yummy dessert! The Meh: Xe Lua Pho - Wasn't too impressed with the pho here. The broth wasn't as flavorful as I like it. I usually love drinking soup of pho, but this does not make me want to finish it. House fried rice - ordered this for takeout once. Was a little bland and oily. Pan fried noodle - didn't like both the house speical and the seafood. The house special was flavored in this sweet sauce that I did not like. Seafood pan fried noodle was bland. Service here is kind of inconsistent. Most of the time it's okay. There's this waitress who is kind of strange. When I come here with my friend who's korean, she always think my friend can speak Chinese somehow. When my friend speaks English back to her, she looks confused and has to reconfirm. Once we asked for more "shaved ice" in the rainbow ice dessert, she came back with cubed iced in the now ruined dessert. Sometimes there are nice suprises here. Once they were doing a promotion, and every table got a free papaya salad. There are dishes that I love here, but there are also dishes I would definitely avoid. Love this new addition on campus though. Will be back to get more house special bun or try other dishes! Excellent Pho, Excellent Tofu Summer Rolls, Excellent Fantastic Snow Pea Leaves in Garlic Never had a bad dish here. Vegetarian and Vegan friendly and willing to change dishes to meet your needs! Have been many times, it is always crowded. The food is fresh prepared, authentic and comes out quickly. Usually lots of large groups with boxes of Franzia, and take-out orders coming and going all night long. The bun with spring rolls (it's basically a cold vermicelli noodle dish) is good - especially on a hot day. The pho is average - soup is kind of bland and lacks soul, and I had to add tons of siracha and hoisin sauce to add flavor. They are BYO though, so it is another option in University City, but for pho I'd recommend going to other options around University City (cafe Saigon) or around South Philly for the actual real deal. Came here for a dinner with college friends. It was pretty tasty! I got the Lemon Grass Chicken with Rice. Service was efficient and we were permitted to split the total check in two (using two cards to pay). The only thing I didn't like were the prices. This is coming from someone who frequently visits Nam Phuong restaurant (South Philly) and Chu-Chu's in Chinatown. $8.50 for a regular sized bowl is pho is pretty expensive. My dish, which usually sells for $6.50 at other Vietnamese restaurants was ~$9 here, but as my friend said: this is University City and I guess they can just get away with that with the heavy college traffic. Doesn't even deserve a star! Service sucks, the waiters were 2 Spanish girls that didn't even know how to speak English all they did was stand there and stared at us the whole time. My cousin had to tell them how to do their job, they brought the food out and acted like they didn't know where to place the food. There's a table there for a reason. Summer rolls weren't even fresh! The worst part was when I asked for the check, they tried to charge me for a $20 gratuity. $20 for what? Crappy service? Never coming here again. This used to be my go to place for some quick and relatively healthy meals than slices of pizza or burgers (plus I am vegan, and there are only countably few places to provide vegan options). I had been quite satisfied with their take-out meals until recently, when they probably changed their staff and chefs, and since then they have screwed up my order twice, despite giving specific instructions about certain foods that I do NOT want in my meal. I think I am going to give them one more chance, and if they screw up, I am going to look elsewhere! Sorry Saigon Cuisine, you were my favorite go to place for quick vegan meals, but I will have to rethink if this shoddy business continues. Horrible customer service. There were 3 little rocks inside of my spring roll. I almost chipped my tooth biting into the spring roll. When I notified our server he became defensive and said it was just black pepper. I asked to speak to the manager and he refused to give me the managers phone number. He never even apologized. Will not be coming back here again. Stay clear of Saigon if you want to keep your teeth. The guy is not too friendly but it's a good cure for super hangover. Would recommend. I went here with 3 co workers for lunch. I got the lemon grass chicken and others at the table got pho. We were all pleased with the food in terms of taste and portion sizes. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing- he also made us laugh which is always a plus. I will definitely be getting food from here in the future as I work right around the corner. Love their lemongrass chicken! The tender chicken is marinated just right. I've tried lemongrass chicken in similar restaurants nearby, and Saigon's is still the best by far. The price is also just right for the portion. Also can't go wrong with some hearty Pho on a cold autumn afternoon. I got lemongrass pork on rice noodles. Wished for a tad higher meat to noodle ratio, but it was extremely delicious. Very nice staff. Decent price. Fast (I got it to go). Attractive interior. I was a little sad to see it rather empty 1pm... I'll be rooting for business to pick up! PS. I wish they had Banh mi sandwiches! Oh Pho, how I love thee. That being said, I've had my share of this Vietnamese bowl of deliciousness around Philly and up and down the East Coast. Unfortunately, my hometown city always came up a bit short. There are great Vietnamese restaurants here, but I've never been wowed by their pho. Enter Saigon Cuisine. Tucked on the corner of 40th Street where University City and West Philly meet is this small gem. Hell, it's directly next to an equally small Indian and Thai restaurant. So at quick glance you may lose it in the shuffle. But it's there, and it's worth the look. The outside, I'll admit, may throw you. The sign is a bit dingy, there's an empty lot half a block down, can't see inside to even see of the place is open. But. Once you step in all if your fears are put away Inside is bright with bamboo floor (I think) with red booths and tables, modern pop music playing in the background and a single TV on mute with what looks to be a Vietnamese news station. Oh, and the smell. You'd live in a dumpster if it smelled like this restaurant. I got here on a Monday at Noon with a friend and we were seated promptly. Plenty of booths and had an ok crowd. Maybe about 1/3 full. Our waitress immediately took got us water and handed menus. The menu here is small but gets the point across. I ordered the brisket pho (large) and steamed pork dumplings. While my friend ordered beef eye pho and summer rolls. The food (minus my dumplings) were out in no time. Which tells me they have this stuff at the ready. Good move, ownership. The summer rolls we're bulky, full of greens and shrimp and came with a sweet peanut sauce for dipping. My dumplings came out fresh, hot, and with a little sear on them from the grill. Also with a dipping sauce. And once they were cooled I couldn't keep them out of my mouth. So sad when I had gone through my serving of 5. Now the pho. Our waitress started by bringing out a plate of bean sprouts, jalapeños, sliced limes and a bottle of soy sauce. I was super excited when I saw that huge bowl coming my way. I could smell the spices before our waitress even put them down. The bowl was pretty big. Definitely a large bowl if there ever was one. The meat was tender in sliced pieces making them flavorful and easy to eat, the noodles were cooked to perfection. The broth at the end was so good I had to forego the spoon and drink it from the bowl. So, needless to say I am a fan if this small slice of pho heaven. The only reason it's 4/5 stars is the wait staff. I get it was a slow lunch rush and there weren't many people in but to see the entire staff with their noses buried in their phones within view of the customers was a bit off putting. I don't wanna bash too hard. Because when it was game time our waitress came ready to play. We didn't wait too long for food or refills or anything. I guess it just seemed unprofessional to see them all in the phone. But other than that, they were great. I'll definitely be dining here again when I need a pho fix. Pho is nice. I've had it for many times, I've even ordered the take out once, i thought I can't take them our because of the soup, but the owner will pack everything for you to take it home. And it's very easy to make it feel like you are eating in the store. I'll highly recommend the pork chop, I ordered them a few time as entree, and I had them a few times while I had Pho as well with my friend who's always eating. If I'm not the wrong, the owner used to waitressing in Sang kee noodle house. I used to love this place when they first opened - warning, I'm a vegetarian - and they arbitrarily removed about half the pages of the original menu! You can literally look at the numbers on the menu and see huge gaps. They had some wonderful vegetarian options originally, but no more, unless you want something that tastes like ham water from Arrested Development. If you're a meat lover who wants so pho, I've heard they're decent from friends... but for anything else? Go to Han Dynasty or Sang Kee. I came here last week because the Vietnamese restaurant that I usually go to was closed and I needed to satisfy my pho craving REALLY bad, so I figured why not try Saigon Cuisine? I've walked by this place numerous times and had always wanted to try their food. I ordered spring rolls, a bowl of pho (beef eye round slightly cooked), and fried ice cream, and I can now say that I will probably never come here again, at least not to get pho. I don't know how their other food items are, but I sure hope to god that they are better than the pho because I have honestly never tasted any pho worst than the one that I had here. The broth was watered down and the flavor was completely off (I couldn't even tell you what it tasted like). I had to down the bowl in Siracha just so that I couldn't taste the broth anymore, then it wasn't as unbearable to eat. The price is also on the more expensive end, considering you can get cheaper pho for $5 or so on Washington Ave, Chinatown, or other Vietnamese Restaurants in West Philly, that will have larger portions and actually be edible and taste authentic. I wish I could say nicer things about this place, but it was such a disappointing experience. They should really take their pho off the menu or make changes to it because they honestly can't call themselves a Vietnamese Restaurant and not even be able to get the pho remotely right. The spring rolls were mediocre and the fried ice cream was...not even fried. It was literally a ball of ice cream rolled around in crunch. If you want fried ice cream, go down the street to Ramen Bar. I'm giving this place 2 stars because the service was decent and I did like the interior of the restaurant. Otherwise, I don't see myself coming back and I definitely would not recommend the pho from here to anyone unless they don't have any tastebuds. I was craving summer rolls like crazy so I had to stop by for lunch one day. I got the shrimp summer rolls and they tasted delicious. Only complaint was that there was a chunk of a styrofoam container neatly rolled up in my summer roll? Anyway, the taste was there and it was delicious but wth?! I also got the Thai iced coffee which was great. I wish I has more time to actually dine in and have a bowl of phô but I didn't. Even though there was the mishap with the rolls I will still be back. In town for just a day... found Saigon Cuisine on YELP! Thank you Yelp! Awesome food, amazing portions, fast service, decent prices... Excellent! Mediocre. Mediocre. Mediocre. Modestly priced - appetizers range from $3 - $5 and main courses range from $8.50 - $14. Service was pretty good. Very limited menu for a Vietnamese restaurant. Philly has scores of Vietnamese places and a large Vietnamese immigrant population, but this place is not up local standards. They seem to cater to college students. I say: skip it. My girlfriend and I have been here many times. Their Vietnamese noodle soup taste exactly a good noodle soup in Vietnam. The pork chop rice is nicely grilled, not spicy. Other Asian dishes are OK, best just go for Vietnamese soup. My fresh tofu roll was decent. It did satisfy my craving for one when I didn't feel like making my way to china town. Note to self: always make your way. I always feel underwhelmed when I don't get what I want from the place that I love it from. If that makes sense. The order was quickly prepared, it seemed to be lacking some of the stuff that is listed on the menu? But whatever. The peanut sauce was extremely underwhelming, it lacked every ounce of flavor which is absurd since it's peanut sauce? I'll go back though and check out something beyond an appetizer. Super good food. I had the slice pork over rice and Slice roll beef over rice and it was delicious. Tons of meat and rice for your bucks. I can't wait to try the pho and other dishes The only reason they are getting one star is because Yelp doesn't have zero. I was in a super good mood when I walked in, because I just got a new fish and I can't wait to put in my bowl. Well, I guess I really shouldn't have waited. Here's the reason why I walked out with super bad mood: Food: TERRIBLE! I ordered "seafood lemon grass soup", and I couldn't taste any lemon grass at all. The veg and seafood are obviously from the FROZEN bags, and the pho is sticking to each other. If I use this $11 dollars to buy frozen seafood and veg, pho and tom yum paste, I can easily feed six people. Service: EVEN WORSE! THEY THREW AWAY MY FOOD!!!!! Ok, to be fair, the tall guy is very attentive so I like him, but I seriously don't know what other people are doing. This one girl, has been talking on the phone the whole time when I was there. I asked her to pack my remaining soup up, and she THREW MY FOOD AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She did only one thing, and she messed it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Other: Although their menu is in Chinese, I don't know if they are Chinese or not. I'm a native speaker of Cantonese and Mandarin, and understand a lot of other languages and dialogues, but I just couldn't understand what they were speaking. I sincerely recommend AGAINST this place! They are NOT worth any of your money or time! I ordered Pho combo and spring rolls. The Pho combo was great. I expected to see traditional Vietnamese spring rolls but they were Chinese fried rolls. Price and service were very good. 2.5 stars: summer rolls were fresh. Clay tofu pot could use some work...it was very bland. Not as authentic as I'd hope it to be :( So you're hungover or craving Pho but don't want to venture down to Washington Ave? Me too.. and this is where I go for that No, it doesn't even come close to the pho on Washington Ave, but is it good enough to cure your craving or hangover? Yes The prices are a bit more compared to Washington, $8.50 or $9.50 for chicken pho small and large respectively, sizes are the same as Washington ave but definitely not as authentic. They used sliced chicken, like the same type you would get in a Chicken and broccoli over rice type dish, not the ones that have been stewed to make the pho chicken broth -- due to that the flavor is not as deep as your authentic pho, but is more like a chicken noodle soup. The scallion pancakes I got were very flakey and fried well. I'll continue to come here when I'm too lazy for Washington Ave, but keep in mind you won't get the same quality. Terrible, there is no flavor except....... This is also not real pho, it's noodle. What freaked me out is that I ate some weird thing in my soup, it looks like gray hair but with sticky black stuff on it, and I found it in my soup. And I only discovered this in my soup after I finished almost all of my noodles.......... And the restaurant owner quickly got all the dishes back to the kitchen and said give me a free one. When I ask what is the thing in the noodle I just ate , the owner start to mumbling and got very angry, almost to the level of threatening. When I finally realized I could leave message on yelp, they suddenly trying to communicate....for sympathy and empathy.......I am pretty wordless ....... This place opened relatively recently, but I've been here twice so far and it was pretty tasty both times! The first time I got the bun, which (contrary to what may be popular belief) is not actually a bun with some filling. I was pleasantly surprised by a decent-sized bowl of rice noodles with vegetables and grilled pork. The veggies were pretty fresh and the pork was cooked to my liking - a bit charred but not dry - and it had a really nice slightly-sweet-but-still-savory flavor. The sauce (not sure if it was soy sauce, fish sauce, a combination of the two, or neither) brought it all together. I also had the fresh Vietnamese spring rolls with peanut sauce as an appetizer - typical but good. There weren't too many people there that time (presumably because it had just opened), so it was pretty quiet, but they were playing some 90's throwback hits, which I appreciated. The second time I got the pho. I haven't really had too much pho to compare it to, but it was definitely satisfying; I chose the round-eye slightly-cooked beef and it came with jalapenos, bean sprouts, lime, and mint on the side. Their small is more than enough to fill you up and still have some left over - great for lunch the next day. We also realized that this place is a BYO, so we had some wine with dinner, which was nice. My friend's glass had a lipstick stain on it - no bueno - but they were quick to replace it. There were more people there this time (I think it might've been a full house), so word's definitely spreading that this place is worth checking out. Overall, above-average Vietnamese food at decent prices - and considering it's literally across the street from my apartment, I'll most likely be back! (I'd probably get the bun again or try one of their rice dishes...) My computer now has about 10 tabs open for "how to make pho"...purely because I don't want to be the awkward person showing up at Saigon Cuisine for every meal. Seriously, it's that good. After reading Ben W.'s review, and realizing how stupidly close it was to my apartment, I headed over for an early dinner on Sunday. The beef brisket pho was so delicious-the broth is perfect for a cold winter day and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I just went back for lunch today and the beef eye is even better; I highly recommend it. With any pho, you get a 1 qt container of soup, and a takeout box full of noodles, sprouts, hot sauce, peppers, and lime. I'm not the biggest fan of the sprouts, but try putting some of the lime in! Service for takeout was quick and friendly-I was in and out in under 5 minutes. The first time I went, there was no one in the store but today there were at least a few tables. As soon as the Penn community hears about it, I think this place will be packed. Between here and Ramen Bar, there's no contest. I just found out this place is a BYO. Cheapest BYO ever. Woo! Now you just have to get some padding or something on the walls so it's not so echo-ey, and you're prime-time, Saigon! First off, you should know that if you come here on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, Saigon will be filled with Penn students having BYO dinners, so you should be prepared to experiences Franzia boxes and loud groups. The food here is extraordinarily average. I've had the pho multiple times, and each time it was really lackluster; it doesn't have much flavor, and I have to add a pile of sriracha every time to eat it. The other food is similarly mediocre - I've tried the fried rice, some of the vegetable, as well as the buns. The only reason I would choose to come here is that it's one of the only BYOs on Penn's campus, and I'm a Penn student. Otherwise, I'd choose something better in the area. Love this place! It's BYO which is great since it's so close to a college campus. That does mean that if you do go during prime dinner hours on a weekend that it'll typically be pretty loud, but honestly, it's never bothered me since I pretty much only go there for the purpose of BYO's. The pho is pretty good and most of the people who I go with get it. I like the bun as well. Summer rolls for me are a necessity at a Vietnamese restaurant, and the ones at Saigon, along with the sauce, are amazing! The servers are very nice and accommodating, and all of my experiences there have been very enjoyable. I came here for lunch and ordered grilled pork rice and Vietnamese coffee. First of all, they didn't use the right rice for the dish and the pork was on the salty side. The Vietnamese coffee was probably the worse I've tasted ever. There were black coffee grounds in it and all I tasted was sugar and milk. I didn't try their pho yet but that's enough for me to not come back. I've been here three times so far and every time I left the place as a happy customer. Their prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere inside is nice and quiet, and it only took them 5 - 10 minutes to cook their food each time I was there. I'm definitely going to be coming back there on a regular basis and not just because the place is right around the corner from where I live either. On one of those "let's just walk around and see what we find to eat" kind of night, we ended up at Saigon Cuisine. I spotted the Pho on the menu and figured I had to give it a try. Now I normally take down a large Pho without hesitation, so a large Xe Lua (everything) pho it was for me. Like me, you may have noticed the pho prices were slightly higher than you might expect. Back to that large Xe Lua... well, it was larger than I expected, matching the slightly higher price. Yes, I was still able to take it down, but with a bit more of a struggle than normal. And while I struggled to finish, it was not due to quality or taste. I returned a few days later to grab some pho to go for a sick JJ. Even wrapped to go didn't impact their delicious pho. I've been back since and will be back again I am sure! Was not the best pho I tasted but definitely not the worst. It's priced just right and great portion sizes. I would recommend it to people who need a pho fix but I do not see myself as a regular for pho that is. They do have other items on their menu but I'm not tempted to try it. If you love pho they way I do this isn't the place for you. I walk by this hole in the wall every morning on my way to work and have never thought twice about it, but today I was in the mood for Thai or Vietnamese food. As usual, I consulted Yelp (since I know there aren't many decent Asian places nearby, despite the high Asian population here) and figured that I would give it a try. Positive thing #1- You can pre-order takeout right from the Yelp app. I chose to do this and eat outside in the park (one block away). Positive thing #2- My order was ready when I arrived, and I showed up a few minutes early. I took note of the students in the restaurant (usually a good sign), the clean, relaxed atmosphere, and a foreign news program on TV (also a good sign), and left to enjoy the outdoors. I ordered veggie bun (rice vermicelli) with spring rolls. The sauce for the bun was on the side to prevent the spring rolls from getting soggy- nice touch. The top of the meal was covered with finely-chopped nuts with good flavor. The spring rolls were fried but not heavy or greasy (yay!). The bun itself was light and flavorful (though it could have had more veggies). I would have rated this place 4 stars if it weren't for the signature headache that I get after eating MSG that is currently developing. The vegetable pho is delicious. It comes with a variety of vegetables and tofu, and everything tastes super fresh. Huge portion for under $10. My food came out quickly and the staff was very friendly. Terrible, there is no flavor except....... This is also not real pho, it's noodle. What freaked me out is that I ate some weird thing in my soup, it looks like gray hair but with sticky black stuff on it, and I found it in my soup. And I only discovered this in my soup after I finished almost all of my noodles.......... And the restaurant owner quickly got all the dishes back to the kitchen and said give me a free one. When I ask what is the thing in the noodle I just ate , the owner start to mumbling and got very angry, almost to the level of threatening. When I finally realized I could leave message on yelp, they suddenly trying to communicate....for sympathy and empathy.......I am pretty wordless ....... 3.5 stars for this little hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant in University City! I come from a city that has a large Vietnamese population (San Jose, CA), so when I came to Philadelphia, I didn't expect there to be a many good Vietnamese restaurants around to choose from, especially in University City. Granted, there are good Viet places around Chinatown and the little Viet area in Philly but that's a bit out of the way for me. Saigon cuisine is the closest restaurant where I could get my Vietnamese food fix. I've been in Philly for almost a year now, and I've always been so hesitant to try this place. I finally got around to trying it this past week, and I'm glad I did! It was definitely a pleasant surprise. I ordered the house special noodles (bun). It came with grilled pork slices, grilled shrimp, an eggroll, and veggies along with their fish sauce. I was very happy with the way it tasted. The pork slices were tender and full of flavor, and I very much enjoyed their grilled shrimp. Often, grilled shrimps can get dry, but they do a good job here! Fish sauce is very important for Vietnamese dishes, and for me, it makes or breaks a vietnamese dish. This place had good fish sauce that went well with what I ordered. My boyfriend ordered a rice plate, and it looked appetizing to me! I'll definitely come back here for Vietnamese food. I must try their noodle soups next time! A gem of a restaurant in UC. Had the large xe lua pho noodle soup that was warm and good on a cold day. I called at 10pm and was told they were only doing take out until closing on Friday. Wasn't as good as take out and microwaved pho is not as great. Otherwise had a mix of meat and was mostly noodles. Overall not bad and warm on a cold night. I was eager to try this place out. I ate here with my girlfriend. I give two stars instead of one because many aspects of the food were good, but my experience here was bad enough that I do not want to come back. I ordered Pho (with tendon and tripe) and she ordered Bun (with chicken), as these were both typical Vietnamese dishes that we were familiar with. Both of the dishes were pleasant, if slightly bland. The broth of the pho had noticeably high-quality cinnamon used in it, and had just the right amount of salt, but was a little on the bland side. The vegetables in the bun dish were fresh, and had some subtle spicing, but that dish overall was a little bland too. What ruined the experience for me was that the sides of vegetables brought out for the pho were not fresh. The bean sprouts were particularly spoiled, with a mild but noticeable rotting aroma, of garbage. It was so bad that the first I caught a whiff of it, I wondered if someone was taking garbage out in the kitchen...but upon smelling items on the table, I realized that it was the bean sprouts. The lime was also not fresh--it was quite dried out, a little brown around the edges, and smelled off as well. The hot pepper and basil weren't the freshest I've had, but they both were edible. I complained about the bean sprouts being fresh, and they said that was all they could do. They brought a new plate but they still weren't fresh. I would have appreciated that if they didn't have fresh bean sprouts, that they told me that they didn't have all the ingredients for Pho, and offered for me to order some other dish. They also did not offer any refund or anything. No one came later to check on us and ask if the food was okay. The atmosphere here was pleasant, but it got very loud (with conversation). The walls, floors, and ceilings are all unpadded hard surfaces, making this place seem extremely rowdy when it's even half full. I found that unpleasant...it was a little too loud for me. I am not coming back. I am loyal to the Vietnamese restaurant at 43rd and Spruce. It is simpler, but it's been consistently good--I've eaten there dozens of times and I've never had anything as bad tasting or smelling as the plate of bean sprouts here. It's also considerably quieter, and a little cheaper per item. Their pho is great and service is fast and friendly! They take cards as payment which is super convenient and honestly, always questionable with Asian restaurants. Been here twice and each time I left with my pho bowls empty and happily satisfied! I'd call this Chinese Cuisine not Vietnamese Cuisine. A lot more expensive than other Vietanmese restaurant ( but I take it that it's the only in the district ) The food is just average, but I won't call this authentic i'm not going to lie-- i woke up this morning with a huge hang over and pho is always the best cure. so i strutted down four or five blocks to get to this joint. i order the pho xe lua (it means firetruck pho) which is essentially a combination of all the different meats. the pho came out pretty fast and it hit the spot. i don't think its the BESTTTTT pho in the whole world, but the flavoring is there. it's also super convenient since its just a few blocks off of campus. i have some slight qualms about the service which i think can be a bit hectic. they're really trying to hustle and bustle (which is cool, i dig efficiency) but it also just leads to slight inattentiveness and a chaotic feeling surrounding the restaurant. on a different note, while i was eating my pho, some one in the kitchen was just staring at me through the door window and raising his eye brows up and down. i wanted to laugh because it was so audacious, bold and absolutely, inappropriate. man, i'm trying to cure my hang over and i got some jokester in the back doing googley eyes at me. haha. god. It's so great that Penn campus got such an affordable and quality Vietnamese restaurant! The pho here is pretty good, and for the price, it's a fantastic deal for a hungry student. The broth is incredibly rich, and the noodles will definitely fill you up. I generally always get the large special pho that includes portions of all their meats, and I'm always very satisfied at the end of my meal. Compared to the affordability, quantity, and quality of the pho here, the other dishes are pretty average. The spring and summer roll appetizers are quite large and crammed with vegetables and meat, but the taste isn't anything particularly amazing. The rice platters are a good alternative if you're not in the mood for noodles, but they're definitely not as filling as the pho bowls. If you do want to give one of the rice platters a try, I suggest the lemon grass chicken. The meat is sliced pretty thin, but the chicken is pretty juicy and flavorful. The rice and side vegetables are bland and tasteless, but you can fix that with some generous helpings of fish sauce. At the end of the day, Saigon's shining specialty is their affordable pho. That's what Saigon excels at, and that's what you should get. I tried a bun with pork. Im pleasantly surprised by how delicious the noodle bowl turns turned out. My husband ordered a clay pot with chicken which was disappointing in flavor. It was however fairly healthy and came with a generous serving of steam vegetables. We also tried a summer roll and grilled pork rolls. Both rolls were made fresh and were delicious. We'll definitely be back however it wont be for the clay pot. Service was fine and the interior of the restaurant was clean and quiet. Was in town for a conference and a friend recommended a few places in the area. Pho is my favorite, plus on a cold day in the teens, this hit the spot. I ordered the small beef pho and it was still a pretty large size. Food came out relatively quickly and the service was good and there were multiple people around to help if you needed anything. At $8.50, I did think this was on the pricier side but I'm also not local (you can get pho in NYC for less). Came here for lunch and decided to get enough to have leftovers for dinner. Unfortunately, it wasn't very good. In theory, the large pho is a pretty good deal, but even though it's well done, the brisket is incredibly dry and tastes more like botched jerky than brisket from a typical Viet place. Their noodles to broth ratio is very off, with far too many noodles. I got my leftover pho to go and even after normal absorption, there should've been more broth. I've taken leftover pho and noodle soup to go at plenty of other places and never returned home to basically an entire container of noodles. For whatever reason, the jalapenos here are much hotter than any I've ever had at a Viet restaurant. Lastly, and most egregiously, there was something in my pho that was not meant for consumption. I'm not sure what they're doing in their kitchen. The grilled chicken bun was better, but not even close to the better ones in the area. There was one piece of mint in the entire dish, which was disappointing because it adds great flavor. The portion of chicken was good, but I'm not sure it was fully cooked. It tasted a bit rubbery and should've been grilled longer. The price of the bun was fine, but they should've included a spring roll with it like most places do. Charging $2 for one, or $4 for two is a bit lame. I would recommend Anh Hong in Upper Darby, Pho Xe Lua in Chinatown, and any of the places in South Philly over Saigon. I was super excited when I came back to campus to find that a new restaurant was on campus. Although I never had a chance to eat at Nan, Penn was really lacking in Vietnamese cuisine and a new place is always welcome. I went with three other friends for an early evening Saturday dinner and the place was relatively empty. We were quickly seated and given glasses of water. The menu itself is pretty expansive, with a wide range of Vietnamese dished. I skipped right to the pho menu because I was really in the mood for a hot bowl of noodles. I ended up getting the large beef brisket pho. The dishes took about 10 minutes to come out, but they were all piping hot. Accompanied with the pho were portions of limes, jalapeños, bean sprouts, and basil sprigs. The broth was very tasty and was as salty as other places I've been. I also really appreciated the strong onion undertones. Just fyi, the large is LARGE. Although there wasn't as much meat as I would've liked, close to half the bowl was full of noodles. I ended up needing to take some of it home. My friends also got the pho, the summer roll, as well as bun, which reminded me of a Vietnamese style bim bim bop but with rice noodles. I didn't get to try them, but they seemed to enjoy their entrees and appetizers. The ambiance was a interesting. It was a relatively quiet venue and the playlist was almost strictly 90's pop and R&B. Throughout dinner, conversation was constantly interrupted with, "oh wow, haven't heard this one in a while," and "this was my jam in middle school." It's not a good or bad thing, it was just... interesting. Overall, a great dining experience and I would definitely go again with some friends. It's about time we've gotten some decent pho on campus and this place fits the bill! Pros: price, LARGE portions, authentic flavors Cons: very quiet ambiance Dishes to try: Pho I got the sautéed beef with lemongrass which was very flavorful. You can definitely taste the lemongrass. I put some of the basil they use for their pho in it and it was amazing. MF had the pho. I tried some of the broth and it was really tasty. I think it may be the best tasting pho broth I have ever had. The pho portion was huge and very reasonably priced. I only wish they delivered for days (like today) where I am absolutely bedridden. Don't eat here unless you prefer unauthentic Vietnamese food poorly received and prepared by Chinese staff who speak neither English nor Vietnamese. Such a fucking fan of this place. I come here so often that it's actually pretty embarrassing. THe waiter and I know each other by sight and awkward nod and the owner gives me a "sup nod" whenever I see him and knows what I'll order. I should probably branch out, but there doesn't seem to be any real reason pho that., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-22:30', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:30', 'Sunday': '11:0-22:0'}

name: Epicure Cafe, address: 3401 Conrad St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.011525, longitude: -75.1886241, is_open: closed, categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Food, Sandwiches, Cafes, Restaurants, Coffee & Tea, Delis, text: Stick to the coffee. I live in the area and have tried the food at this joint a few times, but I think I have reached my limit. I had such hopes for the place. The owners are very nice people, but I just don't think that all the foodstuffs are fresh. Just about everything I have tried, have been below average and the service is certainly snail like. It really is too bad, we really need some healthy and fresh non fried options in the 'hood. This isn't it for me. Good home-style fresh food, friendly service and reasonable prices: check out the real Italian cannoli. The food was really good. The place is super cute. Our waitress was very sweet and overall, we really enjoyed this place. It was pretty hot and stuffy in the room, and they do close at 3pm, which is early if you are not expecting it. Also, it seemed to be one of those half-serve places where you have a waitress, but you take your ticket up to pay elsewhere. And lastly, you cannot tip with a card. You can pay with a card but you can't tip with the card. And the explanation has to do with banking services, i guess. No one really cares about some technical explanation though. It's inconvenient regardless. I feel bad for the wait staff, because if you don't have cash, you are unlikely to go a block up, pay a $3.75 ATM charge (which may be approximately what the tip would be for a small lunch order), and come back just to give a small tip on an $11 lunch. Fix this and i'd say 5 stars. Across the street my friends apartment. The coffee is great along with the service. I would recommend it to anyone in the area. Nice place and friendly staff. Great (and well appointed) anchor for the neighborhood. I do try to go from time to time to support these folks that really do care about East Falls. That said, this is NOT the Main line, yet the prices at Epicure are more reminiscent of that area. Additionally, the take out service is rather slow. 20+ minutes for a basic sandwich? Finally, nothing in the baker's case is priced, so be surprised at the pricing on the baked goods. With a little tweaking and re-assessment of pricing this could be a great spot- just seems like it needs a bit of speed and efficiency. They have the bagel proofs delivered from New York and they bake them fresh each day. The jalapeño bagels are fantastic and their homemade veggie cream cheese always has big pieces of broccoli and other veggies in it. The Gobbler is one of the best turkey burgers that I've had (don't be afraid of the cranberry horseradish) and their veggie wrap is always full of in-season roasted veggies. It's really a gem of a place and I'm happy it's right down the street! I seriously LOVE this place... Veggie chilli is amazing, the only downside is that the chef refuses to tell me what he puts in it! I could eat it every day of my life. All their food is great, but thats my favorite. Service is excellent as well. I stopped in here on a whim during a lunch break. It's a small cafe where you can get freshly made sandwiches and paninis, coffee, and baked goods. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They made conversation and seemed to really appreciate their customers' business, which is always nice. I ordered the chicken panini which came with a delicious sauce. The chicken was too thick, in my opinion. The flavor was great though. My panini was ready in about 6 or 7 minutes. The atmosphere was relaxed. There were a few people drinking coffee and using the free wifi, just like Starbucks. I will return next time I'm in the area. Meh... the people are nice, the food is okay, the service and operation usually seems unorganized and hectic, especially when they're busy. Despite that, the food is good enough where we will continue to support the local east falls operation. Terrible food. Ordered the burger and it tasted like a recycled kebab. Also ordered a sandwich and it was soggy. I am here right now and the internet speed is superb! I just moved to the 'hood and am not online yet at the new house, so definitely handy. Coffee is brilliant - am so relaxed, it's like I am at home. Chill muzak playing. The hospitality and atmosphere are top notch & brand new. The Falls neighborhood itself is so charming - I am glad to see an establishment that matches its potential for greatness. I will be a regular for sure. P.S. Am about to order a bite - additional review to come. I have eaten breakfast here twice. Each time was a sub-par experience. My first breakfast was a custom ordered omelet, with spinach and feta. It was overdone, and the feta not distributed evenly inside the eggs. The potatoes were also a bit overdone, for my taste, though not too bad. I had a decaf americano with my omelet -- I know that's somewhat unusual, but I find when I want decaf it's best to order an espresso drink so the coffee is fresh. In this case, the americano tasted pretty poorly. I ordered the French toast for my second visit. Too eggy and not very tasty. It was kind of like they didn't really know how to make French toast. Weird. This is a cute place, and I really wanted it to be good. It just wasn't. We've been having some solid luck finding breakfast spots lately, and this is yet another winner. I'd like to give them four stars for great service and an excellent sausage, egg, and cheese scramble, but my latte was too burnt to finish, let alone enjoy. The boyfriend said his chai was good, so perhaps next time I'll just steer clear of the coffee. Didn't get a chance to try out their pastries or bagels, but the selection is impressive for a small cafe and I'll probably come back for them. Mmm carbs! Great little neighborhood spot for coffee and a Saturday breakfast. Portions are on the small side, and service can be spotty, so don't go with the expectation of a quick meal. They accept credit cards, but you can't add a tip to the credit card. This is a bit sad since I rarely carry cash and didn't know that leaving a tip on the card was a no-no at this place until I checked out. Not a fan. Food is consistently underwelming. Baked goods are sometimes left there too long. Got mold in the Tiramisu once. This is such a cute little cafe, and I had a pretty quiet and pleasant experience. We had great service, delicious and well portioned breakfast sandwiches, and bottomless hot coffee! Just had breakfast at epicure cafe. I had a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel and my girlfriend had an omelette and home fries. Every thing was excellent I esspecially liked the everything bagel. The space brand new and very nice with a curb side outdoor seating area. It was a little rainy today so we couldn't sit out there but definately next time. A very nice little cafe here in East Falls! We came in to grab some lunch and ended up getting dinner to go instead. I got the 4 shrimp-stuffed crabcakes, and my girlfriend got the shrimp scampi. The shrimp was really great, basically a smaller sized crab cake wrapped around a jumbo shrimp and it comes with a good portion of pasta with marinara. The scampi was pretty good too, and had a lot of shrimp in it, but the sauce had a little too much garlic chunks and black pepper for my taste, it was very spicy. The space seems brand-new, enough seating for a couple dozen or so people inside and looks like they might set up a few tables outside. The owners were VERY nice to us while we were there, explaining the different dishes and when they learned we were taking it home to eat right away even offered to heat it up for us. They can't do anything right. Except coffee. Both the service and the food are dreadful. I moved to the area and hoped that this could be a regular hang-out - someplace close by that I could take a friend out to for breakfast. I thought the food was lacking, uninspired, discordant, and bland. Lukewarm at best. A little disturbing. Another time, they screwed up a breakfast sandwich! How is that even possible? Please do not give them the benefit of the doubt. They stop serving breakfast before noon? It also took them over 25 minutes to slap together a lunch sandwich for me. There is one waitress with a very vacant face - she doesn't have an inside voice, talks too fast, and stood in front of me and fidgeted, I think in an effort to make me hurry up and order. Rude. She was very little help when I asked about the bread - her answer was: "a roll." That's all. Because at Epicure, you get a roll. She's a mess. But it seems like she's always working. My sandwich came in this very strange plastic sheath. When you ask this girl a question, she has to call back and ask someone else, who says that someone else is working on it, or that they don't know and they have to find out. There's clearly no communication and no one knows what's going on, ever. No one knows that the deli meat is old and dry. No one knows that their pastries are too old to be sold. No one knows that they're being impolite or that they're not being very considerate. Not everyone can operate the cash register. Not everyone can enter numbers into the credit machine unless the person that wrote the tag is around to help. No one knows if the guava and cheese turnovers have guava or cheese or guava and cheese in them. No one knows which ones were the old ones and which ones were the fresher batch. Just get in your car and drive a bit further, unless you're on a community service kick. I was in desperate need of a decent cup of coffee in East Falls when this place came along. Now I only go here. Good coffee, good price. For whatever reason, I was surprised by the high quality of the food - they have killer turkey sausage, maybe one of the best. Haven't tried any of the baked goods though I've drooled at them from afar because they look awesome. People are really nice - ya know, "mom and pop." No complaints. Just very happy it's here! So happy to see these guys finally opened. I stopped in today to check them out and pick up a sandwich for lunch. I got the chicken salad and it was delicious! they put dill in there chicken salad which was a nice bonus the price was super reasonable. The new space is very pretty hardwood floors great paint job. I cant wait to go back and try one of the delicious looking brownies the had in there bakery display case. We had the veggie burger and meatball sandwiches- excellent! The patty and meatballs are made on-site. Great service too. I wish I had something better to say about this place, but unfortunately I've got nothing. We had breakfast there on a Sunday, which I don't find unusual. The waitress pretty much abandoned us for the entire meal, when she did come back we asked for more drinks - only to have her bring out a few waters but neglect everyone's coffees. When we asked if she'd also bring out coffee (which I feel is pretty standard for breakfast) she acted as if we were bothering her. Overall, the service was pretty poor. The breakfast was alright, nothing spectacular. I've had better pancakes, and the sides of home fries left a little to be desired. I've heard good things about their lunch menu, but I'm reluctant to go after that breakfast experience. Between the atmosphere and location I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately it didn't pan out the way I would have liked. Great space and food....bakery items are great as well as the take home menu items. Def. a must try if you live in the area like me! Friendly neighborhood place with good bagels. Don't order the omelette -dry, rubbery, tasteless. Service took forever and coffee was too weak for my taste. Very slow service. I got the The Sunset, which is basically a grilled cheese, and fries. French fries tasted like dirty oil and the roll for the grilled cheese was stale. It is a cute place but they need to work on the quality of food and the service. What a terrific find! Was searching for a cafe online, and found this gem. Went just for coffee, but immediately decided to have lunch. Clearly lots of care and attention given to food. Excellent home-made veggie burger, even though local deli meat is focus of menu. Sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly. Quiet, comfortable space to work in the late morning/early afternoon. Server was delightful. I'll be back! A couple friends and I were looking for a nearby place to eat after some light hiking on the Wissahickon Trail and this is what Yelp suggested so we thought we'd give it a try. This was my first dining experience in East Falls and it could have been a lot better. The cafe itself is really nice and they had two other customers. Our waitress was very friendly but we waited almost 45 minutes for 3 sandwiches to come out. I know that sometimes the kitchen can be slow when there aren't as many people to serve, but 45 minutes to throw together a sandwich? Each sandwich was an average of $7-$8 but it was worth a lot less. My friend got a salmon burger and he said that it tasted really dry; the salmon had a consistency that you get after microwaving it. His coffee was also really watered down. I hope that East Falls can offer better than this, but I won't be back here. I would love to give Epicure 4 or 5 stars but I can't. The environment is wonderful! For example most coffee shops have a candle lit feel inside, yet Epicure feels bright, clean and open! The bathroom was sparkling too! But at the end of the day this doesn't make up for a stressed staff, slow service, and medicore sandwiches. I didn't feel like much love or thought, was put in to my Turkey sandwich, at least. The bun was too big and boring, the cranberry sauce wasn't strong enough. I could barely taste it. Now, the breakfast is phenomenal! You get a big helping of eggs in your sandwich, and regular breakfasts have a simple and clean presentation, a la orange. So my suggestion is go for breakfast, and take a good friend to talk to! It's a great place to go on a Saturday morning! *Epicure needs to take orders on the way in like most coffee/sandwich shops because it's too busy to do it any other way, and they could increase their business, and make everyones lives easier, if they did. We like Epicure. We generally go for Father's Day, Mother's Day, or some other cute special occasion. They typically have a "special" menu on those days. The staff is very friendly. The portions are nice, the food arrives hot, and the food is pretty good. I have even stopped by for lunch on occasion and the sandwhiches are decent as well. I can honestly say we have never had a undesirable experience here. If you get a coffee drink be sure to taste it before you put any type of sugar in it. They put sweet syrups which will give your drink the right amount of sweetness. Anything more would be overkill. Awesome salads. Fresh, good portions and never over dressed. The bowman turkey sandwich with cranberry horseradish is great sandwich. Place is clean, friendly and service is good. Great lunch spot! This is my neighborhood, East Falls. It is so convenient to have a coffee shop a few blocks from home. Then you know the owners and the clients and you can talk, talk, talk or sit at a small table and work on your computer or read or watch the t.v. The coffee is good. Arlene is an expert at baking. So if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place. I usually have coffee and a toasted, gutted bagel. They have good chili both vegetarian and meat. Their chicken salad is delicious. You can get lox also. But I like the chicken burger with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. Don't forget to ask for the rolls to be toasted. Thanks Tom and Arlene. This is a boost to the neighborhood. Note: open 7 days a week. Check the hours. The food was good, but the service was less than expected. The staff was friendly enough but the server (who was new) forgot to ask pertinent questions about the order and then came back to the table 3-4 more times to clarify the order. The wait for the food was a bit long as well. We were never offered syrup for the pancakes that were ordered. I was offered more coffee, but when it returned I got no more creamer and the cup was returned to me with the empty creamers on the side. Also, The credit card system does not leave space to leave a tip and we had no cash on hand. So I'm all about exploring eateries and drinkeries in East Falls since I work there, and this area has lots of delightfully low-key gems. This, for the most part, is one of them. It's a charming space with an ever-friendly staff. The chili is delicious, both the veggie and non-veggie varieties. There are plenty of sandwiches and burgers from which to choose, and they pair well with the soups du jour and chili. I'll give you one standout and one meh-no: -the veggie burger (blanking on its name) is scrumptious! Made with a loving, firm hand it is packed with flavors that'll deliver you to a messy place of nom-nom bliss. Be sure to add a side of perfectly crisp sweet potato fries. -the potato leek soup. Maybe I caught it on a bad day, but it was potato-less and brothier than that cabbage soup poor Charlie Bucket's mother served up in Willy Wonka. In other words, 'twas listless. And a listless soup on a winter's day makes for a one-star-short kind of review. Still, we're not without redemption here. A delectable sweet array of dessert takeaways and full-bodied, fresh coffee will set you off right. Lastly, have some cash on hand. They accept cards with a $10 minimum purchase, but you can't leave a tip on the card ... and you should leave a tip cause the service is steady and sincere. Place is good, but I'm gonna knock it down a peg for a rather mediocre breakfast. I was talking to someone and they told me that the owner of this establishment is a butcher by trade and to go for the items like sausage, the salmon burger, etc., stuff that I butcher would come up with. That aspect is very true, I probably go here once every two weeks for their salmon burger-it is very good. This cafe was very disappointing. There was one server and our meal took forever to come despite the fact that there were at least 4 other people working there. We both ordered the burger which was supposed to have muenster cheese on it. There was none and when we pointed it out the server seemed really surprised. We decided to forget about the cheese. We were not asked how we wanted the burger cooked. They both came well done. I ordered soup which came after everything else. My friend requested that her coffee be served with the meal. The server just did not get it. Once everything came we were never looked at again. The menus were on regular photocopy paper and it is well past time for them to be replaced with clean ones. Also, I ordered potato salad. It had pieces of ham in it. There was no description on the menu about the ham. There should be full disclosure. We will not be going back. A nice, casual neighborhood spot. I especially like their breakfast, and the selections in the bakery case. I only wish they had longer hours so I could go more often. Came here on a Saturday morning for breakfast with my girlfriend. The first thing that stands out is that the prices are very reasonable (e.g. $3.75 for French toast). We shared the challah French toast, pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries, an everything bagel with cream cheese, and two cups of coffee. The total came to only $17.50! The highlight was probably the pancakes. I don't even like pancakes, but these had the perfect texture: fluffy and moist but not soggy. Cute spot with a great community vibe and a lot of regulars. The interior is bright and welcoming. I would highly recommend it to anyone within walking distance. Nice cozy atmosphere, tucked away in East Falls. My wife and I frequent this cozy place, maybe 2 or 3 times a week. The service is Great !!! Only 4 stars because only alternative meat choice is turkey sausage for breakfast. Wish we could get some turkey bacon, scrapple etc., however, still highly recommend this hidden gem. Our new neighborhood go-to breakfast place... because there isn't another diner close by! Rita, the usual server, is charming and wonderful but the food is... mediocre at best, both the omelets and pancakes need some major work! Coffee is decent, however, and there is a large selection of teas as well, and the pastries are fine. My husband and I usually end up here when we can't decide on a place and don't want to drive far. I had no cash, so I asked when I came in if I could just get a coffee and pay with debit card and was told 'yes' . Coffee was good by the way, but when I went to pay I was told there was a $10 min for using a card or a .75 surcharge. Next time I want an expensive coffee I'll find a Starbucks! I am not very impressed to say the least. I was there this Sunday afternoon. It was busy but not unusually so. Very slow service. I ordered a Cobb Salad and it took them over 45 minutes to get it to me. The waitress was not particularly friendly. The salad was poor. It was supposed to have among other things avocado, blue cheese and bacon. of which was in evidence. The lettuce was not fresh. In fact some of it was brown. Will not go again even though I live in the neighborhood. AMAZING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES!!! I had a bacon egg and cheese on an asiago bagel and it blew me away. The bacon was really good although it wasn't as crunchy as I would have hoped. And a gracious amount of scrambled egg as well. I definitely plan on going back to try some of their other items on the menu. Also service was great. It took about 10 minutes to get my sandwich probably cuz there was like two people working there at the time. Overall great find. Underwhelming and a true waste of potential is probably the best description. Over the last 3 years I have sampled across the menu in a futile attempt to find something worth ordering a second time. (10+ visits) But this mornings experience is the catalyst for my review. Service was traditionally slow and rather than wait for an americano, I went for the self serve coffee. After walking home and tasting the brew, THE COFFEE WAS NOT LA COLOMBE. It was weak, watery and had a slightly artificial mouth feel associated with super market brands. If it was La Colombe (unlikely), it was not brewed to makers instructions. As Epicure advertises it serves La Colombe, I have also notified La Colombe on the issue. I take my coffee seriously and am a very loyal La Colombe drinker. On the rest of the menu - none of the baked goods taste fresh. Bagels are comparable to Thomas'/Lenders. The oven roasted turkey was dry. The breakfast sandwich egg ratio is WAY off (unbelievably, too much egg!!). There's something funky going on with the salads that I do not wish to speculate on. +1 star because the owners are genuinely nice folks and there's so much potential with a few quality adjustments. I've politely and discreetly provided feedback in the past because I want all the businesses on the Conrad corridor to do well and it has not worked. Losing Brothers (now Laxmis) has really hurt in terms of quick breakfast/lunch. But I do welcome an Indian restaurant in the neighborhood and the food is tasty! I end up eating here about three times a year - and every time I leave disappointed. I REALLY want this place to be good. My latest let down started off promising but quickly took a dive. Day of the Manayunk Bike Race and I'm ready to grab a bite before spending a day basking in the Philadelphia sunshine. I get here around 12-noon so time isn't of the essence, but I'd like to get about my day in a fairly reasonable amount of time. We ask for an outdoor seat, waitress sets up a table and two chairs, and we are in business on this 75 degree day. The trouble all started when we sat down. Those metal chairs are uncomfortable. Definitely time to consider an upgrade (or at least a cushion) for the outdoor furniture. The second thing got me the most. We were seated near the kitchen door on the side of the building. The cook had the side door open on this nice day which offered an eye and ear into the kitchen. I think this guy set the record for most F-Bombs dropped in one hour. I don't think he realized but the waitress did notice - and she had the decency to apologize on his behalf . A classy, old school move that earned this review its second star. Other than that, the food took about 40 minutes from the order pad to the cast iron table, the food was average and a bit over priced. I will be back - hoping it is the day that inspires me to leave a 4-5 star review. The place does have the potential to be very good. Literally awful every time I have been. Not bad for a cup of coffee or a pastry (not good either) but their actual breakfast is horrendous. I ordered my omelette there and I specifically asked the server about the meat in the omelette there were two kinds and two kinds of cheese. I requested just to have the sausage and cheddar. I get my omelette and I only has sausage and, not cheddar, american cheese. ONLY sausage and american cheese. The omelette had veggies in the title, I felt I was quite clear after specifically discussing the meat and cheese in the omelette that this wasn't what I meant. There was also a build your own omelette option that was 2 dollars cheaper than what I ordered, not really that hard. I very politely asked the waitress (the restaurant was near empty) if she had forgotten the vegetables and she YELLS at me saying, "OH NO, you said JUST sausage and cheddar!!" I calmly said that that wasn't what I meant. She stated that she was going to get my vegetables which I only got by reminding her about them. She then came over and threw a souffle cup with about a teaspoon of vegetables in it on my table. All in all just a horrible experience. She seems like a hot mess every time I go in and is the only person that is ever working. Epicure is a great place to get a really good sandwich. The owners are super nice and the atmosphere is very relaxed. You can bring your laptop and work while you munch away. You won't be in and out quickly but you won't be disappointed! I popped in for a coffee the other day and can vouch for the quality of their americano. I grabbed a menu to check out and will definitely give them a try for breakfast or lunch some time soon. the space seems a little awkward inside however, still channeling a bit of its former incarnation as a corner store deli. I've gone here a grand total of 3 times. Each time there has been something wrong with the service. I wanted desperately to like this cute little cafe, especially because it's within 2 blocks of my house. Here's what I had problems with: 1. First time I went the waitress was very slow to come take my girlfriend's order and to get it to us. I wrote this off because I met my girlfriend there separately. It also took 30 minutes to get a bagel with cream cheese and lox. How long does it take to toast a bagel and spread some cream cheese on it? It wasn't even that crowded. 2. The waitress was very slow to refill my coffee, I sat with an empty cup for about 10 minutes before I finally walked up and asked for a refill. It was fairly crowded, but it would help to make a circuit around the room once in a while and look for coffees to refill. 3. My girlfriend and I went back for the third time (we WANT to like the place). We both got bagels with cream cheese and coffees. This time it took 40 minutes to get our bagels, I only received 1 coffee refill the whole time, and while we were waiting for bagels the waitress ignored us. There were maybe 6 or 7 other couples in there, so busyness was no excuse this time. All of that being said the food was good, the coffee was good. But the service is just so bad that I have little desire to go back. If the owners would work on getting the wait staff to spend less time standing around talking and more time serving customers, I'd be happy to go back. Came in and ordered. Waited for service and no service. Went to counter and asked for water. Got water. Order came with no side toast. Asked for side toast and got dried up butt ends of the bread. The home fries were not even a whole serving..very small. Terrible service. Had to pay asap and walk out. Unacceptable service. Chai latte was good, but as for bagels, there were only 7 left to choose from and it was only 9:30am. I got veggie cream cheese for the bagel I selected, but I believe it had gone bad--tasted rancid; had to throw out the entire bagel and eat breakfast at home. Cute, friendly coffee shop that serves some good coffee. However the service is dreadfully slow. Omelettes here are mediocre (most of the food is mediocre actually). Doesn't have fresh-squeezed juices. Lots of potential here and is good if you're looking for something close by, but pales in comparison to other coffee shops / cafes/ brunch spots in the area. This place has a cool environment, and is OK for a cup of coffee, but that is about it. Food is brutal and definitely don't think about getting a cappuccino or latte. I'm so excited that i just discovered this place! Friendly staff, yummy food and a great atmosphere! A great place to have a date, a business meeting or a solo coffee/reading/writing/working day. It has super cute decor and a great breakfast and lunch menu! I haven't tried the pastries but they look tasty! Super close walk from the train stop too! A very nice neighborhood place for breakfast or lunch. The place is small but cozy and offers free wi-fi. They have a small menu of breakfast or lunch basics, lots of pastry options, and a nice selection of coffee drinks. The service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. The main reason that I'm giving it 3 stars is because the food was average and the menu selection is kind of small. With some many other Philly neighborhood places joints like this doing so much more it makes this place feel not as great. In an earlier review I wrote about the lack of good breakfast spots in Roxborough. I only needed to drive a few blocks east, to East Falls, to find a very good spot for a delicious breakfast - the Epicure Cafe on Conrad Street. A bit hard to find, even harder to park at, this cafe is worth the effort. Upon entering the Epicure Cafe one notes the cozy atmosphere, small tables suited for groups of two or four (but there is one larger table for 6). Cleanliness is obviously quite important - the place is immaculate. The servers are casually yet neatly attired, with allowance for personality that rarely, but in this case, works. Our server had frizzy blue hair, and another a nose ring - but both were neat, clean, friendly, polite, efficient and welcoming to all comers - families, couples, singles, old and young, hip and hipster. There are books and magazines to pass the time, free neighborhood newspapers, and big windows for watching the world go by. The vibe could not be better! But a cool place is never enough - the food has to stand up on it's own. Fortunately here it does. Omelettes are folded properly (not simply scrambled eggs with filling, but actually folded), the potatoes seasoned well and cooked all the way, the toast NOT pre-buttered (therefore not soggy), the pancakes exactly as they are meant to be, and the fritter appetizer...well...let's just say I could have eaten a few orders of those. FANTASTIC. Coffee is served in a real coffee cup and saucer, and quite fresh and of a high quality. Attention to the empty cup is adequate - you won't be empty for too long. Soda is served by the can however - if you prefer draft you are out of luck. Prices are also perfect - reasonable and fair. Portion sizes tend to the small, so if you are looking for a huge plate of greasy hangover cure you may want to go elsewhere. They also offer lunch, which I hope to experience soon (and will update this review when I do). I highly recommend the Epicure Cafe for a classy, yet affordable, breakfast! I love being able to give a restaurant a good review and usually do. But for Epicure two stars is generous. Seriously. Arrived at 10:40 am the day before the 4th of July. Ordered water and coffee. Watched as waitress brought water to people who came in after me. Had to ask again. Placed our order and then was told they were out of home fries. Breakfast is only served til 11 and they are out. What?? Cook couldn't make more?? (Overheard her tell next four tables that came in they were out; no one was happy). THEN had to argue about not being charged full price. Bad to worse. Food took 25 minutes (you couldn't make home fries in that time?!). Overeasy eggs cooked to death, scrapple was tiniest piece I've ever seen, waitress forgot toast so our food got cold as we waited. Ordered rye toast and was charged an extra $1.75! Waitress never told us rye was extra. And why? Manager told me it's special rye bread they pay $9 a loaf for. Whaaaatttt?? Asked for second cup of coffee (never offered) and again waited. Two sugar packets in bowl on table. This is not a restaurant, folks. Eat at the Epicure at your own peril. And don't say I didn't warn you... Okay, the couple that owned and ran this place WERE NOT horrible people, as Bert M. suggested. I met them and saw them at work countless times, never got the slightest impression that they were bad people. I live a block from this place, went there on a semi-regular basis (mostly to get a coffee to go when I'd run out of me own!), and know a lot of people who went there occasionally. While no one seemed gung-ho about the place, I never heard anyone suggest that the owners were terrible people. That being said, Epicure was simply an underwhelming coffee shop/restaurant. The ambiance and decor were very bland and forgettable. With its flat screen TV always showing CNN or FOX News, it struck me as a continental breakfast room at a Super 8 motel or senior living center. Closing at 3:00PM also seemed VERY odd, esp. for a coffee shop in the city. It just had a vibe that seemed better suited for a small, conservative town in the Midwest (where I'm from). For a neighborhood that's sort of hip/cool, it just seemed out of place. Sure, East Falls is not Fishtown, West Phila, or East Passyunk, and it didn't need to be some 'ultra-cool/artsy/hip' place with a too-cool-for-school, detached barista with a zillion tats, 1981 glasses and gym shorts, messy hair, and a vintage "Jem" t-shirt. But the atmosphere here was as diametrically opposite of that as you could get. The employee turnover rate was staggering and unsettling. It was one clueless, seemingly-perpetually-stoned girl after another (other than Tom and the guys in the kitchen, I never saw a guy working here). I got the impression that many of those girls were in high school. The only exception was a woman named Brianna (?) who worked there in the last few months. (She was great! Talkative and engaging and very quick with service). I know they had a loyal following, but I know countless people in East Falls who were similarly underwhelmed and lukewarm about Epicure. And a handful of people who seemed bitterly anti-Epicure. Wishing Tom and Arlene all the best, and hoping to see a slightly more....hip (?) place to open in East Falls! We love the Epicure Cafe. The owners have been at this location for about 30 years, and operated a deli before the cafe. Everything is made in house. The chili, veggie burgers, and sandwiches are all great. So is the coffee. It's a nice, relaxing spot to chill out, and the service is excellent. I recommend the turkey/cranberry sandwich! I originally was thrilled to find a breakfast cafe but have since gone back several times giving it a few chances and have been let down every time. The girls I have encountered that work there are all very sweet and eager to help. However there are several things that bothered me about this place. They were minor so I wrote a private message to them via yelp. I didn't expect them to say, "okay yes we'll get right on that!" But I did expect at least an answer or acknowledgement but I got neither. So here are my issues... They need to serve coffee in coffee mugs. More than one server had half the coffee in the teacup plate by the time they got to our table! They need better process for refilling coffee - an insulated coffee pot for example, one of our servers used a metal milk steamer and I watched her painfully hold onto that thing, knowing it was burning her hand off, while she poured my coffee with a smile on! I was impressed by her but sad that she had no better resource (or training) to fix such a simple thing in a cafe!! Next, a guy that i originally thought was a rude customer, stood at the counter talking loudly about his personal life on his cell phone. When he got off the phone I saw him talking with other employees and head into the kitchen. It was so rude and unprofessional. And lastly, they need someone with a tad more serving experience to lead the way, implement better ways of doing things (like the coffee pot thing) and whip that place into shape! I'm sad because it has so much potential but someone is holding it back. It could be the next green eggs or honeys if it really wanted to...east falls would literally eat that up. This place consistently disappoints. Multiple visits have left me with my order being forgotten, food coming out spoiled, and a manager that literally sits around and talks to people without helping his staff when they clearly need support. I waited 10 minutes to pay for coffee once. The convenience of it in the area was the only benefit. I am amazed that this place stayed afloat for as long as it did. Good riddance. In their defense, we did not end up eating here, but we had a pretty bad experience anyway. We walked in around 11:20 on a Saturday morning. I checked on their website, and they start serving lunch at 11am. Perfect! My mom was visiting from NJ and this was our lunch stop before heading to the art museum. Note - we had both eaten breakfast before 8am, so we were hungry for lunch food. We seated ourselves and after a few minutes were given breakfast menus. I inquired about lunch - since it was almost 11:30. I was told that sometimes they let breakfast run late and she would check with the cook. We waited for about five minutes and were told the cook did not want to do lunch yet. Um, what? I mentioned how lunch was advertised online at 11am and she dismissed me. BTW - it is, I checked when I got home. So we walked out and got our pre-museum lunch elsewhere. I gave two stars because the food did look great and it had a great local cafe atmosphere. However, the dismissive attitude of the staff was off-putting to say the least. Epicure Cafe seems to be one of the very few places to grab a quick cuppa in East Falls. Cheerful, bright place for a nice sit-down with your laptop or a friend. Decent coffee to go, though the lack of sugar syrup for iced coffee drinks was slightly frustrating. Not so sure if I'd ever come here for food; I was really turned off by the super moldy raspberries sitting alongside the unwrapped deli meat in the not-so-clean food display cases. I always enjoy my breakfast at Epicure! The place is very clean and the food is fresh and delicious. I love their bagels and "la Colombe" coffee. Every time I go, It feels like I'm at home! Not just sandwiches, a good variety of salads too and some hot dishes. Portions large so if you don't eat a lot, plan to take home or share. Decor is tasteful, bright; owners are wonderful. Food is fresh but tends to be on the bland side. Overall, a real asset to the neighborhood. Hubby and I popped in this morning for breakfast post-run. We live around the corner and were pleasantly surprised--the food was good, very affordable. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. The cofffee was a bit strong, but most folks like it that way. We will definitely be back. Rating 2.5 While I enjoyed the decor and location of this establishment the service was ridiculously slow ! I came here with a group of 15 ladies or so and we called days ahead of time and there were tables reserved for us when we arrived. There were not enough servers however to handle our group. When my food finally arrived it was barely warm and my toast was missing. I doubt i'll be back. Had a chicken burger for $7 that was the size of a whitecastle burger. It was extremely underwhelming. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but for $7 at least give something that is going to fill my stomach. The fries were extra. The fries were more satisfying than the burger, and they were soggy. Probably would only go here for a coffee and pastry. Like another review I read, I had greater expectations for this place. While the service was good, the overall eating/dining experience was under par. The food is good, but the service couldn't be slower if they tried. I really enjoyed the 4-5 sandwiches that I have had from there, but it took 20 minutes for them to make it. My friends go there weekly and we all agree that the product(s) are good, but the staff moves in slow motion when a quick take out lunch is needed. Clean, nice space, bright. We live really near here and it is nice enough, but nothing to write home about. The last time we went they were out of a lot of things on their menu, the service was slow, and they had the TV on very loud which not only made it hard to have a conversation, but also made it feel like the breakfast room in a hotel. The food we did finally get was decent and not too pricey. The portions were large. Overall it was alright, and I like having it so close by. I had one of the worst lunch experiences here. I'm glad they closed. Terrible food, terrible service. So sad, the only coffee/breakfast walking distance literally sucks. We've tried it multiple times just thinking it was a one time thing, but the last 3 times has been a disaster. Bad coffee, rock solid bagels and homefries that weren't seasoned. Bad all around. Take your money else where. I remember when this place was the Conrad Market, a dingy corner store and deli with a very limited and sometimes questionable produce selection. I remember stopping in search of a onion or tomato for some cooking and finding only one or two random worse-for-wear veggies in a cardboard box in the drink cooler. It was a good place to buy a bag of chips and some cat food. The corner store business model is long gone and The Epicure Cafe is a vast improvement. I am really glad the owner has put so much effort into completely transforming the space, you wouldn't even recognize it. They now have plenty of seating and have knocked out the street facing walls to create large inviting picture windows. Good place to get coffee and bagel, or even sit down and get a full breakfast. The service was friendly, and basic eggs, bacon and potatoes I ordered were good. I like this place, it is great for the neighborhood! Good bagels, but they usually only have a few available. They charge extra if you want butter (also for cream cheese, but that's typical, whereas charging for butter is not). They also have decent coffee. The rest of the food is hit or miss, as is the service. They're all nice folks, just not always focused. They also charge a fee to use your credit card for total less than $10. And you can't tip your server on your card. That's just mean, as I'm certain some servers get stiffed as a result. I like the folks there, but it would be nice if they could step up their game. Boyf and I just had quick sit down breakfast here. We usually just grab coffee to go as we walk the dog. We both ordered pork roll, egg and cheese sammies on toasted bagels. He also had a side of scrapple. Coffee was great, as always. The eggs came scrambled, rather almost omelette style, which was fine but worth noting in case you are expecting fried eggs. There had to have been at least two, maybe three, eggs on each. I actually cut excess eggs off to eat separately. The cheese was American and gooey and the pork roll was also plentiful. I usually order everything bagels but from past visits, I already knew I wasn't a big fan. There is such a heavy garlic taste on theirs, its just not worth the lingering taste all day. The poppyseed was good...chewy, dense and fresh. All in all, convenient and fresh breakfast for local east fallsers, but nothing so memorable that I would go out of my way for. I would probably give it 3 1/2 stars if I could. Great atmosphere. Charming. Mediocre food - at best. And it's hard to mess up breakfast. Finally tried this place out with a friend last weekend and I really enjoyed it! I got the east falls with two eggs, turkey sausage and home fries..all were good but I wished it was bigger. I guess for 5.50 you really are getting what you pay for. The service was good and it feels nice and open. I will definitely be back! Off the beaten path, this place is pretty, spacious, and laid-back. It's a "seat yourself" type of place, with a number of tables seating 2-4 people. They also seemed to have a penchant for playing James Blunt in the background. I came here while visiting a friend and we were pleasantly surprised. The first morning we both got omelettes. Fluffy and packed with fillers (my friend got the Good Times omelette without the avocado, I got the Make-Your-Own with mushrooms, onions, cheddar, and turkey sausage), they made for large omelettes taking up half of your plate. The homefries are good, though don't expect to have your plate loaded with them like some of the greasier, diner-type places. Don't get me wrong though, they were still really good. I highly suggest getting them cooked with onions. The second morning we all pretty much wanted french toast, but alas! it was not meant to be. They had run out and so we dejectedly all got pancakes (as part of The Manayunk breakfast combo: pancakes, bacon or sausage, homefries, and toast). I have to admit, having grown up on bisquick pancakes, I do my best never to order pancakes when out on the town, but these were fluffy, delicious, and well made. Just looking at the two fluffy discs on your plate, you know they're made from pretty high quality stuff from someone who knows how to make perfect hot cakes. A word to the wise: this place takes credit/debit cards, BUT you can't tip them via this method of payment. So, bring some cash because they do their job well. Another thing to note is that they will not automatically bring glasses of water, so make sure to ask if you're thirsty. Having this just down the street from my house is really convenient. I've had both breakfast and lunch here on several occasions and it's been better than expected especially for the price you pay. You can either come by for a bite to eat or even bring your laptop and have some coffee (which I've seen several people do.) I just wish they had longer hours. Pretty tasty and a nice place to hangout in the afternoon with a latte. Just remember that this place closes right at 3:00 sharp. So, get there in the am or stop by when you are playing hooky from work A definite boon to the East Falls community, the Epicure Cafe offers plenty of tasty food options, coffee, bright, updated decor, and cute waitresses. I have been here for lunch a couple times and had the Epicure, which is roast beef and cheese with horseradish dressing - and the only problem was it was so big I was too full afterwards. You may end up eating only half your sandwich and taking the other half home. I must say I wasn't too keen on their potato salad, but c'est la vie. Overall, I am a fan. "Yay!" indeed. (Even if last time they weren't letting me use a debit card.) Perfection. The review should stop there, but Epicure is great, cheap, friendly, and everything you want in a neighborhood cafe. Quaint cafe with a very hard working and accommodating staff. The cafe and the bathrooms were extremely clean and the food was delicious, you could tell it was made fresh. The coffee was great too! My husband and I both got an omelette that left us feeling full and satisfied but not gross like you feel when you leave some diners. The prices were reasonable too. We would recommend this place to anyone! I'm not sure how I have not reviewed this already. This is a basic cafe/bakery style eatery. The interior is clean and charming with an East Falls dominated theme. The food is spot on and the owners are super friendly with a great staff of waitresses who make you feel at home. In fact, I would compare this with eating in the owners living room. During the warmer months they offer outdoor seating which is nice. They import bagels from NY which helps even the most discerning bagel connoisseur. Several people mentioned slightly higher prices, but I don't think it is any higher than any other diner in the city. Philadelphia's gross tax structure make it difficult for places like this to charge any less money and stay in business. Overall, this is a staple of the neighborhood and outsiders are always amazed by this "sleeper" neighborhood. Skip the hipster brunch spots in CC and bike over to the Falls to enjoy a real neighborhood eatery. I'm a regular here due to the proximity to my house. The people are always very nice and the food is solid. Nothing is spectacular, but I leave satisfied. The grits are pretty bad though, so stay clear. Service is mostly hit but sometimes miss. I wish they had a "signature" item. This place has potiential but can't ever seem to get it together. Foods tasty but it always takes foooorrrrrreeeeevvvveer. The staff is friendly but always seems like it's their first day on the job and are seemly incapable of properly running the place. For me the worst part is that I have been over charged all three times I've eaten here. I get charged for something twice or they count tax twice or I mysteriously get a coffee added on to my order. Check your tab- it's probably incorrect. Good for coffee. That's about it. I live right down the street from this place so I've given it plenty of tries. Each time I have found the service to be slow and the food to be worth less than the menu price. I go back, but only for coffee. Nice owners. Great local breakfast spot in East Falls! With limited options, I was thrilled to find Epicure Cafe. They have wonderful hospitality and a quaint hometown feel. Wifi that works well, very hot drinks and yummy food, what else can you ask for! They accept cards, with $10 minimum and the cafe is modern and clean. I'll def be back! The food is pretty delicious here. Jalapeño bagel? Hello!!!!! Fresh avocados, yummy baked goods. Service is slow but they're understaffed so its to be expected. Although, including my bf and I, there were only four people there. Hmmm... May have been on an off day but the girl who served us had the standard Philly 'tude I've yet to come to appreciate. Definitely try this place out! I love this spot! It's adorable on the inside- coffee shop with a small seating area. Very bright, clean, and filled with East Falls themed stuff. They rock the neighborhood theme really hard. The coffee is consistently good and strong. I've eaten breakfast and lunch here so far and both were delicious. They do a breakfast potato justice. And, they make their turkey sausage in house. Yum. Prices are super reasonable but $10 minimum on card and you can't leave tip on a card. The staff is super nice and service is always good. Go here. We stopped in here this morning to grab coffee and tea - I wasn't hugely impressed by the tea selection (lots of cheap teas and some were oddly fall themed), but managed to find a green berry and pomegranate that was pretty tasty. My boyfriend got a small iced coffee, and together the total was only $4 - not bad at all. We didn't eat but we did check out the menu - I liked that it's a casual mix of hot items, like pancakes, and bakery items. It felt fast, causal, and comfortable, the type of place where you could eat brunch without spending a fortune and coming away full but not overly stuffed. If I'm back in East Falls in the morning I will definitely stop in again! Update : downgraded due to a few visits during which the servers could care less. Complete indifference, inability to get orders correct, unwillingness to get off their cell phone and fill a coffee or get soup... The service is terrible. Solid place for lunch/brunch. Bill was slightly higher than anticipated - the prices on their online menu need to be updated most things are now .50-1$ more per item. Still worth it but buyer beware. Service was slightly laid back and easy going. Everything was the correct temperature and fresh. By espresso was a little burnt but still tasted good. Cannoli for dessert was small and hit the spot. Well worth our time and money. We will be back!, hours: {'Monday': '7:0-15:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-15:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-15:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-15:0', 'Friday': '7:0-15:0', 'Saturday': '8:0-15:0', 'Sunday': '8:0-15:0'}

name: Colombian Bakery, address: 4944 N 5th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.0270908616, longitude: -75.1327757719, is_open: opening, categories: Bakeries, Latin American, Restaurants, Colombian, Food, text: I have eaten their food but never been there. My office often enjoys this delicious cheese-guava pastry/bread and these absolutely fantastic cheese rolls, but the bakery itself remains mysterious and distant to me. Some day, when the stars are right, I shall see this bakery myself. As Colombian as it gets. Great chicharrones, pandebonos and empanadas. We also got avena and arequipe. The if you have never been to Colombia and had Pandebono's or Almojabana's. There is no need to go, they are here in Philly and worth a trip. Stopped in for breakfast takeout. Ordered: empanada which were a little small but tasted great, buñuelos and almojábanas were amazing. The almojábana melted in my mouth. Avena was great. And they were very fast. Would definitely come back. This is the section of 5th street in N.Philly I always have to tell myself to be patient while driving. There are tons of small Latin American bakeries and eateries where at any given time there are cars doubled parked. I was pleasantly surprised to find few empty parking spots this Saturday morning around 9:30am. Colombian bakery is so easy to miss because it's a small store and kind of blends with other store fronts. There are maybe about 2-3 tables, and a short counter facing the wall where about 3 people can sit. It is a small store. This Saturday morning I stood in line waiting with probably about 4 people ahead of me and about 6-7 people behind me (and more people kept coming in). I was the only Asian there I felt like I was transported back to when I was in Peru or Puerto Rico and I was the only non Latina and a non Spanish speaker. I was all ready to use charade like gestures to tell them what I wanted, but the lady who served me spoke English. In fact she was really helpful and nice. Other customers also pointed to different bread they liked for me to try. While I was waiting they kept bringing more trays of fresh bread/buns out! I bought about 9 different items (one of them being a large loaf of bread) and I only paid $13.50! Arepa was so tasty and filling! Empanadas were super delicious! I think they use the mixture of corn and flour dough (loved it)! Other bread/buns were great, but my all time favourite was the "cheese" ball bun!! Omg, I loved it so much I sent my husband back to get some more! It's a bit crunchy on the outside, and very spongy and fluffy inside. It kind of reminded me of Chinese egg sponge cake, except this had subtle cheese flavour (and it is not sweet). This probably will be my go to place on Saturday mornings. Their hot chocolate is yummy too, and next time I may get their coffee. I saw them make coffee the "Latin" way where they pour hot milk, add a spoonful of sugar, and add coffee - yum! This place is about 20-25 min from where I live, but hey, I will go for their awesome bread! Good food. Great service. The reason they got a 4 and not a 5 is that the space was really small and when we went in there was an old drunk guy talking to himself and made me uncomfortable Delicious this place is cranking out Fresh Colombian Pan every 10 min. Different varieties everything so delicious. The Almojabanas , pandebonos, & pan de queso more cheeses then I've had before but will definitely return !!!! Always come here for coffee, beef empenadas, and chorizo. So good, authentic, fast service!! Rico empeñadas de res con salsa picante! El café y chorizo también me encanta!! I like there empanadas but the elderly looking lady is always rushing me even though there be no people in the afternoon and she be having a attitude when i be coming in. I come here for cheesy bread that comes two ways, as rolls and circular tube. Both are fantastic. Get them fresh out of the oven! We decided to pick up some empanadas and pan de bonos to go, since we live no where near ANYTHING Colombian, and this place was PACKED! It is a tiny hallway bakery/bodega selling not only Colombian baked goods but also some grocery items like Colombian sodas, prepacked arepas and such. I waited on line for about ten minutes and was really disappointed that there were no empanadas left by the time it was my turn. It was about a 10 minute wait and considering my illegal parking situation, I decided to return some other time. I did get cheese bread and it was deliciously soft and full of cheese. There is a $12 minimum for credit. They also have a few seats available inside if you come in starved and at the perfect time, but I would say this place is mostly for take out. I look forward to coming back and trying an empanada When Sank suggested we stop at the bakery for breakfast, I was game. I'd never been to a Colombian bakery before and was thrilled to stop. He just pointed and I went along with it. Aside from the empanadas, I don't know the name of anything we ordered, but it was all delicious. And still hot when we got it back home. I loved the spicy green dipping sauce, which I used on everything. My favorite was definitely a round ball filled with some type of hard cheese. It had a good texture and was tasty. The empanadas were well-filled and excellent; I super enjoyed everything else, too. Now that I'm in the know, I'll be on the look out for Colombian bakeries wherever I go. Service was great! We ordered some empanadas and some bunuelos, a horchata and let me say it was so so good I will definitely be back. What can I say? They have the best pandebono, and their empanadas are amazing! The owners and workers are friendly and they have plenty of Colombian options to choose from. Small shop offering authentic Columbian pastries. I go to them for my cravings and end up getting more than I planned because everything looks great in the case and no's prepared with skill. The prices have increased but it can be worth the trip for authentic cultural food. Delicious and authentic Colombian food, the service is great and the flavors are outstanding. The arepa de choclo with cheese and the beef empanadas are incredible. Definitely a go-to!, hours: {'Monday': '5:0-20:0', 'Tuesday': '5:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '5:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '5:0-20:0', 'Friday': '5:0-20:0', 'Saturday': '5:0-20:0', 'Sunday': '6:0-16:0'}

name: J's Steaks & Subs, address: 133 N Main St, city: Telford, latitude: 40.325980799999996, longitude: -75.3295456, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Steakhouses, text: Need to go to philly to get a true philly cheesesteak? Nope... Not with j's in Telford. This place is flat out awesome. Subs are incredible.... Prices are low. Authentic real quarter arcade machines.... How does it get any better than this? Absolutely fantastic steaks. Best in the area! It doesn't look like a fancy place, and if you didn't know it was there you might drive by it. But it would be a mistake! Very friendly people, and delicious steaks. Doesn't get much better. I drove by this place a million times before I finally went... and OMG it is righteous! It's not fancy, it's not pretentious, it's not gourmet, they just make great sandwiches. I ordered two steaks and they were delicious. I will def come again. It's not a fancy plans but the food is A-1!!! My childhood cheese steaks & hoagies shop. It's been there since 1980s when my grandparents used to have a shop next store. Used to live across them. Awesome family owned business passed from generation to generation. Food quality is always superb. They don't skimp in the meat. It's the same EVERY time. Excited to visit them this Thanksgiving weekend to eat the best cheese steak and hoagie & bring back all the childhood memories. Food is definately good value for money and has there own flavors..... I stopped in on a Saturday and the placee was deserted, but looked as if it had been full moments before... the leftovers trash and drinks on tables lead me to believe that they had just cleared out. I walked up to the counter and was greeted after about 5 minutes(little awkward as the girl was standing there in front of the fryer on her phone with her back to me for the entire duration of my wait. I placed my order and in passing asked "looks like you guys were busy?" Her reply was that she had been there an 1.5 hours and I was her first customer, I turned around and re-examined the dinning area and all but 3 tables had "debris" on them and the floor appeared not to have been cleaed in many days(months).... I quickly changed my order to go and enjoyed my food in the park. Like I stated above the food is good and it is very well priced and a good value but order it to go..... Love love love their cheesesteaks! We walk here any time we are craving a cheesesteak even though there are a couple of places that are closer. We only ever order the cheesesteaks, mozzarella sticks and fries so that's all I can judge. The place is outdated but we do go there for the environment, we go for the food. Lived in Telford for 13 years; drove past this place 100 times. Ate her for the first time in November. Some of the best steaks I have had, including the Philly Legends, Excellent hoagies which are Less costly than the chain places and definitely better rolls than the WaWa baked in store grossness. I've been going to J's for 20 years. How do i know? Because i used to go there when i first got my drivers license at 16... Im now 36. Same guy at the counter, same decor, same everything, including the awesome food!!!!!! I honestly hope they never change a thing. Best cheesesteaks around BY FAR! Keep doing what you're doing, J's! 3.5 stars. Always good food, but their cleanliness has been slipping for quite some time. Behind the counter looks extremely greasy, even when they first open. The bathrooms have been dirty lately as well. Disappointed...wawa makes better subs..the meats used for the subs were flavorless..bacon was overcooked...can't figure out how it got good reviews.. Good. Not great. Roll too airy. Meat and cheese were good. The place hasn't been updated in 20 years but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I'm from the city where cheese steaks are a once a week meal and had to search this area for my new goto steak. Unfortunately, this isn't it. The greatest steak in town, the staff is very friendly The place is very clean, they had their grand opening today Worst cheesesteak we have ever had. Unseasoned meat and flavorless. Would never order from here again. Cheeseburger Sub is my favorite. I come back from university and make sure I get one before I leave back up to school again. Great food and amazing service So happy J's reopened! The cheesesteaks are amazing! If you do not want to deal with the drive into Philadelphia, stop by J's for some delicious Philly style cheesesteaks! Their mozzarella sticks also hit the spot! Fast and friendly service! Don't drive an hour to the city for a good cheesesteak! I found the perfect spot here in Telford. Go to J's Steaks on Main street Telford. I went there Friday night and i got a cheese steak hoagie with mushrooms. It was amazing! I also go an order of wings which could have been hotter for my taste but they were fried perfectly! I will be going to this chees steak hot spot more often now that i know it can produce like that. If you get cheese steak cravings like me check out J's! Enjoy, hours: None

name: Spring Chinese Restaurant, address: 3739 Lancaster Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9602344, longitude: -75.1966365, is_open: opening, categories: Chinese, Restaurants, text: Told the delivery man my order wasn't correct. I was missing two things. Called and asked them to send the delivery man back with the rest of my order and the guy on the phone was rude loud and he said he not coming back that way. So I'm out of food and money. Meh. The best way to describe this place. Not amazing, not terrible. Just meh. The food is your typical greasy and cholesterol/heart-attack inducing Chinese food available around the corner of the block. That isn't to say it is bad - it's just the Americanized (and nothing compared to the real stuff) Chinese food. The vegetarian options are plenty, although vegetarians should be wary of anything fried - the fryers are the same whether they are frying chicken, pork, beef, or your vegetables. The upside is that the food is quite cheap, and for a location close to several college campuses, I'm sure they're doing quite well. Just watch your back when you're in the area; streets in the high 30's through low 40's in the Lancaster/Powelton Area can get a bit seedy in the evenings and night. Ordered and after an hour and a half called to see why the food had not arrived. They said the driver was on his way. After another half hour I called again and they said "they didn't get my order". Then proceeded to repeat my order and say it will be out in "a minute". Inconsistent service for mediocre Chinese food. Decided to try them on Grubhub since we were in the mood for cheap Chinese. Order came on time. While not bad, the food felt overwhelmed by veggies. My fiance's chow mein was literally a mound of onions with bits of shredded pork here and there. When we called back to exchange it, they couldn't find our order and hung up on me when I went to search for the receipt or at least look it up. They questioned me like I was in the wrong,too. At that point we just sucked it up. The rest of the food (rice, egg roll, good but only mild beef in garlic sauce) was fine by Americanized Chinese standards and I could pick out broccoli. We were hungry. They also skimped on sauce and didn't even give fortune cookies. It was only $15 with tip,but, still.. poor customer service. In passing, perhaps. But ,I'll stick to other places for now. Good food but when they are busy they take forever and if u call and complain they say the food is on it's way. Took and additional hour after that! Food was cold and the customer service was horrible needless to say I stopped ordering from here. This take out Chinese restaurant is same with all the other Chinese take out restaurants. I always order the Seafood Soup and Two Shrimp Egg Rolls. I didn't like their dumpings cuz the skin is too thick and not my style. I haven't tried their General Tso's or Sesame but I am sure that those dishes must be good cuz those dishes are the staple of American Chinese take out restaurants. Cheap prices. Why not? Oh yeah, they don't accept card. Wack. Terrible customer service! Waiting 1:30 minutes and 3 calls. Rude guy answering the phone. I've only ordered from here twice thus far, and went to pick it up. The first time, I ordered the sesame vegetarian "chicken;" the second, the General Tso's "chicken." I always love finding places where they have mock meats instead of just tofu. I really enjoyed both dishes, and they steam their broccoli to a good consistency. All in all, it's not exceptional food, but the fact that they have a mock meat selection sold me. Typical Chinese fast food. Not too pricey, and the dumplings and stir fry are good. Wonton soup is sometimes ok, sometimes way too salty. They have tables and chairs, but nobody actually uses them except to wait for their take-out. Most of the time I go for delivery, which is good and generally arrives on time. Mehhh...not horrible...but not good either. We live near here, less than 5 blocks away. But, we rarely go. The food just isn't compelling enough to beckon you to come back. I'd much rather drive the 10 minutes to go to Danny's Wok, or go to Shangri-La. But, I didn't want to pay cash, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on dinner, and I really was too tired to go anywhere else, so Spring is where I went. Don't get your hopes up. They'll never be a place that lives up to your expectations. But, if your lazy, really don't want to put out any effort...this place will give you a modicum of sustenance. Consistency is key whenever I am making dining decisions. If I'm hungry and my recollection is that some times your food is good and sometimes it's not, then you won't become a go to spot for me. This is a go to spot. My favorite dish is vegetable mei fan and it is always delicious. It's definitely a grab and go so you're not coming here for ambiance. But it's cheap and relatively fast (I always call and pick up) and my order is always hot and waiting for me. FYI: They'll throw in a free spring roll if you order more than $15 on grubhub. They also have a $8 delivery minimum. What can I say? I was in the mood for some really jank Chinese food. WHAT I GOT: Chicken fried rice and crab rangoon PROS: Well, I'm gonna be honest and say that the best part about this was the price. Both items added together was only $12ish and that was including tax and tip. The crab rangoon was like $4 for 10 of them and your average sized, typical Chinese takeout container was filled all the way to the top with the fried rice. The taste actually wasn't terrible either. Basically what you would expect from Americanized Chinese food. CONS: You get what you paid for I guess. The skin to the crab rangoons were less than crispy. They were kind of on the flaccid side. Not much filling to them either but it was ok. I'm also kinda scared that the chicken in the fried rice wasn't cooked all the way so I might feel the pain later. Ordered from here last night.. took an hour to come which was expected because there were 5 of us ordering. I ordered kung pao chicken. I got all of 4 pieces of chicken but a shit load of vegetables... that was kind of disappointing. The sauce itself was really good Spring Chinese has the best Hot and Sour soup. Seriously love this place. This is my favorite Chinese takeout during my time at school...I still try to drive by once in a while... but its a lil scary at that corner.. I love their selection of mock-items, as in vegetarian choices...the Mock General Tso's Chicken is sooo delicious... I've tried ordering this at other places but they can't seem to get it right... an order of Mock General Tso' Chicken is pretty large and can be shared with 3-4 others...yummy!! I only order from here when i forget how bad they are. the wontons are way to doughy and salty. everyonce in awhile i try and give them another chance...then i remember why i get things delivered instead of walking half a block to pick it up Won't order from here again. Plenty of options for Chinese take out that's better and actually know how to greet their customers properly. We ordered regularly from this place (once a month) and never been disappointed. Everything we had tried is good. My favorite is shrimp Hunan style,it comes with a lot of veggies and white rice. Yup. Just ordered from here, hoping that the hot and sour soup lived up to the 5 star review... I got Szechuan Chicken, Boneless Pork BBQ App, and Hot and Sour soup. Sadly it was all disappointing. Typical Americanized Chinese food, overly sauced, not spicy at all, and slightly bland. I was really disappointed by the Hot and Sour soup as it lived up to the other reviewer's comment 'Neither hot or sour'. I"ll probably order from here again as it wasn't TERRIBLE, but it wasn't wonderful either. Maybe I'll ask whomever takes my order for their favorite dish. Ordered orange chicken through Grubhub because I was craving it. Delicious, a large portion and came promptly. Exactly what I want from an inexpensive Chinese place. If you are a college kid you gotta give this place 5 stars. First of all it is really cheap. The food is more than enough for one meal especially if you get the lunch specials or the combination dishes. I usually order pick up on grubhub. By the time i walk there from my dorm (less than 10 min) the food is ready, fresh and hot. It is always up to my satisfaction. Oh also try random stuff, probably wont be disappointed. I have gotten takeout a few times, it's near my son's daycare. Delicious. Dumplings are huge, plentiful & tasty. Egg foo young is addictive. Good prices. Nicest takeout environment I have seen. (U can dine-In also). I don't understand mediocre reviews...yummy & cheap. NEVER AGAIN. The guy at the counter took my order. Then he went to the bathroom, came out walked into the kitchen, blew his nose or sneezed into his hands and walked to the grill and started cooking. The food order went into the garbage immediately. Well-prepared Chinese American food. Generous portions, good prices. Seems like they get a lot of bad reviews for delivery, especially through Grub Hub. I strongly recommend either calling the restaurant directly with your order, or ordering through their site, and picking it up. We did Grub Hub delivery once and it took quite awhile. No wait for pickup and it's always hot. Spring is a great go-to takeout place- give them a chance. food is ok. it satisfies the craving for chinese cuisine and the price is unbeatable. This place is a block away from my job so on the days i cant leave the office for even a second, i order in. My only issue with the service ...i ordered for delivery and the drver called me and told me he was on the corner and to come get it. when i told him i couldnt leave the office, he gave me an attitude and told me he would come to the door.......which is still far enough from my office to where i couldnt even go. I paid the fee for delivery! I'm not coming to get it....a few more feet and i would have been able to just order for pick up! I DON'T CARE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE FORTUNE COOKIES, I LOVE YOU THE MOST. Super cheap, delivery, and I always have equal-sized leftovers for the next day if I just get a pint of soup and the dumplings. If you crave spice, they can give you spicy- we recommend the spicy garlic wontons, extra spicy, for the daring. Imma try your vegetarian real soon, Spring. Please do not order from this place. Not only is it a crappy little place on Lancaster ave but in the last few months they do everything they can to make you order more food in order to use your card.. Also they no longer give you menus but when you ask for one they charge you for it. They are totally outta control. Don't come to this place, they put cash tax in their own packet not to the government and they gave people some else's food to others because the food is trash. I had ordered few times in this place the worst Chinese food I ever eat, general tso chicken not even spicy too sweet, the fried rice is disgusting, the broccoli with beef taste not authentic. We pay, we eat, we should get the food we deserve. There are so many take out restaurants nearby. Not just this one with bad food bad service and bad attitude. Ok, i'm on my second order from this place. I'm in love with the fried scallops, can you say " delish" ! They're okay if you're in the mood for some typical Americanized Chinese food. The food is actually pretty good, but expect an attitude if you use their delivery service. They gave me a completely wrong order, and then treated me as if I did something wrong (and never corrected their mistake). They really need someone else to take orders via phone. I either just go pick it up, or order a pizza because the attitudes they give is scary when someone is cooking your food, ya know? It is a typical chinese restaurant. The food is good. I recommend general tso's chicken, shrimp with garlic sauce and hot and sour soup. U must try shrimp with garlic sauce, it will surprise you. The order was ready fast and the food was great, I got the chicken lo mein combo which came with more than enough food. Their prices are really good too. Its also nice to see that they're still taking social distancing seriously! Haven't Ordered From Springs In Quite Some Time & I Must Say My Food Came Sooner Than The Time I Was Given For Delivery,My Food Was Fresh,Hot & Good.. Oh My Egg Roll Was A Lil Over Cooked But It's Cool.. Anyways Yea I Would Order From Them Again. Ugh. This is not a place where you can just pick something that sounds good off the menu without knowing exactly what it is. Avoid the Szechuan-style noodles at all costs. But it sounds like it could be good, right? Well apparently it's a terrible lo mein with more onions and cabbage than noodles in a gross goopy brown sauce. There wasn't much noodle going on, let alone anything even remotely Szechuan. I'm by no means a picky eater, and I found them completely inedible. I never ever throw away food, so this must not constitute as food. Even the fries were bad. Who messes up French fries? Spring Chinese Restaurant does. They were hard, dry, and stale tasting. Really? You could buy frozen fries at the grocery store and they'd come out much better than these. At least these were still edible though. The hot and sour soup was decent. Not necessarily good, but passable. The pork fried rice was bland, but also passable. The half a fried chicken was also okay. Delivery took over 20 minutes longer than they said it would, making it a whole hour and twenty minute wait for this miserable meal. They should be ashamed at how bad their food is, even for American takeout Chinese, for which the bar is set pretty low in the first place. I'm giving them two stars only because the food didn't make me horrendously ill (so far), and it would be (mostly) edible in case of a nuclear holocaust. In fact, the good news is that it might even survive a nuclear holocaust. Evergreen, I'll never stray from you again. Hell, this place even makes China Inn look tasty. Spring Chinese is my ride or die when it comes to ordering chinese food. I am a vegetarian and I stand by their mock Sesame Chicken (it's wheat gluten). The veggie dumplings are amazing and I do dabble in the fried rice/lo mein whenever I order. I usually make a huge order so I can live off chinese for the weekend. I highly recommend ordering an extra side of broccoli cause there is a ton of sauce on the fake chicken and the broccoli makes you feel a little healthier (not much tbh). I gave 4 stars because honestly, it just doesn't feel right giving such a divey place 5 stars. Plus delivery can be slow sometimes. Definitely order off grubhub because there are some coupons on there - with my boyfriend and I ordering we can usually get free pork dumplings. This is the only Chinese place I consistently used at my 5 years at Drexel and even still go back to now that I live in Northern Liberties. This place is my go to whenever I'm working near the area. Ordered here plenty of times and haven't been let down plus there ice tea is pretty rad! I love Chinese and I have to admit that I'm not very picky about it. I don't know if I've ever met a General Tso's chicken that I didn't love. We ordered Generals, Orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken and some lo-mein (I didn't try the lo-mein so I can't speak to that...) All of the chickens had really great flavor and large portions. Prices were very reasonable and it was extremely quick delivery. If the chicken had been slightly crispier I would have gone with 5 stars but other than that everything was fantastic. Oh except that they forgot our fortune cookies. Apparently I have no future. Bummer. We weren't home and pre-ordered food we wanted delivered 30 minutes after we returned home. Clearly no one read that as the food arrived 5 minutes after our return. The chicken with broccoli was okay but I wanted it spicy and it wasn't in my opinion. Palatable though. Same with the fried pork rolls though they steamed in the container and were not crispy at all. My friend ordered shrimp with garlic sauce and said it was good. Same with the spicy chicken wings though we apparently needed to specify extra spicy with all of the above. The cheesesteak egg rolls are another story. I have no idea what was contained within but it did not resemble beef in any way - especially taste. Just plain dreadful! And for an unknown reason my friend ordered French fries and they were soggy and stale at the same time. Food was mid-grade at best. Won't rush to order from them again. I rarely order delivery, but when I do it's always Spring. Their portions are extremely generous, and their garlic sauce rocks. I recommend the spare ribs, roast pork, diet chicken and broccoli, and tofu and veggie soup. The only thing I've ordered and haven't liked is the hot and sour soup- it's neither hot nor sour. I've never picked up a beef lo mein pint and had to stop eating because there was too much meat, but that's what really stood out to me about this place! The noodles were good, with onions and veg all fresh and perfect, but also, the beef was perfectly cooked, flavored, and not chewy or stringy as you might find at other places with a cheap beef lo mein. The shrimp egg roll was also super fresh and light, and tasted great with the mustard and du k sauce provided. Will be trying this place again soon! Had delivery through DoorDash. The entrees were okay, standard Chinese food, nothing bad but nothing super. The egg rolls were a bit on the dry side. We also ordered Crab Rangoon, as this is a favorite for us. The Rangoon was more than a little disappointing. There was very little filling, and rather than the normal thin crispy shell, this was a thick doughy shell that was very off-putting. Perhaps it would have been better as dine-in, but I can't imagine those Rangoon being good in any setting. It's exactly what you want from a neighborhood corner joint. Cheap, fresh & delicious. Big portions too. We need more places like this & less places that want $15 for fried rice. Hands down the best conventional American style Chinese in the city. Prompt delivery, every menu item is delectable and of high quality. This was one of my favorite fast food spots before the pandemic. I lived in this neighborhood for a few years and although I moved a good 20 minutes away, I still travel to this location instead of going to one closer. That's all good the food is. The crab rangoons are my favorites of anywhere I've eaten them. Service is still as fast as ever and the quality of food hasn't changed a bit. The food was really good, exactly what you're looking for in a neighborhood food spot! We got our food near close and the portion sizes were beyond generous, and we were not complaining! This will be a go to spot for cravings. I had the shrimp lo mein which was fire along with spring rolls and wonton soup, also all fire. Highly recommend. Your regular corner Chinese spot. It's my go-to when I have those "after dinner time" Chinese food cravings. Nothing too great also nothing too shabby. Inexpensive. Edible. Convenient. Not like a 5 star in my opinion, but for a Chinese restaurant in the U City/ West Philly area it's pretty darn good. I can't say the food is over the top as other stores I've had in Philly but it's definitely good. They take credit cards too so that's a plus!! But they do charge tax** You're cheap, you're a block away, you satisfy my chinese fix. You have coupons, and sweet tea. You have to staple your wonton container shut because it's so packed. I watch you prepare meals upon order. I love your dumprings. BUT WHERE ARE YOUR FORTUNE COOKIES. When I first looked at the place, I was hesitated whether going in or not. The front looks dirty and small. But at the end, I went in and I was a little surprised at the variety of their dishes. I recommend their fried rice, mushrooms with chicken and shrimp with vegetables; I don't recommend egg foo young(too greasy) and dumplings( the meat inside is not good). We were craving Chinese food with easy parking, so went to Spring. They do have their COVID system down pat - they use a door pass-through box for both payment and passing the food. We ordered the crab rangoons, orange beef, and sweet & sour chicken. I really wanted the sweet and sour pork, but they ran out of pork. To start - the rangoons, while cheap at 10 for $5 were not the slightest bit crisp. The dough was thick and chewy, so that combined with having to do take out, it wasn't the best. The sauce they come with is very good though. The sweet and sour chicken with fried rice was very greasy - and the pieces of chicken were small within the fried batter. The orange beef was pretty good, but a bit of an odd texture. On two different occasions I have ordered from them and have had to wait more than an hour (a hour & a half actually) for delievery. Mind you I live 3 blocks away. When I called to complain.. They gonna tell me that they are very busy. They magically came to deliever in 10 min later. This place has gone down over the last year. I had a great experience at Spring Chinese Restaurant. Unique place. Pretty much every thing that we purchased was extremely fresh and flavorful. Staff is very courteous and will help you with everything. Spring Chinese Restaurant, so glad they're in town. This is my go-to place for Chinese takeout. I really appreciate their meat-substitute selection and love the mock sesame chicken! We order from here 1-2x per week and have never had any mix ups or delays. I usually get a vegetable soup and either kung pao tofu or szechuan bean curd. My meat eating friends confirm the "normal" menu items are equally good, we love this place. the food here tastes pretty good! I've had the sesame chicken before and that's good. Kinda disappointed with my most recent experience here though because my kung pao chicken literally had 4 bites of chicken in it and the rest was all the veggies. Maybe it was just because I came in on the later end of dinner time? I usually can make a container that size last for 2 full meals but not when there's only 4 tiny pieces of chicken in the entire thing. For what it is, it's perfect. A corner fast food Chinese spot in a college town. Perfect go - to place for cheap and mostly tasty Chinese food. Is it the best food ever? No, but is it cheap and fast? YEP. I LOVED their steamed shrimp and scallops with garlic sauce - it had just enough of a kick to it without being spicy. I highly recommend their house lo mein that comes with minimal veges, but a lot of shrimp, chicken and pork. I highly do NOT recommend their wonton soup. And they deliver! Don't take the 4 stars as an endorsement for quality Chinese food, it's just consistently average, very cheap and the service is good. When my wife and I move, we frequently try to find our go-to comfort Chinese food and this ended up being it. Everything is as advertised and the price can't be beat by other places. We can and do come back when we need our cheap Chinese fix. Our typical order is two combos (one sesame when general tso's) - the chicken was a little crispy, but a little soggy. The rice was normal fried rice. The egg rolls were decent. we also got some crab rangoons that were as expected. This is pretty standard faire, but it does the trick. Again, very inexpensive and the best bang for your buck cheap Chinese in Powelton/U City/West Philly I've only ordered take out/delivery from Spring Chinese Restaurant twice, but from what I can tell it's a pretty solid spot. The first time, I ordered the shrimp fried rice and chicken wings and the Kung Po Triple Crown. The shrimp fried rice and wings were amazing! I legit could not get enough of it even as I was eating it. Even thinking about it now, I just might order it again today. I asked for it to be spicy because I really like spicy food. It wasn't as spicy as I wanted (I have a ridiculous spice tolerance so it was probably okay for most people) so I added some of my own pepper myself. The Kung Po Triple Crown was okay. Also had to make adjustment to it with my pepper and I wish there was a lot more protein in it. I definitely enjoyed the shrimp fried rice more, hence why I stuck to that the second time I ordered from them. The portion sizes are also incredibly generous. With those two meals, I was able to eat lunch and dinner for like 2-3 days. Probably would have lasted even longer if I hadn't overstuffed myself the first day with the shrimp fried rice and wings. For the price and the portion size (and delicious food), I'll definitely be ordering from them again. Not good. Ordered sesame chicken made with white meat. My chicken was so breaded that at first I couldn't tell if there was actually meat in it. Taste was lackluster at best. Got cold quickly. Also, ordered a small and my thumb was bigger than the carton of white rice they gave me. Don't waste your time on this place For what this place is, which s a hole in the wall, its pretty good. I've always had take out which is normally very quick and but still always seems fresh. They've got a great lunch special and everything else is pretty cheap too. But you do have to pay for fortune cookies. My Food Seems To Be Delivered On Time & Hot But TOUGH & OVER COOKED!! Annoyed Gonna chill off of Springs for a while., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-23:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-23:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-23:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-23:0', 'Friday': '11:0-0:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-0:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-23:0'}

name: Sam's Morning Glory Diner, address: 735 S 10th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9408607, longitude: -75.1589045, is_open: opening, categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Restaurants, Diners, text: My BF and I visited Philly cuz we wanted to see the liberty bell. We arrived at probably 6am and we were hungry. By chance we happened to park next to Morning Glory Diner. We noticed that it received a lot of awards so we decided to check it out. I don't remember what my boyfriend had, but I had the breakfast pizza. At first, I was intrigued when I saw it..but when I tasted it...it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. I was expecting it to have some tomatoes but it didn't. Instead it had caramelized onions which to me made it taste a little weird...don't get me wrong I LOVE ONIONS but just not this time. Although I don't remember what my BF ordered, all I remember was it falling apart because it got sooo damn soupy! I felt so bad for him because he felt like vomiting. So all in all, we did not have the breakfast experience we were hoping for but it was a cozy place and the service was ok. Get here early or be prepared to wait. Worth it, though. Great homemade biscuits! Fantastic omelets, pancakes, and French toast. Lots of occasional special riffs on any of the above, like seasonal berry cakes, etc. Sam's is one of my wife's favorites... And she generally hates anything other than a bagel for breakfast! I do not understand the hype of this place. The service is terrible. The seating is cramped. You have to wait forever outside (even in the rain). The food isn't even that good... Well, except for the biscuits, homemade jam, coffee, ketchup, and pancakes. Get the grits, the potatoes suck. Why do people love this place so much?? What is with all the hype? I need to know. I ordered pancakes, corned beef hash, and eggs. Boyfriend ordered some breakfast platter. Nothing was amazing! Well the bacon was amazing... But when is it ever not? Did I order the wrong thing? I'll give it another go and maybe it'll be a hit. Oh and also plus points for the fact that they were very nice and accommodating for the baby. I could NOT believe that they made us wait outside. My husband decided to be the trooper, I went to the car. The wait was about 20 minutes for two. My Belgian waffle was somewhat tough and pretty dry. My eggs were good, the cheddar was real cheddar. But the ketchup was a homemade conglomeration of something that tasted a little like barbecue sauce. The turkey bacon tasted like ham. The service was cool. I was sitting about 4 inches from the kitchen door which was constantly opening, giving me a nice breeze (sarcastic- I was cold!) and making me afraid that something was going to come clattering down on my head at any moment. My husband had french toast - which he loved. I tasted it and thought it was decent. He also loved his coffee- said it was the best he'd had in over a year. I found the place to be way to noisy - I had to raise my voice to have a conversation with my husband across the table - it got so annoying that I just stopped talking. The service was good. I liked all the homey touches like the signs to be nice, also I thought the 'home on the range/doing time in Attica' metal coffee mugs were really cute. The bill was reasonable. I plan to skip this place next time. Only been here once, but we liked it, a lot. Pancakes were large, good and fluffy, bacon was crisp, fresh squeezed OJ was vg. Fruit bowl had a delicious mix of tasty berries, bananas and mango. Nice bagels served with enough cream cheese for 2 whole bagels. Coffee was plentiful and good, nutty tasting. Large container of homemade berry jam on the table. BUT, maple syrup is extra! I think it is sad when you serve a great pancake and crappy syrup with them. We would all definitely go again. Good for smaller groups, it is pretty small inside but they do have a little patio with a couple larger tables. They were very nice people. The retro-diner atmosphere is still the best in the city, if you ask me. I think it's the only thing that keeps me going back though. The last time I was at MG, and that was quite a while ago at this point, I had the breakfast burrito, which I've found to be MG's most consistently amazing meal, was terrible. It was undercooked with runny, wet eggs and was terribly over-onioned. Prior to that, I'd had a few other breakfasts there that were so terribly sub-par from what I was used to getting that I just can't find myself wanting to go there anymore. There are way better options (ie: Cafe Lift and Honey's to name two). the food is excellent might be even better then my beloved honey's. though it lacks that certain it factor that honey's has-meaning i like the staff at honey's better. great mac and cheese, soups, pies, and french toast. I esp love their homemade whip cream it's like a dollop of heaven on top of whatever u r getting. not a huge fritta fan- i prefer a red blooded american omlete w/ my potatoes- but it was also very good. i never had a problem w/ the staff like some people have warned me-they r always friendly enuff for me but then again im awesome. if u have a sweet tooth recommend the monkey bread french toast and pie- excellent. Another great breakfast! It was good but I couldn't finish it, there was no more room. Yum! We didnt make it to the table. After waiting outside for an hour we walked in to only be disgusted. The place was filthy and they put us at the counter near the kitchen. We got up before they could attempt to take our order. Definitely would pass regardless of what people think of their food. Great place for breakfast! Salads or eggs. Bring cash though. No credit accepted. I moved out of town and I miss this place. I love breakfast food when done right. I love diner breakfasts but this is NOT your typical diner food. They make their own jams, ketchup, everything and u can taste it. Their biscuit are reason enough to come here. Big portions, priced right, food is awesome what more can I say? The waits are long but I just swing by Whole Foods 1 block away then come back. They really should add on but it wouldn't stop me from going there. Wish they would come up with a cookbook. This is one of the best places ever. I love everything down to their homemade ketchup. I've had their unexpectedly large breakfast sandwiches and a few other things. I've only been here for breakfast however. It seems that you've got to get here SUPER early in order to beat the brunch crowd. Make sure you sign in, because I made the mistake of one time arriving before a wave of people, hadn't signed the sheet and thus my name didn't have a spot reserved. Big fail. If you can get in at a time when there's no wait, this place is definitely worth it. Food is worth the long wait. We were lucky to sit at the counter and I was mesmerized by all the activity. I knew cooks have a tough job, but I have a new appreciation for all their hard work. It's amazing how they time all the cooking. Everyone seems to work so hard and they perform their tasks like clockwork. Anyway, back to the food. Breakfast pizza with bacon is delicious. All the textures and flavors are a good mix. The pizza crust is a tiny bit too thick, but the rosemary is a nice touch. The carmelized onions add such great flavor. Had a bite of my friend's Monkey French Toast and really like the carmelized bananas and mangoes. A sweet and satisfying combination. The ketchup has kind of a chipotle/bbq flavor and it's soo good. Even though it's so busy, the service is pretty decent. Wished I lived closer to go back and try one of the frittatas and the Challah French Toast (the strawberry sauce looked amazing). Great breakfast. Burrito was great. Frittatas looked even better. But skip the potatoes and go for the grits. I just love this place for breakfast. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is awesome and the atmosphere is laid back and accommodating. I live in the Seattle area and travel to Philly a couple of times a year for business. I try my best to squeeze in a trip to Sam's Morning Glory for a breakfast sandwich with turkey bacon. So good! The homemade ketchup is an added bonus. Despite no changes to the menu, I've discovered a new way to appreciate Morning Glory: don't go there for a really long time so you can appreciate it like it's the first. I was joined this morning by a vibrant group of former college roommates. While we laughed our way through brunch, I enjoyed the egg white Gardenkeeper fritatta, a side of bacon, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, and a steaming cup of coffee. If you're looking for that cozy, breakfast-time experience, this place has the vibe. Imagine a movie where Janeane Garofalo and Paul Rudd split french toast while discussing their wild and crazy Friday night, Ingrid Michaelson cooing overhead and The Waitresses shuffling plates from table to table. This place makes me feel warm inside. The Good + location The Bad (everything else) - wobbly table - rude server - pretentious staff and decor The Food The food was unmemorable, but the coffee mugs here are a shining example of the pretentious environment that values form over function. Their coffee mugs are constructed of rolled and brushed stainless steel. While some folks may think this is all well and good, the thermal properties of steel are not ideal for this mug design.... Your hand is burning one minute and the next, your coffee is as cold as the service. Came here about a month ago with a friend from out of town. I wanted to try something different from my usual spots. We had about a 10 minute wait. We were seated at the bar. It took about 10-15 minutes for someone to come and take our order. The food did not take long to come out. The food was pretty standard, nothing to rave about. Not sure if I will go back I'm surprised that this place only has 3.5 stars. The breakfast is delicious! Great coffee, great vibe, solid frittatas (Did I actually just say that?), awesome homemade "ketchup", and ... the cornbread. Definitely has a 5-star line just about every weekend. The service is quick. Prices are reasonable for center city area. They have a nice variety of specials that are usually seasonal. Definitely try the frittatas. Everyone who's been to Morning Glory would tell you that the wait is horrible, on average, you'd have to seat out on the patio for 30-45 minutes for a table for 2. I'm sure it's going to be even worse if you have a larger party. The service is at best a "meh", when you have that much business, it's understandable that the attention spans of the servers will be shorter, I mean when their motto is "be nice or leave", they know they are not retaining customer by providing first class service. They can afford not to and they know it. The reason drones and drones of customers are still waiting outside week after week is their food. I have no idea what they put in it that makes it so good, but it certainly is good. Monkey French Toast being my very favorite, is standard french toast done with bananas and mangos with whipped cream and a caramel sauce. It's a must have during mango season. Glorycakes (Pancakes) are light and fluffy and so are the very well composed Frittatas. Though be warned if you're ordering Frittatas, you'd have to wait for another half an hour and at this point most of us are tired of waiting and are probably to famished for it. The Breakfast Burrito and The Breakfast Pizza are satisfying soft, eggy and savory and satisfying. The Pecan Waffle with the whipped peach butter is every bit as good as it sounds. I love the home fries that comes with salty dishes, it's so good I'm convinced they sprinkled Maryjane as herbs and even me not being a corn bread guy am enthralled for a taste. If you have the time and patience to wait for a table and have the tenacity and competitiveness to fight for the attention of your server, Morning Glory could be a safe haven for your taste buds. It's especially good if you are in the neighborhood during the week instead of the weekends, less wait and better service. You can even order Frittatas of your own design and some items that they don't have during the weekend. Needless to say if you know something about Philly, something about brunch and have been here long enough, Morning Glory better be on your list. The biscuits, frittatas, and pancakes are all done exactly as they should be, but just a little bit better. They don't try to get inventive and crazy because they just serve good, solid food that is consistent and awesome all the time. Yes, a trip there generally involves waiting. If you don't like waiting, it's not for you. The great thing is that they have a paper list, so if you want to run out and get some coffee in the italian market and then come back, you will probably not end up waiting that long. What the hell is wrong with this place? Seriously, DO NOT WANT! The food was just not that good for the long ass wait we had, and the prices were a bit out of line. This is the only menu I've ever seen where it tells you both that you will have an unreasonably long wait for your food (15-20 minutes) and to hurry up and eat (be mindful of those waiting).. Seriously, that takes some balls. I had convinced my breakfasting companion to come here since so many people were talking about it. We were thankfully seated straight away by some rude waiter. It took forever for a waitress to come over and then 25 minutes for the food to come once we had finally ordered. Again, it was good but not OMG I CAN WAIT 25 MINUTES FOR BREAKFAST good. The crowd was an annoying mix of yuppies, hipsters, and your general not from Philadelphia scene of jerkwads ( That is the only reason I can think of why this place does so well is that it's a "quaint" place for people to be seen. So that you can say you ate at Morning Glory and everyone can nod accordingly and mummer about how great their food is and how surly the service is. I can't not stand this crap. Where the hell were all the black people? This is South Philly at breakfast time! I'll leave this place to the carpet baggers and go to get a breakfast somewhere else. Amazing ambiance and solid service. The menu is slightly more on the traditional side (I appreciate innovative brunch menus!) but everything was tasty. Had the Brie & Onion omelet as well as the Monkey French Toast to split. The French Toast was really tasty- perfect for all those sweet tooths out there- and the omelet was a standard vegetarian omelet, though I did love the use of brie as layers on top of the omelet (see photo). Again, nothing SPECTACULAR or out of the ordinary with the dishes but it's a cute spot (love the "diner" feel of the place) that is worth trying at some point. If I had to be really honest with myself - I think I love Morning Glory for the catsup sauce. They make it themselves - and mixed with a little hot sauce it's glorious. Everything I order I just drown in the stuff... so I'm not sure I've actually tasted anything I've eaten there. So I'm a returning customer - and I'll definitely get the craving to go again... but I think if you're in the neighborhood there are other places I'd suggest. Really really good food. And fresh!! Came here with my friend on a last minute breakfast run. We had pancakes, French toast, eggs, and sausage, and potatoes. Potatoes were seasoned, which I don't find is done often here in Philly! We were waited on by Millie... effing awesome chick! She knew the menu, knew the clientele, and was very patient. I'd definitely recommend this place to every and anyone! This was one of my absolutely favorite breakfast establishments I ever have been privileged to eat in. I am not joking. The food was so good that I may consider a trip to Philly merely to eat here again. I love love loved it! The service was great as well! Just know to come early as the place gets packed. But anyway, everything is homemade. Even the ketchup is homemade! The eggs are fantastic, but the biscuits are truly extraordinary. The stewed apples are great as well! Honestly I left this place totally stuffed to my gills. All I can say is mmmmmm!!!!!! This place is the #1 choice for me when it comes to breakfast. You may have to wait longer than you would like and the service is minimal but the food more than makes up for it. I love sriracha anything. Even though I have a Sabrina's near me now, I still get cravings for Morning Glory. The ketchup alone is enough to make the trek worth it. I'm not a big ketchup fan in general (most of it tastes like sweetened tomato paste to me), but theirs is incredible. I always order home fries just so I can have some. You can't go wrong with the challah french toast or the eggs benedict. I also love the coffee, and I find the tin cups charming. Come prepared to wait, there are no reservations. It is a very small space, so the fewer people you bring, the better. Morning Glory is the best diner in Philadelphia. Anyone who tells you differently is either a fool, or unwilling to wait a couple minutes for their heavenly biscuits, fabulous french toast, great granola, or wonderful specials that surprise and tantalize your taste-buds. The home-made ketchups and jams complement whatever is on your plate and everything is cooked to perfection. Yes, it's small. Yes, you will probably have to wait for a bit if you go on the weekends. However, the friendliness of the waitstaff, the great coffee (and those weighted coffee cups!), and all the warmth of your very own kitchen make it an amazing way to spend a lazy morning. Had brunch here recently - pretty hipster joint; I was excited to go having heard great things, but this place didn't really knock my socks off as I had expected. I did the make-your-own frittata with veggies and smoked mozzarella. It was decent; they bring out a bottle of some type of sauce which I thought was ketchup - I was wrong. It's very sweet and I wasn't a fan. I like that they have sriracha on all the tables, though. Being a huge brunch fan, I'd say I'd be less inclined to go here again. I think there are definitely better spots nearby. Birthday brunch! I have been wanting to check this out since so many friends raved about it. I wasn't entirely thrilled with the meals. I hadn't eaten here in over ten years before this visit. I was really disappointed. I had a BLT which had hardly any bacon, or anything else on it but really thick white bread that was barely toasted. The potatoes were cold and seemed to have been made much earlier. My son's grilled cheese was bland; the toast was dry and the cheese used was stringy and dried out. This is also another place that in a town where lots of people drink plain iced tea, they make mint iced tea only. That last point is a matter of preference and I don't fault them for it. this place is a great bustling weekend brunch spot. there's always a wait but it's guaranteed to be shorter than a lot of the other popular spots). there's a nice outdoor waiting area with lots of seats. inside, there's a counter where you can watch the food being cooked. the cooks and servers are generally shouting back and forth the orders, but it's sort of fascinating to watch. the portions are big here. i usually get their tofu scramble that comes with some of my favorite potatoes i've ever had, a huge biscuit, and a little dish of cinnamon apples. they make their own ketchup and its super delish! my boyfriend got the neighborhood frittata and i stole a bite. fantastic as well! service is never bad here. the host promptly brings your coffee, you wait just long enough to decide what you want, and the server comes over and takes your order. they're really friendly. it's just one of those charming little neighborhood spots. it always feels like you're at some special little spot even though the whole world knows about it. Came here yesterday for brunch a little after noon and they were able to take our party of five. We were pretty starving and I'm so glad we came here. I go the moglo benedict with smoked salmon and potatoes on the side. My friend got the ann(a)'s frittata with the biscuit and potatoes. Each dish comes with a thin slice of orange for garnish. Every time I come here I have to get: 1) the biscuit 2) the homemade ketchup 3) sriracha and I am happy happy happy. LONG WAIT. Expect 45 minutes to get in the diner and another 25 to get your food. We were lucky that it was nice and sunny so we had a pleasant time playing monopoly deal in the park nearby. *Quick Tip* Monopoly Deal is a great way to pass the time. Anyhow, the diner is pretty small and the waitstaff/host are vastly outnumbered. We were given a seat at the bar which afforded us a view of the cooks in all their glory. It was fun to watch the beehive of activity and to see our meals being made. I have a newfound respect for the difficulties and stress that come with being a fulltime chef. They work HARD for their money! The girlfriend and I shared a breakfast pizza. The thing just looks awesome! Pizza bread, topped with potatoes, carmelized onions, bacon, scrambled eggs and mozzarella. It was such a beauty. And I'm glad it tasted as good as it looked. Pair the pizza with some of Sam's homemade ketchup and you'll be in for a treat! The homemade ketchup was sweet, tangy, and a tad spicy. It was just amazing and I will never be able to look at Heinz ketchup in the same light. Found this place while in philly for a dr. appointment and it was very good! Large portions and pricing was pretty reasonable. I went here in October while I was visiting from NY and I have to say...I loved it...the biscuits made everything right even if some things weren't quite "great." If I could have that biscuit recipe, I'd be in heaven every weekend. My partner and I have been coming here for years. Been together 5. Going on 6. Everything from their home made jams, biscuits, ketchup to their specials. Unlike Sabrina's they offer a country vibe with an eclectic staff that will warm your souls as well as your stomachs ; ) The Good: Jen is one of those women whose smile alone and saucy attitude will brighten up any rainy day. Jake with the mad skills in the kitchen. The Awesome: Try their Mac and Cheese. I'm a fatty and hands down their's is one of my top 3 in all of Philly. The epic: Their brunch specials are grown up, reasonably priced, and delicious. Not to mention they have a station where you can take your cup of coffee to go! How amazing is that? If they did catering it would be a dream to have them cater our wedding. When we have time from our busy work schedules, we make it a point to come here from time to time and relive our dates with brunch at Morning Glory. The bad: The wait......but with that said it's frickin worth it. The ugly: Gurl do not plan on eating anything else for the rest of the day or have any plans.....that shit is food coma central (but omg is the nap post eating delicious too) Good food. REALLY good food. I love brunch in general, but restaurants like Morning Glory cement my obsession with good breakfast places. Everything I have eaten here has been beyond delicious, and the coffee is always hot and fresh. Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds. Service is quick even when they're busy, the interior is quirky and bright, and they have an excellent sauce collection (homemade ketchup!) Highly recommended. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. I've heard a lot about this place. I went because my daughter wanted to try it. We were both excited after reading reviews and hearing about how good this place was. My daughter had the monkey French toast. She thought it was just ok. I had the roasted root vegetable frittata it was okay but nothing to get excited about. To me it was over cooked. The goat cheese and the egg had the same dry consistency. The vegetables were the best part about the meal. We also brought my two youngest granddaughters and they just had eggs and bacon and potatoes. Nothing special just your regular breakfast meal. One meal had to be removed from the bill because there was a long strand of hair baked into the biscuit (ewwww). I'm pretty sure we won't be back. I was very disappointed. I had had high hopes for this place. Great frittata and waffles! Amazing homemade ketchup and strawberry gel! My go to breakfast spot in the city. The food and the service is fabulous. It gets a little loud and crowded on the weekends, but the food makes it so worth it. When the weather is nice, there is a pretty decent outdoor space to sit. The peach butter is unreal - I highly recommend a side of it for their ginormous biscuits. Ive really come to love this place. IDK.. i used to dislike their ketchup, now i look forward to it. Ive found my breakfast item from here, and I'm all about frittata's now. Coffee still is the best.. like for real for real..nahmsaying I love love love me some Morning Glory. So yes, it is a pain in the butt to wait outside, but the place is only so big and they do have a heater out in the courtyard. Besides I gladly wait for days for one of their homemade muffins(goat cheese and cherry is my favorite! Nom!) under a mountain of homemade whipped cream and fresh berries. My husband is addicted to their breakfast pizza and I'm addicted to the fact that I can get scrapple AND grits together in one place other than my own kitchen. Coffee is good and they keep the refills a-comin'. Also, 5 stars for their servers. However, for you baby-makers out there, due to wait time I would not recommend this if you have kids-but that's common sense right? One of the best breakfast places in Philly! It gets very busy but the line goes fast. The homed ketchup is delicious and the portions are very generous. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots! The food is amazing and they give you a lot of it! The staff is always friendly and service is outstanding. I highly recommend this place for breakfast. Wow, you wait so incredibly long here. We were a party of four and wanted to be seated at a table, so we expected a long wait, but 1 1/2 hours still seems a little over the top. In other words, this place is not ideal when you want to go brunching. However, the food is practically perfect. The proportions are generous and the coffee bottomless, which is a perfect brunching kind of meal. The two dishes we tried were the breakfast pizza (with meat) and the focaccia sandwich (with meat). The pizza was a behemoth on a biscuit-like bread with bacon, onions, eggs, cheese, peppers and (I think) artichokes. It was awesome and filling. The sandwich was smaller but with a side of potatoes and the bread was delicious. This leads me to my next point: the spicy ketchup. This place makes their own ketchup, and it is scrumptious! Seriously, more places should make such a delicious ambrosia of a sauce. The price is right too; despite the long wait, we would recommend coming again. Our entire meal with tip and coffee was $30 for the two aforementioned dishes. Definitely arrive early to avoid the wait though. Cute little corner breakfast spot. Open kitchen/dining concept so you can see your food being made. Food was delicious. Their homemade jam is a must-try. Def keeping this one in my breakfast/brunch rotation. Always crowded and pricey but the food is top notch and creative. Breakfast here never disappoints even if I have to wait 15-20 min and spend $40, although for these reasons I don't frequent too often. Maybe I just catch Morning Glory on it's good days because over the past ten years I have had nothing but pleasant experiences. I try my best not to go on weekends - the waits are RIDICULOUS. Great spot if you can go out for brunch during the week. Now that it is summer the courtyard is open which does mean that the tiny kitchen will get overloaded with all the orders. They have homemade ketchup so if you want Heinz you will have to BYOB. I have come to appreciate their 'ketchup' which is somewhere between the traditional stuff and a zesty marinara sauce. The coffee is good and the dishes I have enjoyed here include the tofu scramble, breakfast burrito, and various incarnations of french toast. I avoid fritatas as they usually end up dry. Saved by the following: BISCUIT, homemade jam, homemade ketchup, biscuit, biscuit, and biscuit. Came for brunch. Surprisingly, there was no wait on a Saturday morning, and we got seated within 10 minutes of arrival. We got our coffee pretty quickly but had to wait a long, long time for our frittatas. I wasn't really impressed by the frittatas (pretty standard, large portion but not huge on flavor), but the whole meal was saved by that biscuit. Now I shall wax biscuit. Large, tender, moist, buttery but not butter-tasting (maybe they used something else?). Delicious with and without the jam. Why are there no other biscuits in Philadelphia? Why does this one set the bar so high? If I come back, I am coming for the sole purpose of eating biscuits. It's a cute place, nice decorations. A little on the cramped side, so beware if you're bringing children. Seating is low, so small parties are best. It's a very vibrant (read: loud) atmosphere. Definitely factor these things in for your visit. This place lived up to my friends' hype. But the five-star rating goes specifically to the almond pancakes special they served. It is probably the best style of pancake I've ever had (practically up there with these heavenly coconut pancakes and coconut syrup we had in Maui.....) Sooooooooooo good! Loved the menu selections, the diner feel along with flowers adorning the long windowsill, and the coffee served in metal cups. My husband had the tofu scramble with potatoes and biscuit (not your normal biscuit but this chunk of yummy homemade bread) with ginger lemonade. I had the challah french toast with raspberry cream cheese topped with fresh berries. I love french toast but wasn't sure about the cream cheese, let alone raspberry cream cheese. But it was beyond yumminess. And not the sugary fake kind but the stomach-filling, healthy and fresh tasting kind. The maple syrup was just perfect. They also have homemade ketchup which had me raising my eyebrows when they brought it to the table. It was runny but once I dipped my potatoes in it, I was sold. Only bad about this place is the long wait. We got there at 10 AM with pouring rain. I had this hypothesis that with the crazy rain there'd be no one there. I was very wrong. There were 5 parties ahead of us and little room to wait inside so we all had to stand outside under the leaky table umbrellas. But with good humor and faith you'll eventually be seated, it was doable. And it turns out, worth the wait. I also liked our waitress. She was nice and quick to serve. Would definitely go again if we're in the area. Hmmm maybe tomorrow before we head back home! Aw man I wanted to love this place so bad. I went twice now and both times they have gotten my omelet wrong. Maybe it is because I am gluten free and cannot have their biscuits that I do not get the hype.... honestly other places have better value for brunch (and get it right!) I love this little slice of Heaven. A friend shared his secret with me. And all I can do is dream of returning to the French Toast. My first time was to a Nutella filled delight that had me lose my sensibilities. Almost licked the plate it was so good. Whenever I kick it with him he treats to Morning Glory. Love this place. Wish it was in Germantown too. Here from San Diego and my sister took us here. OMG - so so good. So many homemade, thoughtful dishes. I had vanilla lemon zest waffle and added blueberries and their own strawberry sauce. Heaven. I'll be back before we leave. My sisters had their biscuits and potatoes and eggs. Highly recommend! Delicious. Ordered 2 specials Black and White stuffed French toast and Thank a Soldier Eggs. Both winners, check it out. Let me start by saying; Morning Glory can have its homemade ketchup because I want nothing to do with it! (I know it's has it fans and I respect that, but it's not for me.) Now let me say; folks, coffee is a hot, highly acidic beverage and I have no interest in having it served to me in a stainless steel mug like I'm Hawkeye Pierce. The food at Morning Glory is ok, but could easily be come by at various new and better brunch joints all over Philadelphia and you won't have to wait nearly as long to eat. I used yelp as a resource to find a place to try for breakfast while on my trip to philly. I had the cinnamon crunch french toast. It was exactly as described and delicous. The girlfriend had a meal of various breakfast foods. Their biscuits and potatoes are very good. Beware of their homemade gypsy ketchup. In my opinion it's too tangy and runny. I would probably bump the place down to 3 and a half stars if I could. They try to ram their liberal agenda down your throats here with witty comments on the menus and on the chalkboard wall. I prefer to keep politics out of my breakfast dinning. They also only except cash. So keep that in mind. The girlfriend loved the place but she's a little bunny snowflake. So it was right up her alley. This place really has the atmosphere down. Walk through the doorway wreathed in actual morning glories and into a classic diner setting. It's a transporting and relaxing feeling. However, from there we hit a few bumps. They had no orange juice, for one thing. Whaa? Also, some things were still listed on the menu that were no longer available (like cherry chocolate toast). Our waiter was pretty disconnected as well -- never a great thing. The food made up for it, though. My pecan waffle with peach butter combined the best aspects of savory and sweet, the nutty waffle batter marrying nicely with the melting fruity topping. I was full for quite a while that day. The details needed to be tweaked, but Sam's serves a solid meal. I'd come here over Sabrina's in a heartbeat. It feels like less of an ordeal and they aren't trying to live up some preconceived notion of greatness. They just do their thing. Yeah the service isn't always polite, and it's a bit crammed, but if you ask me, that adds to the charm. I always leave Morning Glory feeling super full & satisfied. Major props for being the only place in Philly (to my knowledge) that makes their own ketchup (I know it's a contentious issue, but I'm on the PRO side). Some of my friends think it tastes too sweet for their liking. Their hours are not ideal & the wait outside is sometimes annoying, but they are very veggie-friendly, portions are extremely generous, and it's one of the few places where I actually enjoy sitting at the bar. Now that I have my snazzy new bike, I'll definitely make a trip over here again soon. The short review: I'd heard such good things about this place before I went there - it's a shame my experience was so awful, mostly due to service. The experience might've been salvaged if the food was amazing, but it wasn't ... it was normal diner food. Overpriced diner food. If you're looking for an enjoyable, relaxing breakfast where you don't get yelled at for asking for anything, DON'T go here. It might be different on a Wednesday at 10:30 am, but us poor work-a-day folks on a weekend brunch schedule deserve a decent breakfast experience too. The amazingly bad details: 1) You'd think that a veteran breakfast joint would know to have a lot of food available on a Sunday morning. We tried to order FOUR different items off the specials list, and the server crossed off each one as we ordered it. He then checked, told me there was one order of X available, and ten minutes later, came back to tell me he was wrong, and that was sold out as well. How does a diner run out of food?? C'mon. It's ALL YOU DO, people. If you're a diner, you might want to, I don't know, have more food available. So we ended up with overpriced, normal eggs, pancakes, bacon. Fine if we're going to the Melrose. NOT fine when we pay $30 for breakfast for two. 2) My companion asked if they could add bacon to the frittata - the server snapped "No special orders today!" Um, okay. Fine. No need to be snippy. 3) Any server worth their salt will be able to deal with a busy Sunday brunch with minimal problems. This particularly cranky server forgot to bring the hot chocolate (after I reminded him twice), forgot ketchup, forgot the pancake syrup (twice), and totally forgot our order of grits. Then gave me a dirty look when I asked for these things again. I'd normally give some slack because it's busy, but when a server makes ME feel bad for asking for something a few times... well, that's pretty inexcusable. Again, it's what you do. Don't be bad at it and expect a good review. Or tip. 5) When we got the not-small check and noticed grits were still on the bill, we asked about it POLITELY. The belligerent server then snapped that he already took it off, and then said to the host (still within earshot to us) "I hate that f***ing table." Seriously? For politely asking one question after you've overcharged us, don't have anything on the menu, and forgotten everything we DID order? Bullocks to that. You couldn't pay me to go back to the Morning Glory, and if a friend asked me for a choice between this place and another, I'm pretty sure I'd always choose the other. Shame. Shit dude I didn't know there was a Sam's in the name. This place is fantastic. The service is amazing, the food is amazing, the coffee is amazing. Also the wait is too long, there's no booze, no outside, and worst of all, the low hard ceiling makes it LOUD AS SHIT in here, so even though I live next door I never ever come here ever. Hawthorne's is always right down the street and I know I can start eating within 7 minutes of sitting down. Monkey French Toast is my favorite!!! If you get a frittata, make sure you take someone else with you to finish it. It is ginormous! Minus one star for long wait time and at times sucky service. Minus another star for not accepting credit/debit. This place is truly a sleeper. Philadelphia is a great city for brunch and you always hear the same names being tossed around. Honey's, Green Eggs, Sabrina's. Although all of these places are amazing in their own light, I would put Sam's right up there with them. One Saturday afternoon my girlfriend and I attempted to go to one of the said named places listed above. The hour + wait wasn't an option as it was already late in the morning and we were on the verge of getting hankry. A buddy of mine told me about Sam's so we left where we were and came here. Sam's is located in Bella Vista, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from South Street and different from South Street, you can actually find a parking spot. Although the place was packed, we were seated right away. Some highlights of Sam's: everything is made to order, the breakfast creations are fun and unique, the coffee is hot and fresh, and everything is delicious. In case that is not enough to sell you on coming here, then let me tell you specifically about the food. I ordered the breakfast pizza which came with potatoes, caramelized onions, mozzarella, scrambled eggs, and bacon, and yes it was as delicious as it sounds. My girlfriend got the tofu scramble which was also phenomenal. I was also lucky enough that she gave me a few bites of the fluffy buttermilk biscuit that came accompanied with her dish. Oh and the homemade hot chocolate was also out of this world. I would love to come back here and will be sure to give them an extra star if my next experience is anywhere near this one! P.S. Come prepared with green as they are cash only! OMG me and my family loved it and the biscuit it's fabulous the atmosphere it's great. I will definitely go back. Mo Glo is the best diner in Philadelphia. Take it from two people who are from the Midwest and are obsessed with diner food. My husband and I are regulars - we used to live around the corner so one might just assume it was a matter of convenience, but even now that we do not live in Bella Vista, we visit as often as possible. We've tried the other places (Sabrina's, Honey's, Green Eggs, etc) and, for us, nothing else comes close. The biscuits are the best I've ever eaten - crunchy on top, moist in the middle and just a tiny bit salty. I love their pancake specials and am usually lured in - they are thick and fluffy, never greasy or flat. My husband usually orders some kind of meat and eggs with a biscuit and side salad (the homemade dressing is amazing) but occasionally will branch out for a special such as biscuits and gravy (not to be missed!) Please understand, this place is a diner - it's small. Don't arrive after 10am on the weekend and expect to be seated quickly. That being said, even when I've waited in the cold or rain, I've always thought it was worth the wait. Quaint little breakfast joint with good eats. They make their own ketchup, and serve every meal with marinated apples. I ordered a fritata and it came with the biggest crustiest, fluffy biscuit ever. You can get grits with your meal too. The staff is young and dreamy, and the restaurant includes an outdoor patio. This was my Sunday ritua for breakfast and brunch.The host is freaking hilariuos. Although there is a good wait for a table, its all worth it their food is amazing. I love the metal coffee cups. I love that this place had its own personality. The waitress will make you feel at home. I love this place and will keep coming for many years. Oh Morning Glory I Love YA This is going to come off as pretentious, but to really enjoy this place, you need to have the right expectations. I see a lot of first timers coming in with big groups and immediately get turned off by the wait time and line ahead of them. The place is small, and the place is popular so take it into account when you decide to go. Sam's is not the type of place to go with a big group, or even more than two people in my opinion. If you aren't willing to sit at the counter before you make the decision to go there then you'll be pretty annoyed at the wait time. Go there by yourself (I've done it... call me antisocial) or with one other person and it should cut your wait time significantly as well as some of the tables really only fit two. Onto the food, I think its great. I've ordered Steak and Eggs 80% of the time I've been there and its always been an amazingly flavorful and balanced meal: two eggs (choose how), steak, potatotes or grits, biscuit, and usually one other fruit-based side. The coffee is great and they keep it coming. If I remember correct the juice is fresh squeezed. I also really like the homemade ketchup which I put on the home fries. Other items on the menu look great. I've had a few other items and remembered enjoying them as well. Large portions, decent prices, informal service, good with refilling waters (this matters), and most importantly: good food. Got the veggie frittata and it comes with nicely seasoned potatoes (though not very crispy) and a biscuit. I will say, the ketchup tastes strange. (not sure it was even ketchup tbqh.) My favorite Saturday morning breakfast cafe in Philly!!! Excellent orange juice, filling breakfasts, LOVE their morning potatoes with their home made ketchup. There is often a wait and it's crowded but so worth it!!! Today was nice day,,so my Brunch Buddy & I wanted to try out this place. Maybe its just me,But I determine my Rotation in Brunch places based on my Coffee. Lets Start: It's located on 10th & Fitzwater ,,you have to enter in the patio area, self sign in. Seating very limited, counter and only couple tables & booths. We sat at the counter,ordered our coffee which came in steel mugs-felt like I was camping-lol. The blend was Morning Glory's blend, Sorry to say it was very watered down..couldnt taste coffee. Then after second refill..it was Only slightly better. Our waitress was personable, food was good, But Coffee not good..** Not good combo for me to return!!! The French Toast had bananas & mango drizzled with caramel that was on Point!! Not good enough for me to go back though-sad to say. If you can't get the coffee Right-it just won't work for me!!! : ( Sigh-it look so promising too. For those who just wanna get their grub on, this is great, I need both to work..my coffee & food. Kinda like Peanut Butter & Jelly, it's a combo thing!!! Another one of my philly favorites. Amazing breakfast spot (probably going to wait a while on weekends, you put your name on a list). Its been a while since I've been here, but its always been really good. I like the coffee, too. Food isn't expensive, but is of good quality. I like the people eating and working here, too. I'd been here many years ago (before it was Sam's?) and had had a great experience. Today's trip was less than memorable. Today starts a holiday weekend, so I am going to give them a pass for the long wait and very sloppy 11:00am outdoor situation. Interior was very hot near the kitchen so I would suggest when going in the summer wait for a corner interior seat close to the10th street side. The food was just... well- ok. I enjoyed my short stack pancakes- (meat side was very pricey for the small portion size) My s/o had the garden frittata. She reported it was heavy and dry. Apparently it was also a carb fiend's delight- as it had potatoes inside the frittata with an extra serving of potatoes on the side - Also came with homemade Biscuit (tasty) I try and go for the humor in these reviews, and would usually work to find one nice thing to say about a place that is giving its all to be a great spot just south of downtown - an area that always needs great spots. I think Morning Glory at one point gave it's all- and doesn't have much left. One of the best places for breakfast this side of Broad Street! A smart looking diner on the edge of South Philly, the pancakes and egg dishes are all exceptional, with a generous use of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables (right now they are using peaches in the pancake special). The waffles are crisp, light, and tasty. If you go on weekends, be prepared to wait. I suggest trying it on a weekday instead. After waiting outside in the cold for over 20 minutes, I was ready to quit. But my friends urged me to wait just a bit longer - and I'm so glad that they did. As soon as I had a mug of their delicious coffee in my cold little hands, all the awful memories of the cold melted away. The stacks of waffles piled high, the fluffy omelets, the crispy bacon, the french toast, all aided in my recent memory loss as well. The food was perfection. My only complaint was that I couldn't shovel it in my face fast enough. I think that my boyfriend may be right, Philly is definitely a hotbed of amazing eateries. Now if you could only teach the good folks at DC. why is this place _always_ packed? i'm not so sure. it seems philly peeps stick to a routine even if it means waiting for an hour for brunch. we go here on monday mornings and skip the weekend hangover zombie attack / infantilisation. babies are not appetizing unless you're an ogre or perhaps a mountain lion. food here is consistently better than sabrina's. specials are creative and i concur with others: the biscuit is the go-to choice if you're into dessert for breakfast. if you're not, stop reading this, call your bff, and tell him or her to get over there right now and slap you across your savory little face. oh, yeah, they're open for lunch, too. being a vegetarian, i like the seitan cheesesteak. it's a different animal than govinda's, but still major-league caliber. i'd grant this place a 5th star if only the people i didn't like would stay away. one last tip: use the ketchup bottles to clear some space if the riff-raff get too feisty. they've got the necessary heft to intimidate accordingly. Service is slowwww. I've been here for an hour already and still haven't received my food. Took them 30 minutes just to take our order Went this morning at opening, 8 AM, and had to wait about 10 minutes. To the whiners who were with me, please ... chill a bit. Once at the counter, food was fast... delicious and prompt refills on coffee. OJ was fresh. It's a somewhat small place, seats about 50-60? No outside service this morning, the patio was the waiting area, with about 25 people waiting. So, it's a popular place. I had the Neighborhood frittata, red-skin potatoes and a side of turkey sausage. All very, very fresh and savory. But, it was too much even for this big guy. So, don't order the side unless you're sharing. Prices were reasonable for the portions and quality. It's not your typical greasy spoon. Needless to say, this Bella Vista guy is going to become a regular. No bitterness with this reviewer. My boyfriend and I finally made it here yesterday (after talking about it for months). The wait was about 20-30 minutes, which I half-expected as I had read reviews for Morning Glory before and they all said to get there early and bring cash. There were a lot of people there before we were, so I consider our wait time pretty quick. We each got a cup of coffee. I ordered my old standby, French Toast (they make theirs with challah, which I LOVE) and a side of 2 scrambled eggs, and my boyfriend got your standard breakfast plate (scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit, potatoes). The coffee was really good! My french toast was what I always dreamt french toast would be and my boyfriend was almost speechless over his sausage and GIANT biscuit. The eggs were perfectly done. Our server came back to check on us and another server was walking around with coffee and water refills (love!). Everyone was great. We got our check, discussed our surprise at how cheap it was, handed it to one of the servers with our cash and left. Happy and satisfied. As I am reading some of these reviews, I can't help but notice a couple complaining about the wait staff and the wait time. I didn't go in there expecting to be seated right away and I didn't go in expecting to be babied by my server. I did, however, get what I came for...DELICIOUS food at a great price with fast, efficient service. After eating here this morning and several other times over the past year it's time to write a review. I'll get right to the point. After this mornings experience I'll be all set if I never go back to this restaurant. The bad experience started with the wait to be seated. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind waiting. But I do mind when the host seats two couples before you that signed in after you. That's piss-poor. And when we politely addressed the host about this after being seated he brushed us off. So blonde-haired thirty-something in the white shirt on Sunday morning, you're a real douche. How hard is it to follow a sign-up list man? Really? So after we get our food, which was delivered by the host, he bolted without asking if we needed anything else or giving us enough time to even ask. Well guess what... We did. There wasn't any of their "special" ketchup on the table and ketchup is essential to home fries. So I had to flag down the busgirl in order to get some. Which speaking of the ketchup ain't so special. As a matter of fact it isn't good. It's just passable as something to dress up the potatoes. Speaking of the food, it's really nothing to get excited about. It's kind of limited and honestly Sabrina's just around the corner is way better. So over the last year I've not been terribly impressed by Morning Glory but not enough for me to write the place off. But after this morning I'm done with the place. I'll give my business to Sabrina's where the staff are way more friendly, the menu has better choices, and the food is far better. Sam's Morning Glory has bangin' macaroni and cheese. They also have pretty good dessert-y style brunch items. Everything else is either meh or eww, including the service. Our biggest beef with Sam is that he insists on making his own ketchup. This would be a noble feat if it wasn't so doggone nasty. Do yourself a favor and bring along a couple of Heinz packets. Sorry, Sam. Cute little diner with home-made ketchup! I loved the atmosphere at Sam's Morning Glory Diner. Food was delicious and it's a good place to go for a cozy, comfortable breakfast or brunch experience. I'm more interested in the experience than the actual taste of the food. If you're like me, I'd highly recommend this place (although food was good too!!) :) Sam's Morning Glory Diner is still my favorite breakfast & brunch place. Everything I've had is fantastic! Some of my favorites are the frittatas, breakfast potatoes, homemade ketchup, coffee, blueberry pancakes, real maple syrup, & homemade jams. Love all but the wait, expect long lines on weekends. Also, cash only. I'm generally suspicious of diners that only take cash (check century plz) and have reputations for huge lines. The latter is often a shroud for mediocre food - the huge lines create "false consciousness" about the quality. Happy to say that this is not one of these places even though they only take cash. We got there a little later and avoided the lines. We had a raspberry French toast and a neighborhood frittata (some egg thing). They also make their own ketchup and it tastes way better than your typical "Heinz" thing. So why 4 stars? 1) cash and 2) they brought out my eggs and sausage way before the toast because of a whipped cream shortage. That's just not good diner supply chain logistics You'll wait, but it will be well worth it. This place has so many delicious breakfast options. I'd go something with eggs for your order so you can opt for the biscuit rather than toast. It's amazing. Even better is to go with someone who likes to share and have them order pancakes so you can have the best of both worlds. Good coffee in cool metal mugs. Great energetic atmosphere. Not a quiet relaxing spot. This isn't your grandma's diner. They have these delicious pancakes with a very unique different flavor, very very good though. And then I ordered an omelette which had tomatoes, bacon, pesto and cheese so freakin good with potatoes and their biscuit is to die for, I was already stuffed yet I managed to eat it all haha I highly recommend this place and definitely coming back again. Morning Glory...no better name befits this place. I've lived in Philadelphia for a couple of years now and have been to Morning Glory many, many times. I can't recall ever leaving the diner without feeling satisfied. I decided after visiting the diner today that I owe it a review, so I've finally buckled down to write one. Starting at the beginning...yes, you may sometimes wait 30 minutes in order for a seat. That just underscores how many people adore this place! It's worth the wait. I love the fresh squeezed orange juice and the couple of times I've had coffee, I've really enjoyed that as well. Usually I stick with a fritatta because I LOVE them (the daily specialty or my go-to breakfast, the Neighborhood fritatta), but of late I've decided to try a couple of other dishes. Their french toast is very yummy, the pancakes are light (and I go gaga for the whip cream with it). Once there was an apple/bacon quiche on the daily special menu and it was HEAVENLY...man, still shaking my head at how good that was. The buttermilk biscuits are always delicious, especially with their homemade jam. Potatoes are really good, esp with the fresh homemade ketchup. And their muffins are a real treat - I've only tried them a couple of times, but they are SO, SO good. Really, you can't go wrong with anything you choose. Compliments to the chef for always keeping a myriad of options on the menu. I love coming in and seeing what the daily specials will be. They're always so creative. Anyway, one reviewer asked why this place, a diner, would get 5 stars? Well, for many, it is our go-to spot for brunch and it NEVER disappoints (at least it hasn't disappointed me yet). If you're thinking about visiting, you should go! I hope you enjoy it. Bon appetit! Reminds me of a wanna be southern diner. Their potatoes and biscuits are the best items they serve. Cash only...it's 2015 people no one carries cash anymore! It's hot inside in summer so come ready to sweat while you eat. If you are a vegetarian or vegan beware. You can probably make a better tofu scramble at home. My favorite breakfast spot in Philly (and maybe anywhere). Small dinner sort of vibe. The food is out of this world and cheap. The make their own Jam and ketchup that is out of this world. They also have their own blend of coffee and have these great stainless steel cups they use for coffee. The only downfall is if you go for a weekend brunch be prepared to wait (outside). Loved this place I would like to visit it frequently. Seating is light but they have a neat patio with fires going for the waiting area. The biscuits that you get are out of this world, and the owner/staff are all super friendly. I am a bacon egg and cheese on a kaiser from a cart type girl, but Sam's is really good none the less. I went on a weekday morning and avoided these lines I see people talking about, and I love the coffee in tin mugs. Would definitely go back. Philly needs more quaint breakfast spots like this place and Sabrina's so, maybe I'll go from three to four stars. The wait on the weekends are terrible, but if you are craving the Glory Cakes with fruit - you wait! Try the turkey sausage, it's a patty and is pretty amazing. If you're nice and polite to the waitstaff, they're nice to you - easy enough people. If you'd like to experience MG without the horror of a wait, check it out for lunch on a weekday afternoon. I think that's when it's at its best. After experiencing their homemade ketchup for the first time, me and my girlfriend went on a mission to recreate it. It was Serious. We went to three different places looking for horseradish and even ended up shooting over to jersey to hit a liquor store that sold 25oz corked microbrews so we'd have a fun bottle to put it in. And after grocery shopping at multiple stores, buying loads of beer, and crossing and recrossing state lines all in the name of creation and ketchup we finally got into the kitchen and had no idea what the fuck we were doing. You might as well have given the ketchuping supplies to two drunken-autistic children because we basically just made a shitload tomato slop. Vinegary gazpacho for breakfast, lunch, and dinner never tasted so defeating. Yes. Morning Glory, A Finer Diner. If you were open all night, you would be my secret lover. Huge and I mean HUGE Fritattas! Come to this place with an empty stomach. The Ginger Lemonade was refreshing and I might attempt to recreate at home if I can. My friend had one of their quiches that looked good. Selling point at this place, the portions for the price and their homemade ketchup! Yummy, slightly spicy, the perfect compliment to most of their egg dishes and home fries. Go early as seating is hard to find. It's a self sign up wait list and it gets packed pretty early. We lucked out and got there in between shifts so we only waited about 15-20 min for a table. Not really a fan.. This is my second time coming and the food hasn't improved. I asked for American cheese in my grits, i got provolone. It was only us and anther table...food still took bout 30 min. Homemade ketchup was good tho Okay, So I have been to this place twice and very disappointed both times. Especially since I've heard great things. First, if you are expecting the servers to be friendly then this is not the place for you. When you walk in there is no host/hostess, there is a sign in sheet.. The first time I came here we did not know this. We walked in and were ignored for about ten minutes until another couple who was eating there told us of this. four servers walked by us and completely ignored us. they could of said hi please sign in or just a welcome sign in sheet is behind you.. but no. The seating outside was empty both times I've went. We waited for 30 mins until someone called our name. We asked to sit outside but they said it was only for parties bigger then four. If they sat smaller parties outside the wait would of been shorter for many people waiting. Once we finally sat the server was not friendly. We thought maybe it is just a busy day so we decided to try this place a again. But same thing happened.. rude service. The food was just average. I honestly wish hawthornes did not burn down so i could of saved myself from coming to this place. Came here this morning to try it out because my teacher was talking about this place. The wait wasn't too bad. It would have been better but it was pretty chilly today. We got to wait in their outdoor seating area. Inside was a bit smaller than I expected it to be. I had the Monkey French Toast and the boyfriend had the Breakfast Pizza. Both was pretty good and they had their own kind of ketchup that was good. I went home with the leftovers and used normal ketchup and it just wasn't as good. Only thing was that it was really loud! Gave me a headache waiting for the food. Sam's is one of those places that is legend in the Philadelphia brunch circuit, but I will admit, I didn't expect it to live up to the hype. I'm not usually a brunch person - I prefer to sleep in past brunch on the weekends - but one morning after a boozy evening out I dragged myself out of bed for brunch with two friends, and we headed to Sam's. Due to its popularity, I'm told that wait times can be pretty epic. We arrived around 9am and were seated right away, so if you're wondering how early you need to go to avoid the crowds, there it is. Some notes on the food you may not anticipate: 1. There is a pot of jam on every table, and the flavor you get is the flavor you get - no switching. But don't worry! I have a feeling they are all delicious. The blueberry certainly is. 2. The biscuits are big enough to split three ways, so if you're with people and biscuits don't come with your meals but you want to try the jam, just know that everyone does not need their own biscuit. 3. They make their own ketchup, and it is really closer in taste and consistency to marinara sauce. Still tasty, but not really ketchup. The food is AMAZING. Just really, out-of-this-world delicious food. I had one of the specials, a three-mushroom frittata with a side of potatoes and a biscuit. It was truly outstanding, hot and soft and they did not scrimp on the mushrooms. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned. Also, the portion sizes are HUGE. I made three meals out of it all! Sam's Morning Glory Diner exceeded the hype, and I can see why it's such a beloved establishment on the Philly brunch scene. I like this place but not as much as I used to. I like that the food is locally sourced and organic, however, I wish they had some veggie-meat options that other breakfast joints of their calibur offer. I had the breakfast pizza, and it was just way too much focaccia. I understand, that what focaccia is, but i think a less-doughy bread would serve the dish better. Service is ok, not rude, but not friendly. Has a cheap dive feel, but who cares, the food is incredible. We had the Eggs Benedict Asparagine, and minds blown essentially. Also rhe portions are quite generous. Side note there's a green park near by as well as Philly's Magic Garden. I love this place! The food is differnet and delicious. Service is friendly and prices are reasonable. The only down side is getting a parking space but it's worth trying to find one. Really great breakfast and brunch place. Good food and quick service! Definitely worth a try. I effing love the Morning Glory. I live across the street so I can just roll out of bed and assess the lines. If they're bad I go back to bed and wait. I know they can be brutal though and I wouldn't wait in line for an hour to eat there. They have never messed up my order which is nice b/c I'm a vegamatarian who dines frequently with a celiac (no wheat). Their scrambled eggs are scrambled with unicorn tears or something b/c they're so freaking good. And I could drink the homemade ketchup. The tofu scramble is good but a little greasy. Blueberry pancakes and real syrup? Sign me up! The focaccia-egg sandwich is meh. The fritattas are good but I never want to wait. Oh the potatoes! mmmmm so herby. Nice strong coffee in the best mugs ever. You can't buy them, I tried. And of course the glorious, wonderful, magical, Mac and cheese. Get a block to go and it will feed you for days. Been here two times and always falls short. This CASH ONLY diner needs to learn the motto, "service with a smile." Each time I've dined here, the wait staff has been nothing but rude and miserable. The food is OK at best. The only thing that saved my meal is the homemade ketchup to drown the dismal food in. The set up they have as far as seating goes is also something to be desired. Write your name on a list yourself and wait for a half hour for someone to come out and look at it. Then wait another half hour for that same person to come out and look at it again. After one hour of waiting, ask the hostess how long and get a, "I don't know, didn't you write your name down on the paper and look at it?" NICE thanks captain obvious I did look at the paper and notice that the bar is EMPTY with a packed patio, so here's my question, when are you going to seat the people waiting at the patio inside? We went here for breakfast Sunday morning and just missed the crazy large brunch crowd that was arriving in masses when we were leaving so thank goodness for that blessing. Never having been here before I wasn't really sure what to expect, but it was nice. The place was small and they had you sign in outside the door which was something new to me. Service was very fast and they seem to be extremely well organized. My daughter and I split 2 meals half and half. We had the monkey french toast and an egg and cheese sandwich. The monkey french toast was very good, not too sweet. I was afraid it was be like a coating of sugar, but it was perfect. The egg sandwich was okay. It was dry and the cheese wasn't melted all the way through. I didn't care for the home fries. They were overly seasoned and not very tasty to me. My husband got the st patty day pancake special which he devoured. We all tried to homemade ketchup and my husband proclaimed that they need to bottle that stuff up and sell it. It was so tangy and tasty. Some of the best brunch food I've ever had. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait for 45 mins! Dont worry, it's worth it! The ketchup is fantastic!!! I recommend the frittatas! Love this place! BYOB makes for a perfect brunch spot for mimosas. Frittata was delish! Adore the coffee mugs. I've always gone this place with a long line. Now I understand why. Monstrous portions of frittata. Delish french toast. Biscuit is a bit on the dry side but complements the jam well. Didn't have breakfast and really didn't need dinner after! This place took me a while to review because for the first few visits I didn't feel a warm welcome from the staff. No smiles, no how are you. Im in the food business myself and service and personality goes along way in this business. All I look for in the morning is eggs,bacon and hash browns. It's simple easy breakfast foods, and this place tries to complicate the menu. They do have a great selection if you're trying to eat healthy for breakfast. My wife loves this place because the home made catchup. I love the jam that is offered by at each table. Make sure you get there on a early time because this place does get packed on the weekends. If you're going for brunch after a long night of good times you'll be tempted to give or take a star based on how long you have to wait and what kind of weather there is for waiting in. Great nouveau diner style food- just enough gussying up to arouse your taste buds but not leaving you shaking your head wondering why you couldn't just get some damn french toast. And they make their own delicious, slightly spicy ketchup! The level of population ranges from pretty crowded to very crowded, and for good reason. They have excellent, creative Brunch specials that change all the time and are always worth giving a shot. I have never, ever, been disappointed by a meal at Sam's. Some of the best breakfast I have ever had. Not to mention their life altering Mac N Cheese. I still to this day sometimes regret leaving Philadelphia because of that tasty monstrosity. Perfect hint of pepper, cheese to noodle ratio...I'm going to start drooling just thinking about it. Even if you order of the regular menu and get a standard breakfast you wont be disappointed, everything is made with fresh ingredients and talented kitchen staff and it shows in the every last bite. Don't wait! My fritatta was good, though a bit overcooked on the bottom. The coffee was good, and the bread (I substituted from the biscuit) was hearty and great. I enjoyed the homemade ketchup-not too sweet and a bit spicer than run-of-the-mill Heinz. Every visit here as been excellent. Good coffee, quick service. For those who enjoy scrapple, it's good to know that the scrapple here is really good. I've have fritatta, a traditional two-egg breakfast, and various specials including Mexican-style egg dishes. Not a bad meal in the bunch. The last time I visited, the baked eggs weren't to my liking, but that's because I didn't like the kind of cheese they used. Portions are huge. Ever had leftovers from breakfast? You will here. The weekend wait can be long, but we opt to go on a weekday instead. It's worth getting up early (or going in to work late). i thought it was ok... a friend and i have been meaning to get together for awhile and she raved about this place. apparently it's a very popular joint. everyone i mentioned it to knew of the place and also raved about it. so maybe that's why i thought it was just ok? everyone just built up my expectations? well, i admit i'm also a customer service snob... so, we got there around 130pm for lunch and luckily we were seated immediately! i was starving lol i wish i would've known it was cash only so i pulled cash out at an atm that doesn't charge a fee, beforehand. whatever, that's not their fault...it's my friend's lol anyways, they have an atm machine inside. the guy who sat us was very friendly and so were the two women behind the counter when we were paying. BUT our server was just not very personable at all. i understand that they get super busy and have a high turnaround BUT it wouldn't kill the servers to be more friendly...i mean...it IS a customer service job...just saying... well, everyone raved about their food. i ordered the garden something frittata with potatoes and toast. the toast and potatoes were pretty delicious but i thought the frittata was just ok. their ketchup was also ok...just wasn't in love with it. well, that's all folks. my two cents. would i go back? sure, maybe if i'm in the hood and felt like it...would i go out of my way? probably not. I wrote off Morning Glory for a while. I think it's because the menu mainstay is the housemade frittata, and over the last year or so I've made some awesome ones at home. So why would I go out to eat at a place that doesn't do anything that I can't do myself? That thinking was a mistake. I brunched with Bryanna last Saturday. Fair warning: Weekend Morning Glory can cause epic waiting. We were seated in about twenty minutes, which isn't bad at all. The weather is approaching where they can open up the back patio, which is great asset. My visit reminded me that I love so much about this spot. Coffee is served in stainless steel mugs. They have delicious homemade ketchup. The biscuits served with the meal are thick and buttery, and can be topped with jam. And the rest of the food is fantastic. I ordered a frittata with cremini, portobello, and shiitake mushrooms. I loved every bite, and it was a filling meal. Bryanna had the breakfast sandwich, claiming it was her favorite in the city. It's served on some seriously awesome foccacia. The service here was pleasant, and the prices are right in line with any diner/brunchery. The menu has a lot of choices, and there are daily specials to supplement the choices. Bottom Line: Morning Glory is excellent. It's near the top of my list for favorite brunch spots. Great place to have a weekday brunch or a quick meal during the week. Consistent service, fair prices and tasty food. Homemade ketchup and the biscuits are baked fresh in house. Cute place...I had the breakfast burrito 7/10. The old ball and chain had a star berry French toast thing 10/10...home made ketchup 10/10. Sam's Morning Glory has become a bit like Honey's Sit N Eat for the South of Market crowd - the wait is long, the food is decent, and the hype would have you believe that it's the be all, end all of brunch in this city. I would probably bump it up to 4 stars if I ate there more often. The problem is that I don't go there often. I take one look outside and see the already surmounting line, and I start thinking, "You know... if we head over to Sabrina's now we can probably score a two top right away." I feel bad saying that because I generally like Morning Glory. I always judge a brunch place on it's french toast first, and the Monkey French Toast is excellent. Other dishes like the breakfast pizza and the frittatas are excellent, if you don't mind the extra time it takes to cook them. The coffee is always served hot, and I've never had a problem with the service. Perhaps on a weekday or an early weekend morning, I'll be more inclined to go to Sam's Morning Glory. I'll probably enjoy it as well. We waited for at least a good 30 minutes outside in the cold to try this place, expecting it to be great for the normally long wait (in the cold, no less!). So, we ordered 3 entrees total with a side of bacon. The short story? of it was that great. Maybe we just picked all the wrong things, but hey that's a lot of wrong things. We both love food, so the fact that we packed some to go and STILL didn't even bother finishing the leftovers means it wasn't worth it. I apologized again and again for suggesting to come here. What I thought was okay, and "good" only in comparison to the rest were the eggs and maybe sausage. I'm not sure how you're supposed to eat grits but it's very tasteless, less favorable than plain congee. I tried to eat it with the sausage which made it better. The monkey french toast I got was lacking in flavor, bananas are mild so it didn't add flavor but the french toast alone was just, bready. The peaches didn't add much either. I liked the french toast better at Cafe Lift much more. The pecan belgian waffle seemed delicious at first but as it wore on, wasn't as great. The biscuit top was great, the rest was just ok. I don't think I would come back here, but I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt that maybe the sandwich foods are better. Definitely not a brunch place to take a date. Wonderful experience! Sunday brunch with the family, the smells, the tastes, everything was delicious and the portions generous. Worth the waiting outside in the cold for a table Home-style breakfast food. It has ups and downs. On the upside, if you don't really like to cook and want something homemade, you can come here and get your fix. On the other hand, if you cook regularly, you can make just about everything on their menu...which was exactly what I was thinking. It was a long wait (~30 minutes) when we came and we had to wait outside (and it was really cold). Overall it's not as "cool" as Honey's Sit 'N Eat. Also it's really hard to find parking in this neighborhood. I was disappointed yesterday with this place. This place has been my all time favorite for breakfast for many years but after eating there yesterday, it doesn't make the top 5, maybe 7. the woman with the dark hair who is normally always so friendly was rude and seemed to have an attitude when I asked to sit away from the burning hot grill. The food was just ok but the potatos were terrible. They looked liked they were boiled and copped, no flavor. very disappointing. They use to give you a biscuit the size of your head and the biscuit yesterday was very, very small and not as mpoist as it use to be. After driving around forever to get a parking space just to eat here, I was so disappointed. Was not worth the time or calories. I hope this was just an off day and nlot what sam's morning glory has become. very disheartening....... This is what you want for breakfast. Cash only, gluten free bread options made from the local GF bakery. Delicious and well-priced! Every now and again my boyfriend and I take short little road trips close to home. After seeing Sam's Morning Glory Diner on a show on Netflix called The Best Food Ever, we wanted to try it out. Upon arrival we signed our names on the sheet and had to wait outside in the cold for an available table. Fortunately it was a bearable 10 or so minutes. The service was friendly enough, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere had the homely diner feel. Between us both, we ordered the monkey french toast, the breakfast burrito with potatoes, and the pancakes. The monkey french toast was to die for and typically I don't care for sweet breakfast food. A must try! The breakfast burrito and potatoes were also amazing. The spicy sauce and homemade ketchup made it. We felt somewhat rushed, but it's expected for such a busy little place. Regardless of the rush and waiting in the cold, a second trip is expected. It's worth it! The Best Food Ever made a fantastic recommendation! Probably the best breakfast I have ever had since Dantes café closed 2 years ago. Friendly staff. Very attentive! Great coffee and good vibes!! Recommend 110% I went here recently for my birthday with my girlfriend. I got Steak and eggs with home frys, homemade biscuit and a side of warm cinnamon apples, and she got a vegetable/bacon frittata. In my opinion this place is one of the best, if not, the best breakfast place in the city. The food is great and pretty inexpensive. The place runs like clockwork, I usually try to sit at the counter just to watch the chefs cook eggs, breakfast meats, home frys and a range of frittatas. Food was great and large portions - BUT - wait was unacceptable. No one in front and empty tables all around but still 35 min to sit and long wait for ordering and longer wait for food Too long a wait for mediocre food. They did seem to want to seat a singleton either. About 4 other parties of two who got there after me were seated before me. Also cash only which is printed in tiny script at the bottom of the menu. It's annoying not to be able to pay with a card. This was my third visit. Won't be returning. Split a banana bread to start; the whipped cream was a delicious addition to a pleasantly moist, flavorful banana cake. Can't go wrong with the fresh strawberry and blackberry. I love these kinda of breakfasts - start sweet and end savory. ONTO THE FRITATA!! Not even sure I spelled that correctly, but I digress. A delicious egg mixture with spinach mushrooms bacon. A delectable feast wrapped in one. I loved the way the flavors and the textures were molded perfectly together for a hearty and healthy breakfast. Some potatoes, a carmelized apple side, and I substituted bread for biscuit - don't hate me, I don't like biscuits! I think my favorite part of Morning Glory is the unexpected atmosphere. You can watch the cooks, who for the most part look like they just stepped out of the tattoo parlor, but I'll be damned - they KNOW how to cook. MG serves coffee in tin cups...who does that?! A really sweet throwback. A patio for you to hang out in while you wait for your table. Overall, a huge thumbs up of you're in the mood for a solid breakfast Foods good, price is right, and the wait staff is pleasant. Food is decent; parking sucks; servers are fab; prices are climbing. Why not take reservations w/a credit card # and apply A $15.00 charge if the party doesn't show? Awesome neighborhood breakfast / brunch spot. Great food for a cheap price! Reminder: Bring cash as this is a cash only place. This place was great. Not only was the food awesome, but the service was friendly and fast. The biscuits are unreal. When I asked the server if I could pay with a check since my debit card had been lost last night, the owner took the check and told me she was buying my birthday present, I was astonished! She was so sweet! Can't recommend this place enough! Amazing food.. was impressed by the authenticity of all of it. I don't understand why this place only has an average rating! The food was absolutely delicious. Service wasn't super amazing and we weren't allowed to sit outside, but the people were nice and the atmosphere was relaxed. I ordered two eggs with bacon and got way more than just that.. Homemade ketchup that went amazingly with the potatoes; Homemade applesauce with green apple chunks; Biscuits with homemade apricot jam; Boyfriend's pumpkin bread. Recommended! Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took the style of food served in a typical American diner, and developed it into an artful form of cuisine, and took it to the highest levels of beauty and subtlety? Come here and find out. This place looks like a regular diner from the outside (and from the inside too!) but the food here is just extraordinary. Everything from the condiments (the peach marmalade was otherworldly, and even the ketchup gets your attention) to any item I've tried here (I've been here once but I was so excited, I tried everything everyone ordered) was simply outstanding. This place seems to make more things from scratch, putting its own spin on them, and whoever cooks the food definitely has a very sophisticated sense of balance: everything had just the right combination of flavors, and after eating a lot of food, I came out feeling very good, fully satisfied but light and energized, the way the best food makes me feel. And there's a beautiful outdoor patio too! And the best thing about this place? For how great the food is, it's about as non-pretentious as you can get. This place is soo perfect for breakfast. So many huge eggy, bready, pancakey-things to choose from it's overwhelming. The staff is so friendly and very tight-knit - it's fun to watch them laughing and joking around with each other during the crazy busy Sunday brunches. There is most likely always a wait out the door on Sunday mornings and you have to sign up on a sheet and wait in the patio, but it's well worth it. My favorite is the breakfast burrito, but I'm currently perturbed with them because the last time I was there it was not on the menu, alas, there are still so many amazing choices on the menu you can't go wrong. Do wish they took credit/debit, though. My 2nd favorite brunch spot after Green Eggs. A more limited menu, but it's a small spot. i.e. cozzzzy, sometimes bumped around when you're in the middle tables. I love the Monkey french toast, the biscuit with home made jam, the smoked fish bagel platter, and the various fritattas. The only obnoxious thing, is sometimes there has been a 30 minute wait to order, and then an hour wait before the food gets there, (2 hours for a group of 6, after ordering, with NO apologies) and then you're rushed through the rest of the meal. Expect icy service occasionally as well. I generally come armed with coffee, so that tends to calm my hunger pangs down. The place serves good quality breakfast compare to your popular breakfast chains. I will go again anytime I get the chance! Beware of long lines and roaming around for street parking. I recommend the pancakes! I saw Chase Utley here. Automatic 5 stars. Also, tofu scramble is out of this world. This place is a very small and cozy place. It would be even better if they were easy parking, but the food is great enough that it doesnt even matter if there's parking or not. I would recommend this place 2 people that are crazy about breakfast. I really liked this place for breakfasts during the weekdays (I.e. no crowds and no wait). Best good 'ol American breakfast. Biscuits are to die for and the eggs/toasts and frittatas were amazing. They have a nice, simple black coffee that I could drink all day. A great morning-after place since it opens early. I have mixed feelings here. My food was great - fantastic banana pancakes (maple syrup!!!), and my eggs were nice and fluffy, not greasy like "Diner" can so often imply. The Saturday morning Sign In, whatever, I waited for about ten minutes on the patio in the sun. There were groups of 4 and 6 waiting for tables. I got in solo at the counter, fine by me. The employee vibe inside was a little weird - can't completely explain it but it didn't feel completely "comfortable," and it was tough to get a refill on my coffee (which was excellent) or to get the check. The place was clean. The food was tasty. I'd go there again, yeah, but it's not a Must-See. I've been hearing people rave about Morning Glory for years, friends and family, so we decided to come here for a meal on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated almost immediately and the restaurant was fairly full at the time. Menus were dropped off, indicating that brunch was what they were serving. We had spied the menu before going since we are vegetarian and while breakfast wasn't really what we wanted, their lunch menu had some options. The brunch menu, unfortunately, didn't offer much outside of sweet and savory breakfasts and grilled cheese. The salads all had some sort of meat and were a no go. I had the creme brûlée french toast, which was a good sized serving of challah bread with raisins and blueberries baked in. The syrup was a bit watery but the fresh whipped cream more than made up for it. Overall I was pleased. My wife had the grilled cheese which was strangely flavorless and needed some salt. The potatoes on the side were lukewarm. She ordered a side of Mac and cheese which came out as three different sized triangular slices or varying degrees of warmth and dryness. Again, kind of bland. My mother ordered the special summer frittata which looked ok. She seemed to enjoy it but it seemed dry and she needed to add some of their house made ketchup to give it some flavor. Her potatoes were also cool. The gigantic hunk of a biscuit was the star of her plate. We all had some and liked it. Service was a tad slow considering the place had emptied out by time our order was taken. Coffee was good. They were decent but not the superstar brunch spot we heard so much about. Disappointed but I would give them another shot. I'd been wanting to try Sam's Morning Glory Diner for years, but hadn't made it there until a few days ago! When my dad asked for suggestions for a place to have brunch near Queen Village that offered a variety of options so as to satisfy him, my mom, and my cousin who recently moved to Philly, I gladly suggested Morning Glory. My dad put our name on the list as soon as we arrived and it took us nearly an hour to get seated, but it ended up being worth it. The place appeared to be short-staffed, as there was one person responsible for bussing tables, serving drinks, and manning the table waiting list and one person responsible for serving food, but once we were seated, we were served in a rather time-efficient manner. I settled on the Monkey French Toast (challah french toast stuffed with mangoes and bananas topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream--AMAZING!) and some of their house-blend coffee. Prices are reasonable as well. Sundays tend to get very crowded, since they're only open for breakfast and lunch, but I'd be willing to return on another day of the week! Been here many times, food is great & staff is friendly & welcoming! Loved coming here until they started posting inappropriate political posters on their windows. I'm all for having your own opinion & showing it but the hanger poster (about abortion) is over-the-top & I felt very uncomfortable even walking past it. Lost me as a customer. In my opinion, businesses should stay neutral. So I am here to admit that I may have been wrong. My previous review was a bit harsh, (though true) and as such I decided to do a repeat visit to Mo Glo this past weekend. We got up EARLY for a saturday. and were in the waiting line by 9:30 - yes there was already a wait at 9:30. We came prepared though, we got some coffee from Who' Fo' while and got cash back to pay for MG- as it is cash only. We waited for about 20 minutes- which is not bad considering how long you could potentially wait. The food? we both had specials- and they were both pretty awesome. I'm the eggs fan and the bf is the pancake/french toast connesieur. I had their crabcake breakfast- I was definitely trying to relive my favorite meal ever (chesepeake benedict from Mad Batter in Cape May, NJ) - now it was not like my favorite meal. The crabcakes were filler-y however, the lemon dill dipping sauce was delightful. Their biscuits are extremely tasty. AND the waitstaff was in a good mood! probably because it was early :) Anyway. if every time becomes like this last visit I can honestly say I can see myself being "Yay! I'm a fan" about them more often. well done. Best brunch spot in Philly! Amazing biscuits, fast service, and great ambiance. I love this place. Went on a weekend morning with my girlfriend When we got there we immediately noticed a wait... Went to the outdoor waiting area and put our name on the list... About 35-40 minutes later we were called. We were seated and my girlfriend was immediately impressed with the table setup and the coffee cups... Everything on the menu looked like it would be delicious. We split a short stack of choc chip pancakes...some scrambled eggs...an order of potatoes (they provide really tasty ketchup as well)...and toast. Everything was delicious.. The price was right and the service top notch. Probably best on a weekday as the weekend wait was a bit long. Top notch breakfast place though in a battle of morning glory vs sabrinas... sabrinas takes the cake. I ate brunch at Morning Glory with my friends a few weekends ago. We got there around 11am and had a bit of a wait, maybe 15-30 minutes. There is outdoor seating and indoor. It's a small place so I expect they usually have a wait for brunch but the staff clearly work very hard so it shouldn't be too long/you cant get angry at them. I had the creme brulee style challah french toast (came with thick whipped cream) which was insanely delicious and very rich so I felt like I never wanted to eat again afterward. I was a little disappointed by how big the portion seemed at first (didn't seem like much, especially since it was kind of expensive) but I was so stuffed afterwards. My friends got dishes that included eggs, potatoes, and toast and they had HUGE portions. Great trip all around. Morning Glory is worth the wait...oh, and you will wait. Regardless of the weather, there is always a line for breakfast/brunch. I like to sit at the counter, even when I go with a few people, because the cooks are entertaining to watch and always friendly. The food is fantastic, although, NO substitutions to the menu on the weekends. I had the best tuna melt of my life there last spring (a special) and the frittatas will blow your mind. Leave room for a biscuit, even if it doesn't come with your meal, you won't regret it. I would definitely give this place 5 stars if the wait wasn't always so long! If you can make it here for breakfast on a weekday do it, but I have mostly written it off as a weekend spot because it's definitely at least a 2-3 hour commitment even for 2 people because of the (warranted) line. I love the spicy homemade ketchup and their frittatas are always creative and delicious. Because of dietary restraints I haven't had their biscuits for a long time, but 2 years later they remain memorable as the best biscuits that I ever had. The service is consistently decent or better, and I love the slightly kitschy country-urban interior and the tin coffee cups. Daaannnng, lemme get some coffee, eggs over hard, and one of them BISCUITS every day for the rest of my life. Hands down my favorite breakfast spot. Just get there EARLY on the weekends! And don't just walk on in - ya gotta sign your name on the list, fool! Was in yesterday morning and it was so packed but they were courteous and amazing as ever. I got pancakes with strawberries bananas blueberries and chocolate chips! I got potatoes, coffee and my boyfriend got his burrito and scrapple. All that under $30 (not including tip). This place is still our favorite place :D My favorite breakfast place. Love the coffee, pancakes, frittatas, bacon, home fried potatoes, homemade ketchup, and everything I've had except.... the long lines waiting for a table!...Oh, did I forget to mention real butter, maple syrup, and homemade jam! I love Morning Glory! My favorite dish is the smoked salmon, goat cheese, and asparagus fritata. Morning Glory offers you an experience..it's not just the food. The decor is lovely and the staff is incredibly friendly. If you're expecting to wake up on a saturday or sunday and mozy on down to MoGlo for a quick breakfast/brunch, you're delusional. But it's not like the wait is a secret so come prepared to occupy your time while you anticipate your hunger being satisfied. I usually write my name down and then walk over to the numerous coffee houses in the area, grab a cappuccino, grab a paper, and go back to MoGlo until my name is called. It's a full morning event but definitely worth it when you taste your first bite! Great Sunday morning brunch place if you are looking for a change from Sabrina's or green eggs! Their homemade ketchup really will go with anything you choose off the menu. I usually opt for the Fritatas as they are best known for them! Recommended to us for good brunch, my buddy and I decided to check this spot out on a Thursday morning...our first full day during our short stay in Philadelphia. I ordered the tofu scramble (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-DGsnMlRrR_tv8avrpQLQw?select=IkIvxGPOEQRs_4mBjLJs8w), complete with a biscuit, potatoes and some apple cinnamon sweet dessert side, along with green tea (served in this cute tin-type cup with a slice of lemon). Pretty good. I don't know what I expected the tofu to look like. I guess I just wasn't quite expecting tofu squares...but something that more resembled scrambled eggs? Oh well. She ordered granola with soy milk. She was going to order granola with yogurt but they don't have plain, just the fruity kind. We didn't have to wait. We sat ourselves down. I've heard this spot gets pretty crowded on the weekends. If I'm back in town, I will definitely come back to order other (just-as-yummy, if not more) food items. this place is great for brunch! i had to wait 15-20 mins to get in on a weekend; the place is a long cubby, hole. i ordered the eggs benedict (as my usual), would've liked it better if the toast wasn't as thick. bf ordered the frittata which he loved, and we split something desserty but it's escaping my mind, which goes to show you why i think this place is just a-ok. I was really excited to brunch at Sam's, but it did not live up to the hype. The coffee came quickly and was good. It was served in tin cups with tin containers of sugar and cream already on the table. The host got us our drinks and dropped off the menus. We had figured out what we wanted to order well before our server even introduced herself. I get that it was a busy brunch, but she'd been to the tables on either side of us and gone. I ordered the stuffed cannoli french toast and a side of bacon, and my boyfriend got the maple bacon waffle. The food took long enough that it was just annoying, and my food came out slightly cold. The whipped cream on my plate had started to melt, and the bottom layer of french toast was soggy. Boyfriend's waffle came out hot, but without the whipped cream (made fresh by the kitchen) and he was half done with the waffle by the time they brought it. That said, boyfriend said the waffle was the best he ever had. I thought the bacon was great. The stuffed French toast, however, was just so so. The French toast itself was cooked ok, nothing special but no complaints. The stuffed part was pretty bad. It was "cannoli filling" -- but I think it was just ricotta and chocolate chips. The filling had melted by the time it got to me, and the melted ricotta had a grainy texture, and the chocolate chips melted and mixed into the cheese. Just not the greatest flavor combo and I'm big on texture so ended up scraping most of it off and just eating the French toast by itself. I'm sure it would have been better if the kitchen had timed it to come out fresh. The atmosphere was cute, felt like a typical diner. The patio was adorable, but they were only seating parties of 4+ out there for "efficiency." It was diner noisy, but the had big fans and a nice breeze was coming through so it was an enjoyable spring day. Great breakfast choice. Unpretentious, friendly, great food. I had the "Cranlemon Waffle" special. A lemon flavored waffle stuffed with cranberries and topped with blueberries and strawberries. The addition sides of vanilla whipped cream and maple syrup to top it further completely put it over the top. Easily the best waffle I ever ate. This place is pretty good. The monkey french toast is interesting but not the best in town. But the selection of unique sweet goodies is pretty outstanding. There is always some strange type of stuffed pancake or waffle that are usually pretty good. Went there again today and had a maple bacon waffle which was great. The toast is almost always burnt a little. The ham is usually the same (burnt taste to it). They have a few different hot sauces which is nice. The mac and cheese is also pretty good (baked, served with green onion). The wait is usually pretty long on weekends and the fact that it's so small that you have to wait outside is very annoying, especially when it's cold. Overall, I like the place but not my first choice unless I'm in the neighborhood already. Sunny morning on Saturday, and there were four of us. Standing 45 min outside with a warm breeze. (Make sure you sign your group in next to the door, or you'll never eat! And bring cash, so you don't end up washing dishes for them.) We sat at the counter, where I satisfied both my buds and curiosity. Just two people working, concocting my colorful dish and then placing it in an oven to bake (secret to success!). It was a steamy show. I had the salmon frittata, and it was GRACED by a fine biscuit, an absolute buttery treat. Pink fish, steamy frittata, and I never want to know what goes in that golden baked delight. Gimme more. To go box, please. This place is about a dollar cheaper than Sabrina's, and next to a nice park where Little League happens. We stuffed ourselves and watched the little Gators play on. OVER RATED TO THE MAX. We waited outside huddling like hobos by this little fire for 55 minutes for a table for two. The food wasn't even that good to be honest. The biscuits and homemade blackberry jam was kinda boss. But other than that, this place is 100% hipster hype. I cannot say enough. BYOB cash only. The glory cakes are beyond compare. I've tried so many menu items but these are the best. Their homemade ketchup is unique and definitely something to try as well. Don't dawdle when you eat here, it's fast paced as there are many customers waiting outside. Put your name on the list as I assure you it's worth the wait. Service is fine, nothing to write home about but no issues either. Sams was a great hole in the wall breakfast spot. The wait wasn't too bad, and the food was very filling! My only complaint was the process of waiting. When you enter you must put your name down on the sign in sheet many people forget this and attempt to seat themselves or try to write their name down ahead of other patrons. A hostess would be ideal here! While I am generally a fan of Sam's, and have enjoyed decent breakfasts on a number of occasions since moving to Philly seven years ago, today was a disappointment. You see, now Sam's is letting people sit outside in its patio. It was a gorgeous day, so I went home and convinced my wife that brunch would be amazing outside. When we got to Sam's it looks like we were in luck, there were plenty of empty tables. But, there was also a little sign that said patio seating was reserved for parties of four or more. But surely the rule could be bent? The rush was over... But no! The staff was adamant, we had to sit in the tiny, dark dining room. The rule was not flexible. We found the staff's illogical decision to be unacceptable and left. Two blocks away, we found a great outdoor table at the much busier Hawthornes. I hate to say it, but I am glad Sam's refused us that outside seat. On the walk home from a tasty brunch, I peeked into the patio area at Sam's and found it empty, but for a bunch of uncollected plates. I'm baffled at the notion that a restaurant would let customers simply walk away when they have available empty tables and nobody to fill them. I'm not being critical just because this is the Internet, I know plenty of people the food service industry--including a few who own or run restaurants--and this just seems like an anomalously stringent and unnecessary policy. Frankly, the sourpuss attitude did not just cost Sam's this meal, I had hopes to sit in that patio at least a few times as the summer winds down. Fortunately, there are a gazillion other options within a few minutes walk; the neighborhood has come a long way since Sam's was one of the few good options for a weekend brunch. :-) Update - the policy changed and all is well. Worthy of 4 stars now. A great way to spend an entire Sunday morning... ----- Because that's how long it will take to get your order! Just the facts: Cash only Almost everything, is made from scratch, including the ketchup Army mess hall-style coffee cups (but it's insulated!) "See Jane Burn" Hot sauce - funny label, not so funny heat (cayenne pepper + oleoresin cayenne = woah!) Awesome breakfast pizza - light, fluffy focaccia. I recommend getting it with breakfast meat. Frittata italia - ok, not great. But the freshly made biscuit helped salvage it. VERY LONG WAITS - from getting seated (30-40 min) to getting your food order (another 45 min), unless you get the monkey French toast or pancakes. That's before you even achieve fork-to-mouth time. Yes I know it's brunch, but it's annoying that people seated after you get their orders sooner. If I cone back, it has to be on a weekday. The bottom line: DELICIOUS food, but hit-or-miss service. I guess its what happens when a place has an hour long wait outside in the cold, limited space inside, and 2 cooks working like mad in front of the bar stools to meet the 50 orders that keep coming in at a time. On the outside, it looks like just a diner, not much. But we did wait an hour and waited another 20-25 minutes inside for our food. But oh man, was my Stuffed Monkey French Toast delicious! Who knew - mangoes, banana, and caramel between two delicious but not over-greasy or over-soggy pieces of fluffy challah bread?? Genius. My husband tried the gardenkeeper frittata (his first frittata!) and LOVED it - came straight out of the oven! We saw it cooked from start to end as we were seated near the grill. They give big portions too - big frittata, HUGE slice of biscuit (which was... okay - it looks better than it tastes), potatoes and some baked apple side. Oh, and their fresh apple cider is killer. Perfect to warm up to after the wait. Left with a full and happy tummy, raring to go and start the day. The wait was worth it, just for the food and in spite of the rushed feel to the whole place. Cash only, btw. So this is a special, going back in time experience. The food is not exceptional, but not bad. They make their own ketchup, and mange jam. Service is nice and friendly. We had a very nice experirnce, but won't necessarily come again. After a 45-minute wait, and SO much prior hype, there was NO way that Morning Glory could possibly live up to my expectations. Yes, everything on the menu sounded so delicious that it was hard to settle on final picks. Yes, the side potato's were gloriously seasoned. But, the air conditioning was blasting on me, and I was freezing the entire time. This feels like a bratty review, but in all honesty I think that if I had never heard of this place, and had just stumbled across it (with no wait!) I would have been blown-away by the experience. But, throw in a couple of pit-falls with sky-high expectations, and this place just couldn't deliver. (Despite my bluster, I'm sure I'll be back.) Food was good. The cook was a cocky jerk. Really bad when they sit you across from the cook that slammed the door in my sons face.My son was watching him cook from the outside waiting for a table trying to kill about a hour. Then this jerk slams the door so my son couldn't watch him cook . TASTELESS The food was great! I had the eggs Benedict Florentine and my boyfriend had an eggs breakfast with bacon and biscuit. Definitely get a biscuit, they're huge and soft and delicious! The Benedict was really good - perfectly poached eggs, crispy toasted challah bread, ham (could have been a little crispier, but still good!), and a really good hollandaise. Both breakfasts came with home fries/potatoes. Mmm, loved them! We did get an OJ, really tasty but $4. Not sure it was worth that much. For the longest time I've been told to come here for a really good breakfast. I ordered the two eggs breakfast combo (my choice of eggs, a biscuit -- which was huge -- and roasted potatoes), sausage, and a cup of coffee. It was ALMOST a perfect meal. The biscuit, aside from its massiveness, was flaky, fluffy, and light. It was somewhat dry, but a few pads of butter fixed that. The roasted potatoes were superb! The sausage was eh, it was extremely flat and reminded me of those cheap sausages you get with a McDonald's breakfast combo. The eggs were OK; I ordered them over easy, so I excepted the whites to be solid but the yolk to remain runny. I was mistaken - the whites were still quite raw on the top, it was pretty nauseating. Undercooked egg whites is one of my biggest food pet peeves, so I actually lost my appetite about halfway through the meal. Back to a good note: the coffee was quite delicious. The atmosphere was very homey and the servers were all polite and attentive. Prices weren't too bad; between my party of three our bill came to $31, so you're looking at a pretty reasonable cost of around $10/head. I can see myself coming back, cheap sausage or undercooked eggs won't tarnish my view of the ENTIRE restaurant, I just hope that I can write a better review next time around. I came here with a few friends on a Sunday morning, however we didn't get seated until noon. We had a large party and waited for 50 minutes until we got seated.. After walking into the restaurant, I can see why we had to wait so long because this place is extremely tiny. There were not much space for anyone to walk, it was like being cramped up inside a home. The server was great, she immediately apologize for the wait and took our orders for drinks... For my meal, I ordered eggs and toast and potatoes.. They were good.. You can't really go wrong with eggs and potatoes.. The potatoes were seasoned with Rose Mary, it was flavorful and seasoned very well.. I did not like the fact that they did not have real ketchup.. Instead they had this prego type sauce in a wine bottle & the waiter said it was ketchup.. The sauce was actually good if it was on my chicken Parmesan.. Not on my potatoes..!! The grits.. Omg the grits taste like baby oatmeal.. (Don't get grits) I also ordered one of their special cakes (pancakes with lemon zest something ) I forgot.. It wasn't good.. The homemade maple syrup was extremely sweet. I thought I lost my tooth from eating that on my pancake.. My friends all ordered different things.. I did enjoy eating my friend's Chicken salad.. That was really good!! So good that she ordered another one to go. This place has great service, but their food is just ok... I think it's just overly hyped. Quite possibly the most delicious breakfast I've ever had. Sweet, sinful Jesus! Get the frittata, pack on a short stack (it's scrumptious beyond measure), and wet your whistle with their perfect iced coffee, with service that's calm, gracious, and genuinely nice no matter how busy they get. And as the sun streams through the windows, for a brief while, you can imagine you're as beautiful and amazing as me. (Tho' hopefully with a tighter butt, shinier hair, better gaydar...) Morning Glory is my go-to brunch place. There's just something about getting my coffee in that tin cup. And those biscuits - Woah! The basics, like the Neighborhood Frittata and Pancakes are delicious. The wait can be long, so if you can, try to go early in the morning or just suck it up and eat at the counter - which I prefer anyway - I enjoy watching the cooks. Worth a try for sure. Pretty good breakfast. I really like the coffee here. It is cash only, but worth the walk from the house for a nice brunch. We stopped in for brunch this morning and decided on the breakfast pizza with bacon and the tofu scrambler, accompanied by the tin mugs of coffee. The pizza was very good and topped with plenty of srambled eggs, carmelized onions, skillet potatoes, crispyy bacon, and cheese. The only thing that would have made it better was if they had used semi-cooked fried eggs with soft yokes instead. That's just a personal preference (all salmonella concerns aside) because I love runny yokes. While it wasn't as amazing as the breakfast pizza at 2 Amy's in DC, it was still delicious and very nicely priced, to boot ($7). The crust is a bit on the thick side with a dense consistency, though, so maybe "pizza" is not quite the right term. The curry-flavored tofu scrambler was great, and it came with a buttery, crumbly biscuit and homefries. The portion was very generous and there was plenty of spinach, onions, mushrooms, and peppers; it's a great vegan option. In fact, this was the first time that I have had a tofu breakfast scramble since coming home from Cambridge (and leaving the Friendly Toast behind...I'm still working on getting over the break-up). The curry seasoning was flavorful but didn't go overboard on the curry, and the potatoes were simultaneously crispy and soft. They were fantastic when paired with the homemade ketchup, which is not as sweet as Heinz's but more like a thick marinara. The coffee was very meh but we just went to Anthony's for our espresso fix after leaving here. The downside is definitely the wait. Weekends are perpetually crowded and the wait is always very long. If you are in a hurry, I would head elsewhere but if you do have time, I would definitely stop in. Service is just okay, but it was very busy so you can't expect 5 star customer service quality in that context. The fritatas looked very good so I will be trying those next time. Morning Glory is a great spot for anyone in the Graduate Hospital / Center City! Although, traveler beware, the wait can be long. I ate here today with my girlfriend and waited about 30 minutes... Outside. Luckily they had heatlamps but still, not ideal. The food itself was incredible, very comforting, savory breakfast meat and potatoes that were prepared very very well. The orange juice is handmade on site and is the MVP. I'll admit that restaurants always loose points when they're cash only, but this place can get a pass for now. The staff is friendly but brief since the restaurant is typically packed from open to close. I've been coming here for years. It is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. The food is great, the service is great, and they even have these crazy cool coffee mugs that blow my mind every time- the coffee inside is hot, the cup is metal, but its totally not hot on the outside. Clearly I'm a nerd. The one thing that DRIVES ME CRAZY about this place is the katchup. Katchup is Katchup... preferably its Heinz... but other times its not... and that's not great... but it's ok. This brown gunk served in HUGE wine bottles is not katchup... its gross. Its gross and it ruins my potatos... which i usually take home with me so i can put normal katchup on them and enjoy them the way that potatos SHOULD be enjoyed... or if i'm feeling clever, I'll BRING katchup with me in little packets. I say that having TRIED their katchup. I can't even think of it as another condiment, or a sauce. I just don't find it good... and it makes me sad because it ruins a place that otherwise would be SO fabulous in my books. The good news is that they always have a line... so clearly they're doing alright... This place had a cozy, local vibe. We went for breakfast and the food was decent but nothing special. Server recommended the breakfast burrito which we got along with the focaccia breakfast sandwich and pancakes. The burrito bowl was our favorite. 5 star pancake dish! I'm a touring musician, and I eat breakfast at a lot of restaurants. Some restaurants stick out in my memory as an excellent experience. It's been awhile, but the breakfast at this place was so good, I think of it every time I cross the border to philly, and my mouth waters like pavlov's dogs. (unfortunately, since then, I've always had some obligation which got between me and Sam's, but I'll be back!) I had their glorycakes with peach butter. The thing I miss most from my life when I think about this place is that sweet peachy buttery goodness. If you're looking for a pancake breakfast, this place hits the bulls-eye like robin hood. Deeply disappointing. I have been here many times before and loved the experience but today was boring and unfulfilling. I had the monkey french toast and instead of sauteed bananas i had plain old bananas sandwiched between room temperature french toast. I did ask them to hold the caramel sauce and I guess the line cook does not know what today without the sauce. Usually the french toast is flavorful and the bananas are awesome but it was boring and I had to force myself to eat it. Clearly they are going through some changes. The wait staff seemed not to be interested and overworked. I am hoping the restaurant will do better next trip way in the future. A good old diner standby. Went for Sunday brunch and had to wait forever--but you know that going in. Food probably isn't worth the crazy wait time, but it is good. Coffee could be better. The jam is great. My eggs were perfectly cooked. The ketchup is fantastic--a little bit spicy. Nice fruit cup--nothing canned or unripe. THIS PLACE IS DELISH. I came here one day with my girlfriends after we went out to go clubbing and we were very indecisive on where to go eat. We were driving around, looking on yelp, googling places up and saw this place. There were a couple of people ahead of us and this place was packed. The food was great and fresh. I liked the vibe to this diner, compared to other ones. And the service was great. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. If you're hungry, come to Sam's Morning Glory Diner! I'm from Maryland and if I came back to Philly again, I would sure be a returning customer. The food here is awesome. It's awesome enough to be worth the wait. For 10 dollars, you can get a frittata that could feed four people. The biscuits are to die for and the homemade ketchup rocks. The pancakes are huge and fluffly and wonderful. I never know what to order when I go, since I want everything. I'm taking off a star because one of the waiters is a little eccentric and not in a good way. Also, make sure you have cash, it's cash only. My favorite diner in Philly!! My boyfriend and I have been going here religiously for about a year now and we are in love. It's a sign in place, so they don't take reservations, it is strictly first-come-first-serve basis. On Sunday, this means you'll probably have to wait a while if you have more than 2 people after 11 am. And it's CASH ONLY, just a warning to take money. Do not sideline this place based on that. It is SO worth it. It's small and by no means quiet. It's lively and the staff is so friendly. I usually get the focaccia breakfast sandwich with turkey bacon and the potatoes (grilled with rosemary yum!), and top it all off with their home made ketchup!! It's interesting and fresh (especially cold) with herbs in it. My boyfriend gets the breakfast burrito with chorizo and a side of scrapple that he can't even finish cause it's so big. The price is perfect, it's about $26 for two people, so definitely affordable. So happy to have found this place! It's also BYO Just tried this place for the first time. My boyfriend and I came on a weekday around 10 or 11am. There was no wait for us, a few tables were open. The place is small but cozy and comfortable, though I wouldn't bring a group larger than 4 (maybe 5, if they were very tiny people). We started with coffee, which was hot and tasty. It's served in dented tin mugs that remind me of old-timey inmates clinking them against cell bars, or homeless people jingling them for loose change. Anyway, I enjoyed the coffee and the charming/puzzling use of tin. I got the breakfast burrito. It was exceptionally delicious. The sauce on top was absolutely perfect. I love a hot, spicy breakfast, and this was exactly what spicy breakfast dreams are made of! My boyfriend added a different hot sauce to his food, which was also very good. We also asked if we could have just one pancake on the side to share, and the server said, "Of course!" The pancake was sort of dense in a way that we both loved. The other customers were a diverse looking bunch, which I appreciate. We made buddies with the table of middle-aged people beside us, who I overheard excitedly discussing the homemade ketchup. (I actually didn't love the ketchup, a little on the sweet and thin side, but my boyfriend liked it). The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt slightly rushed to finish. There wasn't a line of people waiting, but the second I put my fork down to have a sip of coffee the server asked if I was ready to box my leftovers. He was friendly enough, though, and on a busy brunch morning I'm sure I'd appreciate the efficiency. We came here for brunch and loved it. We waited for 20 minutes and got to sit at the counter. My daughter had the shrimp salad samwich. She loved it. There was alot of dill in it. Hubby had the tofu scramble. He expected tofu scrambled eggs but it came out diced tofu with curry seasoning. It was pretty good. I had the breakfast pizza with scrambled eggs. Pizza was topped with caramelized onion, eggs and mozzarella cheese. It was pretty good. Service was great. The chef was cooking nonstop. She looked a little scary with all that tattoo and the gigantic creepy holes that she has as earrings. Hope we don't get hep C from that! Overall, she's a great cook and I would definitely return! Creative and DELISH with buttermilk biscuits that are awesome! Great service and prices. Notes: Properly cooked eggs (If you read my other brunch reviews, you know that is a sticking point for me) Too loud on the weekends. Too long of a wait. Dont go. Go early on a weekday, relax & enjoy the counter with a Daily News Cool coffee cups Great sausage Doesnt take cards. Wtf... Amazing desserts Exactly the same as it was 10 years ago Conclusion: The Morning Glory is a good, reliable choice Excellent food! The fire pit outside is really cool! The service was ok, but it's always busy and I'm sure there's a lot going on. It's very tight inside, but the food is worth it. The home made ketchup is amazing! I ate a salmon fritata and it was amazing as well! Wow...I thought San Francisco had great food, but this place really made my morning (which was much needed as it was pouring outside, I had just come off a red-eye flight and couldn't check in to my hotel)...Philadelphia has come a long way since I lived there. Looks I came at perfect time- Friday mid-morning, as it wasn't difficult to get a seat, and it didn't feel cramped as all of the other reviews suggested. We ordered the pecan waffle (amazing)- unfortunately, I thought the delicious fruity yet creamy whipped concoction served with the waffle was some sort of whipped cream...so I ate a lot of it..but I think it was butter, which now makes me a little sick to think that I ate a small bowl of butter...so beware! We also got the breakfast burrito, which I normally don't get when outside of california/southwest region...but this was goooood..poblano pepper, eggs, cheese with homemade spicy sauce- need I say more? I wish they had a sampler platter where I could've tried 2 bites of everything on the menu because, seriously, everything looked way too good to be true. The surprise came at the end, as our bill was so reasonable it made me reconsider moving back to Philly... Note: This place only takes cash and the staff is friendly but sarcastic..which can be good if you're in the mood but annoying if they don't like you. Wasn't my favorite. The food was okay... Nothing I haven't had before. It's a small place so be prepared to wait outside. I had the green eggs and ham. The eggs were ok. The ham was delicious. The potatoes had too much seasoning and were covered in Rosemary which I am just not a fan of. The biscuit was ok as well. Not bad, just didn't blow me away. Walked by Sam's on the way to another brunch hotspot and decided to try it out. The waiting area is outside, but they have heaters if it is cold. You sign your name on a clipboard and list your preference of seating, 1st available, bar or table. There is limited seating but the food is prepared quickly, so the line moves at a good pace. I ordered the pecan waffle which was very good, served with fresh homemade whipped cream. Dining partner ordered eggs with bacon, biscuit, and potatoes. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would not recommend it if you're looking to have a leisurely brunch with a large group of friends. More like a eat and leave type of thing, but overall a solid breakfast/brunch option. I've long enjoyed visiting Morning Glory with friends or on occasional snow days from school. But my experience this week prompted me to finally write a review. In addition to consistently serving inventive, piping hot satisfying breakfasts with some of the better grits in the city, this place is about PEOPLE. The folks who work here are, quite simply, good people. The shirts "Be nice or leave" encapsulate the values of this place and the employees of Sam's live those values. This week, our apartment and most of our worldly possessions were destroyed by the fire on 13th and Chancellor. After a few hours of standing on the sidewalk in shock, we decided that we needed food. We walked our pajama-clad selves to Morning Glory, having had a not-very-good morning and smelling quite far from glorious. Our server, Chris, gave us the pick of the place and didn't bat an eye when a few more slipper-footed neighbors showed up. He graciously topped off our coffee for hours as we called our parents, insurance companies, and washed our faces in the bathroom sinks. Midway through the meal, he told us that he had called the owner and the meal was on the house. What amazing, unprompted kindness to strangers. Chris (and owner) - you made our morning and our entire day so much better. I will be forever grateful for your compassion. So, in summary: Go support a locally-owned neighborhood institution. Eat their delicious biscuits and frittatas and breakfast burritos. Tip them well for their food AND their service. Send all your friends. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. I wish I could give 2.5 stars here. I am of two minds regarding Morning Glory. On the one hand, the food is very good. On the other hand, the service is inconsistent. I just don't understand servers who feel the need to throw attitude. Congratulations, you work in a very busy coffee shop. Does not make it ok to scowl or be short with people during their ONE HOUR WAIT TO EAT EGGS. Look, waiting tables or being a short-order cook can be a very crappy and stressful job. Customers can be a-holes. But people just need to remember that soon their shift will be over, and all the drama and stress will be over, too. Please just grin and bear it, for everyone's sake. Thank you for listening, and for working hard to sling some first-class hash. This is a great place for breakfast. When my friends and I arrived, there were about 15 parties in front of us, but the wait time went by pretty fast. Rhett other breakfast place we wanted to go to had about a 45 minute time, so I think no matter what, you're gonna have to wait a while regardless of where you go. The service was great. Our waitress came to our table in a timely manner, was very pleasant, and the food came out quick. Their platters come with a 'biscuit', but the thing is huge and looks more like a piece of cake. Texture was nice and fluffy with a crispy outside - just the way I like. They also have a homemade ketchup which seems to be hit or miss based on other yelpers. I felt like it tasted and looked more like tomato sauce. I lacked the thickness of regular ketchup. I still enjoyed regardless, but I think it would be nice to have regular ketchup on hand for v those who may not like it was much. My friends and I had our own meal, which was incredibly filling, but despite this, we were still able to devour the monkey French toast. It is DELICIOUS. It comes with lots of glaze from the banana and mangos, but still throw the maple syrup on top. It makes it even better. Definitely don't miss out on the French toast. In a word - Awesome! This review will be broken down into three parts; the wait, the food and the service. The Wait - Yea you have to wait for a table on the weekends. It's a small place, only sits about 50 people which makes it difficult for large parties (6 or more) but I've noticed 8AM on Saturdays you can walk right in. After 10AM is when the real wait begins. It sucks when it's cold, the place is too small to have room for people to wait inside but they try there best to accommodate you on cold days. They light two space heaters (hey it's better than nothing) that get pretty warm and the one time I was there when it was raining they had two large patio umbrellas set up to keep you dry. I should mention that if you can get in there Mon-Fri it's the exact same food but with no wait. The Food - I've eaten here quite a few times and like to try different things and I've never been disappointed. The Monkey French Toast is delicious but you feel guilty eating it. If any one dish is going to give you diabetes it's MFT. Other personal favorites include the tofu scramble with a homemade bisquit, The frittatas (an italian take on the omelet - baked in the oven and HUGE) take a little while to cook but are more than enough for one person and delicious. I can say whether it be breakfast food or lunch food you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Service - This is where The Morning Glory really stands out from other diners. From the cooks (who are right out in the open and you can watch them cook your food) to the waiters to the host, it seems like every single one of them has the greatest sense of humor. I love listening to there conversations. They probably make me laugh 2-3 times a visit. It's different than most diners in that there are a lot of male servers but it's a nice change of speed. I'd recommend this place over and over again! I feel like this place is a "hidden gem" even if it's not. The outside of Sam's Morning Glory Diner is a little misleading to one of the better breakfast places I've been to in the area. Prices are very reasonable, so the fact this diner is cash only wasn't an issue - but it was a surprise. The space was a bit congested and got very crowded very quickly so as our meal progressed, it got harder and harder to hear across the table. Location was good, food was great, and the service was fantastic. I can't wait to come again - but I think I'll come a little earlier in the morning to beat the crowd. Yes yes, the wait is long, but lordy is it worth it. They have free coffee while you wait outside under the awning among the neat garden sculptures, so they try to make it as pleasant as possible. I can't add too much more to what the others have already said, so I'll just mention that their homemade ketchup is killer (even if you don't like 'chup, throw some on a bite of something just to try it), and HOLY CRAP their grilled banana bread appetizer is butterriffic and melty and decadent and you'll probably die three years sooner than you're currently scheduled because of it but damn it's worth ever bite. Yes, I said appetizer. Because you need a farkin' appetizer for breakfast. YES YOU DO. this place is great. really, really great. like, take your friends and family here when they're in town great. let me tell you why. their specials are really special, but if you order off the regular menu you won't be disappointed. the frittatas and pancakes/french toast/waffles are all on point. the whipped cream is homemade and *delicious*. so is the ketchup. and the biscuits -- well, you just have to go and try them for yourself. also, i've never had a bad cup of coffee there. before you go: factor in a slight to moderate wait on the weekends in the mornings. (no reservations!) but please don't let that discourage you. the service is consistently wonderful and they'll make sure you get fed as soon as possible. also, it's cash only, but this is philadelphia so that shouldn't be a big surprise. i don't think there's anything not to love about sam's morning glory. it's a gem of diner in what's basically a diner desert. give it a try! The best brunch you can find in philly. I meet friends here a couple times a month. Great specials. Staff is unbelievable. Their biscuits and breakfast burrito are my favorite. Although the food is okay, it doesn't make up for the complete lack of service. There are enough good breakfast places within a 5 block radius that I would strongly recommend going somewhere else. The servers believe their only job is to move people in and out as fast as possible. During my last visit after receiving curt service throughout our meal we had a discrepancy with the bill. They charged us two dollars for tea when menu price was only one. When we brought this up to the waiter he told us the menu price was wrong and with a smug inflection commented "you must not be having a nice day today". Morning Glory has themes of "having a nice day" and "being mean is intolerable" but for some reason the wait staff doesn't follow their own rules. Morning Glory has really fallen out of my favor. I'm not sure why they feel it's there job to act this way, but hopefully next time you're looking for a quality breakfast you'll think somewhere else. This place makes me really miss living in Philly. Very nice staff, and the scenery is great! Our food was amazing, and we were stuffed! !!! OK, but not A-OK. We sat at the bar, which gave us full view of the cooks' hands touching raw meat and then fruit and biscuits, with no washing in between. Curly hairs fell from un-netted beards into the bubbling pancake batter on the grill below. Attentive to public health, this concerned me. I know I know it happens in every kitchen. And yes, I still ate the food and survived. That said, our seating was preceded by a lengthy wait in the outdoor patio with non-functioning heat-lamps, so the warmth emanating from the stove was a nice combat to the cold. The food is rich and borderline southern comfort. The biscuits are a dangerous combination of crispy-flaky-dense-buttery-batter and the cinnamon-sugar-apples went well tucked into my gritz. I got the curry tofu scramble, which was fine. The real treats are the densely-eggy fritattas and coma-inducing french toast concoctions (see the pics). When you go to Sam's, you gotta go all out. Morning Glory is a local diner that gets packed for weekend brunch. We had heard rave reviews and decided to try it. The food may be comfort food, but the restaurant itself doesn't offer much comfort. We were crammed into a corner next to the kitchen with another table less than a foot away. The portions were huge and tasted ok. But I'd rather have my wife's breakfast food which tastes better and gets served with a smile. P.S. - Their biscuits are balls of salt wrapped in dough. I went here this past December with my friend. It was a fantastic!!! It's tiny, so be prepared to wait outside if there is a wait. Probably not a big deal in the summer, but in December that's a bit cold - especially for someone from Cali! Of course all memories of being frozen melt quickly away once you receive your hot coffee and wonderful homemade biscuits. I mean seriously...they are amazing! Add a little jam and you will absolutely be in Heaven. :) You also won't be disappointed in the amount of food you get....all served to you by an extremely nice staff. If you are in the area I highly recommend checking it out! It's worth the wait. This is top on my favorite local spots to eat. The drawback is that it's cash only and the space is limited so big parties beware, but the food makes it worth it. I like to bring my friends who come into town to Sam's since its a local spot :) It's a cozy diner with simple decor. I am in love with their biscuit, so soft and savory. I really enjoy their home made ketchup, which is like marinara sauce. Also, never hesitate to get their french toast or any eggs/omelette dish. You also can't go wrong with their potatoes, seasoned perfectly. Their portions are very generous, so you'll probably want to come hungry! Cash only. Is it like that all the time. Oh well. It's highly rated. Who doesn't love a good diner? This is a good diner. Two things turned me off and 1 turned me on. The cooks were great. My food was good and we sat at the bar and could see how systematized they were. They have a short but divers menu. Not just run of the mill diner items and it really was quite tasty. My issues. There was a lady on the patio waiting area that told a story and it was like she had to make the story sound more urban just because we were black and I can't stand it when people do that. Also, inside one of the waiters, who had a boogie in his nose, would plate food without gloves and I saw him occasionally brush his finger across his nostrils. That's nasty. Very good food. My boyfriend adores this place for their mango French toast & homemade ketchup. This was our second visit to Morning Glory. This is definitely a better than average breakfast diner! The cook really knows what he's doing and how to season food properly, as we glanced over at him from time to time from our booth. I had a frittata with lots of veggies inside and delicious cheese on top, which was melted perfectly. This was paired with roasted potatoes sprinkled with aromatic rosemary. Those potatoes were absolutely delicious! And I'm not one to eat potatoes much. My husband enjoyed his Mediterranean egg scramble, which was full of different peppers. He also thought their homemade ketchup was amazing. It's served in a wine bottle. I liked the homemade ketchup as well, but thought it tasted more like an Italian marinara sauce. Their homemade buttermilk biscuits come out with every meal, and they are extremely huge! They might as well be a decadent tall, square piece of cake! You can taste the freshness of the buttermilk with every bite...very tasty. Overall, I enjoy coming here. The owner is extremely friendly, boisterous and makes you feel right at home. He was there training a new waiter on our first visit and made sure we were taken care of. On the second visit, the owner was not there and I felt rushed by the seasoned waiter through the whole meal, even though we were only one of two or three parties dining there at 7 in the morning on a weekday. Bring cash, as they do not accept cards. This is one of my biggest pet peeves, hence I'm only giving 3 stars. When will restaurants in Philly come into 2015??? Most people don't carry large amounts of cash on their person anymore. With prices that are above average for a "diner," Morning Glory needs to bite the bullet and accept other forms of payment. Otherwise, I enjoy the meals here, although what comes with their breakfasts can almost be too much food. I could only eat 3/4ths of the meal my first visit here. I ate brunch at Morning Glory with my friends a few weekends ago. We got there around 11am and had a bit of a wait, maybe 15-30 minutes. There is outdoor seating and indoor. It's a small place so I expect they usually have a wait for brunch but the staff clearly work very hard so it shouldn't be too long/you cant get angry at them. I had the creme brulee style challah french toast (came with thick whipped cream) which was insanely delicious and very rich so I felt like I never wanted to eat again afterward. I was a little disappointed by how big the portion seemed at first (didn't seem like much, especially since it was kind of expensive) but I was so stuffed afterwards. My friends got dishes that included eggs, potatoes, and toast and they had HUGE portions. Great trip all around. Love this place. Yeah, the service isn't super attentive, but if you want something it's not particularly hard to get it since the place is tiny and catching a server isn't too difficult. I'm nowhere near a regular but I've chatted with a couple of the staff and they've been great, and actually remember me, which considering the not-so-frequency of my visits is pretty cool. Favorites: frittata, pancakes, the potatoes are bangin, sausage (I know it's just a side but I'm very particular about my breakfast meats heh), cheese crusted chicken sandwich...and it's one of the few places where I trust them to not screw up my steak and eggs. What's the story? I've spent many a 'morning' (by which I mean early afternoon) at Morning Glory munching on poached eggs and drinking their pitch black coffee served in tin camping mugs. Just thinking about their coffee makes me want some right now. Morning Glory does not offer much to kvetch about. Their staff tends to be professional if a bit stretched thin due to the high volume of clientele. The only real problem is the other customers. The place has been overrun with yuppies in recent years and too many toddlers running rampant. The prices are reasonable as well. Pros- Delicious food, yummy homemade ketchup, fast service (once you're finally seated), large portions... Cons- If you go for brunch on the weekend, be prepared to wait for a LONG time outside to be seated, which sucked on the chill March day I spent an hour waiting for a table. I was also turned off by the sloppy attire and uncaring attitudes of the waitstaff. I went on a sunday afternoon and our waiter was rushing me and my 2 flustered, hungover friends to place our order before we really got a chance to look at the menu. Overall, I would rather go to Sabrina's Cafe on 9th and Christian. The atmosphere, waitstaff, and the fact that there is a waiting room are all major selling points for me! One of my favorite breakfast places! They make their own ketchup, real thick bacon, and just plain good Downside is it gets really crowded sometimes. A comforting breakfast spot with exemplary diner fare--the menu, although very familiar, will please all who enter from the cold. I witnessed the first batch of the day's biscuits emerge from the hot oven and it was positively intoxicating. And it is an absolute truth that the pancakes are the best in Philadelphia. The staff are equally hardworking and friendly, with familiars beckoning quick smiles. Favorite brunch spot, best food, best people, the thing I miss most after leaving south philly. Weekend wait was only about 30 min. earlyish on Saturday (got there by 9:30am) The Monkey French Toast, Breakfast Sandwhich and homemade ketchup were way worth it. The tin coffee mugs are so great and it was fun to sit at the counter and watch the steam-train of chef/cook action. 8-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Cult favorite neighborhood greasy spoon. check it out. Good eats. Okay, something I want to get off of my chest right away - why so many here feel the need to incessantly whine and cry about the wait is beyond me. If you have an issue waiting 30-40 minutes (though it is usually more like 20-25) to be seated for breakfast, you would probably be more comfortable going to McDonald's or Wawa. It is not the fault of Morning Glory that it serves good food in a large city and is therefore popular. Your impatience does not constitute a poor star rating for Morning Glory. Moving along... The good - the food. The bad - the service and the price of the sides The Monkey French Toast is simply amazing, and I have to resist getting it every single time to try and mix things up. The biscuits are equally mouth watering and a welcome compliment to any meal there. The selection isn't incredibly large, but I do believe they rotate the frittatas so it does get mixed up from time to time. You will wait for your food. There is one person working the grill, and this place isn't large. But to me, it is worth the wait. One exception I do take with Morning Glory is the consistent lack of good service. As some of the comments here have said and I will echo, there does seem to be a bit of ambivalence with the staff. In no way, shape or form will they work incredibly hard. They are never busting their butts like most servers in a place as busy as this one. It's not that they are obnoxious or overtly rude, but I just get the feeling that the owner knows that it's a popular place and doesn't really put any effort into making it a warm and welcoming place to everyone else because people will come regardless. I love my bacon (who the hell doesn't), but not at stratospheric prices they charge for meat sides. I debated between giving Morning Glory 3 or 4 stars. The service is constantly lacking and that is a major issue. But man, the food is fantastic. I keep coming back because the quality of the food is high. Just know what you're getting into. If you don't mind waiting for a while for some great food that will be served by a someone that will never win any awards for speed, then it's a great way to spend a weekend morning. Went here for the first time in FAR too long today. Had the scrambled egg special with potatoes - the rosemary potatoes are AMAZING and every ingredient is fresh, fresh, fresh - a simple menu but the ingredients made everything so bright and fresh and delicious, and our waiter (Patrick) was busy but very attentive and got us coffee and water refills exactly when we needed them. What's with the raves? The best thing was the ketchup (homemade and yummy). I used a lot of it. 1) steak and eggs the eggs were fine; the steak was well done (i asked for medium) and just a slab of meat; the grits were tasteless - like quaker oats with water and a touch of salt and nothing else; the bagel was fine; the slice of melon was fine, though sitting next to the steak, it had meat juice on it 2) mediterranean frittata the frittata was fine, just like what comes out of my oven, but a tad bit too salty; again, more tasteless grits; biscuit (honey, it looked like a mix between cornbread, biscuit, and a small cobblestone size brick - it tasted like a dry, crumbly biscuit that craved butter and made me thirsty) i lived in atlanta for 4 years so biscuits and grits mean something to me the coffee was in a cute vacuum steel mug the service was just ok - they filled the water/coffee often but it seemed kinda curt, they ran out of menus it kinda felt like being in a bourgie diner with factory processing of patrons personally, i'd rather be served cheap diner schlop (as in $ vs. $$) because the "finer diner" to me was not any more enjoyable than an old school non-chain diner i would not wait to get into this place, walk a few blocks to the italian market/vietnamese area if there is a line I heard of this place from one of those food channel on TV, and since it was right around the corner from me, I just had to try it out. So I came by on a Sunday afternoon, with a wait time of 30-40 minutes. Mind you, I came in with high expectations (it was on TV after all!). Once I got in, I tried the Monkey French Toast and the Smoked Salmon Frittatta. The smoked salmon Frittatta was good, but it wasn't amazing. It came with potatoes, bread, and watermelon. and those were good too. And they had SRIRACHA sauce! Do you know how rare that is in a diner to have that?! Anyways, but the main star of this experience has to be the Monkey French Toast. It was so so so delicious. My mouth were just watering. At first I just got a bite to taste (since it is my bf's food and not mine). But then that bite became two, then became I stole one of the french toast from his plate. Definitely definitely would recommend the monkey french toast. Can't wait to come back for it!! Love this as a brunch spot ...have been here plenty of times but had a Groupon recently which was awesome. Came on Friday afternoon so it was busy but not an hour+ wait like I've had coming on weekends. We got two of the specials - an Italian Market frittata, and Black & White glorycakes (aka pancakes) with blackberries & white chocolate chips. Both awesome and made us too full to eat the huge biscuit on my plate. Space is tight and we were practically sitting with the pair next to us. Great atmosphere, real old school diner. Awesome food. Best classy breakfast I have ever had! The only reason that this place does not get a 5 star review is that the booth sitting is a little too old school, mine and my friend's was broken. Great atmosphere of a small town diner in a big city. Amazing food, love going on a Sunday after a long night of bars... perfect hangover food or a place to have a bite with friends... pretty cheap too: had a breakfast platter for about $8 and came with enough food to fill me up. Came here for my birthday breakfast with my boyfriend and I loved it! We both got frittatas that were HUGE and filling. We both took some home with us which was awesome. The biscuits are tasty tasty and I think I could have piled the whole jar of jam they give you at your table if I let myself. Loved this place, loved the vibe will definitely become a local favorite of mine. P.S. We did go quite early on a Friday morning, so I have yet to experience crazy weekend brunch crowds. However I really think it's a plus that Morning Glory opens up at 7am on weekdays! Great place for an early pre-work delicious start to your day. I had this crazy a**hole of an ex-boyfriend who came to Philly and took me here once. Trust me, this guy was such a nut job that if I say his name, even a couple years later, my friends still threaten to kill him. Well, as you might imagine, going to any place I had been with him makes me want to vomit... EXCEPT HERE. A month after we broke up, I flew to Philly to hang with Monica and this was the first place I wanted to go. It's just that good. The long line is worth it to get into this tiny breakfast place. You can watch your skillet of yummy being cooked merely a few feet from you and my picky taste buds even dig their home made ketchup. Eat here... you won't regret it! Great service! Water & coffee refilled without having to ask:) Yummy French toast & Samwiches! Cozy neighborhood feel. I highly recommend Morning Glory. It is a small local, shop that has a very homey feeling to it. Meals are cooked on griddles right behind the bar. You can watch your meal go from conception to creation right in front of your eyes. It isn't the largest location in the world, so expect a wait. I think I waited roughly an hour last time I went. It is worth the wait. The menu is very pleasing for anyone looking for a great breakfast. They have many options and people seemed to favor the Frittatas. And you must try the coffee here. I am a coffee fanatic. I don't know if it's the water, the roast, or the mugs. But whatever it is this is the BEST coffee I have ever had. Again I cant put my finger on it, but they don't just do coffee right here, they set the standard. Make sure to get there early and expect to wait on the weekends. They don't have much seating for you to wait, but trust me, do not get frustrated. Continue the wait and you will be treated to a great, homey meal. Despite the wait I thought that this place is awesome! It is worth trying to get there off hours to avoid a long wait. I thought that the menu was terrific, the portions were generous, the ingredients were fresh and the service was great. Their everyday menu is supplemented by various specials and coffee is served in cute little tin mugs. This place is definitely worth going to! **CASH ONLY** ATM on site. Alright, listen. In the arena of dive-y, small, hometown diners with good, wholesome portions at a great value, Sam's Morning Glory is a five star joint. I'm talking greasy griddles, eat-til-ya-can't-move goodness. I mean, you won't see ball gowns, tuxedo waiters, or chandeliers from the ceiling. You WILL, however, taste some of the best damn breakfast foods on this side of the Mississippi (even better than Mom's!) Super cute, quaint, and modest, Sam's is a stellar breakfast joint. They've got all the traditional breakfast foods with a bunch of specials ranging from quesadillas and burritos to sandwiches and, what they're famous for: frittata. While I didn't order one, I saw my neighbor get a frittata and I almost snatched it. This place is ideal for 4 or less. I came with a group of 5, and it was a squeeze. It was right after the nearby Philly 10K, and it was about a 25 minute wait for our table of 5. The wait list looked daunting, but it moved quickly. Per the sign on Sam's wall "There are people waiting in the cold (or in this case heat)" Essentially: Eat your food, and leave. This is not the place to linger and chat, especially on a weekend. The "waiting area" is outside and uncovered. Just a heads up! Street parking seemed to be fine in the area. Our food took about 20 minutes to be made. I ordered the breakfast burrito - eggs, cheese, onions, and peppers, topped with a red chili sauce. It was absolutely packed. I was stuffed for the rest of the day, but I had NO trouble eating the whole thing (though any other normal person might) You can also upgrade it by adding meat or some of their homemade ketchup. The breakfast potatoes were also bomb- cooked to perfection! Better than homefries (I can't believe I just typed that) Would I ever drive OUT of my way from the burbs to come here? Probably not. But damn. Sam's does their thing, and they do it well. "Be nice or leave" is the motto on the shirts of the staff. And although it is too busy in there to have any sort of chitchat with the staff, they are nice to you and very wiling to get you whatever you need. The service is good. You almost always have to wait, some might think it is too long but it is worth it, they have a nice outdoor waiting area to sit so you don't have to stand around for an hour. They have all the basics, pancakes, eggs, all the meats, waffles etc., some lunch items like sandwiches and salads and some specials too. Everything I've had here has been awesome and they squeeze their own orange juice (it's delicious.) Someone walks around and refills the coffee too! I like that you have the option of sitting at the bar too, very dinerish, you can watch the cooks do their magic. Great location, good food. Big portions, delicious food, great staff! Cash only and seating is limited. Arrive early to get your name on the list. I usually have had to wait 20-30 minutes. The french toast and salads are great. i absolutely love their macaroni and cheese. i ordered it when i was there last and looked up and saw it was rated best in philly. best macncheese i've had in philly ever. it was served in a gourmet looking baked macaroni cube with all sorts of cheese. i believe the small (what I got) was only like $4.00 or something like that. filled me up all day. I've been to a ton of places since moving here last April. This was BY FAR my favorite breakfast. OMG!!! Small, but fun. The coffee mugs were so cute and the coffee was delicious. I cannot wait to go back. Love the t-shirts they wear: "Be nice or leave." What a great place to have breakfast! They make the best frittatas, pancakes, and even their own ketchup for God's sake...all from scratch.... My friend and I both work in the industry, food that is. We have been loyal Morning Glory regulars in the past and loved it. However, in the past year or so we've been noticing a sad decline in their treatment of guests. Multiple times in the recent past, we have been left standing at the door without a greeting or sitting at a table without menus or waiting too long for someone to say "hi, be right with you." Our last visit started much the same, and we noticed the tables were being taken by one server, so we waited patiently to place our order. When our server arrived, he sorta demanded our order and in the middle of my telling him what I'd like to eat, he yelled out to the staff (and right into both our ears) "COMPLICATED ORDER!" We should have left right then, it's too bad their Pancakes are delish... Anyway, we both understand the stress and hustle and the endless talking with guests but the trick to service lies in the necessity of maintaining courtesy towards guests. If your treat your customers like s**t, you'll lose them. That's what happened to us. From here on out, it's Carmen's we'll go to for our fix. Positive experience alert: With a cozy diner feel and a friendly staff, I comfortably sat and ordered an absolutely delicious dish of crab cakes, perfectly seasoned potatoes , sunny side up eggs and an out-of-this-world-housemade biscuit. I noticed every diner provided for with sauces and free coffee refills in cool, old-timey metal mugs, just like myself. It was a warm feeling to witness. We were taken care of, despite the staff being busy. So there I sat, reading the paper, watching the chefs cook and enjoying my new favorite breakfast in the city. Highly recommended. It is cash only, however they have a well functioning ATM inside. The best biscuits and tofu scramble I've ever had. their house made ketchup is sooo good, too. Everything is delicious. Well worth the wait on the weekends! i've been brunching here for well over 10 years and it's still my favorite in the city! If you are lucky enough to get a seat at Morning Glory you are SURE to have the best breakfast EVER! Their biscuits are a must have and their portions are quite a big bang for their buck. The food is completely fresh and they offer everything from pancakes to scrambled tofu. Mmmmmm. And that's only the breakfast menu! Picture the warmth of a country diner and the home cooked food to match. The seats are a little cramped and the wait is long, unless you catch them on the weekday at just the right time. Servers are super considerate and top to bottom is spotless clean. Well worth the $10 breakfast. This is a really nice breakfast/brunch spot near South Street. I took the kids here for breakfast and they ordered pancakes and french toast. I had lentil soup, since I am not a breakfast person. They loved their food, and my soup was soooo good! I even liked the coffee and I am very picky about coffee since I started using a french press a few years ago. And everything was fresh. It was a bit pricey, but they give big portions. Being that it was a Wednesday morn, there was no wait for a table, but we sat at the counter and enjoyed watching our food being made from scratch. They also have an outdoor seating area when the weather permits. The servers and cooks were very nice and seemed to treat regular patrons and first timers like us with the same courtesy and attention. If I lived in Philly I could see myself being a regular at the Morning Glory. I'm a fan! I would go here just for the biscuits...they're huge and yummy...everything is really fresh and homemade and tasty... Great breakfast food. Very cute inside. Usually a long wait on weekends. A lot of their stuff is home made like the ketchup and the yummy biscuits. Big portions. Fritattas are delicious! Service is good. Just ordinary. Waffles are whole grain which is fine if that's what you want. But, if I want a waffle for breakfast, out, I'll take it "hold the healthy" - of course that could just be me. Other than that surprise, the service was slow. And, I'm not a fan of the steel cups; it changes the taste of the coffee and I didn't see a campfire in sight. Good eats and the trick here is to get there early. The wait to get in can be very long but the food is always good. Weekends are crowded as well. Great diner doing actually good diner food. As others have mentioned, the homemade ketchup is truly special. The scrapple is also great - they slice it super thin and fry it crisp, so the crunch to porky mush ratio is on point for those who don't love it normally or maybe came to it late. Very decently sized portions. Also very small and cozy, can get loud on a busy weekend morning - great place to eavesdrop. My interest is piqued. Yours should be too. Try it at least once. This morning I went to Morning Glory because of all its yelp-outs. Plenty to choose from if you have a sweet tooth. (I am in this category--yum) The hot chocolate was homemade and fantastic. If you are more of an egg-eater, unless you like fritattas, you don't have many creative options. I had the breakfast pizza which I can only describe as THICK and DENSE. I only ate about 5 bites because there were so many yummy layers per bite (panini, potatoes, caramelized onions, scrambled eggs, breakfast meat, cheese). I could have split this with someone and STILL not have finished it. Service sucked. The waitress passed us 4 times (we sat at the table 15 min) before she came to take our order. That annoyed me. Surprisingly, I was less addled by the OUTDOOR wait by the campfire--my hair still smells smokey! With regard to others' suggestions of a wait to be seated, we waited literally 3 minutes. We arrived at 9:30 and left around 11am--there were still open tables for 2, and parties of 4+ didn't look like they waited too long. In town brief visit and found this lovely breakfast diner near where we were staying. Well prepared food and good politics. I've been going to Morning Glory for 6 years straight and while I love love love it, I'm ready for some change. I would love to see a few new items added to this menu. I vividly remember my excitement when I saw a meaty fritatta on special. It had caramelized onions, chorizo, some kind of cheese. Anyway, that was YEARS ago. All I'm asking for a little something new. Sure, the staples are great, but it's time for a face lift, methinks. I'll still wait for an hour to eat, but you know, just make it worth my while. I really love this place. From the breakfast options to the lunch sandwiches, I make an excuse to come to this place any chance I get. Definitely head right over, but make sure you get there early because it gets busy and ends up being about 45-60 min wait. I liked this place a lot, and came to try it after seeing it is ranked one of the top ten diners in America, on this food series I saw on netflix. However, Philly does breakfast and brunch well, and I must say I think I like Honeys and the West Ave grill better. Not that the food was bad, but some of it just wasnt memorable or was forgettable...except for two things which will be the reason I return: MONKEY FRENCH TOAST and their BISCUITS. It's probably some of the best French toast I've ever had. Mango and banana and caramel.....to die for. The biscuits were definitely made in house and spectacular. Other than that, I had the eggs with Turkey bacon and potatoes.....meh. potatoes weren't seasoned in any way....Turkey bacon was just bacon, not bad or good... One of my friends ordered one of the frittatas and said it was amazing...but another ordered the pancakes and said they weren't good, and another had a vegetarian dish that she also said wasn't that good. Another interesting thing....they make their own in house ketchup, served in old wine bottles! Pretty cool, except it tasted like marinara sauce lol. They don't have Heinz, so bring your own if you need true ketchup with your eggs and potatoes!!! Other things to note: the place is extremely tiny, expect a wait,...and that means in the cold because there is no lobby area...when you are seated, it's cramped...for ppl to a 2-3 person booth. Ambiance: definitely a dive spot...hand written receipts, and don't expect restaurant service...it's a diner!! :-) I had the best French toast I've ever had at Morning Glory. We showed up around 10:30 and waited about 15 minutes for two seats at the counter. It was a relatively mild day so hanging out in the garden/patio area was really pleasant. Since there were only two of us, sitting at the counter was perfectly fine, but I wouldn't recommend it for more than two. It's generally difficult to have a conversation when seated that way, plus there is extra noise from the grill and the cooks and I just don't think it would work out well. The most important part is the food, obviously. I got the French toast special that day, which included strawberries, almonds, whipped cream, melted chocolate, and coconut cream cheese, which actually had shredded coconut in it. It was heavenly. I ate about 2/3, took the rest home in a box, and had it for dessert the next night. I'm thinking about it right now and drooling a bit on my keyboard so I'm going to stop this review here. I can't wait to go back and try the other delicious-sounding options. Wow! My husband and I popped in here during our recent travel and returned 2 other times during our short stay. Best breakfast I have ever had (kid you not)! Can't wait for my next trip to Philadelphia so I can enjoy another meal here. *update* Line out the door? 20 minute wait. Seated with coffee in less than five minutes, food in the next five. Delicious as always. Best bacon around. This place just does everything right. I've been here 3 times and 3 times I have not enjoyed any of what I ate. I kept going back because of all the hype. Smh I don't get the masses sometimes Great breakfast food with a great diner feel. Always very interesting options on the menu - order something with which you can use the homemade spicy ketchup. Wait up to 30 minutes if there's a line, but otherwise check out another place in the neighborhood. This has always been one of our favorite breakfast places, but over the last 6 months not so much. We had a couple of really inconsistent meals there the last few visits and the service has not been nearly as welcoming. Not really sure if we just hit a few bad days. We will be returning at least one more time as I eventually will crave the Monkey French toast. Hope we hit them on a good day. My best friend lives right down the street from Morning Glory (or "moglo") so I've been here a few times. Good quality brunch food. Biscuits are homemade and so is the ketchup (a little more tomato sauce tasting then actual ketchup). Great if you're craving brunch and it's not a weekend because they have the options every day of the week. Gets pretty busy during the weekend. They have indoor and a nice space in the back for outdoor seating. Morning Glory is always a safe bet for good food. They have something for everyone. Yes, it's always packed. You will always have to wait, but they wait is never THAT long. It's a nice diner set up, but the prices aren't very Diner-esque. The food is good, though... really great pancakes/french toast if you're into sweet breakfasts. The biscuits are notably large and thick but sort of hard to tackle. Just a few WTF's: -Tin cups for coffee? Totally ruins the taste. -Cash only? Boo. -The staff: Just because you're covered in tattoos, doesn't mean you can be dismissive. You work in the service industry. I have to admit Sam's Morning Glory Diner was not on my "must visit" list when I originally planned my trip to Philadelphia, mostly because I'd heard seating was incredibly limited and waits could top 2 hours. Waking up the day after Amada's pig roast and heading north while chatting with my Aunt I passed the "Singing Fountain" and decided to alter my path from the previous day.....as it turns out the path would lead me right past the door of Sam's and upon looking at the menu and seeing no wait I decided to stop in. Stating that they "pride themselves on creating innovative menu items from the best of our local bounty" and listing the local markets they support (The Italian Market and Reading Terminal Market specifically) I have to say I liked the feel of Sam's - it reminded me of a cleaner and less hipster Dottie's True Blue. Greeted by a friendly young woman at the door and told to sit wherever I like I additionally received a smile and greetings from the pierced and inked young lady at the griddle who would prove quite handy at cooking, conversing, and singing along with the excellent overhead soundtrack featuring U2, Interpol, Radiohead, and more. Seated at a cozy table I was presented with the standard menu and the list of daily specials and my coffee was quickly filled. A hefty and dark brew served with cream and all sorts of sweeteners I fixed the coffee to my liking and was thrilled by the fact that Sam's allows you to fill your own (and to take a cup for the road.) Browsing the menu I identified three items I wanted to try but was unfortunately told that half orders could not be accomidated. Settling on the choice that sounded most unique I waited while watching others receive their Monkey French Toast, enormous fresh biscuits, and omelettes. Approximately 20 minutes passed before my order would arrive, and arrive it did in grand fashion. Titled Homemade Cornbread French Toast the dish featured "Fresh Orange Zest in our Rich French Toast Batter, topped with Sliced Strawberries and served with Whipped Cream and Maple Syrup" and it was every bit as good as it sounded. Three thick slices, crispy on the outside and custardesque within the toast had the expected cornmeal texture but lacked the grainy texture of sub-par cornbread and the orange essence was a welcomed touch. Adding butter and syrup (alas, not pure maple) created a delectable pairing with the fresh berries and whipped cream and the entirety of the dish was surprisingly light, refreshing, and tasty at a mere $9. Finishing up my breakfast and getting another cup of coffee to go I settled the modest tab and was bid farewell by both cook and server. A friendly place with affordable (and excellent) food I must say I liked Sam's a lot and I understand the long weekend waits. That said, a better quality syrup and a bit more leniency on half orders is something all breakfast spots need to consider - some people don't just want a big homogenous plate....I really wanted to try that Monkey French Toast. There's a reason why the wait to get into this place runs into the "several hours" range, and that reason can be summed up with two words: buttermilk biscuits. I came here for the first time over Christmas with a family member while we were in the Italian Market neighborhood, and the food is simply stunning. I'm still trying to figure out how to recreate the meal I had. Crab cakes for breakfast, who'd have thought that'd work? Anyway, the crab cake was almost perfect; the only place I've had better was on the waterfront in South Jersey. The buttermilk biscuits are quite literally to die for, and adding on homemade jams only improves that situation. Also quite good was the dill-caper dipping sauce they concocted for the crab cakes. Service was very good, considering that the place is packed to the gills. I got a coffee refill every time I even approached the bottom of my mug, and one of the cooks even stopped by long enough for me to interrogate her on how to replicate the biscuits on my own at some later date. Mind you, she didn't tell me all that much, but helpful hints are better than nothing, right? I was excited to try this place out because it came highly recommended by a friend, in particular because of their homemade "ketchup." I finally made plans to stop in for brunch one morning and will probably never return again. I ordered fruit and granola with a side of homefries, because I love homefries, and didn't think their ketchup would go well with the fruit I was having. The menu said it was mixed fruit with mango. When my fruit arrived, it was probably half a strawberry, and the rest was grapes. No mango. Mango was the reason I ordered the fruit. Eventually I tracked down a server and pointed out my missing mango, he looked at me like I had just eaten all the mango, and then asked him for more. When he returned with my "mango" it was disgusting. It was mushy and gross and tasted like to had come out of a can. Does mango even come in a can? Philadelphia needs a lesson in homefries because nowhere I have been has been able to get it right yet. Their roasted potatoes might have been acceptable if I didn't try their "ketchup" which tasted to me like warm marinara sauce. Yes, like the kind you put on pasta or a meatball sub. Unacceptable. Came here for breakfast around the Holidays. I was told this place stays smacked up and there is always a wait. We got lucky and sat down right away. The service was solid, no complaints. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with a side of potatoes and a side of scrapple. The bread was outstanding, which makes a great sandwich. The potatoes needed to be cooked more, and the scrapple was pretty average. The hot sauce they had was not my favorite and the ketchup was strange too. They charge an insane amount for soda though. I ordered a ginger ale, and got a refill. Not sure if its free refills or not, but in total it cost $5. that is a lot. Also, its pricey. Breakfast for 2 (assuming no alcohol, or steak or seafood) should cost about $30 before tip. This was close to $40. That's a lot for a breakfast. Overall, I liked the place. But considering the reviews I had heard, it was average. 20 minute wait for 3 on a saturday around noon, not bad at all. Super accommodating for people with a gluten allergy. They keep a clean area of the grill for potatoes and what not to avoid cross contamination. They also have gluten free bread which my brother said was amazingggg. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with scrapple. I liked that it was on toasted foccacia. The sandwich definitely could have used a little something whether it be peppers or cheese to add some flavor. The side potatoes are really good. I ordered the mac and cheese side which was extremely bland and dry. My mom ordered the biscuits and gravy which was really yummy. Cash only! They're also BYO which I did not know, I'll definitely be back for some of that. I have never had a more hostile "welcome" in my life, and I'm from New York, supposed king of rudeness and bad vibes. The Morning Glory needs to get over itself. We showed up at about 9:00 am and there was one couple waiting inside (it was cold) for what looked like at least 4 empty tables. The first acknowledgment we received was a waitress (or maybe hostess - lets call her the "Haitress") with her hand up, like a traffic cop. "Okay," she said, very annoyed, rushing towards us. "You're all gonna have to wait outside." Mind you, none of us had said a single thing - we were standing there, waiting. We were not blocking anyone, nor taking up any space needed for service. And it was 30-something degrees out, with a stiff wind. "Can we-" I asked, but before I could say "Put our names down" or whatever, she said "No - just go outside, and we'll call you." We stepped back outside and the Haitress slammed (yes, slammed) the door on us. While we were collecting ourselves, a little shocked, the Haitress was meanwhile putting up a sign on the door that featured a big stop sign and explained all the many, many rules for accessing a table at the Morning Glory diner. I opened the door to basically tell the Haitress off, but didn't get a chance. She'd been leaning on the door a bit, so she fell a step or two as I opened it. Thus whatever hate the Haitress was buzzing on prior was now amplified to hummingbird velocity. "I'm calling the cops!" she yelled. I laughed in her face - only a frustrated ex-art school princess would threaten such a thing in a city with a crime rate as high as Philly. We left and walked around the neighborhood a bit and found another place for breakfast, and thankfully never heard police sirens. I had no idea that at the Morning Glory even opening the door and talking to the Haitstaff is grounds for arrest. We found another place with friendlier staff and pretty good food. I should add, based on other reviews: I eat at a lot of diners, and so I wasn't expecting a 5-star experience (however the prices didn't seem to be exactly dinerish for what it's worth). And by similar boho diner standards, the place was not crowded or cramped, and seemed overstaffed if anything for the amount of tables they have. I don't need a "Hi, honey, how's your mama?" when I come in, but there's never an excuse for hostility or rudeness. And talk about the use of cooking spray, the homemade Ragu ketchup, and ear-picking line cook indicated I didn't miss much food-wise. Two words: Banana bread. The stuff is a revelation. Served grilled with whipped cream. Damn. The other menu items won't disappoint either. I'm particularly fond of the breakfast pizza. Come winter time, you will find yourself waiting for at least 45 minutes in 20 degree weather in that quaint little patio of theirs. Your patience may be at an end, but don't give up. The meal is worth the wait. Homemade Ketchup....talk dirty to me! Great place for breakfast/brunch. It is a simple diner style place, so don't expect the upscale brunch experience. But if you are looking for good food then come here. They have all the staples you would expect at a breakfast joint, along with some other items that are more unique, such as breakfast pizza and a host of different types of frittatas. They also add some of their own flare to dining experience by providing homemade ketchup which has a ketchup/bloody mary taste to it, and is delicious. You should be aware that the place is small so a wait should be expected on weekends. There is a sign up sheet to put your name, rather than giving your name to a host. Then you can wait outside on the patio until you get called in. Service is good and quick. I head to this place for brunch every time I'm in Philly (it was recommended to us by a friend who is a native). There is usually a wait, but when it's nice out you're hanging on the patio so it's not too terrible. The service is good considering how busy they always are and very apologetic if you have been waiting. We've always had the same waitress even, so maybe she's just really on it. The lox plate is to die for and is huge. We always split one and just order an extra bagel. The white fish spread in unbelievable. I also got a blueberry muffin which was ginormous and tasted like heaven. We had the breakfast pizza last time that was meh, way too much cheese and not super flavorful. My only other complaint is that the place is super hot in the summer, open cooking area and no AC. Sauna. But it is so worth it! i dont know why i wait but i do. i like this place and try to go on off times. waiting for good philly breakfast spots i guess is the new trend. Finer diner indeed. The food is definitely more refined with maybe diner-esque inspiration. The strawberry sauce makes me want to get the french toast every time, and their home made ketchup is yummy. Inside is cozy and perfect for a rainy day, but beware the long wait. At least they have the side courtyard and benches to hang out in, but don't go when you're already starving or you might not make it waiting for a table. They are always busy. Whenever I walk by on the weekend, there is a line. I haven't eaten there for that reason but have ordered food to be picked up. I got the breakfast burrito, which was really good and came with a side of potatoes. I also got a large side of fruit which was kind of pricey and not very big at all. However, it came with a good variety of fresh fruit instead of just unripe melon like you get at some places. The food is hot, fresh, and prepared well. I didn't think it tasted that great though. It was sort of bland and not as sweet/savory as you would expect given all the description they put into their menus and with all the hype that Yelpers have created here. It's not bad food but it's not to die for either like some people have suggested here. Apart from the hype, the atmosphere, the decoration and presentation, the taste of the food itself is on par with any other decent brunch spot in Philly. Not sure why people hype this place up as some sort of religious rite of passage. Sam's is usually very busy and it'll take a good 25-45 minutes for a table, depending on how many people you have. Be sure to wait nearby the door when someone comes out to call names because it's easy to get skipped here. I have no idea why they don't allow substitutions. You can't get fruit instead of potatoes. No idea why. Does it really cause that much disruption to the entire kitchen? This is a little stubborn on their part. The eggs were nice and fluffy but a bit sloppy and the ingredients inside were a bit basic and unoriginal. Homefries were good, the pancakes and waffles could have been a bit sweeter. They were shocked that we didn't want to pack all of our food to take with us. Other thoughts- good portion size and decent service. This is a great place to try at least once and you might find yourself becoming a regular here. I'd come back here in a group, but it will probably never be my first pick. Love this place. It is my favorite breakfast joint in the city. Be sure to come by early to beat the rush I have been here three times and I just don't get the raves. The food is adequate at best and the service marginal. The prison coffee cups would be a bit more eclectic if they were clean. Mine had lip stick stains on it. On each occasion the food arrived barely warm. Cold eggs, cold toast come on. The place is really sub par. When you ask for something, like warm home fries, you get attitude. On the fence! 9:30, Sunday morning. Hangover-free and wait-free. Pretty good start to my first experience at the Philly famous Morning Glory Diner. Zack ordered french toast with a side of fried eggs. I got the neighborhood frittata with egg whites. The good: frittata was great. Not overcooked, like so many frittatas are. Melty cheese on top, fresh veggies on the inside. The biscuit that accompanied my meal was OUT OF CONTROL. Zack loved his french toast as well. We both had leftovers for breakfast the next morning (okay, okay- we finished the biscuit later that same day). The bad: breakfast potatoes. I'm really, really big on breakfast potatoes. You might say they are the #1 reason I like to go to brunch. But these tasted old, and were seriously over-seasoned with dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, etc). Not my bag. Additionally, the coffee was lukewarm and incredibly weak. See? I'm on the fence. Should I give this place another shot? This place definitely gets crowded, especially for weekend brunch. They have a cute outdoor waiting area, with much appreciated heat lamps and a fire blazing during the winter. Homemade ketchup and jam on the table- YUM! I was with a party of five, and everything we had was great. The bacon had a weird, smoked thing going on that wasn't my favorite, but otherwise it was a solid breakfast. The biscuit that came was the eggs was delicious, especially with the jam. I know I need to get over this, but whomp, whomp- cash only. I got the frittata and it was good but comparable to other places. The biscuit that came with it was really great and wondering if they make it there, since they have homemade ketchup. The service was excellent. A lot of solo diners here that sit at the bar. Overrall good experience and somewhere to stop by if you are already on the area. What was slightly annoying though was the 3 or 4 signs on the exterior and interior of the place expressing viewpoints regarding political or current events. Not that I disagree with the messaging but could spare being barraged with these sorts of messages when I'm just trying to get breakfast. I don't need a side of politics with breakfast and TMI. Food is great (the homemade ketchup is DELICIOUS), staff is friendly and attentive, atmosphere is welcoming - I love this place! Wow doesn't even cut it. The food is definitely the star here but the star was also personable and attentive. I lucked out on a holiday weekend and got a parking spot right out front and was able to get seated right away at 10am on a Saturday. There is not a single item over looked here. From serving coffee in metal cups to keep it hot, keep pads of butter in cold metal containers on the table, homemade grape and apricot jelly on the table, the homemade salsa-ketchup.... literally every aspect of this food experience is thought about. Hands down the best guacamole I have ever eaten was on top of my frittata and the whipped cream on the side with the French toast could change your life. This place is a must must must. My only disappointment is that I could not buy their products for take home use. They really need to start jarring the guac and jelly. I'd drive and pay just for that it's that good! I just did not have a good experience at this place. Sadly, the thing I remember the most is how incredibly rude everyone who worked there was to me and my husband. The food may have been good, but I don't really remember, because the service was so terrible. I do remember it being overpriced and the food seemed a little "pretentious" if food can have that description. Overall, a disappointment, and we only had to wait 10 minutes. We probably wont go back, and will try Sabrina's next time or another place around the neighborhood. OK. So, I guess people in BV don't get up early to go out to breakfast because most places here open at 8:00 a.m. However, I am a working girl and have to be at my desk by 8:00. So, where does a girl go for a Friday morning meal before work? Morning Glory! Or so I thought... Morning Glory opens at 7:00 a.m. At least that's what is says here on Yelp and on Morning Glory's website. We get there a little after 7:00 today. The place is locked up, but we can see activity inside. A few minutes later we are joined by another guy who thinks the place should be open. We pace around on the sidewalk. He stands in the doorway to get out of the fog rain. 7:10 - nobody lets us in. 7:15 - nobody lets us in. The tables are set with condiments by a woman, a guy is sitting at the counter. Three customers stand outside...adios MG. We took off for Fitzwater Cafe -- a bit further away, but the door was unlocked, we were seated and fed in no time. This is a truly great spot to get breakfast, and sadly I do not get here enough! I usually have gone with a party of 5 or more, and thats never seemed to be an issue They come up with imaginative additions to waffles, pancakes, and oatmeal, I wish I had the recipes! Always a wait, but always worth it! Yep, still delicious. Some diners in the city brag about the home-made-ness of their foods, but it still ends up tasting like soup-in-a-bag. This place truly makes as much as they can in house, including the ketchup, and it's reflected in the wonderful quality of the food. I have no problems with the staff. I don't find them rude, I find them BUSY getting everyone's food out to them!! Not a lot of room, but the place is so busy you'd just have to wait longer to eat if they took some seats out. Winner. Ordered take out from this place. Had been here a few other times! Not bad! Cute little place! Small and loud when it's filled up but food is good! Ordered the sandwich, and my husband got French toast. It's very good! The toast smell filled up the whole room so it's nice! Nice little place for breakfast or brunch! I had a major "wtf" moment just now when attempting to create a list: I realized I never got around to writing a review for Sam's. While it's not my favorite breakfast place as far as food is concerned, the staff is much more likable than many other popular breakfast spots. The two people I see working most often are perceptive and, considering they usually man the front of the restaurant by themselves, attentive. I am probably the least picky person when it comes to service at a restaurant, though. Someone would probably have to verbally abuse me before I would even think of lowering a rating on Yelp. Back to their food: the main complaint I have is with their potatoes. They usually come out close to cold and they put way too much rosemary on 'em. Moderation is key. Their specials are often... special. I mean, they're actually really good. I recently got a portobello mushroom/focaccia/pesto/ricotta(?) creation that sounded like it would be satisfactory and turned out amazing. The (whole) portobello was cooked perfectly - no undercooked bits in the middle and no slimy overcooked edges. I had brunch at Morning Glory this weekend and it was very yummy. I had the Very Berry Cherry Waffle which was one of the specials and it was awesome. Cherries on the inside then topped with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and whipped cream. Everyone at the table loved the food they had. The downside was that its small and no A/C so it got pretty hot; they need to put in some more fans. Also they make their own Ketchup which is not good IMO. It tastes like spaghetti sauce with a bunch of black pepper. I also wish that they had more lunch items on the brunch menu. The menu is kind of small compared to Honey's and Sabrina's, but the food the do have on the menu is just as good. If you can get over the fact that you're going to wait awhile for a table, then you'll be satisfied with Morning Glory Diner. The place is small...and I mean small so don't expect to be seated right away unless you get here before 10am. The server will take your order quickly and rush you a bit in hopes of turning over your table so be sure to get the coffee talk out of the way before you're seated. The wait for our food was average- not bad for a Sunday mid-day brunch rush. I ordered the French Toast with strawberry sauce and couldn't have been happier with my choice. The Challah Bread they used definitely made the dish and it left me feeling stuffed and content. I had some of my girlfriend's Frittata and it was also really good. It was served with a biscuit that neither one of us could stop eating. The portions were huge and neither of us finished our meals. Our bill with coffee and juice was $22 + tip which isn't bad for brunch in the city. We'll definitely be paying Morning Glory another visit when we're in the neighborhood. I love this place. I've been here at least a dozen times (even though this is my first time reviewing). DO NOT LEAVE HERE WITHOUT EATING A BISCUIT. It is the best biscuit ever. After trying some of the tasty crust, spread some of that homemade jam on it (sits on the table). They have their own homemade ketchup that goes great with their fried potatoes. They have a rotating specials menu that I dabble with from time-to-time. Solid breakfast burrito, good lookin' french toast (I stay away cuz I'm not a sweets person for breakfast), and dependable service. Only drawback (if you go after 11 am on a weekend) is that the wait could be 45+ minutes. But that's just cuz it's delicious! Carol is one of my favorite Philadelphians. Love her, the restaurant and staff, and - of course - the FOOD. Oh Morning Glory how I love thee...... 2 years ago, I lived across the street from this diner. Waking up on Saturday mornings, I'd wander across the street and sign in my name. Then walk to the CVS on South Street grab a paper and head back to the diner and then...wait. For them to call my name of course. But the wait is always worth it. Morning glory is an interesting, cramped little diner. The coffee is served piping hot in camping mugs. And the specials are always good. Some of my most favorite meals there include: the mexican eggs benedict (chorizo and poblano hollandaise sauce!), big breakfast pizza (focaccio and cheese and potatoes oh my), pecan waffles with fluffy peach butter, the monte cristo sandwich, oh and of course monkey french toast (fried bananas!). I could go on and on. Now that I'm in Virginia, I miss the diner more than ever. On my weekends I try to imitate the meals I once had there by cooking it up myself. The brunch scene is not so great here. But oh, it just isn't the same. When I visit Philly...I will also visit the Morning Glory diner for sure. Homemade ketchup (sweet with a tangy zing to it), delicious waffles, and oh, the biscuits! This place is the best brunch I have had in Philly. I don't know what else to say- the service is quick, the food is out of this world, and it's a very cute looking diner. Still one of my favorite breakfast spots. Hot tea in big metal mugs, MAMMOTH biscuits with the butter on the table, macaroni and cheese that somehow still goes great with whatever you ordered for breakfast. Come with cash, and be prepared for a wait. It IS, however, worth the wait! Yum yum! This is a small place and always busy, but get your name on the wait list and you won't be disappointed. Lots to choose from on the menu. Service is good. This morning I woke up a little late and decided to take my run to Sam's Morning Glory Diner. This location was definitely a diner; small, quiet, and full of lighthearted employees. I sat at a booth and ordered some fresh squeezed orange juice. Looking at the menu I was drawn to the make your own fritattas but I knew what I was ordering when I walked in...the monkey french toast. Two slices of challah bread cut in half with cooked bananas and mangoes mixed with caramel inside. Next to the french toast was a huge pile of home made whipped cream which was thick, sweet, and creamy. I've never had mango inside french toast so I was a little weary but surprisingly it worked. All of the flavors melted together into a perfect breakfast marriage. The depth of flavor in each bite was astounding for a french toast dish and I finished the entire plate in a mere five minutes. I know now why they give you a spoon with your meal; you just can't resist the urge to scoop up the caramel and melted whipped cream left on the plate after the french toast is gone. What a wonderful start to a chilly March morning in Philadelphia! I would recommend this location as a fun breakfast spot. Nothing special in the aesthetics but a serious menu with some serious flavors. Just remember, cash only. We went here for breakfast a few Saturdays ago. There was a bit of a wait - sign of a good breakfast. We had the tofu scramble and the french toast - both were awesome. I LOVE their homemade ketchup - the flavors play really well together. Our server was super friendly and gave us some of the highlights of the ingredients. The rosemary breakfast potatoes and the stewed apples they give with your meal are delish as well. It's a great little neighborhood joint with fresh ingredients. I hate to say this but they could have better coffee. Overall, a great experience though! What an awesome breakfast! From the giant frittatas to the homemade ketchup this place is the real deal. Excellent service btw. The little hipster diner is sure to please anyone who loves to eat. The potatoes were crispy and the scrapple was delicious. Homemade biscuits instead of toast is a great addition. I recommend the neighborhood frittata. Roasted peppers, spinach, & provolone. The coffee was great too. The only reason its not getting 5 stars was its quite pricey. $35 for my wife and I. Don't get me wrong I'm going there tomorrow. Totally worth the wait! Sat at the counter and watched the cooks and waitresses work which was exciting. Ordered the neighborhood frittata and it was huge! Enough for breakfast and lunch for tomorrow. The biscuit is banging. Coffee is good. The service was quick. Everything tastes great. Would def come back again. Food was very good. They charge 2.50 for each cup of tea. Staff was just okay. I've been here only once and I don't think I will be going back anytime soon. It's not bad though. I had the breakfast pizza. The dough was a bit dry but it tasted ok. The menu is pretty straight forward, nothing exciting. Staff was friendly and prices seems fair. this is a classic breakfast place. This place needs a stat clean up. It is not pretty at all. It is crowded and cramped. Food is "OK" very trendy type of place. Definitely need some hygiene checks. Waitstaff is affected. I love Morning Glory. I've tried their fritatas, breakfast pizzas, egg breakfasts, sandwiches, and omelets, but that's not why I go. I frequent Morning Glory for the carbs - the challah french toast, pancakes, and waffles - because it's the best around. (go big or go home, anyone?) They offer daily additions to the menu, which are usually amazing, but the staples are more than enough to suffice. Oh, and the breakfast sausage is DELICIOUS. I don't even LIKE sausage! The wait isn't bad--it gives me an excuse to order a bigger meal... A friend brought me here for Saturday brunch a couple of weeks ago, and I'm already pining for another visit. Luckily it was a pleasant day outside, so the 15 minute wait wasn't so bad (however the wait doubled by the time we got it). We were treated to a table against the wall (so packed in there!), and quickly had coffee and water on the table. After much deliberation over the menu, I opted for the Gardenkeeper Frittata and my friend decided on the chorizo burrito and a short stack. When the food came out, I could not believe how full my plate was - I'm talking frittata, potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, and cinnamon apples. It was probably the first time in recent history I have not been able to clear my plate (and trust me, it's only because of portion size). I had a bit of the burrito (Sweet Baby Jesus that was delicious), and could not even muster enough strength for pancakes. I call this meal a great success. All I will need to persuade me to return here is a mention of homemade biscuits. I honestly haven't had a biscuit quite as good as this one in forever, and my mouth is watering at the idea of another already. I would also return for the quick service (especially for how busy this place was) and overall amazing food. I am quite sure I will be returning soon. Every time we go to Philly we eat at this place. There's always a small wait,so you know it's good. The atmosphere is cute local diner feel. The waiters and waitresses very attentive and food is amazing. Try the home made katsup. Wish I bought some. Enjoy! My bf and I actually started going to Morning Glory before the "Yelp Hype". Now the wait time is ASTRONOMICAL, so now we will only go here at off-times. Morning Glory is almost as good as Sabrina's, but they're not as friendly, so that knocks it down a few notches. From what I can tell, they don't have a really organized system of knowing who's next on their waiting-list, which is NOT COOL either. The best thing here? Hands down... the french toast and/or monkey french toast. Worst thing? The hours. I'd go a lot more often if it stayed open longer. Still a cool joint. Not sure why this place only has an average of 3.5 stars. It was fantastic. We had an early lunch/brunch and I ordered a breakfast platter with the famed biscuit. DELICIOUS!! The biscuit was savory (and square!) and didn't even need butter. I could have ordered a pan of these to go. Eggs, sausage and potatoes were also perfect and plentiful. Will definitely return when I'm in the area. Delicious breakfast in a small diner-style cafe. The menu stars biscuits, muffins, frittatas, and other breakfast staples. Our frittata was really delicious and I liked the coffee served in metal mugs. Service was great. I don't understand all the haters! This has consistently been one of my favorite brunch places in Philadelphia. When I go for brunch, I am not necessarily looking for "innovation", just the classics done well and a good ambiance- and this place nails it. The service has always seemed perfectly friendly to me, very attentive, and they keep your coffee cup filled. They use good, high quality ingredients, and it feels really one-of-a-kind, which is unfortunately not true of any of the other brunch standbys- Sabrina's, green eggs, and honeys all have multiple locations! Which is fine, but Morning Glory is a special spot! This was the best meal I had in Philly. Maybe it's hard to mess up breakfast, but my fritatta was lovely, served with grits and biscuits. Add fresh berries and mango with fresh squeezed orange juice...pretty much a breakfast that can't miss. Sorry I was waay too full to try the peach pie. I was so excited to finally try this place. It's a great neighborhood spot. The place was full but we didn't have to wait for our seats (efficient service keeps people moving in and out!) I ordered the breakfast platter and the bf had the Monte cristo. If you are looking for something hearty and satisfying I recommend the Monte cristo. It was the perfect combination of flavors and will keep you full all day. The buttermilk biscuit that came with my breakfast platter was amazing. PUTS ALL OTHER BISCUITS TO SHAME. If it doesn't come with your meal I highly recommend getting it on the side. Seriously, so good. Like others have mentioned I wasn't a HUGE fan of the homemade ketchup, but bf liked it. I also wasn't a huge fan of the sausage patty with my breakfast but I was willing to eat my own hand at the time, so sausage patty had to do. Portions are generous, service is great. Will be back! How does this place have such poor reviews? I've come here several times over the years, and always have a great meal. The wait is always a bit long, especially on weekends, but they have an outdoor space to wait in. Once you're inside, the food is delicious. The coffee is a little watery, but it is served in these awesome tin camping mugs that make you feel like a hipster even if you totally aren't. The food is always delicious! I've loved everything I've had here. It's cooked in this crazy busy environment where the cooks are right there at the bar, which definitely adds to the experience. Also, they had a daily deal coupon a few weeks ago, which was awesome because I got to whip that cookie out and save an additional $10. This place rocks!!!! Brought my parents visiting from NY as a recommendation from a friend. It was Sunday morning around 10-10:30 so there was about a 30 minute wait and thank. God. we. waited. The inside is honestly nothing special but that's what MAKES it special. Who cares what the interior looks like when we received food like we did. The coffee was delicious. Three of us got frittatas and they were bigger than my head. They all came with a fantastic homemade biscuit, rosemary potatoes, and warm apples with cinnamon. My mom got BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE PANCAKES and oh my gosh they rocked. You tasted goat cheese and blueberries in every bite. They came with a side of homemade whipped cream. Speaking of homemade, they had peach mango pineapple jam (flavor changes often) AND ketchup made in house. I hate ketchup but I was throwing this stuff on everything! We all had delicious leftovers to bring home. As my mom said, if she lived around here, she would come every Sunday for breakfast. I used to live in the Italian market of Philly (2005-7), and recently went back to Sam's in late Jan 2008. Not much has changed. This place has pretty good food. A solid breakfast place. I think Sabrina's is a better neighborhood choice. It will get way too packed on the weekends. Some of the staff can be douche bags. I've had a few experiences where their attitude ruined what would have been an otherwise decent dining experience. Overall, the food is quite decent here. Actually being there (in terms of service and ambiance) is sometimes nice, and sometime unbearable. Hands down, my favorite spot in the entire city for breakfast. I've been eating here for 10 years and it never gets old. The lines are usually long but it's definitely worth the wait! Their biscuits are the best and I haven't found a thing I don't like on the menu or with the atmosphere. It's a bit of a hipster place but all kinds of people eat here. Try their focacia breakfast sandwich, pancakes, French toast and make sure to get coffee, which is served in these cool metal mugs. Bon appetit! Love the biscuits, I dream about the next time I'll be able to go and get one! The bacon maple waffle is heaven. Cinnamon spiced apples # I'm yes!! Amazing and super filling meals! This is going to be a weekly tradition! Blows all the diners pancakes out of the water, everything is home made down to the ketchup. A must check out!!!!!! I visited Morning Glory following an intense morning workout so I was pretty hungry for breakfast. My son and I arrived at the diner at 8:15 and by then all of the tables were full. There were about 4 seats available at the counter so we happily sat there to avoid waiting outside in the courtyard. I understand why they make you wait outside (the diner is small) but it's still weird especially since it's winter time. I digress. Counter seating is cool: you get a front row seat to watch all the amazing eats being created. The waitress was efficient enough. We waited about 5 minutes before we received menus and longer to pay the check and get doggie bags but I give her a pass since she was serving the entire restaurant. I ordered the garden frittata. It looked delicious but was a bit on the dry side. The monmouth biscuit was the star of the show. My son greatly enjoyed his short stack and bacon. Morning Glory loses 2 stars for being a cash only establishment (who carries cash anymore?) I had to run across the street to the ATM. They also lose a star for only having one waitress on duty on the weekend. The staff in general could be friendlier but I'll give them a pass and call them "too busy to talk." 3/5 for Morning Glory. We'll be back. Pro: Friendly service Special tomato sauce -- It's pretty good. Wanna steal it back home. Nice environment Cons: Bad coffee Food is quiet slow. We waited more than 20 mins for simple dishes A little bit pricey for food quality The restaurant also has a pretty nice outdoor area but it is set up to be a waiting area. The waitress told me that the kitchen is so small, so they could not handle more customers outside. If i'm the restaurant owner, I will get rid of all seats in the bar area and let customers sit outside. My first time here was amazing. You had to enter through the back and there was more seating there. It was almost full house by the time I got there around 1pm. I ordered the tofu scrambler and my partner in crime ordered the breakfast burrito. The portions were pretty generous. They were both delicious, especially the potatoes!!! The buttermilk bread was amazing too. We also ordered the Challah French Toast and the Pecan Waffle. I loved the waffle, it was my personal favorite. You got a genuine diner feeling at this place. Had a great visit last week. The service was outstanding as I didn't experience or pick up any of the bad vibes mentioned by other reviewers. We ordered the french toast special, breakfast pizza, and old-fashioned bacon and eggs. The special was outstanding, loaded with fresh seasonal berries and plenty of white chocolate cream cheese. Highly recommended. The breakfast pizza was a real treat, freshly prepared and tasty. Even the order of bacon and eggs over hard were done to perfection. The mint iced-tea was a real treat as well. Normally I don't prefer mint in my tea but I have to say the tea was brewed to perfection (I had 4 glasses!). We sat at the bar overlooking the cooks and it was a real treat watching them cook and also interacting with them. I rated the trip 5 stars because everything was perfect on our end. With tax and tip we spent $40.00, which was on par with the food and experience. Sam must've sold this place! Different cooks, waitstaff. Tasteless and expensive, not to mention the 35 minute waitFor pancakes that tasted like a bed pillow. waited about 30 mins to be seated. However, the wait was well worth it! i ordered the fritatta with vegetables and pancakes with fruit, absolutely delcious! simple breakfast but it hit the right spot! will definetely return back again! Waiting outside is a killer--especially when the heater they have set up in the court yard doesn't work, but the food is pretty great and boy is there a lot of it. I go time and again, just NEVER on the weekends....patience is a virtue. My boyfriend and I decided to come here because we were hungry and in the neighborhood. To our surprise this diner really is "finer." We both only ordered BLTs but they were delicious. The bread was a little thicker than normal slice bread, and it was toasted just right. The bacon was also grilled to perfection. I was surprised that this place offers fresh cut potato wedges and/or a salad as a choice of a side! We both enjoyed this place very much and are planning to go back to try their breakfast! All of us wanted to try this restaurant as we live near it and love to eat, especially breakfast. It probably is nice for people who don't mind waiting outside to select from a limited menu of unhealthy food and then be rushed off in a hurry. Not us. Really, I think, we were unprepared for a number of things. We had to wait outside behind four other individuals/couples/groups on a cold day. We were not properly dressed for that adventure. We understand that there is no sufficient waiting room inside, and it is a fire hazard to stand inside. However, if this is an ongoing problem, perhaps some covered area might be designed. If not possible, then, please forewarn potential diners that they should come to this place dressed to be outside for awhile. The menu was very limited, especially for vegetarians and those who care about their waistline. We saw one tofu meal on the menu, but one of us ordered eggs. She might have mis-read or underread the description, but no one was prepared for the slice of pig that was drapped across the eggs. Forewarning a table of vegetarians that someone just (inadvertenly) ordered meat would have made this experience less of an adventure. Our waitress was too hurried to do that. Food proportions were not designed for human consumption. One of our diners thought a large unmarked bottle on the table was syrup for her pancakes and inadvertently poured hot sauce (which was not very hot by the way) on her waffles. Again, a little forewarning would have gone a long way. We were forewarned of one thing. Throughout the restaurant and on the menu are all sorts of warnings about other customers, sounding a little like this: They will come. They will be standing outside. And, they want your seat. So, hurry up and eat already and give us cash so that you can get out of here right away. Don't let the door hit you as you leave. Morning Glory might be a really nice place for some people, but it wasn't for us. I am going to make a daring statement and say that this is the best breakfast I have ever had. Not only is the diner just lovely and the service quick and friendly, but holy wow was the food perfect all around. I went on a limb and ordered something that contained things I don't really love all that much, smoked salmon and smoked mozzarella. I don't care for smoked things! (I also really never go out for the breakfast meal, because it's a meal I don't go big with.) This was served scrambled into the fluffiest eggs and with capers and tomatoes mixed inside, cheese melted on top. It was a special called "Something's Fishy". It was incredible. I want it all the time. Also I chose their biscuit as the bread choice, on recommendation from our local friends bringing us. Wow wow wow, was it the softest, fluffiest most magical tasting and feeling biscuit! The potatoes were cooked and seasoned to perfection and the plate came with baked apples to compliment. Best all around meal I have had. My companions were head over heals for their more simple two eggs with bacon/ham and grits and the nicest big fruit bowl I've seen at breakfast. The homemade jam & ketchup at the table was a nice touch. Also the coffee! In the most adorable tin mugs, perfectly warm and tasty. A diner with excellent coffee! I've found it! I rate this place very high in that it is rare that I love every single aspect about a breakfast out. It seriously nailed everything! I headed to Sam's Morning Glory Diner for brunch on Saturday. My friend and I got there at 12.30 pm, and only had to wait for 10 minutes. The only thing that was odd was that we wanted to get a table outside, but apparently that was only for groups of four or larger. Too bad, because the weather was beautiful! We got two dishes to share: Weekend frittata: a great savory dish, I loved the saltiness of the sausage and the creaminess of the Brie mixed together. The ketchup was interesting, it was a little sweet and provided a good contrast to the frittata. The biscuit was buttery and went well with the marmalade. However, the grits were flavorless and disappointing. Monkey French toast: the caramelized bananas and mangoes were very well done, and complemented the french toast. I'm glad we split the dish because after a while, it got a little too heavy and cloyingly sweet Overall, solid brunch! Would definitely return - but I hope they will improve the grits! This place is odd but very charming. If I had to describe it in a phrase it would be "hipster diner." Mostly the combination of hipster culture and classic diner vibes blend in a really nice way. You would be surprised how nicely Eliott Smith music sounds over the bumble of diner sounds. However, there are times when these two cultures kind of bump into each other. The last time I was there at peak hours and there was a couple of adult children playing some stupid card game and drinking milk while people stood and waited for a table. The whole thing just felt wrong. TL;DR great place if you have a high tolerance for hipster millennials This is how much we love Morning Glory: on Feb16 I found out that I was going to be induced (as in 41 weeks pregnant) that same day. I was told to report directly to the hospital. Knowing that these things take lots of time we decided on a much better and more delicious option. We drove directly to MG for pancakes and eggs. Not only did they sustain us through hours of hospital nonsense...the pancakes were so big that we had leftovers for later. The staff is great, as is the atmosphere and coffee. The only drawback is the rotten wait time b/c so many others know the goodness that is MG. Of course, if you go at 10am on a thursday...no wait! Staple brunch spot in philly. Love the small mobile car that is tranformed into a small diner. Metal everything- spoons, cups, etc... But who cares when you get fresh squeezed orange juice, french press coffee, steaming hot plates of eggs and pancakes... Simple but done right! Also, not too pricey either! Absolutely adorable, with a somewhat organic, quaint feel. Excellent frittatas, craveable pancakes, tender home fries, delicious breakfast burritos, homemade ketchup, and nicely plated portions. Decent hot chocolate. Prices are a bit steep, but redeemed by the quality ingredients. Servers are friendly and laid back (I haven't yet encountered an intimidating server). Unfortunately, the wait for a table often proves to be nefarious, particularly if you are foolish enough to crave breakfast on Saturday mornings in the middle of winter. Why do they never seem to seat people on the patio? Love this place but please note that Yelp says it opens at 7am but I went there this morning at 7:15 and it was NOT open and the cook who I signaled through the window that they were not open until 8. *sigh* I was craving their delicious turkey sausage- my favorite in the city but I was too hangry to wait so Melrose got my business Excellent house ketchup All food was made with care Loved the breakfast potatoes and sausage! Homemade biscuit was sadly under salted and crumbly Eggs are nothing special Good service A TINY venue (especially in the winter when the patio is closed) so be prepared to wait, or try to make it on a weekday! Just left here and had pretty neglectful service. Normally we have the lady with the bangs who is friendly and attentive, but today that was not the case. At first I was letting the servicers slide because they were busy, however when it began to slow down and I saw the two girls stop and talk multiple times, stand around and space out and blatantly walk by our table ignoring us then I got mad. Not only was our order wrong, but no one ever came over to ask how everything was. We went our entire meal without drinks and mine never came with a buiscuit, which are delicious and one of the main things that makes me want to go in there. Oh, and because no one ever came by to fill our waters or ask how we were doing, I never got one. When the waitress came to drop off our check, and I was dying of thirst, she threw it down without a word and walked away. No one said "thank you" or "bye" as we were leaving, not even our waitress who rung us out. Even though at this point there were multiple tables open and plenty of time for them to try and save face. Ill be goin to Fitzwater Cafe for now on. The waitresses are so nice there! I had gone to Sabrina's before I came here. I was pleased but not as pleased as I was with Morning Glory. The hot apple cider to start off with and everything else in between! The wait might be a bit long depending when you get there but it was all so worth it. I will be returning! Got here at 2PM for breakfast, and turned out it was at just the right time! I had the delicious pancakes with fruit and WOW! My sister and I split biscuits and bacon and WOW again. My sister's friend got this amazing special that resembled huevos rancheros but was on lentils and just delicious. My sister also had something amazing (blanking right now on what it was) but it's safe to say that it was solid eats. The service is a little eh, but overall, we're definitely coming back, and 2PM was exactly the right time! French toast with mangoes and bananas! Sign me up! Wait staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the place has a really relaxed feel and the bacon is awesome. Went on a Sunday and didn't have to wait plus parking isn't bad. This place is a pretty average diner. It gets really packed on Saturday and Sunday so I'd suggest going early. Love that they do frittatas instead omelettes. Oh, and their homemade ketchup is amazing. Be sure to try it! Did I wait thirty minuets to be seated? Yes, but i did so on a beautiful morning in good company in their nice little courtyard. Does the diner need a renovation? yes, but the tacky flowery decor seems apropos, considering the name of the place. anyway, the wait to be seated was the worst part of my experience here. However, to be fair I went on a Sunday morning, probably the busiest time for them. Another thing that made it worth it for me was that once I ordered, the food came out pretty quickly, and it was delicious. The quality of the food mostly becomes apparent if you sit at the counter and see how it's made; the food is prepared honestly and simply, and the portion size definitely gives you a "bang for your buck." Amazing food! Homemade ketchup that is truly awesome. Their potatoes are earthy herb style and the focaccia breakfast sandwich hit the spot at 7am. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone! So it's either really early in the morning (like 5 am early) or the middle of the afternoon and you're hankering for some brekkie. Or you better be, because after doing some extensive research I discovered the best time to drop in is around 2 in the afternoon, otherwise you're in for a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong wait. Longer than it took to read that word. It's not a bad wait, though. They provide some sidewalk chalk that you can just go nuts with on their outside patio and waiting area. Some scribbles I read (and totally didn't write) were "Bay of Pigs was SWEET!", "Better red than not fed", "The COLD War", and a weird dude with a mustache. The wait wasn't too long, and I basically kicked my friend's sorry butt in tic-tac-toe a few times, so we were called in shortly and seated at a cozy table. The menu at Sam's Morning Glory is short but impressive. Lots of frittatas, sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, and other delicious looking dishes. There's also lunch dishes that are probably good, I wouldn't really know though. Some notable favorites include pecan waffles complete with peach flavored butter; monkey French toast with caramelized mangoes and 'nanners, and salmon and goat cheese frittata. We got none of them though! I adored the Gardenkeeper's frittata with greens, ham, and potatoes and my anonymous friend ordered a focaccia breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheese, and bacon. I recommend them both, especially if it's part of the breakfast platter, which includes a choice of grits or potatoes, a biscuit, and some stewed apples. All were very tasty, though the biscuit was definitely the standout piece and deserves a standing ovation. These aren't you're regular biscuits, not the kind you learned to make in seventh grade foods class or some KFC coupon deal, oh no, these things are monsters. The texture is more like a heavy cake, it's quite dense, but the flavor is 100% biscuit. Slather some butter on that sucker and you've got a small baked product fit for God, or, for you atheists, Bill Maher. Sam's Morning Glory also offers five or so desserts that include 'nanner cream and pumpkin cream cheese pies. They also have lots of homemade goods. The ketchup (which is basically marinara sauce), flavored butters, steaming hot chocolate (don't guzzle the fog machine in that son ova gun) are all home made. The environment is small and very mom and pop, not too far from south Philly and South Street, and the service is nice. This joint has reasonable prices for quality food (check plus!) and one unforgettable and all around magnificent breakfast experience. Our meal came to about ten bucks each, and extremely filling. If I could describe Sam's Morning Glory in two simple words: So moist. Or brilliant biscuits. Or delectable diner. One of the staples of Philly brunch. The space is tight and you'll likely wait for a while if you come late. But the food is awesome. Frittata is the way to go. Homemade ketchup is baller and pairs well with the potatoes. The biscuit is the shining star with the homemade jelly. Cash only, get here early. One of my favorite breakfast spots! There's always long lines here be sure to arrive before the crowd. Anything on this menu is great. Coffee is very strong as I like it. Their home made ketchup is delicious. You can put that on anything. The subtitle, "A Finer Diner" tells you a lot about Morning Glory. Expect diner food done to a very high standard of ingredients and preparation. Expect the food to come out relatively quickly. Expect to wait as long as any popular diner on a Saturday morning. I have been to Morning Glory probably 10-20 times over the years. The food quality has been consistent. Unfortunately I have come to expect mediocre service. For example, when I go to most diners I expect to get water, without asking for it. This past week our waitress, who was nice enough, did not share this expectation. Similarly, the refills on coffee and those of us that ordered water were not prompt. If you have a small-capacity place, you need to get this right. Morning Glory's main competition in South Philly for the brunch crown is Sabrina's. To MG's credit, I think their food may have a slight edge for consistency, especially the specials. (Sabrina's zany-ness can lead it to misfire. There's also the issue of portion-- Sabrina's may go over the line on big meals). But Sabrina's has always nailed the service for me: prompt water, prompt coffee and refills, quick clearing of plates, quick to see a credit card. The good news is I think MG's problems are easily correctable, and the food is more than worth the wait. I really wanted this to be our neighborhood breakfast spot. Literally. The worst service ever. Came in on a Thursday morning when it wasn't crowded with my one year old. You know how impatient toddlers can be. We were seated immediately and then proceeded to watch 4 other people's orders be taken before us. The bus boy brought coffee. That was it. 15 min of sitting and waiting with a hungry baby. All I needed was pancakes. Won't be back. Can't say how the food was because we left and went elsewhere. This place is flat out fantastic. Friendly and attentive service, delicious and honest food (steak and eggs are sensational and the frittatas outstanding), and an authentic diner feel. Great value for the quality. We'll definitely be back! This is definitely one of the best gut-bomb satisfying brunch places in Philly. The wait-staff can be a bit surly, but mind your manners, don't expect automatic water-refills and you'll make it out okay. The menu is delicious, home-y with creative updates mixed in. Be prepared for a wait on the weekend, and don't attempt a party of more than 4. I hate to give Morning Glory such a negative review, but they were so lame today that I really felt I had to post something. The food is decent enough and you already know that you'll be waiting outside 30 minutes at least...okay, no problem. But today, after waiting outside, we were finally seated and then...just ignored. I could say the service was bad, but in fact it was non-existent. We waited an interminably LONG length of time to have someone take our order, but no one ever showed up. We flagged down the host a few times to let him know that we were ready to order and he said that he's let our waiter know, but he never did. We watched as the seemingly only waiter in the place took the orders of people who were seated after us, but he never even walked anywhere near us or looked in our direction. Finally, we left. We told the manager and she offered a half-hearted apology, but did not attempt to rectify the situation at all. The sole waiter finally appeared and said, "Gee, I didn't notice you guys were there" and said that we should have flagged him down, like it was somehow our own fault. Honestly, if you don't mind being treated like you're invisible or insignificant, by all means, go to Morning Glory. They are just too busy and understaffed to care one way or the other. I know I won't be back. This is a no-frills diner with very well made diner food. I got the berry pancakes and they were delicious. I almost never get sweet breakfasts but the fluffy pancakes were definitely a winner. Not too sweet- they don't try to turn the pancakes into super sweet diabetes inducing "pancakes" like another very popular brunch spot does. Nothing there was particularly life changing or something I couldn't make at home, but all in all, a good diner. Yes, you have to wait in line for brunch at Sam's on the weekends. This place is particularly small in size and menu options. But you're bill will be a lot easier to digest than your breakfast pizza. Speaking of which, I recommend the breakfast pizza---potatoes, caramelized onions, mozzarella and scrambled eggs all for under $6. Or try pecan waffles with peach butter for the same price. Don't worry, Sam's has brunch staples, too (bagels, granola, salads and BLTs). TIP: If you only eat Heinz ketchup you will be disappointed; gourmet as they are Sam's makes their own. I'm so glad my sons and I decided to eat hit. The atmosphere is very laid back. Paul, who I thought was the owner, is super nice, and not in a, "I'm just trying to get a good review on Yelp or I just want a good tip" kind of way. I can tell it comes from a genuine place. This is all BEFORE we received our food. The food was really good as well. We ordered pancakes, challah french toast, potatoes (add your own salt and pepper) and eggs. This is definitely a place I'll return to when I'm back in Philly! Scarlet Frittata- goat cheese, sweet potato, peppers- GREAT Biscuit- SLAMMIN' SON Potatoes- GREAT Slice of Watermelon- GR8 Grapefruit Juice- LUV this is the place. get here now. prepare to wait a bit on the weekend. look for the little figurine under the table. tell me if you find it. Morning glory will always be in my brunch rotation, despite the hour long waits in rain and snow, and small kitchen that sometimes takes a little bit too long to get your meal out. It's really hard to complain, though, when everyone's working as fast as they can, and the coffee refills keep coming. Service and staff have always been excellent over the years, and they keep pumping out consistently good, massive portions. Cute lil place with great coffee, house made ketchup. Limited vegan options but the tofu scramble was tasty along with the potatoes and a side of warm cinnamon apples. My friend got the frittata and enjoyed it as well. food was awesome, nice place, just as good as sabrinas in my opinion. would def go back next time i want brunch. parking is hard though during the weekend, you can park at whole foods for free but you have to buy something first so that might be cheaper than getting a ticket from the cops! Had a great meal and the friendly staff that took care of us. The homemade jams and muffins were a treat. Definitely worth visiting! Morning glory serves up a lot of delicious comfort food and is a nice concept: a diner that serves traditional food with a twist. The ambience/decor is not entirely to my liking (a little precious, maybe). I thought it would be more of a hippie place the first time I went, but it's not that way at all really. Unlike a lot of other reviewers I've never had any problems with service or with getting a table, but I've only been going recently during weekday afternoons at the end of the lunch hour and therefore haven't run into crowds. The patio hasn't been open either. Almost everything I've had has been quite good: the swordfish sandwich with bacon is a good sure bet. Side note: they call all their sandwiches "samwiches" (after the owner Sam, I guess). I don't think this is cute. Rather it is extremely retarded and I doubt anyone says "SAMwich" when they order. This bit of unfortunate nomenclature aside, the SANDwiches are great. My favorite thus far has been a whole wheat grilled cheese with prosciutto (and other stuff I forget) served alongside a cup of absolutely delicious fennel soup. They have specials which change frequently and there's always some interest in the menu. If you order a steak they ask you how you want it cooked, which is nice (if you eat steak). Today I had grits which I found to be a little bland, but I'm no grits aficionado. And I actually find the biscuits a little dense, and too large. These are minor complaints, though. Overall the food is of very high quality and the portions are very generous for a decent price. I'm so glad I ate here. It's right by my house and for one reason or another I kept overlooking it. Well that's about to change! Friendly and efficient staff, varied menu, great atmosphere, reasonably priced and i'm loving their homemade ketchup. Will be back soon! Probably one of the best diners I've been to! Went there early in the morning at 9:30, and there was already a good amount of people already eating. We got seated quickly though and got to ordering. I ordered the steak and eggs ($14), and a side short stack of pancakes along with the not nyet frittata. The food came fairly fast. My steak was cooked to medium rare like I asked and paired well with the eggs scrambled. There was a good amount of steak as well, not skimpy like some places. The pancakes were delicious, especially after the terrible ones I had at a more popular diner. Overall, definitely one of my favorite places in philly. Do pay mind it's cash only. Homemade ketchup was great. Biscuits fresh! Staff just as good. Definitely worth the stop. Stopped in for breakfast with a colleague and could not have been more pleased with the food and service! They have these homemade biscuits that go great with their also homemade jam. Their presentation also had a nice touch with their coffee served in tin mugs. Our server Chris was awesome! Get up early. Very early. You're hungry. Your partner is hungry. You can agree: this is where you want to eat. As one of the top brunch places in the city, everyone else has this idea as well. Best to arrive as early as possible to snag a table without a long wait. Don't forget to sign in on the wait list by the door or you'll get bumped to the back of the line, like we did once. No hostess, just a simple sheet of paper to put down your name and number of diners. An order of blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon is my ideal brunch food. Plump blueberries, fluffy pancakes and salty, fatty, perfectly cooked crisp bacon. Salivating just thinking about it. I've also had some satisfying specials, which rotate frequently. Cash only, yo. Couldn't say something bad about this place if I tired. Great environment. wonderful service, and seriously, food so good it'll make you want to slap your mom. Really quality place for breakfast. Everything is so fresh and made right in front of you if you sit at the bar. The place is pretty small, so get there early to avoid the wait. I will say that if you are a diehard ketchup fan, bring your own. Their homemade ketchup tastes nothing like ketchup. I just don't think it is worth the incredibly long weekend waits (while Sabrina's, on the other hand, is worth the incredibly long weekend wait). The fritatta is big, but way too dry. Same description applies to the biscuits. Other breakfast fare (french toast, pancakes)is good, but nothing special and certainly not worth the little hassles that come with eating here (aside from the wait, the seating is quite cramped and the service isn't particularly attentive). This restaurant is not entirely the place to be if you are a claustrophobic. All the tables and seats are crammed together, and the only comfortable spots are the booths which there are a shortage of. As for the food, I was totally excited to see what all the rave about this place was after seeing the photos. Presentation is definitely amazing, they get points for that. I ordered the pecan waffles with fresh strawberries on top. It was OK, but not something I would order again. Overall it was so-so. Not worth driving 20 minutes (not including the difficulty finding parking) to eat there, unless your already in the neighborhood. Had a great experience at Morning Glory this morning. We arrived around 11 or so, and waited about 15 minutes outside on the patio before we were offered seats at the bar (we didn't care where we sat). It took a little time before someone came over to take our order, but everyone there was clearly working hard around us. The woman who eventually served us effectively balanced the busy nature of the place while being quite attentive to our needs. I'd say that sitting at the bar was a good idea, since we were able to get glimpses of all the delicious-looking entrees they were preparing for other customers. We got the Saturday morning frittata special (mushrooms, scallions, ham) and the tofu scrambler. The biscuits that came with the meals were served warm and to the perfect texture. And the meals itself were simply amazing. Even the iced mint tea I had was quite good, and came with a complementary refill. The place is a bit small, but it certainly added character. If you go, I'd expect to wait a little bit for both a table (or even a seat at the bar) and for the food. But the high food quality and overall low price (we paid $16 each, which included a generous tip) makes it well worth it. Five stars. The food here was great!!! Get the ribeye and eggs it's awesome! Added mushrooms and onions to the steak and this place is BYOB!! Yeah you read it right BYOB Have been here a couple times. The wait isn't that bad. The food is awesome. The staff isn't the friendliest but I think that is their trademark, maybe? It's not horrible though. The food makes up for it. yes. I was blown away by the challah bread French Toast, rosemary homefries and I love that they make and bottle their own ketchup blend in wine bottles. The waitstaff was friendly but not cloying. All this is to say... it's well worth the 40 minute wait for a booth in this fine diner, and I hate to wait. I found this place to be over-hyped. Went here for the first time today and ordered a Fritatta--it was decent but not exceptional, neither was the biscuit, and the potatoes were run of the mill. My mom's Italian boyfriend makes way better Fritattas in his home kitchen, but alas, he's 3000 miles away. The coffee was good as was the server, but I thought it was overpriced and probably won't be back unless somebody else suggests it and is paying. Was pretty disappointed with the ketchup in that wine-bottle thing, too. Such a good breakfast! This place saved me after a late night. The wait time for the food was not long. Good neighborhood feel. I had the Neighborhood Fritata. Excellent flavor and moist, but not wet which can happen with spinach in eggs. Delicious house made biscuit and homemade ketchup. Take the walk. Build the appetite and head to Morning Glory. Run ... don't walk to this place for breakfast. They had me 3 minutes into the food arriving when Sean put down a carafe with homemade ketchup. Seriously, homemade ketchup!? And homemade biscuits with jam. And the turkey bacon was cooked just perfect. And though I ordered OJ, scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and homefries, they also included a dish of warm baked apples. I watched the locals coming and going and Sean was attentive to everyone. There's a backyard when it's not freezing, the place was spotless clean, seriously, what a find for this Californian. Total cost was $13 - extremely reasonable. I'll be back, probably tomorrow! Top spot, and my first introduction to the great brunch scene of Philly. Challah bread french toast, frittatas, and menu of the day are the recommendations. Homemade ketchup is delicious! Get there early to put your name on the wait list! "Best in Class": Brunch with classic diner feel. let's start with the good: the food is delicious and the coffee flows non stop. it is seriously good. they used to serve la colombe but i don't they do anymore. either way it's good. and i love the mugs they use. i wish i had them at home. i don't know what kind of metal they are, but they keep the coffee seriously hot throughout the meal. now the bad/not so good: the place is small and popular so it is seriously busy on the weekends pretty much all day long. the servers are...well...fine-ish...I guess...some times i have not had a single problem and even enjoyed the banter. but other times they are just not pleasant and have even made passive aggressive comments out of no where. the best parts: the potatoes, the spicy ketchup, yummy sausage, and frittata (any kind) One of my favorite brunch spots in Philly. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone. They have a ton of options and the service is amazing! The wait can be pretty long on the weekends but it is 100% worth it. The food is delicious! I usually go for one of their frittatas (which are massive) but the cakes and french toast are amazing too. The homemade jam is a MUST on their biscuit or toast and the homemade ketchup is bomb too. I love everything about this place and you will too! I like Sam's. They have a solid menu of basics (eggs, potatoes, biscuit), novelty (stuffed french toast), and sandwiches. Is the food here worth a 2-hour wait? I couldn't tell you, because I only go on a weekday when I happen to have off so I've never waited more than a few minutes. But it's definitely one of the better breakfast spots in the city. They serve good coffee, and I am on the love side of the love/hate Sam's homemade ketchup debate. Service ranges from slightly dismissive/forgetful to good enough. I've never had excellent service or terrible service, so there's nothing to say about it really. Cash only Great neighborhood spot! Brunch is the best here! The food is delish and has a true diner feel to the setting. I had the 'Neighborhood Fritta' served with hasbrowns and their house-made biscuit. The baked goods are all delicious. The biscuits are huge and muffins selections change daily. The service was a little slow to get started because they were so busy. If you go for brunch on the weekends expect to wait a bit for a table. I wasn't in a huge rush to get somewhere after so it wasn't a big deal. At least they kept up with coffee re-fills! It is so worth it. Cash Only. So after a few attempts to eat here, during peak breakfast/brunch hours, I finally made it inside....hip hip hooray!!!! Right? Nope, not much to celebrate about. I ordered challah french toast, potatoes, fried eggs & bacon. I think the French toast was over cooked bc it was dry & tasteless thank God for the cinnamon, powered sugar & syrup. If blindfolded I would have had no idea what it was that I was eating. The potatoes were ok as were the eggs, but the pork bacon was to die for!!!! The best bacon I've had in a very long time. Oh & the coffee taste like I smoked a cigarette & I'm a non smoker.... My date ordered the Foccacia Breakfast sandwich which she enjoyed & I must admit looked quite tasty. Maybe it's just me, or maybe the cook was having a bad day but overall I did not enjoy the food here BUT I'm willing to give it another try in the future. According to the other Yelp reviews the food here rocks & that was one of the many reasons I wanted to eat here Good food, fresh ingredients, endless coffee, busy on weekends. I came here on a Monday morning for brunch. We sat outside, it was pretty nice outdoor patio area. I got the Eggs Benedict with salmon with the challah bread on the side because I didn't want the yolk to get the bread soggy. It was a decent portion! It also came with a side of potatoes- nicely cooked with spices. They give a decent amount of salmon so I was pretty happy. The service was friendly and it's a quiet spot in south philly so I enjoyed it. They also give you ketchup but it's homemade (or at least I think so) because it comes in an unlabeled green glass bottle. Whatever it is, it's delicious! I wasn't in love with the bread , that's why I gave it 4 stars. Cash ONLY! Yes, Sam's Morning Glory Diner was great. We squeezed in sometime during the 2 o'clock hour on Sunday afternoon for a late brunch. After a relatively short wait, we were seated inside. The diner itself is clean and quick. The server was nice and efficient and although disappointing that I couldn't sub in tomato for asparagus, I can't really argue with the no-subs-on-the-weekends rule. I had the smoked salmon, asparagus, & goat cheese fritattaa and my boyfriend had the Neighborhood Fritatta. Both were tasty and plentiful. Mine was a little dry and lacked a little in the cheese department, but keep in mind, foods are rarely cheesy enough for me. I enjoyed the warm apple tastiness, even though I could only wedge in one bite. The rye toast was grill-marked and crisp and I sampled part of a biscuit and enjoyed that as well. I'm also a potato fanatic and the taters were okay. The home-made ketchup was different and A-OK, but personally, I prefer the regular stuff. While I enjoyed the meal and have no real complaints, on my watch, it isn't on the same five-star level as my other favorite brunch spots. I'd give it a 3.5 star rating if I could, but I'm going to air on the 3-star side. fantastic place, went last Saturday for first time, we loved the food and service Outstanding.......Large Servings but Pancakes which we Love Dearly are a Little Too Dry I love this place! A 'no fuss, no muss' establishment and I love that they have a gluten free bread option for all their sandwiches! Everything is always delicious and the staff is friendly and attentive. Don't forget it's BYOB and cash only! The food here was pretty good. HOMEMADE KETCHUP! whatttt?! It was so good. Also their table side jam was pretty good. Homemade biscuits as well.... what else do I gotta say. As for the food, I got a fritatta with chicken sausage and it was good. Amazing? Not really, but it was pretty average/good. Seriously love this place. Whenever I'm in town from NYC we try to go here. Probably my favorite place to eat in Philly. Just great homemade items, including the ketchup. Monkey French Toast is just bananas. In a good way. Just wish this place was bigger and opened later. Slop, only of use to hipsters seeking brunch - because god forbid they work. Avoid this place, it's flavorless and the owner looks miserable. After reading the reviews on yelp, I was a bit worried about the service but I knew the food was good so we went for it. The wait on a Sunday at noon was about 20 minutes because we agreed to sit at the counter, the wait for a table was 40-60 minutes. We shared the breakfast pizza and the monkey french toast and both were very good. This is the kind of breakfast place that I would go to every weekend if I lived in Philly. The staff were all pleasant and helpful, the guy at the door who seats people can be a bit difficult at times. He wasn't to us, but I saw others get frustrated with him. A must visit when in Philly! I'm not sure what show I saw this on, but they did a piece on the Monkey French Toast. The space is small, and kind of crowded and the door is on the side which was a bit confusing, but overall I had a great experience. The Monkey French Toast - delicious. it was filled with banana and mango. I'm not sure how mangoes are related to monkeys, but regardless, so good. A bit of whipped cream and maple syrup is a great items to complement the dish. Never again. The food may be good, but the service is ATROCIOUS! Been there three times, had to wait for a table an inordinately long time when it wasn't crowded three times, got subsequent crappy service three times. On our most recent (and absolutely final!) visit we actually watched our waitress running in circles to give an apparent "regular" (who, BTW, sat down *after* us) everything his little heart desired, including his full breakfast, while we languished at our table not having even been given a glass of water. We finally threw up our hands and walked out, and our waitress actually chased us out of the place to yell at us and tell us to never come back again! Our reply to her?: "Don't worry... we won't!" Been here about 20 times over past 2 years since moving close by. By far the best breakfast diner I know of in south jersey or Philadelphia. Fresh ingredients, good tasting food with very consistent quality, and fair prices are the highs. Long waits on weekends, over abundance of hipsters or Forever table hoggin retirees are the negatives. I'll keep coming back regardless, but I can't wait for guys to stop wearing skinny Jeans, makes it hard to swallow breakfast looking at that. Went for birthday breakfast on a Wednesday morning in October. We called first to see if we could bring a bottle of bubbly for mimosas and the response was, "only if you share!" Party... on! When we showed up at 730 am our server was excited to see we actually came. Looking back I feel terrible I never offered her a glass, especially since she put a piece of pie on the house for my birthday. The sparkling must've went right to my head and closed my judgment. Anyhow the food was better then last time I was there and the server was great. Actually looking forward to returning again. Before any kind of confusion here for a 3 star rating, the food here is amazing! I ordered a frittata- which is like an egg quiche, with my choice of veggies & cheese. Everything here tastes real fresh and comes out hot. My frittata came with a complementary biscuit (huge) as well. They have this big green wine bottle of home-made ketchup that has a unique tangy barbeque twist to it. The decor isn't anything special, but I feel like that's what adds to their character. Unfortunately, stars were deducted because of bad service. The waiter was rude and not attentive. A piece of rolled up napkin was thrown at me [by accident] as they were fooling around within themselves. I was given a cocky apology, so I left a cocky tip. I honestly don't care how popular this place is, but no matter how good food is, if the service is bad, it will leave a bitter after taste. Bad food with good service is much rather preferred! Ironic how it's called "Morning Glory." Also, make sure to bring cash! I've never been to this place on a weekend, so I can't speak to the volume that seems to be occurring. Go on a weekday and experience the following: -A frittata the size of your face and light as a cloud, filled with luxurious melted cheese and fresh vegetables -Buttery potatoes dusted with rosemary and pepper -A buttermilk biscuit whose outer layer shatters delicately when bitten, yielding to a fluffy, tangy interior that begs for a pat of butter and a smear of peach jam -A pleasant, friendly and prompt server -Utter bliss This is a breakfast diner , crowded and busy . Food is good and interesting . It's Not an IHOP !! No omelettes but the Biscuits are homemade. I wish they had real wiped butter instead of the little wrapped up squares however the Pancakes were served with real Maple syrup . On a Sunday we got there when it opened (at 8) and it was already crowded .. I love their frittatas and buttermilk biscuits. The Vanilla Mocha muffin was disappointing. It was very dry and dense. The wait staff was efficient and accommodating. Pursits will probably disagree, but I think that they should update their menu to be more conscious of empty carbs. A buttermilk biscuit AND (potatoes or grits) is a bit much. I know it's possible to make a good tasting whole wheat buttermilk biscuit or perhaps substitute something else for the potatoes or grits. Great breakfast. The owner, a sweet woman, stopped by our table to chat and joke a couple of times, even while the place was packed. Get the berry biscuit! My favorite breakfast place. Love the coffee, pancakes, frittatas, bacon, home fried potatoes, homemade ketchup, and everything I've had except.... the long lines waiting for a table! Simplistic yet effective. Their business model keeps them packed and there's a reason - the food is worth the wait. There's no hype here, if you can look past the ominous line on weekends and are willing to put up with imperfect service, your taste buds are sure to be rewarded. They host an assortment of frittatas and usually have a good slew of specials each weekend. Their glory cakes are a good staple but their weekend special glory cakes are typically better. They have monkey bread french toast which is mind blowingly sweet, truculent to the point of additive. They have good eggs and potatoes, homemade ketchup that's tasty but their biscuits....oh my god. The biscuits get their own paragraph. They are thick, dry and crumbly. What you do to make them awesome is pour some of their homemade jam or ask for honey on them and they get super delicious. You can't go wrong with these things as a dessert after devouring a plate of eggs and fries. Fresh squeezed juice, yummy muffins, fresh desserts - it's all great. Here is the one bummer, their coffee, which is served in Coleman stove camping mugs, it's yucky. I love coffee with breakfast but I'll generally have my fill at Morning Glory then walk to Chapterhouse for the coffee. Sorry guys, it sucks. The service is very hit and miss and weekend waits are rough so if you want to beat the wait, I'd get there about 7:50. I loved this place. It had a snug feeling upon being seated. I felt more in my own kitchen than anything. They had an open view of the kitchen which is a huge plus because I can see how my food was being made. The menu is something authentic. I loved the service and everything about it!! Homemade ketchup and seasonal jams were such great additions to excellently cooked and seasoned breakfast favorites. And HUGE portions. Amazing brunch experience! guiness stew best in philly...by far....and their salads are the manliest salads in the world they will actually fill u up. The biscuits & jam were the highlight, and I've been craving them since I last visited 2 weekends ago. A long, long wait though. Delicious!! There is always a long wait for this place but I found it worth it (esp. since I live pretty close by). It might be a good idea to walk down to the Italian Market while you're waiting for a seat since people said it can take awhile. Anyway, to the food!! The monkey french toast was SOOOO good! It had two thick pieces of toast with bananas and mangoes in the middle. Top it all off with some syrup, caramel, and homemade whip cream. Yum! The frittata, on the other hand, I thought was okay. First time I've had a frittata so maybe I just don't like frittatas in general? I felt the egg was too thick and hard. The rest of the food there looked really good and I'll probably try a pizza next time. If you get a seat at the bar, it is quite entertaining to watch them make the food too. I'm still amazed at how quick it all happens! Overall, a pretty good brunch place. Seating isn't good for big groups and it is priced reasonably. This place has great food and a lousy wait during peak hours, and lousy food and a great (no wait) on non peak days and hours. -Extremely awkward, nervous waiter on Thursday. -Well done steak. Why? WHY? -Crappy tasting cinnamon raisin french toast. Morning Glory might earn itself a four if it wasn't for the ridiculously slow service. Pretentiousness is awash in this South Philly breakfast/brunch favorite, which serves up a lot of egg-based dishes, waffles, pancakes, etc. We went during off-peak, so there was none of the legendary waiting that is so often associated with Morning Glory. The inside is somewhat cramped and tiny, and we were squished into a seat against the window. Like I said before, the service is horrible. It took us a very long time to get our food, and I'm not so sure our drinks were ever refilled. The food was OK, but nothing worth waiting an hour+ on the sidewalk for. Sabrina's food was much better, with a larger menu and more choices, and Sabrina's probably earns its long wait time, with friendlier servers and less pretentious, tough attitudes. Would not recommend and would not return =/ Something must have happened to this place in the last couple of years. When we moved to this hood 7 years ago, in our pre-parenthood days, my SO and I loved it! We used to bring all our out of town visitors to MG and endured its obnoxious weekend crowds just to eat some of the deliciousness. The breads used to rock; the service used to hum no matter the chaos around them; and the specials were always surprisingly spot on. This afternoon I had another counter lunch (they won't seat a singleton at a table) that was below mediocre. The biscuit was burned and bland; the crabcakes were an undercooked and bland, fried mess, the cold home fries were overwhelmed by rosemary; the poached eggs were swimming in a cup of water. And the service sucked, too. I asked for an empty cup to drain the egg water into and instead got a couple of butters literally thrown at me across the counter -- I guess he thought I asked for butter instead. Although it took a while to get my drink/food, they brought my check before I finished my food. I know this is a diner, but still. Love lost here. Bummer. Love it! Great coffee in the old school metal cup, awesome biscuits with house made jams. Breakfast is my favorite but everything I've had has been good. Sam's is CROWDED. The inside is tiny, with barely any space, if you stretch your arms out, you'd give your neighbor a concussion, but don't let that keep you from coming here. Their outdoor seating is great, if not a bit quirky, but Sam's Morning Glory more than anything, has charm. The Menu is small, and I'm pretty sure that's not because they're dedicated to constant seasonal rotation, but because they have a small menu of food they do, and food that is delicious! Morning Glory has alot of vegetarian friendly options, which I'm sure makes Vegetarians happy, but honestly I find it a bit annoying because it means there's alot of options on the menu that don't come with any meat, and I have to get price-gouged bacon in order to have some meat. Sam's also provides you with a house-baked biscuit, it practically oozes in butter (in the greatest of ways), and honestly is absolutely lovely with a smear of extra butter (I'm Paula Deen Ya'll!), and a dab of jam! They also provide you with their house-made ketchup, but honestly, it's not all that's cracked up to me. While the flavor is tasty and wonderful, my biggest problem with it, is that it is way too watery. It's completely impractical for putting on a sandwich, and even dipping things into it can prove difficult, you have to POUR ketchup over your food for ease of consumption. Use Xantham, corn starch, or whatever, just thicken it up please! I've had the breakfast burrito here, the fritatta, but my favorite is the steak and eggs. It's a big piece of delicious steak, done on a griddle, served with eggs (gotta get them sunny-side up). All the food here is delicious, the breakfast burrito was big, balanced, and covered in some salsa that lacked heat, but I was able to supplement that with some Sriracha (mad bonus points for having Sriracha). My biggest beef about Sam's Morning Glory diner, is it's inconsistency. There are some times I've been here, and it's been fantastic, and other times when it's been sub-par. I'm talking, half-cooked/half-roasted potatos, and raw potatoes are never a pleasant experience. This place is a home run every time! Great food, great coffee and great prices. Love the crew that works here to. They Are friendly and mindful every time. If your in the area it's worth stopping by. Long lines on their weekends but it's worth the wait. Excellent brunch spot. Very chill environment. Everyone loves the biscuits, but I just like to get eggs and scrapple. If you're going, be ready for a wait. Over the summer you can wait well over an hour. Usually well worth the wait. Thank you Sam, whoever you are! The moment I saw a grilled Ahi tuna BLT on a brioche bun on the menu (this is a DINER menu!), I knew I was in another world. Yet, I didn't even order it, because there was something better on the horizon. The special. Trail Mix Waffles: cinnamon and vanilla batter waffles stuffed with fruit and granola, and topped with fresh berries and a dollop of yogurt. Wow! Of all the years I've been going to diners -- and I'm an admitted junkie -- this is probably the first time I've ever not ordered the pancakes on my first visit. In fact, I didn't order the pancakes the 2nd time, either. There's too much good stuff on the menu to be had. As a disclaimer, I should state that I've never had to endure one of the legendary waits here because I always go by myself for lunch and simply sit at the counter. I've also never experienced any particularly bad service, but I've seen plenty of it happening around me. They are constantly busy, and like any business these days, they're under-staffed, so I feel for the employees. That is, until they do something to tick me off. Anyway, the Morning Glory Diner is still just that: a diner. Don't expect 5-star French cuisine and you'll be happy. It definitely goes above and beyond typical diner food and is the 2nd best diner I've ever been to. One word. Wow. Tight little south Philly bfast joint. Huge portions made right in front of you by tattoo clad dudes. Fortadas and biscuits were the bomb. This place should be on diner drive ins.... Cash only. Sit at the counter for a cooking show. The wait is out of hand for weekend brunch and you can't call ahead for seating. Oh, and sometimes you'll realize you're listening to gangster rap whilst you eat your fritatta. And some of the wait staff really just sucks. Sometimes they're really rude. But the food is fine. Nothing exciting. And they're always out of mangoes for the monkey french toast. It's a fact of life. Best hole in the wall diner I've ever been to! The pancakes are amazing. The frittata was outrageous. It was so light and airy made with fresh ingredients. If you're visiting Philly skip the cheesesteaks and go to Morning Glory instead! Let me begin by saying im not a huge breakfast kind of guy. I woke up this morning with an urge to try something new. My partner suggested we eat at morning glory and i am so proud of his choice. We both had a spinach and red onion frittata with diced red potatoes and an orange slice. Dont get me started with the huge biscuit that came with it. It was great and the flavor was rich. Food tastes so fresh. Ooh! And they make their own ketchup. Tasteful and isnt super sweet like brand ketchup. The service was awesome too. Waitress (millie) really knows how to create personal relationships with the guests (us) and make us feel really comfortable being here. To keep this long first review short. I had a great time and i think im in love with breakfast... Pretty epic I haven't tried their much lauded frittatas but I liked the pancakes. The breakfast pizza on the other hand is underwhelming. It's loaded with onions and too little eggs and cheese. Cups and condiment containers are stainless still which is kind of cool. Baby friendly place. I love this place. I always forget about it bc we're so close to another diner. But this place is amazing. They're good is to die for as well as their coffee. The employees are the nicest people I have ever met and truly care about their jobs and what they. The biscuit was very good so was the bacon and sausage. The only thing that would have made my biscuit any better is if would have been hot out the oven, but it was still good. Wait was about 35 mins on a Sunday afternoon. Alright ye whiny little slackers! Uncle Paz got a leetal teep for yah all: get yar lazy bloomin arses up at 8 an yah won hav ta wait for yar freekin breakfass! SMG is da bomb. And yes us regulars get a little extra coffee serivce, so what? You wanna make something outta dat? I didn't think so, now get back in your big boxy SUV and drive back to the suburbs! I like Sam's Morning Glory Diner, I just don't loooove it - and I loooove brunch. The wait isn't awful, although can be if you decide to go at 11am on a Sunday (but that's your fault really, not theirs). The food is good and they give massive portions but the flavor lacks in anything significantly spectacular. The homeade ketchup is ok, I prefer my Heinz but that's a personal preference really. The only reason I keep going back is because I have a friend who loves the place and because the food is always fine. The biggest plus, in my opinion, are the little touches that make the place endearing. The tin cups for coffee, very good coffee I might add, and the overall diner feel of the place make it feel much cozier and remind me of diners up north without all the bells and whistles you often find in Philadelphia brunch spots. For me, this is one of three brunch spots I always bring visiting company to - but it's the last of the three... DE-LICIOUS!!! It's such a cozy and inviting place. I love the fact they have a motto of "Be Nice or Leave!" Even on a rainy day, this place is packed and it's well worth the wait. Their portion sizes are HUGE and they have a great selection of sweet/savory items. I had the neighborhood frittata with a side of bacon, my favorite part is the melted cheese (I know out of the whole thing, I mention the melted cheese) but it gave it so much texture and flavor. Their OJ is the bomb, sweet but not tangy or sour. I had 3 glasses of it and no shame either. This place also has homemade ketchup and an array of hot sauces. Def worth a try! I've been waiting years to check this spot out. Good all around. Only had to wait 10min for a seat. Strong coffee (check) Waffles (check) Assorted hot sauces and homemade ketchup (check & check) I feel like a fool for waiting so long to find my new go to spot for waffles ;) i'm truly perplexed by all the kvetching about the wait. you live in a large metropolitan city, people, and you're trying to get "brunch" in a neighborhood that has about 3 restaurants total that could fit the bill. have you ever tried to get food before noon anywhere in new york city? if you wanna brunch it up on the weekend, there is GOING TO BE A WAIT. deal with it or stay home. onto Morning Glory...i love this place! in terms of the prices, i think they're right on par for the quality of the food, amount etc. this isn't an everyday place, maybe not even every week, but it's a fantastic treat. the smoked fish platter, breakfast pizza, biscuits (obvi) and any combo of egg/breakfast meat/grits have all served me well on numerous occasions. oh, and as for the sabrina's-morning glory competition i've heard talk of? my opinion is: there is none. i've been disappointed many times by the taste at sabrina's...not once at morning glory. that is all. I've been to Morning Glory about half a dozen times, and for the most part I like dining there. The food is good, price is decent and the wait staff is usually pretty nice. But the wait can be ridiculous. Though a couple weeks ago, I stopped in and noticed there weren't any tables for 3 so I expected to wait a little for one. When I was greeted by the host, he proceeded to tell me to put my name on the list and wait outside....in the rain! Of course I didn't, but he made a point later to tell me and the remainder of my party that if it got crowded that we had to step outside. Normally this wouldn't bother me, but given the weather conditions, no way was I standing in the rain for a table. When we were finally seated, were were placed at a 2 top. When a few 4 tops opened we asked to move and we were told they were reserved. Funny because I thought that a place like this didn't take reservations. When we received our bill, we left a decent tip, yet weren't even thanked. I'll consider coming back, but it would be on the bottom of my list. I'm not going to lie, finishing all that food in one sitting is feat and a half - but I was just the man to try. . . the food was dope but the portion size won the day. Oh so sadly, I was defeated. But, the doggie bag made a very adequate consolation prize. I ordered the peppers stuffed with risotto, cannelloni beans, pork, and veal. The dish included not one, but two full red bells chock full of risottoy goodness. The peppers sat next to a super fresh bed of garden veggies and tender baby lettuce all bathed in a splash of balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious. To be honest the food was totally worth a 4th star, but I felt that the menu was a little heavy on the breakfast side of things. While there were lunch style options available, I was really looking for something that balanced better between the two meals. After all, it is a diner right? PS - when you go ask for a biscuit, they are freaking awesome. I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet, but we frequent Morning Glory often. It's our go-to brunch restaurant. The food is reliable and consistent; all food is cook wonderfully. Usual brunch item: gardenkeeper fritatta + monkey french toast + 2 cups of coffee + extra biscuit (trust me, you don't want to share one) and a bottle of ketchup. That's right, you heard me - ketchup! their homemade (I can only assume it's homemade) is wonderful on everything. I could drink it with my breakfast. The only downside: it's a small restaurant and it is always busy for brunch. We put our names down and walk to the local bakery to do some shopping. The waiting area is located outside on their patio or on the sidewalk, so be warned that if it raining, you will have to wait outside. This is the best kept lunch secret in town. Sure, you might wait well over an hour for a weekend brunch table, but if you can hold on to your cravings for challa french toast or a killer frittata, then check out his brunch place mecca on a weekday. No lines, plenty of room, and the service can't be beat. In terms of the food think southern Grandma's homemade biscuits and Pecan French Toast with Peach Butter to die for. With only the freshest local ingredients (it is after all located within the bounds of South Philly's Open Air Market) Their Frittata puts the Italian in the Italian Market. While the Homemade Ketchup isn't for everyone, their breakfast potatoes sure are! There's something for everyone on the menu at this adorable cafe located in the Bella Vista section of Philadelphia. You'll walk away full and happy, just like a trip to Grandma's! I came here for the first time on a Saturday during one of the first pleasant spring days of the year at prime brunch hour, around 10:30. My 2 friends and I waited about an hour to eat, which is to be expected given the time we were there. We were greeted by a dude in gym shorts, who pointed at a booth inside. Given how beautiful (not hot) it was outside, the air conditioning was cranked too high. We looked around and the vibe we got was definitely "Zumiez Presents: Brunch at Sam's"...the servers looked like surly skaters holding coffee. Our server was not terrible but certainly not friendly, and kept walking away before I could talk to him. The food was decent (should have gotten a frittata, they are huge and yummy, from a bite I had of my friend's meal) but not mind-blowing. Plus, my French toast got cold from the jacked up air conditioning in about 15 minutes. Probably won't be back. First impressions at 9:30 on a slow Wednesday morning, pretty terrific menu. I opted for the 10th Street scramble with egg, asparagus, smoked mozzarella, ham, grits and a biscuit. Service was great and attentive. The scramble was smokey and very satisfying. The mozzarella was such a great compliment to eggs, asparagus, red peppers and ham. Without it, the eggs and veggies and ham would have been bitter and bland. Too bad the sides were disappointing or this place would be a clear 5 star diner. Watery grits and the biscuit, while homemade, was over the top large, bland, and had way too much baking powder in it which gave it a bitter after taste. They need to spend some time in North Carolina and see how grits and biscuits are prepared. Too bad because everything else was majorly yummy! This place is definitely a cut above any diners I have eaten at in awhile but it falls short on the sides which just didn't reflect the care and imagination of the main menu offerings. Having said that, Sam's is definitely worth the trip if you are in the area. It is a two block walk from South Street. I can see why it might be crazy on a weekend for brunch, it is pretty small but turnover is quick. Most overrated brunch in philly. Long wait for exceedingly average food in a small, loud, and crowded space. Better options abound for brunch. If you are going to breakfast in the city, this is where you go. Are there fancier? Yes. Are there ones with more adventurous menus? Probably. But if you want to go to a good corner breakfast place, have an amazing breakfast, and a good cup of coffee, this is the place. Their breakfast burritos will leave you feeling shame, but really it is your fault that you can't stop eating that wrapped gift of goodness. Their steak and eggs...are steak and eggs. Executed perfectly but as the late great Dennis Green stressed "they are, what we thought they were!" Order coffee. Their coffee mugs are amazing. One day I hope to own one. It will never happen. So I go at least once a year. Wow, what a pleasant surprise! My parents were visiting me from Boston and we happened to be just wandering the area when we stumbled across Morning Glory. I love diners anyway and by the look of the place I figured I'd get the typical mediocre yet satisfying & filling diner fare. The food was amaaazzziinnngggg (I mean, as far as diners go, you know?) I got a ciabatta sausage egg & cheese. That bread was seriously the best I've had in such a long time and the sandwich was so cheesy, the egg was fried and the sausage a great texture without it being disgustingly greasy like they usually are elsewhere. My dad got the grilled cheese and he raved about it. I mean, generally there isn't much excitement around grilled cheese but I guess it was just very fresh. My mother got a tuna salad; the presentation was beautiful. It was large and had sliced green apples on top. We sat outdoors (they have a nice enclosed patio area next to the diner, tables have umbrellas) and I didn't really see the inside more than just a second. I can understand why there's such a long wait for Sunday brunches. We were there in the middle of a Monday and it was still pretty packed, although no wait. Only thing I'd change is to have two waitresses going; unless I was there on an off day, the service got a bit slow. I thought this place was awesome and I can not wait to go back. The atmosphere was cool, the staff was friendly, the prices were good, the menu was extensive and the food was delicious. I like how the menu offers a variety of healthy and unhealthy choices too! I had the mac and cheese which was awesome. Coffee is served in these sweet little tin mugs. i expected this place to be up there with honeys and sabrinas. its not. its good, but not wow. i would go back, but not with guests who i want to impress. Today was quite possibly the most beautiful day of winter - is winter still even happening? I scurried along the sunny side of the street to my neighborhood brunch spot after a 3pm hankering for one of their frittatas. I sat at the counter, shoveled down the eggie creation and listened to the quiet bustle of a near empty restaurant (a rarity for Morning Glory). You should also try a slice of their homemade pie, I hardly ever have room after a godzilla frittata, but their stuff's worth it. I love that you can go alone and not feel alone - most of the diners there this afternoon were by themselves. And as the saying goes, never drink alone unless you're by yourself. What a great experience and meal. The veggie burger tasted like they made it here, as did the hummus. The service was excellent, and I overheard the server completely accommodating a couple who wanted menu items tweaked to their liking. I am a fan! The potatoes were fabulous. Cooked perfectly with the right amount of salt and rosemary. While they didn't really "go" with the entree, I appreciated them very, very much. And the house-made ketchup made them even more tasty. Im so glad I came here! Worth the wait! Recommendations for the sweet tooth: monkey french toast. If available, the lime zest french toast is also great- resembles key lime and is refreshing! The lime filling compliments the gingerbread pancakes well. Savory Recommendation: breakfast burrito...enchilada sauce enhances flavor and presentation If your meal doesn't come with it, try the huge, warm biscuit. Friendly service, constantly offering to refill coffee. They say NYC has everything you don't need the whole world, but apparently after living in NY for a few years, I figured that there's definitely no such homey diner like Morning Glory. I was just visiting Philly and came to this diner randomly in a chilling spring day. The food was thoughtfully and carefully prepared and they use very fresh material so that all things work out perfectly. You do not get the same quality of that pancakes elsewhere. It's rare. The services and people around make you feel you are in a low key heartwarming diner in your hometown. The owner must have a very good temperament so the services there are always friendly and comfortable, even you might need to wait a little bit it's all worth it. If a diner is to make you feel home and warming, Morning Glory is definitely the type and it wouldn't fail you. It's a diner and a lot of people know about it. If you don't get here before 9:30 on the weekends be prepared to wait. You sign in when you get there on the pad by the door then wait, patiently, for a table or bar seat. I have always read and heard that the service is surly but we had no problems. Everyone was friendly and helpful and our coffee cups stayed full the entire meal. We didn't sit and wait to order, our food didn't take forever, we paid promptly, everything was great. The food was good as well. I had the crab cakes with lemon caper sauce and eggs over medium. The portion size was amazing and well worth the $12 I spent. The biscuit was huge as well and the blueberry jam on the table....I wanted to smuggle it out. My wife opted for the standard breakfast but there was nothing standard about the bacon. You can tell that there's more to this bacon than the cheap, generic, off-the-delivery truck bacon you get at most diners. I'm happy to have finally gotten to Sam's and I look forward to returning. My only problem...I sleep late...often... I had wanted to go here for such a long time, and when I finally did I was sadly disappointed. The service was alright. I ordered a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes- they were pretty much all chocolate with a little bit of pancake, and on top of that two pancakes were $7. I also got a side of bacon which I asked it to be crispy, one of the pieces was just burnt. Also two pieces of bacon were $4. Overall I was unhappy with my meal, but not everyone at my table was; one of my friends enjoyed their challah breakfast sandwich, but overall we agreed Morning Glory is overpriced. This is the best brunch I have ever had in my entire life. Yes, you have to wait a long time (it's a tiny place), yes the kitchen is small (it's right in front of you) and yes they are slightly understaffed at times. All of those things still make it worth the wait because all the food is incredible. The brunch menu is inventive and everything very fresh and wholesome. It is not expensive and fills you up for the whole day and I can never finish what I have eaten. The servers have always been incredibly nice to me. Some are not a fan of the homemade ketchup, but the biscuits, frittata, really all the baked goods are simply amazing. I always order off the specials menu. When my boyfriend and I go there we always have a hard time ordering because everything is so yummy! This place has seriously ruined my taste for all others. I have become an even better cook because I cannot find any place to rival this one. I have recommended it to everyone I know living in Philly. Sadly, I moved away from Philly and now live in LA. I am not lying when I tell you that I actually cry after going out to eat at other brunch places because they are seriously not that good. I miss it so much and can't wait to eat there again!!! Addition: After reading several other bad reviews, I'm appalled. I have never experience; all my friends love this place and when I'm in town, I have a hard time not going there daily. I had the pear and blackberry glory cakes; my friend had the Italian (?) frittata--the biscuit was awesome, so good. Meh, is right. I just don't get this place. Service is so-so at best, food is interesting - but nothing to write home about. Our worst experience here was pretty bad. We went to Sam's for a lunch date. We had a little over an hour to eat, so we figured we'd have heaps of time. An hour later after ordering we asked our server what was up as we saw people who arrived thirty minutes FINISH their meals. (We were so nice about it, because we've been servers in the past, and we know mistakes happen.) Clearly he forgot to put our check in. He comes back five minutes later, throws the food on the table. A few minutes later Mr. Charm askes, "Was it worth the wait?" No, it wasn't, but thank you for the lack of apology. My advice - Pass Sams, head down to 9th and Christian to Sabrina's. The staff are less pretentious and the food is better. Sam's Morning Glory Diner has become one of my favorite brunch places in Philadelphia. The restaurant itself is tiny, so come prepared to wait for a table. Despite the crowds swarming the side patio, there is actually pretty quick turnover of tables. Getting seated as a couple can take about half an hour on a busy morning; if you go with a group of 3 or more be prepared to wait longer. Sitting at the counter can shorten the wait, and you get to watch the food being prepared. In the winter, there is a heater to help keep people warm. Perhaps the most surprising thing is the friendliness of the waitstaff. Many places with long lines have a "take it or leave it" mentality and can have brusque service. Not Morning Glory. The people calling out names at the door are happy to answer your questions regarding your current position on the list. The servers inside are super friendly and prompt without making you feel like they are rushing you to leave. Service is quick, but your food won't be whisked away while you are still eating. The food is excellent. I don't eat eggs, but I've heard good things about their egg dishes. The biscuits are amazing (eat them with the jam found on every table). The pancakes are thick and fluffy. Hot beverages are good and served in cool metal mugs. Servings are large, so either share or be prepared to bring home leftovers. Prices are reasonable, especially considering the quantity of food you get. There are some creative daily specials, but don't come expecting fancy gourmet brunch fare. They do the basics and they do them well. We were forced to wait in the cold for about 20 min., my husband refused and put me inside to wait. The not so bright host told us we could not wait inside and then basically told us to leave, we asked to speak with the manager. She was accommodating and her customer service skills were 5 stars. However, I would not go back as the decent food quality did not outweigh the wait, rush to get you out, and poor service (with exception of the manager). we came here on a monday for brunch so it was not that busy, sat down right away. we placed our order the server was a little short with us and not that friendly but gave him a little slack after receiving our beverages we still didn't have any silverware so started to get more annoyed and then we got our food and still didn't have our siverware god forbid you ask them i felt like a asked him for something completely far fetched and impossibly. the tall lanky rude server never came to see if we needed anything or to refill any glasses. i have been coming here for years and will never come back ever! there are better places in the neighborhood to go to so fuck them. its a diner get over yourself. I can't say enough about Sam's Morning Glory Diner. A few years back my boyfriend- now husband and I saw a piece about SMGD on TV. I thought everything said about this diner spoke to me. So we went. AMAZING! One half a star removed because I don't like how small the space is. Sometimes it feels like you're dining with another party. The other half is for the inevitable wait that you have to endure. But it's worth it. My love always orders the monkey French toast. A solid, delectable choice every time. I prefer their savory options but am game to take a bite or three of his plate. And each time I like to mix it up. You can't make a bad choice. Their frittatas are stellar. Filling, eggs are fluffy and flavorful. Served with salad or potatoes- great options and both tasty. The biscuit is noteworthy and incredible paired with their homemade seasonal jam. Today I ordered the BLT (on wheat not white- I suggest subbing for it because it's a fantastic hearty bread). Excellent. Perfectly crispy bacon and the most balanced ratio of lettuce/tomato/mayo I've ever experienced. Totally worth the wait! Heads up- cash only!! I usually follow a modified vegan diet, so when I decide to "wander off the reservation" I want it to be worth the calories. Also, when eating out with my family, we have to find places with gluten free options for my daughter who has Celiac. This morning we were going to brunch with some friends and needed a place to fit a party of 7. After spending a little time in the internet looking for an appropriate venue, I found Sam's on Yelp and we decided to try it. For the first time, in a long time, everyone was completely satisfied. Our order included fritadas, French toast, pancakes and coffee. I rarely day this but; everything was perfect. The pancakes area served with a side of whipped cream! The egg dishes have a choice of potatoes or grits and come with a gigantic biscuit! On the table they have homemade jam & house made ketchup! The only unexpected thing? Is cash only, but they have an ATM in the restaurant. Another update...the waitstaff is more cheerful and easy going now. I'm super happy about that. I just want eggs, coffee and to not feel like a chump. Lol. I still love the food and highly recommend this place. Their homemade ketchup is amazing and I could put it on everything. Come early on the weekends because they get a wait list fast! And they're cash only. Finally got here and was not disappointed. Great breakfast place. Had 4 eggs over medium (cooked perfectly), with wonderful pancetta bacon, potato's, and everything bagel w/ cream cheese. I'm a bit of a bagel maven and thought the bagel was good but not great. Very good coffee! Really cool atmosphere/design/ambience. Service was perfect and very pleasant. Now I have to come back and try lunch. Oh, one last thing. The bathroom was probably one of the nicest and cleanest bathrooms I have ever used in a diner. Clean bathrooms say a lot about the owner/management of an eating establishment. Way to go! how is there only one review of this place? this is probably my favorite breakfast place in the world, or a close second to cosmo's in montreal. this is not brunch. repeat: THIS IS NOT BRUNCH. brunch is recycled leftovers from the night before. this is all super fresh, done competently, and usually delicious. the fritattas can be out of this world, and the waffle topping are great. even the coffee is good! the place is small, so get there early or be prepared to wait. but it's totally worth it. Do your self a favor and sit at the bar and watch the cooks! One of the best well oiled diners I have ever seen. It is a tiny place and they are no nonsense. If you are prepared to order, service is quick! If they see you wavering they are going to leave you and come back because they have a business to run! Everyone is SO polite and the owner is SO sweet. She chatted with us and gave us front of the line privilege the next day! The food was SOOOO GOOD and everything is made from scratch. The meal we had was okay, not great, and their biscuits are really strange. We won't be going back. There are other, better places. Sam's Morning Glory Diner offers a glorious diner experience and a warm welcome. The food is delicious, the coffee is strong, and the syrup is sweet. During my visit, I had a corned beef hash from the specials menu. It turned out to be spectacular. There was ample beef in the dish and the corned bread was moist and complemented the rest of the food. My girlfriend had a hot chocolate and let me tell you skip the hot chocolate and just order the whipped cream because it was phenomenal. *the hot chocolate is also very tasty Just like a true diner, they only accept cash, and it may be a bit more than you expect. I would say it is a bit pricey for a diner, but the food is of high quality, so I wasn't disappointed. My dish also came with a side of slow roasted apples which was perfect to leave with a naturally sweet fruit. Highly recommend you come here as it will not disappoint. Also note, if you are offended by any political innuendos as decor you may steer clear though you won't experience any direct references by the employees who are excellent! Waited about 40 minutes on a late Sunday morning...and it was well worth it! Honey's Sit and Eat was too crowded, 1 1/2 hour wait, so we gave this place a chance....so glad we did. We both had Fritattas and they were awesome...perfectly made, really packed with quality ingredients, amazing biscuits, decent coffee, good service despite the bedlam of so many people to serve. The only reason I took off a star is that the place needs a really good cleaning...it's a little grubby. But a delicious, well made breakfast, big protions, super menu. I will be back to try some of the other yummy choices! Morning Glory you used to be lovely, but now you're a rude, frustrating, disappointment. A friend and I have been going to Morning glory once or twice a month during the week for breakfast for the past 8 months or so. We always get there at 7:30 and order basically the same thing, so the usual morning waitress recognizes us and knows our order. That was great and breakfast was delicious for months. However, this morning we showed up at 7:30 and the gate was still locked. They open at 7. There was a couple and a child sitting at the counter eating who looked and acted like they were be the owners. (The woman, I believe, was Shannon who owns Chapterhouse.) We waved. They ignored us. We walked around to the other side of the building to see if there was a notice posted about late opening or anything, but there wasn't. We walked back and the woman held up her hand to indicate 5 minutes. She didn't come out to talk to us or apologize. We sat on a bench to wait, annoyed. And then it started raining. No joke. We left at 7:40, they were still sitting at the counter eating, ignoring their customers waiting in the rain. When I was searching for the owner of Morning Glory online I found that Sam passed away recently, which I was very sorry to hear. And this must mean that Morning Glory is under new ownership and/or new management. If this new management intends to open at least 40 minutes late without notice and leaves paying customers outside while they eat at the counter, then I don't intend to ever return - to Morning Glory (or Chapterhouse). I'm all for the staff eating, but at least let the customers come in out of the rain for coffee. Her behavior showed rude and inconsiderate business ownership, and I would rather support a local business that values and welcomes its customers. We decided to try this place after a friend heard about it on the Food Network. The Monkey french toast was shown on TV and we just had to try it. French toast stuffed with mangoes and bananas, topped with whipped cream. A little too sweet for me, but it was great. I have since had their regular french toast, which is huge and very flavorful. My favorite is an egg, cheese and turkey sausage sandwich served on a foccaica roll with potatoes on the side. Very strong rosemary in the potatoes which might not be for everyone, but i really enjoyed it. My friend got a vegetarian frittata that was delicious and almost bigger than her head! They also give you a wonderful tangy homemade ketchup that goes great with the potatoes. Friendly staff, delicious food! They have a nicely decorated patio area with a lot of seating because on the weekends, this place gets PACKED. Get there early before the brunch crowd comes in! Not enamored with this place. Tofu scramble (a breakfast menu item) has no scramble-no egg at all. Just a huge plate of tofu. Frittata just ok. Needs more spice. Tomato juice was fermented. They did crack open a new container of it, but still-check expiration date guys. All in all for $12 per dish, really just aww'right. I recommend looking elsewhere for better deliciousness. While visiting Philly with my boyfriend we were craving our NYC-style brunch as one would do on a normal Saturday or Sunday afternoon...so went hunting and stumbled across this diner based on the many positive Yelp reviews. There was a wait (on a cold November day) which they have you penned in the back patio area outside awaiting the host to call your name (write your own name on their list too). It was worth the wait in the cold for 30 minutes to get a seat in this small vintage looking diner. Our food took a while - but like the wait outside, was definitely worth it. The french toast plate was huge and hard to finish and the side order of sausage is a MUST. sooo good! will come back when I visit the City of Brotherly Love again. Amazing food ! Great service !! Very unique and cozy... highly recommend . We came from Miami and really enjoyed the food here Best experience here ever today - go early and you'll have the place to yourself. We ordered the Neighborhood Frittata and the Cherry Coconut muffin, both were excellent, and the muffin was literally right out of the oven. We weren't rushed out because it wasn't too crowded yet - will definitely always go on the early side. I'll make this easy. Grits. Turkey sausage. 'Nuff said. But to go further, it's tough eating out as a Muslim. I long for my pre-Muslim days when I could get eggs and bacon and clog my arteries like any other poor Joe. But now, with dietary constrictions [I'm not complaining, just lamenting - there's a difference] I am often relegated to the non-breakfast meat section. But Morning Glory serves turkey sausage. And not just humdrum turkey sausage, but good stuff. And when I ask for runny eggs, I get runny eggs! Like, you can see the bacteria lookin' you square in the eye saying, "c'mon, I double dog dare ya'!". Toss in a biscuit [biscuit? who makes biscuits anymore?!], a cup o'coffee and good service and what do you get? In my case, 5lbs. in a week! Did I mention jam? I may not be a native Philadelphian, but since we have friends in town, I'm about as familiar with the brunch scene here as a Brooklynite can be. I've tried pretty much all of the major spots, and I think this might be the best. The scrapple in the focaccia breakfast sandwich was fantastic, as was the biscuit (though it was inexplicably square). The house-made ketchup was so great that we were seriously considering finding a way to sneak the whole bottle home with us. My only issue was that it took us 45 minutes to get seated, but I think we're all familiar with Lou Reed's immortal words about Philly brunch: "The first thing that you learn is that you've always got to wait." Other than that, the service was great, and I'm already starting to plan a trip back to try the rest of the menu. The neighborhood frittata is the bomb.... Don't think twice.... Personally I go no cheese and add in greens... Great biscuit and grits. What a nice way to start a lazy morning wandering around my new work 'hood, exploring the neighborhood and checking out local haunts. For breakfast, we ordered standard breakfast fare, sitting by the window and watching the world go by. I enjoyed my French toast and tasted my sister's breakfast potatoes which were quite good and tender. Coffee was hot and strong. Bathroom was clean. Service was on point. I love small places like here where you can sit at the counter and watch your food being made. 3.5 stars for this neighborhood gem. My girlfriends and I came to Italian Market to get a nice Sunday brunch. Most of the popular places require a long wait even as early at 10 AM. We decided to wait for Sam's Morning Glory because diner/breakfast food just sounded amazing to us that day. The wait list went by relatively fast and they do a good job getting the line going. Once we were inside, we were ready to order and eat! I was excited for the tofu scramble, which is not a traditional breakfast item. However, I was disappointed to find out they were out of tofu that day. So I settled for their frittata. The frittata was very bland and dry. The homemade ketchup they had was the only savior for it. My friends weren't a fan of it because it tasted like tomato sauce, but I love it. However, my breakfast isn't supposed to be tomato sauce, so up till that point I was still a bit disappointed. The breakfast portion is huge here. You can judge it by their biscuit, which looks like a big piece of cake. Despite my best effort, I barely made a dent in it. It wasn't creamy or soft enough for my liking. I also have two sides: grits and warm apple. Both were great and possibly the best parts of my breakfast. So my friends and I decided to order the Monkey French Toast despite having our own breakfasts. Because there is always room for dessert! And thank goodness we did, because the monkey French toast is out of the world. The maple is just sweet enough, with bananas and MANGOES! This is bananas!! I'm so used to seeing blueberry, strawberry, and banana on toast...how would you like some mango instead? Yes, please! Despite our initial thought of not being able to finish the monkey French toast, we devoured it in minutes. We didn't even get to take a picture of it because it was here and then it was gone! So, please get the monkey French toast. For yourself or to share! The food is always, always amazing, the service is great, i am always full and satisfied when i leave. Cooper is the best, go there you'll be happy! First of all, I am writing this review very ticked off after being turned down for take-out service. My office is close by, so when I'm jammin on a deadline, I typically run over for a coffee (pretty good and hot) and sometimes a muffin (typically dry, not too much flavor). But, I have to say that I've been really disappointed lately. Their tofu scramble is completely flavorless and everything else I've ordered has had me running to the bathroom with a stomach ache. Blegh! I'm not one with a sensitive stomach, either. But the thing that upsets me the most, is that I just called to order a berry bisquit (the one thing I would recommend trying) which is um, bisquits they already have made and some berries and whipped cream on top - hello, that would take 2 minutes...and before I even had a chance to order, the guy who answers says "we don't do takeout, we are too busy" CLICK. Well, that is the last time I'll give them my business. Disappointed to say the least. I spent 17.30 for breakfast and giving this place 5 stars! I ordered the ribeye steak and two eggs which ws whopping 11.50 but boy was it worth it. The only regret i had ws watching everybody elses food coming out and looking at how delicious everything was. The homemade hot chocolte is to die for! Next time i go I will be trying the fertitas. Come early and hungry or prepare to wait in line! Morning Glory has great brunch specials, homemade muffins and condiments. It's a great neighborhood breakfast spot. Highly recommend for anyone visiting from out of town. Very small but good and happy vibes. Great brunch place! One downside is that there usually seems to be a long wait. (I'm an expert after just one visit! haha) Food was great....and really HUGE. However, I wish there were some smaller food portions. While all that food on a dish for $10-$15 is a steal, there's no point if half of it is going to be leftovers anyways - it would be absolutely perfect if it was a few bucks cheaper! One of my favorite brunch place in Philly, amazing good food and very friendly place! i love it here, i do, even though getting my favie two waiters is always a crap shoot, and one of them has gotten significantly grouchier over the past 10 years or so. regardless, the food here is delicious, wholesome good ingredients with a slight touch of the hippie. highlights include the smoked salmon sandwich on toasted challah, any and all egg dishes, grits and bacon breakfasts, their homemade (and delicious) ketchup and biscuits, the glorious grilled cheese and their messy but delicious veggie burger. oh, and their pies and sweet breads (not sweetbreads) are heavenly, especially with the jam they have. damn i wish i was there right now..... and yes, the yuppies have found it, but they found it years ago. the college kids and their parents, they're starting to make me a little crazy. it is also a great place to watch people spend their, erm, 'forst morning together'. hehehe, many awkward glances, ruffling of hair and stares off into space. love it! I went here for breakfast one morning after a long night. My brother hyped up this place, and it was worth it. Bring cash, don't be a jerk and don't steal the cups are the Sam's mottos. This place is so legit. They have the bar overlook the kitchen. It's definitely a no-frills place but that's what makes it all the more exciting. I loved the pancakes with fruit. It was so awesome!! We had to wait about a half and hour for a table (a testament to how popular and great that this place is). Both the hostess and our server were very friendly. I ordered the Neighborhood Frittata, which was pretty tasty, although I am partial to Sabrina's frittatas. The roasted potatoes were good, and their ginormous biscuits are amazinggggg. This is good for a diner, but why would ppl give a 5 star to a diner? food was very very average, the decor is just a diner, the french toast was very average. people have you tried sabrina's french toast?! all of our friends did not look super hyped about their food either, pancake and a salmon thingy. The best part was the unlimited iced coffee, it was prety good. Average service, average decor, very very average food, bleh I don't think I can imagine a better diner than this one. Another amazing meal in Philly. I had the smoked fish platter and my wife had the tofu scramble. It was all insanely good. Jolly atmosphere. Great coffee, my only real complaint is that their potatoes aren't usually reheated properly. Fabulous ketchup. Overcharged me with food and orange juice is 50% on a holiday..?? The pancakes we good though. Next time I'll have to ask for the prices first I guess. Food that is made with love! Almost everything is homemade/made fresh in house. They're also BYOB so bring some champagne and order a pitcher of orange juice with brunch. I feel compelled to update my review. I, yet another time, tried to give this place another chance. Very dissappointed. Both my husband an I ordered a special which was eggs, any way you like with stuffed portabello muchrooms with crab meat and fresh veggies. It was alomost like they did not expect anyone to roder it the way they were all scrambling around to find veggies to put in it. Needsless to say my mushrooms had mushy crab meat with tiny little carrot pieces. Very dissappointed. To make matter worse, they were cold. Ugh. Everythng was served cold, even my eggs. The potatos that were once so delicious there completely went down hill. They were chunks of mush with no flavor, Terrible, not to mention it seems like everyone in there has a horrible attitiude anymore. Very different than the old days. I think I have finally learned my lesson this last time not to give it any more tries which really sucks because they do have great coffee, probably the best I ever had and I know they mix their own brew. Biscuts are awesome too. But everything in between the coffee and biscuts, well, it was very dissappointing......... Sorry Sam's, I gave it another try and another try but I can't imagine waiting again for an hour to get a seat, or longer, only to be dissappointed as we have been too many times now....... service here is HORRIBLE. the last two times i've gone, the servers have been openly rude. the first time they were rude to the couple who sat down next to my friend and me. the second time they were rude to my friends and me. Time Number One: An nice elderly couple who simply didn't understand that there was a line somehow managed to walk in and sit down at a table. Rather than ask them to get up or wait or anything, the server let them stay but then took a mean tone with them. He then proceeded to be rude to them throughout their entire meal, which dampened the atmosphere and ruined my meal. Time Number Two: My friends and I had just finished our meal, the server had just taken away our plates, but we were still sipping our coffee. Seconds later, the hostess approached our table, pointed to a sign, and asked, with enough attitude to knock over a cow, "Did you guys even read the sign?" The sign stated that we should be mindful of others who were waiting for tables, but before we could even read the sign, the hostess--in a harsh, non-playful tone--told us to leave. BREAKFAST PIZZA. A delicious combination of rosemary foccaccia, sliced potatoes, sauteed onions, scrambled egg, breakfast meat of your choosing (optional) and melted cheese. All for (I think) no more than $6. This place is awesome. The wait can be pretty long but they have an outside waiting courtyard area with heaters (pretty nice), so just don't go if its raining or sleeting. You can also check off where you want to sit (counter or tables), so if its just two of you, the wait will be significantly shorter if you're at the counter (i personally don't mind waiting and like a table). The coffee is awesome and served in huge tin mugs. The biscuits are also delicious. My friend decided to go overboard and get a macaroni and cheese as an appetizer, and we were all so psyched once it got there, it was so good. People who have gotten the fritattas have complained that it was slightly dry or overcooked, but I've never tried them because, I mean, BREAKFAST PIZZA. I've always wanted to try the banana bread, but never have. The dessert menu/pie selection alwas looks awesome but after BREAKFAST PIZZA i just want a nap. I always tell people that I really like this place, but when I started to write this review I realized that it's not one of my favorite places. The interior is kind of dreary, but the people that work there are super nice. It's just okay. A-OK! Breakfast foods aren't really my thing,and sampling most of theirs hasn't changed my mind. I pretty much stick to the West Coast Wrap. It's a pretty legit combination of fresh vegetables. When offered the choice of potatoes or salad, I'd suggest going with the potatoes. That way you can use the homemade 'ketchup'. (It has the consistency of a sauce, i bet it'd be great over pasta.) NOTE: if you're not someone that carries cash, take some out before you get there. They're cash only and they don't have an atm. Sure, there's one across the street, it comes with a nice additional service charge. Get there early or bring a book and wait a short while. I got there early, we were seated immediately. The place looks great, the appearance is a good fit in the bella vista area. The waiters were efficient, friendly, and just noticeably busy enough. The food is in line with other good philly brunch fare - large but deliciously detailed egg dishes, fun sweet dishes, and nifty juices. We had ginger lemonade, challah french toast with mango & banana, and breakfast pizza. They aren't the best brunch I've had, but they're what I expect out of a good philly brunch. I agree with the previous poster's complaints regarding tin cups for coffee - one shouldn't have to burn their lips when trying to burn their throat. I disagree about the ketchup though - yes it's homemade and yes it tastes nothing like heinz (more like a cross between barbecue sauce and marinara). But what are you doing with ketchup anyway? Good brunches don't need to be slathered in ketchup, but a little hot sauce never hurt. There's also strawberry jam at the table - I don't know if it's homemade but it went really good on the french toast (and plain by the spoonful). The ladie & I were out of there for just over $20 before tip. Slightly more expensive than a diner but a good deal for brunch. If you're in the area and you already tried Carman's recently, go get your Glory on. the food is good! the servers are shitty at best......i really dont undstand why everytime i go here the servers think its cool to act like a dick and real course with the people are paying for that 40 dollar knit cap on your head..... smile and be nice....you have money because of us. After a sleepless night, my lady friend and I were sleepy and hungry and decided it was time to finally leave the house and address our basic needs such as nourishment. Although it was afternoon we were craving something breakfasty and she suggested we try Sam's Morning Glory Diner. They did not disappoint! The place had all the charm of a 50s diner with the edge of a South Philly restaurant. I got a breakfast scramble that had all the elements of a Reuben and it was quite delicious. My friend got a tofu scramble, which was also good. I was impressed by their homemade ketchup and the variety of sauces they had to offer. The server was very friendly and service was fairly quick. Overall I was very happy and have nothing negative to say about this place! Fast service! This place is packed. Food is excellent. My only downfall is it's cramped. The tables are on top of each other so it makes it a little loud. Other than that, it was a enthralling love affair. I will be back! My boyfriend had spent the weekend in Atlantic City and decided to go to Philly since it's quite close to Atlantic City and it's not too out of the way from home. We decided to come to the Morning Glory diner because I had saw it on a TV special and the food looked mighty tasty. Well I was right...this place is seriously a gem. I got the Monkey french toast which is what this place is famous for and I can certainly see why. The french toast melts in your mouth and the caramelized bananas and mangoes really give it a good flavor. My boyfriend got a provolone topped frittata(the other thing this place is famous for) and it was out of this world delicious. The portions are huge to be sure to bring your appetite. I loved the french toast so much I got another order to bring home with me..it didn't even make it home. I was dreaming about it the rest of out trip so I devoured it in the car on the way home. My only complaint is that Morning Glory is in PA..not NY :( I just have to tell you about my muffin -- which sounds like a double entendre but is not. Prior to visiting Morning Glory this morning, I had given up muffins entirely. I can't even tell you the last time I ate one, but it probably came from an airport Panera or Au Bon Pain -- and it was no doubt overly sweet, character-free and spongy in the sense of the sponge under your sink not the sponge of a well-prepared ladyfinger. Most muffins are cupcake wannabes, in other words, which is an insult to the fine tradition of muffins. But today my daughter and I ventured into the Morning Glory around 8:30 AM, snagged the last table-for-two and noticed a pile of blueberry muffins set out at the end of the counter. I could see just by looking at them that these were no ordinary muffins. They were large but not obese and apparently crunchy on the outside. I decided there and then to plan my breakfast around a blueberry muffin and, being not that big a person, split one with my daughter and had simple over-easy eggs on the side. This muffin fulfilled the promise of its appearance and then some. When we cut it in two, it was still hot in the middle. It had a light, bread-like texture -- as a muffin ought to -- and was flavored with a modest amount of sugar and orange zest. Another nice thing: Morning Glory gives you all the butter you could want and a pot of what may well have been homemade jam rather than stingy little packets. Service was very good. It was fun to watch the guys behind the counter cooking. The only less-than-five-star aspect was the coffee, which was meh, and served in a metal (tin?) cup, which is kind of charming but not really complementary to an acidic drink. The casual, neighborhood breakfast favorite was absolutely packed when we arrived around 11 am on Saturday, but the meal was worth the 30 min-ish wait! The spot is unpretentious, clean, and perfectly laid-back. Servers were friendly, attentive and accommodating to our try-a-little-of-everything vision. Be advised it's cash-only. So many fun touches inside make the experience that much more special: the house-made ketchup, the metal coffee cups, the squeeze bottle of some absolutely magical appley sweet goo that belongs everywhere on everything forever. What we ate: - Special Frittata (ham, cheese, onions and tomatoes): Honestly not my favorite - the fillings were bland and the consistency of the eggs was dense and spongy. - Special French Toast (apple pie): Pretty out-of-the-can apple pie filling sandwiched between slices of challah french toast. Classically diner-level tasty, but the whipped cream elevated that whole situation. Yuuuum. - Side of sausage gravy, because obviously. I LOVE a good sausage gravy, and I wanted to like Sam's so much - but it just didn't work for me. The gravy tasted like ground beef and a white roux: beef, flour, milk, salt. I think using a better seasoned sausage would make a huge difference in the flavor department. - Coffee - standard, hot, brown, liberally applied. Overall: the food itself did not stand out, but sometimes a girl just needs a diner breakfast and this is a perfect spot to get that fix. Everything I've had here has been DELICIOUS. Okay, some complain about the wait, but it's a diner in the city that has amazing food and doesn't take reservations...of course you should expect to wait. I promise the food is worth the wait. Monkey French Toast and the Neighborhood Frittata are excellent, as are the cinnamon apples and the biscuits that come with every dish. The homemade ketchup has a unique flavor - definitely better than your average Heinz. Plan on getting a to-go box or ordering a dish to share. Sitting at the bar is really fun because you can watch them cook everything - it's all fresh, nothing's frozen, and every dish is made-to-order. I understand that space is in high demand, but the two times I've sat at a table I was rushed out. We hadn't even finished our first cup of coffee and were still working on our meals when they began clearing our table and bringing us a check - we had been there a total of twenty minutes. Everyone understands that people are waiting, but those waiting also know that those inside want to enjoy their meal as well. I had a wonder time here! Service was fast and the goof was super tasty and fresh! I'll make a point to stop by here every time I visit Philly! This place is to die for. It is as good as a a mom and pop diner feel could ever be. Cheap and homie. I've been here a few times. Get here early because it get jam packed. The food is awesome. The biscuits are the best part. That and you get a side up cut up apple with your breakfast. The make their own ketchup which adds a unique touch. The coffee is nothing special. Today was perfect. Got there at 8am. Out of there by 9 just when it started to fill up. Don't forget it's cash only! However it does have an ATM inside. This is one of my favorite places. It's reliable and consistent. I always get the same thing, and it's always good. Even on busy days, it's worth the weight. Don't expect anything fancy; It's a diner, ya'll. Staff is nice. Coffee is good. Eggs are delicious. Biscuits are best when right out of the oven. Cash only. It's my go-to spot. Great breakfast spot! Laid back atmosphere, good service, delicious food. What more do you want out of life? Went here on a Thursday morning so I didn't encounter the wait that other weekend-going-Yelpers did. Ordered the Monkey French Toast after seeing it on Best Food Ever and I wasn't disappointed! The meal did look a bit bigger on TV, though. The homemade whipped cream that comes on the side is fantastic. I somehow managed to eat the entire plate and was so stuffed that I literally did not eat another thing for the next eight hours. My mom, who came with me, ordered one of the day's specials: a lemon waffle with blueberries. I tasted it and it was, like the french toast, delicious. The only drawback for me is the price, but I would splurge every once and a while to come back here. Down home and cozy. Sam's is the kind of diner that I miss after moving away from Philly. There's a lot of lightweight metal: the silverware, the aluminum creamer holders, the napkin tins. And a lot of bustle. The food is great though. I got the mystery meat (scrapple) breakfast sandwich, with a side of the best potatoes, and a short stack. Be careful with the Matouk's hot sauce, it's seriously hot. The last--and best part--of Sam's is that your coffee mug is never allowed to drop below half, which I usually associate with bottomless mimosas, but is a nice surprise. 15 minute wait at 11am on Saturday. Delicious food. Reasonably priced. Very cramped seating. Claimed that they were gluten-conscious, but they were NOT accommodating. The servers are friendly. They offer outdoor seating, but it simply wasn't an option in the near 90 degree weather with humidity. The political agenda was kind of weird, but I paid it no mind. The monkey french toast was EPIC!!! Delicious french toast with banana and mango, with just the right amount of caramel sauce. I'd return just for this dish! The bacon was a touch on the fatty side. Was more impressed by the breakfast food than the lunch food. Pretty decent cup of coffee as well. Everyone told me I had to come to Morning Glory...that it would be the best brkfst/brunch. Everything tasted good but did not blow me away. Had an omelete that was a little overcooked for my liking. I recently went here while on vacation and visiting my family in Philadelphia. My sister and her daughters told us about this place but also warned us that the wait would be long but the food was good. The next morning, it was pouring rain and we ended up waiting about 30 min out on their patio trying to stay dry with umbrellas. Once we were seated, our server took our drink order and soon our food order. The place was packed and the food took about 15 min to come out. It was wonderful! The food is the best and the home made ketchup was great. But in all honesty, I want to give it 5 stars but can't due to the service. Like many others posting here, the service was okay but the attitude of the staff was horrible. It was like they were doing us a favor by taking our orders and bringing our food. Nobody was smiling... honestly... if you don't want to serve people food, don't work in this business. The staff need to totally get over themselves. Granted the food they serve is great but you still have to have a great bed side manor. I will not be going back nor will I be able to recommend this place due to the attitude of the staff. Maybe the owners want this feeling... maybe they don't know how people are being treated.... Either way, this is not the way to keep customers no matter how good your food is. This place had amazing food with amazing service! I enjoyed the visit , and the portion sizes were also super great. I will definitely be coming back again when in the Philly area. Great small neighborhood diner. I'm surprised at the poor reviews, but I totally get that it's possible that every time I've been there has been an "on" day, since I don't go too often. Came here this past weekend with my man and Holly O. Last time I was visiting the Delph I brunched at Honey's and didn't really love it, so I asked if we could give this place a shot since it had been awhile. Waited about 30 min for a table, I knew the drill and signed up and waited while my sis parked the car. When we got in we had the most delightful server. She was warm and kind and called us hun and recommended things. My man got the breakfast pizza, Holly and I shared a special of steak and veggies eggs benedict and a plate of smoked fish with bagel and fixings. Food was good- minor critiques include the poached eggs were overdone, the steak was not as rare as I'd like, and the smoked fish platter was lacking simply because it contained ingredients found in Philly and not NYC. Bagel was not great, salmon has brown parts, sable was dry. It was still enjoyed, but NYC does that kind of stuff far far better. We (I) should've known better. My man loved and devoured his food. I'd totally go back, although Philly breakfast is my favorite thing to go out for when I'm down there so I'll probably keep trying more places. I finally made it to Sam's Morning Glory Diner on a morning without a wait. With all the hype surrounding the place, I was pretty satisfied with my meal but not blown away. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of the "sweet breakfast" like pancakes, waffles, and french toast, etc. I love eggs, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, croissants, breakfast meats, etc. I decided to take a gamble since I had heard so much about Sam's. It doesn't take a lot for me to be satisfied with a breakfast/brunch place if I order the "safe" items. I ordered the "Monkey French Toast" which was French Toast w/ caramelized bananas and mangoes with whipped cream and strawberries. I really enjoyed my meal which is saying a lot, and I think someone who really enjoys that kind of breakfast would've loved it. I just couldn't quite give it the full five stars, though, as I try to reserve that rating for places that really blow me away. I am, however, excited to go back and try something that's more up my alley in the future and will update this review when that happens. Overall, definitely one of the better breakfast places in the area. Coffee was good too by the way, which is usually half the battle for breakfast/brunch places. Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Atmosphere - 4/5 Been here many times before but it's just starting to look slummy. Prices are still way high ($15+ for breakfast) and they only takes cash. It's fine for a renovation. Food is good but used to be cleaner. Need to get back to advertising clean, organic food and get the off-brand yellow sweetener off the table. If I am paying premium prices for food, the surroundings need to reflect it. Love this place so much. I have been coming here for a few years, bringing people from outside the city to come experience it. The politics of the place is always an added bonus. Absolutely love an unapologetic establishment for voicing how they feel about our current situation. The biscuits are godly. Bless. I had heard a ton of great things about this place and one horror story. Both fortunately and unfortunately, I experienced neither when I finally brunched at this neighborhood establishment a couple months ago. Upon entering, I was really excited about Sam's because it reminded me of my favorite breakfast spot in Boston. But after waiting forever to even have the opportunity to ask for my coffee, let alone the amount of time it took to receive it (without fix-ins, by the way), I was no longer pumped. I ended up mooching the cream and sugar from the folks at the next table over, but it worked out, because they never received ketchup or hot sauce for their table and had to do some mooching of their own. I wonder if Sam's does that on purpose, to promote camaraderie among diners? As for the food, my frittata was quite good, but everything else (biscuit, fruit, potatoes) was sub-par. I'll go back, but only if I'm in a brunch bind. Nice little spot. Monkey Bread French Toast was awesome. Turkey sausage was very flavorful and not dry. Coffee was good as well. Very fast service, and polite staff. Would definitely recommend and try again. Solid breakfast spot right here. Get here early because it definitely gets packed. CASH ONLY!!! I almost want to give it a 4 stars because it's 2019 and I believe all places should take card but I really like this spot so I want to spread the joy. I've come here a few times now and have never been disappointed. This morning I ordered the monkey French toast (French toast with bananas, mangos, and caramel sauce which I opted to have on the side). I really liked having the caramel on the side so that I could dip into it, mixing it up between caramel and syrup. I also ordered the turkey sausage on the side which brings in some savory to all the sweetness. Can't go wrong with whatever you order. It's all good here. One of my favorite breakfast/brunch restaurants in Philly. I usually don't order French toast for breakfast because I feel like I'm eating dessert as my first meal but I have to order the monkey French toast when ever I'm here. It's so, so good. I also always get the breakfast sandwich here for the bread. Love that they have homemade ketchup and whipped cream. I went here with a couple of friends. We got lucky and did not have to wait for a table. I had the breakfast burrito. It was huge and by far the best breakfast burrito I have had in a long while. The chorizo made it for me. The place was smaller than expected, but I do love the open kitchen area. I will definitely come back. Best of Philly is well deserved. I'm going to cut right to the chase about other people's misdealings with this place as unfairly over-assessed. Just because they can't take a credit card and the wait is a little long, doesn't mean the food, the staff, or the charm should be cast in a sub-4-star light. As some folks have very accurately described, weekends are tough on the hurried or ravenously hungry. A 30-45 minute wait to sit at a table is perfectly possible, but in my opinion the spoils are worth the journey. I suppose some folks show up without a smart phone, or without interesting enough company to pass a short wait, and then flame the reviews without consideration for what it is that makes this place Philly's Best breakfast/brunch spot. The regular menu contains all your breakfast classics and a regular selection of frittata's that are loaded with fresh ingredients (and quite an untaking for even the hungriest patron). The ketchup is a house recipe, so be sure to order a side of potatoes so you have something to put it on. The biscuits and jam are a mainstay and we generally order 1 or 2 to go for the following morning. The specials change quite often, so its always worth swinging by to see what's new. This past weekend I jumped on the Mango and Pineapple Belgian waffle with homemade whip cream; it didn't even need syrup. A+ Jenny, who is the manager and responsible for most of the menu and specials assured me upon my request that she'd bring back the Pumpkin Brulee French Toast in the coming weeks. I hadn't known the meaning of a good breakfast until I had it last year. Steak and Eggs is a good fall-back and their stuffed pancakes are heavenly. The coffee is certainly worth a third cup ;) The lengthy wait is a function of the quality of the food. The wait represents continued excellence and a very loyal and satisfied clientelle. A solid surprise for me. I'd love to come here again because Sabrina's typically just does not merit my patience and you can usually get a table here within fifteen minutes. I ordered the french toast and had a side of potatoes and bacon. The homemade ketchup was delicious as many have said and I really liked their coffee but not so much their mugs. Their prices were better than most other joints around the city serving up brunch, Honey's comes to mind, and the waiters are definitely no-nonsense but not brash either. Check out their french toast, it definitely deserves a high mention. Hurry up and wait, worth it on weekdays; not on weekends. Frittatas however, will take your taste buds to heaven (chorizo & guacamole)! Oh, dear Morning Glory. You're like a boyfriend with a harelip or a disgustingly hairy mole - once you can get past the initial problem, it's smooth sailing. The food is genuinely good enough to deal with the shitshow that can accompany actually getting a table (and you probably want a table, unless you're super hungry, because the counter seats SUCK). 1 star off for the often disgusting wait - although the outdoor waiting area is pleasant enough in nice weather - and also for the fact that service is a bit iffy. Be prepared to be aggressive if you want more coffee or water. That being said, they serve up some of the tastiest breakfast food I've had in the city - the frittatas are deservingly famous, and on my last visit I had a super memorable scramble with chorizo, pintos, and nopales. I would happily commit a misdemeanor to get their biscuit recipe. The sweet entrees look amazing as well but I can never fully commit to a non-savory breakfast, especially when I see the frittatas coming out. Prices are pretty reasonable too, especially when compared to the trendy brunch places sprinkling the city. You just have to REALLY want those biscuits. Great place for breakfast! Everything is homemade from scratch! However as sadly American as this may sound I wish they had regular ketchup! Cause even the ketchup is homemade! Which is really good but taste more like a bbq sauce and I just can't help it when I have my home fries I need the real deal! However they have such great food and decent specials! I love the homemade biscuits they're huge and so yummy! The grits I had lacked seasoning and that was my only other disappointment. Service was top notch friendly! And place is cute and tiny but very clean! Love it will be back soon Service: First and foremost, I've worked in the food/hospitality industry for over seven years now so I understand how it is to be under pressure of a busy restaurant atmosphere but it doesn't justify horrible service. I came for brunch on a busy Friday afternoon, the wait for a table wasn't as bad as I expected but the wait for service took a bit. When we finally received service, it was very poor and inattentive. Before I started my order, I told the server I have a groupon voucher and then he rushed through our order. Close to the end of our meal, not only did he toss my check onto my plate before I could finish my meal, he also failed to acknowledge that I even mentioned the voucher. When I went up to pay at the register, he snatched the money out of my hand. I found that to be very disrespectful. Food: I ordered the ribeye steak and eggs. I specifically requested for my steak to be cooked medium rare. I received my steak very well done, which was a big disappointment. The only thing that he got right was my eggs being sunny side up. I would have overlooked the bad service if the food was at least satisfying but unfortunately, it wasn't. Not only that, I had two glasses of orange juice that were rimmed with a layer of what looked like a combination of lint and mold. Overall, my morning experience wasn't so glorifying at Sam's. If you are looking for a hardy breakfast in good company Sam's morning glory diner is the place for you. I highly recommend going with the homemade hot chocolate topped with fresh whipped cream that melts in your mouth. The menu carries a variety of dishes that can provide for a picky eater or someone that enjoys extravaganza on their pallet. I ended up ordering the corned beef hash special that was accompanied by an over easy egg (fried to perfection), sweet honey smothered warm apples, and a hot, flaky, buttery, freshly made biscuit. All of the aspects of my meal complimented each other and I left absolutely satisfied. Charming little breakfast nook tucked away below south street. My wife and go there early. No line no waiting and we were seat right away. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the frittata special. The food was delicious especially with the house hot sauce. Honestly the best hot sauce I've ever had. The food and the atmosphere were definitely worth the wait which was about 20 minutes from the time we ordered to the time the food was served. Also, bring a wad of cash because they are cash only and a quaint breakfast for 2 will run you about $55. Yes, $55. My then, new fiancée (now husband) surprised me with a brunch here the morning after he asked me to marry him! He did some research of best brunches in the city at the time and really wanted to try this one (I'm sure learning that a Philadelphia Phillie he admires eats there often helped too- ha ha). I'm pretty sure they don't take reservations because we waited outside in the cold rain in October, but I was on cloud nine and staring at my new shiny diamond which helped to pass the time. We waited in a pretty large crowd in what looked like a cute little courtyard which I am sure would be perfect on a beautiful spring morning. It's pretty tight and crowded inside but the food was worth it. We had crab and shrimp eggs Benedict (his favorite breakfast food but this was the best version of it). It had perfectly grilled asparagus and hollandaise of course. It was overflowing with lump crab and large shrimp. It was AMAZING!! They have fresh squeezed oj and this delicious homemade spicy ketchup served in carafes (don't ask how they make it, they won't share). This meal was to die for! We had it for take out at another time and was just as good. We were so excited so we brought some friends back. We didn't wait as long this time, but we discover our favorite meal was a special and not available all of the time. Bummer. Everyone was pleased with their meals but really the crab and shrimp eggs Benedict we had the previous visit was something really special! We wish it was on the regular menu. The downfall of this place was the crowd, but anyone who lives in the city knows that you're going to get that anywhere worth eating at on a Sunday/ Saturday morning. I went to Sam's diner alone while running some errands in South Philly. It was a weekday so I was seated right away but it was a pretty nice crowd. I can totally see this place being packed on a weekend. It was cash only but a ATM is on site. Now....to the food. DELICIOUS! I had French toast and sausage. Everything was full of flavor and tasted so fresh. The servers were awesome and accommodating. I will certainly be returning. We are in town for the weekend, and decided to eat breakfast here. We arrived at 10 am, and were seated by 1015. Ordered pancakes, bacon, and morning potatoes. Expect powdered sugar on your pancakes, which were good. Morning potatoes had rosemary for a really good flavor, and the bacon was cooked perfectly. Staff was great, food was good, and wait time was minimal. I've been wanting to check this place out for months now (or maybe longer) so when a friend was flying in from out of town and mentioned being hungry I took it as the perfect opportunity to drop in an see what all the jibba jabber was about... and I was not disappointed. The menu is one page front and back, FULL of foods I wanted to try. Who knew that such a concise menu could leave me slightly overwhelmed. :) The waitress had to come back 3 times to see if we were ready but I finally settled on the breakfast burrito. It was huge and very fillng. The ingredients were fresh and tasted wonderful. The "red chili sauce" really brought everything together. My friend did the Foccacia Breakfast Sandwich and really enjoyed her breakfast as well. The coffee was great and my cup never empty. I highly recommend this place for a hearty and satisfying alternative to a "typical" diner breakfast. I've never had a bad meal here. For such a busy place, the service is pretty quick. If you order a frittata, it'll take a while, but they warn you of that and it's totally worth it. The changing specials keep us coming back. Solid place to bring out of towners. The atmosphere is politically charged, so be aware of that as well. Overall, the coffee, service, and food are always somewhere between great and exceptional. Dropped-off the other half at the airport and wanted to treat myself to a wonderfully healthy and hearty breakfast - needed to set myself up for a beautiful spring day...get stuff done! Checked out some spots I'm familiar with (Ants Pants & Green Eggs Cafe), but neither were open, so I used Yelp and found this place with street parking nearby! Morning Glory is near the Italian Market, so there were many wonderful early morning distractions to keep me at-bay 'til opening @8am)! Was really happy with this new-found BF-diner! Great veggie "Neighborhood Frittata," served with grits or potatoes and an incredible homemade biscuit! The waitress was so attentive; before I could cut into the huge flaky biscuit, she replaced it with one that was fresh-out-of-the oven! I opted for grits: between the cereal and biscuit (with homemade strawberry jam), I could only sample a few bites of the delicious egg-white frittata! And while I was initially reluctant to try the coffee (served from big urns), it was truly amazing (no acid stomach)! Check-out this local coffee roaster, a worthy alternative to Center City-centric La Colombe: http://www.oneworldcoffee.org/about_us.html Wonderful service! Despite the emergence of expectant diners outside, I was able to sit for an hour, enjoy my book, the local scene, and take a box for 7/8 of my frittata and a go-cup for coffee (both cheerfully provided @ no extra charge). IMO, this place is a home-run (catch the Little Leagues @ Palumbo Rec Center across the street)! Sam's is a neighborhood staple. Sure, they make their political opinions known-- but that doesn't impact their food or quality of service. The homemade biscuits are tremendous and the homemade jam and ketchup is a nice touch. The frittatas are a great substitute for your standard omelette. Ive been here numerous times on both weekends and weekdays and they consistently deliver a high quality experience. A friend and I decided on Wednesday morning brunch in order to catch up and unwind post-holiday. I'd passed Morning Glory a number of times while in the neighborhood, but hadn't ever eaten there. I like the vibe - it felt much less pretentious than in Sabrina's where I feel out of place with only one tattoo and feet not shod in Converse. I have to say that I wouldn't attempt to eat here with your 10 best friends, though, as space is an issue. There was no wait when we arrived at 10am, but I was surprised at how quickly the place filled up on a Wednesday in January - does no one work these days? This also isn't place where you can linger over a cup of coffee for hours given said lack of space. The staff will probably appreciate you much more if you pay your check in a timely manner and vamoose if there are people waiting. That being said, my Irish oatmeal was lovely. I was grateful that it wasn't soupy, but just right. Baby Bear would have approved. It was topped with a generous helping of strawberries, bananas, and blueberries. I also ordered a side of turkey sausage which was delicious and fork-tender. Few people probably care about this, but I found it charming that they serve their coffee in large tin mugs instead of the usual white ceramic stuff. My friend ordered a hearty portion of eggs, turkey sausage, and biscuit - which looked thoroughly delicious, but equally taxing on one's gallbladder. Maybe I'll for it next time, when I'm not contending with post-holiday pudge. The staff was great and quick with the coffee refills. The food was not very good. the biscuit is huge, dry, and salty (and i love salt). The "homefries" are roasted potatoes and the homemade "ketchup" is marinara. Roasted potatoes with marinara? if it said that on the menu nobody would order it. Super yummy. I got the French toast with banana an mango and caramel. So freaking good I recommend it to anybody. A little bit pricy and it's cash only FYI Great French Toast and whipped cream yummm! Breakfast platter with eggs, bacon and homestyle potatoes cooked to perfection. Coffee never ending perfect for a coffee hound like me. Well worth the visit! Servers tops hustle and keep tables clean and ready for next guest. Will be back. This is my second time coming here. It is a laid back diner that is popular among locals, but also from other parts of Philly. When it is a nice day you have an option of eating outdoors (which is nice because it is enclosed). It is street parking, and it is easy enough to find a parking space. Their space is not large, but clean, and their service is attentive and prompt. I am currently cutting down on unhealthy carbs and sugar due to my health. I asked if it was possible to substitute their hash browns and biscuits with salad, and they added such nice salad next to my frittata I was really happy. I ordered their shiitake frittata and it was delicious. It was pretty big and covered with cheese. I was so sure I was only able to eat half and take the left over with me, but I ate the whole thing! My friend got their scramble with cheese. She ordered toasts instead of biscuit, and she said the toast was hearty and good! I tasted her scramble and it was equally good as my frittata. Their coffee was a bit weak, but nothing to complain about. I enjoy coming here, it has such good vibes and delicious food. Rarely do we come across decent diner establishments these days, especially in the city. Thankfully, we have Sam's Morning Glory Diner. First things first - Sam's Morning Glory Diner is not shy in letting their political views known. Let's just say... Sam's not in the least a fan of President Trump nor the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. How I'd describe Sam's is that it is a more refined (and unapologetically progressive) version of a diner restaurant, yet still very much maintains the idiosyncrasies and soul of a diner. They can get quite sassy with their political messages, but I personally didn't mind and even commend them on their advocacy. If you are on Team #NotoriousRBG, you would love Sam's. If you are craving an authentic and decent diner experience in the city, you would also love Sam's. I got the Monkey French Toast while I was there. It was very good the first half of the toast - but then it just tasted like diabetes to me. Sam's also serve savory and several vegan items. My friend got the tofu scrambler, and he liked it. The interior of the diner is a little small and can get crowded. However, they do have a beautiful patio which I'd recommend dining at when the weather is nice. Overall, Sam's reminds me of the mom-and-pop diner one would go to after church - classic and wholesome. I'd recommend checking it out. I went there for brunch with my fiancee yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see that the place was pretty full on a Thursday at 11am. Service is not great but not horrible. The homemade ketchup wasn't as spectacular as I had heard and was a disappointment. Spicy black bean fritatta special was just ok and the biscuits aren't much to write home about. My fiancee had the monkey French toast and it was too sweet for my taste but she enjoyed the whipped cream. Overall I thought it was just ok, but if I had to wait for a table, is rather eat at day by day or sabrinas. My fiance and I really like morning glory and we go pretty often for brunch on the weekends (when we wake up on the earlier side). You have to go before 9:30ish on the weekends or you may have a wait. They have a counter that we usually eat at...we don't mind it being a party of 2. They have your pretty standard 2 eggs (any style) that comes with potatoes or grits and a biscuit (yumm to their homemade biscuits!). If you get a side of ham, it is huge (so feel free to share)! A nice, casual place with good food! I came here this morning with a friend, after hearing about it on uwishunu.com It's tucked away at the intersection of 10th and Fitzwater Street, a few blocks down from South Street. There is an expansive interior and even a small outdoor patio, with some charming garden decorations. The interior is a comfortable blue/green palette, lending itself well to a cozy environment. We ordered the Monkey French toast and a frittata consisting of mushrooms and scallions and topped with brie cheese. I also ordered the homemade ginger lemonade. The Monkey French Toast came with bananas and mangos, which was delicious--my only objection is that the banana was steeped in the sauce and became too mushy. The frittata was decent--the addition of brie on top definitely made it unique. The homemade ginger lemonade was great, although it was small and not really worth the price. I appreciated the subtle (as opposed to overwhelming) hint of ginger. I've read some less-than-positive reviews on the service, but I can say that my service was decent. They took a hands-off approach but were certainly prompt. 1. the potatoes 2. the buttermilk biscuits 3. the pancakes 4. the homemade ketchup wonderful atmosphere, great staff, huge portions. that's all you need to know. Surprised this place doesn't have a 4-5 star rating. Anyway, people, it's all about the BISCUITS! I had a party of 6 so it took a little bit to get seated but it was totally worth it. The biscuits and home made jam knocked my socks off!! always packed, I wish they would add some more to the menu and you feel intimidated with the Attitude the staff brings even on their apparel. They have some nice things on the menu but they do not take cash which is such a hassle since they do business with a lot of Center City folks. You know, I've lived in Philadelphia for almost 3 years now and just now got around to trying Morning Glory. I kind of wish I had tried it sooner because I ventured there with hundreds of rave reviews from good and dear friends floating around in my head and expected the most amazing brunch of my life. Unfortunately, the curse of over-hyped restaurants struck again and I was just not blown away. I was promised that the frittatas were the way to go, so that is the path at chose to follow. Of course, I probably would've ordered them anyway because I'm a sucker for eggs and cheese and apparently high cholesterol. They were eh. I forget what I had exactly because this is one of those reviews that I started weeks ago and forgot to finish, but it definitely had vegetables and goat cheese. Of this I am sure. It was a huge portion, but the amount of goat cheese in the dish itself was lacking. The rosemary potatoes were good, although something missing from those too. I think it may be the lack of salt. But again, I apparently love high cholesterol and over-salt things as well. They have home-made ketchup as well and it's served in a super pretty frosted vase-looking container, but I wasn't a fan. It was really runny and reminded me of marinara sauce. Am I a bad person for not liking home-made ketchup? I kind of feel like I am. The coffee is delicious. I love it. I would go here just for the coffee. Service is, well, efficient. It's kind of like Tria in the sense that you never really know who your server is because the staff will do it's part to make sure the food gets out as soon as it's ready. Although, unlike Tria, I feel like they do that to ensure the turn-over of tables - especially on the weekends. This is not a place to sit and linger over a cup of coffee when the wait list is going in full-force. Speaking of which, the wait is never that terrible. I think I waited 10 minutes max. Would I go back? Yes, although I wouldn't make it a point of go out of my way. I'm a die-hard Sabrina's fan, so why go here when Sabrina's is right around the corner? The number of times we drove past this dandy little joint in south Philly without ever even noticing it is certainly innumerable. Well, truth be told, I did notice it every time we made the trek from West Philly to South Philly for cheesesteaks at Pat's - the dangling flowers on the outside always lead me to believe that it was a flower shop. The association was strange, I know, and fortunately, 9 years later, I stumbled over this glorious little diner at the corner of 10th and Fitz. Every diner seems to have its own little quirks that make it charming (or an event to be forgotten) and Morning Glory is no exception. Most noticeable are the stainless-steel coffee cups (that I've heard were relics of a by-gone era that the diner scarfed up upon discovering them). And if, by any chance, that story is true, it adds just a bit more to this diner's lure. Additionally, the ketchup is home-made and served in giant green glass bottles and a variety of condiments abound -- my favorite, perhaps, was the Scorned Woman Hot Sauce. I can be sold on anything, as long as it's easy on my eyes and the very first time I sauntered into Morning Glory on an overcast, late-June day, I knew what I wanted before I was even seated. The grand, green Breakfast Burrito yelped at me from the plate it rested on at the bar as I walked by to my seat in the comfy blue (and rather inviting) dining room. Presentation is key and Morning Glory, perhaps, excels like no other (diner). It's the little things that count and the small slices of fresh-cut melon (honey dew or cantaloupe) are laid neatly on the side of one's plate. And let me take one second to gush about the fruit; having grown up in farm country (Lancaster, PA) I am somewhat of a produce snob and the honey dew I had that morning rivaled anything I'd ever find at Central Market in downtown Lancaster, and that, my friends, is an awfully difficult task to accomplish. Typically, I prefer to avoid long lines, so i enter early (7 on weekdays or 8 on the weekends) and in my last visit, the cooks were singing and carousing with the servers and with the regulars (reading their Inquirers or City Papers at the bar). One of the regulars rolled up in a tan Chevy pickup, straight out of the sixties and, for a moment, I lost myself inside this little diner-world, soaking in the timeless ambiance of excellent food and damn-near perfect atmosphere. Morning Glory ain't no flower shop, as I so wrongly assumed my sophomore year of college, and that's a glorious thing. You'd be best to visit (and make yourself a regular relatively soon). A little cramped, not the nicest looking place, made me and my wife wait outside in the cold, and sit at the counter - yet I really liked it... what does that tell you?!? They have a few specials etc - I had a fritatta with goat cheese, tomatoes, bacon. They give you a biscuit (actually, not a "biscuit" - more like a piece of biscuit cake, don't know how else to describe it) and a side of grits or potatoes. plus a small side of sllced apples. the whole thing was excellent My wife had a frittata with prosciutto, cheese and apples - it was also great. Coffee is excellent too. worth the wait in the cold! 2 on a Friday afternoon with absolutely no wait! I had the vegetable quesadillas which tasted like yummy pizza without the sauce! Nice and light and colorful. The side salad was also very good with a homemade dressing. The pre-meal bread was awesome in my cup of spicy vegetable shrimp soup. I saw some people having different breakfast meals. I almost wished I was in the mood for breakfast food at the time as it looked wonderful. Best diner in Philadelphia? Who knows. They were featured on TV, though, and I'm sure it was well deserved based on my meal here. Oh yeah, I had a hot chocolate, too, which I did take with me on the way out. Everytime I eat here, I feel as though every cell in my body is being nourished with wholesomeness (even tho my breakfast choices are hardly spa cuisine-worthy). Absolutely delicious food, efficient, attentive service and great coffee served in rustic, stainless steel mugs. I have enjoyed everything I've ever ordered here, but especially love their insanely delicious buttermilk biscuits, grits and frittatas. Now if it were easier to score a seat. But that's what happens when you serve up great food at fair prices. This is the closest thing I think Philly has to breakfast perfection. Comfortable diner atmosphere with reliably great food you'd expect to only find somewhere pretentious. The best of both worlds - no slime, no attitude. Everything I've eaten here has been good - pancakes, french toast, eggs every which way... The biscuits are enormous, buttery, flaky and delightful. Delicious coffee and attentive service. The only thing I consider questionable is the homemade ketchup, which a lot of people really like. Even though it's not my thing, I love that they make it! The wait can be really long during normal people brunchtime, unfortunately. (But if you work night shift and get there right when it opens - there's no wait, and it's probably the best breakfast place in the city.) If you have read any of my previous yelp reviews, you'll find that I don't give five stars out willy nilly. That is because I have impeccable taste and high standards for all of the five foods I eat frequently. At the wonderful Sam's Morning Glory Diner I ordered the Challah French Toast. Now let me say that as french toast rarely disappoints me, it is hard for me to find that wow factor in the dish. This restaurant delivered the "wow!" that I so desperately search for when ordering my favorite meal. Served with delicious strawberry jelly and actual maple syrup, eating this french toast is an experience I will not soon forget!!! In addition to a delicious meal, this diner is super cute and has wicked fast service. The staff was all very friendly and attentive. I'm not from Philadelphia but after eating here I sure wish I was. Many a morning has been made better and a hangover cured by the good people at Sam's. Personal faves are the breakfast burrito, foccacia sandwich with turkey sausage, and on occasion biscuits and gravy. The wait sucks if you get there past about 9:30 or so, just be prepared, bring a paper. Wish i knew how to make that homemade ketchup at home, i love that stuff. Consistantly way above average! Only problem I have with it, its just a bit too high priced, but man is it good. This place is fantastic. The food is amazing. The coffee is good. The portions are enormous. The wait can be a bit of a drag so get there early on weekends. The biscuits are buttery and perfect. Very very good! Lots of food for the price. I'm from the south, so the biscuits were a little different than I'm used to, but they were still good. Great coffee, too. My first memory of Sam's Morning Glory Diner comes from close to 15 years ago. It was a rainy weekday and after a hectic morning and missing the bus and breakfast, my mom had to drive me to school. On the way, she stoppd at Morning Glory--( she figured I was already late..) It's quite unusual that I actually remember a single breakfast from my childhood, but I do. The food is really that good. It always has been. The breakfast was just as good when I was 8 years old as it is today. Its by far the best breakfast diner in Philadelphia. It's better than any other diner in South Philly by legions, but it isn't really competing with Diners, per se. The breakfast is somewhat classic, but the menu is definitely original. Classic breakfast options exist, but they are refined. My most recent experience comes the Sunday after New Years Day. The wait was only about 30 min, compared to somtimes 2 hrs. It is always worth it. I had the holiday special butternut squash fritatta with goat cheese and bacon. It was 10x better than the delicious way it sounds. My boyfriend had to get the breakfast pizza because they were out of ingredients for two of the same fritattas and I am glad he did. I LOVED THE BREAKFAST PIZZA. I never heard of breakfast pizza but now I want to eat it everyday. It was a "small" (maybe 5 x5 in.) square of sicilian dough, topped with rosemary and other spices, with squared potato slices, a mound of the best caramelized onions I have ever had, light, fluffy scrambled eggs, and then a mound of provolone cheese encompassing it all, with some slivers of perfectly roasted red peppers on top. -- And this was my "boyfriends breakfast." Everyone likes places that they can count on. When you have friends visiting from out of town, or are in need of amazing eggs, Sam's Morning Glory is the place to go for breakfast or brunch. They do everything right and their own way. The women who make the breakfast only add to its charm. They are tough looking, with tatoos all over everywhere and ear gauges. They work as a team. They are mostly silent, very quick, and always paying attention. That is who I want to make my breakfast, not some college kid behind a wall I can't see or worse.. Plated, the food looks flawless and tastes it as well. Even though you wait a while, they never rush you once inside. Its definitely an experience. This is a great breakfast place! Its CASH only so be prepared. This restaurant has a very classic diner feel, that being said the indoor dining area is small. I can imagine on the weekends this place is crowded, so I would try it out sometime during the week. The customer service was really great and service was fast. As for the food, it was pretty great! I tried the breakfast burrito and I must say I was surprised when I ate the whole thing. We also ordered pancakes and steak & eggs. Everything was really good! The only reason why I gave 4 stars is due to the potatoes. I was not a huge fan of the breakfast potatoes, but I think thats just due do my personal preferences (I like crunchy, roasted potatoes and these were kinda mushy). Overall great place, I'll definitely go back! What the shit... Who the hell MAKES ketchup...?! I've eaten here before but didn't remember it being so dang gross. Good Points: Good atmosphere. Friendly waitresses. Passable Pancakes. Bad Points: Shitty ass food. Please stop trying to gussy up your menu. Stick to the basics. Feta cheese doesn't cover up the fact that the eggs were burned in our fritatta. Learn how to make proper home fries instead of putting 10 lbs of red potatoes on the grill and throwing tons of "seasoning" on them then calling it a day. Line cook- Stop being so worried about what's playing on your Ipod, quit picking your ear, and don't use so much industrial cooking spray... It's Ok. The eggs will slide out... Do NOT by any means call that abhorrent pile of dung on the menu "Eggs Benedict". We were noticing how the couple next to us baled after barely touching their food. Now we know why. Oh and scary butch lady at the counter- Don't yell at little kids who are trying to be helpful by opening the door that is extremely hard to open. Had brunch here this morning after running with some friends from Collingswood, over the bridge, through Old City, and ultimately walking here. When we got there, the rest of our group (the non-runners) were already there and sitting at a shaded, outdoor table. Someone came over withing a minute or two to take our drink order. Most of us got coffee, which was good, but I wasn't crazy about the metal "mug" it was served in. The people who had tea had some sort of cool tea pot that made me want tea, even though I don't like it, just so I could play with it. Their menu had some awesome, unique looking things on it, but trying to not go too overboard with the sugar, I got a friend egg and cheese on ficacca bread with potatoes. Delish! The eggs were cooked just right, not over done, and the bread was soft and flavorful. Also, they served their home made ketchup, which was interesting - very "herby," and not something I'd go out of my way for, but a cool touch for this place. Some of our group got meals that came with their homemade buttermilk biscuit, which I tried, and it was awesome. I think everyone at the table got something different, and everything looked great, and everything that was served with fruit was just so bright and fresh looking. I doubt I'll ever make my way to this place again, but if I do, I'll definitely try one of their sweeter pancake or french toast meals, or maybe my own buttermilk biscuit. Sam's Morning Glory is an absolute gem and never disappoints. It's my go-to breakfast spot on weekends. They have gluten free bread from Taffets so the breakfast sandwich is my go-to and the coffee is the best in the neighborhood. The staff works hard to get your meal out to you but never makes you feel rushed and the food is delicious. I can't give it enough praise. Service was below average, it took a while for us to order. The french toast wasn't that great either. We were also charged for bacon that we didn't receive. When my lady friend suggested morning Glory over Sabrinas i was quite skeptical, however she raves about it so i acquiesced. After being told to wait outside by a rather standoffish staff member, i was already down on the place. Once seated (10 minute wait) i looked around and saw some pretty impressive dishes on my neighbors plates so that got me a bit pumped. I also was happily surprised to see russet potatos instead of home fries. The coffee was in fact good and i am not one of those losers who rave about so and so's coffee over some other so and so's coffee, however it was my dish that was the star. i ordered a rib-eye with eggs over easy, both cooked perfectly and tasted amazing together. The potatos were nicely cooked and seasoned with rosemary and were great topped off with a beautiful personal mix of homemade sweet/tangy ketchup and sriracha hot sauce. The homemade (huge) biscuit went great topped with what i assume was also home made strawberry jam.. amazing. As a nice finish to the meal, it seemed every dish comes with a small ramekin of apple chunks tossed in a cinnamon sauce which was a sweet palette cleanser. all in all, the meal was very good and i had to admit to my lady (begrudgingly) that she made a good call. all of this was only $10 by the way, a great deal, so the cost was well below Sabrinas altho i would say the overall experience was slightly lower. The hipster staff was somewhat corny... Whenever I visit Morning Glory, I expect a few things. One, there will be a wait. Two, I will not be able to decide what to eat. Knowing that everything is homemade including the ketchup and jam really makes you want everything on the menu. Plenty of specials to add to their regular menu. I suggest trying one of the fritattas or trying the biscuits and gravy. So I've heard a lot of good things about this place. A TON. I was pretty excited to come here. When I got there I looked at the menu, and scanned it back and front, breakfast and lunch, and I really couldn't find one thing I REALLY wanted. That was the first problem. Menu was unexciting. Big, but unexciting. Second problem. The food was unexciting. We had a cinnamon and pear muffin. I guess it was good. Nothing to write home about. I think I could get a similar one at starbucks. My food came out. It was good. Then I left. And I wrote this review. And now I will probably forget about Sam's Morning Glory Diner. Oh yeah I have to edit in, the ketchup was really gross, and I won't forget that. I don't get anyone who loves that WTF? I've been here numerous times for lunch and am a big fan. All of the food is homemade - right down to the ketchup. The veggie wrap is delightful, and I don't even usually like wraps. There's spinach, some other veggies, homemade cheese (think queso blanco), and a vinaigrette on top. All of the breads are wonderful - really soft and with accents like olives, cheese, etc. The seitan cheese steak is really good as well - possibly better than Govinda's on Broad St. Sandwiches come with salad or potatoes - both of which are on par. The only other thing I can think of to note is that they have a lot of specials each day, typically some type of frittata, and maybe another breakfast item or sandwich. Also, the pies are really good! The whipped cream is homemade and delicious. It's definitely clotted cream, or some other similar high-fat cream because it's super thick. Wonderful! Visiting Philly for the weekend and read reviews on this place and decided to check it out. The wait was pretty long I would say almost an hr on a Sunday around noon, however well worth it. I ordered the smoked salmon frittata and it was absolutely delicious! My bf ordered the breakfast burrito and it was pretty good but not as good as my frittata. Our server was also attentive despite it being so busy. We were thrilled with our overall experience! The wait for a table is torturous! (is that a word?) But the Monkey French Toast is worth it. They should fire my server on the spot with an old dirty boot. Of course, its extremely busy there. I know that. The wait was about 1:30 mins for a table. I was willing to wait because the food is good. I wish I can remember the server's name so I can put him on blast, but he was the slowest/ dim-witted/ negligent server I have ever encountered. Every time he walked by, he never looked at our table when we were clearly flagging him down. We were a group of three asian girls; extremely friendly too I might add. I'm not sure if he was racist, but it seemed like he tended to the Caucasian guests more. He checked up the table behind us and and nicely asked if they needed change or what not. When I finally got his attention, he didn't wait for me to ask my question and rudely interrupted me telling me to pay at the counter! Can someone say, "how rude!" Some asian girl must have rejected him in high school or something because he had a stick up his a**. This place is seriously the bee's knees! CASH ONLY! So be forewarned. I'll start off with the 2 things I didn't like: 1. The coffee mugs are metal, which is weird because it kind of burns your hands and you have to hold it by the handle and 2. the booths are very worn in. Okay, now let's get to the good stuff: The food here is absolutely delicious! There were so many options on the menu as well as specials, that I ended up getting 2 things! I ordered the pecan waffle, which was delicious and not too sweet. The whipped cream it came with was lacking in sugar, though. They have this peach preserve stuff on the table that went swimmingly with it. I also got the smoked fish platter with an everything bagel and it came with an unbelievable amount of lox, whitefish salad, and trout. I couldn't finish all of it! You may need to share this one and get an extra bagel. I had a choice of which cream cheese I wanted and I am telling you right now, GET THE VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE! You can tell they make it there and it's so fresh, it's incredible. I actually forgot about it until right now and I'm craving it. My mate got a special omelette, I think it was like a christmas themed one with lots of veggies and swiss cheese. It came with an apple side thing (think warmed apples and cinnamon) and this amazing biscuit. He was happy. I was seriously impressed by this place. I didn't really expect much, food-wise because of the interior (it's a bit older looking) but was blown away. I will absolutely be back, even if it's only for the veggie cream cheese! Also, they have like a ridiculous amount of cheese options on their menu...I've never seen that many cheese options for sandwiches and stuff. Great diner that serves a great breakfast! This is a place I'd like to become a regular at. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the service was quick. Keep in mind that it is cash only (there is an ATM inside though). The food was home cooked and tasted great! I've only had their breakfast, but seeing as it was so good, I'd be interested in trying them out for lunch or dinner. As the other reviews here indicate, this place is huge hassle on Saturdays and Sundays, and frankly, the Morning Glory isn't amazing enough to merit all that trouble. (Few places really are.) But check out Morning Glory on a Tuesday. Without the long wait, you can appreciate the warm, neighborhoody feel of this place and enjoy the food. When it's not packed, the waitstaff still cultivates an air of hip surliness, but at least they're not rushing you out the door. Go for the fritatta; the kitchen staff excels with eggs of all styles. My foodie sister-in-law is still talking about the goat cheese fritatta she had here over a year ago. Love the food. Service was good. Even though it was busy, we didn't feel rush at all. Heard about this place for years and avoided it like the plague, since it is a typical hipster joint. My original synopsis was correct. Waited in line forever. We were finally seated and our server was surly, grumpy, yet oh-so-cool. Food was okay, not the best breakfast I've had by far. You are practically hustled out the door to make room for the next table. Homemade ketchup? C'mon. How pretentious can you possibly get? I would rather take my chances at a traditional greasy spoon diner than ever eat here again. Food is not the issue. Atmosphere is. Omg!!!! Sooooooo good, true diner experience in which the owner still walks around to make sure everyone is satisfied! Huge portions and well priced. Went to Morning Glory with my hubby and daughter for a Monday morning breakfast. Walked right in, sat and had the best service and food imaginable. The coffee is served piping hot and in metal cups - really cool! We had traditional breakfast- eggs, bacon,scrapple, home fries. All were perfectly cooked and hot and delicious. Can't go wrong here at Morning Glory! Can't wait to return. Little tip: go early in the week and you won't wait !! Love this place, I tend to go here about once a month for breakfast with my dad. The prices are reasonable, and I love their biscuit and grits options for sides instead of the traditional toast/potatoes(but you can get that too). They also usually have rotating homemade jam(yum!), and homemade ketchup. You may have to wait on the weekends, but I don't think we've ever waited more than 15-20 around 9:30 on a Sunday. Typically we're in pretty quickly. They are a small neighborhood place, so be considerate for those waiting for a table and be sure to check out their specials! Just to say the homemade ketchup is a meal in itself! I'm not kidding, it's better than most gazpachos. love this place. fresh ingredients. pretty decor. chill atmosphere. the service isnt amazing, but the staff is always smiling and in a friendly mood, which i appreciate. the wait is usually 15-25 minutes, which i would say is nothing. GET THE BISCUITS. and the waldorf chicken salad is the best of its kind. i also love the tofu scrambler. YUM. Back to my roots - Morning Glory is the best breakfast joint I've ever been to. I was last here in January of '07 when I revisited the east coast and found this place to still being the real deal. The pancakes and sunny side up eggs were killer and so was their hot chocolate, which surpasses the ones I usually waste money on while at Starbucks. This is a real American breakfast joint and makes other known establishments like Denny's look pretty sorry. Food is creative. Not a huge place but great for groups of 2-3. I would come back again. I wish yelp did half stars. Anyway. Decent joint w probably the best coffee around. However, there are better brunch/breakfast joints nearby. Def not into their ketchup. No regular ketchup. And everything seems to be a quiche Everything are great there. Especially foods, they are simple but delicious. Its 75% and more of time you need to wait outside. But its way worth it. I feel relaxing while there. Biscuit was great plus their homemade jelly. Cannot be wrong. Last week, my brother and I drove from New York and way to Philadelphia just to have brunch. Crazy isn't it. Like I said, its worth it. I've come here several times before, and each time I was pleased with the service, but the food was not as exceptional as other brunch places in the area. It's also almost always packed, cramped, and loud. Good food, wait time for a table sucks, atmosphere on the loud side. Great for brunch. I love the food here- 5 stars! Great coffee, awesome homemade ketchup and the best scrapple I've had in Philly. On top of that, they have some really good weekly specials. So why the update??? Well, I've been coming here for over a year with my fiance ~1-2 times a month. So I would say we're regulars of the place. Not ONCE have we gotten treated like regulars- that's fine, you feed a lot of people- but what I don't get is why don't any of the employees smile?! Not even a crack of a smile. Are they perpetually hungover? Are they not morning people (which would ignore the upbeat name of the place)? Or do they just think we're jerks that come in and only get eggs and scrapple, rather than one of their more elaborate offerings? I have no clue. But what I do know, is that as much as I love their food, every time we leave we feel as though we just hung out with the most miserable people in Philly- which is saying something. And looking around at other Bella Vista peeps reviews, I see I'm not the only one that believes this. morning glory has good food- but it's not life changing or anything, and I don't really find it to be worth the wait anymore. I've gone on weekdays and not had a wait and still not really found it to be that great. I want to love this place like a lot of other reviewers but the facts remain fact 1. that you are always going to wait a pretty long time to get in here. fact 2. if you are a large party forget about it. fact 3. the frittatas take a long time to cook (they're really great but they take awhile) fact 4. depending on when you go you will get crappy service. fact 5. they don't really care that they give crappy service often- they think they are great because of all the really positive reviews but i would say in the last 2 years there has been a steady decline in service and a steady increase of snarkiness. that being said I think I'd give it a try again some time. just not at peak brunch hours on a weekend. Outstanding breakfast, all made from scratch, fantastic blueberry stuffed french toast using challah ..... Picture is of half serving, other half in my belly .... My favorite place in all of Philly to brunch, followed close by Day By Day. Nothing overly fancy here, they just do traditional breakfast right. The biscuits, jam, and grits cannot be matched. Don't go here on the weekend if you are in a rush. Brunch is about enjoying being alive and hungry and recovering from the previous night. I go here for friendly service, the best breakfast/brunch in the city, and because I have so many good memories here with friends and family. A little bit of a wait outside, but the breakfast burrito was well worth it! Very nice servers and they were quick with coffee refills! I will definitely be going back! I really enjoyed my brunch here. It was very crowded, so we waited about 45 minutes for our table, but I expected that. This was my first time there and I was very pleased to see so many great options on the menu. I ordered the Monkey French Toast and my friends both got Fritattas. We waited a very long time for our food. I bet we waited close to an hour. It was crowded and the staff was working hard. We were sitting at the bar and I could see how quickly the kitchen staff was moving. Maybe the frittatas just take a long time. But my French toast was great. Our server was very attentive. the only thing that really bothered me was that gross bottle that they put in front of us when we asked for hot sauce. It was a wine bottle without a cap or label. It was all sticky with crap running down the sides. We didn't examine it any further. Yeah, I'll go back there. This is another place that I will never understand the hype surrounding it. The food is good but i don't know why it draws such insane crowds every weekend. I mean hello, there are other places in the city to get your brunch on. Stop coming here to my block and parking like jerks! Annnyyywaayyy, onto the food. This place declares itself as a "finer diner". It's fancy and it's kinda expensive, two things diners really shouldn't be. I like a diner where the waitress smacks her gum and calls me "hun". But I do like the pancakes with the fresh blueberries and stawberries. The maple syrup is delicious, none of that Aunt Jemima "pancake syrup" nonsense. I like eating a shortstack of pancakes and not feeling like I'm going to die of fullness and regret. I never get those feelings when eating the pancakes at Sam's. Everything else to me is just kinda blah. People seem to love the ketchup here but in all of my experiences eating at Sam's I find that it really doesn't taste like anything. The Morning Glory really to me, just does not live up to the hype. I would not drive all the way from Jersey or the suburbs to wait half an hour to eat mediocre food. But hey, that's just me. Hugely popular (as is obvious from all its Yelping), but needs more room! The place is tiny, and if you go during peak times (I won't even think of it for weekend brunch), you will wait (usually for about 20 minutes) for a table. Another one of those places where they call the shots. If you are one of those people who thinks they can go somewhere and make nitpicky requests, you'll be greeted with an eyeroll. That said, the servers are efficient - never overly exuberant, but friendly enough. The food tends to take a while because the place is so damn busy, but it never sits around and is made fresh - it arrives piping hot, and is always fresh, delicious and generally healthy. I also have a thing for their coffee - it is sooo good. I think it is just Le Colombe, but the big stainless steel mugs give it something. I definitely recommend it, just be sure to check it out during off-peak times. been going to morning glory for years and always enjoy it. cozy environment and great food. this place is one of the original brunch spots in the city and it's easy to see why they're still packin' em in. food is similar to other brunch spots (sabrina's, honey's, etc..) some items are a bit better than the competition, some not as good. try the pancakes on the specials menu. last time i went, they were filled with granola and bananas (yum!). morning glorys pancakes are one of the menu items better than sabrinas, honeys, etc.., give them a shot. until next time, thanks morning glory... Sam's needs a better system!!! The wait is ridiculous outside and in!!! Your told 15 min and wait 45min... Get in and waited another 15 to give your order and they tell you their out of items on the today special.... WTF!!! My favorite place for breakfast in Philly. Great service, amazing specials menu. Can't wait until o am back in Philly to visit Sam's again. Went this past Sunday - mom & dad plus 4 boys. Arrived ~9:45 and expected to wait per our posts but we were OK putting 3 boys at the counter and then grabbing a booth for 3.....perfect! The boys saw a business in action and everyone was thoroughly pleased with their pancakes, monkey french toast (outstanding!!) and coffees. Great, pleasant service. Will definitely be heading back. Gotta say, place was a bust. Aloof wait staff, food nothing special and they only take cash. No mention of that on entry door or menu. They do have an ATM machine right there, but charge a fee. Bottom line, I'm just a visitor passing thru, but I'm 99.9% sure there are much better breakfast spots than this. How does Morning Glory only have 3.5 stars? There's the typical wait (you write your name on a list and wait outside) for a Sunday brunch in South Philly but its worth the wait. The staff and cooks are efficient. Portions are perfect and the menu is unique with fair prices. Definitely on my top 5 places for brunch and thats saying a lot. Go go go! P.S. The item they spend the most money on is their maple syrup. And its worth every penny. One word: overrated Waiting for a year and a half is okay - I do it at Sabrina's and Honey's every now and then - but waiting for what Morning Glory offers is not. The prices are fine, the food is okay, but the service and attitude is atrocious. I've been there 5-6 times, so this is not one, isolated event. I do not take forever to eat, but they rush you out like the world's about to end. And they don't have regular ketchup. wtf?! I mean I get making your own - that's cool - but don't force me to have it. I want me some Heinz! Get nicer, offer some normal condis and let me know. I'll come back and try again. I went here for brunch last week and sat at the counter. I was in no rush, so the fact that it took 15 mnutes to get a glance and a menu didn't even bother me. One look at the menu and I instantly invited my sister to come join me. I put my name on a waiting list and requeted to sit outside. I waited 40 minutes for a table on a Monday afternoon, only to be told I could not sit outside because they were having such a hard time running food. This was immediately after I saw them seat 2 guys outside. I was intrigued by the menu, and the drinks- ginger lemonade and mint tea were fantastic. I wish we could have caught our waiter for a refll after paying for about a 6oz glass. The food was good. We had a fritatta which looked and was amazing and a homemade veggie burger. The only interaction we got with the waitstaff was ordering, and the delivery of our food. Our overworked sweaty waiter gave me a look like a dog wanting a reward after going to the bathroom when he finally put our plates down. My "brunch" on a Monday afternoon took 3 hours... I was so turned off by the service I doubt I will go back though. I've been back twice more and had a great experience both times. One more star for you! :) Definitely try the smoked salmon and goat cheese omelette (see pic). The plate also comes with a biscuit, cinnamon apples, and home fries. All this for $10. Yum! I've also tried the pecan waffle and thought that was also pretty good. The peach whip cream gave it a very interesting twist. Definitely is now my favorite brunch place in Philly! We visited Morning Glory Diner for Sunday brunch. The wait for 2 was about 15 minutes which was short compared to other brunch spots on that days (60+ min wait time elsewhere). The food service was a little slow but the kitchen is small so that's understandable. The food itself was excellent. The French toast with maple syrup was great. The Huevos Rancheros off of the special menu was also good. I would definitely recommend and return again. The only downside is they do not take credit cards. I came here with very high expectations because everyone who went here had really good things to say about the restaurant so I was super excited and hyped it up to a few other friends who hadn't tried it. I must say the brunch was delicious but it didn't stand out to me. I felt like the originality was just not there. I ordered the spinach frittatta which was very good but a little too cheesy ( if you're a cheese lover you'd like this place for sure). The homefries were good but were enhanced by their awesome home made ketchup. The best part of the meal for me was the home made biscuit which blew my mind away. That is the main reason for giving this place 3 stars. The meal was great but the best part about it was the biscuit. I will be back, but I won't have the same high expectations. I've been twice now on trips to Phila and it is my favorite breakfast stop (outside of the Dutch Eating Place in the Redding Terminal). First thing you notice here is how awesome the staff are. Super friendly and very welcoming of kids. They were so patient and even gave our hungry, cranky daughter some toys to play with. Food is great. Love the homemade ketchup. Frittata was wonderful as was the homemade biscuit. Wife really enjoyed her challah fresh toast. Highly recommended! Note if you are a Trump voter you might not care for their politics. The Food Channel did not lie, this place is great! After trekking through the awful rain and waiting outside for about 15 minutes we were finally seated. The man at the door was hilarious and took no pity on the people who left their place on the waiting list. For brunch I ordered the Monkey French Toast while my friends ordered the Salmon Frittata, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, and Eggs with Bacon. All of our meals were delicious so we had no complaints! The establishment is cash only and I didn't see an ATM so don't forget your money! You would really have to be an fan of this place to really organically love this place. As I am. This my sunday ritual I think for breakfast. The host is freaking hilariuos. Although there is a good wait for a table, its all worth it their food is amazing. I love the metal coffee cups. I love that this place had its own personality. The waitress will make you feel at home. I love this place and will keep coming for many years. Oh Morning Glory I Love YA It was a cool Sunday morning and we decide to try Sam's. We huddled near the outdoor fireplaces and waited...it is small place and we were not sure it would be worth the wait. We were WRONG. The review are accurate. The food is outstanding and the apple side dish is a killer. The only thing that was incorrect was the coffee -- it is really good. Get there early! This gem in the heart of South Philly is nothing short of greatness!! Love the frittata!! If you haven't been there, GO!! You will not be disappointed! Just like in a bad romance, once the initial attraction wears off, all of the faults become exposed. Some of them, like leaving clothes all over the floor, though unpleasant are acceptable. But others, like a 29 year old man trying to turn you into girlfriend/mom, are deal breakers. In Morning Glory's case, initially the eggs were great. But try and substitute anything, or mention a food allergy, or any area that might call for compromise, and you might as well be asking them to recreate a whole menu for you on the spot. And not just any menu, a menu that would have won "Best of Philly" in the 90s. After this, I am convinced they give that title out entirely too easy. Of course, even after waiting OUTSIDE, in the cold, spring rain for 30 minutes for a table, you can't seriously be asking them to crack an egg and scramble it for you, because if you haven't noticed-- there are other customers willing to not have dairy allergy. All of the eggs are pre-scrambled, presumably the day before, and mixed with buttermilk. If you would like something without dairy, you can have an egg, fried, or two eggs, fried, from the al a carte section of the menu. :-) YAY for an exciting Sunday breakfast!!! Because clearly, I couldn't do better at home, in my pajamas. If I wanted fried eggs that I could make at home, at least I'd be getting ones with added omega 3s. After ordering a cup of coffee and not even taking a sip, putting up with a server who was ignorant, and impatient, I took my mother to the Fitzwater Cafe, where we had the best breakfast in a much cleaner atmosphere. The food at Fitzwater is far superior to the dingy morning glory diner. There is nothing "Finer" about MG. He told me I could just leave two dollars on the table for the coffee. That was when he lost my business forever. I should have left nothing. Hopefully, you will help me get revenge! Sooo good. I can't wait to come back to philly and have breakfast here again. I had the monkey French toast and a side of eggs and bacon - definitely the best bacon out there. The monkey French toast was so good. I can still taste it as I type this and my experience was over 2 months ago. I'm not even a big French today fan but something in me told me to get this. That bacon. I wanted to know who they buy their groceries from cause I wanted to take some home. I liked the atmosphere and the quirky stuff all around the diner. The also had a ton of fresh made sauces which I had to try and yes they were damn good too! We go here, but only on weekdays! I would not even consider waiting for this place. The food is good, but not any better than other places in town. I prefer Carmens and Hawthornes for brunch. That being said, it is good breakfast! It seems like decent prices for what they are making. I've never been impressed with service (even when it isn't super crowded!) and have been bummed when someone I'm eating with goes to order something and it is no longer available. I guess that means people like eating that item, so it isn't such a bad thing for the restaurant. The ketchup is awesome, and I like the diner feel of the place. I didn't love the breakfast burrito when I ordered it. I've enjoyed the sweet breakfasts- pancakes, french toast, etc. My husband loves the breakfast pizza when it is a special. Glad it is in the neighborhood, but not willing to wait for a table! Home made ketchup, amazing sausage, biscuits are the best, with jam on the table, always comes with side of fruit of the day, sometimes cinnamon baked apples! Great service, low price, good coffee. Get here early, there is always a line. Ps. ALL they do is breakfast... So you know they do it right. I've been here a few times now, most recently back in January, and overall I'm not impressed. At least my waitress was friendly during my latest visit, but I had to wait over an hour and the food just wasn't worth it. I'd rather have the same wait with better food down the street at Sabrina's. One of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. Cash only, but lots of great menu items..not too overwhelming versus other overrated spots. I love all the different frittatas they do, the specials, the house made biscuits and homemade jam and ketchup. Fast and friendly service! Well.....I do appreciate political differences as I would defend to the death either side of the aisle. So that being said let's get to the service and food. It is a busy place which usually is a good sign so I do expect to have to wait but initially we were greeted nicely and seated right away. Took a few minutes to get our orders taken and again I do appreciate the political humor on the menu even if it differs from my own beliefs. Breakfast showed up in a very reasonable time and was amazing actually. Had the breakfast burrito which was larger than expected and was very tasty . Taters were cooked nicely also. Price was right on target, not over priced at all. All in all it was a nice experience. wow what a breakfast. I'm always a sucker for places that have grits and biscuits. All the reviews lived up to the expectations I had of the place. highly recommended I have been coming to Mo Glo for years, and I mean YEARS. When my son was little, I would meet another momma there and we would have sanity breakfasts. They were long, they were delicious, and we were never made to feel unwelcome or like we were a bother despite the havoc that eating with toddlers can bring. Fats forward and I return to Mo Glo in April, my toddler is now a teenager. I went out to breakfast with the same momma and we had a wonderful experience. Thanks Mo Glo for the walk down memory lane, the delicious food and steaming coffee (served in metal cowboy camp style mugs). The only thing missing was sweet Sam herself. had a friend visiting and i've been wanting to try this place so i took her here. very comfortable atmosphere, remember to bring cash because i didn't know it was cash only!! they actually have an atm inside though just in case which i didn't know until after i walked to the bank. The service was quick and the food was fresh and delicious!! exceeded my expectations and they weren't necessarily low to begin with. i like that my meal came with baked apples and cinnamon in a little condiment dish, delicious and charming!! good friend and fellow elite yelper kevin c. and his gf were in town visiting -- so of course, great brunch was a must. getting out to south philly is always a trek, but it was well worth it for our inaugural trip to morning glory on this beautiful weekend. when you arrive, go around through the garden patio to the side entrance, where you'll find a clipboard of names -- obstacles between you and your food. put your name down and be prepared to wait, cuz it is absolutely ridic. as most of the people here can probably attest to, it takes about an hour to get in, and another half an hour to get your food. good thing kevin c. and his gf brought monopoly deal to help us pass the time. who knew i could learn something new while waiting to eat? our party of 3 was seated at the counter, overlooking the open kitchen and all the food in their made-to-order glory. the cooks here are amazing, and it's almost mesmerizing to watch them at work. now for the food. kevin c. and his gf shared the breakfast pizza. having pizza for breakfast is a strange concept to me, but apparently it was fantastic (i'm sure you can read about it in kevin c.'s review). i wanted to try their special- the raspberry stuffed french toast with fresh berries. but alas, they ran out just as we were about to order. it just wasn't meant to be :( instead, i had the monkey french toast and while it was good, i've definitely had better. i felt that the caramelized bananas and the toast itself didn't complement each other well, but i love that they threw some mangoes into the mix. next time, either the tofu scrambler or the frittata. foshizzle. This is not your average breakfast spot. Look, there is nothing fancy about it (its a diner right??), the space is cramped and you almost always have to wait but.....the menu is unlike any breakfast I have ever seen. Its unique. The biscuits are to die for and I love the homemade ketchup. If you are visiting philly or live here, this is a must to check out! I came to Sam's after a really long exam with a bunch of my med school girlfriends. We are always delirious after the exams so that is probably why I forgot to review!! It was definitely a good call to come on a Friday morning ~11:30 AM. We had no wait! The place is definitely small and not good for groups. We had a group of 6 and fortunately they had one that could accomodate. All of the food was out of this world good. We were drooling over the Berry Biscuit. It was light, crumbly, salty, and the whipped cream and berries served as the best compliments to the dish. Amazing. The Neighborhood Frittata, a classic combo of ingredients, did not disappoint. I had a difficult time choosing from this menu, everything was mouth watering! I will definitely come back here again, the question is just WHEN I can come back to beat the morning rush!!! My favorite diner, not only in the city, but ever! I absolutely love the vibe of this place...no frills diner, every one is real and down to earth but still kind and welcoming. Their "be nice or leave" shirts should help set your expectations, and are also for sale haha. Their food is phenomenal - never had a sub par meal and have eaten here over 15 times. It's hard to stray away from the traditional two eggs and breakfast meat dish, especially since it includes their homemade biscuits that you can top with their rotating homemade jams (this weekend it was blueberry, the best one yet!) and fried potatoes which you can top with their homemade ketchup....yup they even make their own ketchup! I have strayed from my regular order a few times to try their specials, this weekend was blueberry and goat cheese pancakes with real whip cream...yum. Also the smoked salmon and asparagus fritatta was great too. So many interesting and delicious options, you really can't go wrong. I would be amiss to not mention that the coffee comes out in adorable tin mugs, which I know others also find adorable because they actually had to put up a sign asking people not to steal them haha. Also, there is outdoor seating in a garden area when the weather is nice. Oh, and BYO! REVIEW FOR FIRST TIMERS: Drove to this spot in search of Sunday morning brunch. Location is situated in a residential style neighborhood. There is PARKING issues - you may have to drive around looking for a parallel parking spot. I won't take that away from them. FOOD : Was battling between tuna salad sandwich and breakfast but I ordered a breakfast platter that came with two eggs .. Bacon .. Morning potatoes .. And a breakfast bread cake thing. THE POTATOES ARE MIND BLOWING. Somewhat spicy but very good. Everything was done well- bacon was thick an smokey, The unsung hero was the breakfast bread and the spicy ketchup on table in wine bottle. Bread was almost like a cornbread style piece of bread. Light and fluffy with a top crust. The sauce was awesome. CASH ONLY - not a fan of that but it is what it is. If you can, go on a weekday for a better atmosphere and shorter wait time. The diners and staff are all more relaxed on weekdays which makes it a more enjoyable experience. If you have time off of school or work or can get up earlier than you would normally then definitely give weekdays at MoGlo a try. In general it's a friendly and aesthetically pleasing environment. They put homemade jam, and coffee and butter and cream into little stainless steel jars/tins/pitchers. They have tasty, not-too-sweet homemade catsup. If you go in regularly they'll remember you and remember things you've said to them. I once went in with a friend's baby in a stroller and they were very accommodating and friendly about having him in his stroller next to our table. The waiter was very pro baby and came over just to chat and smile. This was on a weekday morning. Morning glory is such an amazing gem in Philly. We tried the challah French toast, breakfast burritos, quesadillas, and frittata. Everything is home style and killer portion sizes. Coffee refills are abundant and it simply feels like home. Carol comes around and checks in on you which is always a treat. I will come here for the rest of my days! Simple really is best. The potatoes are smothered in tasty herbs, and the house made ketchup is like nothing else (as suggested by being served in champagne bottles!). I love this place for brunch. I almost hate to share a review since Sam's is my absolute favorite spot and the secret is already out! Sam's is an unassuming little diner on Fitzwater with absolutely amazing breakfast and super friendly, efficient staff. The diner is pretty small and very popular - so expect to wait in their little garden outside. In the winter, they do light a fire to make the wait a little more cozy. For a larger party, be prepared for a decent wait. For just two people, you may be lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar or have only a short wait. My ONLY small complaint here is the seating along the bar gets a little drafty as customers come in and out the door. The menu is fabulous - they always have intriguing specials as well as your typical breakfast staples. However, the standout here is the berry biscuit. Their homemade biscuit covered in berries and whipped cream is to die for! I highly recommend splitting this and a savory dish if you're dining with a friend. Other favorites their potatoes and homemade ketchup and their california wrap. Honestly, everything I've had here is delicious. Overall, a fantastic brunch spot with great food and awesome people. Highly recommend. If I could give zero stars I would... First off I have been here about 15 times so maybe it was just a one off but it was seriously terrible. After waiting 45 minutes and watching people of the same size go in after us we said something, the guy accidentally crossed our name off. Fine no big deal stuff happens. Makes zero attempt to apologize and tries to play it off, fine not a huge deal, a little annoying but not enough to write a review. Once we sit down it takes about 15 minutes for anyone to come talk to us. Tables all around us are getting their orders taking, the server is joking behind the counter not super busy. Finally the guy comes and takes our order, basically half walking away before as he finishes. Then it takes another half an hour to get our food! Food was fine as usual, kitchen guys know what they're doing. We got there at 11:30 and didn't leave until close to 2. Then they have the gaul to have a sign that reads "Please be respectful of other guests waiting". Again it might have been an off day but I will not be back. Delicious! Worth the trip. Awesome service. Everything is made from scratch, we will be back!!! Love that you use your platform for political awareness ! The staff were nice and welcoming and I was greeted by more than one server immediately very fast service and the food was great I will definitely be back! Love the signs.. keep doing what you're doing if anything you're keeping the racist and biased people who support that shit out .. it's a win win ! Solid breakfast/brunch spot. Not a fan of their politics and the decor is kind of shoddy, but the food is good. Another one of my favorite brunch place! I don't get to come down this way too often, but when I do I always enjoy eating here. Service has been always consistent, prompt, friendly, and efficient. Inside and outside you will find political posters based on what is currently plaguing our country. I actually appreciate this from an establishment and makes me want to support them more. Inside is not that big, but they also have an outdoor seating area, however, it has been so hot I am guessing most people will rather sit inside. Today I ordered their pastrami frittata; as always they were gracious substituting potatoes and biscuits with salad (I really like their simple salad!). I really enjoyed this frittata! My daughter ordered their Huevos Rancheros and said it's probably one of the best HR around! I like the politics proudly displayed at this restaurant and it's one of the reasons I decided to have breakfast here a few weeks ago. The interior is cute and welcoming. I always like when you can see your food being prepared in the kitchen. The food was okay. Nothing to write home about. Two of us got basic breakfasts of pancakes and some meat and one coffee and the bill came to $30. It was a ridiculously expensive breakfast. If a place serves organic or local, I'm more than willing to spend more money on food but this was just average food you could make at home. Amazing food and service. Please note, There May be a little wait on top brunch days. We had 4 people and it was nice outside so we walked around. All of us enjoyed our food. Server was attentive. Outside seating was perfect for the weather. What a gem right in Philadelphia. We stopped here for brunch on a Monday morning and loved our meals! The restaurant itself is tiny and doesn't look the cleanest... BUT the food was spectacular! I had an omelet with Brie and a side of potatoes & their homemade biscuit & my boyfriend enjoyed a waffle accompanied by eggs and an assortment of breakfast meats. My meal was absolutely delicious. I tried their homemade ketchup and although it was a unique flavor.. i loved it! It tasted so fresh! I ate almost my entire meal and wish I had room for all of it (I only had room for half the biscuit even though it was amazing) but the helpings were hefty. I already can't wait to go back! One of the first places I fell in love with in Philly. Before I lived here, I would visit my sister in the city, and she would bring me here for some brunch. I continue the tradition, bringing my friends from out of town here when they visit. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options, and they usually have a really awesome list of specials that I'll choose from. Everything is fresh and homemade. Even the ketchup is homemade. And I could live on the biscuits and jam. The west-coast wrap is really good if you want something light and fresh. Full of veggies, but not boring/bland. I never can finish my food, but am always sad about it, because it's so delicious. It's always great to go here early afternoon on a week day because there is definitely no wait for seating. The wait is rough on the weekends. Sam's Morning Glory is a great stop for casual neighborhood-y brunch! My friend and I went on a Sunday and barely had to wait for a seat at the counter. I ordered the neighborhood frittata which had a thick layer of cheese on top, a thick and soft biscuit- the superstar of the plate with their homemade jam, potatoes, and cinnamon apples. It was all delicious and I had enough food for two meals! I knock off a star because the service wasn't that great. The waiter didn't come around for 20-30 minutes when I wanted ketchup, and I had to ask him twice for a to-go box. Aside from that, great food! The breakfast burrito with bacon ($12) was decent, and I'll probably give it a second chance at another time. PROS: lots of fluffy egg cooked omelette style, complimented by a perfect amount of cheese and some chopped poblano peppers. It's well-seasoned, and the ingredients were well-distributed. Comes with a nice helping of bite-sized lightly crisped potatoes on the side. CONS: For almost $3 extra, there was hardly any bacon -- but I asked for it crispy, and it was. The sauce (that I'm glad I ordered on the side) was kind of strange -- slightly smokey, rust-colored, and tomato-based with an off-putting sweetness. A more traditional salsa or pick de gallo would have worked better. It also came with an overly sweet marinara-style sauce. The tortilla was a bit dry and stiff. Outstanding. The food is great the service is also excellent. You have to be ready for the entire experience. Food, servers and politics. No wall around this place. CASH ONLY. Also, go with a appetite and be patient. The frittata is amazing. Loved the tofu scrambled breakfast. It was seasoned perfectly! Definitely will be returning. Excellent service! Came to Philly for a visit and after reading the reviews for Sam's Morning Glory Diner I just had to come. I wasn't disappointed at all, the food was good and we didn't have to wait since we sat on the counter. It's even better in front because we got to watch them make the food since it's an open kitchen and you can see everything as they prepare your meal. It was a busy Saturday morning, but the staff was nice and friendly. I can't wait to come back here for their french toast and biscuits. Plus everything is homemade even their ketchup and jelly. Love it! Good social distancing and outside space including a backyard space, coupled with pleasant, non-rushed service, make this a great covid escape. I will preface this review by saying I am not a big breakfast/brunch person. I usually skip breakfast and I'd much rather have an early lunch than brunch. The food here is fine for breakfast/brunch food, but certainly not something with waiting in line for. If you have a party of two or are a single diner, you probably won't have to wait long to sit inside, but longer parties are in for a long wait. This diner itself is teeny tiny with not much room to turn around it inside. I found it a bit claustrophobic though I do appreciate their clean bathroom. However, I love their outdoor patio that has plenty of shade due to all the umbrellas. There was also no wait for that space, so if the weather is nice, outside is the place to be. I ordered the green goddess scramble special with egg whites (extra $2 for whites). It was pesto, asparagus, spinach, and mozzarella with scrambled eggs. The flavor of the scramble was good, but the cheese wasn't melted. The potatoes were super disappointing. They were bland and needed some seasoning. I appreciate the idea of homemade ketchup, but I did not enjoy this one. It was too thin and weak on flavor. The "biscuit" tasted fine but as a born southerner, I can tell you that was not a biscuit. It was more like some weird hybrid cornbread without the cornmeal. Biscuits have flakey layers and are fluffy and round. This was a heavy rectangle with uniform texture throughout baked in a baking pan and sliced into rectangles. Again, it wasn't bad, but I was really hoping for a biscuit. The best part of the meal was the blueberry sauce/preserves for the "biscuit". It was very flavorful and fruity. I would totally eat this on some ice cream. Service was friendly and prompt. They were good about refilling coffee for those who drank it. I think if I return, I will try a waffle or something along those lines since that sweet blueberry sauce was tasty. Sam's Morning Glory was pretty much a mediocre experience. This place seems to be very popular because it was packed to capacity on the day I decided to have brunch with a group of friends. Luckily we were able to grab some seats out in the patio area of the restaurant. Our service was lackluster. I noticed it was an all male staff and they either was flustered from the large crowd of folks or just lacked good customer service. At this point the verdict is still up on what excuse I want to give the service. My food was just ok, I ordered the smoked salmon frittata and I wished it tasted as good as it sounded. It came with a side of potatoes and a large homemade biscuit. The frittata was bland. The potatoes was not bad and the homemade biscuit would have been a winner but it was a tad to salty for me. The prices are reasonable. I paid about 15.00 for my meal. The food also came out fast and hot and we ended up meeting the owner. Who is a wonderful women who told us that she "worked hard to be old" I loved her quote as well as the radical messages throughout the restaurant! Felt like there should be bars on the windows! Why would anyone want to drink hot coffee out of a metal cup? Only place I have ever seen them is in prison movies! Was not impressed with this diner...sorry. I really wanted to be too. Food wasn't bad just not anything that I would go back to eat a second time. Give me Penrose Diner anytime! Love this restaurant. It's one of the few places in the city that gives you a diner atmosphere but with better food. It is on the smaller size so there can be a bit of a wait during brunch times. They have great waffles, muffins, and frittatas. I love this place, pure and simple . They wear their heart on their sleeve. The food is good & the service is attentive. Keep doing what you do ! Reading all the one star reviews, it is regarding the political stance that this diner makes known. It must be so great to be so privileged that politics on human rights, gun control and terrorism bother you. This is a great place for a solid brunch. Like all brunch spots in the south Philly neighborhood there is a wait for a table especially on the weekends. The space inside is pretty tight so please don't bring in a stroller or any heavy baggage. Upon walking in there is seating at the bar table- then tables further out by the windows. Don't expect looking out of the windows to see the streets outside because they are covered by posters on political issues. Don't forget to leave without getting biscuits to go because they are absolutely amazing. Love this place, love the grits, so good, and great people. My only suggestion is the owner "Claim This Business," so they can correct the website link that incorrectly takes you to The Monster Who Shall Not Be named who stole the White House in the 2016 election (it takes you to his website when you click it here in Yelp - please claim your business so you can correct this horrible mistake). LOVE Sam's Mornin Glory Diner - and love the owner and the staff and the food, mmm, mmm, good! I love everything about Morning Glory. They have the best biscuits and frittatas, and I'm obsessed with their red sauce which you can pour on basically anything. Their jam and pancakes are awesome too! The staff includes some of the nicest people in the city, and I always feel so welcomed when I get a chance to eat there. do not pass up grabbing brunch at this place if you are in the neighborhood! We went here for breakfast before we left Philadelphia. It was recommended by someone at our hotel. I was so glad we went here because their breakfast was so good. Very fresh and everything was homemade including their ketchup! I ordered the breakfast burrito and couldn't even finish it, huge portions. Some of their meals came with a biscuit and it was delicious. I had to try a piece of it on my friend's plate. Tasted so homemade, Moist and buttery. It's a tiny place, have outdoor seatings. Definitely a diner feel to it and worth coming here for breakfast. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive even though the place was packed. He always made sure we were good. I'll definitely be back here when I'm in town again. This place used to be really great but the quality control has gone down hill. We waited about 15 minutes for a table for two outside. Which wouldn't have been bad but it was 15 degrees out, snowing, and they had this tiny fire burning which didn't keep you warm at all, shouldn't be called a fire, it was a candle. Not sure why they dont set up their awning to help shield patrons from the elements. The Food. yikes. My mother had the waldorf salad. BLAND BLAND BLAND. She is not a person who likes salty foods, she hardly ever reaches for the salt shaker. I couldn't tell you how many times she had to put salt on her dish. This salad used to be delicious, I have had it in the past, granted about two years ago i last had it. Maybe that should tell the restaurant something. Time to revamp your menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with steak. Mind you it was a special, and it was listed Eggs Benedict Florentine, but I said I didn't like spinach so could they just give me regular eggs Benedict, no spinach. The waiter looked at me completely confused and said so you just want a poached egg? UM no, I want the dish just without spinach. He finally got to the same page I was on. My dish came and I didn't even know what i was looking at. The Hollandaise sauce, consistency was like water and it tasted like water. So there was just a puddle on my plate. The steak that came with the "Eggs Benedict", he asked me how i wanted it cooked, I said Medium Rare, They brought it to me Well Done. Ugh. Breakfast potatoes had whole leaves of rosemary leaves throughout the potatoes, so it was great having the rosemary cling to your throat. All in all, it was horrible. Will not be back. It was nice knowing you Morning Glory. They sell face masks and they are pretty reasonably priced too. $2 for surgical face masks. I'll have to try their food soon, friendly staff. This is one of my go to breakfast spots they have amazing pecan waffles there coffee is NOT the best I usually bring it with, but they are really nice people it is small but they have a nice little area outside weather permitting and last but not lest Parking South Philly- center city enough said We have been going to Sam's every weekend, sometimes both Saturday and Sunday lately because it's impossible to get enough of! The biscuit, rosemary potatoes with homemade ketchup and the homemade jam are all amazing. Service is always on point and super friendly. The prices are very reasonable. I think any bad reviews must be people who were offended by Sam's politics because I've never had a complaint! Came here on Memorial Day around noon so there was a slight wait. The wait to be seated wasn't too bad (around 15 minutes) but the wait for our food after we had ordered was at least 30 minutes. The kitchen and restaurant are both very small and definitely stretched to capacity during busy brunch times so plan ahead with extra time if you are coming here for brunch! We got the breakfast burrito and smoked salmon frittata. The burrito was huge, but kind of under seasoned. The smoked salmon frittata had lox, asparagus, and goat cheese. The flavors all worked really well together! The breakfast potatoes were soft, but again lacked seasoning. The biscuit was huge and fluffy and delicious, especially with the jam on the table. Overall, the quality of the food was great, but I wish the menu had more egg options. Also, it's cash only! Ill keep this short caz i didn't have a good experience. Well i ordered the special which contained some zucchinis, poached eggs, and some other stuff. I don't remember what it was caz i felt like puking after eating the zucchinis. The area was tight and pretty nice. I know i should of ordered something normal not something weird like the one i ordered. My GF ordered the breakfast pizza and it was ok not as bad as mines. Overall i think the other "normal" foods are good and decent but this one ill surly pass. Food was awesome. Staff was okay, was busy I get it. The three stars comes from the decor, upside American flags, a big black and red slashes banner saying we need to force the presidents out. Overall great food, solid staff but felt very unwelcome with the political propaganda being thrown in my face. We continue to frequent this great little restaurant. The food is great but the service is even better. We love family-owned local and this family owned and operated joint is a great example of why. Always a wonderful fill of comfort food and five star service TS;PR: go!! (TSPR means too short, please read) This place is great!! The service is excellent, with low prices and huge portions!! Everything is homemade and great! Ordered pancakes, bacon, French toast, eggs with home fries, and multiple drinks. Only $47. Amazing! You can also sit outside. Every time they see your cups empty they ask for a refill. They are kind and call people by their first name. The cooks cook right in front of you. They also tell us how long it would take for it to finish. My friend and I came here for brunch around 10:30am on a Sunday. We didn't have too long of a wait (maybe ~25 minutes) since we said we didn't mind sitting at the counter. Since we were seated at the counter, we were watching the cooks prepare food the whole time which was very entertaining. We decided to solve the classic brunch dilemma by splitting one savory dish and one sweet dish. For the savory dish, we got the Neighborhood Frittata (with roasted red peppers, spinach, and provolone) with breakfast potatoes and a biscuit. The frittata was nothing special, but the potatoes were really nicely seasoned. The biscuit was nice and fluffy, and the blueberry jam was delicious on top of it. For the sweet dish, we got one of the specials - Which Way is Florida French Toast (challah french toast topped with cinnamon apples, with whipped cream and maple syrup). It was sooo yummy! Definitely a great Philly diner for classic breakfast staples. It's just a dinner. Too small, congested, no toast! Then there's an offensive chalkboard political quote I have to spend the whole meal keeping a guest from seeing or she'd leave. Actually I'm ashamed I didn't point it out at wording coffee, paid the check, walked out and not given $105 to these idiots. That's $21 a head for OJ, bacon & eggs and coffee average! We're not talking high class joint. It's a dump. BTW, they hid the automatic gratuity or we'd had added another $25! To answer the question on you chalkboard idiots "What did Trump accomplish in 2017?" He beat that bitch Hillary Stocks are up Tax reform And I voted for Johnson I would give 0 stars if I could. Aside from shoving their radical political beliefs down your throat. The food tasted sour. I spent 3 days throwing up from food poisoning. Don't go here ! Do yourself a favor Steak was terrible. No seasoning and very tough. Bagel was stale. Eggs were good though. Also, even though they make a "homemade ketchup", they still need to invest in traditional ketchup I'm not very familiar with south philly, so when a friend suggested we eat here for brunch I wasn't sure what to expect. When we arrived, I loved the colorful outdoor seating option, although we opted to sit inside because it was super hot and muggy that particular day. The inside is quaint and hip with an open view of the kitchen, and the food really delicious. I ordered the monkey french toast stuffed with bananas and mangos (drool) alongside a refreshing glass of housemade ginger lemonade (which could have used a bit more ginger IMHO), while my friend got a special omelette on the menu, which came with a side of fries and a giant biscuit. Both super filling and really tasty! Definitely a spot worth trying out! P.S. This place is cash only so be sure to stop by an ATM on your way in! Unfortuntely this place couldn't have been worse. The food is overpriced and not good. The staff was rude and unwelcoming. This place does not feel "clean" either. Theres an infinite number of better places to go to , don't waste your money. Hilarious menu names! Love the variety in specials (sweet and savory dishes). We waited no more than 10-15minutes to be seated, you can choose outdoor or inside seating. We ended up ordering more of the savory dishes: the it ain't ihop breakfast platter + potatoes, breakfast burrito with breakfast meats, neighborhood frittata + 2 additional biscuits. The biscuits were really good!!! I asked for pancakes instead of french toast but out came french toast so ‍, not a problem but was feelin' pancakes. The strawberry puree/sauce was really good with the toast. I felt that the potatoes were a bit too salty for me (but not for my other two friends) so I guess it varies per person. The interesting part was when they came out with a huge bottle of marinara sauce(?) which I used for my potatoes(?) instead of ketchup. They have the best tofu scramble in the city. All meals I've had there are good. Their ketchup is divine. Someday I plan on bringing a wine cork, corking one of those bottles and stuffing it into my bag. Only thing stopping me is the potential repercussion of getting caught and being asked to never come back again. Would come here more often for breakfast if it was in my neck of the woods. Real bad experience at this place this morning and as sure as Yelp is my witness I shall now have my vengeance. My girl and I have brunched here twice before and both times we loved it. I usually write my reviews almost solely on the strength of the food but when I can't even get into a place for a third visit I have to base my review on the absolutely awful service that is responsible. Sam's is very popular amongst the city's brunch crowd and there is always a long wait for seating. I expect this and I accept it. The waiting crowd gathers in a fenced in yard on chairs at patio tables. There are also two park benches just outside the gate of this yard and this is where I like to wait. It's where I wait every time I'm at Sam's and when my name is called, the host first calls to the crowd in the yard and then walks outside the gate to call to the people waiting on the benches and surrounding sidewalk. This normal protocol is not how thing's unfolded this morning. We arrived at 11:30 and my girl put her name on the wait list with the usual notation of "first available". We sat on our usual park bench and I got caught up on some reading as we patiently waited. During the wait I strained to hear the barely audible calls of the host inside the yard. After only 20 minutes I suggested that my girl check our status as I was having trouble hearing the caller. My girl comes back to the bench and informs me that we were already called and thus she had to explain to the host that we were in fact waiting all along on one of the restaurants waiting benches! We figure no harm no foul as the guy now realizes we are in fact present and I'm figuring we'll be given the next available seats. To avoid further communication problems, we decide to step into the fenced in yard and it's then that I realize that the host is not the usual host at Sam's but a young man who's idea of getting the attention of the waiting crowd is to stick his head out the back door and in a hushed monotone read names off the wait list. It's no exaggeration to say that this guy put no effort whatsoever into his job but we were now in the yard and able to hear nonetheless. As we sat in the yard, we watched one group after another being called and seated before us. This was frustrating and seemed unfair but we tried to be patient. After quite a while longer, our patience finally ran out, my girl went over to the wait list, left an appropriately nasty note and we walked over to the Italian Market and brunched in a nice little Sicilian restaurant. Someday, down the line, we will find forgiveness in our hearts and we will in fact venture back to Sam's. When we do it is my hope that ignorance will have abandoned the restaurant's host and I won't be put in the position of having to wonder " What's the story, Morning Glory? " Morning Glory Diner was just a short walk away from my apartment, so stopped by for breakfast while my parents were in town. It's an assuming restaurant right on 10th and Fitzwater, and while it looks small on the outside, they have a decent outdoor patio with plenty of seating. Since it was a lovely May morning, we opted to eat in the patio (covered and secluded from the road, which was nice). It was pretty quiet since it was a weekday, but there were a few other diners there with us. The service was fast enough given one server, who was a delight to have - incredibly personable and friendly and made our breakfast much more fun. For eats, the menu is very expansive, including a lot of standards (eggs, pancakes, etc.), but also more unique options like frittata and focaccia sandwiches. The key though is their special menu - that's where the best items (in my opinion) live. There were a few "sweet" and a few "savory" options on the menu, so crowd pleasing to all. I went for the homemade waffle with lemon zest and almond, accompanied by homemade vanilla whipped cream and syrup. The waffle was more dense than others I've had, but still quite tasty - just more filling that I'm used to! The lemon flavor was a nice spring touch, but not too overpowering. It matched so nicely with the almonds, giving it a little extra crunch. The homemade whipped cream was a nice additional touch too. My mom went for the special pear and raspberry pancakes, which she loved! They too were very filling, but so delightful with full pears and berries mixed in and the perfect thickness. My dad went for the special scramble, which had andouille sausage, pesto, eggs, and moz and was accompanied by a homemade biscuit and potatoes. It was a very generous serving, and he was a big fan! The biscuit was unique - looked like a crumb cake the way it was cut, but was definitely biscuit-like. We were given a mango / pineapple / peach jam for the biscuit, which was so tasty - love the homemade touch! They also had their own homemade ketchup with spices mixed in - my dad loved this touch on his potatoes. Coffee wasn't too bad either - pretty much standard fare, but our waiter was great on keeping our cups full. Overall, we really enjoyed our breakfast at Morning Glory! With the large menu, there really is something for everyone, and the prices are certainly reasonable for the servings you get. I would definitely recommend Morning Glory for a weekday breakfast if your parents or friends are in town - it's definitely a crowd pleaser! This weekend was pretty mild, so we decided to venture out and try a new spot to add to the brunch list. Honestly, I had never heard of Sam's until the day I dined here. You enter the diner through the patio area, which is unique. I'm positive the benches back there are recycled from a bus station of some kind. We arrived around 2:15pm on a Sunday and probably waited for 10-15 minutes. Once inside, you realize it's pretty small. It definitely has a diner feel to it. There are a few counter seats to your left and high chair tables to your right. As you go in further, you have more traditional diner tables. It can get really loud when it's packed. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Frittata with a side of potatoes, my wife ordered the Monkey French toast and we got a Short Stack of pancakes (two pancakes) for my son. The salmon frittata was delicious. Smoked salmon with goat cheese and spinach was definitely interesting and different from any frittata I have had. Sam's has homemade ketchup, which is tangy yet sweet. It tasted great on my potatoes. My wife and I split our dishes and sadly, we were a little disappointed with the stuffed french toast. The bananas are caramelized, but they didn't need to be considering bananas are already sweet. The mango was a nice touch. I still think Sabrina's has the best stuffed french toast in Philly. The pancakes were really good. The short stack in my opinion was very filling because the pancakes are dense. Looking at the pictures of their biscuit, I expected it to be sweet. I guess I thought it would taste like the biscuit at Honey's. Once I applied some homemade marmalade, it was very tasty. Overall, I'll return to try some other items on the menu, especially the other frittatas. I don't feel the need to order the french toast though. Food was horrible so was service I felt like a outsider in my own city waitstaff looked uninterested in serving Homemade ketchup! I'm not a condiment person, but this was fresh, tangy and left a spice after note. I classically ordered pancakes, but not just any pancakes... blueberry goat cheese pancakes, which I proceeded to top with fresh homemade whipped cream and fresh homemade blueberry jam of course. Trying to show some modesty, I split this with my friend who ordered the healthier yet flavorful asparagus and goat cheese frittata (sensing a trend?). Both were perfectly cooked, did I say fresh?and the large, very reasonably priced portions meant my half of the frittata would be lunch the next day.(just as good if you were wondering). I couldn't have asked for a better post yoga on the banks brunch. I ended up grabbing coffee while I was waiting so I lost out on the tin mug experience but cute none the less and highly admired as signs remind customers not to accidentally take them home. I gave them a 4 because we waited nearly 30 minutes for a counter seat when there were 3 tables open outside. We were informed they only seat large parties outside...understood but we would have been more than happy to share our space with others European style, especially to be outside. The only reason this place doesn't have 4.5 stars is because some people are upset by their political signs, which is hilarious to me. The food here is excellent, portions are generous, and service is solid. I recommend any of the fritattas and supporting women's rights. Please read: yes it's long, but worth it! Carol is the real MVP! It was my husband and I first time in Philly and passed by this Diner, which by the way has a super nice patio area. We popped our heads in and realized they were closed. This is where the owner Carol saw us and came out to talk to us. Carol is the nicest person I have ever met. Even though she was closed she allowed us to sit in her patio. She gave us recommendations of where to go on our trip and told us stories about Philly. We had a nice conversation. We made it a point to return before our trip was over. Couple days later we return to try her delicious meals. I had the Nutella French toast. It was amazing to say the least! They make their own whipping cream which was a great touch. My husband ordered the steak and eggs with roasted potatoes. This came with a homemade biscuit (still dreaming about it) with homemade berry sauce. Also amazing! I love how they make their own ketchup and sauces. The waiter, which happened to be Carol's grandson was so nice and welcoming. We knew from the beginning they had to be related. Carol, if you have a chance to read this. We want to thank you from the bottom of our heart. We can't wait to go back and visit you again. Note to the world: We need more Carols and less Karens. Wow! Talk about a fall from grace. I used to love coming to Morning Glory over a decade ago. Thought it was one of our best. Seems like the scene has changed quite a bit though. While certainly passable, it's just not the destination place I used to think of it as. I'm unsure if it's just me though. The garden frittata I got was a bit bland, overly browned, and a little uninspired. Browned potatoes sat for long enough to be steamed. My friend complained her grits were just equally bland. Maybe it was just weekday service. I dunno. Like I said, it's fine, but I'm not going out of my way again. The morning glory hole diner is very over priced and filled with pretentious staff that majored in a liberal arts degree and are educated now. This place does in fact live up to its name and does have glory holes for use, which is the only positive thing about this place. They are very inclusive of all genders that use their glory holes including pangenders. Don't forget to wear your MAGA hat while you visit Sam's Morning Glory Hole Diner. They aren't bigots and are very inclusive of trump supporters and all people of different faiths, religions, ideology but there food is still garbage so I have to still give them a 1 star. One star for the food as it's good but that's it because I didn't care for all the political crap!!! 30-45 min wait on the weekends but it is well worth the wait. We had the breakfast burrito, home made bagel, huevos rancheros, and cannoli french toast. For drinks we got the home made hot chocolate. They were all delicious. We definitely plan on coming back to try more food! 5 stars for food 2 stars for service Came in here SUPRR excited for another one of their knock-your-socks-off buscuits. We were told there were 4 tables open, so we waited outside for the last person in our party to get there. No list, very friendly greeting when we walked in. It started snowing, so I went back in to find our table and the guy that once was super friendly said "oh, wait, are you on the list?" Uhh.. what? I was just here 2 mins ago? 3 and a highchair? He said "sorry, there's a 20 min wait now, and everyone in your party has to be here." Back to the cold I go. Then, a party of 4 arrived and asked to be seated... and said their last person was on the way (only 3 ppl were there at the time). And what do you know? He seated them! After 20 mins in the cold with a baby, he sat them right away right in front of us. Every 5 mins or so he'd come out and say 2-3 mins. He told me we didn't even have to sign the list because he screwed up before. Sigh. It took 40 mins total to get a table. The server HATED LIFE. Reminded me of the soup kitchen episode from Seinfeld. We ordered fast and asked for waters, which took over 10 mins to get. Sigh. An older woman (actually, an angel) brought my daughter a my little.pony and a fruit cup to keep her occupied. The food ended up taking another 30 mins to come out, and I had to flag someone down for jam. I was told I already had it (apricot) and I had to point to another table to show them everyone else had raspberry/blackberry, which is what I was really excited about. No one asked how the food was (didn't have to, it was absolutely amazing) and coffees and waters weren't refilled. Tips: Plan for a wait Bring a bottled water Bring cash Be aware everyone will be put on one check Don't bring kids Order buscuits with the purple jam POLITICS DO NOT BELONG IN A RESTAURANT! Obviously the owner of this establishment needs to take Business 101. There were signs in the windows which we ignored trying to be the better person and when we went inside the menu was riddled with it as well. I'm tolerant of both sides and own a business myself where politics are not discussed as to never offend anyone patronizing my business. We left before ordering because I'm not participating in any business that so clearly tolerates only those who agree with their view The worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. When my friend and I went we were told that there would be a 5-10 minute wait. We ended up waiting for 40 minutes outside in the cold. When they finally sat us and took our order we had to wait another 30 minutes for food... The meals we had were absolutely terrible. Not exaggerating that this was the worst tasting breakfast I've ever had. My friend ordered the Neighborhood Frittata and I ordered the Breakfast Burrito. Both were disgusting. The eggs were so bland, almost tasted like they were watered down, the potatoes sucked, and basically everything else was terrible. On top of that, even the condiments are gross. Their homemade ketchup is atrocious, almost threw up after tasting it. And to top it all off, the service was appalling. The staff was lackluster and rude. They kept giving us dirty looks and lied to our faces about the wait times. Not to mention, the owner is obnoxiously far left. There is unsavory propaganda all over the restaurant. Terrible vibes in this tiny pathetic diner. It honestly blows my mind that there are so many good reviews. Don't waste your money and time here. Although the wait can be crazy, I like this place a lot. Good service, good food, cozy unpretentious atmosphere. There is pretty much just one vegan thing on the menu (tofu scramble), but it's tasty and a good sized portion. Also, bonus points for being unapologetically anti-Trump with their window displays. Try to go at an off peak time or be prepared to wait a bit. Why would anyone come here?!? Food is garbage ingredients, bland and takes 45 mins to appear. Service is crap and the coffee is like drinking brown water. Much better diners exist and don't claim to give you fresh squeezed OJ for $4 then leave the OJ jug from the store sitting on the counter. Never going back. This is glorious, sunshiney joy in breakfast/brunch form!! Their food seems to be made and served with love and I legit did a happy dance when I first tried my frittata Thank you for brightening my day with your delicious food!!! 2020 has been rough but it's little things like a perfect bite of eggs that bring joy to your day haha. The neighborhood frittata was fluffy and HUGE (I saved half for the next day), the rosemary potatoes were beautiful, and the homemade biscuit was soft and flavorful. I loved the homemade ketchup and jelly (blueberry or strawberry?) especially; they perfectly complemented the food. I think I found my favorite brunch spot in Philly! Ordering by phone was super easy and they take both cash and Venmo. The person working there who helped me figure out the Venmo situation was so kind and helpful, even though it looked like a busy morning. I appreciated their kindness and the same joyful atmosphere was personified in the flowers climbing the brick wall, the food made with love, and the awesome personal signs there. (Bonus brownie points for taking a political stance and encouraging others to vote!!!) Love this place and will probably be back again soon (Maybe this weekend to be honest) Been coming here for years. Recruiting my wife along the way for the monkey bread French toast. Well, today is the last time I will ever show my face there ever again. Though I always appreciate a robust political debate now and again, there is zero reason why you should poster your hate for one group over another in a business establishment. When one person doesn't share your same opinion, and you pepper your venom all over the walls and your menu it makes people very uncomfortable. Especially when a persons view is different than yours. How do I know you won't add something extra to the food if you knew I wasn't on your end of the spectrum?! I came here for the food, not your political view of someone. So as I said, I will be boycotting your establishment. Telling all my family and friends about your stupidity. Oh and by the way...the food as been going on a down slide for the past few years. Your servers seem less then interested in serving your customers, and TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT! Have an Nice day and God bless America and PRESIDENT TRUMP!!! #MAGA Have eaten here three times and the employees have always been snotty, angry punks, who think they're "too cool" ... but the day I stopped going here was the day there was a line of people waiting for them to open and the owners and employees were sitting in there eating, ignoring the waiting customers, not opening until 8:15 (when they're supposed to open at 8). Talk about arrogant ... Screw you, you pretentious douchebags ... the food isn't good enough for you to be so arrogant. BTW, the homemade ketchup and tin cup coffee are awful. The pecan waffle with peach butter was the only thing that stood out. If you like a side of self righteous politics thrown in your face with your lukewarm, sub par meal that you could make better and much cheaper at home, then this is your place. Political slogans all over the windows, letting you know how you are "supposed" to think. The homemade ketchup tastes like tomato paste mixed with water. Horrible texture. My friends eggs were undercooked and cold and the bacon was soggy. With all their self righteous know it all politics, I am shocked that they have the gall to even serve animal products. I guess animals lives do not matter, but profits do. I am a chef want to be impressed when I dine out, which I rarely do. I will not be reccomending or giving this place another cent and wish I never had. I love the breakfast here! Anything we have tried has been delicious. It's not an easy task to find a place who's food comes out hot! The eggs the pancakes all delicious. One of our go to spots where we won't leave disappointed I was a little skeptical of this restaurant because of it's diner vibe, but decided to stay and I'm glad I did. They introduced me to a whipped cream like 1 I could not have imagined existing. I don't like whip cream because to me it serves no purpose and is flavorless! Let's say their whipped cream was my syrup and I took what was left to go! The pancakes were nice and fluffy, everything just melts, whatever you get, get whipped cream on the side. You won't be disappointed! I drive from the suburbs to eat here! The neighborhood frittata is awesome! There entire menu is delicious! The homemade ketchup and homemade biscuits are to die for. I'm getting hungry thinking about there food as I write this! Staff is always pleasant and Sam is often there helping out! The cutest little diner ever with delicious food! Cost friendly as well in the heart of south Philly! Fast service with fresh food. The environment is casual and is a fun place to check out when you're in the neighborhood! Way overpriced for what you get. It's very standard diner food. You can get the same quality food at pretty much any other diner in the city. Take your pick Made our way here on a Monday afternoon after a stopover in the nearby park. Still plenty of people both inside and outside despite it being in the middle of a workday. Got a table for three indoors without a wait. Wasn't too hungry, so opted for the Granola in milk ($6) to go along with an Iced Coffee ($3). Coffee is fairly strong, though had to ask for milk in order to balance it out. Granola is a moderate-sized bowl with raisins and nuts inside. Nothing out of the ordinary and probably from a package. Could have used some fresh fruit on top; thankfully was able to add some blueberries from a different dish. Service started off slow then picked up as the afternoon went along. Probably a better idea to get an omelette or sandwich if dining in. Warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food at a great price. The frittata and scrambled eggs were light and fluffy. I was pleased that I could pick my own frittata ingredients; I chose fresh spinach, tomato, and goat cheese, and it was delicious. The breakfast potatoes are a must. Food was okay but nothing I couldn't make at home. The menu items have funny and clever names but they are standard combinations of eggs, pancakes, potatoes, and meats (e.g., bacon). Cute little diner but make sure to pick a good seat. We found ourselves in a corner table and were never offered refills on water or coffee. Lovely dinner food selection is great and never had a bad brunch here. Only complaint is it's cash only and sometimes the wait is unbearably long. Took my daughter here for breakfast as it was her birthday and I must say it was the absolute worse experience ever!! There were flies all over the place crawling up the windows. Nasty! Food arrived cold and staff was extremely rude!! Much better restaurants in Philly than this dump!! Also I felt very uncomfortable because of various political signs on the outside of this establishment. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! Go to Fitzwater Cafe!! The hype is real. I came here after a day trip to the Philadelphia's Magic Garden from New York. Hot, tired and hungry, we walked for a few minutes and arrived around 1pm on a Sunday. We got seats immediately and started off with some cups of coffee. Need a breakdown of what to get? - Glory cakes with strawberry and bananas ($9): get it! - Pecan waffles with peach butter ($9): get it! - Neighborhood frittata ($12): get it! First off, the glory cakes were hands down the best pancakes I've ever had. It comes with 3 pancakes and real maple syrup. Fluffy with sprinkles of powdered sugar on the outside and moist on the inside. It especially went well not only with the maple syrup but also with the peach butter that came with the pecan waffles, which reminds me.. I loved the crunch of the pecans that came with every bite. I couldn't stop munching on it! As for the neighborhood frittata, it came with roasted red peppers, spinach and provolone. I ordered it with a side of potatoes (you get to pick salad or potatoes), which went perfectly with their homemade ketchup. I basically drenched the frittata and potatoes in their ketchup--it was that good. We also got the monkey french toast ($10) but it was a bit disappointing and we liked it the least out of all the dishes we ordered. It's stuffed with caramelized mangoes and bananas, topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream--a bit too sweet and a bit too dense for me. The place has an old-school breakfast diner vibe with limited seats. I wouldn't recommend coming here with more than 4 people. Also, it closes early at 3pm every day and accepts cash only! My friends and I stayed a bit over their closing time but they didn't rush us out. Service is quick, staff are friendly. Would I come here again? Heck yes. I'd be interested to try some of their other dishes the next time I'm around the area. The wait here is always ridiculous... the food is good though and the service is always excellent. I would have given 5 stars if not for the ridiculous wait. I've been here for brunch several times (my brother loves this place) and I've never waited less than 45 minutes. We once waited for over an hour. It was only 2 of us and we always sit at the counter. I can't even imagine what the wait would be for an actual table! I was drawn in by the reviews and captivated by the activism! The post and banners in the windows were interesting. This is a place I went in with high expectations and only found it to be an average dining experience. One of the problems maybe it's an all male staff (the day I went) and they are lacking in a certain 'bedside' manner. Without getting into too much detail, when I asked for a container for my remaining food the gentleman who seems a little vain just slammed the container down on my table across from me and walked away. I must say It's a cute easy-going spot possibly good for families and neighbors. But I can't see me traveling to dine here. As for the meal it was average the pancakes were heavy and more on the fried side and hard as opposed to light and fluffy. However the whip cream was divine and the coffee very good, but it's La Columbe! The other downfall, it was extremely cold I sat far away from the door that didn't open often it just seem like they had the air on. I didn't find it to be worth the price, $20 for pancakes bacon and coffee that's quite pricey. That with the lack of congenial service is one and done for me! I ordered some food for pick-up. I just moved to philly and wanted to try sone local eateries. I ordered on Friday, it is now Monday. Spent all weekend throwing up. I wouldn't recommend this food at all. Also, seen the worker inside sneeze near the food station twice. No mask was being worn. Stay away for your own health This is our local go to for breakfast- they are such a family friendly business, on weekend mornings when I've been solo with the toddler (when dining in was still an option) I never hesitated to bring him here, they always loaded him up with crayons and/or toys. He loves to eat the pats of butter, but also, I love that they have most of their pancakes as an option to get as a single, which gets some actual food into him. Their biscuits are clearly homemade and the love shows, as are their jams. Strong coffee which is very welcome in the mornings, and you can never go wrong with the frittata on the specials menu. We got take out from here for Mother's Day which held up well. Food is food, nothing to die for. Would probably taste better if it wasn't impossible to find parking... but that's not their fault. Lots of food for a great price. Cute little spot with up to par food. No frills. Small menu but solid selection. A good choice for sure but definitely much better spots in the surrounding areas. I'd come back but not in a rush to... Service was poor food so slow and price was way to high for what you get. Was not able to get a simple omelette. Today was my first time at Morning Glory and it definitely won't be my last! It's a charming diner with a flavor packed menu. The food was BEYOND delicious and has a unique flavors.. the homemade ketchup it was really sold me. Although, the political signs were a little aggressive, I would still recommend this place to anyone looking for breakfast/lunch. Terrible service & food. They recently got a citation from the Philly Health Departmen. They're very political with anti cop, white, republicans signs. When I'm eating, I don't care or need to know your political affiliation. Overall, the food isnt good & the staff doesn't follow good hygiene. Don't waste your $$ here. First - BYOB. BUT come prepared to wait. The place is really small but the wait is definitely worth it. We had everything from the pancakes to the BEC on a brioche roll. Nothing disappointed. The food was incredible was like and the staff was accommodating and super friendly. The hot chocolate was incredible and again you can never go wrong with BYOB Aside from the funny and unique titles for each dish served, this place is pretty awesome. There are a few cons, but everything else surpasses those small negatives. Let's get the gritty out of the way: 1) May have to wait outside (rain, wind, shine, etc.) for a table to become available. (Because we were only two (2) people, our wait was about 15 minutes long.) 2) May get sticky! I noticed syrup spilling over peoples' plates constantly. The staff put it into a "pourer" and it tends to tilt over the plate and drip on the floor or whatever surface it passes over. My jacket got a bit sticky. I placed it over the back of the chair, and as servers came and went -- anyone who ordered anything w/ syrup.... dun dun dunnnnn. 3) Very busy place - which means great food and atmosphere, but also a tendency for your server to forget exactly what you may have ordered. It's always good to let them know or take whatever they brought you, so you don't add any extra waste - assuming you can still eat whatever was brought over. E.g.: the table next to us, the girl asked for scrambled eggs, but they brought her eggs over easy and everything else was the same. NBD. 4) Cash Only. (I don't mind Cashy places, but some people grind their gears over it). 5) Loud. One can hear so many ongoing conversations around them, that they don't want to speak over it to have a conversation of their own. This small restaurant is located on the SE corner of Fitzwater Street and S. 10th Street, except the entrance is through the courtyard area. There's outdoor seating (fills up fast) and indoor seating (rapidly changing). Expect your food to take a while after ordering. We had a reservation for an art exhibit and were running really close to missing it. Sometimes tables that are seated after you will receive their meals too. I guess it depends on the length of time it takes to make each meal so they pair them accordingly per table. We spent just over an hour there with waiting, and ordering, and eating. Paying the check was easy peasy. I don't remember our server's name, but she was excellent. When we sat down, we were asked by the host which drinks we'd like. Water is our go to for any starting drink. Then when our waitress arrived, we were ready to order. I originally wanted the Saskatchewan Hash and Eggs but w/ the Canadian bacon on the side for my boo. The meal itself was $14.00 (fourteen dollars and zero cents). The waitress recommended that instead of paying that hefty fare she could give me an egg platter which came with everything listed except instead of sweet potatoes, she could have white potatoes sauteed with onions and peppers. I went with that option, and was more than pleased. I also noticed that the OJ was fresh squeezed and ordered one glass of orange juice and a cup of their MoGlo House coffee. She forgot to bring the coffee, but I reminded her just before the food came over to us. My revised meal saved me $7.50 (seven dollars and fifty cents)! My boo ordered OJ and the Red White And Blue Cakes. He enjoyed them very much too. (pancakes w/ berries, syrup, and whipped cream). Their house coffee was awesome. Didn't need an ounce of cream(er). Nearing the end of our mouthwatering noshes, our waitress came around to see if we were interested in anything else. We were stuffed, so we asked for the check. The check came around quick and she noted that because she forgot to snag me my coffee earlier, she comp'ed it! My total savings became $9.50 (nine dollars and fifty cents)! I decided to give her a large tip of: 20% plus the money she saved me, because her service and attention to detail was impeccable. Hope she didn't think it was a tipping error! Happy eats! Excellent long standing breakfast diner like place. They serve one of the best morning free refill coffees and steak and eggs I've had so far. The wait isn't too long, they are currently seating indoors and outdoors with a roof. The wait time though is super long. People who came in a second before us already finished eating and paid the bill and we just got our food, it was weird. We also saw other tables coming in way after us getting served much quicker, perhaps it was a fluke? Will check back again next time and see how it is but I'm definitely loving the flavors. Atmosphere is contemporary, nothing too crazy artsy. Would recommend some decorations and color, would really suit this place better. Clean bathroom with plenty of towels and toilet paper. Good separations between tables with plastic walls. Waiter is super nice The biscuits. That is all. That's all you need to know. Seriously. I'm not kidding. The biscuits. I like my biscuits served up covered in sausage gravy, eggs over easy and a side of good ole American hospitality. Sam's is always busy, always worth it and a solid example of small business doing it their way and making an impact. I can't believe I haven't reviewed Morning Glory. I have been eating here for 25years ? Wow I'm getting old. The pancakes with fruit with real maple syrup. OMG and I'm an atheist. The sausage is from Fiarello's around the corner. Everything is first rate. Gets very busy on the weekends. Often worth the wait. Service is solid. it's the most fun to sit at the counter to watch them work. Sam's is one of my favorite breakfast spots near my place. I will not try to come here for brunch on a weekend (so crowded); however, anytime that I have a free weekday, I love to come to Sam's. Some tips: 1. Get the biscuit. 2. The frittatas are so good. 3. Homemade ketchup! 4. If it's cold, and there is a wait, then you will have to wait outside. Plan accordingly. 5. The service is always friendly. It's not always super speedy, but they are super nice. 6. Cash only. There's an ATM across the street if necessary. 7. The burrito is good too. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE ! I Was outside picking up food & saw around 3 to 4 baby roaches crawling inside on their windows. You could also see mice droppings. It's very clear they haven't been cleaning their restaurant during this time. I didn't have a long wait and the food was delicious and well-priced. However, I am giving a low rating because I twice witnessed the owner saying to members of the wait staff, "If you can't speak English, you shouldn't be here." I had no difficulty communicating with the wait staff and felt that her comments made me uncomfortable (I can't imagine what it is like to work there.)The menu mocks Trump, but the atmosphere felt unwelcoming. Sams Morning Glory is glorious The bacon has layers of flavor and cooked when you order not microwaved. The staff is stressed but pull it off with ease and courteous as all get out. Everything is Cash only in this town and I didn't realize this all I had was credit. What a dummy I felt like but the waiter was super cool, he admitted he had done the same thing at another place refilled my coffee said its on the house enjoy my breakfast. I still feel bad but not because of the place they treated my dumb-ass with grace. Even if I did pay(shaking my head) I would still give it a rave review. Next time I bring cash and I will get a pancake with blueberries. Get the bacon though it's the best. The wait is long but worth it. Ventured here on a Sunday morning before 9, and there were already quite a few people! Seated immediately and the waitstaff was very friendly. This is the perfect diner in terms of atmosphere and food. There's even an outdoor area to sit. They make the food fresh, though in order that they get it so I can imagine it taking some time when the place is packed. Now for the food. It's amazing. They have homemade ketchup for one, which they sell on the side. Most dishes come with their biscuit which is rather large and so tasty. Perfectly warm, soft, and just the right amount of buttery taste. I ordered the not nyet frittata-which had mushrooms and bacon. delicious! Covered in cheese it was piping hot and very filling. Got the side of potatoes, which were delicious though I barely had any room for them. The side of pancakes ($5) is also delicious, 2 fluffy pancakes with maple syrup. Overall a great place! Amazing breakfast, super friendly service, and beautiful decor. It looks like they've expanded the menu since the last time I was here, and everything was spot on. I had the crème brûlée French toast which was brilliant. Good coffee too! Will be back frequently! Carbs are the best part of any meal, am I right? And at Sam's Morning Glory Diner, you get double. Every frittata and scramble comes with breakfast potatoes and a delicious buttery biscuit. The portion sizes are HUGE, but certainly well priced. The establishment itself is pretty small, but the service was great! Come hungry, for sure! I went to this place a while ago and the place was crowded which gave me a pleasant sense of anticipation of a good breakfast. It was not to be. My omelet was overdone and barely comestible. The cheese on top of this culinary disaster was concentrated in about three spots. The coffee was strong and tasty. The place also had a few rules of behavior which I found mildly condescending and amusing at the same time. Overall it was a time and money consuming disappointment. Wtf? Been going here almost 20 years. Will not return because I don't mix brunch with politics. Seriously, stop creating a divide. Sad. This place is incredible. The brunch time is busy, but they. don't take online reservations. Here's what you do - go with a friend and split a savory dish and a sweet dish. We got a challah french toast, which was light, fluffy, and just perfectly sweetened. We also got a. heavy, filling, and coma-inducing breakfast platter. Overall, the experience was great. They do have limited seating so make sure you come early. I haven't been out to brunch in a while, and this was a perfect way to try it out again after COVID. They also do a good job with maintaining barriers between groups and using masks too. Let's start with Covid. Outdoor dining and limited indoor dining. They've got some make-shift plastic dividers separating tables, which works. Staff was wearing masks, and I just realized some folks had on gloves. I'm going to start with Sam's redeeming quality-the staff and the vibe. Everyone is extremely polite and amiable. Also, this place lets you know where they stand on social issues. If you think that's political, you're the issue. I think it's important for a neighborhood joint to let you know they're supportive, kind, hate isn't welcome here NEIGHBORS. Good for them! Based off other reviews, which I read before going, I'm going to chalk (what's to follow) up on either new cooks or no good very bad day for the cooks. I ordered the corn beef hash. I eat and love all things corn beef. From a Hormel can of the stuff to smoked, to Jewish deli, to authentic Irish pub. This dish broke my heart, and the potatoes were to blame! In an effort to be "fresh" the potatoes seemed like they were just blanched aka watery and undercooked. The texture of the corn beef was good, but you couldn't taste it because the entire plate was watered down. To make matters worse, I ordered poached eggs to put on top of my corn beef (you can choose eggs any style according to the menu). I think they should just scrap that and say they don't do poached eggs because clearly they don't. The eggs were served in a separate ramekin still in a pool of water. The eggs were actually poached, but I guess in an effort to do them correctly they were done in this ramekin? The pool of water was the issue. I couldn't just dump the eggs on the hash, why? Cuz it was already watery. So I attempted to scoop out my poached eggs which inevitably punctured in said ramekin. I lost protein and my appetite. Lastly, the entire dish lacked flavor. Oh, the famous biscuit...texture was good, but lacked salt and sugar. The homemade jam they give you (I think may have blackberries) was pretty good. It provided a little flavor. My partner got the monkey French toast and a side of fried eggs and sausage. He said French toast was dry...based off the description he was expecting something decadent but they skimped on the sauce. He did get it without the whipped cream, so maybe that's where the moisture comes from?! Another heartbreaking thing with the eggs...his fried eggs had about 3 small shells in them. Sausage patty was fine--very porky. We both also ordered black coffee, which was free refills. It actually was pretty good. I'm doing my best to support local businesses during these times as opposed to fast food. Maybe folks in this actual neighborhood are fine with eating this quality of food (it was pretty packed), but if you're new to Philly, and you're looking for your breakfast to hit right...Sam's wasn't all that glorious. Sometimes home tastes like The a Morning Glory. First city breakfast for while. It was amazing comfortable. I've been eating here for 25-30 years... way too long. Great perfect eggs, crispy bacon, fluffy pancakes with real maple syrup. Life can be simply this good. I really wanted this to be our neighborhood breakfast spot. Literally. The worst service ever. Came in on a Thursday morning when it wasn't crowded with my one year old. You know how impatient toddlers can be. We were seated immediately and then proceeded to watch 4 other people's orders be taken before us. The bus boy brought coffee. That was it. 15 min of sitting and waiting with a hungry baby. All I needed was pancakes. Won't be back. Can't say how the food was because we left and went elsewhere. ** We gave it another shot... Pancakes were tough and terrible, my nanny's eggs overcooked, my biscuit was delicious and they gave you plenty of butter. Bill came and it was $47 for one order of pancake and two orders of scrambled eggs and coffee. Realized after I left it should have been $37. Bad math? Or intentional? Not sure. Absolutely loved the frittata with spinach, meat and potatoes! Unique combo but it hit the spot. I was also a fam of the vanilla waffle with fruit on the side. The whipped butter was fantastic, and the biscuit was humongous and super flavorful and buttery. Was able to get a brunch table walking in, as they have dine inside and patio eating. The waiter was a bit slow and missed grabbing us our condiments and items a few times, but I wasn't in a rush so that wasn't a concern. Almond chocolate milk was alright, but the real winner was the egg dish and the sweet breakfast food. Would love to come back for more brunch very soon! WOWW!! 5 stars across the board. We came very hungover and we had an awesome experience. We did have to wait a bit for a table but it was honesty worth it. Our waiter was just awesome- so kind, energetic, seems to love his job and made awesome suggestions for us. We were originally seated at a sunny table and it just got too hot. Our waiter helped us move to a shady table once another party had left. Our food then came out and it was above and beyond what we could have ever wanted. Portions were huge, food was amazing. (See pics) Gluten free pancakes and waffles!! The waiter asked if we wanted chocolate chips in the pancakes and honestly, it was a simple question, but a game changer for us that morning. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We made it our new spot for future breakfast and brunch. 100% would recommend. Cash only, and sometimes venmo! This place is a true hole in the wall, but such an amazing spot. A friend of mine told me about it, and it will NOT disappoint you. Breakfast burritos are amazing, biscuits to die for, homemade salsa is perfection, potatoes outstanding. I just can't say enough good about this place. If you're in the area definitely check it out. Keep in mind it's a cash only spot. I've only been here a couple of times, but always left satisfied. The portions are huge, I always have leftovers. And everything is really good. Parking can be difficult, but that's just because of location. It's well worth circling the block a few times. It gets really crowded on the weekends so either come early, or expect to wait a little. Fanatic food with a side of activism (or maybe vice versa). Love this colorful gem of a neighborhood spot. Great for dine in or takeout. The breakfast burritos hit the spot and their breakfast potatoes are delicious. Highly recommend. Gets crowded. I love Sam's Morning Glory. Honestly it's my favorite breakfast spot in Philly. It's a hidden gem that I kinda found on a whim. The staff are incredible and super friendly, and the food is amazing. I try something new every time and they never disappoint. Its a little tight inside and so with COVID I was concerned about the space, but the outdoor area had heat lamps and kept us safe and warm. The "It's not IHOP" breakfast was so good and filling! We both got scrambled eggs and bacon. One had French toast the other pancakes and we shared a biscuit and potatoes. So much food! We could have shared a meal and still had food left! A little on the "left" -if you know what i mean, but other wise friendly staff and great atmosphere. I've eaten here a few times over the years, mostly breakfast and once or twice for lunch. It's been fine, nothing special but not bad either. The reason I'm giving them 1 star is because I'm sick of being reminded of politics every time I walk my dog past their storefront. It's actually stopped me from even going to there to eat anymore. I don't care what your politics are, but seriously, give us a break! It's on the 24-hour news cycle, social media, etc.. Does it really need to be on your restaurant too? Sam's Morning Glory Diner is to be honest nothing spectacular, though that's my own opinion. I had not heard of the restaurant coming into town, until some close friends of mine took us there after going through the Italian market. The service was good I would say, coffee and water refills were frequent and the food came out very quickly. The quality of the food was mediocre but you would expect that when looking at the atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant. Lastly, the political agenda is NOT needed. We may all have our different political views, but trying to shove yours down the throat of your customers is very unprofessional. There is no need for your posters on all the windows, as well as dishes mocking our President. **I have lost all respect for this restaurant after seeing how they care for their American Flags. An upside down American Flag is not mature, we are all citizens in this amazing country. You may think that your antics are justified but the utter disrespect for our flag does not only rub patrons the wrong way but it disrespects those who have put their lives on the line for our country.** I am sad to see a restaurant like this. I would give a negative number if I could the staff is horrible! The food is so gross and I had roaches under my feet while we were eating Over-priced, dirty, roach infested matchbox, with a bland selection of unoriginal, greasy junk food. The staff is smug and rude, the wait time is infinite, and the food will put you on the toilet for the rest of the day. Go the the Fitzwater Cafe to keep yourself safe. The noise, the crowd, the wait and the tight space is so worth it! I have my favorite diner in my hometown where I typically get a frittata for breakfast, but Sam's garden veggie frittata was 10000 times better! The greens and the ham, and the potatoes set into the eggs it was just too perfect for words. The square biscuit threw me off at first, but I dare you not to melt after your first bite. We came here with regulars and this place was packed to the brim on prime time sunday morning despite cruddy weather so expect a wait and come early. Parking was a pain, but overall the inconvenience was well worth it. Per our friends you can't go wrong with anything you order from here We were very disappointed by the service while here on a Saturday morning.... my wife and I ordered frittata and peach pancakes, both specials yet people on both sides seated after us received and finished eating before we received our food..... the ownership also makes there political views well known as we had time to read all the hand made signs in the windows- I prefer breakfast free of politics and served in less than 45 minutes after ordering The food was good but definitely not worth the $40.00 dollars we paid Our first breakfast joint in Philly. Wow! This food was WAY beyond expectation. The coffee is great The biscuit is a must try The service is 10/10. Everyone is super nice And to top all of this off, the price is excellent Outdoor dining is also very good with the COVID times. They have heaters and are separated by liners. Would highly recommend a stop here! BLUF: - Average quality food - Poor service - Employees lack social skills I've given this place two chances now, and the second visit was worse than the first. My first time dining there, the menu options lacked creativity and tasted just as uninspired. Service was lackluster and dismissive. One server made me feel like they were doing me a huge favor when I asked for hot sauce. Second visit, my fiancé and I show up and notice a sign-in clipboard by the front door but there are all crossed off names on it with no one waiting outside or in the door. We walk in and there are two empty tables as well as two counter spaces open. We are "greeted" by an employee who says absolutely nothing (no hello, no good morning, etc). He just walks up and looks at us. My fiancé asked for one of the tables. The worker responds, "Go sign your name on the list outside and I will call you in when I have a table available". Confused, thinking I missed something, we walk out and check the list. Unfortunately, I wasn't confused because there was no one on a waiting list as I originally thought. So we walked back in and at this point two other tables were emptying. So let's review: There are now 3 open tables, no one on a waitlist, we've been rudely greeted, and are now being ignored and walked around by the staff. After about 3 minutes, we decided that they obviously didn't want our patronage and left, sealing their fate as the single worst dining experience either of us have had in the city. One star for consistency.... After a local doctor pointed out that we hadn't reviewed enough brunch spots, I immediately set out to correct the situation. This took me to Sam's Morning Glory in South Philly. This is one of the more well renowned breakfast stops in Philly so gracing them with JustGrubbin's presence was on my to-do list from the jump. So first thing, everything on the menu sounded incredible. Every. Single. Thing. I had one of those moments where I had the beginnings of an existential crisis because I couldn't choose from so many scrumptious sounding options. After much angst and indecision, I settled on the cinnamon toast French Toast and I was not disappointed. Challah bread, which is the only acceptable French Toast bread, crusted with Cinnamon Toast Crunch crumbs, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh strawberries. Bruh. As my good friend Dora would say; ¡delicioso! The crust added something that I didn't even know was missing. That little extra layer of texture means I'll be going back, maybe tomorrow. Anyone who knew me as a teenager knows I went through a phase where every time I cooked something I added cinnamon, so this dish may be getting some bonus nostalgia points, but whatever. I'm actually a little upset it's not a regular menu item at some of my other regular brunch joints. I might have to make some special requests. Needless to say, Sam's Morning Glory has earned its way into my brunch head space and I highly recommend. P.S. I didn't try the eggs and grits and hash and turkey sausage but future Grubber Courtney said they were "slammin". (She's working on an international Grub section, so keep your eyes open for when it starts to drop). Living right around the corner from this restaurant, you'd think I would be there all the time. But, it's just OK in my book. And, when you're totally spoiled by Honey's and Sabrina's, OK just becomes second rate. Yeah, the food is good. Kind of boring, but good. My favorite item is actually a condiment; their strawberry rhubarb jelly. So delish! The service is usually good. Best experience: Hanging out post-birthday party bash with a big group of friends. Just chillin', drinking coffee, and eating french toast with.... you guessed it, strawberry rhubarb jam. Worst experience: Being sat under a leaky air conditioning unit that was dripping gross nastiness into my drink/food. When my friend and I asked to be moved, our waiter gave us a dirty look, and said that there weren't any other available spots. After threatening to leave, we were finally relocated. Stopping at the Morning Glory Diner was a happy accident, and happy we were. First, there is a dog friendly patio, which Reno and Ruby thoroughly enjoyed. Second, I loved the Lemon Nut Waffle! It came with this amazing whipped cream. Could have used more blueberries, so make sure you ask for the berry sauce. The waffles were so good with the berry sauce. Who doesn't love the tart & sweet combination of lemon and berries? I ordered a side of bacon. It was thick cut, and absolutely delicious. The coffee was just average, which was disappointing. My husband got the biscuits and gravy special, and was very happy. I tried a bite of his potatoes, and they were delicious with a hint of rosemary. Amazing service, great breakfast! I really loved the frittata and pancakes it was a good combination. I will come back! They usually have a very serious wait time around 45 minutes but for some reason Sam's wait was only 10 minutes this past Saturday at Noon! I get why it's such a popular spot. It's home style with slight new american twists. Amazing biscuits, gigantic portions, courtyard seating. I had a special that was pretty tasty, but my sisters pancakes were excellent. Light and fluffy with real maple syrup. Service was fast with everything but the water. Being that I'm a water guzzler I think that they would benefit from giving you a pitcher for the table, or at least largerwater glasses Ketchup and scrapple sucks. People in Philly don't know good food. Don't listen to them. They're ignorant trash. Decent food, about average for a local diner. Unfortunately, the political propaganda everywhere really ruins the place. I don't need to know your positions on gun control or the current administration when I come in for my breakfast, thanks. Absolutely unprofessional (regardless of political orientation). Also, our waiter couldn't really be bothered to refill coffee and such. He was too busy chatting up some folks at another table. When we did catch his attention, he was clearly not pleased at being inconvenienced by our annoying demands. Sorry for drinking the water, bud. Far better places nearby with a neutral (normal) restaurant atmosphere and friendly staff. This used to be a cool place to go with great food but now it's turned into a political protest site with tacky signs. We've gone there for over 18 years and it's slowly declined in service and atmosphere. Now it's offensive and angry looking. Don't they care if they offend people? We refused to go in. Sad. Absolutely amazing business! Great neighbor and active owner. They have some of the best breakfast in the entire city! Super inclusive too! Sam's is a delicious, affordable, no frills BYO breakfast/brunch spot. Wish this place was still under the radar, as there's often a wait on weekends. They have a lot of options, but I usually opt for the classic, savory bacon and eggs with a biscuit (get the biscuit), a side, and baked apples (get the baked apples)!! I am a coffee snob and theirs is SO good... it's served in these cute metal mugs, which are apparently highly coveted as they specifically ask people not to steal them... Sam's has an open kitchen, so seats at the counter are fun, warm, and entertaining. Overall a great little spot and a bit off the beaten path from Center City, which I really appreciate. My husband and I stopped in here mid- afternoon, around 2:30 or so, when we were in the neighborhood buying a house. The place was almost empty and it gets good reviews on Yelp. We will never come back. The server was rude, acting like he was doing us a favor by waiting on us. The food was over priced for what it was, and over all it was just meh...mediocre. It's a shame because we literally live two blocks away...but I refuse to frequent a spot that is over priced and has bad service. It rarely happens (actually that's a bull faced lie, but I choose to plead the 5th on the other accounts), But surprisingly there comes a rare occasion where McThrill is dead wrong! Yes I know your completely and utterly shocked, But there's just some situations where I have to come clean and admit it. And with that said, I really need to jump in and change my original stance on Sam's Morning Glory Diner (http://www.yelp.com/topic/philadelphia-overrated-restaurants-in-philly#vFvmjhacXgJindrbcuk74w). In admitting my lack of better judgment, I do feel that I have to explain myself. And honestly my stance wasn't so much based on what I knew, but what people told me about it (you're reading this off a review site, so at least it's something that we're all guilty of to a degree :D). I've heard a lot of people absolutely rave about Morning Glory, but they all had one thing in common. The single solitary thing that they all used to try to lure me in was something that I consider to be the most ungodly of condiments: Ketchup (http://www.yelp.com/topic/philadelphia-ketchup-doesnt-belong-on-hashbrowns#OSiL90Sj9P6H2fxhUAnrpA). So naturally by my stance on the foul beast of a tomato, I wasn't very impressed. But what's more, out of an entire restaurant that these people raved about, homemade ketchup was the only thing that they could tell me about? As a result it gave me the misconception that Sam's was more than a little bit gimmicky. But it finally took someone who was capable of telling me about everything else to make me want to jump on the wagon. and let's just say that everything else sent me to food heaven, even more so when I tried it! Had I have known off the bat that a visit to Sam's Morning Glory gave me the chance to procure challah French toast stuffed with banana's and mangoes, and plated alongside whipped cream and caramel, then my belly would have been jumping with joy from the aftermath a long time ago! But the fact that I was also provided with a side of turkey sausage that came from a local farm, a fresh baked homemade muffin, and homemade cranberry jelly (These are the homemade things that you want to tell someone about people!) was beyond amazing. Out of curiosity I also tried the ketchup, and as you may guess, its still not my bag. Another thing I have to voraciously applaud is Morning Glory's service. Lets face it the weekend brunch crowd and wait can oftentimes be more hardcore than it is at most bars and restaurants. And since I saw the porch way that people waiting for a seat at, and the good sized waiting list, Morning Glory is no exception. And that can be kind of hardcore to the people serving and running the show. So when my party of two was called up during a time when my dining partner was running 10-15 minutes late, I was a bit worried that the proverbial shit was going to hit the fan. But the hostess and our server were extremely accommodating, understanding, and friendly every step of the way despite it. And what could be better then that? How about the fact that we were offered a short stack of pancakes from one of their awesome cooks! and were not just talking ordinary pancakes; we're talking pancakes that were stuffed with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and just a tinge of chocolate. And that fellow Yelpers is your moment of zen! So while it might be a long shot one way or the other, as long as admitting I'm wrong leads to a brunch environment that's pure heaven on earth, I might just to admit it more often. But then again, nothing is as right as a plate that's filled with fruity pancakes. And for that Morning Glory is pure bliss! And be sure to check their dessert menu for some of the freshest pie that you ever did see! Morning Glory is the diner experience for people who are laid back, want great food, and aren't in a hurry. There, I said it. I'm beginning to think that there's a diner in every city that is this way. Raved about by the patrons who are friends with the staff, who are regulars, or who come so often that they recognize a bad day or a bad waitress when they see her. But they still keep coming, even if someone is always rude to them, because it's part of the 'homey-ness' of the place. I love the food here. The ginger lemonade, tofu scramble, homemade ketchup, and baked goods always make me happy to be alive. This is the only place I look forward to eating biscuits (mainly because I cover them in ketchup). I find it really filling, really good, and - as a vegetarian - incredible inventive for the options we are normally given for breakfast. This all said, yes, the employees can be rough or rude sometimes. And yeah, maybe they don't care about you. Welcome to capitalism, folks, vote with your money somewhere else and let someone who's waiting get to your table. Naw, this isn't a gruff place, but I will admit that the waitstaff will not fawn over you. And that's fine by me. If anything, it helps me hone my skills to try and improve their day. And thus, you both feel better, and you can say you've influenced the world. In any case, this place is grand. I would wait for the days I wouldn't have work so that I could have a meal here. And whenever I visit, this is on my top 5 list of where I eat. Amazing frittatas and flavorful biscuits. They make their own ketchup and jam, which I always ask extra of cause it's so good!! Also friendly service, my go to brunch joint AMAZING first experience! The Monkey French toast is insanely good with two slices of challah bread stuffed with a banana mango sautéed filling. OMG! The biscuits are perfect. Better than you could imagine.My wife had the Roy Cohn special which was a chicken chorizo scramble. Equally as amazing! Good diner style coffee. Super friendly service! Can't wait to return. Go early because things get busy. I love love love MoGlo!!! Their food is amazing, the tofu scramble is so delicious and I love the spiciness of it. The bread that you are given with every entree is unreal. It is so good that I go there just for that and leave. The staff is fun but always very very busy. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is because I have never sat down when I got to the restaurant, I understand that the space is small and they can only accomodate so many people I just want those of you who are thinking of going to know that you are almost guaranteed a 15 min or more wait.. Other than that I am obsessed with MoGlo!! i don't think i've had a snarkier server ever. seriously. so this trip started out with us waiting for about an hour for a table. the patio is cold, please turn on those outdoor warmers, especially since there are so many outside...but nary a one was on...and one would think that someone would think to turn it on when little bits of snow started blowing. but whatevs. the food was great. i had the monkey challah french toast (bananas and mangoes and whipped cream)...quite tasty. the home fries were good, but yes, the ketchup is pretty much marinara sauce, and way too watery to get enough to stick on my fries. this place would have gotten a better review if i didn't feel like i was constantly apologizing to the server. i mean, seriously! i know working the sunday brunch shift sucks, but please don't make me feel like an asshole when you forgot my side order of bacon or that i want just a little bit more coffee. i definitely would not have left him the 18% that was added onto our check. edited: so i went again with my friend...got the breakfast pizza. it was awful. the "crust" was so hard that it was unedible--and totally not the "hand-tossed bread" crust that was advertised on the menu. when we asked the server about this she rolled her eyes and walked away. ew. Sam's is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Philly to be sure. Their biscuits are friggin great, I really like their potatoes, too. The coffee is always fresh and hot, the service is great. I've just never had anything bad there. Of any traditional breakfast spot, there's none I would take over Sam's. Wonderful little diner! Have been a couple of times now with friends and it's been good every time. There's a lot of variety on the menu and the service is great. Reviews from friends are great as well, this is definitely a spot to bring out of town visitors! Great food, great coffee, great service--what more could you ask for? Keep in mind it's cash only (sometimes venmo, but their venmo is down right now). Sam hates Donald Trump and now has a sign on his front door as you enter He has politicized Breakfast. He probably watches too much CNN I was pretty excited to finally return to Morning Glory, but I thought the food was pretty bland compared with the last time I was there. On this visit, the coffee was perfectly hot, so that was great. But the frittata I was pumped to eat was just okay. It was enormous for sure, but didn't have much flavor. The potatoes on the side were solid and I really liked the multigrain toast. My friend seemed to have the same feelings about her breakfast as well. Maybe we were there on an off day, but I'll likely stick with my go-to brunch spots for a while. I've been going to Sam's on and off for about 10 years now. I sort of forgot about it recently and was reminded by a Groupon. I already knew the wait times are long, and since we got there at 9AM on Sunday, we didn't wait long. Bottom line: food is very good, cool place...service is abysmal. And you know what...10 years ago it was harder to fine great brunch spots in Philly..now a days...why would I return to a place that treats you like they're doing you a favor by serving you? The waitress was OK until my friend asked if he could have some honey, to which she said "OK" as if bothered and then a rude "you know...there's jelly right there" pointing to the metal container, opening the lid and throwing it back on. When it came time to pay, my wife and I wanted to use the Groupon for ourselves and I asked if we could get two separate checks. The waitress told me "we don't split checks". Frankly I just wanted to be discreet about using my Groupon since our friends didn't have one...I asked her politely if she wouldn't mind doing it anyway (would take 20 seconds). She looked at me and said "What? you guys can't figure out the math?" I was kinda shocked and said "Can't you speak to me nicely?" she said "Well..I'm really busy..." Not even an apology. So, sorry, but as Willie from Restaurant Stakeout says: "customer is king." I didn't ask for too much, yet got treated rudely. It's not a South Philly thing, it's not a Philly thing...it's a problem with this place in particular as one can see from other reviews. Just moved to the neighborhood. This place is right around the corner and I pass by it on my way to work every morning. Smells great every time I pass by. I finally gave it a try and this is great. I sat at the bar table so I see how they make the food. They use all fresh ingredients! That's the greatest thing about food! I hate when places uses frozen everything. Love them and will surely come back again when I don't feel like making my own breakfast I love this place. It's got a great diner feel, nice service and clientele (it matters), and tasty food. I go on a weekday and enjoy my tea and breakfast in a quiet, pleasant atmosphere, so no comments here on weekend brunch hullaballoo. Vegan options include the extremely tasty tofu scrambler, which you can get with a side of toast to replace the biscuit and another side -- last time I went I got potatoes (awesome with the homemade ketchup) and they threw in a side of stewed apples. Wonderful? Yes it was. I also plan on mixing and matching sometime to get a bagel + potatoes + grits or something (build your own platter!) Vegetarians and omnivores have more options, including fresh made frittatas, homemade (large) muffin, and more. I plan on going back at more of a lunchtime to order the seitan cheesesteak (sans cheese), and generally enjoying the place. I basically heart them. I personally do not really like brunch/breakfast restaurants, and I think this one is exactly why I do not like them. I got the salad and the dressing was, I think honey mustard, which was excessively sharp. The greens were mainly spinach and with ham and other things probably right out of the supermarket. My friends seemed to like their food though. But the portion size was also a red flag because they were just going for massive portions and lower quality (just doing the typical brunch thing and making a huge amount of eggs and other breakfast foods) The service was super slow, with my friend's food coming out like after 45 minutes or longer. I don't think restaurants should take so many customers if they are unable to handle the volume. However, they did try to give us something for the wait because they took so long, so I appreciated that. The interior of the restaurant was a little smoky because of poor ventilation. This is a delightful little fine diner in the heart of Philly for a Sunday Brunch. Although we waited for approximately 40 minutes, it was worth the wait. The Neighborhood Frittata was delicious with a side order of potatoes were just enough & not too filling. The homemade ketchup was scrumptious on the potatoes. Fresh squeezed orange juice was tasty. Can't wait to return to try other dishes for Sunday brunch at this quaint little dinner. I Love this place and you will too! I have enjoyed breakfast here for at least 20 years. The salmon and asparagus with goat cheese fritta is heavenly. There are so many other amazing things on the menu. Enjoy inside or outdoor seating. Just make sure to bring cash cards aren't accepted. That's the only negative thing about the awesome place. Amazing food and service enjoy! What a find. A hole in the wall, oh so good diner. Those biscuits... They make them on a baking sheet and then cut you off a very generous square... wow.. one of those and you are stuffed for the rest of the day. The coffee is great, which comes in handy for a breakfast spot. You get that served in a metal mug. Actually all the stuff on the table comes in metal containers. There is even a chilled metal butter container. The menu is small but offers something for every taste. The portions are big, the food is tasty, the prices reasonable, and the service is quick. What better way to start the morning? If you are a stout conservative, this may not be the place for you. Judging by the posters in the windows and a mural on their patio, this is more of a liberal hangout. Love the giant Morning Glory mural atop the restaurant. Been back here many times since the air conditioning incident. The food is always wonderful (except for the occasional overcooked poached egg - but that's pretty normal anywhere), consistent, and home made. Like a present wrapped in hand stamped paper, it's the little things that impress. In this case, the house-made ketchup and jam are so incredibly good! And, you have to love that they have real maple syrup. One thing Morning Glory has never done is substitute quality for quantity. Cash Only. Love love love this diner. Homemade ketchup for starters. Packed. Great great service. Tantalizing menu. Fresh eggs. Our frittatas were perfect (but not as special as my lover's omelettes). My Emily loved her bisquit. This brief review not a reflection of this great local spot. I especially loved their brave assertion of their political views. ANTI GUN pro gun control regulations. I finally, FINALLY made it to Sam's Morning Glory on Friday for brunch. Given the opportunity, I'd choose brunch over lunch every day of the week, and I love that many of Philly's notorious bruncheries are open for egg action any day I desire. The restaurant was smaller than I expected. Now I get the long lines on weekends. I immediately noticed the metal mugs and was excited that my coffee would likely arrive hot and stay hot, but surprised to find that the coffee was just semi-hot, even when I received fresh refills. Also, I only spied Splenda so had to pull out my Sweet-N-Low reserves. I ordered a breakfast burrito with egg whites, which is quickly becoming my standard brunch order. Every place does them a little differently. I enjoyed Sam's version because it really did taste healthy - there were fresh peppers and onions and just the right amount of cheddar, and the spinach wrap was topped with a red sauce and fresh chopped chives. I liked it, but I would have loved it with a side of pico de gallo or a little guac. No complaints, though. I also enjoyed mixing the homemade ketchup with some hot sauce. That ketchup would be bangin' as a sandwich spread. Our table was in the middle of the room and an overhead HVAC system dripped just to the right of our table but not far enough away that I didn't take a few splats to the arm. So I'd probably get that looked at. Otherwise, a pretty solid first impression and I'll definitely return. Personally I can appreciate people standing up for other people but I don't think it's appropriate for a restaurant to have signs all over their windows preaching about politics. There are better, more productive ways of spreading your message eg FB groups and such. Maybe a good rally or something. It's the main reason I would choose Pat's all day over Geno's cause Geno was a crumb who wouldn't serve the very people that make America Great!!! That being said...Sam's has good food and competent service. On my last visit though my steak was overcooked, I asked for medium and it was very well, and the coffee was unusually on the weak and watery side. The eggs were good and the biscuit is homemade and duhlicious. I'll be back for sure and I recommend for a solid meal, hours: {'Monday': '7:0-15:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-15:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-15:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-15:0', 'Friday': '7:0-15:0', 'Saturday': '8:0-15:0', 'Sunday': '8:0-15:0'}

name: Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar, address: 2455 Yellow Springs Rd, city: Malvern, latitude: 40.0730081, longitude: -75.5238031, is_open: opening, categories: American (Traditional), Restaurants, Salad, Bars, Nightlife, text: We came on a snowy Friday night. Food reminded me of a good home cooked meal. Nice casual ambiance with a hit of fancy. In house pastry chef makes the desserts and they were delicious. Live music started after 9. Pics are of back room and 3 meals: pork chops, braised short ribs and center cut steak. The side of au gratin could have used more cheese. We also had the French onion soup and mac&cheese appetizer. Forget our drinks came individually 15 minutes apart, they forgot water despite offering and then being asked TWICE . Our order of calamari was very dark brown yet incredibly "mushy". I puzzled over this all weekend being in the business myself. The conclusion I came to was it was cooked at too high an oil temperature (burnt) then left sitting under the heat lamp while the lettuce it was upon sweated enough to make the calamari squishy. We all tasted (bad) and asked to return it. It returned 5 min. later even darker and absolutely horrible tasting. I called the waitress over and asked if they had simply re-fried it and she said "Yes, I told them I didn't think that was right." Perhaps the grossest thing I've ever tasted. And the waitress knew yet brought it. We won't be back. Friendly service, and the venison and spinach salad was fabulous New Year's Eve, but in a half empty dining room and with a NOT inexpensive menu on New Year's Eve, we were seated in restaurant Siberia by the kitchen doors and bathrooms...which was also the path from the bar so we got the bar revelers constantly going past as well. All I wanted was a romantic table for two not marooned in the center of the room! And they had the room!! Also the dining room was freezing cold and the staff started breaking down the dining room for late night festivities before all who had paid for New Year's Eve dinner were even finished! That is just rude, and one table had just been seated when that occurred. I had been so looking forward to visiting this restaurant too! This place has so much potential but they need to work out the kinks Went years ago and remembered it being sub par- figured last night to give it another chance and pretty much had the same experience. Took a party of 7 and at an average of $50 a person for salad, entree and 3 glasses of wine totally not worth the investment of money or time. The burger was average at best. The fish special was just a bagged piece of marlin with some sirracha poured on it. Our sea bass and scallops were undercooked after a pretty long wait even though the place was half empty. But beyond the average food- the service was what left a lasting memory. Our waitress seemed annoyed that we were there from the start. We had a lovely dinner there on Friday. We had a nice little table on the enclosed porch which had nice character. It was just busy enough. The service was attentive but not intrusive. The food was marvelous! I had fresh pesto topped Blue Marlin with Grilled Scallops over a bed of wild rice. My companion had the Pork Loin wrapped in bacon served with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. Both dishes were mouth watering and delicious! The wine selection, although limited offered some good options. The band kicked up just as we ended our meal so we headed to the bar for a night cap. The music was substantially louder but it was appropriate for the setting. What a nice little gem! We will definitely be making a return trip! Would have given the place a higher rating had a server done a better job. As soon as she found out we were only drinking water was like her whole attitude changed. The place didnt seen very busy, must have been 30 mins before we even got our order in. The food was actually very good, everyone in our party (4) was pleased with the food. I did think it was a little pricey though. Great place. Great atmosphere. Prices are representative of the quality and portions of food served. Try the chili! It is excellent! Decent local place for dinner in a pinch when you do not paln ahead and have no reservation. Decent salads, pub grub, and some tasty entrees as well. Service is decent and the prices more than reasonable. Have walked in several times on a weekend night and had no issues getting a seat. Waitress was unfamiliar with the specials; she read them from a note card and didn't explain the dish preparation very well. We ordered the special and it the fish smelled so bad (it wasn't supposed to) that we had to remove it from the table before our server got a chance to return. The Seafood tower with crab shrimp and avocado I would give a C-. The Lump crab in it was very good but the shrimp tasted weird - maybe just short of not so fresh, and the avocado in it was not even close to ripe. It tasted more like soft cardboard. I would have taken the fish sandwich at McDonalds over this dish. We also had a Spinach salad with the suggested dressing of hot bacon, blue cheese, vinegarete which tasted more like warn corn oil, with a few bacon bits. Rounding out the night fare was the Ahi Tuna which was very good. But if you can't sear and slice some tuna you shouldn't even be allowed near a kitchen. In the end we could use the coupon we purchased because after subtracting the two bad dishes we didn't meet the minimum. The manager was UN sympathetic to the terrible experience so we gave the coupon to the next table. So the restaurant ended up honoring it via someone else anyway. I've been to hundreds of quality restaurants that bend over backwards at any dissatifaction, and have had entire meals comp'd and a round of drinks picked up by management for less. The inexperienced staff in the front and back of this house will end up bankrupting this cute establishment. The atmosphere leads you to believe this place has potential - if they could find a chef and staff that knew what they were doing. Stay far away from this place for anything more than a cold glass of beer. Went here for lunch and had the crab cake sandwich with fries. It was pretty good but I wish it were on a different kind of bread instead of an english muffin. The service was so very slow. I probably wouldn't go back for lunch because I rarely have that much time! Came here on a lunch date with my husband. We ate at the bar. I had their mushroom soup. Very very good! And we ordered two different sandwiches. Salmon BLT and portobello mushroom sandwich. They were huge and delicious! The bread they used was perfect for the sandwich. It was such a enjoyable time. I will definitely return and try more menu items out! Thanks! Never failed us** My wife and I have dined here 4 times before this Sunday night dinner.Meals and drinks have ALWAYS been on point , and our wait staff was very attentive ...beginning to end , and tonight Joe made it another Home Run## As of this date all day Sundays oysters on the 1/2 shell are only...$1 ea. with 5-6 different types to choose from..Being a " boy&girl from Philly" we had to try them all...Our appetizer of shredded Brussels sprouts were the perfect accompliment to our iced bi-valves...They were all excellent washed down with an icy cold "Not your father's Root Beer" The pork Oso Buco ,with a wine demi glace and creamy risotto ...wonderful.The pork shank slowly braised till the moist meat almost falls off the bone the creamy texture of my risotto..richly decadent .. the marrow...Devine ! The half roasted duck , cherries in wine reduction , creamy mashed potatoes , slim & tender & sweet asparagus ..made a beautiful presentation.The duck was done perfectly...crispy skin on the outside ...moist flavorful meat ( deboned )inside ..resting on just the right amount of fragrant cherry reduction..! All deserts are made in house...so leave a little room..or..llike we did..take 2 home for later..!! I haven't been to Cedar Hollow Inn for a while. I had found it too noisy in the past. The wait staff put us in the back room by a wall., so it was much quieter then in the past. Also this was Sunday evening, so the restaurant was not full. As for the food, well it could have been better. Sorry to say. If you want a good mushroom soup, they don't have it here. It really is not easy for me to say that. Besides the soup my friends and I had Striped Bass, Shrimp and Grits and Scallops Lite Fare. The Inn has a section with light fare, that you would think means smaller portions. The striped Bass was for a regular portion but was rather small in size. It was good according to my friend. M yshrimp dish was light fare, and the shrimp were delicious, but I'd skip the grits. too heavy and cheesy. The best dish out of all was the light fare scallops. We all agreed. I want to give this place a better review, but saddly it just didn't do it for me. For lunch it was very good. Cobb salad was fresh, nice white chicken breast on top with plenty of bleu cheese and bacon bits on top. The prine rib shaved sandwich was even better. Very tender prime rib with melted cheese and onion soup dipping sauce on a tender hoagie roll. The service was very attentive and friendly. Maybe try it for dinner one night. This was the type of bar I was looking for when I moved to the area. Cedar Hollow Inn is a little off the beaten path, but it's that perfect mix of a low key bar setting with a phenomenal tap and excellent food. They have great microbrews on tap, including a nitro tap. which was being used for a Belgian White when I was there. Cedar Hollow Inn also has live music regularly, often acoustic and sometimes a smaller full band set up. There's a great regular circuit of musicians that come through there, and it's well worth your time. This is the perfect bar for people that want great drinks and live music in a relaxed setting. A group of 35 of us ate here on Labor Day weekend. Food was out of this world. Staff were lovely. We didn't book it until 2 hours before hand and they were great at accommodating us. Would highly recommend. Disappointed on Valentine's Day. We picked Cedar Hollow for our special dinner because it is a favorite. Unfortunately, this time was not! Could understand "no $1.00 oysters tonight" since it was a holiday. The dinner menu was special - and very pricey! My husband has enjoyed the "duck" dinner before, at a much lower price, and on several occasions we shared the meal. His portion on 2/14 was much smaller. My veal scallopini was adequate, but not exceptional. We both left very disappointed. Hopefully, on our next visit we will see the regular menu and prices. I must say that Nancy, our server, is always pleasant, with excellent Customer Service! Carol B., Blue Bell Cedar Hollow Inn is one of our favorite place. It's a cool atmosphere not too crowded. The staff is well trained (rare in this field), very friendly and attentive. The food is well prepared, fresh and tasty This place could be a cute place with a decent atmosphere, supported by great service and reasonably-priced good food. It could, but it isn't. The food tries, but charges you a pretty penny for the attempt. The service was flat, and verged on insulting when approaching an honest mistake (taking the wrong credit card receipt) with an accusatory attitude. The ambiance tries, but can't feel like a bar with fanned napkins - nor a sophisticated restaurant with crap music and trivia games spilling everywhere. All things considered, I like this place just for its mediocre yelp review - and sadly not much more This is a great place to grab lunch during the week. There are not too many restaurants on this side of Malvern, so the office complex nearby seems to be where most of the lunch patrons come from. Great selection of salads and sandwiches, along with hot entrees. The service is good. They have a great selection of craft beer for the happy hour patrons. Relaxed atmosphere makes for an enjoyable meal. Nice atmosphere, local people and great prices for lunch. I like to go there when the weather is rainy and sit in the glass enclosed porch and have mushroom soup and either the shaved primerib sandwich or the barbeque pork with goat cheese. Feels like a traditional-style inn/tavern on a hidden street. Very nice. Love the chili, the bar has a great atmosphere. I had the sliced prime rib sandwich and loved it. We are from Alabama up here visiting and always eat here when we are in town. I went here for my anniversary one night. We still talk about it, the way people still talk about the burning of Rome. I'm honestly surprised this place is still in business. I would drive by regularly on my commute and it always seemed busy. People said it had a good reputation for lunch so I made reservations and in due course we showed up. The place was not crowded at all. Apart from people at the bar there were all of three couples dining there. Were we given a table on the picturesque enclosed porch? No. Were we asked if we'd like to eat outside? No. We were given a table in the back of a nearly empty dining room with a splendid view of the kitchen by staff that projected the feeling that customers were getting in the way of what ever it was they wanted to be doing at that time. Another couple had it even worse. by the door to the patio the man was bumped every time staff went in or out, finally asked for a different table and told, 'there are none available' in a nearly empty room, walked out. The food itself was insipid. I had the crab ravioli in a thin, greasy sauce and no flavor. My wife was equally unimpressed with the food and service. The lasting impression was that it was very like an episode of Fawlty Towers, only I wasn't laughing. Not only will I never go back there again I make sure people know what sort of dinner service I experienced. Oddly, or not, no one I've spoken too has ever stood up for the place. Part of our Philly weekend, my wife and I found this gem near our hotel after a long wonderful day touring the historic district of Philadelphia. Apart from walking in the muddy parking lot across thie street from this country inn, our experience was very pleasant. We were seated in the front room with a nice view outside. My wife had a chicken dish with macaroni and cheese mixed in. I had the grilled scallops with mashed potatoes. No problem substituting grilled asparagus for the brussel sprouts it was supposed to come with. Service was attentive and the live music in the bar was an extra bonus We just moved to the area and had to try this place. People are always in, heavy on the weekends, from casual to business formal attire. We went in for a late dinner and had happy pleasant service throughout. Small dining spaces but cozy and excellent choices ranging from light and healthy to stick to your ribs rustic upscale cuisine. We tried the soups, cheese plate, sirloin tip sandwich, creme brulee and cheesecake. All were very satisfying and memorable, if not all perfect on the blending of texture/flavors. A cranky man left when he tried to get into the dining room at 9 when they closed down the kitchen. They have nice specials, art classes, quiz nights, and the bar seemed full but not crowded when we left before 10. I saw many things I want to try on future visits and was very satisfied and taken care of this time. Excellent evening. Although we live in the area, have not been here and sorry that we missed out all these years. We first arrived and went to the bar to wait for friends. The bartenders were excellent, quick service and very kind and helpful. A great vib. Was surprised that they had such an extensive craft beer list. When our friends arrived, we were seated in the dining room - spacious and well maintained. The meal was awesome: The mushroom soup is incredible and a MUST; I had the Osso Buco, which was just right portion; and friends had prime rib which was quite sizeable, and well prepared. Dessert we enjoyed pumpkin cheesecake - also awesome. Service was good; and the dining room a little loud, but bearable. We definitely will be back! A great neighborhood bar/restaurant with a killer happy hour at the bar. Standard menu looks great, however we liked the option of the bar fare as well. Seems like they have a good base of regulars( all very friendly and welcoming) who are happy to spend their money on this place . That's always a good sign for us. Great service, timing, and food. Lots of charm and a warm, cozy atmosphere will certainly guarantee us another visit. A lovely meal in a lovely setting. The staff was great--Very helpful without hovering. There were 4 of us. Three had fish and I had vegetarian. Everyone was very happy with their meals and the deserts too. This was our first time here. The menu had a lot of choices. A nice selection of specials. The food was outstanding and our waiter was great with an excellent sense of humor. Would not hesitate to go back. Went here for the first time for lunch the other day. I had the mushroom bisque and crabcake sandwhich with onion rings. All of the food was very tasty and the service was spot on. The place was not busy, but I always like to point out quality service. The atmosphere is quaint with a dining room full of windows. I would definitely go back and try some more things on the menu. Maybe a little overpriced but enjoyable none the less. Ate here a few times and my experiences have been generally positive. The Cuban Sandwich is really good, as is the Caesar salad. I knocked it down because of the buffalo-style chicken sandwich. It was the regular chicken sandwich, but you pay an additional $1.50 for a small amount of mediocre buffalo sauce. Then if you want cheese, its an additional $1.50. The chicken was grilled, which is fine, but very tough and sinewy. Soooo disappointing. I'll likely come back, but won't order that again. I dined here for New Years Eve with my family. Completely different menu than what is posted online. No mention of a special overpriced menu for NYE. Prices were tripled and portions halved. Service was slow. I felt ripped off. Would definitely check to make sure there is no bait and switch menu action before considering visiting this place. First time at this restaurant. Went with a restaurant.com coupon. With the prices we didn't want to take a risk on a place out of the way. We got there around 5pm on saturday and the dinning area was very open. That changed quickly as the place filled with regulars. The surf and turf was very good. Nice portions and everything well done. The you server was not very good and looked out the window while we were placing our order. Not sure what that was about but her service was just plain poor. Other staff seemed to be engaging and interested in their guests. Our waitress didn't even tell us the specials. Didn't know there were any until I overheard it at another table. It may be the coupon turned her off? We tip on the full bill regardless of the discount. I highly recommend the lace but watch out forth young waitress with the braids. I think she needs some training. Great food and atmosphere. Go try it! We went one random Wednesday for happy hour. Bar was full of regulars (you could easily tell since they got service/acknowledgment much quicker than anyone else). Ordered some wings, mozz sticks and a salad. Food was ok. Service was really non existent. I waited 45 mins for the salad before I asked the bartender about it. She brought it to me almost instantly after that. It was really sub par as far as a salad goes. $40 for the two us of seemed steep for the experience. Probably won't return again even though it's right down the road. Great food and atmosphere ... especially Joe he was so welcoming and attended to us... I highly recommend this restaurant to all... Went to the Cedar Hollow for the first time in years last night to play some Quizzo with Big Mike, who runs the Quizzo show here weekly. This visit was LONG OVERDUE! I had forgotten how good the food and service is here! A fun and friendly atmosphere at the bar. Quizzo is played in the bar area, which has a nice U shaped bar with seating for about 18 or so and a few tables as well. There is a bar menu, which is a subset of the main menu. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, wings. Standard bar fare, but they also have Duck Quesadillas, Lamb Sliders, Homemade Crabcakes, and Stuffed Portabellas on there which really make the bar menu stick out...and give you some hint at what delights await you on the main menu! I had the hot wings(40c each during Quizzo), which I found fantastic and my girl had the salad with grilled chicken. BIG fresh salad, yummy grilled chicken. Another member of our group had the pizza which not only looked delicious, but was prepared with fresh toppings. My girl rethought her salad when she saw the pizza! They also have a few dessert selections...cheesecakes, creme brule...I went for the flourless chocolate torte served with strawberry drizzle, whipped cream, and a couple strawberries...YUM! In addition to the fine food they have a pretty substantial beer menu and several specialties on tap, which are displayed on a blackboard. As crowded as the bar was during Quizzo, the sole bartender, Christina, did a great job keeping drinks full and customers happy. Kudos to the service with a smile last night! There are a few parking spots in front of the building, but the main parking lot is across the street from the Cedar Hollow. Can't miss it! Check out calendar to see what food and drink specials they have as well as what nights they have live music! We are anxious to go back and try the dinner menu, don't miss this hidden gem in Malvern! Enjoyed brunch today to celebrate my sister-in-law's 60 BD. The food was good in this little out if the way spot. The mushroom bisque was full of tasty mushrooms but I would have enjoyed it more with a little less salt. My crab cake Benedict was a tasty variation of the standard. All in all a nice brunch experience. My dinner companion took ill suddenly thus, this review is more about the responsive, reassuring, and kind competence of the hostess and our marvelous server. Without making a fuss, they calmed my friend, followed the instructions of a pair of doctors eating at the next table, and inconspicuously remained vigilant. Lovely people, gracious historic property --- I look forward to returning and enjoying a meal there. I've now had dinner twice and both times were excellant, a true hidden gem! Food was delicious and service good. This past Thursday my wife and I went for Valentine's, I had Sea Bass and my wife had scallops. Both were great! So happy it's so close to me. Visited bar recently for drinks and appetizers. From the moment we set down bartenders very inattentive and rude. We ordered a pizza and it took close to 40 minutes. Planning to eat at the bar given the pizza in a box no plates or silverware. Needed to ask hostess for assistance. During our 1 hr visit bartenders never asked us how we were doing or if we needed anything. I finally asked for the check after I had enough. Suggest they offer the staff customer service classes. Will not be patronizing them in the future Stopped in for drinks at the bar only, so have nothing to say about the food. Bartend was attentive and helpful in making some recommendations, their draft beer list is very good, albeit somewhat lacking in depth. A pleasant enough watering hole. DON'T COME HERE... terrible crowd of local weirdo's and a rude hostess woman who will shout at you when you walk in, "CAN I HELP YOU?" Um yea, can you move so I can get to the bar to order a glass of wine? She stared at my husband and I like we were two hobos, LOL. The food and vibe were horribly tragic. Don't ever come here thumbs DOWN. Not good. Can't imagine why people go here. Had the shrimp lejon... one of the simplest dishes, two shrimp came sans "dejon" sauce... the avocado-shellfish tower is about as flavorful as a wet napkin. If you like beer and bad service this is the spot for you. Otherwise, save your time and money, go to the general warren inne or any other place that takes pride in their food and service. Thank you cedar hollow for donating to the Epilepsy Golf Outing. We hadn't been here in over 10 years but will be back. We decided to stop in for lunch to use our gift certificates after helping at the Home I'd the Sparrow holiday party. The food was delicious. Chicken bacon sandwich, sprimp with avocado and curry rice, bbq pulled pork and choc chip pancakes . All of our plates were empty!!! The owner and our server were professional, warm and welcoming. Probably the best burger in town. Brie, avocado, and beef is a winning combo! Star is friendly and courteous, and Quizzo nights can be packed, so come early! Live music is an added plus on some nights, and the musicians are always talented and usually acoustic. The Chicken Curry soup is amazing - definitely worth a try. You won't regret stopping in! A great hole-in-the-wall place that can easily be missed, but definitely shouldn't be! Will be back Just went here for Sunday lunch. That food is good but a bit salty. Sat at the bar the bartender is not to friendly unless she knows you! Most of the draft list are IPA beers which is great if you want a lot if alcohol! I don't! Then they ran out of Stella! Probably won't be back! The staff were incredibly friendly and personable. The server gave great recommendations on the food which did not disappoint. All of the food was excellent and quickly prepared. Overall, the food was awesome, the vibe was fun, and the staff were delightful. I will definitely be coming back! Oysters are so good and the dessert... very nice place for dates!!! Really liked the place ;) Service was excellent. Made great recommendations and became like a friend to us (Joe I think). Can't remember his name but he was superb. Atmosphere was quiet (Sunday night) and we got a nice table away from everyone else. Knew my name when I walked in and walked us straight to our table. I had the half duck with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes were to die for, and the duck was cooked especially to my liking. GF had the chicken and mushroom ravioli, which she could not stop talking about. We got two desserts and split them, cheesecake was good but the chocolate mousse cake was insane!! Pros: Great food, very inviting, very nice staff, cool bar, very towny. Cons: Must be cramped on a busy night, I would park to the far end of the lot across the street, parking in front may get some rocks kicked up on your car. Cedar is situated in a nice old historic building. The food is very good and the bar is lively and enjoyable. It has a bit of a split personality between formal dining and a friendly local tavern. The prices are fairly average for the area and well in line with the quality. For the times I've eaten a full sit down meal there, the food was very good, well prepared, and often creative. The service is excellent. I have rarely found a place with such good staff. The crew is almost all long term people so they must treat them decently. The bar staff is awesome and always good to talk to. The beer selection is well above average with a decent selection of crafts. The chef is pretty good at finding interesting stuff and keeping it varied. They also have a good bottle selection, not overwhelming but a few dozen well chosen varieties. They have live music several nights a week and two trivia nights. The bar can be a little rowdy during trivia but fun. Happy hour food specials are great but only run till 6 except Friday it runs till 7. The bar food is much better than average, wings are great, pizza really good, some nice higher end stuff too. There are a lot of regulars here but not cliquey. Usually about 50-50 regulars to new folks. Really friendly crowd. Overall it is a terrific place for good food and a fun time out. Really nice meal and experience last night. We started out in the bar, and despite a packed house, service was pleasant and quick. From there, off to the table. Oysters were a little disappointing in that they were undersized, but very fresh and flavorful. Entrees were delicious; recommend the Saturday special Prime Rib, and the ribs were also very good. The lump crab salad was top notch, and unfortunately we were too full for desert. By this time, live band had started in the bar, and they were pretty good so we stuck around for a night cap. Look forward to returning soon! Food can be decent. It's not an inventive menu, so don't have high expectations. Big problem is service. Depending on which bartender or server you get, your experience can change by a lot. Great munch spot! The food here is really tasty! The bartender at lunch is always helpful and patient. Wow, I now remember why we stopped coming here, my patron on the rocks was $18.25, are you kidding me? Stop ripping people off and you might increase business! First of all I really wanted to love this place. It has a really dope interior and bar setup, and a really great staff that were extremely kind and welcoming. We sat outside, which was really relaxing and the staff was very accommodating for us. Unfortunately, that's where the appeal of this place ends. My friend ordered nachos for the table to be split among us. They were the worst nachos i've ever seen or eaten in any restaurant. I could make far better nachos at home in 5 minutes with fresher ingredients that would cost me less money at the grocery store than the burnt $12 nachos that my table got. The tortilla chips were deep fried, burnt, hard as a rock, and inedible. They literally looked like someone threw up on them. No presentation whatsoever and my table barely touched it. I understand that because of the times we live in things are not easy for restaurants and their employees, but after waiting about 30-45 minutes I finally got my chicken tenders minutes after everyone else got their food. I wouldn't have minded the wait time as much if the $11 chicken tenders were not burnt to a crisp, hallow on the inside, and served with a spoonful of honey mustard. I wanted to give them one last shot and ordered the fried shrimp sandwich. The potato chips it came with were fried and burnt to a crisp, also hard as a rock. I could have bought a bag of chips at the store that would have tasted ten times better. The sandwich wasn't really that passable, it wasn't cut in half when served, with dry ingredients, and the fried shrimp tasted horrible. Literally get fast food which is cheaper, or eat at home instead. The food here is a disaster, and I will probably not eat here again unless they make some drastic changes. We live right nearby and have given them a chance at least 6 times...hoping to see why so many people like this place. Still can't figure it out. Average to below average food. They have a good bar scene, which is why I think people enjoy it so much, but I'm done giving them chances. PS-parking was ample. A Very Expensive Disappointment Despite the mixed reviews, we were anticipating a quiet evening and a memorable meal in a setting befitting a Chester County country inn. After being seated on the enclosed front porch and greeted by our server, it was looking to be a very memorable evening at this point. The mushroom soup was the highlight of the entire meal. It was loaded with bold flavor and a smooth texture, with just the right amount of chopped mushrooms. If they had served fresh bread along with it, I could have ended the meal here totally satisfied. However, things did not go well after that. Our server had trouble taking our order despite being corrected twice. And, after reading the corrected orders back to us, our server placed an order for an incorrect entree. When the two entrees arrived, she initially insisted that the order was correct until reminded her that we had corrected her - twice - about the order. Instead of removing both entrees, the server left the correct entree, returning to the kitchen to put in the order for the second entrée. Here was the issue: the correct entrée became cold while awaiting the preparation and delivery of the second entrée. To make matters worse, both entrees were disappointing. The portions were small, especially considering the high prices. The risotto was nothing special, and the ravioli was poorly seasoned, thick and gummy with little flavor. The ambient noise in this closed space kept increasing as the evening progressed. There was live entertainment in the adjacent bar area that was too loud for the relatively small space. As a result, the noise level was more in line with that of a sports bar than a country inn. Several nearby tables were filled with intoxicated customers who were so loud we could no longer continue a conversation beyond "We're leaving." What had the potential to be an enjoyable evening turned into a very expensive disappointment. We won't be back. This place has the charm of an old country inn but unfortunately lacks the follow through to fulfill its potential. This comfortable restaurant is tucked away in a pocket, and I get the feeling it has been around for some time. It's not small, with several dining rooms and window seats. It was crowded with corporate types that morning, but the crowd depends on the time or day of the week. Mondays are "All you can eat King Crab legs", while there are days with drink specials, plus live music Thursdays and Fridays. At the bar, Justin served us with flying colors. He gave my friend directions[1] over the phone to find them, then suggested I try their shaved prime rib sandwich. I agreed, and loved it: my sammich dealy-o was delicious and moist as all get-out, slow-roasted and served with a (sadly) barely-noticeable horseradish cream. Jalapenos and provolone cheese topped it off. [1] Even with a GPS, there's no guarantee you'll get there - directions on my friend's sent her astray. Just got take out. My wife is battling cancer, so is very limited on her diet. No fatty meats, no dairy, no heavy sauces and everything tastes salty. This is a tough request for any chef, however, they surpassed all expectations. Grilled chicken spiced with basil, sweet potato and grilled zucchini. Fresh pico de gallo and a honey balsamic reduction on the side. It all tasted amazing! A chicken breast on the grill that is not dry and tough? I've never been able to do it. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and I can't thank them enough! I have had several great meals at Cedar Hollow. The Lobster Ravioli dish is my favorite and the Duck is close second. Great Wine List and Service .. Keep up the good work ! Have had lunch and dinner here quite a few times. I have always enjoyed the service and staff is very friendly and helpful. I have made many special requests and have never been disappointed. Interesting menu and nice atmosphere. Bar is a good size and always full of easy to talk with locals. The mushroom soup is always a good choice and currently they offer a roasted beet appetizer thats very good. Excellent for entertaining guests and prices are in line for the area. I plan on going back often. Great place for a drink after work! They have some good wines and on some of the days they have live music. Have had a few of their apps, which have been good. Service was fine. Liked the atmosphere, as well. If you are a minority, you will not be welcomed here. Avoid this place at all cost. They should put a sign on the door that says "NO MINORITIES"....After sitting at the bar for 30 minutes and being ignored as others sat and were served, it became so awkward that the singer shot looks at the bartenders until one finally acknowledged my existence. After taking my order she eventually brought some chicken wings that were so raw I thought they would fly away. After another 15 minutes of being ignored, the singer said "I know its awkward,"....I finally asked the bartender who ignored me to get the bartender who reluctantly waited on me and she hurriedly shooed me out of the establishment. At least they didnt try to charge me. They were just happy to see me go. I went there last night to try it out for the first time. The restaurant looked good, with a bar in the middle and a cool front-room dining room that was mostly all windows, we ended up walking out. After we were seated, the waitress came over and asked about drinks. I had a restaurant.com gift certificate to use towards the meal and had it out to be verified for use. Once she saw the certificate, she got really huffy with an attitude, stomped off to get our drink orders, slammed down our water glasses and basically gave us a ton of attitude. I was not going to spend $100 on a meal with a server like that, so we walked out. I'll never go back, which is a shame because it looked nice and had an interesting menu. The food was amazing and was welcomed with such good energy. Jake was our server and provided amazing service. 10/10 would go back. The baker was also amazing and makes delicious desserts. My family and I shared a creme brûlée and the pumpkin cheesecake. It was so good. Food great / service so-so I've only gone there for lunch and all dishes were great. The soups (mushroom and chicken quesidilla) were really tasty. Big thumbs up on those. I love the Cobb Salad too. The main beef I have is price - the dishes are too high! $12 for Cobb Salad - come on!! The soups are about $5 for a bowl (you usually don't have a choice for a cup or bowl). Minor complaint is that my hotel gave me a $10 voucher to go there. I forgot it when I went, but I explained to my server where I was staying and showed hotel key card, but she was hearing none of it. She even said there wasn't such a voucher - which is total bs. I got the feeling that the server never even asked the manager abut the voucher. Eventhough I'm working in the area, I won't go back. That voucher nonsense pissed me off. My husband and I went to this establishment a few days ago and left with a negative taste in our mouth - not because of the food. I will start with the positive. The atmosphere was charming and the food was quite tasty. Now the attitude coming from the manager was a different story and because of that we won't be back! We found out about this place through restaurant.com and our coupon stated $10 off $20 spent mon-thurs on food not alcoholic beverages. Our total on food not including the drinks was $23 which she refused to accept the coupon because one of the items was a happy hour special! Are you kidding me! The only reason we found out about this place was because of restaurant.com and if you make your customers happy they will return. If they were doing awesome they wouldn't need to offer coupons anyway. The owner needs to sit down the manager and help her think outside the box and practice good customer service before this place loses more customers. We had a delicious Sunday lunch date experience at this hidden spot. The vibe here feels like a country restaurant from Vermont, New York, New Hampshire etc. They have a "courtyard" set up for covid safe outdoor seating and many people were taking advantage. I saw lots of people in joying delicious food Iced oysters being served. I gathered this restaurant has a lot of regulars. (I just might become on myself) We sat inside on a sunny beautiful air-conditioned porch. There were plenty of tables spaced apart for Covid-19 safety. At first we were the only couple in the restaurant. Eventually were joined by a few other groups later and we decided to hang out and enjoy the bottomless bloody Marys. The relaxed atmosphere and charming porch has such a homey inviting feel that I can see how someone could make a day of it. We started out with my favorite jerk spiced chicken wings. The homemade blue cheese dressing was exceptional. It was truly worth noting. If you come here find something that demands dipping into this blue cheese dressing. I absolutely loved it. (I recommend the wings) I really enjoyed the seafood tower that consisted of poached shrimp, Jumbo lump crab meat and tasty ripe avocado, loosely formed into a very nice "tower". The tower comes with arugula salad shredded carrots with a nice raspberry dressing. I thought this would be a nice dish to bring it to a party as a hostess gift for hors d'oeuvre. My husband had the blackened chicken sandwich. It looked delicious but possibly ever so slightly dry. Some extra sauce helped with this minor set back as we asked for some extra sauces on the side and our fabulous server brought over some of her favorites. The house made Rumalade was delicious with my seafood tower. Still, we both really enjoyed the bloody Marys they were not too spicy or too sweet. They were Just right! I'm looking forward to My next trip to Cedar Hollow Inn. One of my friends told me that they have buck a shock deals are oysters. Perhaps this is why I saw so many oysters on this particular Sunday. I can't wait to return for oysters and of course more and more jerk chicken wings home made sayses and dressings etc. The people that work at the Cedar Hollow Inn were super friendly, happy, and efficient. Our service was excellent! I lets to Cedar Hollow in feeling like I stepped back in time, was on vacation at a cute country inn. I was here over the weekend and got the Mediterranean chicken sandwich. It was pretty good and a good portion overall. They have a really delicious sauce on it but I wish there was more of it. It's also quite messy to eat, but overall tasty. When I picked up my take out, the hostess seems genuinely disinterested in dealing with take out. When checking my order, she said 'and here's your whatever it is' just before handing me the bag. Overall though, it seems cozy and a good environment inside with live music on weekends! Great food, awesome craft beers, fantastic specials... And fantastic specials. This bar remember what it's like I have been to this place many times and have tried my best to like the place. Beautiful old building with a nice bar and restaurant. It has the potential to be great. The food is relatively good quality. However, the bar staff really let this place down. It's like they intentionally ignore you and make an effort to be unresponsive. The last few visits have been shaky. Today, I walked out without being served. Short of bribing them, you'll have a tough time being treated quickly or with politeness. Bottom line, I won't be back any time soon. Go elsewhere if you want quality service or to be treated as if your business matters. Had a great time & service on Valentine's Day dinner. The portions were huge. The chicken parm was so big you'd think it came from a pterodactyl. Only negative part was the duck was way over cooked! Adorably cute and delicious! My company hosted a holiday team dinner here. We got our own little alcove, which was semi-private and intimate. We were given a condensed menu, all with amazing choices. I chose the braised short ribs, which were DIVINE. The meat was so tender and tasty, and it was accompanied by asparagus and mashed potatoes. After I inhaled my entire plate, I got coffee and warm pecan pie a la mode, which was HEAVENLY. Service here was impeccable. The staff was completely on top of keeping our beverages full, as well as quick and efficient getting our meals out to us. I was incredibly impressed how on top of everything the staff was for our large group, especially considering they had a full house otherwise. If I lived in the area, I would eat here all the time to try out the rest of the menu. I also appreciated that they have free valet parking!, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-23:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '10:30-23:0', 'Sunday': '10:30-22:0'}

name: Pizza Hut, address: 1884 S State Rd, Ste 1105, city: Upper Darby, latitude: 39.95931578, longitude: -75.2864874323, is_open: closed, categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Restaurants, Pizza, text: the fries are soggy they didn't give me marinara sauce for the over cooked Garlic knots The pizza is pizza hut pizza. so it's not but so good, but the service was excellent and in food excellent service is rare. thanks [481] I should have avoided this place due to bad reviews but I figured I wasn't eating in so what the heck. I haven't had Pizza hut in while so decided to order take out. Bad idea! Not sure if all restaurants have the same exact sauce or if it varies but the pizza was off. I just couldn't place it but it was probably the worst pizza we ever had. Not sure if the cheese was off or the sauce. I ate half a slice and just couldn't. Hubby ate one slice and stopped. So I moved on to breadsticks. The bread was ok but the sauce was ice cold... not even warm and I went straight home. Such a disappointment and a waste of $20. I will NOT be back. Love this particular Pizza Hut location. I order online and it's perfect each time. It's never greasy and ready when I arrive. The absolute worst service I have ever experienced from any restaurant/chain/etc. I waited for more than an hour and a half for a 20 dollar pizza box, the food was cold and I received no sympathy or compensation from the employees or management, after being kind and understanding the whole time.... I ordered on a Tuesday night, and I think that's the best part. I would understand if it were a weekend, or during the damn super bowl. But a Tuesday night?? I will never order from here, or any other Pizza Hut ever again. Can't get anything right. Ordered delivery three separate times, the first two times the order was wrong after waiting for 2 hours. The last time, and it is the last time, they were out of a topping for one of the pizzas and decided to cancel the entire order without notifying me. Store manager was also exceptionally rude when I called and tried to blame me! We've been burned too many times by this Pizza Hut. It's the closest one to where we live, but the service is so bad, I think we'll just do local pizzerias, even if we have to spend more money. The delivery constantly takes too long, even on a weeknight. Once, it took two hours for my order to get here! Last night we ordered pizza, and even though the estimated window was 20-30 minutes, we received our order over an hour later. And the pizza wasn't even correct! We ordered a pepperoni and sausage pizza and got a BBQ chicken pizza with pepperoni and sausage. WTH??? We didn't even bother to call the store as we were afraid it would take another hour for them to correct it. Don't waste your time with this location. We placed our order 2 hours ago. We called twice. They said it was on the way. Obviously it wasn't. We cancelled our order. Next time we know to pick up or order elsewhere. Poor quality employees and their pizza are always poorly made. I use to love their pizza but lately, they have been slacking. I would never purchase from here again. I ordered pick-up from here because it was snowing and I knew that once I got home I would not feel like going back out for dinner. I ordered 2 mediums because interestingly enough that was cheaper than one large. theless I ordered the pizza and they said my food would be ready in 15 minutes. Once I got to the shopping center the snow was piled up, none of it had been shoveled or plowed, and it didn't even look like they bothered to put salt down. I go inside and automatically I wish I ordered online rather then looking at the restaurant conditions. Half the female workers were wearing scarves on their heads the others were preparing food and didn't even bother to have any bonnet or cover up to prevent hair from getting in the food. The place didn't look clean at all. I waited for a few minutes while co-workers working there talked about another one of their coworkers who was not there. Then there was a lady in front of me they got her order from their machine that keeps the food hot until you pick it up. Then I told her my order number and she grabbed my pizza boxes from on top of the oven. Guess mines never made the hot box. When I opened the boxes it also looked like a rush job. Overall from looking around in the kitchen it was not clean, no one was wearing gloves, no one was wearing head bonnets, there was no professionalism, and the food was not made nicely. Won't be back. I haven't been to this Pizza Hut location in at least a year but decided to stop by because of the $10 large pizza deal that they're offering. Well, even $10 was too much to pay for the pizza that I received. I ordered a thin n crispy pizza with diced tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. What I got was a burnt, over cooked, and hard pizza with barely any veggies and utterly tasteless. It was terrible! I used to love Pizza Hut but they have really gone down hill. It will be way more than another year before I'm desperate enough to visit this place again. Food was ok, but took 2 hours to get it. I called to complain, and got excuses. Not ordering from here again Wow - the people working here are so nice and friendly - something I'm not used to after living in South Philadelphia for so many years. It really caught me by surprise when they called out to me as I was walking out the door - just to say - have a nice evening. Oh - and it's clean in there as well. Bye bye the mess that is Passyunk West! Just wrote review before that disappeared. .Seemed to be deleted.Wasnt a bad one. LOVE Pizza Hut& have for decades! As far as the "hot dog" crust-well, that was GREAT -HOWEVER - the REST of pizza was very dry - not what I'm used to here.Had a pepperoni pizza w/hot dog crust.As I said, hot dog part was SO good! But the pizza itself was VERY dry. Because this is new, I'm sure that Pizza Hut will be able to improve it. After all, it's new & people have to learn how to incorporate the old to the new, & when they do, I'm sure that this will be one fantastic pizza! I will order again.Sorry I could only give 2 . (so far) I ordered at 9:50 pm, the confirmation said it would be here at 10:20. I called @ 10:30 and they said that my pizza was just coming out of the oven. Finally received it an hour later As much as i love pizza, as much as i like Pizza....this particular location is the WORST!! Its trash. I worked for PH years ago so i speak from experience. They need to switch management or just close this location. I called on a Friday night at 730 pm, asked for wings and they told me that they were out. On a Friday night??? This is after I sat on hold for nearly 10 minutes. After you finally get thru, you get piss poor customer service. Delivery is alway over an hour. If you pick up your order the place is wall to wall with people waiting to get their orders that took about 20 mins longer than the 20 minutes they tell you over the phone. This location is a serious disgrace and black eye to the Pizza Hut name! Omg horrible. Everytime I call, they're so rude on the phone. They've forgotten breadsticks and side of garlic sauce almost every single time. And the last 2 times we ordered, the crust or sauce didn't taste right. It almost tasted like chemicals or something... we're not ordering from them anymore EVER. UGH... This location actually had improved a lot with getting pizza delivered in a more timely fashion. Deliveries still take forever on Friday nights but that's to be expected. At least they stay within the timeframe predicted on the website and no longer take two hours. Every time I call to order The greeting is pleasant. You know how some restaurants are busy and they rush and put you on hold right away before you can even say anything? When I arrive my pizza is always hot and ready. They allow you to see what you are paying for which is a +. My last time I was there the manager JEROME was super friendly. He is personable and nice. Which is great customer service which I appreciated. I love this Pizza Hut for my go-to pizza place. Today on February 2, 2018 Pizza Hut closes at midnight. As of 8:45 PM they stopped doing deliveries. As in they STOPPED. Do you hear me? Three hours before closing. I give up. This place is absolutely deplorable and obviously incapable of handling a large volume of orders, even though people ordering pizza on the weekends in large quantities is nothing new. Really, they should just close. And they can take that raggedy Starbucks next door with them. Ordering the pizza online was easy. On the tracker our pizza said it was on the way about an hour after we ordered it. We didn't receive the pizza until another hour after that and the store is less than two miles away. It was only a Thursday afternoon. While waiting, we called to check on it since it was taking a while and the lady on the phone was very sassy. The pizza and breadsticks were NOT worth the wait at all. Would not buy from Pizza Hut again! Worst place ever!!! I ordered online when I arrive 20-30 minutes like it said on the confirmation and pay they tell me to wait another 30-40 minutes!!! The worst!!! If I hadn't waited over an hour extra and my family wasn't starving I would have walked right out!! I will never be back to this location!!!!!, hours: {'Monday': '12:0-20:0', 'Tuesday': '12:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '12:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '12:0-20:0', 'Friday': '12:0-20:0', 'Saturday': '12:0-20:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-20:0'}

name: Domino's Pizza, address: 538 Mount Carmel Ave, city: Glenside, latitude: 40.1065468, longitude: -75.1618687, is_open: opening, categories: Pizza, Restaurants, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings, text: While I am cautious to recommend any pizza delivery chain, the truth is that Domino's is my cheap pizza of choice. They've recently (in the past couple of years) updated the crust and I am a fan of the change. As far as price goes, if you can pickup and shop from the coupons on the Domino's app (which is awesome) you can always find a cheap meal. The place isn't attractive at all. Plain and simple. I used to work at a Domino's in Kensington of all places back in college; even there the store was kept clean and no one was doing anything weird with the food. This location seems to be no different. So, if you aren't too much of a pizza snob, this place is fine by me. Literally the WORST hot wings I've ever had. You would be better off getting wings from the frozen section at a super market. Not only that but the delivery took an hour and 15m and the driver got lost in my apartment complex This Particular Domino's Pizza Place is the worst I have ever known in my entire Life - They took more than 2 Hour's & still Counting to Deliver the Pizza - Store Manager - "Sadas" hardly speaks English and Does Not understand anything - When called to ask about the Delivery she keeps the call on Hold forever - Later she Keeps apologizing but does Not Deliver - Have REPORTED the entire thing to the corporate office - No Reply yet. This is the Second time they have done it and previously they took more than 3 Hour's to Deliver Pizza - When called they always Say the Guy is on its way and would be there in 5 Mins, 2 Mins and so on... This is Very Frustrating and annoying. I really Don't understand How Domino's does its business when their employees are unprofessional, Horrible Customer Service and Rude. They Should Close this Domino's Place or replace the entire Store with New Staff. On-time delivery: never! I've never had my food delivered either on the time they estimated or the Domino's app estimated. Answering calls inquiring about my food: they always put you on hold forever. Last phone call experience: the lady who took my call, was absolutely rude, used the same excuse as I had heard when I ordered food (which was Sep of 2014), saying that they are running behind because of some promotions, and her response to me asking why are you so late (after waiting for an hr) on my food, was: what do you want me to do about it? She was totally hostile and when I told her that I am writing a letter to the company, she hung up on me! So long and I highly recommend for you to not to call them when hungry. Delivery driver was so friendly and professional. Older gentleman, Friday early dinnertime. Ordered online which is very easy. Thank you! Ahhhhh yeah............No!! tried them years ago.....Nasty!! After their recent advertising campaign claiming they are much better, we tried them again.....Nope-Still nasty and over priced. Stick with your local pizza shops folks :) this place is a disgrace it took 45 mins to deliever a pizza and its only like a 5 min drive. the pizza was all over the place the cheese was stuck to the box the the box was crumpled and the lid was open allready to the box Nothing wrong with the food itself, but the customer service is by far the worst that I've experienced from any restaurant. From failing to deliver the order until two hours after the estimated time to being blatantly rude when confronted with the problem on multiple occasions, they continue to disappoint. Unfortunately, it's safe to say it'll be a while before I even consider doing business here again. This place is garbage. Delivery drivers have no idea where they're going, and the pizza is almost always cold or the wrong order. Staff are extremely unapologetic about messing up. Maybe because they mess up so frequently? I literally made this account just to write this review, because we've had so many bad experiences with this place. Save your time and money and order pizza elsewhere. This shouldn't even get one star. My cousin received an incorrect order and we nicely called to state the issues with the order. We spoke to the manager on site and she rudely stated that my cousins order was going to burn even though she orders the same thing alll the time. She then stated we would have a replacement in over an hour since it's 9 pm on a Sunday we said we couldn't wait that long and the manager then proceeded to hang up on us mid conversation. We will not be returning to this dominos. The delivery time is horrible and employees are very unprofessional and rude.the store need to be cleaned better I'm wish there was a way to give this place no stars. I'm not sure if the owner knows this place is a mess and just doesn't care, or if they think this is an acceptable way to run a business. But either way, this place is awful. Awful. Disorganized, short staffed, the delivery guy literally never comes, if they do it's 2 hours after you ordered. A couple of the staff members are friendly, like they try to be nice, but free bread when my food is ice cold anyway is not really cutting it. My kids love this trash pizza and I love the lava cakes but unless you're going to pick it up, stay away from this joint. I ordered my food and paid the cashier in cash, she took the money and I sat down. As I got up to order something else I saw the cashier making my food without washing her hands or anything....I'm disgusted and I wouldn't advise anyone to order from here. Tried to order pizza off a coupon for glenside store. Guy says they don't honor it there even throw it clearly says glenside location. Then while I'm trying to make my order he hangs up on me. That hang up cost dominos my business today and in the future. Customer service was a disgrace. Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. THE WORST. I put an order in an hour ago for a small pizza, have seen no indication it was even made yet so I called. She said it was still waiting to be made and that delivery would be up to 2 hours. I live a 5 min drive from this location! No apologies, nothing. I made them cancel my order and will never try to order from this location again. They are horrible and it's not the first time I've had issues with them. NO MORE. Hot mess at this location! Went in for wings, a customer was in there upset about waiting for an hour for undercooked food. Almost all employees, expect one female employee had their masks pulled down completely or their noses showing. Waited 10 minutes myself, and got shorted on wings-- don't think I'll be going back. Ordered a pizza and garlic knots. Before leaving the store I looked at the pizza. It was burnt. I told them I didn't want it and they remade it but it was not remade as specified. It was loaded with too much sauce. As I stood there waiting, I noticed that none of the workers were using gloves to handle the dough, cheese, and other toppings. I didn't see one person wash their hands. The went from touching the keyboard to handling food. I'm certain that working in food services you are to adhere to food sanitation regulations. I took a picture of the workers handling food with no gloves. Never will I go there again and I don't recommend anyone else either. Super slow delivery if they had to guarantee 30 minutes every order would be free. Over an hour and a half I live .03 miles away. Should of walked over and back. Foods cold but not surprised. #donewithdominospizza Ordered three items. One showed up when driver came the first time. They offered me a 2L soda. Don't drink soda. The quality of food was not there. Horrible pizza, horrible wings, but mostly just non-existent customer service. $30. We are two wings out of each order and two slices. Had to throw everything away. This place is trash. I waiting over 2 hours for pizza and it never came. I tried calling the store and waited 20 minutes on hold before I gave up. I need to google the closest Pizza Hut Thin crust pizza was cold. Pan pizza was warm. Brownies were burnt :( I'm trying to be supportive of restaurants/take out, but with so many options, I probably won't go back. This was the first time I've ever ordered Domino's. We ordered over two hours ago. No sign of pizza. Manager said on the phone that "the drivers are making multiple deliveries"....which explains nothing, as that is how all food delivery works. We have a two month old. This was supposed to be the easy part of the day. Just called it quits and ordered from somewhere else. Will be contesting the charge if this store attempts to take payment for a product that, if it ever arrives, will do so far too late to be useful. Ordered pizza several weeks ago from this location is was a full 35 minutes from time pizza was ready until it left the store and another.10 till delivered barely warm advised Dominos and never got a call back from store. Will not order from this location again. They don't care about repeat business obviously. Extremely rude. Never before had anyone in customer service respond the way they did. Don't waste your time with these clowns., hours: {'Monday': '10:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '10:0-0:0', 'Wednesday': '10:0-0:0', 'Thursday': '10:0-0:0', 'Friday': '10:0-2:0', 'Saturday': '10:0-2:0', 'Sunday': '10:0-0:0'}

name: Hyderabad Palace, address: 290 E Lincoln Hwy, city: Exton, latitude: 40.028407, longitude: -75.6226898, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Event Planning & Services, Indian, Halal, Caterers, text: I thought I was eating here and it turned out I was at a new place that is not yet on Yelp. Please ignore this review. I could. My figure out how to delete it. This place has become great .... I tried it twice this year and both times chicken tandoori was out of this world :) They have biryani nights on Wednesdays , which is great addition because you can taste all different types of biryani on that day . And yes this is real andhra style cuisine Terrible food. Ordered goat biryani..it was loaded with salt. Apollo fish was decent. I wouldn't go back. Biryani was a disaster...ruined our main course. Horrible place. Don't even bother going here. I went to the Wednesday biryani buffet. Food was cold, flies Everywhere. 2 appetizers one was chicken 65 which was the worst I ever tasted and the other onion pakoda which was not even cooked properly. Basically they put different stale meat and call it different names. For dessert, they served just a halwa which again sucked. And to top it all, the price is 15$ for this horrible food. Skip this place and save your money. They won't last long. Feel bad that places like these serve bad food in the name of hyderabadi biryani. Not that good. They need to improve a lot in terms of good food, cleanliness etc. They are located in a nice area very close to shopping malls, offices etc Exton has a total of 5 Indian Restaurants all in a 1.5 mile radius-- this is overkill and eventually one or two will have to fail. I ate here for the first time recently- I give all places a benefit of doubt. I didn't get to order what I wanted- they were out of ingredients for at least two items I wanted. For what we ordered the food was good and everyone in my group ate everything without complaint. They charged about the same as the other competitors in the area-- they were good on the portions (more than enough of paneer, vegetables, and chicken for the curry dishes). Chicken 65 is not Madras style-- it's Andhra style with yogurt mixed in but still very good. I can sacrifice ambiance if the food is made like at home, served as such, and there isn't a fast food mentality to push you out. I'll go back and see if the rating can be raised. Also, would suggest media and marketing materials. There should be take out menus, mailed as well or coupons included in mailers to drive customers. If they have catering they should push those marketing materials so people know. Also, if they're struggling they need to price better or have specials to drive in traffic. Also, for the S. Asians the theme is 'Non-Veg' in nature but they do a great job on the vegetarian dishes., hours: {'Monday': '11:30-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:30-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-22:0', 'Friday': '11:30-22:30', 'Saturday': '11:30-22:30', 'Sunday': '11:30-21:0'}

name: Route 6, address: 600 N. Broad Street, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9641731, longitude: -75.1615163, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Seafood, text: I went here on a Friday night with a group of 6. The valet was great, my father elected to pay an xtra $20 to keep the car parked out front. The server was great. It seems there were 5 or 6 people bringing us drinks or food... one downside was that the guy bringing the food out didn't know who ordered what. The shrimp were very tasty. One person had the lobster roll, which from across the table looked small-ish, but I'm comparing it to one I ate at Red's Eats in Maine recently, so maybe I should cut some slack. This may be listed as good for groups but with so much activity it is very noisy. Yes, we were there on a Friday night, during restaurant week, maybe I chose poorly. But our out-of-town guests were happy, what else could you want? I have to start this review with two caveats: First, I'm from New England, so I'm picky about these sorts of things and second, I had already eaten at two Starr restaurants that weekend, and this was the "worst" of the three. Still four stars, though. The New England clambake was marked down to an inexplicable $35, so we had to try it. The food itself was pretty good (though some of the clams were a bit funky, sadly), as were the oysters I ordered beforehand. The cocktails left a little something to be desired (especially compared to Continental's), but most of all, my complaints are thus: You do not serve a "New England clambake" then not provide any sort of hand-wiping materials. You also do not serve lobster and fail to provide any sort of lobster cracking tools. What is this, the wilderness? Also, our server was rude. I only dined at Route 6 b/c it was half off lobster dishes for the month of October. Otherwise the high menu prices do not reflect the quality of the food and the lack of flavors. This place needs seafood that's not filled with sand and a New England clam bake that's not cold ! Who serves a cold clam bake?!? The food was mehhhhh and I could do w/o it. I've been to Route 6 b4 multiple times and it use too be good, not sure what happened. On the other hand, Jessica our waitress was hands down the best and her busboy was rocking too! They were both sweet and very nice. We sat outside on the picnic tables and the attentiveness of the staff was awesome!!! All in all, I give this 3 stars which is an average of the bad sandy food and the stellar service. Once again, I love the scene set by Stephen Start and his team. The lighting and cabinets, the whitewash and airy beachside feel paint the picture for the menu before you even sit down to read it. I love me a specialty cocktail and Route 6 has them. The Nor'easter knocked me on my rear--laced with ginger beer, Makers Mark and lime. Amazing and fresh. I also like the Black Eyed Susan. The food was top notch. We shared the fried oysters (agree with other posters that there weren't enough for the price) but every bite was delish. A nice light fry. The smoked blue fish starter was also very good, as was the Caesar salad. I had the fried shrimp for dinner. It was good. Exactly what I would expect, except it sat under the warmer a bit too long. The dessert menu was great. We had trouble making a decision, but settled on sharing the peach and blueberry crumble with buttermilk ice cream. Highly recommended! Came here during their December Lobster Fest. During this time, Most of the lobster dishes on the menu are almost 50% off the original price. I came here with two other people and the three of us had very good experience here. I tried raw oysters for the first time here so I can't really say much about their raw bar oyster selections (though I usually go for Virginia origin oysters because they tend to be smaller than oysters from other regions). Overall, I would come here again for their lobster fest! I don't know if I will come here during their regular priced season though... Went here for half priced lobster, which curiously wasn't exactly half priced (half of 46 is 23, not 25) but close enough. Two of us split a 3 pounder lobster, lobster roll, and calamari. The lobster was good as expected. The lobster roll and fries were good, but frankly I preferred the one I had at Pennsylvania6 over this place. The calamari was really good. Our server was polite and the place had an interesting layout. Visited Route 6 because it is new and I love trying new restaurants. O, and to celebrate my anniversary. Originally only planned on ordering wellfleet oysters (cheaper at Route 6 than at Oyster house), but tried the restaurant week menu instead and was pleasantly surprised by the shrimp cocktail (appetizer) 1/1/4 lb lobser (entree) cream corn, twice baked potato (sides) and apple pie (dessert)... EVERYTHING- WAS-SO-DELICIOUS!!!! My husband is usually not hyped up about eating out but he thought the food was wonderful! Additionally, the service was excellent, the ambiance was romantic and the decor was beautiful. Mr. Starr was also on route and kindly offered us drinks. I am a regular at oyster house but Route 6 definitely has the upper hand and is now my new favorite restaurant in Philly! Adorable venue, food was okay. Service was awesome. Traveled north to Route 6 for half priced lobster. The place was packed on a Thursday night. Luckily, one member of our group grabbed a small table by the bar, thanks Aaliyah P., and by the time everyone got there, other tables had left so everyone ended up with a seat. Started the night during happy hour and tried a few of the cocktails. They were all tasty. I had to order the lobster, but as far as bang for your buck, might be better off with the lobster roll. It's not as pure as Luke's lobster, but it was really good and not overly dressed. My grilled 1.5 pound lobster was delicious, but served on a huge, unnecessary plate. The tail and claws were pretty much ready for me to eat. There are a lot of specials during happy hour so I would probably go back for that otherwise this is a fancy occasion type dinner. I am tempted to go back before the end of the month though for the lobster roll. I don't know why this place does not have at least 4.5 stars. The service here is great - they don't bother you but are very, very attentive and everyone is extremely friendly and nice. I ordered the mussels, a shrimp cocktail, and the coconut cake. Mussels were great, fresh and presented well. Shrimp cocktail was just OK - oysters probably would have been a better choice but I don't like oysters much. This place is really trying to be a New England seafood place (I lived in Boston for 2 years and it replicates a lot of the restaurants there) which is isn't, but it still is really, really good. Overall it is a little pricey, but you have to understand that any fresh seafood is going to be expensive. I would definitely come back here, it's like eating in Boston in Philadelphia. Except the service is superb compared to Boston. The entrance is inviting and the fact they offer valet parking was a plus. Not too far from Temple University Campus. The area is well lit with a sky light roof. Place looks clean, staff is very friendly (Molly was very attentive and nice). The food was very good. I had the crab cake and it was delicious, although the coleslaw on the side was boring. The Red Snapper came out over cooked and crispy! Although, the general manger came and addressed the problem with a substitution of our choice. They do offer a full bar, which compliments the business. The dress code appeared to be very laid back. Some slacks and polo appears to be the norm. I noticed some of the staff wearing open toe sandals (strange). The dessert was also great, however they are really conservative on the ice cream (a baby scoop). Once all was said and done we had the following: Long Island, martini, cold shrimp from bar, devil crab eggs, then we had red snapper (replaced with fried lobster), crab cake, followed by pecan pie dessert and chocolate bread pudding. The total $117. They took the price of the snapper off the bill, now that's good management! Not too bad if u ask me! I recommend! this place for casual night outs! Awesome. It's like bring in a new England shore fish restaurant. Only better. Cleaner. Tastier. Essence of new England. Steven Starr is mimicking Epcot. If the world is my oyster (and without leaving Philadelphia) this is my restaurant. Oysters were delightful. Surf and turf NYE special was great. Steak and lobster were both perfect. Monkfish was a hit. Deep fried Ipswich clams. (Very tasty so I'm pretty sure that's not Ipswich, UK). Wine was very reasonable and reasonably priced. All in all great. It's a nice spot for happy hour, and the decor is well done with a Maine seaside feeling. The service is quick, and the beers on tap and the cocktails are great. Outside of happy hour, the prices are far too much to justify a visit. Get here, order some Nor'easters and oysters, and leave by 7pm. Kind of hard not to give this place five stars after visiting for the first time during their October 1/2 off lobster deal....yes...every lobster dish was 1/2 off the menu price. Pretty ridiculous and its actually making me go back tonight before the end of the promotion. We had to wait a bit for our table, but that's expected with later reservations. Just enough time to sample a cocktail from the bar which were very good. The service, overall, was fine, but our waitress clearly didn't want to be working that night. We sampled pretty much all the lobster dishes - chilled half lobster with green tabasco aioli, lobster roll with crab-seasoned fries, and a 2lb lobster. We also gave the crab bombs a try which were packed with crab although I preferred them with the green tabasco aioli than the cocktail sauce they were served with. I have to say, I've had a lot of lobster, but this wood-grilled lobster was one of the best (if not the best) I've ever had. You can opt for the steamed lobster, but why would you? The flavor was amazing and I look forward to having it again. Definitely a great seafood spot for the city but even better when its half priced! The fried lobster tails were wonderful, the entree not so good..the dessert was great as well apple pie Love this place! I think this is the best clam chowder you can get in Philly! Also the lobster roll is perfect (not drenched in mayo) and I can't stop eating their fries. I think this is the best bang for your buck at a seafood restaurant. Route 6 is not at all stingy with the amount of clams, lobster, etc. that they put in their food. The deviled crab eggs are pretty awesome too. The dessert is good but if you feel like traveling, there are better dessert spots in the city. I also love that for occasions the staff is super accommodating, especially when it comes to cute little messages on the dessert dish like "happy birthday" or "happy anniversary." I've been here 4 times and I'll be back for more! I have been debating whether to give this place two reviews: 5 stars for the drinks/bar and 2 stars for the dining experience. Instead, I end up with an overall review of 3 - really 3.5 if Yelp made that an option. Living a hop, skip and a jump away (or basically upstairs) from this place I have made my way over three different times. Twice for dinner and once for a happy hour. The food has always been good, but good is the best adjective I can come up with. It is also really pricey for what you get. The drinks, on the other hand, are fantastic and fantastically priced. I would recommend the White Birch Route 6 ESB, brewed specially for this place and at $5 I would recommend having a few. As with most Steven Starr creations, the interior and decor of this place is impeccable. I am hoping to bump this review up a notch (and a star) when summer comes. Sitting outdoors on the beachwood picnic tables, with the windows thrown open and a bucket of clams sounds like a great Philadelphia night. I really enjoyed my Route 6 experience. The inside of the restaurant is really cool. There's an open kitchen and large wood-burning oven. The bar is set up pretty nicely and I think it will be a cool spot in the summertime because there is an open-air courtyard with outdoor seating. We had a nice waiter and really enjoyed our food. The raw bar is awesome. The little neck clams and oysters were fresh and delicious. The lobster roll was really tasty and we enjoyed the johnny cakes. We had bread pudding for dessert, which was also really good. Route 6 is an exciting new addition to the neighborhood. It is a little pricier than I think it needs to be, but I really hope it does well. Mediocre at best. The prices were high for the quality of food. We paid $60 for a lobster pot that was less enticing than one we could get at Joe's Crabshack for a fraction of the price. $22 for scallops which were the worst scallops I've ever had. I went to this place in May of 2013, and since ordering the scallops there, I have not ordered them ever again anywhere. All in all, if you're looking for a yummy upscale seafood place with ambiance ... skip Route 6. They nailed the ambiance, but completely missed the rest! Ok, let me start off by saying that when I choose to eat in Philadelphia I usually pick a place around the center city area. Route 6 is near Broad and Spring Garden an area where one would not expect a plethera of restaurants, but that being said I loved this place. We chose to do valet parking; but I guess we could have found street parking. The valet staff was friendly and professional, a class bunch of people. Now to the restaurant. The up front staff was great, I had reservation and we were seated within momemts of entering the restaurant. We had a great waiter who was great. But I digress, I had the Fisherman's Platter, an assortment of fried seafood delicacies and my wife had the lobster roll. The place is pricey however so check out the menu and prices before you venture out. My advice is to give this area a try, there are a few restaurants opening in the area and you don't have to worry about the crazy downtown center city parking and meters. Route 6- great food; great staff; great place. Lauded, and at times maligned (haters gonna hate), restaurateur Stephen Starr opened Route 6 in the latter half of 2011. Following in the steps of Marc Vetri's Osteria and Alla Spina, Stephen Starr's Cape Cod-themed restaurant adds to the boom of life north of Callowhill Street. The restaurant is named after the famed highway that runs through the coastal towns of the East Coast and offers a wide variety of seafood options to tempt you with traditional shoreline cuisine. The 150-seat restaurant even has picnic tables to add to a somewhat relaxed outdoor vibe. The inside is certainly trendy and pristine - boat shoes and navy blazers anyone? Stephen Starr is the master at getting his restaurants just right - even down the the minutest of details. Check out the candle holder - isn't it reminiscent of a sandy beach with a half shell on top? Now with the lobster surplus what it is, October at Route 6 was Lobster Month! What does that entail? Half-off all lobster dishes! At such prices, it would have been a shame not to order almost everything that had lobster (we came back the following month to tackle a few 3 pounders). Cape Codder [$12] Stolichnaya Vodka, cranberry ginger compote To start though, the GF and I ordered a pair of cocktails. She had the Cape Codder, which was not overly tart and had a subtle sweetness from the cranberry, with the ginger providing the kick. Easy drinking here! Nor' Easter [$10] Maker's Mark, maple, lime, ginger beer I had the bourbon-based tipple. The maple provided a nice counterpart to the bourbon - a mellow sweetness that was balanced by the tartness of the lime and a bit of effervescence from the ginger beer. At this point, I was hoping for the oyster crackers and horseradish to show - essentially the 'bread service' at Route 6. No such luck on this night (perhaps they did away with it for Lobster Month). We were fine regardless, because it was on to the lobster parade! Chilled Half Lobster [$16 to $8] Green tabasco aioli We started with the chilled half lobster - essentially the GF's first taste of lobster whole. Consider her converted and my bank account proportionally diminished! The sweetness of the lobster meat was apparent here. In fact, the green tabasco aioli was superfluous - yet also genius. So simple and delicious. Not gonna lie - the fact that we knew we had the ingredients to make the aioli at home made our night. Crispy Fried Little Lobster Tails [$22 to $11] I would say that the crispy fried lobster tails are a must order at Route 6 (especially at these prices!). Three nicely sized tails are fried in a thick, yet crispy batter. The batter was seasoned nicely and I imagine the "famous" fried chicken at Route 6 is similarly fried. The tails were slightly overcooked but were still nicely succulent and sweet. The aioli made a reappearance and we had no problem dunking these tails in the liquid gold (move along Velveeta). Lobster Roll [$24 to $12] Fries We couldn't leave Route 6 without trying their take on the lobster roll. This was a classic take on this oft-enjoyed dish. It seems small at first, but there is a ton of fresh lobster meat on the buttery bun. Not overly dressed in mayo and lightly sprinkled with herbs, this is how it should be done. The fries were seasoned in some Old Bay and were, for the most part, nicely crispy (there were a few stray limp ones here and there). New England Clam Bake for 2 [$55 to $27.50] 1 1/2 lb lobster, steam clams, mussels, sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob The lobsters at Route 6 are prepared in two ways - classically steamed and wood-grilled. The latter imparts a sweetness from the cherry wood and some smoke as well. But I saved that for the following month. On this night, I went for the New England Clam Bake. Yes, it was for 2 and I ate it for one - go big or go home, right? The mussels were plump, the clams were succulent and briny, and the sausage was slightly spicy, offering a hefty counterpoint to these delicate bivalves. And the lobster - sweet, succulent - perfect to dunk in the drawn butter. The corn on the cob was a nice clam-bake-esque touch, though I didn't particularly enjoy the potatoes - a bit too starchy and almost underdone for my taste. The hot towels and lemons (spritz/rub on your hands for you novices) at the end of the meal are a nice touch. A great way to do away with the inevitable mess on your fingers. Our server Christina was incredibly friendly and certainly informative - typical of Stephen Starr's restaurants whether it's El Vez, Butcher and Singer, or Continental Restaurant (of course, there are a million others). Still, when the prices are not half off - it seems a bit steep, even with the Starr upcharge. I can definitely see myself coming back here for the raw bar and perhaps to try the fried chicken, but the 3 pound lobster will likely have to wait until Lobster Month come by again. My husband and I and our friends went here Friday night for my birthday. We loved the atmosphere and the whole look of the place. The food was great and we especially loved the Blue Point oysters. Great gazpacho soup and great wines. We will definitely go back again. I'm happy that area is changing around with the beginning of a new restaurant row. As we waited for service, I got to wondering, was the service here very slow, or was I just too used to smaller places that try to turn their tables as fast as possible. Our waiter wasn't ignoring us by any means, but it took multiple visits from him to order drinks and food. The staff was universally friendly, but the pace was just a little bit to leisurely at the beginning. We had an early reservation on mothers day weekend, and the restaurant wasn't too crowded when we got there. Our party of 5 was seated in a booth of a side room that was almost empty, but gradually filled in. It's a nice mix of rustic seaside elements and industrial loft heritage. Before we ordered they brought out glasses of water and a small jar of oyster crackers and horseradish. I split a bottle of Pinot Grigio with the ladies, and my brothers each chose beer. We started with an excellent fried calimari, albeit small to split between 5. We also added a side of asparagus for the meal, sides are prepared for the table, to supplement the standalone entrées. For the entrée, I chose the Salmon steak, but apparently the waiter thought I asked for scallops, but to his credit rectified it quickly and politely, leaving the extra scallops order for the table. The scallops were quite good, and the addition of calimari to that dish helps it feel like a worthwhile entrée in a way scallops alone rarely do. The Salmon was perfectly cooked atop a cedar plank, and came with earthy mix of root vegetables in a vinaigrette. My Mom picket the crab cakes, and said they were the best she'd ever had. My Brother's Fiancée chose to get the Lobster Bake, in which the lobster is accompanied by a pot of clams, mussels, sausage, potatoes, onions, and corn on the cob. It would probably be a good dish to split between two, in the end she ended up sharing much of the pot with the rest of the table. I definitely hope to get back there for the impressive raw bar. The service was top notch, and it's definitely one of the best seafood options in town. I came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a family member's b day. It was amazing, delicious, and the service was great. I fully enjoyed my dinner here and I recommend it to anyone. The salads, the raw bar, and those fried oysters, are just great. yum. I had their special of smoke cod over a spicy red sauce, breath taking. I guess some of the bad reviews are written because it's hard for a restaurant to get it right when they first open; you should try it at least once, give it a shot. Especially if you love seafood. The prices are expensive but it's a seafood restaurant; what do you expect? Seafood is a commodity and it is expensive to buy it when caught sustainably and legally. I would come back here again! Thank you staff of Route 6, you are doing a great job. I am updating my review on Route 6 because I had an absolutely great experience there last night during the Yelp Elite event. The staff was super attentive and friendly, from the woman who took our jackets, to the guy who was quick to get my drink order, the service was great. The food was what really convinced me to update my review. When I was here before for dinner I only got to try a few things. Last night we received a nice menu sampling and I couldn't have been more pleased with the spread. The Oysters were delicious- both raw and fried. The lobster role was better than I remembered and the crab dip was probably some of the best I've had. Of course I snuck a few old bay fries and enjoyed them as well. The signature drink was fantastic as well. It was called The Dennis (after a part of Cape Cods shoreline) and consisted of Grey Goose Citron, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, and fresh (very fresh!) blueberries. I will definitely try replicate this at home. It was on the sweeter side but it went perfectly with the seafood. I still can't bring myself to give Route 6 five stars because it's a bit too pricey for what you get (yes, even for seafood) but I wanted to let the Yelp community know what awesome food and service they have. As I said in my first review, the decor is spot on and really makes you feel like you're "down on the Cape". Having lived in Boston for 5 years and taking a few trips down Route 6 to Cape Cod I have to say that this place NAILED the decor (to be expected of a Steven Starr restaurant). The service was impeccable and the food was very good. We started out with the Oysters and they were absolutely perfect. We selected 6 different oysters from around the US & Canada and enjoyed the variety immensely! I had the Lobster Roll which was perfect but very small for the price. All in all a good place for special occasions or if you are looking for some quality seafood in a great atmosphere. Not a regular spot for me but a place I look forward to returning to! We stopped in for drinks the first Saturday they were open. Be prepared to drop some coin. One of their specialty drinks and one Manhattan came to around $23 before tax. And the young bar tender didn't come close to filling my glass. In fact, I could see her poor some of both drinks down the drain. We also asked her about the origin of the name Route 6. She proudly explained that it's the highway that runs from Maine to Cape May. Uh...No. That would be U.S. 9. She didn't want to believe me. She later came back and told us that Route 6 was a highway in New Hampshire. The following day a freind confirmed my suspcision that the named referred to U.S. 6, which I didn't know ends in Provincetown on Cape Cod. Anywho... We looked at the menu and asked about the soft shell clams. Another employee behind the bar made them sound like they were clams deep fried in the shell. When we came back to eat several days later, we ordred them only to be served a basket of battered, deep fried clam strips. Not at all like they were described. The smoked blue fish dip was disappointing. On the bland side, and I love blue fish. My big eye tuna special was just o.k., but not memorable. Again, not all that much flavor. My DC had one of the grilled fish dinners (black sea bass I think) and enjoyed it. Overall, nothing here grabbed me enough to make me excited about coming back. It was also noisy and it wasn't even that crowded. I don't find a noisy dining experience to be pleasant. Staff was enthusiastic, but prices aren't great and selection isn't impressive. Seafood isn't really why you come the Philly, but this is a good option and easy to drive to. The service was so bad that it ruined our evening. Actually, I can't even say that. Our waitress was wonderful. It's the bus boy who stalked (not kidding) our table and harassed us that ruined it. Snide comments, rude remarks, butting into our conversation. He was downright creepy. The starters were very good: oysters and fried lobster tails. Entrees were only so-so and overpriced. My date had the seafood boil and it had one piece of each type of seafood, all very tiny, for $25. It tasted like tomato soup with a shrimp on top. The cocktails were very good, though and the decor is nice too. I'll consider giving this place another shot in a few months because there's no way that person will still have a job there. Hopefully by then the menu will be a little better. I had been meaning to check out Route 6 for dinner ever since I attended that awesome yelp elite event a while back, and Lobster Month was just the excuse I needed to do so! For the month of October, all lobster dishes are half price. I started out with some clam chowder (tasty), then my bf and I split the fried lobster tails (if you come here you MUST get these). I then went for a whole grilled lobster (it IS lobster month afterall) and a slice of coconut custard pie. The pie was decadently rich and delicious. I ordered it meaning to have it all to myself but it's really more of a sharing dessert. I had to admit defeat and reluctantly let my dining partner have some of it. Our server was super sweet and friendly and the food came out in a well timed manner. I love the 'industrial loft meets quaint shore house' decor. My one complaint: the hostesses. What is up with the surly hostesses? I noticed this first at the yelp event, then again last night. Even with the lobster discounts our bill was a bit steep. Be prepared to spend some money if you dine here, but I think it's worth the splurge! Very cool aesthetic inside and the menu had a lot of options. I had the lobster roll, which was underwhelming given the price, but I still enjoyed the experience. This restaurant is one of a few in a developing pocket on north Broad. Hoping for more trendy places like this in that area. Had a great experience at Route 6 last week. The place is nice inside, big feeling in some areas and cozy (with a fireplace) in others. The food is quite good. Definitely try the fried steamers app. Steamers are different than Jersey little necks, great. The smoked bluefish dip is another good choice, served with tremendous bagel chips. Oh, yeah, and the oyster crackers on the table are even good and house made. Lobster roll is very meaty, maybe a tad bit too much mayo. The scallop entree has a tart, buttery sauce that is not to be missed. Bread pudding is good, but the banana ice cream they serve with it is excellent. My only complaints: - prices are too high - they aren't open for lunch...this would be a fabulous lunch and brunch spot October was Lobster Month at Route 6 and all lobster dishes were 1/2 price. Route 6 has extended their lobster specials for the month of November. For November, Lobster month is advertised as almost 1/2 price. I went last night, November 1st, to check it out. Well, my cold 1/2 lobster cocktail was 9.50 (versus 16.00), my crispy fried little lobster tails were 15.00 (versus 22.00), and my 3lb wood grilled lobster was 35.00 (versus 64.00). Each dish was perfectly prepared and delicious - overcooking a lobster is a sacriledge (I am originally from Massachusetts) and Route 6 does not overcook them. So by all means go. If you have dining companions that do not do lobster ...no worries...plenty of other seafood choices plus chicken and filet mignon are on the menu. I like the setup of this place. Parking is a b*tch tho. Staff was very friendly. They did not seem to have the most extensive cocktail list but server was at least able to point me to the sweetest drink on the list (I do like my sweet drinks). I forgot what I ordered..but it was seafood (haha). I think maybe Blue fish? For apps, I got the deviled eggs (I do love me some deviled eggs). Which was tasty, my friend got something else that I can't recall. Sorry..I was here a month ago. The only downside is that the lack of sides...you have to order this separately. My seafood is fresh tasting. I don't know if I will be back because it's just $$$ for the basic meal that we got. If we had ordered 2 drinks plus apps, I am sure our meal would have easily doubled in price which shouldn't necessarily be the case. If someone was is treating me to a meal, I prob would be back. I would still recommend for seafood lovers who are willing to try out a new plac This was my first time at this restaurant, and I absolutely loved it - from the New England vibe, the delicious food, and the awesomeness of both the server (Matt) and the General Manager (Bethany). Bethany circulated around the restaurant to talk to patrons, and you could see that she changed a casual meal into a great dining experience for everyone she spoke with. She made it so much more special. It's that old-school, tried and true customer service thing that she keeps alive. Refreshing. We started with crab deviled eggs. Just when you thought simple deviled eggs couldn't get any better, this place adds some crab. Deviled eggs + crab = perfection. For appetizers, we enjoyed fried calamari and grilled octopus. The lobster bisque was buttery, rich, and smooth with nice chunks of lobster. Did we get the fried lobster tails? Of course. Was it worth it? Hell yes, it was. My friend got the crab cake and I got the seafood stew. Both tasted fresh and flavorful. The food was beautifully plated. As with every Stephen Starr restaurant, this place is yet another home run. Garces vs Starr...Starr wins every time. Loved everything. Had the crab deviled eggs, bluefish dip with awesome house-made bagel chips, mussels, and split the lobster roll with yummy old bay fries. Sure the lobster roll is not huge and it's $26, but, it's really, really good. Sat in the lounge, although insanely hot out, so glad the AC wasn't on 30. Ambience fantastic and service was stellar. Brian was attentive and funny, not over-bearing, had a great rapport with everyone in the lounge. We'll be back! Service was excellent, the food is overrated. We got served raw fried chicken... WTF, really? You can't cook fried chicken ? Wow. I prefer Red Lobster A delicious welcomed addiition to the neighborhood. It is easy to drive right by Route 6 and not notice it, but the dancing neon crab out front will eventually catch your attention, and when you decide to dine there, you won't be dissapointed. We decided to go at the last minute on a friday, the outside area and overall construction of the building was nice, as was the valet. (not complimentary) Once inside we were told that the wait would be approximately 30 minutes, but we were able to get a nice corner in the bar "first-available" area, and it was comfy. We began with the chicken fried lobster, delicious and sweet, and I'm not really a fan of lobster and the salt baked shrimp which were large and equally yummy. I had a salad for my entree and my date had the bass, which was nice and moist. The apple pie dessert was ok, but the ice cream was great, our overall dining expierence was wonderful and we will definitely be back to try out other items on the menu. Great concept, however the food for dinner was just okay; absolutely nothing special might I say. I recommend the oyster house for some good seafood in Philadelphia than Route 6. It's a shame because they are really trying to revitalize the area and this place for dinner was just blah.. I'd rather make this stuff at home than spend that amount of money... Was downtown working for a change, and thought I'd catch Happy Hour here. I love the idea of A Buck A Shuck at the oyster house, but it's usually pretty packed on Samson Street, so it was time to scout a new place to get my half shell on. First off, I have to say parking in the area was free and easy to find. I left my car up on Fairmount St. When I walked in the door at 5:30 there was no seating at the bar itself, but plenty of space left in the bar area at the comfy chairs and tables. That's a major plus as well. So of course I took advantage of their Buck A Shuck Happy Hour. The oysters were fresh and well shucked. I also had a few items off the bar menu like hush puppies and the bluefish dip. Both were a nice compliment to our giant platter of oysters, and I would recommend both, it was a unique presentation of the bluefish with fresh grated horse radish on top, and the hush puppies were almost of a fresh hot donut consistency, with no corn kernels in them (which I hate) like some places do. I will back for some more Happy Hours, but I also want to try their regular menu. I think it will be good. I also have to give props to our waiter. He was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Well, even though our first-time visit was during Restaurant Week, our timing couldn't have been better: Stephen Starr himself was sitting at the table right next to us, and ergo the service could not have been more perfect. The ambiance was a little less overly-contrived than a lot of his other places, but we liked it - kind of like Shabby Chic meets seafood restaurant with white washed, distressed cabinets everywhere filled with hurricane lamps and seashell collections. As mentioned, the service was amazing - and, the food was too. I stuck to the restaurant week menu, but both of my companions ordered off the regular menu. The fried oysters, shrimp cocktail, and chopped salad were all amazing. For our entrees we all got various forms of lobster, prepared in the recommended wood-grilled style, and it was phenomenal. Even though the side dishes - roasted potatoes, twice-baked potatoes, creamed corn, and some sort of grit special - were all delicious, it was hard to give up valuable stomach space on anything that wasn't lobster. (The steaming hot wash-clothes and lemon slices handed out after-wards to remove any buttery mess from our lobster-ripping paws was an appreciated gesture.) For dessert everyone got something different, and not a speck was left of any of them; the creamsicle ice-cream float, the hot apple pie a la mode, and the chocolate bread pudding (amazing!!!) were all forced into our bodies, despite the fact that we were all stuffed. This was a really fun, low-key albeit stylish place, that we are looking forward to returning to. (The outside picnic bench filled eating area looks like it will be really fun to visit when the weather is nice again.) Plus, it's nice to see this area of Philadelphia hopefully improved by the presence of a restaurant like this. After a recent super awesome yelp event hosted here a few months ago, I knew I had to try Route 6 as a paying customer. The first thing I noticed upon entering is the lovely ambiance. The outdoor seating area is very cute, and the inside is simple and beautiful. It reminded me of some finer seafood establishments I have eaten in in San Francisco. Once i sat down, of course i looked right to the beer & wine list, and found them to be very thorough and varied. i also remember from the event that they have some delicious cocktails as well. Our waiter was wonderful and made some great suggestions as to what to eat. Following one such suggestion I ordered the seafood stew, and was not disappointed. Going back to my San Fran experience, it reminded me of the cioppino from Cioppino's...obviously pretty delicious! The scallop in the stew was the best one I've ever had. I'm not at all a fan of raw stuff, but they had a huge selection of raw oysters, and it seems that many other dining patrons were enjoying them. Route 6 is a phenomenal seafood restaurant in an area where they are pretty lacking...and I will certainly be back! The devilled eggs and blue fish dip over hyped for sure. I thought they were just ok. Oysters were fabulous!! If I ever come again I would come for happy hour and eat oysters at the bar. i opted for the wood grilled lobster and i should have gotten it steamed instead. Not that it was bad but I should have know that grilled makes for a tougher lobster. It was good quality though and i would order again steamed ! One thing about Star he never skimps out on quality. Decent experience but i would stick with oysters and lobster. My friend had shrimp scampi and the sauce was excellent! Came in for dinner with friends on a Friday night. Great raw bar selections. Delicious drinks, and dinner was good. I had the Tile Fish which was an off menu special of the day. Cooked well, and all sides were delicious. Would recommend for seafood in Philadelphia. Prices were high, but everything I had was great. Most disappointing dining experience in a while. Had heard great things and was excited coming in but left disappointed. Crab bombs to start were good, mini fried crab balls with good amount of meat. Entrees... Different story. Salmon was presented skin side up... With the sauce all over the skin. Had to manually reapply to the meat side. Was also over cooked and not flaky. Not recommended. The lobster roll was very tough, hard to eat. Even removed from the roll the lobster was too tough to tear apart or cut. Atmosphere and service were good, luckily we had a reservation and did not have to wait the 2 hours to get a table. Would have made the experience even worse. Definitely won't be back here with the price and quality, much better options out there. After my review I was contacted by someone from Route 6 (pardon me for not knowing his title but I'm not near the paper) Anyway he wanted to know what occurred on my last visit to Route 6 and invited me to try them again. I plan on going them another try if for nothing for their fabulous customer service! My girl and I agreed that we would be glad to go back to Route 6 and I'm sure we'll eventually get around to it. The bottom line is that the restaurant is good but I don't think we really experienced anything during our dinner that would put the place in the "special" category. The dining area is very big but somehow it manages to come off as cozy. We started off at a small table in the bar area and enjoyed a well made cocktail before being seated at our reserved space in the dining room. The service at both the lounge area and the dining room was very good throughout the evening. Once seated for dinner, girlfriend and I split 8 oysters from the raw bar and, in keeping with Cape Cod tradition, an order of the Fried Ipswich Clams. The appetizers were fine and tasty and I pushed the envelope a bit by adding a bowl of the chowder. The chowder, like the two other plates, was just fine. The mood was comfortably loud and festive throughout the restaurant as it came time for our entrees. I went with the crab imperial stuffed flounder served with a side of sauteed spinach. Perhaps not the most inspired order but it was a nice piece of fish with the stuffing being, thankfully, a lot of crab with no filler. Fresh and tasty. If there was a bit of a downer to the evening, it was happening with my lady on the other side of the table. She couldn't resist temptation and ordered one of her favorites, Fried Chicken. What was missed was that the menu did in fact note that this dish was served boneless. What was served was nothing more that a dish of chicken fingers. Not very good and we both wondered why such a menu item would even be offered in a fine dining establishment. In my girl's words " a restaurant sin " and I can't help but agree with her. We also ordered the special Rock Shrimp Mac & Cheese to share during dinner. Stay away from it! There were some decent chunks of shrimp but the dish was so salty that it made it impossible to enjoy. For dessert we shared a run of the mill Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream. Nothing special. I think Route 6 is probably best for a couple who wants to feed a seafood craving while having a few drinks at the bar or for a larger group of friends who want to throw back a few beers at a big table while sampling a bunch of seafood in the dining room. It's just that kind of place. They're not breaking any new ground in terms of cuisine but there is still enough here to like. A-OK! Ambiance is great!!! Has a rustic romantic feel.... Good for a dates or groups. Food was so fresh and delicious. Stuffed flounder recommended... And totally Affordable prices for Steve starr!!! Definitely going back Classic Starr restaurant.....great ambiance, overpriced menu, and mediocre-at-best food. If you are looking for a great seafood/oyster bar restaurant, go to Oyster House (15th and Sansom). Menu changed at Route 6 and made a great restaurant even better. New appetizer Calamari are crisp, delicate and come with a great red dipping sauce. Whole line of reasonably priced "wood-fired" entrees where you get to choose two sides. The shrimp were perfection. I had a hard time deciding between the sides but very much enjoyed the rice and Cole slaw. The whoopie pies remain the bomb! Went for the half price lobster mania, what a treat. We both started with a cup of clam chowder, if we knew it was going to be so good we would have had the bowl instead. My wife ordered the two pound lobster and I had the three pounder. Both were cooked to perfection, with the shells cracked for a less messy dinner. Saved room for dessert, the apple and pecan pies were very good. Good service, excellent cocktails and an enjoyable evening out. It feels very fresh and clean here. We sat at the countertop next to the kitchen. Love. The food was not average. It was so good! Oysters were yumz, forget which I had. Lol. I'm not ashamed to say, it was one of many first for me. Next time I'll take note. Keyword, next time. I will certainly go here again. Oh, and great customer service; always important! You know what I love? Oyster crackers. You know why I love Route 6? Because their bread service consists of GIANT oyster crackers that are fat, salty and quintessentially oyster-crackery and don't make your mouth feel like a desert. Oh yeah, and they serve horseradish to spread on your oversized oyster crackers. Food was fantastic, service started out a little shaky but finished well. The neon crab drew me in but also turned me off. Inside was a bustling crowd and the decor was refreshing. The customer service was very good and the food was pretty good. I went with the specials, scallop & lobster boudin as an appetizer and a whole grilled snapper as my entree. My friend ordered monkfish and brussel sprouts. We shared Johnny Cakes that were just ok but the accompanying condiment was very good. We also had the surprisingly delicious blue fish dip. I think I may have found a place to visit when I want fresh, line caught seafood and a casual atmosphere. I went here to eat with my sister during happy hour. The mistake we made was sitting in the happy hour section with the small round tables. We actually decided to order from the actual menu instead and it was very tight since the tables are small. Our waiter was very nice and did a great job serving us. I had the bowl of seafood bisque soup. The soup was ok considering I lived near New Orleans and they have the most delicious seafood bisque. I am used to having more chunks of seafood in the soup. The soup was too watered down for me. Their bowl of soup portion is rather large so I could not finish it. I should have ordered the cup instead. I had the fried oyster Po boy which I thought was rather small for the price. Once again I've had better. The reason I am giving this place 4 stars is because truly I came for their raw oysters. It was absolutely amazing. They were plump and so sweet. I ate a dozen just by myself and truly could've eaten more if I didn't order the soup and sandwich. I also loved their homemade chips. I will definitely be back for the raw oysters and chips. 1. Miscommunication while seating and another hostess sat us down where we were supposed to sit 2. Waiter forgot about my beer 3. My friend ordered a 3lb grilled lobster and it came out steamed when we ordered grilled We still had a great time because the lobster prices during lobster month could not be beat and the food was tasty. The restaurant is also very cute. However I'm giving this 3 stars because I would have been annoyed and pissed if I were paying regular price for subpar service. If you love seafood, you'll be thrilled with this restaurant. My husband and I took advantage of discounted prices on Lobsters. We both had 2lb. lobsters which melted in your mouth. Our appetizers were the peel and eat shrimp which were uniquely seasoned and New England clam chowder. We finished up our meal with chocolate bread pudding--delicious (and I don't normally like bread pudding.) Route 6 is very expensive but good seafood always is pricey. The atmosphere is very comfortable and the service was excellent. There is no parking in the area so be prepared to pay for valet. Big disappointment! Tiny lobster rolls for $26, tiny fried oysters on a dab of tartar sauce as an appetizer for $16. The chicken fried lobster appetizer was very good for $24. I should have ordered three of those. The bread pudding dessert was some redemption but after spending $150 for 2 and leaving unsatisfied I can't say I would return. Too bad. I came here for the first time with some friends for restaurant week. I was a bit early and sat at the car while i waited for the rest of my party to arrive. The bartended John greeted me and gave me a menu. They didn't have the beer I wanted and so John recommended something and he was spot on with what I wanted. After about 15minutes, the rest of my part arrived and we were seated at our table. Laura was our waitress and she was very nice and attentive to our needs and dining experience. We had ordered the shrimp and grits along with the clam chowder, both of which were fantastic. I would definitely recommend the two. The lobster was pre-cracked which made eating it very easy. To finish off our meal, the banana bread pudding was sweet yet not tooth aching. I plan to visit this place more often. The staff is friendly and the environment comfortable and inviting. This is definitely one of my new seafood place! I went here for Happy Hour and sat outside at one of the picnic tables since we were experiencing one of those rare days in Philly when the weather was near perfect. Nice atmosphere and ambiance especially when you're with friends. We had $1 oysters which were probably one of the best items on the HH menu and comes close to the $1 oysters at the Oyster House. The crab devils eggs were also very tasty. Everything else seemed to be fried-- french fries, hush puppies, calamari, etc. Overall a nice diversion from the usually center city happy hour joints with okay food and mediocre service. I have to agree with the other reviewers, the staff is amateur and inexperienced for the most part, like you'd find at Dairy Queen or TGI Fridays, however the pricing is above family dining. The Seafood is just ok, I had some little necks and middle necks too, and while small, they were tasty and sweet. The crab cake I had was mediocre at best, and the gazpacho was like vegetable juice from your blender with little texture or flavor. The highlight of our meal where the maple corn/jalapeño fritters, they were incredible and we reordered these. The bartender was very junior, and was unprepared (we arrived there late in the afternoon on a Sunday). So all in all, not terrible but nothing to rave about either; the fritters added a point to my review and I'd add another rating point if the prices dropped by 50%. Food quality - 4 or 5 stars Ambiance - 4 stars Service - 2 stars, surprising for steven starr restaurant Value - 2 stars Coming from someone who spends the summer in Cape Cod, I was very excited to experience a newly (sort of) opened Stephan Starr restaurant. Called on a friday morning for night time reservations for 2 - they only had 2 options, 6:45 and 10:30, so call early if you want reservations. When I called, hostess asked "is it a special occasion?" - Indeed it was, my girlfriends birthday!, so the hostess said she would make sure to tell the waiter. So we get there, and the decor is amazing - as with all Stephan Starr restaurants. Located on Broad Street, it is not in the best part of Philly, especially compared to other restaurants of his, but it was like a oasis from the urban landscape just outside the restaurant. Reservation was for 2, but they sat us at a 4 person table - which was nice. Had a very nice wine and beer list, split a bottle of wine. Server came and gave us the run down on specials, and a sheet of paper with a pencil for ordering from the raw bar, but did not really explain the ordering process. So we split a bottle of wine - and the manager who was circling around for the night came and poured the wine for us and asked if he should keep it on ice. Yes, please - but they were busy, not super busy, but busy, and a few times my wine glass was empty and all i wanted was for someone to come pour my wine - they kept it on ice, but not at our table, at some server station. They have oysters from all over the place, and although I love them, I am no snob and couldn't tell the difference from one oyster to the next - so I asked, whats the difference in the oysters. My server gave me a answer that was so textbook BS I almost laughed - basically, his answer did not help me make a decision as to which oysters to get in the slightest, so I just got a few of each - and they were all delicious. For appetizers we got the Johnny corn cakes and the blue dip spread/bagel crisps - which I recommend to anyone, they were both delicious. But that was the highpoint of the night. THe appetizers were $6 and $10, and for that money, we got plenty of food on the plate. For our main meal, my date and I split 2 entrees - the crab cakes and the lobster roll. These were $20 and $25 dollar entrees. For $20-25, I would really expect more than 1 crab cake. It was a normal sized crab cake, and the only other thing it came with was some cold slaw. Really? for $25 dollars all I get is one crab cake and a small small portion of cold slaw? The crab cake was AMAZING, but it left my wishing I had ordered at least 3 of the entrees. The lobster roll was exactly like any lobster roll you get in Maine, Cape Cod, etc. except that it cost $25 and was only one roll. I know that I spend maybe $5 for the same exact thing over the summer, and the reason its so cheap is because the lobsters come from there, but seriously steven Starr, your main entree is $25 and is just one lobster roll with a small side of fries? The lobster roll was delicious, but once again not enough to fill me up. Then came dessert. I was told by hostess that something special would happen because it was birthday, and I was looking forward to see what that would be - because I also did not know. I ordered the chocolate bread pudding and my girlfriend ordered the apple pie, and we both got coffee. The coffee did not come out until our desserts were ready, which was too long to wait for coffee. Then the desserts came - they were delicious, amazing, great, but no singing, no candle, no mention of birthday at all. Then right when we finish our desserts our server brings us 1 scoop of ice cream with a candle in it and said happy birthday. Seriously? at the very end of the meal? After we finish the desserts we actually ordered? There needs to be better communication between hostesses (there were like 6 of them) and servers. The food was 4.5 stars, and the ambiance was 4 stars. And while the server was very knowledge in some aspects (like what wine we should order with what food we were getting), in other areas he smelled of pure BS. And while the manager walked around the entire night pouring us water if someone else wasn't, asking how our meal was and going the extra mile to pamper us, it was totally forgotten about when they forgot the birthday. I did not even mention it was a special occasion, they asked and it just happened to be, so if you are going to ask that question every time someone makes a reservation, tell the servers. I have been to this place twice. First was blah except for the desert. It was blah because everything had way too much salt (and I like salt) or did not taste like anything. I went their again last night. I almost wanted my money back. It sucked. Too much salt on my whole fish and carrot fries. Dessert was excellent again. This place gets full so others must like. When the newness fads out, I can't see this place suriving. You know in college, where you pinched your pennies in hopes to afford a few extra beers. Lunch of burritos and dinner of.... the leftovers from that same burrito. And then your parents come into town for the weekend and ask you where you wanna go to dinner and your eyes light up at the thought of spending a meal at a spot other than the dining hall or the late night pizza joint. If I went to undergrad in Philadelphia, Route 6 would've been the place I asked my parents to take me. The food is delicious, yet approachable as far as being appealing to your average eater. The prices, however, are a little steep. I know I'm not breaking any new ground with this statement, but the best way to put Route 6 is "It's the restaurant I'd choose if someone else is footing the bill" (I hope my parents don't read this review). I've been twice now, and enjoyed both experiences, only once cringing at the dollars I shelled out for food in shells. The first time, I was splitting a lot of small dishes with some buddies, but the second time was a full meal. We split the smoked jersey bluefish dip, not my first choice but an EXCELLENT addition to dinner. A light enough appetizer that I was still hungry for dinner, but much more flavorful and interesting than your typical "fried _____", and the house made bagel chips had us requesting extras before we'd gone through half the dip. Since it was Lobster Month, my buddy and I both went for lobster dishes. Lobster roll and fried lobster tails sounded clutch at the time. I'll go ahead and say that the lobster tails, while fried to perfection (and served with a quality aioli) were a painfully small portion. Like... if we were paying full price for that, I would've complained (at least under my breath). We weren't, but even at half-price, there was about 4-5 chicken nuggets worth of lobster meat on that plate. And you can't eat the shell (trust me on this one). The lobster roll was delicious though, meaty and light and refreshing. I ordered an IPA and received... not an IPA (she said, the beer snob oozing out of her pores) but it wasn't a bad beer, so I enjoyed it. While I'd probably go back for a happy hour or something, Route 6 is not somewhere I'm willing to fork over the money for on a regular basis. Excellent restaurant. I went here three times and everytime I've been there has been a very pleasant experience. 2 of the 3 I went for happy hour and its definitely a cool place to get into and relax. Drink and food specials are decent but not a steal by any means. I went to Route 6 4 times in 2 weeks. Yes, Im a fan. They have a great HH, all drinks are available on the HH menu, unlike some other places that only feature gross well drinks. The food is just so so but the staff are friendly and attentive and atmosphere is nice. I will be back for many more HH and dinners. I came in for dinner with a friend on Friday 3/14. We had a wonderful time. I was nervous about bringing an out of town guest because I'd had questionable service before, however we had a really nice time. The food was decent, but the service was incredible. Our waiter, Ricardo made our dinner so much fun. He was knowledgable about the menu, spot on with recommendations (especially the cocktails), and in general created an excellent atmosphere. Hat's off to the owner Greg R for responding so quickly and professionally to my last review. That is how good management and a good business is run. I returned last night for my first time since my last review to give them a shot again after talking to Greg back in September. When management approaches me like this, I am always willing to give them another shot. B/c like I said, people can have off nights and I don't want to write off a restaurant just like that. Service: 5 stars on POINT ! Our servers name was Nick, and he was super friendly and knowledgable about the menu. He asked us if we had any questions, ordered our drinks first and gave us enough time to look over the menu. Also after ordering our food, our appetizers came out in like.. t minus 2 minutes! Also, there were plenty of times that Nick came over to see how the food turned out. A nice lady (maybe assistant manager or QA) stopped by to see how everything turned out. The food runners were also friendly and on point. Service was all over a million thumbs up last night. Super friendly, fast, efficient but also not overbearing at all! I didn't feel like they were interrupting my conversations or anything. (I actually noticed in my peripheral vision that Nick saw we were in deep convo, and he walked away to check on us later -- 5 stars for you!) FOOD: 4 stars $12 Crab deviled eggs: super awesome. They loadd these things up with amazingly fresh crab. I'm all over this one. The only thing that could make this better is if it was served on some sort of puree, that woudl be kind of cool ~ But totally personal pref $12 Calamari: the fact that this came out in 2 minutes was amazing. A little skeptical, but hey it came out freshly fried super crispy, and the texture of the calamari was perfect. My only complaint was that my first few bites it was SO SALTY. The rest of it wasn't.. so maybe it was just sprinkled a little too much on certain spots. $4.50 cup of Clam chowder - one of the better clam chowders I've had. It had PLENTY of clams, plenty plenty. Super creamy. $25 Scallops in romesco sauce with saffron rice and jumbo grilled asparagus. 4 stars ~ Scallops were 1000000% perfect. Perfectly cooked, like seriously PERFECT temperature. The romesco sauce was bomb. I wouldn't change literally anything about those scallops. The saffron rice was A-OK, nothing too special .. i would have liked the rice a little fluffier/soft. And the grilled asparagus was the right tenderness, but no seasoning :/ but the fact it was grilled gave it that nice grill flavor which was appreciated I also tried some of my dining partner's Swordfish. This was grilled very well, crispy bite on the outside and it wasn't dry. And even if it was the least bit dry, that caper salsa made the dish. It gave color to the dish as well as pairing very beautifully with the swordfish. The whole bill came to $112 including 3 alcoholic beverages. Honestly, yes it is a little steep, but it's seafood (and fresh at that!). But my experience last night -- worth it. I'd be back for a special occasion! I have been to Route 6 four times since it has opened and I have enjoyed it an increasing amount with each return trip. There is an endless variety of seafood from which to choose (also daily specials, which are written on a blackboard on the wall). Also, the appetizer creations are unique both in taste and presentation. I also enjoy the fact that the restaurant is great for different situations. I came here once for a nice Saturday night dinner with my girlfriend, once for a weeknight dinner with my parents, and two other times for beers and raw bar with my friends (sat at the bar). It was excellent for all four purposes. I highly recommend Route 6 for anyone who enjoys delectable seafood and a trendy, yet casual ambience. Better in concept than in reality. While this North Phila restaurant succeeds at creating a "Cape Cod" seashore environment, it is seriously lacking in all other areas It is a very "busy" restaurant. Should you be seated in the main room, you will immediately notice you are sitting amongst a frantic swirl of waiters, hostess and servers. Not a peaceful or relaxing experience. If you can, sit in the other room where things are a bit more serene. Our waiter was very nice. He tried to stop by often so see if we needed anything although there were times he was nowhere to be found. There is only one word to describe the food - SMALL. Small food with BIG prices. The fried oysters were delicious but we only got 5 oysters for $16.00. My boyfriend ordered the "starter" soft shell crab sliders. Two sliders came out that truly could have been eaten in one bit. $15.00 for two bites?? I ordered the Greek salad. The size was fine but somehow the kitchen forgot to put feta cheese and kalamata olives on the salad consisting of the above and chopped vegetables. When mentioned to the waiter, I did get a fingerbowl of feta cheese to add. A member of management came by and I felt it only right to let her know what my salad was missing. I would have thought we would have gotten the chopped vegetables, aka Greek Salad, free, in light of the errior, but I thought wrong. This COULD be a great restaurant. You would think that they just opened based on the amount of frenzy and errors but since this is not the case, they just don't have their "act" together. A good seafood restaurant is hard to find in Phila. If searching for one and Route 6 comes up, see what the next listing has to offer. Disappointing and very expendsive. No value for the money. My friend and I spilt the New England Clam Bake for 2, which was 1 1/2 lbs. of lobster, mussels, clams, sausage, potatoes and two ears of corn on the cob. Originally it was $55, but with this deal in November, it was $35. We explained our hunger level to our server Christina and she suggested a side along with our Clam Bake so that we had enough food. She was completely right and a great server. Everything tasted great and surprisingly the sausage went well with the food. I wouldn't recommend this dish on a first date because it was messy. I'm coming back for the lobster roll. They should seriously have these deals all the time. The handful of happy hours I've spent here have all been good. Excellent mixed drinks, friendly service, and great specials. Just perfect in summertime, a bit pricey off of happy hour though. Route 6 definitely transports you to the OBX. The ambiance is spot on and takes you out of the city for the night! 3 of us had Peel and Eat Shrimp (huge, amazingly flavored, FANTASTIC), Clam Chowder (This got a so-so review, but only based on the texture of the clams, she prefers softer texture) Salmon Tartar (it was a special and there was not a morsel left on the plate) Lobster Roll (he loved it!) and Woodfired Shrimp Scampi (again, those huge amazing shrimp! I picked saffron rice and corn for my side. I should have known better then to get corn in January as it wasn't the best, but not R6's fault). We split the Coconut Custard Cream pie, this was light, fluffy and delicious. Their cocktails are thoughtfully crafted and pack a lot of flavor and their service couldn't have been nicer! I already can't wait to go back! For my big birthday celebration, being a Stephen Starr fan, I chose to go to Route 6 with my wife J and 2 other couples. We were not disappointed in any way! One of the young hostesses told me that the restaurant had just opened 3 weeks ago as we arrived from NJ for our 8 pm Saturday night reservation. We were not alone! The bar area was jumping and so was the restaurant. I had checked out the Route 6 website in advance and I knew what to expect, but it was better than I had expected with wonderful decor including a 2 sided fireplace between the patio room and the main room which featured an open kitchen with counters for diners to sit on either side of a table for 6 that jutted out from the very center of the corner where the 2 sides of counter space met. Who can remember the old "Seafood Shanty" restaurants? Imagine if that type of place was made into a high-end version of a New England seafood shanty. We were seated very soon after our arrival...no time to go to the bar, but that was fine with us. We were seated in the patio room at a large booth in which the 6 of us were comfortable. In the center of the room (between us and the fireplace) was a very long Budakkan-style community table that could seat up to 20 people. Naturally, 4 couples we knew from NJ were seated at one end and 2 other couples from our town were in a booth on the other end of the room. I guess the word was out! The drinks and food? In a word, GREAT! There was a cool drink menu. Mr. Y ordered a Cape Codder: Stoli Vodka with cranberry ginger compote. He really enjoyed it and our terrific waiter Brian actually replenished his drink with a double (2 at once...and only charged us for 1!). The 3 ladies all ordered Bloody Marys and loved them. They came complete with a raw oyster and a string bean adorning the glasses. If you like lobster, this is the place, and I was so in the mood for lobster. Among the appetizers we ordered were Fried Ipswich Clams (not like those at Howard Johnson's! Not strips, but whole clams), Johnny Cakes (Mr. Y reminded me of that episode of the Sopranos - remember that?), and the star of the show - Chicken Fried Lobster Tails served with a green tabasco aioli. Wow! Amazing! This is an appetizer not to be missed. 3 good sized lobster tails in a fried chicken type batter. Tender and delicious doesn't do this dish service. I had never tried Johnny Cakes and thought they were pancakes, which they were, but think corn cakes with whole kernels of corn in the batter, served with maple bourbon butter. They were very tasty but not something I'd say you must order. I didn't love the fried clams probably because they were too clammy. Weird right? Clams just are not my favorite shellfish...too chewy and gritty although the clams at Route 6 were anything but, yet still clams. Oh! I almost forgot a real crowd pleaser at our table: the restaurant's own home-made oyster crackers given to all customers with horseradish for dipping and munching. They were so light and crunchy and flavorful...and complimentary! Yum! I put some in the New England Clam Chowder I ordered which was not the typical white chowder. There was some white wine and chopped bacon in it with whole claims (no shells thank goodness). It was a good soup but I wished it was a little thicker. My companions enjoyed the Casesar Salad and the Chopped Salad which includes grilled shrimp, avocado, tomato, bacon and green goddess dressing. For our entrees, my friend Mr. Y and I went with the Maine Lobster Roll: chunks of lobster and mayo on a buttered potato roll, served with maybe the best thick cut french fries you can find anywhere! The Lobster Roll was wonderful. I know! I started with the Chicken Fried Lobster Tails and then had a Lobster Roll, but as I said before this is the place for Lobster. They serve Steamed or Wood Grilled whole Lobsters, or a Lobster Bake. Mrs. C & Mrs. D ordered from the "Raw Bar" the Chilled Half Lobster served with that same green tobasco aioli from the Chicken Fried Lobster Tails and they were thrilled. Mrs. Y ordered the Crab Cake which she liked but I tasted it and it was almost too salty to eat. Mr. D ordered the Seafood Stew and he was rightfully disappointed with the red sauce, as it seemed like they had just opened a can of stewed tomatoes and poured it in the pot with the shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and swordfish chunks. The desserts we shared (they forgot my birthday candle at first!) were very good. We had the Coconut Custard Pie with Graham Cracker Crust that was "to die for" and the Warm Apple Pie a la mode. The staff was extremely attentive all night, including the manager who checked on us at least twice. Stephen Starr, to you I say: "Well done!" I'll be back many times for those Chicken Fried Lobster Tails and the Maine Lobster Roll, finished off with the Coconut Custard Pie. If I was on death row, that would be what I'd order for my last meal on earth Man oh man whata' cool place! Let me start by saying that I am not normally a seafood kinda guy. Route 6 is the first seafood restaurant that I will be making appoint to return to... and I might add in the not too distant future. I am big on atmosphere and Route 6 absolutely nailed it! It's amazing how it's bright but intimate and full of energy! I eat out for the full experience not just the food or just the setting... I gotta have both or I am not going to be happy. I feel like I sacrificed nothing at Route 6. Service was great, atmosphere was great, energy was great, beer list was great! As far as specific recommendations give these a try and you will not be disappointed: the scallop entree was absolutely unreal... the sauce is one of the best I have ever had and the scallop was cooked perfectly The fried lobster app was just what you might think.... lobster..... fried..... how can you go wrong? Get it and ENJOY! If you like beer give the house micro-brew a try.... really good middle of the road taste... not too light not too big. Bottom line we had a great night and a great meal... give Route 6 a try and you will not be disappointed. Really liked this place. My wife and I sat at the bar in front of kitchen. The manager was very nice. Service was pretty good for a crowded night. The food was very flavorful and the menu had a lot to offer. The location is very convenient. Better than Rittenhouse. Half price lobster the month of October? Sign me up. The wife suggested Route 6 as a possible option to get her dad some lobster without even realizing it was lobster month. Luckily we rolled up very early without a reservation and we were able to get seated in the small bar area. This turned out to be perfect for us. Route 6 has a pretty expansive menu of seafood options. Because we arrived so early we also happened upon the half price oyster happy hour. After about 3 dozen oysters among the group we dove into the meal. I went with the order of fried lobster tails (3 tails - $22 normally, $11 for me!) and the 2 lb lobster. The lobster was wood grilled and cooked perfectly. Lots of drawn butter to drench it in as well. I think most of us ended up having lobster in some shape or form and no one was disappointed. It still ended up being a hefty bill as this place isn't cheap, but I couldn't imagine if it wasn't half price lobster month. Aside from the food the restaurant is pretty nicely laid out. I'd love to come back during the summer and utilize the patio area as well. The only issue is that this location is borderline suspect in terms of it's proximity to North Philly. I would just be careful if you decide to park too far away and walk. You should be fine on Broad but I would just be mindful on the side streets. Absolutely love the happy hour here. Awesome drink specials, good appetizers, and dollar oysters (need I say more?). The lounge/bar area is nice and comfy, and the whole restaurant has a New England feel -- completely makes you forget you are even in Philadelphia. For desserts: coconut cake and bread pudding with banana ice cream are AWESOME. Also, the chicken fried lobster tails are out of this world. Service is always outstanding as well. Just one star docked for some ordinary dishes... you would think Starr could make a better calamari or mussels. But overall, fabulous experience and highly recommended. If you're like me, you're going to Route 6 for happy hour and to practice your crutching skills since you sliced your foot open in a biking accident. No? Well if you live in the Fairmount area, crutching to a nearby restaurant is a great way to practice being a gimp and enjoying the reward of good food for doing so. Or to get some serious triceps. The happy hour menu is only available from 4:30 to 6:30. Lucky for me, people felt bad for me and let me leave work early. I was able to enjoy several items on the happy hour menu for half of the cost of what they'd normally be. The boo and I split the bluefish dip, the chef's special oysters ($1 each at happy hour!), a cup of clam chowder, and the cheeseburger. I take 1 star away from the bluefish dip - it had a high mayo content...and to me, was pretty flavorless. You get complimentary horseradish and oyster cracker balls and I was able to use the horseradish to doctor my dip. It's served with these massive bagel chips soaked in butter. At $6 vs the $12 the dip usually cost I wasn't horribly upset. I've only ever had oysters rockafeller in New Orleans, so Route 6 was my first raw experience. We got a medium sized version served with lemon and a sherry vinegar with pickled shallots. The waiter was excellent at telling us the difference of the oysters and their salinity content. They went down easy! The clam chowder comes with a necessary side of oyster crackers, topped with chives, and had chunks of clam and bits of bacon. Creamy, rich, and just what I wanted. Boo's burger was $8 and came with a side of homemade chips. The beers aren't that cheap for happy hour but definitely check out their specialty cocktail menu which is halved at $6 a drink. We tried a black-eyed susan before switching to beer - men be warned! It is a feminine looking drink. I want to go back to try the mussels and some more oysters! My co workers and I came here for the lobster special one evening after work. I've only been here previously for drinks at the bar, so it was nice to soak in the whole Cape Cod experience of the spacious dining room! Upon entering the restaurant you are immediately invited into a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Adorn with cozy dimly lit tables. We saw in the room off the main area. it was nice and a great use of space of the former building. We got straight to the point and ordered the lobster. It was presented nicely and the server did a really great job keeping our glasses full and our crustean shell bowl clear. We were in for a quick meal and chatted the whole time so didn't get to paid attention to my surroundings. I did like that it was quiet, although we were there right after work so it's not the usual peak time for diners. I will be back to try out the raw bar! Dined here during their Lobster month, which meant all lobster dishes were 1/2 off -- an insanely awesome deal. We ordered the 3lb lobster, lobster roll, and their fried chicken. The lobster to my surprise was one whole 3lb lobster, the biggest lobster I've ever seen! Their take on the lobster roll was delicious and extremely flavorful. We loved the fried chicken as well but of course the lobster dishes were the highlights of our meal. Although the food was fantastic, there were some minor discrepancies with our overall experience. We waited about 15-20 minutes for our table despite having reservations. On the way to our table, our hostess realized it wasn't ready and walked us back to the hostess stand only to take us back to the same table a minute later. I ordered a grilled lobster but received a steamed lobster instead. But luckily, the amazing food and great deals easily overshadowed these annoyances. Hurry and get here during the month of October for Lobster Fest! And please make a reservation. This was my first visit to Route 6. I would have come sooner but felt it was too pricey, so jumped when I heard about the half-off lobster specials. My friend and I arrived on a Sunday evening for an 8:15 reservation and the place was packed. There were a bunch of groups waiting and the dining room was full. We weren't seated until about 8:50, and as an apology for the wait, the manager served us a round of drinks on the house. That was certainly appreciated. The best deal for the special is the New England Clam Bake for two. It comes with lobster, mussels, clams, sausage, corn on the cobb and potatoes. The lobster and mussels were great, but some of the clams were not cleaned properly and tasted too salty. I didn't enjoy the sausage, but I'm not a huge fan of the meat to begin with. I was completely satisfied after the meal, but if you are on the hungrier side I may recommend adding an appetizer to start. Although the restaurant was busy, the staff and management did a great job checking in and making sure everything was to our satisfaction. The original table we were seated at was a little drafty, but they quickly moved us to a warmer table. I plan on returning before the end of the month, but this time for just the 2lb lobster. Yum! All I can say is that the crispy fried lobster tails are everything...I get them as an entree with a side of fries & I'm a happy gurl!!! It's lobster month at Route 6 and everything lobster is 50% off. Unless your allergic to this mouthwatering crustacean then get your bum here. Being pescetarian the crispy fried lobster tails is as close as i can get to fried chicken. Last time we came here we placed about 3 or 4 orders, yes they were that amazing. This time the bf and i ordered one each of the fried tails and an order of the lobster roll. I remembered the blue fish dip from last time so we had to indulge in this smoked goodness. I still can't give this place a 5 because the lobster roll was actually a lobster salad roll. I like my lobster roll with only two ingredients, lobster and bread. I'd probably come back again before the month is up! Like all the Steven Starr restaurants it is a beautiful place with a great wait staff and pricey food. I did not have an entree but definitely would go back for the fried oysters and Wilke special. (3.5) ~ Good overall Food & Service OUR MENU * Water(tap) = (4) very good...must be filtered * Clam Chowder = (3.5) good * Crab Deviled Eggs = (4) very good * Grilled Bluefish = (3) ok...kinda fishy:( * Grilled Broccoli(side) = (4.5) Very Good * Corn-on-the-cob = (4) very good * Coconut Cream Pie = (4.5) Very Good...might be the best I've had;) * Coffee = (4) very good NOTE: Street Parking can be found 2-3 blocks away, or they have valet for $12. Me and my roommate came here the other day, the place was phenomenal. We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant itself. The food was beyond amazing, and is the only reason we will definitely make it back. We both got the 2 lb lobster special, and it was amazing. I would also recommend the apple pie, probably the best I've ever had. We were both extremely full after dinner but made room for dessert, thinking that we wouldn't be able to finish, but we were wrong. The only reason I'm not giving this five stars is that aside from the amazing food, the service was horrendous. Our waiter barely explained anything to us when we asked about the oysters and had seemed as if he was annoyed by our presence there. He barely talked to us or checked on us, it was definitely one of the worst service I've ever gotten. I've never been to a place where I felt as if my presence there was unwanted. At one point my roommate said he rolled his eyes when we asked for something. Terrible! I will refrain from putting his name up, maybe he had a terrible terrible day, who knows. Hopefully the next time we go, we get five star service and even if we don't, the food is probably worth it alone. 1/2 price lobster month was amazing. If I hear correctly, lobster is still dirt cheap, so maybe they could continue the fun? *hint* *hint* We had the fried lobster tails, cold lobster and lobster po' boys. The breading on the lobster tails was sweet and crisp; the cold lobster was perfectly tender. Also, as their cocktails are rather pricey for what you get, grab a bottle of wine instead. Went for Happy Hour with my sis in tow and spent over $80 and no real food??? the drink specials were good but when I asked for another drink with less ice, she came back with a different glass but the same amount of ice!!!! Ok, I got eyes, you just tried to disguise the fact by putting it into a different size glass. The oyster po boy was fresh, too bad they cut it in half so a sandwich actually became a slider. I should have ordered the cheeseburger but I came to a seafood restaurant, not a burger joint. Had to call over another server at one time to get some more napkins because ours had mysteriously disappeared. By the way, I dont think she ever gave us her name. Anyway, will not be coming back anytime soon, just a little over my budget and because of the unexpected price, never made it to dinner. Competent. Lacks sizzle. This is a place that you take your in-laws (substitute whatever category fits your age) who like a nice looking up-scale place, but are not particular about the taste of the food itself. The space in the restaurant is beautifully laid out and comfortable. I am not nostalgic for New England, so I appreciate their decor without being sentimental. The service was excellent, attentive staff without being obsequious. The food was well prepared and presented. The johnny cakes were a bit bready and under-spiced. The whole fish (porgy) was well prepared without being over-cooked. The crust had excellent crispy texture, but lacked taste. For sides, the sauteed spinach could have used a touch of (or more) garlic, the grilled asparagus a touch of lemon to bring out flavors. My apple pie dessert was very good. Others in the group had similar experiences. This is a pricey place. If what you want is atmosphere, go for it. If what you want is fine mouth watering food, skip it. If someone else is paying, worth it. delicious, fried lobster tails and fries! its an app but made a full meal. the patio was a great place to on a nice day, wish it faced the main street for better people watching. the drinks were inventive and we had a great waitress. will try happy hour. Ok, so restaurants are filled with people, and people make mistakes. Well, last night someone in the restaurant somewhere caused the fire alarm to go off. Many people at this time chose to leave the restaurant, with some I think skipping out on their check. My husband and I had been looking forward to this night for weeks, so we chose to stay. Plus, we had already had the fried lobster tails, and they were delicious! Let me say the entire staff there was incredible! As stressed and angry as they might have been, we never knew. There they were, watching their hard earned tips walk away. Our waitress grabbed our drinks from our table and the rest of the staff was on hand to pass out champagne. Stephen Starr himself showed up to make sure we were all taken care of, and even pulled my chair out for me once we got back in, a treat for any Philadelphia foodie. My husband and I met some great people to talk with and laugh with over the situation and the weather was beautiful. In the end, yes, we were out there a while, but their service recovery, their kindness, etc...was phenomenal! It's easy to call a restaurant great when everything runs smoothly and there are no mistakes, but it's what happens when there is a mistake that I feel is the difference between a good restaurant and a great one. Why did Yelp take down my other review when it was all true? What's the point of Yelp if you can't post the truth? Ridiculous. I got to try Route 6 for restaurant week. I chose it because the location was very close to somewhere that I had an appointment immediately prior to our dinner reservations, and because I was craving a lobster roll. Typically I find that Starr restaurants leave you feeling unsatisfied and like your wallet was just raped...but honestly, my experience here last night was perfect from start to finish. The restaurant itself is decorated very well. The outside and the inside are both appealing. The inside is also a little larger than I expected, but the layout is such that you don't really feel like you're in a cafeteria full of people. It feels smaller and more personal than it is. The bar area is super cute and the whole vibe of the place worked well for me. Upon entering we were excitedly greeted by two ladies who showed us to our table right away. We were given oyster crackers and horseradish. I ended up eating the horseradish right out of the dish. It was so fresh and delicious. We were promptly given water and our waitress, Dawn, came over to tell us all of the specials and how the restaurant menus work. She was quite upbeat and I really felt like I was in the twilight zone with how outgoing and accommodating everyone was. She took our drink orders (pictures of everything we ate and drank are here) and left us to decide our meal. We got the following things: Shrimp cocktail Blue crab stuffed deviled eggs Lobster roll Crabcake Chocolate bread pudding with banana ice cream Coconut cream pie Every single one of our dishes was so, SO good. The shrimp was gigantic and the cocktail sauce was so good I just wanted to drink it. The blue crab stuffed deviled eggs were surprisingly enjoyable to me. The lobster roll was just fiiiiilllleeeedddd with lobster and it wasn't too mayonnaise-y or over done in terms of sauce and seasoning. The crab cake was honestly the best crab cake of my entire life. Normally I don't like crab cakes (blame it on Memorial Day, 2009, where I got a little too intoxicated and ended up tasting my husband's signature crab cakes more than once...). These crab cakes literally had no filler. It was exactly what the name says it is - a CRAB.CAKE. Pan seared, moist, and beyond anything I've ever had before. Lastly, both desserts were good, but the bread pudding was especially out of this world. The banana ice cream was to die for. As if the food wasn't good enough, in between courses our table was wiped down, our glasses were refilled, and we were given fresh utensils. We were also checked on several times by Dawn and also one of the ladies that greeted us at the door. When we finished a course, the plates were taken away immediately. Overall I just can't describe the level of excellence we experienced last night. The food, service, ambiance, ... all of it was just superb. I am shocked and very pleased with our restaurant week choice! I can not say enough positive things about this place! I went for dinner on a dingy rainy Friday night and was luckily seated right near the fire place so I might be a little biased by that alone! This is a great seafood restaurant with a chicken, steak or burger option for any companions who may not be seafood lovers. The beer selection was quote good and included Allagash White Ale, my favorite harder to find beer! Much to my date's chagrin they did not serve miller lite, bud or coors products. Yuengling and Yuengling light were options to those faithful to the PA brew. The wine list was extensive but favored the purchase of a bottle over a glass with only 3-4 by the glass options per color. Our waiter was very helpful and helped me pick out a yummy selection for my first attempt at a raw oyster. Next time I will be sampling a few more of the 10 or so options they had to offer. We started with the calamari appetizer which was excellent! The waiter was also eager to help me pick a comparable dish when the special of the night that I wanted ran out. Word to the wise, a 7:30 reservations will put you on the tail end of the daily special availability! I ended up with the albacore, apple cider Brussels sprouts and potatoes. The chef that decided to cook Brussels sprouts in apple cider with chunks of apples is a genius! The lobster was everything one would expect from a fresh steamed lobster. They do offer to clean and plate for you if the idea of cleaning it yourself is a less than ideal pre-consumption ritual. We went barbarian and did it ourselves. To finish off the delicious meal we split the woopie pie dessert, mostly because its fun to say. It was even more fun to eat. The serving is 2 healthy sized woopie pies with vanilla bean marshmallow filling and a dark chocolate drizzle. After I get to a number of the other 100 restaurants I want to try in the city...I can't wait to go back to Route 6! The appetizers are excellent. I ordered the seafood stew. The shell fish were small and dried out. My wife had monkfish for the first time and it was enjoyable. The overall service was good to poor. The waiters were fooling around and fighting with a bartender through out my visit. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere was great. I would not return or recommend. Out of the several Stephen Starr places I've been this is the second to worst place. Stephen Starr on North Broad... If you don't hold that against him, its not all that bad of a place =P 4-stars for their happy hour options: $1 oysters, discounted priced cocktails and beers, and a deal on a solid burger ($8). The oysters were fresh and the service was top notch. However, let me warn you prices jump pretty quickly after happy hour ends and you might want to consider checking out another destination. While the food is good, the price/value (quality, portions, and price) proposition knocks Route 6 back down to a 3-star for me. So in the end, 3 and a half stars gets rounded down to 3 since happy hour is only 4:30 to 6:30. I enjoyed myself here. The oysters were phenomenal...I hate when restaurants remove the liquor as this is part of the experience. We will be back. Another Stephen Starr restaurant? Seriously?! This guy really just churns restaurants out like a factory. No complaints... well not too many for this one that is. Route 6 is a seafood restaurant that lends itself to the good old clam bakes of the east coast. So that means just means lobster, clams, and mussels are the golden nuggets for this restaurant. Sulk in the artery clogging delicousness of "healthy" drawn butter for whatever sea creature hits your fancy at Route 6. I'm a bit biased when I write this review because I went here during "Lobster Month" where the price was 1/2 off. With that being the case, I found myself enjoying everything that was lobster associated. So just saying that, there's really little you can fuck up when it comes to steaming a lobster. Suffice to say, Route 6 is great for that month. Yet, when it comes to the full pricing and the over all quality I would give it a 3 stars but since I'm basing shit off the time I was there for "lobster month" then it deserves 4. The décor-whitewashed woods, floor-to-ceiling glass cases filled with Pottery Barn-esque tchotchkes and a glowing fireplace-helps create the notion that you've somehow landed in one of those quaint roadside seafood shacks that ubiquitously grace the New England coast. Route 6 stays true to theme with a traditional menu of dishes like fried Ipswich clams, johnny cakes and, of course, a Maine lobster roll. In theory, all of the elements set into motion should work-should being the operative word. However, Route 6 takes its first misstep by adding too much of an odd-tasting binder to its crabcake-giving it a bready, mushy feel-which, incidentally, are two words you never want to associate with a crabcake or anything that's edible, really. The johnny cakes are underwhelming and accompanied by a maple-bourbon butter that tastes more of Maker's Mark than maple or butter; the fried clams, however, offer a glimmer of hope in all their crunchy glory with a tasty housemade tartar sauce. Sweet, perfectly plump diver scallops are served in a flavorful puddle of meyer lemon and herb broth, but the addition of calamari seems unncessary and extraneous and muddles an otherwise lovely dish. I think I'm going to let Route 6 finish its 'growing pain' stage before I return. Hopefully, by then, the kinks will be ironed out. I have been here before and enjoyed my meal but it was at least a year ago...went Sat night sat at the bar...wanted oysters (our main reason for going) noticed the smokey smell when we arrived but ignored it...any who went to order oysters and they had none...no oysters no lobsters! Was very disappointed...had I known as soon as we sat down we would of went elsewhere... my drink was good but the bartender although a nice guy spilled a good portion of it on the bar...I had steamers they were blah I have made better at home...my bf had muscles and they weren't anything special had better at less expensive bars... won't be going back...I need to try alla spina anyway... I've been wanting to try Route 6 for quite some time but the location is a little bit out of the way so it's always restaurant that I forget about. I was craving some seafood and figured that this was a perfect place to go but it honestly didn't blow me away. The overall decor was great and the staff were more than friendly but the food was just ok. My friend had ordered the lobster roll, which was a bit pricey and I ordered the trout. The lobster roll was good but the trout was a bit salty. For dessert we ordered the strawberry shortcake, which was good. The overall experience wasn't terrible but it could have been a lot better I came here while visiting Philly one weekend. I was lucky enough to dine during their lobster month event. My friend and I made the reservation for about 8:15pm. We had to wait 45 minutes for a table. Don't get me wrong, normally I would be really annoyed but the hostesses were super attentive and were very reassuring. They really did the best that they could. The place was packed and for good reason. My friend and I ordered a glass of wine each and the clambake to split. It was advertised for two people and it was definitely enough for two people. We had a lobster, clams, mussels, potatoes, corn on the cob and sausage. The Lobster was really good and the mussels and clams were equally delicious. Our server was pretty attentive. What I really did appreciate was that the manager came by and apologized for having us wait so long for a table. He also treated my friend and I to another round of wine. When I go back to Philly I would definitely want to go back. The seafood was fresh and the service was great. Upon entering, I immediately liked the atmosphere of Route 6. It exhudes serene energy and has an open-air, boathouse look to it. The menu has a extensive assortment of seafood options. We started off with a dozen east cost oysters that were recommended by our waiter. They were excellent. We also had a lobster bisque soup that was unlike any I have tried in the past. It was made with cognac and just a trace amount of cream. There were several chunks of lobster meat plumped inside. Tasted fantastic. But then we got our entrees and that's when things turned for the worst. I ordered the swordfish with tomato caper sauce. It just didn't work out. The swordfish was stunningly bland. No flavor, no zest, no substance. Just tasteless. We finished off by splitting the chocolate bread pudding and peach cranberry cobbler. Both were decent. Overall, I thought the ambience, service, and apps were great but the entree was very disappointing. Route 6 is one of Stephen Starr's newest ventures: his take on a classic New England seafood joint. The BF and I, after reading all the hype, decided to give it a shot for brunch (as we also wanted to venture out of our usual brunch rotation). Although we made a reservation (which wasn't necessary as there were plenty of empty tables), we sat down at a booth and were greeted by an enthusiastic server who couldn't wait to tell us all about the menu and specials. We both had Bloody Marys, which were not only strong, but also delightfully spicy and garnished with an olive, pickled green bean, and pickled oyster. We decided to split the Crab Deviled Eggs (on a Foursquare recommendation), which for $14, thought would get us more than just 4 eggs. However, they were delicious, and unlike the standard Deviled Egg, tasted more like mustard and paprika than mayo (and lots of crab per egg). My dish, the Crab Eggs Benedict, was probably one of the best versions of Eggs Benedict I have ever had: not only was there plenty of crab on the english muffins, but the hollandaise sauce tasted fresh and bright; hints of chive and saffron definitely elevated the sauce to a whole new level and brought a new dimension of the dish. The BF opted for the Hangtown Fry: a jalapeño, bacon, and chive frittata topped with fried oysters and remoulade. In my opinion, not as creative as my dish, but still very tasty. Both are served with breakfast potatoes (which go really well with hot sauce, ask for it!). However, such delicious food and exceptional service does come at a price, and going to brunch here is definitely more expensive than the usual brunch places. While I wasn't prepared to pay that much for brunch that morning, for the quality of the food we ate, it felt justified. Reading the other reviews here, however, I may have to make the trek up here after work for the happy hour for the cheap beers and buck a shuck (it's conveniently located a block north of the Broad Street Line stop). But for brunch, it's definitely the place where you should go for a special occasion, or if someone else is willing to treat you to eggs and oysters. My hub & I swung in to check out the decor and vibe and have a quick drink. I can tell you that now I am dying to go back for dinner. The place is hopping on a Sat. night so reservations def needed. The interior is Modern meets New England which I didn't even think was possible so cudo's to Stephen Starr for that! The shining moment for me was their Bloody Mary!! If you are a fan of a yummy spicy Bloody Mary this place does not disappoint! I took one sip and fell in love. The bartender told me they grate the horseradish fresh and that was the secret. It is garnished with an Olive, green bean & pickled oyster which I found interesting but it worked! Check it out! I've been wanting to try Route 6 for months. A while back a friend told me that the menu included shrimp and grits which stimulates my salivary glands upon the mentioning of. For that reason, I brought my mother and sister here for Mother's Day last night. Shrimp and grits was not on the menu so, consequently, my salivary glands were not stimulated. The food was good but it wasn't slap ya' mama good (which is good in a way because if the food would have induced a slap to my mama she would've probably uppercut me). My mom and sister agreed that it was good but not slap ya' mama good. We ordered fried calamari, crab deviled eggs, and mussells for apps. The calamari and mussells were excellent. The crab deviled eggs were interesting. Not bad at all but not something I would order again. My sister had the rainbow trout which she said was good but not great. Mom dukes had the lobster roll. The bread looked really tasty. She enjoyed the roll but I've definitely seen her more excited over $8 buffalo wings. I had porgy which was the special for the night. It was grilled. Absolutely loved the crispy grilled taste. It was also really juicy. The flavor could have been a bit bolder though. It fell short in the flavor categoy. For sides, we had spinach and asparagus which, of course, were good enough. You could even taste the grill flavor in the asparagus-mmm. Our waitress, the hostesses, and the rest of the staff were great. The restaurant itself, including the furniture, the outdoor area, and decoration is really simple but cute. I love the white/brown/beige color scheme. It's also huge inside but with an intimate feel. I have to try it out again. To be fair, I have only been here for Happy Hour (4:30 - 6:30 Monday to Friday) and Brunch. I have never been here for dinner since it is wayyy out of my price range. I have had the $1 oysters and they're great. I have also had their mussels which comes with this toasted garlic bread, it's a shame they only give you one piece, and the broth is to die for. I am also a big fan of their oyster po' boy, the oysters are breaded, but not too heavily, and deep fried and served on mini-slider rolls. The oyster crackers that come with your meal are also very yummy, the ones I usually get at other restaurants are usually dry and very dense, but here, they're light, fluffy with the right amount of crunch. The drinks at Happy Hour for $6 are a good deal and are different from my usual drink order. Order the Black-Eyed Susan! So I came back to re-eval this venue. We sat at the peninsula at the oyster bar and it made the experience more fun as we watched them shuck oysters. Love the nautical decor of this place situated on broad st. For starters, please try the oyster and the fried lobster tail appetizer. It's super yummy and ask what pairs well wine wise with oysters. The staff are knowledgeable about the food and wine. Super friendly service and energetic. Entree wise my bf said the swordfish was boring but the Brussels sprouts and fried sunchokes were heavenly. I had the classic lobster roll naked w/ fried and the only suggestion I have is the plating. Looks super weird having all the food on one side of the wooden plank. Desert was a must have! Try the bread pudding w banana ice cream and the coconut cream pie! Amazing ! The quick and dirty: Pro: Good food, great service, great atmosphere. Con: The majority of the menu is fried. It's a little overpriced for what you get. The deets: Lobster roll: tasty, but too small for the cost and a lil too much mayo. That said, I'd still order it again. Oyster selection is fantastic (per wife; I'm a mediocre oyster fan). Cocktails are inventive (but in a city full of incentive cocktails are average), beer selection is good enough, wine selection is good enough. Hot sauce is awesome! This is so important to me. Fried lobster tails are awesome. Johnny cakes are okay. Old Bay fries are nothing new but are always delicious. The service is wonderful. Laura and Ben L. have been our servers. Very fun, very informative. Sara, the manager, is super accommodating and just awesome. We told her we loved their hot sauce an she told us that they recently bottled it for Christmas gifts to their staff and ran to the back and found one for us! Freakin. Awesome. Went around 9 on a Saturday night and it was like being in a club. It was so loud you could barely hear the music they were playing (which was probably only helping to boost the noise level). Thinking about it, the location and decent parking probably acts like a beacon to attract loud NJers. I've been for brunches and dinners on week nights and it was always just ok. Nice interior, friendly waitstaff, odd location, overpriced seafood and a fairly small menu. I'm really love this place! My friend suggested this place for my birthday dinner and I absolutely love it! I ordered the buttermilk battered fried oysters and they were to die for! It was crispy but moist with a bed of tater sauce on the oyster's shell. For my entree I ordered a 2 lb. steamed lobster, should've got 3 lb. because that sucker was DELISH!! I can't wait to go back! So, as I had well expected, all of our seafood sampling did result in more of a nice dinner-for-two kinda bill than a cheapo happy hour situation. I'd do it all again, though. On the second to last day of Summer we had a real good ol' Summery time, snagging an outdoor picnic table out front for some seafood eatin' happy hour. Between 4:30 and 6:30 there are some $1 oysters for you, people! There's a minimum order of 3 at this price; shucker's choice. Easy to down a couple dozen of those fresh, impeccably grit-free, medium sized oysters. Easy slurpin'. Slurpfest. There are plenty of other discounted options on the happy hour menu too- $3 will get you a little creamy cup of New England style clam chowder, or a decent sized basket of Old Bay flecked fries, or some light and crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy- on-the-inside hushpuppies, for instance. You can change those, "or," parts to, "ands," cause we tried em all. All were good for with the seafood afternoon snackin that was happening. Now here's something: A person can become jaded about calamari. One might think, "Ho-hum...Calamari? Why I could get that any ole place." Well listen, I'm here to tell you that the Point Judith calamari is some squid that's worth your time. For 6 bones you get a basket full of small, super tender squid rings coated in the lightest, crispiest fried coating with a scattering of hot cherry peppers, fried in the same manner too. Lovely. Really: I wanna stress the softness of the squidly circles here. Tender vittles, I'm telling you. I couldn't shut up about them. Maybe the repetitive declarations of, "You know, a person can become jaded about calamari..." to one and all had a little something to do with all the happy hour beers we were sampling. Route 6's array of 6 crafty beers on tap are $4 a glass and $16 a pitcher. (Ehhh not so cheap, but not bad considering that beers at Route 6 typically run $5-7/ $18-26.) Specialty cocktails are $6 during the happiest hours- making them roughly half price then. I also tried one of them. Don't mind if I doooo... "The Nor'easter," was a mix of Makers, maple, lime, and ginger beer. Delicious. I loved it and plan on copycatting it at the abode. I have frequently noted the overall Summery-ness of our happy hours spent here, but I would gladly return any season of the year for more of the same- perhaps in the comfortable lounge area or at the bar. Nice place ya got here, dig the whitewashed wood and New England stylin. I have this place on one of my many mental lists; filed under, "Buck-a-Shuck," cross-referenced with, "Special Occasion Seafood Happy Hour," a subsection of, "Probably on a Payday." This place is amazing and will be back! I have been to other Starr Group restaurants and enjoyed this one very much. The service was good and our waiter was friendly and conversational. My boyfriend and I had the "Wilkie" and ate everything on the platter! The interior design and overall environment is fresh and beautiful. I can't wait to go back! We came here for my mom's birthday dinner on a thursday night. It was a party of 7. It's a nice place for a group dinner. Just make sure the group enjoys their seafood. I thoroughly enjoyed my maryland julep cocktail. My mom, who doesn't drink at all, enjoyed her cocktail, the dennis (made with fresh blueberries). This place was chosen by my mom after hearing from a friend that it was great. We ordered the smoked bluefish dip, shrimp cocktail, fried lobster, and crab balls. The bluefish dip was out of this world amazing. Thank goodness they gave us extra chips for it. However, everyone really enjoyed the fried lobsters. We had to put in several extra orders. Several individuals had the porgy entree. This fish had a nice flaky texture. Even after reheating as a leftover the fish did not dry out. I ordered the clam bake. The lobster came out a bit tough. I guess after having lobster at butcher and singer, nothing really compares. The clams tasted sandy (i felt sand grinding on my teeth), the corn was overcooked, and the potatoes were bland. Sadly my nephew did not enjoy his lobster roll (he was not a fan of the mayo). Lastly, i cannot believe they would charge us for the chocolate pudding for my mom's bday. I would have thought that the restaurant would've done something special for her, but i guess i was wrong. I guess the only other time i would come here is for happy hour? My husband and I had a really fun time here! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with nice lighting, whitewashed woods, glass, shells. More importantly, our food was great, too. We had an assortment from the raw bar and everything was super fresh. We also tried the shrimp and grits appetizer - delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the whole fish snapper and a 1 1/4 lb lobster. Both were fresh and cooked just right. Service was excellent, too. Everyone was very attentive without being overbearing. Our waiter overheard it was my birthday and brought a dessert on the house. Very thoughtful. We had a really great time here and look forward to coming back! On my second visit to Route 6 approximately one year later, my friend Chris W and I ordered appetizers of New England clam chowder, fried ipswich clams, and fried lobster tails. The chowder was good, the clams were awesome, and the lobster tails were even better than that. The lobster and clam bake was excellent. The lobster was cooked perfectly. The sausage and corn on the cob were nice and the clams and mussels were very flavorful. The clams are the authentic steamers with the big feet that you will find in traditional New England clam bakes. The broth was a light tomato-based broth with just enough flavor to be tasty but not overpower the taste of the seafood. If I were to complain about anything, it would be the grittiness of the salt in the clams, but, overall, our meal was a big yums up! I'd like to start this review with the menu description of a dessert I ordered: "Chocolate Bread Pudding with Banana Ice Cream and Bourbon Caramel Sauce." Again: Chocolate bread pudding. Banana ice cream. Bourbon caramel sauce. My boyfriend and I took one look at this on their website, gave each other a meaningful glance and said, "Let's go." Dessert tends to be an afterthought, even at some really nice restaurants. Creating inventive, delicious desserts requires a slightly different skill set than is required of the average executive chef. And bread pudding, if you've ever seen more than one episode of Chopped, is more often than not an uninspired cop-out of a dessert. But Route 6 surpassed my expectations by leaps and bounds with their chocolate-bourbon-banana concoction: cold, fruity ice cream melting over piping-hot, custardy, decadent bread pudding, with a little kick from the bourbon. It's incredible. Run, don't walk. And while you're there, do yourself a favor and order the fried Ipswich clam appetizer. They use WHOLE BELLY clams, not just those wimpy little clam strips, and the breading is well-seasoned but very light, so it enhances the sweet and briny flavor of the clams rather than hide it. The clams are so flavorful that you don't even need the (perfectly good) tartar sauce it comes with! Seriously, the next time I go to Philly I am stuffing my cheeks with fried clams and then planting my face into that rich bread pudding. Came here for my wife's birthday one year. The ambience is pretty cool. Intimate low lit setting with understated seashore theming. Very cool. We had the fried lobster tail appetizer which was fantastic. The batter was very light and crispy. My wife had the seafood chopino and I had the fried seafood platter which was excellent. We'd definitely go back. Came here for the 1/2 lobster promotion for the month of October, we tried the crispy fried lobster tails, gazpacho, lobster bisque which was a special of the day, the lobster rolls, and the chocolate bread pudding. The gazpacho was just okay nothing to rave about, I liked the homemade oyster crackers that were complimentary. The crispy lobster tails were awesome, I didn't love the aioli that came on the side. The lobster rolls were really good and the wooden board it was presented on was cute. The chocolate bread pudding was a good ending to the meal and was not overly sweet. Overall I think the menu was a bit overpriced without the 1/2 promotion, the cocktail list sounded good especially a cocktail that had whiskey and maple but we skipped those and had some beer. I liked the grapefruit saison that is on the menu. I am a creature of habit and had to fight my instincts to head to Oyster House when I was craving a dozen half-shells. Route 6 was chosen as the alternative around 4 pm on a Friday. The friendly hostess was able to accommodate us with the call, even on such short notice. Upon arrival, we had a 15 minute wait and needless to say, headed the bar. It was comfortably crowded with well-dressed people of all ages. The bartender was attentive and made my vodka tonic with a heavy hand, good man. The time at the bar gave me time to admire the decor of the restaurant. Starr really outdid himself with the glass shelving that runs throughout the entire restaurant. It makes the restaurant feel welcoming and less pretentious. The hostess sat our party of 2 at a large 6 person booth. This observation may seem trivial to some, however, I was a hostess for 8 years and can't help but notice such things. It made getting situated pretty uncomfortable as the servers were reaching all over us and the table. We ordered a dozen oysters to start. I was a little disappointed in the server's knowledge of their oyster menu when we asked for a recommendation. I ended up defaulting to a couple of my favorites, Naked Cowboy (Long Island) and Beau Soleil. The oysters were fresh and served promptly. The mignonette served with the oysters was bland and did not enhance the flavor of the oysters. I feel this is something they could work on. Next came, the highlight of my meal, the chicken fried lobster tails. They came as a group of three with part of the shell attached. It made it easy for me to dive in. The lobster tail had a substantial amount of meat and the "chicken fried" batter was light and melted on my tongue. We fought our urge to order another basket and proceeded to the Diver Scallops ($26) and Bouillabaisse ($29). The scallops were seared just right: they had a golden edge and a soft tender inside. The broth was very lemony which I appreciated while dipping my bread. The small, infrequent calamari pieces seemed like an after-thought. The Bouillabaisse was sweeter than I expected which I enjoyed. However, there was not a lot of broth like the traditional Bouillabaisse I've eaten. There was a good variety of fish in the dish, but lacking in quantity. Dessert was skipped. It is my theory that if you want dessert, you didn't eat enough for dinner. A quick recap: Go in with oyster knowledge. Grab the chicken fried lobster tails. Get the scallops if you want scallops and don't care about the calamari Leave the Bouillabaisse for another restaurant I have been to Route 6 on several occasions, and each time I go I wonder why I don't go more often. Then I get my bill, cry a little, and don't go back for a while. Like most Starr Restaurants, the food is great but you leave feeling like maybe you spent just a tad more than it was worth. But seriously, Route 6 is a nice addition to my neighborhood. The decor has a wonderful mix of cozy and being down the shore. I think personally think Route 6 best for appetizers and drinks. The crab deviled eggs and the smoked bluefish dip are my favorites. The Lobster Mania promotion was/is a great idea, except that their lobster was already being sold at an insane markup. So really, all they were doing was bringing their overpriced lobster down to a level of reasonable. Having said that, the lobster is delicious, and I love that you can get it wood-grilled. Yum! I also love that you can order oysters a la carte there. It gives a great opportunity to sample a variety of oysters and choose if you want just a few, or a large plate of them. In sum, I really do enjoy Route 6. I just wish it was cheaper. However, I definitely recommend it as a fun place for drinks and some appetizers and oysters. I hope Lobster Mania comes back again soon! Service was good and soo was the food. I only wend for brunch I would like to go back for dinner now. It also looks like they handle large groups well. I really enjoyed their seafood, we had salmon and swordfish steak in our group, it was cooked and marinated perfectly. The sides were a bit small though, they considered a side of broccoli to be maybe 3 florets (although salted and buttered just perfectly). I thought they had an impressive wine and beer selection as well. The ambiance is nice with a good choice of tables, booths, bar...even a cozy fireplace. Worth a try! I want a beach house and I want it to look like Route 6! There are not a ton of options if you are trying to avoid shellfish, but there are a few. I ordered the Caesar Salad (definitely salty with anchovies, but really delicious) and the Salmon (a nice steak with a tasty side of pickled veggies). For the shellfish lovers, there's an array of choices for the raw bar (Oysters anyone?), good-sized shrimp (4 in the Cocktail appetizer), and a tasty Lobster Roll (a little on the small side and with slightly over-done fries). We finished off the meal with a slice of Coconut Pie and loved the graham cracker crust and filling that was coconut-y without being too sweet. My husband is from MA and I have been going to the cape since I was a small child. Route 6 made us feel as if we were back on the cape. We went here the first week in January for a friend's birthday dinner. We were impressed with everything. The smoked whitefish dip was amazing. The decor was also spot on and the service was amazing. I've hit this spot twice. First time for happy hour but missed by minutes, so had drinks and dinner. I went back recently to meet a friend for dinner and it was good, not great. Route 6 is pricey. We split dozen oysters, 1/2 dozen clams on half shell, steamers, mussels and split the halibut entree. I will say the seafood was fresh and the halibut was fantastic however, the prices are high. I definitely would go back for happy hour but probably not for dinner. 3 stars for the happy hour specials which seem to be worth it. Love this place. I have been here twice now and I would go back again and again. Great atmosphere and food. Try the Bluefish dip and fried Lobster tails. Fantastic spot! My dude & I brought our dog, sat right out front, which was great for people-watching. The patio only has a little bit of street frontage, though -- I can see how some of the tables towards the back might feel a little cramped but that wasn't an issue for us. Beautiful Wednesday evening in August, we were starting off a long weekend, it was just a great night for casual seafood and Route 6 had the right vibe and stellar food. I am baffled by the reviews here that complain about prices. This is seasonal/sustainable food -- and while the portions aren't gigantic, they certainly aren't comically small as some Yelps seem to suggest. We had a $150 gift certificate, and our total bill came to $152.50. It was NOT Happy Hour, and this is all we had for that amount: 1. dozen raw oysters 2. four beers 3. two appetizers (Ipswitch clams & crab deviled eggs) 4. two entrees (fried chicken & cedar-planked trout) 5. two desserts (bread pudding & strawberry shortcake) How is that exorbitant? Not cheap, certainly, but we drank well & stuffed ourselves -- actually couldn't finish everything I ordered and I am a healthy eater. The food is homey, casual, and terrific. Not the place you go to be delighted by your chef's creativity & innovation, but more like one where classic favorites are executed beautifully, usually with an extra twist that elevates them or jazzes them up some how. Oh those oysters, though. No chef needed, just good ole Mother Nature. Wow they were a treat. The fried clams were tender & briny, lightly coated and not greasy. The crab deviled eggs confused us -- they were yummy, but to us, it was like eating two different things at once instead of a cohesive recipe, ya know? (whatever, we still fought over them). My chicken was melt-in-your-mouth lovely. At first I thought it was kinda too salty but then I forgot about it by the second bite. Mmmmmmm.... The planked trout looked great and my dude woofed his down so fast I didn't get a chance to try it. My bread pudding was soooooooo goooooooood but then I love dessert. Despite being full from dinner, I choked almost the whole thing down and then immediately regretted it when I stood up and had to waddle back to the car with my pants unbuttoned. I'll do it again, though, if the opportunity presents itself. (you should, too, btw) Very happy I went to Route 6 during their half-priced lobster special - with the discount and the 20% off gift cards I get from my old employer, the dinner cost under $40 a person (and that was with a beer or two each). So as far as price goes, half price lobster can't be beat. The service was good and the meal was enjoyable, but I find myself giving 3 stars because it wasn't anything memorable. I'll come back maybe, for happy hour, but I have no desire to rush back for a meal anytime soon. I'm not sure why either - again, the food wasn't bad by any means but there was nothing that stood out as inventive or delicious. I do kind of want to add a fourth star, since I'm happy SS has built something so promising this far north. But I've been next door to Alla Spina, and that's more along a 4 star place to me than Route 6. Bottom line: easy parking, decent food, great environment, typically stellar SS service. I'd try the spot next door first, but I have heard that Route 6 has an awesome happy hour. Certainly worth a try if you're nearby. And the lobster special, which has been extended another month through November, is absolutely a deal to take advantage of! Had my first Route 6 experience last week and am already planning a revisit. One of the best cocktails I've had in Philly, great wine list and loved the dining room. We went for lobster as it was 50% promotion. Shared 2lb lobster and a lobster roll with fries. We also ordered broccoli as a side. Each thing was tastier than the next. Only removing 1 star for it's location! My family and I decided on Route 6 for my after graduation dinner and I'm glad we did. We arrived just in time for Happy Hour with another group and had a great time at the bar. As soon as I heard the phrase "Dollar oysters" I was hooked. We spent the next 45 minutes enjoying oysters and Black Eyed Susans (a pineapple cocktail) before being seated in a booth towards the back end of the restaurant. For dinner, the four of us split the chicken fried lobster tails after hearing it was one of the best choices on the menu. Uh, I'm sorry did you say CHICKEN FRIED LOBSTER TAILS?! Yeah. And whoever gave that advice was right. The dish only comes with 3 lobster tails so if your dining with a group of 4 (which to me is more likely than just 3 people) you have to tack on an additional $7 to the already $24 plate. The tails were definitely a hit. For my entrée I settled on the lobster roll because I haven't had one since the last time I was in Rhode Island and it's hard to find a well done lobster roll around Philadelphia. The lobster portion is very generous and served on a delicious buttery, toasted slice of bread. My best friend who was with us had the lobster bisque, which is cooked with browned butter and has a bit of a kick to it, interesting spin on bisque but pretty savory. Steven Starr knows how to stick to the theme of a restaurant in his decor and Route 6 does not fall short of that standard. The reason I docked one star was because I will probably only return again for the Happy Hour specials - but a pricey menu is to be expected for fresh seafood. Another star was docked because I waited like 15 minutes for my first drink at a bar that really wasn't that crowded. Went here for happy hour with my best friend. Our bar tender, Steven, was a doll. He was so sweet and made us incredible drinks. We ordered the point Judith calamari which was too salty for us to finish, but when Steven heard us say this to each other, he offered to get us a new order with no salt. Such great service. We ordered another round of drinks and ordered the hush puppies. Great prices, only $3 for the hush puppies. To make this even better, when we asked for our bill, we were not charged for the calamari! Not to mention the atmosphere is wonderful. We will absolutely be back here again! My girlfriend and I went here for a late night cocktail and some apps around 9:45 on a sunday. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the manager Seth and were let know about the kitchen closing at 10:00 just incase we were interested in food. We sat at the bar and Ryan waited on us. Ryan gave us several suggestions and was helpful without being pushy, which is quite a task when racing to put an order in. The oysters and lobster bisque were delicious! Seth came over to check on us and let us know about their happy hour specials which sounded amazing. A gentleman walked in about 10:15 and sat at the bar and asked to place a togo order. Ryan never said the kitchen was closed he simply stated that they were wrapping things up and he would check to see if it was possible. It was and the gentleman walked out with his order almost a half hour after the kitchen was closed!!! Not many restaurants have that kind of hospitality at the end of the night when things are shutting down. I will DEFINITELY come back to this restaurant and love the atmosphere that Seth and Ryan put in place. Thank you guys! It was truly a pleasure. Yes, it is pricey, as many Yelpers have pointed out, but I found it well worth the bucks. I enjoyed every aspect of Route 6. The interior design is beautiful. The service is exceptional. The bar selection is broad and out-of-the ordinary (beers on tap I've never seen anywhere else, for example). And most importantly, the food was delicious and prepared wonderfully. I had a broad range of offerings, starting with a couple of selections from the raw bar (amazing oyster selection), to a couple of appetizers (the crab-filled deviled eggs and the chicken-fried lobster tails were both excellent), and a main course (I got a special of the day -- fried jumbo shrimp, which were delicious). While the prices might deter me from making weekly visits to Route 6, it will definitely be on my list of places to go when I want to splurge a little and have a wonderful meal in a beautiful yet casual setting. Solid service. Good food. Lobster at half price sure helped my wallet, though. A bit pricey overall. Happy hour here yes please. From 4:30-6:30 on weekdays this is an excellent option for both food and booze deals. Ever since the yelp event here I have been looking for an excuse to come back and what better time than a Friday after a long week at the office (two blocks away too!) I'm a big fan of their route 6 ale and at $2.50 a pint you should be too. The math doesn't add up for pitchers to be $12 ($4 beer is $16 a pitcher) but oh well this place is a little too classy for personal pitchers anyway. Food-wise, the bluefish dip is a must try. Reminds me of a delicious whitefish salad and the horseradish on top is excellent while the crispy bagel chips make for the perfect salty vehicle. There was also a $8 fried oyster po boy this day which was unfortunately really just two bites. The basket of fries on the other hand are chalk full of old bay goodness. Reminded me of my day in Baltimore and they definitely make the brews go down quicker. The bar probably has about 16 seats and then there are a couple tables too which all were filled up during happy hour. There aren't any TV's so be prepared to actually talk with your company. Can't wait to go back and dabble in some of the other happy hour food options and maybe even a lobster roll if I'm feeling baller. Unfortunately my friend and I got to the restaurant a couple minutes too late for happy hour, - but really enjoyed the mussels and the scallops. Will be back to check out happy hour. This review is for their fantastic happy hour options. I will list the reasons why you should be here between 4:30pm - 6:30pm on a weekday. 1. Buck a shuck. The oysters are actually really fresh and tasty. It's chef's choice during hh so the selections do change from time to time but don't worry - they really don't skim out. This is the biggest difference that sets Route 6 apart from the Oyster house. 2. Half priced cocktails. It is not watered down. They still use their top shelf liquors to make the delicious drinks. This is a great deal. You can safely bet your first born on it. (maybe not your first born.) 3. Other dishes offered at a bargain price. Steamed mussels, yum. Bluefish dipping with crispy bagel bites, yum. Fried oyster sliders, friggin yum. You really wouldn't know what you're missing out until you try it yourself. 4. Location. I don't think Broad & Mt. Vernon is the most poppin part of the city you wanna be in. BUT! It is right next to Alla spina and Osteria. So if you think you can't handle a little Route 6 in your life, you have two other ridiculously awesome options to choose from. Win win in my book, IMO. So I guess see you all there soon? ;) The Concierge at the Ritz recommended Route 6 as a place with great seafood and relaxed atmosphere. I really liked it....maybe was a little more casual than I expected. The manager got word The Ritz sent us and they really took good care of us. Let us choose a table and went through the menu in great detail. The food was very good too.... I wasn't overly impressed with this place. Ordered johnny cakes, steamers, and the fried oysters for starters, and had the lobster roll for dinner. Johnny cakes were nothing special, could have totally done without them. The steamers were tasty, but the fried oysters stole the show. They were delish and I loved the presentation... they just looked so perfect. The lobster roll was okay for a lobster roll in Philly I guess? I've had way better in New England, but I had to remind myself that I was on North Broad. Would have given it four stars if the prices were a little more reasonable. Will check it out again in the spring/summer, looks like they will have a pretty sweet outdoor seating area with picnic tables. This is a typical Steven Star disney-esque joint. So its good. I even gave it four stars. But the real secret. The real gem is the happy hour. $6 specialty cocktails, $4 beers cheap appetizers, buck a shuck. You can't go wrong. The crab devilled eggs are amazingly amazing, and the johnny cakes with maple butter are also a real treat and very different. Le Sigh. My boyfriend and I came for dinner originally for Restaurant Week. After reviewing the menu, we both decided their RW just wasn't worth the $35. After such an amazing experience at Yelp Elite's event a few months back, I really wanted to give this place a shot. We opted to share the $55 clambake for two with mussels, corn, sausage, lobster and clam. I give this dish 3 stars at most.. almost a 2.5 although I wouldn't go as far as 2 stars. Lobster was cooked well, that was probably my favorite part. The mussels, I've seen better. And the clams -- well take a look at my photo. I eat a lot of seafood, and I was honestly thinking really hard before posting this. But I've never had clam at a restaurant or at home, that didn't have that piece (the brown/gray part) removed. I don't get it. Please correct me if I'm wrong. But this is the first time I've ever been served with that piece attached and that super turned me and my boyfriend off. The corn was almost undercooked, just almost. It barely made it. But it was quite standard. Sausage: EW. 0 stars for that. I really disliked it. I honestly took 1 bite, and threw the rest in the garbage bowl with the lobster shells. Potatoes: had no seasoning.. it felt like it was just cooked and thrown in with the clam bake, hoping to soak up the flavors from that. I tried one of their raw oysters priced at $2.5 for 1, and I'll give them that; it was really fresh and good. As for service, I'd say it was standard. Not substandard or over the top amazing. Just standard. Overall would I return? Most likely not. Based on this experience, and Route 6 being a seafood restaurant. I expect just a tad for my buck. Because looking back, it looks like the only thing I enjoyed was the company of my boyfriend, the lobster, and raw oyster. Everything else in the clambake, was meh. Came here for October Lobsterfest! 50% off all lobster entrees. It was quite a steal. We got there at 5 and apparently it also coincided with their happy hour! We were very happy campers. Here's what we got: dollar oysters! very fresh, very delicious. clam chowder ($3) - comfy and delicious. Nothing to write home about though. Not as many clams as I'm used to getting in SF. 1/2 chilled lobster ($8) - delicious! No sauce needed. fried lobster tails ($11) - comes with 3 halves (so 1.5 lobster tails), deep fried and carved for easy serving. The batter was seasoned well. And the tails were not greasy from the frying. beer on the tap ($4) - unexpected Happy Hour rate is the best! Highly recommend! We waited 30 minutes for our reservation because the restaurant was running behind. The fact that everyone in Philadelphia showed up when we did for their reservations, and packed the area around the hostess stand like the El at rush hour if the El was full of clean and well-dressed people, made the wait unbearable enough for me that I waited outside. Boyfriend waited inside on our behalf, and I guess he was nice to the hostess because she sat us right in front of the fireplace. Score: 1. Then we got complimentary crab deviled eggs. Score: 2. The hostess also came over later to personally apologize for the wait. Score: 10. Stuff happens, and in my book an apology makes it all better because it's more than is ever expected (especially when it's not really your fault) and, let's be honest, 30 minutes really isn't that big of a deal. Our server also thanked us for our patience and was very pleasant despite what was probably a frustrating night. So A+ on the service. On to the food. The crab deviled eggs are egg whites stuffed with crab meat. I expected something creamy so while they were good, I was a little disappointed. Boyfriend got a caesar salad and we split the peel and eat shrimp. Lots of flavor in both. He got the stuffed flounder for his main and I got the lobster roll. The lobster roll is TINY at first glance, because our American eyes are used to oversized, but I thought, "that is a good portion size," and sure enough it filled me up. Dessert was not mindblowing (and not necessary, since we were so stuffed) but it wasn't a disappointment either. Personally, I didn't think the prices were too insane compared to other seafood restaurants in the city. I've been to places with higher prices and more mediocre quality, and I really think you're getting what you pay for. I would come back. Overall the quality was very good and the menu fulfilled a niche that's mostly missing in the Philly restaurant scene, but the prices of the entrees were about 30% too high for what you got (for example, the $26 Lobster Roll has to be among the most expensive lobster rolls ever). For starts my group split the Blue Fish Dip (excellent), the Johnny Cakes (also excellent), the Fried Clams (about what you'd expect, but the house tartar sauce that comes with it was pretty good), and an assortment of Oysters which tasted fresh. Entrees were the Blue Fish, Monk Fish and Lobster Roll, all were good, but nothing exceptional. The prices simply didn't reflect what you got. For dessert people split the chocolate bread pudding which was very rich. I would go back, but I'd probably order a lot of appetizers and skip the entrees. This area of town has desperately needed a good restaurant for a long time. I was pleased to see Steven Starr enter a different part of the city and even more pleased to here it was going to be a seafood place. For my birthday, my girlfriend took me here and we couldn't have had a better experience. Our waiter (Brendan) was overly helpful with his suggestions and checked in on us throughout our meal. He made good suggestions and really catered to our every need. My girlfriend couldn't get over how "New England" this place looks inside. I thought it felt like a shore home inside. The food was great. I really like oysters and theirs were some of the best I had in a long time. I enjoyed my fish and it was cooked perfectly. I also had a bite of the lobster roll which was small but very good. I highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for seafood. Fresh and delicious, one of the best if not the best raw bar in the city. Everything else,the diver scallops, the crab cakes were done to perfection. Juan our server was excellent and very knowledgeable. My review would add a fifth star if only the prices were somewhat more inline with a Philly restaurant and not a New York restaurant. Come here not only for amazing seafood, but also for the ambiance. It is as if you are sitting on the dock in Maine. Always excellent food with a great selection of oysters, and the service is great. The lobster was half price when I went, and when I brought it to the attention of the manager that the meat in the claws were slightly undercooked they sent it back and cooked it for me along with complimenting me with an additional appetizer. Prices are expensive, but that is normal for good quality seafood. We were making a last minute reservation this past weekend, so had limited choices. We landed on Route 6, and I'm very glad we did. I've heard a mixed bag of things, so never looked into it too much. Now I'm not sure why I didn't...the concept of the restaurant is right up my alley. I love fresh seafood, and am always looking out for a place to quench my lobster cravings. Now I have Route 6. The restaurant is huge, with a beautiful outdoor space and open bar...we'll be choosing the bar for our next visit. We started with a cup of the clam chowder and an order of fried clams. Both were delicious and surprisingly lighter than I had imagined. I went for the 1.5 pound lobster and my boyfriend chose the scallops. We were both very happy with our choices. Price point is fairly high for the portion sizes, but our experience was great. Can't wait to come back for happy hour. Great decor! Nice service, but just ok food served in small portions....very over priced! They need to go back to the drawing board with this one. The venue is nice. It reminds of a nice seafood restaurant down the shore. Our server was a sweetheart. The food was good; the clams were very fresh. The caesar salad was probably the best caesar salad I have ever had. I look forward to going back but I am not in a rush to return. I enjoy the Cape Cod feel without leaving the city, and the fried oysters were delicious. I was here a few months ago now, so I can't quite remember what I got, but I do know that I like it, and were I in this city more often than once every other week, I would return. The Good: Easy parking, great service, laid back decor. The Bad: Ate here for the first time recently and was not terribly impressed, unfortunately. I had the crab cake (yes, you get 1) which mediocre at best. In addition, overpriced for what you get. I stumbled upon Route 6 last week as it is 5 minutes from my church, and honestly I've been tasting the lobster in my mouth all week. I can't wait to return this Sunday evening. First off, I was blown away by the decor when I walked in- beautiful! I haven't seen a prettier and unique restaurant in Phila yet. The fact that it is on North Broad is even better- no more expensive parking. You can definitely find parking on the street or pay the valet charge. The creamed corn is delicious- best creamed cord I ever had and who knew I would love brussel sprouts. Only at Route 6! The clam chowder was really good and my friends (who are very picky) raved about the rainbow trout and crab cakes. I gave the restaurant 5 vs 4 stars due to ambience and energy. You will not find this vibe anywhere else in Philadelphia. Some reviewers complain about prices but by time I go into town and find parking or pay for garage or 18-24 valet, I'm good right on Broad Street. Also, I figured the prices will keep the riff raff out from Broad Street. All in all, not unreasonable for the food quality, ambience, and service. My only complaint is I wish they would open up earlier on Sundays- 4pm or a Sunday brunch. First visit and happy we went there. Ambitious menu and attempt to replicate a piece of Red Sox nation, but I think by and large it worked nicely - the onset of outdoor seating may further enhance that. I mean Broad St, and the Nantucket Sound are indistinguishable, right? On to the food, but first a stop at the bar. Any spot with Allagash White on tap is heaven in my book, and the rest of the beer and wine list seemed well suited for the cuisine. We stuck to a mix of raw bar and appetizers, making for a steady (actually very fast) flow of food to the table. Before the food comes, don't miss the amazing homemade oyster crackers Highlights: smoked bluefish salad - served in a mini mason jar, my only complaint was that it wasn't a one gallon variety. Fantastic and the crispy bagel chip it was served with went perfectly. Fried clams were good (just the bellies would have been better), and chicken-fried lobster tails made for great lobster and great crunch, side by side. The lobster and scallop sausage was creative, light and delicious. The oyster selection was nicely varied and those little fellas found their way onto our table again for dessert. Surprisingly we also had a very very good Caesar salad with fresh white anchovies and olive croutons. The only drawbacks were the side dishes - the old bay fries were light on old bay, and the cider brussel sprouts were unevenly cooked, which was disappointing. Overall, big props - we will be back, even if its as a warmup for some heartier fare at Osteria, just down the block. Route 6 is the 99th restaurant form Steven Starr...jk. I keep waiting for him to get too big for his britches and fail to impress me with the food or service. And while there has been a certain night at a certain property, generally the hits keep comin' Went there about a month ago after declining many times, even though I had been to the neighboring Alla Spina a bunch. It's outside and inside seem unrelated/disconnected. But I have to open the praise faucet... * The service was EXCELLENT. Friendly. No snobbery. Efficient. * The food was spot-on. Lobster roll, oysters, and smoked fish appetizer. * Drinks were good but a little slow, and one cocktail's description was misleading, but hey not terrible. Place was pretty full. So in general, you should go pay homage to Mr. Starr and trek up North Broad. On street parking a few blocks northwest is abundant...albeit desolate. My husband and I come here quite a bit and haven't been disappointed yet! We love the food options here and usually walk away absolutely stuffed. I have yet to eat a raw oyster here that wasn't too die for and the mussels are amazing. My husband has gotten the fresh lobster and savored every inch of it. I also recommend the crab cakes, swordfish, and salmon, but really you can't go wrong with anything. Great date night spot! Before I get into reviewing the food, I want to say that the atmosphere and interior design of this place deserves 5 stars. It uses some nautical elements in the design, but doesn't beat you over the head with it like so many seafood places do. The service also deserves 5 stars. I have never been to a Stephen Starr restaurant where the service is less than excellent. I haven't been a fan of every Stephen Starr restaurant, but I am always impressed by how perfect the service is every time. Now to food - it's just not that special. It's okay. It's decent seafood. But we are in Philly, and not at a clam shack on Route 6 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as the name of the restaurant hopes to suggest. Three of the people I was with got the lobster roll. It was $25. I don't say that with any judgment - it's just a statement of fact. I have a very difficult time deciding what's an appropriate amount to spend on a sandwich. Even if that sandwich is stuffed with lobster meat. As a native New Englander, I was happy to see it was a very traditional lobster roll (served on a grilled split top hot dog bun) and it came with a small tin filled with fries. I got the fish and chips from the special menu. It was served in a shallow tin tray with cole slaw and tartar sauce. The fries were soggy, and the haddock was heavily battered to the point where there was more fried batter than fish. The fish inside of the batter shell was fine, but honestly I felt sick halfway through eating it because of all the grease. So, if you're dying to try out this new place, and you really like lobster, or oysters, then shell out the money and go check it out - and get a cocktail too, because they were very good. But, I wouldn't order any of the fish items - they just seemed uninspired and nothing special for the money. Absolutely spectacular atmosphere and delicious food. The staff are courteous and professional. Very refreshing menu with lots of flavorful choices ... Its a little over-priced, but they seem like they are only serving the best of the best. For dinner, we had an assortment of oysters from the RAW bar - which all come from different seas, which was explained well by our waiter. The stripped bass and red snapper as entree was perfectly cooked, although we did find a few bones. The beer list is pretty decent too, but based on other reviews - I prob will only come back for happy hour. Went last night for restaurant week, however chose to order off of the regular menu instead. Fairly priced for the portion sizes. Reminds me of being in cape cod inside. I was not particularly impressed with the menu choices, however the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were sat next to a party of 10 and the server promptly moved us and sent out free wine. 5 stars for service, 4 stars for ambience, 3 stars for food. Glad I experienced Stephen Starrs take on seafood but not in a rush to return. I was pretty excited to come here for a full meal after having attended their fabulous Yelp Elite event last week. E and I were well-lubricated from an evening of schmoozing with old rich alums over an open bar, so we skipped the cocktails and went straight for the food. Meh. I was underwhelmed. The best part of the meal were E's oysters, which I did not partake in, but he was very pleased. Get the Pemaquids if they're available. The crab bombs, however, were a miss for me. I was expecting to enjoy them but found the flavour of celery seed to be completely overwhelming. It disguised all the crab flavor and lingered in an unpleasant way. I didn't enjoy these very much. For entrees I went with the filet, being in a steak mood and finding $29 to be quite reasonable for a filet, and E went with the lobster roll. I grew up in Maine and my family lives there still, so we go up frequently and have eaten plenty of lobster rolls. This one was so close, but yet so far from the mark. It had a lemony character to the mayo, but without any of the tartness you'd expect to go with it. The whole thing was just too sweet and rich- it begged for more acid or some minced onion or celery or something to cut the richness. The filet came out rare, as requested, with an enormous hunk of paprika butter on top. Unnecessary. There was sooooo much butter on my plate even after I took it off the steak. Ask for it on the side or something. The steak was good though. I didn't love the side of curried carrots that were somehow slightly mushy on the outside but still too hard in the middle. The roasted root veggies were better, but a bit buttery and salty for my liking, and I love salt. Service was pleasant and very competent. The place was surprisingly busy still for almost 9pm on a Tuesday night, however this place is large so reservations probably aren't necessary, unless you want to score some OpenTable points. I've got mixed feelings. I'm glad someone did the concept... but the food hasn't sold me. I know I'll give it another try... but from the start it was not genuine. Maybe I'm spoiled with going to Maine periodically. That's what I think the problem might be. We need some great restaurants in the North Broad boom. I will give you the run down (some things were tasty and will bring me back). First of which is the crab deviled eggs. Theses' boosted my expectations when you start out so good. Man, I want to start making those... maybe even get the recipe. (ok, yeah, I want the recipe). Clam chowder. Ok, good. I don't need the whole thing... but def something to taste. I'll admit it, I had order-envy. I got the scallops because I somehow talked myself out of getting the lobster roll. Which I was craving (but like mentioned above... I've had the best of the elite best). The scallops are not the thing to consider on the menu. Just don't do it. Cocktails are + +. Nor'Easter is legit. As an update (went back). The seafood stew is very good. I'd get it again. Yes that means I didn't get the lobster roll again. (maybe 3rd times the charm). The salmon (not listed on the online menu) was phenomenal. Although no real sides come with it. It is a big steak of salmon of very high quality. Smoked Bluefish Dip was a good starter and not too smokey as the name would indicate. This is a good thing since I'm not a fan of too much smokey. Also - our serve was the best - out of this world good. I wish I knew his name as he should be rewarded. Route 6 is a great spot on the edge of Fairmount for a quality happy hour. If you don't believe me, just ask the crowds of people in the bar and lounge area every time I've been there. $4 craft beer drafts and inexpensive seafood small plates surely hit the spot during my visit last week. To drink my friend and I both ordered the Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale. Since it was late November, I feel I must take advantage of the good pumpkin brews while I still can. To eat, we both opted for a cup o' chowder and split the house made chips. We just came from happy hour next store so weren't starving, although if we were the calamari and bluefish dip certainly would have made the cut. The bar and lounge area was fairly crowded but we got enough attention from the bartender to have a pleasant experience. We were able to have a nice little sampling of some of Route 6's offerings at reasonable price, while enjoying the cute nautical ambiance. Ahoy! The 4th of July,Wife was craving oysters so I called Legal Seafood, KOP, closed for renovations, called Oyster House, closed. Made 5:30 reservations Route 66. YEAH! We found street parking, a plus in center city, and arrived at 5. The hostess said it was happy hour and select oysters were $1. We ordered drinks and had 6 oysters, delicious, the bartender helped us select some more and received some on the house. Nice Move! Started dinner with soups, I had cup of New England and cup of Lobster Bisque, both were good. Wife had the cold corn soup, WOW! Apps we had Deviled eggs filled with crab and fried crab balls, the Sea Bass entree and the fish special Both were grilled and DELICIOUS! We had a great dinner, food and service very good. Highly Recommend Route 66. Why drive to KOP? First visit on Hallmark day of love and fell in love with the ambiance. The waiter. Not so much but we are chalking it up to a busy night and perhaps his first time waiting tables?!? Loved me some Oyster Crackers that I smothered in Horseradish (manfriend gagged a bit) while we waited over what seemed for forever for our waiter to return with our drinks and menu requests. We split the Wilkie (see picture) that is great for any two seafood lovers to split. Complete with oysters, skrimpies, lobster, crab & little-necks you'd think by the size of this meal it would fill you but like all seafood that isn't wrapped in rice you need something more. Soooo while we waited for our waiter to return with another round of drinks we looked to the menu for something more comforting and filling. We turned to one of their "Shack Classics" - Fried Chicken! Well worth the money and served with a delish batch of old bay seasoned fries. All in all great restaurant, great location for a new restaurant for Steven Starr and we shall return to N.Broad sometime soon for a lobster roll! Went here with my cousin on a Saturday night a few weeks ago...this place is top notch! Perfect date night spot, the area by the bar is real cozy and quaint, a lot of couples were sitting there looking cute! We sat in the back, and I honestly couldn't tell the restaurant had that much space until we walked thru the restaurant! Great setup. My cousin got the chicken fried lobster and salmon, I got the lobster roll & lobster bisque. Everything was ridiculously good! I was hesitant about getting the lobster roll, due to my aversion to Ed's Lobster bar Lobster roll in NYC, but let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised and pleased! The fries were awesome too! I am a french frie addict and my only complaint is that I didn't have a bucket of fries! I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu, especially the raw bar! My cousin wanted to compare it to Devon's, but I think Route 6 is a step above! After going once when it first opened, my boyfriend and I decided to go for dinner in October after discovering that lobster dishes were half off. I got there first, at 6pm on a Monday, and squeezed my way past a crowd of people to find a bar seat. It was packed, I'm sure due to the lobster special, and I ended up having to lurk close to a couple who was finishing up in order to snag their seats. The bar was understaffed, with what appeared to be one bartender fulfilling table orders and one manning the bar and lounge area, they could have used a third person. By the time I got a seat, I quickly had to pick few bar bites and cocktails because happy hour was coming to a close. My boyfriend arrived just as the appetizers got to me, which was great because I was having difficulty holding onto his seat. We got the bluefish dip and hush puppies. I enjoyed the flavor of the hush puppies, but we both agreed that the cornmeal used was too finely ground and could benefit from some texture. The bluefish dip was reminiscent of whitefish salad, but I found it to be too much mayo and was not impressed. After realizing the bartender wasn't going to be super attentive, we checked on the wait for a table. I was told it would be about 2 and a half hours, so we decided to stay at the bar. We each got a lobster- mine grilled and his steamed. Instead of sides, we went for an order of fried lobster tails. The aoli was too heavy for the lobster, and I made the decision then that lobster is one thing that should be eaten in its pure form and not ruined with batter and oil. Our lobster entrees were good but it's a pretty difficult thing to mess up. Now, what I'm about to say is going to shock you: I prefer Red Lobster. A New Englander myself, and having spent two summers working on Cape Cod in the type of restaurant Route 6 is trying to emulate, I really wanted to like this place. A few unimpressive scenarios combined over the course of the evening to cause me to write a two star review. First, the service was so-so. We sat and ordered a bottle of wine, but didn't receive it until after our first appetizer salad had arrived. At the end of the meal we were planning to order desserts, but the server just didn't make it back to our table in time to stop us from backing out. By the time he did return, we just wanted to get out of there and move onto the next place. If the food had made more of an impact I wouldn't have minded the service. We started with a Caesar salad that was just bland. The lettuce was certainly fresh, but the salad dressing didn't do enough. Next we had soft shell steamers. SANDY. I always expect some sand in clams or mussels and made every attempt to clean them off in the broth, but this was just too much. For my main course I got the 1 1/2 pound steamed lobster. It was a fun big platter and I certainly had plenty of tools to get at every last bit of meat. The disappointment was that the claws of the lobster were a little under cooked. The consistency was slightly gelatinous, which was super unappetizing. The tail was fine. My friend ate the Halibut special and although we were enamored with the sauce, the fish itself was a little dry had too strong of a fishy flavor. We both agreed that we normally loved halibut, but this one was sub par. Then we waited and waited to order dessert before giving up and going next door to Alla Spinna (choco taco!!!). All in all, especially considering how much we spent, meh. It was just OK....food was not great and service wasn't either. Not worth the price. Disappointed as we went to celebrate Valentine's weekend. Such a cute environment!!! We went for Happy Hour and got $1 oysters which was delicious. We then had dinner... ate too much. It was def worth it. The fried lobster tail were amazing, we ended up getting round 2! The wasabi mayo dipping sauce was awesome. Our main dinner was the New England Clam Bake and it was good. But, I think we will most likely go back for their lobster and not clams/mussel. We ended the meal with the Carmel banana bread pudding.... And it was perfect. Yet another Starr that gets a lot of stars.... :) I've been dying to try this place ever since it opened, so I knew what I was going to eat before even looking at the menu. The service was great, the drinks were delicious and my lobster was everything I pictured if not more. Yum yum yum! I'll definitely include this restaurant in my rotation. I'm a sucker when it comes to deviled eggs, and thankfully, for my sake, these amazing little nuggets have become trendy over the years. Route 6 concocts an absolutely delicious variation with their crab deviled eggs. They were heavenly. We also ordered three different types of oysters, which were cleaned and served beautifully. My boyfriend ordered the clam chowder, by suggestion, and having lived in New England for three years, it was a contender. For our entrees, my sandwich-obsessed-boyfriend could not resist the fried fish sandwich (on special) and I ordered the seafood stew (also by suggestion). The food was phenomenal, and the portion/price ratio was proportionate. The beau was also happy to see some bottled beers that he does not normally see at most restaurants. The atmophere is probably what makes this place so great. On a cold November night, you will feel like you're at someone's beach house for a cozy Fall weekend. The service was nothing but friendly and attentive. It was perfect. Came here for dinner on a Sunday night when I was craving seafood, and left very satisfied. The clam chowder was delicious - not too salty or heavy, as too many tend to be. I had the Fried Jersey Flounder sandwich, which was amazing! The roll was perfect, and the sandwich tasted like the many I've enjoyed during summers spent down the shore. The only thing I would change about my meal would be the fries - they were okay, but there was a bit too much seasoning. Fries are usually my ultimate weakness, and leaving them mostly untouched is very odd for me. My fiancé had the lobster roll, which was also delicious and generously portioned. Dessert was also delicious - pecan pie and ice cream was exactly what I wanted. Overall, we had a wonderful night. We couldn't ask for better service, and I was able to fulfill a craving for seafood and satisfy a sweet tooth. Would definitely return! Came in for brunch and it was fantastic! I love the decor- it reminds me a Nantucket vacation home with modern/industrial finishes. The food/drinks were great, and the staff was super super friendly. My friend and I decided to gorge ourselves so we went a bit crazy, Fried lobster tails: SO GOOD! The lobster tails were still light and crisp and I was even able to eat part of the shell and legs. Fried clams: Nicely battered and crisp although after a few I was starting to feel weighted down with all the fried food. Clam pizza: Nice thin crisp pizza with flavorful clams. Would definitely get this again. Hangtown fry: Eggs with bacon bits and more fried oysters on top. Delicious and decadant. The bloody mary was perfect- not too thick and nicely spiced. The Dunkie with chocolate milk, vanilla vodka was SO good and came with the best oatmeal cookie I've ever had. I'd definitely come back here again. Totally overpriced and hyped. The 1/2 off lobster deal is good, but the food wasn't anything special. Overpriced to begin with. Mediocre seafood. I am so conflicted. We were refused a reservation for a party under 5. Then we stood and waited by the bar for over 2 hours, watching walk ins that came in after us get sat and served. After the first hour and a half they dropped off some free deviled eggs which were great but only made us all hungrier. The hostesses here were really not very accommodating or attentive. Real talk they were kind of bitchy. Then after over 2 hours of waiting they sat us in a row at a counter. 4 people unable to have conversation over dinner. The kicker was the empty four top directly behind us. All of that aside, our server was actually really friendly and allowed us to slide down the counter to an area that we could face each other and talk. The food which at this point was kind of an afterthought as we were getting hangry. Our nice server are the only reasons i gave a 3 star rating. Hostesses deserve a 0. Overall, a very decent take on seafood with comfortable seating and service without the pretentious formalities of a typical, above average or upscale seafood restaurant. Been to Route 6 for the 3rd time and I've enjoyed it each time. Philly isn't the seafood capital, so this is a welcome addition to the restaurant scene. I go with at least 1 special every time & I haven't been disappointed. Try the whole roasted fish, it was simple but delicious. Give the muscadet white wine a try, it pairs with most anything on the menu. I love the atmosphere and all the employees are so nice and pleasant. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Route 6 is Stephen Starr's version of a New England lobster house...Route 6 is the road the travels the length of Cape Cod, ending up in Provincetown. The food is pretty good; they have great deep fried lobster tails as an appetizer. They're so good and crispy you can actually eat the thinner parts of the lobster shells. The fried oysters are also good, and they do a great grilled lobster that's not at all overcooked. It's a bit pricey...especially some of the side dishes. I ordered corn, and got 1/2 a piece of corn on the cob for $5. Pretty ridiculous. They don't generally have crab legs of any kind, or crabs of any kind except the occasional crab roll, which they prepare as you'd prepare a traditional lobster roll. So, it's a good place, but not anything that I'd go way out of my way to visit. Great atmosphere, great food and great service! Everything I like when stepping out for a bite! I went to Route 6 with some friends last week. The decor is great and certainly made me ready for summer! We got a nice big booth which fit 6 of us very comfortably. We started off with 12 oysters, which were great. We went for the California oysters and it was a great choice. Unfortunately, everyone ordered the Lobster Roll except for me (I got the seafood stew), so we didn't have too much variety. There were a ton of things I wanted to try though. I definitely recommend the seafood stew. Nice big shrimp and scallops, along with mussels, clams, and calamari and a delicious tomato broth. We also all had very tasty cocktails. Definitely will be coming back! The only downside is the location - we took a cab from Center City - but the space is great, the seafood is fresh, and the cocktails are refreshing! Worth the trip! My date wanted to check out this place on a whim last Friday, and even though I like to check out reviews on Yelp before chance-ing it with a new restaurant, I wasn't about to be a wet blanket. She ordered a salad which she complained was too "vinegar-y". She did seem to enjoy her lobster dish, however. I ordered the golden tilefish entree, which I suppose was all right, but definitely not worth $25, especially considering its meager portion size. On the plus side, their chocolate bread pudding dessert was excellent. Our mixed drinks and beer (which is apparently brewed exclusively for Route 6) were good. Service was excellent, although the waiter seemed a bit too attentive for my taste. Give me some room to breathe! Will I go here again? Probably not. I imagine there are better-priced "nice" seafood joints in the city, or nearby. I was very excited to try Starr's new restaurant recently, but was sadly disappointed with the underwhelming and over priced food. My husband and I ate here recently and were really impressed with the decor--totally hit the mark with the "Nantucket" feel--and their superb service. What we weren't impressed with was their "ok" food at outrageous prices. Don't get me wrong, I am definitely willing to drop a pretty penny for some amazing food....but $200 for a few boiled shrimp, a few raw oysters, 1 lobster and 1 soup....it's a but much, don't you think? (also a cucumber salad and fried clams...but still). The seafood stew which I was very excited to try was very disappointing--the tomato broth was super rich (not in a good way) and one dimensional in flavor and the seafood all cooked down to one flavor. I am a big fan of most of the Starr restaurants but this one was a "no-go" for me....sorry Stephen :/ Visited a while back. Portions were scarce. Avocado salad was mediocre. Oyster crackers were rock hard, swordfish was okay, side of Spinach was good and they charge for bread??? HUH??? Our waiter Brian was a total douche, ignored us completely. The highlight of the evening was our leaving. We wont be back! Was just OK to try. I was satisfied that Starr did a good job on the atmosphere; as that's his superpower. I stopped in on a slow dreary rainy evening with a friend for the sake of trying a new place. We were drawn in by the fact there was a happy hr and it didn't disappoint. The specialty drinks are A-OK for $6. I cant say I'd pay double for them often. The food was good. We shared some happy hr lounge items and decided to sample a fried flounder sandwich. All of that was good. Desserts were also good. It's good. Will I be back? I have no idea. I wasn't in love with it, but I can say it was good. (shrug) *I know, this is like... THE BORINGEST REVIEW EVER!. I invented that word just to pander to the "funny" votes. oyster crackers- more like tooth crackers. they were dark, overbaked and flavorless. (hot sauce and horseradish were both good tho.) bloody mary- bland flavor, pinkish/orange color, garnished with mushy pickled oyster, yesterday's wrinkled green bean & a spent olive (cool idea, but these guys just didnt pull it off) calamari & hot cherry peppers- only four small pieces of cherry pepper in there & batter was really bland and unseasoned plus it came with a side of marinara- what year is this?!? looks like it came of a TGI Friday's spec book. little neck steamers- they were $16 and we only got 9 of them.. 2 of which were broken with huge pieces of shells left in the pot. (broth was tasty, just strange it was on the side and not in the pot) we were hoping to be blown away on our first visit. bottom line, everything was bland and unimpressive. absentee service, altho maybe not her fault after being triple sat by the hostesses. seems like vibe amoungst staff was furthest from team environment. evident that manager sets the tone, being he did not seem concerned with his guests & more with joking around with staff. I was a bit let down by this experience. My lobster was overcooked, as well as my steak. The apps had measly portions, but were pretty good. The desserts were cloyingly sweet and lacked any balance that you would expect desserts out of a place like this to have. I will probably give it another shot, but as of now, I can't recommend it to anyone. Great happy hour specials. Went with a few co-workers last week and took advantage of the $4 draft beers, $5 house wine, and an assortment of appetizers. - Mussels: So good we got a second order of these. They were nice and tender.. and steamed in a light sauce that was perfect for dipping the accompanying bread. - Housemade chips: Hard to eat just one of these. - Bluefish dip: Very tasty.. I liked this more than I expected to. Served with bagel chips. - Corn and jalapeno fritters: Fried deliciousness. The maple syrup complimented it well. Also got a second order of these. This place has made my eyes cross almost indefinitely over the lump crab deviled eggs... I wake up craving them sometimes lol. Full of nothing but huge chunks of crabmeat. I definitely enjoy the atmosphere at this place, inside is huge and the outside picnic tables are great on a warm saturday afternoon, though it can be hot and sunny without any shade... for brunch, the lobster roll is good, a bit pricey for a small roll ($25) but it is nothing but lobster meat everywhere, no imitation meat... ok, so the flapjacks , GREAT, the bourbon butter and syrup can be a bit overwhelming afterwhile but good nonetheless. the Cranberry, ginger momosa is a fresh and delicious drink for breakfast and brunch, refreshing to the taste buds... i havent tried dinner here yet, but its on the to-do list. Two stars: one for the economic development this new restaurant represents to an emerging North Broad Avenue of the Arts connection to Temple University and the second for the decor. Unless you like oyster crackers with your beer, I would definitely pass on this new restaurant. The starters are best, chicken fried lobster tails and fried oysters... Mostly, the food is bland and overcooked. Finally, considering the fish on the menu (Sardines, Monkfish, Whiting, Porgy...) I'm not sure they are deserving of a $20-$25 price per serving...just saying. Those choices remind of my impoverished youth, growing up in West Philly, when we had few options and NO choice in the matter. In my opinion, you can do better. To sum my dining experience up, the only thing missing from our plate was the "cheesy bread." Nuff said. I've now been here for Sunday brunch and dinner on a Sat night, so I feel like I've gotten a good all-around view of what the restaurant is like. Overall, I am a fan and would definitely come back. Here's how it works out for me: 1) Raw Bar - this is really the reason to come here. If you don't eat raw bar, I would prob say you should pass. The oyster selection is fantastic (probably at least 10 kinds, from East and West coasts) and super fresh. I think I have had a total of 2 dozen oysters from here, and each was perfect. I highly recommend the Pemaquids if you can get them. They are pricey at around $3.25/per, but they are spectacular. I also love that they have three sizes of clam--littleneck, "middleneck," and cherrystone. I've had all three, and they are all good, but my favs are the middlenecks. The chilled 1/2 lobster is also really good. Other highlight from the menu is the gazpacho. Sweet with a little spice. Also, try the Queen Mary brunch drink. It's a bloody mary with shrimp and bacon. Yes. 2) While the decor feels a like a pastiche of an amalgamation of New England yacht/beach clubs, I enjoy it. The space is open and clean and welcoming. I also enjoyed eating outside on their patio. 3) Service quality has been mixed. I had the same waitress both times that I visited, and she is very pleasant and knowledgeable (she's the one who showed me the Pemaquids). When we were there for brunch, everything was pretty efficient (though I did realize later that they never gave me my tabasco aioli that is supposed to come with my chilled lobster). When we were there for dinner, service was choppier, and they forgot some of our oysters (which was OK), but as a result couldn't tell us which 3mof the 4 types we ordered we had. We were able to make some educated guesses, though. 4) Beer list is good if you go the bottles. The draft list is maybe OK (by craft standards), but if you go through the bottle list, you will find some gems, like The Lady of the Woods sour. If you see it and have others to split it with (it's a 750ml bottle), go for it. So that's about it. I will likely go back, as I like the location of the restaurant and it has been pleasant. We live near Route 6 so we've been there several times. The good: impeccable service, yummy cocktails, the seafood is SO fresh and alway so good. Even the fried chicken is good! I always get the cracked crab for the housemade "Louie" dressing. The oyster crackers that are complimentary (instead of standard bread) are AMAZING. The look of the place is just spot-on as far as a seaside resort goes. The bad: we would be SO broke if we were there more than once a month. Just too overpriced to be a frequent spot, although they have introduced "Lobster Mondays" which seem like a great deal, as well as happy hour specials. Route 6 is totally worth it just be prepared to spend a pretty penny. Went here for Restaurant Week, what a gorgeous restaurant! Don't get up to this part of North Broad very often. Actually, the last time may have been to eat at Osteria, but the area is pretty built up and is right next to Vie catering and Alla Spina. There's plenty of street parking, but I will note that we went pretty early like 6pm, so if I were going out later, I may valet or take a cab. Anyway, the restaurant itself is gorgeous, can't believe this was a former car dealership. Steven Starr knows how to pick good interior designers. You really feel like you're in Cape Cod or at the beach. The food was decent, highlight was dessert. Their bread pudding was fabulous! I would recommend coming here for a nice event, it was pretty crowded by the time we left, and there was a good happy hour crowd. We came here on a friday night and were surprised to see that the area has been rejuvenated with new restaurants and residential living. Entering the restaurant, we immediately noticed the decor and ambience. Dim lighting, cool theme and busy staff. The raw bar and kitchen seemed busy and professional; something we expected from a Starr establishment. Food was good, no real complaints, but I was expecting something that would set this seafood joint apart from the rest. However; what makes up for that was the freshness of the seafood. Service was great and drinks were ok too, but I only had one. Ipswich clams were off the hook....worth the extra work required to eat. Chocolate bread pudding is soo good...makes you wanna slap yo mama! My fiance and I headed here on a Friday evening since it was Lent and we needed a place that had some fish or vegetarian options. We had noticed Route 6 a few times on our ventures up North Broad before, but had never stopped in to dine there. Place was jam packed when we got there. Bar was full, which I am assuming was because of happy hour. Entire restaurant was full too, which I always take as a positive sign. We were seated a bit after our reservation time, but we got a great table for four even though there were only two of us and settled in. The place is enormous! I couldnt believe how big it was. I guess that is part of the draw of putting a restaurant up in that area instead of downtown. We decided pretty quickly what we wanted, some beers of course, and then the crab bombs, the lobster roll, and the shrimp scampi. The oyster crackers were a bit different than I have had at other places, but they were awesome. They had more crunch factor to them than the chewiness that other oyster crackers do, but it was a welcome change. I just wish they didnt skimp on the horseradish. I would have eaten a ton more of it if they hadnt. Overall we thought the food was a really solid effort. The crab bombs were very crispy and full of crab filling. They were enhanced by the delicious cocktail sauce they were served with. The lobster roll while it tasted good, was very small for the price, so I was pretty disappointed with it. The fries it was served with were great, crunchy and seasoned nicely. The best part was honestly the shrimp scampi. I wasnt really into the idea of ordering it, but my fiance wanted it, so we did. The shrimp were huge, but still very tender. The sauce was packed with flavor. It was buttery and rich and garlicky. I wish i had a whole loaf of bread to sop it up with. We ordered sunchokes and asparagus with the shrimp scampi, both delightful sides to accompany the shrimp. Dessert course was the banana cake with hazelnut ice cream. Nothing too exciting with this dessert though. It was ok, but the cake was dry and there wasnt a ton of banana flavor to it. I loved the caramelized bananas served with it though. Awesome bits of texture and flavor. Our waiter forgot to bring me my espresso, and then promptly removed it from the bill when I pointed that out, but he brought me one over anyway. Classy move sir! All in all a really good place to grab some seafood, although a bit pricey. Its definitely worth a visit or a revisit for that matter. Great oysters! So fresh and yummy! Meh. So I am in the middle with this place. I loved the decor and the waitstaff was really great. We only got apps and beer. The beer selection had a nice offering and a decent amount of options. The low rating is not for the food because it was decent. Had the bluefish dip which was decent. The fried clams were good and the house tartar were nice. The fries were decent. Overall, a very decent experience. However, it was silly expensive and decent was not worth silly expensive. Very sad because this should be a place I love (the cape is like a second home). Someone said it is about 30% overpriced and I agree, which is why I am meh about it. There are just so many really good experiences in this neighborhood for much less! Came here for 1/2 off lobster in October. Got the wood grilled 1.5 pounds for $15... Then got a 2nd one, haha. Lobster was good, and the garlic broccoli I got as a side was so good I resented sharing. The restaurant is pretty but drafty. It's been open only 2 years so everything is new, clean and pretty. Bar was packed for a Monday. The waitress said the half off lobster was making them a killing. Fellow Yelp Eliter Ashley S. and I thoroughly enjoyed Route 6 for the Yelp Elite Event an were determined to come back for happy hour with our men. We finally did it this week and it was great. The $24 pitcher of white sangria was fantastic. At $1 each, we got lots of raw oysters, one blue crab dip, 1 calamari, and 1 order of crab deviled eggs. The highlights were the deviled eggs and raw oysters (and of course the $6 special on ALL cocktails!). Our server, Matt, was awesome. Really attentive and friendly. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and out outdoor picnic tables are fun (but not very comfortable). I'd definitely recommend this spot for happy hour, and maybe we will even give dinner a shot sometime, too! I dined at Route 6 last evening. The space is cavernous with an "industrial" feel. I think it has the potential to be quite loud. We were seated in the outer dining room where there was a banquet table set for what looked like 30 people (but no one ate there while we were there.) Service was a bit uneven. My DC arrived before me, and rather that just taking a drink order from him, the waiter insisted on telling him the specials. During the main part of the meal the service was prompt, but it took forever to order dessert and to get the bill. The drinks were good if not a bit mundane. They had takes on a Cape Codder and a Blueberry Cosmo. Pretty standard. To begin the meal they bring you their house made oyster crackers and horseradish. We ordered fried clams which come in a basket to share. The clams are full belly and some of the best clams I have had outside of the Cape. The tartar sauce had dill in it which was a nice touch. Also ordered a Toro appetizer which was a special that night. The fish was great and buttery, but there wasn't much to the dish. It needed something else. We also got a jar of pickled with the appetizers. They make them in house. These were bread and butter pickles, and were a really nice touch. For dinners we ordered a grilled lobster and the diver scallops. The lobsters are reasonably priced and can be either steamed or grilled in a wood oven. And you have a choice of hard shell or new shell lobsters ranging from 1.25-2 lbs. The lobster tasted good, but my biggest issue was the temperature of the lobster. It was barely warm when it came to the table. I think this is a perennial problem with wood oven cooking. I had the same experience with the cider braised Brussels sprouts. They were served in a cast iron skillet but were tepid by the time they got to the table. My scallops were good, but several were gritty. My DC had the apple pie for dessert, which looked good. I had an espresso which was a thimble full of lukewarm coffee. So definitely some kinks to work out, but it is nice to have another seafood oriented restaurant in the Philadelphia area. I was super excited to try this place out. I grew up in New England and since living in Philly have not been able to get real and fresh seafood. I perused the website and it looked like it was going to be the same as I remembered from my childhood. I made a reservation for two and counted down until we could go. Although the food was ok, I was pretty disappointed. If you are expecting a realistic New England experience you might end up feeling disappointed to. I ordered the lobster bisque, fried clams appetizer and a Fisherman's Platter. The bisque was good...not fantastic. It had two small chunks of lobster in it. My dining partner ordered the clam chowder. I only had one bite of it but I wish I had ordered that instead. The fried clams were good. Lightly battered, whole clams with a tartar sauce. The Fisherman's Platter however was not ok. I grew up with Fisherman's Platters being gigantic piles of fried seafood on top of a pile of fries. This was small and non-spectacular. The two pieces of fish were overly seasoned with rosemary and Old Bay. There was absolutely no taste of fish. It tasted like someone was trying too hard. I disliked it so much that I didn't even bother eating more than a bite of them. There were a few pieces of shrimp which were acceptable but again, over seasoned. In addition there were a couple of scallops (probably the best part of the whole plate) and a couple of sad pieces of calamari with a small cup of fries. The wait staff seems to operate on a rotation. We had three different staff members servicing us and they were all non too friendly. They looked bored and annoyed at having to be there. We did however get a visit from the floor manager and he was polite and friendly. All in all, I doubt I will be returning or recommending Route 6 to any of my friends or family. For the cost, quality, and mediocre service, there has to be better options in the city. PROS: Amazing atmosphere, great seafood, good service, medium portions CONS: Pricy! The blue fish dip appetizer and crab deviled eggs were oh-so-delicious! I got a whole porgi fish (which I've never heard of before but decided to try) that was really great. The desserts were yummy without being cloyingly sweet. All-in-all, really good! Route 6 was okay, but there was nothing spectacular that blew my mind. Service was just okay--pretty standard, nothing special. The fried lobster tails were okay. The breading/seasoning was sort of bland. You get three tails and a great sauce. $22 full price...I would never pay that, but luckily it was half off month. Lobster rolls were good. Lightly tossed in Mayo. Nice lemony finish. However, the lobster was somewhat overcooked and chewy. Fries were sort of standard. Worth $12 (because it was half off), but I wouldn't go back to pay full price when I could just go to Luke's Lobster which is amazinggg. The decor inside is reminscent of a beach house which is cute. Location is sort of strange, as there isn't too much north of city hall. Good place to try while on promotion. November is semi-half off lobster month. This restaurant has some of the best lighting in Philadelphia. No matter where you are standing or sitting in the restaurant, you are engulfed in light with large windows surrounding the building, and a huge skylight in the center of the restaurant. They really nail their theme of seafood joint in the northeast. Happy hour has $1 oysters, 1/2 priced cocktails, $4 beers, and their cheeseburger for $8 (A steal at a Steven Starr restuarant) All the happy hour snacks, (including the burger) were pretty tasty. Also went for brunch this father's day. At $24 an appetizer, the chicken fried lobster tails sound way too pricey for an appetizer anywhere, ever. That being said, it was one of the best tasting appetizers I had anywhere, ever. Succulent, and very tasty. These lobster tails were some of the best lobster I have ever had, and the dipping sauce that came with them matched it well. The doughnut bites with rasberry dipping sauce were also good. Also tried the breakfast pizza, and the pancakes were not nearly as good as the appetizers unfortunately. The pancakes had a sourdough aftertaste (which is not a pleasant taste in pancakes). And the breakfast pizza didn't have very much seasoning. It tasted pretty bland. A decent meal, I just wish some of the breakfast entrees would match the taste of those hauntingly delicious lobster tails... Heard about October being 1/2 price lobster month and there was NO WAY I was passing that up, so I made my first trip to Route 6 last Friday. We called to get a reservation for two ahead of time, and despite the week's notice, the only available time was 6pm. Whatever, I'll eat half priced lobster anytime. The neighborhood is kind of barren, but we found free parking just a block away. We didn't wait for the table at all, but we were early so we grabbed a half price happy hour drink at the bar before sitting down. Looks like a cool place for happy hour, the outdoor seating on the "patio" is fun. The waiter was friendly without being pushy, which I much appreciated. We ordered the fried little lobster tails as an appetizer (amazing!) and a Lobster Bake for 2 for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the lobster bake - more than we could even eat, they didn't skimp at all despite the fact that we were paying half price. Had apple pie for dessert, which was also pretty delicious. All in all, I'd highly recommend this place, though I'd probably only go for a special occasion considering it'd be pricing during the rest of the year. I liked the atmosphere, and its nice to explore neighborhoods other than center city once in a while! I've been here no fewer than a half dozen times for happy hour, and I keep trying to find a reason for less than five stars...still searching! I don't want to blow the cover on the best happy hour north of City Hall, but this is the place. The buck-a-shuck is fantastic, the Route 6 draft for $2.50 is unbeatable, the burger (cooked a perfect Pittsburgh rare every time) is a Philly top 3, and they have the best damn Bloody Mary ever...period, end of discussion. They should sell the garnish for this drink on its own. Pickled oysters and veg in my drink makes me happy, so happy that I order two. For everyone that says this place is too expensive, I'll be the first to disagree. If you order the right things, it's not that bad. I find their beautiful filet with two sides for $28 to be a really good deal. Oh, and a $3 cup of chowder that is loaded with whole poached clams isn't too shabby either. Let's not forget about dessert: killer whoopie pies and bread pudding anyone? The atmosphere is really crisp and clean, while retaining that upscale beach feel that I love, and the service is excellent. I also find that the bar area brings in an interesting and friendly crowd. It's like the North Broad version of Cheers...in an upper crust beach shack. Just go, you'll understand. We ate at Route 6 twice so far - once for brunch and once for dinner. Both times, we received amazing service and food. The manager stopped by everyone's table throughout dinner to make sure everything was OK and even took our desert order when he saw that our waitress was taking care of another table at the time. The food was top quality and we will be going there many more times to come! The wife and I rolled in here on a whim at 8:30 on a Saturday night and managed to score some seats! We also came to see my cousin who works the pastry station in the hustling kitchen. We started with a glass of wine and a beer from the bar and sat at the counter near the kitchen. And arriving shortly after were our dozen freshly shucked oysters. We had then moved on to our main dishes of a steamed lobster and I got the special swordfish cooked in the wood burning oven. The lobster does come cleaned and split so it's easy access to the delicious meat for the butter. Then we had one of the best bread puddings ever. We were fighting over every last crumb. The whoopie pies were pretty darn delicious as well. Overall very satisfied with the meal and menu options. Service is super friendly as well. Albeit a little pricey, but you can expect good things at this seafood spot. I went there for my graduation dinner. Even though we had made reservations weeks in advance, our party of 5 still had to wait a good 20mins to get our table. When we did, the hostess told us it was the best seat in the house. The table was off the open kitchen, which was cool because you could watch the chefs preparing all the seafood. But it was too loud. Our party of 5 could not hear each other, sadly. When the food arrived, it was delicious. And the sides are tasty as well. The best part of the meal was the bread pudding--it is a must have. I couldn't believe when Route 6 extended their half-price lobster month, but naturally I had to go back. This time I opted for the 1.5lb lobster, and was slightly disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious, the butter perfectly melted as I expected, but the lobster had SO much water in it that my plate was covered in a half-inch as soon as I picked it up. It may have had something to do with me asking for it cleaned, but it would been nice if the kitchen had drained it just a little bit. We also tried the fish spread appetizer, which comes with amazing bagel thins. The spread was good, a tad fishy (which I guess I shouldn't be surprised about) but the bagel chips really stole the show. Also, I got a ridiculously cheap lobster, so I can't complain. I just heard that December is now "almost half-price" month, and lobster dishes are STILL discounted. When will the madness end?? I figure it's got to by January in time for restaurant week, so if you haven't been to Route 6 yet.... get there this month! We've been eyeing up Route 6 since it opened, as its close to my residence. We finally made it in on Labor Day and were surprised to see patrons belly up, bar full, on a rainy, holiday weekend at 5PM. This was an immediate good sign and we were pleased to sit in front of the open air kitchen, to watch the chefs and the kitchen team prepare our food. We ordered a combo from the chilled/raw bar. It was delicious, had a nice presentation, but it was expensive. The clam chowder and our entrees were equally good. The interior design was kind of shore-ish, I don't know how else to describe it. White walls were offset with unfinished, aged, grayish colored wood planks. The devices in the kitchen, including a wood fired stove and a wood fired grill, adjustable heat lamps above a wooden-topped island, made me want to don my pair of Dansko Clogs, jump over the divider and get to cookin! Our service was just ok. We had to iterate our orders to our server, who forgot our simple requests. He may have been stretched too thin. The maitre'd did notice this and did take one of our drink orders when he noticed our glasses were empty-which frankly, they never should be. Two dirty martinis came out non-dirty. The simplet mistakes with our service, combined with the price tag of roughly $200/me and my gf, only allow me to provide it a two star rating. I'll go back, but not anytime soon. I failed to review this place when I ate here a couple months ago. We went for a dinner beer and fish pairing. The brewer they use from New England gave a presentation on the beers included for the event. I first sat at the bar and had a drink, then the event started. The atmosphere throughout is excellent, whisking you away to the New England coast. Very clean and bright. This was a special dinner, but I imagine the regular menu whill boast more of the same excellent food. From beginning to end, everything was delicious. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I hope they do very well in the area they are located. It is a sketchy part of north Broad St, but is the new up and coming area. There are a few other fine dining establishments nearby. I wish them all luck and can't wait to see the area in a couple years. Thank you, Starr, for another excellent eatery and being a fine food pioneer in yet another neighborhood of Philly. Wonderful restaurant. Excellent food, service, and decor! The people who gave it two stars because of price obviously don't know what to expect from a Stephen Starr restaurant. If you want cheap seafood then walk a few blocks to Cameron Seafood on Broad and Girard. Also, in regards to the second post stating that the restaurant is in a "war zone," this is absolutely ridiculous. I have lived in the area for about 3 years now and have never felt unsafe. Where the restaurant was built is a new and upcoming area, which is evident by the places popping up there. Remember what Old City was like before it was built up? or Northern Liberties? They were bad areas until they were developed into what the currently are today. I personally think Stephen was a genius for his placement, get the property while its value is just beginning to rise, rather than waiting for the area to become fully developed and paying an outrageous price. Also being only 3 subway stops away from City Hall isn't a very big hike, unless you don't get out much. I encourage everyone who is hiding scared in center city to get out to the surrounding neighbor hoods and actually see what's out there. Try having a more open mind. I will be back... The atmosphere is exceptional, transforming your state of mind quickly from the concrete pavement of North Broad St. to the shores & rocky cliffs of Nantucket or the likes there of.. The architecture of the exterior facade is spot on; love the open air feel of the vestibule and the outside picnic tables. Inside you feel welcome and comfortable. The use of the windows with true divided lites to detach the main dining area from the perimeter "porch" is skillful. We had an 8:30 reservation and were seated as soon as we arrived. It was a rainy Saturday night so not every table was filled, likely a result of mother nature. However, the pounding rain only added to the New England ambiance. Our waiter greeted the table nicely and was extremely informative and helpful. I was disappointed that our cocktail order took longer than expected and refills even longer. Considering the place was not overwhelmed with patrons, this came as an unpleasant surprise. Also, they need to do a better job on keeping their waiters updated on what items still remain on the menu. For starters we had oysters and Johnny cakes, the presentation was average but the quality was great. We had Saint Simon and Hawks Nest oysters, very good! Johnny cakes were tasty, I sampled the smoked bluefish dip and was pleasantly surprised. Having spent much time on the head boats off the Jersey shore catching and tossing away bluefish because of the intense aroma, it is always a great surprise to find it prepared well. For my entree i chose one of the nightly fish specials; grilled Turbot with a caper lemon sauce. The fish served whole was easily dissected and the flavor coupled with the sauce was perfect. I also sampled the stuffed founder, it was quite tasty and will definitely be a contender on my next visit. I highly recommend the creamed corn side, pairs well with the seafood. To round out the evening, we had espresso, nicely served with a slice of lemon peel and the warm apple pie. The pie with the buttermilk ice cream was delicious. Our group was celebrating a birthday and they did a nice job writing on his plate and initiating our melody... Thank you Route 6 for a memorable meal, nice service and overall good time with friends. Request: Consider adding gilled corn on the cob (kicked up of course) to the sides menu. The decor of Route 6, Stephen Starr's newest seafood dining spot, is much like a nice shore dining spot, but without the all-you-can-eat specials. My friend Chris W and I enjoyed appetizers of fried ipswich clams and steamed mussels and the entrée specials of the wild ivory king salmon and barbecue shrimp. Sadly, the shrimp was overcooked, dry, and not quite Stephen Starr quality. The other items were well prepared. I enjoyed the clams and mussels and loved the salmon. I'm not normally a huge fan of cooked salmon, but it was excellent. The corn, red pepper, and butter bean medley was a great complement to the salmon. The cocktails were really good, too, because they contained fresh fruit compotes and purées. A little pricy but the food worth the price. Will come again. V So there I was, minding my own business, opening up the lobster stand just like I do every morning. An out-of-towner, tall guy, approached me and asked where the sea was. I laughed and gestured towards the crashing waves only 50 yards away. Just as I turned around, thinking him a very silly man, the bastard chloroformed me. I spent the next 6 months in a Philadelphia basement, being interrogated day and night by a guy who I think was named "Steven Scar"(at least, that's the name I thought I kept hearing the guards say. I was pretty beat up and drugged.) I gave him everything. I spilled my clam chowder recipe after just a few hours of electrocution torture. My hearty, filling, perfectly salty technique was now in the hands of this madman. My recipe for beer, which he now calls White Birch Route 6, was given to him after I was waterboarded the first time. It is a great beer with a satisfyingly light finish. Somewhere in my haze, I also taught him how to make a mean lobster bake. One thing I did get him on was that I made sure he left the legs on the salt fried shrimp. I sure got him. People are going to think that's totally strange if he ever tries to serve it in a restaurant. He even forced me to tell him where I get my wood for the lobster stand. He wanted to "make it all authentic, man!" and now it appears he's achieved his goal. The worst part about all of this is that he got my oyster crackers. My delicious, oversized, ridiculous oyster crackers. They are so great. He released me, confident that the cops would do nothing. He was right. I'm hoping someone believes me when they read this letter. Steven Scar has stolen my life's work and left me with nothing. I want him brought to justice. Sincerely, "Lobsterin'" Jim McCallister. I agree with what many of the other reviewers have said about Route 6: great food, too expensive. Seafood is usually pricey but Route 6 takes it to the next level. Now that we've got that out of the way, I really did enjoy my dinner on Sunday night. We started with the chicken fried lobster tails, which were awesome. I mean, why would I ever want to eat fried chicken again when I've got chicken fried lobster tails in my life? Oh right, that cost thing. Interestingly, Route 6 also has fried chicken on their menu. I will definitely make a return trip to try that. Back to the lobster tails. They're covered in the most perfectly seasoned crunchy coating and served alongside a slightly spicy aioli. I kicked it up a notch with a hit from the hot sauce on the table and it was even better. Next up was my caesar salad with black olive which was delicious. The smoked salmon tartar, a special that night, was nice as well. Having just returned from a weekend at the shore, I was craving seafood and pasta so the shrimp fra diavolo sounded great, and it was. The sauce was just the right amount of spicy and had tons of flavor (and probably more fat than a traditional red sauce). By this time, I was pretty full so I was actually able to take about half home for lunch the next day. My boyfriend had one of the whole fish, which is served a la carte (he skipped ordering any sides). We passed on dessert and had only two beers each, but the bill was definitely more than we'd typically spend on a regular night. I'd love to return to Route 6, but it's likely going to be more of a happy hour and fried chicken night. I ate here last night with my family in spite of a less than stellar review in the local paper. The place looks great: nautical and inviting. The food was adequate with some treats. The raw bar was fresh and tasty--though a small selection. The fried oysters really good and the chowder was flavored a bit much with bacon...and could have been hotter--but good. The lobster, a good deal, and yummy. The fried chicken was basically chicken fingers. The service was friendly but not professional. The servers mixed up orders, dropped silverware and were rather sloppy--the order takers floated constantly around the table.....but were nice. I liked the place, but $175 for 4--with no wine. It is a couple of notches up from Red Lobster, certainly, but I expected much more., hours: {'Monday': '17:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-22:0', 'Friday': '17:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '16:30-21:30'}

name: Hothouse Coffee, address: 824 W Lancaster Ave, city: Bryn Mawr, latitude: 40.0216041, longitude: -75.3189533, is_open: closed, categories: Bagels, Restaurants, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Food, text: One of my favorite study spots! The coffee is great and they also have really good sandwiches. There's always a good playlist going on, giving It a friendly vibe with an atmosphere that makes it a much better option for studying or meeting up with friends than other coffee shops on the main line. Staff is not good. I go here every Saturday morning for breakfast and coffee. I've been coming regularly for 6 years. Things have really taken a turn for the worse as far as staff goes. I've been met by a middle-aged woman with long hair who says the most off-the-wall things to me. What burns me up the most is that she'll ring me up, wait, and then watch me hit the tip button to see if I tip. If I press "no tip" she's cold toward me. If I tip something she says "the wait staff thanks you" and then makes my coffee. Do you have to watch me tip and then give your judgement to me? Just make my coffee, please! Today I go in and there's a big black girl behind the counter who asks me what size cappuccino I want. I got confused about what to call a 12 oz size so I motioned with my hands the size I wanted and she flatly, rudely and dismissively said "I don't know what that is," and stared at me. Maybe suggest something? "Do you mean 12 oz?" "Do you mean 16oz?" Instead, she looked at me like I was an idiot. I don't know what's going on over here. I need to find a new place for Saturday morning coffee. It's getting ridiculous. Terrific little coffee shop next to the theater. Latte was good and although not a ton of food choices the ultimate oatmeal was awesome. Oatmeal, walnuts, apples, bananas, cranberries, and brown sugar worked great together. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because it's cute and cozy. But I'm really unimpressed with the staff. Everyone who works there is rude, or at best just not friendly. I've been there multiple times because I used to go to school in the area, and I've never experienced good service there. I went there yesterday with a friend, and we got there at about 7:20 am. They open at 7:00 and when I asked for oatmeal, the guy said their kitchen wasn't open yet without so much as a "sorry". So I got a croissant from the case, which was okay. Not bad, but not great. Then I asked for a simple iced black tea, and the guy said "my tea maker isn't running yet." Why are you even open if nothing is turned on yet? I don't drink much coffee, so I can't really say whether theirs is good or bad, but I just feel like the staff is a real turnoff. They just seem like they don't want to be bothered. Oh, and it's overpriced. $7.55 for a croissant and a small latte? And that's after the student discount. Not impressed. I can not say enough good things about this place. Their coffee is delicious, but their food is really spectacular and fresh. They have a small selection of lunch foods like soups sandwiches and salads. Don't let the size of the menu discourage you though, it is obvious that the owners/managers really care about the quality of the food and drinks they serve. I live locally and love to have lunch and a coffee and read. It is a beautiful relaxed coffee shop in a great area. Highly recommend! I love hothouse! Good place for dates with friends and the atmosphere is very calming. I don't think id recommend this place for ppl who are in a rush to be somewhere, at least if that person is trying to order hot food or a drink. They have pastries from that really good commercial bakery in Manayunk that a lot of coffeeshops buy from (I know greenbean in Gladwyne at least used to) so I am always happy to have an almond croissant. Drinks are also good, especially if you ask beforehand for your drink to be made less sweet. Take one star off for price which is a little expensive, but really for atmosphere and quality it's a pretty good deal I love coming to visit this cute little place when I'm in town visiting friends. The service can be very slow, but the coffee drinks are divine as are the breakfast sandwiches. They have an awesome little nook towards the front that's great for a rainy day curled up with a coffee and a book. Stopped by to sip tea and play Scrabble with a friend on a lazy Sunday afternoon before checking out a film at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (housed in the same building as Hothouse Coffee). The ambience is inviting and warm, with lighting bright enough to read and/or work by, but muted enough to feel cozy and home-like. The staff were friendly, and I was very pleased to find they serve a small breakfast menu (as well as a small lunch menu). I ordered peppermint tea and the "ultimate oatmeal" in a bid to get back to some healthier eating post-Thanksgiving. Ordering peppermint tea felt like a sacrifice when I saw all the lovely lattes and cappuccinos being produced by the baristas. But my tea was excellent--an enormous, hand-tied sachet chock full of fresh, vibrant green peppermint leaves. Herbal tea is too often a mere afterthought at coffeeshops, but Hothouse really nailed it. The "ultimate oatmeal"... what can I say? Hothouse's oatmeal game is on point. Ultimate oatmeal is a deep, full, piping hot bowl of freshly cooked and earthily comforting rolled oats. The surface of the oatmeal is studded with fresh slices of green apple, a sprinkle of brown sugar, sliced ripe banana, dried cranberries, and walnuts. Diet food? No, but it was a perfect bowl of nutritious, stick-to-your-ribs goodness. It even arrived with a teensy little pitcher of steamed milk to add to the bowl, as desired. For an oatmeal lover like myself, it was a thing of glorious beauty. Hothouse is definitely a go-to for a congenial place to catch up with friends over some restorative food and drink, or even just to grab something quick to go (though not the oatmeal, which requires a few minutes' prep time. Save that experience for a leisurely visit). Very glad to have this on the Main Line, with its strange dearth of quality cafes. Hothouse is a keeper! This is an attractive coffee house with delicious sandwiches and excellent homemade soup. It is adjacent to the Bryn Mawr movie theater and if you are going to the movies there, you get a discount. Hot house coffee is the new cafe which opened in the space previously occupied by Milkboy Cafe in front of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. I was just there yesterday before seeing a screening of AI WEI WEI NEVER SORRY at BMFI. This cafe is a 180 degree change from Milkboy- it is modern, clean, light and airy with wonderful mod lights and beautiful seating ,gorgeous zinc counter tops and walnut hardwood floors. Very European and clean and well lighted which is the opposite of what the space used to look like. Wide variety of sandwiches coffee drinks, sweets and more. Modern couch seating in addition to comfy table and chairs. This cafe is ritzy and chic. FINALLY! Thank you Hothouse Coffee owners for finally making this important space a place of beauty, function and delight! I have liked this cozy spot since it first opened. Over time, it has been a consistently pleasant place to meet friends and have a drink and a tasty snack. The atmosphere is great: The playlists are always fun and the recent refreshing of some of the comfy chairs adds to the appeal. Pleasing to all the senses! The Hothouse has become my new study location. Not only is it better in location but also in beverages and snacks. The environment is fresh, clean, and modern but still emits a quaint feel about it. Their longer hours compared to other local coffee houses are another plus, as homework usually goes past six... In short, the Hothouse is perfect! I hope they stick around for a while. Decent coffee, nice looking comfortable shop with a variety of comfortable seating, great location and THANK GOD there is a good independent coffee shop in the middle of Bryn Mawr. Offers espresso, drip and pour over plus vegan milk options. Be careful if you order the 16 oz latte, it automatically comes with 4 shots! Too much latte in my latte I stopped in after Bryn Mawr Day to grab an iced latte (with an extra shot) and the boys got their fave sodas - Boylans - and an iced lemon pound cake. The sodas were appreciated, although I noticed there was no orange - is that because they ran out? My son hopes so... The cake was tasty and moist. They had free cookies and Chai, but my boys didn't want a cookie (what is the matter with those kids?) and I just wasn't in the mood for Chai, so I can't comment on them. Unfortunately, what would bring me back is the coffee. It was very acidic (espresso should be anything but acidic unless you try to put too much water over the beans) and possibly burnt, maybe that caused the acidic taste I experienced? Whatever the cause, it was not the ethereal drink that I have come to love. The most disturbing part is that I got a large latte with an EXTRA shot and still the bottom of the cup was completely white. Now there was some gradation to a darker cream color, but it tasted like Rhode Island coffee milk. If you are unfamiliar, it's just as it sounds, and to most outsiders including myself, is just a milked down (as opposed to watered down) latte. And this with an extra shot of espresso. I may take the boys for sodas again, but I might just stick to water. Not my favorite coffee shop. The beverages are fine. But it bothered me that the muffins and other pastries were sitting open in baskets on the counter rather than in any sort of covered case-- what if a customer sneezed while ordering? Also seating is quite limited and frankly not very comfortable, especially for someone going there to do work for a few hours on a laptop. It looks cute from the street so I had high hopes going in, and gave the place a couple chances, but just not impressed. I'd rather drive to Saxby's in haverford where there's free parking and ample seating. My boyfriend works out on the Main Line once a week and I offered to come and work at any coffee shop. We found Hothouse Coffee and I gotta give this place two thumbs up. Staff is friendly, I found a spot to work at instantly, coffee is good and they have a large pastry selection. Very nice coffee shop. If I went to Bryn Mawr or lived in the area, I would definitely frequent this place. After two very disappointing visits to other coffee shops in the area, I had my fingers crossed that I would have better luck in Bryn Mawr, it being a college town (college students = high caffeine consumption). The cashier at a shop down the street recommended Hothouse to us, so we decided to go check it out. The coffee was solidly good - strong and creamy. Far better than the other coffees I had in the area and above Starbucks on the coffee scale. I had a latte both of the times we went and was happy with each. The interior is really nice - small and cozy but not too cramped. Both of the times I was there, there were people sitting in the chairs and couches but free spaces to sit as well. If you need a coffee shop to work at, this seemed like it would be a good place. The storefront is actually located under the awning of the movie theater, so you might walk by without seeing it. And they do have a bathroom - it is just around the corner from the coffee shop closer to the theater entrance. Overall, keep up the good work! Of all the coffee shops on the Main Line, Hothouse is one of the better ones. There are comfy couches for when you want to relax and talk with friends, and tables and benches for when you need to get work done. Seating is also available outside. I always order a dirty soy chai latte (a soy chai latte with a shot or two of espresso). The latte is certainly not the best I've ever had but for the limited options on the Main Line, it ranks pretty high. Food wise, I've tried their sandwiches and croissants before. The food was decent and they served decent portions. The hours are longer than most cafes on the Main Line, which is great for college students. However, not the best coffee or food I've ever had. Very relaxing atmosphere. Quaint little coffee shop that is very clean and has a simple menu. Coffee was great and they have excellent teas as well. Love hot house. Vegan and gf friendly. Almond milk and soy milk. Delicious. Drinks are prepared quickly. Can go to study or to chat with a friend. The Pandora stations can be questionable, but I love everything else. We were tired and hungry after a long day at Philadelphia International Music Festival at Bryn Mawr College. So nice to find this coffee house with the ultimate comfort food, and a chef willing to make us breakfast for dinner! Just what we wanted. Service was amazing and the place is adorable. Highly recommend it at anytime of the day!! This place is low key everything I ever wanted. It's got this awesome vibe going on, and the staff I met were both incredibly knowledgeable and effortlessly cool. I got a large iced mocha which was a tad more expensive than the chain places, but all in all, I enjoyed what I got. It tasted great, wasn't too sweet, and really let the coffee shin. It also came in this heavy and refined looking glass, something I thought was a cool touch. This place offers a light breakfast and lunch menu, perfect before or after a movie at the theater next door. Great location--within walking distance of the train station, town, and right next to Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Cozy, relaxing atmosphere. I could spend hours here, just working, doing homework, and daydreaming. Friendly service and great coffee. I ordered pumpkin spice chai latte, and my friend's london fog was delicious as well. Very pricey, but I'll be back occasionally. Lovely cappuccino and they don't skimp on the espresso! The wifi is very fast. Great place to study or chat or read a book. I LOVE the Chai and the breakfast bagel is superb. The atmosphere is nice for a coffee shop and the employees were blah. I had the cold brew iced coffee and it was average I also ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel. The eggs were fried well but were rubbery and the bacon was nice and crispy. The bagel wasn't fresh and it wasn't toasted or warmed and the sandwich was really dry. This is a descent place for coffee but not good for breakfast. Love this place. It's a great coffee shop that has a good variety of beverage and snack options. There's free wifi and lots of plugs a great place to escape and get some work done. The folks behind the counter are very friendly. One of my fav weekend spots. The best local coffee shop in Bryn Mawr. Very good coffee and sandwiches. They have a good mochas. This place was alright, it has a really cute atmosphere, but their chia latte was nothing to get excited about. It was way to sweet so it felt like drinking a bowl of hot sugar. Not only that but the lady at the counter was very rude and completely emotionless. She didn't smile or say thank you or anything. I did return to this coffeehouse before the movie at BMFI . Today I had a Caffe Americano and a sandwich. The coffee they use is counter culture coffee, which is smooth and makes a good espresso. The sandwich was caprese which they will grill on the press. It was excellent. Nice ambience.Despite being busy, service was good. Also, you can use credit card. Anything below $5 they charge .35 cents. I wish I could give two reviews to this place, because it's literally black and white depending on who is working: Experience 1: When the regular baristas work there, the coffee is perfect and the food is prompt. They've even perfected a few different latte "designs" on the top of their lattes. Delicious and great customer service! Experience 2: When the owner (assuming she's the owner, she was training a new person the other day) or the random part-time guys are working there, it's a complete mess. She (owner) only filled my latte 3/4 of the way full, the milk was barely warm, and there was a giant black hair in my cream cheese bagel (these may sound like trivial reasons to dislike a coffee shop, but when their primary task is to create good coffee... well, it's not being done right). When my colleagues and I have ordered from the random guys that show up there, they take forever with the coffee and it's mediocre (not to mention they're dressed like they're from the movie Goonies) Food: The place gets their bagels from the Bagel Company nearby so the hair in my bagel was probably their fault, but that's another huge issue I have with this place... they buy their bagels (assuming they buy their pastries as well), mark them up, and then we end up paying too much for food instead of just making them from scratch. That being said, though, the food they DO make from scratch is delicious! Their sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches always use real ingredients instead of that substitute crap you'd get at a chain store. Atmosphere: The atmosphere has is great. Always clean, well taken care of, and very homely coffee shop feel. Free wi-fi is great too. Overall: If it weren't walking distance from the main drag, I'd go to Starbucks over Hothouse because it's less pricey and my coffee will be consistently made well. Instead, though I'm going to keep going to this place and praying that the regular baristas are there to make my coffee. I hate to hate on this place because it could be so much better and it's in the perfect location, but bottom line is it's overpriced and hit or miss depending on who is working. [UPDATE] After working in the area for nearly 2 years and going to Hothouse consistently throughout those two years, I have lost hope in this formerly blossoming coffee shop. The baristas are lovely and try hard, but they are not managed properly and the new ones are not trained properly. Pros: - very good coffee - atmosphere is nice - free wifi Cons: - extraordinarily long wait times for food - extraordinarily long wait times for drinks if there are more than 1-2 people there - understaffed or undertrained (can't manage the drinks, food, and cashier simultaneously) during rush periods - can't order ahead because 1) they don't pick up their phone 9/10 times, 2) their voicemail is always full It's very common to see customers simply walk out or express anger over how long their orders take. There's so much potential here with the location, the clientele, the coffee, and the atmosphere, but you can tell it is not managed correctly. Cool place with friendly staff and good coffee. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I love finding a good coffeehouse. This place has a great vibe, plays excellent tunes, and my husband liked his coffee. My breakfast sandwich was simple & good. We are in town visiting friends, & I'd come back next time we're here. Recommended! After reading the reviews, I had mixed feelings about Hothouse Coffee. While cozy, it was not comfortable at all. The bench seats are worn and sitting on it feels like sitting on a kindergarten chair. The window table looked nice, but the sun glare would not have allowed me to see my friend without constantly squinting. The staff was friendly and quite helpful. No problem there or with service. I had a decaf coffee, which was okay, but not something I would run to have again. I had a salad, which was again okay, not something I would run to have again. While the music was great for background, it was distracting that is was sometimes there and sometimes not. Whatever connection used was not good. And in agreement with other reviews, there are folks there who take up whole tables with a computer and hang out for a long time. It seems to be a thing there. A few fixes would help a lot. This place is right by villanova and is a perfect place to study for finals. Baristas are friendly, place is super cute, and there's a decent amount of seating. It's perfect for instagrams, trust me. It only gets three stars because I had hands-down the worst chai latte I've ever had in my life. It tasted like grainy milk that was made next to a chai latte. But honestly, I'd go back and try something else if I was in a pinch for a study spot. It is in a great location to grab a quick drink while shopping in the area or going to a movie. The coffee we had was good. The place was clean and had a decent amount of options for snacks etc. Our orders were taken and drinks we made quickly. The staff is friendly and quick. It doesn't have a hangout vibe like I would like in a coffee shop- that could be just me though. It is worth checking out if you are in the area and would like a good cup of coffee that is not Dunkin Donuts. I really like the aesthetics of this coffee shop. They also have good coffee- counter culture. I've had oatmeal there, and it's really good. Friends have had the lox bagel and have really enjoyed it. Short and sweet! You must try that mocha and the ultimate oatmeal, totally delicious!! Just look at the pictures, they would better serve you than my review. Get here, sorry I waited so long!! YAY! I love hothouse! It is run by a woman who is super nice. All of the fOod is obviously home baked- it is delicious! They have so many cute and and artsy toutches that make it feel more comfortable than Starbucks, the tea latte is AMAZING! I will never go to the bryn mawr Starbucks again! Coffee and breakfast was needed and I am not a fan of starbucks so I suggested this place based on reviews. Pros: they have almond milk as an option and their Drinks are great. Con: we were one of 6 people that ordered the "ultimate oatmeal," everyone else got their oatmeal in a large bowl with tons of toppings. After 15/20 mins of waiting (and a reminder we were still waiting) the counter girl brought mine in a to go cup that looked like oatmeal starbucks serves instead of the other 5 bowls that came out. The person who ordered after me also got the full size bowl of oatmeal- not a dinky to go cup. I was bummed. I would have given 4 stars if I didn't feel slightly like I got the short end of the oatmeal stick. Nice looking place. BUT just experienced some really lackluster service. Am I doing you a favor by buying your coffee? Tried to buy bottled water. There was none in cooler. When I told them so I got, " We're out." Fine. So I asked if I could get a glass of water and was told rather bruskly, "end of the bar." When I paid for my cappuccino I got a "yeah, ok." Please tell your employees to put their cell phones down, and at least pretend to care during business hours and say: YOUR WELCOME in response to Thank You. I really want to support Hot House, because it's a smaller,locally-owned shop, but a few factors prevent the experience from being as enjoyable as it could be. Pros- Coffee/tea are decent and the egg and cheese sandwich is to die for! Cons- service, service, service! I understand small shops can get swamped, but too many times it looks like there is NO system behind the counter- one person will take a few orders, then run back to the kitchen; maybe someone else will step in, maybe not. The other day I waited in line 20+ minutes just to place my order, than waited another 15 for my drink- that's right, nearly 40 minutes for a latte! I've had a few experiences where I've ordered (and paid for) food that never comes out. Once, after asking numerous times about an order, the manager snapped at me that it was simply too busy for me to expect them to get to it. I got my money back, but sheesh. That was no way to speak to a regular, paying customer. I've noticed a real decline over the past year. I belong to a group that stops at Hot House once a week, mostly of convenience, but I'm starting to fee I could get better-and faster- service at the Starbucks up the street. By far, the best coffee shop to study in on the lower Main Line. It has comfy seating, tables, natural lights, and outlets. The only caveat is that sometimes all the seats in the front are taken, and the seating in the back of the shop is not as comfortable, and quite noisy from the refrigerated counter. Otherwise, good vibe. Great ambiance, food, and service-- all for a very reasonable price! I will definitely return in the near future. I had a very relaxing and enjoyable experience at Hothouse and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for peaceful, light breakfast. Did you ever complete a transaction somewhere without any communication? If you haven't, do come here for the experience. The counter girl was quite possibly the most unfriendly, lazy and mute person I have ever encountered. Maybe it's a personality defect, and that's fine. But let's put her on the smoothie machine, shall we? Don't let her be the lead person to interact with your customers. Not only is this rude, it's completely awkward. No smile, no hello, not even a "sign here." Just a miserable and uninviting atmosphere that's created here. The beverages are okay. Not the worst, but certainly not the best. It smells kind of moldy in there and every single table is wobbly. Two stars for the environmental design and good coffee shop tunes. Really rude staff at Hothouse. The pierced girl behind the counter is is salty, rude and dismissive. I got my drink (after I was reprimanded for waiting near the counter, the girl forgot I had ordered a drink and acted like that was my fault) and ended up canceling my food order (the guy making the food isn't much better- when the girl told him to cancel the order his response was "happy to") so I wouldn't have to wait in the hostile atmosphere any longer than needed. Hothouse Coffee was a wonderful accidental find on a stroll through Bryn Mawr this afternoon. We happened to find ourself running an errand in the area, and with it taking about 10 minutes, decided to walk around and grab a coffee. While looking into the beautiful Bryn Mawr theatre, chance brought us to Hothouse. A beautiful designed interior was where we got great lattes (hot for me and iced for the misses) and a treat for our little son of a blondie and italian soda. If you like a nice atmosphere to enjoy a coffee, whether for a quick stop or a leisurely visit, this is a great choice. This is a fantastic place for students like me. Great vibe, good lighting near the windows, fast wifi, and a 10% discount with a school ID! I've spent many hours working on homework here, and even though I listen to my own music when studying, I've had to put down my headphones a couple of times just to hear some of the good songs that they play. It sometimes gets cold towards the back of the room, but other than that, the ambiance is nice and inviting. Very clean and chic. It's inside the Bryn Mawr Theater and it does get crowded later in the afternoon and on weekends. You can secure a free spot or metered parking just around the block. The staff are nice, easy-going people. The chai latte is a must-have and the vegan snacks on the counter are the perfect companion to it, or any other drink, really. Loved the atmosphere!!!! They were so friendly and the coffee is amazing!! It's a must to get a pastry with the coffee it complements it perfectly. Read a lot about this place and it defiantly worth coming here!! Expensive, loud, and cold. My matcha latte was really good, and so was the white chicken chili soup that I got but my bill was ultimately $10.34, which is a lot for what I got! I liked the dark lighting in the shop but it was very very cold, on an already rainy and cold day, and the music playing was loud. Barista was also on her phone the whole time she wasn't working, like talking to someone on her phone which was distracting. I don't regret going, but can't say I'll be back at all unless I'm just stopping in to grab a coffee to go. I've never been a fan of counter culture, their brewed coffee tastes fruity, watery, and lacks body. However the espresso pulled by that tattooed fella with the beard was one of the finest I've had in years. Excellent music filled the air, with various genres. Him and I exchanged stories of parenthood, he even offered us some baby clothes! Like wowsers we just met. It's those kind of interactions that people crave to start their day. Not to mention he had some sweet karate tips to share with me! Today was my first time coming to this coffee shop. Ambiance was modern, prices are what's to be expected (fairly high, but not unreasonable for good stuff). I was meeting a friend here and showed up at 6:30. The posted time indicated that it closes at 7:30, so we should have had enough time to hang out, but I noticed some chairs sitting up on the table. I asked the barista what time they close, and he said "7:00". I asked about the posted time, and he replied that their summer hours are shorter, but that the tables in the atrium (outside the coffee shop) would remain available after that time. I dislike non-posted changes to hours (and if they are summer hour changes, they've had a couple months to post them, but have neglected to), but I wasn't going to complain too much at that. My friend shows up a little bit late, at 6:40, but when we try the door, it is locked. Another couple shows up at the same time, and they are locked out. We knock on the door, but are ignored. In short - the tea I had was fine, the location seems fine, but the staff ignored posted closing time, then lied to patrons, and finally ignored multiple patrons attempting to get in. Even a simple "I'm sorry, we closed early tonight" from the barista would have helped ease things by providing communication instead of awkwardly looking at the wall while a customer was knocking, during verbally-confirmed open hours. I will not be returning to this place. Who doesn't love a fantastic autumn coffee? A trusted friend recommended this spot to me so I incorporated into my morning commute! It's conveniently located right down the block from the R5 train station, which is great for regional rail junkies like myself. Inside, it's totally adorable. Like any legitimate coffee shop, it smells like heaven and there are lots of cozy places to sit. I asked the girl at the counter what the best fall flavor was and she recommended the Maple Spice Latte with almond milk. It was very fresh--I watched it brew to be sure--and also very delicious. I ended up spending over an hour here because the atmosphere was so pleasant. I would definitely return to sample some of their wonderfully aromatic scones! Place is nice and cute. Average price for coffee and cappuccinos. Limited space though Located next to the Bryn Mawr theater. We almost missed it and thank God that we did not. I don't know why people rather sponsor Starbucks rather than making an effort to support your local coffee house. I is probably the best capuccino I've had anywhere, ever!! The place was packed with young people, some where just chatting, others were studying. Two guys were sitting on a small table just outside the caffe drilling each other with medical questions. Ivette had a double espresso and we both shared an alfajor and a decadent chocolate pastry - thin brownie? - layered with white chocolate and small white chocolate kisses on top. Definitely a place to stop at again if I am in the area If there's one thing that has been severely lacking over the years throughout the Main Line, it's been a solid indie coffeehouse with a chill ambiance and a proper cup of Joe (with the exception of one place at least - http://www.yelp.com/biz/gryphon-cafe-wayne#hrid:NpBa_SISRBgPW5sDB2GZgA/src:self). Milk Boy provided relief from that problem when they opened up 2 solid locations, but when they moved up to larger opportunities in there Philly location there was a bit of uncertainty as to whether or not such an option would remain. Fortunately both the Ardmore and Bryn Mawr location welcomed 2 solid indie coffeehouse locations to the aftermath; and of the 2 Hothouse might just be the one that I prefer more. You can't go wrong with the fact that it uses Counter Culture as their beans of choice, or that it has a delightful selection of baked goods and sandwiches. While the Brym Mawr Milkboy location was the weakest due it its size being unable to provide the stage and live music ambiance that you would expect, Hothouse counterbalances that by fitting the makeshift area that was designed to provide that with comfortable couches and seating arrangements. And it even has a better outdoor (and indoor/outdoor thanks to the movie theater entrance way) seating arrangement that adds onto its charm. Prior to the CMYE at Smashburger in Radnor earlier this month, I was on a mission to discover Rosemont -- the real city on which the fictional Rosewood from 'Pretty Little Liars' was apparently based on. (Note here: I am from New Jersey. I know nothing about the Main Line.) So, as it turns out, we could only find a McDonalds, Subway and houses in Rosemont, and despite some hopeful Googles, it appears that the local college is the only thing that really makes up the town. I'm still sad about this. Main Liners, please tell me if I missed something. Bryn Mawr turned out to be the real highlight of the area, and once it was determined that there was nothing to see in Rosemont, Leo I. went on the Yelp app and found this place in the main stretch of the town alongside the Bryn Mawr theatre. Can this be transplanted to New Jersey? Or maybe just add a New Jersey location? That was some great hot chocolate and a good place to kill time. I'd recommend a visit! Best coffee shop you'll find in Bryn Mawr. The crowd is laid back, and the owner is very accommodating. Once she realized she put the wrong cheese on a salad, and came over, admitted the mistake, and made it right. That's an admirable business strategy. The coffee and tea are good too, and the decorations are modern and tasteful. As a tea drinker, this is my favorite cafe in the Bryn Mawr area. They have a good selection of loose leaf teas, & make better tea lattes than the *bucks down the street. Not the cheapest place, but great bang for your buck. Check out the seasonal specials - when it gets chilly out, they serve a gingerbread hot chocolate that's out of this world. Big fan of the Hothouse baristas. Atmosphere is nice, too - some nice comfy chairs to hang out in. All in all, one of my favorite spots. Server today had a terrible attitude. Unfriendly! didn't even show up from the back to serve us. When he did? Seemed annoyed by everything. Super casual, but trendy coffee shop. One of my favorite places to sit for awhile and watch the world go by. My favorite part is that everyone working there seems happy and enjoying themselves, which reflects in the kind service. Every opportunity available the manager was training new and old employees who eagerly listened to better educated. The soft seating makes it welcoming to lounge and the tables are perfect for laptop work. I kept it simple with a latte and a bagel, but there are many more coffee/tea and food options. Cool place! Came here several times when I was visiting PA and it was very comfortable environment and I was able to relax and get some work done. Hothouse is a great cafe -- the atmosphere is cozy and well decorated, with comfortable seating and local artwork. They really know their coffees and they have a nice tea selection too! They also serve light breakfast/lunch/snack items like sandwiches, pastries and other snacks. And the location can't be beat -- in the center of Bryn Mawr and right next to the train station. I highly recommend it! I was very impressed with hothouse. The coffee was fresh and strong and the selection of creamers was okay, though you have to pay extra for soy milk. I got the oatmeal with fruit, dried cranberries and brown sugar and found it to be very satisfying, if not a little small. My mom and I shared the cinnamon bun which tasted freshly baked as we got there right when they opened. There isn't much seating and I would imagine they fill up pretty quickly but we managed to get a nice table by the window. Well worth a visit! Just a four cuz I want to leave room to take it up. Drinks are great. If you remember the old milk boy, you probably refuse to try this place because of the terrible service milk boy had (only applies to the former bryn mawr milk boy). Those days are gone. Great drinks great service. Way nicer, more comfy environment. Yay, Hot House! And oh yeah, tell em Big Texas sent you!!! Great tea selection and super friendly staff. The first time we were here was before a movie (at Bryn Mawr), but have gone back because it's the best place in the area since Milkboy closed. Simple menu, but tasty options. Stopped by with a friend on a rainy Monday morning, and HotHouse was the perfect environment for us to sit in comfortable chairs, have a coffee and a croissant, and chat away. Not only that, the counter staff was super friendly and were quick to inform us of the student discount they offer; fitting, being that they're in close proximity to Bryn Mawr College. While I haven't spent that much time in Bryn Mawr, at least I'll know where to go for coffee next time I'm there! This is a nice place but the wifi is awful. They stream their music via wifi so it skips every few minutes, making the most annoying sound everytime. I couldn't sit there sane let alone do work. This was my second visit here. This time I brought my boyfriend with me who actually lives in the area and his exact words were "why have I not been here yet?" He was immediately impressed with the overall atmosphere and the menu, as was I! We both had the Ultimate Oatmeal for breakfast and loved it. Very filling and we both thought it was a great way to start our day. He had the iced coffee and I had the cafe latte, which were both A+. Hothouse is conveniently located in downtown Bryn mawr, just a short walk from the Bryn mawr septa train station and immediately next door to the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. There's no bathroom located in the cafe, but there is a public restroom located outside of the cafe near the entrance to BMFI. There is also outdoor seating available, which is always a nice touch during the warmer months. Great atmosphere and the girl named Sophia was so nice and helpful!! Definitely a must if you're in the area I've passed Hothouse Coffee often, but this was this was the first time I went in and I'm so glad I did. The atmosphere was bright and peaceful, the staff was warm and friendly, and the hot chocolate was pure perfection and almost too pretty to drink! The hot chocolate was rich and chocolatey without being overpowering. Also, it was not too hot. Too often, establishments serve hot chocolate that one must wait ten minutes to drink lest one burn the tongue. Hothouse Coffee did not follow this unfortunate pattern. I did not have time to partake of the delicious looking sandwiches and pastries that were available. I look forward to doing that next time! My favorite coffee house. Great coffee, fantastic food, friendly service, nice atmosphere, love the art work on the walls! The posted hours said the kitchen should have been open when I walked in to the coffee shop. I looked at the menu, turned to the barista (who was watching me) and ordered a sandwich. The barista rudely told me the kitchen was closed. Fine, I left and went elsewhere for something to eat. It would have been better if I was told the kitchen was closed in a kinder tone, before I ordered. I normally leave a tip for the barista. Not only did the shop lose my business, but my only tip for the barista is "just be nice!" Really cute place, with very friendly baristas! I went on a Friday at noon to do some homework, and it was pretty empty. There are a lot of outlets and a variety of seating options, which I really liked. The decor is lovely. I got the pumpkin chai which I didn't love but I really liked the normal chai. They have a stranger things latte which is a cinnamon matcha, and that's next on my list of drinks to try out. The food seems a little overpriced to me but otherwise I can tell that this is going to be where I go to get work done this year! I was pleasantly surprised with the coffee and service provided at this place. I was not expecting too much when I saw a couple of the reviews here but I must say that I am content. The coffee was really good and the baristas were friendly. The only downside to this place is the price. I didn't mind it but I think they are overpricing it some. They lose a star for that but they do have good coffee! I was pleasantly surprised, friendly staff and great coffee (cinnamon dulce ). I also ordered the breakfast sandwich which was fresh & tasty. I'll definitely come again Great place to study! Unfortunately, their wifi is shit, and they stream music through it that keeps stopping due to poor connection. They really should invest in a CD player, or better wifi. It's really difficult to focus on doing work here when the music continues to stall, disrupting your mental flow. Really great place to do work or kick it with a friend. Decent food and great coffee A comfy, nice atmosphere inside but the staff are a bit surly and the coffee is kind of bad. I mostly drink Americanos, Machiattos, and reg coffee. I think they're the best coffee in the area. Also they serve the best food for a coffee shop in the area. The Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado sandwich is excellent. A quaint little coffee shop attached to the Bryn Mawr Theater. I always love their pretty presentations in the hot beverages. My boyfriend and I love to sit at the bar and watch them make it. All coffee beans used are fair trade organic. Bold, clean finish without being bitter. My only complaint is although their breakfast is great, I think it's a bit pricey. I think it's like 5.75 for an egg sandwich. I also think the staff are fast but a bit snarky. I guess what that's what you should expect at a trendy coffee spot. Try the seasonal flavored hot latte and the smoked salmon bagel. While Hothouse has great coffee and tea, as well as decent snacks, the vibe of the place is always off to me. No matter what day or time I'm there the people working the cafe always seem irritated that I'm ordering, like they would rather not be bothered. Often the music there is too loud to concentrate. It's a good place to get a coffee with friends but not idea for writing or reading. Also their prices are pretty on par with the rest of the area which is to say very overpriced. Still, there's a discount if you're seeing a film at the BMFI so that's good. If a business puts the word coffee in it's name you expect it to be good. Coffee is watery and lacks depth. It was made in 30 seconds so not a lot of love. I said thank you the disgruntled little hipster serving me didn't. Really tasty cappuccino and the oatmeal was delicious. I walked two miles with luggage (past a Starbucks and a Dunkin Donuts) to try this place out after finding on Yelp. Would walk again. Fantastic place. Coffee was good but the service was terrible -- snippy and rude! Decent little coffeehouse. I've been here a few times and enjoyed it. Occasionally, someone lets a shot sit too long and makes for a slightly sour iced americano, but the baristas are usually pretty good. Definitely worth a stop. Must have cash if you're spending less than five dollars. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots. I come here two to three times a week. The staff is super nice and chill. The coffee is VERY good. It's nice and clean instead. Relax and enjoy the good vibes The atmosphere inside the theater is lovely. Baristas are friendly, coffee and tea are great, baked goods are nice. I went to the hothouse today to get lunch and I was highly disappointed. I ordered the chili that says it comes with, cheese, avocado, etc, but after waiting 15 mins for them to literally take a spoon and put the chili in a bowl (its pre-made) it came with none of the toppings. I asked the server for the toppings and I had to pay an extra 2 dollars for 5 one inch slivers of cheese. My friends food took 25 mins to come when there was no one else here eating. The service was beyond slow and the employees were extremely rude. After we clearly showed we were upset I could hear them mocking us behind the counter. I am so disappointed with the service and the rude environment and never EVER plan to eat here agin. We just came from there where we ordered an espresso and decaf latte to go. When we got home we saw the that latte was a plain cup of coffee - really??? Attempted to call them as they are open until 9:30pm and it was 9:20pm, but they didn't answer the phone. This is a joke of a coffee shop. Two stars for having such a cool, kitchy place. The final three are missing because of the employee who goes out of her way to be rude. When I was there, she was having a very loud conversation with another employee (or customer, hard to tell) about how she dishes out the hints when she wants people to leave and they don't realize she is closing. Here's a suggestion. How about you just say, "I'll be closing at ?? o'clock. It's been great having you. We'll be open at ? o'clock tomorrow and we'll keep the coffee warm." Just try being kind and saying it with a smile. This is my only experience here, so perhaps the other people are fine. One rude employee (long brown hair, lots of piercings) does not get to define the place, but it definitely impacts the customer experience. It's a cute place with some comfy seating. I'm new to the mainline and I have to say I WILL be back!!! Stopped in the evening time for a quick bite and was immediately greeted by the man behind the counter. He was incredibly busy and working all alone but still smiled and joked with everyone in line. I loved the turkey sandwich, and it was even delivered straight to my table! Hands down the best double espresso I've ever had. My food and drink came out quick, and we talked about our children for a few minutes. This is my new spot y'all! I've been going to the Hothouse for many years now, but recently every time I've visited I'm met with a very rude barista who always seems annoyed that he has customers. He's always blasting Papa Roach, Creed, Nickelback, etc. at a loud volume, a very odd and distracting choice for a coffee shop. My most recent visit was the final straw, though. I was waiting in line, but after he took the order in front of me, he quickly ran over and flipped the lights off. This was not only rude to me, but also to the other customers sitting at the tables who looked up in confusion. After doing something in the back for a few minutes, he finally came back out to take my order. I asked for an iced chai and he rudely (and joyfully) stated, "Nope - I've already cleaned this area - I'm only doing coffee or tea!" So I asked for a water and a baked good and he just pointed over to the water jug. After ringing me up, he again walked into the back without handing me my pastry - I had to get his attention again to get it. This was well over an hour before their listed closing time. It's unfortunate because the Hothouse has always been a nice place to get a drink and a snack before going to a film at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. But after last night, it put me in such a bad mood before seeing the movie that I don't think I'll be back. I recommend walking 3 minutes down the street to La Colombe, at least until the Hot House finally removes this bad egg. I've been here a couple of times, one time to stay for a bit. The coffee is fine, as were the tea lattes. The space was nice and a lot of people seemed to be happy regulars. There was this one amazing sandwich someone had, but when I inquired about it, the server said it was specially made for his SO, and that he "could not ensure" I could get a similar one. I found this mildly irking. Came again today, still cold, still loud, and still pretty bad service. Updating this because I realized that giving them three stars is way unfair to the much better coffeehouses in the areas, like Green Engine, or the Gryphon Cafe. Only reason to come is if you're studying at Ludington Library and really have some type of vendetta against Starbucks. Favorite spot for a latte and coffee meeting in Bryn Mawr. A decent but simple daily lunch selection as well. I'm not sure which was better...the movie at BMFI or waiting for the movie at Hothouse with Noah and Ashley. A great place for coffee or pastries, located by BMFI. Their special sandwich is a BLTA, bacon, lettuce tomato with avacado, which I ordered. It looked ok when it arrived, except the bacon was barely cooked. It looked like they assembled the sandwich, then put it on a panini press, and when the toast was toasted, served it. I can't even think about ordering it again. Add insult to injury, when I place the order, the barista told the cook "one blaaaa" he kept repeating "a blaaa." The mentality of the employees. Disappointing salmon bagel. Not enough cream cheese, it did not even cover the whole bagel. The everything bagel itself was devoid of any taste. For 8.95$ without tax, this is what you get....Never coming back I'm not into the coffee here as much as the breakfast, but the breakfast I had this morning gets 10 out of 5 stars for sure (yes you read that right). The ultimate oatmeal is absolutely worth its reasonable price of $5.25. Apple, brown sugar, banana, nuts, dried fruit, a side of steamed milk, and butter?! I don't know how I ever lived without butter in oatmeal but my life is forever changed. Absolute comfort food (and somewhat healthy because...fruit?) and exactly what I needed today. I can't wait to go back and eat this meal again. I've never experienced a coffee shop as genuine as Hothouse. Me and my sisters have always been content with a simple cup of joe but after this handsome young chap wearing a fisherman's cap recommend a large latte with a heart design on top, we couldn't resist. Both if us thought it tasted like we had died and gone to heaven. He made us laugh so hard, now we're best friends. On to the food! I've never been so fancied with such an exquisite Tuna Sala before! Well done chap, fine work! Oh! He offered me these Famous 4th Street cookies straight of the oven! They were so warm and fresh and he wore a cure little bakers apron and an oven mit as he served them to myself and customers! He sold out of the whole tray in minutes! I wish I could take him home and hire him as my personal chef! Dear Owner, You have a really cool coffee house but shame on you for only having one employee working on this Saturday morning. She did as best as she could, making a variety of drinks for your customers, as at least 8 people were lined up waiting to be served. It's not easy making a variety of drinks that take awhile to prepare, and she handled it well.Hire more servers! I love this place. The food is great. Coffee is wonderful. I really enjoy their seasonal drink menus. The staff is pleasant. It's the whole package. Millennials, you got it right with avocado toast. This place makes one I could DEFINITELY swipe right on. The coffee is fresh. The staff is very knowledgeable if you don't know what you want (mostly me). I do have to say my only annoyance is the back area seating. Those chairs mind as well just be blocks on the floor. It's a nice cafe, but definitely not cozy in the back. Order the food and drink leave....PLEASE. then go sit in your car with cushioned seats lol. Scored a delicious soy latte here in the tastefully decorated and comfortable Hothouse. You can tell a lot about a coffee house from the crafty design the barista puts on your foam...in this case, a leaf. I felt warm and green, and loved. I went there on a Friday evening with a friend to grab some tea and catch up. The café has a great vibe and was really cute and cozy and they were playing great music so I was happy I picked the right place. Then we walked up to the counter to order and that's when my happy feelings stopped :/ The lady who took our order was not the friendliest and felt like it was a chore. I always take into consideration that someone might just be having a bad day but she looked pretty happy with some other people maybe her friends sitting at the bar. So, weird. Anyway, I got a Seasonal drink the cinnamon matcha latte and my friend got a gunpowder tea. My friend was not asked if she wanted it for here or to go and got hers put in a to go cup generating unnecessary waste. But I guess she should have specified that it was for here. And so I made sure I let her know that mine was for here. Not even a smile. Sigh. Anyway I got my drink. No latte art. No sweat. But other pics on instagram had it. I took a sip and got hit with straight up cinnamon and matcha powder. Let's just say, I've had better. I always love supporting small coffee shops but they can do better. Sorry! Service quality lets this venue down. Coffee is pretty good but baristas unfriendly, impatient and inaccurate. Food is v. average. I just found the vibe unprofessional and the decor tired and the furniture uncomfortable. Not a good reflection on the otherwise fantastic Bryn Mawr Film Institute in whose building Hothouse sits. For better experience, head for Green Engine Coffee Co in Haverford. Comparable, or perhaps exceeding, the incomparable Volo of Manyunk. Honestly the best leaf pattern I've witnessed in a soy latte. Stirring in some cinnamon was like defacing a Rembrandt. After searching and searching for this coffee house I finally found it. It is located in the old Bryn Mawr theater. I don't know if anyone remembers the old theater but as you walk up to it or inside they are located on the left. I remember when the theater was there that area was where you could get concession's and play video games. Wow I am old.. ** a sigh as a tear trickles** This place used to house Milkboy coffee prior to Hothouse, if some remember that . This is a nice little shop with seating everywhere, with window views , down to lounging in their nice comfy chairs. What is even better these guys are not a chain joint like a Saxby (which I do enjoy) or Starbucks. They make you feel at home, offering great flavored coffees, or if you are into a latte to cold, to whatever your fancy. How can you say no to a pastry while enjoying a great cup ,big cup too. I tried a blueberry scone which was great , followed with a later in the day pumpkin muffin, with a pumpkin filling on top. FANTASTIC I say Another thing is they play eighties music, I was enjoying a fine cup of caramel almond latte listening to Bon Jovi dead or alive. (Cause you know I'm a cowboy , on this steel horse I ride) . Maybe its the station the have programmed where you can chose an era, but it keeps things in an up beat tempo. Christina behind the counter is super sweet, friendly, offering her insight on great blends, to the popular latte. Also a huge Phillies fan which is plus, started off the conversation with: " I just got back from Clearwater ". You have to enjoy that in workers that show their love for our beloved Phightins. Her partner in crime Mike is another good guy. This duo will give you great advice in which blend to try, or top sellers. I did also take notice they have a good sized menu of other fine treats or meals you can enjoy with your coffee, or Iced tea. I noticed Mike was just finishing making a HUGE pitcher of fresh ice tea. Not the add 5 scoops here to 8 cups of water there yadda yadda. Great place, great staff , clean and comfortable environment. I'll be back for more, I am a big coffee connoisseur, I love it . So sometimes the service is a bit... gruff... but I just love his spot. Such a cute location in the cinema and cool variety of lattes. I always hope I get the cute nook by the window. Perfect place to study, quiet, and love the rotating art. Also very good food! Recommend the avocado toast! Service just seemed kinda meh here. But a cute little space, enough seating, decent coffee. I had a cappuccino, a sip of my bf's macchiato, and a black and white cookie. All pretty good. I'd stop back in if I was around and wanted a coffee but I wasn't in love with it or anything. Wasn't my favorite coffee shop "vibe" for some reason, but I wouldn't say it's a place to avoid by any means. This place is right next to the theatre and is good place to grab a cup of coffee. We ordered two cups of cappuccinos and but they took a little longer to make than other places. They also have some breakfast items and sandwiches as well. The place is quaint and they have water available too. Good space. Overpriced everything. Exceptionally rude and smug employees. I came here to grab lunch and get some work done. I love the cozy vibe of this place, but the employees are rude to customers. I had read other reviews about poor customer service, but I decided to see for myself. I was having trouble with the wifi, as was the gentleman sitting next to me. He asked the worker if they were having trouble with the wifi and the worker said, "no it just gets slow when there's a lot of people on it. That's just how internet works. I see at least 4 or 5 people on it now." Really? Your wifi gets slow with 4 or 5 people using it? Not to mention the condescending nature of the employee's answer to a man who just asked a simple question. The employee told the customer to go to Starbucks. He did and I think I will, too. I love the coffee shop but it cannot compete with starbucks if it closes at 8:00. It needs to be open until 9:00 at least to develop a following that will sustain it. Nice area and atmosphere. Friendly service, free WiFi, calming background music. Definitely a good a place to get work done or even meet up with a friend to chat. Decent amount of seating options, and very diverse beverage menu. 4 stars because it's 90 degrees today and this place was rather warm... wouldn't mind some more A/C personally if were staying here a while. Heard that Milkboy closed and my friend andI were checking out BMFI to see what was playing when we discovered there still is a coffeehouse at the cinema. I had a very good cuppa joe. I prefer dark roast and it was Mocha Java roast which was very good and aromatic. Nice ambience. we will return for a meal before the movies. Hothouse is a relaxing coffee house with a good variety of beverages, pastries, and light meals (read, sandwiches). I rarely take a seat, as I usually stop in for a latte in a "just passing through" manner. The people are really friendly and seem to enjoy working there. I appreciate that they offer seasonal beverages. One suggestion: I wish they had a punch card for drinks. Buy 10 get 1 free type of thing. They offer gift cards, but we all love frequent caffeine-flyer miles, right? Great coffees and teas, good lunch options for a cafe. Service can be good, or just plain rude, as if customers are a nuisance--depends on who's working. Situated right next to the movie theater, I wish they stayed open until 10:00 for those leaving a 7:00 movie. And again, who's working determines how friendly or unpleasant they are at 9:30 closing time. Same outcome--everyone's out by 9:30, so why not be pleasant about it? So...I want to preface this with the fact that I a) don't write reviews that often and b) almost never notice/mind poor service when people I'm with comment on it. However, I've been in the area just over a year, and I think most of the times I've walked away from hot house I've felt uncomfortable due to the employee attitudes towards me and others in the shop. It's a shame, because there aren't any cosy coffee shops in the area and this would be my top choice for its location and atmosphere. Coffee is also all right--mochas etc have been sweet in my experience so I go when that's what I'm in the mood for. Food is a bit overpriced in my opinion and sometimes veggies are a little past their prime, but nice for a little meal before the movies. But yeah, the staff. I feel like on the once-to- twice-a-monthly occasion that I go something happens that makes me super uncomfortable. Like I've had whole ordering interactions where the barista didn't speak to me once, many times that I've worked there I've overheard baristas complaining loudly about people they know, swearing, and calling them pretty foul names and other things that feel inappropriate especially for a smallish-feeling town. A few times, I've come in during posted hours, but on the later end, and been told that they wouldn't serve me. I don't know, it just feels like something like that happens every time. This place has something going for it as it's really the only comfy coffee shop around, and that's why I kept going occasionally. I feel like as someone that really never complains about service, the fact that I almost always feel badly about being in that space is something the owner/managers ought to know and maybe work on. The Louvre of independent cafes and coffee houses, Hothouse coffee is a cultural giant amongst its peers. Staffed with superb baristas, Hothouse Coffee prides itself on unique coffee drinks, delicious food menu items (special nod to the owner with her special olive oil mix on salads and sandwiches), and comfortable atmosphere. Fair warning. If you want to grab a coffee before or to bring with you to a movie, allow plenty of time. Last three times I was here the service was extremely slow. Last two times there were mistakes with orders that had to be redone before they got to mine. I almost missed the beginning of the movie, and I always allow plenty of time. The last time, after a good 15 minutes of waiting by the bar for my takeout latte, I was asked if I was waiting for an order. Tastes in coffee vary, so while I don't much care for their brew, I won't get into that, but they definitely need to up their efficiency. Straightening the counter while the only other barista is making coffee and three people are waiting to order doesn't seem like the best use of time. The coffee here is really good but unfortunately the service was atrocious. I waited close about 20 minutes for a bagel with cream cheese, checked in once to see what was taking so long, and waited some more. After almost 30 minutes of waiting I head up to the counter to check once again and the barista tells me "oh, your bagel has been up here the whole time!" like it was my fault I didn't know that the plain white bag sitting on the counter- that was never called out unlike the other food and drinks being made- was my order. This is a cafe, I get it, so I'm certainly not expecting amazing service but the poor communication with customers combined with disorganization in preparing orders was really off putting. I was in the mood for a hot chai latte, so I decided to check out Hothouse, which is located inside of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute building. The location is nice, but it's all downhill from there. I waited a few minutes before the barista noticed me and I finally ordered. No one else was in line. I ordered a small hot chai latte, with soy. The latte was poured out of a pre-made mix from one of those refrigerated cartons you buy at the store, and heated up. I have no idea if it was even dairy-free. It was $4.50 for an 8 ounce cup of the pre-made overly sweet junk. When the barista was finished heating it up for me, she put it on the counter without acknowledging me or telling me it was my drink. I do not think I will return. It's a shame because I don't think there is another coffee shop in Bryn Mawr and I generally like the area. It's a nice place to work remotely and use the WiFi. Plus, the oatmeal is tremendous. The bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel was quite tasty. And the iced coffee was surprisingly bold. Nice atmosphere and nice staff too. I like. I really like. 4 stars for drinks and service 3 stars as a place to sit and/or work I'm not sure why this is the case, but this part of the Main Line just doesn't have a lot of coffee shops. In a quest to find something that wasn't Starbucks or Saxby's, I discovered Hothouse last year and have come back a handful of times when I've been in the area. It's tucked away in the entry area of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, an Art Deco building that I hope they keep around along the ever-evolving route 30/Lancaster Ave. Most times when I go I get my staple almond chai latte, which here is decently spiced and unsweetened. The Tall Man goes for the coffee, and with Counter Culture beans, they do a decent job with espresso drinks or just drip. I've found it's best to get drinks to go. There isn't a ton of space to sit and the wifi is rather iffy. But the original art on the walls by rotating local artists is a nice touch, always enticing me to stay. These days there's a La Colombe right down the street, which looks to have plenty of seating. We'll see if the competition stiffens, but for now I'm fine with coming now and again to Hothouse if I don't have time to go the extra mile(s) to Gryphon Cafe over in Wayne. I got to carpool With Kathleen (The Iron-Foot) D. on the way to the smashburger YE.. We had a little bit of time to kill so we hopped in here. My chai latte wasn't really to my liking -- a bit too watery? However the baristas were singing and dancing when they thought no one was looking. It made for an entertaining little retreat and made up for a mediocre chai latte. I am a fan of this coffeehouse! They make a really delicious tuna sandwich (the amount of tuna varies, which is a slight issue), the drinks are yummy, the service is mostly friendly and the seating is comfortable. I've been here a few times. Sometimes it is full with students from local colleges doing work and others grabbing a bite before going to the old movie theater next door, other times it is real quiet. I think Hothouse has good coffee, but the service is just fine. One time I ordered a cinnamon roll and the barista forgot it was being heated for about 15 minutes. It wasn't burned and she was apologetic, but she did forget. A different time I caught the barista using the wrong type of milk for my latte. Again, she corrected it but it would have made me pretty sick if I didn't see the mistake. Other than that, Hothouse always has the best music playing. I love that they have oat milk as an option too. It doesn't seem to gain as much traction as other coffee shops on the mainline. I'm not sure why, because they do a pretty decent job! Great espresso! I tried their oatmeal last time and it was incredible!! Cute spot to study or meet up with a friend. It never has been loud or terribly busy when I've visited. 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name: The Perky, address: 400 Brower Ave, city: Phoenixville, latitude: 40.131198085, longitude: -75.4584038258, is_open: opening, categories: Barbeque, American (Traditional), Bars, Restaurants, Dive Bars, Food, Nightlife, Pool Halls, text: Never in my life did I think I would use these two words in the same sentence..... Disappointing Bbq. We stopped after work to grab a quick bite to eat about 9 pm. First time there. Sat in the booths in the big room. Waitress took our order and only brought my girlfriends food.... Didn't dawn on her that I was sitting there with nothing to eat as she sat and talked with friends at another table and then gave the other bartender a back rub. She checked on us to see if everything was ok???? We asked for my sandwich and she had no recollection of me even ordering it??? She put the order in and then sat down with her friends again. Now I've been in the food business for 25 years. I can hear the kitchen ringing the bell for my sandwich and watch as she didn't move for 3-4 more rings. Finally sandwich gets there only to be... As I said disappointed in how dry the brisket was. Based on reviews I read here we tried it. Prob won't again.... Which is a shame... It is a cool little place. When I travel, I seek out the local dive bars. I drove past a couple big chain restaurants to find this place. So worth it. Not sure if this qualifies as a dive bar but I love it! Good beer list, friggin delicious barbecue good prices. Drawbacks: sorry, the Cole slaw isn't up to the level of the smoked meats and homemade sauces. I'm not sure if trivia night was a good or bad thing. It definitely brought in the crowd but I still managed to get a spot at the bar. It was loud but entertaining. The baked beans, possibly the best I've ever had. I make good barbecue but I can't come close to these beans. Spicy, not too sweet, a good portion. Overall, I would be here every day if I lived in the area. I'm curious how good the burgers, wings and cheese steaks are. If you dig checking out locals, The Perky is a must. Right away, you know you're in someone else's dive. Folks at the bar were friendly & quick to chat. One guy in particular seemed like the Mayor of the place!! Had us laughing and shaking our heads all at the same time. We sucked down bloody Mary's & noshed on some bar food. All was good & hit the spot after a day of furniture shopping. Definitely better than any chain bar restaurant experience! Decent food & drink plus interesting characters. The Perky is a hidden gem that I am excited we discovered today! It's nestled in a residential area where you wouldn't expect to fantastic food, great service and a clean bar but that's exactly what we found! The cheese curds tasted exactly as they do Minnesota except the Perky gives you three dipping sauces! Minnesota please take a note! Sadly I could not eat my pictured meal but everyone else did and raved about the taste and quality! Our glasses were never empty and the waitress didn't mind separate checks and even remembered all of our names. The bathrooms were spotless as were the counters. There were more rest on tap than the average bar, I was lucky e Pugh to catch a cider which happens to be my favorite! If you are in the are don't be discouraged by the outside, head on in and get Perky! Tucked away on a residential street, just off of Egypt road (near 422) is the Perky. Small parking lot in back with a handful of spaces up front, this place has it going on. Walked in yesterday evening @ 6:15 and snagged the last spot in front of the pub. Immediately, the bar is right in front of you, with some small 2 top tables to the right and a back room with a dozen more tables and TV's, games. We grabbed one of the available table tops in the bar area and were quickly greeted by a very nice server, had our menus and beers in hand within minutes. Decent beer list with many macros, but definitely some nice craft beer draft options too. Menu boasts many more options than you would think when they hand you the small laminated page, but it is packed with sandwiches, tacos, burgers, cheesesteaks, just a couple wedge salad options (did not see some that were listed on their website, so don't get your heart set on something), and a bunch of appetizers too. I went with a plate of the hot and sweet pickles ($4) and the smoked chicken tacos. Both portions were enormous. Pickles may have been store bought and soaked in their own mixture, but either way, they were amazing. Nice heat and a fantastic sweetness to calm down the fire. Well done. The smoked chicken (despite some gristle pieces in many bites, more annoying than anything), was very well done. Great smoke flavor and small bits, perfect for a taco. The shell was the flour kind and as large as my hand. I ate one with a couple beers, a dozen or so of those pickles and I had leftovers for the next day. Service was outstanding until about 7pm. At that point, our server was off the clock, the place got super busy and service was almost non-existent at that point. I actually had to go to the bar and wait, so we could get our 2nd pint and I did the same to get our bill and pay. Small inconvenience, but we missed our server that we started with, but we still left full and happy. Shout out to my boy, Vince G. for confirming this place was a winner. I agree, wholeheartedly. Rough service but worth it for the food. Brisket was phenomenal. Beans were awesome. Solid sauce range. Ribs were decent. Prices were solid. Super small, but really good BBQ I was in The Perk last week to catch up with an old friend over the Thanksgiving break and really had a blast. I had my first drink at The Perk about 7 years ago, so it was a nice feeling to ask for a beer without a huge knot in my stomach. I don't remember eating here before but that's probably not because I didn't... in any case, we ordered the nachos (without the chili) and they hit the spot! A few rounds of pool later and it was like I never left. The Perk allows smoking, which I was told, in Pennsylvania is left to the owner's discretion if 80% or more of an establishment's revenue is derived from alcohol sales. Naturally if most of the clientele prefers to smoke while they drink, and no longer can, it could mean the end of that bar. From a business perspective I think this is a fair policy; from a health standpoint I say thumbs down. All said and done, if it weren't for the smoke, this little friendly joint would be at the top of my list of places to grab a drink while out in the 'burbs. But unless someone else suggests The Perk, I'll probably save my lungs and pick a different spot next time. We used to love this bar and barbecue spot. Won't be back. New menu. Every item went up $$$. Menu favorites gone. Service abysmal. Food just fair. Went there in December on a Sunday night. Place was packed with families. ONE waitress/also/bartender for the entire place. Poor girl was running her shoes off. Nobody received good service, which we blame on the management. The Perky is a regular bar with exceptional smoked meats. Their pulled pork I get frequently, and just tried the ribs tonight. Service was good, dining casual, and the food EXCELLENT. Again, bar with pool table... not fine dining But a great place to pass through. Great place normally, but today couldn't even get a beer for 10 minutes - ridiculous. One bartender/ waitress to run the whole restaurant / bar. C'mon - help the girl out. There must of been 20 people at the bar and 8 tables - not her fault. Owners need to wake up. We ordered 2 smoked Brisket sandwiches - beside the 40 minute wait, the sandwiches were awesome. Tender, good smoked flavor, the bake beans are awesome with shredded smoked pork in it and you also get a small side of coleslaw - very good. The food is great here, but the service really kills this place & its not the employees fault - she cant do it alone. I've been to the Perky several times. I really enjoy the bar's atmosphere as well as their food. The prices are also very reasonable. I would have loved to continue patronizing this bar, except that the service is very poor. Normally, I wouldn't be so quick to judge but on several occasions I received bad service from at least 2 separate bartenders. The heavyset one with the blond hair is especially bad. As a customer I have felt ignored and even like a bother when I needed anything. Basically, the bartenders socialize with either the regulars or their friends and ignore all other customers. As a former bartender myself, you aren't qualified to be one because you stand behind a bar and pour a draft. It requires a level of customer service, which these girls do not understand. If it wasn't for the lack of good service, I would be giving the Perky 4 stars. First time at the perky. Seat yourself. Barmaid comes to the table explains the process. We had the pork Sammy, the brisket Sammy, the buffalo chicken Sammy and a crispy chicken Sammy plus an order of buffalo wings. The wings were exceptional! All four sandwiches exceeded our expectations. The baked beans side was outrageous loaded with brisket and onions. House made pickles were top shelf as well. This little bar / bbq joint is the best kept secret I. The Audubon oaks area. We will be back time and time again! Some of the best bbw I have had in Pa briskett was excellent nice selection of sauces. Wings were good also and my buddy liked his burger. Staff was friendly plus 10 wings for 6 dollars during phills game very good food. average bbq prices. I'd go there first when I'm in the area. The brisket was fall apart in your fingers good. I wish I could get mine like that. Dive bar for sure. I haven't actually hung out there--it's a bit too dive bar like for my usual tastes! But, but the food is excellent. They smoke all their own meats, and living nearby means I get to smell that incredible smell all the time! It's tough!! Many a football Sunday we have picked up a few dozen wings of varying flavors and they are excellent. Mild does have a bit of heat to them abd hot is pretty hot for sure. Cheesesteaks are great too--great bread, perfect bread to meat to cheese ration. And I would highly recommend the smoked brisket sandwich with poblano peppers--unique, handmade and...well...yum!! Also, the fries are oddly great! Just the perfect cut and crispy and salty enough to satisfy those french fry cravings! Great beer selection for take out to :-) Awesome little bar with great beer selection and some of the best wings I've had. Jerk sauce was my favorite. We shared Hot, Smoked, Jerk, and Garlic Butter. Our server/bartender/busser Amber was handling everything. She was awesome. Music selection was a little weird but jukeboxes can be like that. small place but man that brisket!!!!! Brisket cheesesteak with sweet & spice sauce is the a must have in my life. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. My date found this place on Yelp and we were both pleasantly surprised. The bartender was friendly and the food come out fast and was delicious! I was very pleased with the food . Service and staff were great and the beer was refreshing. My only quibble would be that the incredibly delicious suicide hot sauce did not end my meaningless life. Will visit again. ***** Local "dive" bar. For what it is they have awesome wings and awesome craft beer selection! Great place to go watch a game and slug down some beers! Best. Wings. Ever. And the other food is great as well. Great blue collar bar! Took my coworkers here on a recent business trip. Everyone loved it. Between all of us, we tried all the smoked meats. People loved everything. The baked beans continue to be a hit. First time at the perky. Seat yourself. Barmaid comes to the table explains the process. We had the pork Sammy, the brisket Sammy, the buffalo chicken Sammy and a crispy chicken Sammy plus an order of buffalo wings. The wings were exceptional! All four sandwiches exceeded our expectations. The baked beans side was outrageous loaded with brisket and onions. House made pickles were top shelf as well. This little bar / bbq joint is the best kept secret I. The Audubon oaks area. We will be back time and time again! Dive bar for sure. I haven't actually hung out there--it's a bit too dive bar like for my usual tastes! But, but the food is excellent. They smoke all their own meats, and living nearby means I get to smell that incredible smell all the time! It's tough!! Many a football Sunday we have picked up a few dozen wings of varying flavors and they are excellent. Mild does have a bit of heat to them and hot is pretty hot for sure. Cheesesteaks are great too--great bread, perfect bread to meat to cheese ration. And I would highly recommend the smoked brisket sandwich with poblano peppers--unique, handmade and...well...yum!! Also, the fries are oddly great! Just the perfect cut and crispy and salty enough to satisfy those french fry cravings! Great beer selection for take out to :-) I can't say enough good things about this place. They smoke some of the best meats around. Their prices are good and the bartenders are fabulous!!! Thursday night is $2 tacos and trivia...how fun is that?? We have even had them cater an event at our home and it was fantastic. This is our go-to place! I had the Perky cater a 100 person event for the second time and was more than pleased. My guests raved about the food and unique sauces provided. They are extremely easy to deal with and very prompt with their service. The pulled pork and chicken were out of this world. Can't say enough about this place Had the cowboy cheese steak, grilled onions and long hots with American. Fantastic. Portions will satisfy the biggest appetite. Been going there forever and they have transformed the place into a great eatery. Hardly a dive bar these day. Kudos to the chef and ownership. Solid, "hole in the wall" bar and grill. They have a good mix of typical bar food, but with a twist. Wings are the best in the area (yes, really) with great tasting sauces. The person in charge of the kitchen likes to mix it up a bit, with interesting specials. Bar staff are very friendly. Daytime, early evening is family-friendly. Evenings are more for adults. What a nice little barbecue place. I had them cater a party of mine and they did a terrific job. Brisket was moist, chicken spiced nicely and the ribs were very good. Order was hot as requested, on time and my guests enjoyed it. As a local restaurant owner and having a girlfriend as a European trained chef, we are not easy to please. They provided 3 types of sauce and all had a unique flavor. Nice job guys! One of the best burb bars in philly. Great food, decent beer selection, and good bartenders. Pretty sure that's all you need ! I am from Texas, now living in phoenixville. I've been trying to find some good BBQ. This place is awesome. Everything was delicious, even the coleslaw Oh my! What a find! Everything is amazing. Great beer.. Fresh smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs & chicken. We had the brisket nachos. Huge portions and fresh. Hot Honey BBQ wings, oh my! Finger licking good. Now we ordered the sliders. Two pulled pork & two brisket. Can't wait! Yummy. We will definitely make a monthly road trip to this place. So worth it. Yummy food. Best steak and cheese that I had while in penn including the fact I went into the city just to get a Philly one. Definitely recommend this place. My wife and I have been here a few times now. Solid beer rotation, bartenders are friendly and service is good. The food keeps us coming back, top notch wings and the salads and burgers are so good for the price. We live down the street and will be going back alot! Best mac and cheese I've had in awhile Prices are reasonable and lots of beer choices. And there's a cowboy cheesesteak that needs a try. A little dirty. Can be loud at times. Wings are ok. A lot of shady stuff goes on there. Good beer rotation. I was really surprised by how great this place is. They serve bar food, but its done exceptionally well and they have a good selection of craft beers. If you're going to a movie at the Regal Oaks this is a great spot to grab dinner. Stopped in to watch a Phillies game. $2 pints and good wings. Nice people working the bar. Friendly locals and plenty of pool tables. Nothing high end here, the bar is linoleum. No smoking. Great local bar I never would've known about had my fiance's pool league hadn't played there. I live 2 minutes away. The service was great. They have trivia on Thursdays which is a lot of fun. They also have $2 tacos on Thursdays. The fish tacos are amazing. Definitely a local bar, but not divey. Great beer selection and the drink prices are OK. I plan to return at least for trivia nights, really try the fish tacos. After Christmas shopping in king of Prussia with my wife she wanted something that didn't have a hour and half wait .So he went to yelp and when we saw it listed as a "dive bar " and had 4 stars knew we wanted go there. When we got out of the car and smelled the meat smoker we knew it had to be good and it was . I had the pulled pork and my wife had the chili .Good food and beer what could be better. This pace is bomb. I suggest the grilled honey chicken wrap sub in sweet potato fries for first timers. Go hard on the sauce they provide. Racer 5's all day too. Thanks. I was at the Perky with some members of my family last month on a cold snowy day in Oaks. I had never been there before and we were just looking for a 'hole on the wall' bar and eat some bar food. We proceeded to order the Pulled Pork BBQ sandwiches which came with cole slaw, baked beans, and corn on the cob. I found the pulled pork to be delicious and the pleasant surprise was the spicy baked beans (which contained pieces of the same pulled pork in it). Just simply awesome and the right food for a cold wintery day. If I had any complaints, the cole slaw was average and the potato roll used for the sandwich was a little on the skimpy side. But as a whole, this meal was much better than I had expected. In terms of drinks, they had all of your traditional domestic beers and an assortment of craft brews if that is your thing. I did like the music being played, not sure who controlled it or if it was a jukebox, very 90s oriented with some Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, and Radiohead and no top 40. Anyhow, a great place to go with friends and pretty good food too! Been coming here for years after hockey. Don't let the outside fool you, the Perky is a great place for bar food and drink. Their food is actually quite good. Try the brisket. The rings are also among the best around. categorized as a dive bar but didn't have the feel of a dive bar. worth checking out for good selection of craft beers. food is good too. worth a visit if you're in the area. We were up in Oaks visiting for the Gun Show and decided to stop at Perky's. The atmosphere was very cool with what looks like a new back bar. The staff was very friendly. We got a Bloody Mary which was good but their food was amazing! My boyfriend is a wing snob and claims these are his new favorite. The smokiness of the ribs was amazing. I had the southern fried chicken sandwich and it was delicious. We will be taking a trip back up sometime just to stop here! Awesome. Just awesome!! I had the wings, outstanding!! The bar staff was friendly, service was fast and the food hot and delicious :) Awesome bar! Nothing fancy but busy on a Saturday afternoon with families, couples, variety of ages. Bartender Jes was great, waited on us right away. Hubby had a PBR...on tap, a pint for 2.50. He went with the special...fried chicken and french fries lettuce and tomato and sauce all wrapped up in a wrap...huge! Wings were recommended in several reviews...I went with order of 10 mild so my not spicy husband could taste them. Meaty and.perfectly done...could have gone with a half order that they offer. Mild still had a bit of a kick. Rest of enuf looks great...can't wait to go back! Just came back from a late lunch today. We had gone once before and really had a good time and liked the food a lot. We actually looked forward to a great lunch today with friends. The reality was it the food IMO sucked. I'm sorry that seems harsh but it really was. I worked as a waiter/bartender for over 10 years and have seen average food prepared and presented well. This food is average and the presentation was below average. The beer was good. They have a lot of good choices. We started with 'Smothered Fries' which was more like a bed of fries covered with cheese with a bottle of ranch of top. Really disappointed. I had ordered the brisket sandwich before and it was AWESOME. So this time I ordered it again and looked nothing like the original. This sandwich was essentially bbq placed on a hamburger bun with a side of baked beans for $9 dollars. I understand that anyone reading this could say 'why didn't you send it back' but my point is why should I? You charge $9 'Smoked Brisket Sammy A large portion of Smoked Texas Style Brisket on a Soft Potato Roll' but get a average hamburger bun with BBQ on top. Heck I could have gone to the Market and gotten a Hunts Manwich can for $1 and gotten more. Service was good and that helped. But all and all, no desire to go back. In the Philly King of Prussia area, there are so many restaurants around I'd rather take my chances on then this place. I really hope it gets better but honestly I've heard from friends over the last year saying the same. I hope that changes because I would like to have the meal I had the first time we went there. Diner be warned. The Perky Cafe is a close to home favorite. The food here is so good!! The wings here are amazing, so many flavorful options, but what is really amazing is the smoker. You can even get smoked wings, and they are a delight. Not all of their food is smoked though, they offer a diversified menu, from horseradish pickles to california wraps. The staff is always helpful, and keeps me comin back. Brisket Cheesesteak was AMAZING. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely part of our 'do-it-again' list First time at the perky. Seat yourself. Barmaid comes to the table explains the process. We had the prop Sammy, the brisket Sammy, the buffalo chicken Sammy and a crispy chicken Sammy plus an order of buffalo wings. The wings were exceptional! All four sandwiches exceeded our expectations. The baked beans side was outrageous loaded with brisket and onions. House made pickles were top shelf as well. This little bar / bbq joint is the best kept secret I. The Audubon oaks area. We will be back time and time again! Awesome beef brisket steak sandwich. I had it with long hots. Best brisket I have had ever! Intimate setting, great staff, nice selection of micro brews and 2 blocks from the hockey rink. The Perky rocks. Thursday night is trivia with $2 tacos that are fantastic. The standard menu is heavy on smoked meats which are delicious. You can feel good walking out of the place too knowing you're supporting the local economy. Our first time and we were pleasantly surprised.Devon our server welcomed us right away.Even though she was taking care of the bar and other patrons,we did not wait very long before she took our order.The food was very good as well.Devon wanted to be sure everything was made to our liking. The Perky is conveniently located near Center Ice.We will be back to try their barbecued pork. Oaks, PA is the butthole of Pennsylvania and I was stuck there all day while my kid was being judged for the science fair. Wandering around in search of something that was not a horrible chain restaurant, I accidentally walked across the border to Phoenixville and stumbled across The Perky, my new favorite barbecue place. How good is it? Good enough that I've been back twice just to eat lunch there, and I live forty minutes away in Philadelphia. The first time I came I got smoked brisket quesadilla, which was great, because the smoked brisket is great. The meat is tender, smoky, beautifully colored, and flavorful. On my other two visits I got barbecue, including pork ribs and that brisket again. The barbecue comes dry with four sauces on the side: two that are thick and tomatoey, one that is thinner with more vinegar, and one mustard-based one. All are good. (The menu says that they make all the sauces daily.) Barbecue also comes with a side of baked beans. Last year I wrote, in a review of a different restaurant, "I got barbecued beans, which I thought were nothing special (are they ever?)". I have the answer: the Perky's beans are something special. They have a delicious tangy sauce with onions and bits of meat, and last time I came I got two extra orders to take home. I also got takeout chili, which my kid and I thought was excellent. Total cost last time for my barbecue combo, takeout chili, two extra orders of beans, and draft Yuengling, was $27 including tax. I really want to come back and try their sliders. And their wings. My only problem with the Perky is that it's a long drive to Phoenixville, which means I can't drink as much beer as I would like with my barbecue. The service is swift and attentive. They have a full bar and a good selection of beer. (The official address is 400 Brewer Street, but they are also located on Perkiomen Street, which I think explains the name.) Went to The Perky for the first time a few weeks ago. The place was packed, which was a good sign. We sat ourselves at an open booth and the bartender/waitress come over immediately to take our drink order and gave us our menus. She failed to mention that we would need to write down our order and bring it to her at the bar. So, we sat for about 15 minutes to wait for her to return. When we realized she was behind the bar, we quickly wrote down our order on a napkin and brought it to her. We ordered wings for our appetizer and various entrees/sandwiches. We were expecting the wings to come out first (as appetizers). Well, fast forward 1 hour (maybe 75 minutes... I lost count), the entire order came out together. The bartender/waitress didn't come by to check on whether we wanted a refill on our drinks. Food came out, it was OK, nothing spectacular. However, by then, anything resembling food would have tasted good. We had to flag down the bartender/waitress to get refills. I'm not blaming the bartender/waitress for the being understaffed. This is a management issue. I do have issues with the fact that she didn't tell us that we needed to bring out order to her and that the food would take an hour for the food. Had we known, we would have probably paid the tab and went somewhere else. Maybe this is why we were not forewarned. I gave this place 1 star, because I didn't have the option to give it 1/2 star or no stars. I really wanted to like this place, but it fell short on service and food. Food is great for the money. Friendly service and they have a pool table. Nachos and wings both good. Brisket steak sandwich was decent. Little fatty but good flavors and good assortment of barbecue saucrs on the side! This is a GREAT place to eat. Food is excellent as is the service. Jimmy Buffett would be well served to try one of their cheeseburgers! Especially with long hots! I come to Phoenixville and Oaks for business, and I always make time to eat a couple of meals at The Perky. Best wings around even on wing night! I go pretty much every Monday and at least one other time each week. Wings are the best and also reasonably priced. Keep up the good work. Sunday afternoon. I understand it can get unexpectedly busy but this was the worst experience here ever. The bartender/waitress was the only employee working except for the cook. Took 15 minutes to get a drink. Food came out wrong and couldn't even get what we needed to make the food right. I've worked as a restaurant manager and went to college for it at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. I've been here numerous times and service is always slow. My 6 year old son was with me today. My wife died of cancer and I'm a single dad now. Don't get out much to eat. Very disappointed!! Maybe the owner should not buy new tables and put cameras in his restaurant worried about people stealing and such and worry about SERVICE!!! If you don't have good service you wont be around forever. That comes 1st!!!! You can have good food but if you can't get proper service you go bye, bye. Been coming back for years. Trivia on Thursdays is a blast. They always have the games on and the wings are always fantastic. Great place to come after a hockey game. Food is fairly good but pay close attention to how crowded it might be and the staff they have to support it. Went there on a saturday night and there was only one poor woman working the entire back room. Order was mixed up and service wasn't good at all. I dont blame this on the waitress as much as i go on management for not staffing properly. Little divey surprise here that locals know about. Decent BBQ. The front when you walk in is not much to look at, as you may have to shimmy past someone of girth if they are at the bar. The back has some seating and a little bar also. I ordered jerk wings and they did not disappoint! I BBQ myself quite a bit and these were well done, spicy, hot, and tasty. Good things take time so be prepared to wait a bit if going there for food that takes some prep and cooking time. My guess is that much of it is done to order. I will return. Good place to tie one on and grab some grub. At a hockey tournament nearby and stopped in with a big group at a busy time... they were super accommodating! The service was great and the food was awesome!! I had the Perky cater a 100 person event for the second time and was more than pleased. My guests raved about the food and unique sauces provided. They are extremely easy to deal with and very prompt with their service. The pulled pork and chicken were out of this world. Can't say enough about this place Atmosphere: dive bar (but clean) pool table with a large dose of heavy metal. Really good BBQ sandwiches brisket, pork, and chicken. Philly cheese steaks. Excellent sweet potato french fries. Best BBQ since I visited Texas. There was a roadside BBQ hut right outside of Texas A&M. Kind of like you in the movies. good selection of beer. After the second bite of the BBQ brisket, some fries, and a sip of Stout, I forgot about the atmosphere, the heavy metal and chowed down. Service was nice, quick and friendly. I would have stayed and tried a few more items, but I had another commitment. This place is really close to the Dump and Lowes shopping center in Oaks. I am much more interested in traveling to OAKS now. This place has decent food, but the clientele leaves a lot to be desired. It's a shame it ruins the place. Service is awful! I love dive bars but this is a bit too shady for me. Ugh! This place is my favorite lunch spot especially on a Friday. Great beer selection and amazing BBQ foods! Best wings in the Oaks/Phoenixville area hands down! BBQ is also great! If you like Mac and cheese, get it. The best neighborhood bar and BBQ joint. Thankful to have them right around the corner! Best BBQ in the Phoenixville/Oaks area by far. Really like their pulled pork. Crabby fries, mac&cheese all were good as well. I can't wait for them to open back up to sit at the bar and enjoy. Bring bail money This is a pretty dang sweet local joint that opens its doors to the hockey tournament heathens that are already shelac'd from post game parking lot festivities. This is usually subsequent to one of 2 scenarios: A fight that started on the ice spread into the stands which spread into the lobby and the cops showed up. ...Or a fight broke out in the parking lot after a bunch of guys were laughing at some other players girl friend who was gracefully throwing up in the parking lot...(which was pretty funny I gotta tell ya...ok you had to be there) and the cops showed up. So after "the man" conducted their sweep, everybody heads over to the Perkiomen just down the street. Great bar. Nice beer selection, great bar food mainstays that will satisfy any hungry beer league hockey player. This place is awesome enough that the likelihood that you'll consume several pitchers is a distinct possibility. Screaming the lyrics to "F da Po'lice" by NWA and then getting beat down like Rodney King by the town cops as you walk back to the rink also has high probability. No worries, you should be out of the slammer by the next mornings game. Bottom Line: No Sidney Crosby cry baby jokes in the Perkiomen Cafe...this is a Pittsburg Penguins town. The cops will beat you just on principal. I found out recently that this place canned my favorite bartender. It's definitely a dark dive bar. Food isn't great, except for maybe their garlic butter wings. Definitely not worth it without the friendly and fun service gone. I've been coming here for probably 7 years. The wings used to come with a lot of sauce and the staff were quick to get you a beer. Now they are rationing the wing sauce and the bartenders are too busy chatting with each other to get you a beer. It should not take 30 mins of an empty glass being waved in the air for a half filled bar to get a drink. If they got rid of some of their recently added bartenders that don't care about their job and went back to their old food it would be a five star place again. I miss my old Perky. "The Perk" isn't on the main road, so I don't think it gets the advantage of being near the Oak shopping center. It's very local (The first time I pulled up, there were people playing shirts and skins horseshoes across the street). The first thing I was surprised about is the interior space. It looks small from outside, but they have two bars, and a good bit of seating. The second thing I didn't expect was the food quality. The chili and tacos I had were quite good, and reasonably priced (the fish tacos being the best for $2). Their beer selection is small, but it hits all the bases. They have different happy hour and evening specials everyday. I'll probably go again for Thursday trivia. One of the best Dive bars on the planet! I used to frequent this place when we played soccer at a nearby facility Monday nights. The kitchen was open till 1:30 and they wouldn't ask you to leave till 2:30...How I ever got any work done on Tuesday I don't know, but we had LOTS of good times here at the Perky! The Perky is a dive bar. It's right in the middle of a neighborhood, just about everyone inside knows everyone else, and they allowed smoking in here up until a few years ago. It's also dark inside, and might be dirty, but you can't really tell because it's so dark! My glass is always clean and that is the important thing to note! They have a good jukebox, a pool table, 2 bars, plenty of seating and private parking. What makes it one of the best dive bars? The kitchen and the service! The kitchen is outstanding. Good sandwiches, burgers, wings...They also have their own smoker in the parking lot and smoke their own meats here! Decent selection on tap as well as plenty of bottled beverages. The food is a pleasant surprise, as is the service. I've only had female bartenders in my times here and they have all been warm and friendly, even to the non regulars! Brianna took care of me on my most recent visit. She has only been there 3+ months but already seems like she has family at the bar! The patrons are also friendly here. One of the regulars was buying a round this past Monday and made sure I got one too. A total stranger buying me a beer so I didn't feel left out! What a lovely gesture! I've read some reviews about "Shady stuff" at the Perky so I'd like to address this shady behavior. 1) The sinful people here hired some gorgeous girls to work the bar. Easy on the eye, pleasant to be around, extremely personable bartenders. One thing I don't like is that they seem to learn your name then call you by it when you come in. So SHADY! 2) They serve REALLY good food here, but don't charge that much for it so it's a bit deceptive. You would never believe how delicious and well-portioned your 6$ grilled chicken breast sandwich will be. This thing is so big half of it sticks of the bun! So SHADY! 3) Great drink specials and a good draught\bottle selection. So SHADY! 4) Really, it's a bit dark inside but that's the shadiest thing I've seen here, and I know my shades! I went last night, the wings are typically great but if you see the bartender Cara either try the other bar or leave. She screwed up the wing order, forgot to give us the beer we ordered, was busy flirting with a guy at the bar and mixed up our tab. Every time I have her I'm disappointed. They need to fire her. I would have gotten probably two extra pints if she did her job. I feel bad because the beer is great along with the food. Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon here randomly after an outing, so can't speak to when it's crowded or at peak hours - food was great (affordable, delicious, and generous portions), service was attentive and fast, nice big tv screens, bar had a good variety. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to grab a drink or some good BBQ. I recommend the pulled pork or the ribs. food was a little too hot coming out and brisket was dry, but definitely some of the most legit BBQ I've had north of the Mason-Dixon Line in a while. The young lady working the bar was very nice and very fast considering she was working the bar by herself. The chicken quesadillas were delicious and filling. Would definitely recommend The Perky to friends. Love that they sell brisket by the lb(sliced) as takeout. I just needed the protein for a quick dinner for me and my little person that night, and meal prep for the next few days. I enjoyed the flavor - it was a bit too spicy for my kid(worked out when I rinsed it off). They get 2 stars because the brisket was too dry for me to swallow even a small bite w/out help from something to drink. It got saved by dressing when added to a salad. Meh, not doing that again. This really is a dive bar but known for its BBQ, which is totally legit. The place does get crowded and, if you're not sitting at the bar, service can be spotty. Servers usually are doubling as bartenders so if you're at a table they'll get to you when they get to you. Staff is always friendly, just sometimes a bit too busy. I'd definitely recommend but you'll do yourself a favor if you go at a slower time. The food was great...but the service was AWFUL. The waitress was sweet, but after 15 minutes of sitting down, she still never came over. I had to track her down and ask her to take our order. It took another 15 minutes to get a second round and 15 minutes after she took our glasses, she came back with our refills and asked what we ordered. She told us she never put out order in. 45 minutes into our visit and our order was never placed. She did comp us 2 beers and was very pleasant. But still! The food was excellent...but I will never go back because the service was just awful. Hire some more staff!!! Once again we enjoyed the barbecue ribs. Delicious cheese steaks too. Tisha our server handled everything with ease. Come hungry..... good size portions. When we told our server at a fancy chain bar in a nearby shopping Mall that we were going elsewhere for dinner. She asked where? We told her, "The Perky." "But that's a dive!" she spluttered. All dives should be like this! Off the beaten path, The Perky is engulfed in the smell of slow-burning wood. The place is neat and clean if a little dark. The service was friendly and the food, well.....it's the real deal, folks. The wings, the shrimp, the homemade beans (amazing) and even the homemade pickles (superb). As for the meats, we loved the ribs. They come dry and heavily coated with rubbings to which you apply your choice of several supplied sauces, with sweet and hot being the most popular, I believe. The pulled pork sliders were so good, we pulled it out of the buns and it straight up. While my preference is for "wet" barbecues, I'll take authentic over everything else and this is authentic. The brisket is a bit of religious battle, it comes out dry and I definitely prefer marbled and wet. So unless you like 'em dry, stick with the other stuff. This place is a treat - and very reasonable too! Anytime I'm on 422, or in nearby King of Prussia, I'm stoppin' here folks........! Bad service. Long wait for food. Lying waitress. Wasted my time to drive back and forth, and waited a long time in a lousy bar without eventually getting my order. Don't waste your time to go. Zero star if I can give. This place is awesome. Smoked Brisket Cheesesteak is to die for. Mix a little of the sweet and spicy sauce on there (not too spicy) and you're in heaven. Wash it down with a good selection of beer and it's even better. Great and friendly service too. If I didn't live 3000 miles away, I'd get fat on this BBQ. I've been to Kansas City and Texas for BBQ and this holds up with any of that. Easy choice. Go there and eat. The Perky, Phoenixville, PA. I'm thinking the proper name would be The Perky serving Oaks Smoke BBQ. We got the brisket cheesesteak. It came with a bag of chips. Crowded and loud neighborhood bar. I love the building/old house. I liked the brisket. Maybe it is a flaw in my brain but I expect brisket to come out moist. This was good brisket but dry for what I was expecting. Good roll, it didn't take away from the brisket. We tried Cheddar cheese at the advice of our bartender. The cheddar was good but kind of clumped on the bottom. I did not like $14. Overall very good last stop on the day of 5 Cheesesteaks. The best bbq around. Ribs and brisket are money. Trivia night is Thursday and it gets packed so be wary of that. Best fries I've ever had? It's possible. Nice little dive bar. A bit dark inside but was actually easy to talk to the others at my table. Decent beer selection. Nice variety of food with lots of options for how you want your BBQ. Sandwiches, quesadillas, on Mac n cheese, and more. Pulled pork was fantastic and having it over the Mac n Cheese was great. I loved the provided BBQ sauces but those looking for something exceedingly spicy might be disappointed. BUT THE SWEET POTATO FRIES. For 6$ you get a ton and they come with some mysterious dipping sauce. But they're just cooked perfectly. So crispy! Loved em. Sandwiches also came with beans which were actually very delicious! Only thing I wasn't super pleased by was the brisket. It was a bit dry. We added sauce though and having it on a potato roll sandwich was still delicious. Prices are all also very reasonable and we were far too full and took food home. What a random little gem! My favorite BBQ place in Philly/surrounding areas for sure! Took the family to my hockey bar for the 2nd time and both times they were out of brisket. And they are out of BBQ chicken. WTF? Its 5:00 on a Saturday. This is the last time I come on a weekend. I will go to PJ Welihans next time as they do a better job preparing for customers. Super spreader event location. If your looking to catch the VID. This is the place. How can they get away with this? What?, only a half a million dead already isn't enough? Fuck this place. Let me start by saying.... I love that The Perky exists. This less than stellar review is simply to get a message to the owner. You've done the work. You've figured out how to put real bbq on the table... and it's pretty damn good. I think you have a heavy hand on your spice jar when it comes to the brisket, but that's just my personal taste. It's you're art, so do what ya do... BUT, you are doing your regular customers a disservice when you lie to them. I live VERY far away. I got some "old" brisket once, so before my next trip to the Perk, I thought it prudent to call and check when the next batch was coming off the smoker. I told the women on the phone that I would arrange my visit to coincide w a fresh brisket day, to which she took offense. "Our brisket is fresh every day!" She said. No it's not. It's not even close to every day. You think your customers don't know the difference? You so underestimate us. Three day old brisket, reheated... is winning you no new fans. You studied how the masters cook their meat, now study how they run their restaurants. It's ok to run out of something great, it's ok if on certain days it's not available. That makes it scarce... that makes your customers behave differently. Folks.... this stuff is pretty damn good if you hit it when it's fresh... if you don't... it's pretty damn below average. And Mr Owner... if it's all just too much of a pain in the ass to deliver "pretty damn good to great" every day, that's your prerogative to... just do us a solid, and train your staff to tell us the truth. We won't abandon you... we'll respect and support you. Cheers. Been coming here for years now....long time resident of Oaks! This is a local place and is a best kept secret for those of us who live with 3 miles. We've never had a bad meal here. The smoked bbq menu is relatively inexpensive.....(best value in the area!!!!) The beer selection has always been to my/our liking....they have your standard commercial on tap, along with 5-6 taps of excellent crafts....(with a good balance of styles). We typically go during the week and get great service, good food....all reasonably priced. Should you decide to hit this place on the weekend....you'll get the same great food...all reasonably priced....but don't expect that great service. Your bartenders are your waiters/waitresses. I still give this place 4 stars (for their great food, good beers at great prices)...but be patient should you decides to visit this place on a Friday/Saturday night. 11/9/19 4:30 pm I was really looking forward to visiting The Perky as my husband had just gone to a work function held there and he really enjoyed the food so I was very eager to try it. Courtney was a fantastic server/bartender/everything. She really hustled and did a good job with the volume of customers she was serving, remaining pleasant and smiling through it all. My husband explained that the staff not only bartends but they handle the dining room area which is really one in the same. I don't think I would even call it a dining room, but I would call it a lounge. I wanted to try a signature item so I ordered the brisket (on the side) and the macaroni and cheese that I've heard amazing things about. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and obviously home made. It was rich and satisfying. The brisket was a major disappointment. It was dry and a good amount of what was served was dried up, overly seasoned (seasoning and smoke taste caked on to the exterior) and another piece was really fatty. The slices weren't thin and juicy as I've enjoyed at other places so even what was served here wasn't what I was expecting and I don't have much brisket experience. The atmosphere is dark and bar like. When I visited it was extremely noisy and loud. I would probably visit again, but in the very distant future. The other food looked amazing, prices are excellent and portions are generous. I would recommend using give it a try but I would definitely stay away from the brisket. Went there today craving BBQ. Greeted by a maskless gloveless server. Social distancing not even attempted Shoulder to shoulder seated at the bar eating and being served alcohol. BBQ was mediocre at best. Between the 2 of us we tried: -Brisket- dry, tough had obviously be re smoked/reheated The "bark" outside was reminiscent in taste and smell of lighter fluid and was thick and tar like. All meat cooked to medium well -Pulled Pork- The only reasonably enjoyable meat still on the dry side The pork butt/shoulder was not well butchered post cook as it was loaded with chucks of fat as large as 1/4" and clearly fat not meat. -Ribs- Same issues as brisket. Note silver skin membrane was not removed and rendered the dried out meat hard to bite off the bone -Chicken- same outer issues as brisket and ribs. I offer these comments as a certified and experienced BBQ judge and amateur (though prize winning) pitmaster Add the flagrant non compliance with COVID precautions and a could care less server, this meal was a bust. I'm embarrassed to have suggested it to my dining guest Tried going here last month. No hostess. No employee to even talk to about ordering. After a long time waiting and watching my husband was able to corner someone who told us to just find a seat and someone would come to us. We managed to scrounge up an extra chair that we joined to a one-chair table and waited. And waited. And waited. The table next to us told us good luck... they'd been waiting for someone to show up with their check since before we'd arrived. They'd only eaten have their food and said it was fair. We waited a little more and gave up. We left. No one even noticed. Worst customer service ever! Ordered a wide selection of BBQ for take out along with sides and it was so good. Food was hot, well packaged, came with lots of sauce and ample serving sizes. Definitely will be going again. Have been there before and was satisfied not over The moon but satisfied. Tonight no where near satisfied. Sat there for a hour before our food came out and only after we asked if we could get our food or our check. Then out the food comes. Lukewarm at best. Brisket mozzarella sticks and wings. The wings were tepid and the mozzarella had sat so long that it had no pull to it at all and the brisket was dry. They a offered to reheat it but after an hour I was done with it. The bartender offered to take it off the check but only removed the brisket. So $41 for three drinks. Will not be going back again which is a shame because we had liked the place. The couple next to us decided to leave and go to another establishment after they saw our experience. So four lost customers. Let my experience guide your choice if you are thinking about coming to Perkys. Came here on a busy Saturday afternoon, but there were plenty of booths to sit at. There's a decent selection of beers on tap, but nothing outstanding. The food however is amazing! The barbecued pork is the best I've everything experienced. Get the side of beans; the flavors are fantastic and the pork that comes mixed in is so tender and flavorful, that I could be happy with a larger portion as a meal in itself (and I thought I didn't even like pork and beans! ) We just moved to the area and we'll be coming here again and again. Consistently good food, with friendly and fast service. Can't go wrong with whatever you order. Love the bbq and ribs Happy Days!! The lads were playing hockey next door. We had to eat and since I am a carnivore BBQ was perfect. Kimmy was the server. Hospitality and service exemplary and the food was very good and plentiful. You won't go wrong., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-2:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-2:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-2:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-2:0', 'Friday': '11:0-2:0', 'Saturday': '8:0-2:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-2:0'}

name: Dawson Street Pub, address: 100 Dawson St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.018561, longitude: -75.2127855, is_open: opening, categories: Nightlife, Pubs, Bars, Gastropubs, Restaurants, text: The coworkers and I decided to avoid Main Street after an early day, and there was a super annoying bar crawl dominating our first stop. So we basically looked for where they had just come from to avoid running into them again, and wound up and Dawson St. Where did this place come from? I was expecting something about a half-step up from a dive, but what I got was seitan quesadillas and a killer bar! Two of us had vodka with their homemade cucumber lemonade. I usually don't go for anything fruity when I'm out because it's so overpowering, but this was one of the most refreshing drinks I've ever had. Light and cool without being saccharine sweet. Amazing. And the food! A couple of the guys shared a cheese tray, which comes with beer pairings. The bartender seems to just kind of wing it with the pairings, and our beer connoisseurs were highly impressed. Also impressive, the vegetarian selection. Three out of the five of us are veg, and even in Manayunk we usually resign ourselves to a basket of fries when we're out drinking. Not so this time! In fact, the vegetarian selections were so incredible that even the omnivores ended up choosing veggie stuff. Seriously, how many bars feature seitan? Also, attention smokers, they have a pretty nice little hidden patio area. Sure everyone can go out there and grab one of the tables, but for those of us with the cancer sticks it is a welcome relief from standing on the sidewalk all night. My one gripe (other than having to pay ATM fees) would be the speed. They might have still been recovering from the pub crawl that had just passed through, but service seemed a little slow for mid-afternoon, especially since we were the only ones there when we ordered. Other than that, though, Dawson St. is probably my new favorite place to get some killer food, amazing drinks (made by someone who knows her stuff) and generally chill while avoiding the Manayunk frat-grown-up scene. Excellent place. Love their happy hour deals and they have amazing vegetarian options. If you're in Manayunk it is well worth your while to check this place out. Ive been going here for a while and never had a bad experience. The Dawson Street Pub is one of my favorite places in the city. It's got an incredible beer selection -- you can always find at least one or two Yards varieties on tap along with a nice mixture of other local and national microbrews (they also have a massive list of delicious bottled beers). And the food is excellent for bar food. I recommend the burgers and the Jerk Chicken sandwiches. The things that set this bar apart from most others (other than the beer selection), though, are the people and the music. I've been going to the Dawson St. Pub for years now and it's tough to find a better bunch of people than you're likely to meet at the this place. And they consistently get good musical acts to play there every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Dawson Street Pub has been a regular hangout for some of Philly's most talented local musicians -- you never know who might stop in to play a set on any given night. Great dive bar and the food is good. It's nice in the summer when you can sit outside Awesome little neighborhood bar, great beer selection (including three casks!) and a small but fun food menu. Bartender knew his beer and was fast and friendly. The duo of chili cheese dogs, one of that night's specials (for perspective, the other special was a ham sandwich with apples and Brie) were excellent bar food. As a non-resident, when I thought of Manayunk before, I always thought of Main Street Manayunk down the hill. Dawson Street is most decidedly not that. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but it appears to me to be a place where the residents of the adjacent neighborhood of densely-packed rowhouses go to watch the Phillies or Eagles, have some upscale bar food, and knock back quality craft beers. Why don't I come here more often ? It's tucked away on the end of little old Dawson Street and you may not ever notice it unless you're a Yelper or someone else in your neighborhood who loves good food, beer and live music tips you off. I stopped in yesterday on a whim (making it my 2nd visit) and was met with an added bonus! On the 3rd weekend of every month (kind of weather permitting), an outside food source "Philly Blind Pig" rolls in with his smoker and serves up some incredibly awesome and unique dishes ! We arrived just as most of the food was being pulled out to serve for the evening .... But unfortunately only had like 25 minutes to spend at the bar before we had to roll. That was just enough time for us to have a beer and an order of "moink balls" .. Never heard of them ? Oh they're just meatballs wrapped in bacon. Mmmm BACON. I wish we could have stayed longer and sampled some of the other enticing items on the menu ... Like Polish Lasagna (layers of pierogies , kielbasa laced ricotta cheese and some smoked meat ) Can't wait to come back when we have to more to hang, eat and drink ! The atmosphere is casual corner bar .. The kind of place you could hole up in and relax and hang out for hours ! Parking is a little tricky but can be achieved ! Don't get discouraged and skip this spot ! Place is bogus unless there's a band playing. Regardless of that fact, the bartenders are usually miserable. Expensive cash only destination. This place stressed me out. We sat down but no one came to serve us. Ok fine. No problem. After some waiting and no one telling us what to do, I ordered at the bar. I wasn't hungry so I just got a beer- my friend got a quesadilla and chicken sandwich. The quesadilla took a half hour to come out--- it's literally just a tortilla and cheese... How does that take long??? The chicken sandwich took an HOUR. It wasn't even that busy. FINALLY got the bill-- had to ask for it, had to ask for everything, even utensils. Cash only, great. Didn't realize until we asked of course. When we complained about simple food taking forever the guy said he'd take the food off the bill, gave us the bill with everything on it... Wtf. When we questioned it, he took the two beers we got off- fine whatever. I just wanted to get out of there. ITS LIKE THEY COOK ON A SINGLE HOT PLATE. BEWARE. I would only go here if I was already trashed and it was late and I was feeling desperate. What a craphole!!!! What a GEM to find in Manayunk! We stopped by for Happy Hour on Sunday (!!!) with a few friends. The place was empty when we walked in. For a dive bar they have excellent beers choices and even better food. I was able to get a great Unibroe beer for $4 and enjoy some tasty VEGAN bbq wings for $2.50. This place was beyond friendly - they even gave us a sample of the beer they were switching out on tap. My only complain was that the food came out super slow but it was worth the wait. If I lived closed I definitely could see myself making this an after work habit! Nice little neighborhood pub with a *great* beer selection. If you love micro/craft brews, this is the place for you in MYK. Love love love this place. Its very casual with an amazing beer selection. There wings are decent and I love there veggie burger. The bartenders are great and each on is attentive without being up your butt and very knowledgeable about all the different beers. Cash only but like the other reviews I can tell you there is an atm on sight. very relaxed almost like you went to hang out at a friends house who just happens to have an amazing beer selection! Okay, this is a total responsive review based on my recent visit when something rubbed me the wrong way. First off, Dawson's Street is a gem in a neighborhood that really needs such an establishment. This is a great beer bar and one among few in the northwest Philly area. Great beer, good food, and I met my wife here... But they charge a Phila alcohol tax??? I've never seen this before. If I go into a bar and order a Lager, it costs $4. $4 straight up! These guys are charging tax on my tab! I don't get it. Maybe I should have been paying cash for each round as we go. The bill came to about $40 and there was a $3+ tax added. I asked the bartender what the tax was all about and she just kinda mumbled and blah blah. She didn't have a real explanation. My problem is that I'm already paying a premium for the beer at $8.50 a bottle. Why is Dawson's Street the only bar I've been to in 12 years charging tax on beers? Great beers but I don't like to feel I'm being swindled and that's how I felt when I left the bar tonight. Go see my man Dan. talk about a chill way to spend a night. Thursday nights 5-7 best happy hour secret in the yunk. Good beer. Good food. Good vibes My friend is a regular at Dawson Street because she lives down the street. She's Terrace Street Posse. The beer was serious; I especially like that they have multiple choices if you're into local brew. Happy went until 7, but after that beers were priced to be on par with Manayunk inflation. Oh well, I'll give them the benefit...because we are in a recession and the beer prices weren't outRAGeous. One other observation was the jukebox. There was an amazing collection of artists in there...but the albums were all the slightly less popular one of really popular artists. For example, they had a Coldplay album! But it was Parachutes rather their first critically acclaimed and eventually super popular rush of blood to the head. And I really wanted to hear Immigrant Song, but they didn't have that Zeppelin album... I'd definitely go back. Dawson Street is a solid neighborhood dive that gets extra points for their happy hour. 5-7 Monday-Saturday (not sure about Sunday) with half priced drafts and cheap wings. They usually have a good draft list with a wide array of micro brews. Sometimes, none of them are to my liking however. The wings are cheap during happy hour, but just of average quality. They are large, but tend to not be crispy enough. Take away happy hour, and Dawson Street would lose a star. The atmosphere is only ok. The lighting is lacking. Thereis often live music with a cover, but the bands are seriously hit or miss. The staff is nice, but I have hit slow food service and bar tending at times. Depends on who is working. Cash only. There is at ATM in the back. Best happy hour in manayunk. Great food, fresh fries, and half off all draft beers from 5-7. Rotating beer selection and friendly staff make it a great experience. We love that we live in walking distance to this neighborhood bar! Dawson Street Pub offers yummy food, great beer selection, and friendly service! They offer a 7-day happy hour and have plenty of live music. Only drawback would be that they are cash only but, do offer an ATM inside. Cheers! I would have given this one 4 stars back in the day, but it still earns a solid 3, 3-1/2. I've gone to Dawson for many years and have seen it continue to evolve. Gone are the days of rotting beer stench from the tap trays and the smell of urine from the mens bathroom. They've really fixed the place up a lot over the years. That's been a good thing. Great beer selection, if somewhat on the pricey side (c'mon, if freakin' Johnny Brenda's in hipstertown, I mean Fishtown, can offer $3 Kenzinger pints all the time, why not a local corner spot?). Some ok specials throughout the week, though sadly $2 Guinness Mondays are a long-gone thing of the past, as is the pool table. My only real gripe with this place is that they have live musicians in there all the freaking time now. That's cool if you don't mind loud music in a really small place, but it's definitely not conducive to a relaxed night of chill conversation. But hey, some people love to go out to hear local musicians but when I go to a bar it's to drink beer and relax. Worth checking out if you've never been. Great pub for a quick informal beer. Their beer selection is fabulous, and they get bonus points for having Budwiser banned on their menu. Dave the owner is a good guy. The happy hour is more than reasonable, and the food is great. About the only complaint I have is that they could really use an ipod hook up... it can be a little creepy without some music some time Dive bar with great happy hour specials and a great craft beer selection. Perfect location for those of us who live a little further from Main Street and want somewhere closer to grab a quick bite or a drink! I love that this place is only 2 streets over from my house! I get the same thing everytime I go & always love it - the bacon burger & fries & apple beer. Their special dipping sauce for the fries is awesome too. The only downside is that they don't take cards (do have an ATM though) & their late-night bartender (tall blonde) looks/acts like she hates life everytime I've ever been around her. Best happy hour and draft list in Manayunk. Come for barbecue weekend, you won't be disappointed! So Have to update my review since the last time I was in there. Over priced for beer. They are cash only. The waitress asked us if we would need napkin and utensil's since they are trying to "go green" If you serve food, you just put it out. The owner ? cook was complaining about his negative yelp reviews. Probably not going back. This is my local corner bar. Friendly staff and customers make it feel like cheers. Happy Hour prices are the big draw for me. A page of the menu is half off along with the entire beer menu. Let's talk about the beer. I feel that they must have the most spectacular arrangements with a bunch of breweries because they are constantly getting single kegs of small batch beer from yards mostly but several others too. It's great fun to expand your pallette on the cheap. There is live music several nights a week, and occasionally it's a really great show brought to you by xpn Great place to find real craft beers. Very comfortable spot and a hidden gem in manayunk. We stopped by for a beer at the end of the work day before going to the movies. It must have been an off day - we were two of maybe 4 people there total. It's definitely a dive - but they have an awesome draft list that is extremely well priced. If I lived in the neighborhood, I feel like I'd be here a lot! Cool place to go on the weekend with a band playing. A lot of good beers. It's a bit crowded with a band there tho, but not too bad. The only real problem I have is that this past summer they didn't have AC, which was a killer (I can't imagine how the bartender felt). Outside of that, not a bad place to go any day of the week. Cute local bar. Lots of seating. Phillies games are fun because they do dollar hot dogs. Pretty good beer selection too. Went here a couple weeks ago to see a friend's band play. The place was actually pretty cool. Nice bar, beer selection, comfortable atmosphere, nice little spot for the band to play. The parking situation is AWFUL, but that's not the bar's fault. So, if it was so nice, why the 2 stars? The bartender. Oh. My. GOD. I've had some shitty bartenders. I've had them steal money from me, ignore me, repeatedly bring me the wrong thing. This one takes the cake. No idea what her name is, but she's tall, with blonde hair and a constantly shitty, mean look on her face. I've never actually been scared to ask for a beer from a bartender before. Any question (no matter how nicely asked or how simple) was responded to with a glare and a short, snarky answer. Some friends of ours came in a little after us and one of the asked what kind of domestic beers they had and the bartender loudly huffed, turned around, grabbed a beer menu, slammed it down on the bar and walked away. After that, we started hearing other people at the bar talking about how awful she was. I really wanted to order food, but didn't want to have to talk to her at all, so I went hungry. Dawson, you seem to have a genuinely nice bar and despite the parking, I'd love to come back and re-review, but under no circumstances will I EVER be back while that woman works there. I have no idea how she's managed to keep her employment there after one service. She is completely ruining your establishment. I like this place because it has grown with me. When I was younger, I used to frequent dives- and this was one. Now that I am older- it has cleaned it's act up (but not too much to turn me off) and it is a great place to go. Awesome selection of beer on draft-- at least a dozen yummy mostly domestic brews. And a beautiful old wood bar to drink them at. They do have a website and bands play here, so check that out too. The food is also pretty good for bar food. Nice place to meet pals and shoot the shit. Sometimes you wander off the beaten path and find a best kept secret! We went to Dawson Street Pub to hear our friend's band, but discovered just how amazing this pub truly is. No worries your GPS will take you perfectly to the front door, but the tricky part is the parking you just may be lucky enough to find offstreet parking in walking distance. Once inside the pub is cozy with a large TV for sports viewing and more amazing beer sections than I could have imagined, that they include in a menu format. They have live music and food and drink specials daily. The Bartender and Staff go out of their way to show amazing service. If your in the Philly Manayunk area make a stop at this Pub it's worth the trip! Best happy hour hands down in Philadelphia! 7-days a week! 3 grilled cheese and tomato with fries and awesome dipping sauce. 2.50 awesome quesadilla with hand made salsa and sour cream. Oh and half price on all craft beers. Cash only. Good live music sometimes on weekends. Owner Dave very nice guy- service is top notch - Each time I've been there, I've had an awesome experience. They have a great selection of craft beers and tap beers. I'm also a vegetarian, and they have quality and unique vegetarian meals. I'm amazed at how high quality the food is for being just a small neighborhood pub. The vegetarian chili and wings are especially excellent! The service is fast and the bartenders are friendly. I definitely recommend it! Amazing, absolutely delicious seitan wings. I've heard from a friend that he actually sometimes gets the seitan wings over regular ones because they are just THAT good. I've been going around the city trying seitan wings and Dawson has literally made the best I've had so far. The hummus was incredible too - with a huge plate full of fresh veggies, pita bread, olives and feta cheese. I was taken aback with the beer selection as well, they have a huge, huge list of craft beer. This place is a gem. Bartender was extremely nice, too! There's a beer garden on the side so I'm counting down the days to when it gets a little warmer - I know where I'll be going! Happy hour prices are SUCH a good deal and BTW it's CASH ONLY. Nice local dive bar for us in Manayunk. Cheap happy hour specials and pretty decent food (i crave the fries and dipping sauce). Outside patio for warm days. $1 hot dogs during Phillies games is pretty cool. We love the bartender Kwinn!!!! We come On Thursdays and Sundays to see her. Finally we found a bar in the neighborhood that we enjoy. They have a nice selection of rotating beers and a good menu. Its not far from Main Street but draws a much different crowd, and I don't feel overrun by sports or pounding music. Great place to relax for Happy Hour or an evening of beer. Nice little bar. Has a old school feel to it. The wings were some of the best I have had in the area. Cash only. I came here on the recommendation of Yelp and was not disappointed. I got the mango wings which were ridiiculllously hot (I'm a spicy food junkie with what my friends claim thousands of dead taste buds and even I was tearing up) ... but sooooo yummy! My friend ordered the chorizo burger and fries and both were very very good too. Don't you worry my vegetarians they serve seitan as well... this impressed me because I don't think I've ever been to a bar that serves seitan! Just as our food came out a live jazz band was setting up and began playing... They were really great and I was having a jolly ole time getting wing sauce all over my face and listening to some good tunes... Oh and i forgot to mention their awesome selection of beers. They have pages upon pages of bottles and a pretty solid selection on tap. Yes! It's in the middle of nowhere so I'm guessing mainly frequented by locals?My friend and I got glances from everyone at the bar when we first came in. My only negative thing I have to say about this place is that the bartender was a huge bitch but even so I'm a fan! went last night. had a great time. its a small spot but a comfortable atmosphere. i only had the curry ginger wings. the sauce was delicious but the wing was pretty fatty. i enjoyed it though. i was a little disappointed that the line-up included 4 bands. by 1am no one was there to see the "headliner". when we arrived at 10:30pm it was packed and a great vibe. i'd suggest they limit the number of bands playing a night to 2 or 3 at the most. the bartender girl (tall, blonde hair) was mean looking and acting the whole night. maybe she should find a behind-the-scenes job of choice. i'd recommend this place to a group of friends who love live music and beer. the beer prices were great. the beer selection was even greater. Delicious bar menu & lots of excellent veggie options. Personally had the veggie burger 3 times never disappoints. Super nice staff too Local bar. Food is cheap, decent beer selection. Less than admirable drink pours. Cash only. Good little pub in the Roxborough-Manayunk area just a couple of blocks north of Main Street that manages to completely rid itself of the Main Street vibe. This, in and of itself, is not necessarily a good or bad thing, but it is nice to have something in the area that is truly different, and that manages to maintain its blue collar roots. I've been a number of times, mostly for either lunch or after-work drinks. Usually not very crowded at these times, especially at lunch. People apparently haven't discovered the very good food that this place serves up. From the outside it looks like you're about to step into a neighborhood dive bar from 20 or 30 years ago, and it maintains that aura as you walk through the door. Only when you sit down and notice the better-than-average beer selection and taste some very good food does it really set itself apart. It's not very often that you find such good things in a bar that is, at it's heart, a neighborhood dive. And it's not one of those fake dive-bar-lookalike places, like a NoLibs or Center City 'dive bar' that is made to look run down to attract hipster types. The crowd is mostly local, either living or working within a few blocks, but they're generally very friendly. Like I said, they have a full bar, and a better-than-average beer selection that rotates regularly. Don't go in expecting a massive line of taps like at Standard Tap, or the bottle heaven of Eulogy or Teresas. Do go in expecting to be able to find a beer you probably haven't tried before, and individuals willing to help you make a choice. And also don't expect to see the same things on tap every time you visit. This can be good or bad depending on the person. I like trying new things, though, so it's good for me. I docked a star because, well, I only give 5 stars to places that are truly amazing. It's nothing really against DSP. I also took into account the fact that they do not take credit cards. Yes, there is an ATM on site, but you'll walk away with probably $5 in ATM fees once the bank is done with you. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, too, if you're not terribly familiar with the area or it happens to be busy. It wouldn't hurt them to upgrade the tables and chairs, either, as they look like they came from a 1980s gas station waiting room. Great food, great beer list. Caught some music there, we liked this spot. Saw the Flyers, ate good food, enjoyed the Christmas decor. Off the beaten path, but that's where I aim. Bartender could not have been cooler and friendlier.. quick service.. great vibe. Kudos. Did I mentioned GREAT beer list.. 3 beer engines too. . go. now. Great place to see live performance. I saw the Songdogs and Route611 there and it was a great time. went in to watch the phillies game. had never been. manyunk is not my part of town. love the outside smoking area. crowd was nice. the bartender was exceptional. she was super helpful and attentive. not overbearing. cheerful. didnt eat, so nothing to say about that. but its a really cool, non douchey place to grab a drink. not swanky or divey. perfect in between. cash only , which is weird. but theres an atm on site. So Dawson seems to be continually evolving. They offer a bunch of vegetarian option on their menu, though the seitan needs tweaking, and have some good drink specials through the week. Check out $2 Tuesdays where they have lots of menu items for just two bucks. This is my favorite bar in Philadelphia. It has a friendly and inviting atmosphere, great beer selection, great bar food, and great music. Weekends feature the best of local musicians. The open mic night is one of the best in Philly. Everyone is welcome and you hear everyone from people just starting to some of the best local musicians. There are great food and drink specials during Philly sporting events and other local and national events. Really, the Dawson has it all covered, If these are things that you like, then this is the bar for you. Wow, this is the king of craft beer heaven. I walked into the bar on a Friday night with five other people as we were on a bar crawl. The first three were the Terrace Tavern, Old Eagle & The East End. We were greeted at the door by someone carding which was quite flattering to all us as the youngest person was 29, so bring your cards. It seemed the bar had and endless selection of quality beer which I won't even begin to describe. If you like beer this is one of the top places in the city to find well above average beer. The bar had some entertainment going on as it was close to 1 A.M. and I did notice a bar menu but found the selection of cheese on a blackboard to be most intriguing. The bar itself is quite relaxed with a few tables and a small lounge in the back. Well the last place on the tour is T.Hogan's and it's about 5 minutes away by foot so this makes for the perfect bar crawl. I'm sure to return as I just love the vibe of this place and recommend you check it out for yourself. An awesome "off the main strip" kind of place to visit in Manayunk. Amazingly fair prices and one hell of a beer selection! I, as always, took advantage of their on draft cider, Jacks; which is always refreshing and light. To accompany my mid-week indulgence, an artisanal gourmet grilled cheese with fresh hand-cut fries! Absolutely delicious! The best part was the bill... Way less expensive than the showy joints on Main Street. It's a cool off the cuff place to meet up with friends and enjoy a great beer selection and gourmet bar food. Add in some local music and you've got yourself a night to remember. Just a tip... It's cash only. It would obviously be better if they accepted cards... (Get with Squareup.com) but it's still worth the visit. Bad. One word that describes this place perfectly. Horrible parking situation, horrible food, horrible service. Manayunk parking in general is outrageously stupid so it's not their fault, however everything else is just unacceptable. Came here yesterday, on the whim, just for relaxing thursday night imbibement session. Had to pay a five dollar cover to get in to hear this pretty darn good jazz band, so the night started out a-ok. Then everything went downhill. Bartender, you need a new profession. We will get back to her in a bit, first lets talk about the food. Not one thing I ordered came out good and I ordered from the specials menu, lentil soup, barf. Pork Sandwich with sauerkraut and french fries, pork was dry, bread basically fell apart as I grabbed it and the fries would have killed me If i had cholesterol problems. Now the bartender, she was attentive, and did seem overworked, but If you give me the bill and I show you that the prices are wrong, and you don't do anything about it, there is an issue. If the beers are advertised as 4.50 and I get charged 5.00 don't make some bull excuse telling me that there is tax on them, then I call you out and you blame it on the machine. I don't care who's fault it is I should not have to pay more than the advertised price. I didn't argue however and just payed the bill. This place gets an F- for customer service, I don't care how good the beers are, it's not worth it. Every time I come to Philly to visit my buddy I stop in here. Small, dive-ish bar with happy hour 7 days a week, live bands, and a big vegetarian menu. I love it here! Parking in the area is suspect at best, being it's in a residential area so if you can walk or u we do so. I had a great experience at this pub last night! I had never even heard of this place, but a friend's band was playing (in celebration of Johnny Cash's birthday), so I figured I would give it a try. Immediately after walking in, I liked it. It has a very chill atmosphere, and it's dark and made of lots of wood, just luck a local beer joint should be! Though it definitely has the "neighborhood, verging on dive-bar" feel, the draft list is incredible. They've got a great rotating list with definitely something for everyone. The food was also pretty reasonable bar food; nothing special, but it filled our bellies. The service was also great; the bartender didn't forget about us, even as the bar filled up. The acoustics were surprisingly good for a place that is about the size of a railroad car. If I had to complain, it would be that the bar was pretty chilly, so I ended up keeping my coat on most of the night. But really, that's about it! All in all, a great little beer joint! Instant love. Real beer engines. Tin ceiling typical bar. The burger was a prototypical burger but with my choice of pepper Jack cheese and that is a good thing. This is one of the cleanest bars I've ever been in. The bar stools were full and there were 3 tables worth of people. It made the place feel full without being crowded. Service was friendly and prompt. The beer selection is an awesome mix of local and popular micro brews. A definite recommendation as a bar. I later found out that this place is the 11th ranked bar in Philadelphia and I'm sure if they really nailed the menu that ranking would be higher. Every time I come to Philly to visit my buddy I stop in here. Small, dive-ish bar with happy hour 7 days a week, live bands, and a big vegetarian menu. I love it here! Parking in the area is suspect at best, being it's in a residential area so if you can walk or uber do so. Such a great local bar! I'm a big fan of happy hour, dogs, and kid-friendly places. Dawson's is all of those things! Yay! Happy hour is everyday which rules, food and drink specials, and super friendly bartenders. Live music on some nights and it's an easy walk from the train station, hollaaaaaaa! Try the vegan wings!! Bring your pup! All things yay. Great spot! Prices are great, happy hour is even better. Really good selection of beer and two rotating casks is better than most bars. The vegi wings are amazing! You can usually catch the owner in there as well which is nice. Cash only is a little inconvenient and the reason for 4 stars. A small local pub tucked away in between Manayunk and Wissahickon. It has a nice, quaint atmosphere, friendly bartenders, and a respectable selection of craft beer on tap. One of the main things I like about this place is that they have good music playing - not obnoxious pop music and house music for college kids - and they often have live bands playing. I haven't tried the food yet, but I hear good things. To me, this is a great place to chill and have some beers. I was in town with a local. Otherwise I never would have found this place. Total neighborhood dive with an amazing beer selection and decent menu. We were in on a scorchingly hot summer weekend afternoon. They happened to be having a Dude Hates Cancer fundraising garage sale. The menu was all BBQ. If I wasn't dying of heat stroke and saving room for dinner I would have dug in! I hear they have a decent local music scene - check that out if that's your thing. I'm sure I'd be back if I lived anywhere nearby. Pull up a stool often if you're lucky enough to have this place in your backyard. 7 Day a Week Happy Hour. Worth Repeating - 7 Days a Week! Happy hour at Dawson's means cheap food and cheaper drinks. Their food is pretty awesome. Get the hummus plate, which comes with a huge pile of veggies and enough hummus to dip to your hearts content. I usually get a grilled cheese as well - pick your bread and cheese. Add tomato for free and bacon for a bit extra. Either way, it comes with fries. Prices, even non-happy hour, are reasonable. Cash only, which can be tough, but they have an ATM on site. Great, great beer selection. They have a decent number of taps and plenty of bottles. I can't speak personally to the live music, other than they have some on occasions with a small cover charge. It is not a huge bar, but not so small that you wouldn't want to be there for a show. Happy hour seating does seem to fill up, especially on Friday afternoons. Consider getting there a bit early if you'd like a seat at the bar. It was Saturday in Roxborough and the only bar near by on was Dawson's pub. I was set in calling it Dawson's creek. I was joking about running into charecters from the 90's TV drama. My friend was convinced it was an awful place and I was determined to have the best time ever there. There was live music inside, they were covering psuedo-regea band sticky fingers. I had a Manhatten or two while I was there. I didn't quite have the best time ever but for a dive bar I found it not bad. Worth checking out as there aren't many other bars close by this area of Roxborough. Great local bar a bit off the beaten path. They have food. Is that a complement? Not sure. But they have a cool bar. Cool bartenders. Cool owner with a cool car, (always parked out front) cool people hang out and drink. I think that's what your supposed to do at a cool bar. They play cool tunes too! It's all cool. Free but difficult parking. Great place to hang out for decent priced beer. No Credit Cards so its easy to limit yourself if you need that. The wings and fries are great but take my advice and do not try the cheese plate. It was terrible and one of the cheeses was old. So after going there dozens of times I learned this. The lady with the blonde hair and the mustache will automatically give you an attitude from the second you walk in there, till you leave. No smile. No thanks. Just bitchiness the whole time. In your time their you wonder why does she work here?? Hmm ohhh it's cuz her family member owns the place. The foods okay. The beer pricing for happy hours decent. But the overall tone that this bartender sets puts this place in the dirt for me. This place would be a lot better if Paula worked more and the miserable mustache lady didn't. Also if you'd like a spot at the bar, forget it. The owner and the 10 friends take the entire bar up. The live music is cramped and poorly done. If you like good live music environment, go to a place like the grape room. 8 minutes and 26 seconds (downhill). This is how long it takes me to walk to Dawson's, so it's a natural first stop on any bar crawl of Manayunk. I like Dawson's for two simple reasons: the prices (low) and the beer (varied, out-of-the-ordinary). Quirky decorations, such as a mounted stag's head with sunglasses, low-key music (think The Smiths and The Cure), and standard pub fare without the inflated prices rounds out the experience. If you are looking for a quiet, old-school atmosphere to knock back a few beers with friends, this is your bar. This bar rarely gets crowded and is one of the few authentic dive bars left in the neighborhood. Next time you are in the area, you have to check it out--and it doesn't matter what day you want to go, because Dawson's offers happy hour *7* days a week. Great fries, outside space, service and beer collection. Best pub in town! Gluten free beer is delicious. Sit outside with the lovely tent!! I moved to Roxborough last year and can't say how thrilled I am to have this place in the hood. Great dive bar with with live local music AND veggie wings as good as I'd get in Fishtown? Yes please. Not to mention, the hummus is the best. In fact, generally speaking this little dive has better vegetarian options than most of Manayunk/Roxborough. The happy hour is righteous. Well done all around. Music is obnoxiously loud. I walked in the door and realized that a conversation was literally impossible. Felt like I was at a terrible warped tour re enactment. Most of the clientele was of the questionable variety. Even saw a woman go to the footbridge across the street and vein pop in the shadows. Than stumble back into the bar and still get served. Will never go back to this shady place again. Great divey bar with a lot of craft beer options on tap, as well as in the fridge. This is the perfect place to listen to live music. On Wednesday they have Open Mic Night, no cover price. Just remember that it is cash only. They have an ATM in the back. Cool local spot with above average food. It's def a locals place, but they're friendly And lots of live music The Dawson Street Pub is a neighborhood dive bar tucked in the middle of Manayunk/Roxborough. I discovered this place after I moved into the area after my ex-wife Cynthia and I ended our marriage after 14 years. It was an amicable split but still heartbreaking. We've tried to make it as easy as possible for our twin sons Bradley and Bryan (B'n'B). I know I made a lot of mistakes. I really put too much of a priority on work -- I'm an actuary specializing in developing risk models for parking garage companies. However, I've been working on developing more of a work-life balance courtesy of the counseling service via phone my company provides for. I've also known I have a deep rooted fear of commitment and also a fear of taking risks. Those may be great strengths as an actuary -- in fact, they ARE great strengths for actuaries -- but they're not positive attributes for either a husband or father. I came here at the suggestion of Tonya M. I met Tonya M. on an OK Cupid date a few months back. The date went well but Tonya confessed to me that she had recently been let go out of jail as she served 18 months for committing voter fraud. It wasn't really her fault -- her boss pressured her into helping rig a Delaware County school board election -- but she still acted in poor judgment. Tonya and I eventually ran into each other at The Grape Room -- a FANTASTIC local establishment featuring some of the best "jam" bands in the city -- and reconnected. Tonya and I have spent a fair amount of time together since then, largely watching "Modern Family" and "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" reruns. I've put my worries about her criminal past behind me -- she served her time and learned her lesson. She's still on probation and isn't allowed to vote without supervision. She said she appreciates my conservative nature. It's helped her "recalibrate," as she puts it, and no longer take wild risks in order to help get ahead in the workplace. She's learned what's important to her. And I've learned from her, as well. I had a terrific experience my freshman year at Ramapo College in New Jersey taking a creative writing class. It always lingered in the back of my head that I should have tried to become a professional writer. However, instead, I played it "safe" like my parents encouraged. I have no qualms about my career path -- I love valuation modeling and training young actuaries -- but I still can't help but wonder what could have been. At Tonya's encouragement, we came to Dawson Street during an open mic night. The place has an intimate setting for local bands -- not as raucous as The Grape Room, but still a great place. Even though I don't play music, they still let me get up and read a short story I wrote called "The Actuary." Write what you know, as they say! LOL! Afterwards, Tonya and I had a serious talk. We both agreed that our relationship was headed in a very positive direction and decided to officially become a couple. It's hard, being not-so-recently divorced, but it's time. My ex-wife Cynthia has started hanging out a lot with Doug, one of the personal trainers at the LA Fitness she goes to, according to B'n'B. She's happy and I think it's time I find happiness, too. The Dawson Street Pub has a TERRIFIC host of craft beers. I was originally just going to go with a Sam Adams (Sammies are my favorite), but Tonya prodded me into going into something more adventurous. The bartender Sal helped me pick out a really great Belgian microbrew -- so glad I took that risk, as small as it was! Tonya and I also split some grilled cheese sandwiches and seitan wings with a delicious honey barbecue dipping sauce. I would recommend the Dawson Street Pub to any recently divorced men living in Manayunk/Roxborough hoping to move on to the next stage of their lives, particularly with the help and company of an understanding woman trying to escape her past forging signatures at election polling places. New to the neighborhood and I'm glad to have stumbled upon this friendly little pub with live music. I'm obsessed with their BBQ Curry WINGS! Nice little dive bar in a quiet area that has made accommodations for COVID times. Really appreciate the abundance of vegetarian options, especially for a small bar! Absolutely LOVE the seitan Buffalo wings, will be a return customer for those. Only complaint is that the bartender was not the friendliest, but we all have bad days! In case you're wondering, they do have the best veggie "wings" in the area! Quaint little hole in the wall that is better kept than your average hole in the wall. The beer selection is great, the vegetarian selection is actually pretty good, and the bartender has always been super nice. Cash only but they do have an ATM in the back What is a good dive bar? It's a basic bar with bartenders who know what they are doing and drinks that are stiff and cheap. Honestly, it's a dying breed. Dawson Street is just that. But what has impressed me is that Dawson's has gone beyond that. Not only do they offer affordable drinks, they also offer a nice selection of craft beer (on draft and in Bottle) and a decent selection of liqour. The service has always been friendly and welcoming, and no matter when you go there is normally a friendly local crowd. And it is clear the owner has fostered a strong community environment. The food is typical bar food. It's not the reason to go here, but it is a reason to stay. It's done well and is well worth the money. It also has great happy hour specials on beer, and live music often (including a popular open Mic night). The fact I didn't lead with those facts doesn't mean they aren't amazing pluses (they are) but shows just how great a bar this is. And yet it also seems a bit under the radar. So if you are reading this far you clearly want to go. So just go, it's that type of place. I started coming here back in the late 1980s as it was the first craft beer bar around. Back when Yards was still brewing in a garage in Manayunk. For about 10 years we used to come here about once a week for good beer, great atmosphere and a really good chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. This was even the first bar we went to for my bachelor party. It had been about 6 years since we were last here and decided to stop in later afternoon on Saturday. We were the only two customers at 4:30. Asked the bartender what IPAs were on and she could not have been more bothered - pointed to the tap list (which we had not previously seen) and to the fridge. If IPAs are your thing, this is not your bar. While the beers are heavily local, the only IPA on tap was a spruce IPA from yards. Bartender and others working did their best to ignore us, and in the case of the bartender she came across as decidedly unfriendly. It really felt like unless you're a regular here you can pretty much just fuck off back out the door. It's a shame - we used to know everyone who worked here and it was always a friendly neighborhood bar. My how the times have changed. Probably would have been one start but the bathrooms are much nicer than they used to be, though the back room is like walking through someone's basement storage room now. No more couch and cool graffiti wall. Stopped in yesterday with a group of 10. The place was at first busy and they had an outdoor barbecue cooking. The beer selection was very good with several good cask brews. The food was very good as well. We had sevral different types of wings, ribs, quesadillas. All very tasty. So why the low rating? Although friendly, the service was brutal. The bartender seemed totally perplexed by the computer/cash register system. She repeatedly was unable to get beers poured for our table. I had to order the same two beers 3 times until she actually remembered to get them. It wasnt that the place was that busy all afternoon. They either need to train the staff better or search for a more capable team. Sorry, but I cant support a place where you have to beg to be served............ Dawson's is a sweet place for happy hour! There's cheap eats and a great beer selection and live music on (some) nights. I've tried a number of things on their HH menu and haven't been disappointed. I say definitely order the wings but of course you can't go wrong with the quesadillas (yes, plural) and obviously you need to order a side of fries to share with your frandz while you're there. There's usually plenty of street parking before 530/6PM and plenty of seating on the inside as well. If you're looking for a nice chill spot to hang out with your coworkers after work or meet up with some friends for some light boozing and major food baby cultivation, come on by Dawson's! My go to in the area. Great mix of clientele. People in their 20's to anyone older who appreciates good music. Live bands most Friday's and Saturday's. Open mic on Wednesday's and good music playing on the stereo otherwise. Or else there are movies. Not a huge tv place but they do have a pinball machine and some other arcade games in back! The draft beer is half off EVERY DAY from 5-7. There aren't domestics we're taking about, they're high abv delicious microbrews. Right now I'm looking at a double ipa w 10% that's half off also. But not to worry those of you prefer lighter beers. There's Yeungling Premium on draft for less than anywhere else at happy hour. During regular hours it's less than even canned or bottled beers. That's a full pint btw. Lastly the owner is an awesome guy. He takes full responsibility of the bar and was super helpful hosting my birthday party. He made sure everything was taken care of and offered me some specials specifically for the party. Hands down my favorite bar in Manayunk. Again, I've said this before, parking does suck if you're trying to park after 6:30/7 pm but if you know anything about parking in Manayunk. it's that it's not unique to this bar. That's just Manayunk. Take a Lyft anyway, you won't be legal to drive after a couple of those 10% beers. So to wrap it up, come here for a beer stay for the music and enjoy yourself. It's the best bar in Manayunk if you enjoy good beer, good food, and good people. Super friendly service, good selection of beers and live music. Didn't try anything to eat but I hear good things. Good place to catch some local lie music anytime., hours: {'Monday': '12:0-2:0', 'Tuesday': '12:0-2:0', 'Wednesday': '12:0-2:0', 'Thursday': '12:0-2:0', 'Friday': '12:0-2:0', 'Saturday': '12:0-2:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-2:0'}

name: Brazzo Pizza, address: 700 Main St, city: Harleysville, latitude: 40.286987, longitude: -75.398631, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches, text: You start out with the Mediterraneo, Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, black olives and capers, drizzled with Olive oil.Then the Pollo Parmigiana which is way to much food for any one sitting and is abosolutely delicious. If you want a to die for pasta dish, try the Penne Abruzzo. I can't say enough good thing about this B.Y.O.B. casual dinning restaurant. I have never had a bad meal here and I have tried most all of the dishes. Mangia !!! Have been meaning to check out this place for some time. My partner and I went there for a causual date nite out and we thouroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff was prompt and professional an the food was clearly prepared with quality ingredients and platted with care and precision. Classic savory Italian cuisine. The atmosphere was attractive, simple, and casual. Perfect for a date nite or family nite out. I was in the mood for Italian food for my birthday and decided to try out Brazzo Italian after reading some positive reviews on Yelp. My fiancé and I had a really strange and unfortunate experience and ended up leaving without getting a meal. I was surprised to find it to be relatively empty, considering it was a Saturday night. Oddly, the host told me the wait was about 5-10 minutes to be seated. After waiting about 15 minutes and staring at a half empty restaurant, I told the host we were going to go elsewhere. He didn't provide any explanation as to why we weren't seated and even laughed awkwardly at the ordeal. Needless to say, it was one of the strangest restaurant experiences I've had. The good news, however, is that we discovered a great restaurant next door in the Butcher and Barkeep, where the food and staff were incredible. This is a great place to eat in my area. Fresh food and very reasonably priced for the quality of food. I love the salmon dish and service is really good too. In addition, they have awesome coffee and many selections. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Really excellent. Eaten here for years. BYOB The owner is an actual chef, not just a pizza maker. Daily creative and delicious specials, just wish he would make his Riboletta soup more often. I was pleasantly surprised after some of the reviews. My friend is Italian and I was a little worried what she would think. We both enjoyed our food. I had the Capri appetizer and I was so happy they weren't stingy with the mozzarella. My friend had the mussels in white sauce. She asked for white instead of red and they were happy to do that. My entree was eggplant parm. I didn't realize it would be thick sliced which I am not used to, but it was actually very flavorable! My friend got some kind of pasta with seafood. I think there was crabmeat in it. She loved it. We then got creme brûlée which I've always wanted to try. It was ok but my friend mentioned it is nothing like the real thing. The service was fine. We weren't demanding customers because we were just there to talk and didn't need much attention. So overall, we were quite happy and would def go again. BYOB. This is one of our favorite family spots. The service has never let us down and the dishes are always mouth-watering. Great for take-out too. I had been to Brazzo a handful of times previously and enjoyed it, but it had been several years. I went with some friends recently and was disappointed. They have expanded into the store next door to their location, and that is nice. However, we were surprised to see that the menus we were given were one sheet of paper printed on both sides, oil-stained and dog-eared. It was kind of tacky and gross. I had hoped for meat-free and asked about the eggplant parmesan. The waitress helpfully told me that their eggplant is "thick cut, with the skin on." So far, that was fine. However, she also added that it is not breaded, and that many customers are taken aback when they receive this well-known dish prepared in this unorthodox way. It didn't sound good to me either, and I have to wonder why the chef/owner would continue to prepare a dish in a way that so many patrons are disappointed in. The menu really needs to have more meat-free dishes. I wound up ordering the farfalle sole de mare, which is a seafood dish. It was just all right - nothing to get excited about. Our entrees took an inordinately long time to arrive. We were given one halved slice of Italian bread apiece, and our $14 to $18 entrees did not come with a salad, unlike many Italian restaurants' practice. I don't feel we received good value for our money. I'll go back if my dining companions insist upon it, but I would not choose Brazzo again if it were my choice alone. It's really a shame, because I recall having some very nice meals in the past. The food here is consistently good but the service is so hit or miss. I went in for a coffee (they heavily advertise the cafe), waited for and 10 minutes with absolutely no acknowledgement and so decided to leave. I really like this place, just wish the service was more considtent. Went on Friday Night, specials were deliciously described, but did not taste as good. We asked for no dairy is possible and the waitress told us what to order, well it had butter and chess in the saffron rosseto , and they added butter to the salmon. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS NICE WITH THE BRICK OVEN. I may go back for pizza, but not dinner. Usually whenever I'm somewhere that has pizza on the menu, I order that. Except for at Brazzo, a BYO tucked away in a small suburban shopping center. Don't let the location throw you - this place is really great. My sister lives near here, and we go every few months. I LOVE the penne alla rosa, which consists of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, a splash of white wine, cream, butter and a dash of marinara sauce blended together into a pink sauce topped with fresh mozzarella. I love it so much that I could eat it every day and not get sick of it. On a recent visit, I found the bread brought out before the meal to be not as fresh as it usually is. My sister said she knows it's baked on site, but we both thought it tasted like it had been frozen and dethawed. So, one star off for that. Also, our food (mine, my sisters and brother-in-law's) came out fast, like in less than 10 minutes. I didn't really like that, because on a Saturday night it's nice to linger and talk as you wait. But the food is great, so I'm not really complaining. The owner/chef likes to walk around and chat with his customers, which is nice. He is the reason why the food is so consistently good -- he's always in the kitchen. Four yummy stars for Brazzo. I wish you were in Philly. I picked Brazzo to enjoy a birthday dinner with my family. When I had to change the date of the reservation and then call back and change the number of guests, the owner could not have been more accommodating. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, the table was ready and in a location where we were out of the way of fellow diners. We enjoyed the privacy. We started with the Margarita pizzas right out of the brick oven, which got great reviews from my guests, and then ordered entrees. I ordered the veal parmesan which was extremely tender and one of the best I've had in awhile. All the guests enjoyed their selections and our server was extremely attentive making sure we had what we needed, despite being a large party with lots of individual requests. All of the food came out exactly as ordered (considering we are a picky group of people), and the food was hot and served all at once. I was glad I chose Brazzo for my birthday dinner, and my guests really enjoyed the experience. Thanks for everything! I just came here for the first time. I really enjoyed myself. I had the chicken parm which was nice. Some people in my party had the wood fired pizza, and they seem to have liked it as well. This is pretty good for the price. I'd recommend this place. If you're looking for some straight up personal sized wood-fired pizza that somehow maintains it's crunchy crust and melty cheese essence without coagulation, order a Margharita from Brazzo. Sweet, pasty and rife with every so acidic tomato chunks, the red sauces is quintessential, vertiable Italian fodder. Topped with chunks of Mozzaralla and a sprinkling of basil, this easily rivals its big-city counterparts. Best Italian food in the area. The Penne Abruzzo is one of the best I have eaten. I have been comming here now for 4 years and never had a bad meal. I highly recommend this place and the price is nice too. Mangia So bad. We arrived to a nearly-empty, kind-of-smelly dining room, but for some reason had to wait a bit to be seated. OK, fine, whatever. I will say that they did a fine job dropping my kid's chicken fingers into the fryer, they were fine. The real food, however, was problematic. Based on appearance alone I had no desire to taste my husband's lasagna. He said that the bottom was cold. . I ordered the eggplant parm, advertised as "thick sliced." It was a smallish eggplant, cut crosswise, brown and squishy, with some cheese on top. Just bitter and gross. The waitress asked how it was; I was honest. A replacement was offered (no thanks because ew) so I just ate a $14 cup of pasta with OK marinara. It wasn't taken off the bill, I paid anyway, should have made a stink about it but was not in the mood. There is another, incredible restaurant in the same strip mall. We came to Brazzo because there was 20min wait to get in, it was late and we had small kids in tow. Never again. There are 1000 better options for Italian in the area. Now we know, and now you know, too. Brazzos had the best Italian food around. Maurice will make anything for you off the menus, and his Marsala sauce is as good as it gets. Penne Abruzzo spicy Italian sausage penne pasta , red pepper so spicy & delicious. I get it almost everyone ! Hubby got Pollo Con Broccli ( he says name of dish is ??) had chicken tortellini soup the greAt $2 side salad. Bruschetta yum yum yum, cheese on the side for my vegan daughter in law. Bread served hot w crispy crust & a dish of fresh olive oil w black pepper, cayenne pepper & a sprinkling of Parmesan , sooo good. It's a BYOB. You will never be disappointed at this place. The owners can be seen cooking in the back. Go here eat here you will LOVE It. I would give this place a very solid 3.5 stars, but Yelp doesn't allow half-star ratings. So I am going to go a little higher here, and here is the reason. I was out with a friend, we both had our kids with us (five kids under 10). After a trip to the bowling alley, we both wanted to take them somewhere to eat, but were adamant to not take them to a fast food place. We checked the reviews on Brazzo and were surprised to find a lot of negative reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, we did not order anything particularly complicated. I had a white flatbread pizza, my friend had a pepperoni one, but they were both quite tasty. The kids had typical kids fare but it was all served hot and they wolfed it down, so I think they approve. It is BYO, which is always an extra plus in my book. I found the dining room to be really clean and attractive, good lighting, visible kitchen that looked clean and organized. Very good for people with kids, clean, good food. Local. All solid in my book. By far the BEST wood fired pizza! And everything on the menu is delicious too! We always sit at the pizza bar and always have the best time! We watch the open kitchen in action, and it is like watching a choreographed show! The atmosphere is awesome and the staff is excellent! Definitely a place to go for great Italian food!!! Yum!!! Penne Abruzzo is still available but with whatever pasta of the day they have. Still very good. Today as we left my husband bout a pastry assortment. It's really just NOT good at all. I tried to privately email but the website ONLY offers to like it or share it. No interaction. Not a wise choice so don't spend your money on take home desserts. It's was $5.00 but going in the trash. Very disappointing. I think it is pastry a they but & bring in. Yuck Brazzo is a wonderful Italian BYO restaurant. Don't let the strip mall setting fool you -- this is real restaurant fare, not your cousin Joey's pizza shop. My husband and I live nearby, and we go there about once a month. I highly recommend the pasta e fagioli soup (lots of greens, beans and little tiny pastas), the tortellini, and the penne alla rosa (sundried tomato and fresh mozzarella). The pastas and ingredients are fresh, and they have great seasonal specials. Some Saturdays they have a guy singing and playing a keyboard. Kinda hokey but kinda fun. For those of you who headed to Butcher and Barkeep but didn't want to wait 45 minutes for a table, don't despair! There's a Wine and Sprits Shop a mile up the road -- send someone to go grab a bottle or two of wine, and have a delicious dinner at Brazzo. I've eaten here on two prior occasions and the food is fair, nothing extraordinary. This past Saturday night we went there on a whim without reservations around 7:30. The restaurant was half empty, however the hostess said there would be a 15 minute wait. Others were also waiting too. Mind you there were plenty of empty tables. After waiting the 15 minutes and seeing no noticeable progress we left and ate elsewhere. Someone should instruct the staff that it is better to seat people at those who empty tables, get them a drink, bread, a nosh, rather then lose them a customers forever. Not good business practice. We went to this place and had a horrible experience. We were the only ones in there and we had asked to have vodka sauce instead of red sauce (didn't mind if there was an up-charge) but the server said no we don't do that here. Then we asked to switch the pasta type and again she said no we don't do that. You just order what's on the menu. I'm sorry but if that's the case then put it on your menu that you are in unaccommodating. I will NEVER go back and I already told my coworkers since my office is located down the street. Brazzo is a cozy Italian BYO nestled in Harleysville. I think I would have enjoyed Brazzo more had I intended to dine here, but we ended up here after my first pick was too long of a wait. As such, I had not BroughtMyOwn wine, which I think would've added to this experience. Nevertheless, we enjoyed calamari and pizzas, and the food was delicious! Service was a little slow, and the restaurant is pretty quiet. To the point where I felt I needed to keep my voice hushed having a casual conversation with a friend. Brazzo would be nice for a romantic date night with a nice bottle of wine, but I don't do that often so I don't think this is my cup of tea. We dropped in for lunch and had the Carpaccio Salmone, Pizza Margherita and sauteed spinach. One dish was better than the next! Highly recommend for lunch or dinner! I don't know what is going on at Brazzo, but it is not good. Brazzo has been our go to restaurant for years. We've celebrated birthdays, graduations, business ventures and had casual nights out there with friends. The food was always excellent and consistent and the service was great. Unfortunately our last two experiences there have been less than stellar. The first was when we ordered take-out. We were givnen a pickup time and when we arrived we were told the kitchen was backed up and our order wasn't ready. We had to wait another 30 minutes for a total of an hour and 15 minutes before our food was ready. And something about the taste of the food was off, it wasn't as tasty as usual. We chalked it up to a bad night for the cook and forgot about it. When it came time to celebrate my husband's birthday, we decided on Brazzo-like I said-our go to restaurant. We arrived around 7:15 on a Saturday night and were told there was a 40 minute wait for a talbe. We were rather confused since the dining room was approximately 80-85% empty. The hostess informed us that the kitchen was backed up due to take out orders. There were several people waiting to pick up their orders, one of which was waiting over an hour. We had my elderly mother-in-law with us and we were all standing in the doorway- the patrons waiting for pickup and the 5 people in our party. We had to move out of the way everytime someone else entered the resaturant as the space was tight for the number of people waiting. I approached the hostess and asked since there were so many empty tables, would we be able to sit, My mother-in-law was uncomfortable standing and we had brought a bottle of wine with us. I thought we could wait at a table instead of waiting in the dorrway, open our wine, let my mother-in-law sit and be a little more comfortable. We were told by the hostess that she was not allowed to seat us. The only reason she could give me was that if she sat us before the appropriate time, she would get yelled at. I asked her if she realized that that made absolutley no sense, We were there for dinner and just wanted to sit and wait instead of waiting in the doorway. Nope, not allowed. The patrons waiting for pickup hed heard what had transpired and were just as confused. Waiting in the doorway a little longer just gave us more time to complain with other people waiting about how poor the customer service has gotten over the past couple of weeks. We finally got seated and the waitress was pleasant and attentive. The food on the other hand was really disappointing again. My risotto was under seasoned and my daughter's tilapia was mushy. I also don't like that they bring a mini loaf of bread to the table instead of slices. The bread is round and about the size of a kaiser roll It's really unsanitary for evenyone to be handling the bread, ripping pieces off. And it is also difficult to cut. We have been going there for years and the consistently good food is what has been keeping us coming back. Well, Brazzo, that is two strikes. One more and you are out. This used to be my favorite Italian restaurant but no longer. Service is poor, servers don't check in on you. One customer in restaurant besides us and food took hours to be delivered. I ordered clams w pasta . Big mistake. They use cheap clams. My dish was speckled with black. The color was from the black bellies of clams( undigested food). Very little clam meat. When I said this was the first time I was disappointed , I was given no apology from the owner or a price break. 20 dollars wasted on 1 cup pasta. They give Italians and Sicilians a bad name Great meal tonight - had the Penne Abruzza, very, very good. Had the Italian Wedding soup, adequate. A little loud. Many visits in one review. Great skinny brick oven pizzas. The have a sautéed spinach dish where the spinach is only wilted in olive oil, garlic with just the right amount of lemon, fantastic. The Veal Parmesan is not only delicious but also huge, like a frisbee-ok a small frisbee. I always take it home and have for lunch. Need to get there again. My wife and I go to Brazzo often mainly to order the Italian Wedding Soup In our opinion, it is the best we have tasted. Never disappoints us certainly worth the money and the extra time to travel up to Harleysville pa You just gotta get here for great food. We loove the Italianest of the food. Great pizza pastas and everything in between. You just got to come. There is an Indiaan next door too. Came here from butcher n barkeep which was too busy to serve us Was with a group of 6 for a pre-show dinner. The food was good, the service was ok. It took almost 45 minutes to get our food after we ordered it. Brazzo's is ok. I thought that it was very expensive. It was not very busy inside when we went. The food was pretty good though. Their potatoes were amazing. I also had a very good panini sandwich. Last time I went here was quite awhile ago because I can not bring myself back to try it again. Food took too long for a place that was basically empty. I get trying to make things from scratch, but if I'm gonna have to wait awhile for my food, I at least want it to be worth the wait. I'm surprised they are still in business with the competition next door...not worth the time at all and I feel bad for the wait staff because the menu is definitely lacking from what it used to be. It's hard to promote something that you wouldn't eat yourself; if I worked there I wouldn't recommend any of it. Overpriced and fallen off. Disappointed because it used to be a great BYOB.... disappointed in dinner. Cold cheese added to pasta dish. Basil was almost absent from the pasta dish and the pizza. Would not recommend this spot. Bread was also cold. My family often orders take-out from Brazzo. I don't know why. Must be because it's the closest of the myriad pizza joints in Harleysville. The take-out orders usually consist of pizza, stromboli, steaks, hoagies, etc. For the most part, the food is unexciting. I find the pizza and stromboli to be pretty bland, and the stromboli are often soggy and simply packed with whatever crappy, bland mozzarella they use, while skimping on other ingredients that might actually add flavor. I love getting white pizzas when they reek of garlic, but here I think they just whisk up some ricotta and oil and spread it on, as the white pizza was pretty flavorless. Beyond the lack of distinguished food we've gotten, my experience with their take-out service has been absolutely terrible every single time. Not once have I been able to walk in when they tell me my order will be ready, get my food, pay, and leave. It's always a 15 minute ordeal for them to search and find out what my order was, then discover it isn't ready yet, then to cycle the food retrieval duties around. I then stand around for a good 10 minutes as they usually forget that I am waiting for food. Even when we call 90 minutes ahead of time and say we'd like to pick it up at X:XX, it still results in a wait. The only reason I'm not giving Brazzo 1 star is because we did eat in the restaurant one time and had a pleasant experience, and the food was very good. So if you want to eat authentic Italian dishes (ie veal florentine, chicken marsala, eggplant parmigiana) in a restaurant, Brazzo may be a decent choice. But if you're looking for a good take-out joint, there are about 7 others in the area I'd recommend before Brazzo. Only eaten here twice and the food was pretty good. I do remember the service being a little lacking and they had a long line up for pick up orders. I would not avoid Brazzo, though I would not go out of my way to eat there again. Nice BYOB, good food and friendly service. Must try the Burratta appetizer. We enjoyed the specials of the night, a delicious short rib that was a large portion with risotto and the Norwegian red fish stuffed with crab. Both were excellent and this Italian bistro just gained a spot in our restaurant rotation. Our server Kayla was very friendly. My husband and I dined here for supper. He had the lasagna and I had the spaghetti. We each had a side salad. He had a cannoli for dessert. Everything was delicious. Prices are reasonable and the service was excellent. I'd give this place a negative 5 stars if it were possible and have the health department issue a health warning posted at the door! It's never a good sign when you walk into a restaurant and there are only two tables occupied at the height of the dinner rush! Yet stupidly we stayed to regret every miserable minute ! We ordered calamari ... enormous mistake!!! A tiny plate came with over cooked putrid smelling cold rubberized shreds of something that died on the bottom of the sea and was resurrected when thrown up by a seal on the beach and then served by this institution of gastronomic hell! The waitress never offered to take back the plate or replace it! Instead , we were given presented a bill for $14.84! Again no let me take this off the bill or replace the order! Even at McDonalds you're not charged for returning something!!! No not here in the little restaurant of horrors!!! Take my advice and avoid this place like everyone seems to do upon the advice of the American College of Physicians ! Your health will depend and benefit from this advice!!!! The food is delicious here! I would highly recommend. We went with another couple for the first time on 11/16/2019. It is BYOB which is fabulous. Everything from the appetizers to the entrees were amazing. Our server Owen was a sweetheart. He was quick to greet us and the service was fantastic. The workers were very friendly, from the hostess and the young man who delivered our appetizer. To top the whole meal off we got cannolis which were out of this world! If you like BYOB, reasonable prices and amazing food, grab some friends and check this place out! It is well worth it! I can not wait to go back. Great food at a reasonable price. Will come back again nice waiters that make you feel at home. They just expanded made it a huge dining room. 5 stars for the pizza!!!! Delicious thin and crispy crust. The cheese is superb. I did not dine in, I ordered online and picked it up. Really fast and easy. I'm gonna devour this pizza now... With the coronavirus on top of us my boyfriend and I still order out on Fridays. I don't eat meat so finding something different each Friday can be a challenge. Brazzo has a lunch item called a portabella burger. My boyfriend called and asked if they would make one tho it wasn't lunch but dinner. They said yes...AND....OH MY GOSH!!¡¡ It was beyond amazing. It was so good I devoured it before my boyfriend finished eating his dinner which NEVER happens. The fact that they took a lunch menu item and made it for me speaks volumes about keeping the clientele happy. When my boyfriend picked it up he said their customer relations was out of this world. The woman bantered with him back and forth and laughing. During these times it's so wonderful to know there are restaurants open for take out, make awesome meals and are so kind. If you've never gone her then GO!! I'll be going back sooner rather than later I know that much!! Thank you Brazzo's for being amazing!! I would've taken a pic of my dinner but it was gone before I could lol. Here for Valentines and it's not too busy, reservation for 630pm get there at 6:20 and waitress tells hostess we have to wait! There were open tables everywhere, a group of 8 comes in and are seated immediately, a couple walk in and were going to be seated before us until the waitress saw my face! They sat us at a booth when more than 1/2 of the tables were open. My water bottle had floaters in it, the cappuccino machine was broke. Their bread sticks look like they are from Pizza Hut. Waitress NOT attentive. We ate here two years ago and were served undercooked tuna. Not sure why we thought it would be better! Save your money, crappy service and not so good food. Just got home and have the worst bubble gut. We aren't going back Maurice is from northern Italy and cooks like it. I'm currently hooked on his orecchiette, so good, spicy, LOVE IT. Everything he does is fresh and authentic. We are blessed with this place and Villa Vito (a little more upscale) in Harleysville. This BYO is a no brainer as you'll get fresh cooked authentic Italian cuisine. We came in for a large Mother's Day dinner and the staff was rude and the food was barely subpar. When our waitress first came over she seemed frustrated with the large size of our party despite half the dining room being empty. She then announced that the restaurant would not be serving any pizza. Being that it's the first item on the menu we asked why and she basically told us it's because Mother's Day is busy and they don't "make enough" to account for the time it takes (okay?? So you lose money on them every other day?!). Three of us ordered the special soup and it was literally room temperature. Who wants to dig into tepid seafood soup?! I ordered pasta with seafood and there was so much excess oil I was mopping it up with a napkin to make it edible. If you want a good meal, the Butcher and Barkeep is next door and they don't have rude waitstaff and substandard food. Brazzo is a calm, unassuming Italian BYO in the bustling metropolis of Harleysville, Pennsylvania. It is a quiet, friendly place that is excellent for catching a reasonably priced lunch. The penne alla rosa and lasagna are good lunch choices. If you get them, you won't cry yourself to sleep out of disappointment. We went here for brunch on a Sunday with a larger party to celebrate a few birthdays in my family, but there was no one else in the restaurant at the time and we had made reservations ahead of time. We asked if we could bring our own cake but they would have charged us two dollars per person for the cake so we decided not to bring one. About half the party ordered eggs either sunny side up or over easy and everyone's eggs were over cooked. More than half of the plates came out cold. Some dishes had salsa on them and mine did not so I asked for a side of salsa to come with my meal and the waitress had to ask the chef three times if it was OK. He kept saying no but she was finally able to have him put some on my meal. The waitress was nice and apologetic but she forgot to put in someone's meal which took another 10-15 after everyone else had their meal. I would never go back nor would I suggest this place to anyone. Stopped in on Valentine's Day after a Google search for restaurants in the area. This place did not disappoint when it came to the food, but it was an extremely lengthy process from the beginning to the end. When our party of four arrived we were told it would be about an 30 minute wait, no problem it was Valentines Day. Moreover, when we were seated and the orders were placed it took an hour before the food came out, and a little over an hour for my plate to come as I was left waiting and telling my group to go ahead and eat so their food wouldn't get cold. The waitress was apologetic for my wait, and I definitely wouldn't mind dinning here again if they can get time management under control. We just ate out take out from Brazzo. We ordered pizza, pappardelli bolognese, lasagna and minestrone soup. They came with salad and bread. Everything was delicious and satisfying. Nice sized portions. It's been awhile since we ate here but we were pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend this place and will go back again. I went here just to see what was up, and was extremely disappointed. Walking in the atmosphere was appealing , everything seemed to be in order and they were moderately busy. The place is pricey but hey , for good food why not. Let's start the review with the bruschetta: BORING, BLAND, and no basil which I found to be strange? $9 spent on FOUR pieces of bread. Then let's move on to the main dish , the pasta wasn't even cooked all the way. This is an ITALIAN RESTAURANT and you CAN'T FULLY COOK PASTA? I would continue with more detailed descriptions of the food , but I think you get the picture. Gave them a 2 instead of 1 because the food was brought quickly and the wait staff was nice., hours: {'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:0'}

name: Carluccio's, address: 932 S 10th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9383069, longitude: -75.1597957, is_open: closed, categories: Italian, Restaurants, text: "Carluccio's: Way Delish" Ever find yourself so captivated by your meal that you go from grumpy and frowny-faced to Cheshire-smiley and Snoopy-dancy? Can you think back to a meal so startlingly correct that for once, when the waiter asks you how everything is, not only do you feel relieved you don't have to offer a tight smile and mumble "Fine, thanks" just to make the moment pass; instead you want to bawl in his arms, shaking with heart-shaped tears of gratitude? If you cannot, take matters into your own hands and go to Carluccio's Way. The ramekin of roasted peppers in olive oil sitting before you is nothing less than majestic. Whatever olive oil they're using comes wrung right out of the fruits of Eve's Garden. Your nipples will dance! Drape a few pepper strips onto your bread slice and slide it into your mouth. That's not chewing you're hearing. It's a hallelujah chorus. By special request I got the antipasto for two whittled down to antipasto for one. I've never had better: - perfectly dressed arugula - tiny cubes of parmesan - pickled beets: subtle and extraordinary - pancetta, prosciuttio, and sliced cured beef that wasn't bresaola (though they have that on the menu, too) - lightly fruity, very clean tasting green olives. I'm guessing they are green Cerignolas. For my main I got the lasagna, mainly because I'd never seen their regional version: with cubed pancetta, sliced hardboiled egg and tiny meatballs. It comes out as a disarmingly soft, thick blanket stretching for miles across the largest plate you ever did see. While I discovered it's not my preferred style (I like the tighter, more prissily stacked kind with some crisp chew going on), it was otherwise faultless. Proof: my leftovers did not survive the night. Dessert was pear poached in white wine, with will-you-marry-me ricotta and a subtle dusting of chocolate that revealed the pattern of a fork. It was scrumptious beyond compare. When the table next to mine asked me how it was, I told them, as I am telling you now: I count it among the most important experiences of my life. Big prices with VERY small portions are what you'll get here. It is a BYOB but we had a big group and no one was happy with the quality for the HIGH price. Good area though with lots of other options so, go check them out - many are very close to each other. "Carluccio's: Way Delish, Take 2" A second visit to Carluccio's this week confirms they've got it goin' ON. Scarmoza w/ black truffles: makes me want to moonwalk and do that Michael Jackson "eee-hee" sound." The lamb is ab.so.lutely out of the stratosphere amazing. The pork chop, only slightly less so. Apple dessert is fine, but the poached pear is light years ahead of it delicious-wise, so that's what you should be requesting. Espresso = DELISH. Apparently the osso bucco is their signature dish, and sometimes they run out. Word is you can call in advance and reserve your order. After our meal, the chef and manager both came to our table, asked us if we liked our meals. I think I was too busy making "O" face to reply. The drive out of the neighborhood down and around Broad St. etc. is not for the faint of heart, i.e. harrowing / Philly is Burning. But are you going to let a teeny tiny chance of bullet hail get in the way of ass-shakin' delicious? Of course you're not. We had dinner last night at Carluccio's. It was a mixed bag. Some dishes were very good, agnolloti with mushrooms special. Others were just okay, gnocchi. Service was good but had a few lapses in focus. Kitchen needs to pay attention to detail. There are too many other places to go. We won't be back. I must preface this review by saying that it takes me under a minute to walk to this place. I used to frequent this place when it was Shank's and was sad to see their bella vista doors close after so many years. Carluccio's is a much different place, but truly lives up to South Philly Italian standards. I've now been back to Carluccio's three times and I must say- that man really knows how to cook. If nothing else, this place keeps me coming back because the food is so darn delicious. I'm a fish eating-vegetarian, a pescatarian if you must... so I was very happy to find that so many dishes feature one of my favorite ingredients, mushrooms (truffles at that.) My first visit in there I had the grilled octopus salad, which was off the charts. I dare say, best I've ever had. I followed that with the baked gnocchi, which was hot, flavorful and extremely satisfying. On second visit, I was happy to find that the grilled octopus was still available even though it wasn't listed on the menu... I had that and went for the porcini fettucini. It was delicious, a huge portion, and like a magic trick, I made it all disappear! My most recent visit again did not disappoint, and all in my party- dad, sister, and sister's bf- no one was unhappy with our meal... standouts of that meal included the polenta with mushrooms which basically melts in your mouth, the beet salad- yum, and I had one of the fish specials, simply prepared, hot and again excellent. I have yet to shell out for the truffle dishes, and also have yet to save room for dessert. I only hope that enough word gets around about this place that I can keep going back for more. There are rumors that they are going to lower their price point, which would be great- the price is usually about $10 more than I want to spend... I would love to make this place more of a weekly dinner spot instead of an indulgence. I love supporting the chef-owner in his venture- if you want to support the little business owners out there without sacrificing anything in quality, this is your spot!! Carluccio's is AMAZING. The place is very clean, the staff is extremely nice and attentive. The chef even visited our table to ask how we liked our meals. The food was just like my nonna's cooking. There are only about 9 or 10 tables, but it wasn't busy on Friday night. I'm not sure how or why though!! They could use more vegetarian options, but it's not worth taking a star away. They give you italain bread with roasted peppers. We had the ravioli and gnocchi, both were great! The (cheese) ravioli was rich and creamy and had a creamy tomato sauce. The gnocchi was served in a clay bowl with fresh mozzarella melted on top. Even the meaty dishes I saw on other people's tables looked kind of good. All the dishes had wonderful presentation. Even though we were stuffed, we saw someone order delisious looking tiramisu and couldn't helo ourselves. It was rich and creamy, not dry at all. It went great with our cappucinos. The pear also sounded mouthwatering but we're saving that until next time. Go there! Go there! Go there! Go there! Will definitely add this to my BYO circuit. A friend of mine keeps a list of the places we've not been, so we went last night for the first time. It was very quiet because of the weather . . . something that never manages to keep me away from food. Because it was so quiet, we got to sit and chat with the owner about the restaurant and his love for food and truffles! I especially enjoyed that they served red peppers with the bread. It made it so much more enjoyable. Also our waiter brought us more bread without us asking, something that seems simple, but something that most restaurants cannot seem to manage. My salad and pasta were both very good. I appreciated the size of my salad; it was almost enough for a meal. Next time I will splurge and add the truffle to the papardelle. After we finished, the owner brought us a glass of wine to share with him. Check it out - the old "Shenk's" reborn...superb food without the South Philadelphia attitude! Only nine tables and one waiter but it works! Homemade pasta, different offerings, and great minimalist environs. Adds some class and gastronomic clout to the 'hood! Defintely worth checking out. The chef/owner even visits the tables to see if you like his fare. I'll be back for sure - the half lobster in homemade black squid pasta was heavenly... Another gem tucked away in the middle of Bella Vista. Unpretentious, fantastic food, personable service, charming setting, and byob. What more can you ask for? A delicious free limoncello at the end made the whole meal perfect. Not that I want to wait half an hour for a table, but this place is definitely under appreciated. This is a real gem in the heart of Bella Vista. Owner / chef Carlo Nigro is a genuinely goodhearted man who cares about his dishes and his customers. The ingredients he uses are VERY fresh. The dishes are worthy of any local high-end establishment but lack the price tag. The dining room feels intimate and warm. The staff is happy to lend a hand with deciding on menu items. The seafood is very fresh and cooked to perfection. BYOB's are a big part of south Phila restaurants, but Carluccios Way is a step above the rest., hours: {'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-23:0'}

name: Concordville Inn, address: 780 Baltimore Pike, city: Concordville, latitude: 39.8856473, longitude: -75.5243035, is_open: opening, categories: Venues & Event Spaces, American (Traditional), Event Planning & Services, Restaurants, text: Food is solid, consistent and very good. Ambience is an older crowd, but I don't mind. Nice to relax and grab a bite. Daily happy hour specials are great. Free appetizers every evening are terrific, too. Sonia the bartender is super!! She is friendly, efficient, and helpful. The place gets crowded at the bar area. There are nice dining areas available. Dress varies, casual to dressy people coexisted. We enjoyed sitting outside of the bar in comfortable chairs in front of the fireplace. Menu offers a nice selection of seasonal fare. Appetizers on the menu appealed the most. The aesthetics need some work. A wall across from the fireplace is thin plywood instead of painted. Some dated areas, too. Recommend Concordville Inn! Not far from Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. Best Western Concordville part of this, and equally nice!! A lot of the bad reviews I have seen had been for lunch or dinner so I chose to come for brunch with my family. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. Brunch is buffet style but my mom and I still got a quiet booth in the corner. The wait for the omelette took a while but t was worth it for the fresh cooked omelette. The prime rib was cut right off the bone and dipped in a wonderful au jus. The waitress kept the coffee coming and the unlimited mimosas were good considering the low cost for it all. We finished off brunch with some treats dipped in the chocolate fountain and it was only around $30 per person, including mimosas. Will definitely be back for brunch. My wife and I had dinner on Sunday evening and were very disappointed with our food. I had an 8 oz. filet mignon and my wife had chicken piccata. My filet was little on the tuff side until I got into the center and my wife's chicken was so bland that she had to salt it twice and she is not a salt person at all. I was also not very hot. She did not say anything at the time because she never wants to send anything back. However, it she had told me about it probably would have just told our waitress and left without eating. I would like to say that our waitress was very pleasant and she would have been tipped regardless. We have eaten at your restaurant on several occasions and this was the first time I can say that it was not a good experience. We have been here many times. We usually go Mother's Day, Father's Day, and New Years Day every year for brunch. We have always had a great meal that's worth the steep price. We decided to go to brunch today for my daughter's 14th birthday. I called to make reservations earlier in the week. I told the lady on the phone I had a coupon for a free brunch in your birthday month, but that my daughter was 14 and not the 21 and over it stated on the coupon. I asked if there was a way they would take it anyway and she said sure they would honor it and just to give it to my waitress. Ok now to the food. It's not the big fancy buffet like it is on the holidays when I had been there. There's no scrambled eggs which I can't figure out why for the life of me. All of the food I got was cold. Cold potatoes, cold bacon, cold sausage, ice cold ham from the carving station and cold prime rib as well. This wasn't just my complaint, but all 6 of the other people that were with me as well. Waffles were hot, but you make those yourself lol. Good desserts as usual, but that doesn't make up for the rest of the food being cold. Now to the check. I tell the waitress when she bring me the check that I have the coupon. The lady said she didn't think I could use it because my daughter was only 14. I told her, the lady taking the reservation told me it would be ok but I understood if it couldn't be used. She said she would speak to her manager. Another lady proceeds to come over to our table and announces to everyone that because my daughter is only 14 they usually wouldn't allow me to use the coupon but they would do it as a courtesy. I did not find it courteous that she had to make a HUGE deal about it to my guests who we invited there with us for a nice meal. It was embarrassing. My husband and I were mortified. I told the waitress I wouldn't mind just paying for the meal, so there was no reason for someone to come make a scene in front of my out of town guests. Then the lady goes over to my daughter and asks for her name, age, and birthdate making an even bigger deal of it in front of her friends. So for a $200 meal all I got was cold food and complete embarrassment. There are plenty of places for us to take our friends when they come to visit and on holidays, so I guess it's time for us to look elsewhere and start new traditions. We had our getaway weekend at Concordville Inn Hotel and decided to dine in their restaurant. We had read a lot of raving reviews about both facilities on tripadvisor.com which were misleading (particularly on the part of the restaurant). All the dishes we tried were locking any kind of taste (even salt and pepper). It was just a very mediocre American fare food. The only good part is it wasn't too expensive. The service was indifferent and inattentive in spite of most of the restaurant was empty. All together it was very disappointing experience and we would not advise to anyone to repeat it. Been here off and on for many years. Family receipt for the crab (OMG) really great. Crab Imperial can't be matched let alone beat! I am at a Bridal Shower at the Concordville Inn. This is my first time attending an event at this establishment. I have had dinner her about seven times in the past year or so. The food is always excellent, even at a catered event. My favorite is the Cajun Chicken Pasta. It is to die for. When ordering a cocktail ask the bartender, Kevin, to make you a "Blue Long Island Iced Tea". He is an excellent bartender and can truly mix a superb drink. If you live in the area the Concordville Inn is a great place to dine. I am glad that I found them. We received a gift certificate for dinner here. On the way, I said we would probably never come back since we could drive into Philly quicker than driving here. I'm a big seafood fan, and it happened to be "Lobster Night" where the 6 oz. stuffed Lobster Tail was discounted from $36 to $24. The tail was closer to 4 oz. than 6, but it was done so perfectly, I had no complaint. I have never had anything stuffed with Crab Imperial that was actually good crab, let alone great, but what the heck, it was a gift so I ordered it! It was a huge portion of jumbo lump crab with very little filler sitting atop the lobster tail. My husband had the stuffed shrimp and said he liked the crab stuffing better than the shrimp. House salad was so crisp, it crunched. The baked potato was really baked, not steamed in aluminum foil. The skin was so dark and crispy, that after I ate the potato, I filled the skin with some Crab Imperial (there was THAT much) and made my own potato skins. The house Riesling was a very nice wine. Too stuffed for dessert, I can't address that, but they all looked good. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. She even took our picture since it was an anniversary dinner. Unlike what I thought before dining there, we WILL return. If I could give a half-star, it would be a 4 and a half, allowing for the too-small lobster tail.All inn all, I would highly recommend the Concordville Inn for a special dinner. The Ye Olde Concordville Inn is 1 of my favorite restaurants!! I have been coming here since my parents brought me as a teenager! This is my Lobster Restaurant!! The menu has changed over the years but the Stuffed Rock Lobster Tail with Crab Imperial has always been the only dish I order! Whether they gave Twin Rock Lobsters or more recent, just one, I can't resist. The Lobster is so sweet and succulent, while the crab imperial is so rich and filled with Jumbo Lump crabmeat (not fillers)!!! My hubby and I have been coming here for over 20 years and we bring our kids for special occasions. Every birthday or anniversary, it's The Ye Olde Concordville Inn for my family!! When my kids aren't ordering the Stiffed Rock Lobster, My daughter loves their Veal Parmigiana as it is huge and covers the plate. My son loves their duck and always follows with their Chocolate Mousse. Now that they are grown, when we all go, we All order The Stuffed Rock Lobster. So, we reserve this restaurant for special occasions only as it can be very pricey for my family. Lol. The hordeourves appetizer is Amazing but my favorite is the Clams Casino! The salad they serve is amazing with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Now they serve family style mixed steamed veggies for the table but you can always ask for more as they are yummy as well. 5 stars all the way even after all these years!! I came here for the Sunday brunch for my mother's birthday. She found some coupon allowing a birthday discount. The sweet/savory and breakfast/lunch options were all present. I enjoyed the carving station, belgian waffles, antipasto... Who am I kidding? I liked it all. It was not overly crowded and we did not have to wait in any lines. I could have done without: hearing a server talking about how she had to leave work only one time because of her breast milk leaking. If you want to be rushed out of a restaurant, this is the place to go. Food was average, service was terrible. We were practically pushed out of our table at 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Ridiculous! Mothers day brunch.. A very nice time was had by all. Service was off par. Had to beg for refills on coffee and water. Dirty water glasses an coffee cup and staff seemed upset that I made a point of it. Food was outstanding buffet was better than the week prior. The flounder washington was on par as well as the crab cakes. Desert selections as usual were to die for. If it were not for the service issues I could have given it 5 stars We had dinner last night at the Inn. The manager acknowledge us immediately. Our requested server, Davin, had our table ready and took our order in a timely fashion. We both ordered the filet but my spouse ordered it with a 6oz lobster tail. Both dinners were cooked exactly as we had requested. All in all it was an enjoyable dinner with no loud music or customers. Thar' s why I call it dinning, not eating out! I recently was inquiring about having a baby shower at this establishment and was handled poorly by the "banquet coordinator". I myself am in the restaurant business and plan a fair share of parties myself. I had gone over some menu choices with her and then asked to set up a time to meet with someone to look at the space and discuss the event further, I wanted to meet on a week night evening around 7pm, was then told that the events department leaves at 4pm! And no one would be able to help me, except maybe one of the restaurant staff when I get there! Are you kidding me! If you want me to spend alot of money in your establishment with 60+ people maybe you should learn customer service. The family made a reservation for the New Year's Day brunch. The room was nice and had a ton of food to choose from: salads, fruit, vegetables, omelette stations, chicken, etc.. They also had many desserts to choose from; you could really splurge. We all enjoyed the food and variety. It was around $29 for the adults and $17 for kids 12 and under. If you're a big eater, it's well worth the cost. The only negative was the service (they automatically charge you a 20% tip, which may explain the following). We were greeted by a waiter who filled our water glasses. After that, we had to wait 20 minutes to get someone to serve us coffee. We looked at other waiters and waitresses, who acted as though we were in an isolation chamber. We did speak to the hostess, who finally got us someone to clear plates and bring more coffee (I cleared the first set of plates myself). We will likely return because of the good food. However, we will be less patient if the service lags. The Concordville Inn and its sister property - The Mendenhall Inn - are two locations convenient to South Jersey that offer buffet options for most special occasions. We had the chance to celebrate Mother's Day Dinner at the buffet yesterday. The events are held in their ballroom which is located behind the Concordville Best Western Hotel in a separate building. The parking lot is terraced so be sure to get all the way back to the ballroom unless you want to walk uphill in the parking lot to the facility. As you enter the ballroom, you pay in advance (including gratuity) before you get seated. This makes things very easy for the facility and for the servers and speeds up the table turns, but does not do much to promote good service. There is no "server" for the table - just a bunch of buspeople. Drinks (non-alcoholic included in the price) were self-service at the bar. Overall, the service was marginal and we often had a stack of dishes on the table. We were seated immediately and found the buffet to be well stocked, hot, and kept fresh throughout our visit. There was a good variety of salads, entrees, carving station, pasta station, and dessert station. The food was all very good, but there was nothing on any of the buffet that I would call great. All in all, we had a solid experience at the Concordville Inn - like we usually do. They turn tremendous numbers of people through here on a holiday and have it pretty much locked down. Although the service could be improved, you will likely have a great experience - especially for a large group. We have gone twice with family at sat in the dining room. Great service and food. Tonight went with husband and sat at bar. Terrible experience. Chicken was cold when it arrived (after a 45 minute wait). Bartenders seem disinterested in people having dinner. Do yourself a favor and have drinks at the bar and sit in the dining room for dinner. I recently was in a wedding at the Inn. The room was beautifully set up and it looked gorgeous. Unfortunately, so many things happened. After the ceremony, the guests had to wait almost 30 minutes for the servers and bartenders to begin the cocktail hour. The head guy didn't do anything to make it go faster. During the main meal they've overcooked the Prime Rib. Then at the end of the evening one of the bridesmaids purse went missing with a ton of valuables. The major d and the entire wait staff wasn't very helpful or wouldn't offer to call the police to file a report. Finally the State Trooper came and shared that this type of stuff has been happening at the venue. The purse was returned the next business day and they said "it magically disappeared and housekeeping found it." Which doesn't make sense since the linens were not off the tables when the purse when missing and some friends searched through all the linen bags. Very odd but yet uncomfortable. In addition, the bride's beautiful bouquet was tossed which was specially made for her. We all felt so bad for our friend and her mother who worked so hard on a big milestone and happy occasion. I would not recommend this place to anyone. This venue went down hill like their sister inn- Mendolin Hall! Pure canned swill for the Thanksgiving buffet. Dirty dishes and utensils. First time and last time. I feel absolutely terrible that I convinced my family that this would be a fun experience. Only saving grace was the chocolate fountain and a dessert that resembled bananas foster. Never again. ok--just ok Which for the prices they charge you would expect, well--more. It just strikes me as a wedding venue that stays open the rest of the time. We were staying at the hotel next door and didn't want to do a chain restaurant but we look elsewhere after the first night Went for a graduation celebration with a party of 10. Made reservations many weeks prior. When we arrived 10 minutes early we were stalled for almost 30 minutes while they were preparing table. When we were seated, a waiter arrived and took our drink order then abruptly left before asking or taking appetizer order. It took almost 15 more minutes to get drinks and then placed app and dinner order. Then the serious waiting began... fast forward almost 45 minutes and I finally rose from my seat to seek out the manager, who I found near the kitchen. He apologized and then we waited some more! Food was finally delivered and I will say it was good, and everyone enjoyed their meal. Seriously though, from the time we arrived to the time we left it was over 3 hours!! Won't go back...even the best dishes aren't worth that much wait! We went for the Thanksgiving Buffet late at night- 7 pm was the only reservation they had available and it was packed. For both of us to eat it was $100 paid up front which included gratuity. The food portion was excellent. The choices, the set up, and the flavor of the food was good. It was so crowded it was hard to maneuver, and nothing was really explained to us as far as how to get drinks. We both said it was easily the best tasting and freshest buffet food we have eaten in recent history- but the staff did seem overwhelmed. Totally worth the trip from Maryland. My wife and I randomly stopped by and had some dinner. It was surprising better then we initially thought it would be. The snapper soup was pretty good. The fried calamari was probably some of the better calamari I've had in the area, the breading is light and flavored with herbs, it had too much oregano flavoring. The fillet Mignon was requested at medium and was delivered medium well but, was still tasty. The crab cake was acceptable, personally not my preferred flavor combination but, I could see how some would really enjoy it. And finally the shrimp and crab scampi serived over linguini was pretty darn good too. Overall the quality and price point was worth the experience. We ate outside on the roof top terrace, it was very nice as it was a great day to eat outside. We'll be going back to try the food again. Can not tell a lie, I've been eating at the Concordville Inn for 35 years. I have NEVER had a bad meal. Everyone is always polite and courteous. Sunday brunch is very good. Absolutely worth it !!! Went there tonight for our 40th Anniversary, my NY strip was great and one of the Filets was very good as well. The 2 prime ribs were over cooked and dry, the filet Oscar was overcooked and the crab meat was so so. We has rice pudding for desert which was very good. The service was fair, the waiter was not very attentive and was seen playing with his phone in the bar area.. Overall I was disappointed.. It made me miss the Townhouse even more. They better get their act together or they will be gone too. Not sure if I want to spend that kind of money on a mediocre meal. I have had drinks and a few meals here in the past, but never felt this place lived up to all the HYPE in my opinion. A friend requested that her Birthday celebration take place here - so we decided on a brunch! I agreed, but was hopeful that things would be fine. The food offerings were ok - but the presentation of brunch is low budget to me. They try and hook you with endless Mimosa's, but I am not that easily convinced. The waffle and omelette stations were cool, but this is standard fare at most places for brunch. The eggs benedict and crab cakes was average. The service for drink orders was slow, but our server did her best to please the guests. I feel for the costs of the meals, it is time they increased their level of presentation and chefs. The only reason I gave 3-stars is because the manager "comp'd the costs for the "Birthday Girl" and she was happy with her food and service! Had not been back in 5 years to see if improved. Sadly no. Service slow and food average at best. Server inattentive. Beverage glasses like tall shot glasses and asked for larger was told 50 cents extra. Are you kidding. For over a hundred bucks for 4, two of them kids I expected more. See you in another 5 years. They charge you for a soda of course, but it comes in what looks like a six inch long shot glass jammed with ice. So you might be getting 3 sips out of it then it is empty. And they CHARGE you for refills. I didn't get any soda the first time. The atmosphere was great for our 35th anniversary dinner! Quiet enough to talk, but busy enough with other folks around. Karen was a good waitress. My wife enjoyed her 6oz cut of filet mignon. Being Sunday, I went for the pasta special and had shrimp and crab meat scampi. Because of the special, I had 4 courses for a terrific price: salad, soup, entree (absolutely delicious), and dessert. I've had a couple large parties here for events and had the best service and time. I highly recommend the Inn for an event large or small. Love the staff Food is very good, prices are fair. The service is very inconsistent. Went there last night and the waitress was terrible, food took 2 hours to come out, waitress was rarely seen. After the food finally came out, the waitress brought out bread. She was really bad. Old school chop n fishy type place with gentle pricing. Service was happy. The meal was well-cooked but not very adventurous, although I did like the veg that came with my prime rib, little broccoli florets and assorted courgette gubbins cooked just so. My wife pronounced her martini " plus adequate", and at $4.50 that can't be a bad thing. We explained to the waiter the wines that were offered. We had soup and salad and it was forgettable. Food = 3 Service = 2 Kind server, good looking resteraunt, and a delicious menu. Try the chicken parm panini. Went for brunch yesterday. No wait, greeted and seated promptly. That was pretty much the end of the positives for service. Food was decent, crabcakes were pretty delish, but the service while dining was subpar to non-existent. I know that $22/person doesn't warrant five-star service, but having to wait ten minutes to get an orange juice and an apple juice is suspect. At one point we had no room on our table because the empty plates hadn't been picked up in the time we finished, went back to the buffet, and came back (easily 6-7 minutes). Both my wife and I's water and juice were in need of refills for half of the meal, neither were refilled. All this being said, I would not have even bothered to write a sub-par review until the check came. To my surprise, they had added an 18% gratuity automatically on the bill. I'm normally an extremely generous tipper, but in this instance it was really a kick in the groin to have to pay $8 to have no refills, no room on my table because of dirty plates, and no attentiveness to us at all. This is most likely the reason for why the service is horrendous -- no reason to "earn" your gratuity because it will be there regardless. Again, let me reiterate that the food was decent, and the atmosphere was fine. Being a server at a buffet is pretty straightforward - clear tables and keep drinks filled...neither of which happened which really made me feel like $54 dollars for two people to eat brunch was a gigantic waste. Went for dinner. Food was good. Server was slow. Had the filet and lump crab cake combo with fries and veg. Steak was cooked perfect as were the fries. This is once in awhile place as my dinner and 2 glasses of wine cost $40. I would recommend it as a special occasion place. We had a private table for 20. Was nice. Since we live between PA and DE this place is convenient for all. Many family parties here over the last 30-years but tonight was the worst. Dry prime rib with no flavor. And, I plan to cancel my credit card since it disappeared around the corner (I could see the register) for 5 mins. Ugh! This was my worst experience at the CI in 30-years! Don't understand the definition of a reservation had one and still waited. Wow. The lady said that she would put us in the bar until they find a table me and the kids. Wow NOPE. If you want traditional seafood, this is a very good place. It's a comfortable restaurant with an inn-like decor (some anterooms with fireplace, slate tile floor) and restaurant rooms with tables and banquettes. The menu is very American traditional, with typical appetizers like clams casino, mushrooms, fried vegetables but the unusual and welcome special Snapper Soup, served with sherry. You do not see this often enough anymore and when I grew up, it was the mark of most good Eastern Pennsylvania inns to serve Snapper Soup. The main dishes include steaks and pasta--but they clearly favor seafood. I had the stuffed salmon and it was very well prepared. The salmon was cooked spot-on, the stuffing was pretty much similar to crab cake and very generous. Mixed fresh vegetables, well made. A baked potato was a bit hard but acceptable. Other diners had lobster tail or crab cakes. The kids' menu hamburgers were not all cooked through, specified Medium and one was red throughout. The buns were very soft, like slider buns and fell apart and the kids were not so happy with them. Beer list was average to mediocre--mostly American beers like Yuengling, nothing exciting on tap. We didn't look at the dessert menu. Prices are slightly high; entrees run about 18 to 26 dollars, but the portions are generous. Our service was very friendly and attentive. We were not rushed. The food was pretty good but a bit overpriced. The service was okay but we never got offered refills and it was a bit slow. The main upside was that we could walk from our hotel. Nice quite atmosphere, the service was prompt and professional and prices were reasonable. I enjoyed the crab cakes which were mostly crab with just enough filling to hold it together, wife enjoyed the petite fillet, Both these items were on a special Pre-Fixed menu which included Soup or Salad, Entrée, and dessert. for a substantially discounted price. The food was done to perfection and a nice portion size. We were to full to enjoy dessert so they packaged the desserts in a nice foil container and offered to keep them refrigerated while we enjoyed tea and coffee. Overall a very nice dining experience. Not a great experience, went there as a suggested second choice on labor day. The service was lousy. of the servers there seemed to know what they were doing or much about the menu items. There were approximately 5 other tables being waited on by 3 different servers and it still took an hour to get our food. I am assuming this was because they had to come back to our table on 4 occasions to tell us what we thought we were ordering was not really available to us. Although the food was priced relatively cheap, I will never return to this restraunt. We went here on Saturday for a wedding reception. I have to say I was very impressed. The appetizers that were brought around during cocktail hour were fantastic, crab balls, crab stuffed mushrooms, clams casino, spring rolls, a few different kinds of mexican food, all great. There were tables with cheeses, and veggies and dips and other types of finger foods. All quite yummy. The food during the dinner was very good also. I had salmon for my dinner. I was very happy with it. The room itself was quite pretty. My only complaint was that it was a little dark in the reception room itself, but that could have been the bride and groom's choice, I don't know. All in all, I would recommend this for a wedding reception, and I now want to go back and try the restaurant. I've been to the Concordville a few times since my in-laws live close by and go often. It's a versatile and reliable bar and restaurant. It's huge and has several different areas, including private rooms that allow for a little more privacy. It's a good choice if you have a big group for a baby shower or family event. I know that they've hosted wedding receptions and parties as well. The bar is stocked with Cheetos and popcorn on the reg, which is a step up from the typical peanuts. The food is pretty decent. The portions are a little big for my taste and there's no shortage of butter in many of the dishes, but it's definitely not bad. The crab is delicious, and the paninis are also good. Solid choice. Went here for a banquet in October I as well as several others had previously requested the salmon dinners. I was given a ticket for a salmon dinner when i arrived. When it came time for dinner service i never received my salmon nor did at least 12 other people that i counted. I asked my table person what happened and he stated the ran out. As i was perplexed i asked how could you run out. He went and got the head cater for me who explained that they gave salmon to folks without checking tickets nor was it there policy to check tickets before serving the meals. He finally stated that could offer me chicken or nothing at all. Needless to say not the best experience. I will not go here again Not great at all and barely good. Had the filet and crabcake combo. Filet was cooked fine but extremely under seasoned. The demi glace was just gross with a weird smoky/tobacco flavor that ruined every bite of meat. Crab cake was the saving grace but unfortunately way too small. Being from Baltimore, MD I'm very critical of crab cakes but this one was alright enough to warrant two stars. Really, not very good at all and wouldn't recommend it. One star is 5 stars too many!!! I was there for a seminar, and one of the employees, who, in all fairness, was not working, but there for another event, .actually verbally and physically assaulted me, for no apparent reason, other then he thought that I was his Uber driver for some reason. When I complained to management, they took down my number and assured me that someone would get in touch with me, yet no response. Very unprofessional and rude. Oh, did I forget to mention that I am a high ranking retired Police Officer. So you would think that they would at least call me, but nope. Maybe they will respond to my lawyer. I've been to the Concordville Inn for both Easter and Thanksgiving dinners. Both have been very very good!! After being quickly seated at our table, we were able to get as much food as we want since it was buffet style. They even have a hand cut meat station. There really is food for everyone. They even have a chocolate fountain!! I must say very disappointed. Went there for Mother's Day and it was so unorganized in the way they sat people. Had 12:30 reservations and was not seated til 1:30. Paid $274.00 for 5 people and it was nothing special. Food was cold. No one came to the table to clear the plates, we removed them ourselves. Waiter cake around once asked if we wanted coffee then realized he ran out. He said I will be back and never came back. Very disappointed. Drove from New Jersey to there to celebrate Mother's Day. Not happy at all. I always had a great time at brunch. The food is great as well as the deserts! We went there for Mother's Day and a number of other holidays and occasions. I cannot wait to go back! After having a wonderful meal with friends on a Saturday with great service & plenty of food, I decided to bring my family there on our day off, a Sunday. We arrived around 6 PM AND waited approx 10 min. They thought we were a 4 top, we were 5 with a small baby. Our server took our orders IN HIS HEAD, including all the sides & dressings. He also seemed to be pushing baked potatoes. It took a while for the meal to come out. We were told there was an accident with the steak. Two of the entrees were cold when they finally came out, blackened tuna and we were all finished eating when the steak came out med rare instead of med. it appeared our server disappeared for a time, and that the chef left early. Very disappointed all the way around & we won't be returning. Btw restaurant was not crowded. I had their "famous crab cakes", which is good because you can see and taste the lumps of crab meat. But not impressed with the frozen vegetables medley that came with it nor the angel hair pasta with marinara sauce that tasted like it came from a jar. had heard so many folks rave about the buffet dinner that we just had to try it for our Easter get together this year. huge disappointment. first, the place was far too crowded. people were bumping into each other, and there was no real coordinated effort as to which way the buffet line went or where it even started. the fried crab cakes were not tasteful at all. the flounder with so called 'crab imperial ' was equally awful. the ham, usually a staple at Easter was sliced so thin and was smothered in a sweet sauce that it was disgusting.in top of everything, when food ran low, no one on the staff seemed to make much of an effort to replenish the supply. the price ($54.50/person with tax) would have been reasonable had the food tasted better, but it turned out being a complete waste of money. This is our go to place for special occasions and did not disappoint. Smooth timely service and well prepared dishes. Only negative comment was that my wife said her chicken parm entre was too big. My end cut prime rib was exactly what it was supposed to be. Food was good, service was so-so, never had our water refilled. I ordered a beverage that was listed as a special for $2.50 and was charged $4.25. The mini crab cake was great, so I would consider going back to try the dinner. Recently had an extremely disappointing experience here after a wedding. We were very quickly moved out of the ballroom at the end of the event so they could turn over the room for the next day. Strange, but fine. We then moved to the bar to continue the celebration. It was during that time that the experience went downhill rapidly. One of the guests realized that she had left a bag in the ballroom. She then went back to the ballroom and was scolded harshly for even entering the room. After inquiring about her forgotten bag, she was told everything was put outside. Her bag was left on the curb behind the building. They knew the wedding party had moved to the bar, but instead of bringing it there they left it outside for anyone to grab. At the bar guests were yelled at for putting their belongings on tables that were set for the next day. I understand needing to turn over a space, but then don't have those tables set up next to the bar or ask politely for someone to move their things. The night ended with, whom I can only assume was, management picking verbal fights with our group and threatening to call the police. To me it seems like the employees are very comfortable with their jobs at the restaurant and have completely given up on providing good customer service. What I can say for certain is that I will not be returning. This is mediocre venue. While staff was friendly, the actual service provided was poor. Restaurant too large for staffing provided, with 2 of 12 orders wrong, it is simply not conscionable to recommend this establishment. Food was not that great and for a steep price. I would not recommend this to anyone. We went to a wedding for our niece The ceremony and reception were at the Inn. The outdoor , garden wedding ceremony was beautiful. We then entered a lovely area and were given delicious appetizers, so good we could have eaten them all. The main hall was also lovely with plenty of room for dancing. Our sit down dinner was also delicious . The staff was most attentive and very pleasant. A wonderful experience, and , they have hotel rooms on the premises for out of town guests convenience. All in all a very nice Inn for any occasion. Oh what a night!! Friends invited us to join them at the NYE celebration thrown at the Concordville Inn. So glad we joined them!!! The celebration started in the afternoon on NYE at the Hotel. Early evening we walked across to the Inn and the night was jam-packed with top-shelf fun until the middle of New Year's Day!! Bar was top-shelf and never-ending. Food was plentiful and fantastic! Band was amazing. Crowd was fun. If that weren't enough, you slept in and were treated to a bountiful breakfast. It was absolutely the best NYE ever!!! We can't wait to return next year. Concordville throws an amazing party!!! Happy New Year. Walt Okon at Concordville Inn , 780 Baltimore Pike, Concordville, PA 19331 Wednesday, 6 November 2019 we drove from Springfield Virginia to Aston, Pennsylvania to celebrate a Birthday dinner with our sons. They chose the Concordville Inn Restaurant for an enjoyable experience offering delicious cuisine in a comfortable setting. The historic "1777" Inn has been a family run business for years offering old fashioned tradition combined with a taste of the newly renovated dining rooms, and rooftop terrace. It is considered a restaurant of quality. The lst time I was at this restaurant was in 2001. It was great then and I was excited to see the remodeling effort. We had reservations for 7:30 PM and were seated immediately. We were quickly seated in a beautiful dining room with only four tables. The group that was there left shortly after we arrived. Basically, we were in a private dining room. Our waitress was Megan. She was the best part of the dining experience. She took our drink and starter orders and quickly returned with them. She fully described the special dinners of the day. Also, the menu was full of wonderful choices. We ordered the land & Sea special, Broiled Crab Cake, Roast prim Rib and, T-Bone Steak. The salads and the starters came out in acceptable period of time. However, the time from after we finished our salads to the serving of the main course was well more than another 30 minutes. We could tell Megan was nervous about the delay. When the steaks arrived, they were warm and not hot. There was a significant lack of good taste. For example, T-Bone Steak is to be two full inches precooked. My grilled t-bone was only ¾ inches and then called it the Chef' Steak of the night at $29.00. No wonder there was no taste. Our waitress Megan was friendly and helpful throughout the meal. Actually, she was excellent. But, the food of the meat dished were unsatisfactory. The décor of the dining room was outstanding. It is smart casual dining. I had on a jacket and the girls wore Sunday dresses. The noise level was perfect easy family table talk without effort. Location of the seating in the dining room a perfect quiet corner. The Megan was friendly and enhanced our dining experience. Parking was Free and convenient on the Restaurant lot. Value for the dining was poor only because the food was bad. The time was too long from 7:30 PM to 10:20 PM and too late to stay for dessert. Organization of the kitchen was unsatisfactory. We rated it fair (3). Walt Okon, Springfield, Virginia. We found ourselves only a party of 3 for Thanksgiving this year so decided to go to Concordville Inn. We made reservations 3 weeks ahead for 1:30 pm. When we arrived at 1:20, we waited in a long line in a tent where folks were being rounded up like cattle before gaining admittance to the buffet. Then, after 45 minutes in the people corral, we checked only to find we had been forgotten 3 pages back, so were given a table by the doors. No wait staff, no instructions, etc. We finally just got up and helped ourselves. For $160, it was pretty dismal. Having said that, the food was good and plentiful, but no different than their usual Sunday Brunch. Food was verygood, we had steaks and Lobster. The beer was ice cold. Service was very good. My only complaint is the table for 4 ,there was not enough room. Wish the table was larger to allow room for everything. Wish I could give less than 1 star. Pros: first server, Kevin, was great. Wish we had him all night. French onion soup was pretty good. Cons: was just at the 2 hour 45 minute mark or so when our entrees were brought out. Ice cold. Every single one. A party of 9 for my great aunt's birthday. At this point, we are all very hungry and mad. My entire family had been going to the bar to get their own beverages because our new server, I do not remember her name, never asked us if we would like new drinks. I asked for another soda, it was over a half hour before she remembered that she forgot to bring it to me. She was server 2.5. Not sure where Kevin went, or the person that stopped by between Kevin and the girl we ended up with. We are about 3 hours deep now, not at all happy, and our food is cold. AND, it is not prepared properly. The steaks are not to the correct temp, the sides are wrong, those of us with pasta dishes, no ask if we want cheese... (oh, dressing on some salads were wrong too) It was a mess from start to this point. Or, almost start. Kevin was great. I don't know if this waitress was brand new to the industry, or just didn't care. My cousin, 18 years as a server, went to speak to the manager. of us were eating our entrees. The manager REFUSED to come speak with us. To come look at the food. Feel the temperature. He said he'd discount $60. Keep in mind, all drinks (except 1st round entered by Kevin) were already paid for, because they were purchased from the bar. $400 bill, not one meal was being eaten, he wouldn't address our whole family, and $60 is how he does his math? No thanks! Other diners were also looking for him to tell him their food was cold. We didn't even get to have cake for my aunt's birthday. So unbelievably aggravating. 2nd time I've been there, 2nd time I've had bad food and crappy service. Never going back. Never again. Thanksgiving dinner was awful. Quality of food was not there even the turkey and gravy was just edible. The menu sounds great so beware and don't believe it. Even a cheap Chinese is a little better. Salads, stuffing, sweet potato's yuk. Crab cakes were good and that's it. I have to upgrade my review about this restaurant mostly due to the management's action after the first one. They were very nice to offer us a free gift certificate for their Sunday Brunch buffet in hopes that the experience will be much better. And I admit it was much better with a wide variety of food, different stations and ect. But I still can't bring myself to give this place more then 3 stars due to the same reason - the blend mediocre tasting food. I'm not saying it was bad, but probably just "not my cup of tea". I saw people enjoying the unlimited amounts of food (the buffet lovers) but I can't say I was one of them. I have to say though it was definitely better then our first experience. I grew up just down the road from this restaurant. I haven't lived here in 35 years and things have dire changed. And that includes the Concordville Inn. Back in the day it was a quaint little place with a dark, pub like bar on one side and a restaurant in the other. My dad would go for dinner every New Year's Eve. They were known for their surf and turf. What's that saying? You can't look back? Now I get it. On a recent visit home, I suggested to my husband we go based on my memories. Now, the inn is part of a best western. It's huge, with huge banquet facilities. There are new 2 bars- feet from each other- I don't get it, and 2 dining rooms. It wasn't quaint anymore but there were clearly many locals there. The music playing ( 80's music - so tgat went with my memories ) was too loud. We chose what I remembered as the original bar, with the new bar about 20 ft away. Strange because there were definitely 2 differ t vibes going in the same room depending on which bar you say at. So at our bar, there were Jars of cheese curls and you could help yourself. Great idea, but they were empty and the glass jars were filthy. The bartender eventually came around and took our order . Husband ordered prime rib, and I ordered s crab cake sandwich . The sandwich was fair. Good amount of crab, but the cake was on the small side and they put it on a huge roll, so it looked even smaller. Also, not very well seasoned . Husband said prime rib was cooked ahead and reheated. Maybe if I didn't have me memories competing I wouldn't be so negative. It wasn't Bad, but it wasn't good either Food was similar to what we had at the college restaurant when I was in college. The omelette station was on point. The area of the omelette station a mess with food in different topping bowls. Bacon pieces were in the tomato bowls. The hot stations (potatoes, sausage, bacon, etc) were more like warm/cold stations. The potatoes were cold. The pasta was out. The waffle/dessert station was similar to the result of hurricane Katrina or Sandy. The waffle mix pouring container was empty. And the desserts were not rotated. The orange juice station was empty and not a single employee was available to refill it. Our server would continuously come and ask us if we were finished. Those exact words. Will not be back for brunch, as we were very disappointed, for $25 our expectations were of $25 not of a Moose lodge breakfast event. This is a review of the BAR ONLY. Came here after dinner twice. The bartenders were all very nice and accommodating. Decent selection of both beers and liquors. The wine by the glass selection was quite vast as well. Ketel One martini was only $5.50 and you get almost two full drinks with one pour! I haven't been to this restaurant for about 15 years and time has not been kind to this place. This traditional American menu should be put out of its misery. Who eats like this anymore? Every entree my family had was served with little attention to flavor or cooking technique. Filets were undercooked and had no flavor. Crab cakes were mainly filling and tasted of cheap crab seasoning. The vegetables or fries sides were both a poor effort. My lobster ravioli came so drowned in sauce that I needed to use my bread plate to clean them off to eat them. Even the chicken tenders on the kids menu were not liked by my nine year old...and he's not that picky about his chicken. The choices of wines by the glass was pathetic...I could get better options at a chain restaurant like Applebees. We were there for a birthday dinner and the cost of our portion of the bill was outrageous for such awful food. Luckily, the person celebrating her birthday likes these places. However my family will never go back! Went for happy hour to check out the newly renovated bar area. Bar area was really nice with lots of tvs. Would be good place to watch a game. Thursday is half price burger night and $3 per fish taco so naturally that's what we got. Fish tacos were excellent.! Lots of fish with some type of slaw. It worked well and they were delicious. Burger was very good and cooked to the requested medium. We split it and enjoyed it very much. Fries were really good too. Bartender Kevin was nice and efficient. Only negative and this was a big one for me....they use Frenchs ketchup! Ugh! Really. Spend the few extra pennies and use Heinz....and yes it does make a difference. We will definitely go back and overall had a very good experience. My friends and I went for brunch last week. Although the atmosphere was pleasant and the good was decent, I don't think I'll go back. We had reservations for 11:00 but were not seated until 11:35. This was after several reminders that we were waiting. We had to repeatedly flag the waitstaff down to get drinks. When the bill came, we noticed we were charged 18% gratuity. Not sure what for. Not good service and it was buffet. Let me start by saying this was a pleasant dinner but had some very big downfalls. We started our night out with a couple of fancy glasses of water and some weirdly over baked bread. They then brought out our first order of delicious Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Shrimp Cocktail (which sadly I forgot to take a picture of), and Caesar Salads. I was very pleased with these appetizers as they were very delicious. As the night unfolded our entree's came out. First of all when we ordered I asked if I could possibly change my sides and was rejected. I don't personally like baked potatoes but I settled for it as I was given no other alternative (what type of restaurant doesn't give mashed potatoes?). The Baked Potato was slightly undercooked, the vegetables were tasteless, and the Lobster (which was what I was most excited for) had a texture close to that of rubber. It was hard to chew and not to mention swallow. The Prime Rib was actually Decently cooked but had absolutely no seasoning on it or taste. At least they didn't completely F&@# up the Cheese Cake. Oh did I forget to mention that the butter that came with the Lobster tasted like popcorn butter from the movie theater? Yeah... that bad. Anyway to top it off... Our waitress had the personality of the Potato that was dropped on my plate. She literally was the most unfriendly waitress I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. Can you at least crack a joke? To end this, we ended up paying about $130 and to not be a complete D$@# bag we left a $20 tip (which she most definitely did not deserve). Listen, I would have complained and what not at the moment as I always do at many restaurants (I don't like to complain if not needed but know when to do so) but, it was my fiancé's birthday and didn't want to ruin the night. End of the night all I have to say is... for the price you're better off making your date dinner at home that is actually edible. For the owners of the place, please make sure you guys at least get your waiters or waitresses to be friendly? Also does it really kill you to offer some goddamn mashed potatoes?! Thanks for reading! Have a nice day/night. We tried this place out on a Friday night, and it was easy enough to reserve online. When we got there it wasnt really busy. But I smelled seafood so I thought this may be great. Boy was it a let down. We started off with calamari and steamed littleneck clams. The calamari was a great portion size but nothing amazing. It was served with marinara sauce as well as some chunky like salsa. The clams were amazing! Probably best part of my meal. The broth it was steamed/cooked in was so good. I was excited to try more. The entrees were less than desirable. I got the crab imperial and my husband got the fish filet I forget the name honestly. You get two sides usually a baked potato and mixed vegetables. I subbed my vegetables for coleslaw. Both of which were not appetizing. The only redeeming part of the entree was the baked potato served with a side plate of sour cream so you could dollop that on as much as you'd like. But then again it's just a baked potato hard to get wrong right? The mixed vegetables were boiled to death. The coleslaw had this weird poppy seed looking topping on it. I ate one bite and thought this was really not fresh. It tasted dry and just off because of those little seeds. It didnt even taste like there was mayonnaise or anything creamy in it. I would guess its stale? The fish was just baked and nothing really amazing. My husband did not really enjoy it. For the crab imperial although it was filling, I felt like I was eating a stick of butter. It was a bit too rich for me and gave me heartburn. I really wanted to love the place but I probably would not recommend it. There are way better places that cost less and have better food. If I did go back, it would only be for their clams. We went today about 2pm. We wanted to sit at the bar just for a light lunch. We were greeted by an older woman with short blonde hair. She rudely told us they were not open but for only private parties. She was so nasty In how she spoke to us. We are local and are there a few times a month. We Will not go back ..no time for rude staff. Will go to White Dog instead. This rating is for the Sunday brunch. As for the food, there is an enormous selection of items between breakfast/lunch items. Vegans might not find enough to eat here if they want a warm dish but otherwise, there should be enough options to accommodate everyone The things that we liked: - Fried potatoes: Fresh potatoes that had a nice taste & was well seasoned with fresh bell peppers and onions - Cooked ham: A little salty but a nice cut of ham that had well-cooked; moist and juicy - Crab cakes: They were deep-fried instead of broiled but had lots of jumbo lump crab meat and were well-seasoned - Chicken piccata: Well-seasoned and the chicken was moist & flavorful The things that we did not like: - Caesar salad: Soggy because it was swimming in dressing - Prime rib: It was a fatty cut and not terribly well seasoned; au jus sauce was watery & bland - Beef barley soup: It was very salty and didn't have enough vegetables in it; too much barley - Mixed vegetables: Frozen mixed vegetables which were soggy and bland There were a number of things we didn't try especially on the antipasto table as well as the desserts. The only downside was the service. It was poor. We were there for an hour and half and only had the server come by 3 times including when we sat down to take our drink order. It also took more than 10 minutes to get our check after we requested it and we had to go up to another server to request the check. At a buffet, the only job the server has is to make sure that the plates don't pile up and the drinks are refilled including the water glasses. Not a big fan of buffets in general. I would go back here again but only if some else I was with wanted to come back. My fiancé and I recently attended a wedding reception at the Concordville Inn. It was a gala affair with family, most of whom I had not seen in many years. The party was excellent, the setting was fine, the music was good ... but the food was very disappointing. Let's start with the appetizers. They served baby lamb chops as finger food (no plates) that were dripping in a totally unnecessary and not very tasty sauce. While they were cooked to perfection (rare, as they should be), the sauce made them hard to eat for fear of dripping it on you. However, they - and the tiny stuffed clams - were the best offerings of the evening. All the other hors d'oeuvres that were passed around were wrapped in the same puff pastry. Like, as my fiancé noted, as if they were purchased from Costco. The vodka in my Cosmopolitan cocktail burned all the way down. I don't know what kind of vodka they used, but it made what should have been an enjoyable libation undrinkable. I should note that I had a Dirty Martini in the Concordville Inn's bar prior to the reception, and it was fine (made with Tito's at my request). Then there was dinner. We had a choice of Prime Rib or Chicken Oscar (chicken breast with crabmeat on top). The salad served before the main course was fine: a few nuts and some mandarin orange sections atop mixed baby greens with a light dressing. The basket of rolls they placed on our table contained several that were obviously left over from a previous venue because they were rock hard and stale. This, in my opinion, was dishonest and inexcusable. My fiancé's prime rib was a thick cut of medium (and not medium rare or rare) meat which did a disfavor to such a nice piece of beef. His asparagus was uncooked. His mashed potatoes had obviously been kept too long under a heat lamp and were hard. My Chicken Oscar was raw in the center. I ate some of the chicken along the outside of the two small chicken breast pieces, and scraped off the crabmeat and ate that as well. My asparagus was not raw but was still a little on the 'crunchy' side (borderline acceptable for the way asparagus should be served). My mashed potatoes, like my fiancé's, were hard as a rock and inedible. I am glad that I had eaten two of the lamb chop appetizers because they ultimately became my meal. The red wine served at the table, like the vodka in my Cosmopolitan, was harsh and undrinkable. Dessert was announced and was being served at a table in another room. My sister and I, deep in conversation with other guests at our table, went for dessert about 15 minutes after the notice. When we got to the dessert table, everything had been cleared except for bowls of what looked like sauce for whatever had been there. There were about 10 of us wandering around looking for the cake we had seen in front of diners in the main ballroom. So, no dessert. What really caught my eye were the dirty glasses set on trays behind us in the ballroom and not brought to the kitchen. Possibly some of the plates, as well. There is no excuse for this. I am sure that the bride's parents - who I adore - paid dearly for this reception, and my comments are no reflection on the fact that they put on a wonderful, fun evening. I realize that my observations may be more acute than others because I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. But the above-mentioned comments are clearly situations that could have been avoided. I would never choose the Concordville Inn for a wedding reception or other venue due to the poor management of the food and service. In the past I have loved the concordville inn. Usually we sit in the cocktail lounge and order off the menu there as it's much more casual but has the same food and drinks. Usually I go for the prime rib sandwich, it's never failed me but It was absolutely terrible. There is no way that this sandwich was prime rib, it was roast beef. You can see in the pictures attached. The "mozzarella" cheese I ordered on it was straight out of a bag. $15 is ridiculous for a roast beef sandwich. we also ordered wings and cheesesteak egg rolls, both were just terrible. The egg rolls were cold and the wings were nearly raw. Disappointed to say the least Update: received this message from someone from this restaurant I presume The snapper soup could have been great if the chef hadn't lost his salt shaker in it. Both entrees were barely warm. My mistake for not returning them. The filet in the filet oscar was as good as you can get while only warm but I was expecting a few pieces of jumbo lump crab meat. The crab I got sorta had the flavor but was hard to find, all chopped in tiny pieces. My companion said the fried shrimp were fine once you accepted that they were warm. Staff was pleasant but I suspect our entrees sat somewhere cooling. I hear people rave about this restaurant but I wouldn't go back. We went here to take 9 year anniversary pictures since we got married here. There was trash everywhere, there was a shopping cart in the pond. The gazebo was broken and hadn't been painted in years. There was graffiti and carvings on the bench inside. There was a trashcan right outside the gazebo which made it look trashy. We were thinking of staying here for our 10 year anniversary next year. Needless to say we will not be. They obviously don't keep up with their grounds or with the key photo op for weddings. It was very disappointing. I recently attended a wedding at the Concordville Inn in July and was really dismayed by the service we received from one of the bartenders - I think his name was AJ. He was rude to guests, rolled his eyes at you when you tried to order a drink and then complained about your choice if it included more than one ingredient. I later heard he was rude to the bride. It is a shame because the facility was nice, the hotel was clean, and the rest of the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, his behavior really stood out and in a very bad way. I would not even consider holding an event there unless I was guaranteed he would not be working. I was very disappointed lately to have a $50 gift card that I'd received for The Concordville Inn refused. To be fair, it was over five years that I'd had it. The card had never been out of its little "jacket" and was still glued in. (Bear in mind, I'd been to The Concordville several times during that period but had forgotten to bring the card with me.) This past week, I went for dinner (which was good) and presented the card to our server. Our server returned saying that the card had a "zero" balance. She then pointed out that the BACK of the card said the value was good for a year from the date of issue. When I asked how I would have known that since the card had remained taped to the jacket, she agreed and suggested I call to see if the manager could do anything. I called two days later. (It turned out to be our server from the earlier visit and she remembered me and said she would have a manager- who could not be found at the time of my call- call me back.) The same young lady called me back later (apparently a manager did not feel the issue was worth his/her time) to say that she could not help me and that it had been a "promotional" gift card and they had changed their computer system, so I was out of luck. I was very disappointed to have this response. If it had been $10, I could have let it go but a $50 gift card, which had no warning on the front of the card or on the jacket indicating that there was an expiration date is unfair. Also, to put the server in the uncomfortable position of having to turn down a customer seems unfair not only the employee but to the customer. Overrated food and dated setting. Went there for a family dinner and the meals seem like they are pretty on brand for a place called "Concordville Inn". However I would say if you are 65+ the rating would be more in the 3-4 star range. Absolutely the worst dining experience I've ever had. As a result, I downloaded this app to share my experience. My fiancé and I took my mother out for her birthday and my steak was way over cooked. I sent it back and did not get another one until everyone was done dinner. They offered a free bottle of wine as a result of this horrible experience. I told the manager I didn't want to pay for the meal but wanted to give the server ( ELENA) the amount of the meal as a tip as she was the only good part of our night. My mother and family have been coming here for many years and enjoyed past experiences so needless to say this will be the last. At the end they gave me a to-go box with my dinner in it. Every business and people make mistakes, it's how you handle them. They took off a bottle of wine and my mothers dinner and mine which was in a to-go container. I hope Elena enjoys the tip she deserves. The one star goes to her . We had a luncheon here after my mom's funeral. While the food and food servers were great, I was very disappointed in the fact that the one chicken finger and fry platter we ordered for a 6 year old child was $19. When we went there to set it up, they said we can do a chicken finger and fries for the kids. Nowhere on any paperwork or in the discussion about our lunch was there an indication that a child order of chicken fingers and fries would be $19. We spent over $1000 that day, if I had known it was going to be that money for a child platter - I'd have gone to the bar or Chick-fil-A and gotten my son a meal. It's not the money that's an issue, it's that we weren't told. The food choices were very good and what we chose was very good. It wasn't the typical buffet food. The servers and bar tender were very attentive and helpful. Just make sure EVERYTHING is in writing and ask about things like this. I did follow up with the event coordinator and was told basically to go pound sand and that's the cost. We were also told it was because the child could eat off the buffet. He's a picky eater maybe had some fruit from the buffet, not $19 worth. ***Update 2020-1-15 heard back the coordinator took it to upper management and they are sending a $20 gift card in the mail*** Nasty ass shit. Had to send back the calamari because I thought the amount of salt could kill me. The crab bisque MUST have been made with bisquick, cause that's all it tasted like... And even the crab stuffed salmon had shells in the crab. This place needs to get its entire menu in order. :/ Mediocre at best. I stayed nearby, and decided to eat at the Concordville Inn due to its history. The service was great, my drink never got half empty. The food, on the other hand, fell short. I began with a salad, which I ate with a creamy Italian dressing. That was wonderful, but gave me false hope. Next, I had fried calamari. It was bland. The only flavor I could taste was the grease. Finally, my entree came. I ordered steak and broiled crab cakes. Additionally, I chose to upgrade the steak from a sirloin to a filet. The crab cakes were good, but I felt as if I downgraded steaks. My filet was over cooked and dry (ordered medium, served well). It also had no flavor. It tasted more like a roast than a sirloin. Regardless of the history, I will not return. I remember holding our wedding reception here 9 years ago. My wife and I went to take our 9 year anniversary pictures here and we pulled into a cracked parking lot that looks like it hasn't been taken care of in years. There was a broken trash can out by the broken gazebo. The gazebo was pretty gross with things carved into the wood. I had to pull the railing back into the structure to lean on it. Overall disappointing. No matter what the inside looks like if the outside looks like crap then it's not worth more than $40 a night. Hopefully they hire someone to get their grounds back in order. Such a consistently good experience. The food the service, atmosphere ..just everything. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a really pleasant dining experience. I was SO disappointed in our dinner. My husband and I took his grandmother out for a Christmas dinner. The service was bad. The guy forgot to put one of our meals into the system so while two of us ate, the third had to just sit there and watch! Then the meal came out and it was awful. The veal was a piece of rubber. We couldn't even cut through it. The vegetables looked very old. Like they made them in a large batch days ago and they just keep microwaving them. We asked for water several times before we got it and my husband ordered seltzer with lime and he got tonic water. Gross. After the incident with the veal coming out 20 minutes late, I thought they would at least comp it, but they didn't. I won't be going back. It was such a poor experience. Food is OK, perhaps a little overpriced for what is pretty standard fare. It all just kind of looked and tasted like food mass-plated for a wedding. Service was pretty weak. Went on a night that wasn't so busy and literally had appetizers, salads and entrees on our table at the same time. On the upside, we were never offered refills on cocktails so the tab never got as high as it could've been. Went for Father's Day 2019 and will never be back. We were seated then went to get food. A few mins later, my lady came back to the table and the server brought her coffee but she didn't order any. Come to find out, they sat someone else in our seats while we were getting food. Sat down to eat and everything was cold with the exception of the made to order omelette. Mac and cheese, potatoes, salmon, french toast, sausage, bacon... EVERYTHING WE TRIED WAS COLD. The mimosas were orange juice with a splash of cheap champagne. And it wasn't even crowded ‍ I have never been treated so poorly by restaurant employees in my life. After a wedding, the wedding party, friends and family came to the Concordville Inn Restaurant to have a few drinks before calling it a night and retiring at the hotel portion of this establishment. Upon entering the bar area the female bartender proceeds to roll her eyes and treat us very rudely. She copped a rude attitude when asking us what we would like to drink. The drinks she made for us were disgusting and over priced. I proceeded to send it back of course because I was not paying $7 for something that did not taste right. Then the man working the door that night intervened and made my drink. Instead of asking me what was wrong with the drink, he proceeded to remake the drink without saying a word to me. It still tasted awful and when I told him it still did not taste right he literally yelled at me in a very forceful argumentative nature and said "You ordered a vodka drink, you get bar vodka...HERE..." And literally shoved the drink at me spilling some of it. Many people were witness to this. It was extremely embarrassing and I will never return there again. Upon questioning friends and family if their experience was any different they said no. The staff was extremely rude and they too would never return. On a lighter note, the staff at the hotel portion of the concordville inn were extremely accommodating & friendly. My family came here for dinner to celebrate my brother's birthday recently, and frankly, we were not impressed. The service was slow, and our server didn't get anybody's sides right, brought salad with the wrong dressing, and took empty drink cups without offering another (we would have ordered more wine, but he didn't come back until the end!) I had shrimp and crab scampi, and though the seafood was good, the sauce really didn't have a taste. My brother's steak was over-cooked. My parents both had crab cakes which they said were great. I would say the food was "ok", and with better service I likely would have given 3 stars. This restaurant had been a family destination since the mid 1900's. Now that we live in Drexel Hill we don't typically drive to Glen Mills for a meal but we did last night for our wedding anniversary. We were impressed with the remodel of the restaurant but honestly missed the charm of the old car and historic look. Don't waste your money here the food is terrible now. At the start of dinner I inquired about the crab ball appetizer that I always ordered and our waitress and the one she pulled aside had only been there for a year. They told me they never served them. Interesting. When she came back to the table with my iced tea I couldn't drink it and asked for a coke instead. The waitress replied that a lot of people don't like the tea and wondered why they kept serving that brand. At this I reconsidered my lobster tail entree for fried shrimp. This was always a favorite spot to or seafood but I didn't want to drop the money if the food wasn't going to be good. The shrimp weren't great and the cocktail sauce tasted terrible. I had upgraded my veggies to asparagus and red peppers. For some reason it tasted like green beans and stewed tomatoes. The baked potato was pretty good though. :( Having only eaten half of my meal the waitress said oh no, and asked if I needed anything. I said no, and that I just wanted a check. She felt bad and left to take my check to the manager. They offered me nothing. The waitress apologized. I told her I'd been eating their food since I was a little kid and my grandparents used to take us there. The food was always very good. Brandywine Valley Elite really corporatized and ruined a staple of our community. Made reservations for 6pm, early for a Saturday night but we had a 4 year old and 6 month old. We had a party of 9 for a family birthday dinner so we expected that things would take a little longer. We arrived on time, but waited 20 minutes to be seated. Once seated, we ordered drinks and appetizers. The appetizers came about 45 minutes after we ordered which is ridiculous. Shortly before they arrived, someone in our party had to go speak to a "manager" to check on them. By 7:30pm, we still had no food and again someone in our party complained to the manager. At 7:50pm, nearly 2 hours after arriving at the restaurant, I went to complain to the manager. He blamed the kitchen saying they were busy, which didn't sit well. Accept responsibility and don't blame anyone else if you're in charge. A few minutes later, our food arrived, however we had to have it packed up as after waiting 2 hours, the family with children needed to leave. The "manager" did slightly discount the bill, however when he brought it to our table, he again blamed the kitchen. The waitress felt terrible but we were sure to tip her well as it wasn't her fault. We had mentioned that we were there to celebrate 2 family birthdays and I would have thought at the very least they could have thrown in a dessert. Simply a disaster, and we will never return. I wish I had read the reviews, I would have seen how many 1 & 2 stars they've received. We went here last night for dinner with my boyfriend's family. There were six of us total, but a couple of our party arrived late. They sat us when we arrived anyway, and went about getting us all drinks. We found the service to be the high point - the waitress, Suzanne, was very attentive and helpful. She was great about making suggestions - wine, salad dressings, etc. The bread to begin the meal was warm and crusty. We got a cobb salad to share, and it was pretty excellent. I got a baked salmon dish. I thought the salmon itself tasted fresh, but the sauce was a bit heavy. The veggies and potato were decent, if not a bit bland. My boyfriend's father got a cheese steak panini that he really liked. And his mom got crab cakes, which looked phenomenal. They were great about making substitutions in meals, and bringing us extras. The experience was overall very pleasant - our waters were filled every few minutes, and we were always offered refills on our other drinks. There was also some live piano music for a while, which was nice. The restaurant did a good job with everything, I guess I just wasn't WOWED, which I'd like to be to give out a full 5 stars. I probably wouldn't head back here on my own, but I'd definitely go back if invited. I've been here only once last week, for a retirement luncheon after 28 years of service; and I was pleased. The luncheon was held at the North Porch Room, where the buffet choices were good, and the waitstaff were attentive. We were a party of 20, and everyone seemed to have a lovely meal. Our overall experience was excellent, and I'm not even a huge buffet fan. Three and Half Yelps. If I could give less than one star, I would. Hi there. I just wanted to reach out and file a complaint. I was there for my grandfathers funeral, we hosted the luncheon there. Legitimate question- is the general manager trained in basic customer service? She was blatantly rude to my mother (yes- the mourning daughter) and then yelled at the party to all sit down to start lunches. When an individual from our party asked IF there were any vegetarian options (she was just curious and would've eaten what was provided...), the manager raised an eyebrow, hand on hip, asked "well what do you want? Vegetables?". She was just asking a simple question! Also, lady... this is a group of people that just came back from a funeral. We are tired, we are sad. Please just be a LITTLE bit kinder. Her tone of voice, facial expressions and raised eyebrows said it all- she did NOT want to be there, working. Well, to be honest with you, I didn't want to be there either. We wanted a peaceful luncheon, a space to mourn and collect ourselves after the funeral, but instead experienced the worst service. I will say I am positive this is no one else's fault other than the general manager (she said that was her title, she had short reddish hair). The bartender was INCREDIBLE and honestly made up for the general managers attitude. She was so kind and patient, and deserves all of the good reviews in the world. Long story short: bad days happen. Please ask your GM not to take it out on the funeral attendees. My first time here for a dinner meetup. Parking: Lot Atmosphere: Cozy Service: We sat at the bar and Sanjay or Sanjee served us. She was very helpful. She gave me suggestions on dishes. Food: I decided to order the Parmesan Reggiano Brussel Sprouts and fried oysters. Brussel sprouts were bland and soggy! I sent them back. Found out later they were lightly fried. Yuck! Reading is fundamental! I just saw brussel sprouts and got excited as they are one of my favorites. Disappointed. The fried oysters weren't bad. I finished those. My friend ordered jerk (dry rub) wings. He said they were ok. I tasted one and it didn't have a jerk flavor. Maybe they can marinate the chicken so that the flavor can set in. Overall, I would come back and try something different. P.S. the cheddar fold fish were good This is not about the money, it is about principle. I would visit the Concordville Inn several times a year mostly at the bar, but occasionally for dinner. Last month I got a coupon from Birthdaypak.com with a $20 coupon for dinner at the Inn. The front displayed "Minimum purchase of $60". After dinner I presented the voucher. The waitress came back and explained that the coupon was not good because it was only for food. When I questioned this she flipped the card over and pointed to extremely fine print on the back. It was so small you could not read it without taking a picture first and blowing it up. I paid my bill and left. Concordville Inn- Enjoy your $20. Rip your customers off. You won't see me again. Disgusting business tactics. They charge so much for this food and it's hilarious to think people pay for it after I had spotted 2 cockroaches at their sister restaurant. Only a schmuck would go here thinking they were getting something worth those prices. Go try some other places out with cleaner kitchens. Or better yet, just cook at home where you know your food is clean and handled with pride and care., hours: {'Monday': '11:30-0:0', 'Tuesday': '11:30-0:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-0:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-0:0', 'Friday': '11:30-2:0', 'Saturday': '11:30-2:0', 'Sunday': '10:0-23:0'}

name: Dominick's Side Door Pub, address: 3335 County Line Rd, city: North Wales, latitude: 40.2455775, longitude: -75.194344, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Nightlife, American (New), Sports Bars, Italian, Bars, text: Best drinks ever. Fun place to go on dates or with friends. Most delicious pizza and buffalo chicken dip. Super friendly staff and pricing is fair. On one hand, I love the place. Personable bartenders and managers make it a fun relaxing visit. The rotating craft beers on tap always offer something unique. On the other hand, most of those beers are overpriced ($6.50-7), and the place is a haven for young children and families, which is not exactly what the craft beer crowd is looking for in an adult hangout spot. The parking lot can also be a nightmare if it's a busy time. Ate here last night. Sat at bar everyone very personable. Honestly one of the best meatball parm sandwiches ive had. I got the tots nice and crispy. Hubby had chicken pram sand with fries and enjoyed. Will def go back again Side door pub is always pleasant to visit their pizza is good wait staff is personable and friendly craft beer selection is excellent Food is decent. However, on multiple occasions when you call for a take out order or even when picking up, they seem to be extremely rude. They seem to rush you off as if the customer is inconveniencing them by giving them more business. Warrington is not worthy of the beer list, since being taken over by bar manager Joe. Constantly knowledgeable and constantly changing. Rude rude rude! Never ordering from here again. The food is mediocre and when you call there to order they're not very friendly! They try to rush you off of the phone & the customer service stinks. Pizza here is fantastic. Can't say enough about it. I don't write reviews unless I am super impressed. Well.. Great food, great service, family friendly sports bar. These guys give back to the community too. I'm here on the Saturday after thanksgiving during peak dinner hour and here is my recon: the service is fantastic, none of the staff seem to lose their cool AND they all seem to help one another. I honestly haven't even waited for a drink, I blink and like magic there's a fresh cocktail in front of me. Ps I'm drinking Margaritas which BOTH bartenders make a great one, which is rare. Also I had the cheesesteak eggrolls and my bf had the wings. He's obsessed with wings and said the ones they have here are really good. Now back to my cheesesteak eggrolls, crispy flaky layers of wonton wrapped around tender juicy steak and melty cheese... and the dipping sauce... omg, it smells like marinara but tastes like heaven HEAVEN. If it was socially acceptable to do shots of this, I'd be doing that. In conclusion: I highly recommend this place, I'll definitely be back. Happy hour, 4-6 Monday thru Friday. Taco Tuesday's and Wing Wednesday. Honestly, their pizza is good. Their steaks are good. But their service is terrible. I feel nervous just calling sometime cause of the (I really dont wanna work here) but how may I take your order type of tone. Makes me feel insecure when ordering from places like this. But stars are given nonetheless for their food. And for some reason my total always seems higher then what their menu says. I should probably check a receipt. Dominicks Side Door Pub, where everybody knows your name. This place is easily has my favorite pizza in the area, it just so happens that it's also my favorite bar in the area as well. They have a wide variety of specialty slices along with the regular variety of pizza, some examples are taco pizza, cheese steak pizza, BBQ chicken pizza and my personal favorite, the chicken parm pizza. They also have your typical Italian restaurant hot sandwiches which are all pretty good. It's not the cheapest pizza in the world but I think its appropriately priced. They have a bar attached to the pizza place which is my favorite place to go for a weeknight drink. The person who runs bar has a pretty good taste in beer and works hard to try to get really good craft beers in. Personally I like IPA's and I've had Bell's Two Hearted Ale on tap there which made my night, also Jai Alai. They have all your standard beers like Budweiser, Coors, Miller for those who don't like to be adventurous with their beer drinking. The dining area is somewhat small but has plenty of tables, although it can get crowded there quickly though around 7pm or so. They have 5 big screens all around which are usually playing whatever sports are on that night. There is also an outside seating area with a bar as well if it gets too crowded inside. The outdoor bar has a much more limited beer selection but the bartender will usually go inside and get you whatever you want. The outside has 3 big screens as well. I don't really know how this place is on the weekends because I usually go out to the city Friday and Saturday, but for a weeknight there is no better place in Montgomeryville to go get some pizza and a beer. Never really had a bad meal or service here. craft beer selection is great, an important factor for me. Hubs loves the hot garlic wings. Pizza is well above average. They have a decent sized dining area with a nice outdoor dining area in the back for warmer months. Tends to be VERY crowded after ukies soccer games with kids, so avoid if your not a fan of preteens running in and out of the restaurant. A big spot for soccer families and sports fans. 8 flats screens showing a variety of games. My servers have always been ok, I actually like it best when service is slow and the bartender takes care of us. Awesome beer selection (though you pay for it) and a great calzone. My only negative is that they need to add more seating, they have a lot of tables for six - often occupied by two on the weekend and making it hard to get a seat. We would go more often if it was easier to get a table. I moved my family out from Arizona, last May. I have to say after trying a lot of the local pizza and wing places. By far this is our favorite. Their sauce is incredible. I could drink it. As a matter of fact we get a side of it every Sunday when we order our pie. Also I have belly ed up a few times my self on the bar side. Great staff and food. One more thing they have a really good beer selection too. The food is decent but when you call there to order they're not very friendly! They try to rush you off of the phone & the customer service stinks. But the guy that delivers is awesome. Food is delicious but for the second time, my delivery arrived ice cold. Will not be ordering take out from them any more. Great bartenders, excellent food and an amazing atmosphere. All the guests and employees are super friendly. It has one of the best burgers in the area and they get the food out quickly. The craft beer selection is on point and it's obvious the owners, managers and employees care about their establishment. We live nearby and ordered pizzas from them very frequently. We rarely dine there though. The food is so-so, just your local pub. The other day we ate in and couldn't believe they are charging a lot more for pizzas when you dine in. The base price of the pizza is a few dollars more, and we calculated each topping to be $3 (they didn't print the topping cost in the menu.) If you want delivery, they charge a delivery fee! So you can't win either way. We usually go there to grab a quick 6-pack. But today they charged me over $13 for a 6-pack that I got from another place for only $11. So no more for us. We are ordering our pizzas elsewhere. To be fair, most places charge a delivery fee too. Ever since it opened (4 years ago?) I've been driving by meaning to stop. Well, today my wife and I had dinner there. Well priced and very friendly staff. I asked the bartender to surprise me with the beer and he really did. The pizza was very good so we are going back on a regular basis. Great beer selection and a friendly staff. My kids had grilled cheese sandwiches which they finished - usually unheard of. I had the portobello panini and it was delicious! Fries were also cooked perfectly and were served hot. We will definitely be returning! Dominick's is, by far, the best pizza around! NY style. It's awesome! Crust is thin, but not too thin, and crispy. They have great specialty pizzas. We had the Fontanini. It was amazing! Service was fast and friendly and the beer selection is great. Lots of beers to choose from. We went during happy hour, so ... even better! Service, food, and selection are all perfect for a corner neighborhood bar. The pork sandwhich is delicious. Pizza was right on. Worth coming to if you live near north wales. Simply best food and bar in the area, great Mug Club, and all the staff are great. Family friendly as well, I take my 3 and 7 year olds there for food weekly. A Little Courtesy Would Go A Long Away! The pub has relatively good ambience and selection of drafts from local breweries. However the service totally sucks. I have been there couple of times and bar staff completely ignored us. The girl behind the bar was busy flirting with one of the supposed regular customers and the guy behind the bar was busy admiring himself. The Pizza is just okay and nothing to write home about and so are the other dishes. With that said, it's not a totally a dive bar and okay place to watch a game with a pint and pizza. Just keep your expectations really low and you will be okay! Somehow, they manage to take pizza to a whole new level! And garlic knots are amazing! To the person who left the one-star review, I don't think I've ever been to a pizza place that didn't leave their pizza out for hours. You request a slice and they put it in the oven. In the meantime it just sits out all day. That's the norm. Loved this little spot! Fun selection of craft beers (i'm assuming they rotate) and a solid menu full of classics. We sampled a deep dish pizza, pizza with spicy sausage, chicken cheesesteak, regular cheesesteak, mild wings, and an italian grinder. The pizzas and grinder were top notch, and the wings and cheesesteaks were decent. I'd definitely come again if I was in the area! Great local place to go after work or after a sports event. Good beer selection. Pizza is great, I recommend pepperoni & sausage, delicious!!! Fun spot. A lot of tvs for watching different sports with an impressive draft list to enjoy during the games. The outside patio is a really nice area to watch a Phillies game during the summer time as you are able to sit outdoors and enjoy the game outside while sitting at a full bar. The quality of the food, such as appetizers or the buffalo chicken bites which is their bone all's wing option is middle of the road as it is take out pizzeria quality, but the pizza itself is delicious. If you are in the mood for quality craft draft beer options that rotate, quality pizza, and the ability to catch all sporting events you want to see including even out of market baseball games with the MLB Extra Innings package available, side door pub is a good option. Warrington is not worthy of the beer list, since being taken over by bar manager Joe. Constantly knowledgeable and constantly changing. *update. While Joe is more knowledgeable than any barkeep you've known, Daryn is the power behind the throne, keeping the machine well-oiled, which is not lost on this review. Whoever is making the calls; they're all perfect. Why aren't you at the bar now? The best pizza and light Italian fare in the area. My family couldn't get over the parm subs and chicken parm and penne vodka hot dishes that were served at a surprise party I threw there. We usually get specialty pizzas. We especially love the spinach delight pie. Variety of craft beer options. The servers and bartenders are friendly and efficient. Love this pub! Great food, great variety on the menu, friendly service! Not just the usual pizza place, this restaurant has delicious sandwiches, wings, pasta dishes... And tater tots! Big, fluffy ones! And the staff is really caring about allergies and in our having a wonderful experience, which we do every time. Excited for the outdoor patio opening soon! (Amazing beer/drink menu) We initially started going here when we heard the beer selection was good. Since then we've been back about a dozen times and have been consistently pleased. The outdoor patio is nice for the summer nights (and has a little fire pit, so it works in the late spring and fall as well). They seem happy to go inside to get you drinks from the taps there if needed. All of the bartenders and servers that we've dealt with have been attentive and pleasant, which is a really nice change of place from some other beer bars in the area. The food is good, but it's not my first choice. I've had the pizza, stromboli, and wings. It's a not a place I ever go to for food, rather a place I end up for food. I'm not generally disappointed, but not overwhelmed either. It works for a casual dinner, but I don't think the food is anything special. The draft selection is pretty good overall, though there have been times when it seemed like they were caught in between big beer menus. They have a huge chalkboard on the wall with their selection and we've been there when you need a good couple minutes to get through it and also been there when there's a lot of black space to be filled. Those times seem few and far between, so that's why we tend to go back. They make a really good effort and the bartenders also are happy to make recommendations based on what's available not only on draft but in bottles (that are also sometimes available for carryout six-packs). The six-pack selection has been pretty good lately, but it is expensive. Be prepared to drop a few extra bucks for the craft brews than you might at Wegman's! Best staff and bartenders. Great place to watch the game and food menu is huge! My fav is the broccoli rabe and sausage pizza. Yum Had some wings average Menu said jumbo Sad to think they were jumbo Also a roast pork sandwich not good at all NO meat plus very dry the broccoli rob wasn't even cooked down more green on sandwich then meat Very disappointed I don't even want to give one star. As soon as we walked in, everyone stared at us including the workers. Our waitress was nice and attentive. However, I quickly noticed how everyone kept giving us dirty looks. And I realized it came down to us not being white people. I will never return to this establishment. Pretty cool and comfortable place. The staff is always great and the pizza is good! The best pizza in the area. Great service good atmosphere. Plenty of good beer options for on tap as well as to go selections. TV screens are perfect and plenty for watching sports. Great place to belly up, grab a beer, watch the game and have a slice! They are always changing up what they have on tap and recently added a an outside bar with three flat screen TV's, a couple more taps, and it's heated! The pizza, wings and food are good, but not not mind blowing. This place is more about the beer and atmosphere. I go to the Side Door Pub all the time. It is impossible for Shea K. to be more wrong than she is. Daryn, a.k.a "Devon", is very pleasant and knowledgable about all of the craft beers that they sell. Look at what this "socialite" has reviewed. She probably expects to have Maître d' service at a family style pizza and craft beer establishment. Bottom line - they have good food, a great beer selection and friendly knowledgable service. Sorry Shea K. the Tavern on the Green is in New York. I love this pizza pub. The food is delicious, you can order whatever you want on your pizza and they'll make it for you, and they have awesome hoagies! If you want a good dinner or just a night out, I recommend Dominick's Side Door Pub. Always a great selection of craft beers on tap and delicious eats! Very friendly bar tenders as well. Great service, food, and atmosphere! Girlfriend and I had a white pizza. Very solid choice. Lots of beers on tap as well. 10/10 will be back again! Food is pretty good, but expensive (FYI, about 20% higher than their online menu). $8.99 for an order of wings? Really? They weren't that good. Also, the service is really poor. We saw one family that waited 30 minutes before being served before finally having to walk out. It was really hard to get out servers attention. I hear their pizza is good, but I can't see going back. Next time I want this kind of food, I'll drive a little further and go to The Perk in Perkasie. We order from them frequently because they are so close by. But it's sometimes hit or miss. Twice I ordered eggplant parm and they sent chicken parm instead. Food is decent, nothing spectacular. The best pizza in the area. Great service good atmosphere. Cheesesteaks are great for the suburbs. Hoagies and other sandwiches are splendid. Plenty of good beer options for on tap as well as to go selections. TV screens are perfect and plenty for watching sports. Recently tried to book a small party here. I went in and met with a woman who took my information down and told me Dominick would reach out to me later that day when he got into the restaurant at 5, which he never did. I called twice later on in the week and got no one so I left voicemails and a week and a half later, no one ever returned my calls. Disappointed in their customer service. It's a shame, we need to write this.... we really really like the food here- BUT, every time we go to pick up food, the guys behind the counter are extremely rude and arrogant. If we buy a slice or 100$ , they don't say hi, they don't smile, they don't say thank you, I gotta say I think this is gonna keep us from returning. Sorry to write a bad review, but service sometimes means a lot. Best pizza in the area. Delicious!! Crust is perfect. They don't skimp on toppings and the sauce is yummy. We're originally from MA and could not find any pizza place in PA who would put ground beef on the pizza. It's a normal topping in MA. Dominicks did it for us. So good. Dominicks Pizza places are a chain of pretty non descript restaurants that have been sprouting up all over the area for a decade. This one has transformed itself into more of a gastro pub with a small but excellent tap list, and decent bottle list as well. The food is similar to other Dominicks. I had the arugala and prosciutto pizza. Crust was crisp but a bit like cardboard without much flavor. Arugula roasted peppers and the cured ham did make a nice combination, especially since it was a white pizza without sauce. All in all not a bad place to visit. This was an experience unlike any before it, anywhere. My friend and I arrive at 11:45 Pm on a Friday night. I had seen all of the 4+ star reviews about the place and their "fantastic" pizza and was really looking forward to enjoying some of it. That was the dream...The reality: Horrific. So here are the highlights: (1) The bartenders were innattentive, arrogant and rude. (2) The pizza crust tasted stale and the toppings bland. First it came out room temperature, so I sent it back. Then it comes so hot it burned my fingers when I touched it. I then find out, they stop making pizza at 10pm! Excuse me? So this pizza has been (with meat on it) has been sitting out at room temperature for 1hr and 45mins? Are you kidding me? I hope I don't get food poisoning tonight. Time will tell. When brought to the bartenders atrention that the pizza was not good and too old to be served, the response from the male bartender was to shrug and walk away. The female bartender then proceeds to scold me, like a little child, about how all pizzarias leave their pizza sitting out for hours. I'll be informing the Bucks County Health Dept of this unsafe food handling on Monday. Beware Yelpers: Sometimes you can't trust highly reviewed places. In this case, I believe it is highly reviewed because it's the only game in the immediate area. I love this place more and more each time I visit, I wish my wife could say that about me.... This will be my new place , I love the wings ! The atomic wings are very hot but don't blow your brains out , very tasty also. I like that they have so many flavors to choose for their wings , also had a honey hot sauce that was right on ! The pizza is also very good , I was even impressed by the Chicago style , it was loaded with cheese. The staff is always super friendly and the service is tremendous. I need to experience more of the menu but the pizza, wings and beer are all top notch! One of Favorite places to stop on the way home from work. Beer selection is large from the popular national ones to the local Breweries. Staff is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the selections offered. Food is always fresh and tasteful. Pizza is very good as well as the Most of the food I have ate there. The owner had been there almost everytime I've been there too. which I feel is a sign he cares about the customer. Dominick's is a great neighborhood pizza joint, that is willing to go the extra mile! My date and I have eaten at the pub before and had a great experience. On a Saturday night we were craving the Brooklyn pizza and were glad to hear they were willing to deliver to us in Horsham. We ordered a large Brooklyn with pepperoni and garlic along with mozzarella sticks for 2 to share (and leftovers for the next day). We paid over the phone for a total of $30.77 (including tip). It took approximately 45/50 minutes for delivery, quick for a Saturday and the 10 minute drive for the delivery. The pizza was as delicious as we had remembered! The pizza was warm although the mozzarella sticks were not. We may not order the mozzarella sticks again as the quality was not the best but it is not the same for the great pizza. We plan our next visit to sit on the outdoor patio at the pub to watch a Phillies game, hours: {'Monday': '10:30-22:0', 'Tuesday': '10:30-22:0', 'Wednesday': '10:30-22:0', 'Thursday': '10:30-22:0', 'Friday': '10:30-22:0', 'Saturday': '10:30-22:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-21:0'}

name: Crafty's Taproom Warminster, address: 355 York Rd, city: Warminster, latitude: 40.1999408749, longitude: -75.1007321272, is_open: opening, categories: Sandwiches, Nightlife, Bars, Burgers, Restaurants, text: Can't comment on the food because we never got service. Was seated quickly at a nice high top by two windows. Sat for 15 minutes and was never greeted. Several servers and hosts walked by, noticed we hadn't been greeted, but did nothing. We left. As we walked to our car, I noticed the host quickly cleared the menus from our table and waved at us through the window. Apparently they monitor tables closely but do not do anything about people needing service. I understand sometimes folks get seated in your section and you don't notice right away. What truly bothered me was several employees walking by, looking at us, and not rectifying the situation. We may try again in the future, but for now, we're up the street at a competitor receiving actual service. This was on 7/28/17 approx. 6:30 The food was amazing! We went to watch the flyers game so it was a bit crowded. Service was good! The bar tender had to serve the whole bar by himself and he did a great job. I would highly recommend the buffalo chicken dip - it's delicious and has the perfect amount of heat. A great spot to relax and watch a game. My husband & I went to get burgers. We got there's around 6 on a Saturday night and sat right at the bar. Service was decent, burgers were delicious. I really loved this place! The decor was great with the exposed beams, both seats and huge bar with plenty of big screens all around. They had an extensive draft list which I'm sure included some great beers (I don't drink beer) and a pretty large menu with affordable food. We also liked the fact that they had plenty of board games planted throughout the bar for you to play with your friends if the conversation dies down. My personal favorite was the Crafty's fries which were so good and luckily for me plenty to share with everyone. I've been here a few times , foods decent. Good drink specials however I will never step foot in there again. We planned a party here over the past weekend and what a mistake that was. I never felt so unwelcomed anywhere in my life ! We paid to have a party and felt so horrible from the minute I walked in the door like we were bothering them. They crammed 40 people into a corner and were told we couldn't use adjacent tables , the waitress actually moved our guests purses and coats without asking or telling anyone. Drinks were hard to come by so we went to the bar to get them but the bartender started getting agitated. Food was ok. Nothing great. The worst part was being pushed out the door , they started moving tables while we were still there ! Basically pushing us out the door. And we paid for this !! Terrible service and we are excellent tippers so they got the bare minimum. One star because there isn't an option for 0. I'll drive right on by to the next place ! Don't plan a party here. The appetizers were great. Buffalo chicken bites. The salad left a bit to be desired. Service was excellent even if the food was sub par for the price Stopped in to this new local pub for Saturday lunch. Service was great. Menu is a typical tavern menu. Maybe they'll offer specials after a few months in business? I had a Philly pork sandwich with provolone. Pork and spinach were both tender and good. I would ask for a really sharp provolone on it next time to give it more flavor. My friend had a chicken wrap and said it was delicious. Checkout their website. I think this establishment should draw the millennial crowd without a problem. This is one of our favorite places to go. It's a family friendly bar. Everything we've had has been very good. This is not a gastro pub or high end establishment. It's just been very consistent and good. That is so hard to find around here. The management has changed a few times and not sure why. And now they seem to be a bit short staffed. But many of the waitresses always recognize us and greet us happily even if we're not their table that night. I've come here for lunch a few times and have enjoyed the spacious open area. There are various seating options, a couple table games and bar. There is usually a game going on in the background and it's great for a casual evening. I highly recommend the beer sampler flights! Plenty of tables even with almost full parking lot. My husband and I enjoyed our Friday night dinner here. Noisy but good company, beer and food. Lots of TVs, board games and did I mention... good service, good beer, good burgers. I was happy to get my limited edition Yard's Cape of Good Hope DIPA (9.7%). This years version was delightful! My husband had his usual., a Stella. He had the very generous double cheeseburger and I had a tasty pepper jack burger wrap. Our burger patties were tasty and filling. We enjoyed a side basket of shoe string fries done just right. A good deal for $3. No room to eat them all. Friendly service from Janice. Well worth the visit. We have been here a few times. Very nice and open interior. Plenty of at space. Good craft beer selection with a beer menu clearly listing the size and price, as well as the description. Great domestic beer prices. I had a meatball sandwich that was a bit cold in parts but overall pretty good. One complaint is he building must have been built to inadvertently exclude cell signal. The heart of Warminster on York Road but 'No Service' on our phones. Xfinity wifi not much better but not their fault. I suggest opening up their guest wifi with either anpoated password or no password at all. I give Crafty's high marks for a place to watch Sunday football. The beer prices are great especially by the bucket. I thought the game area was an odd idea at first but it's a great spot where you can view many games at once. The burgers and wings with bones were great but the boneless wings were not good at all and should be revisited by the chef. Service is a little off but they are new and very nice people. I've been there 5 times so far...definitely a new great local spot. We have eaten at this establishment several times since it has opened, thinking the food would even out. It just hasn't. The wings we got tonight were barely cooked. I don't know who wants slimy wings but it's not us. I don't know if they were just trying to get the order out, if they were short staffed or if they don't know how to cook wings but we sure won't be back for wings. Their burgers are hand made which is awesome but the buns don't hold up and their fries are shoe string, they don't hold up for take out and are under seasoned. Over all, I wanted the food to be as good as the place looks and it falls far short. This place is awesome!!! They offer a big variety of delicious beers and ciders and the food is amazing! We've been here 3 times already and it's always SO good! Yesterday we ordered the buffalo chicken dip, "their" fries (which have ranch dressing, cheese, and bacon on top), and the pepperoni stromboli - everything was wonderful. I definitely recommend this place! And make sure to try their deep fried deviled eggs - unique and delicious! We have been here a few times. Very nice and open interior. Plenty of at space. Good craft beer selection with a beer menu clearly listing the size and price, as well as the description. Great domestic beer prices. I had a meatball sandwich that was a bit cold in parts but overall pretty good. One complaint is he building must have been built to inadvertently exclude cell signal. The heart of Warminster on York Road but 'No Service' on our phones. Xfinity wifi not much better but not their fault. I suggest opening up their guest wifi with either anpoated password or no password at all. Food was super good! Nice friendly waitress (pretty blonde with glasses) Got the fried deviled eggs and potato skins were BOMB! Wings were seasoned properly and we got generous portions. Will come again! Worth the price food was delicious. This place is a great neighborhood bar however I am not sure what happened to the food. Was there many times since it opened and the food was great it seems like the same time as the manager left the food went downhill. Not sure if the chef that was there left or what the deal is but will not be going for food anymore. Great food. Great service. I watch the Eagles here every week and love it. Special prices during the games. Food is always great. Hard nope. Too loud, too many tables & chairs jammed in, and meh food. Service was not good. Will not be back. It's really a hidden gem in warminster. A fun place to meet friends. Has large tables and a vast craft beer selection. I will be back. Good food bit terrible on the service. Saw the one bartender take gum out of her mouth and back in it without washing her hand gross A bunch of us were there on Monday for New Year's Eve & we reserved a table & I got to say we were all disappointed....the package was a good price for $50, domestic beer and bar liquor included with a buffet that included some good choices however after maybe 1 hour they ran out of Shrimp & Crab Ravioli & put cheese Ravioli but never changed the sign i guess hoping that we wouldn't notice so that didn't seem right....the wait for drinks was too long & in most cases we had to go to bar to get our drinks & many of the drinks ordered were watered down so I think you guys need to re-evaluate what you guys are doing that next time you have an event like this. Angie Crafty's is a cool place to watch a game with amazing beer specials. The bar itself is very nice and there are plenty of huge TVs around so everyone has a good view. There are also tables and a picnic table area with various board games and whatnot. So these beer specials are great. A bucket of bottles of Miller are like $10 I think? This is during game times. The food is aight...standard bar fare. Wings were good not great. Cheesesteak egg rolls were yummy. This is a good spot to catch a game for sure! Highly recommended. My Mom and sister came for a visit from out west and wanted a quick lunch. I suggested Crafty's since it's only a few minutes from home and we've had great food before here. Our experience this time was beyond fabulous. The food was perfect, but I wanted to write this review because our waitress Diane (I really hope I have the name right, she works on Sundays) provided the best service we've had in years. She has raised the bar when it comes to hospitality. She really makes you feel like you're at home. The only disappointing thing about our experience is we will now always compare servers to her, and hope they even come close to her standards! Thanks so much! Our food and service were great! The waitress Jenn was super sweet ! The food runner did spill a little bit of food but other than that highly recommend! This a nice, clean place with a great atmosphere. Its well kept and very spacious. There a lot of room at the large bar, and a ton of tables. Its got a lot of great Philly sports decor throughout. There are numerous big screen TVs in various parts of the bar. I was here on a weekday but I am guessing this is a great place to watch the Eagles and other games. The Craft Menu was robust and definitely satisfied this beer snob. The food menu had a ton of options on it which should satisfy anyone's cravings in your group. I went with the Meatlovers Cheeseburger Cheesesteak which was advertised a plethora of meat. The taste was average but definitely edible with a beer while watching a game. Theres a sign on front door that says "No Motorcycle Club colors allowed". I am not sure if thats been a problem in the past but it seemed to be a pretty laid back customer base when I was there. Overall a great place for beer drinkers and sports fans. Really Good buffalo chicken cheesesteak. Good fried pickles. Wings are also pretty good. Good food but terrible on the service. Saw the one bartender take him out of her mouth a d bit it back in it without washing her hand freakin gross The best happy hour in the area, hands down. Plenty of appetizers and craft beers on specials during happy hour. They also have lots of deals during football season. Wings for $5 and a bucket of beer 10 for $22. The bar is large with plenty of tables. They have board games, Jenga, and an electronic dart board. We bring the kids all the time and they are never bored. I have gone here about a half dozen times and I loved the food,but this time my wife and I and a group of friends went there and all the food was salty ,from the soup to the meals.not sure if they change cooks but talk about salty They have a great happy hour and drink specials. The food was delicious. They also have an area of games to play. One of the best taverns in Warminster! Atmosphere = A+ for a casual relaxing place. Good quality TV's everywhere, they spread out the tables and have a lot of room to work with so it is very spacious with a huge bar and unless it is unusually full we always get a seat. Plenty of parking out back. NFL ticket so a good mix of fans. At night sometimes Trivia, DJ, Live Music. Staff = A. Servers always upbeat and hustle around. Good menu knowledge. The bartenders are attentive and are always watching over. They let people have a good time but they seem to serve the public responsibly. They have remembered us after a few visits. Food = B+ They have high level bar food. Pizza is surprisingly good since they are not known for that. Some favorites are South Philly Pork Sandwich, Scallops appetizer, Fries with Philly cheese dipping sauce, Nachos are huge and they spread the toppings nice. Also great for groups. We brought the soccer team that I coached here with families and we always see big groups in the wooden picnic table area. Great meeting place with good food and drink with above average service and a nice comfortable atmosphere! Good service, family friendly and healthy options what more can you ask for.... Oh the loaded nachos with chicken! Yes ask for them. Love their salads, wings, and specials. The food and drinks here are amazing, but the service was awful! I have been coming here for years with my family & had my graduation party here. Our waitress was very rude and disrespectful. I usually don't complain, but our food was so hurt & she was annoyed that we said something. She even went to her coworker to talk about us, and it was extremely uncomfortable. The owner has talked to us before and is so kind!! I don't think he would like to hear this. Great food, just poor service. Our waitress didn't even introduce herself! This is our go-to place...friendly people, of all ages...friendly staff...great food and its always hot...drinks are great...the menu could use a little updating, but they do have a great selection...I would recommend this place to everyone, even children are welcome here...lots of board games.. This was my first time at Crafty's. HUGE bar with lots of tvs. Very laid back group of people. We started off with a fried deviled egg appetizer. I ordered the pork Cubanoo sandwich. Amazing! My husband ordered from the "secret menu". Blackened sushi grade rare ahi tuna on a salad. The portions are definitely oversized. John (bartender) never let our drinks bottom out. He answered all of our questions and suggested a few things too. I'm a guy who loves to be entertained. Show me games from my childhood and I will show you have to have fun. "Crafty's Taproom Warminster" captures the essence of everyone's youth. We walked there from my friends house in the blistering Pennsylvania cold (I don't recommend) and got there fairly quick. The building is big and looks great. But the real treasure was inside. The restaurant had plenty of TV's, that's good if you watch football, with plenty of seating. We sat at a table and the had games you can play. How on Earth can I say no to Jenga! My friend set it up and we played. We had a lot of onlookers, because we were laughing so much. The staff inside was amazing as well. They let us know it was happy hour and everything was five bucks. Are you serious! I was amazed with that information. We ordered the items my friend recommended and she definitely knew the menu well. It was my first time trying fried deviled eggs and they were delicious. She also recommended not using the buffalo dip for the chips, but putting it on our regular pizza slice. This girl made me cry! It was so good. I definitely enjoyed my night here. I recommend if your with a party and want to party, than head hear and play a game or two. Came here to listen to a Journey Tribute Band on a Saturday night. Place was packed, but thank goodness my friends had already eaten dinner there and we sat with them. Eric the bartender was absolutely the best! He was on top of everything and was extremely nice. I had the mussels marinara and they were delicious too! This is a great place to go to watch sports(or to hang with friends during sports games). We went for a Noon PSU game. We wanted some beers and apps. Great place for that. They have about 20 craft drafts and about 30 bottle beers. The apps are all what you'd expect, but are all prepared well. We had: tater tots w/Spicey ketchup. Onion rings, German pretzels w/backs cheese sauce. Chicken nachos, buffalo chicken bites(not deep fried!!!), white pizza w/garlic, tomato and spinach, and the absolute best potato skins filled w/bacon and white cheese sauce! There is a great special during Eagles/Flyers/Phillies games: a bucket of 10 assorted(you choose) domestic beers for $22. They also have a bunch of board and card games. Including Cards Against Humanity. Only gave it 3 stars because I'm comparing it to 5 star restaurants like Honey. As far as sports bars go, I'd give it 4 stars., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-2:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-2:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-2:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-2:0', 'Friday': '11:0-2:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-2:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-2:0'}

name: Steak and Hoagie Factory, address: 610 W Street Rd, city: Warminster, latitude: 40.2054331999, longitude: -75.0982693126, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Sandwiches, text: Went there recently and we ordered 3 hoagies with very small requests of what should be on them. Two out of three were not made correct and the side of sweet peppers we were charged extra for were not in the bag. We did not go back or call, maybe they were having a bad day or something. One more time and I may move on... The best hoagie place in warminster. last summer i came here and got a lemonade, a pesto italian hoagie, and soup. The place is open until 4 AM on friday? insane. not easy to find, but nice interior and right next to a nails place. the parking lot has sufficient parking, and the hoagies are great, even late!!! I only keep ordering there because it's convienient, and because the chessesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks are exceptionally good. Do not order the french fries. They are usually soggy and make you feel nautious. Also we have had quite a few problems with the mozzarella sticks being either burnt, or missing the cheese inside of them. They were working on their own version of homemade potato chips which tasted promising but are not for sale yet. I just hope they can apply that same concept to the fries. Also there have been a few occasions where they messed up the order. I know it's not the end of the world but it's not like it was just one mistake. There isn't too much to choose from in the area so If you do order from them, stick to certain menu items. I was a bit biased taking my boyfriend here, since my younger brother previously worked here before they moved locations. The cheesesteaks he used to bring home to me were the bomb diggity. ANYWAYS, my boyfriend and I decided to grab some food late at night after a long drive back from Jersey, I ordered a cheesesteak with fried onions, and BBQ wings and cheese fries for my boyfriend. The goofy looking boy ran us up right after we ordered, so all we had to do was sit and wait for our food. When it was finished another man tried to charge us AGAIN, I had to explain to him that we had already paid and then had to wait as he went to go look for that goofy looking kid to double check. My cheesesteak was good, nothing crazy. However, the BBQ wings my boyfriend ordered were NOT DONE. How awesome was it for him to bite into a wing and see blood, in every single one! Ugh, shame on you Steak & Hoagie. My boyfriend does not want to get food here every again, and frankly I have to agree. Great place to order a hoagie or cheesesteak from, the food is pretty good when you want something fast to take home. i would say Primo makes a better hoagie overall but I would add this place as a second best. Add yourself to their email list and you get coupons for hoagies on a regular basis which helps make it a regular stop. I used to come here all the time about 3-4 years ago. But i think they have changed owners or managers, because the quality has gone down a bit. Definitely hit or miss depending on who is making it. But when its good, its great. One of the best cheesesteaks i ever had! they make it right infront of you too. Chopped up steak w/ peppers then they melt the provolone ontop. Place it on the official "philly" amiroso bread and watch all that grease and juice soak in makin' it all soft. yezzir! for a regular size is about 7 bucks and that mug is a footlong! the fries and onion rings is good as well. This is a hole in the wall joint so you gotta keep an eye out for this place seriously., hours: {'Monday': '9:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '9:0-0:0', 'Wednesday': '9:0-0:0', 'Thursday': '9:0-0:0', 'Friday': '9:0-4:0', 'Saturday': '9:0-4:0', 'Sunday': '10:0-22:0'}

name: Mainline Sushi, address: 74 E Lancaster Ave, city: Paoli, latitude: 40.0420225, longitude: -75.4807501, is_open: opening, categories: Sushi Bars, Restaurants, Japanese, text: Wow! We were so impressed with Mainline Sushi and the quality of the fish they served. This is definitely our new sushi spot for New York quality level of sushi that we've been spoiled with being ex-Manhattanites. Even though it's a bit of a hike for us, it was well worth the drive and we will definitely be back soon. So happy for this new addition to the Main Line. Went in to the Mainline Seafood store where this is located. Decided not to purchase given the higher pricing involved for single-rolls or appetizers. Everything looked very fresh though. Not sure if they are really just a seafood-market place trying to make a few extra dollars with sushi. Maybe its worth going with someone and trying the "tasting" platters with multiple pieces to get some real value, but I always hate leaving it up to the chef to figure out what s/he wants to dish out where you have no idea what you might get including the older stuff they want to "move". Ordered "Sashimi Tasting" Large. Quality of sushi was just amazing. It was really fresh and full of flavor. Tuna literally melted in my mouth. Salmon was really fatty and juicy. Others were fantastic also. Really worth the money. Second times order from this place. Very fresh and various types of . We ordered sushi and a sashimi plate tonight and a side of Japanese Uni! Everything is great. I am going back for more. Recommended for the mainline people. Amazingly fresh fish from Japan. Great service, very accommodating, and welcoming. So excited to have this gem in the neighborhood. I ordered the chirashi for lunch, called ahead, and they put the finishing touches as I arrived. The bar seating was nice and was able to eat quickly and get back to work without a problem. Looking forward to many visits in my future. I tried a lot of Japanese restaurants in paoli. Main line sushi is the best sushi in Paoli... Had a chirashi bowl recently from here, and it was excellent. Great selection of fish, very fresh, with nice touches like some pickled vegetables and tasty sauces. Good wasabi, too. I am looking forward to going back. Wow! EASILY the best sushi I've had in all of Pennsylvania, and especially good for the price. The scallops were sweet and the hint of zest on top really made the flavor pop. The torched salmon was also delicious. The negi toro roll could have been a bit more tightly rolled, but was still great. The sushi was also organized beautifully. It would have looked even better if I didn't slam on my brakes while driving the food home LOL I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back! First time trying this place, as a sushi fanatic, this experience was amazing. The servers are extremely nice, and most importantly, the sushi there is AMAZING. It is high quality and super fresh. Better than any sushi place I've tried in Philadelphia area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It is next to the seafood market, and their fish and chips and fish tacos are delicious!! Definitely coming here more often. Authentic Japanese food did not Americanize at all. If you are looking for cheaper options for Japanese sashimi and sushi, go somewhere else. Charles, the chef, spent years in NYC at one of the most prestigious Japanese restaurants as a sushi chef. You are coming not only for the quality of the sashimi/ sushi but also the knife skills he deploys to process such a delicacy. If you are craving for an excellent quality sushi this is the place to be. My fiancé picked up the food for me twice from Mainline sushi and they were both amazing. I am so looking forward to try different menu items and possibly eat in the restaurant. I don't remember all of the items that we ordered but one I remember is Botan Ebi (nigiri), it was fresh with a bit of sweetness to it melt in your mouth.. just thinking about it makes me smile :D Since this place serves authentic Japanese style great quality sushi I would recommend nigiri (fish with rice) or classic rolls so you can taste the freshness without additional sauce (sashimi are too expensive and not filling for me). Very high quality sushi. Fish is coming from Samuel & Sons which is where all the top places in the city get their product. Price is fair and good mix of traditional offerings with some fancy rolls that probably attract their base demographic in the upper mainline. They own the fish market next door & seems you can eat at either location. Hoping this place stays around. Beats driving into the city to eat at Zama. Show them some love. Better than anything else in the burbs...if you're serious about sushi., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-19:30', 'Wednesday': '11:0-19:30', 'Thursday': '11:0-19:30', 'Friday': '11:0-20:30', 'Saturday': '11:0-19:30'}

name: Luberto's Brickoven Pizza, address: 169 N Main St, city: Dublin, latitude: 40.3753297, longitude: -75.208113, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Pizza, Italian, text: This food is to die for! My family and I love to go here no matter the occasion. Our favorite dish is the chicken parmigiana, which is unbelievably delicious. The portions are plentiful for the price, you will almost certainly get two meals out of it. The vodka sauce is excellent and matched by their red sauce. Their pasta is always perfect. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the freshly baked rolls, which really stand out on their own (we must ALWAYS bring a bag home to have with the leftovers), and bruschetta which whets the appetite before every dinner. Every meal here is exceptional. The servers are great. Go here if you are hungry for Italian and you will never be disappointed. Best Italian restaurant there is. I always get the tomato bread or wings as an app, brandy cream sauce with spinach, and If I have room, I'll get their cheesecake or tiramisu. Don't forget your wine, its byob. Try their seafood specials if you get the chance. I love them! Service and ambiance is nice too, kinda diner-ish, but good for a date or family night. My family has been going to Luberto's for over 10years. The food has pretty much remained the same. Large portions and good food. However, the service is HORRIBLE! Our waitress did not bring us drink refills, didn't check on us and our food took forever (we had 2 children) without any explanation. There are so many other good restaurants in the area. Why would I give them my money! By far the best Italian sauces and food around. Great portions (at least two meals in one), quality ingredients and flavors, people there are nice. Believe all of the reviews and hype; It's all true. My personal favorite is their Cubana sauce over penne. Their Vodka sauce is epic and the Cubana tastes like the base is vodka and has hot peppers and grilled possibly? prosciutto make it sooooo spicy good! Plus their fresh baked rolls to dip push this place to a six star place. Gets very crowded but worth to eat in since they start you out with bruschetta that is wonderful which you won't get with take-out. Very good food. Reasonable prices. Big portions. Not an upscale place by any means, but we have never had a bad meal here. Their dinner rolls are warm doughy perfection. Awesome non-greasy pizza that is made with real Mozzarella and a delightful sauce, our "go to" place for pizza, cheese steaks or a nice sit down dinner, they have it all!! Love this place! I always get one of the pasta specials or the pescatore in white sauce over linguine. Great pizza. Stopped here on our way to Harrisburg. It's worth the extra driving time. LOVE this place! Some of the best pizza and pasta I've ever had. The pizzas have fresh ingredients and an perfectly crispy thin crust. The pastas all have great flavor and there's usually a great special. The portions are large, I always get at least another meal off the leftovers. Also love the bruschetta every table gets as a free appetizer. I've been coming here for years and it never fails to disappoint. Primo Italiano! Enormous portions, incredible red sauce and a casual atmosphere. It is obvious that this place is a huge favorite with locals. After sitting down for a meal with my family I can understand why. The food is akin to home cooking Italian and everything tastes fresh. The pastas are actually handmade and both the gnocchi and the ravioli are both lite and delicious. Nothing here has the heavy feeling of many other Italian restaurants. The chicken parm is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. When I say that the portions are enormous, it is not an exaggeration. I had food for breakfast lunch and dinner. The prices are all very reasonable. Judging by how busy this place is night after night I am confident in my glowing assessment. Being fairly critical, I am really impressed by this little place. You wouldn't think much from looking at the outside, but don't let that stop you. this place is legit! Great homemade style food, great service, fast service. Price is reasonable and it's a small cozy restaurant. Parking could be better. Went this past weekend w my hubby. I used to come here as a kid with my family, but havnt made it back in years. The food was just as good as I remembered! Pink vodka sauce = excellent. I had the seafood special and it was great. Husband had the chicken parm. Way too much food (not a that it's a terrible thing), so next time maybe we'll split an entree. My family and I absolutely love Luberto's. We go at least twice a month and we live a good 30-35 minutes away. It's worth the drive! It's not fancy - you can tell it's a family business. There can be a bit of a wait to get a seat, although we go later at night to avoid lines. The food is phenomenal. When you first sit down, you get bruschetta, followed by delicious hot rolls and butter, then salad and then your meal. You will not leave hungry. You can also order something that's not even on the menu - my dad and sister always order a certain seafood dish that they love and it's only a special every now and then. I always order Penne with Pink Vodka sauce. It's a huge portion too, so I always get to have half of it for lunch the next day. Prices are definitely reasonable, too. It's BYOB as well. I LOVE IT! Amazing service and amazing food. Best salads and I always get the personal pizza with fresh mozzarella. It's delish!!! BYOB BYOB and although inexpensive and a casual interior, the food was so delicious and plentiful! I had the wood fired margherita pizza and it was excellent. I ordered a side of meatballs and they were outstanding with a wonderful sauce. I could have made a meal on just the meatballs because they were that good! Our table all had different kinds of dishes and pizza but we were all very satisfied with the food. I just remembered I tucked one meatball into my husbands to-go container...I hope he didn't eat it so I can finish it off when I get home!! :) One of my favorite places to eat for take out Italian food. The pink vodka sauce is amazing. The meatballs are really good. The pizza is great. The rolls they provide are even delicious. The portions are large and relatively inexpensive. They also have specials, and from the 3-4 I have had, they have been delicious. They do have the option to sit inside. I have always gotten take out. The inside isn't the most attractive place in the world. But the people at the takeout counter have always been very nice. Best restaurant in Dublin Can't even begin to tell you how delish everything was! Pink Vodka Sauce...order it in a bowl with a straw! Our waitress was Kirsten, she was wonderful and anticipated our every need! Wish I could've Saved room for some of their fabulous desserts! Not sure why this place has such great reviews taking into account the many great other local places we have. Pizza crust was undercooked. Staff was not friendly or helpful. Everything down to getting a needed plate seemed like an annoyance to them and ambiance was lacking. Can't imagine going back. My family orders takeout from here at least 3-4 times a month. This is our family's go to restaurant on a Friday night. Everything is amazing, especially that pink vodka sauce that you can buy to take home!! Some of my favorites: Sherry sauce, pescatore, chicken cacciatore, puttanesca, and cubana pastas! I'm from Philly and they surprisingly make some of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had! Even their wings and bread rolls are fantastic. Such a great find in the little town of Dublin. I've been coming to Lubertos with my family since as long as I can remember and it has always been great. Last night my boyfriend and I went there and it was his first time! He got chicken parm and I got pink vodka sauce over rigatoni. The meals come with salads, rolls, and bruschetta in the beginning. The portions are huge and definitely make for good leftovers!! Our waitress was Kirsten and she was really awesome! If you want good Italian food at good prices you have to try Lubertos. Whatever you get make sure you get the Pink Vodka Sauce on it...it's one of the best sauces I've ever had. I went here for the first time with my girlfriend and I was very excited because her family and her always speak so highly of it. We split a personal pizza which was excellent and before anything they bring you out bruschetta. Then after they bring out their rolls which are amazing because they are homemade. I decided to go with the Chicken Parm because it's one of my go to Italian foods that I have to try every new Italian place I eat at...it was probably one of the best I've ever eaten. The vodka sauce is literally the best...take my word for it along with a bunch of other reviews on here and get it on whatever you decide to order. Prices are very reasonable as well for the amount of food you get with each dish. You will have leftovers for a few days...trust me! A solid four stars for the food. Excellent service and a friendly but busy atmosphere. It would get 5 stars but is another BYOB so don't forget your wine. The pasta and the Pizza are the best in the area! There is always a wait to get in so I almost don't want to share how good it is. Pick up a large pepperoni and mushroom if you are in a rush- it is awesome. Excellent food from sandwiches to meals. Usually get spaghetti parm in vodka sauce it is the best. Service is always good and plenty to bring home for another meal. Prices are reasonable. The pizza was...offensive. Way too much cheese, no flavor, crust was soft and chewy. Prosciutto was thick, brown and crunchy. Staff was unfriendly. I have only had lunch here never dinner. I typically have some type of hoagie or cheese steak. The food is always good, service friendly and prices reasonable. I have had horrible service in the dining room in the past year so I thought I would try take-out. Hard to imagine that they can have bad service there also! I went to pick up my take-out and was totally ignored by 3 "Hostesses" They let people pay that arrived at the front deck after me and when I was the only person standing there (right in the middle of the front desk) they continued to ignore me. I finally had to ask for someone to wait on me while they all tried to make themselves look busy. Too bad they have good food because I will never give them another dollar and we have been going there for over 10 years! Management please take notice. YOUR WAITRESSES AND HOSTESSES ARE COSTING YOU MONEY! They have the best vodka sauce I have ever had. I had this once and was hooked. The prices are reasonable and it is BYOB. I'd reccomend going during the week because the weekends can be a long wait. You are also guaranteed a second meal with leftovers. Fresh and delicious sauces with excellent service. The waitress anticipated our every need and never made us feel rushed even though the place was packed. The prices are excellent for meals that include both salad and dinner rolls. We were thoroughly impressed and I have a feeling this place will become our new favorite! In love with Luberto's. We frequent this establishment at least once a week. Great food... love the vodka sauce! One of the best restaurants I've been to and I'm a foodie. When I'm back in town I make a bee line to Luberto's. Good fresh brick oven pizza. Good pasta and red sauce. Beware the give a lot of bread so don't order extra! Overall it's a good place to go. I worked at the lubertos on 413, and heard the other one had better pizza. I liked the pizza where I worked so this one must be pretty good. First and foremost the service we got was absolutely horrible! Although it looked like we just got the worst waitress in the place. The food or pizza was just average and nothing to special, not really NE worthy. Pretty good. I had the fried eggplant appetizer which was heavily battered and extremely fattening. I was a fan. I wanted to get the eggplant parm but the waitress explained to me that it wasn't breaded like traditional eggplant parm, so I went with the appetizer instead which was a HUGE portion. Next time I'm going to order the appetizer eggplant and a side of pasta and be done. I had the chicken parm entree which was plentiful and pretty good. Took a lot home. My side of pasta was in vodka sauce which was decent vodka sauce but coming from NY I've definitely had better. The salad was ho-hum but a fine touch and the fresh baked rolls are heavenly. And wow, maybe it's just being from NY but it was CHEAP! Impressed by a family Italian restaurant, who knew? I'm not one to normally to especially enjoy Italian but this unpretentious place really does it well. The portions were H U G E, the bread was great, soups delicious, and the pasta was fantastic! I can definitely see why there are so many rav reviews of this place, it's a restaurant you'll leave talking about! I'm from NYC, and finding decent pizza in these parts is a real task. Luberto's is actually a really nice option. I admit that I'm not a huge fan of the entrees, but the pizza is on point. Definitely worth the ride down 313. We return often. Are you hungry for great Italian food? Luberto's is the place to go for great homemade Italian food and great friendly service. As soon as you sit down, you are treated with a delicious appetizer of homemade pesto as you wait for your order. You will also get pampered with large portions so you won't leave hungry, but you will leave with plenty of leftovers to bring home. YUM!!!! Do not like brick oven pizza but it was awesome my wife said the calamari is the best she's ever had The foods alright, the service isn't bad. But nothing stood out or was better than just decent. The old phrase "nothing to write home about" comes to mind. My sons loves this place and request their pizza every time we visit his grandparents. It actually better pizza than some (supposedly) famous places in NJ. I've never really had anything but pizza, but others in my family have, and everyone enjoys it all. Even as a vegan, I order cheeseless pizza and it's very good: their sauce and crust are good enough on their own, even without toppings. The only warning for new visitors is that it can get very crowded on weekends. You may have to wait; instead, I always pickup to avoid the wait. This place was a big disappointment! Went here in December, 2013 and couldn't wait to return. What a let down. Never again will we travel for their food. The soup was the only saving grace. It was homemade and it was very tasty. The pasta was not home made, yet it was cooked European al dente. You can NOT cook frozen pasta in that way. There was no salmon on the menu and when I asked if they got a new chef, I was told "the chef is the same chef and the menu is the same." So Karen F. you obviously were mistaken when you said you had salmon - per the girls at the register. And I do not care to be bossed around by the waitstaff. What is with ignorant, lazy waitresses who refuse to give customers a new fork and tell the customers to "KEEP YOUR FORK." Just get me a new fork! And as a last insult, the words "thank you" were never uttered to us! If you want lots of tasteless food, you can continue to go here, but try Country Place up the road from Luberto's. At least there you can probably get a new fork instead of having to argue with your waitress for one! I have had good experiences here. The food has always been good, & the service has been pretty good. Lots of homemade items: bread, croutons, salad dressings, sauce....Pretty large portions. This place has been falling downward in the last two years. I don't know if it's because of price increase, and quality standards dropping. It is noticable. However, even Mc Donalds has a line sometimes. My standards expect more. Sorry. Chef Nick Every time I go visit my friend she always takes me here and I had there chicken and jalapeno pizza it was not bad but they did .get the order wrong because they added tomatoes and no sauce when I clearly asked for chicken jalapenos and sauce.. and then the next day I did. try there a .cheesesteak hoagie and it was ok nothing to write home about but I will say the service there is really really. good the workers are nice but the very first time. I ever ate there was in 2010. I will have to say the food was to perfection it was just a last time I came here 10-20-2014 and they messed up on my pizza but the that i got ended up .turning out alright I would say 3.5 out of 5 stars for the pizza. The cheesesteak hoagie would have to be 3 out of 5 stars but overall I give this place a 3 stars so if you're ever in town and you want something good quality check this place out you will not be disappointed. The restaurant itself fairly small but has that nice family-run feel. I usually opt for take out, which can be a nice alternative since the restaurant is almost always crowded at dinner time. All of their pasta dishes are great but I always seem to go back to their cheese ravioli! I'm also a big fan of their chicken cacciatore, anything in their pink vodka sauce, and to be honest, really anything that comes out of their kitchen! Should be called lubertos italian because while pizza is good it's not great. But the other items are great - like the vodka sauce. Portions are huge and reasonably priced - always have enough for lunch the next day. If you want a lot of food, this is the place to be. Bruschetta to start, good dinner rolls, big salads, and then massive entrées too. Most of the food was pretty typical Italian fare, nothing too amazing. However, this place gets 4 stars instead of 3 because of the pink vodka sauce. It was as good as others suggested. My wife is a big vodka sauce fan and this sauce alone will keep us coming back here. Desserts were good too. Chicken parm was just OK--I'm pretty sure it was just chicken fingers covered in pasta sauce and cheese. But you definitely get a lot of quantity here for your dollar. I easily made 3 meals out of that single serving of chicken parm. Service was fine as well. For a small town like Dublin this is a fine place. The staff were so nice and accomdating. I asked if they could make shrimp parm because it wasn't on the menu, and they said sure no problem. The shrimp parm was amazing!!! Mammoth portions of Italian classics done well. I'm a huge fan of the Pink Vodka sauce with Penne, and the Shrimp Scampi. All of the sauces are made in house. I've heard that the pizza is good too, but I've found something on the menu that works for me, and if it isn't broke, don't fix it! I've eaten at Luberto's multiple times over the past few months and each time it gets worse. Initially, I went with a group of people and we all enjoyed our meals - chicken parm, spaghetti and meatballs, and other various dishes - all very good. The second time, I ordered margherita pizza to go and it was disappointing; smothered in cheese and less than fresh basil and barely any tomatoes. The third time was even more disappointing. I had the spaghetti and meatballs again, but the meatballs were different this time. They looked and tasted like processed, frozen meatballs. I don't know if they ran out of their homemade ones or changed the recipe since the last time, but they were awful. We asked the waitress if they changed the recipe, but her response was defensive, saying that she had the meatballs earlier and they were fine. She said she'd have to talk to the owner to get our money back, but that wasn't what we were asking. We genuinely just wanted to know why they tasted so differently. Hoping the owner would come out to talk us, we waited a bit, then the waitress came out and said they took the cost of the meatballs off the bill. That's fair enough, but again, it didn't get to the root of the problem. After that experience, I will not be eating there again. There are plenty of other great Italian places in the area. OMG!!!! I can't even believe I am the first person to Yelp this. Do I dare tell you all how really, really, really great this place is? It's crowded enough as it is - if I tell you I'll never get a table. OK, I'll tell you a little bit. It's a no-decor, little atmosphere place run by a genuinely NICE family (the hostess/daughter is marrying the pizza chef in August 2008 in Brooklyn). They make their own mozzarella, and bake fresh brick-oven pizza on a thin - but not-too-thin crust. The shrimp scampi is ENORMOUS - they give you over a dozen shrimp. It is garlicky & oily - so if you order it light on the garlic 'n oil it's even better (IMHO). The Veal Parm is a flam-family (that's FLAMILY) staple and my mom & I can easily split it. (Comes with a side of pasta.) Fresh (onion-y) bruschetta arrives on the table nearly as soon as you are seated. Cappucino is light and frothy. (mmmn, mmmn good.) A great place for families and kids. I LOVE IT HERE!! So much! What a fantastic early Father's Day with the excellent food and service at Luberto's family restaurant. Anne Marie our service provider was top notch. We felt like we were on vacation in Naples Italy but close to home. The food was so fresh there wasn't a bite left! A go to for huge portions and fair price. Go early and avoid the crowds. On 12/18/16 after a busy day holiday shopping my wife and I ordered 2 cheese steaks for pick up. Got home and opened them, my wife received a cheese steak, I got chopped chicken on a roll. My wife, the kind one, said it was just a mistake. Not sure who made the "mistake", the person taking the order or the cook. Me, the customer, ordered 2 cheese steaks, but someone at Luberto's decides, "I think the customer would be better off with a roll with chopped chicken on it", who did this? The cook? The order taker? How does one confuse chicken with steak, one "clucks" one "moos", at least that is what my "The Farmer Says" toy taught me when I was a child. So I call for a resolution and I am told, "come back in 20 minutes, bring back the wrong sandwich back and we will give you another", WRONG ANSWER FOLKS! Poor customer experience! The right answer would be something like this, "come back right away and we will give you the correct sandwich and comp the price of your entire meal for your inconvenience". By the way, we did not go back. Dominic's pizzeria is just down the road, and I found they make an excellent cheese steak, with steak! Although the rolls were good, the dinners and soup were at best 2 or 3 stars. The antipasto was very bad. American ham, cheese and salami does not an antipasto make! The worst part of the meal was that I ordered cheese tortellini and received meat. We were in a rush and I could not wait for them to make another order. So I returned the meal to the kitchen and ate half of my nephews sandwich. The server brought the check and said they took that meal off the bill but charged me $2.20 for the salad! $2.20 is not going to break the bank...but it is the point. This is not good customer service. Especially since I did not eat the "salad" which consisted of lettuce. Just lettuce! Great food and service. I love coming here!!! You must try the desserts and the have great pasta and desserts. The pizza is wood fired too!!! Packed on a Saturday. My husband and I really love it here and go whenever we want to eat pasta out. Their fresh baked rolls, house made salad dressings and bruschetta appetizer, that is served with every meal, are all wonderful. The pasta puttanesca is the best! Very reasonably priced for the huge portions that are served. Bring your own wine to enjoy with your meal. I have always had good service but a warning to those coming at regular dinner hours - there can be quite a wait for a table. Great family owned place. Portions are large and the homemade sauce is amazing. The dinner specials can easily be split to feed two, and I'm a big eater so this means something. The only downside is that reservations are not accepted and waits can be long on a Friday or Saturday night. But even then, if you're passing thru Dublin, Pa stop in. You'll be glad you did! I don't know why this place get such good reviews. I got the shrimp scampi and the shrimp still had the tails on it and the pasta was so for garlic it made me sick I like actually threw up. I only went there because it has such good reviews and the friend said to go there. A family favorite for years - and now our kid is nearly 9. Salmon over angel hair with fresh tomato and spinach is divine. Veal parm platter is large enough for 2 to share. Cappucino is some of the best around. (GET ONE!) We love coming here at lunch time (when there is less or no line). The owners just had a 2nd baby - Congrats! New chef in town + undercooked food...yikes!!! Unfortunately this place has gone extremely downhill. After frequenting this restaurant regularly, this evening we were very disappointed with our meals. My chicken was PINK, so naturally, didn't eat it. My husbands pasta was barely cooked and meatballs seemed soggy like they were reheated in a microwave. We asked our waitress if there happened to be a new chef and she said yes. After our waitress spoke to the OWNER, she was kind enough to give us 10% off our check. What a joke-next time keep your 10%. Best of luck on teaching the chef to prepare the food at the correct temps. We will never be back and will be sure to spread the word with all our locals who frequent the restaurant as well. I wanted to update now that we've been coming a while after the new owners took over. Bottom line - we still love this place. Great food, great value! We come fairly often to get our "Luberto's fix." My wife and I couldn't be happier. Last week we received news from a friend that the former owners of Cafe Riv' in the Neshaminy Mall, Langhorne Pa., are the new proprietors of Luberto's. So off we went on Saturday afternoon. Gone is the buffet-style eatery that was so popular with the mall crowd. But in its place are cloth-covered tables and large window booths that allow for plenty of seating. My wife enjoyed her shrimp with pasta very much (though she wished she had inquired about the possibility of getting a famous "Cafe Riv Salad". lol), and my Chicken Parmesan was out of this world. Our meals were served to us by the very friendly and beautiful Ann Marie. During our meal we had a blast reminiscing about our many trips to Cafe Riv, enhanced by some of the wall art and decor the owners had brought with them to their new establishment. After our meal, the chef stopped by, and Louise hung-out at our table sharing some laughs and very fond memories of "The Riv'". Overall, the place is awesome. Plenty of off-street parking. No booze is served but I believe Louise may have said BYOB is acceptable (But check with her first) Service was top notch. The food, of course, was fantastic. Our only complaint is we were too full to try their desserts. Perhaps next time. Which I assure you will be very soon. Luberto's came highly recommended by many people to cater a college graduation party at our home. Everyone loved the food and the service was great. Since then we have been going there routinely for the quality and consistency that never disappoints us. They make us feel like we're family. New owners, management. Not the same as were used to. Food is a little different now. Not quite as good. Whole atmosphere is different. Best advice I can give you is not to change a thing because it was excellent before it changed hands. Our waitress was a little rough around the edges. A little rude. She's from the original crew. Good luck. We stopped by at Luberto for lunch before our tour of the Pearl S. Buck House nearby. What a pleasant surprise! Great brickoven pizza; you can actually see the flame from the oven from your seat. The bread was wonderful. Too bad we live in Ohio and have to drive 6 hours to get back. While no longer owned by the Luberto family, the food is still magnificent here. Our favorite Italian spot in the D-town area. Try Chicken Marsala, Veal or Chicken parm, Crab Ravioli (a special - if they have it, get it) or anything in pink vodka sauce. Delicious! And big portions to take some home. Casual. This is one of the finest Italian restaurants in the area. Nothing fancy but a family place with authentic Italian food. They also have a take out restaurant On Durham Rd in Plumstead Township. Excellent food and service at both places! Enjoyed dinner last night. Salad and bread come with dinner as well as some bruschetta to start. Nice waitress as well. Had the special which was ravioli with scallops. Decent portion. Since 1999, I've been eating at Luberto's in Dublin, PA. Recently, the Luberto's I grew up on was acquired by new management and ownership. Not liking change, I stopped in for lunch and could already tell the change would benefit the future of this restaurant. New decorum and staff uniforms were the first of many changes I began to notice. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is always ready to accommodate your parties needs, no matter how big or small. The wait staff is very pleasant. (Ask for Anne Marie she's the best!) The quality, presentation and consistency of the food has greatly increased since the change of management. It turns out the executive chef was born and trained in Italy, which brings the Italian culture and taste to every dish served to their customers. All in all, I highly recommend dining at Luberto's in Dublin. Go enjoy a great atmosphere, quality Italian dishes, and be a part of the great changes at the restaurant. What a disappointment. My husband went here for the first time since it has been sold. Well oh boy do i miss the previous owner. To begin things when smooth, we got seated right away, friendly server came to with a huge smile, then things turned for the worse. We order a magerita pizza for an appetizer and mozzarella sticks. Well the pizza tastes like they got a unripe tomato, crushed it and threw it on. The cheese was rubber band like. Chewy and hard to swallow. The mozzarella stick tastes like frying oil. Then my husband order chicken patm, and i ordered alfredo with chicken. His chicken wasnt fresh, it wasnt even white. Looked like veal. Sauce was acidic. His pasta is as watery and over cooked so they definitely pre make there pasta and just warm it up. My alfredo was ok. Not bad but not good. Needed more to it. We tried dimaggios down the street a few weeks before and boy let me tell you, they definitely know what they are doing. There stuff is definitely fresh. lubertos really should call the old owner and give him his deed back if they want to keep it alive. Only good thing was that the young lady serving us was so delightful. First time customer. Went with my husband and two young boys. They have fried calamari on the menu as an appetizer. We asked if we could have it sautéed instead. Our waitress asked the chef and he said, "No problem!" What was presented to us was the most delicious, perfectly cooked calamari in a garlicky, anchovy olive oil sauce! Best ever! We had to ask for extra bread to get every last drop of that to-die-for sauce! The pesto pizza was great, also! Would definitely recommend and will be going back for sure! Absolutely delicious Italian food in huge portions! I live in town and have eaten here many times, I have not yet ordered anything I didn't love. And I always end up taking home leftovers to love the next day as well-portions are generous. The brick oven pizzas are phenomenal-especially the Margharita. Eggplant parm is delicious, as is the calzone. The bruschetta they serve when you are seated is first-rate. If you have enough room for dessert, the tiramisu is great! I can't recommend Luberto's highly enough. My only complaint is that it is usually crowded and a little noisy but the food makes a visit more than worthwhile! Just like that report card in primary school when the teacher sends the note home saying "Luberto shows so much promise, but needs more attention to detail. Room for improvement." Went for the pizza, hoping to find the thin crust, smokiness and char that you want from a wood burning oven. Ordered a personal pizza with anchovies, which is one of my tests of a pizza place. Crust was ok, definitely thicker than I like, not as crisp as I would like, and lacking in the smokiness and char. I will try ordering it extra crisp next time to see if that makes any difference. Agreed with my colleague dining with me, it was more like bread than like pizza. Sauce was good, and they used a good quality mozzarella on the pizza. A bit skimpy on the fish, breaking up two fish over a small eight inch pizza. Accompanying the meal I had the house salad with oil and vinegar It was pedestrian at best.. The Bruschetta to start the meal is a nice touch, and the rolls hot out of the oven definitely fulfill your carb desires. Also a plus for having small bottles of sparkling water, and being BYO. There is so much potential here you just wish they would take it to the next level. I ate there a few weeks ago the first time in a long time when Luberto family owned it. When I ate the little rolls that they provided they were great. However my feelings change when I had their chicken cacciatore I was very disappointed. The marinara sauce was as thick as tomato paste and over salted. My wife had the eggplant appetizer and she had the same reaction to the sauce. I forgot to mention this. Originally the Luberto family opened this restaurant. The business was sold, and the current/new owner is Louise, I think I heard her say. I am very happy to report that the new owner is putting out amazing food in 2021. Don't hesitate going there, you will be very pleased . In fact you will be floored. They even spruced up the decor a bit, and now it's looking like the tratorias that I remember when I lived in Naples. And, as always, don't forget to bring your alcoholic beverages. It's fun, casual, and stunningly good food. Great pizza and loved the buffalo wings. Due to Covid, they will bring your order to the window. Super service and friendly employees... Will be ordering again soon ! Apparently the owners changed? I had a regular pizza here this year and did not taste the same. Tasted cheaper. Is the recipe different? Also i always see fewer cars in parking lot as opposed to prior years. What gives? The food is just not as good as it once was. I loved the pesto because it was fresh but now it taste like Knorr salty sauce mix. Very disappointing. The service is not what it use to be either. This is another quality Italian restaurant in the area! The pizza is true brick oven style - the margherita pizza is the family favorite and is delicious!! My wife and I also believe they have the best vodka sauce in the area! I am also a big fan of their pesto! Service is spot on 90% of the time - it can get a bit slow when they are packed - so we usually avoid friday and saturday nights. Now our dd is 7 and this place is still a multi-generational family fave. The pizzas, pasta and (my fave) veal parm are served in huge portions (prices are not cheap but an entree for $14.95 feeds 2 easily.) Oh - and don't miss the cappucino here - it really is a well-kept secret - what a treat! Be prepared to wait on weekend nights. I would give this place 0 (ZERO) stars but it will not allow me. My significant other and I went to dinner here on (02.17.2020) around 7pm. We're a younger couple in our mid 20's. To start off we come in right behind another couple and they got a friendly greeting and bruschetta. We got no friendly greeting and asked what we want to drink brought us our drinks, asked if we wanted any appetizers we said no but could we have some bruschetta? She said "sure" then took about 10 minutes for her to ask for our order and didn't ask for our order said "and go" with her book open and pen ready. At this point all we had was our drinks and rolls and butter. Our salads came out 5 minutes later then 2-3 minutes later OUR BRUSCHETTA CAME OUT. Keep in mind there was only 3 tables in there including ours. Like it's a Monday night not busy. Eventually our food came out I ordered shrimp Alfredo with penne pasta , the pasta was wayyyy under cooked , shrimp was tough and tasted like rubber. I took maybe 5 bites and didn't touch it , my boyfriend even agreed. He ordered the chicken Marsala and the chicken was tough in the middle and gummy on the outside looked exactly like the Tyson frozen chicken you'd get at a grocery store in the frozen section , pasta was super bland and the sauce itself was watery and soup-like. That's not how chicken Marsala is supposed to be. He took a few bites and immediately ran to the bathroom. The waitress was very disrespectful and gave us one word answers the entire night and we think it was due to us being a younger couple because the two other tables in there were older people and she was very polite and respectful towards them. When we went to pay we were asked how our food was he said interesting and he explained how the chicken was and asked if it was frozen the manager in guessing is who she was said we get chicken twice a week and never frozen. She was nice enough to take his order off the bill and apologized for the food he had received. But overall highly upset we just wanted some nice Italian dinner and this is what we received instead. Super disappointed. This place is fantastic - while unassuming from the outside the food is always fresh authentic and delicious. The pasta dishes are all excellent but the pink vodka sauce is simply outstanding, probably the best I have ever had. I also love the chicken parm and the fresh homemade bread is to die for. The portion sizes are generous and they are one of our "go to" restaurants for catering dinner parties. They have some pretty appetizing homemade desserts that are equally delicious. We used to stop here at least once a week. We didn't know until recently that the ownership changed hands. The quality just isn't there like it was. This was our first visit to Luberto's in Dublin, PA. The food was delicious and the service above average. My only regret is that I didn't know it was a BYOB restaurant. Better than your average pizzaria. I attended a friend's birthday dinner at this establishment on a Friday. The wait was substantial despite our reservation, however it's a good sign when the business is busy. The menu was full of reasonably priced items. I only ordered Italian wedding soup and sautéed spinach because I was not overly hungry. Both were good, although most other people order various pizza's and looking back I wish I had done the same. Service was nice and the environment was as well. Nobody in our dinner party had any complaints. I would go back. After years of eating at this restaurant - I knew there had to be new owners after ordering take out this week. Chicken Scarpiello is usually amazing, but this time :( sauce is different, no taste & the chicken is not the same, bummer....& no rolls in the bag! I sure will miss their delicious food, their chicken was like no other...plus higher prices :(, poor quality=find a new dining place! Oh well, we knew it wouldn't last forever, thank you Joe & Palma, enjoy your well deserved retirement, you will be truly missed! Best brick oven pizza. Crust was thin and soft very delicious. Fresh ingredients, absolutely delicious. Also restroom and restaurant very clean!! Thanked owner on the way out and seemed like a good guy. Will be back for sure Driven by many times saying we should try that brick oven pizza. Man, glad we finally did it's amazing. Almost didn't even try the pizza after I saw the specials and rest of the menu. Can't wait to go back!! New Management - Quality suffers and skimping of product. I've been getting a pizza almost every Friday night for over 9 years. The last 4 weeks I've noticed a change in the pizza I usually order. It's a prosciutto pizza. The prosciutto is cut much thinner and there is not as much on the pizza. I decided to change my order that past Friday and ordered the basil pesto pizza. The person who answered the phone when I placed my order didn't understand me and didn't know the menu. She asked me what size, it only comes in one size. When I picked up my pizza I noticed there was only one other person waiting for pick up. Usually you can't get in the door at the time of day to pick up a pizza. I noticed a few things different and asked why things were changing and the waitress told me that they were under new management. I should have looked at my pizza before I left. It looked and tasted nothing like the previous basil pesto pizza that I've been getting for years. I'm done. My favorite pizza place is no more. This has become our go to pizza place. Awesome brick oven pizza, hoagies, and salads. We are always happy with our food and the service is always friendly. We've been getting takeout during the quarantine and Luberto's does a great job of keeping the process clean. Went to Luberto's today for lunch. We were admiring the new decorations, and didn't think much of it until we tasted our bruschetta....and immediately realized it was different. Not much, but different. Then the rolls....a little different. When we got our pasta, we took one taste of the sauce and both of us said "there must be new owners." It's good...but not REALLY good like it used to be. We're hoping that once the shock wears off we will like it as much as we used to before the change in owners. OMG!!!! We ate here (again) tonight - party of 7 including my 4 year old daughter. Reasonable prices and just terrific Italian-American fare. Everything from my little one's hand tossed mini Margarita pizza to classic Chicken Parm to my MIL's Lobster ravioli (a special) was wonderful. Friendly service and just GREAT!! Everyone in Dublin and Doylestown (and all points in between) should know about this fabulous find! The "Real Deal" As a first generation Italian, I can honestly say that the marinara at Luberto's is made the same way I make my own which was my mother's recipe. The owners at Luberto's may have changed but the recipes must have remained the same. In fact, I believe the service has improved greatly. The decor could use updating. Then again, we may not recognize the place if anything changed since it's been that way for so long. Overall great restaurant and service. Ive heard a lot of good things about this place and finally decided it was time to try it out for myself. I got the pink vodka with rigatoni and it was really good! The portion size was HUGE which is always a nice surprise. I came with a friend and she got the italian wedding soup as her appetizer and it looked so fresh and homemade. All their sauces are also homemade and it definitely shows. Food was great. Ill be back for sure! Finally got around to having a nice sit-down meal at Lubertos. Have had take out and multiple sandwiches, all very good. So now that we've been freed up from an obligation, we took advantage of it. Was nothing short of spectacular. Special that night was spinach ravioli in a cream sauce with shrimp and scallops. Amazing, amazing, amazing. And they weren't afraid to actually put a good amount of seafood in the dish. And your hostess, Louise, will make sure you get good service, Most highly recommended without reservation. Bring your own liquid fortification and they'll set you up. Get your tail over there as quick as you can. I discovered this place by accident. I called for takeout for a sandwich from Lubertos. Turns out that instead of calling Lubertos in Pipersville, I actually called Lubertos Brickoven in Dublin. OK, I'm a dumb ass who's been sniffing too many exhaust pipes. But eventually I went back into Dublin to pick up the sandwich. Owner was very sweet, told me to come back for more food. So we did. Picked up 3 big entrees, and they were exceptional. Even the take out salads were generous. Fresh hot bread came with it, too. I used to live in the Naples area, and got hooked on brick oven pizzas. The owner told me they have managed to capture the Naples flavor with their pizzas. I can't wait to go back. HINT: If you order a pizza from a wood burning oven, it doesn't do take out well at all. It has to be eaten hot, or the crust will soak up the gravy as it cools off. So pick up a bottle of red wine and head for Lubertos and inhale their pizza. Went again, last night. The Spaghetti and Clams with white sauce was over-the-top outstanding. Little junior had the brick oven pizza, which he wouldn't share because it was so good. Nice casual atmosphere, great service. Highest recommendation. Every time has been great. Beautiful pizza! Luberto's has some really great options for my fellow tomato haters (but I have heard their tomato sauce is fantastic as well). I got a basil pesto white pizza! Pesto is a fantastic sauce and should be used more often! Service was efficient and very accommodating. One of my favorite local pizza places. Honestly after dining here we have found a place to dine regularly. The new owners are so kind and hospitable. The service was on point and amazing. The food, especially the pizza, is incredible all around and comes in large servings that make easily two meals. Overall, this definitely a place to check out if you already haven't. Massively craving good brick oven pizza tonight. Based on reviews decided to give this place a try. Called in an order for Plain pie for pick up. They said 40 mins. Thought that was insane for a plain pie but whatever. Got there in 24 mins and it was ready. When we got home (5 mins away) and went to dive in, the pie was cold and pieces were floppy and soggy. The sauce was excellent and loved the fresh mozzarella but crust too thin, cold and soggy for our liking. Maybe good for other dishes but won't be our go to place for brick oven pizza. The eggplant was super salty this time. Too much concentrated sauce hard to scrape off. Maybe just a fluke. Everything else was good. If you are looking for great food at a great price , friendly staff and a warm welcoming restaurant this is the place to come! The menu has a wide variety of items from wood fired pizzas, sandwiches and pasta like mamma used to make. I has the tortellini in the vodka sauce, it was to die for! The portions are huge! My daughter had a pizza that was crispy on the outside without being burnt which is hard to do in a wood fired oven. My son had Chicken parmesan and ate left overs twice, it was so big the pasta came on it's own plate. Everything was fresh and delicious! They have a beautiful desert display but we were all so full we skipped it. Next time I will leave room! I like the eggplant parm appetizer. I get it without the cheese. I can't wait to try other things. This is the best place around for pizza and pasta. The tomato sauce is made fresh on premises, and it shows in flavor and color. The chicken parm is a gigantic portion, and reheats well. Expect to get 2-3 meals out of an order, for great value. Moving to the area and a stopped in to check out the pizza. We were not disappointed. Pizza was great. Place was clean and very family friendly. Our server was super friendly and helpful. We'll be here often!' Luberto's is open for take-out only during these trying times! AND...I just had THE BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA EVER from there! Seriously folks, super think cauliflower crust (and I had no idea it was made from a vegetable either) their famous San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella & basil baked in a wood-burning brick oven. Makes me drool just thinking about it! My kids ordered chicken fingers and fries (their usual). And they were huge pieces of chicken breasts that could feed a family! Portion sizes have definitely not changed a bit. They still make those famous rolls and if your worried about not having them in the near future, hint-hint, buy them and freeze them because they warm up nicely the next day Thank you Luberto's! Please stay safe & healthy and we look forward to dining in again real soon. COVID-19 is bugging all of us, but hey, there's still a way to get a little happiness in life, right? What's your happiness? A slice of perfect pizza will do just fine for me. And Luberto's hits the spot! I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars! My wife and I absolutely love it here. We have been going for years now. The owners and staff are friendly and always welcoming. The food here is amazing!! I am originally from North Jersey close to NYC. I have always found it challenging to find good pizza from places outside of that area. This place has the most amazing pizza!! (Even better than some New Jersey pizza shops) Their homemade sauce is OVER THE TOP! Personal favorite is their margarita pizza. The atmosphere is always comfortable and kid friendly as well. Their vodka sauce is amazing and we always end the night with their fantastic homemade tiramisu. I would recommend this restaurant to ANYONE!!! Thank you Lubertos for being a great local family owned restaurant! =) Still the BEST Italian take-out in the Doylestown area (my personal opinion...and I'm 100% Italian). We don't order in very often; However, Luberto's is always a sure bet! Everything is always cooked to perfection and the rolls are to die-for! We order them by the dozen and freeze them! Louise and staff go out of their way to make everyone feel special. And they have a family-style catering menu that will get your family through the holidays in style!, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:0', 'Friday': '11:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-21:0'}

name: Dublin Towne Diner, address: 133 N Main St, city: Dublin, latitude: 40.3748598, longitude: -75.2064747, is_open: opening, categories: Event Planning & Services, Diners, Building Supplies, Food, Food Delivery Services, Home Services, Venues & Event Spaces, Restaurants, Breakfast & Brunch, text: Excellent breakfast! Pennsylvania Dutch-style pancakes, light and fluffy and sweet. Perfectly fried scrapple, Taylor ham, eggs cooked with skill and care. Great service and fair prices. I don't know what else you could ask for. Very decent diner. I think it's gotten better under the new ownership. My 3 year old loves it here and we always get great service. Great diner with super friendly service. Very clean and upbeat atmosphere. Owner makes sure you are happy. Excellent salad bar - check Steaks - check Seafood - check Specials - check Italian - check Seniors menu (not that we need that yet) - check Cozy booths - check Tapioca pudding! - check We had been to this diner under its previous owner numerous times. Over time the quality had deteriorated. Recently we were going by and decided to try it under the new owner. What a pleasant surprise we had. The place is very clean, staff very friendly. In fact as we were leaving the owner spent considerable time talking to us about the daily specials and the Sundy breakfast buffet. We were so intrigued by the description of the buffet we ventured back the next day for it. What a great meal for such a low price of $10.95 per person. Unlimited coffee and juice, omelettes made to order. Waffles, pancakes, fried potatoes, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit medley, fresh cranberry orange nut bread, muffins and two of our favorites - scrapple and grits. We will be back to try other meals for sure. Consistent. Fast service. Good food. A diner is a diner is a diner but I like having this one around. I was very happy with my breakfast this morning. They have great breakfast specials that include coffee & juice . I had the 3-3-3 special that included 3 eggs , 3 sausage links and 3 strips of bacon. Also includes toast and has browns. The place is dated but very clean, I was impressed with the cleanliness as it is not open 24 hours . Service was fast and the food was good, the sausage was really good , definitely not bob Evans. They have a $10.00 credit card minimum and I had no cash. The owner Steve was really nice about it and didn't enforce the minimum which I offered to pay. I would definitely visit again , especially for breakfast as some other items that came out of the kitchen looked very good. My breakfast order came out in like three minutes. I know diners have fast service but it's not McDonalds. Eggs were OK. Hash browns were undercooked. Coffee was weak. Probably won't be back. This used to be a good place to get decent food (although, have always thought the service was below standard). The quality really suffered the past couple of years and I was encouraged to see new management taking over. Have given them several tries since and my take is that the prices went up and the quality of food and service went down. Everything is overpriced and have actually been charged for items that the menu said was included (got an "oops"), like comes with drink but got charged for drink. The salad bar was subpar and the price is $3 more than it should be. The soups have ranged from bland to downright awful. I can get better out of can that's made down by the river (in Camden). Everyone I know that has been here has said the same thing and says they would not return. Used to be lots of cars in the parking lot, even at off times, not so much anymore. There are plenty of places better within a short distance of here. I expect to see an episode of restaurant:impossible or kitchen nightmares being filmed here or another under new management sign. New owners (no idea who they are) should walk around and introduce themselves, maybe seek a little feedback. This could be a gold mine with some changes. To their credit, breakfast was decent. Nothing against the old folks but they are the only other customers I have seen here. That is usually a good indicator of what is going on-just watch one of the shows I mentioned earlier. My overall impression is this: new management but same tired food, worse service and all for higher prices. Will not be returning, worth another 10-15 minutes in the car for something much better (and I only live a mile away). Went there this morning for breakfast - not only was the fruit they served us rotten and slimy but there was a HAIR embedded in my omelet. When we told the waitress, the owner came out and tried to tell us that it wasn't a hair and when he touched it, it disappeared. DISAPPEARED?!?! How does that even make sense? Needless to say, we will not be returning to this establishment - if this were the last diner in existence, I'd starve. If it were possible to retract stars from them, I would. While I cannot give them the best rating this place is really NOT THAT BAD its a typical diner the burgers are good and I was impressed with the salad bar. I'm sitting here right now and while the staff is not the friendliest and the hostess must have a giant bug up her ass, who cares its a diner you have to expect these things. Overall I'm very pleased ignore all the haters. Everything you want in a great diner. Lots of booths, great food and service. We just got back from a long trip. This was just what we wanted. Stopped here during a road trip through the area; I love diners and wanted to see what one was like in this part of PA. Our waitress was very friendly and sat us right away at a nice booth. I noticed right away the restaurant was very clean and cozy. I ordered the chicken parm and my mom got a smaller steak with onions and gravy. My meal came with both a salad (from the salad bar), and a soup (also from the salad bar). The salad bar was convenient and all the food was fresh, I also got a cup of the chicken soup which was good. The food comes out fast and hot which is nice. My chicken parm was decent and had the right amount of cheese and sauce. The menu said it came with a vegetable as a side but the choices were more eclectic, I got Mac and cheese as a side, a weird pair, but that was good. My mom didn't enjoy her steak (not any fault of the restaurant, it was just that she ordered the wrong thing and wasn't that hungry to begin with). The only area I wasn't satisfied with was the dessert choices, you had the option of going up to the salad bar again and they had some jello and pudding, the waitress also said something about them having pies but I wasn't really in the mood for that (was really hoping for a chocolate ice cream w/ whipped cream, something I thought was standard in diner dessert choices). The other wired thing was when we got the bill the tax wasn't included, she had written on the back, "plus tax", but I completely overlooked that since I never really have given much thought to the tax not being there. So when we went up to pay, the cashier said "you owe me $2" (the tax). I just thought that was weird, so bring a calculator with you! Overall it was a nice little place but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to, if I went back I'd like to try some of their breakfast items. 3 out of the 4 items we ordered were almost inedible. Everything was incredibly bland. Two sandwiches and a breakfast were ordered and everything was absolutely terrible. The chicken gyro wrap was so soggy and moist that you would've thought they ran the whole plate through the dishwasher before serving it. The panini (beef gyro) and the breakfast (eggs, creamed chipped beef and scrapple) had NO spices or seasoning on them whatsoever. The waitress returned to our table at least 3 times (5-7 minutes after our order was initially taken) to take the parts of the order she forgot about. These issues were pointed out to both our waitress and the owner. All we got was a shoulder shrug and an "I'm sorry" from the waitress and all the owner was interested in was taking our money even after we told him we would not be returning to his diner. typically small town diner. Food was pretty much frozen and canned. Servers were nice, and prompt, but the food is just too cafeteria to recommend. We went tonight for a burger with our youngest. He ordered the special fish and chips. My wife and I ordered a cheeseburger. The fish was a deep fried cod. My son picked at it so I tried a bite and it was not right. I know fish fry and I know how cod should taste and this was off. Very strong like a pond. I mentioned the cod to the waitress and she said sorry. At the cash register I mentioned it again to the owner and he asked what I meant. "Was it too salty?". No I replied I stated that it was very fishy and too strong for cod. It wasn't right. The owner then accepted my payment and offered no apology. Okay. Never again will we do the DTD. The one star goes to the waitresses and hostesses... If not for them the DTD Would not deserve any. 5:30 on a Friday and the place is empty, eerily quiet, echoing actually. No background music to even cover it up. Food came quickly but seemed as if it was microwaved. "panini" sandwich bread was sog/ chewy.... Much better places to spend $ in the area. We were pleasantly surprised with our breakfast. Everything was delicious, served promptly and portions were large. Our server Sue was very efficient and friendly. We will come again. Also the atmosphere was attractive, very clean and not noisy. Service was wooden and rushed. Food was okay, but unseasoned. The custom omelets received great reviews, so that might be a bright spot. This is definitely a great choice for a Sunday morning brunch after a bunch of Saturday night drinks, but that's probably the extent of it. Owner needs to make sure waitresses attend to service better, often disappear after food delivered, need to follow up. Also hair in the food is disgusting and health hazard, Owner needs to have cooks wear hair nets and have hair securely under hats and MONITER that so this does not happen. Waitresses should have hair up. Down from 4 stars to 2. Service under the new ownership has gone done quickly. New wait staff is inattentive and slow. Food comes out cold. Menu options are nonexistent. We used to go here every weekend. Now, we only go if it is the only option for breakfast. Fortunately, there are a few other options available. Very pretty. Clean. Granite etc. Waitress outstanding! Food disgusting. High priced for a diner. Salad bar ..ehhh watery potatoe salad. Grits yukky. Egg gross. Seafood soup pasty tasted like flour. Chicken orzo soup was good. Rye bread on sandwich was good. Ice tea was very good. Disappointed. Some of the reviews on here are just a little bit ... mean. This is your average diner. The food is good. They have a decent selection. I ordered onion rings, they were a tad oily but tasty otherwise. My mom ordered a tuna melt that she said was really good. Our waitress was Brianna and she was the absolute sweetest young girl. Very attentive and so nice - definitely keep this girl! The other great thing about this place was how CLEAN it was! It's a little dated, sure but the tables were spotless, we were even amazed all the glass light fixtures were so clean - an odd thing to notice but it just goes to show they take pride in their establishment. I didn't eat at the salad bar but it is an option. Overall it's just a regular diner! I'd eat there again. Chicken Caesar Wrap: very oily (either the chicken was oily or it was the dressing - not creamy Caesar but regular, I've never had an oily wrap like these & I eat wraps quite often!) - would not get again! Fries: seemed like they did not put ANY salt on them, & I don't even like much salt! BBQ chicken sandwich: ok This was my 2nd try at this diner. The food is OK, but nothing special, and the portions don't justify the pricing. The diner feels very dated and grimey, and has been near empty the two times I've been here (1 breakfast time and 1 lunch time). The wait staff is adequate but doesn't seem to be particularly happy to be there either. Overall I'd suggest checking out some of the other diners in the area. New menu is great! New menu is much more simplified and doesn't offer every kind of thing under the sun, because seriously how good can it be if they offer a million different choices?! Veggie omelet was pretty good! If I may make one suggestion please get better coffee!!!! People that drink it daily know when they are getting a decent cup of coffee! Not good. Ugggh. Coffee decent. Waited forever for food. Marginal breakfast. Cardboard scrapple. Mushy veggie burger. Won't be back. This is probably my least favorite place I have eaten... I think they purchase EVERYTHING frozen or pre made... The hash browns I think were ordered straight from McDonald's! Not your typical hash browns that are chopped up potatoes with seasoning... Although I don't believe this place knows what seasoning is! The eggs were ordered scrambled with cheese... Usually it's scrambled into the eggs but maybe I'm doing it wrong. And when asked about putting in pepper as it's cooked... Forget about it! Worst breakfast I've ever had... Wouldn't consider their food ever again! Or their service. I think I'd rather eat food from CVS cooked on top of my cars engine than their food. Not sure how they seem to have people in there, but don't expect mediocre service or even sub par food if you attempt this place. Great little diner in the middle of Dublin. We frequent the diner all of the time Ann never had an issue. Service is quick, people are friendly and the food is exactly what you would expect from a diner. Save your money and go to the Country place restaurant. Dublin diner has changed their menu to offer scant selections at ridiculous prices. I'll never go back until it's sold again!! I was looking forward to giving this place a chance, but I'm a little sorry I did. I still can't actually speak to the food itself, we waited nearly an hour and a half for drink refills and no food to be seen. I'm overall very disappointing experience- lackluster experience with service, salad bar was sparse and the staff said "they'd let the cooks know" multiple times with no improvement. Update: food did come out. I was hopeful it would at least be worth the wait, but it was absolutely not. I was unaware that my biscuits and gravy would have skin, or that our burgers would be hockey pucks. If you're totally ok with waiting forever for poor service and mediocre meals- this is your place!! It's a solid diner as expected. It isn't bad but it isn't great. Now I've only had breakfast there so maybe dinners are special and better. Service is friendly and prices are good for what it is. You need a diner and this place is close then go here. You want something tasty and can drive to it then you won't be missing anything here. I was in there the other day and let me tell you. The Girls care more about gossiping with eachother then customer service. Didnt get asked for refill, asked for napkins and i never got them. Two of the waitresses sat behind me with a customer and trashed the owner. Even over heard the owner had an affair with one of the waitresses when he took over and then fired her.The prices are too high for a diner. Last time i go in there. My husband and I went there often. Went there this morning and was served scrabbled eggs with hair in them. The owner comes out and tells me it was not his but mine. It was cooked into the potatoes. My hair is always in a bun, never down. So instead of apologizing he blames me. I did not cook the potatoes. Charged me, never said they were sorry. Will never go there again. That's so wrong. Lost a frequent costumer, hours: {'Monday': '6:0-21:0', 'Tuesday': '6:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '6:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '6:0-21:0', 'Friday': '6:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '6:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '6:0-21:0'}

name: Smokey Joe's Tavern, address: 210 S 40th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9537915, longitude: -75.2030239, is_open: opening, categories: Bars, Dive Bars, Pizza, Nightlife, Restaurants, text: Average Food. Waitresses were nice, but this restaurant was severely understaffed. Waited 1 hour for the Chicken Hogie. I've been here several times for lunch. I've only been here for the food, so I can't comment on the bar. The interior is somewhat dimly lit and consists of the bar, some tables, and a bunch of booths on the side. Flat screen TV's are displayed on the walls. I've had both a turkey melt and a reuben here. The turkey melt was pretty dang tasty. I've actually ordered it several times since I first went here. The reuben was just average. The corned beef they used tasted like it was package meat, though it wasn't bad.The salads here are of decent size and the vegetables are always fresh and crisp. The soups are average. Service has always been good. It's sometimes hard to find good service at a place on a university campus, but this place consistently delivers good service. The waitress who looks like a 2010 version of Farrah Fawcett/Laurie from the 70's show(well at least her hair) is always very prompt and friendly. When I have time for lunch, I'll be back. Just as note, they have $1 hot dogs, $2 drafts, and $6 pitchers Mon-Sat in their "Dog Day Afternoon" special. Smokey Joe, you are getting four glorious stars from me for the sole reason that I am no longer an undergrad, and acting as we did during Erin express would be frowned upon in most other establishments. Illegal in some states. That being said....we had a great time. After waiting in the rain for close to 45 minutes I was really hoping for drunk leprechauns running around in the bar. They fell short in that category, but the beer was cheap, the music was good, and I did not feel old or creepy in the slightest! As an added benefit, to help alleviate the wait, they had someone walking the line selling canned beverages. That is what I call customer service. Erin Express '11 is already in the works This place is spacious and the crowd is great. Drinks are affordable and pretty good. Unfortunately, the music is absolutely horrible. Sounds like they use a Kids Bop CD. We are in our twenties - we want rap and hip-hop not old pop hits. Give the people what they want! (A new DJ!!) Smokes defines UPenn's bar scene (hate it or love it). There are always a ton of undergrads and alumns around Wed-Sat. Each of those nights usually has a special, with Wed having 50cent drinks + $5 cover. Inside, the place feels a bit dive, as it is a college bar. There's always either live music or a dj spinning. However, this place doesn't get started until after 1am, which is incidentally 1 hour before it closes (ahhh....pennsylvania's liquor laws). Whenever you're here, you always feel as though everyone knows each other, from the bartenders to the kids getting drunk in the back. The reason is: everyone actually does. OK, so JUST to set the context as to why I'm giving it 5 stars...this is "as good as it gets" for those looking to relive (or experience) the glory days of undergraduate boozehounding and grindy fratparty dancing. Being in my mid-30s, a grad student with a full time career, and back on a University campus as a student for the first time in many years...I was feeling a little nostalgic for that "je ne se quois" of undergrad life (perhaps a kegstand? Century club? Bid day parties?). Thus, upon entering the open-windowed wood threshold of Smokey Joe's (summoned via blackberry messenger from several of my fellow classmates) I was instantly transported to 1994. Especially when a sweaty 21(ish) year old in a wife beater and backwards cap tried to sidle up to me in the beat of the music (though a one star personal experience for me, fabulously authentic to the gestalt of Smokey Joe's). Our large group of "elders" (us 30-somethings brought up the average age of SJ's to about 23) was pleasantly surprised to discover the Wednesday night drink specials. Having spent ten years paying LA/SF cocktail prices - up to $15 a pop - I was floored by the 50 cent drinks (!) and $2 pitchers. We began buying rounds for strangers, simply for the pleasure of slapping down CHANGE to pay for a drink.... The DJ played mediocre music, had sloppy transitions, and was probably free - but again, totally consistent with the SJ vibe. Capping off the true nature of What Is Smokey Joe's...The TVs were all tuned to the 2009 International Best Damn Hooters Pageant. The contestants were from a random hodgepodge of categories (eg, one would be "Miss Missouri" and the next would be "Miss Sunshine Rodeo Tush" or "Miss Bakersfield Beauty") and their measurements shone onscreen for all to see. Don't think I'll go back to SJ's anytime soon...but we did have a blast, and for a one-time "relive your early undergraduate experience"...it was priceless. This is the first bar I ever got drunk in. Oh Smoke's, you have no idea what you started. If you aren't a Penn undergrad, this is probably not the place for you. Penn Bar or not it's been here since God was a boy. The thing that has changed is the attitude of the people that go here. . campus bar in a urban setting .Back in the day when people were more respectful this bar was fun. After last night this bar will not have to worry about me darkening their door.Here's why? 1) Who runs out of food at 930p?( no hamburgers? Excuse me ?) 2) Bar needs to be better stocked.(no Devil's Cut ?) Our waitress was friendly enough and did her job to cover for the lack of food items. apologized for the lack there of. 3) Older bartender needs to get a personality as many times as I've never seen him smile or make small talk with his customers.4) Music too loud between sets of Quizzo ( which is why we were there ) 5) The French fries would have been better if they were not so salty. 7) bus boy too in a hurry to clear a table 8) Quizzo did not start on time. If this suppose to be a college bar they need to go back to school and learn how to service their customers no matter who they I don't think you have to worry about us coming back here. Smokes IS Penn's unofficial undergrad bar. Coming here in the latter part of the evening during the academic year, you'll find plenty of Penn undergrads, the occasional alum who happens to be in town, the alcohol flowing freely and the latest club anthems playing loudly. It's not a particularly fancy place. The restrooms are below average; the floors get a bit sticky, but the bartenders are always nice, and it's a place loved by Penn students because Smokes tends to serve as that final location to a night out because you know all your friends will be there for that final nightcap. That's why we go to Smokes. On a side note, as a local neighborhood pub, afternoon pints and your typical pub fare are pretty good...an underrated aspect of this establishment. Back in the day this was the hot spot in the college scene.. great music & people back in the day. Still a great spot all these years later! If you are not a Penn student, STAY AWAY from here on a Friday/Saturday night after 11:30pm.... Pros: Cheap drinks, friendly/cute bartenders (I think I accidentally started flirting with one of the female bartenders, and I am straight haha!), good music and atmosphere and in a convenient location Cons: Honestly, the only con to this bar is when every Penn student simultaneously shows up here. Do all the kegs at the house parties get kicked at the same time? One kid walked over to the table we were sitting at, laid his jacket on our table, stared at us and walked away. Who do you think we are, coat check? Then while trying to get a drink at the bar, the d-bag students kept cutting in front of me. My friends and I eventually left because we could no longer stand how rude and self-centered they were acting. Oh and the DJ wasn't that great...he played songs I liked but in the 3 hours I was there I think he replayed 4 different pop songs. I will definitely come back, but now I know when it is time to leave! Packed and loud dive bar. $3 drafts. Burgers, fries, and pizza. Great bar when its quiet, god awful when the entirity of UPenn stumbles into it at 11 on a Friday or Saturday night. One of the staff Joe (not the owner), is one of the greatest bartenders I have ever met. Always friendly and as a group, we struck up a real rapport. He treated us well and vice versa. The beers limited but cheap and the food was ok, if not spectacular. Bathrooms could have done with a spruce up, they were fairly rank. Yes, my experiences here have been extensive, and I'd be a rich man if I could get back all the money I have spent here, but would be poorer for not having had all those wonderful times I spent at "Smokes." Not wanting to date myself, but I can't help but remembering Paul, Mary and Bobby here. Fortunately, the history of the Ryan family still lives on. This is a basic tavern. Nothing more, nothing less. Burgers and stuff, and beer. Don't come here looking for a stuffed Veal Chop of the latest craft distillery Bourbon. but expect it to be crowded with people having fun. Packed with students during events and weekends, Smokes is not a good place if you have ladies that want to just sit down and have a conversation. I remember during Feb club.. terrible. This place used to smell a lot like smokes... literally. Fortunately those days are over, but it still has a lingering smell. It's an okay dive bar, and a place you can definitely mingle with the undergrads. Quizzo on certain days is fun, too. A local place to chat with friends and have a beer or two. One extra star for being cheap (although mixed drinks aren't always strong). One of the best places for happy hour been going there for almost 20 years. Nice Tv's can catch a good game from time to time. Don't come here if you don't go to Penn. You will hate your life. If you do go to Penn, however, it is a really fun place to hang out because you will typically see everyone you know or haven't seen in forever. It's basically like a frat party without the free alcohol and a little less sticky. The bar tenders are usually pretty nice and the drink prices are cheaper than most other bars. It has been THE Penn bar to go to since forever so it's kind of nice to have something like that. On Tuesdays Kweder sings, Wednesdays they have Sink or Swim where you pay a $5 cover and get 50 cent drinks the whole night (Thursdays during the summer), and on Thursdays they have quizzo at 10pm which is usually pretty fun to go to. The pizza is actually pretty decent but I have not tried any of their other food. Ahhh Smokey Joe's. A nice dive bar situated in university city right off of Penn's campus. I always walk past never noticeing it was there. One day after class of all thing a group of friends and I decided to grab a beer. The one thing you notice when walking in there is slot of Penn history all of the walls, practically everywhere. Not being a Penn student I don't really care. Each time I have gone it was early, so no crazy stories. Their food isn't bad, for bar food it's actully top notch compared to other places I have been. I plan to come back and see what trouble I can get into at night. Ok bar if it's not filled with corny upenn students. I don't mind a crowd but those students are lame. On the plus side there isn't a lot of fights or problems that occur at other bars at this place. I try to give places and people a lot of grace, and so I have never given a poor review before. However, my experience at Smokey Joe's completely warrants one. For starters, I ordered a Root Beer because the waitress told me the sell it. They don't. I instead ordered a Diet Coke that tasted like sugar water and so I sent it back. The manager told us that he knew there was a problem with the soda, but gave it to me anyway and then charged me for it. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees. The entrees came out first. I had specifically checked to make sure that mine did not come with tomatoes. I was assured that they didn't. My wrap came out filled with tomatoes. When our appetizer came, it was the exact opposite of what we ordered: fried shrimp pot stickers instead of steamed beef. When we finally got the right app, it was cold after about a minute. They were very apologetic, but again, they still charged me for my drink. They lumped all three of the items together on the bill, so I don't know if they took anything off, but it was still over $20 for three of the cheaper items on the menu. I will never go back there even though I live within walking distance. I had heard that this place had a good reputation, but apparently I heard wrong. I am giving Smoke's 4 stars because I'm a Penn student. If you're not a college student, I would probably stay away from here - it is the college bar on Penn's campus. Unless you are looking for some great pizza during the day - the pizza here is actually really good. They just started serving it this year. But otherwise, Smoke's is your average college dive bar - kind of like a frat party that you have to pay for. There's nothing wrong with that, but if that's not what you're looking for, don't come here. I've also done quizzo there which is fun, and we won a bar tab for the night. The Wednesday night (Thursday nights during the summer) "Sink or Swim" is great too - you pay a small cover and then get 50 cent drinks for the rest of the night. This bar is next to a bookstore. I enjoy the bar more than the bookstore. Do I enjoy drinking more than reading? The spin of the head buzz more than the collected tranquility after a bright morning of contemplation? Base physical stimulation over personal edification? Then again, is it so simple as that? Is this not a false dichotomy? Is not the academic as much an addict as the alcoholic, addicted to the high of each insight, his or her thoughts rushing forward with each turn of the page instead of the steady dulling heaviness of the drink? Is the endorphin rush accompanying an original thought for a scholar any different from that which accompanies the drag of a cigarette for a construction worker? The words start to spin as I finish my last beer of the night. I pay and leave, and can still feel the bar as I collide with my bed, alone and cold. Who was Joe? Did he smoke? Did he feel the same endorphin rush as me? Smokers and readers, are we any different? I do not know. But I do know that we are all anonymous. We are all just an anonymous "Joe". Always a joy. The menu is basic, the ambiance is divey. But what do you expect? Its my favorite spot and it's been good to so many people for so many years. This is the iconic Penn student bar. I started hanging out at Smokey's even in high school as a student in Philly, but it was in the old building on 38th with carved-up tables and booths and it was really almost like an old speakeasy. Sadly, it moved when I was in grad school almost a decade later and though it tried to retain the flavor, it's now trying to regain the atmosphere of 38th & Walnut Streets from the early days by a wood panel front, and the carved tables are sort of there, but the menu is also pale shadow of the past. Burgers and pizza. No "Texas Tommy", which was the crack of a classmate of mine (hotdog stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. I never could bring myself to try one, even as a skinny, underfed grad student.) This is the quintessential college scene bar, overcrowded, and the place to be. But I miss the old days. Ya had ta be there. Went for Quizzo on Thursday, called three times in advance to check that it was scheduled. Showed up early with a few other teams, asked again and confirmed the time and place. After 2 hours of watching the Quizzo dude prance around the bar and stop the music several times, we finally guessed that it wouldn't begin. Only giving a two because the other servers were nice and the beer was cold. If your a Sr @ Penn n not in a frat, then this IS ur frat. The drinks r pretty cheap. the space is pretty cramped. its def hot. theres a dj (tho im pretty sure he might as well use an ipod). the floor is sticky. n come last call theyll play those 2 TERR songs to get u the fudge out. oh memories. Amazing fries and wings. Omg the pizza so good. The place gets poppin at night too. Slow service though. Sink- or Swim. I think I floated kindof sideways. The problem with Smokey Joe's is space, and they run out of it really, really fast during the weekdays. We went there about 10:00 and were one of two groups there. Suddenly, almost without noticing it, there must have been 180 people crammed sweaty body to sweaty body out on the dance floor. It became impossible to take advantage of the cheap-ass well drinks (50c apiece after a $5 cover). And the temperature inside the bar had to rise to 90 sticky-floor degrees by midnight. That being said., the DJ was solid, nothing that creative or shocking. It was "pop-song dance hit after pop-song dance hit" like some infomercial CD compilation. Which means it was great for dancing, which I suppose is the purpose after all. IF you go there earlier in the evening, you can drink a lot for cheap and enjoy a pretty nice dive bar. IF you go there after 11:30, may God be with you. Love this place. It's a packed college bar during the school year and a chill drink spot during the summer, but anytime of year the bartenders and service are great. Don't know them all, but Paulie, Joe, and Alex have made this my go to spot since I moved in to university city. Also a huge fan of the Sunday night open mic. Chris who runs it is super talented, and game to play anything from Adele to Pink Floyd. Anyway, if you're local this is one of the best places to be. Hope you like it as much as I do! I've been in here a couple times for lunch and never had a bad experince. Server was very friendly, food was good. I've never been here at night but for a relaxing lunch to sit and read and not be bothered it's always been good. An empty bar on a Sunday night is great for me, as I was able to commander to two TVs to show the Angels-Red Sox Game 3 playoff game. Yeungling was also 2.50, so I was a happy camper. Good service, but then again the place was empty..but still I liked hanging out there to catch a game. I hope to catch Game 4 there. Situated at the west end of campus, Smokey Joe's, or Smoke's, as it's known among students, is the University of Pennsylvania's version of a college bar. For a lot of Penn students, Smoke's is the ideal place to meet up with friends from across campus after a late dinner downtown or a house party on Delancey Street. Pitchers and mixed drinks are much more reasonably priced there than at the bars in Old City, and, with a great location and a long campus history, Smoke's is the one place where juniors and seniors at Penn are guaranteed to run into friends and classmates. From midnight to close on weekends, the place is packed to capacity -- I'm assuming, perhaps generously, that no fire codes are ever broken -- but outsiders, take heed, as many of the student-patrons can seem clicky and, err, standoffish, and you might be left thinking, Damn, why did I come to this uncomfortably-packed bar just to be alone with the people I came with? And DJ STYKX, well, he does his job, playing the radio hits and college bar anthems you'd expect. But again, don't expect to meet any terribly outgoing folks on the dance floor. On weekdays, Smoke's can be a relaxing place to go with a couple of guys (or gals) to watch the hockey game, snack on some decent bar food and down a pitcher. Monday nights feature a singer/guitarist, Kenn Kweder, who has been hanging around campus for about thirty years -- and, actually, he doesn't sound bad. At 9:30 on Thursday night, contestants form teams and compete in a locally-developed trivia game called Quizzo. And they drink. On it's website, Smoke's calls itself "the Pennstitution." Which is true. It's also one of the liveliest college bars in Philly proper. But as an alum of the West Philadelphia Ivy, I'll tell you this: a Penn bar nothing like a Penn State bar. Good things happen at Smoke's, but not crazy things. Well, not that crazy. As a former Penn kid (ehem), I frequented this place back in the mid- to late-90's. Check that. I spent the better part of 1996 and 1997 in this place, including a streak of 38 consecutive days (don't judge). I recently went back (during the day) as part of a quick jaunt through West Philly (don't ask) and found it largely the same as I left it so long ago. That is: - Lots of bar area, which never stopped it from being impossible to get a drink unless you knew Joe, Joe, or one of the other less career-minded bartenders. - Disgusting bathrooms, which was nearly irrelevant back in the day because everyone pees outside on their way home. - Sticky floors, which usually get cleaned up, but I guess I showed up on a day after some serious drinking occurred. - Great specials, including the always popular "sink or swim" Wednesday nights and "kill the keg", wherein the purchaser of the last beer from a designated keg gets yet more beer. - And finally, many, many drunken students doing many, many shots and behaving very poorly. Great spot. As a Penn Alumni, was disappointed that the hours of operation as interpreted through Yelp was not accurate. Wanted to take the family there for lunch this past Sunday, but while shown as open at 11:30 AM, in fact the kitchen wasn't open until 5:00 PM, just the bar. So much for celebrating fond memories. A staple for any Penn student. Quizzo, Sink or Swim and Penn artists trying to make an extra buck to pay for more beers. They offer an all-you-can-eat pasta night, because, well, they truly understand college students. Be warned: these are the smallest, smelliest bathrooms north of the Schuylkill . I give Smoke's 5 stars for one reason. Kenn Kweder. Yes. I love this man. Really. But not in a sick, stalker, psycho kinda way. Anyhow I spent many a late night in the early nineties watching Kenn and drinking watered down gin & tonics and eating greasy chicken wings. Back then you could even SMOKE inside Smokes. Ah the good old days. Jammed with Penn Kids - but the nostalgia factor runs high for me here. Def. not my cup of tea..and I def don't understand how anybody could go to this place on a regular basis. The drinks were good but the music sucked..I hadn't heard the macarena since 97 til I walked in there and everyone looked the same. All the girls had brown hair and brown eyes and dressed the same and all the guys were in button up polo's tucked into khaki shorts. Does anyone have a mind of their own?? It was just a place where all the kids whose parents pay their way through school and have an AMEX card go.. Back in the 70s, when my dad was in undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania, he would come to Smokes (what everyone calls the place) to kill a few brain cells. Thirty years later, my best friend goes to UPenn, and whenever I visit we go here. It's definitely a place to end your night (at least, before you hit up a late night food place). You can sit in a booth and talk over a few pitchers, or dance your cute little butt off. Their bathroom situation is a little dismal considering how crowded it can get, but between Kweeder, Quizzo, and just seeing lots of friends, this place is just as fun for my father's daughter as it was thirty years ago. By it's nice wood interior and lengthy bar, if you were to see Smokey Joe's empty, you'd presume something higher of its nightlife. In actuality, this is the B or C-team bar for UPenn's campus, as it's right across the street from campus. As Jon aptly pointed out, this is a college bar - and unlike neighboring New Deck or Mad Mex, it can't even "sort of" disguise that fact. It's crowded, it takes a while to get drinks, and you'll always see a double dose of that pretentiousness that reinvents the scene "library caaard" scene from Good Will Hunting. The last time I went here, I left, went to Allegro, bought beer to go, and kicked it in the park. Smokey Joe's gets no burn. For a dive is is great. I'm not sure why people are expecting the food to be made by Gordon Ramsey. It's bar food. I've never had great bar food. Smokys lets you bring your own food though! This is great because you can get anything from around the area and have a nice drink. There is a bartender here that is a goddess. She is like 6' tall pretty and thick. The girls in this area of of a better grade being that it's on a prestigious college campus. I used to come here for every Eagles game. Unlike most bars they let you adjust the volume on the TVs. I love that. The drinks are CHEAP. My friends and I are Temple grads but we never drink at the Draught Horse because the prices are ridiculous. There is one bone I have to pick here: they turn a blind nose to people Smoking in the downstairs section. I hate cigarettes. They also have live bands weekly, open mic nights and Quizzo. This bar, affectionately termed Smoke's, is a hit with the UPenn crowd, though when I went, I wasn't wowed. The place is usually packed on the weekends, with hundreds of drunken students wandering around, weaving in and out of the dance floor. You know the songs that you hear repeated on Q102, over and over and over again? It seems that Smoke's soundtrack consists of those same played out songs. Yes they are popular but a little variety would be good. There is ample room to dance, so if, like me, you are more of a dancer than a drinker, you still can enjoy yourself. There is even a little podium, oddly similar to those at strip clubs, where drunken girls can gyrate their hearts out and be ogled by equally drunken guys. Though Smoke's is not my flavor, if you go with a bunch of friends, you are sure to have fun. Their new kitchen is great. Get the cauliflower hoagie. You can't go wrong. I hear the chicken cutlet hoagie and the tomato pie is amazing too. Somehow I can't get away from this place. Being new to Philly, and just out of college, I wanted to find a good bar to relax after work and throw back a few sips. I went with my roommate and I immediately noticed a lacking tap bar. Guinness, Coors, Blue Moon, Yueingling(sp), the typical stuff. I thought at first they would have more choices since the place kinda feels like a bar with a good selection, but further came to notice that the row of taps on the far end of the bar was a mimic of the same selections. Kinda dissapointing. We sit down and order a beer. Comes out great, no problems... gaze over the menu and its typical bar food. Quickly finish the first round and set our empty glasses down. Mind you this place was by no means packed...the bar had maybe 15 people total in the place that were all taken care of, but it took about 5 minutes for him to refill (read: ask to refill) our drinks. Maybe I'm spoiled, but the bartenders i'm used to, when they see an empty glass, their first priority is to refill it. This bartender was just snacking on his hot dog and walking around whiping the bar off... and i did notice him look at our glasses a few times. Finally I give him the "2" sign of a refill. We ordered Blue Moon for our first round, and it was assumed we would get Blue Moon for our second. I noticed him filling 2 new glasses, and since we were the only 2-person group in the bar, I again assumed they were for us. Well he starts tapping Coors into it, so I think he may be filling it for someone else. The first glass is placed in front of my roommate full of Coors, and my glass is half full (he set it down to wait for the head to settle)... I mention to him that its not Blue Moon, and he quickly checks it and refills it...No problem. The real issue now arises. He takes my half glass of Coors and fills it the rest of the way with Blue Moon, which automatically turns the beer from looking like Coors to Blue Moon, but of course does not come close to taste since they are two completely different beers. Anyway, I mentioned it to him and he took care of it (since i think he really did know what he was doing). We didnt order any food, and our bill came out and it was 4.50 per pint. Again, maybe I'm spoiled, but i dont think there are many pints in this world worthy of $4.50.... So we left a 20 and went home...But still, good atmosphere, great convo's with the other patrons (all were very welcoming since we mentioned we just moved here), and seems like a good bar. The service may need to step it up a notch, but for now, this visit gets a puny 2 stars. Also, I didnt see any of the college crowd (summer, 7-8:30 pm), but a lot of people (not college kids) started to come in by the time we were leaving, so we might have missed the crowd on this one. I enjoy Smokes for Happy Hour. Its quiet - I can hear my friends in conversation! And the beer is cheap and I enjoy the dollar dogs. I will never step foot in here past 9pm though - the over-packed dance floor and people spilling drinks on me is just not my scene!! I've never been to this place for drinks and never plan on it. However, it certainly sufficed for a quick cheap lunch when I was driven through the doors by sudden rain and lack of umbrella. This place actually had decent bar food and I was excited to see not only green, but red and banana peppers on my chicken cheese steak. You can expect other deep fried items from deep inside their freezer. This is definitely not a destination kind of place. This was the final bar on our Gator Guzzle pub crawl. We had made the long slog of consumption and we were going to put the nails in the coffin at smokes. Like the other bars on the crawl, this place was empty at 7pm on Saturday. We took over the place. I don't think it's true, but the bartender was joking with us that he takes the empty bottles of Tanqueray or Bacardi and fills them with bankers club. It was kinda funny, and might be true. True or not true, it doesn't matter; they were selling us $2 pints and $6 pitchers. What's not to love about this place! Great food, great service, great drink and beer list, in a great location! My group of six enjoyed it all. The pizza, mussels, and meatballs were all delicious. We will be back! Went on a Wednesday night and it was more quiet (which I sometimes prefer) and I loved it! The bartender is a really great guy, good conversationalist. Overall awesome bar and really affordable. Drink spec ails that aint so special. Maximum douchitude. No thanks. I'm only reviewing this based on visiting multiple times on weekend nights. My first question is, how is Smokes not closed down for fire code violations?! On the weekends this place is literally wall to wall people. If there is ever any emergency a huge stampede is going to cause some serious injuries. This is a HUGE mark down for the place and I look forward to the day my friends have moved away from Penn so there is no reason to come here again. If you don't mind being crammed in like a sardine, then this is a pretty good place. The drinks are very reasonably priced, the cover is only 1 dollar and the music selection is pretty good. I ate here nearly a decade ago and had a terrible experience, so I've steered clear ever since. Today I decided to give it another try. There's really nothing special going on here. It's a corner bar on a college campus, so I assume it's a perfectly good place to hang out and drink, but I don't recommend it for food unless you're prepared for the absolute most basic bar food. The menu consists almost solely of pizzas or burgers. I ordered a burger, the "beef and bun" one that allows you to build your own. I got it with onion, lettuce and pickle, plus cheese and bacon. I also added an extra patty since they are only 1/4 pound. The burger and the fries that it came with were absolutely average, which is fine. The garlic knots I ordered as an appetizer were fairly good, but they were brought out with my meal rather than before. They don't have unsweetened iced tea which only further my thinking that this is more of a bar that serves some food than an actual restaurant. The waitress was attentive and kind enough, though I did notice that I was charged 75 cents for the lettuce/onion/pickle that the menu says are free. I pointed it out to her on my way out and basically said "It's not a big deal to me, but I'm leaving $20 for the entire meal either way, so getting that fixed will affect your tip." I don't think I'll be in a rush to go back any time in the next 10 years. My ol' standby College bar for 6 years here in University City. Glad to walk back in after an absence of - 15 years (yikes) - and find it's still goin on. Classic Ivy League bar/pub. Brass, wood paneling, murals, memorabilia, sports stuff. Memories: leave totally wasted, sweat-drenched after dancing for hours, and driving the wrong way down Market Street to the dorms. So, the wall-to-wall weekend/late night crowd - smile to my face. Enjoy. Smokes is a mixed bag. If you come early with a group, grab a table, and relax with some conversation and some beers, it's a good time. The staff is pretty friendly. That being said, on weekends and Wednesdays, you have to be in the right mindset going in, as the place becomes packed to the point of not being able to move and hot as hell. Dog Days, Quizzo, and Kweeder are highlights but I've had better times at other local bars and places downtown. It's kind of a dive, but in the end Smokes is still the place to see and be seen on campus and usually is the place a Penn student ends their Saturday night. DO NOT GO HERE AFTER 8PM. REPEAT...NEVER AFTER 8PM. I'm not a penn student and I'm not a loud obnoxious drunk, therefore, I do not frequent smokes after 8pm since those types take over the place. I like thier $1 hot dogs before 6 and the $6 pitchers until 6. It's really laid back in the afternoons and the bartenders are always nice. I like the chef, he is really funny and comes out to make sure our food is good. In case somebody hasn't said it already, this is a Penn bar. For a while (before they added Tap Houe to the mix) this was THE bar on campus, the pinnacle achievement that the younger students dreamed about and ultimate bragging rights if you used your sister's ID and could actually get past the bouncers when you were under 21. That being said, this bar is horrible. I mean just don't go here unless you go to Penn. Even if you do go to Penn, don't go here. From Thursday to Sunday it's wall-to-wall students with serious entitlement issues, sweating on your clothes, stepping on your toes, and knocking into your beers. You can sometimes get cheap drinks, but the bartenders are butt-holes with even worse entitlement issues, and act like it physically kills them to serve you drinks. Senior year a bunch of my friends went here for lunch, kind of as a joke but also kind of because we wanted to try the food, and we had hands down the MOST awkward meal of all time. We were one of two parties in the restaurant, and the waitress got our order wrong and handed me a plate that was intended for the other table. It was close enough to what I ordered so I started to eat it, THEN the waitress came running back in tears asking me if I had ordered that dish. With a mouth full of breading and grease I blurted out some kind of consent that sounded like "mgjjddm hmmm". Our poor waitress ran back to the kitchen and all I could hear was this crazy shouting match that sounded something like: "YOU F***KING IDIOT HOW COULD YOU F**KING BE SO STUPID. THERE'S TWO F**KING TABLES. YOU F**KING WHORE IDIOT BITCH, I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOUR F**KNG STUPID FACE IN THIS PLACE AGAIN" And she was crying and trying to defend herself and everybody could hear the whole thing and it was horrible. This place now serves one of the best pizzas in Philly. They used to have the standard, greasy pub food one expects of a divey college bar. The atmosphere is still the same (like Blarney Stone and Drinkers West), but the food is now awesome. The menu is short and sweet and the prices are totally reasonable ($15 for a very generous pizza with basic toppings). The crust is the winner here, and the tomato sauce is bright and fresh. If you prefer a style of pizza like Allegros or Powelton Pizza, theirs might not suit your taste. If you like the pizza at Dock Street and/or Pizza Brain, Smokey Joe's new kitchen will treat you right. stiff drinks. and cheap. not my scene, but it'll do. we're not in nyc anymore, kids. The best food around. The chefs and guys who run the kitchen make amazing food at very inexpensive prices. Fun for some Penn nostalgia, but otherwise not so great unless you are still in school. I got here around 10 on a Friday night with a bunch of Penn alums. We enjoyed ourselves at first, but once we started getting shoved around by a ton of college students around 11, it was time to go. A lot of the same bartenders are still there which is cool. Would probably enjoy going back for a Kweder night. Came to Smokey Joe's recently with a large group (25 ppl) of out-of-town family and friends. It was perfect! I worked with Paul ahead of time to prepare for a large group. We were able to let him know the time and party size with no stress about accommodating us and no pressure to do a specific or prix fixe menu. When we arrived, the tables were all set up and the servers were ready to take our order. Great and friendly service! There were a lot of different people in our group and everyone loved it: 20s loved the divey feel, parents loved the throwback music, guys loved being able to watch sports during the meal. Something for everyone! Also, Enjay's Pizza was great. Made the food quickly and everyone could find something they liked. Can't recommend it highly enough! Smokey Joes has been a Penn institution since 1933. The current incarnation shares the space and perhaps tables from my college days here. The current owners appear to be pizza folks. The pizza is very good. The atmosphere was disturbingly quiet which saddens me. Really liked the burger and cauliflower sandwich I ordered. Didn't even know this place was here. I don't spend too much time dining in U City because it's mostly restaurants with overpriced crap.. but this little hole in the wall was dark, food was good, beer was cold. I came In 1 day for a bite to eat. Sat by the bar for maybe 5 minutes before getting someone's attention. (There was maybe 7 other people in the bar). No one really paid me any attention. A guy walks in with a dog, who was clearly a regular . Everyone rushed over to him just making convo but no one minded the dog in a restaurant . I excused myself. Dogs don't belong in restaurants . So unsanitary This is a great hometown watering hole if you are ever fortunately find yourself in the fine city of Philly. Divey, cozy, friendly, and in great walking distance from a lot of hotels and restaurants. This place was great for group of people; their beer and pizza was too large and delicious. The peperoni pizza was too oily; but the crust was crispy and crunchy and so gooood! The mushroom onion pizza was awesome; also the crust was alao so good. It's located in a beautiful neighborhood; yet if was not too crowded on the Friday night. Fun college bar, very popular among Penn students. Despite it being a "divey" bar, the interior is kinda classy-looking and is pretty spacious. Pretty cheap food and drinks. Cheap $0.50 drinks on Wednesdays (with a small cover). Dark, sticky, cheap, wonderful. Smoke's is definitely a Penn spot, so really, don't go here on a crowded night if you're going to complain about hating Penn undergrads. The bar is a PENNstitution after all... There's really not much to recommend Smoke's except for how incredibly cheap it is and the fact that if you're a Penn student, you can head over here and most likely run into some friends so you don't have to drink alone. Because that's just not a good path to be on. Oh, and Kweder. How could I almost forget Kweder? Love this place primarily because I work across the street and know almost all the bartenders and they all know me ... It's not a great place to dance the alcohol is cheap the scene is definitely Penn but o must admit it's a hit or miss depending on what you like.. though there are opportunities for those who like it quiet to enjoy themselves and those who want to be surrounded by college kids to enjoy themselves but for me it's a go:) horrible service. waited fifteen minutes sitting at an empty bar for the bartender to acknowledge us. after asking for food and beer menus was told to go sit at a table if we wanted food and then ignored for another ten minutes before we could order beer. I wish I could give it 0 stars. This is the place for the ultimate college vibe, the oldest bar on campus that never lets you down with its tap beers and large pizzas! What a disgrace! We came here on a Friday night at around 7 o'clock and there was NOBODY in the place. My husband ordered a glass of water and the bartender ROLLED HIS EYES and mouthed "OH COME ON!" as he rudely walked away. Even though we both bought expensive burgers and I bought a pricey glass of beer.. I guess people aren't allowed to just order water anymore!? THEN - Just when I thought this place couldn't get any worse, we finished our food and a COCKROACH ran across the bar. The bartender started flicking the roach with his bar rag, and god knows where the bug ended up... probably in the ice bucket, since that's where he disappeared to. Don't go here. The bartender (old guy with grey hair) is a total asshole and they have cockroaches running across their bar. Need I say more? Clearly this is a dive bar, and that's ok. Until I went to the women's restroom... I'm not sure if there is a women's sanitary waste bin or not, but between the two stalls it looks like everything that should be in the waste bin is now on the floor. I had to step over sanitary napkins to use the restroom. I was afraid that I would leave the bathroom with something stuck to my shoe, and moldy. After this I had to leave. I don't even want to look at my beer. This place blows. If your a college student with a fake or a degenerate I guess it makes sense to go here but other than that the bartender didn't know what was on tap(that's kind of the job). In addition, we ordered food and the order came out wrong. He proceeded to check his "computer," (you ever look at something you've done completely wrong and you just gotta sell it cause your hung over? This was one of those times), and insisted that my wife was wrong. Yep, she was wrong on the food we ordered. Dude - go anywhere else. Smokey Joe's? More like Shitty Hoes. Also, not the first time this place SUCKED. Last time I got there Great pizza and cheap drinks! Went for a social and it was surprisingly really good! The room is actually pretty large and can accommodate large groups. Felt like more of a college bar than for young professionals. I stopped by out of curiosity because I was in the area. Not my scene. It's a college bar bordering on a dive. Booze was cheap. I'm sure if I was way way younger and looking for a cheap drunk I'd feel differently. The only reason this gets 3 entire stars is the pizza is bomb. But make sure you get it to go because this is basically a frat party bar with expensive prices for tiny plastic cup drinks and a very sticky floor. I'm sure if you're just drunk already anyway you'd have a good time. Also call ahead to make sure the kitchen is still open, it closes pretty early. We went to Smokey Joe's on a quiet weeknight, kind of late for dinner, but too early for a big college drinking crowd. The waitress had called out, so the bar tender helped us out for our meal. He was attentive, kind and helpful, if not apologetic that he was trying to get the hang of things! We ordered the nachos, chili, sausage sandwich and a beer, and each item was pretty much spot on. I didn't dig the sausage sandwich, but my boyfriend gobbled it up with dabs of mustard on top, so it had to be decent. I enjoyed the chili, and spooning it onto the cheesy nachos was the perfect combination. I'd come back to Smokey Joe's for a beer some time to see what the vibe is like when the bar is full. But to be honest, I kind of liked the quiet, chill restaurant with just a few patrons. 8:30pm on a weeknight for a yummy, inexpensive dinner and drinks. Be there or be square, University City folks. I straight up ALWAYS forget the name of this place, mixing it up with "Stogie Joe's", but I just call it "the place with the good fries by Penn". So yeah, the fries are amazing and I'm not a huge fries person and the pizza is also good. I've never had any trouble with the service and I think the guys working there have a lot of patience, more than myself for sure. I've never been there when it's been super busy, which is something I actually like about this place, even at peak hours you can always find a seat at the bar or at a table. If you want to conversate with your friends but also have the divey/sports atmosphere this is a good place to go. They have cheap beer pitchers and are usually quick to serve. I was at Penn when Smokey Joe's moved from its former location on Walnut Street to his current location on 40th St. I can't believe that was over 40 years ago. Make no mistake about it this is a college campus bar/restaurant. I remember the menu being a bit more diversified and the food has always been good. But after four years and then enough partying perhaps my memory is just not that good and the menu is the same. As I said this is a college bar and the oldest one on the plane campus so it primarily caters To paint students and staff. But anyone will feel comfortable there no matter what their age. If you're in the area stop by. Then all honesty I wouldn't make a trip into Philadelphia because you're looking for a great restaurant. It's all about the Penn experience Smokey Joe's was okay. They had an okay selection of beer and could mix drinks, but really the problem was that they just couldn't handle a crowd on a Thursday evening. Since it was so hard to get drinks (even though the place wasn't actually full) we ended up moving on after just one. Didn't try any food here, so can't really speak to that. I'll add though, might be a fun place when they have more staff, but if you intend to be able to talk, a busy night will be real loud. Random nights when I was in town for work they have cheap beers and a bartender that tells you how it is. Towny bar during the week and college bar on the weekends. Everything I learned about life was within the darkened halls of Smokey Joe's. This is the perfect neighborhood bar. Though it can get a little bit hectic on the weekends, weekday post-work drinks here are ideal. The booze is cheap and the food is good. Their roast beef sandwich is my favorite in the area and the fried corn fritters(or poppers, or whatever they call them) are definitely worth getting. Who knew Smokes offered more than late night sips at Sink or Swim? I recently came here for dinner with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely loooved the onion and mushroom pie. The crust was perfectly crispy and the slices were huge. The only issue was with service. The bartender was a bit abrasive and it took multiple tries to order drinks/get water/tbh anything for the table. That said, I'd definitely recommend visiting if only to try their pizza...just manage your expectations for the quality of service. Forgot out pizza, and our friends pizza. Then the server told us it's our fault for ordering at the same time. Terrible Service. I work in the food industry as a server and they weren't even busy. I could've handled our table easily. Will never be back, and no one should go. Horrible. If you are/were a Penn student, it is 4 stars+. If you're not, it's a 2 or 3 star divey bar. Period. probably the worst place i've ever been to in my life. if u want food poisoning go there. if you have any penn frat boys in suits telling you what to do go there. besides that the ahi ties bar i've ever been to will never go there again. fuck that place. straight disgust. honestly should be shut down. And how did I end up here? Oh yeah - friends' 21st birthdays. Why am I still hanging out with sub 21ers? Right, ballet. What's the male term for a Ballerina? So many questions. Anyway, I've been to Smokes on mostly off-nights, during which I actually like the place a good deal. Cheap drinks, though a bit light on the liquor, and an agreeably college-ey atmosphere. If it's not clear, I'd like this place a lot more if I were still in college. And I'd gone to Penn. And maybe was in a frat. At this stage in my life I'd rather be one of the guys who hangs out in the basement of this place, beating the crap out of each other every Tuesday and Saturday, to forget the stresses of adult life in a consumerist society. Ahem - again, just to be clear, I don't know if Smokes actually has a basement that is host to Fight Club, but if it did, I'd join. Anyway, there are a few things you can do here, depending on the night. Last night the DJ played a danceable mix of top 40. I had fun because I was with friends, and they are the type of girls who will alternate buying rounds. Smokes on a weekend, I avoid at all costs. This averages them out to a 3 star for me. Pro-tip: Go for beer, as the busier the place gets, the more watered down the drinks are. Beer is always beer. No. Was expecting a way better meal than the one I got. The garlic knots were OK but certainly not worth $4 (they only gave you two). The pizza was fine too, we asked for pepperoni and the pie only had like 6 small pieces of pepperoni on it. The wings are awful. Seriously, don't get them. Eating makes me happy and while I was eating the wings I was sad. Because I spent money on them already and they were just awful. I learned my lesson. Not going here again! I rather just go to Harvest next door. At least I know the food is good there. It's next to Penn. It has alcohol. Those are the only 2 reasons I can think of that you would ever want to enter this place. If you don't live in the area, it is not worth making the trek out here. It's also expensive and dark inside and the pitchers taste watered down. Edit: Also the owner is rude. lol. all these negative reviews make me kinda sad, but there are some valid points. It is frequented by a lot of penn students but those are just certain nights, like maybe wed and sat. Wed because its "Sink or Swim" night which, come on, is kinda awesome, especially if you're on a budget or just like a good deal! The well drinks are 50 cents and they dont really skimp on the alcohol. pitchers are 2.25, which is amazing! and if you want something else, it still will be a hell of a lot cheaper than if you went someplace else... after 12 the better music starts and, for the most part, is very danceble. Other nights of the week it can just me a kinda chill place to hang and drink with friends or, like someone else mentioned, eat some dollar dogs. ooh, and monday nights are karaoke which can be a lot of fun provided you come with the right people (ie. those that'll sing with you, or who wont laugh while you sing :)) "Where's MK?". Probably the dumbest opening line in history. But I can't remember anything I said to you after that, as I was lost in your pretty eyes and big, genuine smile. Millcreek Tavern: https://www.yelp.com/biz/millcreek-tavern-philadelphia?hrid=GdV0TKrs1bfutcwB5IDi2Q&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Went in to eat. Waited for fifteen minutes for a table when the place was mostly empty. Was told after that wait that they weren't going to seat me because they're expecting a group to come in (for a few pushed-together tables... enough to be a challenging group, but not nearly the whole dining area). I get waitstaff worrying about being overworked and all, but they could have served me in the time they left me standing there, and if they were going to refuse my business, anyway, they could have told me that up front so that I didn't spend that time standing around hungry. So... meh. "No. The roast beef sandwich is off the menu." I felt...betrayed. The best roast beef sandwich with horseradish sauce in Philadelphia had gone away from me. It was like that time when my heart was truly broken for the first time, the first crack in the shattered funhouse mirror that my love life was to become. No. Now Smokey Joe's Tavern is just another bar. The food is fine. The booze is reasonably priced. It is worth going to. Whatever. On the action-movie-parallel-satisfaction-scale, this is Jurassic Park 2. They have great service and great product. I ordered a burger and fries and they were cooked perfectly. I came back later in the night for a few mixed drinks and the bartenders were superb. Big thank you to both Dylan and Jack A. working at the bar tonight, they made me and my friends feel at home and had the best service I have seen at a bar in philly. Thank you guys, we will be back another time. Meh, Definitely not my bag. a couple friends and I stopped in for a drink before we went to see The West Philly Orchestra host a dance party for the masses at the Rotunda. And all I could sum up was that it just wasn't my scene. It might have been because it was equal parts college, highly uncrowded, and smug. Or it might have been because one TV shot out cheesy looking bar advertisements while another was tuned to the news without any sound or subtitles (who does that?). Or the fact that although I normally like it, the dark and dingy wooden decor just wasn't doing it for me. At least the place had it's pluses. The main bartender working that night was equal parts friendly and funny. $2.75 for a lager confirmed my thoughts that the dive bar spirit was lurking within it. The autograph pictures on the wall were kind of cool, and it had video games (albeit not the kinds that I'm normally down with. Golden Tee = eeeewwww). But overall I just found what it was lacking to be a little more significant. sorry., hours: {'Monday': '11:30-2:0', 'Tuesday': '11:30-2:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-2:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-2:0', 'Friday': '11:30-2:0', 'Saturday': '11:30-2:0'}

name: Starbucks, address: 746 Old York Rd, city: Jenkintown, latitude: 40.103787, longitude: -75.12592, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Coffee & Tea, Food, text: The parking lot is a pain, but this locations caramel macchiato is SO worth it. I was here in the morning around 8am - not too busy at all! Great variety of mugs too :) Best Starbucks. Worst parking lot. There's nothing they can do about it, I know, but still. We literally come here every single weekday morning. The baristas are always smiling, knowledgeable and friendly. Oh and fast. They give my daughter stickers sometimes. The have big, comfy chairs we chill in and we love. The walls used to be covered in local children's artwork. I miss that but it does have more of a sleek vibe now. And a farmhouse table in the middle and a bar by the window. They always have plenty of everything and it's fresh. I will go out of my way to come to this Starbucks. They are a breath of fresh air in the mornings. Franchetti and Erica are so incredibly sweet and I think his name is Gannon or something with a G (I'm probably blushing too much to read) is smiling and happy and super cute. Definitely doesn't hurt to look at him first think in the morning. But really he does make the best iced green tea lattes. When I go other places the matcha powder doesn't dissolve. He makes that happen. I've left my debit card here and they kept it for me. I went on a mad search for an specialty mug and called and they held it for me. It's home in the mornings. We love this Starbucks (especially compared to others). Nice little place, but the parking is just a pain. Friendly people, great coffee I love it here! The staff is all super sweet- especially Martha! Great atmosphere and plenty of space to sit. My only gripe is that parking can be a pain. Still- this is my favorite Starbucks by far I stopped in the day after that snow storm because this was the only Starbucks open. Martha took great care of me. She was super friendly and had a great personality and we chatted about her friend whom I Kno at another Starbucks. I again returned the next night and I had Allison take care of me. She was also super sweet and friendly. She was very tentative to my needs. Both made my drink perfect! Thanks Ladies for all your hard work and keep it up!!!! The baristas here are quick and knowledgable. However, the parking lot is a nightmare and far too small for the popularity of the location. I've never stayed sitting in this's location, so I cannot comment on the ambiance. The aroma of fresh ground coffee + Christmas tunes = a very jolly Kiki. I can't wait! Located right along side busy old york road with a wawa across from it. More family oriented, but I usually am able to find a table with an outlet for my studious demands. =P Cozy, toasty and welcoming. Free wifi and friendly staff. Not too shabby, folks. Parking is the only reason why this place doesn't have 5 stars. If you're a new starbucker of this location, you'll get frustrated of the limited parking spots if you don't know how to nagivate the lot. Same old story .. Good Starbucks, pretty much the norm with the some outside seating but the parking lot can be a nightmare. They've recently made some adjustments to the parking lines in the lot itself but it is still very tight and limited. Be careful pulling in and out onto 611. It would be nice if they relocated to a larger location & lot ! I think everyone has the same issue with the parking lot. It is God awful. I am noticing all the stand alone Starbucks have terrible parking and this does not disappoint. I like the staff there. Always very friendly. I've never had a bad order. I love Starbucks, but this location I'm not to fond of, and the reason is because I have come here a few times and my order has been ruined. The parking lot is horrible, the bathroom was disgusting, and how many times can you come to the same spot and they mess up the order. I try to avoid this spot, but I come back trying to give them another chance to not mess up. I still come back to the same problem. This place has more problems then just the parking...the service went down hill as well. It used to be my fab Starbucks to go to after school years ago and it was always quick and had a friendly staff. I went in there the other day and the girl took my order and I waited for my drink and waited for my drink and waited for my drink. The girl ahead of me got hers and the guy behind me got his and the family behind him got their stuff and the girl behind them got hers. I was pissed off for two reasons number 1 the girl who took me order saw everyone behind me was getting drinks and then saw me still standing there you think she would of said something to the kid who was getting the drinks made because the problem was my drink didn't show up on the screen for him to make. The second problem was the kid making the drinks was getting slammed with orders and all the two girls who were behind the counter did was wait around and do nothing to help him out...ignorant girls! But the kid who was working hard deserves recognition for his hard work and I feel bad he has to work with two ugly ass dumb bitches Perhaps the SLOWEST Starbucks in the country. Regardless of the hour of the day or the amount of people in the store, I've never left without a wait. Regardless of the specific barista. It must be something about the management and the workflow. Avid unless you have time to kill I've been to this specific Starbucks twice and both times it was pretty good. They seem to have a lot more room at this location with a better waiting line situation. They have a nice seating area to do work as well. Very nice, I'll be coming here again! What's the hell is the deal with parking? I mean, there's seriously like six spots and they were ALL full. Nevertheless, I was on the road and my GPS took me to two starbucks that were closed early, so I was not leaving without a coffee so I parked at wawa and hoped that their sign about parking was a bluff. When I got in, I waited for 20 minutes while one guy pumped out coffees and rang people up -- apparently his co-workers went on break and decided to stick the poor guy with the line. It looked like he was really swamped and I felt bad for the guy. He actually did a good job on my latte but all in all I don't think it was a good experience and would likely chose another nearby store. I have been here twice now. The first time was great. I got my drink and there were plenty of places to sit and the barristas were awesome. The second time was awful. I asked for a skinny mocha frappachino light. It came with whipped creme, which I expressly asked not to be included. It's not really a big deal; when I brought it up to the barrista, he made me feel self conscious in front of the other customers and only offered to scrape the creme off! I really didnt have a choice to ask for a new one without looking like a jerk. It was busy at the time I was there but next time I'll just stick w a black coffee. It is 8:15am and the store isn't that packed. The parking spaces are very few and people have to park illegally just for a fix of their Starbucks. The staff is also few, and SLLLLOOOWWW. Why Starbucks? Why?! Even when I come at other times of the day, parking is awful. Wifi is slow. Parking lot is not the best, but staff is nice. As the manager position changes the place gets nice and not, in the past the manager was kind and would let high school kids relax outside after the store closed as long as the behaved. A new manager came in and got rid of that, also told the staff to be less friendly to the customers. The only bad thing about this place is the lot. I curse aloud every time I turn into it! I come here for my caramel macchiato and very berry fix. The barista Aliyah makes a mean and delicious caramel macchiato! Had one tonight and it changed my evening! Best I've had at any Starbucks so far! Dan is awesome. Cleans up fast & efficient. Makes darn good drinks, super nice. The customer service is out of the world. The parking lot sucks so be prepared. The inside seating is larger than I expected which is nice, but I guess that's why the parking lot is filled So, I wanted to change my review from last time. I came back here to study but I realized that some of the tables were very wobbly and not in great conditions. Furthermore, the bathrooms (both of them) were very disgusting. As well, when I got my Pumpkin Spice Latte, there was already a lot of splatter on my cup, and the rim looked like someone drank out of it (though it is more reasonable to believe that the latte had overflowed and left its mark). However, I highly recommend the Pumpkin Spice Latte - very sweet and warm. Service was okay. Honestly, I came to Starbucks to study. I ordered a regular s'mores frappuccino that took some time because I think the barista forgot my order for awhile so they made it a bit late, but they thanked me for my patience. Starbucks has outdoor and indoor seating available. There are sofas, a long table near the window and at the center, and bunch of small tables. There are outlets available near sofas and some small tables but definitely outlets available right under the table near the window. It is a good place to study if you don't mind some background talk. And yes, the frappuccino was good :) I'm surprised that there are only two stars. Yeah, the parking situation isn't the most convenient, but it's a good place to study and the staff is kind and helpful. Being a long time Starbucks customer, this Starbucks is my ALL TIME favorite. All the ladies and gentlemen here are always are welcoming and accommodating. Not once have I been here and had a hard time. Even when I'm the one being difficult. I appreciate all of you there!! I give this location four stars and not five because the parking situation can be a bit difficult at times. This location does have a small lot but it can often fill up quickly during busier times of the day. Despite the parking, this is a great location ..the baristas are friendly, the drinks are delicious and the wait is never too long. I'd highly recommend of you're in the area! Yes, the parking is a nightmare. Although, I discovered that there is parking across the street at the Noble train station. That is, if you don't mind running across the highway to get to the Starbucks. The baristas at Jenkintown are okay. But, the staff at the Starbucks in Chestnut Hill and Flourtown are much friendlier and accommodating. They also go out of their way to remember your name and face. Also, the clientele who frequent CH and Flourtown are way more affable and considerate of others. Great location. Friendly baristas, Coffee made to order. Would definitely go back there next time I'm in town. I'm a regular here I'm very disappointed that batista talk about me loud enough 4 me to hear I'm not their friend I'm a customer know the difference I'm done coming here they dumb enough to talk about their customers imagine what they do to your coffee one creepy batista keep saying hi to me i never met him I'm not obligated to chit chat with u I love this location. However, everytime I place a mobile order they mess it up. In fact, the first time they didn't add any syrup, the second time they didn't add any whip and the third time they mistook "extra whip" to mean half of a Venti worth of whip. Ohhh, and all of these issues happened within the last week. I use the mobile app to order and have to wait at least ten minutes for my order. Every. Time. In addition, the parking lot is a nightmare. The parking lot here is. a. nightmare. Coffee and service is typical but by the time you find a spot you really need that double shot of espresso man. I would give this location 5 stars if it weren't for the awful parking lot. Seriously don't know why this site was chosen to open up a store, I'm sure Starbucks has missed out on a ton of business just from people not being able to park and come in. (I've done it myself many times.) If you *can* get a parking spot, this place is wonderful. My favorite baristas of all the Starbucks I've ever gone to -- friendly and fun, they make the atmosphere almost into a party. They always make my day when I come here. Extra bonus for all the power outlets available -- I didn't realize it until today, but the countertop along the windows has power outlets underneath it, one for every single seat. AWESOME. By far the WORST STARBUCKS maybe in the entire state of PA. Not sure how this places stays open the way it's running. Every single time I go here you wait no less than a full 10-15 minutes for your drink and today she hands me the wrong drink after waiting 15 minutes and she just laughs about it. This place is a twilight zone. Today I was reminded yet again, why I stopped going to this Starbucks. Call me optimistic, but I thought I'd give it a second chance. The parking lot is extremely small and crowded even though they "added" some extra spots. The only parking that was available today was in the 15 minute parking spots. Some other patrons and I were asked to move our cars from these spots so that others could park there. I don't mind moving my car but there were no other places to go. And the Starbucks employee was somewhat rude about it. PLEASE do yourself a favor. If you're in Jenkintown and you really want a cup of Starbucks coffee, just visit the Barnes & Noble across the street. Save yourself the time and stress. The baristas here are OUTSTANDING! They're friendly and make grabbing coffee here very pleasant. And yet the parking is so atrociously awful I often drive to this location, see that there is no parking, and then head somewhere else for coffee. There is no place to wait for a spot, and I've even been double parked into a spot before. It's just a disaster Service sucks, came here multiple times and was constantly disappointed. This time the lady seemed to get frustrated with me because of how I was pronouncing the word "acai". She bluntly corrected me which was annoying. At least be nice about it. Another time, i got an iced caramel macchiato. It was absolutely horrible. The barista probably was drizzling the caramel in my drink for a good 15 seconds. I would sip clumps of caramel....it was so bad Literally one of the worst Starbucks ever. 2 stars only because it's busy but that's no excuse for consistently getting people's orders wrong. The product is great - but the store is very dirty and the parking situation is always frustrating. Many times I have gone out of my way to stop in only to find no parking! Please move to a different location! Your sales will soar! (especially if you clean up the place!) My favorite Starbucks I come here every Sunday to read Sunday nytimes . I love the coffee and frappucinos . The service is first class all the way. They also have outdoor seating , I love their sofa chairs . The best thing about this Starbucks is they have 2bathrooms . AWFUL and rude!! I got there at 7 and ordered a regular cup of coffee to go. Got to my car and it was cold! Went back in and she was nasty. She ignored me. I had to wait about 10 minutes for another cup. She never apologized. I heard the barista call her name. Later that day I called to tell the manager my horrible experience and it was the manager who was so nasty!!! Everyone is complaining about the parking. Me too. The issue is not just that there's only a tiny lot, but that the surrounding streets all have parking bans or permit parking only, so there's nowhere to go for overflow parking. The parking lot is too tiny to reasonably fill this coffee shop, assuming about 2 people to a car. There's ample seating but barely any parking. There isn't even any METERED parking nearby. But to add insult to injury, this place isn't exactly easily accessible by ANY form of transportation. I'm a walker, and a SEPTA user. This location is along a big street with fast traffic, and the lot is between the sidewalk and the door...not friendly to walkers. It's very near the SEPTA station but the walk from the station to the Starbucks isn't a friendly one. Other than that, this place is decent. Nice employees, decent decor. But seriously...I'd like to see them do something about making this location more friendly to people trying to actually GET to it, whether by car or by foot. Don't go to this Starbucks, one of the workers stole my info off my CC & Starbucks card & took 200.00 out of my account. According to Starbucks headquarters this isn't the first time it happened here. This has to be the worst Starbucks. They will have 5 people working and still can't get orders out in an efficient manner. Mobile ordered and still waited over 20 minutes. Terrible parking and terrible customer service from one of the workers here. She's super rude and didn't even greet anyone coming up to her. Just assumed what size I wanted my drink (which was wrong). I was very disappointed in my overall experience in this Starbucks. The parking lot was very hectic and the line was super long. After I had ordered my drink I waited for around 5 minutes to get my drink. Then when the barista was handing me my drink he threw the straw at me as I was trying to put my wallet away. When I didn't catch the straw because I was trying to put away my wallet the barista laughed and said "nice catch". I hope that the next time I visit this Starbucks I have a much better experience. This Starbucks location is hit or miss. Mostly miss. Since it's in my neighborhood I visit often, which makes me kind of depressed to think about now that I'm sitting down to write this review. They recently re-did the parking lot, which seems to have made room for an extra space or two. I know it's not their fault, they don't have much to work with. But when I have to park in the handicapped spot because all of the other spots are taken (even the make shift spots that hang almost into the road), I get dirty looks from other customers. Give me a break people! As for the coffee, it's your standard Starbucks brew. I don't usually purchase drip coffee, I'm more of a latte gal. I'd have to say only 1 or 2 regular baristas are friendly. The rest act like there's someplace else they'd rather be, and that's to put it nicely. One of them is super talkative and it takes forever for her to get through a line of customers because she wont shut up. I wouldn't mind any of this so much if they made my latte correctly at the end of it all. But they usually do not. And you know what? I'm tired of asking for it to be remade because it makes me feel like a snob. And i'm not a snob. So I just bought a french press. And I'm looking into purchasing my own espresso machine. C'est la vie. It's a shame that there's not a nice independent coffee place in Jenkintown that has a chill vibe and plenty of seating. I guess there's not market for it outside the city. I don't like this starbucks anymore they have enough indoor seating just 3 tables and the nail in the coffin they got rid of the sofa chairs I have a feeling they not bringing it back, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '5:30-21:0', 'Wednesday': '5:30-21:0', 'Thursday': '5:30-21:0', 'Friday': '5:30-21:0', 'Saturday': '5:30-21:0', 'Sunday': '5:30-21:0'}

name: Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante, address: 7536 Castor Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.055428, longitude: -75.0626433, is_open: opening, categories: Brazilian, Specialty Food, Food, Restaurants, Ethnic Food, text: I was looking for a Brazilian food place in Philadelphia that I had gone to a year ago. I couldn't find it so I ended up at this place. The food was edible but I wasn't impressed. I was there around 8pm and some of the food items in the buffet were already empty. Service seemed mediocre too. The sitting and eating area seemed pretty clean, though. My family and I were ignored. Even rolled their eyes probably because she was in her phone. She continued to her conversation. So we walked out. Felt unwelcomed. I would like to say one star for the buffet and 4 stars for the fresh fried appetizers.This is the real deal. Limited English and the buffet may have been better if it was fresh.Alas it wasn't.You pay by the pound.Interesting Brazilian sodas. good food... very authentic brazilian. not a very fancy place. it gets mostly brazilians coming from work. price is ok and based on how much is on your plate. nice no frills meals. This week we were thought we would investigate Portuguese and Brazilian foods. The two are completely different not only in selection but in price. True Portuguese, such as there is in Philadelphia, is on the very pricey side. Brazilian, on the other hand, due to the number of Brazilian immigrants, is very affordable. It seems that most of the Brazilian restaurants are in the Great Northeast, particularly along Castor Avenue. A drive down Castor announces that the Brazilians are not the only recent immigrants. The street is dotted with every kind of cuisine from Chinese to Halal. There is even an Albanian restaurant. But our goal was Brazilian and there were many to choose from. At a certain point we just pick one in the many business clusters: Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante. It's a small place with simple tables and chairs. The air was filled with the wonderful soft sounds of Brazilian Portuguese. Think Bossa Nova and Carmen Miranda. The food was buffet. You pay by the pound. Keep you receipt and go back as often as you like. The selection was a mixture of the very simple with a few things less common to Americans. The sliced roast beef was certainly good but not particularly delicate. The roast chicken was rendered in a bit more tender way. Beans and rice provide a perfectly fine staple. The potatoes finished what I think was saffron and tripe offered a very tasty and very different fare. The same may be said of the fried plantain type root vegetable. All in all, this may not be fine dining, but for a hot lunch of many courses and different tastes for under $10, this is a great place to sample the ordinary home style cooking of Brazil. The food here is delicious and the variety is great. My favorite is the pork in black bean sauce and a corn/chicken/potato salad that they have in the buffet. The only issue is that the beef can be tough at times and their menu is constantly rotated so the consistency is lacking. I love the fact that they have authentic drinks and desserts available as well. The prices are reasonable too, they weigh your plate by the pound ($5.50 per pound I think is how much they charge). Definitely give this place a try. I feel like this place is a joke. Seriously, I brought my friends here for dinner and the food was so stale and was either extremely salty and or bland. The plates were also overpriced, I couldn't believe that one plate filled with just rice and 3 chicken wings would be about $11. I had to apologize to my friends afterwards when we left. Home like food, good service & great hygiene ! Highly recommend for a quick eat or for a to go. Great representation of my country Good food for a good price. I had the fresh fried white fish (delicious), Plátanos Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains), Brazilian chicken fricassee, white rice and beans. I got a plate of fried white fish and white for my son all for $9.41 and we were stuffed. It's kind of a whole in the wall spot (as the reviewer mentions above.) It seems to be mostly Brazilians that frequent it. I am happy to have found it. Good food, good prices and pleasant people. I will be going back. Step inside to Cantinho Brasileiro to awake all of your senses- whether it's listening to Portuguese on the Brazilian channels on a flat screen, watching the warm interactions between the cooks and the diners, soaking in the scrumptious aromas of foods being cooked in the little kitchen, enjoying the deliciously prepared Brazilian foods, or sipping imported Brazilian drinks, like guaraná. Throughout the day, the cooks constantly bring out from the kitchen fresh, hot batches of assorted Brazilian foods. Food is weighed by the pound at this establishment. Each day, Cantinho Brasileiro features different foods to go with the everyday favorites offered: arroz e feijo (rice and beans). If you love tropical fruits, you must try the luxurious maracujá mousse (passion fruit mousse, which is not made with eggs) for dessert. Canitnho Brasileiro is a pleasant escape from the mundane, offering diners all kinds of deliciously prepared Brazilian treats., hours: None

name: Castor Pizza, address: 6038 Castor Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.0352619, longitude: -75.0817953, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Pizza, text: The front desk lady was pretty snippy on the phone. Food was pretty eh. The price was a little overpriced. Nothing special. This is one of my favorite pizza places. The food is tasty and the service has always been polite. The restaurant is family owned and has been operated by the same family for 15 years at least but likely much longer. A father and son run the restaurant and one of them is always on hand. They clearly care about the product they make. The pizza is a pan style and the sauce is a little sweet which I enjoy. The prices are not cheap but I feel the food is worth it. I ordered a large cheesesteak Stromboli and the chicken sampler. I wasn't pleased at all. I wasted my $25 bucks! Live and learn I came for a cheesteak. Thought I'd try a slice of pizza too. BOTH were delicious! I'll be back again! Probably my 5th or 6th visit since my original review and it's that good every time. It's now become a mandatory stop every time I come to town. Who make's the best Cheesesteak in Philly? Depends on who you ask and how you like it. For me, my favorite spot is STILL Castor Pizza! Love ordering from here. Food always comes hot. Delivery drivers are always super friendly and nice. I've only been inside the place once and even then the customer service was amazing Hubby ordered the buffalo chicken pizza and devoured the whole thing, he absolutely loved it! Will be ordering again This place has really gone down hill , just today I order a hoagie and the chicken salad taste spoil . I just threw it away they used to be good but now days people don't take pride in their food I was a faithful customer but not anymore . be aware if you want to be sick go here if not don't go. wish I could say that they are still the way they used to be but not anymore . hopefully they will do better or lose customer. Wish I could give a 0!!! Ordered the lasagna and what they gave me was noodles with supposed meat sauce thrown on top called and told them I wasn't satisfied with my order and all they said was that's how they make it I thought lasagna had layers of ingredients not just noodles, bland sauce and cheese on top asked to speak to a manager and the guy said he was the manager (which I think he was being deceitful just like that sorry excuse of lasagna) didn't even offer me a solution so basically I just paid for something that I didn't even eat. Horrible customer service from this place didn't even offer to send me out something else or a refund Love the pizza! Decent customer service. A bit more costly than other pizza spots around but I pay it every time. It's delicious and well worth it. I also love that it's a family ran business. Not too many of those still around. I've been ordering here off n on. Not all the time, for a very long time Ever since i was a kid living with my folks. Anyway even when i was a kid i wasn't to crazy about pizza now i love pizza. Anyway their pizza's are tremulously delicious. I give them a 5 star pizza pizza The food has no taste to it, every time I order, they don't have what I ask for, they're always out if stock. You can live 2 blocks away and you get your food 2 hours later, soggy and disgusting. They always mess up orders and if you order a pizza, they forget to slice it! Or just figure you can do it on your own. The manager is disrespectful and so are the order takers I ordered an Italian hoagie got American. Okay i get it it was a Saturday. I ate half that day and the next the next day. Both days my stomach was messed up from it. I was trying out a new spot but was not impressed and do not think I will be ordering again. One thing I can say is the cheese fries for the price is worth it you get a lot. Moved from the neighborhood but still frequent this place. I haven't found pizza in the northeast that touches this yet! They never disappoint. I just moved to the area & was looking for a good place to order from this past Friday night. We placed an $85 order. Not only was everything absolutely accurate & delicious, but the delivery guy that brought my food was very nice & polite, he even welcomed us to the neighborhood. This is definitely going to be our go to spot whenever we order out I also highly recommend the wings & cheese steaks Order food at 630 food got here at 800 prices are whatever they feel like changing paid 30 dollars just for 2 cheesesteaks, hours: None

name: Tacos Cheesesteak Pizza, address: 1186 Downingtown Pike, city: Downingtown, latitude: 39.974733, longitude: -75.682608, is_open: closed, categories: Tacos, Mexican, Cheesesteaks, Breakfast & Brunch, Restaurants, Pizza, text: The location is not great, right on 322, however the food and service is wonderful. I absolutely love their two tacos and a can of soda for $5.50. How can you beat that deal? And the food, it's really good. Definitely worth stopping in and grabbing a bite. Just tried this place for the first time and it was awesome! Staff is very friendly and prices are good. I had 3 tacos, chicken Tinga, el pastor and campechano. They were all excellent, the chicken Tinga was AMAZING. My wife had a Chucken Tinga burrito that was also great and huge! Can't wait to try more stuff. I finally made time to stop and wasn't disappointed, I got a slice of pizza and 2 tacos. The pizza could be a little better, but not bad at all. The taco's were good. The service was fast, less than 10 min and I was ready to go, and the employees were friendly. I didn't stop in expecting my mind to be blown nor did I eat at the previous shop that was here; so no preconceived motions.The menu is a little large and the name is odd, but so what. No pizza shop does everything on their menu perfectly every time, but this time was a win for me. Ordered delivery for the first time earlier tonight...had tacos and burritos. Delivery was timely and it was all delicious! Will definitely order again. Pizza not good .. tacos were decent. Afraid this place too shall not make it at that location. The takeaway order was ready when I arrived, the staff was chill, and all was as it should be. Their Campechano and Tinga tacos are absolutely fantastic (keep 'em simple!). Their green and red salsas hit the right notes. My wife really liked their Al Pastor pizza. I'm looking forward to it for breakfast tomorrow morning. Ha! Will definitely give this place another shot. This was a great first experience. Stopped by the old Sabatino's on Rt 322 in Downingtown the other day. The place was closed for months supposedly renovating. They have the best pizza, wings and cheese steaks in the area. Low and behold it was open. But it was not Sabatino's. It was called the ridicules name; Tacos Cheese steak Pizza. WTF? So. We went in to check it out. The place was clean and newer looking, but the menu was strange. Burrito's, Tacos, Cheese steaks, Pizza, etc. There was no one else there but us. We were going to order and take out. We ordered two cheese steaks and fries. About 20 minutes of waiting and nothing seemed to be happening. We asked what was up. They had lost our order. WE WERE THE ONLY WALK-INS THERE. After much talking among themselves they started again. Another 20 minutes goes by. Now what's the issue? The lost the order again. I wanted to leave but my girlfriend said we should wait. Another 20 minutes later and we finally get the food. We drove home to a peculiar smell in the car. Got home, opened up the cheese steaks and were horrified. The meat was some sort of conglomeration of like taco beef and... I don't know what. The fries were funky too. Took a bite and it was disgusting. Stupid me took a couple more bites. It didn't get any better. Terrible. I can't give them zero stars, but I wish I could. After an hour wait we were not offered a discount, free fries, nothing. Bad service and awful food. Stay away. Maybe one of the worst places I have eaten in 20 years. Great authentic Mexican food along with great pizza and amazing cheesesteaks. I lobe this place Wow. Really bad. First, let's start with the name. I'm in agreement with other reviewer Lee A. WTF? The owner(s) has put money and hard work into opening a business and then dooms it with a WTF name. However, after placing a to go order for cheesesteaks I understand why the taco comes right before the cheesesteak in the name. I get home and open up our sandwiches. I wish I had taken a picture but they were the thinnest "hoagie" rolls I've ever seen...think more like large hot dog size. It did not bode well. My husband and I each took a bite of our sandwiches, looked up at each other and made faces. The steak meat was cooked on the same grill surface as one of the seasoned taco meats? We love Mexican food, but I didn't order a Mexican cheesesteak. Ack! Ok. One more bite. Why? Why? Unless they switch over and just go Mexican I don't see this place lasting, which is a shame bc it's the closest pizza place to us and we always root for local businesses. I meant to write this months ago but it was so bad Ive been trying to block it out. I'm not kidding. I try to place my order. One slice and a cheesesteak to go. Two people at the register. Neither knew how to work it. For real!! Eventually a delivery guy shows them how. I wait and wait, a couple comes in 10 minutes after me. They get their food after 10 minutes. I'm there 20 minutes. They got the same order as me. Cheesesteak and two slices. I go to the counter and they have no clue. I said that's ok I'll skip it. They didn't offer to give me my money back. I didn't ask. They were ok with that. I paid when I ordered and left with no food. So I'm out $17. I gave them a $5 tip when I ordered. Someone please put them out of their misery. If not at least put me out of mine., hours: {'Monday': '7:0-20:30', 'Tuesday': '7:0-20:30', 'Wednesday': '7:0-20:30', 'Thursday': '7:0-20:30', 'Friday': '7:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '7:0-20:30'}

name: Chipotle Mexican Grill, address: 25 W Street Rd, city: Warminster, latitude: 40.1973624, longitude: -75.0825729, is_open: opening, categories: Fast Food, Restaurants, Mexican, text: Tempted to give this location a 1. Stopped in today with my brother for the second time and was disappointed, again. The portions are just all over the place. Last time the food was old and this time a get baby servings of everything. The queso was just okay-wouldn't get it again. I don't think I'll return to this location. *******PLEASE READ******** I went into this location about 2 weeks ago, I always order the same thing - same ingredients and I grab my bowl to go. This time was no different. I get home and start to eat my bowl and I felt a huge pinch on the sides of my cheeks and a cut on the roof of my mouth. I instantly started tasting BLOOD and I immediately spit out what was in my mouth and it was a PIECE OF WOOD!!! I immediately called the store to speak with a manger and let him know and he more or less said he didn't know where it came from and that it may have been a toothpick. A TOOTH PICK?? Even if it was a tooth pick.... (which it wasn't, why would that be in my bowl? The manger I spoke to offered me a free bowl next time I came in. But if i didn't realize what it was in my mouth and swallowed it... the situation could be a lot worse. I reached out to cooperate (cooperate didn't reach out to me- when I spoke with cooperate they had no idea this even happened.. they called the store and the manger that she spoke with wasn't even in the loop of the situation.... which means no communication AT ALL.) and I spoke with someone who basically said the same thing... "we don't know where the wood came from" Okay... me either, but it was there. She said she would be sending some gift cards in the mail to make good and if I could send the piece of wood to her. Yeah, I received 4 free bowls, and an envelope to send them the piece of wood. Yeah, NO. Chipotle has had so many issues, this is just going to be added to their list!!!! I know it's new location but you'd think they would have better quality control. Been there a few times and it was fine. Customer service needs work. No one says anything to you while you stand there waiting to be served. Staff seems to ignore you, not wanting to be the one handling the customers until someone caves to serve you. Typically the food is fine until this afternoon I went in. The steak was burnt/charred & the queso was thick and clumpy, probably old. They literally put a small handful of lettuce on top of my bowl and when I asked if she didn't mind adding more, it was still another skimpy amount. For $~10 I'll go elsewhere if I can't even get some extra lettuce. Customer service is terrible. They need better management because the employees are rude and they speak to customers very rudely. They obviously dont want to work there because they talk to you like its inconvenience to them. Went there twice already and still need to train their employees. I'm giving them 5-stars...for Chipotle, this is as good as it gets. I ordered a veggie bowl twice from here and both times it was stuffed to the brim and quite tasty. Picture says all. Maybe they changed their way due their previous reviews. No complaints here. I'm usually not a fan of chain restaurants but I give Chipotle a thumbs up. UPDATE: been going here every so often and the past few times, the customer service has been horrible. With the exception of one barista, the rest never smile back. Today, I said thank you after I paid and smiled and the dude just gave me a blank stare. In addition, my lunch today had PLASTIC CHUNKS in it. I called and spoke to the manager who was extremely rude. She said it would be replaced at no cost but she was unprofessional about it. She cut me off and then didn't even say goodbye at the end of our conversation, just hung up. She seemed annoyed to talk to me. Never going back. Mission BBQ is next door and way better anyway. Worst Chipotle in the area. Waited in line for thirty minutes (with only two people in front of us), got up to the front only to be turned away, since they were out with half of everything before 9pm. I have worked in the fast food industry for years & I've never been turned off by poor service as I was today. Very bad, rice tastes very bitter. Very odd taste of Rice. Staff was unfriendly and fought the entire time in front of customers. I've been to plenty of Chipotles so I have a good basis to rate this one on. First off, it's one of tiniest stores I've ever been in. There was no line so we thought things were off to a good start, but one burrito bowl, one burrito, chips and bottle beverage came to $25 some how. Probably cause my husband asked for chicken and beef on his but wanted two full scoops. Somehow he only got chicken and no beef in the end. My bowl was dinky. I've never been able to finish a bowl before and I this one was a piece of cake. Even my husbands burrito with two meat scoops was small. The people next to me had bowls that were literally twice the size of mine. It became apparent why...one of the workers came over to the coupe and hugged them and then started eating from their food. Friends and fam must get the full bowls. Another friend came in a few min later and was chummy with the cashier. I wonder what she got for free. You'd think that since it wasn't busy in the store that they'd stay on top of the trash. That was busting at the seams and I could barely get ours in. The quality of the food was fine. The chips were a bit stale, but that's the only complaint there. I just wish I got a full bowl like I do at other stores. I was so excited that this store was opening since it's close by, but I doubt we'll go again. Your workers make every single thing seem like a chore. Like you almost have to apologize for even having the nerve to come in to chipotle. Not to mention they're always talking amongst each other which makes the customers feel like they're being talked about. I watched as one worker bit his nails, spit it on to the counter and leave it there, and then continue serving food. Never any "thank you" or kind words exchanged aside from one girl who I usually see working nights. The food is usually pretty good, but your customer service is awful. Also for the love of god, you need to add more salt to your chips. Bland AF. The salad had puddle of liquid at the bottom, the chips were stale (flexible without any kind of snap) and the guacamole was brown even after stirring. I didn't stick around to see if the cashier changed gloves after handling my cash and change. Last straw Chipotle, don't call me, text me or try to find me on social media. I am breaking up with you forever and currently emptying my drawer at your house. I'll leave your key in the kitchen. I have been there twice in the past two weeks. Both times there was between two and three hours before they closed, and they were out of tortilla chips. The chips are probably the most profitable items on their menu. They brag about their chips, yet they don't stock them. Ridiculous. I always buy 4 bowls with soft tortilla, salsa, sour cream, and dressing on a side and never paid extra for them. But only one female employ at this branch charged $3 and I asked to speak with the manager and then she gave me the money back. I gave it back as a tip. And when I got home and opened the food, we all complained that she gave us so little portion than usual. . Wish I could give this location 0 rating. They closed the doors 15 mins before the indicated close time. If you managed to get in before the doors close your still going to be disappoint. Today they were out of corn, guacamole and chips. This location is always out of some ingredient consistently over the last several time I have been here. They really need to improve service and management. Got take, was cold I even told the server the food looks old and dry. My fault for taking it but nowhere open that late. Worst Chipotle franchise I've ever experienced. Portions are inconsistent. Tiny and completely not proportionally correct when you order through the app. Slightly better if you're there watching them but if you ask for more of anything they make you feel like a thief. Bad customer service and not worth it. I visited this place with my sister for lunch today. The portion size was good and the ingredients were fresh. Overall fast and friendly service. The joint was neat and clean. The con is fewer selection of veggie and sauce options. I have been to other Chipotle joints too. Overall a good experience. This is probably the third time in a row we have gotten food from here that has been absolutely terrible. When they first opened it was on par with all other chipotles but since then it has become the worst. This review isn't about chipotles food, it is about the quality of food at this specific location. From stale chips, to over cooked hard rice, to super mushy tasteless rice today it is clear the workers at this location either do not have proper training, or a care enough to learn how to cook properly. This will not be my last time eating chipotle, but it will be my last time eating from this location. I was a fan of this chipotle. I stopped in for lunch on the run. It was dead but there was an issue with the register so it took a lot longer then anticipated. Everything seemed to be fresh, the veggies were cooked great. People have complained about the portion size from this location. It was a bit smaller than other locations I've been to but I didn't mind it. It wasn't stuffed to the max and falling apart like most other times. I may stop back in if I'm in the area. I never write reviews, but had to here. The portion sizes are just horribly dishonest. I assumed the employee was new, but a second person came over, and reassured him that "this was the correct portion size. Most of us have eaten at multiple locations, and are familiar with portion sizes. I didn't even let him finish. Had to refuse to pay, and just walked out. Never again. So you get my order all wrong. And then when I call to see if you can send a new one or answer any question you don't answer. You guys are terrible and I'm disappointed I tried to support you during these times. And this isn't the first or second time. The whole restaurant was a mess with the trash and overflowing and the tables and floor covered with leftover crumbs So bad... been to tons of chipotles. Chicken was too spicy. Rice has no flavor. Employees don't make conversation/not friendly at all. I don't ever write yelp reviews so this says something. Ahhh so I see why this Chipotle has a 1.5 star rating. This place is the pits. Let me start by saying, social distancing doesn't exist inside this establishment. Customers were literally on my back as I ordered food. Everyone was just on top of each other. It was a late night and there were around 10 people standing at the cashier waiting to pay , pick up their DoorDash or Grubhub orders, and people with incorrect orders. I mean it was a HOT MESS. You couldn't even move it was so crowded. I was extremely annoyed. Very unorganized. You can see employees scrambling to get lids, the key card to run the cash register, and tonight no bag to put my food in. The poor cashier said, "I'm sorry ma'am but we are out of bags." I know that's not his fault. I blame management for that one. This location needs more supervision. I mean just take a look at the bad reviews. I only ordered from there once, but I'm not going back. All three steak tacos were bland and really cold. If you're in Warminster go to Rey Azteca for Mexican. Just close it! Ordered my meal through DoorDash, opened my bowl up and saw 7 little chunks of chicken hidden behind rice and lettuce. It's the worse chipotle around. Just close it! We ordered from these guys through DoorDash. We never received our meal. Wen to pick it up and it was just sitting there. The food was horrible and cold. They barely put anything in our meal!! Will net go there again they don't care about the customer and they don't care about the food they give you. It's disgusting and I would stay far away from them!! They don't even answer their phones!! Please I am saving you a trip and allot of grief!! I was hesitant about ordering take out during this quarantine but I decided I wanted some chipotle so why not. I was enjoying my sofritas bowl and was almost done with it. It tasted great but things changed after I took one of my last bites. I began chewing and noticed something wasn't right. I noticed that there was a piece of plastic wrap in my mouth. I found that absolutely disgusting. Even more disgusting given everything going on in our world. How can you be so reckless serving food and advertising free delivery to get more business and not even be cautious to what is going inside each meal. Steak burrito was cold, like they put in the fridge for 40 minutes cold! I know parts of a big ass burrito like this have a lot of cold items in them, like lettuce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream, BUT DAMN! Aldo, my sons chicken bowl rice, rice was crunchy, like dried meal worm crunchy. Do not recommend! I am a huge Chipotle fan, but this chain is not great. Every time I mobile order, my food is not ready by the time it should be. I've been there multiple times now where my order isn't ready and I have to ask them to check the progress, and they haven't even pulled the slip yet. Once upon a time ago I used to enjoy going here. That was about 2 years ago, & I guess within those two years they've decided against efficiency & consistency. Over the past month I have tried to give this place a chance, as this place is right next to my place of work and both times I have basically had them spit in my face. The first time I got literally a bowl with a PLETHERA of rice, & sour cream. I ordered a freaking chicken bowl. the final straw was when they cheated me out of my money by not adding in the paid for guacamole. This wasn't the only thing that has begun irking me. Not only is this place a waste of time, but apparently they're also all immune from the current virus going around. I have seen employees chilling in the 'lobby' without a mask on, no food in sight. Social distancing? HA! The closer they better, they say. Seriously, this Chipotle is a joke. Just get Mission BBQ. easily the best chipotle around. my food is always hot and fresh. never had a bad meal from here We really like Chipolte but this location is super dirty. Food looks disgusting. Have not been to Chipotle for a decade. Was in warminster with an appetite and not much time so I stopped in. Went in the door and it appeared that the door dash people were all there waiting for orders, the food did not look appealing.... Went down the road where I got Chinese for the first time in five years... Omg. Such a shame that the help they have is so bad it will stop me from ever coming back to this location. I know it is hard to get help at restaurants these days and I kept that in mind, however bad service is also a result of poor training and that can be fixed. I think think this is the worst chipotle I've ever been to. Very slow and very disorganized. It wasn't even a busy lunch hour bc it was 2:15 pm and not crowded. I wondered what it would have been like if it were crowded. I ordered 2 kids meals and a burrito at the counter. I picked my ingredients and watched as it was being made. Still to our surprise, somehow the kids quesadilla only ended up with cheese. It was suppose to be fajita style. It was like a magic show...the veggies disappeared. I spoke to the manager to have the quesadilla remade. No apologies given and that remake took too long. The music was too loud and horrible. Hard to hear ourselves talk. My elderly parents wear hearing aids and the music made it even more difficult for them. Tables were not wiped off during our visit and the place looked dirty. Shame on Chipotle. If someone from corporate made a surprise visit to this location they would want to burn it down. Food is mediocre at best. Staff is rude every single person that works there has an attitude Food is very good but they take forever to make it. The last 2 times the food was ready 30+ minutes after it was supposed to be for an online order. Lots of working going on but no finished orders. Needs a management change bad. Would like a little interaction between the people who make my food and myself. This location seems to be stuck in "Currently All Digital" mode. Not to mention the people who work there will get less hours or let go. Hope this changes soon. The picture is the color of the guac they were serving at this Chipotle - BROWN! So gross. I don't know why anyone would order it and if they did, they'd be severely grossed out. They should change out the guac when it gets old like this. It was dinner time and busy. No one wants brown guac, and it makes you question what else they're serving!!!! 2 stars instead of one only because chipotle is chipotle. The flavors of the ingredients are generally the same across each location. If you want good food, DO NOT come to this location In the final hour or two of its day. You will be served slow, (25 minutes or so after your selected time through the app) because they are trying to get their cleaning done. You will often be told they are "out" of an ingredient after your meal is made. This time takes the cake though, because they ignored the "light" selection on the hot sauce and grabbed a scoop overflowing with hot salsa and poured it right on top centered. Ensuring there was plenty everywhere. I also left with RAW tortilla chips, meaning they are in such a rush to get back to their cleaning that they cannot soak a tortilla chip for an appropriate 2ish minutes. Im done giving any money to this location and I will advise everyone I know to do the same. What a terrible stain on the name that is Chipotle. If you show up at 8:30 (closing time is 10), be prepared to be treated like an inconvenient pain in the butt. Like, it's 30 mins before an hour before closing. You really can't get yourself together enough to get my order correct? Oh an could you maybe NOT crush my tacos? Just 100% self absorbed with cleaning during service time to get out early... just a terrible location Been to this location several times. Last visit will be the very last one. They are often out of things, the service is not kind. The cashier made a mistake on my tab which is totally fine but her manager came out and started yelling at her making her almost cry. Super unprofessional and uncomfortable. He was going around yelling at all the staff who look like they're teens and it's their first job. Can't stand to be in that kind of an establishment The food was good but i ordered through their website and it came 1 hour late while the delivery driver was waiting inside the restaurant for it, they gave me the wrong type of beans, forgot my guac on top of my bowl and forgot my side of corn that you pay extra for with chips, and it is not the first time this has happened. Order delivery at your own discretion., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '10:45-22:0', 'Wednesday': '10:45-22:0', 'Thursday': '10:45-22:0', 'Friday': '10:45-22:0', 'Saturday': '10:45-22:0', 'Sunday': '10:45-22:0'}

name: The Fat ChickeN, address: 2355 S Bucknell St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9227051442, longitude: -75.1861358061, is_open: closed, categories: Japanese, Chicken Wings, Fast Food, Restaurants, text: Down in south Philly for a meeting at my daughter's school, we were looking for a place to eat before. We drove by this place and noticed the signage from Passyunk. I like chicken but was not in the mood for it. But I decided to compromise with my husband. When we walked in, I immediately noticed the minimalist interior/seating and liked that you could see where/how they were preparing the food. I was SO excited when I saw this was Korean fried chicken and not just regular fried chicken. We ordered a fried chicken wing combo (with crinkle fries and a drink), calamari, beef sticks and a chicken nugget combo (with fried and a drink) for my daughter. There was a long list of sauces you could try with your food. I wasn't that into the calamari but the owner told us he was trying them out for the first time and asked what we thought. I appreciated that he asked for our feedback. The beef sticks were delicious, as were the chicken wings. I even liked my daughter's nuggets. We spent approx. $25 for everything which I thought was good for all we got. I really liked that the high-top tables faced the windows so you could look outside. Definitely a cool new spot. This place popped up on one of my food delivery apps and always eager to try new places I decided to give this place a try. It was close to my house so I decided to go in person for my first visit. I ordered the Korean wings with the Korean hot and sweet chili sauce and a few skewers that were only 1.50 each. The prices are more then reasonable and the food was delicious. I enjoyed both sauces very much. I was impressed and couldn't wait to order again. A couple weeks later I decided to order delivery through my food delivery app. I was super excited to see the menu had expanded. As much as I wanted to get wings again, I decided to get something different. I ordered chicken fingers this time with the same 2 awesome sauces, chicken and beef teriyaki and fried scallops. The food arrived quickly and It was exquisite. This place has made my short list in record time. I would not hesitate to recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. I wish the owner best of luck and hope this place sticks around for a while. Hi! I'm interested in your beautiful commercial building! I'm not sure if you are the owner or if you are subleasing the place but I'm looking to take over the lease for you ASAP! We have a successful established takeout restaurant already and we're looking to expand into your building as a second new location. Please contact me ASAP hahzai@gmail.com. Or 215-200-8138 thank you! Hannah A. So excited to know that we have a new Korean Fried Chicken nearby. I love fried chicken, especially Korean one! Thinking no need to go to Chinatown to get it, sounds really great for me. I went there on Saturday night and it were only us. So I decided to take out. The place nice and clean, and new! Not too much variation on the menu. I picked party fried chicken wings for 20 pieces with 3 sauces. They didn't put the sauce together like others Korean Chicken. By the time I got home, the chicken is still crispy. But it taste like usual fried chicken. It's good, but it's definitely not Korean style. The korean sauce is okay but again it's not really Korean style. Lol. However I still love fried chicken. I will be back if I want some crispy fried chicken tho This place just opened near my house, so of course I had to try it. Glad I did, because the wings are really good. They aren't your traditional buffalo style wings, more of a Korean style, so they are big, crunchy and juicy. I had the House hot sauce and the Korean hot sauce with my 10 piece order, but ended up putting Frank's on them, as I always do with wings lol. After eating 4 wings and a small fry, I was pretty full, if that gives any indication of the size of the wings. They offer fish sandwiches, seafood platters (fried) and a couple of sides, like fries, mozzarella sticks and calamari. I'm going to have the chicken sandwich next time! Enjoy! I've wanted to try this spot since I saw the "Grand Opening" sign they've only been open in south philly for about 2 months according to the owner. I ordered the 20 piece wings with French fries, and mozzarella sticks . I have to say this place is unique because it's Korean fried chicken not regular fried chicken and they have a huge variety of sauces ! They give you the option of picking 3 sauces with any meal I chose Teriyaki, honey mustard, and honey BBQ. They also offer platter such as chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki , fried tofu with rice etc. Definitely worth checking out ! Lastly super friendly staff! They serve you fried chicken chicken without the sauce and give you the sauce on the side . I had the Korean spicy sauce and honey bbq that came with my 10piece w/ fries combo (fries or a soda) The Korean spicy sauce wasn't too spicy had a little spicy in my opinion and the honey bbq sauce tasted like just regular bbq sauce When you're eating just the dry chicken , the batter has a strong taste of black pepper , it's very crispy but the hard kind of crispy , so it wasn't too pleasant . I even just peeled off the fried batter . Not a place I recommend since it's supposedly be Korean style wings The Fat ChickeN, hmmmm what caN I say! THEIR FOOD IS DELICIOUS, just down right GOOD!!! I call and come all the way from North Philly to purchase their dishes. They prepare the chicken right when you order, the flavor and crunch is their OwN. LoVelY. Was looking for a quick lunch that's not fast food and we stumbled upon this gem. Very small shop but delicious wings and other friend goodies. We split the 10 piece wings with fries ($9.95), I tossed in 2 beef sticks at a whopping $1.50 each haha, and an order of fried calamari for $2.00. The wings we're delicious and the house spicy sauce was incredible! The grilled beef sticks were also super good, and you can't beat that price! The calamari was okay, the owner did tell us that he was trying a new brand hence the low price. All in all this is a great little chicken shop (they also have fish and shrimp) if you're looking for the quick wing joint with a twist. First time here and did takeout. Chicken was still crispy on my 15 minute car ride home. Love the crunchiness, fully cooked and juicy. Sauces are bomb! Got the Korean hot, sweet chili and bbq. Would definitely go again!, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '12:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-21:0'}

name: Non Stop Deli, address: 2842 W Girard Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9742886, longitude: -75.1834252, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis, Sandwiches, Food, text: Non Stop is on a busy corner in Brewerytown where the trolley and 3 buses all have stops right outside. The signs about not doing drugs inside might be intimidating but what is inside is a pretty decent selection of beers, that you can buy individually or by the 6 pack. Sure the prices aren't dirt cheap but they are comparable to the nicer bottle shops in the city and this one has the benefit of being walking distance from my home. It's definitely become a go to for us when we run out or just need a few brews.Their selection varies from the usual domestics to Victory, Dogfish and other local favorites. Since we are regulars the counter guy has offered to get us anything we might like in stock. I haven't tried anything from here that wasn't a sealed beverage so I can't comment on that side of the business. Also it is cash only. Only go here if you have too and everything else is close. Items are often past expiration date. Good for what it is. Cheap beer. Expensive cigarettes. Scary food. Surprisingly decent craft-beer selection, if you're into that kind of thing. I just moved to 29th and Poplar, and having a little joint where I can get a 12" hoagie with fresh ingredients, Arizona iced tea, and bag of chips for under $5 is awesome. Oh, and they sell beer. Oh, and they're open until 1am. Oh, and they're not assholes, which a lot of bodega owners are. Yes, there's garbage outside. It's on Girard, give them a break. Yes, there are some shady characters. . Buck up, dudes. It's Philadelphia. If you want someplace that doesn't remind you that the majority of the city is completely impoverished, go buy a burger and pint on Walnut. Non Stop Deli is exactly what is should be, and exactly what it claims to be -- a great little bodega. Brewerytown has a depressing lackluster selection of brews, except for NonStop. They carry a decent range of tasty sixers. Beware, though: the deli isn't NonStop. It's closed when I pass by on my morning runs. I think that helps me not be an alcoholic, though, so I'm cool with that. And you should be too. No, they're not 24 hours, but they're practically nonstop. Beer. Typical and craft beer selection. Not a bad thing unless you're looking for weird beers. You could always make a request for a weird beer, though - owners are friendly. (Thanks to Pennsylvania regulations you can't actually get beer and wine and liquor in the same place.) Conveniently right by a SEPTA bus stop. Literally grab and go if you're in Brewerytown. People pretty much only do a few things here: buy booze (like me); buy cigarettes; buy lottery tickets; ask for change; and act like jerks. It's also a popular place to throw your trash on the ground outside before getting on the bus/trolley. The only redeming quality is the fact that I can get a huge beer for $1.50. Non Stop is an extremely convenient place to grab a forty after you've run out of drinks for the night and want to keep the party going! This place is cash only, so be sure to actually have cash on you or be prepared to use the ATM located in the front of the store. There's a pretty big selection of beer here, at least as far as I can see from the bullet proof glass. Definitely worth stopping by!, hours: None

name: House of Coffee, address: 58 Peddlers Village Rd, city: Buckingham, latitude: 40.3485997788, longitude: -75.0331405384, is_open: closed, categories: Coffee & Tea, Restaurants, Food, text: house of coffee indeed!!!! coffee from everywhere. i never leave the place without droppin fitty bucks!! but to taste that first cup of coffee from papa new guienia.....makes it worth every penny! Oh God. I am so sorry to all the reviewers that love this place but no. I went to Peddler's Village with my parents to see the lights and I NEEDED COFFEE. This was the closest place and got great reviews so we went in. I ended up throwing most of my latte away, I could not choke it down (no fancy critique, it just didn't taste good) and my Dad didn't finish his drip coffee, either. (He is not even that fussy but yes, yes I am.) Maybe I should say that I now live in Seattle - maybe I've gotten really spoiled and particular about coffee but my drink here was NOT satisfying and I would not return. I also got a small hot chocolate for my son which was okaaaaaaay... no points deducted for that, though, since it's not all that common to find a place that does a good & proper hot chocolate. (I may be wrong, but it sure tasted like they do the powdered version.) HOWEVER. I gave an extra star for the Snickers bar concoction in their pastry/confections case. It was huge and very rich - I had to share it with two other people but YUM. That thing was GOOD. My mom got a chai latte and had no complaints, so ok. But it's called House of Coffee, so the coffee should be good. Sorry, fans. Thumbs down. Excellent selection of quality caffeinated beverages, along with freshly ground beans and loose leaf teas. I love my Starbucks but nothings beats stopping here for a drink and snack when you're shopping in Peddler's Village. Service is always great. Unlike, my good friend "Fish", who evidently had a bad experience here - I never did. Back in the '90's we'd go here after work (I worked at Accents & Images when the original owner, Joe, was still alive. Or we'd get coffee at Granpa Hicks - which was also great. Meanwhile, when the throngs of NY tourists get you down, take a break with a slightly overpriced, but very tasty coffee drink here at house of coffee. They have snacks, too - and good iced tea choices during the summer. A welcome respite from the rest of Peddler's Village. when i moved back up to this area, i rejoiced at the thought of a coffee house that wasn't starsucks or dunkin donuts. don't get me wrong, i like a cup of the DD liquid crack every once in a while, but there's nothing like a small town coffee joint. this place has a ton of cool stuff. you can get your fresh-roasted beans ground (or not) however you want, pick up a latte, get some loose-leaf tea (try the rooibos superior or herbal chai), and grab a sandwich all in the same shop. the staff is friendly, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. it's a great little haven and definitely worth checking out. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, in fact I'm usually happy with a simple cup of strong drip coffee rather than a latte or cappuccino. I know what I like and the coffee here is pretty good...so are the fancier drinks, but like I said, I tend towards a regular cup of coffee. They have a pretty extensive collection of coffee available for both drinking and roasted beans to bring home. I really love coming here in December when you need a hot beverage and can smell the aroma from the other side of the street. There really isn't another option for coffee in Peddler's Village, and this place can get packed, but it's definitely worth stopping by when you're shopping here. This used to be a great coffee shop, with friendly ownership and great coffee drinks. However in the past several years, ownership has changed and I have watched this shop decline. The pounds of coffee I used to purchase frequently now taste burnt. The one thing this shop has going for it is it's kind and friendly employees. They have been what keeps my family and I coming back. They are always pleasant and willing to help and answer questions. I regret to say that I will no longer patronize this coffee shop because I cannot continue to support management that treats such hardworking employees with such disdain and arrogance. On my last visit over the holiday season I observed what appeared to be a manager belittle a young female employee beyond belief in front of many customers. I was waiting in line to purchase a pound of coffee (with the hopes that it would not be burnt, but sadly later I found out it was) while I watched the young female employee ask for help with something. She asked who I presume to be a manager (a young man on the heavier side.) This man proceeded to tell this young girl that he would not do her job for her in a very condescending tone and continued to berate her. I watched in horror as this poor girl walked away without saying a word. What type of example is this setting? Speaking to an employee in this manner is not only disrespectful but with a line of customers around to witness is just terrible form. This was the final straw and I no longer can support a business who treats employees in this manner. If I had not already ordered my pound of coffee, I would have walked away. I hope that these employees can obtain employment somewhere where they are appreciated. And by the way, the manager seemed to have plenty of time that he could have used to help this young girl as I observed him using his cell phone several times as he was helping customers ahead of me. Sorry House of Coffee, but you have lost a longtime customer. good, comfortable place to hang out with a bagel and a soy latte (they score for using unsweetened soy). the staff is super friendly and quick to serve. because they roast here, there's a thick smell of coffee beans in the air, and a room devoted to the shop's coffee and tea bulk offerings. they offer a few gluten-free pastries and a mix of bagels (they can toast them), muffins, cakes, biscotti, quiche, and chicken/tuna salads. you can also order smoothies, iced and blended coffee/tea drinks, and several brewed coffees including a flavored one, which seems like a crime if you like a good roasted bean, but they're into flavors here in the valley... there's another location in downtown doylestown and i've noticed that none of the baristas at either location have learned how to steam milk really well. they also never fill drinks to the top of the cup. i'm not sure why. i'm spoiled, not only have i been a barista, but i've enjoyed fantastic artisan coffee drinks in the bay area and in western massachusetts and so when i see super bubbly holey foam (as opposed to the dense, rich kind) i get a little sad about it. if you let that foam sit for a minute it will dissolve and you'll lose considerable volume in your drink, up to two inches. that's a lot of milk! i'd still rather go here than starbucks since i love supporting the home team. if you're in peddler's village and you're craving coffee or tea or a little bite of something sweet, this will likely fill the bill. free wifi and decent prices, it's worth a visit. enjoy! Typical cutesy coffee place that cares more about the homespun look of the place than the quality of the espresso drinks being pulled at the machines. I went out of my way to find this place on my way to doylestown and was quite disappointed. They don't know coffee. This place is awesome. Really good chai tea lattes, great coffee, baked goods (the bars and pies are to die for), and delicious blended coffee drinks (which are really just milkshakes with a few drops of coffee in them, but whatever). today was the second time i've been in this place, and also the second time i've been impressed with not only my drink order (today was chai tea, last time was chai latte) but also with the adorable ambiance and selection of drinks, light fare and loose teas. i mention the ambiance because it really is one of those coffee shops that welcomes customers to sit back, relax and stay awhile...even if 'awhile' extends past the length of your beverage. also, each time i've been there, it hasn't been overcrowded and there have been plenty of seats available...meaning i COULD actually sit down and hang out without someone craning their neck for the next available table (i'm looking at you, starbucks.) today, i also bought a half pound of loose tea and it was equally delicious at home as it was in-store, so kudos for that! Adorable little coffee shop. Smells fantastic! Love stopping in here when we visit New Hope. Every time I stop in, this store is chock full of shoppers waiting in line, browsing, and generally taking up space. Luckily there's plenty of seating to accommodate the rush of caffeine addicts. Overall, this is a chill place to relax before (or after) a shopping expedition at Peddler's Village. Who's up for coffee?, hours: None

name: Square Pie, address: 600 Catherine St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9392238093, longitude: -75.1529854247, is_open: closed, categories: Pizza, Restaurants, Italian, text: Dee-frickin'-licious thick crust pizza!!! I ordered a porchetta to go and was eating it on my drive back home. The roast pork and spinach was so good... I love the crispy crust, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. I ordered a small pizza and was surprised by the size of the small box. When I opened it, my pizza completely filled the box and was heavy like a brick! These guys are generous with the amount of ingredients and everything seems very high quality. I'm going to try this place again and if it is just as good as this first time, they'll deserve 5 stars for sure. Seriously SO good!! Best place I've tried in the city for "non-fancy" pizza. The flavors are phenomenal and the doughy-ness is the perfect amount. You gotta go! Wow. The crust on this pizza is so good. I was craving the pizza again the next day! Unfortunately, it is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Thank goodness, or else I would have gotten another pizza! I ordered the mushroom pizza. The mushrooms are so fresh and strong. I love good fungus. The tomato sauce is just acidic enough to offset the greasier crust. The crust is crunchy, yet chewy, And the cheese is under the sauce. It's almost like a focaccia, but more complex tasting! I ordered to go, so I cannot comment on the service. The service to go was excellent. He even came outside to get me when my pizza was ready. This place is perfect! We live down the street and have been eyeing this location for a good local eat since blue belly closed. A local pizza place is ideal! We tried the pizza, salad, and meatballs. The portions were appropriate, the people were friendly, and the convenience is even better! They will definitely be seeing us here quite frequently! Welcome to the neighborhood! We've passed this place many times while riding our bikes, and would always say we should try it. Well, last night we did. We ordered a pepperoni and a porchetta. We were surprised at how flavorless each one was. We never add salt to anything, in fact if we have a complaint about salt at a restaurant it's always because something's over-salted. But the pizzas from Square Pie had to be salted. The pork had absolutely no flavor. The sauce on the pepperoni was poorly seasoned. We were really disappointed and I can't think of a single reason why we would return. We live around the corner, have visited twice, and are in love! The porchetta pie is my favorite, but the others are great as well. As others have mentioned, the crust manages to be light and fluffy even though it's the thickest I've had. And unlike the thin crust options in the neighborhood, this pizza holds up in the fridge for a few days making for perfect leftovers. We wish them lots of luck and hope they're open for a long time! To be honest I was a little annoyed when I heard a pizza place was going in the old Blue Belly spot because do we really need another pizza place in Philly? Amirite? But dang! This place is really good and different from the others in the neighborhood. I'm not a pizza connoisseur, but my Italian friend Angie is (her pop owns a pizza place in Cleveland) and she is raving. The crust is thick and fluffy and crispy! I've had the pepperoni which has fresh tomato sauce and is not too cheesy and is lighter. But at this moment I am eating the pancetta, which is going to be the only thing I order from now on. This pizza is slightly heavier and richer due to the potatoes, cream, mozzarella, and pork belly! You are evil Square Pie! Evil, I say, because I am going to have to start running so I can eat more of this pizza. Please, Philadelphia, I beg you. Stay away from Square Pie. The pizza is so delicious and so reasonably priced and the facility so tiny that I am sure I will be trampled to death by the multitudes as soon as word gets out. I went there twice with various sons and daughters in five days -- even though it was over the Thanksgiving holiday when my fridge was awash in turkey leftovers. We ordered the eggplant pizza with ricotta, which was my favorite, the solid (and generous -- enough for three as a salad portion) insalata, and the pizza with homemade sausage, which was also very good but, honestly, sausage is not exactly my thing. I am eager to try the pastas, but the standout (as other reviewers indicate) is the pizza crust, which somehow manages to be light, crisp and chewy all at once. I am not generally a fan of thick-crust pizza (I'll take Nomad over Santucci any day) but this stuff is delicious -- not bready or doughy or too filling. Order the large pizza because it is a much better deal (have I mentioned the reasonable prices?) and also because you will eat more than you meant to. Delicious pizza! We really loved the pepperoni square pie. All of the ingredients were fresh and the sauce was particularly yummy. I liked that it wasn't completely coated in cheese, because sometimes too much cheese can be overkill. It was just the right amount. We also got a salad in an attempt to appear healthy, but ate all of the pizza anyway. The salad was good. I would have preferred more lettuce and less artichoke, but it was sort of a cool and different mix of fresh ingredients and some great provolone grated over the top. It wasn't overdressed and was crisp. The reason I went 4 instead of 5 would be the environment. It's small and a little awkward, and doesn't appear too clean. Not that it was dirty, but the atmosphere could be a little more inviting. I hope with all of the great reviews they're getting their business will increase and they can choose to expand to a larger location. I've had pizza in many cities, but this is close to my favorite. Please give it a shot! This pizza is thick-crusted, flaky, bready, AMAZING, cheesy, and ON POINT. When I'm hungry, I fantasize about coming to square pie and eating a large all by myself. I used to eat at Cochon, where Square Pie has occupied, but I truly would prefer this pizza over any fancy French entree. This pizza is like exploding fireworks in your mouth. Like you will never be temped by a television Dominoes ad ever again. Definitely go here! It's casual, friendly, and DELICIOUS! Sicilian thick crust pizza is my least favorite kind of pizza and this is about as thick and doughy as it comes. But it's still one of the best pizzas in the neighborhood. Sauce is tangy and not too sweet, cheese is quality and the dough is just awesome - light and crusty and salty. I always judge a pizza place by their simplest offering and this place excels. Haven't tried much else and it's not cheap but this is an awesome addition to the neighborhood. RIP blue belly. At least Cochon is still there. I can't stop eating the sausage pizza. It is now my favorite. It's getting embarrassing, but since this place is right around the corner from my studio I go there a little too much. I'm not a food writer so all I'll say is the pizza is frickin delicious. Square pie is the kind of place that you get a specific craving for; you know, not just "I really want pizza tonight" but "I. must. have. square. pie. now!" As other reviewers noted, the pizza is absolutely amazing. I am partial to the eggplant with capers and ricotta. Cute ambience and friendly staff. This isn't a critique, more like a question: my husband prefers a thin crust - Perhaps they can expand their menu for the thin crust folks moving forward? The pies can still be square :-). I grew up in New York. I've been to Naples. I've eaten pizza in Chicago. And living in Philly have access to some of the best Neapolitan style pizza in the country (I'm talking about you Vetri and Dimeos). But this stuff they are making at Square is a whole new beast. Closest I can relate it to is focaccia topped like a pizza or a super high end philadelphiaized Sicilian pie. The crust is slightly sweet and soft like traditional zeppoli style pizza dough with a nice thick crust. I had the porchetta which was slightly smokey and garlicky with some nice sharp provolone mixed in with the pork and greens. Square's pizza is a beautiful marriage between modern and fresh Philly flavor and traditional southern italian style and quality. If philly was gonna pick a pizza to be Philadelphia Style, it should Square Pizza. Best take out pizza in Queen Village. Have been picking this up for get togethers and everyone comments on how good it is. Cool little BYOB spot also. So glad to find some thick crust pizza in Philly! I'm talking 1 inch thick goodness. I've tried the mozzarella and salciccia pies and the rice balls. All SO GOOD. A little expensive for the size of the pies (small is 4 pieces and large is 6, I believe) but you're left pretty full. Highly recommend it, can't wait to try their pastas and the rest of the pies! The pizza looks really thick and heavy like a deep dish would... but, when you actually bite into it for the first time, it is surprising how light and fluffy the dough is. I loved the Melanzane pie so much that I've ordered it both times I've gone. The only reason I almost gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is lacking in curb appeal. The large pizza oven takes up the entire front window, so it's difficult to tell what's going on in there or if it's even open for business unless you're looking at the building from the adjacent side. I still went with 5 stars for the outstanding pizza, though. We were sad to see blue belly close, although we didn't eat there too many times. But we love square pie! All pizzas are fantastic, but the porchetta is amazing. My husband only eats red sauce- traditional pizza and he loved this one. The salad is awesome for a starter/side. After walking by Square Pie too many times to count, my boyfriend and I finally went here on Saturday night, and we were happy to find that Square Pie is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. We arrived around 7:30, and decided to sit at the bar/kitchen counter. Our waitress promptly opened our bottle of wine, and we pored over the small but solid menu. She let us know that the pizzas take about 20 minutes, which was good to know. We decided to order a 12" square pie, and an appetizer to nosh on while the pizza was in the oven. We ordered the salami appetizer, which consisted of two huge pieces of fresh garlic bread, a variety of olives, and various dried sausage products. Everything was tasty and the garlic bread was quite filling. It was a little expensive, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't very satisfied, and it was more than enough for two people. After we finished the salami appetizer, we waited a few more minutes for our pizza, and it was well worth the wait. We ordered the porchetta pizza (roast pork, garlic, sautéed spinach, provolone, cream), and it was in the top tier of pizzas I have ever had. I generally prefer New York style thin crust pizza as I am not a fan of crust, but I make an exception here. The crust on our pizza was light, crispy, and buttery. My boyfriend compared it to a croissant. The toppings were delicious, well-distributed, and well chosen. We couldn't finish the whole 12" pie, since the appetizer filled us up so much, but we were more than glad to take the remainder home. Overall, Square Pie is a wonderful addition to the Queen Village restaurant scene. The food is good, relatively inexpensive, and very filling. We will certainly be back! Having driven and walked by numerous times finally stopped in after deciding needed to try something new. This is the old Little Fish that relocated a few blocks away and then the short lived Blue Belly. The space had been changed since I was last there (Little Fish ) with the kitchen moved from the back so it is now right in the dining area. This makes for a very small dining area so it was good we either went late after most people would have eaten or it was a very slow night for them. I got a small plain pizza and glad I didn't get an appetizer as just 2 slices filed me up. I thought the pizza good but not great. Very thick soft bread with sauce that must be made from scratch but was a little bland. My friends had the pasta but was not satisfied with their meal and also thought the taste lacked flavor. The servings are generous with a big bowl for the pasta and I wound up taking half the pizza home for the next day and everything was pretty reasonably priced. Be prepared to wait though as the pizza took about 20 minutes to make. My favorite pie in Philly, but I am going with only three stars because they clearly don't have the kinks worked out with their move across the street, and the hygiene needs improving. The space is nice, but only one waiter for the now-many tables, and I think it fair to guess that being a waiter is not his calling. The Insalata is delicious, but it's served in a bowl without a service plate, and he carries it to the table with his thumb hooked over the edge, and pretty far down in it. This, after clearing the eaten bowls the same way from the adjacent table. He drops them off, and handles money and the iPad that everyone touches. Then he touches our hot pie on the crust before bringing it to the table. I am a pretty brave eater, and overlook many hygiene mistakes, but this guy was not even in the professional park. I live around the corner and finally tried this place. I just finished my leftovers for lunch. Really different, really flavorful crust and fresh toppings. As others have noted not super cheesy, but perfect just the same. We got a large sausage pizza and garlic bread (which does have cheese). Despite thinking the box looked "small" for a large pizza we had plenty of leftovers which held up well and were awesome re-heated in the oven. Definitely worth a visit! Square Pie is a pizza place that you must try if you live in Philly. No Excuses! These guys live to cook and each pizza comes out of the oven perfect. I believe that chef/ owner of Cochon (really good succulent French Pork dishes) across the street owns this place. Square Pie's dough is something special, its buttery, crisp, thick but airy goodness. You really need to try it. The Pizza: My favorite is the PORCHETTA. If you are a first timer order this pizza and you will be coming back weekly. The pizza is complied of roasted pork, garlic, sautéed spinach, provolone and a cream sauce. It sounds busy but the flavors work so well together. Also, the roasted pork comes from Cochon, it's so freaking good. If you order a large pie they cut into 6 pieces but I always request my pizza cut into 9 pieces. lunch the next day.... MELANZANE- This my second favorite. Great flavor and saltines with the roasted eggplant, capers, olives, ricotta and tomato sauce. I come here for the pizza and have not tried the salads or apps yet. Thick crust square pizzas in the old Blue Belly BBQ. This isn't sauce on top like Santucci's, more of a puffy style. BYO, with a handful of pastas and appetizers. We'll be back to try those - but thumbs up for the pizza that was surprisingly light for as thick as they were. Excellent Pizza! My wife and I really enjoyed the take out. We ordered two Sicilian style square pizzas (plain and sausage, onion, peppers). 12" pie is more than enough for two to share. We ate the second pie for lunch and dinner the next day. This is our new favorite pizza restaurant. Great addition to the neighborhood! Great pizza and love having it in the neighborhood. Only complaint is they're not open Sunday's when I'd want a low key bite to eat. We'd stop in more if they were open Sunday's. But I understand needing a day off too. Very happy with my experience here. Nothing too fancy and they make what they say they make: Square Pizza. I went with a small 8x8 pepperoni pie and it satisfied all my needs. The perfect amount of food, ideal thickness, crispy corners (because every piece has a corner!), right out of the oven and hot to the touch. Fair price for a personal pizza too. I did singe my mouth on a piece, but I'll take the blame on being too eager for that one. That tends to happen when food looks that good. A small operation with three four seat tables and a bar with 4-5 chairs for a quick meal. They have take out. There's definitely an authentic South Philly vibe from this place despite its youth in the area. I recommend this place to anyone who's craving pizza but wants a little something more than the regular corner pizza. Only ordered takeout from here once and loved it! While the pies may seem small, they are very thick and therefore filling. It is worth paying extra for tasty, thick crust pizza especially if you've suffered bad Sicilian style pizzas. I was surprise when my friend surprised me with this "square pie" It was really good but a little to doughy for me. It could have been cooked more but it was good and I'm looking forward to trying it again. Welcome Square pie to my list of favorite pizzas I was sad to see Blue Belly go, but I am so pleased that Square Pie is its replacement! The crust is thick but airy, the sauce is delicious, and the sides are a perfect way to supplement a small pie for two. We enjoyed the meatballs and arancini. I only wish they were open on Sundays! I dropped by the counter for an early lunch. The place was (understandably) quiet, the one-man staff was professional, but not particularly friendly. I ordered a small (8" x 8") mushroom pizza pie and it took about 20 minutes to bake in the front oven. I'm not entirely certain of the appeal of a square pie, but upon dissection, their pies come out with a very, very crisp bottom and outer crust. The dough is fluffy and savory enough, but overall, not very good. The tomato sauce is average and the toppings not that appealing either. The pies are placed and baked in a small square pan with plenty of oil seeping through not only the pizza, but also onto the box and/or plate. Truthfully, I'm a disciple of Neapolitan pies, but even if I graded on a curve, these square pies are not fun to eat or enjoy. Thick crusted pizza that is somehow light and almost like pastry. It produces a giddy feeling, not unlike that you feel eating fresh baked bread right out of the oven. The crust is an integral part of each delicious pie, not just a sad conveyance for toppings. Thin crust just seems so Kate Moss after this... The appetizers and pasta dishes elevate the menu above most pizza places. Rumor has it the meatballs may soon be recognized as some of the best in the city. The concept is worthy of Cochon's chef, and is an authentic nod to the Sicilian pies of Brooklyn. I have a love hate relationship with new restaurants , I always set the bar too high and sometimes the newness is great and other times not so much . Planned a lady date here last week with Becca S. I was super excited to try out yet another neighborhood pizza place so we met up here last Thursday during the rainstorm of 2014. The restaurant itself is pretty small about 3 four tops and bar seating for around 5 people. This place is Byob and they accept cards which is a plus. We both agreed a salad with our pie would make for less guilt so we ordered the only option available which was romaine hearts, artichokes , sun dried tomatoes , pickled eggplant and provolone. We requested the cheese on the side and did the large original pie. The salad was fresh and the vinaigrette had a nice balance of acid and salt. The pickled eggplant was something very different I didn't hate it but it wasn't something id order by itself. Our pie took a while to bake it seemed like a lot of to go orders were coming in, but we received our pie around the same time as another patron who came in as a walk. his pie came out right behind ours and we order about 10 min before he got there. The pizza is not Santuccis or Nomad it's in it's own unique category. I wouldn't quite call it Sicilian as the crust on the bottom was super crispy and the top had some nice bubbles happening. The pie itself was alright, it wasn't bad but it wasn't stellar. The sauce had a good balance of flavor I could actually taste the freshness of the tomatoes and herbs, there wasn't much cheese to be seen which was a little disappointing. I believe the chef owner was there the night we went and he brought out cheese and red pepper flakes which was nice. The large pie is a decent size and Becca and I barely made a dent each taking home at least 1.5 slices for lunch the next day. Left over pizza lunch is usually my favorite but I was reminded the next morning how little cheese there was and wound up eating just mostly crust. Our damage was minimum as the salad and pie rang in under 25.00. I think the price point of the pies is great for the neighborhood and some of the other menu options sound great so I would probably order something for takeout. This place and Nomad are equal in distance to my apartment for now I can't say which place will reign supreme but I will say I prefer the type of service I received at square pie ( that's a direct dig at you Nomad) This made for a good lady dinner date for now it's a high 3 stars for square pie. If you're looking Sicilian style pizza, this is the place to go in Philly. Seriously, that's not even my favorite style of pizza, but I loved this place. Very competitive pizza in the pantheon of the philly pizza scene. Excellent quality ingredients that were well executed. It may be hard for them to unseat our long time favorites, but totally worth trying First off this place is super tiny- only 3 tables! We did get a table after waiting a little and We Got the meatballs, garlic bread to start. Both very good, and then we got the pochetta and melanze pizza. Both delicious but enjoyed the melanze more. Their pizza is really dense so expect to be full after two slices ! So I was sad to see Blue Belly BBQ go, but so happy the guys from Cochon held onto the space and are back in business.... I do not care for Santucci's Pizza because its too thick, I tend to like thin crusted pizza....so why 4 stars for Square Pie? Because this pizza was a different kind of thick crust! I ordered the Mozzarella pizza and at first inspection, I was thinking 'this is going to be heavy, bread-laiden, and lacking crunch. I WAS WRONG! The thick crust has a crunch on the bottom, and provides a chewing experience with tasty, soft dough that doesn't feel like a brick! i assume because the dough is fermented?!? Whatever it is....it is yummy! I found myself wanting to re-visit Square Pie less than 2 weeks after my first visit! The sauce was not as sweet as a San Marzano sauce, and somewhat salty....but thats what pizza is about.... Overall, I love this new addition to the neighborhood, I do wish they offered more lighter salads to go with the very filling pizza. Go to Square Pie ASAP even if thick crust is not your deal! I'll be coming back Square Pie!!!!! Don't be confused, this is not like Chicago cheese dough pie imitation pizza... This is legit thick crust pizza. Cooked well and the dough is spot on. Definitely in my Top 3 pizza joints. Probably a better place for take-out, given the limited seating. Came here for the first time yesterday with my boyfriend. We were looking for an alternative to the standard Santucci's pizza. We ordered the Ragu All Nonna pasta dish and a small pepperoni pie. The pasta was good but the pizza was great. We will be coming back here. If your looking for some clean food and not trying to feel that uncomfortable feeling then your at a great place. I am a New Yorker and we love pizza and will argue that we have the best. But for this case I have to put my hands down for this location. Their food tasted healthy, fresh, and clean. I did not taste any of the preservatives or substitution like you taste from Pizza Hut, Dominoes etc. Even the drinks were healthy and clean, great small location to hang out. It's a BYOB spot so have at it, and bring your favorite wine, beer, or spirit. Take a look at the pizza pics and you can see how fluffy the dough is unlike the franchise pizza shops we all eat at. If your in Philly and need to eat healthy with a friend or two, just come on through. This little spot is a gem and I'm so happy it's in our neighborhood! The sausage and polenta was delicious and the ingredients were so fresh. Our group of four tried the Salsiccia, Fungi, and Melanzane pies. All of which were amazing. The dough has the perfect crisp on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle. To top it off it's a byob. I think the only negative is that the restaurant is a little small, but we just found out they are moving across the street to the old Cochon location. This will be our new go-to place. Great Brooklyn Sicilian pie. Thick, crispy crust, slightly sweet sauce, and just the right amount of mozzarella. I had a large pepperoni pie and it was covered in it. Totally unique style of pie in philly. Highly recommend. Throw a rock in any direction in south Philly and you will hit a good pizza joint. But a truly GREAT pizza joint is much harder to find. Square Pie is a truly great pizza joint. Thick crust, sauce that is obviously from crushed tomatoes and not from cans, and a taste that is unlike anything from a traditional pizza joint, I would recommend Square Pie to anyone who wants something a bit different, and in a very good way. I'd give it ten stars if I could. What a surprise! Being from the midwest and having grown up in my father's pizzeria, I would call it "deep dish". . . and yet it's better! The crust is thick, however, it's light and airy inside with a nice crunch on the bottom (thanks to a gently oiled pan). So far I have tried the sausage, pepperoni and the pancetta and liked all three equally --- each had their own distinct and interesting flavors. The pizza sauce is not sweet (yay) and the amount of cheese is not heavy handed. Considering that this is the first week it's been opened, I assume it will only get better as 2 of the 3 times I ordered, the pizza was just slightly undercooked (it was just a little doughy on top). . . but this will not stop me from ordering weekly! I love the Neapolitan Pizza Revolution that has brought so much good, light, thin crusted, authentic pizza to our city. And I love that Square Pie has nothing to do with it. They seem in fact, to be a giant middle finger raised at the establishment, wood fired, traditional, artisan pizza joints. The crust: Square (duh), and thick. Baked in an oiled pan in an ordinary pizza oven. It is somehow airy and light on the inside and substantial and crisp on the outside. Like really good, fresh Focaccia. Every bit delicious. The toppings: They only offer about 6 pizzas, in 2 sizes. I've eaten there half a dozen times (always take out), and must confess I haven't made it past the 2 Pork themed options. Pancetta with leeks and Porcetta (roast pork) with garlicky spinach. Both have a cream sauce. The Porcetta is like the best Philly Italian Roast Pork sandwich you've ever had made into a pizza. The pork is a superstar here, smoky and sweet, beyond succulent. A stunner. The Pancetta has generous chunks of crispy pork belly and sweet, tangy leeks. Both make you close your eyes and curse or pray or both. I hope I have the discipline to branch out; the appetizers and pasta dishes look wonderful, and judging from the care put into the pizza, promise to deliver; but if I don't, the porky twins will keep me coming back. My wife and I had a really great experience here. We ordered a large salciccia pizza (sausage, roasted peppers, onions with tomato sauce) and it was the best thick crust pizza I've ever had (though I am not a thick crust pizza connoisseur by any stretch). The dough was crunchy on the bottom, and had some nice chew to it, but also soaked up the sauce well on top. The toppings had nice balance, with the tangy roasted peppers being the highlight. It was more than enough for the two of us and well worth the price. The service was friendly, and the place has a laid back pizza place feel, complete with red and white checkered table clothes. I'd definitely recommend. I came here for dinner last night. We first tried Ulivo across the street which was half empty but for some reason Ulivo still turned us away because we (a party of 2) didn't have reservations. I'm ok with that since square pie turned out to be awesome. This is a small joint with just 3 tables and a few "bar" seats. I say "bar" because square pie is byob. We started with a sausage and polenta dish for an appetizer. I normally don't like sausage but this dish was awesome- the polenta, sauce and sausage all had a wonderful taste. I had a small pizza with eggplant, ricotta and olives and it was really good. My friend had sausage and pasta and really liked it. I can see myself ordering pizza to go from here in my future, hours: {'Tuesday': '17:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '17:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-21:0', 'Friday': '17:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-21:0'}

name: India House, address: 235 Lancaster Ave, city: Frazer, latitude: 40.0412475, longitude: -75.5428178, is_open: closed, categories: Indian, Restaurants, Vegan, Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch, text: Welcoming staff but slightly short staffed. food presentation was nice but didnt taste good. cauliflower curry in thali was stale and rotis were not soft. Also, I have had much better filter coffee before. I am not regretting my visit because the food looked homecooked and less oily (nowdays rare to find) but at the same time don't feel like going back because I wasn't satisfied with the thali. Other items in the menu looked expensive. India house is great! The portions are big and the food is very flavorful and authentic. Being someone who doesn't know much about Indian food it was all explained to me and our waiter was great. Awesome vegetarian food. Can't beat the price as well. Now have a place to go to most of the time week. Great hospitable staff and large serving sizes. Perfect for an early evening snack/chai or full meal. Good food, good experience, good service just a little pricey.. Came on a Monday night for idly, had a and poori night 3 people = 16/ person... Alsp.ordered two cups of coffee - 1.99/cup Total = 55.00 Beat service - priceless I was at this restaurant in August for lunch. Was quite excited that we finally have an indian restaurant without a buffet. Tired of people thinking indian food as just curry dishes that are served in the buffet. Well, frankly after visiting this restaurant may be we should just stick to the buffets, even though they taste nothing like the real Indian food (not even half as good as home cooked Indian food). This restaurant has it all wrong. The taste doesn't belong to the south or North Indian tastes. The rasam/Sambar that was served didn't taste like either, just hot water with some bad flavor. After two months of visiting this restaurant this comes up on my yelp search with surprisingly high reviews. Food is so good! Tried puri and lemon rice, they are so delicious and fresh! Love to try more items here next time! I have eaten here on several occasions - both breakfast and lunch. Breakfast has been my favorite meal here. Lunch I have only ordered their plate of the day and not ventured from the menu - it has been both delicious and just ok, as far as lunch goes. But I love that it's vegetarian and made from scratch and that the owners are passionate about serving quality homemade food - certainly my criteria to what makes a restaurant worthwhile. Not heated up from a can. This is the only Restaurant which serves Beetroot Halwa and Beetroot chutney!! Never seen a purple food anywhere. Amazingly Delicious! Also you can't get Medu Vada and Masala Vada everywhere. Tastes like mothers food. Best Onion Uthappam I ever had. With Ghee aroma, Wow! Got poori's that looked exactly the same as in the picture! A Girl came and talked with Innocence n smiling n said she's the cook. She's got some real talent and magic on her hands! The price is little high though. But the quality of the food is awesome! This is a new Indian restaurant, off to a good start. I tried it for lunch first. Traditional vegetarian presentation: a stainless steel platter with small compartments for the various components of a light vegetarian lunch favored by Hindus. Between the rice and the lentil 'donuts' and papadom (lentil tortillas), and the flavoring broth and pickled vegetables, and fresh salad, it really was sufficient, probiotic, gluten free, and tasty. I will be back for dinner. Very reasonably priced. Try it, your diet will like it. Decent place, with OK South Indian food and good service. However, I'd rate the quality if the food to just about above average. The Sambar lacked punch, the coconut chutney could have been thicker, and the quantity of vegetables provided with the puri-bhaji could have been more. My suggestion to the owners: We want you to be successful. To do that, please visit Saravana bhavan, mithaas or a comparable South Indian restaurant in New Jersey, and try and match that quality. Also consider adding lower cost appetizers, and chaat type items to the menu. If you can do this, you will have no shortage of customers. right next to the DMV. I visited India house today for breakfast,craving for some idly vada and was utterly disappointed. Idly was badly out of shape , vada undercooked and took them a good 40 mins to get the dishes out . I also ordered a puri bhaji and it looked good and home made but the bhaji was so bland, I had to add salt and give it a good whip before I ate it. may be i caught them on one of those days and since our service was good I'll give it another try for sure. Everything was fresh ,sambar was really good ...sambar vadai which was out of the menu was made for us which v all loved it...appam could hv be little better ..but the Kurma was really good ...some taste was missing in masala vadai ..don't miss the onion pakoda which was out standing ...over all I liked the food and felt like eating at home ... I was in the Frazer shopping center looking for a place to eat in between appointments. I saw a breakfast sign in the India House window and walked in and asked the proprietor what was good. He said "everything ". I believe him. I am not very familiar with India food. He helped me choose. I got a spicy dosa stuffed with potato. It came with four tasty chutneys and sambar. The dosa was like a giant crepe. Everything was delicious. I will be back for another meal! And, if you haven't tried Indian coffee - you should! This is our 2nd visit as our 1st visit was average on weekday, so we thought to visit on Mother's Day on weekend but got very disappointed with the service and meal. The meal calls as unlimited but its served less than limited in a smallest cup that we use for dessert. Special full thali items which was charged $12.99. 1 - Roti - this was ok 1 - burnt pappad 1- s.cup plain rice 1 - s.cup some mixed veggie that was burnt with noodle 1- s.cup jackfruit payasam 1 -s.cup left out idly podi upma 1 - s.cup highly salted ladies finger dry curry 1- s.cup some kind of kootu (it was tasteless) 1 - s.cup moor kuzumbu (never had tasted such disgusting buttermilk curry) 1- lemon pickle 1- s.cup not sure tamarind/lemon rice but all I could taste was sourness. 1 - s.cup MTR sambar masala sambar 1- s.cup partially cooked or overly refrigerated yogurt rice (the rice was totally uncooked or should have been prepared and refrigerated for quite a long time) 1- small banana bajji One should wonder which one they should use as a side dish for the roti and rice. If you have lot of patience, then you may request for more rice (which would be another small cup of rice and some tamarind water rasam (on request you may get it) but it would take at least another 20 minutes to reach to your table. *IMPORTANT* pls dare not to complain on the quality of food or service otherwise the owner (lady) of the restaurant would say that "you have planned to eat food at their restaurant without paying" and if you are getting on nerve and reply she will insult you more. There are no professional cooks and the owner also cooks those disgusting meals and would charge for full money without any guilt feeling. Also she neither would ask for apology for her unethical statements to the customers. They are not ready to work to improve on negative feedbacks instead they say Americans like their bland cooking (I am wondering....I too have American friends with whom I go out for office lunch and dinners and never have seen them with such bad tasting mouth to accept any kind of foods) and we are the only one who is complaining. Better save your hard-earned money. If you are desperate about eating out, then find a good restaurant or if you can cook at home than spending on such unprofessional so-called restaurants. I am attaching the picture of the meal. I was terribly hungry but still wasn't able to eat anything other than the bajji, noodle, roti and burnt papad. I doubt those reviews with high ratings whether they are really true? It may be posted through paid reviewers or by the owners themselves. The taste had only gone down to poor since my first visit. We fully paid money for the poor food and left with heavy hearted insult from the owner lady. We would never ever recommend this place to our friends or colleagues. More like 3.5 stars. The masala dosa wrap was thicker and spongier than I am accustomed to. The samosas were pretty standard, and served with ketchup? Service was friendly but slow, even though we were the only people there. Overall it wasn't bad, exactly, but even though I'm vegetarian I won't be going back. Nice and tasty food that is most authentic. One of the very few places that serve only vegetarian food that is tasty and also authentic. There are lot of places that serve vegetarian food recommended by some people, but the problem is they are recommending the place because they have options for non vegetarian dishes and are famous for that. But that is not the case here, it is really authentic along with native ambience. One thing I liked about the place is the people who own this place are really nice and fun. They take your feedback seriously trying to improve the quality of food and also making sure your experience is great. They are not just trying to make business but also trying to serve authentic good food for everyone. Some of my friends feel the food is pricey because they are not ready to spend the money purely on vegetarian food. Anyways my conclusion, it's a really nice place to get good South Indian Breakfast. Probably this is my 40th visit or so which will keep increasing as long as they serve tasty and good quality food. P.S. Don't forget to try the weekday Budget Lunch Thali and Breakfast Thali on weekends. Yum Yum!! Average food! Liked their coffee though! Service needs to improve! Wait time was a lot! Excellent South Indian food choices... kind staff... loved the food. Definitely something to go for considering they are open right from breakfast time .... spoke to owner about her Vision for the place and how they want to serve clean food.. I definitely recommend to go give this place a try!!! Food and service were wonderful. I be back to try the lunch and dinner menu! I highly recommend, India house. For those with dietary restrictions: the Server was knowledgeable and helped me navigate the Manu. Delicious food, authentic South Indian food. Loved the idly sambhar but honestly rasam was ultimate. I would recommend this place to everyone who loves vegan food. Spice level is mild to medium, you can probably ask for less spicy too. Overall a must try vegan Indian place. After being in the US for close to 18 years, finally we have a place that serves South Indian vegetarian breakfast in our area! We went a Sunday morning and before going I called and placed an order for Idiyappam to be ready when we arrive because we were in a hurry . That saved time - they make everything fresh everyday and if you are in a hurry, you can preorder before you arrive. We also had Masala dosa, Puri bhaji and filter coffee. Everything was yummy! Good quality South Indian food. The place opens everyday at 8am. The owner was nice enough to come, chat and made sure we give them feedback as well. Masala dosa, sambar and idly were delicious. There was so much food for the lunch thali and it was really good. We will be back often. It's been about 9 months that I have been living in the greater Philly area now, and though I moved and live even farther than before from this amazing little gem, I make an effort to come back as much as I can. Many thali meals later, it's still my favorite all time restaurant! It's all delicious, each and every time. The only thing that has changed is that they now have the Saturday lunch crowd they deserve. I'm glad the word is spreading. Over time I've had conversations with some of the family members that own this business and they could not be nicer! Visited this restaurant during lunch hours on a weekend. The menu seems to be limited as compared to other Indian restaurants. Dinner menu or breakfast menu seems to have better choices. I ended up ordering lunch thali which is around 16$. It's little less during weekday. It's unlimited but I didn't feel like asking more than what was on the plate. Around 3-4 South Indian vegetables, dal and some rice dishes. Tasted 3/5. Ambience and service was fine. I wouldn't probably come here again though as I didn't feel it worth was the money. Maybe will try a breakfast menu sometime but I won't recommend lunch here. For the price and variety, I would rather recommend to go to nearby Indian places such as manam for South Indian or marwari mirchi for North Indian affair. 50% items on menu not available. Dirty silverware. Wait 30 mins for puri bhaji. Burnt puris. Asked for lassi, got 1/3 wine glass of lassi for 2.5$. Served cold upma. Receipt given is for a leather store, reason our machine is broken. Bill for all this, 45$ and 1 hour! Stay away!! Best place in town to eat South Indian food!! You will get the feeling of mom cooked meal in every bite. Satisfying, delicious, flavorful!! Crispy onion pakodas, tasty Meduvada, best Thali platter.. reasonable price! Great place to order food for House Warming Ceremonies and other parties. They serve Thali for lunch! It's a combo of all South Indian food. Don't forget to check out the Kuzhi Paniyanram!! Perfect Indian breakfast!! Seriously best dosa ever, and I spent two months India earlier this year sampling every dosa I could find. This one was made with ghee, and it absolutely puts the flavor over the top! The texture was perfect. Not too thin, not too thick - consistant throughout. So it was my birthday two days ago and I spent it in the car driving cross country, with a failed attempt for a thali or lunch buffet. So when I arrived in Penna looking for some South Indian food and saw that India House served breakfasts- well of course there was no other choice for my belated birthday meal. I chose the dosa though still tempted by the other breakfast options as well. I will come back and eventually try them all! And the thali lunch meals too- it's all so good I want to sample everything they offer. The ingredients are fresh, the taste is pure and clean and just as I remember it during the 6 weeks I spent in the South of India, though I sampled them in the North and the South. The sambar is perfectly seasoned and not too salty and the coconut chutney fresh and light. They call it onion chutney here and I know it as tomato chutney, but since the two main ingredients are onion and tomato it matters not- the taste is perfectly balanced and just as I remember it when I ate small bowls of it as 'soup' while in Andhra Pradesh. The potato bhaji is what they serve in the masala dosa, so that saves the trouble to choose between those two on the menu - and my favorite thing is to bite into the tiny slices of its fresh green chile! I also ordered the chai and the first thing I tasted different was that it had what I believe may have been trace amounts of fennel- something many chai teas leave out, but it adds a fullness, and a rounding out of flavor. It comes unsweetened so you can add sugar as you like it and is not overly sticky sweet, (even though I secretly like and will drink it that way if it is served to me pre- sweetened). The service is great, and overall this place should be packed right now on this Sunday morning- though late for breakfast and too early for lunch- I am currently the only customer. 5 stars to India House! Quick Addendum- I just found out from the owner-manager-Sunil that this place is new- only word of mouth so far, and that the Thali lunch is already a huge hit. Its offerings are different every day, and I can't wait to come on a Saturday to try the special stuffed eggplant. So as I was asking questions, Sunil offered that they had filter coffee... What? Of course I want to try it. I hadn't even thought about this deep, rich drink the past six months, but as soon as he said it, I ordered one. I asked HOW did they get that deep, complex flavor out of coffee beans? Hint- it is coffee from India, AND apparently it drips for hours to brew. The chai was good, but the filter coffee is worth it to come for this rare treat alone. My Girlfriends and I went to the restaurant, the food was amazing. Didn't know there are so many varieties in Indian food. In love with the Masala dosa n combination of chutneys. We got Thali for lunch and it came with gajar ka halwa. Wow!! Loved every bit. Again went for dinner n got Aapam veg kurma. Best rice aapam. Other place I went for aapam, they used all purpose flour for making it I guess, so rubbery n elastic. This Rice Aapam made my day. Asked the waiter if can meet the cook, and immediately She came with a Bigg smile. Also she offered Beet halwa as a compliment!! Never knew that we can make halwa and chutney with Beets. Amazing cook n amazing food! A recipe has no Soul, only a cook can bring it!! Proved The food is very delicious. The portions are quite small. The staff is small and friendly. I've been there twice. One time I ordered dosa. The other I ordered a platter. Both were quite good. Wow..excellent...the price was so reasonable. And the food was bringing back memories of when I was child and mom used to cook all these delicious food..poor, a pan and masala dosa and. such with these excellent chutneys and not forget the sambar...just amazing...my 2 thumbs up to the chef...I will have to bring my dad and son one day, wish I could bring my mom but she passed..but she would definitely approve of good the food was and the service of the people so humble people...you can tell they care for their customers...I love this place. Love this place! My new favorite lunch spot (I live downtown so not likely to come here for dinner, unfortunately). This restaurant is a god send. South Indian vegetarian and delicious. And all the food pictured is only $9.99. What! This place is awesome. First time here & the food is delicious! Great personal attention to your order & willingness to describe the dishes you are not familiar with. Comfortable dining inside & quick take out. Will stop in again soon! Awesome vegetarian Indian place! Great service, flavorful food, and extra of our favorite chutneys for free!!! Plenty of food for the price. You won't be disappointed! best south indian food in the state!!! the thalis are a must try!!! Service is great and the food is almost oil free!, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '8:0-20:30', 'Wednesday': '8:0-20:30', 'Thursday': '8:0-16:0', 'Friday': '8:0-20:30', 'Saturday': '8:0-20:30', 'Sunday': '8:0-20:30'}

name: J D McGillicuddys, address: 8919 W Chester Pike, city: Upper Darby, latitude: 39.967925, longitude: -75.289592, is_open: opening, categories: Nightlife, Sports Bars, Restaurants, American (Traditional), Bars, text: A decent neighborhood bar, doesnt feel like a chain (even though there are a few of them around Philly). It's more of a sportsbar than an irish pub for sure. It was very clean and the bartender was nice. There were only about 4 people there at 9:30 on a Tuesday, but we got there in time to order food. It was $5 burger night and they were big and pretty good. Not mind blowing, but decent. A little skimpy on the fries that came with it. Bread seemed a little stale- but it was the end of the night. Free table shuffleboard, decent jukebox. Lots of food and drink specials on the board. I would totally go here once and a while if i lived nearer. This place has the absolute best French onions soup I have ever had ! Plus the drinks they serve are very well priced, love stopping by! I love this bar. I grew up in the neighborhood but no longer live in the area. Whenever I come back I always stop up to catch a football or baseball game and a cold beer. Friendly people, good games and great atmosphere. I had the sesame chicken sandwich and it was great! The waitress recommended it with honey mustard and I'm glad she did because that gave it the extra flavor and it didn't taste dry. Only wish you didn't have to pay to sub the chips for fries. My husband also liked his wings, though they were big and we wound up taking them home. I'm shocked, because he quite easily devours wings and could barely finish them. That is a probably a good thing for some. Yo this place is the tits... Great service and food! Bartenders are friendly, well trained, and the one Italian kid (dark one) has a great rear. Went there on a Thursday night and the Dj Tdocc killed it! A dude named Bernie should be hired to entertain every night he had me cracking up! Highly recommend this place, especially for their jd bites...the sauce is to die for! My fiancé and I heard they have Sunday morning breakfast here and wanted to try it out. I didn't expect much from a bar, but it blew me away. Great service and great food. My fiancé got the pancakes and sausage and they were great and my egg and cheese sandwich was delicious. I would go here any day over Kettle or any other local place. Nice unassuming bar with a decent beer selections. Great for watching a Sixers or Flyers game, and during the warmer months the outdoor seating area is a nice touch. If you grew up anywhere in or around Philly, you might run into someone you know. So where do I start? I initially was going to give this place three stars based on their food and atmosphere, but something told me I should wait. The service was nice upon arrival but the boat stops there. The menu is basic American bar food. Nothing special. Presentation isn't special. Neither is the taste. That's about it on being positive. As I was sitting enjoying my beer and taking part in my food, some unwanted company came in from the kitchen or somewhere else in the back. He was on four little legs and had a long skinny tail. I think you know where I'm going with this. So he just scurried around going unnoticed and I scurried out the door. Evening over. An Irishman walks out of a bar; it could happen! You just experienced the world's shortest Irish joke and that's a fitting way to begin this review. McGillicuddy's, often known as JDs, is a small local chain that doesn't quite know what it wants to be. There are six locations and I've visited three. The vibe of these places varies by location. It could be dive bar, sports bar, or restaurant. This location is in Upper Darby and feels like a dive bar to me. Maybe a little nicer than some, but still a dive bar. Take your sunglasses off when you walk in because it's dark in there. As with most bars there are several TVs and some sports logos posted around but not enough to elevate it to a true sports bar. Drink prices are average or even on the low side with plenty of specials. If you want some food that won't be a problem as the menu is extensive and inexpensive. Just about every kind if fried appetizer, burger, sandwich, pizza, or wing, is available. It's hard to find anything that costs more than $8 except for the large pizza. Expect your food to be decent but nothing special. You won't be using the term "gastro" here. There's a ton of competition within a mile or two and many of those competitors have easier parking. If your priorities are drinking first and eating second, you may want to give this place a try. Food was pretty good. Drinks were also good but the service was awful. Couldn't get the bartender's attention if I was choking. It's a good time and smoke free unlike some other bars in Upper Darby but waiting 10 min for drinks when it's not busy is crazy This place was really great. It was a little dead for trivia on Tuesday night, but the $5 burger deal was incredible. All of our party's burgers were delicious. The portion sizes were a bit small for the fries, but who can beat it at that price? For everyone that says JP3 doesn't learn from his mistakes, the laughs on you. I asked the bartender if they did anything special with their Cheesesteaks. She told me about their Garlic bread, they call it Chrissel Bread. I call it Buttery Garlic Heaven. I got my cheesesteak on the Chrissel bread. The cheesesteak was small BUT it was $8, came with a bag of chips and the flavor jumps off the plate and smacks you in the face. Plus, a Troegs draft is $5. Winner, winner JD McGillicuddy's cheesesteak dinner, lunch and/or day drinking meal!! I haven't been here in a while, but stopped in with friends last week. Great bar food. I recommend the cheese steak (cut into small pieces so our group could share) and sweet potato fries. Lots of TVs to watch the games. Nice large bar on one side and booths on the other, with an island in the middle of the room, so our large group was able to sit together. Very pleasant, fast service. Pub/restaurant at this location has closed. Gone for good. It used to be good for Being a local neighborhood bar and grill, but it declined, the food and service was became barely good. It has now been replaced by an Italian place itching ran by the same family, not 100% certain, but I have seen a few of the same people who worked there prior to the name change. Came here last week for drinks and it was a pretty chill experience. The bartender was as attentive and the drinks were cheap, nice selection of beers on tap. The food wasn't much to be excited about, the apps came out luke warm and barely ok. I expected more as the menu notes everything is made fresh. We even got food to go which was again below par, don't expect much from this place in terms of food. Definitely a good drink spot tho., hours: None

name: Panda Express, address: 3570 Horizon Blvd, city: Trevose, latitude: 40.1371625, longitude: -74.9647601, is_open: opening, categories: Fast Food, Chinese, Restaurants, text: I stopped by after they been open for a while and I was not impressed. Fast food Chinese right next to McDonald's. Noting is fresh everything is frozen. It's clearly fast food Americanized Chinese. Do not recommend it it did not even hit the spot even for a quick meal I had the Kung Pao Chicken in a Bowl with noodles. It was very good and plentiful. I added the crispy shrimp for $2. They are not that good. The price is right and service is good. I don't know what everyone is complaining about. This place is awesome. Bensalem needed this after the whole chipotle e-Coli outbreak. I expect Panda to be slow for a while they are getting the hang of things. It's understandable. We were the only ones in there, but the staff was very friendly and the manager even gave us a discount. The food was hot and delicious. And the place is very clean and well stocked. I look forward to making this a weekly place to eat! This is a great place to get some good food fast. The staff is incredibly nice and helping. They let you try any of the food in a sample size before you get it. They will also offer that to you right when you walk in too. The gentleman who helped us was amazing, his name was Ishpak. Amazing service If no stars were an option, I would go with that. Hands down, the worst food (not just Chinese) that we've ever had. Three of us went, three of us with the same opinion. Go to the food court at the mall, or better yet, about 2 miles down the road to Taste Cafe. Great service, food really delicious! I like the orange chicken and Beijing beef. Five flavor shrimp tastes so good! I will definitely come again. Meh, a little over-rated. Tried it twice. Just OK. Small Portions left hungry. A little pricey for a glorified fast food/ food court style Chinese food. Had to add soy sauce both times as the rice or chow mien noodles they serve with your entree was dry. Egg roll was decent more like a veggie egg roll but had a nice healthy taste and that along with the free refills on soda is the only reason I'm not going 1 star. Place is very clean and modern but really who cares if they have flat screen TVs playing cartoons?? Service was good. If you want good Chinese food, find an old fashioned sit down restaurant (not a buffet) worked and owned by Asians who cook from scratch (Old school Chinese food but that sadly seems to be getting harder and harder to find anymore) These new pop up fast food chains like P.E. just aren't cutting it for me..I miss the old days more and more. Food is good for a fast food chain. Employees are friendly and the store appears to be clean. I've eaten here a few times and have not had a bad meal yet. I would recommend this spot. Food is as good as expected for a pre-made Chinese place. Portion sizes are not very generous for the price. Music is loud and terrible. Counter girl scooping the food was soft spoken, and being deaf in one ear I had trouble hearing her over the loud music. No problems hearing cashier! Food was great overall. Egg rolls were really good, and it is priced right. You spend about just as much at your regular Chinese take-out, but the portions are smaller. For the convenience it say it isn't bad. Chipotle must have its hands in this company some how, because you get 80% rice to meat/vegetable ratio haha. I was very disappointed in the food with the portions. their portion size is considered one scoop of whatever you're getting on top of 80% of rice which appears to be about a quarter cup, during the middle of the day 1 o'clock they ran out of white rice what kind of Chinese restaurant runs out of white rice..... Unfortunately I will not be returning to this place Service is terrible. I usually use the drive thru. They mixed up my order twice, forgot to include a side once, and periodically forget to include utensils... I usually don't care about a mistake or two but the frequency in which it happens is insane. Never coming back again. Ok great to see something different food very good large drinks are huge. I found drive thru very slow also seems the young kids working have no clue. I'm note sure if they are trained or just slow . The rice sucks portions are on the small side I give 2 years before closed lol a shame ok now in drive thru 7 minutes. Ok the new steak and shrimp so costly and always made to wait 4 minutes. It take good but should get more for the cost of it Here we go again now matter when I come here I wait 3-5 minutes while they cook food why gave drive through never busy here ridiculous I gave it two stars because of the Orange Chicken. Other than that, they are very slow. It seems as all the workers are fairly new to the environment and seem so flustered and lost. The main door is in a bad location because the line curves in front of the door so you have to stand right in front of the door and move when people walk in. This is my second time here and both times I got the fried rice and I am once again disappointed. There is NO flavor and nothing fried about it. Oh and by 12 they had run out of white rice and rangoons!!! I tried the chicken egg roll and had to spit it out. Horrible! Very disappointed that I gave them the benefit of the doubt and returned! The staff had me waiting for over 15 minutes while they changed the oil. I was highly disappointed. So I left and went to a real Chinese restaurant. We always go to Chipotle (next door) but decided to give this a try.. As soon as we walked in, I was hesitant. The food did not look good. We stood around and looked at the food for about 5 minutes. In this time frame, we kept getting bothered by the employees to "sample, sample sample".. All we wanted to do was think for a second! THANKFULLY, we decided to try the PLATE. We got 2 entrees and 1 side. We got the black pepper chicken, the string bean chicken breast and the chow mein. Let me just say, THANK goodness I did not order my own. A couple bites and we were both done! The chicken on both entrees was disgusting! It was so incredibly mushy and soft! NO FLAVOR. MUSHY! I have no idea what kind of cooks cook this food but I suggest they find a chef instead of a cashier heating up food.. Not sure if it is just this particular restaurant as we have not been to any, but this one made us never to go try another Panda Express again.. HORRIBLE food! Is this really Chinese? I will stick to the local Chinese restaurants.. Oh and by the way, after we ate 3-5 fork fulls we did go to Chipotle.. Should have done that from the start instead of coming here!!! I tried Panda Express for the first time today. It was recommended by a friend. I wasn't impressed. Drive thru service was very slow. I ordered the orange chicken which was not bad, the lo mein was rubbery, and the beef and broccli which was all fatty pieces. Not the worst, but defiantly not the best Chinese food. Not the friendliest workers broken soda machine the rice was over cooked no one had proper training I will not eat at here again Food was good, but they put it in a small container to eat in the restaurant. My steamed veggies, were on the bottom of the container with my orange chicken. The tastes mixed together. I would rather the meal in a container or plate so the food is kept separate. When I questioned the practice, I was told that is the new policy. Well my new policy is NOT to return. Ok, so this place just opened like two weeks ago, Been dying to try as there is only one other really good Chinese place here in Bensalem ( New King Wok) - So we went through the drive through, the items are a bit pricey but the description and photos of the menu items looked tempting. When I arrived home (only like 5mins away) the food was just about room temp. not steaming hot as with most Chinese places. The low-mien was crap. The Teriyaki Chicken was chewy like rubber. The Orange Chicken was OK. The spring rolls had a (freezer burnt) taste. I'm wiling to give this place another shot as they just opened and prob still need to tweak here and there. But I was NOT impressed. After waiting 10 minutes for the car two cars in front of me, then another 10 minutes for the car directly in front of me to even be acknowledged at the drive through, I decided to go inside to see what the problem was. The line inside was massive with very few workers. Please manage your store appropriately and hire some more help. This place has been here for a bit, I always drove by and never gave it a second thought. Shopping at Walmart we decided to try this place for a late lunch. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. It's super clean & modern. Plenty of seating to eat in & the best part is they have a drive thru! We were greeted right away & told that we can sample as many things as we wanted. They had a great selection of Chinese food. They gave us their signature dish of orange chicken. It was delicious. I'm glad I was able to try it because I wound up ordering that and the Sunfire Chicken. You can choose one entree & side, two entrees and a side or three entrees and a side. Their sides are white rice, brown rice, fried rice, steamed mixed vegetables or lo mein noodles. They also have egg rolls, crab wantons & spring rolls. They are very reasonable and give you huge portions. Honestly if you get the 3 entrees there is plenty for two people to share. I will definitely go back and try the drive thru. I wasn't very impressed. The vegetables were super crunchy and barely cooked. I realize this is a chain so I can't expect too much but I just felt like they threw it together. It's super close to my work so I was hoping to put this place on my Friday lunch spot rotation. Usually a good experience but when I ordered the Sweetfire chicken at 9:15pm, they said their kitchen was closed. They're hours say they're open until 10 so I'm not sure what happened. However, the Sweetfire chicken is pretty great and worth coming back for, even though this experience was annoying. My friends showed up 20 minutes to closing and they wouldn't make more food even though they were all ordering the same thing. This place is so analog My party of two stopped here last night for a quick dinner. There was no line and we were helped right away. The setup is similar to Boston Market-premade items are out on display and you pick and choose what you want. The staff prepares your meal and hands it off to the cashier for payment. You can order a bowl which comes with one side and one meat, a plate with 2 entrees and one side or a plate with 3 entrees and 1 side. Entrees include Peking Chicken, Orange Beef, Terriaki Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken and more. The sides include chow mein, lo mein, white rice, brown rice and more. I opted for the two entrée plate with orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp and white rice. I tried and wanted the Peking Pork but did not want to wait for it to be made The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but my interaction with them was brief. The dining area had a modern look and was very clean. I came here hoping to get back the same great dinning experience as Penn State but instead fell cheated and disappointed. I pay almost $9 for 2 entrée and I am still hungry (I'm a lite eater). They scoop the food in a way to make it looks full (not sure if this is part of their training). The container they use does not bottom out adding to the limited amount you can get. The orange chicken is over coated with flour and cant barely taste any chicken + was not crispy. Finally, I was not told of the added cost for choosing a special side dish until I was at the cash register. The service isn't bad but the food is trash!! The rice is really hard and the egg roll is soggy with grease i also asked for chicken and 2 sides so she charged me the 7.50 but i received just the 2 sides so that was really frustrating...save the trip and don't bother Each time I have gone the food has been freshly prepared. They occasionally have featured items for a limited time. Yuh can choose an entree or two with either rice, noodles or vegetables as the side, or just order one with no side. But really a fan of the noodles-rice is ok, typically I go the veggie route. Honey walnut shrimp is fantastic! I'll make it simpler.. when asked what I wanted as a replacement they didn't care and just sent something.. what if I was allergic to what they sent as replacement? This was my first time ordering from Panda Express and I went thru the drive thru. The service was good. The food reminds me of "healthy" Chinese Food and I was craving more of your corner Chinese restaurant. Anyway, the food was ok. The rice was bland and not a true fried rice and the chicken and shrimp had minimal seasonings. The sauces aren't your traditional "duck sauce" or "soy sauce"option. Instead, I had a plum sauce with the spring rolls. The spring rolls were probably the best of the whole meal. Again, I feel like this is a healthier option or it's kind of mind over matter. But, I mostly likely will not be back. I prefer more traditional Chinese food. They tried to say they couldn't make us more food at 8:35 when they closed at nine and they were out of everything besides a few bullshit items that aren't very popular. What a bunch of worthless, lazy people. The service is mediocre. Only one girl is professional- young, short blond Caucasian with glasses. I pray you are lucky enough to order when she's working. Excellent person. The others have a lot to be desired. Unfortunately- after my last visit on 9/10/19 I found a strand of hair in my food. Very upset and was disgusted! Disappointed at this location. I just pray management tighten up on the cleanliness code with respect to hairnets. This was my second visit to a Panda Express, and true to it's corporate nature, it was consistent with my first experience. That is both a good thing and a bad thing. Let's start with the positives. The facility was clean and bright, and constantly being mopped and wiped while I was there. They keep staff busy in visible ways. The service was friendly and expedient, if formulaic. I was offered a sample of a special chicken dish on a toothpick. Can't remember the taste, nor the name. I ordered the two mains, one side option for $7.95. Veggie Lo Mein, Gung Pao Chicken, and Beijing Beef we're loaded onto my styro dish, which was place on to a plastic tray before being handed over. I took a pass on their sweet waters. All three were luke warm and past their prime. The taste was good, with strong spiciness on the gung pao, and crispy tangy sweetness on the beef, even though the latter's sauce was overly goopified from hanging around for a while. Really no better or worse than the versions found in traditional Chinese American shops, just not as hot. The noodles we're becoming al dente, but not beyond the pale. Given a choice I would normally opt for the local momasan papasan joint over corporate mass produced dishes, but it is safe to say that the Panda is a reasonable alternative, especially if you come when the offerings are right out of the wok. Even when approaching their sell by date, the taste is okay even if texture and temperature are not quite right. Panda Express used to be in all the mall food courts, until they gradually shut down. Now, it appears they're back in the form of standalone restaurants. I do miss the food court Panda Expresses but the standalone restaurants are a bit more cosy, I guess. Their food is comparable to mall food court Chinese, scooped out from steam trays. Prices are a tad higher than Chinese vendors at food courts, but I find that Panda Express is tasty and they show some innovation in combining and making up new flavors beyond the usual selections. The only problems I saw at this restaurant are the limited parking around the restaurant, although it wasn't really a problem on a night when the restaurant wasn't full, and the state of the restroom, which is not the fault of the restaurant because it appears one of the patrons tried fo flush down chopsticks. Overall though, I welcome the opening of Panda Express in the southeast Pennsylvania area, as an alternative to the more common chain restaurants. Yay being in Pennsylvania so far from home is hard but so happy to find a good place I remember at panda express good food and service.even tho it's fast food and people debated if it's really Chinese food its still yummy.it's a clean place w lots of parking even a drive through in this state for whatever reason but it's just good this place was gross, i had hair all in my food not just one multiple pieces not worth it go somewhere else for sure Let me start off with saying this review is primarily based off business practice. The food is not bad but it's fast food of Chinese. That being said we came in and ordered 25 dollars of food and the preparer made and packaged it, when we got to the cashier and ordered drinks they said the machine was out of order and it was being repaired. Well I saw no repair guy and you could of had the preparer tell customers this prior to ordering. They couldn't even give us water. Way to stay in business Panda. Update on review 2/13/18 ... i got a different dish after management reached out to me and the food is better..definitely not dry ..and the egg rolls aren't soggy like last time ..i guess i got the bottom of the barrel last time..the service is great and because they reached out to me to remedy the situation i submitted this update ............service isn't bad but the food is trash!! The rice is really hard and the egg roll is soggy with grease i also asked for chicken and 2 sides so she charged me the 7.50 but i received just the 2 sides so that was really frustrating...save the trip and don't bothe I could've gone the rest of my life without trying the food at this establishment, and I wish it was what I would have done. Now I'm $12.19 poorer, and no more satisfied than I was before the purchase. I ordered food at the drive thru of this place right after the power was restored following a 19-hour post-thunderstorm power outage. Big mistake. (The spoiled food in my fridge after 19 hours would probably have been more tasty than this stuff.) I ordered the black pepper chicken, orange chicken, and chow mein, with a soda and some cheese rangoons. I had to wait for the chow mein to finish cooking, which took an extra 5 minutes or so. I know that fast food is usually pretty salty, but this dish took it to another level. The black pepper chicken was almost inedible... it was salty beyond comparison with anything I've ever eaten from a fast food place. Luckily, I didn't have to eat that much of it because it was 70% celery and onions, 30% chicken. On the opposite side, the orange chicken was incredibly sweet, almost unbearably so, as though they'd dumped bags and bags of sugar into the goopy mess. The chow mein was dry, additionally. The rangoons were not terrible, but they weren't what I'd call tasty. I ate what I could, spitting some into the trash when certain bites were too unbearable. I fed a few bites to my dog just to make myself feel like I didn't waste as much money as I did. Appearance was so much better than taste, here. Lazy people never felt like iv dealt with bigger idiots In the world.. I can not eat veggies and they would not make it without it for me.. do not spend your money with them Just an FYI for this location! If you show up 50 minutes before they close, they still won't make you anything on their menu even though they are out of almost everything because they are "closing soon". No ifs ands or butts, so if it's getting anywhere near an hour within closing, go somewhere else that will still serve you within their hours of operation because this place ain't it. Back story- my wife loves Panda Express. I actually have never eaten it. I decided to get take out for us for dinner one night. I got chipotle across the street. My wife asked my to stop at the panda next to the chipotle and get her her favorite, the orange chicken bowl with fried rice. It's pouring rain outside so I go through the drive through. Pull around, there's a sign on the drive through speaker thing that says the drive through is closed for the day. Sorry for the inconvenience. Okay, that's annoying but I get it. Sometimes drive through a close. Park the car, get out and walk in. I look and see the orange chicken bowl empty. Oh no I think, maybe my wife won't be enjoying orange chicken tonight. But wait! I see in the front of all the platters behind the glass a sign that says "Don't see your favorite dish? Just ask us and we will make more". Phew. Looks like my wife will be enjoying her chicken after all. The girl to take my order comes over and I tell her I want an orange chicken bowl with fried rice. She tells me. "Sorry, we are out of orange chicken". I look at the sign again that says very clearly "don't see your favorite dish? Just ask us and we will make more". She then says. "We close in 20 minutes." I look at my phone. It's 8:43 pm. Granted. I worked in food service before, so I get costumers coming in right before closing time is annoying. But why do you have a sign that specifically says "don't see your favorite dish? Just ask us and we will make more" if you arnt going to make any more? Maybe pull the sign at 8:30 then? Long story short. I won't over to chipotle and my wife will be enjoying tacos with me instead of the orange chicken she wanted. Never ate at panda before. Don't think I'll try to go back tho PANDA is officially my favorite Chinese food anywhere! This location is fast & they give you what you want! I went here yesterday after a long absence, since I was in the area. Though it is technically fast food, and there is a certain sacrifice that comes with that in total quality, I will say that, for what it is, it's pretty good! The big surprise for me was actually the Kung Pao Chicken. I've had that dish from many "proper" chinese restaurants, but the Kung Pao Chicken here is some of the best I've ever had! Also, it's actually spicy, the way it's supposed to be! I recommend it! I had Panda Express many times. This Panda Express served food that was so dry that it was inedible. I had it delivered so I couldn't tell anyone. Avoid it! I wouldn't recommend taking your broads from Atlanta here. The store was very clean and the staff super nice and helpful but the food was a disappointment. Everything was extremely dry and stringy. Very little flavor in the chicken If you are thinking of coming to this place I suggest you go else where. You are better of going to a Asian take out restaurant. The food was disgusting. The Lomain was uncooked dry. The meats that we got had a burn after taste. Not sure how this place is in business. People must not have taste buds or just settle for any garbage. Trust me! Save your money!! The lady that is the cashier has no clue what she is doing at all. She messed up a million times. Horrible customer service from her. Absolute disaster of a location. Ordered on the website at 4:00pm for a 6:25 pickup time for a family feast. Showed up at 6:20 and it wasn't ready. Sat in the parking lot for over an hour waiting for people to come out the restaurant with my order and it never happened. I went back through the drive through to complain and was yelled at by the employees for being impatient. There is no excuse for not having my order ready when you had 3.5 hours to get it together. Sticking to local Chinese restaurants to support small business. This place is a joke and I need my money refunded. In the domain of "Food Court" American Chinese restaurants, Panda Express is our favorite. Most of the preparations have essential sugars to hit that savory sweet spot and also provide a boost of energy instantly. Recommended favorites include Honey-Walnut Shrimp, Black Pepper Chicken, Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef. This location has a drive through and is sandwiched between Chipotle and McDonalds on Horizon Blvd. The food that we had today was good, but they are still working on ironing out some kinks in the service which is slightly slow and a bit mixed up. This might be because the staff are new and in training. So excited that this place finally opened! Great spot for quick delicious Chinese food. Price is reasonable too! Love that they have a drive through and I actually think the portions were great. The girl serving is gave up a scoop and a half of our entrees. I'm not a fatty so that was plenty for me. Even had leftovers to take home. Can't wait to go back. Great meal tonight from Panda. We got the 20$ family meal. Lots of great food. Wish they would name their entrées better. I love their Kung Pow but it is definitely a different version than I am use to getting in Chinese restaurants. I love that they add lots of different veggies. So delicious! The orange chicken is equally yummy but very miss named. Love the Veggie greens too. There was enough food for 4 dinners and 2 lunches. Possibly because we did not order rice, had some already made in fridge. Looking forward to this promotion again!!! Panda Express ! I really like the honey walnut shrimp so I ordered a bowl with brown rice and the crab Rangoon. Upon trying the brown rice it had a very strange chemical - like smell? I never had brown rice taste so bad -_____- it tasted so bad that I had to tell the staff and ordered the white rice instead. I was very happy that the employees were very responsive and helpful. I really will applaud this location for their staff/ customer service. However panda is SO expensive. I paid 10$ for a few pieces of shrimp , white rice and three crab Rangoon's. That's kinda expensive -___- I would only probably get a small cup of honey walnut shrimp from panda and eat Chinese American food somewhere else The cleanliness is great- no bad reviews there. Food was 5.5/10, price is 4/10 staff 11/10 I should have read the other reviews before eating here. I know Chinese food is cheap to make and this place is totally just a drive by! My daughter wanted shrimp.. I did too. We both got really honey walnut shrimp.. they mis quoted the price for the surcharge. They told me the kids meal was $.25 more and a panda bowl would be $1.25... they charged me for a plate meal and my daughter .75... I guess I would have been that mad except I had 6.. yes 6 shrimp and my daughter had 4.. no veggies and literally just a few walnuts.. There are MANY better places to get quick Chinese including the mall across the street! I've attached pictures but highly recommend you find anywhere else to get Chinese!! Had my first meal ever from Panda Express, beef with broccoli for $6.50. I only have one thing to say ",where's the beef?" Great for a quick bite to eat. Food is behind a glass display ready to eat. I usually get the plate which is 2 entrees and a side. Only side I've had is the fried rice. Tasty, l like the added egg. Honey chicken and Beijing beef. Both very flavorful. Sweetfire chicken is good too. Food was always fresh and hot. I've only gone around dinner time. Sauces are good. I like the plum and chili. Chili has good kick to it. Staff extremely friendly. They welcome you as you walk in the door. Restaurant new and always clean. Bunch of TVs and outdoor seat. Prices a little high but you get a good amount I placed an order online at 11:30 am for a pickup on 8:15 pm that night. When i went to pick up my order, I gave them my name, what I ordered, when i ordered and when the pickup time is. They claim i needed my order number to pick up my food. I gave them my order number shortly after. They needed a screenshot of my order confirmation which I cannot provide because their online ordering system is down. If I can log on, I would gladly provide that information. There should just be an order with my name on it, at most I might need to show my ID. I left the restaurant without the food I already paid for. Service has gone downhill. This used to be our go to drivethu. The gentleman that usually took care of us at the drivethu was excellent. Today's experience was AWLFUL. We placed our order and came to the window. We were told there would be an extended wait for spring rolls. First, why would you not have spring rolls at dinner time? So we opted not to wait so they took it off our order. Then they came back to the window and asked us to pull over so because we would have to wait for another item. I told them if we didn't want to wait for the spring rolls, why would we wait for the other order and asked them to replace with another item. They then came back, handed us our bag and told us to pull around to wait for the other item. We were then told we had to pull around because other people were waiting. So i pulled around to find multiple items waiting and the restaurant is locked due to no indoor seating and it took almost 10 minutes for someone to come out to "ask me what my problem was and what I needed." Our order was still wrong. I will NEVER return. Lacked any authentic flavor. Was Rushed and pressured to order. Lo mein was the saddest lo mein I've ever tasted in my life. The noodles were a cheap replacement of the authentic stuff, flavor was lackluster. A lot of things were not available when you arrived. I would never come here again. I was running some quick errands near the Neshaminy Mall and Oxford Valley Mall has wanted a quick bite to eat, so I stopped off at Panda Express. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Panda Express has no indoor seating and out of precaution, I just used the drive-through. Upon coming in, I was pleasantly surprised to see Panda Express has some new honey sesame chicken, which I ordered. I selected it with a side of white rice, which was quite nice and went well with the honey sesame sauce. The pieces of chicken itself were fairly small in size, but they were encrusted in a crisp breading that had a wonderful crunch. Along with my rice, it cane with some fresh sides of green beans and yellow peppers that were scrumptious. I also got a coke on the side! Altogether, Panda Express isn't gourmet, but the food is fresh tasting and delicious. The chicken in my mushroom chicken had an odd consistency... Fatty in spots where I had to chew it and then place it in a napkin... Almost like it wasn't cooked... This seems to be the way all the chicken comes out...was also true of the Kong Pao chicken in the past...Seems like a cheap product that all the extra sauce they try to cover it with won't disguise.... I like the vegetable sides... I like the Spring Rolls...The staff is professional... The Honey Walnut Shrimp is decent...But I feel like the place is a bit greedy and deceptive with their product quality... My family and I had a major issue here recently. We waited over an hour for our pickup order we placed 3 hours prior. After leaving without food the Manager of this location sent me a message and offered us a solution to try them again. She apologized for being understaffed and in the weeds. I can say the customer service levels were great and food was hot and ready when we picked it up the 2nd time around. Food was good, the family meal was large and filled us all with leftovers. Just because they went above and beyond to rectify I am willing to try them again and give them 4 stars. Horrible customer service. Ordered online for a 6:25 pick up and at 7:15 we were still standing outside the door waiting for our order. If you cannot handle the influx of orders, then you should shut down taking them. I called to cancel and the lady over the phone told me she would get my order together now. Too late! We already left and had to give dinner out for our family of 6 at 7:30 at night. I'm sure during a pandemic that you're hurting for business.... maybe you should retrain some of your employees on customer service. Horrible customer service. Ordered online for a 6:25 pick up and at 7:15 we were still standing outside the door waiting for our order. If you cannot handle the influx of orders, then you should shut down taking them. I called to cancel and the lady over the phone told me she would get my order together now. Too late! We already left and had to give dinner out for our family of 6 at 7:30 at night. I'm sure during a pandemic that you're hurting for business.... maybe you should retrain some of your employees on customer service. Update: Kerianne the General Manager reached out to me to make things right which I thought was very noble of her. She apologized, was professional and very sweet. Overwhelmed by the pandemic, and lack of employees Kerianne knew that she needed to make things right. She certainly did, and I'm appreciative of that. Not many Managers would actually step up to do such a thing. Food was hot, and absolutely delicious! Two families meals fed my family of 6 with plenty of leftovers. Thank you! Pretty good spot for some Chinese food. My daughter wanted some lo mein and rice so I decided to order Panda Express, it was our first time having it, but it didnt disappoint. The portions are huge and the meals are flavorful. We liked the food so much, we ended up going to up to the Panda Express to actually pick it up through drive thru. My daughter was raving about the rice and the noodles and was enjoying her meal. I had the orange chicken and the kung pao chicken and they were so good too. I also ordered the cheese rangoon, but they were just okay. Before I begin, I do realize that fast food is not meant to taste like a gourmet meal and everyone has different palates. I ordered through the drive thru. The wait was 20 minutes, orange chicken tasted bland and over cooked and the chicken egg roll was horrible. I wasted $15 that could've been used for a pedicure. 1 and done! Although this restaurant is new and clean inside, it cannot make up for lackluster food. Our entrees were warm but not hot, and that is not acceptable. The rice was flavorless, and did not really taste like fried rice. We each ordered a bowl, and both of us felt the meat portion was too small. You will get more food at the mall in the food court. Both of us were underwhelmed. We had high hopes for this restaurant, but improvements are needed. Our thinking right now is that we will not return. They opened a Panda Express near our mall last fall and I just went this past weekend for the first time, and have already been back twice. I freaking love it. It's not that expensive, and you get a good portion. And the food is dlish! The Honey Walnut Shrimp is my favorite! The Orange Chicken is so good, too - as is the Chow Mein. It's a great alternative to traditional Chinese takeout. Much quicker, and just as tasty! They were out of the shrimp and pot-stickers both times I was there, so I'm very excited to try them both next time. Will definitely be back! The person at the drive through wasn't very happy she was rude like I was bothering her? When I was asking questions. Then i asked for sauce a pack of sauce, I got two items so I don't know why it would be that much to remember to give a packet of sauce. I get it were not happy all the time but just a hello would have been nice or even a smile even though we're wearing masks but you can still tell the face wasn't pleasant at all, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-21:30', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:30', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:30', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:30', 'Friday': '11:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:30'}

name: Linda's Vegetarian Village Restaurant, address: 6381 Germantown Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.0458535, longitude: -75.1820573, is_open: opening, categories: Vegetarian, Live/Raw Food, Vegan, Restaurants, text: Linda's is a sweet neighborhood spot with delicious vegan food and very friendly service. The servings are big and hearty. I had a falafel burger which was very good and my soon had veggies over couscous. We shared a raw nut loaf appetizer. I highly recommend if your in to healthy eating and a friendly neighborhood vibe. So I've been driving across Germantown Ave always glancing over at this shop that sits on the corner, telling myself I'm gonna try that place a million times over. I finally made it in there an they did not disappoint. So I walk in an I'm in Awww looking around at all the different options in the cooler an reading the menu, I'm greeted by the most pleasant lady who asked my name an if I had been there before?! I said nope but I'm starving. She said well you've come to the right place, would you like to sample some of our items? I said sure.. she gave me a little cup of beans to try and some nut loaf meat on a cracker. Both items were delicious but I ended up getting the kale salad an a chikn salad / tuna carrot wrap with avocado ... well SHUT THE FRONT DOOR (as Guy Fuerri wld say) that wrap had amazing flavor I was pleasantly surprised being as though it was my first time at a vegetarian place. I will definitely go back to try other options ! Great service! They treat everyone like family and the food is delicious I suggest trying the chicken salad wrap and they make the kale chips on site! They also sell health food. For the second time today, I had the pleasure of seeing Linda in her wonderful eatery! Two colleagues and I ordered the most amazing melt d cheese falafel sandwich with the works for lunch! We were thrilled with the scrumptious flavors of our lunch. I took a menu and can guarantee it will be well used! Linda, we are coming back to fill out bellies again! I promise. We had the falafel veggie burger (with caramelized onions, tomato, vegan cheese, veganise and hummus) and we loved it. The place felt very homely and we were taken care very well. Their smoothies were awesome too. Check their hours before going. It's some very good tasting food at Linda's! Nom, nom, nom. I'm not a vegetarian, but I've been thinking hard about changing my dietary lifestyle to vegetarian. If you're reluctant like me to make the change because you'll have to give up eating meat, go to Linda's, because Linda's will make you forget about meat and have you ready to start your vegetarian journey! Everything that I ate was palatable and satisfying. My friend and I ordered the Falafel burger ($9) because it's most popular. I ordered mine with soy-free vegan cheese ($1 extra), fried onions, lettuce, tomatoes and humus. It was flavorful and the combination was perfect. My friend also ordered the raw ice cream made with cashews ($7) for dessert. I tried some in a small dish and let me just say, it was delicious!! It had a great texture, sweet and flavorful--makes for a nice cool treat. And that was not the only thing that I had tried... Leo, one of the owners, was very kind and hospitable. He greeted us, asked if we were locals and told us what was recommended which eased the decision-making. While we were deciding on what order to place, he brought out a sample of his signature beans. They were very good! After we received our order, he kindly brought us a sample of hot apple cider which was intriguingly good-- never had it before and glad I tasted it here. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and very clean; they have books on health and wellness to browse and many refreshments. There's three spots for customer parking towards the back, in addition to on-street parking. I loved my visit and will return!! The service was impeccable and the bowl of Lima beans that I had were as good as my grandmother's! I hope this place stays open because it is so necessary for wellness and health. There are an array of products to purchase for your kitchen and home too! I have called at least 4 times this summer (2016) and the restaurant has been closed during advertised business hours. We enjoy the food, but we can never rely on the Linda's being open. Although we want to support a local place with vegan food, we are tired of planning our menu, calling and being greeted with an away message. We get our hopes up for nothing. Shame on us, I suppose. Well, Linda won't fool us anymore. This place was absolutely amazing. Very clean very bright smells delicious. Had the avocado wrap so good. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. It feels like home. Vegan vegetarian or not you gotta come here and try something. They have something for everybody. The food is healthy and it feels like it was prepared with love and care. It's nice to find a place with vegan and raw vegan options. The owner is really nice too. I'd recommend this cafe, and I'll most likely be back! The waiter was super nice, but very slow and forgetful. I ended up not minding that he forgot part of our order, but did mind that he forgot to bring hot water for my friend and seemed to forget to bring our check. As for the food, it was ok. We had rice and beans and they were just lukewarm. Would have tasted better had they been hotter. The seaweed wrap was pretty good. In my opinion some of the prices are a bit high. Like $9 for kale chips?? But maybe it's just me. Also when I saw the place from the outside I thought it would be more charming inside, but it's really a bit of a mess to my eyes. But in fairness my friend didn't seem to mind how it looked. I just moved here last summer and had read the reviews on YELP and decided to bring my out-of-town friend here but in the end I found myself wishing I had brought her to a nicer place. I'm not vegan yet, but this place inspires me to be just that. The food is DE-LISH-cious, Leo is the self proclaimed "Bean man" and the beans don't lie. Kale and quinoa salad were refreshing. The GO-TO was that falafel cheeseburger with vegan cheese. Show them some love if you in the area. I was definitely disappointed my falafel burger was disgusting. I have had better frozen veggie burgers the customer service was lacking. There was a gentleman there who was having a long conversation with another gentleman and it took him about five mins to even acknowledge me. I'm all for small businesses and I support them especially black owned but I was super disappointed after seeing this place has four stars oh and not to mention they buy other products such as Trader Joe's almond chai and hike the prices up I've passed by this place a # of times, but yesterday I decided to stop and I'm glad I did. I received a cheerful 1st time customer welcome. Ms. Linda and her husband Mr. Leo hooked me up with a sautéed vegetable and couscous platter that was delightful! It's always a pleasure to support a business when the service is good, the food is delicious and the space is bright and clean. Did I mention that it smelled good in there too. I'm so happy to have discovered Linda's Vegetarian Village for the 1st time. It's a great little corner cafe on a bustling intersection in Mt. Airy/Germantown and offers a cozy place to eat in -table service, takeout orders or prepared containers. She also has a nice display of items for purchase supporting the cause for healthy, sustainable eating. Linda and her family are gracious hosts and working hard behind the counter to deliver healthy, enormous portions of food. The food was so yummy. I ordered the vegetarian sampler, with vegetarian chicken salad, tuna salad, couscous and Kale and spicy flax seed crackers and an avocado, nori wrap which was an enormous portion. It tasted so clean and healthy. I polished off my plate and was ready to try the raw cashew non dairy cheese cake with strawberry topping. Again a very generous portion! I thought I would take a few bites and put the rest in a container to take home. It was so good I couldn't help but eat the entire piece. Having been a raw vegan at different in my life I am very familiar with the preparation and time it takes to make a desert like this. Deserts like this are a labor of love. In fact everything here is a labor of love. Raw cashews and macadamia nuts are quite expensive in bulk. The nuts have to be soaked in water for a softer consistency. If any one balks at an $8. slice of this desert it's because they are unfamiliar with the level of preparation involved with raw food. To me it was a bargain I would gladly buy it again. After speaking with Linda, it turns out, she was a former customer of Arnold's Way , in Manayunk ,famous for banana whips many years ago. Maybe 17 years ago... I was disappointed when Arnold closed shop and opened elsewhere to be closer to his family. I'm greatful Linda and her family were encouraged to extend the tradition and offer raw ,vegan options. I'll try a sandwich next time. They look scrumptious! I got the vegetarian chicken salad wrap and it was a nice size wrap and very yummy (I'm not vegetarian. I love my chicken). The ppl are very nice and accommodating. Slightly long wait but can't rush deliciousness. Will surely return and try another item. Tried this place for the first time thx to a vegetarian friend. Had a delicious wrap. It was big enough to take half of it home..very filling. Thx to my friend, i am discovering so many good veggie places in my neighborhood. If it wasn't for my love of sushi i would go veggie. Linda's is in my neighborhood and I somehow keep passing it by. The double snow days have left me stir crazy in my house, and I decided to trek in the unbearable cold for some veggie eats. Linda's sits on the corner and is slightly larger than it appears inside. It's cozy and in addition to being a restaurant also sells health food and carry out items (such as juice, flax and kale chips, and supplements). There are various plants and bookshelves around and it gives homey vibes. Linda and Leo are both friendly and the service is great. We had hot apple cider, the vegan falafel burger w vegan cheese, veggie chik' salad wrap, and samples of the southern beans were provided. All of the food was excellent and the portions large. I found the items to be reasonably priced. I will be back for future visits and to try some vegan cheesecake Such a nice little gem hidden in Germantown. The owner is very friendly and came over to greet us while we were eating. No complaints regarding the food. I was watching my weight the day I went so I only had soup which was really good. Can't wait to return to try some of the other items on the menu. Parking is on the street. They also have a parking lot on the side but it's very small and tight. I am a meat eater but I do try vegetarian food every now and then when I want something healthy. I loved everything I tried thus far, my favorites being the falafel burger, the chicken salad wrap, and the ginger juice. This place not only has delicious food but it has a great atmosphere! The place is very accommodating it has wifi and places to charge your phone and a plethora of information on eating, herbs, and wellness. The owners and staff are very kind & friendly. They also have a herbal hour on Mondays that I look forward to attending in the future. Linda's has the best falafel and Philly free cheesecake, I can't even speak its so good. I have never tasted vegan cheesecake like this, it's divine. I love love Linda's. I stopped in yesterday after a working at Uncle Bobbie's for the day and I'm so glad I did. Linda's is a cozy spot located on Germantown ave with a good amount of seating and plenty of options. I opted for the kale salad and the falafel sandwich and both were delicious. The sandwich was packed with the works: vegan cheese, onions, spinach and humus. It was hearty enough to save for dinner. The kale was tender and the cranberries added a nice hint of sweetness. I think I'll make my way through the menu if I can keep myself from ordering another burger! Go here. Get some good eats and good vibes. Nice B.O.B. Food was good. The raw cheesecake was okay. Staff and customers were friendly. Parking is a little difficult but will return if I'm in the area. The BLT with avocado is EXCELLENT!!!! They offer an array of vegetarian and vegan options that will be sure to stimulate your palette. Ate here for lunch today, they had some good options I went with an avocado with lettuce, tomatoes, & onions wrapped in seaweed. It was pretty Delicious! I have a strong appreciation for healthy eating habits they are promoting, although I am not a vegetarian. The service was very nice and personable and done by Linda herself I believe. You can tell they make everything with passion which is not easy to come by in this day and age! They also had Kombucha which is rare to find in the area! I would def recommend to anyone thinking of going vegetarian or trying to lose weight to supplement some meals by eating at this restaurant! Every time I'm in Philly, I have to have a BLT from Linda's! I also love the potato salad, pasta salad, beans and fresh juices. They even have natural supplements and educational materials to read on site. Love this place and the people! Was looking for a Vegan spot "near me" and found Linda's. The Falafel Burger is fantastic! I could eat it everyday. It is topped with tomatoes, lettuce, some wonderful sauce, vegan cheese and sauteed onions. It looked great, smelled great and tasted great. I bought couscous, chick'n wrap and raw blueberry cheesecake, also. The cheesecake is creamy and the cashew and coconut oil flavors are very present so if you aren't a fan of either, it might not be for you (it works for me). The couscous has good flavor from the garlic, scallions and peppers. I haven't tried my wrap yet but I am anticipating happy, happy times with it! The best falafel burger in the city! Hands down! Dont walk, run to this neighborhood veggie spot! The falafel burger is big enough for 2 people but its sooo good that you dont wanna share! LOL! Thumbs up, my Germantown fav! Great family owned business.. food is delicious and the service is excellent.. Those beans and rice speak to my soul I stumbled upon Linda's Village before visiting a friend in Germantown and am very happy I did! Linda greeted me right away with a friendly smile and pointed out items on the menu she thought I might like. She even let me try some of the Leo's black eyed peas on special that day for free. It was a tough decision, but I ended up ordering the Vegan Falafel Sandwich with "the works". It was the perfect size, fresh, flavorful, and delicious! I also treated myself to a slice of vegan cheesecake with strawberries. It was a huge slice, but was so good, I ate the whole thing before leaving! It was hands down the best vegan dessert I ever tried. In addition to the hospitality and tasty lunch, I enjoyed the overall vibe of the restaurant. It is so welcoming and comfortable. There books, plants, and big windows add the to homey feeling. I want to eat lunch with Linda and Leo everyday! Went with my Library staff and wow the Falafel burger was amazing! So cozy, staff incredibly friendly, everyone acts like you are their friends! Just so welcoming! Meals were excellent portions, highly recommend as a place to meet up Go! Come back and go again! All your treats and delicious veggie. A lot of options are SOY FREE and delicious desserts from pies and cakes to introducing me to my new favorite cheese puffs! Inside is like your grand mom's dining room cafe. But I promise you will make a believer out of anyone that thinks vegan is nasty. Like seriously it's the best I've had in the city especially b/c they don't rely on soy so heavily. Ms.Linda is the sweetest I start by I am not vegan and her vegan burger is to die for... must have is a green smoothie and the strawberry smoothie .....she doesnt force anything on you but definitely can point you in the right direction if you tell her what u thinking.....I havent had anything bad here yet....... love this food atmosphere in conversation Service is a huge deal for me. If the employees do not make you feel welcomed and comfortable I will not be dining there again. Earl was the epitome of making a place homey. We had great conversation and he made delicious and accurate suggestions! I am not someone who eats falafel regularly but of course the burger, which they are best known for, was great! Filled with all the things an average burger would be filled with and it complimented the sandwich so well the falafel was well held together and COMPLETELY VEGAN. Also, I was completely taken back at how the inside was set up. It reminded me of home. With bookshelves and plants and all the things they had to offer ! Vegan vitamins and shakes and supplements. There were SO many more options other than food. I will absolutely be going back to hang out with Earl and Leo & listen to any other spot-on suggestions he may have Hubby and I are so addicted to the chicken salad hoagie and the raw cheesecake. We are vegan and appreciate great food,service,and variety. The food is prepared with love so call ahead or be patient and wait. Your guaranteed to meet some great folks and Linda and her staff are great. It's so nice to have so many good vegetarian options in vegan options in the Germantown (ave) corridor. And of course it doesn't hurt that it's healthy but what I truly love about this place is its desserts. They have pie and ice cream that are totally vegan! They are very helpful and kind and that's a big plus when customer service is on point. My colleagues and I set up our computers and work virtually from here, it is free wifi its very clean and of course it smells wonderful. If your looking for meatless or vegetarian options this place is a must! Everything I've had from here is great! Super nice staff ... Food was prepared quick and tastes great! You have to get the Falafel Sandwich with the works! I'm soooooo glad this place is so close to my home. This is my new go-to place. The people are super friendly and the food is FRESH and FABULOUS! I had the Falafel "Cheese" burger that I split with my husband, it's HUGE. The flavor was OUTSTANDING and the texture was perfect. I also bought a kale, spinach, pineapple, and mango smoothie. If you love fresh, delicious, and vegan/vegetarian options close to home with friendly service, look no further. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Thank you for making QUALITY food for our community! This place is becoming one of my favorites. I've been here twice so far and I haven't been disappointed yet. Almost everything on the menu is vegan (they have many raw options as well), the veggie burgers are delicious, and the smoothies are out of this world. The first time I went with a friend, we were given samples of the vegetarian chicken and tuna salads and they were awesome (made with all veggies, none of that fake meat). It's always bright and clean inside and the staff is delightful. A great place to stop and in and eat or to grab a quick lunch on the go. Stopped by this gem today the food was awesome!! The service was superb from Linda and Leo, they are an awesome duo (husband & wife) who have your health interest at heart. Food is prepared with extra LOVE!! I had a vegan chic salad hoagie and their signature smoothie forgot to take a pic I was so hungry after the gym, everything was yummy will be back to try another dish. They also had a huge selection of other items to purchase it's like a restaurant and a small market all in one!! CHECK IT OUT YOU'LL DEFINITELY BE PLEASED I don't mind traveling across the city for a Vegetarian platter with Kale Salad, Carrot Salad, Vegetarian Chicken Salad and Cous Cous! Sooo good! P. S. I am not a vegetarian BUT I enjoy good food! I live in the neighborhood and hadn't previously stopped in because I thought it was a sandwich take out place. Boy, was I wrong. This is a charming,warm, place with immaculately clean tables filled with interesting condiments. Linda and Leo are as warm and welcoming as a people can be. Yes, they do take out, but once inside I don't think someone will want to leave! I had a delicious smoothy and Leo's southern beans with perfect brown rice. Felt energized and healthy. Prices are very reasonable. Thank you Linda and Leo! Anything vegetarian/vegan immediately has my attention. I decided to visit this restaurant after knowing about it for about four years. The food did not disappoint! I had a falafel burger which was phenomenal. This burger was honestly just too tasty. The next star of the show... the raw mango cheesecake. I've had vegan cheesecake before, but never a raw cheesecake. Ms. Linda did advise me to eat this right away because the cheesecake doesn't do too well with heat. You can truly taste the love that goes into this food. This restaurant also has an array of books, herbs, spices, and other fun little goodies. I cannot wait to come back again. This place is truly a treat. Wow! I love some good veggies. Linda's vegetarian village has something special going on there. Pass by so many times decided to stop in and support a local business..Boy am I glad I did! The place smells amazing when you walk in, you feel as if you've just walked into someone's home, the aura itself is so pleasant and calm. You're greeted with a warm welcome. Very nice OK food..being the big carnivore I am, I wasn't looking to try any "advanced" vegan food lol, but I was looking for some amazing veggies and I found them..I ordered the stir fried veggies (string beans,carrots,broccoli, red peppers,mushrooms and more!) over brown rice, portion was great for $10 (takeout, it's $8 if u dine in) While waiting for my order, Leo (Linda's husband) offered me some of their signature beans.. damn! I hadn't even tried my order yet but already planned on returning for more beans. Definitely a hidden gem in germantown,philly This place is awesome! Came here after a long bike ride to get some vegan eats before biking home. The lady and gentleman who helped me were so nice and welcoming. I really enjoyed the beans that were on the specials board and the vegan sweet potato pie. There was a big basket of dollar protein bars, too! We sat outside- there is one table right out front, so it's more of a grab and go situation. Definitely recommend!, hours: {'Wednesday': '10:0-18:0', 'Thursday': '10:0-18:0', 'Friday': '10:0-18:0', 'Saturday': '10:0-18:0'}

name: Istanbul Kebab House, address: 7018 Bristol Pike, city: Levittown, latitude: 40.127608, longitude: -74.8351887, is_open: closed, categories: Restaurants, Halal, Turkish, text: Positive: Great price for good quality turkish cuisine. Negative: The environment and location is less than ideal. Overall: Good quality Turkish food at an affordable price especially if you live in this area where halal food restaurants are relatively scarce. They're not quite on the radar yet - not listing in Google BUT ... it should be on YOUR radar. The food is excellent, with large portions and polite service. We've already been there twice in the last week. The only thing missing is Turkish Coffee. It's a family run place and they don't want to add that to the menu until they will be satisfied with the results so they are trying to source just the right thing first. So far we've had the Salad with Feta cheese (served with loads of fresh baked bread), various kebabs (beef and chicken), the "turkish pizza" and something else that was sort of like a Turkish folded pizza, as well as the rice pudding. EVERYTHING was really good. The place is BYOB and merits a visit straight-away before everyone else knows about it. Bring an appetite!!! It's little bit in the middle of nowhere, it doesn't have the fancy look, whole neighborhood is not my favorite place on earth etc but their iskender kebap was the best one that I had in philadelphia-delaware area. Pide was really good but overcooked(it was burned a little bit). Definitely will go again. Went to this place last night and was really impressed. The service was great but the food was spectacular! Everything was delicious, even the bread they brought at the beginning of our meal. I had the creamy lentil soup, was quite tasty and refreshing. I also had the chicken pide, which is like a flat bread pizza with chicken, peppers, and a bit of cheese on top. The portions are huge and priced reasonably. It seemed like everything we ordered was great, no disappointments with any of our meals. Our dinner ended with some baklava and hot tea. I am really looking forward to eating my left-overs and hopefully going back soon. The staff are all very friendly, which makes the experience even better. The waiter also mentioned that they are considering opening a turkish bakery with pastries and coffee/tea....based on my experience, I can't wait! I read the past reviews so I thought I would check this restaurant out, I quickly learned that this was not a BYOB when the waitress told me we could not bring in wine, no problem, so I put my wine back in the car and went back inside. Only one other table in the restaurant at 7:30pm on a Friday night should have given me a clue about my future experience. She asked me if she could get me a beverage, I asked for unsweetened tea, no that is not available, but I could have orange soda or some other sugar based beverage. I asked for a glass of tap water, she then told me I could have water but it would be warm because they do not serve ice in their drinks. This is when I decided I must have made a mistake trying this place out and left for another restaurant in the area where I had an outstanding meal. Smart move on my part. After finding this pop up on yelp, I had to check out this place for lunch. I spoke to the server for a bit and said it was his brother's restaurant, and the family's second. The father has a restaurant in Paterson, NJ. I ordered sigara boregi and two lahmacuns (turkish pizzas). To drink, I had this sour cherry nectar stuff in a can. It was actually pretty good. Every time I've seen some kind of cherry juice, it doesn't exactly have cherry in it...it always has pear and other fruit juices. But this one had cherry in it! Pretty tasty stuff. The meal came out pretty soon and both dishes looked fantastic (see photos)! The sigara boregi was crisp and oozing with feta inside. The lahmacun was smoking when it came out and was delicious. To finish up I ordered baklava for take out. Did I mention that I love turkish baklava...there's just something that they do with it that makes it taste better than greek baklava IMO. I brought it back to the office and damn was it good... Unfortunately, I don't think they had any lunch specials and the kebab platters were over 10 bucks (though I don't think I've ever had turkish food less than 10 - for kebab platters at least). But, the service was quick and friendly, the food was tasty, and this is one of the only turkish restaurants that I've gone to that serves lahmacun! I WILL be back to try some kebabs! If you are looking for authentic Turkish fast food, this is the place to go. My husband is from Turkey and we try to visit his family every year so I'm very familiar with Turkish fast food. The restaurant is not very fancy but the food is great. It's usually served immediately and, in general, the waiters are friendly. I like to order sigara boregi as an appetizer. It's crunchy on the outside and you usually get 5 or 6 of them, plenty if you're splitting it with another person. We usually order the pide with cheese and sucuk (Turkish sausage) or lahmacun (Turkish pizza). I love Lahmacun and it's difficult to find a place that sells fresh lahmacun in the area. This place serves great lahmacun. I've never tried the desserts so I can't comment on that, however, I have been satisfied with all my meals from Istanbul Kebab House.... Been there 3 times, twice for dinner and once for lunch. It is the same menu for both meals. Their traditional shish kebab is very tender fillet with excellent spices. The kebabs come with rice, vegetables and are a full meal. Add the Shepard's Salad and you are in heaven. "Pide" are like a Turkish calzone and are excellent, again spicy meat and cheese. It is a family restaurant with a no alcohol policy and very attentive service from Mustafa. Currently the breads are brought in from the Turkish community in Patterson, NJ. There are plans to begin baking next door. There are vegetarian options and gyro sliced on weekends for the real carnivores The desserts such as Turkish rice pudding and a creme brule flan that translates to "bottom of the pot" are sinful. Topped off with Turkish tea it is an excellent meal. It's just a small strip mall restaurant that blends into the visual clutter of Route 13, but certainly worth the trip. The place is exceptionally clean and "foodies" from the New Hope circuit are starting to find it. super yummy salad. okay doner., hours: None

name: Zorba's Taverna, address: 2230 Fairmount Ave, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9671642, longitude: -75.1748969, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Greek, Mediterranean, text: I got the gyro "platter" for lunch, which was dry, uninspired, and nothing like a deconstructed gyro. Worst of all, it came with "vegetables" which looked more like poop. Tasted that way, too. There are better places in Fairmount for lunch, and they won't serve you poop, either. So I'm not a huge Greek food fan, but the souvlaki from Zorba's was quite amazing. The restaurant is a classic little Philly spot that doesn't look like much from the outside, but let's it's food so the talking. The people i was with, who do like Greek food, were gushing about the excellent hummus and Greek salad... I will happily return to Zorba's again. Authentic Greek taverna in the heart of Philly Fairmount neighborhood. This family owned restaurant features a fantastic selection of tasty Greek food. Whether for a salad, a Gyro or and entree you can't go wrong with this classic local favorite. We just had dinner at this Greek restaurant that is A 10 minute walk from the art museum. We were seated in the back room that was really cute and the waitress was nice. I ordered the lamb shrank with vegetables and my husband roasted lamb with vegetables and potatoes. The lamb shank was very good, the roasted lamb was good. The mixed vegetables was a gray mash of peas cabbage and carrots cooked to death and they were just warm not hot. They tasted OK but look terrible. The waitress said that was how the vegetables were prepared. The food seem to be just dump together on a plate and didn't look very appetizing. We also split a Greek salad which for some strange reason didn't have any greens but the cucumbers and tomatoes and olives were tasty. I will try this place again and order something different. Best Greek food hands down. This is my Greek go-to restaurant. I love everything on the menu but the grilled octopus is a must try. Very generous portions and the Saganaki is also to die for too. Quaint little BYO. Wonderful, and very good looking staff ;) Only problem I have is the gyro meat. Its the frozen kind. Please don't deny this Zorba. I've eaten plenty of gyro's in my day. The only reason I am adding this in my review is with the hope that the owner see's it and makes a change! This slight discrepancy however does not denote my star rating. I am so very pleased every time I eat here, they deserve 5 stars in my book. Food was delish and tasty, but more importantly - service was superb! We asked if the restaurant served wine, and they told us it was BYOB. So a few minutes after sitting down, hubby and I got dressed to go out and get smthg in nearby bar - that's when owner told us he found a bottle of wine and gave it to us on the house! That was so nice, genuine and thoughtful! Excellent, cozy, yummy place for lunch, with warm hospitality -highly recommend! Our food was delicious and the service was great!! Great ambiance. Sat outside and people watched. Lovely lunch!! One of my favorite restaurants in the Fairmont area. Zorba's is a BYOB with traditional Greek dishes. The prices are reasonable as well. They have an appetizer sampler which is really good and filling in of itself. As a fan of lamb, I've tried several of the stewed dishes and never been let down. It's a quaint restaurant you should definitely try out. Zorba's is one of those Fairmount staples. I prefer to go there when I can get an outside table, or when I visit with a particular group of friends who also share in my sentiment of fondness. Now what the heck took me so long to experience Zorba's delivery?! Shame on me. It's the same delicious food, just in my pajamas in front of my TV. Having experienced a day that could only be fixed by delivery, my husband handled all of the order details. I believe he placed directly with them, as we were able to pay in cash when the delivery guy arrived. The wait time was standard- I don't recall it arriving early nor do I recall being antsy about its whereabouts. I'm no stranger to the Imam Baldi. I think every time I have this eggplant in red sauce soufflé, I go on the record that this dish can turn me into a vegetarian. It came with the standard sides of rice, veggies and potatoes, all separated by little dividers as to not mingle. We were first timers to the Skordalia. Think extra, extra whipped mashed potatoes with extra, extra garlic. Move over (already fabulous hummus), you may have just been replaced in our repertoire. Okay, I kid. We'll just get both and have leftovers. Speaking of leftovers, we totally were able to split our order into two meals. Score! Love that fresh bread they put on the table? Don't worry, you get that too. I'll still visit their actual location, but it's really good to know that I can get my Zorba's fix in the comfort of my own home. Yes, yes, yes!! So happy there is an authentic Greek restaurant in our new neighborhood. Looks like it's been here for ages. Best part - it's BYOB! The food is fantastic, we ordered melitzanosalta which is eggplant basically baba ganoush. Along with classic roasted leg lamb and octopus, both dishes were fantastic, very legit traditional. Can't wait to go back again - also very affordable for the portions. We ordered the hot appetizer sampler, the gyro platter and the pasta Athena. Everything was delicious but I was a little uninterested in the gyro, it had a weird taste that I wasn't used to compared to other Greek places I've eaten. But my boyfriend loved it. The service was really great and our server was very professional but friendly and personable. For our two platters and an appetizer it came to about 60. It was a cute place and a good date night place. Slow service, but seating outside is nice if you can snag a table during peak hours. Just expect to wait a tad, and don't be in a hurry. Both times I have been to this restaurant, the food hasn't been great, but they do have a good menu. Not thrilled that they do not have a bar... OPA! Love love love this little gem of a BYOB in the Fairmount hood. The girls and I walked right in on a Friday night with a few bottles of wine in hand and had a wonderful experience at Zorbas. We shared an array of dishes such as the cold platter stocked with great mix of yummy greek dips ( hummus, feta , tzatzikii etc). It was a hit for sure- just note that it comes with one pita- the dips are very generous and the 5 of us had no problem sharing- we had to request more pita though (which by the way, the pita is perfect). The mussels in a sweet red red wine sauce sans shells were so tasty. The hot feta dip and spring salad were also just as good. We topped the meal off splitting a delicious slice of cake in honor of my friend's birthday. The service was very accomodating and the atmosphere inside is super cozy- nothing fancy, has an old school Greek feel. All of this for a mere $15/person. You can't beat it ! I can't wait to head back and try some of the fishes and meats on the menu. Went here again after a long absence (why we took so long to go here again, I have nc). The food here is absolutely fantastic. This is truly a gem in Fairmount. Try to wait for the outdoor seating, if weather permits.. great ppl watching as you dine, sipping your wine (its a BYOB, so bring some). The food is fast, Greek - Mediterranean and done very well. We had Kabobs, Cold Platter, and vegetarian stuffed peppers.. everything was phenomenal, and we couldnt stop talking about how pleased we were with the service, food, ambiance, everything. Make a reservation now.. or stop by.. you wont regret it. Started with the octopus appetizer. It was amazing. I could of had three of these and made it a dinner. My friend had the Kapama dinner and I had the shrimp Poseidon. I was a tad bit disappointed in the size of the shrimp dinner as well as the presentation.. It looked like a cross between an appetizer and a dinner. We had baklava and Kantaifi for dessert. I wasn't really feeling the shredded phyllo dough on my dessert. Should have stuck with the tried and true baklava. Greek coffee was amazing. Definitely will be back here in the summer to sit outside and people watch while dining on a grilled chicken gyro I am a newbie to Philly from a foodie town boasting a few Iron Chef winners. This is my favorite places to go to. There are options for everyone, and the food is prepared with such quality my mouth waters just waiting for it. The servers and staff are wonderful and very cheerful. The meals here are always enjoyed. Went there last night with a party of 6. Was seated right away at a table in the back. The server was fantastic. As for the food.....Spicy feta was to die for. The garlic potato dip was exceptional. I got the shrimp in lemon and oil as the main course. The shrimp were cooked over charcoal and that made all the difference. Skipped dessert since we were there for my birthday and we had cake at the house. I left stuffed and I cannot wait to return. We tried Zorba's for the first time last weekend, and it was absolutely perfect. It's a charming little spot with AMAZING food. Having tried several greek places in the area, this is my most definitely my favorite. Loved the fact that it's BYOB! We began with the spicy feta dip (the cold one, not the hot one!) and it was very flavorful. An awesome portion for the price. I had the Artichokes Constantinople as my entrée, and it was FAB. The sauce was tangy, salty, and so satisfying. I can't wait to go back and get them again. My fiancé had some type of meat dish, I really can't remember what- but he loved it. Everything was tender and cooked to perfection. Also, the service was great, friendly, and fast. I can't wait to go back ASAP! Spicy feta is da best. Get it, then get more. I swear I order three servings each time I visit from California. Entrees are also good, but not great. This rating is all about the spicy feta. Eat it. Finally decided to check out this little gem in Fairmount. One word, amazing! I ordered the lamb shank with red wine and tomato sauce along with the spicy feta cheese. The lamb was well seasoned and tender. The baked potato was exquisite and the spicy fita added a nice touch. Will def be returning! Happened to stop at Zorba's on our way back from the Eastern Penitentiary. Great Greek food. You have lots of choices. Few outside tables & very nice & elegant looking inside. Ordered a tilapia gyro & it was scrumptious. You must try this place. Atmosphere was homey and comfortable. The cook's greet you as you come in along with the host. We made a reservation a couple hours before coming in on a Saturday night and our table was ready with bread and waters all around when we arrived. Food was incredible; fresh and came out quickly. We had several shared entres which were all delicious. Service was phenomenal. Great place for a date or small group. Great flavor! I sincerely enjoyed my chicken souvlaki! The baklava was the best too!! Wonderful service and staff highly responsive to customer opinion! Ordered mussels platter and such a delicious dish with a lot of complex flavors. Although the outside looks unassuming, the inside atmosphere is very comfortable and quaint. Hidden gem in the Fairmount area. Highly recommend! Had an awesome dinner. Tried the Greek salad, meatballs, and appetizer plate. All were great. Nice ambiance, great food, and reasonable prices. BYOB. Remarkable service and food. If you're a meat eater and with a friend get the Charbroil Platter... Trust me, it will blow your mind. Delicious food... The tzatziki is fresh and the frappes are great. Great local spot but the service could be friendlier. Portions are a little small for the price. I showed up hungry and left incredibly happy! The bread is amazing. I had the mussels appetizer and it was really good! I took a risk and tried the egg lemon dish and boy was it good!! I cant wait to go back and try the cheese appetizer that they light on fire!!! Came here for lunch with the bf this past weekend. We started with grape leaves and mussels. Loved the grape leaves, and the pita bread we got was delicious. We both liked but didn't love the mussels, would maybe skip them next time. My bf got the gyro sandwich, and I got the charcoal chicken sandwich. The pita wrap it was in was delicious, and the whole sandwich was really yummy and flavorful! We were both really happy with the food here, and the waitress and waiters were very nice and friendly. We definitely plan to come back! Awesome. Shout out to the gyro, pita, and tzatziki sauce. Chicken was also extremely tender and succulent. All the portions were really great, and I didn't feel overstuffed after the meal. The quality and price was solid. I just wish I had more stomach space to eat more of their delicious food. Outdoor seating available. Came here to try something different and wow!!! The food was awesome...couldnt.stay long, only had the grilled squid but that was all I needed to motivate me to visit again..and the waitress was very friendly as well. A favorite in the neighborhood. Can't go wrong with this byob. Cold app sampler is an awesome starter and I haven't found a dish I don't like. This place is also great for rehearsal dinners and events. Only a short walk off of Benjamin Franklin Parkway is this small Greek restaurant I decided to fuel up on before checking out the Eastern State Penitentiary Museum. Small kitchen in the front, music, and two party of 4 , with a very warm atmosphere. I ordered the soup of the day, a hearty vegetable and rice soup and the lunch size kalamari . I received the soup first, with a side of hot fresh grilled pita. As I finished half of the plate, the waitress filled my plate up with even more! The soup was tasty, a flavor I never had in a soup. She then brought out the kalamari with dipping sauce. No seasoning to the kalamari itself, but was fresh and crispy with great dipping sauce. Wrapped up the two additional pieces of pita for my walk through Benjamin Franklin Museum district for when hunger calls. Definitely recommended I tried souvlaki platter souvlaki was great and vegetables and mashed potatos and side menu were really good delivered or take out, both were great The food is nothing special. I wanted to give it a chance but as soon as I realized they don't serve gyro sandwiches after lunch I should have walked away. I barely got enough rice and food is way over priced. Came here for a visit, found this place.. delicious roasted lamb,its simply awesome authentic greek place Family-run BYO with great food and a quirky charm. A little awkward in the service department, but cozy. The decor is silly and fun but still retains it's small, romantic atmosphere anyhow. Food is on fleek. Get the giant cold app platter to start and the giant grilled meat platter to share. You'll be so happily full of food. Such a good amount of flavor and char while still being juicy. This is my favorite restaurant in Philly! The food is always fantastic (you HAVE TO get the spicy feta appetizer!), the prices are low, and the staff is a really sweet family who make everyone feel welcome. 4 stars for being decent Greek food in the virtual Greek desert that is Center City Philly. Probably 3 stars for actual value and quality, but since I can't easily get to Queens for dinner, this will have to do, thus 4 stars for convenience. I recommend it for those in Center City looking for a Greek-fix. Best moderate-to-cheap Greek food I've had in Philly, not that there's a lot of competition. I went to Zorba's with moderate hopes, however I was extremely disappointed. Our waitress was awful. We waited 15 minutes after being seated to get our glasses of water and menus. She was very disrespectful over-all even when and after we ordered. When they brought out our wine glasses (BYOB) they gave us dirty glasses, it still had someones lipstick on it. When she put it down she said "Here this one is clean, it's just out" well I hope it's clean! 6 hours later I have actual food poisoning. I would never recommend this place, not even to someone I didn't like. It's poor service, unclean and food that will make you really ill. I went here yesterday on a recommendation from one of our staff who is a big foodie. I thought if he loves the place then it has to be good. Granted, we did go at an off time 3PM which is between lunch and dinner so what I have to report may be influenced by not being on their regular meal schedule and their prep may not be as good at this time. The ambiance is not anything wowing, but it is clean and bright with photos from Greece on the wall depicting what most Americans think of when they think of Greece, very old buildings that were built to last the test of time. My meal was just so-so. I wouldn't say it was bad, just that it lacked the flare I was expecting. The stewed veggies were delicious. The chicken, rice, and hummus were average. The gyro meat my partner ordered looked a bit dark and oily, which may be because it hadn't been ordered in a while and he was getting the outer part of the meat that cooks on the skewer. The service is what made me give them a 2 star instead of a 3. Our server was a young guy. It was difficult to hear what he was saying because he ran words together and mumbled. This guy might have been Greek, but I'm pretty sure he was at least 3rd generation American. We had to repeat what we were reading directly off the menu several times for him to get it. We both ordered drinks, neither of which showed before or during the meal. I would have brought this up, but we had water and the ordering was so poor I didn't want to have the interaction again. Now the dessert, that's another story...the baklava was amazing, good sized portion, and the honey on top was sublime. We also got the peach gelato which comes in a frozen peach. It was also delicious. After the first bite, my eyes widened as I looked at my partner with excitement. I would definitely go there again, just for dessert after eating somewhere else in that Fairmount area. The service did get better for dessert as a woman took charge of our table, which leads me to believe it was the end of the guy's shift. She did notice that my partner had ordered a coffee later and asked if he wanted it with dessert. I did not see the first guy anytime after dessert and he probably left. Finally, hours later, both my partner and I had higher stomach acid issues, not severe, but enough to make me not want to return for a full meal. My suggestion to the owners would be to watch those in-between times and give a little more effort/direction to serving/kitchen staff since there is more time without the traffic. Greek food is my favorite cuisine to eat.....period! I have never tasted greek food like this! I loved everything from the broadini fish all the way down the menu to the eggplant entree! Most importantly I love the staff! If anybody was to get fired, I think it could hurt the business tremenedously. Everyone that works there is so personable and also genuine. Your business could be out of state but if the customer service is good, I will be there all the time. It's hard to find service like this and I am a lifetime member from now to this place! I LOVE this place. Yes, the service isn't the best but the food is so delicious that I don't care. I dream about their stuffed peppers and tomatoes. Plus you can't beat a BYOB. When you walk in to the modest street front, past the kitchen and 50 year old landscape photos of Greece your welcomed by the enveloping, appetite stirring smell of fresh baked bread - served still warm and with a real crust and you know you're in a place that cares about their food. Started off with a sampler of the hot seafood appetizers. They were all done to perfection. The octopus was probably most memorable for the way it was prepared - first chargrilled and then arriving bathed in a sauce... Just order it is all I can say. For dinner we split the chargrilled plate of heavenly meats. I don't think I've ever enjoyed pork kebabs or any type of pork as much as I just did. To finish off the waiter gave one of the most unique goodbye's - "when you come back be sure and try our lamb, it's a signature dish. See you again!" If the food wasn't so amazing I would give 5 stars for all around fantastic and sincere service that is hard to find and easy to recognize. Plus having sampled the lamb in our chargrilled mixed plate - I know he must be right that it's a signature dish. If you're looking for a cozy, romantic atmosphere with a touch of traditional Greek comfort, this is your place. Zorba is snuggled in Fairmount in Philly, but something about the location makes it a hidden gem. Not only are you able to get away from the trendy side of Philadelphia, you can also find a nice neighborhood to enjoy quality food. I had the pita and hummus for appetizer- absolutely delicious. For dinner, Avgolemono (lamb shank with artichoke sauce) I have never had lamb cooked to perfection. It was so moist, the side of vegetables and rice was so filling. Totally worth the wait for it to be cooked. (Tip: If you want to try this dish, make sure to call ahead and check to see their availability for lamb). I must say, Greek coffee really hits the spot. It has a very rich, chocolatey taste to it. And the amount served is perfect for ending your meal. I assume the restaurant is family owned and operated, including the waiters. We had the same waiter the two times we went and he was VERY accommodating to where we wanted to sit, given the restaurant isn't that spacious. Here's one of the things I really appreciated: The restaurant is always busy, and there can be long waits for when you come without reservation. However, while you are dining waiters do not rush you to get out or to leave once you've signed the check. Cannot wait to go back! Food was good and service was fine. I wish I had gotten the gyro platter bc the gyro sandwhich just comes with the sandwhich and I could have eaten a bit more. Good solid neighborhood place. Dolmades are average to good. Watch out for the French fries they put in some sandwiches. I have lived a few blocks from Zorba's for many years and just recently had the pleasure of dining here. You can't beat the prices, service and atmosphere. This place has become my new home away from home. I highly recommend enjoying a meal here. As good as it gets!! One of our favorite places in Philly. The service is excellent and the food has never let us down. You get a lot of food for what you pay and its always delicious. My boyfriend and I usually get the charcoal sampler for two and we usually end up bringing some home. The desserts are not but, but not among my favorites, most of them are too sweet. Best Greek restaurant in Philly! My husband and I frequently go here with our daughters and every time the food is amazing, service is amazing and the price is right. Just writing this is making me crave their potatoes and saganaki! This place is on point! I went with the grilled octopus and it was excellent. All the dishes are very reasonably priced. BYOB makes it extra affordable. If you like Greek, do not hesitate to check this spot out!!! I've only been to Zorba's once, but I think about that meal all the time. It was so delicious. My friend and I shared the hummus appetizer and then I had Shrimp Tourkolimano and she had Shrimp Santorini. I don't think either of us said a word for a little while because we were so focused on enjoying the food. We had to have dessert, so we split the Revani, which was soaked in a delicious honey syrup. Of course I love that it's a BYOB. I think this would be a great spot for a date. It's small, intimate, and cute. Just had stopped in on a whim and it was a great find. Got the large spring salad with chicken and it was so fresh and a very large portion. Place is authentic. An amazing place for spring and summer. It's great to sit outside with your dog and watch passers by. The kabobs are great. The wait staff is sweet and attentive. Amazing gyro! BYOB, fast service and reasonable prices...I really love this place and would highly recommend it if you're looking for Greek food in Fairmount. Perfect place to fill your tummy after a long tour at the penitentiary! If you're longing for that Greek comfort food, this is the place. The day we visited the penitentiary was freezing cold and we were starving. So we decided to go with the $33 grilled meat sampler for two. Oh, and the octopus appetizer for $8. They serve you a gimongous piece of warm fresh bread upon seating with olive oil. It was so inviting. We finished that octopus in 1 minute!! The tender pieces of juicy charred octo swimming in the olive oil and vinegar...man, I could've eaten 4 more of these all by myself. The grilled meat platter was HUUUUGE! I'm drooling just thinking about it. We devoured them all. And finished it off with Greek coffee and kantaifi. Mmmm, it tasted so perfectly sweet with the nuttiness of the walnuts. The tiny side of whipped cream I believe was home made. And that combo just made my day. Please go check it out, it's worth a trip! One of the best restaurants in Philly. Flies under the radar with excellent food and is topped only by the excellent customer service. Great Greek food! It has truely authentic taste. We had their greek salad, pork souvlaki and their chicken. As you wait for your food they give fresh bread with fresh olive oil. In the oil, the added some nice herbs and spices, it was delicious. Also, they used fresh oil and basalmic vingerette in the salad. A very simple taste, true to Greek cuisine. They also have exterior seating along the sidewalk. Most importantly, they have BYOB, which is pretty great. Wow, Zorba's Taverna has the best Greek food that I have ever had! This place is a gem, and you could walk right by and not even realize what you are missing. Zorba's is on the small side, so I would recommend calling ahead for a reservation if possible. We called at 8:30 last night, and after some back and forth in Greek between the person who answered the phone and someone else, they decided that we could be seated at 9:30. Since we had never dined at Zorba's before, we decided to go all out and try the cold appetizer tray and the Charcoal Platter for two. We also got a small Greek salad (hey, we were hungry!). Everything was delicious. The salad was fresh, crispy, and refreshing. The appetizer plate had two types of hummus, tzatziki, moussaka, and a few other dips with lightly toasted pita. The platter was humongous, and was piled high with chicken, pork, lamb, gyro meat, a spinach patty, rice, and veggies. I didn't try a single thing that I didn't love, and my other half was in a meat-lovers heaven. The only slight downside is that the service was a little on the slow side at the end of our meal. Our food came out extremely quickly, but we did have to wait a little bit to hail down the bill. Not a problem, and everyone was very friendly. Prices are very reasonable, our bill amounted to around $45 for all of that food! Also, Zorba's is a BYO, so make sure you grab a bottle of your favorite wine on the way out the door! 3.5 stars for me. We ordered the hot app combination platter (octopus, calamari, and mussels), gourmet lamb sampler for two, the greek honey cake for dessert, and coffees so we wouldn't go into a food coma. The combo platter was not appetizing, so I would forgo this at the next visit. Small bits of octopus and small mussels. The portion for calamari was plentiful, but I was craving more of the octopus and mussels when we placed the order. However, the lamb platter with the red sauce was great! Very, very tender and flavorful. It also came with potatoes and vegetables to help soak up the juices from the lamb and sauce. Honey cake with coffee was needed after this meal. Service was attentive! Sit outside when the weather is nice, grab a bottle of wine, and enjoy. have been wanting to go here for awhile now and finally had the chance. it did not disappoint. we ordered: 1. small greek salad to start- loaded with tomatoes, feta, cucumbers and a light balsamic dressing 2. the zeus platter- a smattering of the cold + hot appetizers which is code for a plate of 6 different dips, and a platter of calamari (super hot and crispy and tender) with a small bowl each of grilled octopus and mussels stewed in tomato sauce 3. the house special lamb shank- tender fall off the bone lamb with potatoes, rice and mushrooms. the portions were generous, the service was super friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. can't wait to come back to try more entrees. and it's byob! win win. Stumbled upon this place after getting turned around, getting lost pays off sometimes. The food here is delicious and has a sort of homey but also restaurant quality to it. The lamb was extremely tender and practically falling off the bone and by far the best thing was the Saganaki which had a great cheesy and slightly tart taste. If I was to make any minor critique it would be lack of variety in sides, but this is an incredibly minor point in comparison to the rest. Now this is a true Greek restaurant. The food is truly authentic and fantastic. Great portions, great prices and great service. The decor may not be the best, but all the rest makes up for it. This is the place for home-made Greek food. Make this one of your stops on your list for greek food. One of my favorite BYOB's in Philly. As a Philly native who now lives over the state line in DE I make it a point to eat here as often as possible. The food is really good with nice portions and the service is always consisent with nice servers who always seemed to be smiling. I usually have the lamb gyro entree and it never fails that I clean my plate. I hope this place remains one of Philly's untouched gems!!! I love Greek food! Zorba's tavern is BYOB has a lovely patio area where you can people watch while enjoying the atmosphere. (Be careful with the mosquitos; they'll eat you alive out there!) We enjoyed the "charcoaled sampler for two" for $37 (pork kabob, chicken kabob, marinated chicken breast, two rack lamb chops, homemade sausage and gyro meat) which is the perfect thing to share and try a little of everything. Although it was delicious I couldn't get over the very high cost of the meals- they will run you $15-$25 on average per entree, and the ambience/quality did not really match the price. As a Greek looking for a nice restaurant in Philly, I stumbled upon Zorba's which was excellent!! The food was spot on, and reminded me of the food I grew up with. The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. We came in on a busy Saturday night and were seated right away and taken care of all night!! The service was fine and the food was tasty but I thought the ambiance was a bit lacking. The menu reminded me a bit of Taco Bell.... A few key ingredients shuffled around to make a variety of different options. We ordered the cold appetizer platter. It was so small that people at our table thought it was something that was compliments of the chef. This was a fine place but will not be a go to staple for me. Ate here for the first time recently. Quaint atmosphere, somewhat dark inside. They do have a few outside tables. The octopus was fabulous!! Very tender and great flavor. However, they need to update the menus. They have pasta with grated cheese as an option with the meatballs. When we asked for it they said, "no pasta" I pointed out that it was on the menu. The server simply said "Oh those are old menus". Also, lunch and dinner are on the same menu. We arrived at 4:30pm and were told it was time for the dinner menu. The lunch menu offered the octopus and the "spread" sampler at one price and the dinner menu offered the same items at $2 & $3 higher. I would definitely go back for the octopus!! Authentic Greek food. Love the octopus. Love the bronzino. One small critique, whenever we order the horiatiki salad, the tomatoes are never really that fresh. But overall really good. OMG, the charcoal chicken pita sandwich was magical! It has chicken, lettuce, onion, tziki sauce & fries inside. I omitted the tomato. So delish! My guy had the charcoal chicken platter with potato, vegetables & rice. He ate it all! Thank you Zorba's for a magical meal in Philly! They were so nice that after complementing the meal the chef sent out a free custard, phyllo honey dessert who's name I can't remember. Everyone's so nice in Philly! This is a great place to go if you want a nice, quiet dinner and a large, tasty pile of meat. (The pitas/hummus/tzatziki are, of course, also delicious). Phenomenal food! I've been going here 2-3 times a year for the past 7 years. I don't even look at a menu any more. Their appetizers are great, I usually go spicy feta dip, and their hummus. And for dinner My wife and I always get the Kapama (lamb shank in red sauce) the bone bone lifts right out, and the meat is sooo tender. And leave room for desert, I recommend the baklava (I get random cravings all the time). And my wife loves the honey cake and a frappe. I also want to make a side note about the staff. The cook is very nice and always greet us when we come in. And the 2 brother waiters are awesome. They are such nice guys, and always go out of the way for us. Went there with the wife and kids based on Yelp reviews. Lives up to the rating for the most part. Food was very good - had the grilled chicken shishkabob - perfectly cooked and delicious! Kids liked the Spanikopita as well as the meatball's over penne. Waitress was not helpful at all - maybe caught her on a bad/off day. Great table bread and pita with the humus. My Ratings: 5* - Unfreaking believable. Just the thought of going makes me drool. 4* - Very good. Would recommend to anyone. Would be happy to return again. 3* - Meh 2* - Not very good. Would only return if there were no other options. 1* - I know its arrogant to say it, but they should really close up shop. They've proved to me they don't give a sh@t. It's heaven smothered in tzatziki. Maybe Im naive, maybe I'm just not cultured enough - but as far as I'm concerned this is crazy good greek food. Like make out with the pita bread kind of good. We had a cold appetizer sampler and then I had eggplant stuffed with feta and tomatoes. Both were out of control delicious. Those two items plus my friends entree totaled to about $30. And it was BYOB. Crazy good food and relatively affordable? sold. done and done. Went there Sunday , My family and I all being Greek know what Greek food is suppose to taste like. Hands down the best Greek food we have had here in the USA, Waitress was excellent service was great. Nice authentic feeling spot. Platter was a bit small and had to order a gyro afterwards, but for first time in a real Greek restaurant I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and quality. Awesome service as well Yup - if you've found yourself to this yelp page, I see some mediterranean goodness sometime in your very near future. This place is family run and darn good down to the bones. You're not getting a fancy Starr establishment but I can tell you that you will leave full of some amazing hummus and Tzatziki. We came here a few weeks ago with some friends that were moving to NYC and wanted this to be one of their going away meals (you're now starting to understand more...) and we couldn't be happier that they chose it. I'm ashamed to say that we lived in Fairmount for 3 years before heading here but we plan to make up for lost time in the coming months. Everything was very well seasoned, fresh, and well priced. We came here late on a Sunday evening and ended up needing to sit out front and wait while a table became available but luckily this is a BYO and we came prepared. Highly recommend anyone to make a venture to Fairmount to explore this gem! I've been going to Zorba's for greek food for as long as I can remember. I'm greek and anytime that we feel like going out instead of cooking, we go to Zorba's. The family who owns it is really nice and the food they serve is quality. I really enjoy the grilled octopus and the saganaki. This place reminds me of the traditional tavernas you can find in Greece. The outside seating is really nice when its nice out and the service is always great! The flaming saganaki sold us! Loved the food and ambience. Good place to go to if visiting the eastern state penitentiary. It's a good enough place for vegetarians. Not overloaded with options but not too few either. I had the grape leaves dolmade, which tasted good! Only minus was the price range. As a student is complain! Popped by on a very hot afternoon for a late lunch on Sunday with my wife and 4 y/o daughter. We had the Greek salad (loaded with toms and cucs), the charcoal chicken platter (comes with roasted veggies and rice and a buttery, skinless, soft potato), and the Gyro platter. No complaints with this good, healthy food! The real deal! True authentic Greek food in a cozy casual atmosphere. Fresh and delicious just like Yia Yia makes it! Hours after becoming an official Fairmount resident, I walked into Zorba's with a party of three. Two of us had been to Greece before, and the pictures on the wall brought us back! Zorba's is pretty small, but it's bright and has character. The food is fairly priced and delicious, though it took a little long to come out. It was okay, however, as we wanted time to decompress after unpacking boxes all day! I chose the honey mustard chicken sandwich, which came on a pita with the circular fries on the inside. The others chose the seafood salad and the charcoal chicken and both really enjoyed their dishes as well. We shared the baklava dessert and that was also on point. The meal was a nice change of pace, and I'm so glad to have this place down the street now! I'll most definitely be back soon. The one star in my review is specifically for terrible service and the awful entrée that my husband received. We had dinner with friends last night at Zorba's . Poor service started with the table they placed us at. We had made a reservation many weeks in advance. When we all arrived, we were directed toward two roundtables each for two people, stuck together to somehow create a table for four. Picture trying to sit at a figure 8. It was awkward and uncomfortable, and our friends' chairs were in the walkway where waiters and waitresses had to rush back and forth. My husband and I were crammed next to a table of five, who turned out to be the loudest diners I have ever sat near in a restaurant. We asked for another table but none was available. Our order was taken after a bit of a wait , and our appetizers arrived after not too long a wait. The appetizers were tasty. One hour after we received our appetizers, our entrées came. There was no apology for the delay with the entrées. The restaurant was jam-packed, and it looked to us as if the waitstaff and kitchen were overwhelmed. Three of us ordered the same thing, the octopus, which was tasty. My husband ordered the charbroiled mixed grill. It was actually inedible. Picture charred shoe leather warmed in the microwave. His vegetables were also awful, mushy and tasteless. My husband never ever sends food back to the kitchen. He should have sent this back but he did not. When the waitress came to clear our plates much later, instead of noticing that my husband still has 3/4 of his entrée on his plate, and asking if everything was all right, she whisked the plate away. My husband told me that was the worst entree he had ever received in any restaurant in his life. Between that inedible entrée and terrible service, one star for you , Zorba's. Zorba's is the perfect dinner destination on a cold winter night - the decor is very cozy and homey, and the authentic Greek food is warm and comforting. I had the stuffed eggplant, which was stuffed with grains and veggies and topped with a tomato sauce and feta. It was delicious, and the perfect portion size (and very reasonably priced at $10). Our waitress was great, and after my friend asked about the portion size of a dish (and ultimately ordered a different one), the waitress came over to show us the dish when another patron ordered it. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness, and it definitely made us want to go back (both for the service and to try the dish!). Love this place! Been there twice this summer and it's been awesome both times. I love the option to sit inside or out on a nice night. It's in a great location, walking distance from most residences in Fairmount/Art Museum area and the food is terrific. If you like greek, you definitely have to check it out. After months of discussion, my boyfriend and I decided finally to go to Zorba's tonight. I must say, I'm very happy that I went. The service was excellent. Within minutes after we sat down, we had our bottle of wine opened (yes! It's a BYOB!); fresh, moist bread delivered to our table, complete with extra virgin olive oil-and-herb dip; and our order taken by a friendly waitress. (The bread was delicious.) Within two minutes after she took our order, we had our salad. The dressing was a light vinaigrette--my favorite--and there were lots of fresh vegetables. The lettuce was the watery kind, but that was my only gripe. For the entree, my boyfriend ordered grilled skewered chicken and I ordered grilled marinated chicken. They were both absolutely perfect... perfectly seasoned, moist, and just really flavorful. The sides included potatoes (yummy), rice (a little soggy, but pretty good), and mixed vegetables (pretty gross, which is partly why I docked them a star). They were quick with refilling water, but were a little slow in giving us the check. However, the waiter was apologetic and cute, so I can forgive them for that. :) I would definitely go here again, especially since it's a BYOB and there is a lack of good, fairly healthy restaurants in the area. Succulent rack of lamb and chicken souvlaki. Will try to get back soon to try more from this restaurant! Went here with my date on a Wednesday night. While the exterior is underwhelming, it makes for a great surprise once you walk inside. Fantastic friendly and attentive waitstaff and host. Great variety of Greek plates, all quickly and deliciously prepared. Entrees offer great value, plus it's a BYOB. Dessert was fantastic. Huge fan and would absolutely return again. The appetizer sampler is a must!-- although go in open minded; the flavors are really interesting. The atmosphere is so lovely. The outdoor seating while the sun is setting in the summer is blissful. Servers are efficient and kind Zorba's is easily my favorite Greek spot in the city. On top of having a great location in fairmount with plenty of outdoor seating, they deliver FOR FREE! And the delivery is super fast. Here's what to order if you need some suggestions: Cold apps appetizer- sampler of all their cold apps and every single one is amazing, it comes with pita Saganaki (if dining in) - fried halloumi cheese so it's guaranteed deliciousness For vegetarians: umam baldi- stuffed eggplant comes with a side of rice, veggies and potatoes I don't know what they put in their veggies and potatoes but they're the yummiest veggies and potatoes you'll eat For meat eaters: the octopus platter or the charcoal grill sampler And finally PLEASE eat the baklava. It's amazing and everything you'll ever want. When I lived in the Fairmount area, this is a place I wanted to visit. I moved and it never happened...and then UberEATS came into existence and I had it delivered to me. What I had was the braised lamb shank with red sauce and my goodness, it was such a well cooked piece of meat. The meat fell off the shank and then melted into my mouth and then I smiled and repeated the process. The vegetables, potatoes, and rice were also delicious. A small area of contention I had was the bread. I received half of a loaf, but am I supposed to dip it in something??? Or am I supposed to eat it straight? I suspect it's meant to dip in olive oil or something. If that's the case, it would be nice to receive a little somethin' somethin' for bread dippin'. The kataifi is incredibly sweet and incredibly delicious. If you're not trying to go into diabetic shock, avoid at all costs. theless, I would definitely come here in person with a cheap bottle of wine since this place is BYOB and try other things on the menu. Came with a party of 9, the restaurant is byob, so it's nice to be able to bring a few bottles of wine. I was also accompanied by my girlfriend, we decided to split the charcoal platter for 2. I'm Glad to say the platter was excellent, great charcoal taste and a wide variety, with a good portion of proteins. I will definitely return. Furthermore, Yani was our server and was excellent our whole party enjoyed the food, the atmosphere as well as the service. After living 25 years thinking Greek food was like the kind served in Daphne's Cafes, I was blown away by Zorba's. Each dish has obviously been nurtured to the best possible quality and flavor, seasoned and cooked into perfection. You're probably discarding my opinion since my comparison is like Kraft Singles vs. smoked gouda, but hey, I love Daphne's and fake cheddar slices. They remind me of college :) The service is also great. I've been there twice, the first time as a save haven from the soreness and cold from visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary in winter. I had no idea I'd walk into Greek heaven! It also happened to be Valentine's Day, so we got free heart-shaped ice cream dessert! I haven't been here in a few years, but I was pretty hungry and stopped in here for dinner last night. I got the octopus plate which was quite awesome. Rice, vegetables, potatoes mixed up with slices of octopus. It was very, very tasty. My only complaint about the meal was that there wasn't more. I finished off the meal with a desert I forget how to pronounce. It was like shredded wheat, but much more tasty. Every time I go here I leave nice and satisfied. My absolute FAVORITE restaurant in the city. I know the family personally and I love them they are authentic Greek folk! The menu is delectable and wide. Any and everything you could choose from the menu is the best thing to order, seriously! Whenever I go, I get the lamb and potatoes--YUM! The calamari is pretty great too. Delicious Greek!! I have eaten here several times and the quality, service and taste were very consistent! Tzatziki, Mussels and the Kalamari were perfect starters!! All three were excellent!! For entrees we had the samplers which gave us a little bit of everything. Side note-the Gyro meat is a thinner cut, for those looking for bigger slices-though very tasty. Ultra clean restaurant with super efficient and friendly staff! I would recommend reservations as larger parties seem to fill the back rooms. Lastly, don't forget dessert!! Just finished my leftovers!! Happy customers here!! I've just realized that I forgot to write a review on this spectacular Greek gem in Fairmount. The staff was incredibly nice & the food was incredibly tasty! In all honesty, this is probably the best Greek restaurant I've been to for the price range in which it's listed. I highly recommend anything on the menu! The calamari was superb! The Fisherman's Platter was mouth watering. My girlfriend and I loved every bite! The bread rather enjoyable as well, and refilled quickly. If you enjoy mushrooms you must try their marinated mushrooms! We will be back, and quite often! Probably my favorite restaurant in Philly. BYOB, right in Fairmount, yummy food and amazing prices. We always get the lamb dishes here because they are delicious and it's incredible how reasonably priced it is. We frequently get appetizers and desserts here as well and I have never had a dish here that I did not like. We recommend this spot to all our friends Good service and quality of food; did not realize it is a BYOB; good on lamb and chicken dishes; not as much available for fish eaters Of all of the things I find frustrating about dining out, number one on my list is bringing the entrees while the appetizer is still on the table. This is a mistake on the part on the part of the kitchen and the server. How hard is it to coordinate things? It usually happens in restaurants that are half full and the kitchen has time on its hands. Rather than waiting for the appetizer plates to be cleared, the kitchen occupies itself by making the entree and sending it out. The diner has three choices, to accept the dish and have the table jammed with dishes, have the half-finished appetizer plates cleared, or send the entrees back to the kitchen only to sit out until the server comes back to pick it up and serve it. We were less than half done with the appetizers when we were confronted with the choice at Zorba's and elected to send the entrees back. If restaurants and servers only realized how irritating this is for some diners. Of course you can lower the tip to convey the message to the server and send back the tried out food to the kitchen where the chef may notice it. In this case the owner did and brought us out a complimentary dessert. Notice to chefs and owners ... a free dessert does NOT make up for a crappy meal! Try waiting until the appetizer plates are cleared before sending out the entree. It's not hard to do, just be a professional and notice what's going on. Don't worry about fixing things for me. I won't be back. . Love this place! The food is always good and the staff always friendly. Only downside is it is not wheelchair accessible so I come as much as possible for the outside seating. A little taste of Greece in Philadelphia, this restaurant is a gem. Will be back to try more of their dishes! My favorite greek in the city. Inexpensive, family run, BYOB. And the food is delish. I recommend the cold dip appetizer sampler (really, a MUST), grilled octopus, and the baked eggplant dish....mmmmm....i'm hungry just thinking about it! This place is definitely bigger than it appears on the outside. I often walked by here and never went in thinking it was a carry-out place with some seats, but there are two large back rooms. It is definitely one of those awesome family-run places with awesome food and not a lot of "show". I took my friend here because she is taking a trip to Greece next month, and found our new favorite neighborhood BYO. We started with the Zeus appetizer, which could easily be a meal in itself if you want to try a little of everything. The grilled octopus was phenomenal and the sauce was so good, I had to use the crusty bread to sop it up. I also highly recommend the stuffed eggplant. I have never tasted anything so good and will definitely be ordering it again! Overall, great food, inexpensive, no frills neighborhood gem! Zorbas is a fun little Greek paradise on the food-desert known as Fairmount (I kid...we're getting better...). If you're a vegetarian, carnivore or omnivore, you're sure to find something appetizing here. The cold appetizer plate is small-ish, but loaded with different Greek delights including, hummus, other hummus, yogurt hummus type of thing, babaganoush and spicy feta, which looks like all of the other stuff on the plate, but is spicy and wonderful. The hot appetizer comes with calamari that is more scrumptious than any onion ring you'll ever eat. It actually tastes like calamari...that's been breaded...not breaded that's been calamaried. There's some octopus dip too, but the tentacles were a little much for me...now that I want an octopus as a pet. Order two pitas - fluffy, light and warm, these are absolutely the quintessence of Greek pita. And the artichoke dish for a main course will make you feel healthy and guilty at the same time...smothered in some sort of butter sauce that's lemony, these hearts will win you over. Oh, and share a piece of giant baklava. It's pretty huge, and sticky, and flakey, and everything that baklava should be. Nothing beats a zorba greek salad and their fresh bread. The place is super small but the food is 100% authentic and fresh. Highly recommend Fantastic Saganaki! Friendly and always a delight! Experiment--love the Zeus platter as well as the octopus! The first time I dined here over the summer, I was seriously impressed. The food was outstanding. But perhaps it was just because I was practically starving after Bastille Day festivities. When we returned recently for a friend's birthday dinner, the food was probably just as good, but the service was strange. Awkward and kind of inattentive. I'll cut them some slack since it was a busy Saturday night and we were a large party (of which there seemed to be several that evening.) That being said, I still really like Zorba's would definitely be back. Especially in the warm-weather months, it's nice to walk around Fairmount & BYO is always good with me. We go here all the time, bring friends and family and really love it! Lunch is much cheaper than dinner. The cold dip plate is great. Plan to order extra bread. I'd been itching to go here for about a year, as it was recommended highly by friends and colleagues. Coming in with high expectations and anticipating portions similar to those of Dmitri's and Audrey Claire, I was suprised how tiny the portions were for the price. The Zeus Plate read like a feast on the menu, but on the table each appetizer sample was 1/3 the size of my fist (except for 1/2 plate full of fried calamari, which neither of us wanted). Still, the food is flavor-packed. Delicious octopus (but not as good as Dmitri's or Audrey Claire) and juicy charred chicken. The baba and hummus were also scrumptious. The BYOB restaurant has many rooms with nooks and crannies for tables large and small, for communal or intimate gatherings. Our server was awesome and amiable. I'd go back if someone else was paying, but my dine-out dollars will keep going to Dmitris. We've lived in the neighborhood for seven or eight years but just recently started to go to this place. The foos is great, nice atmosphere, and the prices are reasonable -highly recommended. This is the perfect "I don't want to cook on friday night" restaurant. Food is impeccably Greek, service is friendly and the atmosphere is Fairmont meet Lower Manhattan. Nice crowd and great prices. A must. Love this place. I think many people have really high hopes for some places and if something doesn't meet their expectations they will criticize it. We've been going to this place since 2007. We had private parties there, had a bday lunch, business lunch, met with friends, etc. Always GREAT food and friendly service. And the prices are pretty good for the great food they serve. I love Zorba's food and excellent service. Zorba's is a great authentic Greek BYOB with an unbelievably pleasant staff. One of my favorite things is everyone greeting you when you enter and exit. The kitchen and waiting staff (all family I have gathered) all say hello, goodbye, and thank you. The food is always consistent and superior. 4 out of 5 because the interior needs a little updating. I like this restaurant because it's convenient and has decent food and because I admire the hard work of the family who own and run it. The food is not gourmet or fancy - it's "solid" Greek food that is satisfying. I like the cold appetizer platter to start, a mix of classic Greek appetizers such as hummus, tsaziki, and other spreads. The ambience is casual. The physical space is a bit worn but they spruce it up with white tablecloths. The prices are reasonable. The family members who cook and serve are probably some of the hardest workers I've ever seen. The kids have pretty much run the restaurant for years as they grew into adults, and their work ethic is next to none. I think that's the real reason I like to go there. It's an honest hard - working immigrant family and their pride comes through in the food. great Greek food! We always get the charcoal sampler...AWESOME! Tried a few of the lamb dishes that were really good also. Every dish is seasoned to perfection. This will be my new regular. A friend of mine introduced me to this place a few days ago and I got a lamb roll to go. From the first bite I could tell that this place knew how to cook lamb for once. The lamb was cooked until it nearly fell apart , you could tell that it was young because it didn't have that smell of a stinky grown sheep. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Came back again for some more take out a few days later and then the next day and they remembered who I was. I like when you go to a restaurant and it has the feeling that you welcome and respected. I ordered the lamb shank with vegetables. Perfect. The lamb was fresh and tender, coming right off the bone like lamb should be. The the vegetables,beans, potatoes and rice all had a distinct flavor. The rice you could tell was not of cheap quality because it didn't turn into mush when you ate it. We never ran out of water to drink and bread to dip in the sauce. Bottom Line- The owners care about the food, fast service, food is all home made except the fries good for lunch because its cheaper. P.S if you come to a family owned restaurant right before they close and complain about them not serving you. Give them a damn break, they work all day preparing fresh food and some people like to go home and relax. So stop being a baby and tell them to have a good night and leave. Best baklava I've ever tasted!!! Thanks :) I can't wait to try the saganaki next time I'm at the restaurant. Great food, ehhh service, cute ambiance. I gave this place a 3 namely because our waitress was kind of quick and impatient, but overall, everything else was pretty nice. Great place for first dates (unless you're into a bougie-er atmosphere :) or small group meetings. Very dimly lit inside. Don't get the octopus like I did (unless your're into chewing the hell out of your meet :). Try the leg of lamb!! They were VERY good with splitting the check 7 ways. And there you have it. Short, sweet and hopefully helpful :) Amazing food and they accommodated a very large party, service was great and their homemade greek yogurt for dessert was perfection Called Zorba's at 3:o'clock on a Friday and after a few minutes of juggling, they were able to find us an Table, good start to what I will say was superb service and food grilled to perfection. It appears that they expanded since my last visit (2 yrs ago) but this is still a cozy intimate place that is awesome for a nicely prepared experience. Started out with the cold combination appt. and it was definitely worth it. Refreshing and flavors that excites your taste buds to no end. Plenty for two but be adventurous and try the grilled octopus. You will enjoy whatever you take home tomorrow if not later that night. Moved onto the "Fisherman's Feast" good golly miss Molly every bite was a party that had me tapping my feet under the table. As I looked around the room I noticed most were digging in with yum written all over their face. Sorry didn't do dessert, I just wanted to savor the flavors I had just experienced. Come you will not regret it. I suggest you call and make a reservation. I've been to Zorba's twice now and had good food both times. The exterior does suggest a cheesy college town version of a Greek restaurant. However the food is anything but mediocre. On my last trip I had a soutsoukis pita sandwich and a greek salad. The Greek salad had an abundance of vegetables, a flavorful dressing, and delicious olives(watch out for the pits!). The soutsoukis pita sandwich was good, if a bit messy. The waiter was very attentive and filled my water numerous times. My only complaint was that it took a little long to get my sandwich, considering that there were not that many people in the restaurant. Was a huge fan! But I should have know something was a miss when we sat down. First off let me say that I really like there food! I was so excited to show my friends a great Greek restaurant in Philadelphia ( as I managed one in NJ ) I had to use the rest room there was no toilet paper. Hey it happens!! There was paper towels instead. I told the waiter. Then when we asked for more bread and oil the server said NO I don't want you to fill up on bread! I have never been told NO by a server when asking for more bread 30 years in the business as a chef and manager I was appalled and embarrassed. Next he forgot my friends diet coke no big deal. I had to ask for pita 7 times which they do charge you for. No problem I don't mind paying but when I tell you to bring out lots of pita we are pita people bring it out! Our one guest is limited to certain foods so she orders salad and never comes. Waiter ( order taker) looks at us like we are lying and says we never order it. We get more dips xtra octopus I have to tell you I have been cooking and managing for years the food here is good Greek food. I started to feel sick I ate dips, octopus and artichokes as my meal. I went to the ladies room and got sick. Again no toilet paper. Again on my way out I paid cash and generous tip ( which should be lower due to the smirking order takers) I said to him I told someone about the no toilet paper he said there is paper towels cause we ran out! Are you serious? Go to the store and get some! 2nd reason I won't be back. We then leave. One more person gets sick eating the dips after ordering a second fish roe dip. The 3rd gets sick 2 hours after him. The 4th got sick an hour after. The only one that didn't get sick was the person who didn't eat any dips. I called and who ever answered the phone seems not to believe us. It happens in every restaurant I understand you get defensive it's natural. I really love there food! But I won't be back and it's not so much we got sick all 4 of us. It's because of the wait staff. Being told NO for bread was wrong. I'm paying for that bread it isn't free it's worked into the bill. Plus you don't tell a guest NO. The no toilet paper really bothered me when the server said they were out. Go buy some. Health Hazzard plus really you are asking ladies to use paper towels. Forgetting our coke was okay it happens. But forgetting someone's dish for there meal is something else. ( there is another review about this) I'm saddened by the turn of events that happen last night. I won't be paying cash anymore either I learned my lesson. If I paid by card I would have canceled it due to us 4 getting sick. So they are lucky I paid cash. The bill was low 105 $ but it was all apps. I gave 26$ tip. ( always tip cash for servers because they sometimes have to wait a week to get there tips) Again love the food just won't be back. They need to tighten up on line checks and temps and rotation of products so people don't get sick. I wouldn't question if it was just me but 4 of us?? Undeniably one of our favorite spots in town. Greek home cooking by a wonderful Greek family. Decor and atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from an unpretentious spot like this, so come for the food not the red carpet. The cold and hot appetizer plate is amazing, everything on there...though it can be very garlic heavy. Every other dish we've tried has been excellent. Perfect spot to drink and eat too much. Love this place beyond words. Best Greek food in This area. they deliver fast, and it's consistently great tasting. The gyro meat is super thin, which we like, and the tsatziki is refreshing and well made. The chicken filet is juicy, and the side of roasted potatoes and rice and veggies makes my meal seem healthy. Beautiful lunch experience at Zorba's this afternoon! We shared a charcoal chicken sandwich and a lamb platter--both out of this world. Zorba's scores well in flavor, ambiance, service, and pricing. The sandwich was crafted perfectly with fresh ingredients and their homemade dressing. Both meats were moist and flavorful. (To my surprise, the chicken was more noteworthy than the lamb.) The platter was filling and memorable as well. The lamb was served over rice and accompanied by mixed vegetables and a boiled and buttered potato. Perfection! Thank you! Went to Zorba's over the weekend when my boyfriend and I were just walking around the Fairmount area. I think he was tempted by the frappes that some people were drinking just outside the restaurant. Not much to look at from the outside, but the interior is cozy. We were seated promptly and after enough time to peruse the menu, we gave our order to our waitress. She came back after a few minutes with a basket of bread and some olive oil, and our frappes - these are so much better than regular iced coffee drinks! I'll have to ask next time if they serve traditional Greek coffee (made with a briki and served in demitasse cups). Since we were there at the start of dinner service, our food arrived before I even finished a slice of bread. I had the spanakopita (one of the specials) - it was absolutely perfect! I didn't care that I burnt my tongue with the first couple of bites because it tasted so good! The phyllo dough was golden and flaky, just as it should be, making a mess on my plate each time I cut off a bite, and the spinach and feta filling was creamy and delicious - more often than not, I've had spanakopita that tasted really bitter because canned spinach was used. It tasted like fresh spinach and phyllo to me! My boyfriend had the grilled octopus with a side of Greek potatoes and vegetables - the octopus was tender and seasoned well, and the potatoes/vegetables (looked like green beans and tomato) reminded him of the potatoes that his mother used to make. We were too full to try any of the desserts, but I hope to try them another time. Definitely a hidden gem in the Fairmount area, I'd definitely recommend Zorba's to anyone looking for tasty Greek food. I've heard good things about Zorba's, so I thought I'd give it a try. I placed a delivery order, I live just a few blocks away. Delivery was surprisingly fast, and the food was excellent! I chose the Pork Souvlaki, hearty portions, and the sides were delicious as well. I look forward to eating at the restaurant! Great service, delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. They have 8 or so tables outside, some under cover. Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. Three of us split an appetizer and two entrees. The grilled eggplant topped with tomatoes and feta was outstanding. Planning to come back the next time I'm in Philly I ordered takeout from Zorbas and it was so, so good! I had the Greek salad, spicy feta and pita, and fries. It came super fast (I ordered through Uber eats) and the food traveled super well. The fries in particular were still very crispy and absolutely delicious even after traveling. Only didn't give 5 because they forgot my side of tzatziki. Overall would definitely recommend. we had the chicken souvlaki and the gyro for dinner - excellent food. Service was also excellent. We had a great dining experience. Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. EVERYTHING was delicious. Got the calamari and eggplant to start. Not usually an eggplant fan but could not stop eating it. I got the lamb gyro which was delicious! Something about their sauce was just perfecting. Can't wait to go back for more Great place, great price, great people. This is my girlfriend and I's go to place when we are going out for dinner. We like to try new places but when we want something that we know will be a great choice, Zorba's fits the bill. Cool atmosphere. Small but open dining room and a very knowledgeable staff. The waiters all recognize us and remember us when we walk in and they always have something to recommend to us. Pricing on items outside of the platters is a bit on the high side but don't let that sway your decision. This is traditional greek. You will love it. If you don't know what to get, get the grill sampler platter. It is enough for 3 people to share or 2 people who are really hungry. I cannot recommend this place enough. Do yourself a favor and sit down and let the staff take you through athens on fairmont. Went here on a Saturday night without a reservation and was seated within a few minutes - the space is much larger than it seems! We were served bread while waiting that was delicious with the oil/vinegar. The two of us ordered the charcoal grill sampler for 2 and it was brought out quite quickly. The platter had a variety of meats with some rice, beans, potatoes, and veggies as sides. The lamb chops and gyro meat were our favorites; both were very flavorful and the lamb chops were juicy! The sausage was also tasty. The other meats were not as good - the kebab chicken, marinated grilled chicken, and kebab pork were all quite dry and we had to eat it with a lot of lemon juice and tzatziki. The sides were all great and very flavorful. The platter was a good amount of food. Between the two of us, we finished everything and were very full. The service and atmosphere were great, overall enjoyed our experience. Would recommend the lamb dishes and gyros! Unfortunately, I will not be able to review the food here. This was going to be my first order from here. I had several friends at my house and we were craving some food and decided to call Zorba's and get a bunch of appetizers and gyros delivered. The woman asked what I would like and I started by telling her two lamb gyros. No sooner than I said the word gyro I was told they don't make them after 4:00PM. It was about 8:00PM when I called. This was a major disappointment and I stopped my order right there as we all wanted gyros and apps. I don't understand how a place that specializes in Greek food can take gyros off the menu. I've been to a few greek restaurants and other than Zorba's they make gyros all day/night. Because Zorba's doesn't make gyros after 4pm they just lost our $60 order. This experience has soured me on this restaurant and I won't be trying again. A pleasant traditional Greek restaurant serving all the standards at reasonable prices. There is nothing especially noteworthy about the food with the exception of the grilled octopus, which was perfectly done. The roasted lamb is overdone but tasty, no pink for this chef and accompanied by the traditional sides of roasted potato and rice. Why an ice-cream scooper's worth of rice is considered important with another starch on the plate is something I will leave for others to determine. The service was efficient and the Greek music apparently SOP for traditional tavernas. You won't break the bank here and you won't leave planning your next visit. You will have a pleasant experience. Great food. Hadn't been there in a while but they recently began delivery so I ordered. Delivery was fast, friendly and food was just as my last visit in person, delicious. The Greek salad, gyros, rice, roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables were awesome. I'll be ordering again soon. Oh man I don't even know how to describe Zorba's. I have literally never had a bad meal there - at least 20 times eating there between dining in and takeout - and everything I've had immediately becomes my favorite! BYOB (there's a liquor store just up Fairmount Ave). I was hungry when I showed up just over an hour from closing time. They were inviting and pleasant and the food - calamari and the BBQ meat sampler for one - more than filled me up and was really delicious. I sat out on the walk on a nice night, not sure how big it is inside. Well done, glad I found the place. Went yesterday for the first time for BOTH lunch and dinner. Let me explain. We stopped for lunch and had the meat sampler for two + veggies. Everything was delicious, in particular the lamb, chicken, and sausage. My friend also had the rice pudding, which he loved. After paying, we felt so comfortable that we just sticked around chatting the afternoon away. We didn't decide to stay, it just sort of happened. Everyone was very nice and kept filling our water without sending us away. Dinner time came and I ordered the grilled octopus, which was very very good. Sidewalk seating was a plus. All in all, excellent food and comfortable, down to earth environment. Highly recommended. Not impressed. (Let me first say that I love Greek food and sometimes cook Greek food at home. No, I'm not Greek, but I feel like I know a thing or two about the cuisine. Opa!) Went here on a Saturday night and was surprised that it wasn't crowded. Was it a sign of the economy or the quality of the restaurant? The saganaki had the look and texture of fried mozzarella sticks. (When, I believe it should be more grilled than deep fried.) The cut-up vegetables on the plate (onions, tomatoes, cucumbers) seemed a little dried out. I ordered the gyro from the dinner menu and was confused to see a pile of meat with french fries --- that's it. Oh, sorry, a little tub of tzaziki. I asked about a pita. Was informed it was 75 cents extra. Um, isn't a gyro a pita sandwich? Oh, and for $15, I expected something more than meat and potatoes on a plate. The meat and the french fries seemed overly greasy, as I had quite bad indigestion later that night. My dinner companion had a vegetarian dish that was "OK" but this person also made the comment that it, too, seemed greasy. The servers were all pleasant and quick with water refills. The decor is cute and we joked with the waitress that we had a view of the Aegean from our table, based on how the wall was painted. I really hate to give them a bad review, as I really wanted to like this place. I've had gyros a million times better from little hole in the wall places for a fraction of the cost. I don't understand the high premium on pitas. I understand wheat prices have gone up, but that's kind of a staple of the cuisine. I could possibly be persuaded to go again, to be proven wrong, but for now my gastrointestinal system needs to cleanse. Usually do takeout as I work closeby so its a good option when being too lazy to cook. Very friendly owners who usually offer samples if your food is not ready. I do not eat seafood so I tend to stick with the Charcoal Platters which are always spot on. Only negitive is I think the prices are a little high however you can always depend on a quality meal. My group and I stumbled upon this place when we were desperately trying to find a place to eat before crossing over to the Eastern Penitentiary for our haunted journey through the abandoned prison. Everything else nearby was either closed or too crowded, or was no longer serving food. If you ask me what types of cuisines I like, I probably would not mention Greek, which was why I was not too excited to come here for dinner. But we were all starving and out in the cold and just needed a place that can feed us as we waited. I know very little of Greek cuisine and I know for sure that they are famous for their gyros. I thought I'd just pick that but that night, we were told that they were not serving gyros. I was worried that I would not have any other interesting options to choose from. With the hunger and very little energy I had left, I just trusted my sister to pick the dish and my friend to pick the appetizers. We were all gonna share anyway. To start, we had the combination of hot appetizers that included fried calamari, mussels in red wine, and grilled octopus. Very good choice! No crumbs were left behind. The grilled octopus was tender and marinated humbly in some oil... For our main courses, we had the meatballs with rice, roasted potatoes, and grilled veggies. Originally, my friend wanted something from the vegetarian menu but our waiter told us almost everything vegetarian was out that night. Must be that good eh. So he recommended the meatballs. My sister and I ordered the Grilled Skewered Chicken Breast served with rice, roasted potatoes and mixed veggies or french fries and mixed veggies. The meatballs were nice and soft, but I was not too crazy with the sauce that it came with. I LOVE their grilled chicken breast skewers. So tender and juicy! The french fries were unlike others that I have ever tried before. They were flat like chips and well-seasoned. It helped that we were all starving. We devoured and savored every bite and did not leave anything behind. I'm a sauce girl but I did not even need sauce on my chicken! That says a lot! Where the waiter promised a delicious meal, Zorba's delivered it. If I am around the area again, I would not hesitate to come back. =) All the food seemed to be very good. We had the Sampler for two, a lovely platter with two lamb chops, two chicken & two pork souvlaki sticks, chicken breast all perfectly charbroiled. These were placed on a plate of tasty rice and potatoes, greek style. It was one of the best Greek meals I've ever had. I came here for dinner with a group of 7. We all seemed to like our food, as everyones plates were pretty clean. I got the oven roasted meatballs - Soutzoukakia. I was originally going to get fish but was told it would take 30 minutes (my only complaint). The food we did order was relatively fast though. The service is really good. They came frequently to refill water. It was also BYOB. The waiters were friendly even though we weren't the easiest group to deal with. As soon as we sat down, baskets of bread were brought over. The food was filling, so we didn't have room for dessert. They were also accommodating and let us pay with several credit cards. 3.5 stars for this place. My biggest peeve when I went there the other day was that I ordered a pita sandwich which said that it had roasted eggplant and feta on it. There was a small amount of baba ganoush and no discernible feta AND french fries - NOT on the side - in the sandwich. What the heck???? Nothing served during lunch came out on anything larger than an 8" plate including my brother's lamb dish. We ordered their sample of spreads which was delicious but there were only like 2 Tablespoons of each spread. A plate of pita bread triangles came out with everything - we had so much that we took home a large take out container of them. Our bill came out to $62 even after my sandwich was taken off the bill - this was for three people at lunchtime. My brother said they should change their name to Ex-Zorba-tant. There are definitely better Greek restaurants in the city. We found Zorba's through Yelp! when we wanted some good food near the Art Museum. The walk was pleasant and found Zorba's in the area between the Art Museum and the Eastern State Penitentiary, along with other small restaurants in the area. We found the homely run place welcoming, and were promptly sitted in a nicely decorated area. The menu was vast and they seem to have different portions for lunch and dinner. The hummus appetizer was delicious, and our meals were well portioned and tasty. We really enjoyed our lunch there and were chatting with the waiters. Highly recommended. I really liked this place. We happened to pass by it after a tour of the penitentiary and decided to stop in for an early dinner. It is a small and quaint little place. The staff was very nice, attentive and knowledgeable. The prices are good as well. We got the pita and hummus, and i fell in love with it. The pita was so fresh. The artichokes constantinople was just delectable. The gyro were so delicious and juicy. Nothing was overdone or dry or undercooked for that matter. I definitely loved it! I was expecting a lot more. I came here early evening on a Saturday. It is BYO which is good. We started with the cold appetizer sampler -- wouldn't have been my first choice but my girlfriend wanted it, so okay. I was very disappointed immediately by the solitary dolmades on the plate. The various dips were nothing special at all. The hummus was very lackluster, and to be honest I'm suspicious that it came from a large store bought tub. I followed with the roast lamb. Again, disappointing. It was well seasoned, sure, but so dry and overcooked, which is a sin with roast lamb. I am actually wondering if it was tossed into the microwave given that it came so fast and it was early in the evening. The server was quite nice but the food was disappointing so I wouldn't recommend. I love ordering from here, some of the best Mediterranean/Greek in Philadelphia. The soutzoukakia is fantastic. Amazing food and service! Just had dinner tonight and it was great. Made reservations earlier in the week and we were seated right away. BYOW made it so much better. Seriously wish I discovered this place earlier because the food was so delicious and authentic (comparable to what I ate in Athens). Had the grill meat platter then shared a baklava. Both delicious. Will definitely be back! Never had a bad meal here! The staff (I'm guessing it's a family business, because I see the same people every time) is always friendly, courteous, and prompt. I thought I'd update my review since the last time I reviewed Zorba's was nearly two years ago. The other night, we started off with the spicy feta dip and the calamari. The calamari is here is easily one of the best (if not THE best) I've ever had. Unlike most places, it's not 80% breading. I can actually taste the calamari, which is done perfectly. It's not chewy, rubbery, or the like. Once again, I got my go-to dish, the soutzoukakia. I swear they put crack in these meatballs. I have yet to find these at any other Greek place, but I doubt any other place would do it justice! Menu looks promising, though both times I ordered there I found the food to be a bit salty. The veggies that accompany the main dishes don't taste fresh (Like they come from a can) and are drenched in oil. Went here Friday night with a friend for a girl's night. The sample appetizer of all their dips was awesome-and ample in size! The spreads are great (not too oily!) and interesting (caviar spread-delish!). The only complaint is that my dish was basically an oil slick-I ordered the eggplant dish as my entree, and specifically asked if it was oily, and was told no. It was soaked totally in oil, but still delicious. My friend got the meat sampler, and loved it. The prices were also really reasonable, and BYO is also phenomenal. Also gives off a cute, family owned, and authentically Greek vibe. I'd definitely go back, would just avoid the eggplant. I love this place .food and service is amazing I definitely recommend it .is the only restaurant with a traditional Greek cuisine I was pleasantly surprised by this little hole in the wall. Everything was very authentic, well seasoned and flavorful. You cannot beat the price point either. The lunch portions can run a little on the smaller side but overall this is still some of the best Greek food I have had on the East Coast. Amazing lunch experience. Lamb was sooo tender. Every item on my plate was perfection. Great staff Awesome, if you're fan of middle eastern European food. Lamb dishes on dinner menu are the bomb! BYOB. I would have given them 4*s but the middle Eastern- European bouncer/waiter dude was not comfortably polite. He offered us table on only condition - we have to finish our dining in 1.5 hrs. This place has a very authentic feel to it .. It has great pictures on its wall and has Greek music playing. The people serving you are a happy bunch and food is lip smacking good ! The lamb was very well cooked and the portion size was very good (not just a dab of fancy food on your table) - go there when you are hungry and are craving good food ! The grape leaves were also delish !! I went another time and ordered the assortment of cold appetizers and it was the best thing ever !! Highly recommended for foodies - the caviar dip is the best followed by spicy feta and the rest were all good !! This joint does not disappoint. Try all your Greek favorites. You will not find them lacking. Zorba's is super tasty, and it is very well priced. When the weather is nice, and you have wine and friends, you definitely should check out Zorba's. Their roasted pepper entree was vegetarian and DELICIOUS! You can't go wrong with the cold appetizer platter with hummus, cucumbers, tzatziki, and a few other yummy treats! The family that owns the restaurant is sweet and very attentive. Definitely a great for a nice casual meal. We've lived in the neighborhood for seven or eight years but just recently started to go to this place. The foos is great, nice atmosphere, and the prices are reasonable -highly recommended. We went for an impromptu dinner during the week and enjoyed a very pleasant meal here. We ordered the dolmades to start and the octopus and kapama as entrees. The octopus was excellent, well-balanced and tender. My boyfriend got the kapama and was raving about it. Service was friendly and prompt. I will definitely be returning to get my Greek fix! Great, super authentic, large portioned Greek food. Not sure they could fit one more picture on the walls, but definitely "sets the mood" for a Greek feast. BYOB. Better Greek than Figs a couple blocks away. Plates are EXACTLY what you would get if ordered in Greece. This Greek dinner last night was AWESOME. I liked the food here better than the food at Estia! We were seated in less than five minutes, on a Friday night at 7! The restaurant has two small, dining rooms and it's cozy. The service was attentive but not intrusive. I loved that the bread was served with not only olive oil, but good, tasty vinegar. I immediately searched the menu for my favorite Greek dish, moussaka, and when I didn't find it, I found what may have been an even better, and definitely related dish - melitzanes papoutsakia, or stuffed eggplant. It was SO GOOD. Like moussaka, it has eggplant, spiced ground meat, and bechamel. The accompanying potato was a marvel unto itself: tender, juicy (tasted like they may have cooked it in chicken broth), flavorful. HEAVEN. The phyllo-custard dessert was really great too. This is definitely my new favorite restaurant in a neighborhood I'm just starting to explore - Fairmount. I absolutely love this place. I come here quite often, especially when I get a taste for lamb chops. They char-broil the meat and it is delicious! Then it's all served with roasted veggies and potatoes that are just as amazing. Since my family is small it makes a great place to celebrate those special moments. I have yet to introduce this place to anyone who didn't like it. EXCELLENT food and priced reasonably. We ate dinner and had the octopus, squid, and lamb - ALL were excellent. Easily some of the best Greek food we have ever had. Stopped here after a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. My husband and I got food off of the lunch menu. For an appetizer we ordered the cold appetizer sampler plate, which was a variety of different dips (don't ask me to name them I couldn't spell them if I tried). We thoroughly enjoyed all of them. They were all extremely flavorful and much better than similar dishes we've had at other Greek restaurants. My husband got a lamb lunch platter which included lamb ,rice , and Greek potatoes. The dish was a little small because it was a lunch platter , but my husband reported that the lamb was super tender and flavorful as were the rest of the items on his dish .I wasn't sure what I wanted so I just stuck to the tried and true traditional Gyro. The Gyro had that perfect blend of meat ,lettuce tomato tzatiki sauce and onions. The meat was sliced super thin, and was probably some of the tenderest I've ever had. Service was prompt and friendly. Prices were reasonable. Lunch for two came to $30. Although i have yet to eat in at Zorba's, i wanted to test it out with some take out the other night. It is a little remeniscent of the Italian restaurant that Tony Soprano sits in front of, with a table of old Greek dudes chain smoking and speaking Greek out on the street, but I felt right at home walking in there. I ordered the cold appetizer plate, which came with pita bread and cucumbers. All the dips, I dont want to butcher the names so i wont even bother, were delicious, esp the tsatziki. For my entree, I got the Braised Lamb Shank in tomato and red wine sauce over penne pasta. It was so flavorful, the meat fell right off the bone, and the sauce was delcious. The vegetables that came on the side were really flavorful as well. For 15 DOLLARS, fuhgeddaboutit as tony would say. Further investigation will be done once i dine in, but for now. 5 stars. This was my first time dining in at Zorbas and my family's first time there. We had a reservation for 10 on Saturday night and were seated in one of the side rooms. There was only one other party seated in the room so it felt private. The service was great from start to finish - our servers were friendly and kept popping in to check on us. We started out with the cold appetizer sampler - an assortment of cold spreads served with pita bread. My favorites were the garlic spread and spicy feta. I personally could've done without the caviar. I wonder if they'd allow us to switch that out for another spread next time. For dinner, I was tempted to get the charcoal sampler again but figured I should try something new and went with the lamb shank in red wine sauce. While the dish was tasty, the lamb was on the chewy side and not as tender as I would've liked. However, no one else seemed to have this issue with what they ordered. The popular dishes at our table were the chicken souvlaki, gyro, and stuffed eggplant. We had lunch here and it was amazing. Great spot, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The pita was fresh and delicious. Need to return for dinner. We were going to try Kanella but they were booked on a Friday night. Zorba's was able to get in a party of 8 with relatively little notice. The restaurant was full of people but very with a cozy, family-style atmosphere. The waitress was the owner's daughter. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals (sampler for two, artichoke vegetarian dish, shrimp poseidon). Parking was very easy also right across the street. My suggestion is bring a great bottle of wine and eat your dinner here, then go down the street to the coffee or pastry shop for dessert. I came here on a Friday evening with a friend and her dad. We sat outside and never got a chance to go inside. Our waitress was very attentive and came to check on us every few minutes. The food was good. We started out with the fried kalamari. Very crispy and tasty. For my main entree, I had the pork souvlaki. It was good, but for $18.00 I was expecting better quality and a bigger portion. I probably will come back, but maybe for lunch. Had a nice experience, the big sampler was really tasty. BYOB and really nice outdoor seating. The only thing that concerned me was I kept hearing a microwave beeping from the kitchen. What could they possibly have been microwaving? I've been here several times and each time has been wonderful! Especially the desert inside the hollowed out frozen fruit!! And one of the waiters is a total hunk! Although slightly off, the name alone immediately made me think of the Portokalos restaurant from the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It's a small cozy restaurant, and as you walk in, you must pass by the kitchen before entering the dining area. We didn't have a reservation, but were easily accommodated. Very friendly and attentive servers. My friends and I shared 2 lamb dishes, a seafood dish, and a vegetarian dish, which did not take too long to come out. Wish I wrote down what it was we ordered to remember, but it's no problem! I'd be happy to eat it again if I ordered the same thing. Everything reminded me of my time years ago in Greece, from the tasty flavors, deliciously cooked meats, and the regular guests that added to the atmosphere. The only thing missing was a bottle of wine (or ouzo) which was our fault for not bringing any. Maybe next time. OPA! Decent Greek place is always a good thing. Very good meal. Didn't like being charged for extra pita though. The $10 cold app. plate great deal and was very good. I forget what else we had, but we would definitely go back. Reasonably priced. This place is great! On NYE they were able to take a reservation for 18 people last minute! The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating and even were okay with 4 people in our party getting their own separate tab. The grilled octopus was amazing. It was super tender and not rubbery or chewy like most places. The stuffed eggplant with feta and a red sauce was also delicious and super cheap at only 10 bucks! The service was also really fast. I will definitely be back here! I love tasting good Greek food and this is the place to do it. Everything I have ate here and been amazing tasting. We've lived in the Philly area for a little over a year now and in all honesty, the food options haven't got me craving anything, ever. That is, until tonight. Our meal this evening is something that I can see myself craving on a regular basis. We had a fun tour of the ESP and decided to walk over to Zorba's for dinner, especially since we'd already paid for parking across the street. I am SO glad we did. We started off with the Calamari appetizer, which was good. It is probably the only thing that I ate this evening that I don't have to have when we return. Our second appetizer plate was the Saganaki and it was super absolutely delicious and a fun show for the kids (if they're not afraid of fire). We ordered the charbroiled meat platter (for 2) that happily filled our family of 2 adults and two 8 year olds bellies with a few pieces of meat in a to go box. Every single thing on that plate from the Lamb, chicken, sausage and gyro to the potatoes and beans and even the rice was freaking delicious. I'm serious, I even asked for extra beans. They were fabulous. As if we weren't already full enough, we couldn't decide, so we shared two desserts. The honey cake, which one of my girls thought was the best dessert ever. And the thing that I can't remember they name- it's like a deconstructed baklava- very good. Very very sweet but good. It was just my tastes, that they had similar ingredients, so it was a little too much of the same kind of sweetness. But, it is a Greek restaurant, and those are the flavors that belong there. Overall, I enjoyed this meal so much more than I expected and will definitely return!!!! We always try to hit up this place whenever we're house sitting for my boss. It's a nice, homey place, with great service and yummy food. We usually start off with the fire feta, which is great. I love feta and, with a little heat in there, it goes very well with pita bread. I usually get the soutzoukaki, which is one of the best I've had. The lunch portion is a good size too. Great food, can't go wrong with the gyro (yeero). Interestingly they put fries in it. Service was superb. Will definitely be my go to spot for Greek food in Philly! Wellllllllllll I was really excited for some delicious Zorba's like the takeout place in Princeton. Sadly, nobody at Zorba's gave a sht because it was around 9:20 on Tuesday night, the sign said that they close at 10pm, there was 1 table with customers still eating, but they wouldn't let us sit down. How long does it take them to scrape some meat off a stick and put it in a pita? Do they have to go and kill the lamb, bake the bread, and then hand feed me piece by piece? I'm a slow eater, but even 30 minutes is more than enough time for me to down a pita. Hmm...won't be back to try again. Jerks. I only had the appetizers here, so I can't speak to the rest of the food. The complimentary bread here was delicious (light and fluffy) and we ordered the mussels + the plate of different hummus/dips with a generous side of pita bread. I found the sauce for the mussels a little too tomatoey, but the dips + pita bread were delicious! I would love to try their dish that they set on fire - the flames were at least 4 feet high and are quite startling! Will definitely stop by again sometime when I have more room in my stomach. Don't forget it's BYOB! Would've made sure to bring a bottle of wine if I'd read the Yelp reviews ahead of time :) This place is great, prices are very reasonable, gyros super tasting, salad was fresh and tasty. My kids claim the calamari was the best we had on our week long trip back east (and they were experts at this point) the Frappe - a cold coffee drink - is not to be missed, lunchtime - get the gyro pita sandwich thing its great, service can be a bit off but hey that can be the Greek way! Zorba's is a great neighborhood restaurant and we love it. For dinner, we usually go with family who are willing to foot the bill, not because the prices are unreasonable, but when you go to Zorba's for dinner, it pays to get a giant meal because the food is great. I usually go with the seafood pasta dish (I believe this is pictured) and my boyfriend is a fan of the gyro platter. The desserts are delicious (I like the honey cake) and the Greek coffee after dinner is thick and delicious when lightly sweetened. We have never had anything disagreeable here. The service could be faster, but it's always the same people there - I trust that they know what they're doing. I just assume that this is how it is done in Greek. I was inspired to review Zorba's after we dropped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon. They have vegetarian sandwich options - I ordered the hummus & feta cheese sandwich. Much to my delight, there were FRENCH FRIES IN MY SANDWICH. My boyfriend pointed this out just as I took a bite and experienced the glory of french fries in my hummus pita. All up in it. Nummy nummy. I love you, Zorba's. I am from NYC and grew up eating at Greek restaurants in Astoria, Queens. I've had about as good as you get in the United States. If you've had authentic Greek food, skip this place, it'll make you angry. Angry like I am. Some meals I have and they are bad and then there's the rare one which I find insulting. Zorba's was garbage. I had the Zeus platter - their hot and cold dip platter. They charge $22 for this. There were three dishes brought out - the very small dish had a mix of 5 or 6 different dips, the large dish had mussels, octopus and fried calamari and the third was a small dish of pita - not enough to use to finish the small amount of dips provided meaning that you have to order more pita for extra money. The calamari was low end pub grade, the tzatziki was brought in, the octopus was drowned in oil and tough, the four tiny mussels were in a very sweet tomato sauce and the dips were just garbage. Taramosalata is not supposed to taste like salty yogurt - there is supposed to be fish roe in that. The other dips, forgettable. My wife ordered a shrimp dish, again, drowned in oil, greasy and cooked till they were like rubber. The rice and potato with her dish, greasy oily again, soggy mush. The serving portion was that of a half plate, tiny. That was $20. The service couldn't have given less of a $hit that we were there. They even told us that they would need the table in two hours so make sure we were finished by then. That's how we were greeted. Like I opened with, some meals are bad and some are just insulting. Zorba's is officially the worst meal I've had in seven years living in Philadelphia. Better off going to a diner. Simple and yet authentic. Love the pita bread sandwich which were heavy on taste and fairly light on pocket. They have an unconventional form of fries and the seasoning on top of that was yumm. I asked them for ketchup and they add a touch of humor with - it's too American for Greek. They got me a sauce which was not sweet but had a depth in flavors. Good and friendly staff. I'd recommend going there after a visit to the ESP museum. A very intimate and delicious BYO; I am a huge fan of lamb and when I went I had the lamb meatballs which were absolutely delicious. The service was quick but not pushy and everyone was very friendly. I will surely be going back! Food in Zorba's is huge in flavor, however exactly the opposite when it comes to portioning. After prancing around all over the city looking for food, the portioning really got me close to tears, I was starving to death. Oh well, the Octopus was done just right, lamb was juicy and the generous amount of pita bread soaked up my hunger I guess. The broth in the mussels was surprisingly delicious too! Nice outdoor seating, but since I like my food in big portions, I will probably not recommend this unless you want to do fancy snacking. So good. so reasonable. The grilled sampler for two was amazing. All of the meats were cooked to perfection. We loved this place. And its byo so the bill was really reasonable. We also got the eggplant dip for an appetizer and that was amazing. I totally want to go back and order the lamb shank. Too bad i was too full to eat any more on this trip :-) I can't say enough great things about this place! Amazingly delicious food, stuffed grape leaves, chicken & even octopus are so delicious & my favs!!! It's our go to girls night spot. I even had them cater my baby shower & they did a wonderful job, everyone loved the food~ great prices too!!!!! The service is just as good too-Very friendly! It's a must go to place!!! Great authentic Greek food! Service and food always 5 Star, very consistent you know what you're getting every time you go. I had a very large party of about 15 - 20 people and they were so accommodating! Freezing after a tour of the Penitentiary, we walked into the warm authentic Taverna, it did not disappoint. Grilled Octopus, Saganaki and Chicken Souvlaki lining our stomachs we left a lot warmer and happier. Highly recommended. They have amazing food at a reasonable price. Has to be the best place to get authentic Greek food. BYOB. The service and atmosphere is great. It's been very lively and comfortable every time I've been there. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes Greek food or wants to try something new. Went for lunch on a beautiful day and sat at their outside tables. Got the Spring salad and Oven Roasted Meatballs. Both were delicious and flavorful and the service was fine. Yep, I'd go back. We plan to go back for dinner during the summer. I usually hate Greek food, so it took me over a year to try Zorbas once I moved into Fairmount. What a mistake- the Greek food here is AMAZING! I go back and forth regarding which dish is my favorite, but the top 3 are the chicken platter, the lamb shank, and the eggplant platter. One piece of advice: order extra pita if you get an appetizer. Frankly, I expected better-much better.The best dish of our Tuesday night dinner was the eggplant app.We ordered the bbq sampler for dinner. Chicken,lamb chops,and some other nondescript meatwith beans and potatoes. It sat on a bed of arugula which was wilted.The chicken was overcooked and dry as a bone. The service was awful. Our waitress was very disinterested. We went there because our cousin said it was worth the visit. Do yourself a favor and Go to Kannella Grill at 10th and Spruce.We will never visit Zorba's again. Absolutely delicious gyros and spicy feta appetizer- personable staff and cozy inside. We loved our lunch yesterday, and we will be back!! ahhfreakinmazing!!!! The food is so good here I cant get over it. I had the artichoke platter which was covered with feta cheese and some other stuff and I am still thinking about it almost a week later. I also tried the stuffed eggplant which is prepared almost like a twice baked potato and was amazing. The service was decent and it was quiet in there because it was a tuesday night but I loved this place and cant wait to shove my face full of food there again soon. Very fantastic place! I wish I could find this place earlier~ Firstly..the pre-dinning bread is very good. The exterior is crispy, and the interior is very soft. They serve seasoned olive oil, and it is better than any other Greek places I went We even asked the waiter to take some out lol Both my boyfriend and I ordered lamb entrees. I can't remember the names, but they were the first one and the last one on the menu. Meat was very very tender. They cooked the meat about 4 to 5 hours. The sides were even better. I really love the roasted potato. It is almost mashed, but it were still in a chunk-shape. It was very very flavored!! Mixed vegetables were good too; they were greatly flavored by seasonings and the juice of lamb. I went to Estia couple months ago. This place is way much less commercial than there. This place gave me a great great home-made feeling. ( even though I v never been Grace before) Definitely worthy to try!!!!! I will absolutely come back again "From outside he never suspect that this is such a charming place. Was seated in back room and felt like I was in some taverna in suburban Athens. Very very excellent service---they really seem to care about their customers. The food was more diner like, which is not a criticism, but fine dining is not what this place is about. We came here to celebrate a b-day. It's a small quaint place, so would recommend making reservations. The staff was great about holding on to our cake and bringing it out after dinner for the b-day surprise. We started with the cold dip sampler (hummus, tzatziki, melitzana and dolmades)... all pretty yummy and served with pita. What I don't like is that they charge you for extra pita! Come on, what's up with that Zorba! The greek pasta with seafood is actually quite delicious and the best thing we had. Not so great were the braised lamb shank and chicken souvlaki on a stick... both overcooked and dry. Is dry overdone meat a Greek thing? I've been noticing this with grilled meat at Greek restaurants. Don't get me wrong, I love Greek food when cooked well. My favorite Greek place is Kuzina by Sofia in Cherry Hill, NJ. We stopped in after touring the Eastern State Penitentiary and were lucky to have gorgeous weather that made for a perfect outdoor meal! Service was very fast, and the food was incredible and very reasonably priced. My sister got a gyro and I ordered the Melitzana (eggplant) - I really appreciated all the vegetarian options, as someone who has been stuck in Greek restaurants before without a lot to pick from! Delicious, cute and lively place for Greek food and byob. Authentic food and atmosphere. Wow, was not expecting THAT! I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, and finally found the right occasion. it's BYO, which is awesome! Wife and I brougth the kids and each a bottle of wine (we just drink different wines, didn't drink a whole bottle each haha). We started with the saganaki and two orders of calimari. The saganaki was standard, very good. the calamari was also good, not overbreaded and cooked just right. We split this large grll plate "for two", which fed the 4 of us with the appetizers. It came with 2 lamb chops, some greek sausage, chicken, another roasted lamb item, potaties, rice and veggies. a KILLER meal, I just wish it came with Pita. Great service and fantastic food. I'll for sure be going back. I've lived down the street from Zorba's for over two years without having tried it - and it was about time! Awesome dinner menu filled with lamb and seafood dishes. I had a hard time deciding, but went with the charcoal grilled octopus. Good choice - it was just a little bit crispy around the edges of the pieces, and tender in the middle. The marinade was fairly oily, but nothing I wasn't expecting from Greek food. Zorba's was surprisingly crowded for a Tuesday night around 9pm (meaning I wasn't expecting any other diners but there were 2-3 other parties). A sign of a good place. And I liked the cozy feel and attentive service. I also recommend trying the Greek coffee - similar to Turkish coffee in that it's thick and bitter and rich, the way coffee should be. (Or you can also have it sweet.) One tip though - don't eat the sludgy bit at the bottom... it may look like fudge, but trust me it tastes like burnt coffee grounds. Zorba's is definitely a gem in the neighborhood. I have not been here for dinner, however I have had lunch here several times. The charbroiled chicken sandwich is very tasty as is the gyro. Given how good their lunch is, I'm going to make it a point to try it for dinner as well. Oh how I would love them even more if they delivered! Great BYOB in fairmount. The food is as close to traditional Greek food as you can get in the middle of Philadelphia. I got the sampler for two which is a great item if you want to try a little bit of everything. My friend and I ate lunch at Zorba's Taverna this past Thursday. I really liked the atmosphere of this place. It was small and cozy, but I didn't feel like I had to whisper the whole time I was there. We ordered the fried kalamari appetizer to share. It was very good. I had the charcoaled chicken sandwich and my friend had a traditional gyro. We were both very impressed with the food. We were stuffed by the time we left! Every worker in the restaurant thanked us and said "have a nice day" when we left. I would definitely go back again! Yum. Slow service at 2 30 on a Sat. Restaurant was not nearly full. Hummus app for 6.50 was OK. Not the size I'd expect. Hummus decent but a little grainy. Nice warm grilled pita. Nice vibe with mellow Greek music. Wife and I waited about 20 minutes for gyro sandwiches and when they arrived were really good! Meaty without being overly so, shredded lettuce nice and fresh, potatoes and good tzadziki dressing, all on a nicely grilled pita bread. I went to Zorba's last night with 2 friends for dinner. I loved it! I haven't had too many experiences with Greek food and I have to say that now I am in lurveee. This place is a BYOB, which is always nice and from the outside you wouldn't really expect much. I believe the restaurant is family owned. My friend who suggested Zorba's is a vegetarian so we ordered an assortment of veggie dishes to try as well as one carnivore dish for myself and my other friend who are meat eaters. We ordered: the Bouyourdi, which is a warm feta and tomato spread with lots of delicious seasoning. It tasted amazing on pita, the hummus, always a safe bet and it did not dissapoint, the Imam Baldi, stuffed eggplant that tasted like pasta yum!, stuffed peppers, and a gyro. I was kind of surprised when the gyro came out because it was just the lamb meat and tzatziki sauce, no pita. Regardless, it was delish on the pita slices and I loved every entree i tried. I would definitely recommend Zorba's Tavern to vegetarians and meat eaters because anyone can find something they like on the menu. Great tiny Greek place near the penitentary and art Museum. Fresh, yum Greek salad and the lemon soup was really good too. The place is tiny so you can dine in quiet and the people who run the place are nice and friendly too. Would return. get the baklava ! Love this place! The charcoal grill platter for 2 was amazing and the perfect amount to split for two people. Love love love Zorbas! It's my favorite restaurant in Philly. Love the cold sampler app, the grilled octopus, leg of lamb, pita galore and baklava with greek coffee (semi-sweet). Yum! Friendly, family owned gem! Fantastic food. Great BYOB. Went with a large group and they didn't miss a beat. Think we were 25 people and food came out hot and tasty. Wait staff is super friendly and takes care of you well. This place is good for a small group or a large one. Had the giant grilled meat platter for two. it was delicious. Had enough leftovers for two more meals at home for two people!! One of the best restaurants in Fairmount! The service is always great and the food is consistently amazing! Food is sooo sooo good,the restaurant & ambience is really good...but the wait staff/waiter is kinda impatience, & lack of personality. He didn't even got the water that i ask 2x,& totally ignore when i ask for a extra napkins.But the place & food awesome... Since moving to Philadelphia I have eaten at Zorba's a number of times. On all of my visits the staff has been fantastic and attentive. The food is always good and I love the Zatziki especially on a warm night when you are sitting outside. Along with the great food and service it's BYOB which already makes a well priced dinner even better. I was disappointed when I went here for dinner on Friday night. The food was just mediocre and the service slow. I did sit outside which probably accounts for the slow service. Still, I was hoping for better. Oh my goodness!!! Best food! And great service. Dinner service is always crowded so make a reservation. My husbands best friend discovered this place while living in Phili and now we go every time we visit... My husband even stops and brings home some food for me when he's there on business. The charcoals dinner for two is enough food for four and absolutely delicious! You will not be sorry you tried Zorba's!!!! Yummy!!!! I came by with a bunch of girlfriends for a farewell dinner on a Tuesday night. They sat us at a big table in the back of the restaurant and promptly opened our wine, which we promptly began to drink. We ordered lots and lots of food, and as the token vegetarian, I will speak to what I ate. We split the cold appetiser sampler. Everything there was delish. I wish there was more grape leaves as a few people were sharing this, and we ended up butchering the poor thing for a bite, but it was delicious. Also would have loved to see some good greek olives. The baba ganouch was chunky and smoky and delicious. I'm used to a more smooth texture, but i had no issues with this. The hummus was smooth and creamy and delicious. The tatziki was also good, but there was quite a lot of it given its richness. The skordalia was prob. my fav, but it certainly didn't do wonders for my breath. The garlic and the potato was so rich and delicious... it really was a game changer. Also rich was the kopanisti which was like eating blue cheese only with feta. It was really good though. I had to take away 1 star for the pita policy here. They give you a kajillion dips, and 1 pita... and if you want another, that's another $0.75. Is the pita really breaking your bank? How am I supposed to eat this? There should be plenty to go around. Charge me more for the dish if you have to... Then came my entree- I went for the Imam Baldi which was discribed as stuffed eggplant with sauteed onions in a savory tomato sauce and feta cheese on top. What they didn't tell me was all of the amazing sides it was going to come with. Rice, cooked to perfection, a root vegetable salad, and a bean salad... each was an adventure to say the least. The eggplant itself was also phenomenal. I fought to remain polite and not clean my plate. Everything worked so well together... it really was an incredible experience. We were drinking wine along the way, and ended up hanging out until just-about-closing laughing and talking and finishing our bottles. We felt bad about occupying a table, but they couldn't have been nicer about it, and made us feel more welcome. The service was truly top notch. Another great BYOB in Philly. Just need to solve some pita issues and then you get 5 stars from me... but I'll be back regardless. Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.....but not these Greeks. Loyal customer for years now. Two thumbs up for simple, Greek cuisine. Do it! I stopped here for lunch before checking out the eastern state penitentiary. I loved the gyro i had. The vegetables were really fresh, there was a great amount of lamb on it, and the gyro itself was a very nice size. I also had the hummus as an app and that was really good too. I loved the pita that came with the hummus. Nice outdoor seating on the sidewalk, and service was very good. My girlfriend had the greek salad, and the feta cheese was awesome. Love the bread, hot/cold appetizer combos, everything from the grill, both salads....it's all awesome. The staff is great. It's a family-run operation and everyone is very accommodating. I used to live in this neighborhood and since I've moved, I miss it terribly. You can go there on a Friday or Saturday night with your own wine and not have to wait very long unlike the rittenhouse BYOs. Wonderful food - come for lunch as the dinner prices are almost doubled! Service is great and the baklava is to die for. My go to dish here is the gyro platter. It comes with a healthy portion of the shaved meat, a boiled potato and a vegetable medley. Best authentic Greek food in town. So so good and amazing portions. Staff is so kind and accommodating. Also, BYOB ! Great solid byob for Greek and Mediterranean food. The lamb was fantastic. A must to get. Dessert was yummy. Rice pudding is great pairing with something sweeter like baklava. Will definitely come back We went here early Saturday evening because my parents who were visiting from NJ have been to Rembrant's like, way more than we all want to admit. So, a looming societal pressure dictated that we buck up and try something different and since London Grill is kind of garbagey,we tried this place! The host told us there was a private party and we had to be out by 6:30 pm. It was like 5:25. We accepted the challenge---my parents, patiently and understandingly, and me, petulantly ("Ugh. Guys? Do you want to go somewhere elseeeeee guysss?") Nice bread and cold appetizer platter. I wasn't able to add any protein to the greek salad, so I had to spend an extra 8 bucks to get the chicken platter with the salad on the side. Silly, silly. The gyro looked a little on the limp side. These gryo strips looked really like, wet. But my dad enjoyed them. My dad will eat anything, though (dads, right?). Overall, a little overpriced and a little underwhelming. Next time we want Greek, we are gonna try Kanella. Weeeeee. Bye. I don't even have one single criticism of this place because it's complete perfection. It's quaint, authentic, and delicious. The service is always friendly and warm. The prices are the most reasonable in the city for Greek and I don't think there is better Greek food to be had in Philadelphia. This is a staple restaurant for me and I always bring locals and out-of-towners alike here and it's always a crowd pleaser. I highly recommend the lamb dish and the ultimate vegetarian dish. Both are outstanding! False Dmitri? Family run Greek in Fairmount with exceptional creamy taramasalata the high point of the menu. With the amount of Greek spoken by what appears to be at least three generations of the family that runs it, one would expect if not great at least very good food for the genre. Alas, the chicken kebob, a generous portion that was tasteless, overcooked rice, grilled octopus with pieces too small, a Greek salad with barely enough Feta and a side of veg, an overcooked mélange of tomato and green beans with far too much oregano. The single pita that was given was warm and excellent though each additional cost .75? Other places full basket on the house. Very casual service seems to work on a must-make-eye-contact basis with seemingly automatic points of service such as furnishing glasses for wine, offering dessert or bringing the check not happening unless an overture by the patron is made. If Dmitri's set the bar for Greek in this city, how difficult would it be to take a cue? Great bang for your buck. I've been coming here for years (Get the charcoal sampler). Staff is great and food is good quality and very reasonably priced. small portions but loved the food. i had the cold dish appetizers and the gyros, love love love the food. highly recommended. cute little place to eat outside, enjoy some tasty greek bites, and people watch! Kapama (lamb shank) and Gyro plate rock. The portions are unusually small for a greek restaurant. My friend and I ended up here after our first choice BYOB spot for the evening was packed -- and we couldn't be happier with how the night turned out. This restaurant was delightful. Deceptively large on the inside. Very friendly staff. We started off our meal with hummus and saganaki. Both were delicious, but definitely do not miss the saganaki - they light the dish on fire at the tableside, it's a real show! For my entrée, I got the meatballs which comes with potato, veggies and rice. Very flavorful! My friend got shrimp santorini and really enjoyed it. Certainly recommend checking this place out! A Sunday night in mid December with short sleeved diners occupying outside tables at Zorbas? Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria? It was an unbelievably beautiful evening! We chose to eat inside and the space had two small dining rooms. The decor is very simple and rustic Greek but with white linen table cloths. We did not have to wait for a table but Zorba's was doing a good business on this Sunday night, especially with the 4 or 5 tables outside. First the bread Zorba's served was fantastic. It was super soft with a crunchy crust. The Olive Oil dipping sauce also made the bread even better. We had to seriously restrain ourselves from filling up on the bread. We went with the grilled octopus appetizer. I think this was best grilled octopus I have ever tried. It was tender with a nice grilled flavor and the sauce was also excellent. For the main course I had the Chicken Souvlaki. I really like this dish, the chicken was grilled and moist. It came with a nice Tzatzikii sauce, rice potatoes and vegetables. The portion size was good also. We also had the classic roasted leg of lamb which also had that wonderful grilled flavor and came with some nice sides. My daughter had the over roasted lamb meatballs. This would be good dish on a colder night, a usual mid December night. For dessert we had coffee and something sweet that was unpronounceable by us. It was a custard with Filo dough and honey. It was also quite good. Our bill was about $25.00 per person before tip, We probably could have ordered 2 main courses and shared that between the three of us. We might do that next time, we might not. Zorba's is a BYOB restaurant which I like. Parking is pretty tough in this area but I did find a space on Green Street a couple of blocks away. There is a pay lot directly across the street however. Our server was very good and pleasant and the food came out surprisingly quickly. We really liked Zorbas and we will go back. This is is the best Greek cuisine you will find in all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I have not tried one thing on the menu that I have disliked. They make an amazing taziki sauce! I highly recommend the grilled octopus and the charcoal platter. They have a very home-like atmosphere and the most accommodating staff. The place closes down for a little around the holidays and was unfortunately not open this past New Year's Eve which was disappointing but if we could my boyfriend and I would celebrate every special occasion here. I come to Fairmont often and have to do take out because of my schedule. Take out from Zorba's feels like it is a homemade meal! My favorite is the stuffed peppers--give them a try. I would try their main entrees instead of the salads. I was married in a small town in Germany, my wifes hometown. It was a beautiful, intimate ceremony, that captured the interest of the townsfolk because one of their Teutonic daughters was marrying an American , right in their backyard. Whereas on the east coast, a typical honeymoon usually takes place in the Bahamas or some place similar down there, in Germany, people Honeymoon on the Mediteranian. It was because of this that we found ourselves in Greece, on the tiny island of Thassos for a 2 week vacation. It was hard to believe that 5 years prior, my idea of an exotic vacation was to go to Avalon instead of Ocean City, and now, I was sitting on a pristine sand beach along crystal clear water eating sugar donuts delivered to us from a wooden lance by beach vendors.Greece was amazing but nothing there was better than the Greek food. We spent 2 weeks gorging ourselves on some of the tastiest foods we'd ever eaten. It was so good that after a few lackluster experiences at Greek restaurants both in Germany and here in the US, we just stopped trying to recreate the honeymoon. The honeymoon, Greece ( and the marriage) are now things if the past, that serve better as good memories however as I was killing time in Fairmount one afternoon and saw Zorbas, I thought, " Why not?" They have outdoor seating, which I took advantage of on that warm late summer day. I wanted to keep it simple, so I just got the Gyro platter. I hadn't had a good Gyro since Greece, even at area Greek festivals so I wasn't expecting to get blown away. I have to say, it didn't match my inflated memory of the way it was in Greece, but it was the best Gyro I'd had since. The meat was tender and flavorful, the tzaziki was fresh and the veggies and pita were superb. I was pleased at my impromptu meal here and I look forward to going back to try some other authentic specialties. It says slot about my love of Greek food, when I have fonder memories of the meals than I do of the marriage. Food and relationships- it's all Greek to me. Listen, I'm Greek. I was born and raised there. Zorba's is the best you can eat in Philly, I highly recommend it. Even Estia falls short in comparison. I am a huge fan of Greek food, the feta cheese, the hummus, the gyros, everything. And no other Greek restaurant that I've been to is as good as Zorba's. It's a family owned and operated institution, and the homey feel is wonderful. The food is excellent and authentic, and the prices are reasonable (if you go for lunch-they get a bit more expensive for some of the same lunch items in the evenings). If you have never tried Greek food, or if you are a long time Greek food connoisseur, Zorba's in Philly is the place for you. Zorba's was the first place we got food from in Philadelphia when we moved here and it could not have been a better welcome. It was late, almost 10 pm, we had been moving all day. Their website said they were open until 11 but that was not true. So aside from that of course. We walked in and most everything was being shut down and much of the sides they said they were out of. They did not say, we are closing and indicate we should hurry up..instead the WONDerful guy behind the counter tried to work with us to get us something satisfying. We got the meat platter for two but we had a third with us so he amped it up to make it enough food for us. He was incredibly accommodating and very kind to us. Thank you so much Sir! We got the food home and were just floored by how delicious it was. Granted we were STARVING but we have been back since and loved it. Either way, thank you Zorba's for making our first meal in Philadelphia a happy and memorable one! Outside of the food (always) being SO, SO good, Zorba's management is over the top. We had ~15 in our party last night to celebrate a birthday, and they could not have been more accommodating, patient, and genuinely friendly. Leading up to the reservation, they asked if we wanted to do a special menu (we didn't - they were cool with it), have appetizers ready upon arrival, if we wanted to be in a more private area, etc. They went out of their way to offer options to ensure the party was comfortable, and it did not go unrecognized. Dinner itself was perfect. We were seated at one extra long table in a more sectioned-off part of the restaurant, but stood around for a while as everyone arrived, opened bottles of wine, and put in a bunch of appetizer orders. It felt like a private cocktail hour and felt really specal for a family birthday celebration. Everyone ordered their own (insanely delicious) entrees, and despite having brought our own cake, our waiter brought over a few baklavahs for sharing. Meal highlights: - cold combo dips - the best grilled pita - comes out warm every time (in addition, the other bread that is complimentary with the oil is also incredible) - dolmas - grilled octopus - anything lamb - the stewed veggies Thank you to the restaurant for such a memorable and relaxing evening! Portions are WAY too small! But the food and price are okay, service is good, and it's a convenient place to drop by after going to the museum. I wouldn't go all the way there for Zorba's, just a regular eating place to go to when in the area. I have had much better Greek food. We celebrated my Grandfather's 80th birthday with 20 people at Zorba's over 4th of July weekend and we had the best time! From pre-ordering the family style menu with Nick one week prior to the extraordinary service provided by Stavros and his team,they make you feel like you a part of their family. Everyone was raving about the food (especially the Greek's and that says a lot!!). The lamb melted in your mouth and we couldn't get enough of the perfectly cooked whole branzino. Even though it was my grandfather's first time celebrating in America, as he typically goes back to Greece every summer, Zorba's made him feel like he was back in his hometown. Thank you for making his 80th one to remember for a lifetime. We can't wait to go back!! Food, Service, Atmosphere are all 100s. I love Greek food and most restaurants in Philadelphia have altered their menu to "American" taste. Not Zorbas their food is spot on. And staff are more than thrilled to share with you all the selections, origins, and flavors. Best of all it is VERY economical! Really great Mediterranean food with a nice cozy space in a great part of town. I went one Saturday around noon and there was no crowd. I had the grilled octopus appetizer which was amazing followed by the chicken plate which was also great. The service was very good and quick as well: no complaints! Ps. The pita was incredibly delicious Stopped for take out after 4pm really wanted a good gyro sandwich with tabbouli. The gentleman behind the counter said they didn't have "what I was probably used to" and recommended their Yeero platter (supposedly from their charcoal grill). Well when I got home I was very disappointed. The meat looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp all day and the veges and beans sitting in a stew pot. Not one item was 'grilled'. The rice so-so, the only thing that tasted any where near the delicious Greek food "I'm used" to was the tzatzki. Wow, is this restaurant outstanding! We visit Philadelphia every few months, from New York City. We found Zorba's thanks to all the other terrific reviews on Yelp. We had the grilled combination, and every part of it was just delicious. Never had such tender and tasty pork, chicken, lamb chops , gyro and potatoes. It's BYOB and the hostess was so nice in opening, corking and pouring our wine. Great service, and the restaurant looks beautiful too. Romantic and the dessert was delicious as well. The manager, Steve was so gracious. Anastasia, who served us was absolutely exceptional. Worth the trip from anywhere. We will return again and again. Amazing food!!!! I had the cold combo app plate, and the lamb for two. It was one of the best experiences in a long time. Definitely will be a place I come back to when I'm in Philly. OH and a HUGE plus the staff is so friendly feels like your amongst family! I love this place. Was at the Museum of Art with my folks and we needed some dinner, found this place on Yelp and walked over. Cute spot, service was very attentive and food was excellent! We split the hot appetizer platter and it was quite good. Lots of calamari that was nicely seasoned and lightly fried, reasonable helping of the mussels in red wine sauce that was very tasty, and some octopus which was pretty tender but flavor wise I could take or leave. My dad got the classic lamb, my mom got the gyro (mix of lamb and beef), and I got the imam baldi. All were good delicious, lots of flavor and decent portions. Wish I had room for dessert! My favorite Greek restaurant in Philly! Get the cold appetizer and the charcoaled sampler! The food is delicious!! Great food, I highly recommend the charcoal platter for two. The fried cheese appetizer was excellent as well. The baclava... eh. It was good, no doubt, but nothing special. Overall. Great stuff I think I'm addicted to the cold appetizer platter for lunch. I spent part of my childhood in the Mediterranean region and have grown up eating this kind of cuisine my whole life because I just adore it. I would say the cold appetizers are as good as any I've had. The skordalia is extremely garlicky, just how I like it. The spicy feta dip is divine. The smoky eggplant dish is sumptuous and heavenly. This platter includes hummus, which is a mystery to me, but gets a pass. Only con is that this place is extremely stingy with pita -- I think you get one little pita cut into triangles for an entire plate filled with dips. Oh well. Also, the staff are very warm and friendly, and the place has a cute neighborhood vibe. I've also had the lamb kebob sandwich, which was pretty good as well, but not as perfect as the app combo. My fiance says that the grilled chicken salad is awesome. Prices go way up at diner, so I recommend coming for lunch. It's just the best, the kind of place you want birthday dinner. And we just did that. As to all the complaints about "grumpy, gruff...folks, it's a family-run Greek business. Those who know, know. It's not really gruff, it's just Greek!" Truly, you won't get better service than this in the Plaka, and it comes with triple attitude. The food is unparalleled. Go. i knew i would love this place, i just knew it. my parents and i went here on sunday for an early dinner after seeing the Frida exhibit at PMofA (which was wonderful). we got 3 different veggie dinner platters- mixed veggies, stuffed tomato and peppers, and an articoke lemon rice dish. everything was wonderfully seasoned, fresh, warm, filling, healthy, and satisfying. the plates came out full and left empty. we ate it all, we just could not stop. the stuffed tomatoe and pepper dish was my fav bc it had herb rice and feta and mixed spiced veggies. but i cant wait to go back and try the eggplant dishes next. they also serve warm bread with your meal wich was helpful at sopping up the oils and spices. everything was priced pretty reasonably i think esp if you share. i think two of the dinner dishes were 10 and one was 7. but thats the veggie dinner platters, which are usually cheaper. ok so the reason i didnt give it another star (and i would have given it another half star mind you) is simply bc the waitress was rude but in a "this is my joint" old school way. so i dont really fault her for it but i was sorta annoyed by it bc i was with my parents and had suggested we eat here. so that was sorta a bum out for me. and she didnt offer to refill my diet coke, which could have meant that they dont give free refills. either way, not cool. but ill def go back, esp to try some of the simplier food and quick bites. Delicious food and perfect atmosphere! I loved everyone here and the lamb sampler is absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and I were able to split that between the two of us. I would definitely go back! It is a BYOB policy though so don't forget to bring your own bottle of wine Don't do it. The dolma taste canned. The hummos is just so average. The prices are way too high. If you have ever eaten good Greek food you will be so disappointed. I don't get how this place stays in business and has been around for so long. I really love Greek food and this is in my neighborhood. I wish it were better. The regulars (owners?) who sit at the sidewalk tables during the day belch choking cigarette smoke that you can smell from doors away. However, they are so sweet and super nice to my dog. Really good seeming people. I wish I had something nicer to say about the restaurant. Got take out from here on Sunday night. It was a last minute decision so we didn't call and order ahead of time. During the 15-20 minute wait for our food, we were given waters and two of the waiters came outside to make small talk. The staff here was very friendly. For dinner, we split a large Greek salad and the charcoaled sampler for one. It was just the right amount of food and would've been too much to get the sampler for two. With the sampler, we got pork kebob, chicken, lamb chop, sausage, and gyro. The sausage was my favorite - it was very tasty . I also really liked the chicken and gyro. The sampler is a great option for your first time at Zorba's (which was the case for us) and comes with rice and vegetables. I cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu. Visiting daughter in the Fairmount section of Philly & had dinner at Zorba's last night. What a great meal we had. My daughter had the leg of lamb, my wife had the octopus and I had the charbroiled sampler platter. Everything was authentic and very flavorful. Perfectly cooked with the exception of one skewer of lamb on my plate being overcooked. Frankly everything else was so good, it was pretty easy to overlook. Definitely not the last time I'll dine here. I'm slightly ashamed to admit I've lived in the Fairmount area nearly 5 years now and tonight is the first time I ventured to Zorba's. If I had known the flavor, delightful service, and relaxing ambiance located just a few blocks away, chances are I would've dined there more often. When the weather is as superb as it was this evening, dining outdoors is the ultimate option to optimize your experience. Although Fairmount ave can be busy at times, when you're enjoying a meal that is so pleasing to your taste buds, you forget about the bustling routine of your Philly neighbors. I highly recommend the cold appetizer sampler. It's a delicious spread of fresh hummus, spicy feta, roasted eggplant, tzatziki, potato-garlic puree, and stuffed grape leaves. Each dip has a pleasing depth of flavor and is perfect to dip your char grilled pita in. And if you're a grilled octopus fan - get the appetizer. Never have I enjoyed such a tender, delicious, and moist pieces of squid! For the main event, the charcoal sampler is an excellent choice. Lamb, chicken, pork, sausages, shwarma; oh my! It was a succulent sampling of well-spiced meats that burst with memorable flavors. This time around we were too full for dessert, but next time I plan to explore that course more closely. Zorba's was a tasty experience that I look forward to indulging in again. Quality Greek food at this low key place. On this particular night they weren't very busy however, I have walked in on busier nights with a 45 minute wait. Get the charbroiled octopus. The hummus and eggplant were also very rich with flavor. BYOB. And the honey cake is a must if you have room for dessert Zorba's is a great little place on Fairmount Avenue, right near the Penitentiary that offers delicious Greek food. There is indoor seating, as well as some tables outside for nice weather. Everything I've ordered at Zorba's was incredibly delicious. I have to say that the charcoaled chicken platter is quite tasty, and on the lunch menu is a pretty good deal because you get tons of food. Gyro sandwiches are also a great deal - they don't skimp on the fillings here like some other Greek places I've been to. Expect to get a pita absolutely stuffed to the brim. But seriously, do you want to know the most delicious thing on the menu? It is their kopanisti (spicy feta dip). Served with pita bread, it is absolutely delicious. I am addicted, and often pick up a container to go if I happen to be in the area. It is not overwhelmingly spicy - just a little kick to give it great flavor. If you try it, you will most definitely not be disappointed. Haven't had better Greek in philadelphia. Every time I go there everything is great. We got the leg of lamb and the fried calamari and the galakybourdos.... or something and it was all fantastic. I was full but just wanted to eat more of it. Calamari didn't have a sauce with it but it was still delicious. BYO which is cool but I'd also love to try some Greek drinks. Also outdoor seating which on the right day really takes me back to when I was in Greece myself.... and if you (somehow) weren't convinced that this is all legit Greek, I thanked our (very helpful) server in Greek and she responded in kind. My boyfriends work here. Well my pretend Greek boyfriends. I like to pretend they're passionately staring at me on my running route as I pass by and that one day they'll pull me into a love grip and toss me onto the back of their motorcycles and we'll ride off into the sunset. Um, anyway, the food here is really good. Also the brothers are hot. It's a BYOB that I've been to several times since we're in the neighborhood, and they do take out. Take out so precise that our order was ready in the quoted "12 minutes" he told us it would take...us being me, and my legit real life non-Greek boyfriend that I live with. It's ok, he knows about my fantasy. Try the tzatziki and get extra pita or put it on your souvlaki...or just spoon it straight into your mouth, it's that good. The portions are generous and you'll go home with leftovers. Or if you're lucky, a hot Greek boyfriend. And if that's the case, I'm about to stabbahoe. Just went for lunch with my boyfriend. This place was awesome! I got a Greek salad, and Gyro and he got the grilled chicken lunch platter. Very authentic Greek. We love it! Have gone back several times. If you want authentic Greek food, come here! During the summer, sit outside - there isn't any A/C inside and it's too hot and stuffy. But they have outdoor seating. It's a good idea to call ahead for a reservation. I came for dinner and ordered the combo cold appetizer platter - the hummus, roasted eggplant and tzatiki were my favorite. The pita is served warm and fresh. My sister ordered the lamb gyro platter, my brother ordered the Greek salad and I ordered the imam baldi (half of a roasted eggplant with a delicious tomato, sautéed onion mixture on top with feta- served hot, it was a little sweet) delicious. I loved it! Everyone was so happy with their dishes. We devoured everything. I will absolutely be back!!! The prices are very reasonable. I hate to give a low rating cause I so badly wanted to love this place. However it was mediocre. I ordered the lamb kabobs and it was good, but not the best I have had. The Greek salad was good but once again not the best and it is a Greek restaurant after all. I will definitely give Zorbas another try but was not blown away as I had hoped. I was walking through Philly with my kids, heading to Eastern State Penitentiary, when we stumbled upon Zorba's. We went in for lunch and I asked if they had beer, which they don't. I was informed that the policy is BYOB and that I could go to the bar across the street and get one and bring it back, which I did. The very nice waiter then brought out our food, which was the best Greek food I've ever had. My kids agreed. I had the Gyro salad and now I'm spoiled for life. I'll go back to Philly just to eat at Zorba's. The Penitentiary was also fun. Went here last night for the first time with my boyfriend. Definitely met my expectations; the liquor store is right down the street so we stopped there to pick up a bottle of wine. service was pretty quick. We sat outside which was nice. We ended up getting the hot appetizers combo and the stuffed pepper and tomato, which turned out to be plenty of food for just the two of us. All the seafood was cooked well and tasted awesome. If I go again I might order a cold appetizer so we can try the pita, but the bread they gave us was good- i dipped it in the leftover oil from the octopus which was tasty. We spent $27 not including tip, so it was really cheap for the two of us. I could see it getting more expensive if you get a lot of stuff, but for us it was perfect. Definitely will go back again! This place is so good we drive 50 minutes from NJ about 4 times a year just to eat here. Everything is fantastic. I've been meaning to write this review for months now, as it is extremely well deserved. Not only is this my favorite Greek restaurant in the city, but it is one of my top choices/recommendations in general. Aside from the wonderful in-house dining experience I will be elaborating on below, they offer FREE DELIVERY. Best thing on the appetizer list is the cold appetizer sampler. It is so mind-blowingly yummy you will have no regrest. My favorite is the garlic one :). For main courses, even though I am not a vegetarian, I opt for the umam baldi because it is SO DANG GOOD. The eggplant literally melts in your mouth and I always say I'm going to only eat half because the portions are so huge but I end up finishing the whole thing. The potatoes and veggies are also indescribably delicious. And all the meat dishes are fabulous as well. When the weather is nice they offer outdoor seating which is great on Fairmount ave with a nice view of Eastern State. The best part is this is family owned and you really get the vibe/feeling. They treat you like family and are friendly, fun, and attentive. And best of all, it is very reasonably priced, especially compared to many of the subpar pricey restaurants along this street. This review may or may not be followed by a phone call placing a delivery order...need I say more? i don't know what's up with the negative reviews but i've found consistently good food here every time i've ordered. i always order take out so i can't really comment on the service. my favorite dish here to get is the braised lamb in red wine sauce. their appetizers (zeus platter or cold combo) are all good, as well as the gyros plate. we usually also order a large greek villagers salad sans onions. it's a mom and pop establishment and they also seem friendly and grateful for each visit. i recommend this place. Wow! This place has amazing food. From the bread to the dessert my party and I were amazed that such a little hole in wall could produce such fantastic cuisine. I can't wait to be in the area again so I can go back. My friend told me about this place doiing delivery now so I gave it a try and I'm so glad that I did. I ordered the lamb chops platter and it was simply delicious. It was perfectly cooked, well seasoned and the sides were interesting and full of flavor. It came with rice, mixed vegetables and potatoes. Speaking of the potatoes, they're the best f&$@$&#* potatoes I've ever had! Even their customer service is great. The lady who answered 5 he phone was cheerful and helpful when ordering as a one new customer I wasn't sure of what they had and she was a big help. And the delivery boy is very charming and came very quick. She told me 30 minutes and it arrived in 20! All in all I'm very happy with my Zorbas experience and I will be ordering again soon. I love this restaurant. Here's why you should care about my opinion: I'm greek. I've visited Greece numerous times and live for Greek food. The food at Zorbas is made with love and has the truest taste of Greece in every bite. We have tried almost everything on the menu and nothing disappoints. My roommate and I use this as our staple "we don't feel like cooking" meal and it's always delicious. I personally really like their imam baldi (eggplant). It has feta and tomato inside and then it's baked off-- very delicious. My boyfriend loves their lamb dishes and their souvlaki. Not to mention the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive :) cheers to the delivery guy; he's the best. Cute quiet spot. Not too far from the Philly Art Museum. Friendly waitstaff. Delicious appetizers especially the flaming cheese! I highly recommend the flaming cheese! My party ordered the cold appetizer sampler and each item on the platter was tasty and fresh. It was served w warm toasted pita bread. Yum! I had the Poseidon, which was grilled shrimp with salad -- rice, potato and an eggplant mixture of some sort on the side. The shrimp and salad were freash and delicious. The side dishes were blandish, but between the appetizers and main dish there was enough to eat. My friends had lamb and a meat platter and said all was delicious. It is byob, so keep that in mind if you would like wine with your meal. I have eaten Greek food quite a few times, but I never liked it much until I ate here. Seriously amazing food, probably my new favorite place in my neighborhood. I could eat here everyday. The best place around Been going for years and they are very accommodating. I recommend to every out-of-towner! Must try! Food is delicious! It is not handicapped accessible as stated on the website. Loved Zorba's in the past, raved about it and encouraged everyone to check it out--especially the grilled octopus. Unfortunately, there was an "incident" that has since changed my perception entirely--and my propensity to promote the place. My boyfriend and his friend went to Zorba's for a nice big dinner. They shared several plates, big and small--from the spicy feta to the hummus as well as the octopus and possibly a few other favorites. Both of them got very sick with food poisoning later that evening. When they called Zorba's to politely inform them of what happened, the manager couldn't care less and asked if they had been drinking too heavily, or "perhaps weren't used to the types of spices they used"... It's really ashame that this is the way this situation was handled.. I always thought the kitchen back there looked a little gritty and this incident turned us off completely... Bummer, Zorba's. I live around the corner from this place and was very surprised about all the positive review here. I went back last week to see if anything had changed: Unfortunately not: The food and service are both average at best. Apart from the normal grill platers and gyro many authentic greek dishes are missing. The food generally tastes warmed up and is greasy. The gyros is not fresh from the skewer and tough, the fries are not crisp and are made from potato dough the filled eggplant was overcooked and had a texture like it was previously frozen. This place was wonderful. Great good, friendly staff and a good view of the Eastern State Penitentiary. Definitely try the Combo App plate. My 2nd time at Zorbas and it is still as good as the last. It doesn't really get any more Greek than this. (If you ask for ketchup, they'll say we have marinara instead lol). This is a small spot tucked away on Fairmont that is easy to miss, but a gem if you happen to stumble upon it. Despite not making reservations, we were seated quickly, given proper time to search the menu, water refilled consistently and the food was up to par in timeframe and taste. They give you the obvious bread and olive oil to nibble on. The bread wasnt as warm as I would have liked it and the olive oil had a bit too much vinaigrette for my liking but that would have been my one and only small complaint on this particular day. The greek salad we ordered was delicious, a small was enough to pre game us for the main entree. Our main entree delivered as well. The charcoal grilled meat platter. The meats were cooked to perfection, not too burnt, dry or lacking in flavor. We ordered the french fries side to this and they were different but a nice touch too. Overall, Zorba's is a great introduction or continuing presence to Greek food. The service and food go hand in hand and are great tbh. So far this is the most disappointing Greek restaurant/taverna I've been to. I was really really excited to come here because I heard great things and I can't pass up Greek food. But I could have done without. I was going to give it 3 stars because I had really good company and because the food was good, but after I finished my review I realized that it should get a 2.5 at best. I got the souvlaki and it was very filling. The plate was a good portion and I have no complaints. I've had better souvlaki of course. And $15 for a gyro is OUTRAGEOUS. In Greece you can get those for 3 EUROS. Gold must have been mixed in with the meat, because that price is outrageous. That being said, the service was terrible. There weren't many people in the taverna, so there should have been no reason for our service to be so bad. Our group of 7 had a table in the back room by ourselves, and maybe that was a cause for the bad service. It took a really long time to pretty much get everything but our appetizers. My friends asked for takeout containers and it took at least 20 minutes to come. The check came after at least 40 minutes of us having been done our food. I really feel like if it hadn't been a byob, and we hadn't been mellow because of our wine, we would have been really pissed. I will also say that the male staff was very friendly, while the woman who was working was very standoffish and didn't even respond to our thank yous. I guess I'll remember to be less thankful if I ever (and why would I- I can get way better Greek food in Center City) come back here. Probably the best Greek restaurant in Philly, from start to finish (but I think Greek food is somewhat lacking in Philly). I'm still not in love with this place, but I do like it. Food seems authentic, seafood is quite good; lamb is really good too. Prices are also quite reasonable. Lots of things that I like, so I'll just list a few entrees. Service is quite friendly, but can be a bit on the slow side. Apps: Tzatziki, Skordalia, Cold App Combination ($11), Hot App Combination-seafood ($15) Entrees: Kalamari ($16), Octopus ($17), Mussels ($15), Shrimp Poseidon ($20), Fourno ($15), Soutzoukakia ($15), Skewed Chicken Breast ($15), Gyro ($15), Charcoal Sampler for Two ($33), Imam Baldi (stuffed eggplant with tomato sauce, $10), Artichokes Constantinople Came here on a post-tennis lunch date, and we were not disappointed! We sat outside because it was a nice day, so I can't attest to the inside. The food was really authentic and tasted great, and for the price? You can't beat it! The grilled octopus appetizer was a bit small, but the lunch plates were a good size. I got the gyro platter and my bf got the grilled lamb (I think) which we both could not stop raving about. Those plates were returned completely clean. All in all, it was a great experience and I would definitely return here. Excellent neighborhood BYOB spot. Solid menu options at reasonable prices. The lamb shank is delicious! Definitely a mom n' pop feel, which adds to its charm. This cozy cusina came highly recommended, and deservedly so. Our group of 5 arrived for a dinner in May to a choice of indoor or outdoor seating and a warm welcome. The wonderful friendly service included complimentary corkage for our 2 bottle of wine.The Zeuss and the Grill Sampler filled 5 of us but we couldn't resist ordering dessert. The orange sorbet was deliciously refreshing! 4.5 stars for me - only disappointmens were the quite ordinary baklava and the bathroom that needed cleaning and a sprucing up of decor. Stopped in after we had visited Eastern State Penitentiary, and glad we did. We were there for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and enjoyed their cold combo appetizer platter (a little each of about 6 different dipping sauces like Hummus, Tzatziki, etc...), as well as gyros & dolmades sandwiches. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was excellent. We'll definitely remember this place and be back again when in the Philadelphia area. Highly recommend this to others. Having grown up Greek, I like to think I know Greek food. Zorba's is one of those places that, well..if you're Greek...you really appreciate their approach and delivery. First, the ambiance of the restaurant is purely Greek. Greek music, Greek servers, Greek feel. If you've been to Greece, you definitely feel a sense of familiarity when you're here. So, the food. What can I say. Really home style plates and although some staples have flavors that I'm not used to, you can tell that the local flavor of the owner's Greek village is well represented and cared for, because for as long as I've been coming here, it's been consistent. We always order as many appetizers as we can and, of course, octopus, and a charcoal sampler, The meats are well prepared and portion sizes are adequate. Service can seem somewhat inattentive and rushed at times, but if you're with good company, you'll hardly notice. When asked which Greek restaurants I recommend, Zorba's is always on the list. Come hungry and ready to share some plates, Greek style! Zorba's is a charming little family run Greek spot in Fairmount. I eat here a few times a month and I have never had a dish I didn't like. My faves are the charcoal chicken dishes - salad, which has blackened chicken over a traditional horitaki salad and a side of tzatziki, or the platter, which comes with pita and your choice of potatoes and veggies and rice or fries. They have a good orzo soup and sometimes a yummy lemon one too. I also really like the hummus sandwich - they stick a few french fries in it! The first time I called to order, they asked if that would be ok, and I thought, are you effing kidding me? Hell yes its ok to put fries in my sandwich. One of my few complaints is that they will not serve the sandwiches after 4, and unfortunately I often don't get to eat lunch at work til then. The staff is sweet and they are really fast if you need to eat and run. The best Greek food in Philadelphia! We absolutely love this place and continue to return. The service is impeccable, the decor stunning, and the food amazingly delicious. We have tried a bulk of the menu, but we definitely have our favorites. For appetizers, we love to get the calamari and spicy feta spread with pita. The kalamari is also always cooked to perfection. We also love the Greek villagers salad, which is a true Greek salad and doesn't have lettuce. For entrees, my favorite is the yemista, which is their rendition of stuffed peppers and stuffed tomatoes. We have also tried the Bronzino special, the chicken souvlaki, and the lamb special. For dessert, we always get the baklava and Greek coffee. For the greek coffee, they have three varieties (sweet, semi-sweet, and unsweetened), its unfiltered, comes in a small cup, and very tasty! We would recommend Zorba's to anyone looking for an authentic Greek dinner! Zorba's continues to be a hit for group dinners. There were 15 of us this time around, including a lot of first timers. Everything was delicious, as usual, from the appetizers to the entrees. Favorites were the spicy feta dip, saganaki, grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, charcoal sampler and lamb. I had the leg of lamb and loved it. I preferred it to the lamb shank I've gotten in the past. The day before, they called to let me know that they had a large party coming in ahead of us and wanted to make sure they had enough time to set up for my group. I appreciated the heads up and it only pushed back our reservation time approx. 30 minutes. Not an issue as we already had plans to meet at a nearby bar ahead of time. One of the best Greek restaurants in the city for great food, service and atmosphere. The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive. The cold appetizer platter with various spreads is one of my favorite dishes, the only downside is that it requires extra pita because of the generous portions. The lamb chops are made to order and cooked to perfections. Bronzini is cooked whole, but can be cleaned upon request and is large enough to share. Ordering family style is probably the best way to go here. We moved back to the greater Philly area after eight years in Lowell, MA. In the late 19/early 20 C Lowell had one of the largest Greek populations in the US. Greatly changed today, the legacy continued with two Greek owned restaurants. Their food was good and as authentic as you can still find. Zorba's lived up to our expectations. The high points -- their tzatziki was wonderful as was their lemon soup -- very delicious. Their gyro was a gyro but made all the better by their (I presume) house made tzatziki. Great location on Fairmount -- easy to get to from both the Art Museum and Eastern Penitentiary. Will definitely return to try more of their menu. Opa! This... is not a diner. I thought it was. I went in to eat by myself and had a sarah marshall moment. "Seat for one? Just one? Um... hmm.... let me take a look" I thought it was a diner! I went in and just wanted some greek food, but it's a legit restaurant with tables and candles and all that fancy stuff!! Anyway, it was pretty good. I went with the red wine lamb leg for take out. It was good. It only took 5 minutes to prepare because it becausei t's slow roasted/cooked so it's all premade I guess? The lamb was a little dry, it probably needed more sauce, which was kind of sparse on my take out. The sides were greasey and delicious. You get some potatoes, some veggies, some chickpeas, and all on rice. I would definitely go again, but just ask for extra sauce on the lamb. It's roasted/cooked so it falls off the bone w/ just a fork. Forking delicious Definitely one of our staple restaurants. The Greek Villagers Salad is simple yet a necessity for any dinner. The combination of onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta is fresh and light. Would definitely recommend the roasted leg of lamb. It's tender and full of flavor. All of the dishes are served with roasted vegetables and roasted potatoes. They are slightly on the heavier side but delicious nonetheless. Looking for a cozy little spot to chill for an evening with a date, friends, or family? Zorba's has the ambiance for all three. The friendly service, dim lighting, and wooden, Euro-vintage décor make you feel like you're dining in someone's home in Greece. You could almost imagine the smelts in your appetizer being caught just that day and being freshly fried, just to be delivered to your table... though I doubt that's truly the case. I loved the Zeus Plate, a sampler of hot and cold appetizers. The octopus and mussels were our favorite here, tasting of quality ingredients and optimally textured (i.e., not rubbery). Despite it being a crowded house, food came out pretty quickly, though it was difficult to get our server's attention at some points. Such delicious food. We also got the Charcoaled Sampler, which was another great way to sample tons of delicious Greekified meat. The pork and the marinated chicken were succulent and flavorful. Gotta love the BYOB aspect, Greek food and wine are just meant for each other. And, if street parking gets difficult, there's a lot right across the street. We got takeout from here, and enjoyed the gyro platter, but would swap the mixed vegetables with more potatoes and white beans. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants! I have never experienced a bad meal here. I am a big fan of their Fourno, grilled octopus, and the whole fish. I could also eat their potatoes everyday. Absolutely love this place!! We made a reservation for Saturday night six days in advance. They calles us at 10:30 Friday night to confirm. No level of food and service can make up for that level of rudeness. Zorbas food is unreal. It's delicious & authentic. I get it delivered to my house a lot & they are always so quick to get me my food. They are nice people & truly want to make sure you enjoy what you are getting. BYO is nice too. What a great find! This is a no pretences BYOB Greek restaurant with simple decor. The menu is full with many choices of typical Greek food. While the food is not fancy but it is excellent and the portions are generous. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. We love going there with our kids and 2 year old granddaughter where she is well accepted. I went there the other day. I did not know what Greek food was. When I start looking at the menu and I was trying to find something the chef let me to try some lamb in red wine and tomato sauce,omg that was the most perfect dish I had in my life he served it with some rice, over roasted potatoes, veggies and some baked beans, everything was very nice prepared. At last I had a baklava as well which was delicious too. I was very happy that I found that place. Soon to return!!! After visiting Eastern State Penn, we wanted a unique lunch, for a good price, not at your typical Fairmount pub. Zorba's was perfect! A friend actually recommended I come here. He was right! Zorbas was great- delicious, no frills, good authentic Greek cuisine. Nothing fancy, just your typically Greek platters and gyros, cooked perfectly with delicious flavor. Some of the juiciest lamb gyro meat I've ever had! The cold appetizer combo was delicious and perfect size, just enough to give a small sample of the hummus, grape leaves, eggplant, etc. Service was a tad slow, or maybe not slow, more like "don't care" but it didn't matter much because it fit the atmosphere of this laid back, no-frills place. I really liked Zorbas because the food was classic, not overwhelming or fancy, totally delicious, and cheap prices. I will definitely come back! BYOB and tzatziki are two of my favorite things so Zorba's is a regular in my neighborhood rotation. I highly recommend making a reservation as there can be a wait. The Greek salad is perfect to share and start the meal. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki platter. It comes with rice, potatoes or fries and grilled veggies. My boyfriend chose the Pork Souvlaki platter. Both the chicken and the pork were grilled well and flavorful. We opted to not get dessert, but noted the dessert the table next to us ordered. It looked great and we will order next time! Service is hit or miss but mostly has been just fine. I LOVE ME SOME ZORBA'S. I have been to this restaurant probably 6-7 times. I love the grumpy old lady waitresses who uncork your wine (its BYO) and leave you and your party alone with your huge meat platters and dipping sauces... I LOVE IT! Get the cold sampler platter - its yummy! 5 different dips with pita bread .. They are all so so good... one of them is hummus, one has caviar in it... just all yum! Things we have had that are delicious: Lamb in red sauce (fell apart it was so moist and delicious) the Gyro platter -was pretty darn good.. but the meat sampler platter is AWESOME. You can get it for 1 or share it and get it made with double of everything. It has grilled chicken breasts on it, chicken skewers, shaved gyro meat, sausages, pork skewers and beans and rice and comes with taziki sauce and pita bread.. So you can make your own little sandwiches... ITS AWESOME - this is seriously one of my favorite places in Philly and not many people know about it!!!! You know that part in the Wizard or Oz where Dorothy steps into Munchkinland and it goes from black and white to technicolor, and you're like, holy cow I didn't know what I was missing? That's how I felt after eating the hummus/tzatziki/garlic spread at Zorba's. I'm pretty sure I can never buy grocery store hummus again. Friendly staff too. Zorba's is the best Greek food in the City! I have worked on their block for 10+ years and eat there almost every week, which is a lot of Gyro sandwiches! The gyros are great, the lamb dinner platter is amazing and my other favorite is the squid. All dishes are well prepared, friendly staff and nice quiet ambience. Love that you can save a little by bringing your own bottle. I thoroughly enjoyed their food. By no means can I be a judge of whether it's authentic greek food or not, but I really enjoyed my dining experience. I got the greek salad and an entree. Both were super filling and very good. I would recommend this place. Great place to try authentic Greek food!! The customer service is great and the food taste great! Also it's not very expensive to eat here. My favorite here is the marinated chicken breast fillets. I love that it is BYOB here! Ahhhh Zorba's. I've been longing to try Zorba's deliciousness for a long, long time since I run past literally 6 days a week. A friend and fellow yelper gave it a glowing review and with family in town for the weekend I knew it was going to be a top choice when deciding on a place to eat. Let me first start with the food: amazeballs. We started with the hot appetizer of squid, calamari and octopus. The calamari was perfectly breaded and fried to perfection. The octopus and squid were also amazing, with one in a red sauce and the other in a oil and herb sauce. The chicken kebab was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The stuffed eggplant dish was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and since the man-friend practically licked his gyro plate clean I can only imagine it was awesome. Now, let us discuss the service. The hunky young waiter was pretty attentive, but in his failed attempts at flirting with my man-friend's mom (yep, you read that correctly) he came off as kind of a dbag. Let's blame it on the language barrier... Also, they made a big stink over the little nephew's stroller blocking the sidewalk so we had to awkwardly shift our chairs... not sure why they couldn't position our tables differently but that is neither here nor there. Lastly, the man friend asked for more of the delicious tzatziki they serve with the Gyro, since he ate it all [read: I ate it all].... and after about 15 minutes of waiting, we had to ask again. When we got the check we realized they charged us $0.50 for the extra sauce. SAY WHAT?! I know its only $0.50 but when you only get a tiny portion to start out with.... that's just silly. Came here for lunch and the food was great as well as the prices. We had the calamari which was very fresh. I had the gyro sandwich, my daughters had the chicken sandwich and hummus sandwich. All were delicious. I would definitely recommend this place. Delicious. I'm a big fan of greek food but even after living in Philly for years I have't found a spot outside of Reading Terminal before being introduced to Zorba's. It's got a great, homely feel and warm, inviting orange walls. Staff is incredibly friendly and we were seated immediately even though it was late Friday night. Our bottle of wine was opened as soon as we sat down. Everything on the menu sounded delicious but we went withe the two person sampler and an app of calamari. The calamari was different in that it didn't come with marinara but it was so good anyway! Fresh, crisp, and with a squeeze of lime it was probably the best fried squid I've had. The sampler was the perfect amount of food for two people. The chicken breast was flavorful and tender, the gyro meat melts in your mouth, and it was just the perfect portion of everything. What I like personally as a diner is being left alone when I eating. And our waiter was extremely courteous and only approached to take empty plates or fill water, and only twice did he ask if we needed anything else.. See, that's what I like. I'm not a big fan of always being asked if everything is okay in the 20 minutes it takes me to eat a meal. Definitely a place to visit on Fairmount for good Greek food and great service. Couple things. First about the Baklava because I'm currently devouring it is out of this world. Both the app sampler and entree sampler are solid if you want everything and my favorite from each was the tiramosalata and the lamb chops. Octopus was very tender - ordered the whole appetizer but didn't get enough! If you get it get the entree. What a fabulous meal and fabulous service. We dined here tonight for the first time; we were greeted as though we were regulars and made to feel completely at home. Service was efficient without being rushed; friendly without being obsequious. Suggestions were all on target and the food was delicious. Our waiter took a longer time than expected bringing back our bottle of wine which he had taken to be opened-- turned out he had broken the bottle, but by the time we learned this, he had bought two bottles for us to choose from to replace ours! We were delighted with everything here! We will be back and will tell all our friends! Exceptional service. The woman who took my order was so pleasant. Delivery in under 30 min. Food was great. Had the lamb fourno and roasted eggplant dip. Served with what looked like half a loaf of bread which was fresh. Food, always a 5. Service, super hit or miss, and lately, more miss then hit. Stop telling me you don't take reservations every time I call & then ask me if I have a reservation when I walk in the door. It comes off as a quaint little hole in the wall, then the food is DELICIOUS! From the obviously homemade hummus to the perfect pork souvlaki, I was thrilled! My husband & daughter said the baklava was fabulous too - nothing was a miss! VERY yummy!! Had the dinner menu lamb gyro dish, and was not disappointed at all. The food had a fresh, home made taste and was very flavorful. Although, the one thing that disappointed me was the bread. The pita bread had a frozen flavor to it, and the loaf of white bread was rock hard. Service was a bit slow, but the place was packed. Bottom line: one of the better greek restaurants in the city. I'm not a cuisine aficionado and know very little about Greek food. I was attracted to Zorba's because of its appearance: a little worn down outside, a little worn down and crowded inside ( looking through the windows). It looked comforting and warm. The food reviews were very good so I felt good about going there. The waitstaff were very laid back and friendly. It was pretty crowded for a Wednesday night. We didn't have reservations but were seated quickly. The decor was what I expected: well worn and kitschy, with old paintings and photos of Greek scenes, with Greek statues and busts all around, fake and real plants and a heartwarmingly amateur paint job on the walls and window wells. It appeared perfectly clean. I had no concerns about that. My friend and I got non-meat options. Perhaps they aren't the "best" items on the menu but they were delicious. The stuffed eggplant and stuffed tomato and pepper dishes were well-seasoned and flavorful. The sides of beans, rice and cauliflower with peas seemed like too much food, but I ate it all. The sides looked bland and overcooked but were surprisingly tasty. The dolmas were very flavorful, as well. The pita was tasty and warm. If I'd ordered lamb, I'm guessing I would have given this five stars. When I want comforting food in a very relaxed atmosphere, this is a place I'll remember. With everything on the menu sounding so good, my cousins and I quickly decided we were going to go with the options that let us try a little bit of everything. We all shared the combination of of hot and cold apps, which says it serves 2 but we were pretty satisfied. The cold dipping sauces were great and the kalamari was the favorite hot app. Then 3 of us decided to share the charcoal sampler, which also says it's for 2 but definitely could have fed all 4 of us! The portions are very generous, and there's a lot on this platter! Pork kabobs, chicken kabobs, deliciously herb-marinated chicken breast, two lamb chops, a split homemade sausage and gyro. We loved that it was a BYOB, too. What they lack in tight spaces and ambiance is definitely made up with the quality of the food. I love that they have the options to try everything because that's always what my family wants to do! I had a great experience here. Their food is fresh and you have so many options to choose from. It was my first time eating Greek food and the server was very helpful with letting me know the popular dishes and from my likings the perfect dish. It's BYOB....can never go wrong with that. Definitely would come again. We stopped in here after visiting Eastern State Penitentiary and boy, did it hit the spot! Here's what we ordered: - spicy feta cheese app with an extra pita - a gyro (which, contrary to another review I saw, did come on a pita) - a meatball sandwich (soutzoukaki??) - roasted lamb sandwich - baklava All food was excellent. Service was good. Nice cozy interior. Highly recommend and will return if we are ever in the neighborhood. Everyone raves about Zorba's, so I had to see for myself. Before I start, I wanna preface this by saying my college roommate is as Greek as it gets, therefore I have tasted some pretty bomb-ass and authentic Greek food. I will say this did come close, but I was expecting more. We started with the cheese they light on fire, lol. I don't remember the name, it was okay but nothing to rave about. I was also shocked they didn't have spanakopita on the menu? Or did I miss it? Anyway...I got the gyro platter for dinner and again, it was just okay. I definitely didn't hate it, but I wasn't super impressed. The portions were generous and the price is reasonable. The baklava was way too sweet. I get that it is a sweet dessert, but this was overwhelming. We sat outside to enjoy the BYOB and nice weather, but the service was terrible. Our waitress basically forgot about us. If the service was a little better this would be a 4-star review but it wasn't. Alas, I may be back? Still undecided. If you're looking for super yummy, no frills Greek food, Zorba's is the place! I eat here often and am never disappointed...some of my favs are the Greek salad, saganaki, charcoal sampler, and cold app combo, though you can't go wrong. Outside seating in the warmer months and BYO are a plus! The entrance makes you feel like you just came to a take out place, but the further you walk to the back the more you feel like in a tavern in Greece. I believe the place is family owned and run. Last time we went with a greek friend who just moved to Philadelphia from Athens recently and he thought it was better than the average restaurant back home in Greece. So much about authenticity! Its location makes it a great place for the locals living behind the art museum and you always have the feeling there are many regulars, people know each other. Simple, straight forward, great food, you are not rushed and it is definitely good for a group of people. Sharing is easy and delicious. 4 stars only, so that no one expects the hype. If you are looking for a low key place with great, authentic greek food in a family atmosphere, add the fifth and go - but don't block my table! BYOB. After a rather long evening at the museum I found myself heading out to eat. Zorba's was chosen. The souvlaki was overly garlic seasoned but tasty. Rice was cold and replaced . Vegetables were a bit skimpy. The hummus was phoned in and dull. Bread that came with the meal was very delicious. Service was efficient and the place was clean. The restaurant needs a serious makeover as it was absurdly dated. This is a popular place but most of what I wanted to order was sold out by 9pm on a Wednesday night which was annoying. It's BYOB but I did not bring a bottle. The could do better frankly. It's not 1984 anymore. BYOB, local spot... Host was not very friendly since I didn't have a reservation, even though I showed up on a Sunday late afternoon and they were not overly busy or short-staffed. I was immediately told they had no gyros and it felt like they were expecting me to walk out after that piece of news. I was given a terrible seat, in the middle of the entryway right next to the register. The spicy feta spread is very good, the grilled octopus was okay (too much balsamic dressing). The waitress was friendly, but distant... Seeming as if they were handling a Friday/Saturday night crowd. Despite having high hopes, this was a slightly disappointing experience. Zorba's FRIGGIN RULES. As a Fairmount resident, I always passed by this place with great skepticism given its understated facade and its cheesy "college pizzeria" type of menus that I would get in the mail from them, yet I heard such rave reviews that I finally had to see for myself. I went on a blustery night with my mom and a bottle of wine and we were treated cordially and brought back to the surprisingly charming, though windowless dining room in the back. Everything we ordered was SPOT ON and delicious and the service was great. I would recommend the grilled octopus and the charred whole fish, as well as the saganaki. Can't wait to go back!!! Outstanding food and solid service. The Zeus appetizer platter plus a grill sampler for 3 was the perfect amount of food for 5 adults and included a little bit of nearly everything they serve. Desserts were tasty too, with the sorbet being a standout. Atmosphere was nice, where dressy would be appropriate but nice casual would be OK. The BYOB was excellent and well served. Coffee, both American and iced Greek (frappé), were strong and good. Overall, it was an excellent choice for my sister's graduation/birthday dinner. Wonderful low key, good Greek food. The hot appetizer (mussels, calamari, and octopus) was good. Bowl of mussels in a tomatoey sauce and tons of calamari. The octopus was in a balsamic and oil sauce which was really good, I just wish it was more than 6 tiny pieces. Overall enough for even three. We got a Zeus (which is the hot appetizer and dips) too. The dips were just okay, nothing to brag about. The lamb leg was very tender and a big hunk of meat. Very flavorful lamb and veggies dish. Good value. I wish I didn't want so much space on the bland white bread they provided. Overall the service was lacking. They completely forgot about my friends Sprite until we asked a couple times. Our two friends shared a meat platter for two and they didn't even bring small plates for them. Easy to make reservations. Definitely would return on a casual night. Good good at a good value. Will not return, service was good, food was lacking. Ordered the Octopus but it was sliced up, sashimi style and was smothered in balsamic vinegar, overpowered the whole dish, almost as if they were trying to cover up the quality of the octopus...so disappointing! Muscles came in a red sauce with no shells, witch was odd, all of the meat was pre-picked out of the shells and served on a plate. The portion again was very unsatisfactory and the flavor was lacking. Hummus was bland and pita bread was not fresh. My entree came with 1 potato and a side of mushy mixed up vegetables (peas, carrots, cauliflower, string beans) it reminded me of side I would receive in a Diner. I was very unhappy with the food, very disappointed , will not return Unreal. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the city. One of the best kept secrets (....or is it?) The food is consistently delicious (get the spicy feta dip!) and they don't try to nickel and dime you. It's authentic without being pretentious. Bring a bottle of wine, sit back, and enjoy a delicious experience. Came here for only a few days and this place was recommended to me twice! It did not disappoint. The waitress seemed to be the only server, and she did an excellent job managing all the tables. The food was incredible with a real family vibe, and an old lady even walked up to me and handed me my napkin which had fallen on the floor and said, "Biden said we should be kind." All in all a great local experience, with delicious bread, lamb and artichoke sauce. Came here on a Sunday evening with my boyfriend. As soon as we walked in they showed us to our table and immediately took our bottle of wine to open. The service was excellent - quick, polite and attentive. The food was outstanding. We had the spicy feta dip for an appetizer and it was great. A little spicy for my taste but it was still delicious. My boyfriend loved it. I got the chicken souvlaki entree and it was phenomenal. Whatever they marinade the chicken in is heavenly. Boyfriend got the sampler platter with a bunch of different grilled meats and he could not stop raving. The veggies, rice and potatoes were also great. Overall, excellent experience. Good food but I did not get a genuine mediterranean food. The place was also a bit cramped. Overall the food was good but nothing stood out. I have been going to Zorba's for years. I generally get the Lamb Yvetsi without rice but with extra potatoes and vegetables. Essentially the Yvestsi is chunks of Leg of Lamb and the potatoes are roasted Greek potatoes. The vegetables are a mix of peas, squash, cauliflower and beans of various types. If you are lucky they will have galaktoboureko for dessert. The bread is awesome as well. I have never been disappointed at Zorbas's. Yesterday I went in for some Covid 19 Takeout to eat in the car and it did not disappoint. Eating in at Zorba's is always fun. The one son, Steve is a great guy but his little brother can be an asshole. I enjoy going none the less, it is part of the Greek Restaurant experience. I can only review the takeout but it's was so good! Everything we ordered arrived hot which is so rare in the grubhub world. I'm assuming the food would be even better if we dined in. I had the imam baldi and it was delicious! My boyfriend had the gyro platter and said it's the best he's had in the city. We will certainly order again! Zorba's is by far the best Greek restaurant in the city. Being Greek myself I have tried them all - Dimitri's is still my fav restaurant in the city but I do not consider it truly Greek - more Mediterranean. Zorba's on the other hand is pure old school Greek. My father was born in Greece and every time we go to Zorba's he ends up in the kitchen talking 100 miles in hour in Greek with everyone working there. The food is amazing - the decor could use some work but here it is all about the food. The spicy feta dip is unreal. If you are a meat eater you have to get the char grilled platter - it is meant for 2 but I always order it myself just so I can bring a bunch home. Even the bread they bring to the table is amazing. Being that it is BYOB the checks are always delightfully lower. Zorba's is still my favorite restaurant in the city. I frequent quite often and after a meal here I am always left so pleased. Literally, I leave with a smile on my face. The food is always consistent and quality and service is unmatched. I just ordered takeout for the first time through Caviar and felt compelled to update this review. My husband has a gluten allergy and unfortunately cannot eat pita bread. When placing the order through Caviar, I instructed Zorba to include extra cucumber slices for the assortment of dips that I ordered, so that my husband could enjoy them as well. The restaurant immediately called me to confirm my order and to advise that one of the dips contained gluten. They offered to put it in a separate container entirely, so as not to take any chances with his allergy. Again, quality and service is unmatched. Zorba, you deservingly win my vote (and money) every single time! If you're looking for an authentic Greek meal and great customer service, I cannot recommend them highly enough. I came here for dinner tonight and I had to write another review to give FIVE stars. My friend and I shared the combo appetizer and I got the octopus entree again. Can't say enough how good the food was!!! Service was great too. I lived in Philadelphia for 4 years. Zorba's was and is my favorite restaurant in the city. It's quaint, adequately priced, intimate, family owned, and most of all, delicious. I am biased, as I love greek food and seafood, but for me, this restaurant couldn't get better if it tried. Also, its BYOB, no corking fee. Go there for a date you actually want to get to know. As for a table in the second room. Do the platters so you try everything. Zorba's is my big fat Greek favorite, hands down and belly full. I've tried multiple Greek establishments across Philly and they're either depressingly mediocre or pretty good. But the pretty good ones tend to be of the fast-cas variety. Zorba's has been keeping it a little fancy and very special for as long as I can remember. The nostalgia is so real: they've been a Fairmount go-to since childhood, back when I lived in the area. Zorba's introduced me to Greek food first, and so far, they've done it best. The staff are lovely, too, and I've always received friendly service. I often visit after my dentist appointments and indulge in the yemista because it's nice and soft, perfect for when my mouth feels like a war zone. Stuffed pepper and tomato filled with a delicious rice mixture, dished up alongside mixed veggies, cannelini beans, and roasted potatoes? Hell yeah! I could eat this vegetarian comfort food every day. The rice is savory yet punctuated by the sweetness of plump yellow raisins, mmmmmy gawd. The gyro platter can't be beat. Nor can the chicken souvlaki. But 9/10, I choose the former (unless I go with the yemista). Kasseri cheese has been an oozy, melty-delicious spectacle time and time again, and regardless of what entree I order, I can never get enough of their warm pita and tzatziki. I look forward to many more yemistas to come, and with warm weather on the horizon, I'll be sitting out front very soon! I love this place so much! I've come here a few times now, and always leave too full and beyond happy. The best is to come with a group and share a lot. Always get the dolmades they're heavenly. The hummus and eggplant Melitzanosalata are to die for as well!! The gyro is awesome, the meatballs are also amazing. Everything I've had is perfection. Came here following a trip to Greece, and was instantly transported back! Highly recommended! Also - and very importantly, its a BYOB -that always elevates a restaurant, in my opinion. Great place! I will absolutely visit again. Six of my friends and I decided to dine here, at this great BYOB, last weekend for a authentic greek dinner. That's exactly what we got. I think we had one of everything. The waitress was awesome and very accommadating. We can all be a bit much, even though we have all worked in the service industry at one or another, and the waitress remained patient and answered all of our questions (Mostly mine, as I am a Vegan and ask a ton of ingredient questions) However, she was very knowledagable and gave great recommendations. They borught us desert on the house and the Greek coffee was amazing. Really worth a trip, from anywhere in the city! It's an experience to be had! (It was about $30/ per person-not counting tip, but we had a ton of food!) The exterior of Zorba's is outdated and is not appealing at all, but disregard it, it reflects nothing of the interior, food, or service. Put this on your 'to-do' list! One word, AMAZING!!! It is such a treat when we go to Zorbas! From the frappe and the appetizers through the meal and of course dessert, they never disappoint! Aside from my mother-in-law who is an old Greek woman LOL, they have the best octopus I have ever eaten. Chicken, pasta, lamb, or gyros, you just cannot go wrong! Love Zorba's!! Why did we wait so long to try zorbas?? We went last night and thought that it was excellent! One appetizer and two entrees came to a total of $34! And BYO! The food was really good. We sat outside overlooking Fairmount Ave. It was a nice night and the waiter was attentive. We ordered the stuffed grape leaves to start. It came on a plate with small triangular pita bread and cucumber and tomato. Yum. I ordered the vegetarian eggplant entree. The eggplant was cut in half length-wise and stuffed with onions, tomato sauce, and feta cheese. It came with a variety of vegetables and roasted potatoes. It was really really good! Definitely a great deal at $10. We also ordered the charcoal platter for one which came with a variety of grilled meats. Really good! I don't eat lamb but tried a bite and loved it! Very nice atmosphere, authentic Greek food, big menu, BYO, outside seating, good service, and reasonable! I had the most amazing experience with a group of friends a few months ago. The service was outstanding!!!!! We ordered a bunch of stuff off the menu and everything was fantastic. My few of my favorite dishes were the lemon potatoes, hummus, grilled lamb, and of course the baklava to finish the meal. I also order takeout from here because I cant get enough of the fabulous taste this place has to offer. I highly recommend coming here. Best in the city. BYOB is an added bonus. LOVE. Upon walking back from the museum, we stumbled upon this place for lunch. It's a cute BYOB with outdoor and indoor seating. It was high noon during a heatwave so we opted to sit inside. It's small and quaint but not packed with tables and chairs, there was still room to walk around. We started with the sampler platter which came with various hummus, dips and veggies. They only provided a small amount of pita so we had to order extra. I had the gyro which was good but was nothing special but did taste authentic. My husband got the chicken platter which he liked but he said he wasn't overly impressed either. The rice he got with his platter was very very good! I finished that off for him. Overall, quaint little place for good Greek food but nothing impressive. The family was visiting Philly and we decided we wanted to get mediterranean or greek food. the reviews for zorbas looked good and we decided to give it a try! it was quite busy when we got there around 8-9ish in the evening but we were seated promptly. we got the cold dip appetizer plate and then individual dishes- i dont remember the name but i had gotten a chicken dish and must say all the food was great! really enjoyed our meal and it was nice to have found another great greek place to eat at. Went here with a small group of friends. Two of those friends had been raving about this place for some time, and my expectations were quite high. The place is very small, but oozes charm. It's exactly the type of hidden gem you expect to find in the Fairmount area. I could tell I was in for a treat the moment I walked in. to be seated, you walk directly past the kitchen and cooking area. this is quite a smart move on their part, even if not intentional. The aroma of cooking food is mouth watering. They were very busy that night, but managed to squeeze us in quite quickly. The staff was amazingly friendly. For such a small place, they were also surprisingly tech savvy, using iPhones to take down the order. It's was quite the site to see the server tapping away, and not missing a single part of our order, even when some of us were adding or substituting items. There was quite the array of food ordered. We started off with the dolmades (rice stuffed grape leaves) and they were flavorful, light and delicious. Many places kill these with lemon juice, but Zorba's made them with just a hint of lemon. My wife and I split the Charcoaled sampler for two. The portions were huge as we took a good deal of it home. The meats were cooked near flawlessly and had a ton of flavors. The vegetables that accompanied it were also very tasty, especially the potatoes. Bottom line; We couldn't have asked for a better meal or experience. The staff went out of their way to accompany our group, the food was fantastic and the price was shockingly affordable. Highly recommended. Sadly, no one of actual Greek heritage would think this is good Greek food. I cook these dishes in my home, and while I don't expect restaurants to compete with homemade, the dishes were less than acceptable - in any setting. We ordered grilled octopus, which was served as approx 1 medium tentacle, chopped up into tiny bits, drenched in balsamic vinegar. It looked like cat food on the plate. We ordered dolmades - and only did so after asking the waitress if they were made in-house (she didn't know and had to go ask, but returned with a"yes") - we received a few sticky, mushy dolmades which were clearly from a can. Their "lunch platter" soutzoukaki was decent, served with Greek potatoes and vegetables that were also frozen or canned and re-heated. The portion size of this "platter" was small - about the size of a salad plate of food. We also had hummus and taramousalata which were not made in-house but not really expected to be, I suppose. I am not a purveyor of Greek cuisine, but for me Zorba's really hits the spot. I absolutely love the mezze sampler which comes with an assortment of dips and spreads served with pita. The charcoal platters feature samplings of the meats and they are equally delicious. Although I am not Greek, I love being in the middle of a very Greek atmosphere. Last time I was in, the tables to our left and right were both speaking Greek and were able to order from the waitress in Greek. The owner stopped by, seemingly knowing them, and it just made it feel more authentic. He also stopped by our table to check in on us and made us feel welcomed. I also love that it is BYOB. Zorba's is a great spot if you ever find yourself on Fairmount Ave. A must-visit in Fairmount, Zorba's Taverna delivers with some of the best and certainly most authentic Greek food in Philadelphia. I've been hearing about Zorba's Taverna from my Fairmount friends for a long time, so the fiancee and I finally made the trek. The first words that jumped into my head right from the start was "authentic" - from the family-owned atmosphere, to the cozy space to the large mural of Santorini on the wall. I felt like I was back in Greece at a small taverna, only this time with much better service, BYOB, and full compliance with health code regulations. I love combo dishes, due to my indecisiveness, so we ordered the two-person Zeus Dish ($22.50 - ​a combo of hot and cold appetizers such as tzatziki, skordalia, hummus, kopanistitarama, melitzana, dolmades, kalamari, octopus, and mussels) the Chicken Souvlaki ($16.50) and the Classic Roasted Lamb Leg ($17.00). I highly recommend, especially if you're with a few people, to try that Zeus Dish as you get a little bit of everything, even if you don't know what half that stuff is. Notable on that plate was the creamy tzatziki and hummus, the dolmades or grape leaves, the perfectly cooked kalamari, and the delicious octopus. And while the grilled chicken souvlaki was pretty good, you're going to want to get any version of the lamb you want. The classic roasted is a slow roasted lamb that melts in your mouth. For dessert, you can't go wrong with the Baklava ($5.50), a rich sweet filo dough pastry with chopped nuts and honey. This is stick-to-your-ribs Greek food, with good portion sizes and prices probably a little inflated due to its location in between the Eastern State Penitentiary and Art Museum. While the prices might prevent you from making Zorba's a regular dinner option, it's a place you'll want to come back to again and again. I've been to Zorba's twice in the last month, and I envy the Fairmount neighborhood for having such a terrific Greek restaurant at their fingertips. Both times, my friends and I have started with the Bouyurdi (broiled feta with tomatoes)... OMG. Addictive. I could eat the entire thing myself. The first time I went, the server suggested I try the Lamb Shank braised with red wine, and it did not disappoint. It was a serious hunk of bone & meat, surrounded by potatoes, rice, and other veggies. Last time I was there, I went for the meatballs, which could more accurately be called "meat-logs" as they are more cylindrical than balls, but incredibly delicious nonetheless. Super tender and fresh, again surrounded by potatoes, rice, and veggies. A solid and reliable great place to enjoy the BYO atmosphere with delicious, traditional Greek food. Never a bad experience here. Huge portions, delicious food, and BYO. We've had the hummus, spicy feta, and tzatziki appetizers, all of which were good (especially the feta). We always get the charcoal grill platter for 2, which is always excellent, and is a ton of food. Everything is well prepared, and the service there is great. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy, and appears to be family run. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Philly. 3.5-4 stars It was a nice day to have lunch outside. After doing some touristy things, we stopped by Zorba's for lunch. Appetizer: 1) Fried Calamari - decent but they didn't give any sauce Entrees: 1) Hummus pita f($7) - was good. They stuff with a lot of veggies. 2) Charcoal chicken platter - was the best 3) Gyro platter - just okay Everything came with a side of pita which was nice. Dreadful service. They definitely don't appreciate walk ins and made it clear. We were put into an adjunct dining room where there was absolutely nobody else seated and no music or atmosphere. Food was ok. No alcohol served. Would go elsewhere. We got takeout from here three weeks ago, and my skepticism about a Greek place called "Zorba's" was fulfilled... The charcoal combo was very dry, except for the couple of sad gyro slices. Salad was generous but basically just tomatoes and cucumbers sliced up with onions. The taramasalata might have had "caviar flavoring" in it, but it lacked the flavor we're used to from authentic places. Really, everything needed seasoning, and not seasoning meat is as bad as over-cooking it into dryness, as this was... The rice pudding was dense and chewy and dolmades soft and mushy (switch those up!). Yeah, nothing was all that good, but nothing was terrible and the portions are pretty generous, so let's say two stars and call it a day. After a rather long evening at the museum I found myself heading out to eat. Zorba's was chosen. The souvlaki was overly garlic seasoned but tasty. Rice was cold and replaced . Vegetables were a bit skimpy. The hummus was phoned in and dull. Bread that came with the meal was very delicious. Service was efficient and the place was clean. The restaurant needs a serious makeover as it was absurdly dated. This is a popular place but most of what I wanted to order was sold out by 9pm on a Wednesday night which was annoying. It's BYOB but I did not bring a bottle. They could do better frankly. It's not 1984 A friend brought me here while we were in the area and we started with the fire feta with pita and hot appetizer sampler. The feta was really good and after a few bites, you could feel the heat. The hot appetizer sampler had calamari (they like to spell it kalamari), sauteed mussels in tomato sauce, and sauteed octopus. I only liked the calamari because the mussels didn't have a fresh texture in fact the meat was really rough and the octopus was chewy. I ordered the shrimp poseidon which was grilled very nicely, however, the sauce was a bit too sour for me. I like tart flavors, but this was so sour, it left a metallic taste in my mouth. The rice and sauteed vegetables were really good with a rich tomato taste. The potatoes were perfectly cooked, but these were really sour too. My friend's soutzoukaki was really good though. The meat was falling apart and drowned in this flavorful, aromatic sauce tomato. I would like to come back for that dish. Good food, good prices. Fish gyro was wonderful. Service was attentive. Strange decor, but I suppose it may just be traditional Greek? Great place. I think it's the best octopus I've eaten in the US. Our waiter was great. Atmosphere is good. Well definitely come back and recommend this place to anyone that visits Philly. What a deceiving restaurant! I live in Fairmount and have passed by this place countless times. Do not let the facade fool you. The inside has a very authentic, charming feel about it. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the cold appetizer combo which was delicious! The pita bread was fresh and still warm. For dinner we shared the grilled meat platter which was amazing and plentiful! We were so full by the time we left! I'm more than happy I gave this little spot a chance. I will be looking forward to my next meal here! Killer Octopus!!!! It's perfectly cooked, interestingly seasoned, and must be ordered every time. I've been interested in trying this place since we moved to the neighborhood, and I'm glad we did. I like the inviting interior, and while it's busy, it's not overbearing. We had amazing service all night...possibly the best server we've had in Philly, which is surprising at a little Greek spot like this. The hot sampler plate for one is plenty for two, especially if you get the octopus as an an appetizer. You can't beat the BYOB, it's not too expensive, and the meats are all very good. Might have to dip into the Greek seafood pasta or lamb next time. We had lunch here after visiting the Art Museum. It is absolutely FABULOUS!! We both had the lunch platter called Soutzoukaki. This features meatballs made from beef and lamb with a spicy red sauce. It comes with vegetables, potatoes, rice and pita bread. You might as well place an extra order for pita bread when you initially order your lunch. It is irresistible. The ambiance is nicer than I anticipated. The tables have white table cloths even at lunch. Don't miss this treasure! OMG!! Simply amazing...came here without reservations on a Friday night around 8:45 PM in October after Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary. We were seated promptly..(the hostess asked if we had reservations though, so this may have been a lucky night for us.) The boyfriend and I shared the Charcoal Grilled Meat Sampler--- DELICIOUS!! Friends had the meatballs and lamb shanks...everyone raved about how great their meals were!! We ended with the baklava, rice pudding, and another custard ....heavenly...just heavenly...friends also tried the Greek coffee ...they said it was thick and delicious..Our waitress Gina was AWESOME ...told us a great story behind the grinds in the Greek coffee as she presented our coffees on a very cool tray. She was super friendly and knowledgeable. Loved it here and will definitely be back!!! From outside he never suspect that this is such a charming place. Was seated in back room and felt like I was in some taverna in suburban Athens. Very very excellent service---they really seem to care about their customers. The food was more diner like, i.e. taverna, than higher-end Greek. Call it "rustic". Main dishes are quite filling...2 apps and 1 main definitely suffice for 2. Mixed grill a real winner here! However avoid the octopus, it's a little greasy and for the price they cannot give you the normal octopus of Greek fame. But otherwise an excellent choice for a nice informal authentic setting! Holy moly this place is delicious! And incredibly affordable!! My boyfriend and I started off with the cold dips appetizer and loved all of them!! I was wary of the caviar one, however, it kind of ended up tasting like lox cream cheese. The potato and garlic one was also delicious, but beware. It's very intense on the garlic. Grilled pita was served piping hot and a perfect compliment!! We then split a grilled meat platter for two, and honestly, this could feed three to four depending on your people. We got lamb, sausage, two types of chicken, pork, gyro meat. It was amazing!! All of the meat well seasoned, tender, and perfectly cooked. Came with rice and veggies as a sidebar at service too!! All in all, a delicious byob around the corner from my house? Sign me up for some garlic breath. Fantastic! I love everything about Zorba's. I'm a huge fan of Greek food and also of affordable Greek food, and Zorba's satisfies both great food at a great price. The food here is so flavorful and fresh... The spicy feta?? Omg. But what I really love about this place is the service! Recently, I threw a birthday dinner here for my boyfriend. I was a little nervous calling to book a 15 person Saturday night reservation but the manager (owner?), Steve, was incredibly helpful from start to finish! He allowed me to drop cake off early and bring decorations, etc. but he also made the night extra special with a few tricks he had up his sleeve to make the surprise dinner a hit! Aside from Steve's wonderful help, our server, Maria, was incredible. She had two very large parties to tend to and had a great demeanor and attitude throughout the night, even though we were a little demanding :) It's hard to find great service these days but its no wonder Zorba's is doing so well--it's truly a Philly gem! My girl and I had spent the day doing some shopping in center city and when returning back to my 'hood (Fairmount) we had no desire to cook and headed out to Zorba's. It was a nice day, so we decided to take a table on the side walk. We sat down, we were brought our waters and then we felt like we were forgot about. Finally, our waitress came to see what we wanted. We're not experts at Greek food, so we had a few questions. This is where things really went down hill. For every question, she just seemed to have no interest in answering it and talking down to us when she did. For example, my girl asked what the stuffed peppers were stuffed with since she doesn't eat red meat. The answer "uhh... stuffing" and after a little more prodding "rice and stuff." So, if you come to Zorba's and get an older lady with an attitude ask for someone else or leave. But, I will say, the service really had two sides. While our waitress, didn't stop by to see how our food was or anything. There was a young guy who was very attentive. When I dropped my knife and it hit the metal basement door, he came out with a full set of silverware and asked what I dropped. Now that's service! He also made sure our waters were always full. The food was alright... For an appetizer, we got the spicy feta dip. Which we both really liked. It had a real nice kick. For entrees, I got the soulvaki and she got the spinach pie. Her spinach pie was very good and my soulvaki was alright. Value wise, I thought it was a lil pricey for what it was, but by only by 2-3 dollars. Final thought... If Zorba's wasn't in my neighborhood, I probably wouldn't bother to go again, but since it is, I'll probably try it again. Last time we came to Zorba's, we ordered the charcoalled sampler for two: lamb, pork, chicken, all wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked. Yeah, there were some vegetables and some rice, but we are proud carnivores and we tore at the meat like a couple of lions going at a zebra. It was the most memorable indulgent meal I've had in some time. Both times I've come here, I've found the service to be fantastic. Servers keep up with emptying water, which is a huge plus since my girlfriend drinks that stuff like it's on clearance at the dollar store. Not sure what's up with the strange, silent woman who stares at everyone, but once I'm in a meat coma, who cares? I've been to Zorba's Taverna about 3 times, and it's one of my family's favorites! In my opinion the best way to eat here is family style, sharing a couple of plates. We usually start with the Mezes: the Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip), the Tzatsiki or the Hummus (their pita and BREAD are both amazing by the way). We also share the grilled octopus and the Saganaki (fried cheese - Highly recommended if you are into cheese). For our main course we order the charcoal sample which brings a variety of Pork and chicken kabob and lamb chops as well as the branzino (whole fish). Both dishes are sided by rice, lemon potatoes and veggies. Needless to say it's a wonderful feast! For dessert we usually share a baklava, and some Greek coffee. I consider this restaurant great for family gatherings (especially if your family is into Greek food) or groups of 4-5. The restaurant is BYOB and opens your drink at no cost so make sure you bring something along. This restaurant was the first place I went to for authentic Greek food and I was not disappointed. The food is incredible and the staff is very friendly. I have been here several times and every time was a great experience. I am a vegetarian and their vegetarian selections are excellent. I definitely recommend this place. This place is so yummy and authentic! I had a small group of friends and we were able to get a table outside last minute with no reservation! Everything was absolutely delicious! You can never go wrong with BYO either! Definitely check this place out Found this place while looking for a place to eat lunch before a tour at Eastern State Penn. Small but cute and appears very authentic. The food had a lot of good flavor. We both got the gyro platter which came with rice, potatoes, veggies, and pita bread. Decent prices. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. Generous portions and flavorful food that fed 5 generously and held up well to delivery I've been coming here for years. It's not only one of the best Greek restaurants in Philly, it's one of my all-time favorite restaurants period. Try the grilled octopus. It's the absolute best I've ever had in my life. The staff is welcoming and friendly. I feel like family when I go there. Delicious dining experience, consistently among the best in the city on a quality to price basis. Their dips were so creative and their coal-fired kabobs each had so much flavor and the tsikiki sauce was very good as a side. Dropped in just before closing to have dinner at Zorba's with a college friend and man we were glad we did! Had the Lamb shank Braised w/Red wine & Tomato Sauce and it was incredible. Great service and very nice Greek decor. Definitely worth stopping by when you're in the area. This place was delicious and not to mention so affordable, great service and close by many attractions. definitely must try! Went here last night with a small group of people. Great food, especially the cold appetizer. Will go back :) Nice cozy place great food and even better dessert! Must try baklava with Greek coffee... We had our first date night in six months and couldn't have been happier that we stopped in for dinner at Zorbas. Delicious Greek food (grilled octopus and their roast lamb were stand outs), super friendly service and BYOB - you can't go wrong. We'll definitely be back! Amazing grilled octopus so tender and delicious. Hummus is authentic and incredible try the caviar. Service was polite and prompt, answered questions graciously, never an empty water glass. Gyros are a must for main. An excellent place to catch lunch after going to the museums. Good gyro, got a soda for take out with lunch once & it was pretty pricey, but then the next time I was there the owner gave me a free one, & the next time the owner recognized me, said hello & shook my hand. I like the place, good food reasonably priced I ordered over the phone and my order was ready in five minutes. The customer service wasn't great but everyone has bad days. The gyro was pretty good my only problem was I forgot to ask if there were tomatoes (not a fan). I'll definitely be trying them again and I'll remember to ask if I can substitute for cucumbers. Went here for lunch and sat at an outside table. Despite the air of superiority from the burly Greek men that sit outside and watch you order like you're some poor confused American who pronounces it "JI-ro" instead of "GEAR-O", the food was actually very good. I got the gyro lunch platter, which consisted of strips of lamb, pita, potato, mixed veggies (cauliflower, squash, tomato), rice, and tzatziki sauce. The lamb was succulent and perfectly seasoned and the tzatziki sauce was definitely the creamiest I've ever had. It was $9, which is pretty cheap, but the portions were kinda small and by the end of the meal, I had more fixins' than pita, which is a disappointment when you wanna slop up the rest of your tzatziki sauce with something. BYOB with outdoor seating. The food was delicious! Started with the hummus which came with pita. For dinner I had the octopus platter (comes with salad, potatoes, rice & veggies) and my boyfriend had the charcoaled sampler for one. We were both very happy with our meals. The service wasn't great. Our waitress was very nice but it seemed like she had too many tables at once so she wasn't able to be very attentive. Will definitely be going back! Not a welcoming atmosphere at all! From the moment you enter, you are being stared at and the staff gossiping while fake smiling. Sat down and the shady unwelcoming behavior continued, I got up and left. If you aren't of Caucasian descent BEWARE! We had a great meal here! We had the saganaki for appetizer which is always one if my favorites in a Greek restaurant and I had grilled octopus for entree. It was delicious!! My husband had an entree that was a sampler for 1. I tried the lamb chop and it was a little overdone for my liking. Our server was awesome! She had a beautiful smile and was so personable! It's also nice that it's a BYOB! We would definitely go back. friendly patient servers as this was our first time here - glad there is room for outdoor seating - hopefully Zorba's capacity outside off sets the Quarantine limitations !! - don't forget its a BY O B cuz chiati or malbec or white burgundy would fit the bill- get the Octopus(if you usually like grilled Octopus!! what about a sampler of. all apps spreads ask for more pita - with spicy cheese spread or hummus or feta spread - i didn't write it all down ; but way good - grab a greek coffee --Do Not Stir - and don't fret the caffeine !! - the grilling chefs know how to handle the lamb shanks ! I wish that lamb was bigger ... so tasty Best thing about this place is the goat cheese appetizer. The worst thing is everything else. You might be eating dinner when suddenly your back is scorched by 5 foot tall giant flame set off by a waitress who has failed to notify diners that she is about to ignite a dessert or something. happened three times. Waitress fails to bring ice bucket for white wine. Barbecue meat is dry. for years I have thought that the rather basic entrance to the restaurant did not at all do justice to the good food they served. Now I'm thinking it's all basic. Another issue, not the fault of the restaurant, there's parking across the street which is a good thing, a great thing, except when you have to pay $27 for parking during special events --like Halloween during October. I really wanted to love Zorba's! My partner has been talking about this place for a long time and it gets such high ratings on Yelp. We have 2 Greek places within a 5 minute walk of our apartment in Midtown and considering those two places, Zoe's Kitchen (essentially a Panera for Greek food), and Zorba's, I would put Zorba's at the bottom of the list of Greek places I have eaten at. I'm sorry? We called earlier in the day to make a reservation for 2 for 7:30pm on a Saturday because we wanted to head over to Jack's Pumpkin Glow after at 9pm. When we called, they asked if 7:45pm was okay. We went with it, however, upon entering the restaurant (albeit a little late), there were plenty of tables open. Maybe it was all just cleaned off, I don't know. The table was super wobbly, but the waitress helped us get a folded napkin to balance it out and then opened our wine for us when we were sure the surface wouldn't capsize our glasses. Not wanting to overdo it and end up with leftovers we'd have to bring through the pumpkin patch with us, we started with tzatziki and ordered an entree each - mixed charcoal grill for one for my partner and meatballs for me. The bread that arrived first was delicious - warm and fluffy - but the olive oil/vinegar dip had too much vinegar. The tzatziki had a weird zing/kick to it that I wasn't a fan of. I couldn't place the spice. My partner liked the meats of the mixed grill but not the sides. I liked the meatballs and the sauce, but also, not the sides. We each got the roasted potatoes, vegetables, and rice - which it seems every dish comes with. The potatoes were complete mush and had a vinegar taste to them that I did not enjoy. The vegetables were also complete mush. The rice was good. So the meats and bread were yummy, but everything else... Not so much. Overall, really disappointed and not worth making the trip to Fairmount for it. I'll stick to our local spots in Midtown/Washington Square West. My favorite Greek food in the city. Love the gyro for lunch and everything is always delicious. A small cozy place which is always buzzing. The food was good and the desserts are rop notch. Definitely give the greek coffee a tey Wonderful server and service. Sat outside comfortably, without much in the way of street noise. Nice neighborhood across the street from the prison. Lunch portions were generous enough to satisfy, and FAR less expensive than the dinner menu, which apparently offers almost the same variety of the expected Greek items. Everything was prepared well and quite delicious. We found the place based on seeing an available parking space. Got lucky, and would revisit. I went here with a group of friends for a birthday party and it was wonderful - a great BYO. The service was quick and cheerful, and the food was mostly good. The octopus starter is perfectly cooked and well flavored. It has just a hint of grilled crunch and then melts. I had the roast lamb, which was okay - some parts were a little dry but my girlfriend had the leg of lamb and that was delicious. I'd come back in a heartbeat. I thought the food was decent. The server I had was terrible from the door. I asked for two $10s for the lot across the street. He immediately said no. I had a reservation for three people and they were slow at the time. After fifteen minutes of getting change and my guest were curious where I had gone. I found out after that he was rude to my guests before seating them. I will not be returning to this place and his tip was especially light because I didn't have change. Oops Zorba's has figured out how to make outside dining a pleasure. They have always done foid well, but asalute to their tent, flowers and expanded outdoor space. The roasted lamb and grill chicken sandwiches are amazing. One of my favorite restaurants in Fairmount and in Philly. The staff was great, but we went for a family dinner with extended family after my uncles funeral (my family is Greek) and were disappointed that they were out of saganaki (at 6:30 pm on a Saturday..) had taken spanakopita off their menu, and didn't have many of the classic Greek dishes we were looking forward to. Our orders came out quickly, but each dish tasted a bit off in some way. Most of us weren't satisfied but the worst part was how incredibly hot the inside of the restaurant was. Each one of us was dripping sweat by the time we left. I have had a couple of different experiences with this place, and I have always been super happy. I used to have monthly meetings that were sometimes catered by Zorbas. They would provide tray after tray of delicious pitas filled with hummus, eggplant, chicken, etc. Some of them even had french fries. I was always super excited to see my french fry and hummus filled friends. Last week, I came here for dinner. I had been here once before, but it had been at least 5 years. First, they give you like a loaf of bread for the table with delicious olive oil dip. After I ate a loaf of bread, we started with the cold appetizer platter, and it was so delicious. I was beyond happy. The hummus was delicious, but the eggplant dip was my favorite. Most of my party got meat. If you like grilled meats, this will be heaven for you. However, I am not a huge fan of massive portions of meat, so I got the greek seafood pasta (I can't think of the actual name). It was not a massive portion, which I appreciated - since I had just eaten a loaf of bread and a gallon of dips - but it was certainly still a generous portion. Tomato based cream sauce, didn't skip on the seafood. Great taste. I was more than happy. BYOB. Take reservations. Reasonable prices. Ordered takeout tonight on a whim, been meaning to try Zorba's for quite a while. Was not disappointed! Ordered the charcoal platter for two: chicken kabob, pork kabob, two lamb chops, gyro meat, chicken breast with rice, veggies, and tzatziki. Wish I could have a whole rack of just lamb chops. Super tender and flavorful. The tzatziki packs a good punch and is delicious! Would love to sit down and eat here one day! Best Greek restaurant I've been to so far, and I've tried quite a few in Phila. alone. Not just family owned, but also family staffed, which is pretty unqiue. All the food is also superb, especially the grilled meats. BYOB is a huge plus. Love this neighborhood gem (if I ever moved, I would still come here). Pita sandwiches at lunch are delicious. We just had dinner and got our normal - grilled octopus, hummus and eggplant spread, meat platter for 2, and a dessert (I can never pronounce it but it's sounds like Holuctipudico). The people here are friendly. Been in this neighborhood for 10+ years and it's still my favorite. Delicious no fuss Greek BYOB in Fairmount! We opted to start off with the Zeus platter which is perfect for groups, or those that want to sample a little bit of everything between the hot and cold appetizers. My favorite out of those were the calamari (perfectly breaded and fried) and the spicy feta was to die for. We both enjoyed our entrees, I ordered the chicken souvlaki served with rice, potatoes and mixed veggies and my fiancee ordered the shrimp santorini. The chicken was a little bit dry for me, but the flavor was perfect. There were a lot of options we still wanted to try, so I look forward to coming back. Today is my boyfriend birthday and he never been to my favorite Greek restaurant. However they have the best gyro in Philadelphia. I'm in Middletown Delaware and its worth the drive on any day .I'm taking my gentleman to a jazzy restaurant, ZORBA'S TAVERN Outstanding Greek restaurant! I had the Gyro Platter with the lemon soup to start. Everything was so delicious and they make some of the best pita bread I have ever eaten. Libby was our server and she was very professional, courteous and outgoing. Overall a great experience. the octopus entree was SOOOOOO good. soft and chewy. seasoned to perfection! Definitely my favorite Greek place in Philly. Every dish is good. The gyro sandwiches and platters are terrific and authentic: fries in the sandwich and all. The shrimp is good as well. I'd recommend every app, especially the spicy feta. Baklava and rice pudding are both great options for dessert. Great food, reasonable priced. Sit outside on a warm summer evening. Super friendly staff. This restaurant has fine food and good atmosphere as well as an excellent location five minutes from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and across the street from a pay parking lot. Pricing per person is $15 per lunch and $40 for dinner. seriously, this place is soooooo so so so so good. plenty for veg and non-veg alike (not sure about vegan though) plus the absolute best wait staff. if it's nice weather, sit outside and people watch while you eat. p.s. do yourself a favor and get the hummus as an appetizer. delicious. Outdoor seating was ample, the food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. I can't wait to return next time I'm in Philadelphia. Loved the cold apps plate. Saganaki was divine. Great service. I had the artichoke entree... yum Delicious authentic Greek food, well-timed pleasant service, not too loud, well priced Whatever you do, don't forget to get the baklava! It is one of the best I have ever had - dense, honey soaked, loaded with walnuts, full of flavor - and they make it right at the restaurant. OK, now that I've gotten that off my chest, I can tell you about the other amazing things about Zorba's, including: -Saganaki. The floured and pan fried cheese that is lit on fire with ouzo tableside and put out with lemon juice. I love it at any Greek restaurant - here it is phenomenal. -Greek salad. It was simple - onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta and a drizzle of olive oil, vinegar and spices. Perfection. -A streetside table on lovely Fairmount, with lots of trees and tons of puppies walking by. -An awesome server who was polite and kind, kept our waters filled and made sure we had what we needed at all times. -Lamb shank, which my dining companion had actually brought me here so she could have again. Falling off the bone tender. Not fancy or pretentious. Just good food. Just like your Greek grandma would make. -Charcoal platter for one. The grill special. Sausage, gyro, lamb, chicken, pork, beans, veggies, potato and rice. Too much for one, actually, so brought half home to boyfriend. Loved all of the components of the platter. Again, not fancy, but tons of food and really tasty. -It's BYOB! No corking fee, I believe. -Did I mention the baklava? I can tell why my friend wanted to come back, and I know I will be back with my lamb-loving boyfriend - who also needs to try the baklava! (As do you. Get on it.) Came here for lunch. We had octopus grilled in balsamic vinegar for appetizer, then soutzoukaki platter. Both are good and the price is reasonable too. Will come back and try their dinner menu. Hands up & raise the roof or, for the more traditionally inclined, Hands down best Greeky Restaurant in Philly. We happily carried over our bottle of wine to this BYOB, surprised to see that the place was bumpin' for a Thursday night. All the outside tables were taken so people watching was no longer an option and I had to actually talk to my date. Good thing we had a wonderfully snarky waitress because we came in makin' jokes and she happily joined in. Of course, if you don't like snarky she can dial it back-- but I was happy to see some personality and humor. As Aristotle once said, "You MUST get the Grilled Octopus."* If you never had octopus before, I would say this is the place to flip the coin and be adventurous. It's cooked so Holy Moses well-- not at all rubbery or hard like I've experienced. It's very very (I can't write in italics here so I'm going for the double effect) tender and it's cooked in a delicious sauce. Best best best grilled octopus ever. I know, sounds like I'm making crazy crap up, but I'm not. We also got the mussels which to my date's delight came de-shelled. He's lazy about his food though. He'd take lobster ravioli over peeling a lobster any day whereas I love all seafood in it's wholeness like the cute cannibal I am. The mussels came in this thick marinara sauce that was just as delicious, although a bit salty. So I just drank a little more wine because I was "thirsty" and I needed an excuse. Main entree was the Avgolemono which is basically lamb shank + artichoke in a lemon egg sauce. I know, sounds like ?! but is actually !!. I think my punctuation needs no more explaining. It would be (that's Greek for "stupid") for you to not come here. Try a non Friday or Saturday night so you can really enjoy yourselves by bypassing the wait! *Aristotle may have been misquoted in the above review First time trying Greek food. A friend recommended the restaurant and raved about the grilled octopus. It was my first time trying octopus so I'm not sure if I simply don't like it at all or if I just didn't like how it was prepared. Nice flavor but seemed overcook, dry. But the chicken suovlaki was delicious as was the rice, potatoes, and veggies that came with our entrees. Dessert was a slice of custard pie with a type of baklava flaky top. It was delicious! We had a reservation and were seated right on time. Cozy place. Service was excellent. Pre-pandemic my roommate and I would be cat-called by these creeps every day, now they won't do it because most of their customers are outside with them. But today I got a ton of their menus in our door slot when we clearly have a sign that says no soliciting. I will never eat here because of the disgusting things they would say to me on the street, and them leaving a dozen of their menus in my apartment reminded me how much I despise them :) Went there for Mother's Day, it's near the Museum. The others in my party are fans of Greek food and they loved the food. My d-i-l had lamb, she cleaned her plate and loved it. I'm a vegan, and if you don't eat meat, there's not too much on the menu for you. You can eat eggplant with tomatoes, vegetables with tomato sauce, potatoes, rice, or hummus. Food is pre-cooked, so there isn't a way to change anything on the menu, unfortunately. The waiters are divine, tho. They know how to take care of you, and are absolutely right there. The food is served quickly, and hot. Ambiance is nice. Went to Zorba's last night with two friends for the first time. First of all, so pleased to walk in on a Friday night only to have to wait 10 minutes! It's BYOB so don't forget to hit the Wine & Spirits store across the street beforehand. We started off with some of Zorba's delicious bread and split 3 appetizers - mussels in red, cold appetizer sampler, and the Greek salad. We loved all of them! Staff were super friendly and service was quick. I'll be back for sure! Zorba's is the best Greek restaurant in Philadelphia! I've eaten there many times, most recently I had the mixed grill and it was amazing! The only thing better than the food is the service. Grab a table outside for some of the best al fresco dining around. I would give them 6 stars if yelp would let me. Amazing food, service and prices. I'd recommend Zorbas to anyone! And it's a BYOB. :) I ate here for lunch with my mom after visiting the Eastern Penitentiary. The location is cool and the food is wonderful. We ordered the gyro platter and charcoal pork platter which comes with potato, veggies, rice, tzatziki, and pita. Everything on the plate was beyond tasty! We were able to enjoy the meal and not feel like we'd eaten a bowling ball. If you're looking for a cute Greek place in Fairmount, this is the one. Great find in the Fairmount area just down the street from Eastern State. No hipster pretenses, just great food served fast. The cold appetizer sampler was a huge hit--interesting variety of flavors including the typical (hummus) and not-so-typical (spicy feta cheese + many others). Highly recommend it for anyone else. My brother thought the gyros were the best he's ever had; while I wouldn't go that far, they were excellent and the sandwich and platter were both generously portioned. Service was quick and friendly. Menu seems like it could easily be explored some more, so I'll definitely be back. This is a takeout order, so I can't comment on the dine-in experience. But I got the charcoaled sampler for delivery and found it quite delicious. The assortment of meats hit the spot, as did the roasted veggies and potatoes. Definitely a meat-lover's dish, and it was large - I split it into two meals. Try it yourself if you're a hungry carnivore! Zorba's is a very good neighborhood BYO. I've been there a few different times, some better than others. A must is the cold appetizer platter. In addition to their homemade hummus, it features a yogurt dip, some sort of seafood dip, and a few others. Be sure to order extra pita bread with it as the one pita they provide you with isn't enough. The last time I went there I ordered the charcoal sampler, which was phenomenal. Though this included all sorts of meats, the best of bunch was the leg of lamb. This was incredibly tender and a fall-off-the-bone type dish. The one dish that I've had that I wouldn't recommend was the meatballs-they were a bit dry and I would avoid them. Went there for a date with my wife. The staff were friendly, but the food wasn't even close to Greek. We ordered calamari and mussels for appetizer ( calamari was too salty). We had the fisherman's feast and charcoaled lamb racks( both had good seasoning but wrongly cooked). Then we had Baklava ( perfectly done). I've recently become a fan of Greek food, so for my birthday the girls took me to Zorba's. We tried the cold appetizer plate and I had the roast lamb dinner. The food was fantastic and the price is so reasonable. We will be going back here again. Was visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary and this restaurant was right down the steer and recommended by Eastern State, and it was some delicious Greek food! Bread and olive oil came right away and was complimentary. The bread was very good. We ordered the garlic and potato dip and it was delicious but a strong garlic flavor. Great pita bread served with it. We shared the sampler platter for one and there was plenty of food! Loved the gyro meat, and the pork the best. Also the rice, veggies and potatoes were so good! Zorba's is probably my favorite place to eat in all of Fairmount, possibly all of Philadelphia. It took me a while to actually try them out - the prices seemed steep when I reviewed the menu we had laying around. That was so unnecessary! Every time we get our check we can't believe the amount vs the quantity/quality of food & service we received! The place is family owned & operated, which I love. The food is absolutely delicious and served in generous portions. Even the dipping oil that comes with the standard bread basket is the most flavorful I've ever had! If you want to go on a weekend, make a reservation because this place fills quickly! So far my favorite dish is the lamb shank with the red sauce, but trying everything on the menu is definitely on my bucket list! Do yourself a favor - buy a bottle of wine and bring it with you to Zorba's ASAP! 11/26/19 Zorba's is a staple to Fairmount fine dining. Reasonably priced for great food, there's always something exquisite to try or sticking to your regular plate. Family owned, Zorba's is as authentic as it gets when it comes to really good Greek food. I always get the lamb because it's always perfectly cooked and the sides are just amazing. A baked potato of somekind (I can't describe it), delicious roasted vegetables, and a slice of tomato will detract your from the main entree because it's just that good. The appetizers are also really great. You can't go wrong with the hummus. To me Zorba's never gets old and I always get excited when my family goes out to eat here. If you're in the area for lunch or dinner, you must go to Zorba's. Plus, how often do you get Greek food? Very good food, friendly service. I will definitely be back! One of the best places for Greek in the city. The cold appetizer sampler is the whole reason I come here. 5 or 6 different dips - regular hummus, garlic hummus, caviar, feta, eggplant and others - are so good that I can't even say which is my favorite because it changes every single time. They also do a mixed grill for two which is really good, every meat on the platter is always cooked perfectly. Also, the potatoes are so delicious... I have no idea what they do to make potatoes taste so great but I am glad they do do it! If me and one other person go and split these two things the bill will be less than $50 and we'll have enough leftovers to make at least two more meals out of it. Really great value. Ambience is pretty cool, you can sit outside if the weather is nice and it's right across from Eastern State Penitentiary so makes for a nice vibe. Also, it's BYO as another added perk! EXCELLENT food and even better service! We had a wonderful family celebration dinner and being at Zorba's made it even more special. We couldn't have picked a better place Pretty and clean. Very pleasant and accommodating staff. Food expertly prepared and delicious. Ask people what restaurant to visit in Fairmount, and chances are they will mention Zorbas. The best greek food I've had so far, at reasonable prices and without too much of the fine-dining frills. This place seems like the real deal, with the simple items on the menu tasting incredible. My favorites are: + The combination of cold appetizers - seriously good, like maybe better than their equivalents at Zahav. I can't pick a favorite out of the bunch, because they're all stellar. + Imam Baldi - this looks like a straightforward dish, but it is absolutely addictive. Incredibly rich, flavorful and the ingenious use of eggplant I've been eyeing this place since my 1st visit to the Penitentiary a few years ago. A date & I were looking for a decent spot for some Greek when I remembered here. I forgot it was BYOB so mistake on my part when we wanted to order wine & there was none available. We shared a charcoal platter for two. Food is great. There was definitely something for each of us here plus more. It was enough that we ended up taking the rest back with us to finish later & skipping dessert. Service was good, nothing spectacular. Dining room looks very nice, added to the experience. Would recommend & go back if I'm in the area Phenomenal BYOB Greek food! Some of the best Greek in the city! The night I went it rained so unfortunately did not get to sit outside, but the people watching outdoor seating is a great setup. As a someone who loves greek food and has been to many a places offering genuine greek cuisine, Zorbas unfortunately falls very short. The BYOB is probably the best this restaurant has to offer. As a Greek who has had as they claim "traditional greek" food, this place is ridiculous. Aside from the food, then atmosphere is cramped like you're feasting in a sardine can. The staff have minimal knowledge of anything you're ordering, and the food is mediocre at best. And if you order their special seafood entree, you'll wait 30 minutes for something you could get at red lobster. Go to Dimitri's or if it's a special occasion and want to spend a little more for a romantic atmosphere, Estia, if you don't want to waste your money. Not much to write up about this place. During the summer months, you see their entrance lined with tables and people eating outside. The aesthetic hits everything you would want from a restaurant, but the food is less than desirable. Just was not impressed. They do have an authentic menu, everything is fairly priced, and the portions were good. Just didn't hit home for me. I have dined at Zorba's once before several years ago and was very pleased then as I am now with this latest experience. This is a BYOW restaurant which are immensely popular for those of us who want and like good food at reasonable prices and prefer to bring our favorite wine without the customary tavern markup, I wish more restaurants would consider this option. For starters we had grilled octopus which was extremely tender, grilled perfectly and served with olive oil, garlic and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Next came our cold mezze plate with Taramosalata (cavier dip), Skordalia( potato garlic puree), Melitzanosalata ( roast eggplant dip), Kopanisti ( spicy feta cheese), Hummus ( chickpea spread) and domades ( stuffed grape leaves), this cold mezze was excellent in many respects better than I have had elsewhere when dining Greek. For my main coarse, I order roast lamb which came with rice, potato and a mixed vegetable, the lamb was delicious and very tender looking more like pulled pork than sliced lamb roast, no matter, the flavor was outstanding so to were the accompanying sides. Others ordered roast chicken; a combination plate of Greek sausage (Lukániko), meatballs (Keftedakia), pastitcio ( baked casserole of ground meat, pasta with a Béchamel sauce). Everyone was very pleased with their choices and as you might expect we all shared as most foodies usually do, the chicken btw was bomb! For dessert and to share for our table, I ordered Kataifi ( a shredded philo dough baklava type sweet), Galaktoboureko ( layers of golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter, filled with a creamy custard and bathed in scented syrup, personal favorite) and Revani ( a coarse semolina cake soak in simple syrup). All desserts were excellent and what one would expect when dining in an authentic Greek restaurant; the Galaktoboureko, well lets just say it was intergalactic! Zorba's is a family run business that has kept very close to Greek style family dining tradition this place does it extremely well and the table service is outstanding, Zorba's offers a dining experience you won't want to miss when you are in Philly. I was excited to try Zorba's after it came highly recommended by a friend as her favorite dinner spot in Fairmount. It did not disappoint! My boyfriend and I walked in without a reservation last night (Tuesday) around 7:45 p.m., and although the restaurant was mostly full at that time, we fortunately did not have to wait for a table. We brought a bottle of wine from the store a few blocks up the street, and the server opened it for us right away. We decided easily on the cold appetizer sampler + charcoal sampler for two, and once we ordered, the food came quickly. The meal wasn't cheap, per se -- the bill came out to just under $55 before tip -- but it was absolutely delicious and we had a whole serving leftover for today's lunch. (Leftovers are unusual for us since we generally both have healthy appetites, but there was no way we could finish everything -- and, believe it or not, the meat and veggies tasted just as good reheated today as they did fresh last night.) The only warning I'll give is that the flavors are very heavy on garlic and onion. As much as I enjoy those flavors, I had a tough time getting rid of the aftertaste even hours later. This notwithstanding, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Zorba's and will certainly return. I've been to Zorba's probably 15 times over the past two years and every time it exceeds my expectations. The quality of the food is great and very reasonably priced. The service is also great and the servers are very attentive. I definitely recommend the charcoal sampler if its your first time. It gives you a chance to try a little (or not so little) bit of everything. Plus its BYOB, which is always great. Zorbas is delicious. I almost always order the Imam Baldi. And, of course, the baklava. The Imam baldi is a stuffed eggplant and it is just perfect. Each time I've eaten here I have considered ordering something else - but I know I will just wish I had the eggplant. I'm not even a vegetarian but it doesn't matter. It always hits the spot. The baklava is soooo good. I also have had the Kataifi when they were out of baklava and it is also great. Sometimes I will just order an extra one to take home with me bc I enjoy it so much after dinner. It holds well to eat the next night. I used to eat in the indoor space pre-pandemic. Since then I have only eaten in the outdoor space or have gotten take out. Servers are always pleasant. Totally recommend!! Plenty of reviews already so no need to go into detail, I just wanted to add a rave for the simplest thing on the (lunch) menu -- the gyros. Zorba's makes the best gyros I have ever tested. The meat is top quality and they balance the seasonings and flavors so well. You can tell the kitchen is well run and things are done so carefully according to recipes that have been tested and refined over 20 years. Anyway this is a gem of a place not just for Fairmount but for the whole metro Philly area and beyond. I'm glad to see this huge number of Yelp reviews reflects how special Zorba's is. Happy to have this around the corner. Quaint, cozy, and attentive is how I would describe this place. They have about 6 tables outside on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant which gives a romantic European feel to your dining experience. Outside is first come first serve no reservations. They also have an inside area but I'm not sure of decor or tables since it was a beautiful night and we dinned outside. It's BYOB so bring as many bottles as you'd like. They give you fresh bread and olive oil for dipping. We ordered the grilled octopus which was soooo good and unlike anything I've had before. The consistency of this octopus was very meaty and in a balsamic and oil mixture. We also got the chargrilled platter for two. Which gives you a mixture of chicken & pork kabobs, grilled chicken breast, pork sausage, lamb chops, and gyro meat on a bed of lettuce, potatoes, and roasted vegetables. Everything was delicious and tasty except the lamb chops they were blah. I would definitely recommend this place. Between the food, ambiance, and service it makes for a beautiful and relaxing night out. We just had a large order delivered to the medical staff at the ICU in the Philadelphia VA Hospital. My dad is being treated for covid19, and we wanted to send them a huge Thank You for taking care of my dad in honor of his birthday today. It was really important to me that I chose a place that wasn't a let down, because I really wanted to show my gratitude to all these selfless and hardworking nurses, doctors, aides, and staff. The food was "the absolute best food they've ever had delivered to the MICU," according to one of the nurses, and they probably order-in all the time. Thank you, Cathy for taking our large order and even going the extra mile of double checking the delivery contact number the day before delivery to ensure smooth sailing. You don't know how much sharing a good meal can matter. Thank you for the delicious food and for helping take care of the heroes at the VA Hospital who are taking care of my dad! One of our favorites in the city. This is homestyle cooking by a family of greeks that is simply a neighborhood treasure. It's definitely an assuming storefront and mostly unassuming interior, but the food is just delectable. Our usual dishes are the peasant salad, the cold appetizer sampler and one of the veg dishes. The zeus with hot and cold app's is also amazing as is the house baked bread to start. Last time through I was allowed to sample something the chef has just turned out while waiting. Some anchovy with a cream dip. Super friendly, we feel like we're part of the family. Super tasty, we feel like we're in their dining room. How have I been in Philadelphia this long and not tried Zorba's? Absolutely delicious and super flavorful Greek food! I got the vegetarian dish Imam Baldi (stuffed eggplant) and it was bursting with delicious eggplant, feta, and sautéed onions in a tomato sauce. I'm not vegetarian at all and this was such a satisfying dish. Even the sides were amazing. I am looking forward to trying more dishes soon! I visited Zorba's at lunchtime and ordered from the lunch menu so my review will be specific to lunch. I unexpectedly tried Zorba's because I was in the neighborhood and figured I should grab a bite to eat. I remembered someone telling me that Zorba's was their favourite restaurant in Fairmount so I decided to give it a try and boy was I impressed. I arrived around 2 pm on a Sunday (lunch specials go until 4) and was seated immediately. There were a few other parties inside and outside, but it wasn't super busy. Our waitress was taking care of all of the tables inside, but was still courteous and attentive. I ordered the charcoaled chicken pita and absolutely loved it. The chicken was very flavorful and tender and the French fry (more like a flattened piece of potato throughout the pita) was to die for. I typically don't like tzatziki sauce, but the one at Zorba's was really good. The portion size was generous and there was a lot more chicken in my pita than I was expecting. The lunch specials are all definitely more than worth the price. I would love to come back and try the dinner menu, especially since this place is BYOB! Pro: 15-25 dollar plates, not to cheap but not to pricey Good size portions Great seasoning and marinades, great charcoal cooking Amazing taste and variety Con: Lots of meat Below reasonable size of vegetables and sides Overall, had the charcoal platter for two. Was impressed by the quality of the meats and flavors. Wish there was more of the delicious rice to go with my meats. This place has bring your own wine service. Excellent service, delicious food, what more could you want?! Everyone was so friendly from the host, to the cooks, to the waitress. We ordered the zeus dish, which I highly recommend. It's a combo or hot and cold appetizers. We loved everything. We also got a chicken souvlaki which was just perfection. I could eat their roasted potatoes forever, it was that good. My only complaint was that there weren't more potatoes on the plate! Stopped into Zorba's after a chilly day at the 104.5 Winter Jawn concert and am so glad that I did. My cousin and I walked in around 5:30 pm with no reservation but they gladly sat us. The menu had a ton of options but I decided to go with grilled lamb chops, cooked medium. I opted for an extra side of veggies instead of rice as I'm watching carbs. The meal was almost perfect. The lamb was slightly overdone but still amazing. Veggies looked kind of weird but were so good. I ended up leaving with an extra serving (not shown in picture unfortunately). All in all, great experience and food! Came here on a weeknight for outdoor dining for three people. We were quickly seated. They were not taking reservations. We ordered the cold appetizer and the grilled sampler for 2 which plenty of food for three. We took some of the grilled meats home. The dips were good and some had an unexpected spice to them. The grilled meats were all good. Didn't think expect much from the chicken but surprisingly made and flavored well. The lamb chops were bit small. The gyro and sausage were best out of the sampler. 2 hour free street parking. Staff was nice. Last week I ran through a crowd of people sitting outside of Zorbas and I thought to myself "I really need to check this place out". It's located right on Fairmount across the street from the Eastern State Penitentiary and they have around 10 tables outside on the side walk. I went with a friend for dinner around 6 on Sunday and we were able to pick our table outside. (I have seen this place pretty packed before though, I wasn't sure what to expect for a Sunday). Based off of a few previous reviews, we ordered the cold appetizer combo for a starter and decided to split an order of the stuffed tomato and peppers (Yemista) with potatos and veggies for a main course. Bread and olive oil were served on arrival. I honestly can't pick which of the appetizers I liked the most.. the potato garlic puree was soooo garlicky (which I loved)and I loved the roasted eggplant and the feta cheese spread. I'd say the hummus was neglected the most, but only because we had so many new things to try! When our waitress brought out the Yemista, I thought she said "here is your Yummy Stuff", which was 100% not what she said but was still appropriate. It was really nice to sit outside and enjoy our food. At one point I looked over at a table next to us and saw a waitress lighting, what I think was cheese, on fire. If that's what it was, I'll be ordering it next time. Popped in here for a quick bite while visiting family in Philly. It's very casual and the servers are all very friendly. The food was absolutely delicious! We started with the grilled octopus and moved onto the gyro sandwiches. One person in my party had the platter. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend this place if you like Greek food! Had an urge to try Greek cuisine and at the last minute on a Friday early evening strolled into this restaurant. We didn't have reservations (I was already thinking maybe we won't get to eat Greek tonite) but the friendly greeter behind the counter was quick to say that he's going to accommodate us with a table. Already inside I was impressed with the decor and the size of the place - the entrance is narrow and I was expecting a small dining area - it was comfortable. The menu was extensive and the prices were actually lower than I thought, I would've paid more for the food was that good! I had a vegetarian stuffed tomato dish and my friend had the meatball entree we were happy with our choices. The timing was perfect the food was hot and delicious, the service was very attentive. We will make a reservation we will return - there are too many items on the menu we have to try! great grilled octopus and grape leaves! Great neighborhood and tons of bars to hop to along the way. Short walk to art museum as well. Cant go wrong with Zorbas! My husband, daughter and I had a lovely, social distanced dinner at zorba's tonight and our server, Jake, was absolutely lovely! The food was great, as it always is, but it really made our night to have such a charming, thoughtful and cute server. Thanks Jake! Three thumbs up! Everything was so good, especially the lamb shank. We stopped here after visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary. There is limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk. Service was very good. Great for people watching too. Went for a birthday celebration. Been here many times. I'm happy to say that the service and food are always good. Greek food is not always my go to, but Zorbas has some really delicious food. I enjoyed many things here like the calamari, eggplant and salad. It's one of the oldest establishments in the area and adds a nice addition to Fairmount. We could use more diversity in food choices. Overall, it's a solid spot to dine. Give it a try next time. Let me first off state, this review is coming from an actual greek born in greece. Not that makes me an expert in the culinary arts or anything, but just coming for a person that hails from New York on vacation with his fiancee and knows a thing or two about what my homelands food should taste like a little bit. Zorbas is what you would expect, A hole in the wall family, touristy, local restaurant with your average Greek, American menu. My soon to be wife and i are visiting from New York for the weekend and decided to go for a last minute meal to a nearby restaurant. Zorbas was the end result. Best thing to get it out if the way is the flame show they give you for ordering Saganaki. A traditional greek cheese in which melts on the plate and becomes a rubber band in your mouth. I ordered the charcoal sampler plate, which gives you basically one of each meat. The pork souvlaki had the image of being abandoned in the sun for a day, the gyro strip meat was as thin as printer paper, the chicken was bland, and the baby lamp chop never entered adulthood. They give you a side of mushed up vegetables, cold rice, that would kill a pigeon instantaneously, and a lemon potato that tastes nothing like lemon. My other half ordered shrimp that was not half bad, but still doesn't make up for the total disaster. To sum it all up, i believe that 90 percent of this food was re heated, extremely bland and definitely not made to order. You will not get anything close to an authentic taste. The brightest part of this situation is the BYOB option. So if i was in your shoes bring 3 bottles, enjoy some Saganaki and cut your bill as much as you can save the $60 that i paid yesterday for a frozen "Greek dinner" I was dining with my friend who is from Greece and claims that this is his favorite place in the city for Greek food. I had the stuffed pepper and tomato because I was in a veggie kind of mood. It was good. Deep flavors and satisfying. Most of the table got the lamb chops because they had all been here before and knew exactly what they wanted. I sampled one from my friend's dish. They were delicious. We had a variety of appetizers... all good. The baked feta especially. Service was great as well as the atmosphere. Zorba's is the real deal. Zorba's is always my choice for comfort food. No, I'm not Greek but there's something utterly cozy about eating in the little back room, especially on a muggy summer afternoon, that satisfies me like few other places in Philly can. It's an intangible feeling of being transported out of the ordinary. No, I have never been to Greece, so it's not that 'hey presto!' it suddenly feels like dining on the Aegean coast. If pressed, I'd have to say eating in that little dining room is, for me, rather like how it must have felt when the Pevensie kids in C.S. Lewis' Narnia classic stepped out of the back of that wardrobe. Plain and simple-having a feeling of being Elsewhere. I'll add that I have eaten outside here more than half a dozen times, but it's just not the same. I see, feel and know that I am on a major street in Philadelphia. The food tastes just as good, the service is the same as indoors but for me, there's just no magic. And as to the food...I never go here alone because when in the company of one or more friends, ample opportunity to try more food abounds. We always order at least one cold appetizer plate and depending on how many of us are dining, it's not unusual to order a second one along with additional pita bread. The pita is always tender and warm. It's the ultimate scooper for the delicious and well seasoned dips which we mix and match, always claiming our most recent mashup combo is the ultimate best. Hummus is something I tend to shun (yes, even Zahav's version) but for some reason, I scarf the stuff at Zorba's like a mad stoner. The horitaki is also a staple and as much as I disdain feta cheese, it is salty refreshment in this Greek salad. The Imam Baldi is a pleasing, solid version of the classic eggplant dish and there is something touchingly and ridiculously homey about those potatoes served with it. If we're still feeling capable of eating without slipping into a food coma under the white table cloth, the charcoaled sampler for 2, which consists of pork kabob, chicken kabob, marinated chicken breast, two rack lamb chops, homemade sausage and gyro joins our groaning table and has something to please all the omnivores. Is this 'authentic' Greek cuisine like Yia Yia makes? Can't say, never been to Greece and don't particularly care. There has never been a time in 7 years that I've had a less than stellar meal here and that IS saying something. Zorba's is byob and a bottle of retsina, a bottle of raki and one of ouzo will complement everything on the menu. Sure, beer will, too-but I really find it too filling with all the carbonation. Save room for the food! Service is always prompt but rather impersonal. That's okay with me. Sometimes I just want to eat and don't feel a need to bond with the server. That is not to say I have ever been treated discourteously here. Not at all. The folks working here do their jobs and they do them efficiently and well. Never tried the baklava though fellow eaters swoon over it with their after dinner Greek coffee. I can heartily vouch for the rice pudding. Sometimes (okay-usually) I have to order it to go. That way I can savor it as a late night treat or a day after decadent breakfast with a pot of flowery jasmine or oolong tea. Zorba's Taverna offers affordable, well made, plentiful, delicious food and convival surroundings in the magic little dining room. It's one of my top five favorite places in the city to dine or celebrate with friends. Went here for Friday night date night and it was really good! The ambience is great for date night and it is BYOB which is my favorite! The food was also pretty good! The charcoled meat platter was tasty and not dry like other places I have tried. Authentic. Classic. Comfort food is the best way to describe the taste and atmosphere. Tucked in a storefront on Fairmount Avenue diagonal from eastern state penitentiary this place has BIG flavor. What I love most about this place is they do not need to dress up their plates and over garnish to make you say WOAH before you even bite in. This comes Big portions on an old school ceramic plate and you don't say woah until you take the first bite. I have been here MULTIPLE times and was never disappointed. I highly recommend the cold appetizer platter (a taste of everything) and of course the grilled octopus , the char grilled taste is unreal and they do it perfect. For my meal I got the chicken souvlaki (best I have ever had and I get around). The potatoes are TO DIE FOR. They are so perfectly seasoned I could eat a pound of them. I have also gotten their lemon artichoke lamb shank which let's be real ... who doesn't love a big shank of lamb smothered in lemony greatness. I love this place and will be back! My husband and I came here for lunch around 2pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. The food was amazing and the service was friendly and fast. We shared the combination of cold appetizers with warm pita (the caviar dip and potato-garlic purée were our personal favorites), fried calamari (lightly battered, not greasy at all), and roasted lamb platter (incredibly tender lamb, you don't need a knife or even teeth really). This will be my go-to Greek restaurant. The food is fresh and reasonably priced. So glad to have found it! I live in the neighborhood and have been dying to try Zorbas and finally went last night! Quaint BYOB in the middle of Fairmount. Myself and a fellow diner went at dinner time on Saturday. I called earlier in the day for a reservation but they were already booked. They told me they reserve a couple of tables for walk-ins, though, and to still come and they'd help us out! Very friendly staff, we got there and had to wait mere minutes. We were seated outside which was perfect. There is an extensive menu of lamb/meats, seafood, and veggie dishes, and lots of apps! Service was friendly and quick. My friend and I quickly were drawn to the samplers "for two" on the menu. We went with the Charcoaled sampler for two and the skordalia dip with pita. The waitress warned us the dip was very garlicky but we still went for it. It only came with one pita which is not enough for all the dip that came, so we had to pay for more (not much, but still). The dip sure was garlicky but I still liked it. Then our sampler came out - pork kabob, chicken kabob, chicken breast, two rack lamb chops, homemade sausage and gyro. It was perfect! And also came with rice, roasted potatoes, mixed veggies, and tzatziki. My favorite was the pork kabob, and the tzatziki was amazing! More than enough food for two - I took some leftovers home! Will definitely be back. Simply amazing, the food, the atmosphere, the service, we will definitely come again. While you're there don't forget to taste some of the baklavas you didn't have a chance to taste while ordering courses. There is a wide selection on the menu. There are also explanations about the different types of dishes so you can select the one you like the best and try more of its kind. It was an overall nice experience, but it was too expensive for this kind of food, but definitely, you won't regret it when you left full. Really cute atmosphere, good service, and delicious food, definitely going back! So glad to have this spot in the neighborhood! This quaint little Greek restaurant is super cute. It's pretty small so expect just a few tables, put closely together. It is BYOB which is great, they will bring you wine glasses and a wine chiller for your wine. The servers were nice and definitely did not rush. Food.. food was okay. First, the most amazing part was the fresh, warm bread. Nothing beats fresh warmed bread. We had the octopus which was actually really good as it was charbroiled and came on a bed of salad. The char-boiled lamb chops were just okay. They were a bit on the smaller size & weren't the best with flavor and the dill & yogurt sauce wasn't the best either. Each of the dishes we had came with some vegetables, rice and potatoes which provided some good sides. Overall, a cute little restaurant in an area where you can do quite a bit of stuff. Very convenient to Eastern State Penitentiary. Setting is quaint and the servers were very nice. All of the food was good. Good in the way going to a friend's house and his family made dinner and asked you stay kind of good. The meal stuck to your bones, filled you up, was fresh made and warm on a cold day. It made you feel nice to not be hungry, and you had a nice time eating it, sharing space, talking, being comfortable but the meal itself was not memorable. We eat a lot of Greek and Mediterranean food. There's a lot of fantastic choices where I live which may be why my meal here did not blow my mind. And that's ok. 3 stars is NOT a bad thing. It's solidly good, I'd eat it again. I'm just not gonna have dreams about it. Really authentic Greek place walking distance from eastern state and the art museum. Offers seafood and meat and all different kinds of Greek food at a reasonable price. Had the lamb sampler for two including a choice of lamb shank and lamb meat balls and lamb leg. The lamb shank falls off the bone, super juicy. And lamb leg is a bit salty, better to eat with some salad. It's good portion for two person. Service is excellent, food delivers fast and they kept come if back to refill water. Very attentive service. Excellent cuisine and ambiance, particularly in the adverse elements presented by COVID. We tried to dial in a reservation for two on a Thursday night, but not unexpected, we were informed that Zorbas was operating on a first come, first serve policy. With pleasant evening weather, we lucked out grabbing the last available table, with expanded outdoor seating that extended into street parking on Fairmount Ave. Almost a European vibe. Our server was quick to uncork the wine (mindful to take sanitary measures) and bring our paper menus. She was attentive throughout the meal and very helpful. My GF and I split the combination of cold appetizers (essentially different spreads for the warm pita). We loved the roasted eggplant, hummus, and tzatiki sauces. The variety and color of the plate alone was super appealing. As far as our main entree, we once again elected to share, this time the charcoal sampler for two. Simply outstanding. I am generally one to order anything cooked over a flame/charcoal pit, and this concoction of different meats delivered. The lamp chops, pork and chicken kebabs, shaved gyro, and chicken breasts all had the right ratio of char without losing any juice. The plate was accompanied by rice, potatoes, and other veggies. Plenty of food for leftovers too. The tab was more than reasonable, and again, compliments to our server during a difficult time for the restaurant industry. Decent spot overall. Nothing negative to say per say, but I didn't leave there thinking "I love this place and have to go back." We had the cold appetizer combination which was good for the most part. Wasn't a fan of two of the dips, but the spicy feta and tzatziki I really liked. We split the lamb dinner for two and enjoyed it. Simply the best. Having been to Greece before, Zorba's is without a doubt some of the most authentic Greek food I've had in the states and in my opinion is the best in Philadelphia. Kanella is also fantastic, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd easily pick Zorba's. My go-to for dinner is the Imam Baldi (eggplant dish) with a side of Dolmades (grape leaves). And my go-to for lunch is the Melitzana (eggplant) sandwich with a side of lemon potatoes. I've ordered these on probably 50 different occasions over the years, and every time Zorba's delivered. Stav and his family are also fantastic people. Food is fine, service average, couldn't get a glass of water refilled &very poor PR. After our lunch & telling us they have takeout available, we placed an order to go only to be refused b/c they felt they might need the food later on for other diners. Seriously, prepare extra or sell what you have to first come. If no one ordered what we requested & we were willing to pay for, that sale of food would be wasted. You know the saying "a bird in hand". Shame on you for treating paying customer's with such little respect or regard. We'll certainly give our biz & $ to another establishment the next time. Quick COVID update: Zorba's delivery is super fast (about 10 minutes earlier than the predicted 40 mins on a Friday evening in the winter), and the portions are just as large and delicious as they are when dining in. Pro tip: order early in the evening and make sure you grab a couple dips that can serve as happy hour appetizers, then reheat your main dinner entrees later whenever you're ready for dinner (no guarantees this works for fish, but we had success with lamb and vegetarian dishes)! Delicious food, amazing potatoes, timely service, fair prices, courteous delivery people A solid place to go if you are in the Fairmount area. The assorted cold appetizer platter is a good start and the roasted lamb is very good. Calamari was just so-so. The rice pudding is very good. Good service but not much of an atomsphere...unless you like dining rooms from the 70's. I recently got takeout from Zorba's with my partner since we were craving Greek food and it was absolutely delicious and went beyond expectations!! We got the dolmades and caviar dip. I've never had caviar dip before, and it was essentially a creamy dip (made with white bread apparently) that had a really salty taste to it, which went perfectly with the pita bread. The dolmades were really good, the grape leaves were soft and tangy. We got as our main dish the lamb sampler, and I'm so happy we got to try a little bit of the different styles of lamb they had. We opted for a lot of the tomato based sauces, and they were delicious - my personal favorite were the lamb meatballs. The meat was juicy and cooked to perfection. To finish everything off, we had baklava as dessert (they were out of the other thing we wanted, which just shows that this place is pretty popular I think!) and it was flaky, buttery, and nutty. They gave us a huge slice also! I felt like the menu prices were extremely affordable especially with what you're ordering and how much you're getting, so I definitely would recommend and will for sure order again in the future! Better make a reservation before you go here - this place is packed! Or at least was on a Saturday night. We must've waited for about 30 mins before the table was ready but the food was totally worth the wait. Our server was really nice and soon after we got to the table, she opend our wine bottle (it is byob) for us. They also serve fresh bread with olive oil which is so yummy! Food - We ordered the saganaki (highly recommended), the charcoal meat sampler for two which has beef, lamb, fish, chicken, sausage - it is really enough for two people and unfortunately we couldn't finish ours. Everything was really delicious on that platter but my favorite was the sausage and the beef. Portion sizes are big but you'll definitely want to come back so don't worry about missing out if you can't order everything on the menu (which you'll want to)! Dessert - We got baklava and greek coffee for dessert and although the baklava was a little sweet for me, I enjoyed some of it with the side of whipped cream. They give you options for the sweetness level of the coffee - I chose sweetened and it was delicious. They were out of of the dessert that I wanted to try but will definitely return sometime soon to try that as well as other things on the menu. Oh my gosh! My family's fave local spot has become one of mine...and I live in Los Angeles! My parents live on Fairmount and we went for a casual dinner during epidemic. Zorba's has tables lining the street at safe distances and we brought our own bottles of vino. The appetizers of hummus and titziki (so) were fabulous and authentically Greek and the meals were fantastic! They were out of the lamb w red sauce but our table had the last 2 of the lamb with white sauce and shrimp dishes. Now I see what all the fuss is about! They know my family here so we felt even more special but to be honest, everyone was smiling and treated like family. Service and food worth the quarantine hustle! I really don't know how this place got 4.5 starts rating here because the food was just not good, and I don't mean some of it, I mean, pretty much all of it. I feel sorry for those who think that this is the best place for Greek food in Philly because they clearly have never tasted great Greek food, and I am not even referring to the high-end places like Milos in NYC. I have tried Greek food both low-end and high-end, and to be honest, I actually prefer the low-end, homestyle cooking a lot more than the likes of Milos. Luckily, with a large Greek population in NYC, we have so many great choices. I was hoping, however, that for a place rated 4.5 in a major city like Philly, and considering that all of our food experiences during our four-day trip were awesome, this would be too. So, here are the details: The hummus tastes like it's out of the jar and no seasoning or flavor at all. The pita and bread both tasted stale. The octopus also tastes like it was cooked a while ago, and drenched in oil and vinegar. The main dishes were even more awful than the apps. The lamb shank was a very small size, with very little meat to it, and a lot of fat, and it came out barely warm, tasted like it was cooked hours ago and just kept warm. The sorry sides of overcooked veggies which make high school cafeteria food look like a gourmet restaurant did not help either. The lamb chops were bland. The chicken souvlaki had a very strange yellow tint to it, tasted tough, very lemony with off-putting spices. We were very hungry after a trip to the zoo and also in a rush to beat traffic coming home to NYC, so we did not complain much, but I would advise anyone looking for good Greek food to go somewhere else. 11/26/19 Zorba's is a staple to Fairmount fine dining. Reasonably priced for great food, there's always something exquisite to try or sticking to your regular plate. Family owned, Zorba's is as authentic as it gets when it comes to delicious Greek food. I always get the lamb because it's always perfectly cooked and the sides are just amazing. A baked potato of somekind (I can't describe it), delicious roasted vegetables, and a slice of tomato will detract your attention from the main entree because it's just that good. The appetizers are also really great. You can't go wrong with the hummus. To me Zorba's never gets old and I always get excited when my family goes out to eat here. If you're in the area for lunch or dinner, you must go to Zorba's. Plus, how often do you get Greek Zorba's is hands down one of the best authentic Greek spots in Philly! I personally love to dine here al fresco when the weather is nice, but stepping inside being surrounded by photos of my favorite Greek islands isn't too shabby either. Their Fisherman's Feast is a favorite with my crew. It includes generous portions of filet of salmon, tilapia and rainbow trout. It comes complete with incredible roasted potatoes, rice and delicious stewed veggies! It's really an entire platter easily split by two hungry folk or a few for grazing. Technically this dish is only available for dinner, but they recently catered to my table during lunch, so just ask! Gyros are a specialty, and served traditionally like you find in Mykonos with fries inside! They are absolutely packed but only available for lunch. A fan favorite for sure! Don't forget the baklava! It's to die for here. Drenched in honey with perfectly crisp flaky layers. Oh em geeeeee!! Even if you're stuffed, take some to-go! Start with the roasted eggplant dip! It's heavenly. Heavy on the garlic, but oh so delish and served with perfect warm pita!!! (I'm a pita snob). Calamari is said to be a terrific starter as well. When I crave and miss Greece, which is very often, this is where I head. Everyone who has been to this Fairmount staple loves it, and everyone I take here for the first time does as well. A crowd pleaser for sure! It's on the smaller side so larger parties may potentially be a bit of an issue, but call in advance if it's a special occasion. The family own joint is super accommodating and friendly. Bring those bottles of unmistakable clean, refreshing Greek white or some Ouzo because it's BYO! Parking takes a bit patience, but once you find a spot out front I believe it's 8 hours unmetered! Score!! The thought of anything not Italian give me hives (usually quite literally due to my allergies). BUT, I have been trying to expand my palate so when visiting a friend, I decided to live on the dangerous side (Again, quite literally). Thankfully I like an adrenaline rush, and thankfully Zorbas was a great place to try Greek. I would say this is as authentic Greek as you can get... it's a small little resturaunt, with large paintings on the walls, decor, a bake shop in the front, and everyone working there speaking Greek. Again, a great place to try Greek. We ordered a sampler for appetizer with Pita and Taziki, Hummus, and a spicy one. I actually loved the Taziki (which is not that surprising), and am in the process of learning to like hummus, which is longer of a process than I anticipated or desired. I ordered a chicken dish with all the sides. In the past, looking at the dish, would have been my nightmare. But with an open mind, moral support, and a lot (a lot a lot) of wine, I was able to overcome my fear, and enjoy my meal. Thanks to Zorbas, I can now add "Greek" to a type of food that I enjoy. Delicious, tasty, inexpensive, and dangerous all in one. Sometimes Yelp lets you down. This was one of those times. I love Greek food. I'm a huge fan of dolmades, which is why I make it a point to treat myself out every once in a while at a solid Greek place Any restaurant that uses canned dolmades is instantly put into my "I'm never coming back category." Why? It's a STAPLE in Greek fair, and they don't want to take the time to make it? It's sacrilege to not have authentic dolmades. It would be like going to a Russian restaurant and they served you canned potatoes. You can't kick a Russian without a potato falling out. It's in their blood! (Lived in Russia, married to a Russian, love Russian food). Also, they charged $14 to serve me pig anus instead of calamari... Mmm. Hard nope. Service was good. Souvlaki was tasty. The chicken was succulent. But, Zorba! Why'd you have to do me like that?? $68 for Chicken souvlaki, "calamari", tzaziki, one Sprite and a shrimp dish. My husband and I ate dinner her before going on a tour. It isn't a huge place but it is definitely a local spot that was pretty busy. Without a reservation we were still able to be sat right away. I ordered a chicken gyro platter which came with veggies and rice. I enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent. A couple police officers even stopped in to grab dinner. You know if the police are eating there the place is great! I would highly recommend giving them a try! Excellent service and excellent food. If you want an authentic Greek spot this is it. Right across from the Eastern state penitentiary and it's a small restaurant with limited indoor and outdoor dining. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff was exceptionally prompt and polite. Definitely will return! One of my favorite restaurants in fairmount! The food is so healthy and fresh. The staff are friendly, and their service is impeccable. I love the charcoal platter and hummus. I'm so glad they have stayed open during COVID. Truly an authentic Greek spot Late lunch after visiting some museums. Food was good and simple, but not memorable. Service was quick and without any issues. I ordered a grilled meat platter. Giving the restaurant 4 stars because no one doing a good job deserves fewer during the pandemic. Took my family to Zorba's to celebrate my son's graduation from high school after reading so many positive reviews. The food was OK, but the customer service experience was extremely disappointing. After informing our waiter that my daughter's gyro platter contained a thick long black hair in her food (which she inadvertently started chewing on and had to pull out of her mouth), he said, "I'll let the kitchen know." [side note: my daughter's hair is lighter so we know it came from the kitchen while being prepared.] theless, when the waiter returned with the check only a minute or two of letting him know, he completely disregarded our mention of the black hair, and no accommodation was made. I've had similar experiences in my lifetime where the restaurant will either comp the meal or offer a discount. At the very least, we should have received an apology. Nada - not even an apology. It's pretty disgusting when you're trying to enjoy an expensive meal and you're chewing on the cook's black hair in your meat. Needless to say, we will not be returning to Zorba's. I hope you have a much better experience. We were planning on going somewhere else for dinner, but changed our minds and decided to try Zorba's. It was a rainy weeknight and they were pretty rude about us not having a reservation even though the place was half empty. It kind of ruffled my feathers, but fine. Then we were eating and there were several flies that kept buzzing around. Two landed on our bread. Fine. It was very dark dining room and didn't strike me as the most clean place, but it was fine. And of course, I get flies here and there. But TWO? On my food? Ugh But then I was just underwhelmed by the actual meal. The veggies were so soggy, they honestly looked like they came from a can. We got the signature lamb dishes and the lamb itself was pretty good but overall underwhelmed and I've had better. We had dinner last night the food and service were very good. Started with the Grilled Octopus and Mussels in red wine with Feta cheese both were great. Octopus was tender and the mussels were different than we ever had. The Lamb shank with Artichokes and egg lemon sauce was also so tender and the sauce really flavorful. The classic roasted leg of lamb was ok very dry. Our waiter asked how everything was and I told him it was too dry and he asked if there was anything he could do. I told him if I could get some of the sauce that was on my wife's shank maybe it would help. He came back in a minute and I poured it over the lamb and it made all the difference in the world. We had the Greek coffee which was an experience and took home 4 desserts. Will definitely be back. Nothing beats a zorba greek salad and their fresh bread. The place is super small but the food is 100% authentic and fresh. Highly recommend for take out or dining in! Parking there isn't too hard either. There is a lot across the street or street. Had dinner at Zorba's last week and it was like eating a good old traditional, homecooked Greek meal. My husband and I shared the fried calamari appetizer, and had the grilled octopus and classic roasted leg of lamb as our entrees. The fried calamari was fantastic. Lightly fried and served with slices of lemon and tomato. The grilled octopus was served at room temp, with a salad taking up half the plate, and salad dressing under it. It was tender but definitely not as amazing as other people say. The classic roasted leg of lamb was tasty and just melts in your mouth. Both entrees came with rice, roasted potatoes and mixed veggies. Prices were fair for the food portions and we were very full from those three dishes. Still we wanted to split a baklava for dessert. Personally I didn't like the baklava very much. The walnuts weren't finely chopped but that's just my preference. My husband thought it was one of the best baklavas he ever had. It's a cute, small place. In summer month you could sit outside. Typical Greek menu. BYOB. They don't take reservations, so walk in only. Service friendly and efficient. As far as food, I'd say it's ok. We ordered calamari, horiatiki salad, roasted lamb sandwich, chargrilled chicken platter and roasted eggplant dip. Pita is toasted and warm, food is fresh but for most part everything lacks flavor. It also under salted and no salt/pepper on the tables. I ate much better Greek food. It wasn't my first time here and it's exactly how I remembered it. Philly might be known for cheesesteaks but don't let that stop you from exploring some of the great greek food options here, especially Zorba's. If you're new to Philly then that's even better because Zorba's is literally right around the corner from the Eastern State Penitentiary, another great stop. My boyfriend and I both got a gyro sandwich and grilled octopus as our starter. Once you have taste of their octopus, you'll find yourself craving grilled octopus for days (or maybe I was a bit too obsessed with it). Loved that the gyro sandwich was overloaded with lettuce like some places where you find yourself needing a bib to eat it. Everything was cooked to perfection and was exactly what we were looking for if not more. It's a bit small inside but that gives it a more authentic feel (: Definitely recommend! I've had better nursing home food when visiting family in care facilities. If you have ever eaten Greek food, do not go to this place. You will be thoroughly disappointed. If you don't mind piles of mush that vacillate from beyond bland to excruciatingly over seasoned (maybe they threw in a whole bulb of garlic instead of a clove by accident?) then you might become one of the yelpers who think this is good Greek food. We live in the neighborhood and had a mediocre meal here five years ago. We decided to try it again because it was late, they were open, and some people seem to like it. Never again. It is rare that I give a place this low of a rating but their food earns it. I'd rather hop in the car and drive 1.5 hours to Baltimore for good Greek food than to subject myself to Zobra's five blocks from my house. The service was friendly and the place is clean. This almost made me want to up my rating to a 2-star, but given that fact that neither of us could choke down more than half of our pork souvlaki and artichoke entrees, I just can't do it. For those who love this place, please go eat good Greek food somewhere else so you can learn the difference. Life is too short to eat this food. Not a huge fan of Greek food but Zorba's had very good lamb. Had gyros and enjoyed them. Small, rectangular interior decorated, of course, in a Mediterranean theme. Tried the honey-cake for dessert but way too sweet. Some of the best Greek food I've had in the area- and definitely among the most affordable. Zorba's is a small little family run place that is BYO- which means your meals are so much more reasonably priced! In the 3+ years I've been in Philly I've eaten here at least 10 times and I keep coming back. The food is solid, authentic from what I'm told and well put together. They're grilled octopus is lip smacking delicious! They have other solid appetizers, but that's hands down my favorite. The main course is excellent. The pasta is nothing to write home about- but a solid dish. The other things, the bronzini and the fourno (lamb leg) especially are among my favorites! Bravo! PS: Their baklava is a brilliant way to finish your meal! I just ate the best Mediterranean delivery food of my life. I couldn't even wait until tomorrow to write this review, that's how good this was. Two reviews, one day-good. Okay, you get the point. I came across Zorba's on a delivery app and promptly checked out the Yelp reviews. Solid scores all around from my trusted peers. I love Mediterranean food and order it from various restaurants probably once a week. I've found most places to be meh/okay to good, at best. Nothing has blown me away. Until Zorba's. I ordered the chicken souvlaki platter which came with several skewers of chicken over seasoned rice, delicious roasted veggies and the best tzatziki I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and shockingly tender. How did you do it, Zorba's?! I also ordered a side of hummus and asked for cucumber instead of pita. The biz owner called to double check if I still wanted the bread that came with the entree. I didn't, and appreciated his attention to detail. I received lots of sliced cucs and the hummus was great. Zorba's is a wee bit pricier than some other Mediterranean delivery spots, so it will have to be a dinner delivery option, rather than lunch. But the food is well worth the cost. If a lunch menu ever becomes available I might just become their best customer! We were strolling down Fairmount Ave when right on cue, hunger beckoned. As we looked at the restaurant filled street, Zorba's inevitably called to us with its Greek music filling their share of the Fairmount street, making us feel like we were walking in to the set of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" waiting for Gus to bust out the doors with arms high in the air to welcome us. It's surprisingly larger inside than the unsuspecting front led on. The inside was actually really cute in a very inconspicuous way. For appetizer, we got the octopus. That was amazing. Definitely going into my top 5 octopuses. Octopus can be so hit or miss, and more so than the sauce or anything, they just cooked it very carefully - the meat was just right and not chewy. The sauce was bitter, and I can see that being a turn off for some people but the octopus meat itself was amazingly cooked to perfection and I don't mind the bitterness whatsoever; it made for an amazing contrast. For entree we got the mixed platter for two - that was properly filling and delicious. I think my favorite was the sausage! Their rice is fine but their meats are . For dessert we got the baklava which was fine but nothing particularly outstanding but a great way to top off the dinner nonetheless. It's a great BYO option and incredibly delicious. This is really good, homemade food. I really like the meatballs, my wife enjoys their chicken on a regular basis. Both meals come with stewed sides and rice that are delicious. I'm also very fond of their homemade rice pudding for dessert. The employees deliver (as opposed to grub hub contractors) and are fast and nice. This place is delicious!! My favorite Greek place is in Astoria in NY but wow this place is very good too. I am so glad to find something similar here in Philly. I am a lover of squid/octopus so we came purposely during dinner (Baby octopus is only available for dinner). They start you with complimentary bread with olive oil drizzled with red wine vinegar. I love the added tart taste from the vinegar. We asked for extra since it tasted so good and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We got the fried calamari entree - the breading is so light, it doesn't taste greasy and I didn't have to feel guilty after eating it. Baby octopus entree is so soft, it almost tasted like charcoaled chicken. The seasoning is refreshing and not heavy. I absolutely love the sides... green beans, potatoes, rice, and side salad. I'll definitely coming back again for their seafood! Also this place is BYOB. We came on a Sunday evening and there were still plenty of spots available. They try to social distance the seating if you choose to stay indoors rather than outdoors. You can't make reservations unless it's a big group. Chose this place because of all the great reviews, and it pops up on alot of searches when looking for the better rated restaurants in the area. We were sat quickly, ice cold ice water given right away, and menu's followed shortly after. Waitress was good and took our orders after a few minutes. Was excited for our food, as it was brought to our table......only to be thrown off by the long black curly hair laying right on top of my dish! As the waitress placed the plate on the table, I quickly picked it up and pointed out the unsightly addition to my food! She quickly apologized and ran the plate back in for a "new/fresh order". I'm hopeful I actually did get a whole new order and they didn't just remove the hair and threw it on a new plate. Both our dishes were very good. We had the gyro lunch platter and chicken gyro. Aside from the initial hair issue, the lunch went on issue free and was enjoyed. Once we got the check, I was hopeful something would've been taken off or at least partially discounted due to the hair issue. Most people would've just got up and left....but unfortunately all items were charged on the order. It goes without saying, as a server or cook, check your food out thoroughly before serving it, and for customers to do the same unfortunately. And if an issues arises, take care of your customer so thay they'll want to come back and rave to others. Not just let it slide.... Zorba's is a consistently decent Greek taverna in the heart of the Art Museum/Fairmount neighborhood. I've never been that impressed by the food but yet it remains a reasonably priced place to meet up with friends and get a bite to eat and chat. It's not a place with buzz ... but it's a comfortable one. Recently, I enjoyed a lunch here with a couple of friends. The grilled octopus and hummus provided a nice shared food experience to begin the meal. I enjoyed the soutzoukaki platter for my main course - decent and filling. Friends reported finding the roasted lamb pita sandwich and the charcoaled chicken spring salad tasty. Zorba's kataifi desert is especially something to recommend. The shredded filo dough with walnuts and honey is a perfect way to end a meal. Note: There are a couple of tables outside in warmer weather which are well-situated to people watch from. Zorba's is a BYOB. Great little restaurant in the Fairmount section. Parking lot right across the street. Service was great and the food was great also. We started with the grilled Octopus which was soo tender and the Roast Eggplant Dip was very tasty. We both had the Lamb shanks there was 2 different recipes they were fall off the bone tender. We finished the meal with Baklava and Honey coke both very good. The only negative is they served the appetizers and dinner to fast. But we were able to relax and finish our bottle of wine before ordering desert. Love that it is a BYOB. Excellent tasting Greek food with a variety of menu options to choose from. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Appropriate covid precautions in place. Zorba's is the best Greek restaurant in the city.The best cold dip sampler, the salad that they make is delicious. My chicken souvlaki was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. My girlfriend had the lamb sank in red wine and tomato sauce which she loved and pleasing me to go back,she can not forget how moist the meat was. she even bought a take out lamb but because they where out of the lamb sank she get the leg of lamb.At the end we had baklava for dessert which was perfectly baked and very well dressed with the homemade syrup.I'll defiantly go back next week but i'll make sure to reserved a table. Maybe we ordered all wrong? Was not impressed at all. My friend had been here and said it was awesome. Otheres in the restaurant are regulars. Maybe we ordered wrong? However, standards like the Saganaki were not impressive at all. The saganaki was not real saganaki. It was almost like a mozzarella stick in the shape of a triangle. We had just eaten at Estia not too long ago and we were really interested to find a great greek restaurant. My feelings are such, it's not greek, but Kanella is the best bet! My husband and I just discovered Zorba's last month. Since then, we have been there twice. The portions are large, the food is excellent, the service is great. I highly recommend trying this place out. Oh, and it is bring your own bottle, which I also highly suggest. :) M and I wandered in here on a dinner whim, probably around 4:30-ish. The host seem kind of bothered when we said we didn't have reservations and said that he could give us a table, but the table he was giving us was reserved for 6:00. Uhhhh.. okay. That weird encounter was just a speedbump in an otherwise pleasant experience. Our waiter was very nice and especially helpful when it came to deciding on what to order. Since it's a BYOB and we didn't get to grab anything on the way here, we stuck with water. I ordered the eggplant dip appetizer, M got the mussels. Both dishes were amazing, especially the mussels. We mopped up every bit of sauce. M got the roasted lamb with artichokes, I got the roasted lamb in red wine sauce. I can confidently say that my lamb was better than his and even better the next day as leftovers. Empty. That is my plate right now. Our army of hungerers marched in here and destroyed the soutzoukaki sandwiches and platters. What a great combo of lamb and seasoning. Completely pleased with the appearance and flavor of the food. The app highlight were the grape leaves as they were perfectly stuffed and smooth. The hummus was quite delightful with the nicely toasted pita. What a great experience overall and I can't wait to come back for dinner. After visiting the Mormon temple open house, Nando F and I came here for a late lunch. I was so glad it was relaxed and laid-back spot. Yelpers, whether you're a veggie lover or you enjoy your meat, you'll find something delicious and more exciting than your average everyday meal. You won't be able to resist not trying the smoky flavors of the grill. We started with tasty cold appetizers combo of all of their menu appetizers (a table spoon sized portions,) and it sure surprised our senses and excited our palates. Followed with an incredible, marinated & charcoaled chicken breasts with a loud and clear flavor. The chicken was super-flavorful and moist. It was served with rice, potatoes, and house-made tzatziki sauce. - Service: Spot-on. - Ambiance: Cozy. - Cost: affordable. - Food: Amazing. Four and a Quarter Yelps. Stopped in for lunch after visiting Eastern State Penitentiary (It's a museum now!). We had a great lunch of sandwiches, with a nice calamari appetizer. Service was perfect. Cute place, fine food. Dinner must be great! Honestly all I can say is WOW. Came here for my roommates birthday and we had a large group of 10. They accommodated us in the back room with a large table. Service was awesome and very quick. Everyone loved their meal. I got the lamb with the lemon/egg sauce as they had ran out of the Lamb fourno. But it ended up being divine!! And the byob aspect is also a great touch. Overall a wonderful experience and i cannot wait to return and try more of the menu. Oh, also - get the dip sampler!!! Yum!, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '11:30-21:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-21:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-21:0', 'Friday': '11:30-21:30', 'Saturday': '11:30-21:30', 'Sunday': '13:0-21:0'}

name: Bagel Barrel, address: 60 W State St, city: Doylestown, latitude: 40.3091375, longitude: -75.1318487, is_open: opening, categories: Bagels, Restaurants, Food, text: Very good food at bagel barrel, most of the employees are very friendly as well. If you come in touch with the owner, he's a huge sarcastic asshole, especially to young kids. Have spoke with numerous people who all say the same... Big sign in the store that says "I can only please one person a day, and today doesn't look like your day" Kind of resembles the owners attitude. Bagel Barrel is the absolute best breakfast place in Doylestown. I have had "Long Island bagels" and this place is better. They are the best bagels I've ever had and their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. I see that some people have complained about the service. I have been coming here for 5 years and I have never had an issue with the staff- they are very friendly and it's been the same staff for years, which I absolutely love. On weekends, lines can be long but trust me when I say: they are efficient! One person takes your order and that person is the one that prepares your food. This is actually a great system and leads to the line moving quickly... I'm not sure why more places haven't adopted this method. All in all, this place is awesome and do not visit Doylestown without coming here! I stayed with a family in Doylestown who swears by Bagel Barrel. They had a lot of family staying with them over the weekend and bought bagels for the mornings. The first day the bagels were bought they didn't even need to be toasted becuase they were so fresh. Over the course of the days, I tried the everything and seasame bagels and thought they were both great. I wish I could find a place in San Diego that make such great bagels! Good bagels and cream cheese. Staff was friendly. Only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was because I wish they had more tables. ....tasty bagels. Location couldn't be better for meeting with friends or clients. I usually go first thing in the morning and parking is never an issue, plus there is a public parking lot around the corner so you have to walk maybe 50 yards. It does get busy on weekends, but so does every other breakfast eatery. They do try to move fast but sometimes a line forms out the door, which is a testament to their bagel offerings. I've read a few of the neg comments but i've found them to be friendly enough and they do try to be witty, (they need to stick to smiling and baking bagels.) My go to for a bagel sandwich when in town for work. They really are the best in the area. Very fresh. I can agree with some of the comments regarding the friendliness of the staff but I am there for a bagel not the conversation and i always get it to go. I have been buying bagels from the Bagel Barrel regularly for the last 5 or 6 years. I typically purchase 2 dozen bagels when I drive the 20-25 minutes from my home to Doylestown and find these bagels to be far superior to any bagel that is sold by competitors including Einstein, Manhattan, or supermarket bakeries. The Bagel Barrel bagels are both boiled and baked which makes them very reminiscent of the bagels that I used to purchase at Jewish bakeries in Northeast Philadelphia and the ones that can still be purchased in Brooklyn. I really like this place when I'm in Doylestown, it has a great feel and great bagels. The only downside is that ordering is a bit like pats steaks in the sense that they would serve you if your on your cell phone which I find funny every time I see someone get reamed for doing it. Aside from that it's great and really quick. cute place, very good fresh and big bagels One of the best bagel places ever!!!! I used to come here with my parents all the time as a kid, so I love that this place reminds me of my childhood. The employees here are so nice as well. The have the freshest bagels with a huge variety of flavor choices. My go to is a toasted blueberry bagel with plain cream cheese. They also have breakfast sandwiches, which are also amazing. This is my go to place for bagels in Doylestown and they have yet to disappoint me in my many many years of being a customer. Bagel Barrel has been getting better and better if that is possible. Not only are they continuing to add and rotate new flavors of bagels and cream cheese, they have added locally roasted coffee from Homestead, and added an extra large coffee cup. Service remains fantastic, as these folks are committed to the community and making people happy. Doylestown does not have a business that is a better neighbor and servant of its citizens. Bagels are always fresh, cream cheeses are awesome, place is great. Good soft,fresh bagels and cream cheese. Quick service and good selection of bagels. We've came here everytime we visit Doylestown and are alway looking forward to eating here. I LOVE the Bagel Bites. If I think that a bagel will be too filling, I slice open a bagel bite or two, toast and smear with cream cheese. Fabulous! Last night, I left a message on their voice mail that I wanted to reserve 14 orders of Bagel Bites. At 6:30 AM, I called and they already had them bagged for my pickup. I took them to an MLK service event, and they crowd was thrilled. Thanks folks! I love bagels and I'm disapointed by a lot of bagels, but this place does not disapoint. They even have pumpernickle bagels, which I love. They also make a lot of homemade speads and cream cheses. I loved the everything bagel, you get the nice saltyness, the garlic flavor and the seasame and poppy seeds all in one bagel..yumm! If you are in the doylestown area for breakfast try these bagels. Bagels are my favorite breakfast food and this is by far the BEST bagel shop around. Bagels are always fresh, the staff is very friendly and I've never had to wait very long. Sure, it's busy on a Saturday or Sunday morning but they do a good job at moving the line up. Bacon, egg and cheese toasted on an everything bagel is my absolute favorite. 5 stars for sure. Really good thick, chewy, perfect bagels. The also have quite the coffee selection and offer several types and flavors. I wish I had gotten more bagels to bring home! The aroma from Bagel Barrel wafts down the street and meets my nose a half block before you my in the door. Upon entering the door and getting in line I am reminded of the great bagel shops I grew up with on Long Island: no frills, lots of customers, baskets full of wonderful smelling bagels and a half dozen or so people scurrying behind the counter to fill orders. The bagels are made the right way and are reminiscent of the ones I used to enjoy in the New York area. I have had the spinach and the pumpernickel. The pumpernickel is great. The spinach is good but I would like more spinach or garlic flavor or something in there. This place is just OK, not the best -There breakfast sandwiches arent that good, your better off ordering a bagel with the Italian Bliss cream cheese, its delicious -There bagels are kinda small and skinny around, thats why I gave it 3 stars I love good food and bagels are one of those not so good of you foods that can be horribly botched. Bagels from the supermarket bakery can not compare to these delicious treats! I've been striving for a few months now to find a bagel that is a little tough and chewy on the outside and oh so soft and yummy on the inside. The closest I've come is baking my own bagels and Bagel Barrel. Their everything bagel is divine. Satly, yet you can taste the garlic and onion with a slight visit of poppy seeds. Of course I went old school and had butter put on it for a light late breakfast. The placement of the beverage coolers was a little odd and they could have gotten a few more dollars out of me if I had seen them when I walked in the door. The person that attended to me was pleasant and helpful. I'm sure I'll be back to Bagel Barrel very soon! The only inconvience is that it's located on a one-way street. Pretty much what you would expect. Good bagels, average service. If you are hankering for a bagel in Doylestown Borough, this is the place to go. BAGELS HIT OR MISS. I've had a number of bagels here and found the texture and quality to be highly variable. The everything and sesame were soft and lack a good chewy crust. The pumpernickel however was spot on. The cream cheese quality is good and the lox bagel is a decent price. Busy. I've been fortunate enough to live within walking distance of the Bagel Barrel for the past 6 years, and their bagels are hard to beat locally. I'm surprised by the reviews that call the staff less-than-friendly. I've always found them to be pleasant. I miss their cranberry walnut bagel, which they discontinued a few years ago. I will also say that their breakfast sandwiches leave a lot to be desired. The eggs are terrible. I wish they'd improve that, and then I'd be in there for breakfast even more often. As it is, it's hard to beat a fresh-from-the-oven bagel with one of their fantastic cream cheese spreads! I absolutely recommend a stop at the Bagel Barrel. My sister drives 25 minutes to buy her bagels here every week. OK Bagel...not a huge fan of bagels or cream cheese.....don't understand how a bagel shop can run out of plain bagels????? Been here a few times hoping they can redeem themselves but continue to disappoint.. Might serve the worst breakfast sandwich I've ever experienced. They cooked the entire contents of the sandwich in a microwave (eggs, bacon, cheese). The eggs were green, brown and hard around the edges. I had some of my girlfriends porkroll, egg, and cheese and wasn't sure what I was eating. I felt sick for an entire day and it's safe to say that will be my last experience at the Bagel Barrel. Best bagels in Bucks Co. and probably the only fresh "NY-style" bagels around...Hot and crusty. They also know how to handle a crowd, which there is every weekend. Tasty cream cheese and they dont charge an arm and a leg. Come here whenever I can with the kids. Good coffee too. I'm not sure why there aren't more pictures! I've been enjoying the Bagel Barrel's offerings for 15+ years. It's always good. I wouldn't say there is anything super special, but I don't need that. Lines can be long on the weekend, and know what you want to order when it comes to your turn!! Great bagels, friendly service, great selection of coffee. Wonderful breakfast meeting place. Check it out! Bagel Barrel is right near the heart of the town and the inside is a cozy place. The workers were somewhat pleasant. I got a sesame bagel toasted with cream cheese. The bagel tastes a lot like manhattan bagel, so I was satisfied. The service was a little slow, but that's understandable because the place was pretty busy. Bagel Barrel is a good place to stop by if you are looking for a little bite to eat. They have fresh made bagels that I have not tasted the like even in NY Get a few extra place them in baggies and place in freezer until you want them and they'll be fresh Also if you get there early in a Saturday or Sunday morning you'll get a place to sit and read the newspaper Where can you do that anymore? This place is legendary. Awesome bagels and great atmosphere. Coffee is real good too. Us D-town residents are so lucky to have this in our community. Adds 20% to my property value at least. This is a great bagel shop! My favorites are the chocolate croissant, garlic bagel toasted with butter and the blueberry bagels. Everything is made on the premises, so of course all the bagels, croissants and muffins are delicious!!! They have a great selection of Snapple and juices. Be prepared for a line on the weekends and special days in town. Yummy! I finally found a great bagel place and the bagel barrel is it. Years ago I used to get my bagels from Brooklyn bagels in Philadelphia on Bustleton ave. When they closed up it was difficult to find a place that makes bagels that good. I live in New Jersey and the only places I found to come close is in Manhattan, which I go up to once a month for a bagel run. Now I found the Bagel barrel and I'm hooked. The bagels are soft and dense, the way good bagels should be. I don't think you will be disappointed. Bagels just okay, terrible customer service. Employees were rude, won't be going back. Solid bagel place. Plenty of options. We got toasted nova everything bagel sandwiches. Well crafted bagel, generous with the nova. Long wait time -but it was busy today. I'd go there again. Would really like to try this place from things I've heard as I'm new to the area, but third try and been sold out of everything bagels hours before close. Tried at 10, 1030ish and today 11... I know most would say ok try earlier obviously it's popular but it's just when I can get there because of work. If your open till 2 and it's sold out that early everyday you think they would have a food plan that then says hey we need more. Plenty of plain and pumpernickel though. I'll update review when I end up ever getting one. The staff hasn't been pleasant each time I've been in either. The bagels are very good and fresh. The quality is there and it keeps us going back. A recent bad experience influenced me to write this review. After Hurricane Sandy, the power was out at this location for a couple of days. For some reason, days later, they are still unable to make their own bagels. This is understandable and does not affect my review What really turned me off is that the people working here are unfriendly - not rude, just sour faced and not happy. The kind of not happy that tells you "go away". No only are they unhappy to see you, but they have signs up stating things like, "The answer to your question is I DON'T KNOW". That's rude. So, I'm not supposed to ask you any questions? How about this question, "How long do you expect to stay in business with that attitude?" If you don't mind being treated like this, then by all means, go. Otherwise, vote with your dollars and your feet and go elsewhere. They have AMAZING FOOD! It is a perfect place to get bagels and sandwiches! My favorite is the blueberry bagel with cream cheese! I also love the joe tea that they sell. Disappointed. We ordered breakfast bagel sandwiches. When our food was up the bag felt cold and we asked if the bagels were toasted and the man said no you have to ask for that. Despite being somewhat taken back by that and expressing interest in having it toasted, the man didn't flinch and offer to make it to our liking. What kind of bagel place doesn't ask you if you want it toasted? Who wants to eat a cold dry bread bagel? The bagel barrel are not bagel experts and don't know what they're doing. Not my first trip to Bagel Barrel: my family prefers the dense bagels that they make. I begrudgingly go back, though the service is a constant irritant. This trip, I ordered 2 everything bagels, 2 sesame bagels, and 2 plain bagels. All tasted very good and were priced at around $7. I also ordered two half pound tubs of cream cheese at $4.50 each, which is expensive, but convenient. The person who took my order was very friendly and helpful, which was a surprise, considering every other time I have been to this establishment, I have been "greeted" with an attitude that can only be described as tolerant to disdain. If you go to this establishment, here is a tip to avoid impatient attitude and eye-rolling looks. Before you get to the counter, know exactly what you want, and how much you want. Yes, it may be hard to immediately know what you want or to be spontaneous, but it will save you from being an unwelcome customer. I started coming to the bagel barrel sometime last week after always driving by it and saying I would go in. The bagels are by far one of the best bagels I've ever had, and all of the staff is super friendly and welcoming. Oh and the coffee is always fresh and delicious. I am so happy that I decided to give this place a try, because I've now found my regular breakfast place. I stopped here last week for a quick breakfast while in town. I always make sure to eat bagels while on the East Coast. The everything bagel was good, nice texture and flavor. I got it with plain cream cheese. However, the coffee was just OK. I used their half and half dispenser and it seemed to have some sort of hazelnut flavoring in it. I didn't try it until we had already left and I just threw it away. Luckily there's a Starbucks down the street. If you're going to come here, I would recommend getting your coffee elsewhere. But the bagels are good. I have visited this establishment several times and I am longer am going back. First off, while waiting for my bagel I read a sign near the newspapers "you touch the newspaper you bought the newspaper".There are obnoxious little signs around the store which are a real turn off. As for the help, they're smug and disrespectful. They lack patience and the ability to deal with people kindly and politely. As far as the bagels go, they are too dense for my liking and almost seem like sourdough.I have had better bagels from Manhattan bagel which are crisp and airy on the inside.If this location was not in the heart of Doylestown, it would not be in business because of the above. So I went there today and the COOK THEIR EGGS IN THE MICROWAVE!? nicee sounds delicious. -I asked my them to toast and butter a muffin and they said they CANT, because they have a rotating toaster and it wont fit. -and the bagels are just so small....almost as small as Manhatten bagel's. Normally I would give BB 4 stars because for years they have been consistently the best around. Authentically made and perfect taste. Lately, the past few weeks, the bagels have changed. The texture is still great but the taste is lacking. It's as if something has been left out of the recipe. We love the BB and the guys that are there. Maybe my taste buds have changed, but I feel the bagels have. A staple in Doylestown. Wonderful, chewy bagels make for excellent breakfast sandwiches. The Bagel Barrel has been a regular haunt for me for 15 years. I hear tales about the water in NYC making the best bagels, I don't know if thats true of not but if it is, they import it to Doylestown in "barrels". If you are not a regular be ready to be greeted by the sometimes surly owner who can make the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld look downright charitable. If he says "good morning" to you you better say it back and God help you if you get in the wrong line to order or if you happen to be on your cell phone when its your turn to order! But the bagels are terrific and the variety of cream cheese is also extensive. If you want a treat try the everything bagel with XXX cream cheese (horseradish and some other treats that make it a real zinger. Just make sure you follow the rules. When you head in tell Pat the owner that you know the "Mayor" Love this place. Been coming here for years. Can't get a better bagel anywhere around here Great bagel shop! Stopped in for breakfast and had a bagel sandwich (bacon, egg and cheese) and it was delicious. They take a bit to prepare the sandwiches, but it's worth the wait. The bagels are excellent quality and the other ingredients on my sandwich were fantastic. The reason I rated 4 and not 5 stars is that when the staff is busy with preparing - they are focused on that and nothing else. They actually kind of ignore the customers when they're busy. Having said that - they were friendly, just a little inattentive. I'm not from this area, but if I am back I would come here again in a heartbeat. The bagels here are delicious! I got a toasted everything bagel with lox, tomatoes, onions, and veggie cream cheese. YUM. My fiance got a toasted everything / sausage / cheese bagel. We both loved our bagels. I'd rate them a "9" out of 10 (Best Bagels in NYC gets my "10" out of "10") and would happily have one again. Service was fine! The bagels came pretty quickly and while I wouldn't describe the staff as wildly friendly, I wouldn't describe them as rude either. Oh, and at one point one of the guys behind the counter told a joke that I texted my Polish stepdad, so that was a win. ;) "Why do most Polish last names end in SKI?" "Because they don't know how to spell toboggan!" Bear in mind this is NOT NEW YORK! Come here if you'd like decent size bagels. Make sure you SPECIFY how you'd like it prepared. Asking simply for an egg bagel bacon egg and cheese will get you a double egg American cheese and maybe 1single soggy slice of bacon mixed in with the scramble of egg. What I was expecting was about 4 /5 slices of crispy cooked bacon atop of my egg and cheese bagel. I would come back here again and see if they'll cater to my request. In NY it was the norm that's all. Also bagels were huge and 75 cents instead of a dollar. Bagel Deli's are also 24/7 business. (Stiff competition I know) But hey that's what I know as the norm. At least your not reading my honest review of a pizzeria outside of N.Y. On 5/21/19, my orange-pineapple muffin was delicious!!! The Bagel Barrel is a refreshing alternative to the chain coffee shop a block away. Service is fast and friendly as you stumble in, half awake. Coffee and muffin costs less than $5. Good bagels. Clueless on how to run a business. Every customer takes 10 minutes to check out. Another bagel shop in town with more efficient service would do very well and this place would be in trouble. Food is great, minus the fact that the egg is microwaved and the people who work there are extremely unfriendly and sour every time i've been there Went in here today for the first time after hearing mixed reviews so I wanted to give it a try and see for myself. I walked in and immediately felt awkward and out of place due to the worker's being miserable and unhappy. Look if you don't like your job do something about it and don't take it out on the customers. That's a quick way for a food place to go out of business. Bagel Barrel on West State Street, Doylestown, PA, has been around for a while, and aside from the Manhattan Bagel shop a few blocks away, is the only game in town for boil and bake rounders. The joint is cozy with small dining area, self serve coffee and very reasonable prices. It's a nice place to hang out with friends and family (if you can find a table). Downside is that their bagel style is not my fave. They are on the small side and more densely textured than I prefer. To my buds, they taste like sour dough loaf with thin shell and lots of sprinkles (onion being my primary choice). The quality is there, but I jump for a lighter, air-pocketed inside, crisper shell and less sour flavor. It comes down to the base flour used and the amount of kneading before forming the ring of dough that becomes the bagel. Like pie crust, less is more when it comes to great texture. Everyone behind the counter was pleasant and having a good time when I was there. That's always a good sign for a positive atmosphere. If they made the kind of bagels I loved, I would stop in regularly. As it is, Bagel Train in Yardley will continue to be my station for awesome bagels in Bucks County. Our first time back in 15 months, same good bagels and great selection. Nice to sit outside on a beautiful May morning. Congrats to Pat for staying alive! FYI call in your order. I am from out of town and I LOVE visiting Bagel Barrel when I come in town. They have the best bagels for a reasonable price. I stay in the Burrough, and Bagel Barrel is a short walk away. However, the workers have the worst attitudes. I have worked in customer service and been reliant of tips for years, so I completely understand how people can be. The passive aggressive attitude is not necessary to dish out to the ones that are being nice and friendly at 6am. Save that for the Karen's! If customer service was better, this place would be a 10/10. I'm done. The bagels are fine but the employees are ALWAYS rude. I don't know what it is. You have to be pretty unpleasant to make buying a bagel a miserable experience. It's like this every single time. My boyfriend and my Dad have said the same thing. We'll just go to borough Bagels instead. Extremely bland bagels and unfriendly wait staff. My everything bagel had hardly anything on it and the bagels itself was mealy. Astoundingly good bagel breakfast sandwiches! Bagels are made on site, and employees are very friendly. If the occasional mistake is made (they once missed a sandwich I ordered while I waited), they go out of their way to remedy the situation and turn a potential negative into a positive. Weekend mornings the line is out the door, so come early. Even on weekday mornings the flow of customers is steady. Much better than some of the bagel chains in the area. I love their sandwiches and visit this business frequently. Also, their outdoor seating is pet friendly - another plus. The best. Awesome owner who might be a standup comedian in his down time. Bagel maker Jason is a culinary artist who knows dough like how Eli Manning knows Super Bowl MVP's. Fat lunch sandwich's with Boars Head,,, oops I mean Dietz and Watson. Legit coffee. Doylestown staple. #1. I'm not a bagel store manager or owner but there are a couple of fundamental things I know... Have plenty of plain bagels to sell... No matter the time of day. You are a bagel store. How do you continue to run out of your basic product? It's pathetic and it is a usual occurrence. Whether its a muffin or bagel, have enough on hand to sell! If you extra inventory, give them to a food bank or shelter! It's good karma, good community service and good business. You won't tick customers off because you will have product to sell them and ring up extra sales! Unless... You want them to bad mouth you all over town and write negative reviews like this one, then keep up with your weak product management. Btw, your prices are astronomical but I'm willing to pay... Just have the product ready to sell ...consistently! Don't thinks its fair I have to give this staff 1 star, yes they are that rude. After reading how much all the other posters say the food sucks, maybe it's better that I just left. You know some people don't understand how to be flexible, in this case that applies directly to the bagel barrel. Now I've tried to support local businesses as much as I can in the last year and a half, but unfortunately our local businesses don't do a whole lot to support us. In particular bagel bagel barrel, you would think they had the only bagel in town. Now they're in their Covid policy is the call from the car now that's great I understand. However let's have more than one cell phone line guys, this morning I sat out front for 15 minutes trying to call their single phone number so I can order my wife and I a couple bagels and cream cheese. After 15 minutes of frustration and 20 calls I decided to walk up and ask for my two bagelsAnd cream cheese in person. Now mind you I have a mascon I am 6 feet socially distant I'm doing everything right here! I am rudely met with, " I'm sorry sir you can't order here get back in your car!" Really guys, get a couple more phone lines. I've lived in doylestown for over 30 years I will no longer frequent the bagel barrel. Limited choices for bagels in Doylestown so you are essentially stuck with this place or crappy "Manhattan" bagel. While the kids that work here are all courteous, the a$$hole adults are just a lot of rude sh1ts. They act like they are disappointed in themselves for having to work the counter on a Sunday morning. I know that the less-than-courteous ones that work here aren't the owners, I don't like negative comments on a small business but they need to have an attitude discussion with the employees. Bagels are bagels, nothing fantastic here. Locally owned, and staffed by cool people behind the counter, the Bagel Barrel is the type of shop that gives Doylestown its charm. The bagels are good.. not H&H bagels good, but good as in its a good bagel if I am not in NYC. Their cream cheese is fresh, and they have some inventive flavor combinations that change frequently. Coffee is available in several flavors, and there is a choice in milk and cream as well as flavored cream. They also have an ice box with juice milk and other soft drinks available. The atmosphere is spartan with tables to sit down in about half of the store. There are often local photographs on the walls, sometimes for sale. A steady part of the community for a good number of years, here's hoping Bagel Barrel thrives. Best bagels in the world...hands down! And I'm comparing to bagels from NYC, NJ, and Philly. I appreciate that the everything, sesame, poppy, and onion bagels actually have plenty of toppings on them, unlike most bagels I get elsewhere. Please open a second shop in Oreland! Everyone always raves about bagel barrel , and it just didn't hit the mark for me. It was good but not amazing. I went here when native cafe was closed and their sandwich was not as good. I got bacon egg and cheddar - which they gave me American, not cheddar and the bagel was a little chewy. I usually get bagels from village bagel which in my opinion makes the best bagels in bucks county. Native café has a superior bagel sandwich though. Again, not bad but I don't know if I'll be back. The inside is a little dingy too, didn't seem the cleanest and most of the staff was pleasant but there was one man who was very demeaning to some of the workers which I did not appreciate. It's very poor form to belittle employees in front of house. I think this is just one of those places doylestownians rave about because it's been there so long and it's convenient and like home to them but to anyone else it does not live up to the hype. Rude rude rude. It's amazing how they let themselves down by being so darn rude to their customers. Won't bother again. Terrible customer service, and not worth your time. I honestly felt like I was causing I problem by trying to order lunch. In the end I ended up canceling my order and walking out. I have been there a few times before for breakfast when they were busy and I was treated terribly. I had thought it was just because the workers were stressed and busy. Alas no, I was in during a slow period for a late lunch and they were even worse. Not only should a restaurant treat a customer so terribly, a human being should not treat another human being in such away. I will never return to this place. My advice is to take your business elsewhere. It OK. A welcome D-town neighborhood edition - and on Spring and Summer weekend mornings, the joint is jumpin'! They offer bagels in a variety of flavors and a selection of cream cheeses and spreads. Your basic bagel type fare. Good - but not mind-blowing. This bagel place has the BEST bagels. I have tried so many different places in NJ and NY, this is hands down the best. It's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside - exactly what a bagel should be. I recently moved to the Doylestown area and I can't wait for this quarantine to be lifted so I can actually go into the store! Friday, October 12th, 2018. My mother is in the bathroom downstairs applying foundation to the bags under her eyes. I'm up on the second floor, barefoot, dressed in a full suit, and doing my best to make a Double Windsor knot with one of my Dad's long ties when the doorbell rings. On the front stoop, I find a man with a perfectly broken-in baseball cap holding a tray of bagels, lox, and cream cheese. "Oh, how nice. Please, come in." I say, motioning to the kitchen down the hall. "Do you want something to drink?" I ask as the man sets the platter on the kitchen table. "Nah, man. I'm good. All's paid for, by the way. Tip's included." I wonder if this man, who I now recognize to be the manager of the Bagel Barrel, knows who I am and is just avoiding small talk. It would make sense given the circumstances, as even a simple, "Oh hi, there! How are you?" could get awkward quickly. "The bagels look great." "Yeah, they're fresh. Made them this morning. Oh I almost forgot-" The manager then digs into his jacket pocket and hands me a butter-stained note. "So the guy who called to make the order, I think his name was Adam? He wanted me to give this to you." "Thanks." I should look down at this point, but I can't help but stare at the frayed lip on the edge of the manager's baseball cap. "Aren't you going to read it?" "Sorry?" "The note." "Yeah. Of course. Well, maybe in a bit. It's from my coworkers back in New York. They umm.. they know how much I like bagels." "New York, huh?" The manager smiles for a moment as if to consider calling me by an old name. "Pretty good bagels there." "Yeah. But these...these are a taste of home." Been here a few times and was ok... Last time i went there was the last for me. Not only because of the service but also the quality. After waiting a long 35 minutes for a butter bagel, I was faced with a man screaming my last 4 digits of my phone number while banging my change on the table. After this terrible treatment I bit into what seemed like a raw chewy bagel and threw the whole thing out. So obviously don't recommend... Normally the food I get from here is decent enough (granted I usually get bagels with cream cheese), but today I was pretty disappointed with the quality. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a sesame bagel, but when I went to eat the sandwich I noticed the entire egg was gray all the way through. Additionally, the bacon was very soggy and chewy and the cheese was rock hard and plasticky. We called the store, and they said they microwave their eggs and that's why they looked gray but assured us the sandwich was fine to eat. Regardless of if the eggs are safe, the sandwich was just unappetizing and smelled unappealing as well (very much like sulfur). Ended up throwing the entire thing away... Bagels are awesome. Kid at the counter today? Not so much. Copped an attitude with us about the number of bagels we ordered (his error, by the way) saying we didn't order a dozen. Asked for our bagels cut; came home and had to cut them. Not a big deal, but considering all of the "smart" remarks from the time we walked in until the time we got our bagels, this was super annoying. Upon further inspection, I realized we were given an egg bagel instead of what we ordered. Not a big deal for most, but it's the simple negligence on top of this kid's attitude that really got me. Especially considering we don't eat eggs in our home, but that's neither here nor there because I'm going to ask for someone else to help me next time or just straight up not come back. Like I said, the bagels are great. Best in the area. Still annoyed enough to write a bad review. Best bagels I've had in PA!! Love this place, and everyone who works there is so friendly. They gave me two dozen bagels and sides for free when I gave birth at a nearby hospital a while back and then gave my (now toddler) daughters bagel dough to play with when we ate there last week. Wandered by starving and realized I forgot my wallet. I asked them if they took ApplePay, and to my delight, they do! So I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, and had a little chit chat with the employees about saving me from having to eat at Starbucks. Everyone was pleasant, and the place was filled with locals lingering over their bagels and coffee. The food was tasty (though I do wish the bacon was crispy), and the service was very friendly. I honestly had avoided coming in here because of the negative reviews, but I'm glad I decided to stop! I'll definitely be back. Terrible experience!! The ordering procedure was odd. The bagel was mediocre. The worst part was the egg on my egg and cheese was green. It was disgusting and made me feel nauseous. I will not be returning to this establishment in the future. We stopped at Bagel Barrel on a Sunday and there was a line out the door, which was to be expected on a weekend morning. It moved a bit slowly, but they were working as fast as they could to fill orders inside. The staff was friendly and the ordering process was easy. We ordered up front then we sat to wait for our order and paid once it was ready. The egg and cheese bagel sandwich was great and the everything bagel came with a ton of cream cheese and was toasted perfectly. I wouldn't say the bagels are the best in Bucks County, but they're still very good! It's a solid stop for both convenience and to get your fix. They also have fun different kinds of cream cheeses - savory and sweet - that are intriguing and I'd like to eventually try., hours: {'Monday': '6:0-14:0', 'Tuesday': '6:0-14:0', 'Wednesday': '6:0-14:0', 'Thursday': '6:0-14:0', 'Friday': '6:0-14:0', 'Saturday': '7:0-14:0', 'Sunday': '7:0-14:0'}

name: Martha, address: 2113 E York St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9822216, longitude: -75.1281087, is_open: opening, categories: Bars, Restaurants, Cocktail Bars, Nightlife, American (New), Sandwiches, text: Stopped in for a few drinks. There are no paper menus, the menu is either posted on a large TV screen above the bar or you can access it on your phone. Was pleased to see a great selection of local beers wines and spirits from the PA/NJ area. For food, the selection is mostly appetizers consisting of cheese and meat plates, hoagies and veggie platters. Would have liked to see a little more variety in the appetizers, but overall would return again. Excellent new local pub. More than simple bar snacks. Great beer selection. Food outsourced from local favorites (good spoon, reanimator, Kensington Quarters). Comfortable decor complete with a fireplace. Another great addition to the neighborhood. So I stopped by Martha on a random weekday night and was completely taken back at how different this place is as opposed to every center city or northern libs bar. It has the feel of a uniquely crafted small business with the beer, food and drink selection of a sophisticated establishment. The owner Jon was kind enough to suggest a sampling of the unique beer I've ever tasted. It was a grape fruit/green tea tasting IPA which was one of he best beers I've ever tasted. The place is hip and comfortable at the same time. Also has a bocce ball court which I will be frequenting again during the summer. The decor and atmosphere is perfect for dates or intimate gatherings like wedding or private parties. I don't normally give 5 star reviews but this place is awesome and you should go check it out. I give Martha a 4 because it's great for many reasons but there is definitely room for growth. I have to agree with other reviewers about the visibility of the menu and food selection. There is really nothing I would crave to eat here. I was missing the typical bar food menu and was hoping there could be a few items I could choose from. For this reason, I cannot review their food. Unfortunately, I wasn't interested in anything the menu offered. I definitely loved their selection of beer and atmosphere. I can't wait for springtime when the beer garden area opens! This place has definite potential and there is no doubt that I will be returning. Great neighborhood addition but please get some more menu options and maybe actual paper menus!! Wonderful staff, food and drinks. Love all the ties with other local establishments. Upstairs is very relaxed, we took our 1 year old who also enjoyed herself. We will be back often! Hands down the most awesome local bar in Olde Kensington. The cocktail mixology is second to none. Very inventive. Bartender Mike & staff craft new specials on the daily. Tonight had the Black, Brown and Beige- Kinsey 10yr with grandad bonded, brown rice syrup and black walnut bitters. The caramel notes were and Really dig their take on a Moscow Mule- jalapeño gives the sweetness a little kick. Food menu is tight, focusing on craft sandwiches, veggies and soups with well developed flavor profiles. Decor-wise, it's part found space, part giant living room with an amazing fireplace. Diners can bring their own vinyl and spin. Well worth the trek into the farther reaches of Greater Fishtown! First time in tonight, for our anniversary, and everything was top notch! Comfortable, uncomplicated and unpretentious interior with wonderful ambience. The music was appropriate, upbeat and chill and at the perfect volume to maintain conversation at the table. Our server was excellent; both attentive and friendly without trying to be our bestie. The food -- phenomenal! We enjoyed several amazingly savory veggies like the pickle boat (with outstanding squash kimchi, pickled carrots, snap peas and beets). We sampled cheese, and the BBQ'd cauliflower with roasted eggplant and barley salad. I had a profoundly fresh and delicious cucumber gazpacho. A perfect use of seasonal veggies with a delightfully zesty vinegar finish, it brought me back to the wonderful way in which my grandmother would make use of cukes, toms & onions from our garden in the summer. My other half plowed thru his ham hoagie and enjoyed an incredible Kensington Old Fashioned cocktail. Sated, we asked for the check and were delighted that the staff came back and comped us an absurdly divine dessert made with vinegar custard with fresh whipped cream and a coffee almond crunch topping that totally hit the spot. Such a genuinely generous way to honor our milestone, and a memorable finish to an extraordinary inaugural visit to this local Philly eatery & bar. We'll definitely be back! We have been to Martha many times. It has the greatest selection of local/ artisanal beers, wines and spirits that I've ever seen. It's a warm and very welcoming space and crowd, with interesting art. I especially like the bison head and black light jester. The vegan food selection is incredible, from the jawn and the veggie dishes (we usually get them all and share, since it's impossible to pick a favorite) to the amazing house-made pickles. Locally-made soups and desserts are also excellent. We try to go to as many of Martha's special beer and wine events as we can because they feature creative food, local and unusual drinks, and we always learn something new! Hanging out by the fireplace or the bocce court is relaxing and there are always interesting people to chat with! Tremendous! not really a fan. nice layout and atmosphere but the menu is weird (hoagies, really?). most of their drinks are overpriced. nice in the winter tough because of the fireplace. Super chill and welcoming. The courtyard in the back is bonkers amazing, and it was cool to see so many kids having fun. Excellent beer selection. Food options are limited, but what they provide is solid. Very happy after going to town on charcuterie and cheese boards. Pulling up the menu on my phone made me feel like Marty in Back to the Future. "Menus? Where we're going, we don't need (flips future shades down) menus." Best bar in Fishtown/Kensington. Bill is great. Vegan heaven. Fantastic cocktails. Great ambiance. Not expensive. Don't pass this place up. Living in Philadelphia, miles away from home, my wife and I had been missing the laid-back kind of nights spent on a backyard patio, with great music playing, a couple drinks, and solid summer food you can eat at your leisure. Of course, there are plenty of wonderful outdoor seating areas at restaurants all around the city, but somehow the vibe just hasn't been quite right at these places; even when you're enjoying a meal at an aggressively trendy restaurant, you can tend to feel in-the-way, enthusiastic but not exactly RELAXED, pleased but not content. Not so at Martha! We discovered this place sort of by accident, and were so glad we did. Located in a more out-of-the-way corner of Kensington, in a large former industrial space, Martha offers an experience that reminded us of best parts of our favorite college bar hangouts, updated with certain sensibilities of what you enjoy about long, listless evenings spent on your parents' patios back home. Far from being stodgy, the place has unpretentious, sincere servers, a sort of hip rustic aesthetic, GREAT local selections on virtually anything you order (food, drinks, beer, and dessert), and a multi-level outdoor seating area in the back that sprawls out with easygoing hospitality, accompanied by strings of lights, great music (i.e. The Replacements, among others), and a long bocce ball court nestled unobtrusively into the landscape. You could almost imagine this place being your cool buddy's garage/home converted into a bar that he opens up just to his friends. Brief rundown of the food/drinks: RECOMMENDED: Almost everything. I had the Italian hoagie, which was fantastic, flavored in such a way that I was reminded of certain breezy summers spent by the lake. The wine infused chocolates we had for dessert were great: dense, rich, flavorful. I really appreciated the wide range of beer, and my wife (who is gluten free and PARTICULAR on top of it) was able to have her locally made kombucha spiked with gin. She also loved her cantaloupe gazpacho. TWO CAVEATS: My wife was not impressed with the bean salad she ordered, saying it tasted mostly just like vegetables she could throw together at home. We also thought that all portions could have been SLIGHTLY larger to be more satisfying, but then again so much of it is local that it is understandable. Bottom line is, we had one of the best evenings out at Martha since moving to Philly two years ago, and will be back. We recently had a party of 30 people in the outside area. It was a perfect setting on a perfect day. Johnny and his staff did a fantastic job. I would suggest this unique spot in the city to all who want something different. Its not the stuffy glitzy high priced usual, down to earth, friendly and within our budget. Thank you to the who Martha Staff!!!! Martha is one of the coolest looking bars in Philly.....period! It's on a little street right on the border of Kensington and Fishtown. Its nearest neighbors are Philadelphia Brewing Company, Rowhouse Distillery, and Commonwealth Cider. That should tell you a lot about it right there. There are lots of little touches that elevate Martha - like all the fresh cut flowers and cloth napkins and cool eating niches showing films like Johnny Depp 's "Sleepy Hollow." And I can't forget the charming outside eating and drinking garden replete with bocce court. There are lots of beers on draught here as well as in bottles. In fact there is lots of alcohol period and of course the products of its near neighbors are on offer. The only letdown to me was the sandwich I ordered. It was the Bologna Jawn with Lancaster beef bologna, kimchi, sesame aioli, pineapple preserves, pickled peppers, and greens. Sounds great but there was just too much roll and too little of the ingredients for the price. Philly is a sandwich town and one expects a little more meat, some more greens, hey even some more kimchi so I could actually taste it. Oh well, I still have to give Martha a 5 star rating for being such a cool addition to the Philly scene! Tip - There are a lot of vegan dishes on the menu so hang out with your vegan friends here .... Cool bar with a cool vibe. Came here during the day and found the place clean and welcoming. Friendly staff and had the chance to meet the owner. Good spot. Would recommend and will come back. I live right around the corner from this place and my fiance and I have been eagerly awaiting it's open. We finally got in there the other night and were not disappointed! We ordered one Italian Hoagie and one Ham Sammy, and both were phenomenal. Let's start with the bread, they could have put a slice of kraft single wrapped cheese on it and I would come back weekly for one. Seriously, this bread rivals any baguette you'll get in Paris. Instead they opted to put delicious meats and veggies and cheeses and sauces so instead I'm going to end up coming back daily because seriously these are incredible sandwiches. They come with potato chips that are cooked very well, not too thick and a nice crunch, they weren't over or under salted but just right. The beer selection is awesome, especially if you like sour beers. We also ordered some pickled fennel and celery which was also really really tasty. So yea the food there is incredible, and the prices are actually really moderate for this neighborhood these days which is a nice bonus. Also wanted to say something about the atmosphere inside, we saw them working in there building this place out for months when we walked our dog. You can really see it paid off, you walk inside and it's like you are no longer in the city but more in a cozy ski lodge in the mountains. They have a rustic fireplace which really sets a nice mood. I'm really excited to have a place like this close by, we'll definitely be back often. My only request is they open up for lunch service or at least takeout, those sandwiches would be perfect for a quick bite to grab and go. Pleeeeeeease! I have eaten at Martha over a dozen times and I just cannot find the words to express how impressed I am with the high quality ingredients they use. For one, their tomato pie is delicious and refreshing, with the salad on top. Service is always professional and en pointe. They have a gorgeous outdoor eating garden for when the weather is cooperative. Their selection of beverages is amazing! Martha is a shining example of the great food and drink joints that have recently opened in this area of the city. Located on the corner of a residential street, the space itself is cozy and full of character, while at the same time the high ceilings and loft give it a modern, open and airy feel. I am a huge fan of the dim lighting and wood burning fire place, but I do realize this may not be for everyone (I had no trouble reading the menu on the screen from where I was sitting, and did not experience any smoke-outs from the fire). The food is so so so good. Especially the pickled vegetables. What I expected to be tasty run-of-the-mill pickled veggies turned out to be something I continued to crave for days after. Each element in the dish has its own unique vinegar bite- some vegetables were sweet, some salty, some spicy. I was especially a fan of the kimchee. My dining partner and I also ordered the cheese board which was equally as fun to eat. The board came with a few compotes/honey/nuts, and our waitress went as far as to let us know which cheeses would pair best with which accompaniments, and which combinations the kitchen suggested to avoid. This brings me to the service- it seemed that there was no designated waitress per table, but rather a team effort from the whole staff. I appreciate this style of service because it is typically more attentive. There was always someone available to answer our questions and put more drink/food orders in. We ordered the chocolate peanut butter truffles with jam and potato chips for dessert. I was intrigued by the potato chip element and I must say, it made the whole dish. Drinks were great, but I prefer cocktails that are mixed on the spot as opposed to barrel cocktails. Still a really neat idea though. Overall, Martha is a must-try and I can't wait to come back! I came here a couple weeks ago on a Friday evening and have been meaning to write this rave review ever since. It was my second visit to Martha, but the first time was on their opening week and the place was packed and complete with frazzled waitstaff. So, we biked over to try it again and were greeted with a mostly-empty bar. We opted to sit outside, and were introduced to the martha.menu, which works amazingly well. The patio is eclectic and adorable, with lots of greenery, hanging lights, and mismatched furniture. After eyeing up the bocce court, our super friendly / knowledgable server (a bearded guy in a phanatic shirt), urged us to try it out, and even helped coach us a bit and tell us the rules. We played for a while, sipping on various awesome beers and ciders at our server's recommendation. We grabbed a table a little later on and ordered a pickle bowl, which was delicious and obviously homemade. The patio filled up a bit and quite a few people brought dogs (I always give extra props for being dog friendly!). It ended up being a perfect Friday night thanks to Martha! I'll be back ASAP. What's the hype about? My experience here was very unimpressive. From the pretentious waitress to the mediocre sandwich, I was confused as to why this place was rated. So many other great, friendly places to go in this neighborhood. So disappointed. Won't be coming back. Marlena is so personable and an amazing bartender. So attentive to everyone's needs. And always with a smile on her face Good bar for good beers. But the food was expensive for what you get. Think twice before you order anything​ from cheese and charcuterie section....It's astonishing how little you get. Don't mind returning for drinks only though. (Amended post) Unique place. Check it out! A great stop in the Fishtown, Kensington Area. Sandwiches and pickled vegetables are great! Martha is the joint you 'never see coming.' To start, they did away with the traditional paper menu for projectors, or a couple of tablets floating around the restaurant, or you can find their offerings on your personal device at Martha.menu -- did I see that coming? No. In addition to wines on tap, Martha also serves a number of signature cocktails from a tap -- would have totally missed that! Also, during the spring they serve as one of the fields for Philly's burgeoning Bocce ball scene -- never would have guessed. Martha has a minimalist menu and knowledgeable staff. Its decor is heavy-wood new americana, modern, and suits the industrial digs which it occupies. I think the funders have done a fine job at letting the show runners tune this operation to its unique setting. It's long way from its Marathon Grill siblings -- didn't see that one coming ;) AMAZING VEGAN FOOD!! I had the hoagie and the pear cake - SUPERswoon. Highly recommended, sooooo good. Great music, excellent staff - they even opens up 15 min early for my buddy and I. Couldn't have been happier that we chose to eat & drink here. I'll be back, no question. Yum! Try the bologna sandwich. This ain't yo mamas bologna jawn! Also, they have a great beer selection and a comfy atmosphere. Two thumbs up, and five stars. Check it out Was excited to visit Martha- we're not from the Fishtown area, but always like exploring interesting new places to eat. The decor here is really neat, and the beer choices substanative. We were disapointed in our food, though- Just kind of "meh". The veg quiche was a particular letdown. One plus- we did not feel at all rushed. I visited this this cozy, neighborhood bar in Fishtown this week and really enjoyed the cocktails and the beers on tap. The outside area is very nice to meet a friend for a drink for some interesting conversation. One of my new favorite places in fishtown/Kensington. Great Wine and Beer selection. Creative and unique tapas style food. Killer atmosphere and great staff. Natasha is the best! My New find! Friendy people, Awsome space and great vegetarian options... My husband enjoyed the Italian hoagie, made with fresh ingredients. I tried the pickle boat I will give a 5 start but the Bbq grilled cauliflower is out of this world awesome. I will come to try more... I love it here!!! My favorite is the vegan Jawn! Shut the front door! It is veggie coldcuts but not fake meat. Amazing!!!!! I bring people every other week so they can be amazed too. Love the hummus and they have the best kombucha in all the land on tap, funky fresh ferments! Love all the staff Perfect hang-out gastro pub. Great apps and sandwiches with a spectacular collection of drinks. Not to mention very friendly and helpful service. I went to Martha's with a group of 7 friends to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday after throwing axes at UrbanAxe which is conveniently located about a block away. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the outside patio is perfect during nice weather. They even have an official bocce ball court in the back. The patio is great for groups and they were able to seat our party without advanced notice. Despite the great atmosphere we left feeling disappointed about the food (which detracted a star from my review). The hoagies (which my friends ordered) are shorter than normal and much skinnier because they were skimpy with the meat and cheese. This isn't the size of the typical pizza shop or WaWa hoagie. We questioned the server in advance about the size of the hoagie and how filling they are but she immediately became defensive and lied to us when we pressed further. Since I'm gluten intolerant they were able to do a hoagie on lettuce instead of bread which was very appreciative. The beer menu was composed of a good selection of microbrews but don't expect to order common beers like Yuengling or Budweiser because they aren't on the menu. I dropped a second star because of service. The server had a bad attitude and was overly sarcastic. She seemed rather pissed off and snarky. We did not appreciate this attitude and it was the worst part of our experience. She should seriously consider a career outside of hospitality because it doesn't seem to be a good fit with her personality. Great space. I do wish their menu was on paper for us visually impaired and maybe their dinner menu could be a little bigger but love the local aspect of the menu and really great space. I wish their menu could be a bit more consistent. Dishes may or may not be available for no apparent reason. This is a neighborhood mainstay for me. Their food is, admittedly, a little pretentious for a neighborhood bar, but damn, is it delicious. The pickles are always great, and I salivate like one of Pavlov's dogs at the very idea of their Italian hoagie. Fun fact: I don't like Italian hoagies as a rule, but I LOVE this one. I also had some incredible borscht last night. Their beer selection is always on point. Their bartenders never fail with a cocktail. The service is always good. Their indoor and outdoor seating areas are both great. Bonus: there's always some nice, quiet event on Monday evenings--usually a cheese/meat/liquor tasting of some sort. Totally free, and they pass around snacks too. If you're in the area, this is the bar to hit. My first trip was just during their "soft opening" week. I'm intrigued by their approach and admit I enjoy that it's not like the other spots in the area. I should note, however, this is only a couple blocks from me and the closest bar with food in my neighborhood and Im maybe a little biased as a result. The worst I can say is the bartender, who was super friendly, wasnt quite as attentive as I'd like. I expect he didnt want to crowd us but I'd have ordered at least one more drink if he hadn't spent so much time giving us "space". I expect a lot will be learned in the coming weeks. The atmosphere looks great though the lighting hanging over the bar, makes it difficult to read the projected menu directly above the bar. . I like the vibe and enjoy what they've done. The menu is interesting and focusing on "local" but almost by out-sourcing the area gems, like the delicious duck sausage from Pickled Heron, a local byob. There's also Little Baby's ice-cream as part of a dessert offering. The only soup was delicious, but that's no surprise as it's from the area's Good Spoon, soupy. There's lots of local cheese, that looks great and charcuterie from Nick Macri's Ladivisa meats. Im kinda stoked how they are local-sourcing the menu this way! The food is good and the drinks too, though my friend was less impressed that all the cocktails are on tap so theyre not mixed on the spot, but poured. The old fashioned was a bit too sweet but the dad's hat rye cocktail was great. Im looking forward to more diversity on the menu, as there's 3 hoagie offerings (one that's vegetarian) and a spectacular vegetable section on their menu and then cheese also dessert. It's very veggie/vegan friendly. I think I'd like to see something for snacking though, like chips or nuts. The menu doesn't offer a lot of salty unhealthy things I like and have grown accustomed to having at a bar worth camping out and drinking an evening away in. Im really looking forward to them getting into a groove and improving in the way that seems inevitable. I think I'll be spending a LOT of time here, and I'm almost rooting for some snowy days so I can come and enjoy drinking near their fireplace! Great spot with tons of good vegan options, fantastic cocktails and an excellently curated draft beer lineup. The outside is great in the warm weather with a little bocce court too! Delicious everything, refreshingly new take on the local food and drink spot. High ceilings, cozy but not stuffy, it's a great place to meet up & chat over drinks. A+ value, food quality, and service. Beer selection was good but i think i was expecting more. Still, had some winners that are harder to find. Cheese board was very generous and tasty, with ample fresh baguette. Tomato pie was very good. It was sort of rainy so we didn't venture out to the back patio area, but i'd like to return and check it out. Indoor seating was expansive, but the bartenders (we sat at the bar) were attentive and friendly. I get the complaints about the menu, sort of (from where i was sitting, both projections were a little hard to see), but it's really not a big deal. Get up and walk to where you can see. I wish this were closer to my home! 'What is some of this stuff on the menu? My friends and I are pretty big foodies and we all had no idea what some of the stuff was (especially in drinks)." "Confusing interior design concept. Visibility of menu is awful. Cannot see it from any angle. Dark dining room is not inviting. Feels like you walked into an opium den." I swear: sometimes I go on Yelp for the cringe-factor. This is a new business that I deeply want to see succeed. Martha is world-class. I'm far from Bourdain or even what one might term "foodie"; But I've been fortunate to sample a wide variety of restaurants, high and low: from Gallicean pulperias to UK pubs so farm to table that they serve pigeon, lamb's heart and beef kidneys; bad French restaurants with attractive people, San Francisco brewpubs with awful people, blah blah blah. Martha ranks among the top places I've been to for the following reasons: 1) Originality: The food is different and special, ultimately from the heart. There is an incredible, inventive use of ingredients that emerges from a real passion for cooking and trying new things. No, this is not creativity with junkfood like so many other Philly places. The food plays with fermentation, fresh ingredients, classics like a salami hoagie redone in inventive ways. You come here to try something new. I am aware that people want staples, and I often do too; but here is a place that is pushing things a bit at a reasonable price. The beer rivals other top spots in the city, and they always feature some very hard to find bottles. Wine I imagine is equally good, considering that the list is long and curated. 2) Decor: Martha's lighting, artwork, seating is clean and totally unique. Its sexy - an awesome date-spot I imagine. I'm sick of new restaurants teleporting me back to the Prohibition era. Its actually whitewashing all American cities into this simulacrum of pseudo- "integrity" and "authenticity". Martha is actually genuine, because they took time to give the place a singular feel. The black-lighting and different colored lights give the place a really unique, surreal vibe. Pairs well with the buzzy fermented food and a Tired Hands. That Martha is here, in Kensington, shows how Philly has world class dining options around the city. The owner always stops and says hello, inquires about the food and seems sincerely invested in the food and drink. This place is amazing. The ambiance. The food (definitely not your typical bar food) plus you pull up the menu on your phone, they don't print it! Talk about cool! The beer and drinks are unbelievable. And when the weather is good go outside to the patio and sit under the lights streamed over the space. Service is amazing, everyone is friendly and attentive. This is my favorite bar in philly, I would move here for this place. Plus when you come make sure to order the pickle boat (amazing pickled veggies) and some world class sour beer! Enjoy! What a fantastic new spot!! The food was fantastic and creative, and very friendly to diet restrictions. Vibe is easy going and low key, great for a group of friends to hang out or for a date. Happy hours on Mondays it's the place to be. They have drink specials and usually special guests with tastings of local products. I'll definitely be here on the regular. So impressed. Very sleek looking place. Beer and food was on point. Got this hop hand beer that was out of this world. In regards to food, lots of vegan options :). I had the vegan jawn which was a unique and delicious take on a bahn mi. Staff was cool and welcoming. Certainly appreciated the skate videos playing on the projector as well. Atmosphere: 5 stars Beer selection: great, unique Food: banging but overpriced (ham hoagie was excellent, pepperoni was great) Service: a bit slow, but we were in no hurry I really love this little jawn (see what I did there..) and it's right around the corner from my house! Great snacks, hoagies, and beer! My only gripe... is they aren't open for brunch! Come on Martha.. if you feed them, they will come ;) Cool neighborhood bar with a great vibe and good beer selection. I appreciated the Jackie chan movie projected on the wall. Open and inviting space that would be great for something like a birthday party. Would definitely come back. Martha is easily one of my favorite newer bars in the city. The atmosphere is usually pretty relaxed, even when it's busy. The selection of wines, local beers/spirits is incredible. They also make some killer hoagies and snacks. On top of that, the staff is knowledgeable and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this place for people looking for a classy but really fun experience. The cocktails are hit or miss. The "stew" is very thin and definitely more of a soup. The vegan jawn hoagie is apparently very good - suspiciously meaty, even. The atmosphere is pleasant on a Saturday night - full but not crowded. The wait service is okay; not very attentive but fine. Beer and wine selection is good, with the added bonus that the bar staff can't mess it up. Nice outdoor space. Went here last night with my girlfriend for a unique dining experience, and I would say Martha delivers. We walked into the place, and I liked the casual and intimate atmosphere it had. I do no mind the dark/moody lighting of a place and feel it adds to the relaxed nature of the bar. Our waitress was totally awesome and was good on answering any questions about the menu. She would also have some fun banter with us and made us really feel welcomed. The food was pretty awesome to say the least, and decently priced. I like the idea of tapas style dining and being able to try everything. The pork and duck pate was freakin' heavenly, the goat and tribly were delicious (especially the goat because I love strong cheeses), and the beets were delicious and had that nice spicy chocolate feel. The Italian hoagie was pretty amazing! The roll had a great crunch to it and the meats were so fresh! I also love their beer selection and you are bound to find a good craft brew. This is a place I would highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere different to eat that does not have the usual bar fare. I imagine this would turn a few people off, but I think if you gave it a shot then you might enjoy it. I do hope to return here for a drink and some nosh! I'm addicted to their vegan hoagie. The menu is limited but interesting - the mushrooms with barley are delicious as well as the pickle boat (which has an interesting and unique assortment). Drink list is quite extensive. Impressive decor. The service is a bit unusual - there is no hostess and I've never seen more than two servers, so it is definitely not a quick meal. But if you want to chill out, eat some awesome hoagies and pickles, drink a beer, and watch a film on a huge projected screen, this is the right place. Absolutely loved it! The ambience, food, drinks... all great and surprisingly inexpensive! This will be a new go-to for my boyfriend and me! Was in town visiting a friend. We stumbled upon this place, such a great crowd. We sat upstairs on the couch, just a great place to go with friends for a fun night. Not too pricey, music is a little loud, but fun good music. Got the pickles, squash and parsnips. So delicious. Will def be back when I am back in town. I've been here a few times - its nice to have options in the neighborhood and this place ads to the mix - the space is lovely a really nice renovation of an existing garage. Everything else is OK - service could be better, pours could be longer (i mean i'd like a glass of wine not a sip), and the portions could be a bit more for the price. The cheese plate almost looked like it was just left over smears on a board - nothing here is really a meal - more a kid sized snack. Sorry that's not a "hoagie", it's a finger sandwich. Also, I can't stand the refusal to print menus - I don't want to log on my phone to see the menu, it's annoying, and the board is not always easy to see or read depending on where you are sitting. Love this place! Service was the best we ever had, she knew about everything on the menu and all about the beers. Our food was awesome from the soup, cheeses, and hoagies we even had dessert. Can't wait to go back for more. Great spot to stop and grab a drink! If it's nice outside they have a cute beer garden attached to the main bar. They don't have any menus printed out so be prepared to look on your phone for a full list of options. There's a nice variety of cocktails, wine and beer. I loved the Martha Mule, which is essentially a spicy version of a Moscow Mule. One of the best spots to have a drink with friends in Philadelphia! 1: The Cozy/relaxing atmosphere and welcoming staff are perfectly in tune with a local Hooch Hound's psyche. 2: Jonny and "Bartender Billy" each have a knack for turning any situation into the perfect pairing of local spirits and a vegetarian/vegan or otherwise hoagie. (Joe Beddia of Pizzeria Beddia is making the bread for Martha's sandwiches and hoagies!) 3: Must stop shop for anyone into Local beer / spirits / food. 4: My challenge to anyone is to call over Jonny and ask him to educate you on "Sour beer." I promise you neither novice nor seasoned vet will not be disappointed by either his knowledge or tremendous beard. 5: Those 25 ish taps behind the bar are not all delicious beer... included are wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks (kombucha) ON TAP!!!!!!!!!!! 6. Follow @marthakensington on IG to see upcoming releases / events. Well maintained artsy account. Have had Oxbow and Vault in the house for private events! In conclusion: The staff at Martha are doing God's work spreading the gospel of local drinking and eating. Must try place with must meet staff. Drinks: A+ Food: A+ Ambiance: A++ (Backyard patio area is a sleeper pick for spring.) People: A+ Martha is located in an eclectically configured barn of a space-- managing to be "a lot" without being "too much." Met up with some good people for drinks on a Saturday night and it was busy but not oppressively so. I'm always on the search for a sandwich that offers that sweet combination of ham, dijon mustard, arugula, pickles, and cheese. It is a rare combination-- but such a simple one. So I was pretty blown away by the Back2Skool hoagie. Will definitely come back here exclusively for the purpose of stuffing my face with this sandwich and only this sandwich. Service was attentive and people were nice. Solid list of wine and cocktails and all, but I will say this: A full ten years after I started drinking, Philadelphia's beer scene still sucks, if evidenced by several local brews offered on the menu here. And they still got five stars. Lovely patio. High accolades for my first visit. At first I was kind of "meh," but I gave myself a moment to take it all in and COMMENCE BLOWN MIND. Firstly, there's a pickle boat. And just asking for a pickle boat was far more pleasant than I ever could have imagined. There's Kombucha, wonderful, wonderful beer. It's a true ode to fermentation. I had a very good glass of red followed up by a yummy imperial stout. Nearly everything is local & I really dig that as well. The menu is a little esoteric, but the selection is very inviting. I enjoyed the ambiance as well. Black light anything is a proven crowd pleaser. But the big sell was (wait for it in a way only Sylvester Stallone can) the complete & utter perfection in functionality. This is literally masturbatory material for restaurant professionals. The walk in is behind the bar, taps are on the wall, kitchen is on wheels. Literally- it's able to be wheeled out of the way- for deliveries, cleaning, flood waters, demons, whatever. Holy shit- why didn't I think of this?!???!!! I'm excited to try this spot again. I have a feeling it won't disappoint. Great happy hour specials, huge beer selection. Food is limited to hoagies, but they're pretty delicious. Quick service, located off the main roads, so it's a chill spot. So...Ive been wanting to try Martha for sometime but always kind of forget its there...tucked away over on the "other side" of Frankford Ave. I was put off a little by the server just not even informing us about the menu ...not being printed...got our drinks and came back asking if I was ready....which I wasn't .... because I didnt know I had to look up the menu on my phone. (Suggestion: have a tablet handy for guests who dobt have a smart phone) I ordered all the meats for charcuterie...all the cheeses for a cheese board...a salad with peas...fennel...micro greens and onions and a roasted heirloom tomato and squash salad. Alllllll....were ok....nothing special. The up side was the cost. If I had paid more I would have been mad but ...dinner for 2 with wine was 68.00 The wine ...a rosetta...a new "orange" wine was corked....tasted like port and had broken cork in it but still was served to us. Train your servers to 1. Intro duce themselves...ask about drinks and inform guests about the menu situation....2. If your guests dont have a phone ...provide a cheap tablet you can get at Walmart. 3. Take order and enjoy Amazing cocktail menu with all local spirits; pushing the boundaries of taste! Very creative cocktails that use kvas, chartreuse, home-made tinctures, kale juice and the list goes on. Beautifully decorated, functional space and attentive, knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back! One of our favorite spots. Love love love the vegan jawn sandwich and a great beer (Tired Hands, Vault etc..) Pickles are great too. Awesome music, weird old movies and super cool vibe complete the picture. We are big fans of the whole Martha experience ! Just wanted to give a shout out to the amazing Martha! Love, love, love, all we need is Martha! Billy just slams it out of the park! Thank you for your delicious menu and vino. This place just makes it all ok in the world! I really enjoyed Martha. We came in for some drinks and light snacks. They had some good options for the beer drinkers and the liquor drinkers in our group. The music was pretty relaxed and interesting during our day trip. It was winter when I came, but I'm looking forward to the courtyard now that the weather is warmer. I tasted some sort of savory waffle thing that was pretty good and I think we got some pickled bullshit on a plate that I also liked. I look forward to coming back again soon. The online menu thing is a little odd. I suppose it makes sense to keep everything updated. They should put some QR codes on coasters so that you can scan them as an easy link to the menu. Typing in a bar is for suckers. Sucker. Martha, Philadelphia's hottest new cocktail bar, shall I say more? Yes, as a matter of fact I shall. Walking into the establishment I had quite high hopes. However upon entry I must say I was highly dissapointed. I was not greeted with an overly warm welcome, nor Martha Stewart offering me insider deals on stock. After that initial horsehockey experienced I was still willing to give the place a shot. The dissapointment continued however after I sat down. Im unsure if it was the seven hits of acid i took befote i entered the coctail bar or not, but it was extremely upsetting when my waitress turned into a dragon and breathed fire at the other customers. My food also lost some of its luster once I saw another customer's face melt off into their soup. Once I got finished dropping an upper decker in the men's room second stall I paid my bill and moseyed my way out. P.s. check out my t-shirt shop, Antonio Sanchez out. Literally the best place to day drink in philly. Bloody Maria's, sour beer, kombucha! Jonny Medlinsky has created the perfect environment to enjoy local drinks, food and philly spirits with your friends. Just your local hipster bar wheee everything is locally or regionally sources. Serves charcuterie and cheese boards, local beers. They even go so far as to tell you where the firewood is sourced from. 2nd review. Awesome spot. Great use of space. Cocktails are unique and super duper tasty. Dig the food, lots of vegan options. Has a great crowd, good mix. Love the staff. Been here many times and will keep coming back Hip little spot with a great bar. Had some awesome cocktails and small snacks. I got the turkey sandwich and it was delicious. Waitress was very attentive and we got served pretty fast Went with a group and found this place to be annoying. Space is awesome and beautiful. Why are there no menus? You either have to crane your neck to see the board and squint to read it or pull it up on your phone. Paper menus are a thing that has been invented. this place should use them. What is some of this stuff on the menu? My friends and I are pretty big foodies and we all had no idea what some of the stuff was (especially in drinks). I don't mean this in a good way, I mean it in a "I have zero idea what is even in this drink way" Pretty limited menu. Some of the beers come in annoying tiny cups. Cheese is interesting, the sandwiches are great, but everything else is a little weird. It feels like the place is trying to be too hipster and edgy and just kind of overall fails. Decor is on point but food needs work. Why is there no sign indicating where the bathrooms are? Me and another guest had no clue where they were and tried to open a door leading to the outside. Just label them. They have the single most confusing receipts when paying. We were a group and it made absolutely zero sense to us what to do. The waitress apologized and admitted that the receipts were terrible. Overall, the space is amazing, but the food and some other things about the experience need some work. Had been here a few times for drinks and charcuterie, and was looking for a place to host about 20 people pre-wedding. From the time my email inquiry was answered, to discussing options (which are different from usual menu), to booking and eating there, Sean was wonderful. He and the chef, Jordie, discussed our likes, and accommodated vegetarian and child options for our guests. We used the loft space and though small, had plenty of room to be comfortable. The food was amazing, all our guests raved about it, and no one would have guessed dessert was vegan...so good. I read reviews here about staff being rude or pretentious, but we have never experienced anything like that. Highly recommend for a private party, or just a casual night out. The 'vegan jawn' is one of the greatest vegan sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Seriously I can't stop thinking about it. Martha is a neighborhood favorite stop. They have a great selection of beers, local cheese, and meats as well. The staff is friendly, and food is prepared quickly and brought right over to you. I usually tend to get the cheese plate because who doesn't love trying new cheese, honey, and usually pickled foods with them. If you have a party of 1 or a party of 8, there is usually seating options available, and if it is nice outside, you can sit in the outdoor area as well. Little pricey, but really good cocktails. My boyfriend enjoyed his old fashioned and I got a lavender spritz cocktail which was very good. We also got a charcuterie board which was good. Their outdoor seating area is cute and they have boccie ball in the back. Dined here for the first time last night and absolutely loved it!!! The entire atmosphere was inviting and the the food was even better. Our server, Sydney, was super friendly. I loved her!! She recommended the hummus and the "vegan jawn." Everything was top notch. Definitely will return. Highly recommend! Great new spot. Amazing drinks (lots of local options to boot) and great food. The vibe and decor are really cool as well. This is a great spot and you will be happy you went. One of the coolest bars to open in the last year. Martha was the final stop on our nice Saturday of brewery hopping in Fishtown. Martha is your quintessential neighborhood bar, dedicated to all things local. They have an extensive list of local brews. I was most impressed, however, with the servers who were very knowledgeable, passionate, and did an excellent job of making recommendations. Came here on Sunday for the first time and LOVED it. Great vegan options and beer selection. Perfect ambiance and great service. Can't wait to go again. A favorite healthy spot. Everything is delicious. Highlights are vegan jawn and Martha mi sandwiches. Funky Fresh kombucha is amazing as well Put your menu on paper and have a staff that isn't "a bit assholeish", you haven't earned it yet. The decor alone in this location earns 5 stars. Bonus that the drink menu is broad enough to truly offer someone for everyone, and I like the projected menu concept- makes it easy to read from multiple places in the room when the lighting is just right :) We only got snack foods, but the spiced nuts were warm, clearly done in house, and nicely seasoned. Service is fantastic! Cute little neighborhood bar tucked away in Fishtown. The menu here changes all the time and is posted via projector on the walls. They have an extensive drink menu, but the food menu is not very large. The hoagies seem to be the most popular. While they do have many vegan and gluten-free options, there were no entrees that were gluten-free as is. Luckily, they were able to make one of the salads without gluten for me. For dessert, we had the chocolate mousse, which was GF and vegan and it was to die for! So delicious...I want the recipe! Aside from having more GF options, I found the lights in the bathroom to be very dark (one was blue, the other red). One bathroom did have a changing table in it, which I thought was excellent, especially considering the amount of babies that were there. However, perhaps in that facility, using regular light would be a better idea. I am not a parent, but I can't imagine changing a kid's diaper practically in the dark. Definitely hit this place up if you're in the area. This place is awesome. It's a great space that's big, open, and industrial chic. The bar tenders were very friendly, there's an excellent beer selection, and good cocktails. The food is prepared in an open kitchen that you can see. They have artisan meat and cheese boards and the bar tenders are knowledgable of the product and are happy to tell you all about it. The pizza is pretty good also. I'll be coming back here for sure. I can't wait to work my way through their menu. Amazing service and food. Also complimentary wild turkey cocktails for thanksgiving eve. Can't wait to come back! Love Martha's and the cool vibe. It's a great staple in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood. Holy Jesus, what is with the attitude?? Good food, great interior, strong beer menu. But holy cow you guys kill it for yourselves with the holier-than-thou waitresses and the apathetic bartenders. Seriously guys, this is philly, not Manhattan. Get a grip. Odd place but surprisingly decent menu and drinks. Restaurant doesn't fit the neighborhood but an up and coming area. Ramen was good here. Martha is a great place to hang out and meet up with friends. However, due to coronavirus my only recent interaction with the place has been via ordering food and drink for pickup. Fortunately, they have done a wonderful job with their takeout service. Orders are ready quickly. Sandwiches are always delicious (I recommend either the Vegan Jawn and the Italian depending on your dietary preferences) and the craft beer selection is full of great options. Been here a couple times and it's always been great! First time I was here I had the lavender spritz, it was ok if you like sweeter, fruitier notes. This time I got the Hemingway and it was such a great flavor! Tried a variety of dishes, the vegan chocolate dessert is delicious!! I love hummus and Martha definitely has one of the top hummus dishes. Tried the turkey hoagie, didn't seem like anything special. The cauliflower in the Thai sauce was also amazing! Such great flavor in the sauce, perfect amount of heat and cooked to perfection. Great selection of cheeses although I do wish the portion of cheeses was a little bigger for the price. Will definitely keep coming back! I've been going to Martha since they did their soft opening! I can't say enough good things about this place. The space itself is kitschy and cute and obviously designed with patrons in mind (ex: multiple outlets at every table--genius!). The owner, Johnny, is such a jovial bear of a human and displays a passion for local wine, beer and spirits that is simply contagious. Their bar program is creative in a way that I haven't seen other Philly bars replicate, and you can tell they really take pride in the program by they way all the bar tenders talk about the drink menu. And the food menu? Don't even get me started! Their hoagies are outstanding and the hummus is such a solid stand-by. I've come here countless times and will continue to do so as long as they keep slinging cocktails and snacks. Love this place. Vibe is perfect and they make inexpensive food that is surprisingly good. For instance, im not a vegetarian but they make an awesome vegan hoagie. Even ordered a tomato sandwich here because I knew they'd find a way to make it good. Simple, fresh ingredients done well is the best way to put it. Hate sounding like a Papa John's ad Martha is one cool bar. Whenever I need to be warmed up from this dreary weather, I head over to Martha and sit in front of the fireplace. They do not have a full kitchen and prepare all of their food without heat, meaning hoagies, pickles, and cheese plates - All done very well. The customer service has always been great. All drinks are on draft and they highlight local breweries, distilleries, wineries/vinyards, and kombucha. If you are outside enjoying the weather and playing bocce ball, you can view the menu at martha.menu . Follow their instagram for their weekly events and happy hours. Every Monday Happy Hour they pair up with a local business to provide drink specials and tastings. Absolutely amazing for a vegan like myself! The perfect place to unwind on a Friday night after a long week of work. Their vegan hoagies are delicious (my bf and I tried both) and the cocktails were so good! The spiked apple cider is delicious. Cocktails and food on an outdoor patio next to a fire pit :) The waitress who served us was very friendly and made us both feel welcome. So happy that we came to Martha! Ordered takeout, got the Syd Vicious and it was excellent. Fave hoagie I've had in the Kensington/fish town area. Live close by so will definitely be back! Better late than never with this much deserved review. This past fall, my sister and her friend were struggling to find just the right bar for their joint birthday party. That's where Martha and I came in. Realizing it would provide the perfect blend of a fun scene without being an immediate post college hullabaloo, I sprung into action and asked them what they had for a semi-private party. Their upstairs, loft-style mezzanine was the *perfect* space for about 20-30 people coming and going throughout the evening (with anywhere from 18-22 people there at any one time). It felt full without feeling crowded, was cool to overlook the rest of the bar, and their food packages were exceedingly reasonable and delicious, the set up was excellent, and they expertly and neatly packed up all the remaining food, allowing me to eat like a king for the next few days. It was also a pleasure working with the manager and their staff - they were friendly, professional, and attentive. All told, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend considering them for all manner of fun events. Checked out this spot today for the first time tonight, which we were thinking was going to be a bad idea with the amount of people there and being on a wait list. Let me tell you our experience was great! The Martha mule and saffron sprits are amazing! We were thinking we were going to wait forever for our food with the amount of people there, but we were sorely mistaken. Got 2 of our apps in almost record time, and the hoagies were great! Highly recommend the gwennie and aunt patty! Staff was super friendly as well! There was a great 90's grunge theme going on, and the atmosphere in general was just perfect for us. I'll definitely be returning to this joint ASAP. Oh Martha why :( the food is still delish but these price raises are so rude. Ex) $10 for the sunflower hummus when it was $9 last week...hummus was $6 in June folks. It's like we've jumped years into the future with this inflation. I understand there's been an ownership change but it hurts. I used to bring people here bragging about my fav restaurant & the reasonable prices, how they made me feel at home -like I too w my measly salary could join in on the fun. Additionally, what was so unique about the place were the rotating specials & appetizers (also reasonably priced) & they *just* added new specials after months. Martha was so cool, now like every other yuppy joint. *rant* This place overall was good. I think it's a place to just meet with some friends, snack and hangout. the staff was really sweet but but food and ambiance was ok in my opinion. We loved Martha! Delicious pickled veggies, we got the green beans - they were crispy and delightful. Hoagies were great too - the Sid Vicious Buffalo chicken was just spicy enough, and came with yummy salt and vinegar chips. Best of all- the mezcal flight was amazing. The whole meal was delicious and economical. The environment outside next to fire pits was warm and lovely. Highly recommend Martha serves up the best classic cocktails in the hood, easily, and their staff are all super friendly, approachable, and really excellent at their jobs. The snacks and sammiches are great. Martha has a great outdoor patio, and even better indoor fireplace (which I look forward to being able to sit in front of again someday!) The neighborhood is improved by this establishment. Thank you for your service! Good spot for vegan/vegetarians as well as no-preference visitors. Appreciates nice wide heaters above tables and homie outdoors. Get a Toddie next time you're there, Martha makes a really tasty one! Take it from a person who indulges in ciders and toddies as a yearly thing. I know what Im talking about. Great cute spot! Visiting from out of town and needed a vegan-friendly lunch spot where my young picky-eater could also find something she likes - and Martha's delivered on all counts! It was rainy and windy when we stopped in, but we still wanted to sit outside in their beautiful, covered eating area. It was peaceful and quiet, despite being in the middle of Fishtown at noon. Our waiter was friendly and efficient, and the food was generously portioned and absolutely delicious. Sister and I got Thai spring salads and cleaned our plates. The mix of greens, cilantro, nuts and dressing made it the perfect summer meal. My daughter got one of the biggest hoagies I've ever seen - delicious sesame bread, stuffed with Turkey (little dry for my tastes, but the kid enjoyed it). And between the three of us we split the cheese plate - a melt-in-your-mouth havarti, sharp white cheddar and smoky mild yellow one that we couldn't identify. of them lasted long. And neither did the bread or jams )a sweet berry and a jalapeño berry) that came with the tray. We'll definitely be stopping here again - would love to try more of their salads and appetizers! You really could have a filling meal from apps alone! I have irrationally avoided this place like the plague. I have no idea why, but I just did not want to like Martha. Despite these thoughts, I decided to pop in on a "Martha Monday" and was blown away. First off, the place is beautiful inside. The atmosphere is laid back, dark and sexy as hell. The cocktail I ordered, a special concoction featuring New Liberty Malt whiskey was delicious, as was the hoagie waffle, which was highly recommended by the bartender. The beer selection was top notch and all of the food looked delicious. I will definitely be back. As a place I've walked out of without ordering anything more times than I've stayed, I genuinely don't get it. That one time I actually got decent service? It was the soft opening. I'm sure the staff are all truly good people with valid opinions on a few things, but "we should be dicks to everyone" isn't one of them. When people come from out of town, I'll sometimes bring them here, sit outside, and wait until they get uncomfortable due to the lack of service before leaving, because shit like that cracks me up. I also enjoy when my international friends with no roaming service ask me to use my phone so they can figure out what beer they won't ever have the chance to order and I say no, because "TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION, YOU'LL STEAL ALL MY BITCOINS." Kombucha? So what, I make that shit at home, and all the hip kids have moved on to koji anyway. Pickles? Again, big deal. Its the kind of place people take pictures to post on instagram instead of actually going to for the food/drink/etc. Then you'll say something like "being in Fishtown makes me nervous" while complaining about gentrification or some other asinine bullshit. I have also never seen a single dog in the yard. If dogs dont like your restaurant, you're probably a dick, because dogs are good judges of character. (PS: When houses are selling for 4-500k, it's not hood.) They're trying very hard to cultivate a hipster vibe. No menus -- the food choices are projected on the wall kinda like a Power Point, or you can look up the menu on their website using your phone. A DJ was spinning loud brunch jams at 11 a.m. on a Sunday. There's one red lightbulb in the bathroom. Kind of hilarious, sort of like a Portlandia sketch. They are really sending a hardcore hipster message! If you're a hipster I'm sure you'd love Martha. The food was good, but the portions were tiny. Good beer list, though. Even so, I doubt we'll return. As others have touched on Martha is one of those hip new neighborhood bars that you never see coming until you set foot through the door. Especially if you compare it to how the same hood was less than a decade ago! But once you wander inside you enter a roomy industrial bar that has the perfect bar spot for you whether its grabbing a bar stool and imbibing a HUGE bar top, standing and resting you glass upon a book stacked table as you bask in the crowd with some friends, or relaxing upon a comfortable couch by a lit fireplace. Another added plus to Martha is their commitment to showcasing cool local foodies during their Martha Monday. When are group arrived for imbibement before the Urban Axes Elite Event, we were treated to free sample of handmade chocolates from chocolatier Kevan Baszczewski. But other Martha Mondays have featured the likes of free pizza from Pizza Brain, and a special cheese class and after sampling party from Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse. The menu isn't the most extensive one that you'd find in a bar. But it does come with an eclectic assortment of sandwiches like the Vegan Jawn with carrot terraine, eggplant, and arugula; or the Slammin Salmon with house cured coho salmon, caraway sauerkraut, and a dill & caper aioli. add in veggie options like Masala roasted sweet potatoes with mustard green saag, snacks like chickpea hummus w/ Jamaican curry walnuts, and ALL thes pickles and cheese, and you have plenty of options to split among friends! Martha has a well rounded draft list that ranges from $3 for a Kenzinger, to $7 for a potent double IPA from Carton, to $12 for a harder to find sour ale from Somerset England. an in a solid wine list, strong cocktails like New New Kenzo and Fireside Old Fashioned, and potent kombuchas for those who are looking to teetotal, and you have the perfect new destination bar for Kenzo/Fishtown. Martha Martha Martha! Came here with a group of friends last week. Definitely a unique/hipster environment. There was a silent movie playing on the wall, decor was cool, and the backyard patio was absolutely adorable! I personally don't understand previous reviews of complaining of no menus, our generation is all about saving the environment, right?! Besides the concept and the environment, my 3 star rating comes from my disappointment in the service and the food. Our group sat outside, and were not greeted at all, despite the fact that servers were walking around all around us (keep in mind im very sympathetic to slow service if I can see the wait staff is super busy and busting their butts, but these guys were not). We finally got service when we actually got up from the table and asked. After that, the entire rest of the meal it seemed like we were being treated with an attitude as if we were a burden. The food overall was good, we got the meats and cheeses, pickled vegetable boat, and the cauliflower which was my personal favorite. I had high hopes for the hoagies as well, I ordered the vegan hoagie which I opened and was almost empty! Thank god the bread was good though (thank you pizzeria beddia!) Overall I'd probably come back for a beer but not for food. (to the tune of "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga) I never knew what I needed... a neighborhood spot with a real good vibe. Never expected a pandemic.... But Martha's outdoor space gets me through it. It's go radiant heat... To go drinks, taste so sweet.... I never wanna leave.... I'm ready, SANDWICH ME! I'll never be hungry when Martha's around... Sandwich glee glee... [Feelin'] Sandwich Glee (glee!) I'll never be hungry when Martha's around... Sandwich glee glee... [Feelin'] Sandwich Glee (glee!) This lil' slice of heaven in Kensington/Fishtown has become such a delightful respite over the past year. Their outdoor space has covering, their sandwiches are already cold so no worries about food getting cold, and I LOVE the creative drinks menu. Kind staff, heaters over every table - can't wait to get back inside and cozy up at the bar again! The menu is awful. The food was seasoned cardboard. I didn't drink so I can't speak to that. The place is decently designed and aesthetically pleasing but the food is absolutely terrible. of us liked any of the four dishes we had. What a pompous person - what about the people who cannot afford this life style - a BIG mistake for those who watch Food? What a farce . . . . especially for a jail bird and fraud!!!!!! I'm appalled that this is bein aired . . . . .l A good bar/restaurant with a nice garden vibe outdoor seating and average bar seating inside. Friendly service and a good amount of options and selections. Drinks are well crafted. I was skeptical prior to coming here when I saw the place only boasted hoagies and charcuterie. I for whatever reason thought it was gonna be an underwhelming hole in the wall. In fact, it really surprised me! Inside is super low-lit and trendy and they utilized the space really well. (Think garage converted into an open-concept Brooklyn hipster hangout with ornate furniture). Pretty dope. Great place to come in groups, as all the food is mad cheap and tapas style, so splittable and varied. We had roughly 10-12 or so people and snagged a corner booth. I will say the lack of physical, paper menus is a little annoying. We were told by our server that we had to visit their mobile website to view the food menu. Strange. The beer/wine/cocktail list is MASSIVE and displayed on a screen above the bar. I panicked and ordered a $12 sour. Woops! While the food is cheap, they kinda get you on those drinks. But they're all super unique and local, so I didn't mind. For food, we ordered several apps for groups of 2 to 3, since we couldn't all agree on the same things (great for when you have meat-eaters and vegans in the same group!). Our corner of the table got the perky turkey hoagie, roasted broccoli side and whipped ricotta. There may have been a few other items passed around, like the hummus and the carrots, etc. Everything was very fresh and tasty (that whipped ricotta was bomb), but the broccoli was so spicy it was practically inedible. (My fault for not seeing that it had Sriracha). Our server was okay. She seemed put off by our large group and probably assumed the worst as far as paying goes so was pretty dismissive and condescending the whole time, but when the bill came we handed her one single credit card and her mood shifted. She thanked us over and over for that. Which is nice and all, but congeniality from the start would have been a nice welcome, rather than just at the end of the meal Overall, the bill for all those people with multiple rounds of drinks and food only came to $200-some (I think), which isn't bad at all. I'm not clamoring to come back for the food (a little TOO birdlike IMHO), but the atmosphere is definitely making me want to return for some beers. Used to be a great place. Shame to see what it's become. Absurd, arbitrary price jumps and a sudden loss of creativity. Martha - wtf happened to you? Visited Martha's last weekend with some friends. They have a great outdoor area set up where tables are socially distant from each other. Plenty of heaters too! The benches we sat on had heaters, there was one above the table and the propane tank at the end of the table for extra warmth. The food was out of this world delicious. The bread for the sandwiches were amazing. Definitely will be visiting again. I came here due to the reviews and they did not disappoint. Great sexy vibe, amazing soundtrack playing throughout my experience (trip-hop mainly) and super friendly staff. A great selection of vegetarian/vegan-friendly foods plus an extensive drink menu. Looking forward to returning during warmer weather and sitting outside at some point, but the loft was an excellent vibe for me and my friend. Incredible bar with everything and more expected in an evening outing locale. Great place for a date! Beautiful outdoor seating area with heated seats! The vibe is amazing. The staff is so chill. They know when to ask you if you want another drink without making you feel rushed or forced to make a decision. I would highly recommend this spot. We went to Martha for brunch as they were dog friendly and we had a pup with us. Be sure to bring your phone with you as you have to go onto their website for the menu. When the food arrived it was cold. Two of us at the table ordered the Nordic breakfast and the bread and eggs were cold and the smoked salmon tasted fishy. Two others in our party ordered the tacos and said they were good however was served cold. Not sure if we will be back for food. Martha is a one of a kind restaurant serving unique shareable dishes and Hoagies. They offer vegetarian and vegan options. They have an adorable outside seating area as well as a very nice inside that I sadly don't think is open because of covid but it looks awesome! They have an extensive beer list as well as a ton of appetizer dishes to choose from. We dined here on Labor Day and they offered a sampling of beer from Mainstay Brewery and then a free little snack which was delicious from Philly Food Works. This was my second time visiting Martha and I think this place is a gem. The first time I came I enjoyed it just as much but when we were seated outside the flys and bugs were horrible. They were so bad we asked to move tables to see if it would change anything. They definitely need to get some type of fly trap but overall this place is great!! I highly recommend stopping for a snack or a bite with friends! First time here and I'd definitely come back! The atmosphere was extremely chill and laid back with an outside patio and really nice seating inside with good music. Our waiter was very attentive, which I always appreciate. The drinks, the hummus with bread, and the spiced nuts were good! The only reason I give this place 4 stars is because they don't have lights in the bathroom :( Nice environment but not worth the price. Average tasting food with very small portions. Pickled vegetables was not good. I've been going to Martha for years but definitely doing everything I can to support them now during this very difficult time. Their subs are always so creative and fresh. The sunflower hummus was delicious. Super, small menu and beer list, but everything is well thought out and done. Lots of pickled things. I've always loved the vibe of this place and what it brings to the neighborhood. Customer for life! Review for drinks/bar area only, as I haven't eaten here. Neat space, though the projector menus can be hard to read. A bit echo-y when the crowd is small. Service was acceptable if not exceptional. The garden area is awesome, cozy and casual and unpretentious. Martha, you are the jam. The menu situation is genius. Don't know what I'm talking about? Well, just pull out your phone and check out martha.menu - there, you will find an updated list of all menu items. No specials, no 86 this and that, just the bites and beverages available for purchase at any given time, straight up. The bar itself is funky and chill, the backyard garden even better. It's like being in someone's backyard with its low-key, cute vibe. And, there's bocce ball. Love. The hoagies are increds, the pickles are the best I've had in this city (seriously), and the warm spiced nuts are deliciously perfect. Way to keep it cool and local, Martha. You're tops in my book. A bread hoagie one slice of cheese 4slices of ham and a lot of bread mgmt never got back to me about complaint. If that's hipster food . KEEP IT. Grrr Such a fantastic place to dine! Not sure what the 1 stars are for?! If it was up to me I'd love to sit outside! It's your choice not to get vaccinated and it's their choice to sit you outside, they aren't refusing anyone, just not letting you sit inside. Get over it! Stop making everything about yourself and do better! Rude and pretentious. Don't bother. This isn't a short review, it's as much as I could stand to write about this place as it's as much courtesy as we were displayed by the staff. During this COVID time I have been hesitant to try out new places but I am glad I took a stab at trying Martha's. Their selection is based heavily on sandwiches. Being a vegetarian I was very happy to see that they had a few choices for me. I was also happy that I could please my meat eating family. I ordered take out even though they have a very cute outdoor dining area. It's an off street patio which is very nice considering a lot places have you dining inches away from passing cars. The pick up process was easy and since we ordered from their website, we got a text when the food was ready for pick up. I ended up opting for the Tofu Banh Mi and the broccoli side. The banh mi had a hefty piece of tofu, fresh veggies, and a delicious sauce. I also didn't realize that each sandwich was paired with chips and pickles. The broccoli was also very tasty. It was warm with a nice char and sprinkled with cashews. I think the sauce, broc, and shews tasted great together. I split the sandwich and the brocolli with my husband for a light dinner. If you want to be full, I suggest each party order their own sandwich. Can't wait for an excuse to come back to Martha's and try their other vegetarian sandwich! We recently had a post-nuptial celebration event at Martha's after being rescheduled 3 times, thanks to covid. The event coordinator and some crew had changed from when we initially planned the party, but the new event planner (Keren) stepped in and made everything so nice and stress-free for us! Everyone there was so easy and pleasant to work with, and they handled their first larger event in the space post-vaccine this year extremely well. They really made our day special and we couldn't ask for anything more! Also...the lavender spritz's were a huge hit with all of the guests. Thinking about a fun Saturday with your niece... reconsider coming here.... unless you want to freeze. current*** cdc websire states " Since the CDC recommendation on November 2, 2021, COVID-19 vaccines are now available for individuals age 5 and older." therefore they will put you're child under 5 years of age, ineligible for a vaccine, outside in the cold because they "can't show a vaccine card"... even if they wanted to...they are not approved to... logical reasoning does not live here. save your time and money!!! Incredibly rude and illogical. My vaccinated friends and I were turned away because my 6th month old baby girl was unvaccinated (infants are not approved for the vaccine). The hipster poser at the door proceeded to tell me that I can sit outside with my infant daughter on their freezing patio with heat lamps in 40 degree weather. Needless to say, we turned the stroller around. Happy I did not fund an irrational restaurant who discriminates against infants and sends them into the cold. Wow. Came here so out of our way when visiting. The Uber ride itself from West Philly was around 15 bucks. I can't believe how RUDE the servers were. The service was awful and our drinks were just eh. I had the one with celery shrub... nothing great. I would not come back; the vibe was all couples (not a good place to meet new people) and the fucking service was horrendous. Fantastic bar, serving excellent vegetarian fare. Every drink I've gotten here has been stellar, and there is a neighborhood feel to it as well. I've gone to a couple of local events too, including a philadelphia film festival event in which there was Q&A and movie recommendations, and you got to speak to some of the volunteers. A gem of an institution in Philly. I love Martha! While I'm sad we can't take advantage of their adorable outdoor patio right now, I'm very happy we can still swing by for takeout. While running errands in the neighborhood last week, we placed an order for a couple sandwiches, the olives, and some beer to-go. There were several other people picking up orders around the same time, which is always good to see. The ordering process was easy and included options like sauce on the side, etc. I tried the Al's Toona and it was great! I opted for the sauce on the side and received a dressing, olive tapenade and sliced fresh jalapeños in small containers. This was especially appreciated as I saved half of my sandwich for the next day. The chips and pickles that came along with the sandwich were awesome! My husband got the Gladys, which he enjoyed. The olives were great as well and we enjoyed them as a snack. Hopefully we'll be able to dine in again sooner than later but it's great to have Martha to-go in the meantime! Just adding another 5 star review for a super fun and responsible establishment. Great food, cocktails and draft list. Large outside space, friendly staff, all the good stuff.. Allergy sufferers beware: currently in hospital with my friend as she suffers an allergic reaction after eating here. Dish did not contain nuts, but clearly they don't worry about cross contamination. When we called they insisted it can't be from their food. Terrible service. They have a little work to do... Been there twice and it's hot as balls, temperature is way too high for comfort! Menu has 5 strange categories relevant to food: 1. hoagies 2. veggies 3. cheese 4. soup 5. desserts Why the veggie section? Seems like it should be a side to accompany an entree, but no entrees on the menu. Pickle dish was great. Wine selection is off-putting. Chester County PA wine for $18 a glass??? Confusing interior design concept. Visibility of menu is awful. Cannot see it from any angle. Dark dining room is not inviting. Feels like you walked into an opium den. Bread storage area is super cool Owner is very warm Bartender Bill - absolutely amazing So, bottom line: Dark tapas place with hoagies??? Martha could probably pickle a tire and I'd be into it. My husband and I had our wedding reception here in late 2019. We live in the neighborhood and it's one of our absolutely favorite spots. Delicious hoagies, an excellent beer list, natural wines and creative cocktails. Definitely check them out! They have handled the past year exquisitely and we didn't hesitate to patronize for carry out when they were closed to the public as they made their safety practices well known. Personal delivery from our fave bartenders and even the owner a few times was a nice familiar feeling during such an isolating time. I appreciate that they've continued taking extra steps to keep their patrons safe. I will always love Martha! I went to Martha today for a meet up, and I was very disappointed in my experience. Based on other yelp reviews, it seemed like this place would either be a hit or miss. Today was a huge miss. I appreciate that the menu was paperless, and you could pull up the menu on your phone or look at the projectors on the screen. We had a group of 12 of us, and it took a while for the server to take our food order. I believe I had been there for about an hour before our food order was taken. When the food came out, it came out sporadically. I thought this might be because we had a large group and in order to ensure all food was hot. I ordered the breakfast tacos and I substituted eggs for the tofu scramble, which came with a side of fingerling potatoes. When my food came out, it was actually cold. The portions were very small. There were 4 potatoes on my plate. This was consistent across the group. Three woman ordered coffee; 2 had cold coffee come out and 1 had half a cup come out. Additionally, one woman had a sprinkle of egg on her breakfast sandwich. The women who didn't order off the brunch section of the menu, actually had good looking food with decent portions. I would advise this place to not serve brunch, because they aren't good at it. I won't be returning. Probably my favorite bar. I like it when it's quiet on a weeknight and I can sit by the fireplace and play records. I like it when it's busy on the weekends and it's filled with my kind of people. The beers, wines, and drinks are all predominantly local and/or naturally fermented; cocktails and foods gesture local ingredients. A lot of great care comes from sourcing excellent ingredients. Truly, who would come here twice? The rude waitstaff and horrible, expensive food are astonishing! Give your money to a restaurant that wants it. Autograt on a 2 top when she never came back to the table? Insanity. Loved it! Came for dinner with a friend. Really liked the laid back vibe and un-rushed service. We ordered a cheese plate, a salad, a tomato hoagie, cookies and drinks. My Lavender Spritz was delicious, and they had an excellent selection of beers. I thought the food was tasty. Atmosphere on the back patio is excellent! If you like really shitty service and no menu at your table , come here. The waitress advises you to check your phone online for a menu and gives you an judgy side eye when you're not ready to order. 1 out of 5, never coming back to this place. I like the Sammie but it is a but for ten bucks? Eh. I love the decor and the outside area but the past couple times we've been the waitress has yelled at us about not serving outside in a real "you're not welcome tone." So...yeah service is hit or miss. Lovely neighborhood restaurant/bar for me. The vibe here is very chill. The menu can be accessed on screens above or by going to: martha.menu Great wine and beer lists. Find special drink/food features on Instagram @marthakensington. I always enjoy the fresh food (great sandwiches!) and amazing cocktails. The servers and chefs are also very friendly, welcoming and professional. Check them out! I hope you enjoy Martha as much as I do. Food is OK but overpriced. There are other bars with better atmosphere. I'm an ICU RN who works full time at a major hospital. I worked continuously through Covid and still do caring for both infected and non infected critically ill patients. I did get vaccinated. However, it will be a cold day in hell before I will share my medical records with an establishment that I would patronize with my hard earned money. Not only do I continue to care for you and your loved ones when critically ill but I also did long before the was an available vaccine no matter what your vaccine status is. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Tried this overblown hoagie joint place twice. Service sucks, and they are somehow pretentious about it. I my most recent misadventure here just ended. I waited by the bar for 5 minutes as I watched hipster after hipster get served , after waiting patiently, I said "Excuse me!" The bartender looked at me and said "There's no need for that. I'll get to you when I get to you." Want a hoagie and a beer? Go to Wawa and the 6 pack shop, you'll be in better company. One star for having Pizza Boy Sunnyside Up which is one of my favorite beers. I came here after ax throwing in the neighborhood (which I highly suggest). I'm not going to assume the poor service that I received was because my friends and I were the only black people in the entire place but... No one greeted us. No one brought us a menu. I had to go ask for menus and service after 15 minutes of sitting down even though it was not that crowded. When the waitress brought me the wrong beer, I had to explain that it was not what I ordered (which I could tell purely by the color of the beer) and she acted as if I had no idea what I was talking about until another person complained about receiving the wrong beer. Overall, this was not a great experience. I felt very unwelcomed and won't be back. MARTHA MARTHA MARTHA a short poem or is it marsha? she was in the brady bunch well, i love martha We're huge fans of this local institution!! Martha shines for its gourmet hoagies and local drink menu. Perhaps most spectacular however are the pickles and ferments grown in their garden! The garden doubles as a beautiful outdoor seating area, a haven in the times of Covid and non-Covid alike. Make sure to bring a smartphone - their menu is online-only at martha.menu Got to try three sandwiches from Martha- The Vegan Jawn, the Martha Mi, and the Syd Vicious The seeded rolls they came on were super fresh, a good texture, and made it super flavorful. The veggies on top of each were fresh and crunchy. All in all. they were a little smaller than I expected, but each one had a distinct pro and con. For the vegan sandwich, the thin sliced carrot was flavored well, but there wasn't much flavor to the actual bread or the rest of the sandwich. For the Martha Mi, again, the sauce and flavors didn't quite come through. The tofu on the sandwich was also devoid of much texture or flavor, and the bit of BBQ sauce didn't come through in every bite. But can I PLEASE tell you about the SYD? Buffalo chicken, lots of texture and flavor, spicy spicy ailoi and I even added a long hot for a punch. It was the chicken sandwich I never knew I needed. Would ask to customize the sandwiches, I think salt and pepper and a little more sauce would go a long way for the sandos. This is a review for the OLD VEGAN JAWN. It's simply the best vegan hoagie on this planet and needs to make a return!! If it ain't broke don't fix it! Absolutely lovely! My partner and I went to Martha for dinner while visiting, and we loved it. We were able to get a table immediately. The ambiance was nice, with candles and plants all around. The menus are projected onto the walls, which is a creative way of circumventing paper menus! They also had a movie playing, which was a nice touch (not distracting, just playing in the background). We both got the Matha Mi and cannot recommend it enough. A tofu banh mi served with kettle chips and homemade pickles. My partner remarked that he almost didn't want to finish his sandwich because he was enjoying it so much he didn't want it to end! I also got the Wanda to drink, which was delicious and refreshing. I'm sure we'd be regulars if we lived in the area! Love this place!! Super chill & great selection of booze & food. Have been here about three times and every time it has been a great experience. I am definitely doing my best to work my way down the menu. It has such a great amazing amount of things for seriously EVERYONE. Vegetarian & vegan options galore. I personally have had the Italian hoagie (that spicy spread tho - noms), a charcuterie board, jerk spiced sweet potatoes with coconut rice (ummm, to die for), some kind of savory waffle jawn (we ordered the tomato pie but ended up getting served this but it was a beautiful mistake) & the spicy noodle soup- tasty but not something I would order again- just my own personal tastebuds. Our favorite drink is hands down the slow boil (basically their version of a hot toddy) especially during these cold nights. It's just super good and goes down very smooth- love the orange rind with the cloves in them. The old fashioned is good as well. The ambiance is real chill- pretty dimly lit. Bartenders are super chill as well & friendly. I haven't been out to the patio section but I'm sure it's great when the sun is out & shining. Can't wait to come back & try more fewds!! I'll admit it. I didn't want to like Martha. I feared it was too trendy and hipster, basically everything I can't stand. My wife and I are basically degenerate alcoholics and are tired of the local bars, so we somehow ventured over to Martha. First off, the manager, John, is sincerely the nicest guy I have ever met in my life. He's everything you could want in a GM. The staff was totally attentive with zero pretensions. Rare for Fishtown anymore. The build out is awesome, it's unlike any bar around. They have an extensive beer selection. The pickled veggies and hoagies were so good. Seriously, good. I need to get back there and eat again when I'm not half shot in the ass. All I'll say is, if you're tired of all the gastropub bullshit, just give Martha a shot. I don't think you'll be disappointed Fun time! Really great cocktails and a good cheeseboard. Waitress was really friendly. A hipster vibe, but we showed up when it was pretty dead. Appreciate all the heaters in the cold. The courtyard is so comfortable. Would come here again with a group or even solo. Loved my Sidekick cocktail. Recommend!, hours: {'Wednesday': '17:0-0:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-0:0', 'Friday': '12:0-2:0', 'Saturday': '12:0-2:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-22:0'}

name: Federal Donuts, address: 701 N Seventh St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9641791314, longitude: -75.1494241306, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Donuts, Chicken Wings, Food, Coffee & Tea, text: My friends and I all got one of each that were available to try out. I love the many fun donut flavors they have there. The thing that stood out to me was their fried chicken. I got the chicken sandwich and it was SO GOOD. I highly recommend it. This place is amazing! They make the donuts fresh with each order. In fact, I had to wait 10 minutes for them to cool down before I could eat them. This location is clean and never super busy. Its a really great addition to the neighborhood and people with cars are sure to appreciate the parking lot. Best donuts in Philly and the Delaware Valley. All those cereal commercials are lying to you. A balanced breakfast doesn't consist of milk, OJ, cereal, and a banana. If you want a balanced breakfast, you should hop in line for fried chicken, a glazed donut, and coffee from FedNuts. I'm not much of a sweet breakfast person, but the donuts are great here. The chicken is wonderful, no matter how you have it dressed - wet or dry, they're all good. And when you're eating chicken and donuts for breakfast you're probably going to need something to get you moving afterwards; the coffee. Oh, and don't try to convince someone to come with you that needs an explanation on why those two foods are served together. Those people don't deserve it. The donuts are nice but nothing out of extraordinary . I just ordered two simple donuts , one chicken sandwich ( they are really tiny ) and black ice coffee ( plain) and paid 15$ . Cold brew costs $3,25!!! ... that is more expensive then Starbucks charges for plain black coffee ... again coffee is ok . They charging $1.75 for ONE plain donut and $2.75 for "fancy" donuts .... way too overpriced for a donut joint ! And the atmosphere and cleaning of the shop is not aligned with the prices they charge ! The fried chicken is really good here. I know that sounds weird that a donut place has fried chicken but not to people that live in philly and know about federal donuts. The location in NoLibs is on a sketchy street with nothing else around it. The donuts are really good too but the fried chicken is the star here. Oh! First off, it smells delicious! Secondly, it tastes delicious!! We didn't know that our order of chicken came with a donut so we had ordered donuts, too, which we ended up not being disappointed about. They probably didn't tell us that they came with donuts because they just thought we wanted more...? Who knows. I ordered sweet garlic wings, the hubs ordered the combo of buttermilk ranch, and we shared in order to try different flavors. They were both scrumptious but I preferred my sweet garlic. And the donut that came with it was so juicy which sounds weird but then later someone outside of the restaurant had told us it was a honey donut which made sense. We also ordered the guava donut forgot what it was called though, and that too despite sounding weird was really yummy. Anyway, gave it 4 stars for now cos it was my first time and it was good. It'll have to wait for my return in an estimated year or so to get bumped up to a 5. Of course the chicken is delicious but it's the customer service that gets the 5-star rating. Suffering from allergies wasn't enough to keep my wonderful cashier with interesting colored hair (sorry I didn't get her name) from striking up a good conversation about the neighborhood while I waiting for my chicken. It was refreshing as opposed to the typical order and wait while idly surfing the Internet on my phone. Hopefully she gets her tips back from the thief that stole them from the jar Saturday cause she deserves them! I just went for the first time and this place is AMAZING!!! I tried the chicken sandwich and it was incredible. Hot, crispy, juicy, tender and flavorful all at once. I can't wait to try one of the donuts. I might go back tomorrow... Over priced. Over rated. Totally disappointing. No jelly donuts. How can any self respecting donut place not have a jelly donut? Luckily the coffee was decent. My husband and I had been looking forward to trying this place out by was quite underwhelmed with our experience. We got one of each of the fancy donut flavors which are currently chocolate old fashioned, s'mores, peanut butter malt, key lime pie, pineapple brown sugar, and blueberry lemonade. The first three (on top) were OK, the last three (on the bottom) were not good at all. The icing flavors just didn't mix well together with the actual donut. For $2 per donut for donuts I was not impressed with at all, I would not get donuts from here again. Save yourself some money and go to Beilers for better donuts that are only $1 per. The fact that the store is called "Federal DONUTS" and only had six "fancy donut" flavors and three "sprinkled sugar" flavors was also far from impressive. I hear the fried chicken here is good so maybe one day we'll come back to check that out. But definitely not the donuts. The people that work here are so rude. However, the donuts are fantastic. Every time I have come and asked one of the ladies a question at the register, you would have thought I just asked for her to come fan me and feed me donuts. Super super rude. No smile. Rolling eyes. Hey lady with the glasses, if you are so miserable...get another job. Lucky the donuts are good, coffee is terrible though. Came here this morning for the first time . Good Donuts, not the best in the city. Also Way over priced.. I almost had a heart attack when she said 30 dollars for the dozen. I can't speak for the Chicken though. Loved this place. Came for a brunch of sorts - three donuts, coffee and a half chicken for two. The donuts we had were all hot - strawberry lavender, vanilla spice and the honey glazed that came with the chicken. All were fantastic - soooooo good. They are about as big as an Entemans donut and they are indeed light tasting although I'm sure not light in calories. The chicken was also very good - got the dry rub Za'atar which was excellent. Za'atar is dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, or some combination thereof, mixed with toasted sesame seeds, salt and sumac. Great stuff. A couple of the pieces were drier than I'd like and would have been great if there was a dipping sauce. the less - really liked it although for those who have had Bon Chon this is similar - although I liked the crust on this chicken a lot. Hopefully next time we will get a fancy donut however they were all sold out when we got there at 330. Oh great service and solid music too. Love this place. Great donuts - hot and fresh or fancy are all good, and the fried chicken is the best around. I recommend the half chicken over the sandwich but people do love the sandwich. The fancy flavor a rotate. Lemon ricotta is my all time favorite, though right now butter pecan and guava poppy are best. This location is great too because it has parking and ample seating. Very good donuts just loaded with lots of sugar ... But still tasty...customer service was good ... Also seems like a place to study and relax I always hear about Federal Donuts and how you have to get there early. 10am on a Saturday morning, this location was completely empty. The doughnuts are nothing special in my opinion. The texture was good but it's just your typical cake doughnut that can be made at home if you had a fryer. They were all the same doughnuts with just a different sugar or glaze over it. I tried four flavors but none of them particularly stood out to me. The fried chicken wasn't bad. It was moist, but again, nothing to rave about. It comes with a honey doughnut but I didn't get any pickles as stated on the online menu. I had a dry topping and a wet topping. For the dry topping, I chose the coconut curry. It tasted more like regular curry powder dusted over the chicken with no hints of coconut. And the chicken Coming from New York, I think everything was pretty reasonably priced. After years of hype, I've finally tried Federal Donuts! They're good as donuts go--not greasy, kind of cake-y but not dense. We got one of each flavor and shared them as a group back at home. Without knowing which donut was which, it was honestly hard to tell what flavors they were on the ones dipped in flavored sugars. The flavors weren't terribly strong. I liked the chocolate donut best. Next visit, I look forward to trying their chicken. For a place that only sells doughnuts and chicken, I was expecting better doughnuts. I did like the chicken though. I would go back to try another flavor of chicken. I also liked that they give you the whole wing since a lot of places have chicken wings on the menu but only give you wing dings. They can keep the free doughnut that comes with the chicken though. It could be just me but that doughnut is incredibly nasty; and I'm not particularly eager to pay close the $3.00 for a specialty doughnut that I may or may not enjoy. Katelyn is the BEST... Better than my favorite chicken and donuts. She has customer service perfected and it's all genuine. LOVE Federal Donut and Katelyn!!!! Now, let me get back to eating my chicken and donuts. YUM Omg, it is the best fried chicken in the USA! The fresh hot donuts are amazing! Lavender/strawberry, not to be missed!!! They even have their own parking lot! Cannot wait to go back soon!!! Ate my first donut from federal donuts loved it! Got the maple brown sugar one and an iced coffee..everything was awesome. The chicken smelled so good sad I couldn't try it, was too full from the donut ..but I'm not complaining:-) Hot donuts. Be careful. Its addictive. and yummy. I don't like the glazed ones though Federal is know for its donuts and chicken. There however is one issue I have with the new chicken sandwich. There are no other offerings on the menu to balance out the intensity of the flavor of the chicken. My chicken was a bit dry because it was in the fryer a bit too long but on average the sandwich is phenomenal. But it's an intense sandwich with a lot of flavor. I do wish they'd lighten up on the powder flavoring maybe just one side of the chicken? But in order for me to enjoy this sandwich to its fullest potential it needs some French fries or some cole slaw something... The price point is a bit high for $7 but seeing that they spend so much effort behind each sandwich it's a bit to be expected I guess. However in this town we're not about over paying for food. Decided to say screw my weekday diet and try this place. Clean inside and ample parking which is nice for a change. I ordered the 5 wings with chili garlic and the honey glazed donut that comes with. Now I think of myself as a reliable source for wing opinions since it's my favorite food and I eat them way too much. Besides the sauce, these are by far the best breaded wings I ever had. Perfectly cooked, fall right off the bone, super crispy, moist, tasty breading - everything you look for in a breaded wing. The chili garlic sauce is good but I wish they had old fashion buffalo style. The honey glazed donut was delicious but Duck Donuts in OBX still holds the throne in my book. Conclusion - a tad pricey but I will be coming here often and most likely tossing them in my own sauce at home. Review for donuts only. Must go back for the chicken. We found this new location of federal donuts on yelp on our way back up to NYC and were so excited. We picked up three fancy donuts to go: chocolate coconut, blueberry marscapone and cherry. Amazing!! They weren't too sweet and the flavors were really good. The cakey donut itself is moist and soft. I wish I'd bought more. Go early because they sell out. In fact, we were lucky enough to grab the last blueberry and coconut ones. Will definitely be back for more donuts and to try the fried chicken. Very literally some of the best fried chicken I've ever had.. And the doughnuts are worth rioting over!! The vanilla sugar, I would highly recommend. Any and all of their dry rubs are perfect for the chicken.. Just don't go before 11am for fried chicken, they don't serve it until then and I've made that mistake. Enjoy! Located in an interesting spot of the city- west no libs? East fairmount? no clue. but either way, we found it after stumbling upon it one day and it just happened to be cheat day so why not! Of course we went only for the donuts (Maybe we'll try the other fare another day) but all in all a good experience. The place looked clean and neat, simple (in a good way) and they were very quick to attend to us and answer any questions behind the counter. I got the chocolate cake with glaze and my boyfriend got the original donut (right out of the fryer it seemed). Price was average (obviously more than say DD) but when we bit into each donut we were surprised. We never thought a donut could taste so real and good. My choc cake donut was definitely exactly that- a cake-like donut. It was delicious as long as you like choco cake. My bf's donut was warm, sweet, soft and moist (though I HATE the word moist, I will use it just this once). YUM YUM YUM! Good job Fed Donuts! Worth trying at least once. Simple menu, not a whole lot of options. Coffee was basic. Chicken was tasty and donuts were authentic. Prices were a bit steep. Might return if traveling with others but once was good enough for me. Just like our federal government, Federal Donuts is big on promises; but also just like the federal government's policies, it looks done on the outside but on the inside it is uncooked and raw. That can be passable in a donut (not really) but when you are dealing with chicken, "this will not stand!" If it wasn't for the undercooked food, I still would not find much to rave about- although I will say that the young woman behind the counter was friendly and patient as I asked questions about the menu. Having tasted everything from and between great gourmet donuts to terrible homemade donuts Federal Donuts rank towards the bottom. Sorry! Federal Donuts is a must when you come to Philly! There are some old fashion & fancy donuts! So many different flavors! Come early to try the good flavors because they run out by the end of the day! The donuts are delicious, warm, and fluffy. They make them on premises and you can watch! This location is big with plenty of seating! I still haven't tried their fried chicken though. :( Staff here are amazing and friendly! Love Federal Donuts! Chicken sandwich was yummy. The chicken was fried fresh, moist on the inside and nice crispy breading. Ranch dusting, spicy rooster sauce, slice of yellow american cheese and potato roll complimented the chicken well. It usually comes with pickles too but I don't like them so I asked for them to leave them off. I also had a cinnamon brown sugar donut. It was hot and fresh, just the right amount of sugar cinnamon mix on the outside. These donuts are light and soft cake donuts and I loved it. A little pricey for the portions and waited a bit for my food, but considering everything was so fresh and tasty I didn't mind the wait or the price. Just wish they had more options on the chicken menu instead of just a half or whole. That's why I got the sandwich because they didn't have anything smaller than the half chicken. Will go back with some company next time so I can try the half or whole chicken and more donut flavors! OK~ I get it donuts are great, nice to be able to get a parking. Service is friendly and place is cool. But 2.50 for a donut?? $20 for a dozen! At least offer a free cup of coffee with that dozen. I hear the chicken is awesome but I was in such shock after my donut tab I had to go sit down and re-group. Next time I'll get chicken but definitely skip the donut$. Wow. We cannot eat donuts, but based on good Intel thought we would buy some for our grandkids back home. We walked over from our hotel prior to checking out after a great weekend in Philly. The staff was friendly and the shop was busy. FD does not lack for customers- always a good sign. Everyone loved the donuts and we scored!! Good variety and we would recommend based on the rate of consumption I have the saddest story ever to be told. Have you ever been sad...so so sad because you made the mistake of trying Federal Donuts ranch fried chicken, chocolate cake & strawberry cheesecake donuts & you had it not 1 time but 3 times, over the last month & now you hooked & you want more today but you can't because you fat, so now it's taking errything you have to not do it & now you're crying in your stupid tuna salad you made instead, thinking about that delicious fried chicken & those donuts... #gimmedatchickenanddonuts The cold brew coffee is either not cold brewed, a terrible brand of coffee, or it was brewed days ago. It is so incredibly stale. I am pretty upset I paid $3 for this. Everything else though, is delicious. Federal never disappoints, the staff is super friendly, and the donuts, chicken, and coffee are all superb. 10/10 would go there again... and again... and again.... I had the chicken sandwich that changed my life- it was so good! The vanilla spice donut is also my favorite and the customer service is awesome. I cant wait to go back to Philly! The chicken is fantastic and every doughnut I have ever had has been warm and fresh. Customer service is great, even when they are packed. Everyone is friendly and wants to serve you as quickly and politely as possible. I have never had a problem and always look forward to going back. Best donuts I've had yet! The place itself has a functional and playful vibe about it and the donuts are AMAZING. We took half a dozen home and they remained fresh for DAYS. excited to try all the flavors! Gotta say.. These are possibly the best donuts I've ever had. All of the hot fresh ones are amazing- there isn't a wrong choice. Perfect warming snack on a cold day. 10/10. Would 'nut again. I had only tried the specialty donuts previously, but promised I'd come back for the chicken. Luckily hubby was craving Fried Chicken, and after a search on Yelp, I stumbled on Federal Donuts (how dare I not think of it sooner!) I like this location because it has a convenient parking lot for quick pick up dinner after work. The staff were extremely friendly and explained that a half meant 3 pieces: leg, thigh, and breast and you could order one flavor for each half which is typically perfect for one person. I asked for the most popular flavors, which were buttermilk ranch and soy garlic, and decided to get a half of each. You also get a lemon creme donut with each half. We weren't able to eat the chicken right away, but even few hours later, the chicken was delicious! We both enjoyed the soy garlic better, but the buttermilk ranch was still good. I completely understand why Federal Donuts received the Best of Philly award for their Fried Chicken for 2014! Unfortunately, it can get pretty pricey for $9.25 (not including tax) for half portion of fried chicken. Otherwise, we may have made it a weekly meal! Really like this location because of the seating and parking lot! Amazing fried chicken and great donuts. Recently tried their new milk and coffee fancy donut (delicious!). Staff is so friendly... Looking forward to my next visit! I came here one Saturday to see what all the fuss is about. Donuts were pretty good. Now I'm not into donuts and the sweets, but the donut was pretty good. The coffee was mediocre for me. Possibly the best chicken sandwich I have ever tasted. Family from over an hour away begs me to bring these delights home every now and again. The sauce, the crunch, everything works so well. The seasoning on the whole chicken pieces as well are tasty too. (Have not tried the glazes yet) Love the Zatar! Nice people and friendly service! Strawberry Lavender donut is exquisite. Melts in your mouth. With a gulp of cream soda, it is a very satisfying lunch! Great chicken but I get it plain. They screwed up my order today and gave me wings with ranch . On top of it two orders. I was very unhappy for $20 . Yuck. The ice coffee usually is outstanding but not today. I was kind of bummed. The donuts abet good are very expensive. I like them plain . Some of the Flavors are just silly. Still it's one of my favorite places. This location always seems to have issues. Awesome donuts and great staff!!!! Melisa and Elissa are super. Really enjoyed the experience. This location is an interesting one, you almost miss it. Not the best place to dine in; not much hot sauce, utensils are given out. They run out of donuts fast though so definitely get your butt in here early. 2 donuts , small and a large coffee for $9 ? Beiler's Donuts at Reading terminal market have better and cheaper donuts . Federal Donuts offer dense, cake-like donuts that range from being richly flavored to subtly sweet. For this trip, my boyfriend and I got the following: Strawberry Shortcake -- At first smell, you get a strong sense of strawberry jam from the icing glaze. Much of its strawberry taste comes from the glaze, though the bread itself also holds a lighter taste of strawberries. Grapefruit Brulee -- Of the three, this one had the strongest taste. The glaze was immensely tarty (enough so that we both made sour faces within a few seconds of chewing). However, that initial tartiness soon dissipates within ~ 10 seconds. Lemon Ricotta -- This one was by far my favorite. The taste was very light and sweet (ironic since one would associate lemon with being more of a tart taste). The donut batter was not as cake-like as the others, which complimented its delicate taste. At the end of the day, however, these donuts are very pricey -- $2.50 for each of their specialty ones ($1.50 for the regulars). For such specialty flavored donuts, you could also look at Beiler's (in Reading Terminal Market) -- they're individual donuts are less than $1.00 and they have more of a variety to choose from! Must try for donuts and chicken wings. I Mean you can't go wrong but you must come early to get fancy donuts These donuts are out of this world. I had the classic vanilla glaze and burnt caramel. @ $1.75 a donut, it's a decent value for a donut that could cost you $3 somewhere else. Also, the fried chicken is incredible. My sandwich was hot, fresh, and delicious. The cold brew was on the bitter side, but still very good. It's a great joint and a great meal. I love going to Federal Donuts- they always have an interesting selection. The donuts are incredible, but sometimes they're out of certain products. I definitely recommend the Lemon Meringue on the special menu. amazingly fresh , the actually cook the donuts right in front of your eyeballs after u order. i had the strawberry lavender donut and it did not disappoint!! love Great service here on a Sunday morning. I had the hibiscus donut and my husband had a chocolate glazed donut. Glazed donuts were heavenly sweet but delicious. I saw some bad reviews for their coffee, but I enjoyed it. Dude, if you have something bad to say about this place, your an ass. Doughnuts are like the best cake you've ever eaten. Chicken sandwich and ranch powdered fried chicken are freakin awesome. I cant go back cause I'll turn into a fat bastard. It's not cheep, but worth it. We ordered the sweet potato and cinnamon & brown sugar donuts. Baked fresh and not too sweet. Great atmosphere and cool spot! Heaven on earth. Specialty donuts are pricey, but god they're good. Never leave disappointed. I'm glad folks from Philly and the surrounding area are calling this place out for being overpriced and over-hyped so that I don't have to look too much like a regional hater, but Federal Donuts continued the trend of our last visit of places that failed to meet our expectations. Luckily none of the food was bad (the service however was terrible), but really nothing stood out as good enough to justify the markup their charging for the experience. We had tried to go to the Pennsport location first, but they closed just as we arrived (3PM closing time seems odd, no?), so we wound up here, and maybe that location is better or something. Due to their proximity, we wind up with a lot of Philly natives down in DC, and as a result there's this constant bickering about cities, so when 2 different fried chicken and donut places opened up in DC a few years ago there were of course cries of "idea theft" from Federal Donut lovers. Well, I can say with a good bit of certainty, that not being from either town (although I do now reside in DC), both operations in DC (Astro and GBD) are a far superior product than what we had from this Federal Donuts. The creative donuts are more creative, and made better, and the chicken is fried better. Whether or not they "stole" the idea of combining 2 of the country's most beloved items is absurd, I'm sure many of us did that in our dorm rooms, but ultimately all that matters is the end product, and Federal Donuts falls short in that regard for me. As for the donuts, we tried the blackberry walnut, marshmallow squared, and chocolate glazed, along with one of their "fresh" made basic donuts, since Suzy isn't really into the fancy flavors. The cake consistency of each of the fancy donuts was well done, but they all just tasted kind of plain. I believe they just use the same cake batter for almost everything and then simply dip it in whatever the flavor is, rather than baking the flavor into the mix. This results in somewhat of a Dunkin Donuts feel to the product, at a much higher premium. The guy doing the fresh donuts was having a good bit of trouble actually making a circle, so Suzy had to keep going back repeatedly to check for her donut (we were literally the only non-employees in the building at the time). Coupled with the fact that he seemed to have a good bit of difficulty answering any questions she had about the menu items, this left us even less impressed with the staff than the actual food. The fried chicken was somewhat better than the donuts in terms of execution. We chose one dry option and one glazed, and I'm fairly certain I wound up consuming the lion's share of it all (no surprise to anyone who knows my background). The za'atar seasoning was nice and heavy on the chicken, adding lots of flavor, but the chicken itself was a bit too dry. The chili garlic was somewhat excessive, I would prefer to not need an entire roll of paper towels to make through an order of 6 wings. It was hard to get a feel for the chicken itself when you're having to scrape off giant chunks of sauce. It just felt sloppily composed, or just lazily executed. It was nice they include a basic donut with each order, to give you something to balance the flavors, but would have been even nicer if it mentioned that on the menu so that we could have adjusted our donut order accordingly. I don't recall exactly what our total for a few donuts and a dozen wings (and maybe a soda and a water) was, but it was somewhere between $30-40, which is fairly ridiculous considering the simple approach to everything. If they were huge yeast donuts (like at Doughnut Plant, VooDoo, or GBD) then maybe I could understand, but these donuts lack that level of effort. To top it off their register has one of those annoying "tip screens" that you have to go through before signing for your credit card purchase. You basically have the same job as someone at KFC, and expect a tip for it, on top of your already overpriced product. Get out of here with that nonsense. If you love donuts, no doubt you've heard of Federal Donuts. It's the most popular donut in Philadelphia and often finds itself on every type of donut list, local and national. It's so popular that they now have several locations throughout the city. This location is in Poplar and near the Edgar Allen Poe house. It has a fun 1970s feel to it with umbrella tables in front and a diner feel inside. It almost feels like a Sonic rather than a donut shop. They sell donuts (obviously). They have classic ones and more fancy ones like S'mores. I always go with the old fashioned chocolate donut for $2.75. If you stop in for lunch, they make a good fried chicken. If you pride yourself in donuts, head over to Federal Donuts! Great little local donut shop. I had the hot donut- vanilla spice- it was awesome! Very light and tasty. Paired with a cold brew coffee for a great start to the day. Friendly service. I tried some take out from here previously and had to go back for more! I tried their sandwich this time and it is by far the best chicken sandwich I have yet to have and pairs perfectly with their donuts! After finding out Federal Doughnuts was responsible for providing the doughnuts for Phish's Baker's Dozen, I had been wanting to try them as I never was able to snag a doughnut at MSG. Stopped in today and got a 3 piece chicken with soy ginger glaze, as well as a half-dozen doughnuts. Their fried chicken is the best I've ever eaten. Perfectly crispy breading, moist, tender chicken, and that soy ginger glaze is out of this world. Their doughnuts are outstanding. I bought cookies and cream, strawberry lavender, snow cap, pastelito, frosty the donut, and dark chocolate glazed. My only suggestion is utensils would be a great improvement, as well as putting a bucket of napkins on each table instead of just some of the tables as fried chicken and doughnuts are messy. This is the best location yet. Parking alone makes this one a winner over the others. The wait time for hots is much shorter than original location. Same awesome and delicious hots with varying flavors on rotation. Went to get fancy donuts and they did not have any fancy donuts available. Only the fresh ones. The restaurant is called Federal Donuts. Donuts should always be available. P.S. I'm only giving this two stars because they did not have any donuts. The hot fresh donuts with Cinnamon or Strawberry Lavender are good, but you can't just tell customers that you don't have any of the other products available. For someone who isn't a fan of donuts to enjoy the ones here is a compliment in my book. I mostly went for the chicken which was juicy, really crunchy and with a seasoning similar to Doritos cool ranch on the ones I got, it was absolutely amazing. I'd recommend to anyone looking for Donuts or Chicken 100% pleasant experience. ordered to go- service was fast and and courteous. did a final check to assure nothing is left out. hot donuts were HOT. Had to wait for it to cool off a bit. it was sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet. The texture of the hot donuts were more dense which made my mouth dry after a few bites. I was sort of,desperately, seeking for water. Aside from that, everything else was perfect. Love the changing specialty donuts which never seemed to disappoint. After hearing about there chicken sandwhich we strolled in to give it a shot and we were highly impressed. The chicken is cooked and breaded perfect a long with the spicy sauce its a hit. While we didn't try the donuts we did enjoy the iced coffee. The hype is real the chicken sandwhich is very good simple as that and holds it's own against other local competitors. Definitely will be back again! The first thing I noticed about this place is no visa or master card logo in the window. Which made me wonder if it was cash only. Fortunately, if your like me, and only carry credit cards you can still buy fresh donuts. I like that they don't clutter their big windows with unnecessary decals. This place reminds of a 60's burger joint; from the counter tops to the made-to-order food. They take your order by hand, but ring you up using an ipad. I ordered a half dozen donuts: two of each kind. All this to say that I only paid $6 for a half dozen?? Not too shabby! So take it from me...this is a good place and you should check it out. *da dun dun* The perfect place to go for an indulgent Sunday morning. Hot and fresh donuts truly are that - made right when you order them! Warning about them: they're drowned in sugary goodness. Dont leave without getting at least one fancy donut. And you can't go wrong with a solid cup of coffee. Wow! This place is so amazing. The blueberry and the cinnamon donuts are my favorites. I am announcing a new weekly holiday called FEDERAL FRIDAY! I never had federal doubts before, seen they just put up this new location and decided to give it a try and I was not disappointed. As soon as I walked in I notice how clean it was, I could of ate off the floor no lie. The service was awesome. I walked up to the counter told they guy I never had federal before and the dude started explaining things like I was at a gallery lol. I couldn't stay for them to cook some actual food so I got 2 donuts. At 2 dollars a pop it's definitely the most expensive donut I've ever had. Decide to go for the chocolate glaze and blackberry walnut. The donuts are amazing to compare these to anything else should be a crime. Chocolate glaze tasted so fresh I though I was eating home made chocolate cake. The blackberry walnut so just as amazing never tasted anything like it. Will definitely be returning in the near future. The best Fried chicken ever! the donuts are pretty good too Some of the best and most popular donuts in Philly! You can't go wrong with either the freshly dipped sugar ones or the specialty flavored ones. I live closer to the Sansom Street location but I prefer this Nolibs one (when I'm already in the car) because there is a generous amount of parking and the specialty donuts do not run out as fast. I've gone to the Sansom Street store towards the end of the day several times only to find out that there were out of the specialty donuts for the day :( Haven't explored the chicken options yet, but I'm sure I will since the donuts just keep bringing me back. The coffee is average at best. I don't really see what the big deal with this place is. Their fancy donuts are incredibly sweet. They seem like they're all just their basic cake donut with a lot of icing put on top. They do make fresh to order donuts, which are either plan or come with flavored sugars. Those are much better as they're not overly sweet. If you have a sweet tooth then maybe this is the place for you. What a wonderful addition to the Northern Liberties/Fishtown food scene! I'd give it 5 stars except the chicken was just okay for my liking. Don't get me wrong, the chicken is fresh out of the fryer and interesting, but it didn't excite me. But keep the doughnuts coming!!! Pros: - Doughnuts are out of this world and FRESH!!! - Place is new and clean - Interesting dry rub and wet sauce on chicken - Parking in both the lot or on the street Cons: - A bit pricey for doughnuts and chicken - Chicken is okay, but not great (who can beat KFC or Churches) This was my second time here. I can now say, I don't care for this place. The donuts are "ok" flavor and quality. However the costs are through the roof. $2 for a sugar dusted donut?! The frosted is more expensive. I also then ordered the fried chicken based on the photos posted. Scam. Don't do it. They gave me the smallest chicken pieces. The breast was the size of a tiny meatball. My sister tried them then said, "you should have gone to P*****'s chicken". She was right. Also the fry cook gave me the stink eye when he gave me my food. Like a bro stare down, the f was that about??? YUM. Pretty much sums it up. It's hard to beat a fresh donut that's made in front of you and served hot. The fancy donuts are awesome too. My favorites have been chocolate sea salt, dark chocolate glazed, and blueberry. The half chicken with buttermilk ranch dry seasoning was tasty and plenty to split with my boyfriend, especially since it came with a free honey donut. This location is much larger and cleaner than the one in center city. The staff has always been super friendly. This is the quintessential fried chicken sandwich. Fried-to-order, potato roll, pickles, cheese, and special sauce. It could be bigger, but then there wouldn't be room for donuts. All of the sugar donuts are my favorite, again, made-to-order. Great coffee and natural sodas. one of the best donuts around this area. i always try to make a pit stop if i'm in the area, and i dont even live anywhere close to philly! the best is when its HOT HOT HOT right off the conveyor belt! i always grab a 1/2 dozen of the normal donuts (2 of each kind: strawberry, cookies n cream, cinnamon sugar) for around $7 ish bucks. i've had their "specialty" donuts too, and they're LEGIT too!!! PROTIP: ask them in advance to put it in the box or else it'll come all jumbled up in the bag, and then the grease leaks through the bag PROTIP: if you use the bag, make sure you ask for a plastic bag to put around it so the grease doesnt leak through in your car highly highly recommended donuts! chicken is not bad, but i'd rather spend my $$ on the donuts! Visited Philly with a friend whose family lives down the street from Federal....OMG sooooo delicious and fresh! The chicken sandwich was out of this world. Also tried the churro donut and banana creme pie donut which were both delicious. Plenty of parking on a Friday late afternoon- could definitely see myself getting a dozen donuts for the weekend if I lived closer. Please open a location in DC! The service was great also! This review is for the donuts, I don't know about the chicken. Originally I was thinking of going to the one on South 2nd street, but I saw that they were going to close very soon so I went to the one up north instead because these guys close later. I walk in and the place was completely empty, which I found surprising. So I ask the pleasant girl behind the counter if there were any more of the blueberry mascarpone donuts (how baller does that flavor combo sound), but they were sold out. They also didn't have any more cold brew coffee either, which was a bummer. She said the lemon creme hot donuts are her favorite, so I go with that one and also ask for a cinnamon brown sugar one. After waiting a few minutes, I received my hot donuts, and they were great. They even threw in a couple of extra ones. Man, I didn't realize how much better the texture of a donut is when it's fresh. I did not find them too greasy, but it's true that the texture does change after a short while. A couple things to note: each location of Federal Donuts has a different menu of fancy donuts, so it's advisable to check the menu on the website before you go. Also, the lemon creme donut is quite flavorful, but there's really no creme filling. So all in all, I was satisfied. I live right near The Doughnut Plant in the LES of NYC, so I'd like to think I know a quality donut when I taste one, and this place holds its own. I just wanted to pass along some positive feedback regarding my experience at one of your locations yesterday. My 2 year old and I came into the 7th Ave location to purchase some doughnuts for a dinner party. The staff was so awesome! The service was fast and friendly, the doughnuts were delicious, and the two women working in the front were very sweet to my overly excited daughter (she loves doughnuts). I can't count the number of businesses I've been to in Philadelphia where, unfortunately, staff sees you walk in with a toddler and immediately treats you differently, like you are an inconvenience. The staff at your 7th Ave location were so nice and the main reason why we had such a positive experience. Thank you! Finally took the opportunity to try this place today since the location is much more convenient than those in center city, making parking a non-issue. It's clean and neat, service is fast and friendly. Their menu is not the most diverse out there, but sometimes less is more when you want to be in and out quickly without agonizing over three or four pages of options. I'll say right off the bat that this place is pricey: $2.50 per doughnut and almost $10 for four pieces of chicken. That said, the chicken is moist, tender and juicy with a perfectly satisfying crunch. You have several choices of dry and glazed flavorings; we went with honey ginger (glaze) and buttermilk ranch (dry). Both were great but I especially liked honey ginger. The doughnuts left me a bit underwhelmed. I tend to dislike cake doughnuts to begin with, so that may factor into my opinion. I tried grapefruit brûlée and lemon ricotta. The first was definitely the better of the two, slightly more tart than sweet but still good. The glaze tasted a bit burnt towards the middle but this didn't bother me since it was minimal. The lemon, on the other hand, didn't taste much like lemon (just sweet) and there was zero evidence of ricotta. Based on the expense, I wouldn't make this place a habit, but it's certainly a nice spot to drop by for a quick lunch and some sweets. One of my favorite spots in Philadelphia thus far. I've been coming to this place for years and I never get tired of it. The concept of Chicken and Donuts together is amazing. The sweetness of the Donuts and then taking a bite of the chicken is something I can't explain. I come on Saturday's in the afternoon and it's always pleasant. I usually go to the store directly across and get something to drink then order my food. The customer service is always great especially if you're indecisive on a Donut lol. My favorite thing right now is the chicken sandwich. I think it's way better than Chic fil a. It's juicy, and the rooster sauce sets it off. I love this place, just wished there was even more locations! The first time I heard of Federal Donuts, I knew it was Philly only thing and just thought they were just one of the many superb bakeries in the city. Much to my surprise, they're not just a great donut shop, but also one of the best fried chicken joints in the city. Now I've had fried chicken from the south all the way to the motherland of Kentucky. And Federal Donuts has found a way to capture what a delicious fried chicken should be like: Crispy, but not too oily skin, juicy meat that easily strips off the bone, and freshly made to order unlike the fried chicken that sits under heat lamps for hours on end. In addition to their perfectly fried chicken, they also have their own twist. Exotic and robust seasoning additions that bring the experience to a whole other level. They have a middle eastern seasoning that is to die for. What a great subtle way to diversify this typical American cuisine. In addition to ordering a half or whole chicken, you'll also get a homemade plain donut which is equally as appealing and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. The rich doughy complexity is sometime you'll only find at high quality bakeries, glazed with a syrup that just bursts throughout your palate when you bite in. Oh boy this is not a healthy meal whatsoever, but this is one of the most indulging experiences you have to try at least once. This particular location is located near northern liberties, has its own parking spots and is a very bright and beautiful alcove found in the middle of the residential urban row homes. Come for breakfast, lunch or brunch, the interior is just as beautiful as the exterior and the place gets excellent sunlight as well. The food is pretty great. They serve chicken and donuts and it was a very tasty meal. The ambiance is very nice too. I would definitely come back again. Docking 1 star due to the service/disorganization behind the counter. I also wouldn't recommend the coffee Took my employees here for breakfast and I've gotta say, they def live up to the hype. The donuts are mad fresh right behind the counter all day so you can see and the chicken is nice and juicy. I highly recommend trying the best donut in philly! Delightful find! We stumbled across this earlier today because we were waiting for the Edgar Allan Poe house to open and I am happy we did! The cinnamon & sugar donuts are made to order - so they are hot & fluffy, fresh out of the fryer. Decent cold brew coffee. Once we were there, I remembered hearing about it from the food network, so it is cool to go somewhere that highly recommended. Lives up to the hype - I definitely recommend. we've all heard of chicken-n-biscuits and chicken-n-waffles but chicken and donuts? where did this come from? although it definitely sounds strange, it works! ever since this location opened i had been dying to stop in and try it but my schedule makes me me a night owl and this place doesnt have late hours. so yesterday i finally managed to get by there during the day with a friend. it was about 3pm on a sunday afternoon and the place was empty. i thought to myself, "this could be a good or bad sign."we were greeted by a really friendly girl at the counter who explained the very basic menu of well, chicken and donuts. what really makes this place unique is their choice of seasonings and glazes for the chicken. we decided to order a whole chicken and went with half sweet soy garlic and the other half honey garlic. omg, best fried chicken i ever had. tender, moist, juicy, perfect crunch on the outside. just all around good. i will absolutely be going back for more. the donut was sort of an old fashioned type with some type of really sweet glaze. it was soft and fresh and complimented the meal. this place rocks. highly recommend. Markedly less busy and overwhelming than its sister site on Sansom in Center City, this Federal Donuts still offers up amazingly delicious donuts. My go tos have always been the Peanut Butter Malt (because what is better than Peanut Butter on a donut?) from the Fancy Donut selection and Strawberry Lavender from the Hot Fresh collection. But, seriously, you cannot go wrong with anything you pick. Celebrating a friend's birthday, consider preordering some Federal Donuts! Just make sure you put the order in by their 24 hour cut off. They have the donuts ready at their promised time and you'll be on your way. I can only comment on the donuts ( didn't have any chicken) and they were AMAZING!!! We came at around 4 pm, so the specialty donuts were sold out, but we got a dozen regular donuts and split those between lemon, vanilla, and brown sugar cinnamon. All were still warm, fresh made, and glorious! The only reason for FOUR stars is these donuts don't keep well. Once they have cooled their texture becomes very dry. I only gave them 3 stars not because of the service but because of the food. While it wasn't horrible it wasn't what I expected. The donuts were more like super sweet cake. I got the strawberry lavender, honey, and butter pecan donuts as well as the order of 6 wings. A variety of wet and dry seasonings were offered, however I ordered my wings plain just in case I wasn't a fan of the seasoning. I did however get two seasonings on the side. Unfortunately it didn't help the wings out any. For one the wings had way to much breading on them and not the right breading for authentic southern fried chicken (in my opinion). The donuts were more like a cake consistency but were way to sweet. I honestly have had better donuts while visiting A well known donut spot in Reading Terminal Market. The best part about visiting here was the service. I was waited on by Ally who was wonderful. She could tell it was my first time here and she was very helpful at suggesting as well as offering a sample or two for me to try. I waited a long time to go here but will not return. This is one time the tv show that featured them got it wrong. Sorry !!!! Fried chicken and fried dough. What could go wrong? At Federal Donuts, nothing. Seriously. Their buttermilk ranch chicken sandwich was great. Their fried wings were fabulous. The whole chicken is probably good, but I haven't had it yet. The donuts are the real stars, though. Specialty flavors are creative and REALLY good. The hot donuts have just the right amount of crunch, and a nice mix of salty and sweet. These folks are pros. Amazing!!! The whole get here early or you'll miss out kinda thing sucks, but still you won't be disappointed. If you're looking for donuts and for some reason have a craving for chicken this is your place!! This place is great, they are open when Chick-fil-A isn't - and honestly this is better. Quick lunch, with friends ? come here. Since this is the summer of the chicken sandwich - my personal quest to find the best one landed me right here. There service isn't the fastest, but they do everything right in front of you. The chicken sandwich has pickles, American cheese and this delicious sauce - they also have wing sauces that's are to die for. I usually go for the sweet and spicy sauce with my sandwich, it bumps up the flavor to make it even better. If you didn't catch on my the name they also have donuts, they are cakey and moist, and have quiet the selection of interesting flavors. Also really great iced coffee that's not watered down. I would definitely consider this a great cheat day breakfast spot also. This place was a great stop for a midday sweet and coffee trip. I almost didn't go b/c I saw a bad review saying the doughnuts were overpriced and taste like chicken. Not true at all. They're cake doughnuts and actually seem more like slices of cake than doughnuts. They're so good and moist. I tried lemon meringue and strawberry lavender. The lemon was great, the hot doughnuts like the strawberry are tossed in the flavor. The staff is great too, quick and friendly. Not only are the donuts to die for but i would actually kill someone for the chicken sandwich. It's the best thing I've ever had in my life. I can't stress enough how good this sandwich is. People were nice and service was great. Food was not very good... So disappointed.. They were rated the best Fried chicken in PA, I hope not- Donuts were great. I love the fact that they were fresh. I would love for a location to open in New Jersey since we really don't have many donut shoppes. I should've let it cool off a bit before I ate it but that's okay. Will definitely return on my next visit to Philly. The week before our wedding in Rittenhouse area of Philadelphia, our wedding cake plan fell through. I had a week to figure out dessert for 100 people, and somebody suggested Federal Donuts. Thank God they did, because the donuts saved the day. I called one of the stores in a panic on a Sunday and a woman named Lauren who handles the wedding bookings got back to me right away on Monday. Everything was booked by Tuesday. We ordered 120 donuts (10 dozen). When you order them for a wedding, you can only choose "fancy" donuts. We ordered 3 flavors and they were all great. At first we thought we'd save money by ordering donuts instead of cake, but we didn't really. We paid $240 for the donuts themselves and then another $275 for assembly and setup (essentially somebody from Federal comes the the venue to set up the donuts in a tier). They made our donut wedding tower look really pretty. Guests at the wedding loved them and 120 seemed the perfect amount for 100 guests. We were overall really pleased with our experience (especially thankful that they accommodated us last minute!) but we did think the setup fee was a little high. Came strictly for the Fried Chicken, but ended up ordering some Donuts too. Why not? We chose Za'atar & Chili Garlic Glazed Chicken. It was Crispy, Crunchy, Juicy and Lip-Smacking Good! We had the Strawberry Lavender, Churro & Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts as well. I say... come for the Chicken!! It simply blew my mind. It was the end of the day so there were not many flavors left.We had the chocolate(was my favorite) and the fruity one(can't remember. Grape fruit?) tasted like real fruit. Donuts were the right size and super fresh!! The freshly made donuts are worth traveling for because nothing can beat a fresh hot donut. I personally like the cinnamon brown sugar, but the strawberry lavender and and cookies n' cream were just as good. I did not care for the fancy donuts because it was more like icing than a glaze. The flavor were good, but I not a fan mainly because it was melting in my hand due either the consistency of the icing or the temperature of the shop where it started to melt it. The fried chicken was not bad either, super crispy, but not my favorite. I recommend the fresh donuts from Federal Donuts because that is the winner! Food is just as good as the other fednuts stores, but what stands out this time is the space itself! It is very large and enough tables for you to actually stay and eat your fried chicken and donuts. The coffee is delicious, iced or hot. The fancy donuts get a nice display case, so you can see the actual donut you were ordering. I didn't have the fried chicken yet at this one, but I saw a nice little sign saying they offered wings! I will definitely be back for that because the fried chicken at the original store is pretty damn great! Just went here for the 1st time after hearing about it from my friends in the city. Awesome donuts (cookies and cream and stawberry) and coffee. I tried the cold brew. Next time I'm in philly I need to try re chicken! Please set up shop in KOP!! :) I don't get this place as regards donuts...I don't get it...I don't get it! I made my third (and last) donut purchase from Federal Donuts recently at this location on the edge of Northern Liberties. btw - There is ample parking here which is a plus for people wishing to patronize this establishment. The donuts listed on the board they didn't have (which is kind of strange to have them written on an overhead board and you spend time trying to decide which ones you want only to find out when you go to order that they currently only have different flavors. Change the board!) Anyway, I then decided to only order one and I ordered a Grapefruit Glazed donut. It cost $2.70 with tax. I guess it had a grapefruit flavor to it ... the burnt glaze was mostly what I tasted. It was heavy...cake-like. I understand - that's their style of donuts. I prefer lighter. And e.g. at Beilers in the Reading Market which I personally think are much, much tastier - donuts cost a half to a third of the price. I don't know if this place is just overhyped or there are many people who really love them and don't mind spending $2.70 on a donut. Whatever! Love this place. The chicken, donuts and coffee are all delicious. My only complaint is that they always run out of specialty donuts by mid morning! Make more of them!!! I was driving through the neighborhood and couldn't help but stop in. I've only been to their original location and remember their donuts and fried chicken being pretty delicious. This location seemed out of place with not much around. It has the feel of a fast food joint more than a warm friendly neighborhood donut shop. It's great that they have a parking lot, which was basically the deciding factor in my last minute decision to stop in. It was pretty late in the day, so I only had the 3 hot and fresh flavors to choose from. I went with the vanilla spice and cinnamon brown sugar. They were made to order, so it took a few minutes. The donuts I got were cakey, warm and surprisingly, not super greasy or overly sweet. They were delicious! I didn't get to try the chicken this time but a couple tables dining in had it and it looked so good! If I want Federal Donuts in the future, I would definitely come to this location. This 5 star review is only for the fried chicken sandwich, heard about this place from a local food blogger and had to come try ! It was delicious seriously nothing creative about it but just down right good!!!! And the place is clean and the good costumer service.. as for the donuts we had the churro and guava poppy the churro was delicious and the guava wasn't too great and I love anything guava usually so for the donuts I'd rate a 3 That was he worst fried chicken I have ever ate in my life. The batter is disgusting. Ten dollars for 3 piece. #keepdrivng This is a good solid spot for some great donuts and coffee in the morning. I haven't tried the chicken, so I can't comment on that, but the donuts are really the star here. They are all cake donuts and have a delicious crumbly texture that goes great with coffee. Most of the flavoring comes from the sugar coating, which is good, but the flavor doesn't come through as strongly as I would hope, as was the case with the Cookies 'N Cream donut I got. The coffee was just okay, nothing super great to rave about, and no specialty coffee drinks offered. Place seems over rated and not that great. I was really looking forward to these "fancy donuts". What a bust. The coffee was sour, had to throw it out. The donuts were just okay. They didn't seem fresh, just lacking. The buttermilk batter fried chicken was alright, a tad salty, but the donut that came with it was good. It was definitely not worth the price for that kind of quality. So disappointed. Service was so so. Maybe the other locations are better? Feeding my Federal Donuts addiction I went over to the new N 7th St location. I had been going to the 2 St location for a long time and was used to it there. I will now be at the N 7th St location since there is parking and actual tables. Now that Federal Donuts is serving their chicken sandwiches everywhere its just amazing. We got a few of the chicken sandwiches, an order of wings, and a few donuts my absolute favorite was the strawberry shortcake, I need to get to this location early so that I can get the chocolate eclair donut though. All in all, keep up the good work and I will be back! Federal Donuts is definitely one of my go to donut place. I was introduced to federal donuts by my roommates when I moved down here and I must say I was amazed ! I decided to stop by here to pick up more donuts for the bubs and my roomies. The donuts are always made fresh ! And the staff are super sweet and nice ! Can't ever go wrong with donuts from here ! Will definitely come back here to try the chicken ! I am not the biggest fan of donuts and i devoured the old-fashioned donut (I think it's just the plain donut). Service is friendly but they could certainly move a little quicker at this location. We were in yesterday and had to wait 15-20 minutes for 3 pieces of chicken and 2 coffees. With that being said, Chicken was cooked fresh and juicy. We opted for the buttermilk ranch and it was delicious! FD on 7th is always clean and the coffee is really good! I have been dying to get to this place. Maybe because I've seen so many specialty donut shops on food network and have yet to make it to one. I picked this location because I saw that they had their own parking lot, which is a plus, especially when driving around Philly! Walked in and could see all the flavors available for the day, and the next thing I noticed was the machine making donuts as we were in there. It was kinda cool. The donuts were pretty and my favorite by far (of the day) was the Lemon Merigue. When I told me husband that they made wings he wanted to try them but it was about 10 am and we would've had another hour before they started prepping for wings. All in all it's a little pricey , but I think the donuts were good! Donuts are sooo fresh and delicious. Tried the "snowball" looking donut it's their version of a chocolate donut. The "fresh hot" donuts are amazing! I bought two cookies and cream donuts. I would deff recommend this place! To just simply say, their donuts and coconut curry fried chicken are to die for! I can't share the coconut curry chicken with anyone, always have to have my own portion. My favorite hot fresh donut is the strawberry lavender. I'd love to try to blueberry pancake donut but they were out by the time I arrived! The workers are so friendly too! A must try! I have been to this store 3 times. First time ibwas there to try take out, the have fried chicken which is pretty good. I order the regular chicken and another orser of the cumin spice chicken. The chicken was so crispy and tasty and not dried at all. As i was waliing out of the store i saw a platter of beautiful customized donuts. So i decided to try the blue berry donut and a red velvet cake donut with citrus glaze...wow it was like if i was in donut heaven. Since that firat time i have onky been able to try the chocolate ganache donut and the honey glazed donut. I will make it a mission to try them all twice just to make sure i taste them all. This place is a must try whenever you are in the city of brotherly love My friend brought me here during a layover at PHL. We wandered in early and had some delicious coffee and a donut - and the donuts - amazing. Not like most donuts, I'm just not a fan. My only regret was it was too early to try their fried chicken, because za'atar fried chicken is an intriguing concept. I'll look forward to trying that next time, and they've definitely earned a next time. I had several donuts and each was really good. The strawberry lavender was fresh and hot and not overly sweet, while it tasted more of strawberry than lavender it was nice light donut. The Chocolate 3 was super moist and as the name implies super chocolatey while managing not to be overly sweet. My favorite was the Chocolate Oatmeal. It was again moist, not overly sweet and had a richness that made this one my favorite by far. The service was fast and friendly and this location has ample parking. LOVE the donuts. Absolutely HATE the coffee. Would still visit again for donuts lol One of the best donuts in the city. Always going here to try new flavors and have yet to be disappointed. Also like the fact that the coffee has been better which is perfect to go along with the donuts. question, why doesnt federal donuts serve/sell wings? idk how I didnt notice this before but I feel kind of cheated. i ate here a week ago and ordered their "whole chicken" for two of us and it was just six pieces as opposed to eight. what do they do with the wings and why do they advertise and charge for an entire chicken when in fact thats not what youre getting? dropping overall rating for this reason. I really didn't like the chicken, it was soggy and fried in old oil. The chicken didn't taste as if it had been brined and was oddly spongy in texture (injected with water?). The donuts were only ok. I feel like federal is mostly just hype. Been here several times, for coffee before work and bought a dozen doughnuts on a few occasions for the office. Hot coffee is great, while the iced has too much of a bitter aftertaste. Great flavors and creative doughnut combinations. Service today gets 1 star. Blatantly ignoring me when I ask something is one thing. If you're "distracted" looking at my lady (to put it nicely) at least remember to ask me if I want room in the first place instead giving me a "large" cup with two inches of space to the top.. Server had no problem asking the next guy. If I wanted a small cup I'd order that. Just will be from another place next time. This place is love at first sight. Since the first time I've been, every time I travel to, near, or through Philly, I make whoever I'm traveling with me stop at Federal Donuts. Always only praises, never any complaints. All flavors of friend chicken are good, though I prefer the dry seasonings. Chicken sandwiches are AMAZING. Love the fresh sugar coated donuts--strawberry lavender is my favorite. Expand to DC please!!! The first time I went to federal donuts near Drexel, there were no donuts and certain flavors of chicken were not available. Fast forward a year later, I finally made the trek to Federal Donuts at this location and I'm so sad that I didn't come here earlier! I got the fried chicken sandwich, cold brew coffee and 5 different donuts. ALL were great. The chicken sandwich isn't as juicy as Chik-fil-a but definitely had A LOT of flavor! It kind of had a dry ranch flavoring which was really unique and something I could find myself craving late at night. What makes my experience a 5 star is definitely the customer service. I don't remember what their names were (even though I asked for it to write this review). They were so knowledgeable in the business itself and the owner that it really made me appreciate everything I was eating. Great surprise donut and fried chicken place. Split a dry rub chicken (order comes with free honey donut) and 2 regular donuts (strawberry lavender and cinnamon sugars. The "regular" ones are made to order and come out warm and soft. The "fancy" ones are about a dollar more expensive and come in more flavor varieties. First time I visited, my son and I were originally planning to pick up and go. We ended up staying and finishing the whole thing on the spot. The chicken was perfect balance of crisp, slightly battered skin and juicy meat. The free honey donut didn't do it for me but the combination of it with the fried chicken made sense. The 2 warm ones felt light even tho they were cake donuts and felt like they melted in our mouths. The only bad parts of our otherwise great experience were: (1) I didn't realize one of my donuts was missing until I was already an hour out of the city; (2) the fancy one/burnt caramel I ordered was only 1 of 3 flavors left at around 4pm. Good news was that I found myself back in philly the next day and swung through again. It gave me an excuse to get more warm regular donuts. Plus, even though the same cashier wasn't working and because they were out of the flavor I had previously ordered, I was given 2 free donuts for my trouble in addition to the 2 additional I bought. I haven't tried them yet (strawberry milkshake and peach cobbler) but I'm sure they will be great! These donuts were not my favorite. I tried the 3 favors of the hot donuts they had that day. I wasn't blown away by any of them. They good, but not worth all the hype. They are covered in flavored sugar. I probably will not be returning. I can't say enough good things about this place! Go it's amazing!! We went originally for the donuts but I will definitely be coming back because of the chicken. I got the teriyaki styled chicken fingers and they were incredible. I also got a blueberry pancake donut but didn't realize that the chicken came with a plain donut. The plain donut in my opinion was better then the fancy one, it was so good! I will definitely be coming back! I order their classic 3 piece zataar fried chicken every few months. But, I've noticed that the sizes of chicken pieces are smaller for the last few orders. The prices are still the same. It's disappointing. I hope it's just the bathes of Chicken they are getting and not their cost cutting strategy. Looks like Andy's and love and honey are getting my biz.... Honestly, I don't understand all the hype about this place. We went there around 2pm, so there wasn't that much variety of donuts, which I understand. We got one of each kind of donut that was left(4 donuts), and out of all of them, only one was good(ish). The donuts are soft on the inside like mushy cake, not like how most donuts taste like. The fried chicken was nothing special, either. We got the honey soy glazed, buttermilk ranch, and z'atar flavors, and while the chicken on the inside was quite tender, and the outside was crunchy, the flavoring was just off and fake-tasting. Someone in our group even said that Popeyes chicken tastes better. My expectations for this place were pretty high, considering all of the good reviews, and this place did not at all meet my expectations. Our first time here wasn't that impress the donuts are wayyy too high for one donut. The can drinks were too high. The only donut I thought was good was the pumpkin latte. The chicken sandwich was good but chick fil-a is better. The wings were mediocre and the meat had a funny taste the skin was ok with the rub (za-atar) and it also came with a honey donut yuck Today...Blueberry Mascarpone Donut and Sweet Soy Garlic Chicken. Pretty good... Just moved from Brooklyn and Dough Donuts. I really liked the Donuts made fresh and oil free and a sane size. Calling all cars ala jack Webb to come and get your coffee and Donuts right here! Chicken and donuts are great! Def try it, but it's over priced! Also the coffee is always bad. Unpopular opinion I think room temperature donuts are just ok. I know I know, people turn up about donuts and I respect some of the flavor combos places come up with but it's hard to impress me with a donut. Sorry not sorry. But Federal Donuts are doing what I've always thought donuts should be doing-hot and fresh. These are the donuts I've been waiting for my whole life. They have a self dispensing donut batter device sitting over hot oil that pumps out freshly fried donuts. The donut itself is piping hot and soft enough to melt in your mouth. They don't stop there, you can have them tossed in a variety of flavored sugars- cinnamon sugar, cookies and cream, or strawberry lavender. The flavors are subtle but delicious. You can't go wrong with any of them, but I preferred the cinnamon sugar! I didn't get to try the chicken, but that's definitely on my list! Can I start off with saying I don't really like doughnuts? I know. Everyone thinks I'm nuts, but idk. That oily dough ball just isn't my jam. Until you turn it into a crumbly cake. And top it with crumbles. And icing. And peach jam. The cobbler. Dah peach cobblah ladies and gents. It was great. But super sweet, as I like things. So I'm sure not for everyone. I've had a couple doughnuts here now, and I must say I've enjoyed them all, although I didn't get a pancake vibe from the blueberry pancake. For the record I've only been here for my Saturday doughnut and coffee bike rides. Got to have that balance (no bike pun intended). My only gripe is their iced coffee is really acidic compared to others I've had. I've had this issue at both locations I've been to, so clearly there's something they're doing that I'm not a big fan of. Either way, this Saturday I'll be back. ‍ There coffee was sour and undrinkable. I tried to take a couple of sips before I left after sitting for 15 minutes, but the whole cup ended up in the trash. I'm not one to complain and try to get my money back, but a fair warning to others is within reason! Despite only being moderately busy the employees stood behind the counter talking to each other instead of coming out and cleaning the sticky and dirty tables. I use the wet wipes provided on the table to clean it off myself. No one was on table duty today I guess? Sadly, none of the food prep staff were wearing gloves or hair nets while preparing the donuts and chicken. On a final note I had to wait about 10 or 15 minutes in line for the bathroom as only one of two bathrooms was in working order. Won't be going back to this location anytime soon. [This review originally appeared on fare-game.net] When fried chicken masters Federal Donuts announced their grand opening of their newest West Poplar location was set for June 7th, complete with Grand Opening Party, I must admit I was a little bummed. I am a bit of a fanatic for their chicken (their donuts are excellent as well but I'm actually not a huge fan of donuts in general) and have been following the transformation of this newest spot as it just so happens to be ACROSS THE STREET from my apartment complex. But we will be out of town this Saturday for their 1 day only specials (Hot Donut Ice Cream Bomb as a collaboration with Little Babys, and Fried Chicken Donut Sandwiches) and I will miss out. I have had my fingers crossed for a soft opening and yesterday my husband noticed staff inside and lights on. Fried Chicken was coming. And today was a glorious day as Fednuts opened their doors and starting slinging birds and tasty donuts. I went directly after work, only pausing momentarily at home to check in with my new kitten. By the time I got there, (4pmish), they were already out of all Fancies. The new flavors sound delectable including a Salted Tahina and Blackberry Walnut. The Hot Fresh Donuts are where it's at in my opinion, and I got a Lemon Cream Hot Fresh in addition to the Honey Lemon donuts that come with each order of chicken. I got 2 chicken halves: my go-to Buttermilk Ranch Dry Spiced and the Sweet Soy Garlic glazed. The chicken was juicy and tasty as always and I really really loved the Sweet Soy Garlic Glazed. But I'm looking forward to trying them all eventually. I need to finally try the wings as well; they usually in short supply and sell out very quickly at the Sansom St location so I'm hoping to go early on Friday. The new space is HUGE compared to the other locations; a whole lot more seating and they have a few parking spots too. Love the huge windows that go hand in hand with the clean bright decor. This is a great addition to our neighborhood and now my only problem will be trying not to eat there everyday! Welcome FedNuts! Small little donut shop with a parking lot in the city. The donuts are out of this world. They also serve chicken after 11am and if you are in this area at that time I would suggest getting some because it is amazing as well. Donuts are averagely priced for speciality donuts and well worth the cost. They update their menu based on the seasons but have a few regular donuts (cookies and cream being one) that are all year round. The regular donuts are served hot. The speciality donuts are made fresh daily but do not come out hot. It's definitely somewhere to check out if you are in the area. I went there with great expectations of good ' fried chicken' . I ordered the chicken with Chilli Lime glaze. What I got was 'soggy' chicken dowsed in a Chilli lime sauce. It was disgusting. It was NOT fried chicken, it was soggy chicken. The staff there was good enough to offer me another variety of fried chicken. I truly appreciated their efforts to understand my disappointment. I did however like their donut. I will go back there for their donuts but NOT for their Fried Chicken. The fried chicken that was offered to me after I complained was not that great. KFC is better than this place. All the stuff dreams are made of. Donuts, Fried Chicken, and Good Coffee. This place is awesome, just like its other locations. However, THIS one doesn't always sell out of chicken. Excellent news- the people rejoice! It's not insanely busy, still an up and coming neighborhood. Though they do often sell out of 'fancies' and wings, they still have lots of delicious stuff all day. Also, their coffee is downright delicious. Get there. Do it now I love federal donuts! And this place def makes them well! Why 3 stars? This location has SLOW service. Not because they're understaffed, not because they're busy, but because there is no oversight of the employees. While one worker was making donuts, refilling items, and taking orders, the other girl was chatting it up and flirting with one single customer. We were first in line when we entered, yet had to wait 25 minutes for our donuts because one worker was trying to get those digits while on the job. I would hate if she were my co-worker, and the other worker was obviously unhappy doing the job of 2 people. Chicken is ungodly. It is incredibly juicy and succulent, with a nicely contrasting crispy casing that makes this such an enjoyable experience. Have not tried all of the flavors yet, but haven't had a bad one yet. The half chicken or order of five wings is filling for one person. The donuts are good, but I can't say they are life changing the way other reviewers do. Definitely fresh and delicious, but not all of the flavors do it for me. I found some of them to be a bit unimaginative. The chicken is definitely the money maker. Cafe soho definitely makes better fried chicken, in my opinion, but this is different enough and good enough that I will be enjoying both as often as my arteries will allow. Haven't noticed a difference in quality between this one and the ucity location. These donuts are serious! Not as serious as the high school process...but they are fantastic! I made it for opening day and tried the fried chicken donut sandwich. It was tasty, and a neat concept, although I certainly wouldn't eat it every day. It was very messy and I feel like I should start bringing gloves to federal donuts because the messiness is really my only complaint, which isn't really even a complaint. I also tried the sea salt chocolate donut which was awesome, and we shared some Thai Chili chicken. It's nice that this location is so big and has a parking lot. Glad there's another option for my fried chicken and donut fix. I like the new location because it's big, has plenty of seating where you're not in the way of the line, and a parking lot that makes it a convenient stop for an after-work treat on the way home from the office. The donuts are still warm and amazing, but I wasn't as blown away by the fried chicken. I tried the buttermilk ranch dry rub and the chili garlic glaze. The buttermilk ranch left something to be desired. Upon first bite you can taste the ranch, but it quickly becomes bland and flavorless. The chili garlic was very good, though, and I'll be back to try the other flavors. Nice light batter donuts and crunchy fried chicken. Our trip here was not planned but it was worth the stop. Having heard everyone always talking about Federal Donuts, we figured we'd try them. A staff member gave us the run through of the menu and options we could choose: fried regular or cake-batter "fancy" donuts, and fried chicken tenders or wings. (We did not expect the chicken!) We opted for 2 fried chicken sandwiches. They come on potato rolls with a ranch rub, spicy mayo-like sauce, American cheese (hold for me!) and pickles (hold for Alex). These double fried tenders were as promised: moist inside and crunchy outside. I would have loved more sauce. Now, for the donuts. We couldnt choose so naturally we got 3 to try: two fancy (churro and tres leches) and one fresh (strawberry lavender). The strawberry reminded me of fruity pebbles; not much lavender, but the donuts itself was light. Churro was my favorite but could have used more of the (caramel or dulce de leche?) glaze. Alex says the tres leches was good but needed (more) condensed milk. Next time: we'll ask for more sauce on the sandwiches and see if they have a heart-stopper: chicken inside a donut as a sandwich! How could you find something negative to say about this place?? Warm fresh made to order donuts. You can't go wrong here. I've had their"fancy" donuts and not a huge fan as they are just like regular donuts. But the warm fresh ones are incredible. Highly recommend for a treat! I wish I could review the chicken and the donuts separately, because they are two different worlds. I almost think that I must be having different donuts then everyone else here because honestly, these are disgusting. But I've tried them twice (at this location; never been to the others), and they were the same both times. When you squeeze them, grease oozes out; the bag is coated in a layer of I don't know what. I gave one to my wife and, after a single bite, she refused to continue. It's a shame because the flavors have potential; they're nothing incredibly creative but still better than your run-of-the-mill donut place. But ugh these things are bad. 1 star. At best. And like I said - the chicken was a different story. The chicken itself was moist and flavorful while the skin was crispy and comes with a variety of spices. I'm a fan! I'd give it 4/5 stars, just getting dinged on some consistency issues (the odd piece is dried out). The worst part about the chicken, though, is that it comes with a free donut. Which is bad enough that I think twice about going by to order the chicken! In sum: donuts=gross, chicken=amazing. Amazing BOH and FOH hard working friendly staff in every store. These people get it done day in and out serving Philly's MOST delicious chicken and donuts. The chicken sandwich is nothing short of a religious experience and the butter pecan donut begs to be eaten again and again. The coffee is good and strong (no decaf)! You will be the hero of any event from hangovers to weddings when you treat your friends and fam. Go fednuts. Loved tge Hot fresh donuts the strawberry lavender YASSSSS...the Fancy loved the key lime and blueberry was reallt good I tend to avoid fried chicken, but Federal Donuts is the exception to that (silly) rule. I think the best way to go is to get a 1/2 chicken in the sauce/rub of your choice. It comes with a honey donut which is surprisingly delicious for being rather plain. I haven't gotten there early enough to try any specialty donuts, but I have tried the strawberry lavender. It is a plain donut dusted with strawberry lavender-flavored sugar. In my opinion, it didn't add enough to the plain donut for the extra cost, and I probably won't get it again in the future. The chicken sandwich is also fabulous. Ended up getting a cinnamon sugar donut and for $1.25 you can't go wrong. Each one (cinnamon sugar at least) is made fresh after you order so expect to wait a minute or two, but overall it was a pretty solid donut. Still have to check out their fried chicken that everyone raves about, but at 10am chicken didn't sound like the greatest hangover food. 甜甜圈好吃，但沒有到很驚艷，最喜歡的口味是手上拿的那個口味。Chicken sandwich 是我覺得最浪費錢的，這吃起來超級普通到不行，肉也並沒有很嫩，網路很多人推薦，我實在是無法理解。但甜甜圈是好吃的。 I love federal donuts and everything Solomonav does! He is genius! The donuts are amazing, every single flavor. Today my fiancé and I had chocolate cake and plain glaze. Last week we had pumpkin spice latte and good coffee. All sooo good! Meh. Expensive and fattening, although nothing tastes good enough to crave. I stopped in for a few donuts with a friend. We tried two of the fresh hot donuts as well as two specialty donuts. Both hot flavors we sampled (vanilla spice and cinnamon brown sugar) tasted the same, and they were too dense and greasy. Disappointment. The fancy donuts were so heavy I couldn't have more than one bite of a chocolate cake, and it didn't taste as fresh as I was expecting it to taste. I'm not Homer Simpson, but I crave a donut once in a while. Call this blasphemous, but I'd more likely go to Dunkin to grab a donut- a third of the price, tastes fine to me. Saving grace? The coffee's good, and my coworkers rave about the chicken. I haven't tried the chicken yet, but before I totally write FD off, I'll be back to try it. This is a place that serves fresh made donuts and chicken. As well as serving great coffee. It's more of a fast food setting then a dining experience. The staff is generally pleasant and I've never had a problem as well as the service being effective. As for the food the donuts are really good particularly the cinnamon brown sugar donut which when hot and fresh is delectable. I can't speak for the other donuts as I am hooked on this one. But I imagine the other donuts are just as tasty depending on your taste. As for the chicken that is where my glowing review ends. The crust on the chicken is tasty and it is cooked crispy which is great but as far as underneath the skin I found the chicken to be terribly undercooked and rubbery and I ended up not finishing my thigh or my leg. Technically the chicken may have been "cooked" according to the federal donut standards but certainly not to my liking because I don't like to taste rubbery chicken and it had bad mouth feel as a result . I will not be ordering chicken from this place ever again. My favorite fried chicken is Royal Farms, ranked number one in food and wine magazine as the best fast food chicken and I will stick to it as there's nothing like it. That being said I will probably return to Federal donuts for the donuts and coffee themselves as that's all I need from this place. The only thing I cannot review at federal donuts are the wings and the fried chicken sandwich which I hope are better than the other items I discussed. Big fan of their donuts and chicken. The chicken is made to order and is not overly greasy, nice and crispy. Don't forget to have a donut, my favorite is the strawberry/lavender. Any donut you can fresh out of the fryer tastes even better because they are warm. I was a little skeptical about the chicken combination, however, their chicken was made to perfection! I was a little disappointed with the honey donut that came with it. We also tried their smores donut, which I loved the idea of it, however it was a little too sugary for me. Overall this place is definitely worth going to. Federal Donuts has opened a new location in North Philly. This location actually has parking! There is also plenty of seating. And of course, the donuts and chicken that you've come to expect from Federal Donuts. My favorite donuts would have to be the Sea Salt Chocolate and the Blackberry Walnut. I also like that they had the grand opening for this store on National Donut Day! These are good donuts, but definitely not the best I've ever had. My friend and I got all the flavors of specialty donuts they hadn't run out of, as well as a fresh cinnamon brown sugar. The fresh donut was awesome- super hot and melt in your mouth. I would have liked to try the other flavors to compare. I was less happy about the specialty donuts. The best were the milk and cookies and the churro. I easily could have gotten a half dozen of just those two flavors. The hot chocolate was the most disappointing. The donut wasn't chocolate, and therefore didn't taste like chocolate at all. Really good donuts have the flavor in the dough, not just dumped on top. Going back, I might stick to the fresh donuts unless there's a really exciting looking specialty flavor. Here once again on 10/2/18. This time I Ordered their fried chicken sandwich. After reading quite a few reviews of this I figured It wouldn't be possible to be disappointed but I was -- ABSOLUTELY!!!!The chicken may have been cooked all right, but it was FLAVORLESS. whoever made it hadn't a clue what's entailed in seasoning food, evidently. 3 small pickles were stuck in it, which I also DIDN'T appreciate (I don't like pickle in my food but I wasn't alerted that's one of its features...)When I saw the price of this thing???? -- $7.50 I was even more disgusted. This place is OVERRATED AND OVERPRICED, sadly. Frequent for the donuts, only. Great donuts! I can't speak to the rest of the offerings but the donuts were great. We got a combo of hot and fresh and fancy donuts. Big fan of the hot Oreo donut--nothing like a warm donut so good! We got a warm strawberry lavender too and It was amazing! Light fluffy dough was super good. Don't understand the hype... doughnuts were far from amazing. I would have enjoyed a doughnut from Dunkin Donuts better-- and at least also had a decent cup of coffee. Save your money...make a trip into Manhattan and find a Doughnut Plant. Then reconsider how this place could have such high ratings. The chicken and fresh donuts are DELICIOUS!!! If you're in Philly, definitely treat yourself! Don't get the hype bout this place...approx 2000 sq ft for 2 items...9.99 for 4 small pieces of pollo n that's right a donut. Like I said overpriced n overhyped Got a 6 pack of doughnuts on our way out of Philly. The simpler doughnuts are made fresh to order and coated in different flavored sugars. Make sure to taste those while they are hot! So good! We tried the cookies and cream and strawberry lavender. We also got some pre-made frosted specialty ones - blood orange, carrot cake, blueberry muffin and guava. The guava was my favorite - tangy and sweet. Blueberry was good too. Carrot cake and blood orange were a little disappointing - not as strong on the flavors. We also enjoyed the Vietnamese coffee - needed more cream but nicely sweetened and strong flavor. Store wasn't busy early in the morning on Sunday. Visited back in June and looked up reviews for donuts. So glad I tried it out!! Got the chicken and donuts for the bridal party, it came with their regular donut. I also got one of their other fancy donuts, don't remember which, except if had chocolate on it. Man, bomb.com. The bridal party enjoyed it too, and there happen to be a regular donut left so I tried. OMG!! Their donuts are delicious but their original donut was even way better than I expected!! I wish I was able to take some home on my flight before I left! We need you guys in Houston. Y'all shit on all these other fancy donut shops here. Only one, guava & creamof the three donuts I've had here (chocolate & S'mores, other two) was great, in my opinion anyway. Though the s'mores appears yummy I didn't care for it. Didn't have much taste, strangely. 3stars cause these things are DEFINITELY overpriced despite the fact I find one Of them addictive! Review for donuts, not chicken. Bottom line: overpriced and over-hyped. I got a dozen fancy donuts for a work thing. There was chocolate mint, pumpkin spice latte, chocolate cake, chocolate glazed, and two others that I am not quite sure what they were. I personally tried the mint chocolate and the pumpkin spice, and was only marginally impressed. Honestly I prefer several other Dunkin Donuts flavors above what I tried from Federal donuts today. $25 for 12 donuts and a cup of coffee is a bit extreme, especially when the donuts weren't that impressive or large. I'd go back to try the fried chicken, but when I pass by this joint I will no longer feel an urge to stop in. You can't pass this place up. And with four locations in philly there's no excuse. Between the made when you order everyday flavors and the specialty donuts you can't go wrong. Idk how long the wait is, stop here and treat yourself. A short while back I stopped in for a chicken sandwich. Two actually. Long story short, the chicken breast was way too big for the bun, the sandwich was slathered in mayo so that holding the sandwich was a mess and the number of pickles were about 4 too many. The place itself was also a mess. If I wanted a sandwich w half a ton of mayo I would have requested it. Meh, skip the chicken....let me type it again SKIP, THE, CHICKEN. Whatever you do. Okay donuts. Didn't knock me off my feet but they were kind. Pricey but good I know fried chicken and donuts seems like an odd combination if you aren't familiar with this place, but it will not disappoint. the classic donuts (cookies & cream, strawberry, and cinnamon) are some of the best I've had and their fancy donut selection is even better. I love and have always loved federal donuts. This visit was a little different than others since this time they ran out of chicken sandwiches! What a shame. No worries though, ill be back soon enough. Federal Donuts was my go to in college when I wanted to treat myself to something delicious. Years later, I'm still making pit stops to this place whenever I'm in the area because the donuts are to die for. The donuts either come in fancy or fresh made to order. This time around I got the strawberry lavender sugared donut and a small coffee. The donut was amazing (fried chicken is really good too) but don't come here for the coffee. I just wasn't a fan of their coffee at all. A donut and coffee came to ~$4, so I would say prices are reasonable, if not cheaper, compared to other donut and coffee shops. Surprisingly this donut place makes a killer chicken sandwich. Hot ready made to order donuts are good too. Could use some glaze tho. Not my favorite donut spot. It's always clean however all of their food has a weird eggy smell to it. I've tried it many times and have been very let down... especially for the price. Love this place! Hot fresh donuts are amazing. Fancy donuts, always fun to try something new and unique. Fried chicken with different choices of toppings. So good! How do you describe the complexity yet simplicity of a fried dough with flavors so vibrant you never want to look at another dunkin' donut donut, ever again? This place is awesome for 3 reasons: 1) The donuts (duh) 2) The spot itself 3) Fried chicken 1. The donuts come in a variety of flavors but their 3 freshly baked options are: strawberry lavender, cinnamon brown, and glazed. All three are my go to donuts simply because they give off this light touch that makes me feel real good about myself when I consume them. 2. This location specifically is a great spot to bring a group of friends, people who are visiting Philly, or to come alone and study (Temple students!) There's enough space and it isn't as crowded as some of the other spots. 3. You don't really think a spot titled FEDERAL DONUTS screams fried chicken, do you? But this spot serves fried chick and it's HECK good. So give it a try! All around, a great wonderful spot and I think it's still better than Beilers, don't @ me We visited late on the weekend so we avoided the long lines. We had the brown sugar donut which is freshly prepared unlike the other donut offerings. The donut was delicious and I can now understand why others make a line for Federal Donuts as I would def join them if I lived in the area. I have to admit, I only had the coffee so far BUT I'm very picky about coffee and it was delicious. Even though I can walk to this location, I'm guessing the parking lot is a big benefit for those passing by. I'll be bok. If you're looking for a good freshly made donut that's light yet tasty, this is the place for you. While the specialty donuts aren't bad, there's something to be said about having a fresh hot donut that's literally made to order. I got a half dozen of the cinnamon sugar donut and had to practice self control to prevent myself from polishing the box. The donut was PERFECT (not heavy and not too sweet)! In town for conference. After eating terrible hotel food, my friend and I wanted to just grab something quick before heading back on the road. Sucks watching people who ordered after you receive their meals and donuts before you, especially when you only ordered a cold brew coffee and a cinnamon sugar donut. Got my coffee right away, at least. Didn't care for it (kinda bitter) but it's caffeine so it'll do. Watched the guy take orders and give out the orders. I'm a big girl and it's a small place so I'm not sure why he was completely oblivious to me and my friend. The being ignored and the apathetic, "sorry" is not cool. Donut was good and fresh, at least. Good donuts, Great Chicken! I've ordered a variety of their donuts here, and they always surprise me with their rich and balanced flavors. They offer "regular" and "specialty" donuts, with the specialty being the more expensive of the two. Both are fantastic, but my heart lies with their regular donuts, as they are perfect cakes with just the right amount of flavor, and are always warm! So delicious! Their specialty donuts are always fun, and ever-changing, you can even look up what flavors they are offering on their website which is always updated. The chicken was the surprise that I didn't know I needed. I always opt for the glazed chili garlic flavor because it is so good I've never felt the need to switch it up! It also comes with a donut so its a great balanced meal ;) The prices are good and the staff is always personable, this place is always a good casual go-to for lunch! First time here...and the cashier told me about the variety of fancy donuts they offered with flavors ranging from keylime-pecan marple....I ended up trying out a "hot and fresh" donut with the flavor of strawberry lavender. The donut took about 3mins to make, and she dusted the donut into the flavor and there it is I now have my first hot and fresh donut from Federal Donuts....Just took my first bite and it was Delissshh...never had a hot donut, but was dying to try this place out since I've heard nothing but positive things about the brand and the company itself.. Everything was great here, cashier was very helpful, music was cool, tables were clean and there was convenient parking :) love it! I will definitely be back-next time I'll try the chicken sandwich Eating a regular donut will never be the same-thanks to Federal Donuts The chicken was fresh and perfectly cooked. The fresh donuts melt in your mouth. The donut making station was very clean and the staff was super friendly. Very tasty!! Donuts are only available until they run out. I was a little surprised by the few times they already ran out of the kinds I liked seeing as they only have donuts and chicken. But the food is good. If they ever have the wings you should try them! Best wings in the area. Good donuts but very expensive, only tried the chicken didn't care for the ranch seasoning, maybe I'll come and try the chicken sandwich spent $27 on I don't what ‍ Fried chicken and donuts are not for the weak! So yummy!! Wish there was one in Sacramento! Let's start off with when you first enter the building your nostrils are filled with goodness. You smell the sweet aroma of the donuts. On this visit we tried four different flavors. Za'atar, sweet soy garlic, honey ginger, and chili garlic. They all were very good but my least favorite was the chili garlic. The honey donut the chicken comes with is Amazing! Its soft and sweet I can eat a dozen of them alone. I didn't get a fancy donut this round maybe next time. I just wish it was a boneless chicken option other than the chicken sandwich. I prefer chicken without the bone. Wings were small but very crunchy. I'll be back soon!! The chili garlic flavor was ok it just needed a sweetness to it in my opinion. A bit spicy Za'atar was definitely my favorite it was full of flavor Sweet soy garlic was my second fav had a sweet tart taste that I loved. Reminded me of the sauce used for dumplings. Honey ginger was good too & it wasn't too much ginger which I was expecting (it was my hunnis fav) When I was traveling up to Philly, these donuts had to been the best I've ever had before in my life. No complaints and the chicken was phenomenal. When I come back, I will be back to this amazing establishment. As always, federal donuts does not disappoint! This time when i went I got the lavender lemonade with my donut and just had to do another review because IT IS SO GOOD. Went perfectly with my strawberry lavender donut So normally I'm a huge fan of Federal donuts and I've been here countless times. This was my first trip to this location. I prefer their donuts to others because I prefer a cake like donut, that's just what these are. My review today is solely based on the new breakfast sandwich. I loved the idea of this new addition and it could have been and should have been perfect. The bacon was thick and crispy. The cheery pepper jam was where it's at. It was fantastic! Literally made the sandwich. I don't think there could have been a better cheese option, the cooper sharp was perfect. The martins potato bun was fresh and always delicious. The god damn egg ruined it! It was terrible!! How hard is it to make a fresh egg? It's probably cheaper and would have made the mediocre sandwich perfect. Why? Why is such a crappy pre cooked egg? For those who haven't had it. The egg is very similar to what's on a Wawa breakfast sandwich. So bummed and such a major disappointment. $6.00 for this sandwich is not worth it, even with the free coffee. Put a real egg on it and I'll pay that all day long. Rant over... 3 stars I could eat a dozen of these donuts in one sitting. Probably one of the best donut places I have ever been to. I tried the strawberry lavender, brown cinnamon sugar, and the lemon with the marshmallow on top. I had them as soon as they hand rolled it. It was so warm and perfect touch to the wintry weather we experienced while purchasing these. I would definitely want to come back to try the other flavors. The donuts are cakelike and tasty! I got the s'mores donut on Election Day (hence the fun lil sticker). Unique flavors-next I need to try the chicken!! I LOVE federal donuts. I always make it a point to stop by whenever I'm visiting Philly. The fancy donuts are delicious, but I think their hot and fresh donuts are way better. They shine in their simplicity. Their fried chicken is also awesome. I've tried the zatar, buttermilk ranch, and honey garlic, the honey garlic being my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. Like other reviewers have mentioned, their fried chicken is hot and juicy in the middle and super crunchy on the outside. Eat these immediately. FYI, they don't start serving the fried chicken until 11:00am. Amazing doughnuts! I got half a dozen to bring back to NYC and you can bet I was a hero for the day. The flavors rotate, and the hot cinnamon sugar varieties were my favorite. Blueberry was awesome, too! Only one I didn't care for was the sweet potato/marshmallow. I ordered two of the cinnamon donuts and when we got them they were hot. We left to go sit someplace outside and when we opened the bag the girl working the counter had given us four instead of two! The staff was so kind and friendly and the donuts were awesome made fresh. Today's lunch devours found me at the infamous Federal donuts . The staff was really nice and very welcoming. My cashier was very helpful in informing me of the menu. While here, I ordered one strawberry lavender donut, and one cookies and cream doughnut . I also tried their signature chicken sandwich and chili garlic wings. My donuts were very fresh off the line and freshly dipped into their flavors. My chicken sandwich was made to perfection and came at a timely manner. My wings were perfectly dipped my donuts were very fresh off the line and freshly dipped into their sugar flavors. My chicken sandwich was made to perfection and came at a timely manner. My wings were perfectly fried and dipped and in their chilli garlic sauce. However, just because my food wasn't ready in the timely standards of the company, I was given an extra donut . If you ever see a Federal Donuts establishment, definitely check them out and make sure both your donuts and your chicken are freshly made! Most importantly, don't forgot who told you to check them out! #federal #federaldonuts #chicken #chilli #garlic #donuts #chickensandwich #philly #philadelphia #food #foodie #foodphotography #foods #foodphotography #foodporn #foodgasm Delicious donuts, fried chicken, and breakfast sandwiches. What's not to love?? Fed Donuts is a staple of Philadelphia. For anyone new to the concept, consider yourself lucky that there are now so many locations throughout the city, compared to the original location in Pennsport, where the parking situation was the complete opposite of great. It's really pretty simple. You got your hot, fresh donuts, fancy donuts and their latest addition: the breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, bacon, and cherry pepper relish on a potato roll. So simple, yet so delicious. Come after 11am for the fried chicken (which I hear is the bee's knees). For anyone coming from out of town, I highly recommend this location due to the ease of the parking lot and close proximity to the Ben Franklin Bridge and I-95. Fed Donuts didn't re-invent the wheel, but they took a simple concept and made it exceptional. And for that, you get my love. Looking forward to getting my hands on that chicken one of these days... Very good donuts! Not nearly as heavy as some donuts. Love the vanilla spice, eclair!! The lavender has been a fav of my dad's since we found it! Still havent had the chicken, but I'm usually thinking about donuts in the early am not chicken! They have free on site parking so it's easy in and out! I tried the cinnamon brown sugar donut and the blueberry pancake. I really loved how light the donuts were. The sugar donut, however, was my favorite. I loved how light and fluffy it was. The blueberry pancake tasted very tart to me. I really thought it tasted more like raspberry. Than blueberry. The taste of pancake was a little dull in my opinion as well. But i did like how the actual donut was more or less flavorless and it all depended on the flavor of the icing to determine the flavor profile. The warm cinnamon sugar donuts are the best thing ever. Do not miss out if you are in the neighborhood. The coffee is great. Cold donuts are really unique. Will come back soon! These donuts are sooo good! Every time I go into the city to see a show, I always stop in here. SOOOO amazing. The employees are usually teens who don't care about what they're doing but that's okay because the donuts make up for it. They have many unique flavors like chili strawberry and cinnamon shake. But even a plain donut from this place will do the trick. Definitely stop in and grab a donut... or a dozen! I was running late.and needed my.morning coffee fix! Ive driven past this store before but didn't stop because of the busy intersection. So, I finally got a chance to stop. I walked in to the wonderful smell fresh donuts but opted out of purchasing one. I needed coffee bad! The staff was friendly and the store minimal but cute decor. As I waited anxiously for my fix, I did some.peiple watching. There was a customer with a dog in the store !!! A major turn off for me especially when there's food being handles. My coffee was weak and overpriced. $2.75 for 16oz. Located in the outer limits of No Libs where tumble weaves, hobo corpses, used diapers, and broken glass paint the street. But when you pull up to federal donuts its like an oasis in the middle of a wasteland........where the only thing that can sate your hunger and thirst is donuts + fried chicken. Yes, they encapsulate the bulging waistline of America, but isn't that what you want for your Sunday hangover? Stop being a nancy boy piss pants and feed your soul. besides, everything in moderation......syke. My gf and I shared 4 donuts (so basically I ate 3); chocolate cake, blueberry mascarpone, warm vanilla spice, and warm cinnamon sugar. We swallowed it down with some cold brew coffee and I waddled my filthy fat ass out the door like a jolly son of a bitch. Earlier today I decided to try out Federal for the 1st time. I order via Caviar. I opted for the chicken sandwich and a half dozen donuts. When the order arrived, it was missing the sandwich but I was starving so scarfed down 2 donuts. They did redeliver my sandwich later on and included 6 more donuts. When I first bit into the donut, I was blown away but there a few factors to take into consideration; for starters, I was starving AND the donuts were hot hot hot. I don't think I have ever had a donut that hot from the fryer. I put the donuts aside when the sandwich arrived so I could at least get some protein in. I have to say, the sandwich was pretty darn good. The chicken was juicy, the roll was soft, and the sauce was spicy but not too overbearing for those of us who don't like spice. A few hours later, I went to grab another donut that was still warm and it just didn't hit the spot the same way which leads me to believe it was more of a dire hunger "good" and hot off the presses "good" instead of a DAMNNN that was one hell of a donut. While I will definitely order the chicken sandwich again, I'm not sure that I would add any donuts to the mix. Federal Donuts has the BEST hot donuts. My absolute favorite is the cinnamon brown sugar. Vanilla spice is a close second. I am not really a big fan of the strawberry. I have only tried the grapefruit brulee of the specialty donuts. It was not what I was expecting. I was very heavy on the grapefruit and lacking on the brulee flavor. I will be sticking to the hot donuts/ highly recommending them. donuts!!! They had a variety of 6 so we bought 6 and tasted all 6... Some better then the others like the strawberry and the chocolate but overall a good donut. compared to dunkin donuts or Krispy cream I don't know to me they all taste the same. I have fun trying all 6 with my bf and we said wow each time we took a bite... But I think we say that after all good deserts lol Zero complaints here - Federal Donuts is BOMB. I live right next door and have been here more times than I can count. I've tried countless donuts, coffee drinks, chicken sandwiches, French fries...you name it, I've had it. Prices are reasonable, everything is fresh and delicious, and they use only the best ingredients. My favorite donut to date is the "Pastelito" with guava glaze - YUM. Check it While at Philly, my friends and I stopped by here for donuts. There was a short line when we arrived and it moved quickly. My friends and I each ordered different donuts to try so in the end we were able to try all of the different types of flavored powdered sugar and one "fancy" donut. The donuts which could be coated with powdered sugar were made fresh so it's nice and warm when one receives it. They were also known for their chicken, so one of my friends ordered a chicken sandwich. Who knew fried chicken and donuts are a thing? My sister inlaw has been raving about this place forever. Her and her gf's actually plan trips to eat here. It was good and I am lucky to have tried it but I don't see myself craving to return. I tried every flavor of chicken. They were all tastey. My favorite was the soy garlic. Each chicken order is served with a plain donut. Shockingly, the donut actually complimented the fried chicken. Yeah, I know, I thought a bite of a donught while eating chicken would be difficult to swallow together but it all went down smooth and tastey. I tried several of the dessert donuts: strawberry lavender, pastelito, crumb cake, irish potato and triple chocolate. They were all yummy and the triple chocolate was my favorite but I honestly don't see what all the hype is about... they're donuts. I gave 5 stars because everything was delicious and the staff was very accommodating and patient. Wow. I've bought these doughnuts for years but never actually eaten them myself. Incredible. I stopped in on my way to work since it is literally on the way to my car from my apartment. The place is very clean and was fairly slow at 7:30AM. I ordered the Blueberry Mascarpone fancy. The texture was amazing. It was fluffy, and cakey, but still more substantial than your average donut shop donut. The glaze was delicious, I would definitely order it again. I have since tried their Lemon cream, which has an amazingly citrusy kick (Disclaimer: This donut does not taste good with coffee), the chocolate sea salt, and salted tehina. My favorite donut is actually the honey lemon one that is only served with the chicken. Womp! I will probably end up trying all of them at some point. I think their flavor and quality are worth their price tag. The chicken, on the other hand, was not my favorite. I ordered half a chicken with the buttermilk ranch dry seasoning. It was good enough, but just didn't do anything for me. It was a little dry and the batter wasn't anything to write home about. I will try it again maybe with a glaze or another flavor--or maybe I'll give the wings a try. Their hot coffee is great, nice and bold and delicious. The iced coffee was surprisingly lacking. It just tasted really weak or watered down. I had to add some of my own extra concentrated cold brew coffee from home to give it some flavor. :( Plenty of seating, a small parking lot, with abundant of on-street parking. Just get a hot coffee and a donut and it will give you a happy face! A cute and trendy coffee and donut shop for comfort food! Walking into a Federal Donuts always brings me to my happy place. I love to see the case of the special donuts of the day which are always inventive and just beautiful to look at - like something out of a patisserie as opposed to a simple donut shop. The specialty donuts will always impress if you'd like to bring a dozen to your next event. Besides the donuts in the case, they also offer "simple" donuts made to order which are always fresh and delicious as well. They are also a chicken restaurant - I really like their fried chicken sandwich. It is filling and delicious - a step up from Chic-Fil-A or any other fast food chicken sandwich. Overall this place is more expensive than chain donut shops but they really do earn those prices with the quality of their offerings. You can't go wrong with grabbing a donut for breakfast here or a sandwich for lunch - it really does feel like they put heart into their food. The cashier was really friendly and helpful. The place is spotless clean. I ordered 2 pcs of ranch chicken , a honey donut, and strawberry donut. The chicken was a little salty but very juicy and the skin was crispy. Both donuts were hot and tasted great. You can also watch the make your donuts as you wait. This place has the best donuts omg im so in love i will highly recommend this place for a quick lunch . Okay this is my second trip to philly and I think i didn't appreciate these donuts the last time. This time I did. Honestly this might be the best donuts i've had(no including yeast type donuts). My favorite was the lemon bar cheesecake. I could eat a few those in one sitting. The sugar balance is excellent and all the lemon and cheesecake flavors come through perfectly. It tasted fresh both times I came here and the texture was spot on. I also tasted the peach ricotta which was amazingly peachy. The fresh donuts are kind of nice because they literally fry those on the spot and it's not often you get to eat a donut RIGHT out of the fryer. I didn't try the savory chicken stuff but I'd have to guess it was good. Anytime in philly I'll be having some federal donuts. I was in town visiting and arrived 30 minutes before closing so it was not busy and I received my order quickly. We ordered two types of the fried chicken Za'Atar and buttermilk at the suggestion of the staff. The chicken was crispy but I found the seasoning to be too salty for my taste and with the chicken being very crunchy, I felt wanting for a sauce or dip to provide some moisture. The donut that comes with the chicken was moist and just slightly sweet. Federal Donuts, overall, is BOMB. I live right next door and have been here more times than I can count. I've tried countless donuts, breakfast sandwiches, coffee drinks, chicken sandwiches, French fries...you name it, I've had it. Prices are reasonable, everything is fresh and delicious, and they use only the best ingredients. My favorite donut to date is the "Pastelito" with guava glaze - YUM. I was a bit disappointed by the breakfast sandwich (what is that egg thing?) and the chicken can be dry sometimes, but I have had mostly good experiences here. Check it out! Amazing donuts and customer service. Love this business, team and donuts!!! Had these at my wedding as well. Guests LOVED them! First time having their chicken sandwich and it was delish. I have heard rave reviews, which I can understand but I wouldn't go as far as to say it's my favorite sandwich in this city. Also love their cookies and cream donut-- seriously so delicious. It somehow taste like cookies and cream but looks like a basic cinnamon donut with some black specs... definitely will be back This place should be called Federal Cakes, not donuts. The donuts were cold and honestly pretty stale. They are good (minus the staleness) but are essentially pieces of cake not donuts. Beiler's Donuts is a better option! The best buttermilk ranch Fried Chicken ever! Federal Donuts has some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. It is definitely the best Fried chicken / donut shop I've ever visited. I can't get over how the breast meat is always so juicy and cooked perfectly each time I've visited. This cooked to order fried chicken is consistently is spot on. This is the only fried chicken joint where I actually reach for the normally drier breast piece first. The buttermilk ranch flavor is my favorite perhaps because I'm not sure it's done better elsewhere. Now the donuts are equally awesome. The plain donut that comes with each order of fried chicken is so unassuming are first glance but oh so moist. Each time I visit I try a different flavor and none have disappointed. If you visit right before closing you might be able to snag a few that will be destined for trash otherwise. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this Federal Donuts post since I've visited countless times. One big con, they close at 7pm and they are prompt. Chicken and donuts are great. The coffee is always way too hot. I get burned every time :/ I was recommended to come in and get chicken and wings and I am soo happy I did !!!! The donuts were soo yummy and the wings were soo crispy ! I am glad I stopped in and enjoyed some desserts!! I will definitely come back Been coming here for years now and somehow I'm still not sick of the strawberry lavender donut . The fancy donuts are a hit or miss. My all time fave fancy donut was the milk and cookies, please bring that back Apparently the concept of hot dusted donuts doesn't sit well with everybody and I sincerely feel bad for those people who don't like it because these donuts literally melt in your mouth like what more could you ask for lol. The people that work here are super sweet and friendly, and they always throw in a couple extra donuts which I really appreciate! Also half my camera roll is federal donut pics so enjoy :))) Always a fan of Federal Donuts. This place has a decent amount of parking compared to the other locations too! However, one time when I ordered something like 6 boxes, they forgot an ENTIRE BOX of donuts. Now I check every single thing they make before I leave out the door but they give me this dirty look for not trusting them. Too much sugar on my donut! Had to use several moist towelettes to clean my fingers off! Sad! I feel like I don't need to tell you that Federal Donuts is amazing. I drive by every morning around 7am and there are people waiting outside for them to open, and really I feel like that says it all. Unfortunately all I have ordered here is donuts. I know they serve fried chicken but I'm not sure they have it ready at 7am when I'm in the neighborhood. But really if you want to make waves with your co-workers, grab a box of donuts and get some fancy ones too because good heavens they're worth the money. You'll never want to go to another donut shop again. And I should also mention the service is very friendly and they have their own parking lot. Like really, where else are you going to get amazing donuts AND free parking with a smile? I got nuts for donuts. The banana creme flavor is supreme and the fried chicken is a must. Not your ordinary donuts but no need to make a fuss. Cakey in texture and plenty of different flavors. I savor, every last bite is major. I recommend the soy garlic or buttermilk ranch for the chicken. Nice crisp skin and cooked to perfection. No doubt about it, the service was quick and the place is never crowded. Had the opportunity to indulge in Federal Donuts and I was impressed. I had the brown sugar cinnamon donut and it was served fresh. The donut was piping hot and delicious. Also had black coffee and it had good flavor. Definitely a place if visit again in Philly. Fried chicken and donuts?! Yes plz. They have fancy donuts that are already made and hot donuts that are made to order as well as chicken and a chicken sandwich. Unfortunately they didn't have their chicken tenders in yet (first thing in the AM), so ordered their chicken sandwich-- and it was delicious. The made to order donut was delicious and warm as well. Definitely a must try when in Philly! Consistently good donuts, hot and fresh are the way to go but some of their fancy donuts hit the spot too. The best fried chicken sandwich in Philly and a really great breakfast sandwich too I know my review will be an outlier, but it is free from the hype bias that surrounds Federal Donuts. Even in Philly, a publicist can work miracles. And the publicist for Federal Donuts has earned his or her money. Look. The donuts are good. They are uniquely flavored. But they are also so sweet, that it's often hard to taste the flavoring. They just end up tasting sweet. I realize donuts are meant to be sweet, but too much mutes any flavorings. And at $2.50 apiece for a small donut, it better be a really remarkable and memorable donut, but unfortunately the donuts at Federal Donuts are ones you'll immediately forget. I will very much go out of my way to stop at federal donuts when I'm in the Philadelphia area. It's been a while since I've had the fried chicken, but the donuts are always to die for. The "fancy" donuts are my go to as they are always experimenting with new flavors. Of course you have the standard C&C, Cinnamon Brown Sugar, and Strawberry Lavender. I'm a huge sweets guy, and donuts are my one true weakness. I can't stress this enough. These donuts are spectacular. Especially when warm. Quick day trip to Philly from DC resulted in stopping over at Federal Donuts for donuts to go. I was in an out of the store quick. The donuts held up the drive home and the next day. The flavors of these donuts were spot on. Not too cakey or overly sweet, just right. Definitely recommend federal donuts if you're in a mood for a donut or something sweet. I've found some donuts in DC to be too heavy or cakey and federal donuts has won me over. The chicken sandwich is AMAZING! it is so damn tender! I the sauce is great and the soft potato roll with the pickles on it is excellent. Definitely better than Chik Fil A. We wanted to kick off a weekend wedding in an informal, Philadelphia style. So Friday night, we invited everyone who was in town to Yard's Brewery and brought in a food truck to cater. It was also the bride's birthday, so instead of a cake, she wanted to celebrate with Federal Donuts. The staff at the North Philly store was very accommodating, having the donuts ready for pickup to meet a very tight schedule on Friday. As soon as folks saw them, they hit the trays, and none were left by the end on the evening. Guests raved about the four we had: Vanilla Spice, Cinnamon Brown Sugar, Dark Chocolate Glaze and Lemon Ricotta. The donuts were a delicious addition to the night and helped us kick off the wedding weekend in such a great fashion. Thank you gain to the staff at the North Philly Federal Donut store. Outstanding Fried Chicken and Doughnuts! Ate them during a blizzard! Ate them in the screaming hot summer! I dig it. I am now a believer of "the hype" with Federal Donuts! I had to wait for a little while for my order (made to order; fresh). While waiting, there was a good amount of customers patiently waiting in line to order. At that moment, I knew, it's going to be D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! I wanted to try both donuts and fried chicken -- so I did! This combination is worth all the calories (HUNTY)! Mmm...mmm...mmm! If you love chicken wings (fried crispy; just right) and/or donuts -- Federal Donuts will not disappoint. I had honey ginger wings & fries - yum! The combo came with a drink and a honey donut (it was great; melted in my mouth). Also, tried the old fashioned donut that was just as good! Real donuts. Dunkin Donuts could never! Five stars! I cant believe i've never reviewed Federal donuts. I mean this is probably because most of love this Federal Donut location. Their donuts are fresh cake-hot. I really like the special flavored donuts. They also have the best friend chicken sandwich that is gets sold out very quickly. I think last 2 times i missed it. They also serve coffee and have nice seating area. Parking is available right in front of it. So you can park and enjoy your breakfast without having to worry about parking meters. The staff is friendly and always welcomes with a smile. I recommend trying out Federal Donuts. I , honestly am not a big Donut fan but these guys make it delicous. I have been here on multiple occasions. I've gotten a half dozen of the fancy donuts. Aside from the cost ($13), I was impressed. The donut itself was dense and more cake like, than fluffy. I particularly liked the sweet potato pie donut. I have also tried their fried chicken sandwhich on two occaions. I was told that their fried chicken wasn't very good so I had to see for myself. I felt it was a bit overpriced considering the portion size but it is very good and I definately enjoyed the sandwhich. In fact, right now I am craving one. It is definately not the best fried chicken I have had but it certainly isn't bad. The fried chicken breast wasn't overly greasey and the spicy rooster sauce with the pickles had just the right amount of tang. On my most recent visit, I tried one of their hot fresh donuts with cinnamon and sugar. I actually thought it was better than their fancy donuts. It was a great basic donut, I had no complaints. (this happened a few weeks ago, but just randomly saw this page on yelp so i decided to write a review about my first experience here) when my sister and i first walked in, i was digging through my book bag to find my wallet. then my sister told me that the girl at the cashier turned to her co-worker and talked crap about how i'm taking too long to order. when literally it took me 30 seconds to pull out my wallet. after i ordered, i waited for a good 15 minutes for ONE donut. then i saw people who came after me getting their food first, so i went up to ask. came to realize that the girl who took my order, didn't even start making it. she apologizes, but after i walked away, she turned to the same co-worker and started chuckling. the donut wasn't even that good to worth all this. it was my first time there and it was a horrible experience. Perfect combination of sweet and savory. The chicken is delicious and the donuts are mouthwatering, or the other way around. I especially love the chicken sandwich. This place is slowly becoming a Philly staple and I'm loving that it's expanding and popping up in places like the Citizens Park and Spruce Street Harbor. The greatest donuts of all time. The service is always top notch here and the donuts are just the best cake donuts that I've ever had. Never disappoints. Keep up the good work! There's something about the donuts in this place that's perfect. It's not the most fancy place in the world, it doesn't have the most interesting or unique flavors, but it works in its simplicity. The best donuts here are the simple ones. Don't overthink it, just get a nice basic donut, and you will be happy. Honestly wish I lived in Philly. These are the best donuts I've ever had. I've been a few times for the donuts and always am impressed with the types of donuts they have. It's so good. I tried the fried chicken sandwich for the first time and it was scrumptious. Better than most I've had from other places. The staff is friendly and you get your order quick. Well worth the drive from wherever you are. Whoa! This place is the bees knees! They make there donuts fresh, every day. Plus, if you purchase a half or full dozen, they can be made on the spot, hottttt and fresh! Mouth watering! Fancy donuts are also available in seasonal assortment of flavors. I'm never going to Dunkin Donuts again. Well, unless I'm broke. lol Some of the best cake donuts we've tried! My husband loved the cinnamon sugar donut while I loved the Irish potato (which was a frosted powdered coconut flavored donut - kind of hard to explain lol). For gourmet donuts the price point is reasonable and both times we visited there was a short wait time. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and get at least 1 donut and eat it there as it will still be warm from the fryer! Yum! Fried chicken and doughnuts...do they work? If you've ever had Roscoe's chicken and waffles, you would know that the answer is yes! Something about the savory and sweet combination works extremely well. I add a dash of Louisiana hot sauce for the trifecta. After seeing Federal Donuts pop up on multiple respected food sites listed in Philly's ten must eat places for their fried chicken, I decided to make the trip. As with many of the other local places these sites rave about, don't believe the hype. I ordered a plain half chicken and tried the chile-garlic and honey ginger glazes on the side. I'm glad I got them on the side. Each glaze had it's own set of issues, and actually tasted quite foul. The pieces of chicken were very small, one was way overcooked, and there was zero seasoning in the batter. It came with a plain doughnut that was cold and soggy, and three dime sized pickles packed neatly in a condiment container. Terrible value for that amount of chicken, and I don't particularly care for donuts at lunch. The fact that it was completely empty at lunch hour is very telling. Despite the emptiness, they felt the need to entertain us with dance music at ear splitting levels. I'm going to give this place two stars, just because I've had worse. It also seemed clean inside, even though the decor was kind of blah. They need to lower the prices, fix the seasoning/glazes, and add a side option other than that donut. If they do that, maybe I'll give it another shot someday. I have a feeling things will stay exactly same. I get the feeling FD thinks they're the s--t, and little old me is definitely not going to convince them otherwise. Taste is probably 3.5 stars. Went because the family has never had them. Lose half a star for $27 a dozen and when the consensus of 5 people was, ok, but not great, and certainly not worth the price or hype. Insanely over priced chicken and donuts ; great service though to be fair but one of our chicken pieces was bloody and one of 4 of our donuts was raw still. 12 pieces of overcooked and under cooked chicken for $40 not a good value not family budget friendly. For 40 bucks I expect a religious experience. Edgardocolon and family Dec 2017 It's mostly all hype. plain and simple. You'll find Better Donuts @ the Bristol Amish Market as well as Yum Yum's on Street Rd. Not bad but not worth all the attention and hype this place receives. IMO Not much to say which hasn't been said already, we loved the cake donuts and plain old fashioned is yummy. The selection wasn't great when we went, but it was mid afternoon so there's that. This is a new must do for me when in Phily. Although I googled thrillist's best flavors list before heading in, I really don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. Chocolate triple, cinnamon brown sugar, strawberry lavender, white chocolate cherry. This is what sweet dreams are made of, quite literally. I'm coming back for the chicken!!! Good donuts and chicken sandwich. I love sweets and baked goodies! I've been here a couple times. There aren't many donut places in Philly, so this place will have to do. Once I drove by here with a super nice, old man who was my Uber driver as we were just discussing our love of sweet things. He asks super excitedly, "do you want some donuts?! I've always heard about this place, but never knew where it was." How could I say no? We got two donuts and split them to share. He commented that they were too sweet, even with his sweet tooth. I agreed. Also, they always run out of specialty donuts super early! It's open pretty late, so why does it run out of donuts 4 hours before closing? The best donuts I've tried ever. Just wish I got the chance to try the fried chicken! Philly has an amazing food scene and stumbled across this place by trying lunch near by. Tried the cinnamon sugar donut. Great chicken sandwich. The sauce is perfection. I definitely recommend this location for every person passing through. This location is super convenient and nicely kept. The service is pretty nice, but I noticed that Yelp said that this would be a good study location that has free Wi-Fi, and it in fact does not. So I was quite disappointed because they seem to have two Wi-Fi networks but they won't offer the password to customers. Another thing about this location is that the parking lot is great and seems to never be filled. Food and drink: I love the donuts here - they are more cakey, which I appreciate for its ability to satiate a craving in one bite. However, they are expensive, about twice the price of Beilers and of a similar size and seemingly less toppings (on top). Therefore, I'd prefer Beilers over Federal, but the strawberry lavender donut here is still my favorite in Philly! The fried chicken is pretty good, but not really worth the high price for pretty small pieces. The different types of seasonings is fun, though! We also tried the coffee today and it was fine. Frequency of visit recommendation: In the end, Federals is a much spoken about food topic among the Philly foodie scene that capitalizes on its hipsterness: in other words, it's acceptingly overpriced for its environment and promotional appearances. If you're someone who gets FOMO from not knowing about a good donut though, definitely hit this place up. It's a good date place, but not a great place to swing by too often because it'll probably break your wallet and your diet goals. Simply put, the best donuts in Philly. The hot and fresh are so light and delicious. The fancy donuts are really fun and rotate every month. Za'atar fried chicken? Yes please! I didn't think I was a donut person until I went here for the first time. This place is an absolute joke! I was told to get "the best chicken sandwich I've ever had" and was severely disappointed. They donuts, they was iight; but that chicken sandwich? That thing tasted like a fistful of sand slapped between two pieces of potato bread with a stale, unmelted kraft single in the middle. It's an absolute TRAVESTY that this establishment even peddles chicken out of that fun house. I'd rather lose my life trying to lick a 3 month old popeyes sandwich over stepping foot in this joint again. And the clientelle?! I'm not even sure if I could pick a gender on any of those folks. Weird place. If you want a 6/10 donut a 2/10 coffee and a ZERO/10 chicken sandwich, this is the place to go. Another millenial garbage pail. The staff is nice. We tried two donuts and two fried chicken sandwiches. We enjoyed the fried chicken inside the sandwich - good flavor, crunchy, and juicy. Other items were not impressive. Some of the best donuts I have ever had. My job order them for the office one time and I have been hooked. I decided to try two donuts and they were worth it. The location is low key and parking is great. Donuts are great and unique, chicken is excellent, cold brew and hot coffee is TERRIBLE. Good chicken sandwiches and good donuts. I liked the hot donuts more than I thought I would. Fried chicken and donuts? Two of my favorite things in one place! I got the triple chocolate donut and omg it was one of the best cake donuts I've had. I can say it beats the cake donuts in NYC! I though it might be too much chocolate and it would be an overkill, but it wasn't! The cake was moist and not overly sweet. It was so good that I had to get 1/2 dozen to bring home to my family. I had the churro donut and the regular chocolate one the day after and it was just as good. It wasn't stale and still very moist. I also got the fried chicken sandwich. It was juicy and tender. It made me wish I had more room to get actual pieces of fried chicken but it's ok because I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Philly! This is my first time trying Federal Donuts so I wanted to see what all the hype was about. I ordered a plain donut and then the strawberry lavender donut. I was not impressed with a plain donut because it had a real greasy taste to it. But Baby, I bit into the strawberry lavender donut....I had to give God the praise and glory. I will put money on that donut. The coffee is so so and I'm going to try the wings later on. I definitely will be back. This place beats the mediocre Donuts from Dunkin Donuts any day. New to Philly and always see this place. Finally went........ Official!!!!! There killing the game. Can't wait for my Cali family comes to visit to take them here. Literally changing the game with this. Chicken and Donuts who would of known!!! Right!! Wellllll Philly is not a close drive so anytime I plan a trip to Philly it's either a cheesesteak or Federal Donuts! If you haven't tried it, please go and do it. My favorites: Dry Rub Chicken Wings: Buttermilk Ranch and Coconut Curry Donuts: Hands down the Strawberry Lavendar Hot and Fresh sugar donut AND the honey donut which comes with the chicken. They have coffee (hot, cold brew, Vietnamese) anD they recently added French fries and they are tasty! I love this place! So freakin delicious!!! I rarely eat donuts as my parents had a donut store growing up and I've had enough for an entire lifetime. Even here, I couldn't get myself to eat whole one, but it was definitely a unique one that was pretty enjoyable. Now.. the fried chicken sandwich... AMAZING. It is the absolute best chicken sandwich that I have ever had. I'm drooling right now just thinking about it. There is honestly not too much that I look forward to when I visit Philly, but this is definitely at the top of my list. Can't wait to come back to try all the other fried chicken recipes! Federal Donuts offers some of the most flavorful donuts in Philadelphia - and that's saying something when you're surrounded by delicious Amish bakeries. While also being known for their fried chicken, we came back again and again for their cinnamon sugar donuts. They also offer more decadent options but for those that appreciate warm sweet dough, stick with their basic donuts - either their cinnamon brown sugar or cookies and cream. I'd give them 5 stars but their staff isn't the warmest or most welcoming, but the quality of their donuts keeps us coming back for more. Went here on the grand opening. Of course it was worth the line-out-the-door wait! Lots more seating/standing room to eat at, compared with the original store. We didn't want to waste time waiting for "fancies" so we just got a dozen regular (Cinnamon, vanilla spice & lemon); and a 1/2 order of buttermilk ranch chicken. All were piping hot and delicious! We will be back for more! I've had the doughnuts before and thought that they were very very good. However at 2$ per doughnut I will never go again. Today I went to get the chicken sandwich that everyone raves about. Once again it was a tasty sandwich but for $7.50 I need to be full after I eat it. It comes a la carte! You need 2 to be satisfied. It should cost $5 MAX. I WILL NEVER BE BACK. Tastes good though! ordered 5 pieces plain chicken wings. about 10 bucks. crispy crispy crispy outside, juicy inside. had a can of coke to perfect it. i will be back for more wings !! these wings become the motivation drive me exercise more. :p These donuts are insanely expensive, but they're worth it. Although I've never had one of the chicken sandwiches, people who have had it say that they're amazing. It's hard to go back to a Dunkin' Donuts after eating at this place. I recommend you get a variety of donuts. And the menu changes pretty much every day. One time I had a guava jelly doughnut and it was the best thing since sliced bread. This is the place I take out of town guest visiting. They love the concept of it. The chicken is tasty and the donuts are good as well! I've only ever had the donuts that comes standard with the chicken. Although there are many different interesting flavor options as well. They can sell out of popular items quickly, especially on weekends, so I suggest heading their earlier rather than later! Good coffee too! The donuts here are way too good. I am not the type who order Donuts everyday, but these... so dangerously good.. more like a cake than a donut. I would like to give 5 stars, but their service is a so-so, so 4 stars. I was lining up to order, then the fried chicken guy ( this place sells donuts & fried chicken) who was taking order skipped me, then started cooking for the person behind me. My daughter said maybe it was because it was a police woman, but.... I felt a bit invisible person??? But no energy cashiers who had both elbows on the desk and hands on their face summons me and took my order, so we got what we wanted. I will go back since it's close to my kid's after school. Federal donuts is the perfect mix of what you want to eat. I stopped in twice and had the chicken and the donuts. I love the fact that they have a parking love so I am not driving around trying to find parking. From my visit I have decided that the key lime donut is everything. The tangy flavor of the glaze on top was amazing and I really enjoyed the texture of the donut. I also got a lavender lemonade while I was here. The taste is different but perfect after having such a sweet treat. As for the fried chicken, it was good. It was crunchy and juicy. I wish that the person at the counter would have recommended a flavoring because I did feel like it was missing a little something. I can't wait to go back and try another flavor donut. Since they're known for their coffee, chicken and donuts, go hungry and make sure you guys try it all!  For my trip, I kicked things off with their fried chicken sandwich and za'atar fries to satisfy my savory cravings. The fried chicken sammie was topped with buttermilk ranch seasoning, American cheese, dill pickles and spicy rooster sauce. It. Was. Poultry. Perfection. Juicy on the inside, crazy crispy on the outside!  The ranch seasoning was super flavorful, and the spicy mayo was wildly addictive.  Now, was it the best chicken sandwich I've ever had?  Probably not, but it was scrumptious nonetheless. And their za'atar fries are a must by the way.  At $3.50, you're getting serious bang for your buck, and the seasoning's out of this world! Now onto the star of the show, their donuts.  Ermergerd , these were easily some of the best donuts I've ever had.  Choose between "hot fresh" and "fancy;" the former comes straight out of the fryer and is tossed in house blended sugars, while the latter's topped with a rotating selection of unique glazes and noms. The only negative thing about their donuts is that they have holes in them...which means less donut for us.  We got ours fresh out of the fryer so we got to enjoy 'em while they were pipin' hot. Warm carby goodness that will warm you from the inside out; a sweet and buttery dough that's soft on the inside and just the right amount of crispy on the outside.  Cake donuts that are legit light and airy?  I didn't even know those existed until now.  I've always been team yeast, but Federal Donuts have officially changed our minds. Yeah, just go and get Federal Donuts stat!  Whether you like sweets or not, we can pretty much guarantee it'll be love at first bite.  Go for the fancy half dozen to try each and every one of their flavors!  You're welcome in advance. ordered fried chicken, fancy donut churro, cost around $10. One of the best fried chicken I've ever had. The batter was seasoned right, and unexpected exceptional crispy. The wing was not greasy at all, no skin seeing. but the ranch spice is not my cup of tea. I will skip it next time. donut was above average good. if you come from new york, there are good donut in nyc. just to set your expectations. I will definitely come back for the fried chicken. It's good to know where to bring visitor to try the federal wings, besides of the must have philly cheesesteak. 10 bucks for 5 wings is good value. My love affair with Federal Donuts is officially over. And i drive 30 min from the suburbs just to come here. First the woman cut me off before i could get my requests even out of my mouth. They were sold out of every donut except for glazed. If this is a donut place, why cant you make more? They are already way over priced. I asked can i have half of the chicken in the buttermilk ranch and half dry. Before i was done asking, she was cutting me off telling me what kind of chicken cuts they were-which was not my question. Then she told me the buttermilk ranch was really good and i should try it. That wasnt my question. Ive been to this location and the other one plenty of times. She told me no, it all had to be one flavor. I asked could i have some of the powder in a separate container, she told me no, because it wouldn't stick to the chicken if it wasnt hot. I was trying different options but she just was not having it. How hard is it to put powder in a container. Or put two pieces of chicken in the powder instead of 4 pieces?! No way will I spend $9.25 for a half a chicken again. I'm actually not sure why I waited so long to review this place. I've had countless fancies here and they were and are always fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly, the place is clean and they're always coming out with new fun flavors as well as bringing back oldies. From what I've heard I was super excited about trying these donuts. I was very disappointed in what I got. I don't mind spending the money for quality but these things did not live up to the hype. The were dry and lacked flavor in the donut it self. All the taste came from the topping and icing. On top of theta when I went I store on a Saturday afternoon they only had 4 donuts in stock to try. I would not recommend stopping here. They've lost there luster from what they used to be. My friends and I decided to take a day trip out to Philly and of course our first stop was Federal Donuts. Other locations may not offer a parking lot and it can be very difficult to find parking in the downtown area. This location offers a mini parking lot which makes it quick and easy. It wasn't crowded at all when I visited, maybe because it was in the late afternoon on a sunday. The staff is wonderful. After trying the donuts I knew I had to bring some back home. I reordered a dozen and she even offered to give me one for free because I was so indecisive on flavors. I will definitely be returning whenever I visit Philly! Stopped in early on the weekend for coffee and a donut. The iced coffee was tasty and the donut was sub par. The 6$ price tag was a bit too high. The server was friendly enough. Come on -- this place is delicious! I love love love their freshly fried donuts that come out hot and ready to eat. Their fancy donuts are really fun and after you have one you'll want 10 more. Their fried chicken is the bomb. I would get the shabazzi style. If the chicken sandwhich is an option do not hesitate to order. It is amazing and is well balanced with flavors. FedNuts owns the hummus bar across the street which is also amazing, so maybe get some chicken and hummus with a donut for dessert :) The Blueberry Mascarpone donut was what locked me in to loving Federal Donuts. Sadly, it hasn't been in season since the first few times I've had it, but the changing flavors of their donuts has kept me curious and craving for more. I have been to the Center City and South Philly locations, which is much smaller than this location in Northern Liberties. What I love about this location is that it's closer to home, plenty of seating compared to other locations, plenty of fancy donuts still available (not sold out as quickly as other locations), and the parking lot they provide for their customers (good luck finding parking at their Center City location). During my most recent visit, my BF and I shared the Blueberry Pancake, Pumpkin Roll, and Churro (which was recommended by one of the staff members) donuts. The Pumpkin Roll was my favorite. The flavor starts to grow on you more and more after each bite. The Blueberry Pancake was pretty good and it had a strong berry compote taste. If you love berries, you'll love the Blueberry Pancake donut. The Churro donut ended up being our least favorite. It was good, but basic. To accompany the sweets, we had to order something savory, amirite? We ended up sharing their Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which was pretty lip-smackin' good. The buttermilk ranch dressing complemented the chicken very well. The chicken was fried perfectly, juicy enough to satisfy your palate. If you love coffee, donuts, and fried chicken, definitely give Federal Donuts a try; any location nearest you as they are pretty consistent with their food and service. *A note to the owners - please bring back Blueberry Mascarpone! :) Yummy donuts! Came here to try this popular spot in Philly and was pleasantly surprised. We tried their cannoli donut and it tasted exactly like one. A bit messy but pretty good. The most important thing about Federal Donuts is: you must, must must, try their chicken. It is amazing. It comes in a bunch of different flavors and is cooked to a delicate constistency which makes it perfect for biting into. I don't know where they get their chicken, but it tastes like it just came off of a farm. They have a great chicken and donut combo which I would recomend anyone who wants to try their chicken but doesn't want to leave out the donut. I think you get 6 pieces of chicken and a honey donut, which isn't so much glazed is it is soaked with delicious sweet goodness. Bonus: they have baskets of hand wipes!! This is another "stumble upon". While traveling up to Temple U. How lucky for me. This North Philly location is beautiful and they have off street parking. The donuts are great but a tad expensive. C' mon $20 for a dozen???? The chicken is noteworthy for the city. Its nothing short of incredible. So good I bought an entire chicken. It was plump, juicy and i got 4 meals. Its worth the drive from the burbs just for the chicken but when i return i will leave with donuts for sure. Doughnuts and Fried Chicken in one place! It gets better though because the doughnuts are made fresh to order unless its a specialty doughnut which they make early in the day. This location has a good parking lot and the cafe itself is spacious. We were a group of 6 and we all ordered different types of fried chicken. I had the chili sauce fried chicken which came with a plain doughnut and my sister had the buttermilk. She said my taste better but hers had a nice crisp too. I tried almost all the specialty doughnuts and my favorite was the Pistachio and Snowball (chocolate). My other favorite was a sugared coated Strawberry Lavender. It was nice and warm. My husband's favorite was the doughnut that came with the fried chicken. The FRIES were amazing as well and seasoned with zaatar I think. A staff member was kind enough to bring us a free order of large fries. I'm glad we got to try them. Everything was delicious so don't just grab doughnuts definitely try the fried chicken too. I'll be back when I'm in Philly again. Great customer service, keep it up! After going to a totally oddly orchestrated block party, we decided to go to an actual Federal Donuts location where we could get donuts. The food was good, but I think they need to rework how they do things dough. Luckily, we got in before a line formed. I donut know if more staff would have fixed things, but again, glad we got in when we did. I would go back again...earlier to get more of what they offer. We were eating our food proudly while that line got longer. Free water was great and being able to see the process was cool too. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and there are only like 3 people ahead of you or something in line. ordered 5 pieces fried wings, about 10 bucks. this is my third visit, consistent quality, crunchy crispy outside, soft n juicy inside, tasty. i can't finish 5 of them at once. 4 hours later, finished the remaining two, surprisingly it was still crunchy, unbelievable!! ** i will be back :p This place was incredible!! I had family visiting from up north and they had mentioned they wanted to go here and it was the best decision we made. We came around noon and ordered the five-piece wings with za'atar dry seasoning on them with a side of some of their sauces and oh my gosh was it mouth-watering delicious. The wings were fresh and hot and the seasoning was fabulous. The wings also came with two glazed donuts which had the texture of a moist cake and were delicious as well. Overall I would 1000x come back here again to try another dry seasoning or one of their sauces. This place is worth all the hype it gets because it is that great! I had Korean fried chicken and the cinnamon sugar donut. So yummy. But I accidently flicked some of the chili garlic sauce in my right eye when I was tearing up my chicken. That stinged so bad. But everything tasted delicious. I've been here before (not this location) and only got the donuts, the fancy ones. I remember it being good. This time around came to this location because they open late. The place seemed pretty sanitary. I ordered the hot half and five wings in buttermilk ranch. That was an awesome combo. The sugary donut really complemented the chicken! Will come back again. I am a fan of this donut and chicken combination! Get the hot and fresh donuts! They won't disappoint, slightly warm and made fresh. These were more cake based and yummy. Coffee was eh, I got the draft latte and it had a ton of foam and by the time it settled the cup was only half full. The staff was super friendly and understood and topped it off when I brought it up. This location has limited seating outdoors, no indoor seating. Expect a 5 min wait for the hot and fresh donuts. I would definitely recommend you stop in and get a donut! I thought Federal Donuts would be a cool spot to check out for a donut breakfast. We got the Cookies and Cream and Strawberry Lavender. Unaware their Hot and Fresh donuts were actually not glazed, I was unpleasantly surprised to find out our donuts were literally the same but with different sprinkles on top. The Cookies and Cream was sweeter than the Strawberry, but both were meh. The donut tasted more like a cake pastry than an actual donut. Getting the glazed would probably have been a better bang for your buck. They also really tax each donut. But at least we got to see a cop drop by for probably a donut. Epic. GOAT in the cake donut game. The plain donut is awesome but the fancy donuts are historic. I rarely use the word epic to describe food, especially the kind that goes in a box and comes back to your house. But getting a half dozen fancy donuts and opening them up on your kitchen counter, is a pretty epic brunch moment, especially for a Thursday when you are nine months pregnant. Loved the health and safety precautions, including plexi-glass shields and masks and an air purifier filter running. Also really appreciate that Federal Donuts contingent continues to create donuts and churn them out for us to eat, whether it's celebratory or pandemic-stress-eating or just a Thursday when you want something more than eggs and veggies for breakfast (ok, second breakfast). Went for lunch and they were quick, friendly, and produced a good tasting product. Two of my colleagues at the fried 3 piece chicken and another one and I ate the Fried chicken sandwich. Mine was good. The fries were a little too salty but that may be the case because I had 'NO BEV'! My bad. I was jealous because their fried chicken looked SO GOOD! Mouth watering, savoring with sauce and spices, and 'finger-licking-good'. I'll update this when I have it. I'm sure it'll be delicioso! The donuts were spectacular as usual. I got a half dozen for my family back home (see the pictures below). My younger daughter exclaimed that "it was the best donut she's ever had". I believe her because it looked good. Guess which one it was.- - - - - Breakfast sandwich is amazing! Service was excellent. Waiting to try the donuts later. Omg... I don't even know where to begin. Fried chicken and fresh donuts!!!! First of all, the chicken are fresh and fried after you order and it comes with small fried cinnamon donuts. Then... the donuts. There are 2 categories: hot and fresh and the specialties. 3 flavors for hot and fresh: strawberry lavender, cinnamon and cookies and cream. Yes... I tried all 3. Strawberry lavender is the best. For the specialties, they had 6 flavors when I visited. I got to try the red velvet, tres leeches, and took a bite of 2 other flavors (I don't remember). They were all very good... moist flavorful donuts. I highly enjoyed the tres leches. I will be back here again and again for sure. I first started going to Federal Donuts because they're in walking distance of my apartment, and there was no Starbucks nearby. It was generally my go to coffeeshop, and probably for all the wrong reasons. Why I feel the Federal Donuts is the right place and for the first (for me) obvious reason is their coffee is straight up awesome. The brew a blend roasted just for them, which is extra caffeinated (which I discovered unintentionally), dark and bold, the way I like it. That alone made it worth my repeat business. Then I tried the donuts. I don't do much for sweets, generally, but I'm not a grouch. I'll try hot donuts. I'm glad I did. Now I tell all my people about it. The staff is great and always accommodating, too. It's a most unpretentious and welcoming establishment that is bare bones about coffee, donuts and fried chicken. I can't speak to the latter, but the former two they've gotten right in abundance. Highly recommended. I had a donut, a fancy overly sweet donut. I.also had an ice coffee that I thought was ok. Now, forget about all that. My partner had this guava glazed donut with poppyseed. That was crazy; 10/5 crazy. So. On average, this place is 5/5. We ordered Donuts for Take-Out and they were flavorful. However, they are extremely dense like a coffee cake. These donuts are not fluffy and airy. We ordered a dozen fancy donuts for 25$. They didn't have any donuts with jelly or cream inside. It was nice to try the donuts for the first time but I wouldn't order again as they were too dense. Good donuts, juicy chicken, and real friendly staff. Za'taar and ranch seasonings are good picks. Their wings are soooo good and I've never tasted a plain donut so good. So moist and flavorful. If you're getting the wings get the sweet chili and coconut curry. *chefs kiss* never expected good wings for a donut spot Okay so let's get this straight. I love doughnuts more than life itself so this place is always a god send. I came here after my finals were over with a friend. We bought fried ranch chicken and bought a box of doughnuts. The entire place smells great, service is personal, and I have never ever had a bad experience. I even love photographing the doughnuts. They are just so nice looking, they taste good too donot worry (lol). Federal doughnuts is a famous name in Philly. It's not overrated and they provide bakery items to all sorts of events. I love this place and what it stands for. It's a bakers dream and a fun place to get some coffee a donut and possibly some fried chicken? Yes, the ultimate combination. Tip: They run out of chicken quickly, they start selling at 11am so get there then to avoid long lines and absent chicken!!!! Pleasantly surprised by this spot. From the outside, it looks a little sketchy - "donuts, coffee, chicken" Haha. BUT, great donuts and even better iced coffee. Donuts are more on the cakey/dense side so don't expect anything like Dunkin'. I tried the Mississippi Mud with a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Delicious. Perfect balance of sweetness. Clean location and friendly staff. If you're in the area or visiting the Edgar Allan Poe House, it's worth stopping by to grab a donut after. This is the closest location to my neighborhood, but not close enough. Even though it's a bit more off the beaten path, it may be the best location to visit if you're driving,as they have a parking lot. It's also might be the biggest, so there's room to sit down. Other than that, it's the same fantastic donuts, 6 fancies and 3 fresh powdered at a time, that we've come to love, rotating through their menu. The chicken is just as good. Maybe it's better they don't open in Fishtown, I'd visit far too often. Really Tasty donuts, I got the apple cinnamon and the fresh cinnamon & sugar (it takes 5 minutes for them to make but super worth it). The guy working the counter was super nice and personable, he gave me two cinnamon donuts for free. I'm not from phill but if Im in town again I'm definitely going to Federal Donuts Absolutely delicious fried chicken! Buttermilk ranch dry rub is to die for. Very uniquely flavored donuts, which were the perfect texture. Not too dry or cake-like and not overly sweet. Paired nicely with a coffee and the chicken. I'm not a huge fan of the donuts here, but the wings are the best. They serve the whole wing here (wing, drum, and the tips), and it's fried and seasoned perfectly. Extremely crispy on the outside and very tender on the inside. My favorite seasoning is the buttermilk ranch. It reminds me of sour cream and onion chips (which is my favorite flavor of chips). The reason why I'm not a big fan of the donuts is because I feel that they are way too sweet. It's like eating a bag of sugar. My teeth hurt just thinking about it. Overall: great spot for lunch or a quick little appetizer and I will surely be back Federal Donuts. Wow. This chain is a must-visit if you're in the Philly area. They serve pre-made Fancy Donuts, such as the Mississippi Mud and Blood Orange Creamsicle shown below, which are fantastic, as well as Hot Fresh Donuts that are made to order and drenched in flavored granulated sugar. I had the Cookies and Cream, Strawberry Lavender, and Cinnamon Brown Sugar, which were all made before my eyes and were all begging to be eaten before I got to my car. These are all variations of cake donuts, but even a yeast-donut-lover like me could appreciate the crumbly goodness of these fried creations. Definitely prep your insulin if you're enjoying some of these because the sugar rush you'll get will keep you fueled for a hefty half hour. All in all, you can't go wrong with anything on the donut menu of Federal Donuts, not to mention they also serve Fried Chicken which I didn't get to try! Basically, plan on never leaving once you visit because they pretty much have everything you'll ever need! Also they have a dedicated parking lot, which I found to be invaluable in the midst of Philly! I visit Philly a few times a year and just now heard about this place. I was heading back home so I stopped on the way. Sadly, they dont start serving chicken until 11am. This is understandable but I was disappointed as I wasnt waiting around that long. (The lack of chick doesnt factor into my review score). So the donuts.... You can see them being made and some topped on the counter behind the register. I thought it was a little odd that they only had six flavors to choose from (all were cake donuts). Some of the options the day I stopped were caramel peanut, triple chocolate, and blueberry pancake. I dont recall the other three flavors but they werent standard donut flavors as in glazed, or choc icing, etc. The triple chocolate was ehh, however, the blueberry pancake was good! A combo I had never had in a donut. Ill stop back after 11am somtime. Stopped in to grab donuts and chicken sandwiches. I was able to nab two butter pecan donuts, two old fashion donuts, and two strawberry lavender donuts. I actually ate one of the strawberry lavender donuts on the way home bc it was freshly made. I also devoured the chicken sandwich a few minutes ago. Wished I would have eaten the chicken sandwich while it was hot and fresh. Maybe I'll do that next time. It tastes as if these donuts are fried in the same oil as the savory foods. I could not escape the confusing distraction of black pepper on my palate, and even perhaps sage or poultry spice. If I wanted a basket of chicken fingers I wouldn't order a dozen glazed donuts, but there doesn't appear to be much difference between the two when you order at this Federal Donuts (a franchise). Admittedly, it has been years since my experience here, so the practices - even the management - could be completely different today. In case they're not, though, be sure to order a side of barbecue or honey mustard with your pastries. The fancy donuts are unreal! You won't be disappointed. If you're a donut lover like myself, go! Really good donuts with me and my mom went there this morning to get some breakfast and the service was incredibly fast they make it as soon as you order not the most popular place but that doesn't mean anything to the quality of the food Life-changing, game-changing, mind-blowing donuts! These are very dense and cake-ey donuts, which are my favorite kind of donut They have both fresh hot sugar donuts (cookies and cream, cinnamon sugar, and my #1: strawberry lavender). These are AMAZING when eaten hot and fresh. Then they also have fancy glazed donuts, and they change up their flavors regularly. They always have insanely delicious flavors, for example, right now they have lemon halva pistachio, cherry rose, and grapefruit brûlée. DEFINITELY worth trying when in Philadelphia. Their fried chicken sandwich is also a game changer. This is only available after 11am though so would have to be more of a lunch or dinner option. Federal Donuts in Philadelphia is a great little gem in the city. My boyfriend and I were here on Black Friday; it was one of the few places in the area that was open. We stopped here during a road trip when I needed a caffeine fix. I ended up getting a small coffee and a churro donut, which was one of the best donuts I've ever had. The donut was so soft and the flavor was perfect (tasted just like a real churro!). What was even better was the customer service at this location. I talked to the girl who took my order and she offered to give me hot water for my boyfriend's travel cup of tea since we'd been driving for a while and there wasn't another place close by where we could get tea. The girl behind the counter was friendly and chatted with me about the store and the area. Overall, going here was a pleasant experience and they have great donuts and coffee. Five stars!, hours: {'Monday': '8:0-18:0', 'Tuesday': '8:0-18:0', 'Wednesday': '8:0-18:0', 'Thursday': '8:0-18:0', 'Friday': '8:0-18:0', 'Saturday': '8:0-18:0', 'Sunday': '8:0-18:0'}

name: Palace of Asia PA, address: 285 Commerce Dr, city: Fort Washington, latitude: 40.1353245, longitude: -75.199429, is_open: opening, categories: Indian, Restaurants, text: Had been here last night with my family, we ordered a couple of breads and the chicken Tikka masala, achari chicken, Dal makhani and a paneer gravy with a couple of drinks. The food was okayish. The service was bad though, our server was kinda rude for example, when my brother-in-law ordered an LIT he wanted to know if there was coke in it and the server just replied "yes, that's why it's black and not white" and walked away. Maybe that's why we were the only people in the restaurant We actually ate here a while ago and had such a bad experience vowed we would not be back. We experienced poor service, mediocre food, fruit flies hovering around the table and a mouse darting around the floor. Manager, told me he would contact us once these issues were cleared - we never heard back him. So now I am posting this review. If a could give a negative star, I would. Place is very classy & Food was awesome! I was expecting a blend food but turn out to be a true Indian place.. after a very long time i had a good Goat dish. Family loved it. Wish i can give more than 5 stars. MUst go place On special occasions since 2006, my wife and I have been driving out to Fort Washington, PA to eat Indian food at the Palace of Asia (POA). I'm a big fan of New Delhi Indian restaurant in Philadelphia, but I feel the Indian food between these two places cannot be fairly compared. It's like a different cuisine. I consider this place among the avant-garde of Indian dishes. It's pricier than what I usually feel comfortable paying for meals, but worth it sometimes for the exceptional flavor. I have never been to POA for the buffet - only for dinner entrees. I have read a lot of critical reviews on Yelp, but I disagree with the harshness of the one or two star ratings. I have met some inexperienced waitstaff here, but everyone was always cordial. My wife loves the Paneer Tikka Masala and POA is the only place in the world she's enjoyed the taste more was during her volunteer days in Jamaica. We often splurge for the vegetarian combination for two after driving 40 minutes from our apartment in Center City, Philadelphia. You get so much excellent vegetarian food - leftovers galore and so many wonderful flavors to try. I think the food is a little too greasy here (too much ghee or oil infused flavors?), but it tastes great at the time. It is hard to tell it's greasy while you're eating it. However, check out your leftovers after a night in the fridge and you'll know what I mean. My friend and I were staying at the Best Western that is connected to the Palace of Asia and decided to give it a try. When we approached the door and noticed all the ZAGAT stickers, I knew then we were in for a treat. Everything was amazing. The service was friendly, the deco was gorgeous (check out their stunning marble bar top), and the food was out of this world. The Malai Kofta...it was so damn good. The best I've ever had. So thank you Palace of Asia for being so awesome! If I didn't live 4 hours away I would be there all the time! Keep up the great work. I am a fan of certain dishes from Palace of Asia and I can see myself ordering out in the future. I don't eat in the restaurant because it takes a while for food to arrive and the service is bad. That's why I order take out because by the time I get there, my food is ready and when I get home, the food is still hot. You can't go wrong with naan, chicken tikka masala, lamb karahi or, for dessert, the falooda. The lamb karahi, which is my ultimate favorite dish, is lamb with tomatoes, onions and green peppers in a tomato sauce. The falooda looks like melted ice cream but tastes yummy. It's rose flavored milk mixed with tukmurta seeds and topped with ice cream. If you miss dining at Palace of Asia in lieu of another Indian restaurant, you have absolutely wasted a meal. This is the best Indian cuisine in the area with the exception of my Mom's cooking. The Chicken Tikka, Chana Masala, and Malai Kofta are a great place to start. This place is definitely a diamond in the rough. I have to totally agree with everyone on the restaurant itself, the decor needs some serious updating, and it is attached to a run down Best Western Hotel. It's also behind a Subway restaurant where you wouldn't really even see the place off of the main road. The only reason I went here is because my coworker, who is Indian, wanted to check it out. I was kind of hesitant, because I wasn't too sure if I would really enjoy eating here. But now, I am happy he took me because we picked some great items to eat! We started with an appetizer called Masala Idli, which was very good, it was light, baked, and fresh tasting. The dish looked like potatoes, but tasted like fine, delicate cornbread with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. I ordered Garlic Naan bread and Chicken Biryani which was excellent! Lots of spices and flavor. The portions were generous enough to use for my lunch the next day. My coworker ordered a lamb dish, and a goat dish, which he said was good too. As a head's up, this place DOES NOT serve liquor, but if you are not a big drinker, you're good. If you want wine with your dinner, it's BYOB (seriously...). I guess an old saying applies to this place,"Never judge a book by its cover!" The food is not reflective of the decor. But on the other hand, I really do think they need to move, get a better location, and put some money into the decor to make it a more inviting place to eat. Looks can be deceptive fits perfectly for this restaurant. It has a nice décor but the food and service is horrible. I went here 3 times, once with my family and twice with my colleagues and not once I got good food or service. First time I went very late for the buffet and too early for the a la carte so I can excuse the bad service but other two times I didn't go at any odd time. I had a very bad experience the last time I went and after that I swore not to go to this restaurant ever again. We were a group of around 12 people and it was a buffet but he still charged 18% gratuity and instead of billing for 12, he billed for 14 people. We were not even served water properly then why this gratuity? When we asked the waiter he said he will take off gratuity and correct the bill for 12 people but then the manager came and the attitude was very rude and he didn't even apologize for the mistake in billing but he said if the group is bigger than 6 then they charge gratuity no matter it is buffet or a la carte. We were ok with the gratuity but the way he treated us was really. I am never ever going back to that restaurant. I have been to another Palace of Asia in NJ where the service was good and food was OK. Guys from my work place used to go here often but after this incident not many are going and also this restaurant has lost at least 12 customers permanently. My Ratings: Taste: 1 star Service: 0 star Ambiance: 4 star Cleanliness: 3 star Rest Room: 4 star I have been going to this place for years. This place is frequented by many Indians and they also have ample banquet space. I've been to a couple parties over the years here and the food has always been fantastic. The lamb chops and chicken tikka is fantastic. We always ask for the dish to be Desai spicy and it is perfect. PAneer burji is excellent and on the dry side which I enjoyed. Saag paneer is spot on and not greasy at all. Chicken tikka masala is tasty because the chicken pieces themselves are full of flavor. The goat curry that the chef made was fantastic and I have also enjoyed the lamb roganjosh. This place is a great hidden gem for a romantic date night or group dining. This place looks much nicer than your general Indian restaurant and they have a full bar. Next time I go I will take some pictures. If you're reading this review and wondering if you should go here or elsewhere, try this place out and remember to order indian spicy if you like it spicy. Enjoy! I think I've talked myself into driving their now for lunch. The lunch buffet on the weekends is OK. Nicely laid out & tasty, especially if you live in the area and need an IFF (Indian Food Fix). I'm a sucker for IF buffets because I have a very hard time committing to a single dish; I want it all. I'm just a little non-plussed by Indian food in a place (palace) next to a railroad car with a Subway in it. Maybe it's the Holiday Inn carpets and that "we just cleaned your hotel room" smell. Or maybe Tiffin has spoiled me? Anyhow, it was da bomb 5 years ago, but now it's the morning after. You can do better. This restaurant is near my office, so it's my go-to place whenever I'm craving Indian food. While the location is a little odd, the restaurant itself is well-appointed and able to comfortably accommodate two people or larger groups. Honestly, the one time I was here for dinner, I thought it was a bit overpriced, so now, I only to for their lunch buffet. It's reasonably priced, especially for the variety; I love the fact that there are usually several vegetables, as well as the meats. It does seem that the quality of the offerings varies, depending on the time you get there. I've had tender, delicious tikka masala, but I've also had that same dish overcooked. The same with the naan: tender and light on one day and hard or limp and soggy on another. The salad and condiments are usually very fresh. The Indian spiced tea is weak and uninteresting--not like the chai I've had in India. Service at the buffet is efficient, which is really all you want or need at lunch. Palace of Asia is my go to place for Indian food. The atmosphere is lovely, the service is great, and the food is absolutely delicious. My favorite dish is the tiki masala but everything I've tried here has been great! Would definitely recommend. Trying to be fair with this review, although the hotel was booked, restaurant was empty - and it was storming outside. I would hope the owners had the business sense to think - "wow- that's kinda weird". Apparently not. First - the bartender was very friendly but multi tasking so myself and the 1 (one) other guy at the bar waited for service for quite some time - a good 10 minutes after finishing our beverage. The bartenders girlfriend (why the heck am I dealing with this girl??!!) stepped in to the conversation which made me feel like I would probably recommend you go elsewhere if staying here - not very friendly (my opinion) and why did she step into this as her bf was working hard taking care of business? Honestly - I would go elsewhere. It's not a place I would go to again. Pretty decor and easy parking. Mixed appetizer tasty. Chicken tandoori ok . A bit dry. Palak paneer very bland. Eggplant dish tasty as was chicken tikka masala. Overall good but not great. This is certainly a bizarre location, stuffed into a hotel where you'd miss it if you drove by--the Subway outside obscures it. Coming from the slightly less than cosmopolitan Montgomery County, I was at first pretty surprised to find Indian food available there, but once I tasted it, I realized why. It's simply not very good. My friend and I occasionally meet up there for lunch if we are both home at our parents', so again, I've only really tried the palak paneer and the buffet, but both have been very underwhelming and forgettable. The restaurant is awkwardly set up, with the buffet on a raised dais behind the tables, and the fanciness of it (white tablecloths, etc) makes buffet eating seem weird and uncomfortable. It's also rather expensive for what you end up getting out of the whole experience. Again, I'd probably only come here if I was at home, and it was a last resort. What a trainwreck. Ordered via grubhub for pick-up as Palace of Asia is right around the corner from my office. Grubhub was easy...email says it will be ready by 4:10 or 4:20. I keep working until 4:15 and head over - get there at 4:21. Is my order ready? NO. Am I treated graciously? NO!!! I'm told it will be a minute or two. Another customer came in "with" me and asked if she could place a take out order - she was told yes. The man walked into the back and was gone for 10 minutes without offering her a menu. When he returned with one, he ignored me and she asked for a glass of water. After another 10 minutes he returned with her water and took her order - she was ready to leave but was staying at the hotel and didn't have a car to go elsewhere. I asked if my order was ready and I was ignored; he looked at me and went back to the "back". Another 10 minutes (that's 30 total), he came back and told it me it was $54.91; I told him I had paid on grubhub; he told me no I hadn't; I insisted I had; he checked, thrust my bag at me and said, "Well then here." and spun away and went back to the "back". I am an hourly employee - I would have worked the extra 30 minutes had they been honest regarding the wait; I literally stood in the empty dining (other than the woman from the hotel trying to get dinner) room for 30 minutes waiting for my order that was supposed to be ready when I arrived and I was promised was just another minute or two away!!!! The food was average, but the experience was so horrible I really can't justify giving them another cent and encourage others to visit the other Indian venues with similar quality/variety of food and MUCH better service. This place doesn't care about their customers AT ALL. I guess they figure they will get the hotel business and since those are transient folks, who cares how they are treated! Average food. Not very friendly staff. The waiter dropped beer on my shirt by mistake and mentioned that the owner would stop by to apologise. That never happened last night . The food took almost an hour to arrive. The owner is not very friendly . The food was too oily and not very tasty . My fourth time here. I drive 20-30 minutes outside of the city for the amazing and authentic Indian food here. Their menu is a bit overwhelming, and their staff could be a bit more attentive, but the food...its just too freaking good! I tried the scallops for the first time, and I was nervous mixing Indian and seafood, but couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised. The manager came over in the middle of my meal to inquire and was able to answer any questions I had. He even gave my friend a free mango lassi since she had never tried one. The ambiance here is amazing. Makes me feel like I am eating at the Taj Mahal and is a huge upgrade from the hole in the wall Indian spots I usually frequent. I would love to be taken here for a romantic dinner or sit at the bar with a few friends! Horrible customer service. I thought I was doing a favor by calling them with my compliant after picking up my to-go order INSTEAD of writing a review but the person on the phone made it clear he could care less. "The $14 dish in a tiny container is just not right!" He said I "might be right"...agreeing with me. Well, thanks for agreeing and admitting your thievery. The food is fantastic and they were extremely nice and accomodating! (Only 4 stars b/c I never give 5). My fiance and I are staying at a hotel nearby and were given a list of restaurants that may deliver. When I saw indian food could be delivered I couldnt believe it! I love indian cuisine, but the only delivery I can get back home is chinese and pizza!! I ordered a vegetable vindaloo (not on the menu but I love vindaloo sauce and wasnt in the mood for meat.) They didnt even hesitate when I asked for it, just said okay and moved on. My fiance got a lamb rice dish extra spicy and we shared garlic nann. Everything was delicious and was delivered quickly ....still piping hot! Couldnt be happier. Will definitely order again....but next time from a table in the restaurant so we can check out the place and try a drink or two :). 20 years ago, this was our "Woohoo As Good As It Gets" Indian restaurant. Just the best. All of your standard dishes, but their Punjabi chef did something to make everything taste a little bit better, and different. This is why The Wife and I ate here the evening after our noon wedding. There weren't other Indian places in the Philly suburbs that I can remember. I visited here again in 2013, and was pleased to see (and taste, really) that it hadn't declined, or at least not by much. The chicken tikka masala was still excellent, but not quite as distinctive. Oddly, one thing I remembered fondly was the tamarind chutney being outstanding, but this time it was just pretty good. I've never understood how this place stays open - there was hardly anyone there when we used to go more frequently, and during my last visit, I was the only customer. I suppose it's heavily subsidized by the attached hotel? At least that gives the place a nice air of class. It's has the atmosphere and decor of a good restaurant, certainly better than almost any other Indian place I've visited. I ventured downstairs during one of my stays at the adjacent Best Western. My half of the hallway actually smelled of Indian, so it was hard to resist the nearby temptation. The host was missing, but he appeared in a minute and seated me near a very large gathering. He was very attentive to my needs afterward. I ordered a Kingfisher Light (bottled) and received it quickly. My food order (Paneer Pakora, Vegetable Samosas and Paneer Kulcha) had to wait for the other table's multitude of dishes to come out, but still was delivered in a reasonable amount of time. The food was very good and the service attentive. I would like for the prices to be less steep since it's so far out of the city. Overall, it was a pleasant experience but not necessarily worth the trip out there again. Authentic flavorful food in a pretty, subdued atmosphere. Service is friendly and capable. A bit pricey, but worth it. Wow!! Amazing! Authentic! & Full of Variety!! Perfect Customer Service! Must Check Out!! Strange place. The food was pretty good once we received it, but the service was stupidly slow and inattentive. It took us three hours for our meal. In addition to long waits for the food, the wait staff just generally ignored us---they never asked us if we wanted more to drink, and it took forever for empty plates or glasses to be removed from the table. When I did get someone's attention to ask for hot tea, it never arrived and I had to ask again a half hour later. There's plenty of Indian food as good as this in the area---no need to pay top dollar to be treated like this. Wonderful food, superb service. I ordered all vegetarian items and I could tell they were freshly made. Also I'm a tough critic on mango lassi and their lassi's are phenomenal. We've talked to the owner and all the wait staff and they are very nice and accommodate our needs. My friend who joins me often gets the tandoori and LOVES it. Rajiv is the waiter we had and he is so pleasant! I highly recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed! I love coming here for their lunchtime buffets. Always tasty and hot and fresh. Today looks interesting with an addition of goat curry The food was so good! The service was good and it was very romatic, honestly...it wasn't that crowded for a friday night and we loved the peach napkins! i'm not from this area, and i happened to be staying at the best-western next door. i also happened to be really tired and without car, so i figured i would hit this place up for some indian food, and i'm glad i did. the service was outstanding. my waiter, Raj, saw that i didn't eat the abundance of red-onions in my house salad, so he brought me an extra plate with everything but red-onions. i'm a spicy food guy, so i ordered the chicken-vindaloo extra spicy, and they whipped up a batch that was perfectly hot. just hot enough so i started sweating a little, but not so hot that i couldn't taste the excellent blend of spices. he also topped off my rice when it was getting low, and i'm glad because the rice was very good as well. all in all a positive experience. i would definitely recommend to indian food lovers. I was there for the lunch buffet which was great. Although we were the only ones there, buffet was still hot and fresh! Buffet is affordable at $9.95 with about 10-12 different dishes. Amazing every time. The most tasty Indian food I've ever had! Also superb service! Always fresh and always hits the spot I had an amazing experience at the Palace of Asia! Living in the city I have access to a variety of ethnic foods, so I was a little weary of what I'd find in the suburbs. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the authentic quality and presentation of the food! The service was impeccable! There was a personalized touch on everything. I do work in Fort Washington, and am excited to return to the Palace of Asia to try more delicious dishes! Hidden Gem!! Blown away! From Happy Hour to the service I give this place a 5 Star rating! They have many different dishes and the best authentic Indian food in Philly The wallpaper is peeling off the walls. Once seated we were never asked what we want to drink, never told to go to the buffett, basically completely ignored. Food is so-so. The sauces are watered down. The naan was the highlight. At the end of the meal, couldn't get them to come over with the check so we had to go looking for them. There are a bunch of rave reviews for this place on the wall...circa 1992. Something over the past 20 years has taken this place on a big decline. Atmosphere sucks, service sucks, food is nothing to write home about. Skip this place. The food was really good. I ate so much I had to lay down when I got home for a while. Everything was so tasty. The service was good as well. The waiter seemed quiet or awkward at first but we were pretty open with him and he loosened up a bit. Everyone there was thoughtful and courteous. I came here after a few recommendations, and usually I'm kind of a "city snob" in that I think restaurants in the burbs tend to be Americanized to cater to the demographic. This place did not prove me wrong. We ordered the Tiwa for 2 appetizer platter, one of the Roti (can't remember the name but last one on the list with minced lamb meat), and for entrees we had the Shrimp Vindaloo and Lamb Korma. The Tiwa was decent, though nothing great. The chicken, surprisingly was not dry but the lamb was. It came on a skillet, with sizzling onion and green peppers. The meats were spiced but there wasn't much more to it. We specifically requested that the food be spicy since we didn't want them to automatically "Americanize it". They accommodated us with the spiciness but maybe we should have specified that we also wanted some flavor. The vindaloo was tasteless, just spicy. The Korma was better but still not all that good. The Roti, I did like. It was hot and tasted fresh baked. I should have ordered more of that. The service was good and the surroundings were pleasant enough. Although there was a huge time gap between the appetizers and entrees, considering there were barely any tables there. I guess I should have known what to expect when I saw a section on their menu called "American Fare" with chicken fingers and buffalo wings. One of the worst place if you're looking for customer service. Timing said it closes at 10. Got there at 9:30. Met Mufasa at reception who told me I can't sit there only take it to go as everyone there has to catch a train at 10. Pfttttt whatever . With to go food is average at best. Service as others have mentioned is probably negative 5 on scale of 1-10 . Avoid this place if you can. Better places in area. So, never thought I'd find great Indian food in a weird little suburb of Philly, but here it is. Impressive. Fifteen kinds of bread, six kinds of lassi. Had chicken cashmere and shrimp bhagari...both excellent. Wanted to try the vindaloo, kebabs, and several other dishes, but will have to think of a reason to come out this way again. Nice friendly staff. Food tasty, but I believe they are really using one curry and adapting it to all dishes. I would come again I've got take out here several times and the food is delicious! I typically order vegetarian dishes and they always taste so fresh and flavorful, with the perfect level of spice. My favorites are Shahi Paneer Burji and Bhartha Ha. Alright so this place is kind of weird. Been in twice and both times, me and my partner have just been left to wander around until a host shows up to seat us. I definitely recommend the buffet. It's delicious! And a good price. The food is flavorful and just right for me. Not a huge spread, bust just enough options to do the trick. Based on the buffet, we went back for a regular lunch on the weekend when the buffet was not available. Bad move. The food was just mediocre and the server seemed annoyed that he had to do his job and wait on us. Final result? Skip the table service and go for the weekday buffet. Just keeping it real™. It all started with a Living Social Deal. I work nearby, but never tried. Picked up a living social and invited a co-worker to lunch. She and I went out to eat there. Sat down and immediately told the waiter about the Living Social voucher, as it stated. He said "Great!" and pointed us in the direction of the Lunch Buffet set up in the upper section. No menus were given and the buffet was our only option for lunch as we understood. The meal was decent, but nothing to write home about. There was no spicy food, which shocked me a bit as I am used to Indian food being spicy and having lots of flavor. This was bland and just decent. We ate. The dessert choice (the only choice) were fried dough balls floating in overly sweet sugar water, it was horrible and made me gag. No other choices of dessert. We go to pay and the waiter takes our voucher. Comes back 5 minutes later and informs us that the voucher is for Dine-In only. We look around the dining room and inform him that we are, in fact, dining in. He says, "No, you had the buffet, for the voucher, you have to order from the menu!" We ask him, "What menu? We were not offered a menu." He tells us he is new and cannot accept the voucher. The manager comes out and tells us that the voucher clearly states that it is for dining in and he will not accept it. Again, we say "We are dining in!" He tells us to take up the matter with Living Social as it is not his problem. I explain that this is horrible service and if he wanted to draw in new customers, this is not the way to do it. He shrugs at us and tells us to pay the full bill, no vouchers. I explain that I will write a negative yelp review because this is horrible and we followed the voucher to the T. He tells me I am threatening him and walks away. Great! I will never ever step foot in that place again. Nice quiet atmosphere, beautiful decor, and very friendly service. I had the chicken tikka masala, and I enjoyed every bite of it. I'm not too common with eating this type of food, but was definitely worth the try. My second trip was a great improvement upon this place. I went on a Sunday night with my parents around 6PM. We ordered beer, an appetizer (Aloo Tikki), a strawberry lassi, and some Paneer Kulcha to start. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time and was delicious. Then our entrees came with more naan and mango chutney that we ordered. I had the Shrimp Bhagari, my dad got the Chicken Tikka Masala, and my mom ordered the Tandoori Mixed Grill, which was an enormous plate of meat including two kinds of chicken, shrimp and lamb. Along with the basmati rice, we were stuffed. Everything was delicious and I wish I had a bigger appetite. We all had leftovers aplenty and the service remained attentive even as more diners came in. If up in Fort Washington again, I would definitely come here. But for now, I need to continue my quest for good Indian food closer in the city. Quality of our food was inconsistent. Breads and chicken tikka masala were very good. Tandoori chicken was well seasoned. Kebabs were terrible - ground meat kebabs were not cooked on a grill - color was grey and unappealing - and were fatty and under spiced. Lamb kebab was over cooked and under spiced. Samosas were almost inedible - oversized, with a thick greasy coating and dense filling. Portions were generous. Maybe stick to the chicken specialties and breads. We were there for lunch buffet. The food did not seem freshly made. The chicken in the chicken Tikka masala seemed stale like they reused the chicken tikka pieces. The bread was hard. The rice pudding was definitely not freshly made, rice grains were very hard like they would be if the pudding has been in the refrigerator For a $12.95 buffet the food quality was subpar. Never have a function here. The manager/owner is very rude and the service is subpar. If you hold any sort of function here be prepared to have to chase after the staff for every little issue. From the food being served hours late and the buffet style setup being empty half the time. Also of they tell you their biggest hall can fit over 100 people its a total lie. 80 people comfortably. 100 people cramped I have only been to Palace of Asia for the lunch buffet, so my experience is limited in that sense, but I have a few problems with the restaurant in general. First, the restaurant is a little old and run down. It's located in the bottom of a economy hotel, so I guess it's on par with the building itself, but I think it could use updating. With this place right in the middle of the business park, it could really be bustling, but I think some people would be turned off by the state of the facility itself. As far as the food goes, I actually like it -- no problems with taste -- a lot of spice and flavor. With that said, I think you should plan to get there on the early side (by 12:30 at the latest) if you're going for the buffet. I've gotten there for a later lunch to find that they're stopped restocking the buffet leaving you scraping the bottom of the pot to get the last of the sauce. I'm paying the same as anyone else, so if you're going to keep the buffet running at that time, it needs to stay stocked. As I said, food-wise, I think it's good, but there are other Indian restaurants in the area that are a little newer and updated that I prefer. I cannot give this place a five, I am only having beer here, but I can smell the good food, see the cleanliness and sit in a clean environment in piece. The only thing I would suggest is they upgrade the front of the building. The interior is a complete difference from the exterior. The inside shows marble edges, beautiful paintings and statues, perfect for a night with the spouse. The exterior shows hanging extension cords and a staircase which scares me as I climb it. But for me, if I were you, I would still risk the climb to see what the food offers. The possibility from the aroma is too yup pass up on. Too bad I am not a glutton. Came for the lunch buffet and it was delicious. There were rows of food. They have nan and samosas. The salad bar was nice touch. The curries were not too spicy. I liked the tiki chicken marsala and palak paneer. Service is very prompt. Really enjoyed the mango lassi as well. They have dessert balls and rice pudding which is pretty standard. It is very good for the price. Overall would definitely come back again. One of the best food I had here, I went for a party with my friends and they really liked it. Thanks First time trying Indian food and I came away impressed. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala. Chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was great. The Tandor bread was awesome as well. Service was great. One of the best Indian restaurants in the area. I usually get take-out, but their service is excellent when I've had dinner there, and their lunch buffet is fantastic. The chicken tikka masala is one of the best I've had, and the food is wonderful. This is a hidden gem in a slightly off the beaten track location. We hosted our engagement party for our family at Palace of Asia. Service was excellent! Manu and Nick were super helpful - great communication throughout the planning process. Food was delicious, banquet hall was arranged beautifully and staff was courteous. We had a great time! Went here for my co-workers babyshower and the food was amazing! Very authenic indian cuisine. The staff were nice. They had buffet style (vegetarian) for the babyshower and although I am not vegetarian I found plenty of delicious items to choose from. Excellent korma chicken--probably the best I have ever had or at least in many years. Very efficient service by Ryan. Very few times can I find an amazing Indian dish that surpasses my expectations but this was one of those times! My husband and I are very picky about the quality of food we eat and so we are very selective about where we eat out. But the Palace of Asia was exceptional. We the chicken tikka masala and lamb korma and we had vegetable and lamb samosas. Every single item was fresh, made from scratch and extremely tasty. The meats were all very tender, the spices were expertly mixed and the meal was a really enjoyable dining experience. The sauces for the samosas were delectable! Wow! So flavorful! The service was very personal and the waiter explained the menu options and selections and customized our meals for us. For me to stop and take time from my day to write a review is rare so the fact that I was blown away enough to take the time and write this says a lot! Loved this meal! Went here quite by accident as it was connected to our hotel during a family reunion. It was frankly strange to find such a posh Indian restaurant in this area, but we went with it. Happy we did. Excellent, satisfying food. Only issue was the rice and some of the dishes could have been warmer, temperature wise. We asked for the rice to be warmed, and our server seemed to understand our request, but only brought back more rice, at the same temperature. Otherwise delicious. Can't go wrong with warm Naan! Went here with my husband because we were staying at the hotel next door. Stopped at the bar for a beer but the place smelled amazing so we opted to order dinner. Most of my experience with Indian food was having what friends prepared so I wasn't sure what to order. Our bartender was great making sure we understood exactly what we were getting. We ended up with vegetable samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikki masala and goat vindaloo. Everything waswonderful! Afterwards the chef came out to make sure we enjoyed our meal. I want to go back and try more of the menu!!! We went with a large party of about 20 and the food and service was amazing. The food was hot and more importantly so flavorful. I have never been a fan of lamb, but ended up eating several lamb chop appetizers because the seasonings were amazing. The curries and tandoori were spectacular. We will definitely be stopping in again. We have been searching for a restaurant that serves amazing Indian food and we found it. I will definitely make the 2 hour drive to come back!!! Let me preface by saying that I have visited this buffet more than 10 times in the past year. I have only visited for the buffet, so I cannot comment outside of this scope. It's a short walk away from my job, so it can be an easy place to go. I'll usually go with a coworker or two. When we first started going, we heard that it used to not be so great. When we started going, it was a good place. The food was always hot, the staff was attentive, and, despite the odd décor, it was a fine place to eat. However, over the past few months, it has been getting worse. Our last visit there will be just that, our last visit. When we walked in, no one was there to greet us like usual. The place was somewhat empty, which usually isn't the case. They were also playing dance music quite loudly. We stood around for a few moments until someone came out of the kitchen. He walked us to our table and poured a glass of water. When we walked to the food, nothing was labeled. The food should be labeled. Period. The food was okay, some of it was cold. Halfway through the meal, the dance music stopped. It was very awkward to be in a restaurant with no background music, just hearing quiet chatter from the 3 other groups and silverware clanging against plates. We went to get a second helping, and when we returned to the table, no one had taken our dirty plates. We looked around, and we couldn't find a single employee--it was like that for most of the meal. We moved the plates to the side and continued eating. The dance music started back up. They didn't provide lasers or a disco ball. We wanted more water, but there was no waiter. After sitting there a few minutes with our four empty plates in front of us, a waiter emerged from the kitchen and removed our dirty plates. He brought over the check. We normally split the bill between two credit cards. After giving them our cards, they disappeared for too long. The cards were gone for several minutes. Call me crazy, but when they're not back within a minute, I start to worry. Once he brought the cards back, he said he accidentally charged the full amount on one card. Instead of telling us and asking us what to do, he said he credited the card, then recharged half the amount. So, one credit card now has three meals charged to it until the credit goes through. After we signed our slips, we noticed that he put the wrong cards with the wrong slips. So, I ended up signing my coworker's credit slip and he mine. For some reason, we still left a decent tip. Unfortunately (for the restaurant), it'll be a long time before we visit again. In this area, there are too many restaurants within a 5-minute drive to deal with these problems. The best Indian food I have tried so far! I have tried many places, but none come even close. Their food is delicious. Their chicken tikka masala is by far my favorite. The samosas and naan are delicious! Oh, and their mango lassi is to die for!! Sooo delicious! I totally recommend this place if you want some traditional Indian food that taste awesome. Going for years. Always a delight. My favorites are lamb korma. But to start I must have keema samosa with a side of tandoori roti. I could eat there every week. Nice atmosphere, good service. Absolutely delicious!! I was a bit skeptical at first but after reading some good reviews a free drink coupon from the hotel I went for dinner. WOW! All home made absolutely delicious meal! I loved everything I had! The garlic naan was so yummy and the chicken soup was my favorite!! Also the chicken Tikka masala was excellent highly recommend!! Amazing customer service and food, extensive authentic Indian menu and typical American bar options with a couple special Indian specialties. Big portions (lunch tomorrow!) and very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back for dinner and takeout. Excellent food & service. I have been a regular since 2006. Having a deep understanding of Northern Indian cuisine I would rate palace of Asia as one of the best restaurants in the region. A few items I have had over the years remind me of being in some of the top elite restaurants in New Delhi, India. I am very happy to give this establishment a 5 start review based on my overall experience. Ordered for delivery - The entire meal was amazing. I had Naan which was still warm when delivered (packaged beautifully btw), aloo tikka and lamb rogan josh. Lamb was tender and the pieces were great sized chunks. The sauce was flavorful and spicy - I ordered extra raita because I know it's just going to be hotter tomorrow. The aloo tikka was a great texture with a hint of sweetness. So good. So much rice, chutneys. And a complimentary rice pudding. Thank you! Awesome experience. This restaurant has delicious and authentic Indian food and they accommodate a strict plant based/ vegan diet (no meat or animal products). Their food is consistently delicious, their service great, and in pre COVID days had an excellent buffet! Best Indian Cuisine I've ever tasted. Their lunch buffet is the best value you can get for a high quality meal. The staff are friendly and give great service. I highly recommend!!! Great atmosphere, tasty, high quality Indian food. I live in the area and have been to Palace of Asia a number of times. The decor and restaurant atmosphere is upscale, quiet and pleasant. The food is tasty and authentic, and the chef will take special requests: more or less spicy and low salt for my uncle with a heart issue. The quality of the food is definitely above average compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. I recommend the restaurant to all and everyone. The lunch buffet is a great bargain for this level of food. The buffet is available Monday to Friday. I went for a lunch buffet, Ambience and seating is good but if you are expecting Spicy Tadka in your food then probably you will not get it. Bland food and very less options on table. The food was mediocre, the place was deserted on a Friday night, but I was amazed that they included a 18% tip (Automatic Service Fee Gratuity) in the bill for the three of us. There was no mention that such a fee would be charged. We used to visit periodically, but not any more. Good food and good service go now and try .lunch buffet is $9.95 what else u expect in this price.staff is very accommodating we were party of 15 .I called them day earlier to reserve the place cause they get very busy on Friday lunch.I was totally happy with the quality of the food.they even offer us dosa in the same price.must go that's the only thing I'll say we've loved this place since it opened, I can never understand why it has so few people and how it can stay open with so few. Having been to India, food is authentic. polite service - maybe you do have to track them down, but that's better than being hovered over the whole time. This is our favorite place for exotic food A very interesting restaurant. The decor is amazing. The food is good Indian buffet. Nothing too fancy but if you are in the mood for a nice indian sit down or take out restaurant there arent many better options in the area. Give it a try. Going for years. Always a delight. My favorites are lamb korma. But to start I must have keema samosa with a side of tandoori roti. I could eat there every week. Excellent food, service and even with a crowd I received the best greetings and care from Rajiv! I will be back every visit!! Amazing Indian restaurant hidden away next to a best western in the greater Philadelphia area. Such great service, authentic ambiance and food! My friends and I were looking for something different and didn't feel like going to the city and was very pleased and surprised to find such great food in the suburbs. If you're looking to change things up and haven't tried Indian food before, it's a great place to start. Hope to see more places like this pop up outside the city! We enjoy their buffet during the week. I have never had any complaints. Small but just enough. We have been coming here for years. Amazing food and excellent service. Perfect place to be at when homesick. Great staff and the food is just amazing. I really don't understand why some people have rated it low. It's undoubtedly the best Indian restaurant you can find in the suburb. A very poor excuse for Indian food. The worst Indian I've had, come to think of it and Indian is my favorite cousine. Flavorless. Devoid of basic seasoning let alone spices. And relatively expensive! $17 for a pint of chicken tikka???, hours: {'Monday': '12:0-21:0', 'Tuesday': '12:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '12:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '12:0-21:0', 'Friday': '12:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '12:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-21:0'}

name: Taste Cafe, address: 2365 Bristol Rd, city: Bensalem, latitude: 40.13239, longitude: -74.923592, is_open: opening, categories: Chinese, Restaurants, text: My polish mother in law makes better egg rolls than this place. Their fried rice doesn't resemble any other fried rice I've had. It has both a funny color and a strange texture. It is the worst I've ever had. We've ordered several times and ordered different items but we got the same result. We won't be ordering again and I recommend you go elsewhere. I have been waiting for some competition for my regular Chinese restaurant and it has arrived. I had the General Tso's Combination Platter and it was delicious. The chicken could have used just a touch more sauce but otherwise it was nice and tender. The pork fried rice wasn't greasy and vegetables actually had flavor. The egg roll was crisp and flavorful as well. I took my order home, but the establishment looks and feels clean. There is a lot of unused space though which I think could be used for more seating. Lastly their pricing is much better than my go-to Chinese place so I think it's safe to say I'll be switching. I ate here for the first time today, and the food was very good. I highly recommend this place if you want authentic Chinese without having to drive into Philly. Great dinner, turkey, stuffing, green beans and amazing rice pudding. Always come for breakfast, first, but not last time for dinner. So far this is the best Chinese food I have had in the area. One place was cheap but the food was okay the other was more pricey and the food was alright. This was tasty and at a great price. I had the honey chicken dinner combination, they allowed me to exchange the pork fried rice that comes with the combo for white rice. I also had a egg roll which came with the side of crab ragoons. I enjoyed my meal. The Honey chicken was a different color than I am used (red) but no complaints on that. The sweetness and hint of hot sauce/chili undertone made the entrée delicious. The broccoli in the honey chicken was cooked well, not soft nor undercooked.The egg roll didn't have any meat in it from what I saw but no complaints on that, I prefer it that way. The cabbage flavor and lightly fried shell of the egg roll was yum. I also like how they fried the crab ragoons (more shaped like cheese wontons). The crab ragoons tasted more like cream cheese than crab but I would order it again because I rather have a very mild crab taste than just a cheese wonton. Overall I enjoyed my meal and I am looking forward to trying their other dishes. I been to this restaurant a few times, food not great.I usually only order pork fried rice. it's fair. it's around the corner from home.The lady at the counter is the owner.I ordered slice pork w/veggies, I ended up with shredded pork not sliced. I told here about it.she doesn't understand English very well so I had to show her the picture she has on the menu. she never even ask me to make it over. she said next tell you want it sliced. well I ordered it again and guess what they screwed it up again even after remembering me. When I got home and opened the container I called her and told her .she said I ordered it that way she doesn't understand. I will never go back I'll drive an extra 5min wonton soup sucks.very doughy.pork fried rice hardly any pork. pork is overcooked. chun king in the can is better. no stars ! I am so disappointed . My food is undercooked chicken is chewy...when is chicken ever chewy. I ordered hunan chicken . One of the worst i have ever tasted. I went to taste cafe last night very clean inside and staff was very friendly. I ordered the general tsos combination platter with pizza roll instead of egg roll and asked for the chicken to be not spicy. I got my food home went to eat pizza roll and hit into egg roll def. Not what I was expecting. Went back woman was very apologetic. Went home to eat my food and the general tsos was very spicy food tasted good chicken did need more sauce it was a little dry definately will try again but need to make sure they understand my order. Glad there is finally a Chinese restaurant that has decent food in bensalem.. So I was going to leave this three stars for three bland dishes until I realized they overcooked my food. I ordered sesame chicken which was all dark meat (no complaints about that because I actually love dark meat) that they overcooked. It was tough, crispy and hard to chew and top of all of that it didn't taste like what I'm used to with sesame chicken. The different taste would be fine if it was a good taste but it wasn't. It came off like hints of ketchup, there wasn't any red in the dish so I have no idea what I was tasting. About the other two bland dishes (ordered on previous trip, not ordered with the sesame chicken): - Shrimp Chow Mein. This isn't the Shrimp Chow Mein with noodles, this is the Cabbage Chow mein with Shrimp. This is a dish you would want when you are sick, it's easy to chew and no harsh flavors to mess your tummy up. Well I wasn't sick so this wasn't a pleasure to eat for me. Tastes like watered down chicken broth. I saved this for later and ending up giving it life with some Greek Seasoning. The Greek Seasoning made it way better (but I still wouldn't order it again.) -Pepper Steak with Onion. Usually when I have had Pepper Steak with onion it was a tad spicy and I could scarf it down in two seconds, this was not. They got the beef base sauce down but no extra oomph to be found so it was pretty boring. Disappointing. They did cook the veggies well. They didn't overcook the veggies, they were still appealing to the eye, with the right about stiffness in them. Not really pressed to order this again either though. Each dish is prepared to order. Fresh ingredients, spicy or not, your choice. Each order is complete as ordered. Cheerful staff. Best to take out, not set up for dining. Was so happy to see Taste Cafe open in my neighborhood. We've had other Chinese places come and go in the vicinity, but, I think this one will stick around. The food quality is really quite good, haven't ordered anything I didn't like. The only thing we got that was a little "weird" was the Dragon and Phoenix, which is supposed to be a combination of General's Chicken and Shrimp. Expected all in General Tso's sauce, but, only the chicken was, the shrimp and vegetables were kind of separate. Things we've gotten that were quite good were soups (won ton very good, hot and sour just average), appetizers (steamed vegetable dumplings, shrimp rolls, crab rangoon), fried rice, egg foo yung, kung pao, general's tofu amongst others. Food always ready when promised, orders are always complete. The lady behind the counter who takes the phone orders is really quite friendly and accommodating. I've only ever ordered takeout, but, they do have tables if you want to dine in; don't really have waitress service. The restaurant is very clean. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it's not quite in the class of, say, a Hong Kong Pearl, which is the best Chinese food in Lower Bucks (IMHO). They are really good though, so, don't hesitate to try them out. local shop; good food; quick service. The restaurant is literally wedged in a shopping plaza with a bank, grocery store, etc down the street from my house. Every time I'm in the plaza I would take a peek inside yet it always seemed dead. I always overlooked this place because I was always rushing to the other bank and grocery store in the plaza that I never had time to check it out. Finally decided to check it out and dined inside with an old college friend. The place was very dead as expected. We were greeted by a very cold and unfriendly daughter and father duo who seemed busy and not really interested in talking with us. we were both disappointed as the Food was bland and boring. There is nothing extraordinary about this Chinese spot. Their food tastes just like any Chinese spot.. no better ..no worse than anywhere in town. Even when the daughter waited on us she seemed to be in a hurry and not really interested in engaging with us the entire time. We had to try to make an effort to make small talk with her in order for her to warm up to us. It should be the other way around! I do not recommend this place..Not worth it. In a strip center at the bottom of Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA, Taste Café is another of those Chinese/American joints catering to the sweet tooth of the American palette. The place is clean, with six tables for dining in, however, this is primarily a take out operation. Their menu has all the usual suspects from General Tso's to chow mein. My lunch consisted of orange chicken, fried rice and wonton soup. In reverse order, the soup was served in a plastic takeout container even though I was eating there. I guess they don't have any bowls, because it seems wasteful and less than hospitable to serve and throw away those containers. Even with recycling, it seems incredibly inefficient. The taste was of a soup that had been in the pot too long, with thick skinned dumplings with little stuffing. The main course came on a paper plate with the thinnest white plastic utensils imaginable. They could not cut the chicken without bending to the breaking point, and held little soup. I ended up picking up the soup and drinking it from the container. The chicken had the gloopy sauce thickly covering the deep fried breaded chicken morsels. Not an orange peel in sight, and flavor to match. It also seemed they might have been using old oil, as I developed stomach discomfort minutes after consuming it. The yellow dyed fried rice was okay, but also tasted of aging in the pot. Not much going for Taste Café, except the average price for the lunch was under $9 with a bottle of water or soda. No need to return. Awful !!! First and last time .. Spear Ribs ...like hard rubber!!!! Food no taste ...Do waste you time and money.I knew when it was empty I should have left.....And asking me if I live in Area .... Not good . 3rd time food was RAW! Even if not busy , you have to wait for at least 20 minutes and then they serve you RAW food! Now I know how raw chicken tastes . Never again! Stay away! This place is literally down the block from my house, and I never tried it because it always looks empty in there and I frankly hate that little strip mall - so it was negative vibes by association. lol My hubster and I were looking for a quick meal on a Friday night and decided to try them out rather our regular place because it was closer and our regular spot had a very long delivery time. Well, here comes the first batch of sad news - this place doesn't deliver! What Chinese restaurant doesn't deliver?? Well, considering it was so close, we said we would go pick it up and ordered General Tso and Boneless Spare Ribs to keep it basic. I must admit I was VERY tempted to order Pad Thai, but with zero reviews on the Thai stuff and no delivery guy, I figured this may not turn out well. So they told us that the wait time was 35 minutes - which I thought was a lot but ok. Then they gave us an order number on the phone that I didn't realize I would need to memorize for my pickup. As we walked in, we knew the order was most likely not complete as there were 5 people standing around waiting and the kitchen staff was working in a complete fury! So we decided to sit and wait until it calmed down a little, but people kept coming in and orders were getting processed at random numbers - yet no one asked us for our number. So we finally got to tell the lady and still had to wait an additional 20 minutes for them to make it. In the end, it was an hour to make 2 combo platters, which I think is an absurd amount of time. The food was fresh and tasty, but nothing out of this world to wait this long. I don't think I would order from here again unless I have tons of time to spare. Beyond friendly staff and punctual. Food is always made fresh and the place is very very clean. Try the shrimp egg rolls... They are awesome. They ran out one time and offered to make them fresh just for me late one night! Haven't tried anything here that I didn't enjoy. I like that they will adjust the spice level for me too! The lo mien is really good, not to heavy or greasy like some other places. Just a great takeout spot that was really missing from Bensalem. Glad they set up shop in this area, my new go to place especially for lunch! Love all there food!!! My family and I order from there all the time, I'm very happy with their service as well. Very kind employees and are very accommodating when taking my orders:-) The food is very tasty and the staff friendly. Prices and potions are good. Only bad part is you need to ask for extra sauce or else the food can be a little dry (spare ribs and general Taos). However, once you get the sauce, food is delicious. First time ordering here, so I went with basic fried wings and pork fried rice. Granted, it was probably inevitable that it would be a let down ordering this dish in the same week that I had the scrumptious fried rice from Chinatown's Jade Harbor. The wings were good--fried and seasoned well. The rice had the frozen peas and carrots that a lot of area Chinese places use. Like most of them, these ones were a bit hard and undercooked. They rendered the whole dish pretty unenjoyable. Eating in is not currently available- Chairs were stacked up. The pickup area is separated from staff by plastic from ceiling to counter, a wooden boxed in area serves as depository for food being picked up. Plastic wear and sauce packets are available on a table on the side. All in all, an underwhelming experience. I tried this place because I was in the area. The food was surprisingly very good. I ordered wonton soup, a shrimp roll, and chicken and broccoli. Everything was very flavorful and the chicken and broccoli was not drowned in brown sauce like many Chinese places do. They were a little pricier than my normal go to place but overall very good. WOW. First time going & last. I stood in line for 10 minutes before anyone would help me. He just kept picking up the phone & taking more orders, never muttered one word to me. Finally someone behind me said something to the guy about helping us in line instead of continuously picking up the phone. Why did the guy working there literally start screaming at the man behind me? Who does ANY of that? Ordered Sweet & Sour shrimp tonight for takeout. Told it would be 25 minutes. Arrive a half hour later, and there's about TEN people in there looking miserable, waiting for their food. They are totally overwhelmed and don't have their act together.I pay for my food, and I'm not told that my food is not yet ready. I just shuffle over with the other miserable souls. Soon, the waiting line balloons to about EIGHTEEN or so. It takes me THIRTY FIVE minutes after paying, after arriving five minutes after it was initially supposed to be ready, to get my order of shrimp. The whole time, the owners (I assume they own the place), are just yelling at each other back and forth because everything is so disorganized. This is the 2nd time this happened to me at Taste Cafe (though not anything close to this extreme of a wait time). I didn't leave a poor review because anybody can have a bad day. But they sometimes just do not have enough personnel working, and it completely destroys the customer experience. Let me add, no explanations during the whole process. No apology whatsoever when I'm given my food. You know, I'm pretty reasonable.....just apologize when you keep people waiting for over 35 minutes. An apology goes a long way. This was, without the doubt, the worst experience I ever had a restaurant. This place does not deserve 1 star. Absolutely horrible food. They should be ashamed of themselves. Horrible! We just didn't feel like driving to Hong Luck, so we gave it a try. Horrible! It's official... there is not one good Chinese restaurant in Bensalem. Taste cafe is more of a takeout place. Friendly service inside, and even gave us extra coupons. 6tables inside. Food isn't bad, but it's not flavorful. Lacks spice. Dumplings had an okay filling, but has thick dough. Lo mein looks a little light. I was pleased with the size of the pork in the Roast pork with mixed veg; good but not awesome. Pork fried rice was just okay., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '12:0-22:0'}

name: Domino's Pizza, address: 6391 Oxford Ave, Ste B, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.044236, longitude: -75.087194, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, text: I've always preferred domino's over pizza hut! I ordered domino's online this time right before leaving for work. Long story short, the delivery guy (Joseph-who i was informed by the manager that day of is his name) jipped my kid out of what i thought was $5 for a tip, but really jipped her for about $20! I spoke to 2 differently ladies to address the issue. Both of them seem to side with me, and from the way they mentioned this Joseph guy's name...it was almost as if there was no shock. I was suppose to get a call back from a supervisor. It has been 2 weeks or so since...no call backs. nothing. Thank you. I will never order from this location again. And since we've had this experience with Domino's whenever we choose to order from a Domino's location we obviously will choose pick up. Ridiculous that there was no follow up call. No courtesy, nothing. Thank you Joseph for telling my kid the food was $45 when it was $35. (My daughter had to go take another $20 from my other wallet -since i was already headed to work and gave her exactly $40-Joseph gave her back $5 but how is that correct change from $60 total!!!???) Don't waste your time and especially not your money because they clearly don't want it. Called in for an order and while making the order, I was rudely interrupted and the idiot on the phone screamed we're closed and hung up. Mind you, their hours are posted that they close at 2, but I called in 10 minutes before 1. Pathetic staff. Tonight, I ordered a bunch of food from Domino's. $54 worth of food (10 items). Anyway, their web site indicated that the food was already delivered, but was it? Nope. No food was delivered, but somehow the web site said it was. Flaw #1. What's the second flaw, you ask? When the guy finally came (after I had called them up and complained), not only was the guy not even apologetic about what happened, but there were missing items from my order. We had ordered 3 medium pizza's, 2 sandwiches, 1 cheesy bread thing, 4 sodas, and 3 Mariana cups. 1 of the sandwiches was missing, along with the dipping sauces. How in the hell do you leave the store with items missing from your order? Aren't you supposed to double check the order before sending your idiot of a driver out to deliver food? Not only are you going to have unhappy customers, but he has to waste his goddamn time redelivering. This is not the first time Domino's screwed up. And the phone person acted nonchalant as well. "Oh, I'm sorry," she said in a dull voice. Yeah, no thanks on future orders. You guys suck over at Domino's. #dominossucks The manager Layth is very unprofessional. Driver forgot my sandwich and told me that someone else was going to bring it. I called Layth and he told me that the driver forgot it and he will bring it back. I asked him to compensate me with a 2 liter soda and Layth said he couldn't. The same driver then came back after telling me someone else will come. I ordered 2 pizzas that were supposed to cost $12 but instead my order was about $32 dollars. The on the phone was also rude I won't be ordering from this branch anymore This place needs a lot of work yesterday I order a pizza and it was the nastiest mess I had ever eaten . the meat and cheese was spoil and very salty to the point where we all got sick and threw up and had the runs . it is amazing how theses type of food places are still open they hire people that do not put there all into making sure the food is done right . also the bread bowl no bread just this runny sauce with pasta . never ever again you all have lost a consumer and I will let everyone know not to go here. ( food poisoning ) The pizzas and sides from this dominos is great I don't have any complaints about the food it's great and I recommend it the only problem I have is with the delivery I ordered off my dominos apps they have all my information my name, number, address etc and when the guy came I still had to explain to the guy 5 times my address I was standing outside waving my hands and everything and he still didn't see me but other than that the pizza and specialty chicken was very good. Service has gone DOWNHILL. Ordered last July and delivery time was over 2 hours. Twice I called and was told it was on it's way. Didn't order again until November and pizza arrived so burnt it couldn't be eaten. Then decided to give another chance last week and ordered pasta and pizza. Pasta order was wrong. Called the store and they said they would send out another. 1 hour and 15 minutes later it arrived. Sent online complaint and manager wrote back that she was sorry. I explained to her the last 3 orders over 6 month time frame had been horrible and she offered free breadsticks next order. There are too many local pizza places to give them a 4th chance Ordered the pan pizza that they are now promoting. I was wondering how good it could be for 7.99. My family destroyed that pizza in no time. It was a huge hit! My 8 year old son asked if we could get it every week! Not to mention that we received it 20 minutes after ordering! As far as home delivery pizza goes I don't think it could have been better. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because it is messy. But really that's not much of a complaint! Ordered a pizza with Extra Sauce and less cheese. The pizza was dry! Does not have any sause! Don't think they know what extra sause means. The second pizza had so much cheese it was disgusting. I have not found any dominos in the area worth any money! I would give no stars if possible! Never order from here. So I haven't ordered from dominos in a long time and I saw they changed the cheesy bread so I decided to try it... Well I ordered a regular cheesy bread and the new feta and spinach and feta one... Placed my order waited then got real excited when it came only to realize they gave me two orders of the regular cheesy bread no feta... So my dad called back to tell them they delivered the wrong order of cheesy bread.. Well the ignorant ass high school dropout starts giving my dad an attitude and telling my dad that he was wrong.... Customer is always right dickhead... Sorry but this will be the last time I order from this dominos until they get more respectful employees not one that want to be ignorant.... Sat night 6pm feb 18 2012 answers Phone black guy I normally order from this Dominos pretty often but I can honestly say never again! I ordered my food at 6:05 PM and then followed the tracker as normal when I realized that it stayed on "So and so is quality checking your food" for quite some time. Like an hour...mind you that the delivery estimate was 14 to 24 minutes total. My husband called the store and a young lady said they were busy and only had one driver yada yada. So basically our food had not even left the store yet. Another 30 minutes later the food still wasn't here and the "quality check" was still on the tracker. I'm pretty much fuming at this point so I call the store and spoke to the same young lady who said my order STILL had not left the store because there were other orders that came before mine ( I mean how long were these people waiting?!!). So I get off the phone with her and lo an behold the status is now on "delivery" on the tracker. So an HOUR later yes I'm not lying a whole HOUR our food still was not here but I got a notification saying that it was delivered. I promptly called the store for a third time and got the same lady again and she had the nerve to tell me that the driver brought the food back to the store because no one answered the phone when he called. ARE YOU SERIOUS?? Our doorbell is in perfect working order so there was no reason for that. I told her to cancel the order and now we've spent $30 that we have to wait to get back on our credit card, waited two and a half hours for nothing and we're still starving! The "manager" was also very uncaring and even hung up on me! Never giving this place my business again. The pizza tasted like something was wrong with the cheese. The service was bad and the people that worked there were completely unprofessional and talked in low tones I could hardly hear! The only good thing about the place is it was well decorated like it had just been redone. But overall I would never go back to that awful place. It is the worst Domino's store,The worst customer service I do not understand who's in store this responsibility, should Close 4 minutes ago they told me my order is in the oven. 4 minutes later they just canceled my order without telling me. I called and asked why do they cancel my order. And the motherfucker just hang up the phone. That's so rude. I have no idea why dominos stupid app just don't let customers pick stores. The castor one is more closer to me. But the app always send my order to this location. The employees here don't care about the business and customers. They just wanna get off work earlier and go home. You open till 2am, and you don't take order at 1:30. Then why don't you just closed at 10pm? And you know what? You can't even complain about that. Cause once you say you wanna talk to the manager, they'll hang you up. The owner would never know how suck their employees are. They reached out to me apologizing for the problem that happened. They offered me a free pizza so I gave them a third chance as the last time was the second chance. I ordered 2 pizzas and a drink. They were fast to make it and get it to me. Only problem once again was the delivery. The delivery driver was extremely rude to me and had an attitude the whole time. This tells me that no matter when or how I order there will be some kind of problem and they do not value any customer they have including someone like me who buys food from them for dinner every friday night. My loyalty and money are gone. I strongly urge you do the same. This restaurant is one mile away from my house and I ordered a medium pizza. I contacted the restaurant three times and was finally told that the driver had just arrived back at the restaurant without my order. Can only imagine what he was doing for over TWO and a HALF Hours! Manager stated that he would remake my order and send it back out. Got a call about an hour later that the delivery was at my door. Opened my door to find the delivery man at my neighbor's door. Definitely earned here. This isn't from one bad experience it's from multiple. The delivery sucks as for me who lives 5-10 minutes away and orders from only these guys whenever its pizza night (I always tip the driver) it takes over an hour to get my food and sometimes it doesnt come at all. I ordered food tonight and the delivery driver gives the food along with another order someone had from my block as well and just gives the same house both orders. Absolute carelessness. On top of that they only ever have one delivery driver when they should have at least one more since this has been a constant problem when I try to get food sent to my house. I have washed my hands of this store. I'll have to find a new pizza place for pizza night I order from this dominoes often. They are always prompt and the pizza comes hot! I don't know why all the haters are reviewing this dominos. There is no place to sit but all the workers are busy making pizzas. When they do talk they are fairly friendly, they greet you when you come in, and make polite chit chat if you're willing. Sure it's easy to make mistakes with such a high volume, but it's not the end of the world. I have worked these jobs before, so I'm always approaching them in a friendly way. They always seem to reciprocate, even though there are different workers each time. I don't usually order a large volume of pizzas, usually just one or two, so my orders have almost always been correct and ready on time. Domino's has also improved on a company level, especially with the taste and quality of their pizzas. V deals also help, so I find myself picking up a pizza for carry out often. I can't comment on their delivery. Edit: so I realized that if you order online, don't change the time. It will get lost in outerspace, always order for "now"...must be a glitch The service was horrible. When I got there and told them my name they stated I ordered from the wrong one which I showed the email. I also called before I got there to tell them I was coming and they said they was able to make my food ahead of time. When i got there it took someone 10 mins to all me about my order and i noticed the worker had no gloves on making the food. I wasn't going to leave a bad review because I love cheesy bread but after I received it, it was very small compared to others I have brought. Will not order from this dominos again. The pizza was cold as stone, but the worst parts was that the female that took our order was rude and rushed me to make an order, not even a thank you or goodbye, just your order will be 45 mins then click she hung up one me, the second part was the rude and LATE delivery driver that didnt even remember our drinks to a 40.00 dollar order, then had the audacity to request that i walk to his car to get the drinks he FORGOT, and was rude AGAIN after spinning his tires in my drive way. Needless to say, this place sucks and i WILL NEVER ever again order from this ghetto Dominos. And i say ghetto due to its state of condition when i arrived to make a complaint to the manager that same night after the delivery driver spin his tire in my driveway. Lastly this Dominos location is dirty and irresponsible and very UN-professional. If i could give it a negative stars i would. -10 If I could give this spot zero stars I would. I placed an order for #1 Stuff Cheesy Bread w/Bacon Jalapeño, #1 Build your own Breadbowl Pasta, and #2 Build your own Pasta Bowls. My issue is with the #2 Build your own Pasta Bowls that is suppose to have Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Bacon, Italian Sausage, and Alfredo Sauce. Tell me how Dominoes get one bowl correct and the other from gods knows where. Where in the world did they get pieces of chicken and Gigantic pieces of onions from? This second bowl was completely made wrong and when I called Domino's to inform them that my bowl was wrong Robert stated to me that they ran out of labels and that's the reason for the incorrect bowl. He asked me if I can give them about an hour to fix the labels and they will remake my food and send it out. A hour and 15 minutes passed and I called them back to check the status and Brandon placed me on hold and then returned to tell me that they are backed up with orders and can he put my name in the system so that they can remake my replacement bowl when I need it so I said sure I'll just call back tomorrow. So today around 5:15-5:30pm I called to ask for my replacement bowl and after asking my name is address I was asked if I could hold which I did then someone was back on the line and started writing down what I wanted in my replacement bowl and then after taking my replacement order tells that I have to order something else in order for them to send me the bowl. So I asked why do I have to spend more money in order to get my replacement bowl that domino's messed up? So I asked to speak to the manager and he said I am the manager and that's our policy. I stated I understand policy but not when it's an error on dominos part and what type of customer service is this? So he then hangs up on me. If that's not unprofessional as a manager I don't know what is. Domino's need to retrain their managers on what professional customer service entail because that was horrible. And guess what I waited 5 minutes to call back to ask for the managers name and the guy on the other end of the line said he is the manager that just spoke to me and when I asked for his name he told me he is not giving his name. He forgot customers are the ones who keep him employed and the business running. Wow! I will NEVER EVER spend my money at that location again!!!! Not sure about all the negative reviews this is my family's favorite spot and the pizza is always good. We've tried several other Dominos in the area and the pizza is nasty overcooked and dried out, at one location like a fool I tried the cookie pan or cookie pizza what we you want to call it, it was burnt and the worker proceeded to tell me that's how it's made smh anyway we always get the medium pan pizza or regular cheese pan pizza you can't go wrong it is delicious and they definitely give Pizza Hut a run for their money and they're cheaper. Never have I been so disappointed by a pizza delivery on such a simple order!!! Large plain pizza with two garlic dipping sauces and parmesian cheese on the side. Pizza was burnt, cut in a stupid latitude and logitude shape? and cold! no garlic sauce or parmesian until I called! I spent an extra 2 dollars ln sauce and cheese and I spent more time on hold than it took them to deliver to me! Then when the delivery guy finally gave us our extra sauce and parmesian, the parmesian was in cheap packets! Is this seriously what I paid extra money for!?! Never again will Domino's get a dollar from my wallet!!! This Dominos location just can't get it right. They either forget your drink or your sauces or bring your order so late you end up making something different for lunch/dinner. Whenever you call they lie and say your driver is 5 minutes away knowing darn well they haven't left the building yet. Pathetic., hours: {'Monday': '10:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '10:0-0:0', 'Wednesday': '10:0-0:0', 'Thursday': '10:0-0:0', 'Friday': '10:0-1:0', 'Saturday': '10:0-1:0', 'Sunday': '10:0-0:0'}

name: Maki-San, address: 138 Montgomery Ave, city: Bala Cynwyd, latitude: 40.0050254, longitude: -75.2401123, is_open: opening, categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Restaurants, Chinese, text: We wanted to go to dinner and try something different so we came here for dinner when we walked in the door the young lady asked table for two I told her yes but I have a question to ask you are y'all still accepting Groupon I had a Groupon for a couple of months and it expired. So Groupon told me that I can go to the restaurant and just get the value I paid for it then was fine and good until we got here and the lady said no they do not accept group on any longer but she was hesitant at first but to me they should have just let us enjoy the Groupon value because it was not a soul in the building please stay would have got a profit that night. So now I had to call Groupon to figure out how I'm going to get my money back or can I cash it in for another restaurant. But I definitely will not be coming back here to eat. I can't leave a full review because we only ordered takeout, just Wonton soup and crispy spring rolls. The Wontons were pasty and had an unpleasant flavor. The crispy spring rolls were just okay. This place has new owners as it was the Shangri-La Inn. Clearly not up to par with the tried-and-true Shangri-La. They better up their game if they want to stay in business! This restaurant was formerly Shangri-La Inn, my favorite Chinese Restaurant in the world! Thankfully, for me, there really isn't any downgrade or noticeable difference between Maki-San and Shangri-La Food was okay but each entree or large dish was $5 more than 3 other local asian restaurants. Nice people who work there but too pricey. We recently celebrated my son's birthday with some friends and family. The staff went above and beyond to make it special for us by decorating the room. They were friendly and accommodating. We had sushi, sashimi, sashimi pizza, hibachi and much more! Not only was everything fresh and delicious, but the presentation was exceptional and the hibachi chef was entertaining. The shrimps were big and plump. Filet mignon was tender. Fried rice was on point. The restaurant was very clean which is important during these times. I would strongly suggest this place for your next dinner date or family celebration. It's a 10 out of 10, would recommend. I've had to come in and DROP my rating. With new ownership, comes a change in quality, at times. I was disappointed to discover that some of the food quality has decreased. I will return, but not as often, sadly. One of the best sushi restaurants in the Philadelphia area. I came here to get take out on a lunch break once and was really impressed by the quality of the fish, and all ingredients. I ate there in person today for the first time as a business lunch. The service was excellent and the presentation was beautiful. It may be a little more pricy compared to some other sushi restaurants, but the quality is 100% worth it. Tried this place for the first time this month and have ordered from there twice now. They got our order correct and was all ready at time of pickup. Food was great both times we ordered. Loved the General Tso's and Chicken Lo Mein. Would definitely recommend and will definitely order here again. Our party of 4 walked in, sat down, looked at the menu prices and walked out. This place is way too EXPENSIVE, even for the Main Line. Look at the menu prices on their website. This is not good value. Went to hibachi here a few months ago and it was the best I ever had. We had a small party and the host/owners were super accommodating. I would recommend for casual dining or for birthdays! I am thrilled that I found this place. Seems to have new ownership and the place now feels fresh. Great Sushi rolls particularly the Spider rolls and Philly roll. Reasonable pricing, particularly friendly and fast service. We wanted something warm - so we went for the Mu shu pork which was good as well. This is our new go to place for Sushi... The food is really good but they use a third party delivery service and I have had an issue receiving my orders every time I've placed one weather it was 45-60 minutes late or I was flat out missing items that I ordered and I don't plan on ordering from them again until they stop using habitat as there delivery service I was at the restaurant with a friend last week. We have gone to the restaurant under both managements. As soon as I sat down, my server asked if I wanted to order. I had not even seen the new menu. The food is always terrific. However, at one point, the server said "People are waiting". My friend and I were shocked that we were being rushed to vacate our seats when there were available tables. We were both disappointed at this treatment. I first time ordered the take out here. Their service was great. I ordered two lunch special- one order was vegetarian sushi and other one was Sashimi lunch. Their Salad and miso soup taste so good. Sashimi is good. My friend loved the veggie sushi. I will be back when I past but there. Great experience at Maki San. The food was delicious and the staff followed all of the social distancing protocol. Great night! Food was amazing. We ordered valcano roll, dynamite roll and tuna lovers roll. We also had the Pad Thai with Shrimp. Very tasty. Just a little sweet. Portions were huge. Very fresh fish and delicious. It was our first time there but would go back in a second. It is also BYOB. Highly recommend Maki-San is an incredible place to go to eat. Whether for a date night, a normal night out to eat, or a celebration, this restaurant has it all. The walls in the hibachi room are painted with amazing art of cartoon characters. Your kids will love it! The food, employees, and the overall look is awesome. I recommend this place for anyone who is in the mood for killer hibachi and sushi. The desserts are good as well. Definitely check it out! The food was amazing. I did the Hibachi with the chicken and steak. The food was not salty or dry. It was just right. I would definitely come back again. Nice hidden BYOB spot! Sushi, sashimi and rolls were surprisingly really good. Our hibachi chef wasn't giving the best show, but food turned out ok. Always delicious take out! Great barbecue ribs and delicious sushi always! Cant go wrong with a spicy tuna roll but I love they're specialty rolls as well. Friendly service and always ready on time Came here for a birthday dinner...total of 7 in out group. We enjoyed almost every dish. Tuna ball and salmon ball was very delicious. Nice filling and tasted fresh. The Isaki sashimi was unique but very delicious and extremely fresh. Definitely worth trying if you enjoy fresh sashimi. Toro & ebi shrimp. All fresh and very tasty. The white tuna was a bit off but not sure if it was me but overall good. Salmon skin hand roll and dragon roll were perfect. Everyone in my group enjoyed the cooked rolls. Hamachi Kama was very tasty....cooked yellow tail collarbone. Soft shell crab and needle noodle with beef was absolutely delicious but I was so full from all the sashimi that I couldn't fully enjoy more. We had the special lamb shank, it was unique and tasty and not too gamey (still gamey but not too gamey - our group was half and half)...if you like lamelb you should try it. All worth it and very tasty...must try and enjoy. Service was great and very friendly! Quality of food was good. Prices were super expensive compared to a similar restaurant I experienced recently in the middle of NYC and Maki's in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Waitress wasn't helpful as I posed various questions relating to the menu. I likely won't return. I've been here twice in one weekend! The service was prompt! The waitress was very nice. I loved the fact that they had so many different options on the menu to chose from. But everything so was delicious I had to go back the next day to try something new. The atmosphere was so chill and relax., hours: {'Monday': '11:30-20:0', 'Tuesday': '11:30-20:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-20:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-20:0', 'Friday': '11:30-20:0', 'Saturday': '15:30-20:0', 'Sunday': '15:30-20:0'}

name: Murray’s, address: 285 Montgomery Ave, city: Bala Cynwyd, latitude: 40.0055994, longitude: -75.2421178, is_open: opening, categories: Delis, Restaurants, text: When the place was sold 2 yrs ago, I was anticipating an upgrade in the food at Murray's - instead I have to give it a deep downgrade. Stay away! Since the new owners took over, the place has not been good - not that it was anything special before they purchased it. However, now it's worse. The owner behind the deli counter is not pleasant or accommodating. The menu is extensive like any normal jewish deli, but the food is below average - especially for the high prices. You're better off crossing the street and going to Hymies which is always decent. Friendly service, had the murrays delight, seems that the pastrami was cooked way too much, like eating beef pastrami bacon. I've had their pastrami before and enjoyed it very much. I guess I would recommend that you order your pastrami cold. Crusty waitresses but the food is outstanding. Try their Rubens. Or turkey sandwiches. House special sandwiches. Excellent on a consistent basis. Came by on Saturday for my first time because (why else?) Hymie's was packed. Murray's was half full. Got seated, ordered and served in 10 minutes! Had the excellent Nova platter with a fresh pumpernickel bagel - superb. Coffee was fresh, hot and delicious. The Jewish apple cake is as good as advertised. One really nice thing that would never happen at Hymie's : I was alone and got to enjoy a booth. I do like Hymie's, but I hate having to sit in those cramped-in New York-style tiny tables. I think I have a new go to place on the Main Line. And hey, I like Hymie's also so let's celebrate that we have two great delis to enjoy. I was very excited when the Wakim family, of Al Dar next door, bought Murray's. I thought and hoped that it would bring a burst of adreneline into neighborhood staple. At least for breakfast, I was underwhelmed. I ordered scrambled eggs with potatos and toast. The eggs were overcooked and the potatos the opposite. Raw onion and underdone potatos. I will return and hope for better. Not good value for money... Food was ok (not terrible, not great). Service was almost ok, but not quite. My bagel and lox sandwhich was solid (but with issues), my son's French Toast was ok. I would have liked a more generous serving of cream cheese -- i used it all, no offer to refill. Gave me a ton of lettuce -- kind of stupid, does anyone really eat that much lettuce with a bagel? Tomato was great! Cucumber had seen better days. No sliced onion (really?), no capers... The French toast was ok, a bit sloppy with egg and a bit mushy.It was served with cheap syrup (really? you charge a premium price for the french toast and it comes with super cheap syrup?). Bacon side was a bit skimpy and was jammed up with the french toast like the cook really didn't care. Coffee was ok, not particularly hot or flavorfull. My coffee cup was overfilled, it had sloshed around (server?) and there was 1/4" coffee floating around in the saucer -- i had to use my only napkin to clean it up -- it was as if the server didn't care... No offer to refill coffee, not once, not ever... No offer to get me a clean napkin (mine was soaked with the coffee that she spilled...) I had to steal a napkin off of another table -- embarrassing. Prices were too high. I have paid way more for breakfast and have been thrilled to do it,, but, this was just plain too high for that level of atmosphere, service and quality. Not good value for money. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich for breakfast as a to-go item. When I got home and unwrapped my bagel, there was NO EGG (the main ingredient) and the bacon was WAY undercooked. It's not the first time this happened either. Every time I go in there, the place is dirty and the staff super slow to get me what I need. The owner is a real jerk as well, he doesn't give you the feeling that he is happy you are there. It's more like he is an angry macho prince and you hope to not be in his way when he comes around. Now that The Dairy Cafe has opened, I will NEVER return to Murray's. I hope it slowly disappears and leaves space for better food options on this strip. Have done takeout a few times, good sandwiches and huge slices of cake. Fries get cold pretty fast, but hey fries do that everywhere don't they? Not as good as visiting friends in Queens, but it's also not a 2 hour drive either. Have not visited the competition, since it's only a sandwich and we are not dining in, but we left one star available for a review upgrade in the future after we do. Not bad - but better off getting your sandwiches from someone that cares. Such as American Family Market just up the road in Narberth. Granted, AFM is a grocer, not a restaurant. This place has a deli side and a restaurant side. For this review I'm critiquing the restaurant. Over the last three years I've visited several times both for breakfast and lunch. There hasn't been a remodel here in decades. The atmosphere is 60's or 70's and it's a little beat up. Some people might call it homey but that's a stretch. One other note; it's generally clean. The wait staff is just fine. Usually friendly and competent. Often I feel like I'm being served by my mother and that's not a bad thing. Now for the food. This is a three star place. Everything is hot and fresh. Portions are at least average and often large. Its three stars because when I walk out I never say "Wow that was great!" However I do say "Ahhhh that was good!" Murray's is a wonderful little deli that fulfills all expectations. Their great service, friendly wait staff, and simple nostalgic aesthetic made my lunch all the better. The bomb! This is a bonafied Jewish deli. I love it here great food friendly staff. Just remember its cash only! My favorite Jewish hoagie on earth resides at Murray's! Service is slow, but we'll worth it. was very excited to eat here because there are alot of reviews on the internet about how "great" they are. I had the Murray's special and it wasnt special at all.Ive eaten at thousands of restaurants and this hardly makes my list of good ones service was good but there were only 3 people eating at the time Let me start by saying I've been loyal to Murray's for years. Always the go-to convenient spot for an easy breakfast or a great sandwich. Sure, their specialties are great, but their breakfast has always been fair. I think my visit today will be the last one for a while. Their latest price increase is off the wall. Their prices don't make sense anymore. For example, pancakes are 6.99. Pancakes with a few strips of bacon are 9.99. Three dollars extra for bacon? A whitefish salad on a bagel sandwich is now up to 10.99. This is robbery, especially since their quality is nothing extraordinary. Go over to City Line Deli at City and Haverford and get the same quality whitefish sandwich for 6.95. I had been pretty impressed with the way the Wakims were maintaining the quality of the restaurant, but today, after pulling the older Wakim father aside and asking why adding bacon to a breakfast platter was an extra $3, I heard his whole pitch about how "bacon prices are rising through the roof," and "how the staff demands a raise, and what is he supposed to do..." It seemed like it wasn't the first time he had went through this "pitch." I know costs are up, but do me a favor... Regardless, as much as I've loved my visits (sometimes weekly) to Murray's over the years, I'm done for now. PS. A cup of coffee now costs 2.05 there. I can see why the pastrami / corned beef / roast beef connoisseurs may agree that Murray's meat is better in quality than Hymies. I ordered the Murray's Delight and I was indeed delighted with the pastrami, coleslaw, and especially the toasty bread. It was $10.25 which is now comparable with Hymies deli sandwiches which are just about the same price but Murray's lacks a full fledged pickle bar. As a college student, I like to get every bang for my buck so I enjoy going to Hymies for exactly that, the pickle bar, in addition to the good sandwiches. theless, Murray's is great at their deli sandwhiches. Murray's is a classic deli with a side for deli ordering and a side for the restaurant. It can get busy but we've never had a long wait. Breakfast is delicious. My husband likes the pastrami and eggs and I go for a simple scramble. The bagels are real, chewy bagels, not bagel-shaped bread like some places. We have been here several times and the food is consistently good and service is always pleasant. The restroom, though very tiny (would be hard to bring a child in with you), is immaculate. Overall, the best deli in the area. I usually go to Hymie's when I am in the area but I decided to try Murray's this time. I was very disappointed from the start. Even though it wasn't crowded at all, the server was very unfriendly and simply plopped the plates down without slowing her stride while walking by the table. The potato knish was as dry as if it had been through the microwave four separate times. And my sandwich came with lean corned beef which isn't how I ordered it. Overall, a pretty poor showing and not worth the high prices especially with other quality deli choices in the area. Murray's and Hymies are the two Jewish staples on the Main Line. Overall, Hymies is probably better, but Murrays has a few great dishes: - Murray's delight - toasted pastrami ruben - Hot brisket sandwich - Murray's special - cold corned beef sandwich Stick with any of these and you'll leave satisfied. I've heard some of the other dishes can be hit or miss, but the ones listed above are top notch. Boo.........BOO.............TRIPLE BOO!!!!!!!! Wow, in a neighborhood drowning in the chosen you'd think that a deli would be amazing no? NO! its not, its terrible. Also, its really over priced. I ordered the classic, a bagel with lox and cream cheese with a cup of matzoh ball soup. TERROR, RUN!!!! wow......Seeing as it was the same price as The Second Ave Deli this caused me incredible amounts of anxiety and anger. For those who might be thinking , whats The Second Ave Deli ? Its a deli in Manhattan and its literally mecca for deli in this country as far as Im concerned. When I pray ( I never pray ) I point myself in the direction of 33rd and Lex and I pray. Its that good. Now let's get back to Murrays. It's really bad. Embarrassingly bad considering they just renovated. You'd think they'd change the food and step it up a notch to pay for all those new tables and chairs and the fixin' up. Well, they didn't Extreme Fail. Epic Fail. Fail to the 5th power. Pass go , Do not collect $200. I also grew up 4 blocks from Murray's. 40 odd years ago, it was a decent spot. It has not aged well. The only thing consistent about it is the surly service. Especially behind the deli counter. Overpriced and overrated, imho. Same deal with Hymie's. HOLY MOTHER MARY DE DIOS! I've found the holy grail and it's a sandwich! In the small town of Bala Cynwyd, PA there is a little deli. A little deli with HUGE taste!!! Cheese steak - Pretty good...cheese to meat ratio was on point and had a nice texture and flavor throughout. Great comfort food. Murrays delight: Hot Roumanian Pastrami - Russian dressing, melted swiss and sauerkraut - This bad boy was flavor filled, almost as good as the Ruben, but not quite. Ruben: Hot corned beef, Russian dressing, melted swiss and sauerkraut - Best sandwich EVER (for me). All the ingredients join together and do some crazy voo doo on every taste bud on your tongue. That's the only way I can do it justice...nuff said. I've been alive a long time and have found sustenance between two pieces of bread a large percent of my life. I know a good sandwich when I see/eat one. Murray's possesses the best sandwich I've ate to date. YEAH I SAID IT! Now drop in and prove me wrong. Came by on Saturday for my first time because (why else?) Hymie's was packed. Murray's was half full. Got seated, ordered and served in 10 minutes! Had the excellent Nova platter with a fresh pumpernickel bagel - superb. Coffee was fresh, hot and delicious. The Jewish apple cake is as good as advertised. One really nice thing that would never happen at Hymie's : I was alone and got to enjoy a booth. I do like Hymie's, but I hate having to sit in those cramped-in New York-style tiny tables. I think I have a new go to place on the Main Line. And hey, I like Hymie's also so let's celebrate that we have two great delis to enjoy. The food is good. Not good for you, but that's probably why it tastes awesome. Murray's is your stereotypical Jewish deli/diner combo. Our waitress was lacking though. We had to ask for refills on our drinks as none were offered. Here is what lost me as a potential return customer: the parking lot is in the back, and you have to walk around the building to enter from the front. When it came time to pay, it was raining. I don't mean a little mist, we're talking a deluge that would have floated the Philadelphia Zoo away, had the zoo been in a giant wooden boat. The water we would have to walk through to get to the parking lot was running 2 inches deep, all the way. My husband asked if we could go out the back door to avoid having to walk all the way around the building. No. The back door is for employees only. We were completely soaked when we got to the car, with a 3 hour drive home ahead of us. General courtesy and service aside though, the food really is good. Based on the food alone, I give it 3 stars. Had they tried a little harder to actually go out of their way to make their customers happy, I probably would have given them four stars. But they didn't. BEST COFFEE EVER. The service was great, they even got me a to go cup. The restaurant was clean. The challah French toast was delicious and the price was right. What a deal. The previous reviews scared me but this is a good diner. We did not dine in, therefore I cannot rate the service of the wait staff. In terms of the deli guy who we got some to-go items from, he was very nice and helpful. That said, the quality of the prepared food for the price that is charged is outrageous. The tuna salad and potato salad respectively were sub-par, lacking any flavor whatsoever. We picked up loose bagels and at over a buck a piece did not feel that we got what we paid for (they tasted and felt day-old). The redeeming qualities of our experience were: The pickle was decent. The chive cream cheese was also as expected. The cashier process was efficient and done in a timely manner. So in summary If you do go to Murray's Delicatessen avoid the tuna salad and potato salad at all costs. There are many other delicatessens that should be attempted before resorting to Murrays. I went online this morning to place an order for delivery, I followed all the steps and had no problem with it all going through. An hour later (when it was supposed to be delivered) we got a phone call from a rather rude staff member saying they were not going to deliver to us because we are out of their radius. He was accusatory that it was something we did, as if we were cheating the system. It was a very uncomfortable conversation. There was no apology or attempt at accommodating something that was clearly an honest mistake. I definitely will not be going there now, knowing how rudely they handled a very small issue. The dating is and look is part of the experience. I have been coming here for forty + years and nothing has changed. Nothing is different. The food is consistent as to what you are eating and overstuffed sandwiches. Cholesterol laden food, but that is what we have been eating since we were kids. Can do this a few times a year, but is the real deal and authentic. Kasha, Kishka great soups. Hymies and its earlier sister restaurants from the day were never as good as Murrays. People are funny, you couldn't get me into Hymies. Went there while running errands, made my murray special faster than any fast food place (and it was even assembled correctly, looking at you andorra mcdonalds) it was the best corned beef sandwich ive ever had Hymies is worth the wait! Service terrible at Murray's. At least 2 other tables rec'd their food before us in spite of us being seated at least 10 min earlier. The only thing they had to cook was rye toast and a bagel - and they were only toasted! Not going back! i grew up 4 blocks from murray's and it has been a fixture in my life for as long as i can remember. murray's is the kind of deli you can only find in places like philly, new york, and other east coast jewish enclaves. on one side you have all the meats and fishes: turkey, salami, whitefish, lox, all freshly sliced any way you want it, along with the pickles soaking in barrels (where else do you see that?) and the most delicious poppy homentashn you could ever have. and on the other side is the restaurant. best corned beef and turkey specials in philadelphia, hands down. lox, eggs, and onions with steak fries, a dr. brown's, and toasted everything bagel with cream cheese. this is eatling. Maybe I shoulda stayed and had food, but we got stuff to go and it was awesome. I've never had LOX so smoky and oily and rich as I did here! we got beef tongue, smoked whitefish, bagels... good shit. I'd go back here again! Murray's Deli is just that...your typical delicatessen. It serves as both a restaurant and an actual take out deli. The restaurant section leaves something to be desired with the decor from the 60s. But the staff is pretty friendly and the service is fast. They have a great selection of sandwiches and their breakfast selection is not too bad either. I just wouldn't go there for dinner as their dinner selections are a bit sparse and the capacity within the dining room leaves something to be desired. Overall just a great sandwich spot. You know that I love ya, Murray. It's been 2 long years since we saw one another. Your matzso ball soup--slammin' as ever. Your sammies--still large and lovely; adore the delicate rye bread you use. Your Jewish apple cake--moist and delish. It's an authentic old-school deli that remains fiesty. I find the pictures of the Babe and Bogie and Gable nostalgic. Murray--you help put the shine on the main line. I stopped in for lunch with a couple of others. There were plenty of tables on this Friday but they started to fill up after one o'clock. This is a old style deli that reminded me of the Famous 4th St. Deli in Queen Village before it went Hollywood. I've had a lot of takeout from here but this is the first time I've had the chance to eat in. I had a extra lean corned beef special. The sandwich was extra large with thinly sliced, tender and flavorful corned beef on fresh rye. My dining partners went for the pastrami, also very good, served hot and on grilled rye - the Ruben with sauerkraut. We couldn't leave without having a bagel with Nova lox. We split that three ways. Great bagel, fresh and lightly toasted. Nova was great as well. Food - excellent. Service was casual, friendly, quirky, but attentive. The tables and eating area were immaculate. Great experience. Well, I wish I could give two ratings. The first would be 5 stars for the delicious lox and other food. I love their salty, salty lox and bagels. Although I'm not a local, I go to Philly regularly and can attest to the deliciousness of their lox, which rivals that which I get in New York. But: on my last visit, there was a dog in the restaurant, sitting under a table. I realize that not everyone feels like I do about dogs in restaurants, but there are health codes for a reason, and Murray's violates them. IF they violate this one, what other rules do they break? Not going back. OMG.. YES..I SAID IT..OMG. if you want the most inattentive, ignoring ,lazy ,sloppy, dirty,.lunch..EVER... This is the rockn spot for You. Imagine urself.. imagine.. ur hungry, your tired, ur .. i dont know. Just plain fkn hungry. and u are craving a delicious warm bagel...scooped of course.. with whitefishsalad, side of well done bacon, hot coffee OR anything food relatedand a server thats very attentive and has answers to your questions and is at least familiar with the menu.(they are not).. its a god damn deli... Not a french restaurant. Well Murrays is FOR YOU!!! Please train your staff, clean the resaturant, pay attention to your customers, and if you can't do that.. get out of the business.. lots of love Far better than Hymie's - I honestly don't understand the line across the street. If you prefer extra lean, thinly sliced, cold corned beef stacked high than there is no comparison or better alternative in the main line. Murray's is simply the best. Best Jewish Deli on the Main Line. I've been noshing at Murray's for 20+ years. Delicious cabbage & Matzo ball soup. Amazing sandwiches. Man, has this place gone downhill. I live within a block of Murray's, which really used to be the place to go. I do like patronizing local establishments, which is why it's even harder to write this review. I just got back from Murray's to pick up a rye bread... my weekly trek there. It might be my last time going there. When I walked into the place, the cashier, who normally waits on me, was busy ringing up another customer. I walked over to the deli counter and stood there. A guy came walking up from the back of the deli, behind the counter so he obviously worked there, and walked right past me without saying a single word. Still standing there in disbelief, he then came back, walked right past me again, this time looking me right in the eye, and again did not say one word... not "can I help you" or "someone will be right with you"... nothing. By that time, the cashier had finished ringing up the previous customer and very politely, very efficiently, asked what she could do for me. After she got me my bread, I asked who the guy was that walked past me... twice, without asking if he could help. "Oh, that's the owner," she said with obvious embarrassment. Wow, I said... that was truly unbelievable. She apologized on behalf of the owner and I reassured she had nothing to apologize for. But he sure did. Murray's used to be quite the place to be, whether for great deli lunches, dinners, or just great deli at the counter. My family used to wait in line to be seated on a Friday or Saturday night. Now, you pass by on what should be a busy night and maybe two tables are taken... maybe. All the time, not a block and a half away is another deli, Hymie's, that still has people waiting in line and literally hanging out the door waiting to get in. And why not? Their food is great and hey still actually appreciate your business. In a final issue of poetic justice, Hymie's actually opening up an office.... RIGHT NEXT to Murray's. Good food but extremely RUDE OWNER or Manager running the cashier on a Saturday morning. You can walk in the door , stand there and be ignored as she is either looking at her phone or just spaced out. No Hello, how are you, nothing. What urks me even more is that upon paying the check, she will run your credit/debit card through, hand you back the slip, you sign it with a tip, she takes it back without a "Thank You, have a nice day " etc . Absolutely jaw dropping for a steady customer that I am. It is amazing how miserable she is ( Main Line privilege I presume ), and I have a problem with my money going into a merchants pocket when not appreciated. Taken for granted. Shame on her, and shame on the owner if he is aware of it. Any wonder why Hymies is filled to capacity on a weekend ( or weekday ) and their competition here more than half empty? Egg shells in my omelette. I ate three bites and put them in my napkin. Picked at the other half of the omelette. I didn't not see my waitress until she gave us our check at which point I told her what happened and that I would like it removed from our check. She never came back to tell me if it would be taken off our bill and I asked another waitress if the manager would be coming over to tell me the result. That waitress told me that Raymond the manager/part owner would not take it off my check and was extremely nasty. I said it was not a way to do business and she became nastier. . I then said I was going to put it on social media and she said that was a good idea. In addition, the nasty waitress yelled at me and told me to go to their deli competition across the street. Dirty egg shells in cheese omelette and extremely inappropriate behavior from management. My waitress, Missy, was apologetic and sweet about the situation. Sorry that she works in that atmosphere. I wish her well. I gave this one star because I didn't know how to give no stars or minus stars! My cousins took me to Murray's on my last visit to West Chester. Formerly a "deli" deli, Murray's seems to be moving upscale with a refined menu of fewer choices. Those that remain, like the pastrami or corned beef Reubens, are quite tasty. We sat at the bar counter and quite enjoyed our morning hangover cures. Not many places offer breakfast midweek so mom and I were happy to go to Murray's since brunch is her favorite meal. Our server was about average. Neither friendly nor standoffish. Neither prompt nor slow. The order came out just as we had requested. She got two eggs (over medium) and ham with homefries and wheat toast. I got an eggwhite omelet with mushrooms, homefries and wheat toast. Tea for her, water for me. Mom's first complaint was that the water for the tea hadn't been boiled. As a Scot who's been drinking tea several times daily all her life, she knows these things. Microwaved hot water causes weird white scum-looking stuff to form on the surface. And the mug was really hot. Honestly, just boil the damn water. Ham and eggs were okay. The toast has been toasted (very good). Our differences happen over the homefries. She likes hers all crispy. I like mine less charred. Murray's does it my way. Unfortunately, they were super salty so neither of us were crazy about them. My omelet wasn't anything to write home about. It was kind of oily, fairly tasteless (my fault for ordering an eggwhite omelet, i guess), and the mushrooms were canned, not fresh. If you enjoy mushrooms, you know that there's a huge taste difference in fresh vs. canned mushrooms. Disappointing experience overall. My mom has been putting up with my requests to try new places in the area so that she can get her brunch fix, but if this keeps up, she'll be dragging me to IHOP soon enough. Price: $19 + tip Disappointed last few times. Sandwiches much smaller than in past years. Side portions also much smaller. This is really a 3.5 star but I thought I would be generous. The deli's a nice deli... not much to talk about there. The dining area in theory is well executed. The tables and decor set up is elegant enough for what I would consider a fine dining meal. The drawback is that the walls have a weird color scheme that simply isn't appealing. The place is like a pretty girlfriend who for some reason is not photogenic so you never tag her in your photos on facebook... but whenever you friends see her in person they're like "dude she's hot". So I found this gem using Yelp mobile "near me" when searching for a place to eat near our hotel. I would've never tried or found this place otherwise.. Thanks Yelp Universe:) This place was Kosher to the extreme The Fonz would've loved this place. So we ordered a Murray's special and a Ruben. (see the photo I uploaded) Both sandwiches were incredible! The bread was grilled to perfections, there was a good amount of meat. Not overly insane like the New York style deli's but I think that the secret was the Russian dressing on the both of them. Anyhow they both were some of the best that I've had to date... I doubt I'll ever be in the neighborhood to enjoy this wonderful kosher concoctions again. The woman who answers the phones is so rude and far from friendly. Also the hours say 8:30 but yet most days when I call I am told they close at 8. As much as I like Murrays I would rather take my business to Hymies. The food here is about the same as my last review. I have been here at least 6 times since then. I have lowered my review one star because the service here is so terrible. It is never particularly busy but the people who serve you, seat you, bus the tables - they are definitely not waitstaff - are not really interested in doing any of these things. The cashier/hostess is always reading a book while others play on their phones or socialize. That having been said ...if you want a quiet place to get some work done where you you be left alone and get some decent food, this place will work for you. If I could give this restaurant a negative I would. This is the worst place I have ever ate at in this area. The food is extremely bland. My boyfriend and I came in for a bite to eat. He had the tuna melt, which was extremely dry and bland. I had the chicken salad sandwich. There was a hair in my sandwich so I went and notified the manager(older white man). The manager took a look at my sandwich and told me that he doesn't see anything. My boyfriend and I both confirmed that there was a hair in the sand which. The manager took the sandwich back to the kitchen. The manager then came back out and told me that there was no hair in my sandwich. The manager was right but that's because he took it out!!!! After insulting my intelligence, he didn't even offer to accommodate me. The manger basically told me to eat crow as he sat back down and enjoyed his hairless dinner. The older gentlemen was extremely rude!! I will never eat here again! He honestly needs to show respect for his customers. We payed the bill, but I will never eat here again!! Please DO NOT choose this place to eat! Go next door to Toni Ronis, they taste better anyway. This place is ridiculous and I will tell everyone I know about my experience and continue to encourage people not to eat here! i have been going to murrays for over 40 years! i will never go back! the current management sucks!! this place was a gold mine friendly great food filled with customers breakfast till dinner! no more! nasty robin at front and rude raymond as well as well as unprofessional and miserable waitresses! only good people left are april, mario and alex!! Goos food. BLT and Ruben sandwiches. Both tasty and filling. Nice and attentive service. We wanted to go to Hymie's but were pressed for time and didn't have the 20 minutes to wait to be seated, we walked to Murray's thinking it was comparable, we couldn't have been more wrong. Our first clue was that on a Saturday afternoon there were more employees than customers. The employees argued loudly which made us uncomfortable because we haven't gotten our food yet, but the reality was we already knew by the waitress' antics that we were in for a bad experience. When a deli can't execute simple deli staples they should consider another line of business. Maybe Hymies can buy Murrays as an annex to handle the overflow. On a positive note, my dog loved the brisket sandwich. First time/last time. Found hair in my cream cheese. (not a penny taken off the bill) Service below par. Food blah. Very disappointed. This use to be my go to spot for a good corn beef special. The corn beef was always quality and the sandwiches was packed with meat. That was the old days I guess. The sandwiches have been more inconsistent. I've mentioned it to the staff. Today's sandwich was horrible. The meat quality seemed different. The corn beef was lighter in color and the texture was off. For $15 a sandwich I'm going to need better. Very disappointing. Great Breakfast , Great deli Soups are All Homemade Very Clean And Sanitized during Covid Accommodates Social distancing Rude cashier, asked for her name and she gave me her name as cashier ! they have awful customer service over the phone, I could only imagine how it would be in person. Very disappointed. For some reason, Murray's cant seem to get out of Hymies shadow, like the forgotten step child.... Almost every review here either mentions Hymies or compares it to Hymies in some way, and here I am doing it too! But I guess with two Jewish deli's so close together, that is bound to happen. My family and I recently dined at Murray's after being told there was quite a long wait at Hymies (the only reason we have ever come here). I was shocked to find that once at Murrays there restaurant was at least halfway empty, yet people were waiting forever across the street... it made me think "why isn't Murrays at least getting Hymies over flow????" Anyway - I can't explain it. Maybe its that the parking is a bit harder, the smaller size scares people off, or its simply not as visible? I really don't know. The food is excellent, the coffee is delicious, and the service is just as "good" as at Hymies. The breakfast potatoes are sooo good! So is all of the deli meat, and the matzo ball soup! I will start frequenting Murrays more often, and not just as a back up. Working in the area for the next few weeks, decided to call in a simple bagel order. One bagel with cream cheese and another bagel with cream cheese and chive came to $10.13. Hymie's offers bagels with cream cheese for $2.95, lesson learned. If I could give this establishment a negative I would. My boyfriend and I came in to grab a bite to eat. I had the chicken salad sandwich and my boyfriend had a tuna melt which he didn't much care for. The food is very bland. There really is no flavor to it. As I was eating my sandwich I see that there was a long black hair in it. I told the manager (older white man) that there was a hair in my sandwich. The manager took my plate, looked at the sandwich and told me he doesn't see anything. My boyfriend and I both witnessed the hair. It was very hard to miss. The manager took the plate in the back to confirm with the chef about the hair. The manager then came back out and told me that there was never a hair in there. They took the hair out of my sandwich.Instead of trying to accommodate me, the manager simply placed my plate back on the table and continued to eat his dinner in the next booth. I am so disgusted with this place. The manager was extremely rude. If you are NOT white, and don't like your food to have flavor PLEASE DONT EAT HERE! I will definitely make sure that I'll tell everyone I know not to eat here as well. Treat your customers with respect!! Don't insult their intelligence! Hands down best matzoh ball soup! I always stop here on my way back from New York just to get a quick bite of comfort food. Went here bc Hymies was closed. Boy was that a mistake. The pastrami sandwich had 0 meat on it. It was ALL fat. See picture. The knishes were not cooked and bite size (for $5). Roastbeef was overcooked and gray. Pickles had been sitting out and mushy. Complained to Robin our waitress and she refused to take the fatty sandwich back or replace it. DO NOT GO HERE!!!! Horrible food and even worse customer service! Sandwiches are OK, but Hymie's down the block is vastly better. Could do better overall, although service is pretty good here from my experience. Meat is fine, but the overall experience is just not that great. Just got some cheesesteaks delivered and they are way better than the ones I get in Philly, great place! Love their brisket and pastrami. Sandwiches are good size and fries are enough for two people. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered a "corned beef sandwich for two." We received a corned beef sandwich. When we called to see what the difference would be between a corned beef sandwich for 1 and a corned beef sandwich for 2, the person who answered the phone said (1) "it's two halves of a sandwich", and when that, shockingly, didn't fly with us, she said (2) "I don't know why they still have that option on the menu." Ok... We had ordered with extras: cold slaw and Swiss cheese. That was ignored which may have been a DoorDash issue (we don't usually order from that service). Anyway, Hymies here we come. The sandwich was ok. It did come lean as we had ordered. Disclaimers... I had been here years ago, just hadn't been back in recent years. Reason I hadn't been back here is that I discovered that I really like Hymie's. I am a Hymie's fan for sure. But, being up in this area recently, I actually thought to myself that I couldn't say for sure whether Hymie's was truly better unless I gave Murray's another shot. Plus, I really wanted to Yelp the place, and I couldn't do it properly without a recent visit. Yet another way that Yelp influences my dining choices. So for once, and in the interest of fairness, I bypassed Hymie's one time for Murray's. I went there at 6:15 pm on a Thursday, and it was empty. Well, maybe the usual dinner crowd was later arriving. A couple of people did come in after 6:30, but again no problem getting a seat or quick service. The matzoh ball soup was simply two matzoh balls in broth. No additional ingredients. It tasted nice, but not special. The turkey special was piled nice and high with some decently sliced turkey and the usual dressing and cole slaw. The scoop of potato salad it came with wasn't bad. But neither item had any special flavor. It was good, it was filling, but I didn't have any "Oh wow" feeling to what I ate. I hate to say this, but I can go to Hymie's and get fresher turkey on my sandwich. Maybe the biggest sin of them all... the pickle that came with it was subpar at best. To be fair, I'm not a pickle guy in general. But I do know the difference between a good pickle and a not so good one. This one was nothing much to write home about, soggy with little flavor or crunch. Jewish delis are known for good pickles. It's part of the experience. When the competition across the street is giving you much better pickle choices (on a serve yourself pickle bar to boot) perhaps you should be willing to upgrade your product in this area. This may be a small thing to many, but I consider that a noticeable slip that is a general indicator of a lack of concern about your quality. Even worse, it tells me that the management of Murray's just doesn't give a damn. You know what, when it really comes down to it, it is just not a fair comparison. Hymie's just does so much more for the dining experience in general that Murray's is just over matched. Hymie's is more spacious, the decor is more pleasing, they have the pickle bar, they have a more expansive menu that's more pleasing to the eye, the deli and bakery are far more stocked, and in general the food seems to taste fresher at Hymie's. I'm sorry to write part of my review here on how good Hymie's is compared to Murray's, but when you are located within a block of each other, you have to expect such comparisons, and you really must raise your game just to compete. It is clear to me that Murray's is unwilling to raise their game and that is a shame because they do some good things. I mean, every time I'm up here, it just seems that Hymie's is more crowded, and it seems that more people are reviewing Hymie's here than Murray's. That should tell you something. I gave you another chance, Murray's. But I can honestly say it was your last chance with me. Why would I come here when I can do better within a block? I hadn't been here for many years, but Hymie's was closed. On entering the server ignored us until we asked if we could seat ourselves. A very sullen, unresponsive man brought our water. The server repeatedly badmouthed Hymie's. My friend's kippered salmon came with skin on, which they refused to substitute. I will NEVER go there again! Feeling flush with success at finding good breakfast on Christmas day at nearby Hymies, the merry band of hungry people set off to experience breakfast at the 'other' Jewish deli in Bala - Murray's Delicatessen, just a1/2 block away, this time New Year's Day (it's a holiday theme). Murray's has a similar setup, half deli, half restaurant, though the dining area is noticeably smaller than that of Hymie's. The decor is also more retro-20's and 30's with some beautiful stained glass and tin. Smaller meant that 6 of us could not fit at a booth, so a 2 top table was added to the end of our booth. It also meant that other patrons had to walk in a zig zag pattern to get around us. Again, we were a mixed order - some with breakfast, some with lunch. One everything bagel with lox (seriously? So not challenging), one mushroom omlette with tomato side, one french toast. One hot dog, one "Texas Tommy" (hot dog stuffed with cheese then wrapped in bacon) and one turkey club. All were....well, just OK. Bland. The turkey club was 98% turkey, and so huge it had to be deconstructed to eat, but for all the meat, there really wasn't a lot of taste to it (and it was ordered with mayo). Next time they should think about less meat (so jaws do not need to be unhinged to eat) and more flavor. French toast was also just 'meh', not nearly the flavor you'd expect from challah bread. Texas Tommy was not loved -bacon was in that chewy not really cooked state that only some love. Fries were not battered but also lacked any kind of flavor. If I had to put one word to the meal it would be "bland". Service was reasonably efficient and friendly, and the place was clean. We may go back at some point but we were generally so not-impressed it wouldn't be an enthusiastic decision. One nice note - free parking behind the restaurant, accessed by an alley next to Aldair (next-door restaurant). Very good Sandwiches! Took my parents here for lunch on a Monday. My mom has been craving beef tongue but unfortunately Murray's doesn't have it. No worries though, she got the NY Hot Pastrami Sandwich. It came on rye bread with Russian dressing, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. I should've ordered the Rueben so we could've shared but I wanted my own NY Pastrami (on wheat). My dad actually ordered the same thing. As it turns out, none of us could finish more than half of our sandwiches. We all had them for lunch the next day. I've had bigger and better Pastrami sandwiches but they were in New York., hours: {'Monday': '8:0-20:0', 'Tuesday': '8:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '8:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '8:0-20:0', 'Friday': '8:0-20:0', 'Saturday': '8:0-20:0', 'Sunday': '7:0-20:0'}

name: Naceville Hotel, address: 2038 Ridge Rd, city: Sellersville, latitude: 40.351698999999996, longitude: -75.3721194, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, text: Great food! Friendly place, a good time. We met friends for dinner here recently because we'd heard about the food. The food is delicious but a less-than-healthy indulgence though I'm sure there are healthy options. We found that it's a great crowd. One example was the juke box, each person that went up took requests from all around the bar. That continued and was a small, but fun and social act. One of my favorite places. I grew up down the street from this place and had not been in 20 years or so. I was sitting for My parents dogs and needed dinner. I was greeted warmly by the bartender. The Yards Pink Lady was fresh, cold and delicious. It was a special on draft. I asked for recommendations as to what to eat. I was advised that the wings were very popular as was the Lil Bills Chicken Sandwich. Both were fantastic. The service was quick, and excellent. The bill was very reasonable. The bar is small, but quiet. I was very comfortable. Tv's were on, but muted. I have been back twice now for the wings and sandwich. I am very glad I decided to revisit this little gem. Visited the Naceville Hotel for dinner during the week. We had been meaning to eat there for the last year or so. We learned of the restaurant at a wine tasting event at our local library. The hotel provided hors d'oeuvres for event. These were quite good and lead to our recent visit. The inside is small and typical of an older building in our area. There was a good crowd at the bar as well. The service was great. The food was average but the prices were reasonable. Beer selection was limited but it did have one I enjoyed. I had the meatloaf platter. Mashed potatoes were great and the side vegetable done well. The meatloaf was a bit dry. The others with me had burgers and salads. These were good but not remarkable. Went on a Thursday night, only one server on staff for the dining room but he was extremely attentive. Everything was tasty. I HIGHLY recommend the French onion soup--it was a robust broth, not too salty and plenty of perfectly broiled, melty cheese. Snapper soup was also fantastic!! We all had steaks, the strip and prime rib were well cooked but the filet was a little on the mediocre side for the price. Fries are awesome, hand cut and cooked to a golden brown. Overall, we all enjoyed our experience. They had a couple flubs during the meal but they were prepared to fix it immediately. When we go back, I'm definitely getting a soup and sandwich--excellent! Jack the new Bartender is such a gentleman. Patient, kind and an exemplary example of professionalism in hospitality. He takes the time to make you feel welcome to the establishment and not a burden to the bartender at a busy time. His people skills are clearly refined. His experience shows. Definitely an asset to the naceville! We got a gift certificate from family so we went to Naceville for a late lunch. We sat at the bar and and we asked if we could play some tunes. The bar maid said absolutely and she actually played a lot of tunes that we like. They have a good selection of craft beers as well as all the domestics. We ordered raw oysters and they couldn't have been any fresher. I got a cheese steak with bell peppers and onions with sauce. It was so big I took 1/2 home. My husband got the Rachel burger and it was an awesome burger. They have 4 different kinds of fries, tots. You name it the have it. We can't wait to go for dinner. We are from Q-town and we sort of forgot about the place. We definitely will be heading. The pricing was very reasonable for what they gave us, Amazing food and great service in a comfortable atmosphere. Unique dinner specials daily with a moderate beer selection. Kind of a hole in the wall type place but the owner and family are very sweet and friendly. Its a nice small bar thats not loud and just a good place to chill and have a few drinks. Also their wings are so so good! Im a big wing person and I was really impressed with them. The service was terrible, our waitress was extremely rude! We were really looking forward to going to there because we heard some good things about the place but today wasn't a good day. The burger had a weird taste and when we told the waitress she wouldn't let us change our order. She made us get another burger. I have never heard of that! Also, I used the restaurant.com on my iPhone and the waitress gave us a huge problem about not printing the coupon out. She said they don't except the coupons unless printed. After 5-7 minutes of debating and the waitress huffing and puffing and going back into the kitchen 3 times finally a young man from the kitchen came out and allowed us to show him how it works and it was settled. Its a shame, because of their wait staff we will never go back there. Maybe some of their staff needs some training on coustomer service! Besides the burger being off, the fried pickles awesome! Cheesesteak was average and the fries were a little soggy. Also the cheeseburger came out with no lettuce,tomato, or onion nor did the waitress ask if we wanted any. This was one strange expierence! Went to see a friend's band, 'Waterfront Blue', and was pleasantly surprised with the food. I drove a hundred miles to see the band. Both the music and food were great as well as the service. I had. The Queen cut Prime Rib, New England Clam Chowder and Clams Casino. Delicious I heard from a friend that this place has very good wings. As a huge wing fan I decided to give it a try. The Naceville Hotel is a small place that has both a bar and a separate seated section to dine at. First, I will analyze the food. As usual I panicked and couldn't decide between the regular or boneless wings. I decided to go with the hot boneless wings (with a little guidance from our waitress). It came with 12 wings and I also ordered a chicken quesadilla on the side. The chicken quesadilla was delicious but the wings were what will bring me back in the future. It was nothing short of spectacular and that is saying something given my high wing standards. The wings were hot but not overwhelming and had a perfect combination of a crispy breading on the outside and a soft tender inside, bursting with flavor. The food was not only delicious but was very reasonably priced. The wings are even cheaper on Thursdays for Wing Night! The service at Naceville was spectacular. We actually had two waitresses that were both extremely attentive and polite. In addition to the excellent service the wait time for the food was extremely short. I'd estimate our wait time at about 10-12 minutes. I'm not sure they get too many customers during the week so I would suggest leaving a nice tip. Overall, I was VERY happy with my experience at Naceville and it is safe to say I will be returning. As a new resident to the Telford community I am excited to have a quality wing restaurant close by that's both affordable and delicious. I highly recommend trying it out. Stopped here twice. One time was years ago to reconnect with a friend, I don't recall much from that trip except I enjoyed myself. My most recent trip however is more fresh in my memory. I was driving home from an errand and I noticed the sign for the daily special, it was 3.25$ for a 6in cheese steak. I was officially lured in. Between my cheese steak, beer and a 2 dollar tip, my bill was only 10 dollars. That's the kind of lunch I can get behind. Service was adequate, she was there when I needed her and engaged in no additional dialog. Sometimes I like to be left in peace so I was pro-server this visit. I left full, relaxed and my wallet was not hurting. If Im in the area I would stop back. Nice place . I stopped in because that town is named after my ancestors who settled there in 1731 as well as Naces corner Pa. also named after my family. The first owner of that hotel was a Nace. Went to see a friend's band, 'Waterfront Blue', and was pleasantly surprised with the food. I drove a hundred miles to see the band. Both the music and food were great as well as the service. I had the Queen cut Prime Rib, New England Clam Chowder and Clams Casino. Delicious Ok. Since my husband and I are new to the Sellersville area we wanted to find a nice place, if not to sit down and eat then to order out from. I wanted to give this place a fair shake, so I ordered 3 different times. Even though it was take out each time( although since I didn't reheat or anything like that, it shouldn't make a difference) I must say I was a bit disappointed each time... especially the last. In this latest episode, I got salmon and it was kind of small and very dry. Previously, I had a turkey platter and that to was quite dry. (Again... ate it right away .... didn't microwave it or anything) I did find some of their sides to be pretty decent. Generally speaking though, disappointing. I'll probably give it another try in a month or so and see if things have improved any. Have been here in the past and have always gotten great service. But tonight we actually walked out! We stood in the entrance way and waited for someone to seat us well they had 4 tables with dishes laying in the tables waiting for someone to clean them off finally someone walked over and said we will clean a table off then walked away we stood there for another 10 minutes and finally she walked over and said someone will come out in 5 minutes to clean off a table. My thing is ok I can wait but on a Saturday night no wait staff. Not worth my time!!! Think before you go!, hours: None

name: Zoes Kitchen, address: 255 Montgomery Mall, city: North Wales, latitude: 40.2360835719, longitude: -75.2446156908, is_open: opening, categories: Salad, Greek, Kebab, Restaurants, Mediterranean, American (New), Sandwiches, text: The food is awesome, fresh and delicious but the service is painfully slow, and the orders have been incorrect for us on many occasions. I still come here for the food, but the service leaves something to be desired, considering this is supposed to be quasi fast-food. The service was so-so. Staff doesn't know much of anything on the menu when asked questions. I ordered my food and specifically asked if the sandwich had feta cheese because I have a allergy to feta, both persons at the register told me no, when I received my food there was feta on it. So needless to say I did not get to enjoy the food. The staff needs to be better trained on the menu before being sent out to deal with customers. I love their sautéed white beans. Perfect side dish to any meal. The place was very clean as and the staff was friendly. I wish the service moved a bit faster ad I don't want to spend my lunch hour waiting for my order. Overall, I had a very satisfying experience. Good food and a great alternative to fast food. I usually get the Mediterranean Chicken and wifey likes the Quinoa Salad (of course). Most entrées are $9-$10 range, salads and sandwiches a bit less. For the price of a value/combo meal, you can eat better and healthier (I think) here. We've been to this location, and the one in Willow Grove. We're big fans. The food is reasonably priced, comes out to the table quickly, the portions are lovely, and the taste is amazing. Talk about mouthgasms. We will definitely keep going back. This place a real treat to discover! Wow! The food is delicious! I came across it in the mall of all places! Nice to have healthy options! Thank you! We ordered lunch for teacher appreciation week for the entire staff @ our elementary school was a HUGE order. Not only were they kind they met every need we had. I'm not sure where the bad reviews come from. I think maybe people over react over onions. But these people really delivered. And did so to the fullest. Provided extras. The staff could not have been more pleased. So don't read everything on Yelp as the truth. 70+ lunches not one thing was wrong. Applause. Our staff loves them. Been here twice and overall I like it! Everything tastes pretty fresh and they have lots of "healthy" options. I had both grilled chicken platter and chicken kabobs. Both were pretty delicious. I think the pricing, althought fair, could be a little better. Overall a $10+ lunch. Place itself is super cute and lots of outdoor seating with umbrellas. I don't like onions! So much so that I order my roll up without onions. While the chicken was very good I first had to scrape off the offending onions!!!! I hate onions. It was not a stray onion bit or even a couple slivers we are bothered by. It is a mound of onions. And I hate onions. The 2 stars is for the decent pieces of chicken. Service = blah Atmosphere = none Cleanliness = subpar Throw in a confusing menu = won't be back! We're not big into fast food restaurants, but when you're looking for healthy options with fast service than this place is for you. The ingredients are really fresh. You place your order at the counter, sit down and before you know it, your food is served. I find the place clean and the atmosphere simple. It reminds me of a cafeteria but not in a bad way. I recommend this place. I'd wait till they have a staff to visit. 4 items came 20 minutes apart so over an hour wait. We end up sharing each plate. Sent back sandwich because it was so cold the cheese was no longer melted, came back with no turkey. Waitress look to be having a rough day. They could use a little training in customer service, nothing was done not even apology. I don't really care about free meals or apologies, but I have no reason to go back. Might do them some good to at least hand out some cookies to kids. I'm sure they will survive the rough startup and be ok. Panera Bread is out and Zoe's Kitchen is in! Incredibly fresh food for a quick service restaurant. I had a chicken kebab which was accompanied by a side of rice and salad. I love their dressing and even bought a bottle to take home with me for salads and to use as a marinade. Great kid options too. Awesome service today. Was there with my grandaughter and family. The staff was so accommodating. Especially Nickki Quinn . Food was excellent as always Great great place :) I ordered the gruben and chicken orzo soup pick two. My wife had the hummus salad. Everything came out within a few minutes of us sitting down. Both meals were good. The soup was excellent and the mustard on the sandwich made it better. The basil hummus was delicious. The food is awesome, fresh and delicious but the service is painfully slow, and the orders have been incorrect for us on many occasions. I still come here for the food, but the service leaves something to be desired, considering this is supposed to be quasi fast-food. Update: as I stated above, I continue going to this place because the food is good. Today, however, I got a salmon bowl with cauliflower rice for approx. 15 bucks, and the picture will show you how much salmon I got. I'm not normally a stickler for things like this, as being a Dietitian, I know that we're all used to getting portions in the US that are far too large, but this portion is pathetic for what the meal costs. I'm starting to reconsider my frequent visits here, given the slow and inconsistent service and presentation of the food. The employees there frankly don't seem to care, as they're usually talking or texting while there are people in line trying to order. Again, the food is generally awesome, but I'm starting to struggle a little bit! Another note, the place is open until 9. But they start closing down the beverages (I couldn't get iced tea at 8:30 because they had emptied the carafe) and they even lock the doors way early. If you're going to be open until 9, then all menu items should be available until that time, including beverages. We'd never heard of Zoes before but it's great! Can't wait till they have some in New Jersey and New York. And I'll have the beans and grilled cheese... Been coming here for some time and this place has been consistently good. Very well cooked and always fresh and flavorful steak and salmon kebabs. Same with the grilled vegetable sides. Not over or under cooked, perfectly seasoned. Their humus is also very flavorful and not over powering the palette. It's fast food but very good food. What I definitely like about this place is that you don't feel that full feeling after you are done. The food seems pretty airy and not loaded up with carbs. I've had their chicken, steak and salmon kebabs and all of them have a distinct flavor and all are worth a try. Nice, flavorful and pretty quick meal. Can't lose when on the run or for a quickie. If you are in the mood for simple Mediterranean Cuisine and pressed for time, definitely give them a try. Minus one star because I do believe their menu is somewhat limited. I've stopped in here many a time on my way home from school. Good, healthy food if you're looking for some light Mediterranean faire. The last time I went,I took my mom and I got the spinach rollups and the white beans. It was filling but didn't weigh me down. White beans were wonderfully stewed down and seasoned well with garlic and thyme. It's always clean and quiet when I go as well. I don't love eating out at restaurants but when I do, I come here because its almost not like eating takeout. Always such great customer service here, but tonight was by far the best! Love the vegan options and will continue to come back for more :) Was in the area and wanted a relatively healthy dinner, so decided to stop in per recommendation from a friend. It's in the mall, but has street-access in addition to inside the mall access. It's very bright and open, with vibrant colors. Their counter is towards the back with an open dining room in the front, that faces a mini sidewalk-seating and parking lot. It can be hard to miss, as it's left of Wegman's (if you're looking at it), and between Smokey Bones and the burger place. The ease of ordering at this place makes it great, as you order at the counter, they give you a number, and you sit down. They'll bring the food over to you - just remember to grab utensils and napkins. Their menu is standard, with many veggie options, and items ranging from salads, to apps, to kebabs, to sandwiches, and to other plates. I ordered the Classic Hummus (with pita bread) and the Veggie Kabob. I was excited to try it, as I've heard decent things about it. I started with the pita and hummus - the pita bread is just your standard grocery store pita bread that you or I could buy and heat up at home - it was thin, nothing fancy about it, but it was edible. The hummus was TERRIBLE. I've had a fair amount of hummus in my day and this one wasn't even edible. It was extremely liquidy, had a gross/weird texture, and tasted way too salty. It was this creamy texture that just didn't look right - don't think I was eating hummus...more like pureed chickpeas with a lot of salt. The veggie kabob wasn't bad - the veggies were chargrilled nicely and surprisingly filling. The 'braised white beans', as it's listed on the menu, is essentially this white bean soup, which I was hoping would be good, but again, extremely salty. I don't know if the cooks were just salt-heavy that day, but it was also not edible. The soup itself tasted like it had some chance, but the flavor definitely overpowered it. The entire meal was just...lacking a lot of flavor, except the salt. And if you removed the saltiness, I think it wouldn't have any flavor. Overall, the place has potential, and either I was there on an off-day or the food is just generally super salty, I don't know if I'll be back. Amazing new falafel and grilled potato salad. Some things are hit or miss. Unfortunately they got rid of their orzo salad they used to have. The pasta salad is dry. The hibiscus tea is amazing and ordering to go is super convenient through their app. My go to place! Some locations vary by how they make their items so you'll never know. The one person getting the food off the counter ignored ever customer. She seemed to be manager. Food was boring, really need so flavor or spice, to it. Service was just OK. Won't be back. Service, really bad! We ordered take out for dinner, sat and waited 15 + minutes, after watching two couples come and go with their food, I asked about the status of my order. First the blank stare, then she turned around and grabbed my bag off some shelf it had been sitting on and tried to tell me it was not cold from sitting so long. there were three girls working the counter, only two couples that came in to order food during the time we were waiting for our food. Why would you bag up my food then stick it in some shelf far from the front counter? Do you seriously think I want to pay for cold soggy food? Did not offer to remake it so I asked for my money back and left. Bottom line- no customer service skills & too busy chatting to do their job. Too bad, I liked the food. I have only been to Zoes a few times and each time I leave I have this strange feeling that I couldn't quite figure out . After today I know what the feeling is , love! I love this place! It was so delicious today I want to return tonight for dinner! I had the steak kabobs and my daughter had the shrimp kabobs. Both were excellent and the sides were so healthy and delicious I just can't believe I don't visit a few times each week. I have had the chicken and beef kabobs before and knew they were fantastic but I was super impressed with the size, quality and taste of the shrimp! My daughter said that the salmon kabobs are amazing also but the shrimp are her favorite. I really enjoyed the vegetables and the Greek salad. I always forget to 86 the pita bread and I eat it which adds the unwanted carbs but it so fresh and good I am not complaining. Looking forward to trying the salmon! One of the places I definitely miss about home. Good food at a decent price. It's very easy to eat healthy here and not break the bank. Never disappointed eating here and is always one of the places I hit when back home. I don't get very many opportunities to visit Zoes Kitchen. Their locations in my home area are a bit far from both home and work. So when I was visiting the area around Montgomery Mall, I took the chance to drop in here and have some kebabs. Although this Zoes Kitchen is in the Montgomery Mall, they have a door leading out to the parking lot, so they don't necessarily follow mall hours. This is important because the mall closes earlier on Sunday. Zoes Kitchen is one of those fast casual restaurants. You order at the counter and they'll bring the food to you. Just remember to grab some napkins and utensils on your way to a table. You have a choice of sitting inside or out on the patio. I noticed they keep the tables and seats rather clean. The corner booth we chose had just been wiped clean. The restroom was in good condition as well. We ordered a family meal with chicken and veggie kebabs, which turned out to be a better value than we thought. The rice pilaf and roasted vegetable sides came in two big bowls and the kebabs were in a foil baking tray. The veggie kebabs were more filling than we expected too. The roasted mushrooms were huge. As far as flavor goes, I tend not to expect as much from a chain as I do from standalone places, but Zoes Kitchen holds up well in comparison. They have some good spices and sauces. I would love to see a bigger menu because it doesn't cover the full range of Mediterranean/Greek/Turkish/Israeli cuisine. This place reminds me of California with its vibrant colors. We went to the register where you order, and the guy was super helpful while we were trying to figure out what to eat. Super friendly staff. We got a salmon kabob and gruben. The salmon kabob was amazing. Everything was well marinated, the fish was perfectly cooked, and the grilled zucchini was a perfect combo with the salmon. The cucumber raita and hummus were great sides. The Greek salad with their dressing = heaven. I could have that salad everyday. The gruben was basically a turkey sandwich. It was a good sandwich, but nothing out of the ordinary. The side of pasta salad was sub par, it was pretty dry and overcooked. This place is awesome. Finally some clean food in North Wales. I'm definitely excited to try the rest of their menu. Next time, I just gotta get my hands on that salad dressing so I can take it home! This was my first time going to a Zoës Kitchen. Very friendly staff and fresh healthy food. Had the power grain bowl with salmon and it was cooked really well. I just had lunch here and was very pleasantly surprised. I ordered the chicken kabobs (2 sticks) that came with a Greek salad, rice and pita. My lunch was very good. My chicken kabob was well marinated and cooked perfectly. The Greek salad was fresh and hearty. My rice was slightly overcooked, but it was still tasty. We ordered lunch at the counter and they delivered our food to our table in less than 5 minutes. If you are looking for a quick meal that is very tasty, I would highly recommend this place. I have eaten at this Zoe's dozens and dozens of times and I've never been disappointed! I'm a vegetarian and I love the fact that I have interesting and healthy food choices that always taste absolutely great. Often times when I dine at more expensive restaurants I am secretly wishing the food was as good as the food I can get anytime at Zoe's. I love the fact that I can always count on everything being fresh and tasty. Never once have I received even as much as one single piece of fruit in my fruit cup that wasn't perfect! It is clear that the people work at this Zoes location are just as enthusiastic about great food as I am. They are always very familiar with the menu and are helpful on those days when I want to try something new. If you love healthy and great tasting food that will fuel your activities for the whole day, definitely check out Zoe's kitchen. A good healthy option in an area that really only has crappy chain joints .. Can't go wrong with any of the salad or kabab offerings .. Service is Always quick and friendly . I would say the place was a little dirty on my last visit. A few dirty tables and the dirty dish area was kinda gross.. That being said , whenever I'm in the area I will drop in for the steak kabab .. Pretty darn good I have nothing to rave about this place. The food was not hot and freshly made as it seemed from many reviews. It seemed as if they took it out of refrigerator and heated up in the microwave. Being a vegetarian, I ordered falafel which was dry and crumbly. Cauliflower rice bowl was not cold and not appetizing at all. Never going there again. I was pretty disappointed with the food here. I ordered the cauliflower rice bowl with harissa salmon and the rice was not good at all. The texture, cauliflower pieces, and sauce of the rice were not good. The only part of the bowl I liked was the salmon. However, there were only four small pieces of salmon! I ordered the shrimp kabob with the pasta salad side and pita chips because I couldn't finish the rice bowl. The pita chips were the saltiest, most garlicky pita chips I've ever had. Don't get them! The pasta salad was not good at all either- I couldn't eat it at all. It was very soggy and had a strange flavor. However, the shrimp was grilled nicely and seasoned very well. Also, the person who took my order gave me the wrong change! The food is very particular here and unfortunately doesn't suit my taste at all. Place isnt as great as i anticipated. Looks can be decieving. Food wasn't what i was expecting. Opas down 309 was more traditional. Staff was friendly. I would go back, but I'd also check out some other places around the mall or even across the street next time. Dont want to get anyone any heat, just wasnt what i was looking for, might be great, check it out for yourself. Atmosphere is open and airy, quiet. The have an outdoor patio that I didn't use on my visit. The staff at my sit down meal were on the ball. It takes a bit for your food to arrive but the wait is fine, they make things fresh here. The menu, although not large and it is devoid of falafel anything (odd for a Mediterranean restaurant, even at this price-point), is more than enough to give you variety although of my 2 visits, both in this week but at different locations - I did order the same thing. Parking: Mall parking (next to Wegman's), there was ample parking available during my visit on Thursday at 5:30 PM. You order at the register and pay, they give you a number for your table and your food is brought to your table when ready. You get your own silverware and there is a drink machine and ice tea containers available for free refills. The dining area is clean and bright. The food: I ordered salmon kabobs and they were really good, kudos to the boys in the kitchen. The grilled veggies were very fresh and not overcooked. The Greek salad as a side was nice and crisp, I enjoyed the Zoe's Greek dressing. And that hummus/pita is a nice However, if you get to-go from this location, check your order before you leave to make sure you not only get all of your items. Missing items you paid for isn't cool and you won't see those items on the next visit so you're just out of luck, check your order before leaving. Don't bother calling the store, contacting customer support on their website or tweeting, you'll get no where as previous reviewers have stated. So unless I'm eating in (which is very rare), I won't be going to this Zoe's. I get to-go only from the Willow Grove location now. NOTE: They have a mobile app with in app Goodies promos like a free side, free reusable cup. If you already have a web account for ordering, you still need to set up a separate account for the app. I was able to use the same email and password as online. First time at this location, been to the one in Collegeville YEARS ago. Since I have the app on my phone, I stopped in for a piece of cake (it was free because my birthday is in September) I decided to pick up a container of basil pesto hummus that Sarah recommended (she said it was the most popular variety) it's VERY good!!! Anyway it wasn't terribly busy (must've gotten there at an off time). If Sarah is any indication, the staff are very friendly AND helpful (I spoke to another employee on her break who recommended the Harissa red pepper variety) got my next order planned! Very clean, very friendly staff familiar with the products they sell pity I can only give 5 stars Great selection of healthy food. The only suggestion is if they can run the kitchen bit more efficiently, the wait times could be reduced. Great service as well This place has the best customer service. Your feedback is read and taken seriously. I deliberately stopped going to a competitor of theirs because they didn't do the same. The spinach roll ups are amazing! This is definitely a step up from Panera. I like the food but my brother didn't really enjoy his chicken kabobs, so it's a hit or miss. Maybe it was just a bad day. Definitely need to try it again. The environment is great and the employees are super nice! Overall had a good experience can't wait to go back! i got the shrimp kabob with baked falafel and roasted vegetables, it was pretty good!! the falafels and vegetables were delicious especially with the tzatziki and the shrimp was crispy. the shrimp could have used a little seasoning but other than that i had no complaints!! i also got a chocolate chip cookie to share with my friend and it was HUGE and amazing!!!! best chocolate chip cookie i have ever had, hope i can try the lemon one next time! I'm eating at Zoe's Kitchen right now and have to say that the food is wonderful. They changed their menu and the chicken kabob is now juicy and freshly made. So I have to commend them for the changes. I have loved eating here, especially the chicken kababs, but sadly, there is no consistency in the quality of the food. Today, there were no sautéed green peppers, onion & tomatoes as previously. The chicken was dry & must have been leftover from a previous grilling. I was so disappointed! Other times, the same meal is delicious & fresh. There is a lack of oversight in managing the kitchen. Warning. I am not an avid Yelper but I feel the need to report our experience yesterday. We love Zoe's but have never been to this location. Walked in and ordered and after ordering went to find a table. To our surprise we could not. Not because it was busy, the place had 3 people in it, but because every single table was filthy dirty! When we asked someone to clean our table it was like we had asked them to go clean our house or something. The rolling of the eyes and expression was enough for me. Ok so that's fine. Next our food comes, missing a couple sauces but again, mistakes happen. A few bites in I find a fly in my food. Gross but I'm an outdoor kind of guy, I picked it out and kept diving in. A few minutes later, fly in the girlfriends salad. That was enough for us. We walked out. Didn't say anything to the employees because it was obvious they didn't care and wouldn't do anything to fix it. So I thought I'd take the time to share this in case you are deciding to dine here. We won't be back.... This place is a must if your looking for a quick clean meal ! Great for lunch I had the salmon kabobs rice and veggies it was amazing .... I mean.. are you serious? This is apparently hummus trio appetizer. Why would i order three different flavor of hummus if I want them all mixed together. I am never ordering from this place again. Shame on whoever put this mess together. Zoë's kitchen is our go to place when we need a quick bite. The food is great no matter what you get. Can't really go wrong with Mediterranean food. The decor is contemporary and very bright. Staff is friendly as well. I seriously love Zoes kitchen! As a vegan I feel like it's great that they cater to my and so many other people's dietary restrictions. I always get the falafel and I also love the trio bowl without feta or tzatziki sauce. It's also always clean and the staff is always really kind. I have tried other Zoës but this one in the mall is my favorite. You can also order DoorDash too to get it delivered which is cool Staff is so good and polite but food is ok. Didn't like the bread in the lamb pita. It was super sick. Chocolate cake is just average. I was a twice a week customer of Zoe's for almost 2 years now. They recently changed their menu and I am so upset about this. Sides, sauces, portions, recipes - all different. Why would such a popular place change something that was clearly working so well?? Please change your menu back to the original. I have not been back in 3 weeks. Saddened by this. Today was my first time eating from Zoe's kitchen. Boy was I impressed, the food was fresh and very flavorful. I really didn't set my expectations high being it's a chain restaurant. We order the steak kabobs with turmeric rice and roasted vegetables also the chicken pita platter with pasta salad. My favorite mediterranean place is the Greek lady in Philadelphia but I don't know Zoe's kitchen is giving her a run for her money. Will definitely bring going back hopefully it stays consistent. We didn't dine in we ordered from Door Dash. Yes!!! Love how all the Zoes are consistent anywhere I go. This is the first time I came to this location and it was super nice! Parking is a lain because this Zoes is attached to the mall. I ordered the spinach ans mushroom piadina and I ordered my husband the chicken piadina. Always good the cheese is awesome in the spinach and mushroom. I also asked for a side of kalamata olives and they did not disappoint it was a big side order. I also bought the chicken salad and the basil hummus. I love there chicken salad it was a little on the dry side but overall it was great. Cant wait to try more food Zoe has to offer. The food is delicious. However, I couldn't give 5 stars because the service seriously lacks. I'll give an example. I ordered online and with the addition of the meals, I also ordered sides of roasted vegetables. They forgot 1/2 the food when I picked up and put all the roasted veggies in 1 big container. They were for multiple people, not 1 person. I had to go back in and ask them to correct it. They didn't even cook the 1/2 of the food they didn't put in the bag. It just seems as if they don't care, especially in the front of the house. Also, they can't guarantee the pick up time. They were 10 minutes past... on food that was wrong, to begin with. This has happened quiet a few times, in various forms. I don't normally write reviews on something if 1 thing goes wrong, 1 time. Things happen. This is just so repetitive. As I said in the beginning, the food is delicious, which is what makes us come back. It's just a struggle to get to that food! The food was delicious. The veggies in the dish tasted fresh and the entire meal felt like a much better option compared to many of the fast food spots in the area. It's not even really "fast" food, but it does have an informal feel to it. I really wish Zoe's Kitchen was in my area because it is absolutely delicious. Zoe's Kitchen is very different than other restaurants in that it's a healthy alternative to fast food. You order when you walk in at the counter. So many healthy choices to choice from. Salads, cauliflower, veggies and much more. I had the Salmon cauliflower bowl and it was amazing. They have amazing drink choices as well. The atmosphere is casual and you can eat take out or eat in. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is choosing the healthy eating life style. I really hope more of these pop up near me! We decided to check Zoes Kitchen out, didn't have a clue what type of food they had. It reminds me of the selection of food that you would find at Panera, but this place has Kabobs and doesn't feel like fast prepared food. I got the steak kabobs and wow they are great. The flavor of the marinade and the tenderness of the meat were phenomenal. The potatoes and broccoli were also well seasoned and flavorful. I felt healthy eating this meal. My wife got the Salmon kabobs and she also really enjoyed her meal. She said it was very tasty and cooked perfectly. Her meal came with a side salad and hummus. It's not as cheap as some other places, but still for about $11-12 we got some quality, healthy food that also tasted delicious. This will be a new go-to place for us. Stopped by here for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The food was all fresh to order and delicious. We got the steak and chicken kabobs with veggies and it came with two sides. We opted for turmeric rice, pita bread, roasted veggies and salad. The meat was grilled perfectly and very flavorful. The roasted veggies had great seasoning! Wasn't a huge fan of the rice but my friend I dined with enjoyed it. The pita was served fresh and warm! Can't wait to return! I had lunch here and ordered the chicken salad. It tasted like tuna which I said to the waitress. She claimed that she could bring me something else but left before I had a chance to ask her for something else. I was really annoyed so when I left I complained again. I was not offered an apology or a refund. I was told that she tasted it and there was nothing wrong with it. When I retuned home I called and asked for the refund which she said she would give. She touted her wonderful customer service again saying there was nothing wrong with it but she would give the refund but I should not have ordered it. How did I know it was tasteless? I don't think there was any chicken in it. Someone needs to give the managers better training in customer service. What happened to the customer is always right? Since this is a chain perhaps other Zoes kitchens are fine and at least I should get the refund. I just wish she could have been nicer about it. Delicious and healthy food fast. Not many options like this out there. They had a bit of a rough patch with service a few months back but has been much better recently. This is our go to place for take out when I don't feel like cooking because they have a lot of healthy options that taste great. Many times I get the Family Meal for just two people and have for several days. Great deal that I don't think you can beat. I'm really disappointed that I have to write this, but we 100% just had our last meal at Zoe's. It was one of our favorite fast food places as the food is normally delicious, healthy and fast. They changed their menu a few weeks ago and although we weren't thrilled to see that some of our favorite dishes were no longer available, namely the baked feta and the piadina's (sp?) to name a few, we decided to give the new menu a try. My favorite entrée is the steak Kabob which typically comes with with 2 sides of your choice. Now they recommend the Greek salad and rice (which is terrible and bland). I get it with a double Greek salad at no additional charge and (now there's an up-charge), anywho, I ordered that tonight, but to my surprise the sauce that is always recommended with the steak kabob (Italian salsa verde) is also no longer available. Instead they now suggest a green "harrissa" which is a horrid baby pooh, green slime. It was absolutely disgusting and doesn't hold a candle to the bold flavors of the aforementioned sauce, and doesn't compliment the steak as well as it's a much lighter (bland) in flavor. The Greek salad portion was also noticeably less than usual. Again, I typically order greek salad for both of my (included) sides, but the portion I received was what's customarily served as a single portion. Again, I was terribly disappointed with many other changes to the menu and in general with my overall experience. This usually the one place that I don't ever feel let down as the food quality, portions and taste is always very consistent. We used to eat there for 2 to 3 times a week and I don't know if we'll ever come back. Great spot for a healthy and delicious meal. All the items I had were very fresh, with simple but flavorful ingredients. While some reviews have called out service opportunities when they first opened, I found the staff very pleasant and efficient. Our food runner kindly brought more pita to the table, and helped us clear the table! This is a new spot for me for sure! Oh my! First time being here & I will definitely be back. My sister and I both ordered the Spinach roll ups, a side of roasted veggies, and pasta salad. All of it was absolutely delicious! I could not believe the out right disrespect at this restaurant. We walked into the store and ordered our food. Everything was going as we planned. We stood to the side of the restaurant waiting for them to come up with our meals. A young women hands me a takeout bag, and I say "excuse me, sorry, who is this for?" The women gives me a second bag rolls her eyes and says "well, aren't they all basically the same thing. So it doesn't even matter." and turns around and walks away. Me and my friends couldn't believe it. We looked at each other in shock. We go to sit down at a table to eat our meals when a waiter tells us that they are closing in 2 mins so we can't eat in the store. We grab our food and walk over to any mother spot in the mall. After about 15 mins later, we finish our meals and start to walk back to the exit (right near the store). As we pass we could see through the window there was a whole family eating inside the store. They lied to us, to get us to leave. My friends also remarks hearing the women say, "omg they are so basic, they ordered the most causcation thing on the menu." Terrible experience. Went to Montgomery Mall for lunch. Great experience, food and customer service. Weather was nice enough to eat outdoors. I prefer this location over the Plymouth Meeting site. Food was properly prepared and throughly cooked. Taste great! Very nice staff. My new favorite for fast, fresh, healthy fare. Steak kabobs are consistently delicious, juicy and flavorful. The grilled veggies and potatoes that accompany are fresh and tasty. I found the chicken kabobs to be far less remarkable. Trio of hummus is a great starter. Go-to week night dinner! I've been to this location a few times now. The staff is friendly and the food is good, but I always leave feeling like something is missing and I'm not sure what about that is exactly. I came in with a friend on Black Friday because my friend received an email for a BOGO entree special and it was perfect! FOOD: We both ordered the Mediterranean Chicken with roasted vegetables and marinated slaw (pictured). Everything was delicious. There were bigger chunks of onions that didn't get cooked as well as other pieces, but that was the only downside. The food is healthy, yet comforting, which is hard to find anymore. For under $9.50 you can't beat the pricing! ATMOSPHERE: Pretty standard fast food feel, with little touches to set it apart. I wish it had more of a Mediterranean vibe to it. The food runners never seem pleasant at this location. I'm not sure why they don't, but the cashiers do. It would also be nice if they were on top of cleaning tables between guests. It wasn't too busy when we went it, but several tables had not been tended to. Overall, this was an enjoyed experience and I will probably return. Really really good. A bit pricey for this type of dining but the kababs are worth it! Always good. Great fresh veggies. You can almost customize any dish to be vegan or vegetarian. Even the kids eat the roasted veggies! Ever see a kid eat a grilled onion? They eat it here. The staff is always friendly and on top of things. I had never heard of this place before but we ventured here after finding it online as a possible caterer for a funeral. We sampled a bunch of stuff and were so impressed! The baked feta and the cauliflower rice bowl were both amazing. One of the employees, Sophia, did an amazing job explaining to us all the ins and outs of using them as a caterer- she made our lives so much easier and was so knowledgable! We ended up going with them as the caterer for the funeral and everyone loved it, we received so many comments about how great the food was and it was super affordable! Definitively recommend I used to love this place, they had delicious grilled chicken kabobs, and excellent salads. They were recently bought (I think by Cava?) and they no longer grill the chicken for kabobs or salad. It isn't nearly as good as before. I'll get the salad again but not the chicken kabobs. Also, I can't digest onions and always ask for No Onions. I have a 50/50 chance of getting them, even when I can see on the receipt/order that it says No Onions. Bummer. Like I said, I used to love this place... Put in an order for food earlier today, went in to pick it up, and they waited until I was in the store to tell me they were out of the item I ordered. I said that's understandable and asked if they could refund my money. They then proceeded to look at each other and laugh like it was some sort of joke. I did get my money back, but the behavior was so awful. It's a shame because I used to love this place. With the disrespect, I'd give less than one star if I could., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-21:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:0', 'Friday': '11:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:0'}

name: Hue Fusion Food Market, address: 1601 Cecil B Moore St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.979339, longitude: -75.161205, is_open: opening, categories: Sandwiches, Specialty Food, Korean, Food, Delis, Burgers, Restaurants, Ethnic Food, Convenience Stores, Grocery, Asian Fusion, American (New), text: Best bodega/corner store at Temple. All of the to-go food is good and affordable. So many grocery options (a lot of healthy/vegan goodies). Staff is friendly and you can tell the owners care about quality. This is a charming, little store in the Temple area. There are Asian snacks, candy, ice cream and food you can order. The frozen mochi is good, but a bit overpriced. I've tried the shrimp teriyaki, dumplings & korean chicken wings, which are decent. I decided to try to hue cheese steak (steak, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers & cheese) and it was alright. Definitely would come to the store again. Hue is great. I love their hot food. Its definitely worth it to try their Korean hoagies or tacos. They also have quite a selection of groceries and beverages--most of which are at a competitive price compared to fresh grocer. They offer a variety of fruits and veggies as well. To top it off, everyone who works there is kind and attentive to your shopping needs. Great atmosphere, and a location that you just can't beat if you're a Temple student.. One of the best food places by Temple! This place is the best corner store I've ever been to! Seriously though. I live right down the street, so I've stopped by pretty often since the grand opening. It's Korean owned, so there are a lot of Asian groceries here. Lots of Asian snacks, candies, chocolates, cooking stuff. Of course, a little more expensive than I would like, but that's what you have to pay for exported, foreign goods. In the back, they have a little deli/grill. I am telling you, you must try it. Their cheese steaks look awesome. I've had their spicy K-wings which were awesome and comparable to soho chicken. Their Korean tacos (chicken) are good, but I wish they used a non-corn tortilla cause it seemed to clash with the flavors of the fillings. Their Korean hoagie is also awesome! Much better than Sammy Chon's K-Town BBQ food truck on campus. I am 100% serious. It was delicious. Their bulgogi is also delicious (one pitfall, however, is that they put the meat and vegetables on top of the rice, and I just happen to like my rice not already soaking with meat flavor). They also sell sushi - which is decent. Better than the sac, at least. I'm so glad that this little place opened up. The cashier is more than nice and strikes up a conversation with every customer. The food is awesome! I now have easy access to pocky and everything bagel chips. Also curry roux (which is 5$ :(, but still..). Just check this place out, they have a ton of stuff to offer! I love this place. I go here often for the Sushi and Pad Thai. The staff is always friendly and fast. All items are priced well and fresh! I love the variety of items they have that you cannot get anywhere else in the Temple area! This is my go to spot for any item (forget about the 7-11), I hope in the future they will stay open later and possibly deliver. This place is great! I live right around the block, so Im always here. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I have had their smoothies, sushi, frozen food, salads, and grill. All the food I would definitely recommend! Sometimes the salad, veggies, and fruit are not too fresh, but I've never had too much of a problem. Their smoothies are definitely fresher than most places on Temple's campus! They have an awesome section of frozen food and pantry items, and the sushi and grill is awesome! The veggie pad Thai could have been better, but nonetheless I.T was good! Very much recommend! This place is the absolute bomb. The food is absolutely amazing. As is the sushi. Service is awesome and the offer a wide variety of cool stuff that most places don't have. I appreciate all the vegan items and having this nearby is convenient for emergencies... But both items I bought were FAR past the expiration date on the package... I would have returned them, but it was past the time they were closed... I just didn't bother. I would just imagine for a newer market- you'd have newer items... Not ones that expired in January of last year... *I would also like to add that there should be vegetarian/vegan options on your hot food menu... Seeing no options at all is extremely disappointing Right off campus GEM!! Hoagies, sandwiches, sushi, beverages, grocery staples. All reasonably priced. IMHO one if the best places to get a hoagie in the city. Family run. Staff friendly and well trained. I never leave Temple without first getting a hoagie and or sushi to take home. And i am Picky where sushi is concerned. Students lucky to have this place. Wish i lived closer My sister turned me on to this place, and I'm SO glad she did! Great variety, delicious food that you can IDENTIFY just what you're eating, friendly owner and staff. I love the selection of international items and I am TOTALLY hooked on the bibimbap. I'm excited just thinking about the fact i'm having that for dinner tonight! Great little establishment. I'm from the neighborhood (Yorktown) and it's nice to see something different on CBM (Columbia Ave for nostalgia's sake:). Great selection of food here. While the normal groceries are a bit pricy, the specialty Korean food is delicious. My absolute favorite is the Korean beef tacos. Only complaint is today I called ahead and when I got there 20 minutes later they had not even started to prepare my food yet. I decided to visit here due to the reviews and wanting to try something new around Temple. I had high expectations for this place but in the end I was highly disappointed with the quality of the food. Being from New York, Deli's (corner stores) are nothing new to me. I understand it is not a high end restaurant but this is not worth the trip or the money. First off, I'd like to say that the customer service was the best part about this whole experience. I was greeted when I entered and aided right away. There were only two people ahead of me and the food was done fairly quick. The two stars are just for customer service. I decided to go with a hoagie, korean wings and a bag of HESS potato chips. All of which I am not foreign to. My dismay began when I saw the food being prepared. After taking my order the guy went into the freezer grabbed what looked like severely frozen buffalo wings and threw them in the frier. At the time, I admit, I did not know they were buffalo wings but when I went to eat, it was clear that they just took some frozen buffalo wings, fried them and tossed them in "korean bbq" sauce. Next, I watched as they prepared my hoagie. Everything was going well until they got to the meat part. I watched for about 2 minutes as the man was draining the turkey over the sink. I have never in my 20 years of being alive and going to the Deli/food market/sandwich shop to get sandwiches have seen something like this. I began to worry about the quality of the meat but disregarded it due to the reviews I read before coming in. When I got back to my apartment, I sat down and prepared to enjoy my lunch. I tried the wings first and immediately put it down. The wings were not fully cooked through and the contrast between the buffalo and "korean bbq" was unsettling. Might I add the "korean bbq" did not taste authentic. I then tried the hoagie, another disappointment. All the ingredients did not taste fresh and had an off putting after taste. Lastly, I went to grab my bag of chips. The chips were stale. I did make sure to check the expiration date since someone complained about them having things on the floor past the date. The date seemed to have been tampered with, which I will take responsibility for because I should have paid closer attention before purchasing the item. A total of $15 wasted. All in all I will not be going back here and I recommend that you do not order the korean wings or a hoagie if you do plan on going there. Hue is my favorite spot for food off campus. Their Korean tacos are delicious and the chicken teriyaki is the best around. I have tried a lot of their other food and it's all good. All of the staff are really friendly. I'd recommend any Temple student check out Hue. Just in the area for the day! Great food. Ramen noodle bowl was awesome. Try the K-wings!! Finally had the sushi my roommate raved about. I have to agree. And a great variety of other snacks food and juices. Highly recommend!!! Korean Tacos are AWESOME! Great variety of deli stuff, even sushi! Normally I would say...sushi?? corner store??? Yeah right. However, the place is really clean and fish looks good. I will definitely be back to try out some rolls. Place is clean and organized so it's easy to find what you need. Prices are reasonable and they have everything from bulgolgi to chicken ceasar wraps to tuna on rye. Staff was cool, anime was hanging on some of the walls they have plenty of chip variety's, Kind Bars, Yogi Tea, variety of 'poshy' drinks, cookies, Tide to Kraft Mac & Cheese. Tip: They don't take American Express Says they close at 8:30 at the door and 9 on Yelp . Neither are true . False information = 1 Star This place is a hidden gem! I was craving sushi while up near Temple Main Campus and hopped on Yelp to see what was around. I thought it was a lost cause, but I found this little market and it did not disappoint...for the most part. The staff was friendly and made my sushi to order. It was pretty fresh (am I really in a corner market ordering sushi?) and came out quickly. They have a nice selection of bottled juices, so I also picked up a gingery apple cider vinegar concoction that was refreshing. They have snacks, household staples, a deli, and other Asian food products here too if that's what you're looking for. I was just zeroed in on the sushi. My only complaint is the soy sauce. It has wheat in it and I have a sensitivity to gluten so shortly after my two rolls doused in the stuff, I felt like a house. I couldn't even eat dinner that night. It's my own fault for allowing myself a cheat meal and not looking closely at the packaging, but honestly why is there wheat in your soy sauce? I checked other brands and found nothing, so it must be a filler? Next time, I'll skip the soy sauce. Overall, solid place though! Tried the K-hoagie and was not disappointed. The service was great and the space was pleasant. In the area for the day. Was in the mood for spicy ramen noodles and chicken wings. Was able to get both right here. Noodle bowl was loaded with veggies and chicken. I'd definitely get the wings again. Thinking about going back later for a hoagie or some sushi. Hue is something that Temple's off campus area has been missing my entire college career. Unlike most food establishments around campus they stay away from making pizza and unknown Chinese food. They have a wide range of options from various Asian style dishes (stir fry , sushi etc) as well as your classic burgers, steaks and sandwiches. They even have some Korean fusion dishes such as Korean tacos and hoagies which are all pretty good. The spicy mayo that put on these items really makes it for me. Not sure how the sushi is as I have never tried it. The prices aren't bad at all, and this is one of my go to stops for a quick meal. Not to mention the owners are both great and friendly guys who are always outgoing and recognize their repeat customers. This rating is really closer to 4.5 but unfortunately that isn't possible. They also have tons of international ingredients and frozen foods if you're looking for some place like that. Hue Fusion is seconds from Temple campus. The chicken tacos are delicious. They are made with corn tortillas with a base of spicy mayo and chicken, topped with avocado and pico de gallo. Better than I expected actually. Everything was fresh and the order was promptly prepared. Also they have an eclectic selection of juices, chips and all kinds of snacks to go along with the usual makeup of a deli with the twist of an Asian market. Hue fusion is aptly named and I will definitely be a repeat customer. THIS GUY JUST BOUGHT SOME SPICY CHICKEN TERIYAKI from Hue. THE FOOD WAS BOMB MAN! Bomb in the good way. I paid $6.50, the box is a little larger than your block-corner Chinese takeout, so it's like the same amount of food for the buck (Assuming you usually get the $5 stir-fry or general tso's)! They have Bibimbap, Udon, Teriyaki, Pad Thai, Bulgogi, and Vermicelli as well as deli with 'MURIKUN food, like fries and burgers and the usual stuff. SUSHI TOO. Cool place, great smoothies, decent food. Food is always slightly imperfect. Tacos are good but the tortillas fall apart. Terryaki is tasty but it usually doesn't have enough meat/fish. Chicken udon is good but lacks a little flavor. Could use some seasoning. This is a great place that I think not enough people, especially students, know about yet. The hot food is better than most any 'chinese' takeout place around here, plus they also have a Deli that will sell you fresh meats & cheeses, sandwiches, salads, wraps, sushi, even fruit & vegetables. They also usually sell pre-made breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and coffee in the mornings. Whenever I see people buying crappy reheated food from 7-11 I want to tell them to go here. it's only like a block away and world's better in almost every way. The groceries, drinks, and candy selection has a lot going on in addition to the usual corner store fare. One of my favorite things is the front counter where they're always getting new little snacks to test out, and the selection is very unique, lots of imported candies and chocolates. Another thing worth mentioning is the guys who run it, two young Korean brothers who are also artists, are super friendly and accommodating. If you live on the west side of campus, or even if you don't, I highly recommend finding an excuse to go here. It's worth going out of your way for. Really underrated. Amazing sushi, store impeccably clean and organized. Great selection. 10/10 Great hot food (try the Korean hoagie), great corner store and good seating. All at fair prices. What more do you want? Live around the corner and it's quickly become a go-to. Great selection of food for good prices, everything I've ordered (ramen and sushi a couple of times) has been excellent! Since discovering this place I've gone 3 or 4 times within the next 2 weeks! The best way I can describe this place is an Asian "papi" store. Hue has a variety of food from sushi, hoagies, and even Korean food. My friends and I have ate and studied inside because there are several tables and even couches for patrons to eat and relax on. So far I've tried their hoagies, cheesesteaks, and chicken wings and they were all good. They really pack their hoagies with deli meat and is super worth. The cheesesteak was meaty and cooked well. Their sauce for their chicken wings reminded me of gochujang (chili paste) which was interesting. Hue is definitely worth a try if you're hungry on campus., hours: {'Monday': '9:0-21:0', 'Tuesday': '9:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '9:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '9:0-21:0', 'Friday': '9:0-21:0', 'Saturday': '9:0-21:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-16:0'}

name: Manhattan Bagel, address: 5 E Butler Ave, city: Chalfont, latitude: 40.2861068, longitude: -75.2077711, is_open: opening, categories: Bagels, Restaurants, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Food, text: The everything bagel toasted with cream cheese has never let me down! Definitely a great breakfast spot in Chalfont but parking can be difficult at times, and I would recommend fixing some of the pot holes in the parking lot. Other than that, a delicious spot to create a breakfast sandwich you are sure to love! I've been walking to Manhattan Bagel all summer with my dog. Usually to pick up a whole wheat everything bagel...I'm in and out in under 2 minutes. I take my dog in because there isn't a place to tie him up outside. My dog is more well behaved than most 2 year olds and always brings a smile to customers. Now, in the thriving metropolis of Chalfont, there are few places that I can walk to to pick up a bagel. There is Webbies, and they have good bagels, but they don't have a whole wheat everything bagel. And I do like those damn whole wheat everything bagel. Here's what's good about Manhattan Bagel...a plain bagel is cheap (99 cents). It's when you add stuff on it that it gets a little crazy. Sometimes, I have found, their bagels are too soft. When I get them home and put them in my bagel slicer, they get all mushed. This is only on somedays though, so, I'm not sure if it changes due to different people making them or why there is such a difference... The staff is mostly very friendly and there is quick service. It's always usually pretty clean. BUT. A business is only as good as the person running it. I don't care how fabulous the food is, if the manager is rude to customers, imho, it sends a message that they feel they don't need customers. And if a manager treats customers poorly, I know from experience, they treat the employees the same way. I was told my dog was no longer welcome at Manhattan Bagel due to 'insurance' reasons. Fine. No problem with that. But it was the way I was told. A manager that values customers would have been kind and would have offered a solution: "Since we don't have a spot you can tie your dog up outside, we'd have no problem if you called in your order and someone would run it out to you." And then maybe she could have smiled. But no. It was a bark (ha ha), a growl, and obviously, the manager really could give a crap if I return. And I was the Four Square MAYOR!!!! Sheesh. It's my belief that this world would be a little bit happier if businesses treated customers with a little kindness, a sense of humor, and creativity. And that's why I gave it 1 star and will not return - with my dog or without him! Jalapeño cheddar bagel was a joke. Bagel tasted stale, not chewy or doughy, and not spicy. The reduced fat veggie cream cheese tasted heavily processed. Not worth it at all! I love the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches here. They use a real fried egg and the sandwiches are made to order. Not some powdered egg thing sitting under a heat lamp like you get at a convenience store. I like the bagels and the coffee is good too. The lunch sandwiches are good too and there's a good selection. I always mean to try more of their sandwiches but I always end up getting a bacon egg and cheese because they are so good. The only drawback is its in a converted gas station so there are only like 4 or five tables. Occasionally the service can be a little slow. It can also be hard to get into the parking lot during morning rush hour since its on the corner of a busy intersection. I like Manhattan Bagel a lot. The bagel thins and Ranchero Wrap are becoming my working at home staples. Bagels are light with a crisp shell, and the Honey and Almond whipped cream cheese is awesome. Autumn and Winter Roasts are excellent. Service is kind of haphazard when they're busy though. The one thing this location needs the MOST is to be CLEANED! We stopped in to grab some bagel sandwiches for lunch and as we waited for our order, we couldn't help but notice how filthy the tile floor was. The carpets need to be vacuumed badly, there is a thick coating of dust on the ceiling fans, hanging sconces and the counter where you get coffee was in much need of wiping down. If there is one thing a good restaurant needs to uphold, it's being clean. Unfortunately they fail miserably. With the amount of kids they have behind the counter, I would think at least one could be dedicated to cleaning. Even the sides of the griddle they cook food on are caked with dried drippings of who knows what. The food is okay but presented poorly. Our sandwiches were cut 80/20 rather than 50/50 and my girlfriend's sandwich only had chicken salad on one half (see my photo). Just clean the place for starters, please! It is definitely a tradition to stop here for breakfast on our way to Woodbury, with good reason. The bagels and coffee are fresh, the service unsurpassed, and the breakfast sandwiches very good. They have a fully-stocked selection of bagels, including the CA powerbagel and asiago, that have a soft interior and great, chewy, flavorful shell. My favorite part about this branch is the service, though. The staff are always cheerful and our food is always hand-delivered quickly and with smiles. A fantastic neighborhood bagel cafe! I only wished that the Center Square location was as great since we don't make it here very often. I'd given this a one star review in August 2010 because, though the food was very good, the place clean, most of the staff was extremely nice, the manager was rude (and to ME, the FourSquare MAYOR of Manhattan Bagel!) and embarrassed me in front of a busy store. After I wrote the review, I stopped giving MB my business. It made me and dog Diablo very sad because it was a fun place to walk to (and I did love the Whole Wheat Everything Bagels). Fast forward - February 19th, 2011. On our way to walk Diablo at the park, KT was dying for a bagel and I swallowed my pride, parked in the MB lot, and, thinking no one would recognize me (actually, hoping no one would recognize me, I was wearing baggy sweat pants/sweat shirt, no make up), I ordered a chocolate chip bagel with cream cheese (it is better than it sounds). While waiting, someone recognized me. OMG. And asked if I brought my dog with me. "Uh, my dog was banned." I said. And then, the heavens opened, and a light shone down on a man who left his place behind the register and walked toward me. He lifted his arms and sang, "Praise you, baggy sweat pants girl, and your dog, and the bad review you wrote on YELP." Then, the people working the grill pulled trumpets from below the counter and played while he said, "The person that was rude to you was fired a few weeks after that review. It wasn't just you, she was burnt out, and rude to other people. She needed a change of scenery,and we let her go. Your dog is welcome in Manhattan Bagel." "Who are you?" I whispered as confetti swirled down from the ceiling and the sky, which was gray when I walked in, was now a brilliant blue. "Are you Jesus Christ?" "No. I am the owner, Don Bradley." And so it was, on February 19th, 2011 - Dog Diablo was no longer banned from Manhattan Bagel. I learned two very valuable lessons that I hope to pass on to other reviewers: If you have a bad experience, don't hesitate to contact the owner. Had I contacted Mr. Bradley, I have a feeling I would never have given a one star review initially, and I would have enjoyed bagels all winter long. If you are as vain as I am (probably impossible to be as vain as I am) - DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE LOOKING LIKE A SLOB. EVER! ****I may have exaggerated actual details in this story (I WAS wearing eyeliner). www.1QuirkyGirl.com Every time I go they just can't understand the "toast my bagel" request. I'm not sure I understand that considering it's a bagel place. They just simply don't pay attention. Not worth your money. Poor taste. Go get yourself something better. Nice people though.. Gave them a second chance in case they were having a bad day. But NOOOOO They are overpriced for the value of the food. Had a ham,egg and cheese on a plain bagel. The ham was extremely salty. This was made even worse by the fact that the other items were so sparse that I felt like I was eating a bagel with salt sprinkled on it. Tried their plain bagel but that was chewy. I would expect better from a place called Manhattan "BAGEL". Had much better bagels from my local supermarket. Last month I was in Chalfont almost every day taking my grandparent's kitty to the radiation treatment center down the road. Our last day there, my grandmother and I stopped by Manhattan Bagel for a snack. She got a cinnamon muffin that she told me was the best she'd had in her 75 years on this Earth. I ate a wheat bagel with veggie cream cheese. It was slightly messy but delicious. Plus there was a guy who worked there that resembled Darren Criss of Glee, so along with the tasty food there was a nice-looking guy behind the counter. If I"m ever in Chalfont again I'll definitely return. love this place. the parking lot it a little terrifying, so be careful coming and going. the employees, although all teenagers (I've never seen an adult there) are ridiculously friendly and always in high spirits. wish they'd toast the bagels longer--a lot of times they jut come out lukewarm. getting coffee can be crowded and tedious too while you invariably wait for someone who needs 10 mins to prep their coffee. wish they had a bigger location. Unsurpassed service and quality. Consistently outstanding. I only recently started frequenting this Manhattan Bagel and I do really like it. The crew is always buzzing around in a controlled chaos with my order coming fast every time. They are real nice young folks, with smiles and greetings all the way around, working real hard for the customers. It's the best fast food in the area IMHO. I usually wouldn't write a review on a place where I only got a cup of coffee, but I felt that this review is well deserved. Not only did I see a team of employees working together to serve customers, but the communication was incredible, and the employees were very receptive to all the customers, even with the long line. I think this feeling resonated in other patrons as no one got upset because of the wait, and when it came to be my turn, I wanted to test the product knowledge, and instead of getting an "I don't know" to a question about sausage, I got an answer, then a further confirmation from another employee. This is the service that I wish I saw more often but don't, and I think that the management here must be great because the staff knows how to work together in harmony. As for the coffee? It was hot, fresh, and the bar was fully stocked with supplies so I didn't have to wait to ask for creamer. This has become my new spot for morning coffee. Every time i go here i never leave with what i ordered. Step it up MB. You're charging Starbucks prices and giving Wendy's service. The pork-roll, egg, and cheese sandwiches on an egg bagel are so delicious. I haven't tried much else because this order really got me hooked, but if you're looking for a fast paced breakfast joint with high quality food, this is your place! Love that their food is made to order and nothing is "fake" or sitting out all day. The parking is crowded but I believe they are putting in a drive-through, which would be amazing!! I've been here on a number of occasions in the past few months, and I really like the place. Someone complained about cleanliness about a year ago; I never saw a problem with that so guess it was addressed (and I'm a germ-a-phobe). I've been inside many times and always served promptly and courteously. I've also been to the drive thru, with same service. The owner/employees are young and working hard, and I think they are doing a great job. This is the worst Manhattan bagel in the entire county and possibly state... I've been there multiple times and each time they mess up my order. I keep going back because I want to give them the benefit of the doubt but this will be the last time. Don't waste your time... There's other Manhattan bagels around with much more competent staff. I used to love this place. My family and I used to go there all the time. Recently, I don't know happened. It seems the employees think they can just make up their own order. I can't eat egg yolk for health reasons, so I always order egg white. I'm also a vegetarian and don't eat meat. The past 5 times I've been there, I've gotten full egg on my sandwich when I ordered egg white. A couple of those times the egg white is on someone else's sandwich in my order, someone who wanted the whole egg. Last week, my sandwich FINALLY had egg white on it, only for me to realize it also had bacon on it. The bacon was supposed to go on a different sandwich in my order. This morning, I ordered three sandwiches with egg whites, and 2 of them were supposed to have pork. When I came home, the only one that wasn't supposed to have pork of course had double pork. The other two had nothing. Employees also always seem to forget your hash brown, even though you were charged for it. I don't understand what happened to this place. I used to love it there, but lately it's been terrible. Do I really have to check my entire order every time before I pull out of the parking lot? I love the food and the service is always great! I enjoy that everything is made fresh, at a low cost, and the employees are so nice! Definitely a must Called in an order from my car on way down Butler Ave, got there and paid for my order. While waiting, I observed the place run entirely by teens . Not 1 adult in sight and the place was in chaos! Cooked eggs sitting in aluminum foil at the edge of the grill for 5 minutes, CS person at register apologizing for a screwed up web order, and at one point the entire staff in the back room leave the counter unattended. From my vantage point I could see that my order was never started and when after 15 minutes of total wait plus the 5 minutes of drive time I asked the CS person when I could expect my order. Here response was astonishing: she apologized for being short staffed with seven or eight kids present and offered a refund of my order! Not once offering to just make my order quickly and maybe a free coffee for my long wait! BTW my order was for a single bagel sandwich not a huge catering order. Franchisee needs better management at this location! Sunday is a busy day for this type of food type and there needs to be some strong supervision. Not likely I will ever return to this location with many other choices around this area. I gave it a 2 star as that is how many items I got correct out of the 12 items I ordered. It has gone down hill in the past year or so. Great bagels! Great service! We've been going here for years. Today April 18, 2020 I did a drive through run. Kept it simple and got plain bagels with creme cheese. Delicious and fresh as always! Today was the last straw. My husband and I usually pick up breakfast from here on the weekends. 4 out of 5 times the order is messed up or they forget to give you something. I know we are foolish for continuing to give them another chance and returning. Today we tried once again. We ordered one breakfast sandwich and one lunch box. The lunch box was given to my husband with just the sandwich being handed to him. They forgot the sides and the "box" itself. He had to inform the teenager at the window that the item he ordered is a boxed lunch and comes with a side and a pickle. She had no idea what the menu was. Also, the sandwiches were both made incorrectly, with the wrong bagels on each. This completely wrong meal cost about 17 dollars and change. The sandwich that was in the lunchbox had a very pungently sour smell. I usually get this meal and I never noticed this before. I truly can't be certain if there was anything wrong with it. It tasted ok but I didn't finish it bc the risk just wasn't worth it, due to the odor. I don't want to make any false claims here, it may have been fine but it really did have a very sour smell. I guess I will find out later! Lastly, the potato salad that I have eaten countless times from here and is usually very good, was absolutely tasteless. My unprofessional opinion is that they completely forgot to add salt and or any seasons when making it. Fountain soda we ordered was also completely flat! I have never written a bad review before. I have just had enough of this place. It's entirely run my young kids that clearly have no idea what they are doing and I am finally done giving them another chance with my hard earned money!!! Came here because we couldn't find a good cafe place, and we weren't expecting much but after ordering two coffees along with a croissant and cinnamon raisin bagel, we were surprised. The food was absolutely delicious and the coffees resembled the authentic cappuccino we were looking for. We will definitely return. Stopped bye for a bagel and drink later in the day on a Saturday. The girls working were super nice and friendly. The bagels were fresh and good. My daughter really liked her smoothie. The only complaint is I like a little more cream cheese on my bagel. Great bagels but they can't seem to get a phoned in take out order correct. Every single time I call in, something is wrong with my order and I don't find out until I get home so it's too late. So disappointing. Better off ordering in person. Great little breakfast/lunch spot with many different bagel and cream cheese flavors to choose from, there's sure to be something to please everyone! All of the employees are very polite and cheerful at this location. There's also a drive through here which is convenient, especially when the small parking spot is full. I gave this review three stars because the quality of the food is good, it tastes amazing! But, it's honestly upsetting that almost every time I go to this Manhattan Bagel, my order is never fully right. I understand that they get very busy, so I actually try to go when there is a lull; however, more times than not, there happens to be something missing or something wrong with my food. I never get anything complicated with a bunch of modifications, so it isn't like I make their job more difficult. With this being the only bagel shop in close proximity to chalfont, I expect more. Without having a digital screen showing you what you ordered, the staff should definitely repeat your order back to you for everyone's sake, but they don't. Please try to fix this issue! I want to continue supporting this business! Asked for 3 bacon, egg and cheese bagels on an everything bagel. Not only did they give me 3 plain bagels, but they weren't even fucking toasted. Ruined my fucking day, also gave them a dollar tip, I want my god damn money back. I genuinely get excited when I go here. I have never felt such a hard blow to my balls as I experienced today. This place got me messed up. LOL their line was ridiculous and they messed up 3 items. Not only that but when we said it wasn't right they were so confused. They were so slow which would've been alright if there wasn't three people standing in the window doing absolutely nothing. Would not recommend. This is only a review of their breakfast wrap and hash brown. The wrap they used was the consistency of a piece of leather and their hash browns are by far the worst hash browns I have ever eaten. Stick to bagels Delicious!! This tuna is the best! Solid white in water. of that cheap light tuna in oil over here. I'm a pure tuna aficionado, and this is the bomb. Very friendly wait staff, as well. Good job, Manhattan Bagel! The staff are not representative of the owners who I assure you take every comment, every suggestion to heart and will reach out and address things they can. If my good vs bad experiences here are 10:1, my confidence in those who own the place has no variant. I waited in line for 40 min it made me late for a meeting at work and they forgot my coffee that i couldn't wait any longer for. Just so unacceptable, The wait in the dive through line today was long enough that I could have sat down at a restaurant and been served an entire meal. Instead, I got two measly fast food breakfast items and only one of my two coffees I ordered after waiting 15 minutes to order, 20 minutes to get to the window after ordering, and another 5 minutes at the window. I left without the missing coffee because I couldn't stand to wait any longer, and the person at the window didn't even know what kind of coffee was missing (hot or cold, size, or anything). This level of service costs your patrons valuable time at the most important part of the day when they are either trying to get to work or trying to get back to work. It'd be better if it was just not open for business. This level of service is costing employers and companies thousands of dollars a day because their employees are stuck in a line longer than the line for the port-a-potties at a chili cook off and slower than molasses. It is unacceptable. I will not be patronizing this location again until something is done to address this service issue. I tried, I really did, but the staff is not concerned with your order or its accuracy. -pull a bagel -toast it -add cream cheese Considering one is the standard, and you miss number two on numerous occasions, it's time to stop coming here and hoping they'll do the bare minimum that you've paid for. This is "toasted" So, the sign behind the counter says $6.69 for a 1 Half Dozen Value Pack. When we ordered that and the order was rung up, the charge was $9.99. When we pointed that out to the clear, she just said they had raised their prices. With a $3.30 price increase, they can afford a new sign with their real prices, not their false advertised price. I've never had a worse bagel run in my life. I ordered online, they moved my time to later as I was enroute but no big deal, the line was around the building. I waited patiently, let them know at the speaker my order name to which they replied to pull up. I pulled up to the window to be told it still was not ready, well past the posted time on my online order, and that I would have to park and walk in. I could've just ordered at the speaker like everyone else but ok. Went in, waited again, patiently because I could see they were busy. But again, why have online if ordering at the drive thru speaker would've been faster but here I am. I arrive home to find 4 bagels, a 1/4 of the order, plain, are not in the box. Am I supposed to open the closed box at the counter to check the accuracy? I tried to call the restaurant to see what my options were only to be transferred to GrubHub. I don't want to speak to a company that had nothing to do with my in person order. You cannot call Manhattan Bagel. So, no plain bagels and we got ripped off and my $9.00 sandwich is cold and leaving this review is my only recourse. A small business being busy is a great thing but if you can't get bagels in the box, what's the point? Thats the most basic part, do better I been to a few Manhattan bagels which were good but this one is the worst. First they were all young kids and chitchatting while getting food ready, which I don't mind but pay attention to your orders. Second, they forgot my husband's bagel which was only cream cheese and bacon. He called them and was on the phone for 10 minutes. They picked up and asked if he was being taken care of which he said no then they put him back on hold. He hung up since he was tired of waiting. Then my sandwich was not toasted and the steak was hardly in there. I used to go there a few years ago but I will definitely not go back!! I paid $11 for an untoasted bagel and a coffee to be delivered through doordash due to working alone. I ordered an everything bagel toasted with vegetable cream cheese. The doordash driver was handed a plain bagel untoasted with a block of plain cream cheese not even spread... please do better. It's a major disappointment. I'm not far from this bagel place. For years I'd go there for a quick breakfast with my daughter or a friend. It was cute, little tables, counter service, you could stand at the bagel case and pick out your bagels. Since covid they changed the whole set up. Now it's cold and uninviting. A line of computers where tables once were where you have to order. Now its a gray dreary decor. No more picking out bagels, getting your coffee, or sitting and enjoying an experience. I'll never go back, not even for drive thru. Thank God Manhattan bagel in North Wales is friendly and welcoming. It's a pleasant breakfast, I'd recommend the extra drive and going there., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '6:0-14:0', 'Wednesday': '6:0-14:0', 'Thursday': '6:0-14:0', 'Friday': '7:0-14:0', 'Saturday': '6:0-14:0', 'Sunday': '6:0-14:0'}

name: Maxi Gastronome, address: 10155 Verree Rd, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.1026609943, longitude: -75.0307999645, is_open: opening, categories: Russian, Restaurants, Ukrainian, text: Relatively small store, with a homey feeling. $10 min charge for cc use. Most items are pricy compared to larger stores (netcost, St. Petersburg), but it does appear like they put more effort into preparation. Come here for pierogi/ vareniki! This place has incredible traditional Ukrainian food. I can't stop eating the pierogi on the way home! Highly recommend their prepared menu foods. Five stars. Oh my! Well since my grandma lives in Ukraine, this is the next best thing for home made pierogi and golubci. I think I ate half a dozen of pierogis on the way home and all 3 dozen were gone by the end of the day...Will definitely visit more often and get this for friends who may need a comfort ukrainian food package... Customer service is horrible!! The food smells wonderful & it will draw you in; However good luck getting served! I gave the store clerk the benefit of the doubt thinking she didn't speak English but after another clerk came from the back & ignored me twice then a Russian couple came into the store after me & was given prompt attention & service. I was floored! After the couple left the clerk who waited on them left & went into the back NEVER serving me. Is this really 2019? As good as the food smells their line should be out the door but I believe their poor customer service is hindering their business & the store owner doesn't seem to mind. #Racist #MyMoneyIsGreenTo This is a little shop with an unusual edge to what I am use to. Ukrainian food. Nothing fancy. Kind of like a mom and pops gourmet deli located in small shopping plaza somewhere in northeast Philly. I was just browsing. I added it on yelp and I plan to come back if I ever land in this spot again. More reviews to come. Walked in there to get dinner for my family I was absolutely amazed how good the food tasted. I got friendly with the owner he's a very nice gentleman hard-working and whatever he makes is absolutely five star food., hours: {'Monday': '9:0-20:0', 'Tuesday': '9:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '9:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '9:0-20:0', 'Friday': '9:0-20:0', 'Saturday': '9:0-20:0', 'Sunday': '9:0-18:0'}

name: M2O Burgers & Salads, address: 701 S 5th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9403662, longitude: -75.1508793, is_open: opening, categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Restaurants, Food, Burgers, American (Traditional), text: It's been awhile since I last wrote a review but my recent visit to M2O on Passyunk Ave down South St was really good. As many of you know if you've read my other reviews, I'm a foody for sure, lol. Not only do I enjoy food while eating out I'm also a very good cook. Not quite a chef on an international level but given some time and practice maybe so. I do have plenty of cookbooks though but enough about my culinary skills or the need for more. I want to say that M2O's burgers are GOOD. I've had several burgers at different locations, like Applebee's, Marathon Grill and City View, all of them tasty and this being my very first time here, I was impressed. Maybe it was the made to order deal (which can be done at the kiosk or with the cashier) the friendly service and the very clean and atmosphere but whatever you factor into your experience consider the quality, taste and the presentation. I had a Banana/Strawberry smoothie that was naturally delicious and healthy, onion rings crisped just right that actually didn't tear apart when bitten and of course the BBQ bacon cheddar burger, well done w/lettuce, tomatoes w/ fried onions (I like onions). There was plenty of seating along with stools inside and seats outside as well. I sat on the stools and people watched. The weather was pleasant this day (a Saturday) and the temperature was just right. My server's name was an M2O team member named,Liza. She was attentive and helpful and partnered well with the staff in filling my order and ensuring me a satisfactory experience and a jar tip was cheerfully give, lol. I'm going to make a return visit and add this spot as another "Go to" burger locations when I want a tasty, beef protein source, smoothy and onion rings. My burger was really solidly delicious--maybe in part because I was able to pick exactly what I like! But also the ingredients seem like good quality and there's clearly a lot of love put in. These are thin-patty burgers, which I like a lot. Service was super quick, I only waited a few minutes. Love the "all natural" fountain sodas Fries portion was very generous! Ordering screens were great for me, you even swipe your card at the kiosk. I'm happy to welcome this place to the neighborhood :) Like previous reviewers have stated, M2O has some of the best quick serve burgers in the city. We come here a few times a month. The staff is always extremely friendly and helpful. I love that it's kid friendly WITH a separate kids menu. The burgers are not greasy. I have had both the beef and veggie burgers and both are homemade and delicious. I love customizing too bc I can be picky with what I want on my burger. I've also had the onion rings and a shake and both are so good. The onion rings are panko crusted which I love. Highly recommend! I stopped in for lunch and made my own salad. The make your own concept is great so you get exactly what you want. It's easy to order and the service was friendly! The fountain drink selection is nice too, I went with the Birch Beer but they had fun lemonade options too. This is a really good burger and fries place! I love their M20 fries. They come out super crispy on the outside but soft on the inside- just how I like it. Their M20 burger is pretty good! My only thing is that the patties (they give 2) were thin, and so you didn't really get a good meaty bite. But I really loved the idea of the kiosk because you can add free toppings on your burger when you order it, which is so cool! The service was quick, and they had lemon-infused water for people to have on the side. The seating was plentiful and the place had a great vibe :) Amazing burgers, fast service, pretzel buns, cheez whiz bacon fries. What more do you need? Fantastic burgers and smoothies. Great place for takeout or dining in. Will be going back soon! I'm so happy the neighborhood finally has a place for build-your-own salads!!! The ordering kiosks are very intuitive and easy-to-use, the wait time is minimal, the staff is so friendly!!, and I was truly SHOCKED by how good the fries are. There could be some more salad mix-in options, but they're just getting started, so I'll give them time to get their sea legs. I've gone three times in two weeks, and am really looking forward to keeping this pace. My wife and I fully enjoyed 2 good morning burgers (egg, avocado, bacon), m20 fries and onion rings (no room for a shake... next time!) Take out was quick and easy. The burgers were excellent and very fairly priced. Welcome to the neighborhood M2O, we will be back to try other options! Fresh toppings and a great griddle patty. Ordered the M2O burger and loved it. Will definitely be back to try the good morning burger and then again for a shake. Great addition to Queen Village! My buddy and I come here about every other week. We work across the street. I always get a salad and he gets a burger. The food's awesome. The people are always nice. There's one gentleman who's always up front and he always makes us laugh. Overall it's a really nice place. Get the fries with their signature M20 sauce. Idk what it is, but it's banging. Great place to bring kids - a healthy dose of veggies for you, and a burger, fries, and juice for them. Incredibly speedy service on a weeknight before the grand opening. Veggie burger was more a bean burger than vegetable-centric, but good nonetheless. We'll be back. Great place! Burgers are simple but can be customized with toppings & sauces. Very good. Salads are delicious and even the "half" is a good sized portion. The fries are delicious!! Looking forward to trying their shakes/smoothies. I hope this place sticks around for a while...really great burger, honestly one of the best I've had. Fries, regular and sweet potato, as well as a salad were delicious. Great new place. Husband and I tried it on a whim and really loved it. Burgers were flavorful with fresh toppings and both the fries and onion rings were excellent. Reasonably priced, too. Definitely coming back. AMAZING!!!! They really make everything to order and it is always delicious! I love their cheeseburgers and french fries! The staff is friendly and fast and the milkshakes are incomparable. You won't regret eating here! Color me impressed. Nice interior with ordering kiosks and friendly service. The food was made with fresh ingredients and came out quickly. I was especially impressed with their perfect fries--I will be back! Restaurante en el centro de Philadelphia: La comida está muy buena ,da igual lo que te pidas porque va a estar rico igual. El servicio muy atento y muy amable el local es muy bonito y si tienes suerte hay una pequeña terraza muy bonita donde puedes disfrutar de tu comida. 100% recomendable!!! I would give it a 4.5 if I could. Really good burgers with a decent set up and location. Love that you can customize your burger by yourself on the touchscreen. Only negative was attention to detail. The majority of the ketchup containers were empty and not every table had napkin holders. Great salad with lots of toppings and choices that were very tasty and filling. Burger was OK and onion rings very tasty. Staff was very personable and helpful, place is clean, bright, and good for quick meal. The food was a little salty but excellent food! The burger was very good and I recommend it to everyone Nice place for a casual meal, quick, tasty and reasonably priced. We sampled the burgers, multiple kinds of fries and a salad, and all were delicious. Atmosphere is pleasant, in contemporary grey and white. Overall, great addition to the neighborhood. We had our first experience at M2O and were very pleasantly surprised. You order on a table. There are two burger options Angus beef and black bean veggie. Three different roll options and lots of add ons. The veggie burger was really good. Lots of fresh toppings, great fries and fountain beverage options are natural sodas. A great find! Friendly hip atmosphere and awesome burgers! The build your own burger is the way to go. Its one flat price, around $8, for your burger and all toppings are included, including more premium items (bacon, avocado, egg, etc.). You can really load it up! I had a burger on a pretzel roll with avocado and standard toppings and it was great! Meat isn't overcooked, bun was tasty. Staff was very friendly! Overall a great place for a burger! Will definitely go back for another and to try their other items! I never write reviews. Never. Because I am lazy. And I eat at a ton of places, so it would be too time consuming. So think about that when I say this: I have finally found a burger that meets the gold standard of In-N-Out Burger and fate has put it dangerously close to my house. I must have led a good life... There are plenty of gourmet burgers in our foodie town. There are endless spins of complexity on the classic. And I like them too; but they are a different animal. A clean, uncomplicated burger which relies solely on quality ingredients and care in preparation...it is a hard find. Like trying to avoid mixologists who insist on a 20-ingredient sissying up of my Gin which was near perfection on it's own, thank you very much. But back to M2O. Sublime burger: smaller 2-patty construction, which I presume is standard, rather than the brontosaurus burger in spherical, unwieldy shape that has become the norm. Clearly very fresh beef with no over-seasoning folded in or 'binder' (why do some places do that!), cooked medium. Potato roll (you have choices), crisp lettuce and tomato, bacon NOT overcooked within an inch of it's afterlife, I went for cheddar. It's a build your own and you have dozens of choices, all of which seem like delicious combinations. I was establishing a baseline on this lap, so I kept it classic. Fries: perfect. Hand cut I presume. Perfect consistency, not over-deepfried or over-salted. Beverages: I am not a huge soda guy, so when I have one, I want to enjoy it. The New Hope Fountain natural sodas were a both a refreshing change from the bulge-bracket soft drink manufactures and a balanced complement to the aforementioned main course. I haven't even tried the shakes and smoothies yet. Or the salads which look awesome (for my wife). Oof, so much to do! Last and in no way least, SERVICE. Super thoughtful and caring about their product and your experience. Just nice people in a nice venue to boot. In short, thank you for coming to my neighborhood M2O. We will be on a first name basis weekly very soon. Cheers-JLM Absolutely excellent burgers! You will not be disappointed, and the prices are so reasonable. This is exactly what the neighborhood needed! Think along the lines of Shake Shack-style burgers, but more customizable. The M2O burger comes with an onion ring and bacon, so you pretty much can't argue with that. Tasty fries, delicious milkshakes. I also had the Cobb Salad, which was nice. This place has only been open for a week, and I've been there twice already! Found this place on yelp and the pictures of the burgers were perfect for the type my wife loves. Thin patties, each 2 1/2 ounces and cooked to perfection. These had to be some of the best hamburgers I can remember eating. If you love the thick beefy burger, you could probably add another patty. Great place and highly recommend for the burgers. They also have salads but I didn't eat it this visit. I probably eat here once a week. The touch screens are great, the food is great! The milkshakes are especially good. We had lunch here on Memorial Day, and absolutely loved the place. The burgers are customizable to your tastes & delicious. The salads are very generous sized and also customizable like the burgers. Hands down, this place had the best onion rings we've ever had and the skin on fries were quite good too. All the ingredients were fresh, from the meat to the veggies. We are definitely coming back for more. The restaurant space was also airy & inviting w: a cute patio seating area too. Y'all are slippin if you haven't been here yet! Their fries are killer and their burgers are so so good. Way better than Shake Shack or 5 Guys in my opinion! I will definitely keep coming back. I'm not sure when they officially opened, but I discovered M2O approx one month ago. I've visited 5+ times since, trying most of what they offer on the menu including the veggie burger (goat cheese, tomato, onion was my preferred), various made to order salads (so many options sprouts, nuts, cheeses, proteins, etc), and milkshakes (tasty, but a bit on the pricey side). Vegan, veggie, and meat eater friendly. Delicious and affordable, absolutely will be returning Quiet locals spot with amazing burgers! I liked the cheese fries but not the M20 fries too thick for me. I did order a smoothie but I didn't like it because i'm use to super sweet smoothies and these are more on the healthy side. I exchange it for a milk shake without any issues and it was amazing! I definitely recommend this spot! Great burgers, fries and salads! I went with my sister before a show at the TLA and we were very impressed. Will definitely be back! Food was fresh and flavorful! Saw this place pop up on my "hot and new" on Yelp and decided to try it! I was not disappointed! Super clean and new location. I got a half a Caesar salad, a cheeseburger, and fries. The Caesar salad was impeccably seasoned and almost impossible to put down. The burger was delicious (I got a cheeseburger with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and onion)! The fries were a little under salted but I'm sure if I got the M2O fries, they would have been very flavorful. All in all, I'm very excited that this place is now within walking distance of me! The ingredients seem super fresh and everything is carefully crafted! I'll be back! This was a great pace to go to. The food was fantastic, customer service was great. Loved it here. Can be a bit pricey. The living room cafe used to be here, so if restaurant.com is listening, stop giving out coupons for the incorrect place. Ordered delivery from here last night. I ordered the veggie burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce, to mato, onion, pickles on a whole wheat bun with M2O special sauce. It was amazing, absolutely delicious. My boyfriend ordered the M2O burger he also was very happy. We ordered the large village salad. It was very fresh. I just wish it was slightly larger in size. Overall delicious burgers. Would definitely order from here again. Hamburgers are fantastic! The Build-Your-Own option is a better deal than the regular burger options. I love the comp lemon/cucumber water. Just what the neighborhood needed. Johnny Rocket just recently closed and I'm happy to report that, your burger needs can be met to specifications at M2o. It's a build your own burger place , lots of choices. Easy kiosks or you can order from a human. Very happy with my burger , delish. I'm always weary with fries and was pleasantly surprised at how crisp their M2o fries are served, and they were take out too. Only complaint put some blue cheese crumble on your menu, please !! This place is really a 10/10. The build your owns are fire and the ambiance is beautiful. This is a really chill place and if you want everything on you BYO Burger you can get that. Beware it is really hard to decide what items not to get on your burger because all the options are great. Also, the milkshakes are expensive but completely worth it. I got the peanut butter milkshake which is phenomenal. Honestly go here and take your friends. I'm impressed by this place. It's fast casual a la Wishbone, but with an emphasis on customization. I haven't had the burgers, but the salads and grilled chicken sandwich are excellent and seemingly limitless in potential ingredients. I really like that there are few ingredients for which they charge extra: Even avocado, egg, and fried onions are included in the regular price. The shakes are also delicious. I can vouch for the Oreo and the chocolate salted caramel pretzel. A welcome addition to the list of restaurants that offer full-service restaurant quality and decor without the higher price and wait time. This place was so nice! Amazing food at a great price with quick & friendly service. Everything tasted great and I always appreciate finding a good vegetarian friendly lunch place. I was genuinely craving a burger and as a vegetarian there aren't many options for me and my father that does eat meat, so when i found this place it was convenient. I had the veggie burger which i shared with my mom while my dad had the angus burger. There's no complaints there, the food was well made and it was unique that we were able to add anything onto the burger free of charge. My mom is not a big fan of black bean burgers which is why she insisted on sharing with me but she ended up loving it, and that's saying a lot for someone who doesn't like beans. The fries were also delicious. The service there was not bad at all, the workers were all so friendly. We had even ordered a peach shake and when , whom i'm guessing is the manager, brought out the shake he informed us that he had trouble with the machine so if it was not tasting right we could get a refund. I liked that he was honest with us, which made the service better leading me into tipping them. Overall a great experience, I would recommend my friends and definitely come back. Good in a pinch, or even with a concerted effort. Affordable. Really solid salads and burgers. Excellent burgers on South 5th Street, just where Passyunk intersects with the 5. Design your own using the three computer stations, or go to the counter to talk with the people working there. Either way you get a standard double patty complemented any way you choose. If you don't want to think that much about it, the menu offers several great combinations that are bound to make you happy. Just the right amount of grease, potato or pretzel roll, natural sugar carbonated beverages, Bassett ice cream based shakes, and fresh fruit smoothies, all surround the ultimate comfort food for your indulgence. Prices that won't break the bank just off the hippest street in town. If there is something to improve upon, it is that it appears that every burger is finished to well done regardless of how you request it. Still, they are so juicy I almost didn't notice. Wow! Amazing service and food. The customer service was so refreshing in a city where it's hard to get smiles from people behind the counter. The staff was knowledgable and friendly. They made me feel super comfortable when asking questions! I got the cobb salad in the full-size and wow it is delicious. the chicken is cooked to perfection and everything is fresh. I think I just found my new regular lunch spot :) It is a little pricey but worth it for the quality of it all. Can't wait to try more The best burger/takeout spot. Their burgers are delicious and reasonably priced. I love that you can customize and make your own burgers. We have ordered delivery and takeout most times, but their location is actually really nice inside with a good amount of seating. M20 has great burgers that is very popular amongst the employees at my work! Their prices are very reasonable and food always turns out well! I've only ordered To-Go but they have a dining area and a self-serve station at their shop that I think is really handy! This may not be the fault of the restaurant it more of Grubhub which took extra long to delivery my order of a cold burger (beef patty wasn't even warm), same with the fries, and a melted milkshake. Disappointed for the price paid. Great quality burgers and milkshakes for cheap! The salads are also nice and fresh! Amazing service, always so fast. My fav go to burger spot! Highly recommend to everyone to check out Awesome burgers I love the Philly burger add bacon. The soda is sugar cane soda which is the bomb. My absolute favorite take out spot. Everything is fresh and delicious! Fries with M2O sauce are unreal. Can't go wrong with any of the salads or burgers Honestly I was such a huge fan of this place. Probably some of the best fast casual food I have ever had. But I really don't understand what's going on here any more. To build context, I haven't eaten in almost 8 hours and I was starving. Y'all are pretty much a go to for me, my husband and my friend when they come by. But what actually is this, my onion rings were stone hard, and oil is in the container. Also I got, what, 5? The chicken on my sandwich felt like rubber also. Both were difficult to eat, to say the least. It's been recently that this place just seems to not care any more. I am empathetic with places being busy so I get it. It's just disappointing to see. I didn't expect much so they definitely exceeded my expectations. It's not really a restaurant so the food had to speak for itself (which it did). Their fries were crispier than others but not oily and the burger I had was top notch. I had the M2O Burger. I'd recommend! I should not have eaten here ... walking up I noticed a cook out back leaning on trash cans smoking a ciggerette by a door which was wide open leading into the kitchen. A window next to him is shattered which later on I realized was above a prep section ... soooo, thats acceptable I guess? They have this lovely out door patio which when I walked into I began to gag because it smelled putrid. The made to order burger was well done when I asked for medium and I was refused all the ingredients I wanted it because, as the rude, cocky, Dwight wanna be looking manager explained "you can't get salad ingredients on your burger, they're for the salads". Condescending prick! The whole vibe is made to make you feel you can customize things you want anyway you want. But nope, it's not even as flexible as McDonalds. Not to mention, GET A HAIR CUT!!!! Because it WAS your nasty hair I found in my fries. Some deoderent too dude. I get it you want to look cool in your paisley button up retro shirt but your sweat stains are just making you look creepy. SO lets see, terrible service, broken glass above the prep station, hair in my burger, the cook smoking over a trashcan by an open door leading to the kitchen, putrid smells in seating area oh ya, and NO LICENCES POSTED ANYWHERE!?!?!?! I looked up the health inspection for these guys and there is none! Their instagram brags a year + being open but they haven't been inspected??? What is this shadiness? This place is seriously the worst. But at least they make you feel like a prick. And I will give it to them, they offered me free milk shakes in return for a 5 star review. So here is a 2 star review which is 5 stars more than I should rate you. Do I still get you free jack & jill ice cream in a cup? This was my second trip and my first trip was great. However this time there were extensive mistakes and the quality was not as good. We ordered on the kiosk as the same time as another couple and I believe that they gave us their burgers. My burger was mostly correct but some of the sauces were wrong and it had clearly been sitting there for awhile as the lettuce had wilted. My partners burger was completely wrong and almost inedible for her. As this is made to order it is inexcusable that these mistakes would happen, especially when there were not that many orders at that time. I will say that the fries and milkshakes are great. M20 never disappoints. I've been craving burgers since late last night. I knew where I was ordering from today. I ordered a nice juicy bacon cheeseburger. The bacon is cooked perfectly and the meat is well seasoned. It's a craft to be able to season a burger correctly and not overpower the taste of the meat itself but enhance it. I also ordered a mushroom bacon burger on a pretzel bun for my husband. I dont hear anything from him so it must be good. I just know I should've taken a pic before giving it to him. I recommend getting the M20 sauce on the side for fries. It looks like just mayo and ketchup but something extra has to be in it. I'll say love because I can't figure it out. So happy and impressed with our first experience here! We are major foodies and care deeply about the quality and love put into our food. Every time we order burgers and fries, and even a salad, we are disappointed and feel like we wasted our money. M2O was so, so good. Great quality, great value, not expensive. A cheeseburger, fries, large Caesar salad with chicken, and a milkshake for $27. Cannot beat it! Will be here regularly. Husband and I were craving burgers for lunch. We just moved to the area, and weren't sure where to get a solid burger. Upon doing some research, we found M2O and for $5+ for a burger we thought "why not?". We were not disappointed. I got the Village Burger and it was delicious. I was surprised that it came with two patties. We also got their M2O fries and despite it being takeout, the fries were perfectly hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Craving fulfilled! Skip this place. They prepare your order when you arrive for pickup. Then you wait for them to make it. Kinda ironic, given the name. M2O is delightful! We have been coming here since they opened and we keep coming back because we crave it. Definitely recommend! Prices are excellent, service is attentive, and everything we've had (burgers and fries) is great! What's not to love about these super delicious burgers and shakes? Very easy "contactless" pickup and delivery options. Made our day so much brighter to get some good old American burgers, shakes and fries in our belly! Food is tasty. But portions (at least for the salads) on the smaller side given the price. And I've had to wait 20 minutes or more for food even when the place barely has people in it. For a place that has a small menu and automated tablet ordering, you'd think it be a bit quicker. They don't quite put the "fast" in fast casual. Wow! I got an e-mail from Yelp informing me of the best burger places in Philly. Well I love to eat burgers so me and the wife checked out this place after going to a museum. We found meter parking no problem, but it was around noon. We were impressed with the layout of the place and it was not overcrowded. You can order face to face or use a screen. We decided to use the screen and it was easy to use. Next, we waited for our order for about 5 minutes or so and it was brought to where we were seated. I ordered the burger in lettuce wrap and my wife had the same burger on a potato bun. We also ordered the bacon cheese wiz fries. We also got one of their natural sodas. Well we were totally impressed with the meal and will definitely be checking out this place in the future. If you love burgers you need to check this place out. Ordered delivery for the first time. They took over an hour to prepare the order. I ordered a veggie burger, a salad, and onion rings. They gave me a real burger instead of a veggie burger. I've been a vegetarian for 26 years so I had to throw that out. The salad didn't have any dressing and as much as I love kale, I don't want dry greens for dinner. Would never order here again. Save yourself the trouble. TW's review is pathetic. I am a customer and was standing in line behind her when she was trying to gaslight the manager. Not only was she kind, courteous and patient, while she was trying to engage TW while she wrote her review, called corporate and no wonder she didn't hear the manager trying to engage her. She was busy trying to tear her down. I was nearly ready to refund her money myself just to get her out of the establishment. It's privileged people like her that give the rest of us a bad name. Yes the food is great. You can taste every ingredient. And it's fresh and homemade. Wow, how do I even begin? First of all the smoothies tasted like crap. The strawberry banana smoothie tastes like icy dirt water. My boyfriends peach mango smoothie tasted like mushed up worms and yogurt. They must of made the smoothies 90% ice and water to save money. I wish you could do a zero star review, one star is too generous. The burgers were mediocre. Thinner than a mcdonalds hamburger and you don't even get to choose how you want it cooked. I highly doubt the chef there knows how to cook anything but a well done burger. You have to order fries separate and you don't even get that many. Very disappointing. I took my opinions to instagram and commented on their most recent picture to tell them about my experience and they deleted my comment! So i decided to comment again, they deleted those comments and then BLOCKED me from viewing and commenting on their instagram page! They couldn't take criticism and that's pathetic. Horrible horrible experience here with M2O. Go to mcdonalds, youll be more satisfied. I'm so tired of spending an exorbitant amount of my hard earned money on less than quality goods. Its disappointing to say the least. This is exactly why I normally go to the market and come home to make my own. I suggest you do the same. Love this place!! To be honest I was kinda skeptical about a 5 star casual burger and salad joint, especially a make your own. But sure enough, it is indeed worthy of it's almost flawless rating. Choose from almost a dozen pre-designed burgers, simple classic salads, milkshakes, New Hope Natural sodas, typical burger sides such as onion rings and fries AND the option to create burgers (veggie or beef) made to order, hence the name, M2O. ((Took me a minute. You shush!!)) Kiddos and I decided to create our own using one the kiosks. (Kiddos loved this!). Veggie burger on a crisp pretzel bun with grilled kale, spinach, cheddar cheese and lettuce with the M2O sauce on the side and two create your own half order salads... My salad was compromised of kale with arugula, avocado, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, red onion, cucumber, tomato, carrots and jalapeño with garlic vinaigrette with crumbled veggie burger on top. It was an excellent salad!!! The ingredients were super fresh and plentiful and the burger was packed full of veggies and grilled to absolute perfection!! It was very spicy however. I didn't mind, but the kiddos weren't taken by surprise. (I wish they stated this somewhere on the menu!) The half order plated in a beautiful wooden bowl was quite the portion!! It seemed as if the bowl was never ending and I didn't mind one bit!! We enjoyed the clean open space with complimentary cucumber lemon water and good tunes. We equally enjoyed the cute courtyard on a gorgeous day! This place has such a great concept. There's really nothing like it in the area! Awesome choice for carnivore and vegans, the health conscious too. Can't wait to return with my meat eating hubs! I've been telling everyone about it! The food is amazingly fresh and healthy !! This is the best food anywhere in the neighborhood. Great seating indoors and a little back alley seating area. Please share the word!! The food is pretty good and at a great price point. I had a burger with a fried egg and a side of their fries, all of which was delicious. The caramel pretzel shake was okay but to be honest I don't know how practical literally putting tiny pretzels in a milkshake is if they aren't crushed up because the result is they keep catching in the straw when you try to drink it, and you're left with a cup of soggy pretzels. That being said though, during COVID you're going to want to take your food to go. Their dine-in accomodation during this time is a few small tables in a back outdoor area that is right next to where they keep the garbage. Do the math on that to surmise how unpleasant it is. Good place for a quick bite. I always order a customized burger with onion rings. The M2O sauce is good too! Also, I love their garlic and sea salt fries too. The inside is spacious and clean (depending on the time you go- morning is usually spotless versus later at night). Usually the burgers are solid, but since we've been doing COVID takeout, we have had increasing problems. The most recent disappointment involved missing toppings (avocado), cold food, stale burner buns, and missing drinks that the staff were unwilling to remove from our order without an unreasonable wait time (while the food sat). Burgers were nice and tasty! Fries and onion rings were super crispy! Good prices too! Definitely adding this spot to our roster. I was really excited to try this place, as I love the idea of choosing my own salad ingredients. However, they forgot multiple items on our salads, and the produce was cut pretty terribly, as well as the avocado being hard as a rock. I'm hoping they were just really busy and distracted that night, because when we got there to pick up our food I noticed they had forgotten to put my boyfriend's salad dressing, as well as our order of fries. I'm glad I noticed before leaving! They also forgot the M2O sauce for the fries, but by the that point I had already asked told them they forgot the dressing and fries so I just let it go. This place has so much potential but maybe they need some more staff and/or need to retrain whoever preps the food. I might try again but I think I'll go with a burger and I'll check my order fully before leaving with it! The system for filling orders needs work here. The COVID challenge is real, but we placed a large order online, including some drinks. The drinks were not available when we showed up to pick up our order, and the person working refused to refund the money. Extremely small chicken fingers and VERY few onion rings (see picture). I attempted to reach out to the business on 2 platforms for feedback with no success/response. It's a shame but due to their quality and lack of customer service we will not order from here again. Do not be fooled by their very misleading Instagram. $7 for 3 tiny fingers and $5 for very few onion rings. Place is normally good but wait was longer even for pickup. When we got home both burgers were completely wrong. Salad was delicious though. Person at register she was very nice. My husband and I go here all the time. It's definitely one of our new go-to's. Everyone has been so nice there. The burgers are some of the best I have had, and I'm not even a burger person. The salads are my favorite, though. Only have tried the green smoothie and it was fantastic. So happy something like this has gotten into this building after lots of change over the years. Hope this one is here to stay! Food- I randomly wandered in having never heard of this place before and was very pleasantly surprised! I ordered the philly burger and a side of fries and they were both fantastic! The burger was a bit small but the flavor more than made up for it. The fries were a HUGE portion and also great. Safety- I felt totally comfortable. You order on touch screens and they text you when your food is ready. I ate at a table outside, so it was a great experience. Decided to give them another shot. Their house made veggie burger turned out great and wasn't greasy at all (probably one of my top 5 favorite homemade veggie burgers in the city). The fries are a little thicker with a super crispy exterior, and the sauces were good as well. The only item I wouldn't order again is their smoothies, they taste watered down and artificially sweet. I think they're super reasonably priced and will definitely order again! Much better than MTO, which is when you have an orgasm, but it leaves you feeling lonely and empty. I prefer H20, but watermi talking about anyway. My notes said - very fresh but can't believe how tiny, 1/10th. lovely service. most expensive i ever had Compared to the large salads at the Salata near my house in Houston and the massive ones at Pie O Mine in Buffalo and Cleveland, honestly these are pitiful. Fresh, but tiny, and wayyyy expensive. They're more like New York salads, but shockingly even smaller. This is probably the most expensive salad I've ever had, considering the size, and while service from the girl was really nice, in the two minutes that I was in here I managed to get a parking ticket outside. The situation is a nightmare for the PKNG. So altogether it was one of the most disappointing salads at one of the most disappointing prices with definitely the most disappointingly small portion that I probably had anywhere. Philadelphia has issues. Tastes good, is fresh, is tiny, is super expensive. Stopped in for lunch, pleasantly surprised. Service was attentive and friendly. Burger was great, the build your own with generous avocado was great. Fries were also awesome. I wish there were more beverage options. The layout is also a bit weird because the actual eating area is on the other side of a wall so when you walk by it looks like it's closed. Kind of a hidden gem I suppose. Food was great. Reallyyyy good burgers! I recommend the Smoked bacon cheeseburger with the pretzel bread also the fries and milkshakes are delicious. This is right around the corner from me, but I just tried it tonight. My boyfriend has gotten the black bean burgers a bunch of times and always loved it. I got a cheeseburger on a pretzel bun- highly recommend getting the m2o sauce on your burger as well! The staff was really kind and friendly when I came in to pick up my order. My only complaint was that they never updated the status of my Grubhub pickup order- I simply walked over hoping it was ready and it was sitting there under the heat lamp. Luckily I didn't wait for the notification! They offer salads too although I find their topping options to be somewhat lacking so I've never gotten one. I'm intrigued by the smoothie and milkshake options and may get one next time! Normally my food be on point but f all that next time please hold the plastic if there even is a next time that's some disgusting ish to be eating your burger and instead of just having the fried onions you asked for to have a piece of plastic in your sandwich Fresh and great burgers, variety menú, you can order online, or iPads in the same place also with the cashier, I love their shakes. The only thing is they take way too long to get food ready but otherwise it's a great place Amazing salads!!!!!! Life saver for KETO! And you can add anything and they don't charge extra!!!!!!! WHATTTT Simple, easy, delicious. It wasn't some fancy grass-fed burger from Austin that made me fart my way through the day. Great meat. Solid, fresh toppings. The lettuce tasted like it was grown in a local garden. Tomatoes could have been better or sliced to remove the non-ripe parts, but not a big problem. Good service. I also got a smoothie for breakfast the next day = good. Overall, delicious and affordable.The kiosk worked well, but I also got a warm welcome from (probably) one of the owners. The star? FRENCH FRIES THAT WERE NOT OVER-SALTED. OMG, the fries were heavenly. Lately it seems everywhere I order, they love to load up on the salt. I love salt. But these fries were completely unsalted. Firm but not overly fried, tasty like potatoes, wholesome. EXCELLENT. I made a detour to visit this restaurant based on Yelp and I don't understand the reviews. Everything was average (not bad but nothing out of the ordinary either) and the burger was on the smaller side. Prices were pretty high for a "fast food" place. I won't return. I have been here probably over 20 times. While the food is good, the service is pretty bad. They ALWAYS, and I mean ALWAYS get something wrong with my order. Whether it's forgetting the avocado on a salad or forgetting the m2o sauce, something is always missing or wrong. The burger is good and decently priced, while they increased the price of the salad by almost double (but you get the same amount). I keep coming back because it's close to my house and a quick bite, but I could not be more annoyed with the continual lack of attention in the service provided. Had no clue this place existed, let alone in my neighborhood, which was a saving grace Friday night when I had no food in the house and had already maxed out my caloric deficit on pizza and cheesesteaks and burritos. Online ordering is very easy. Got two build-your-own salads and smoothies and a side of garlic sea salt fries with the M2O sauce. I will say, I do wish there were a *few* more options for veggies, fixin's and proteins. For instance, there's no shrimp or mushrooms or really any fruit for salad other than dried cranberries. However, there is the option of sunflower seeds and pepitas, which is always a plus. In a pinch, it will certainly do if you're in need of roughage. Food was hot and ready promptly for pick-up when I arrived. Staff was very welcoming, friendly, and efficient. The salads were surprisingly very good. I say surprisingly because I had picked pretty basic items that I thought would be uninspired in flavor - chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, croutons, feta, and a balsamic vinaigrette - but the chicken was juicy and VERY well seasoned (not that bland shit like from Saladworks) and all the veggies were crunchy and fresh. The dressing was so good, too. LOVED the fries. Uber crispy and seasoned with a nice aioli for dipping. The only thing we were disappointed in were the smoothies. They were very watery and my peach/banana combo tasted neither like peach nor banana. Regardless, I will definitely keep this place in mind (and possible get burgers next time since it smelled amazing in there.) Love this place! Very clean and they have great prices. I ordered a chicken sandwich with fries. Yummm! Management was friendly and let us taste test the sauces. They have a very convenient ordering system as well. Touch computers with the option to text or print your receipt and let you know when your food is ready to grab I really love the burgers here. Everything is fresh and delicious. We are neighbors and regular customers. But last night we arrived about 25 minutes before closing and we wanted to sit down for a burger. Saying we got the cold shoulder would be an understatement. They were downright rude. They had already cleaned up and while we sat waiting for our burgers one of the staff, who had headphones in and when I spoke to her just looked at me, started putting up all the chairs on the tables so loudly we couldn't talk. When we arrived we apologized for being on the late side and the cashier just looked at us and walked away. We ended up getting it to take out. If you are open until 9:00 and don't want to serve people then just say takeout only after 8:30. Our experience last night at a place we have always enjoyed really sucked. M2O is my all time favorite burger place, my mom and I drive 45 minutes just for one of their made to order burgers! We love that it is family owned and such a wonderful atmosphere to be in, the staff at both locations are super friendly and very quick! Whatever you order from the menu I promise you will want seconds!! This is the most friendly and wonderful staff I ever had the pleasure to watch as they work. They work like a family and all seem like they love what they do. Truly and inspiration for other businesses specializing in customer service and hospitality. 6 stars if I could!!! My friends and I ordered from here Friday night - it was my first time eating there, but the other couple were fans from when they used to live across the street and suggested this as an option when my partner mentioned being in the mood for a salad. Neither she nor I enjoyed our orders, though it seemed the other couple were quietly, if not particularly enthusiastically, satisfied. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich; my partner ordered a Mediterranean salad with chicken. There were also an order of m2o fries that we shared. The fries were the easy highlight - they maintained a nice texture on the short ride from picking the meal up to eating it at home and reminded me a bit of steak fries, though they weren't wide and flat; but they were full of billowy, potato-y goodness, and the flavor provided by the garlic and sea salt fries was well measured and welcome. But the rest? The salad was ordered with extra feta, but finding more than a few small pieces was an impossibility, on account of there was no more to find. The salad was otherwise bland and highly forgettable. My sandwhich was on the small side, but the main problem was that it felt overcooked and underflavored. I didn't need it to kick my ass on the spice level, but some spice and some flavor seemed like they should have been present. The ranch was similarly unassertive. I tasted the pickles, but beyond that, it was just a small, dry, overdone piece of fried chicken with a couple of distant suggestions of indistinct hot sauce. The disappointing thing about all of this (beyond the lack of mealtime satisfaction Friday night) was that I was (and still kinda am) really interested by their seasonal Harvest Burger and nearly ordered it instead of the chicken sandwich. With your choice of main protein, it gives you bacon, carmalized apples, Apple Cider BBQ Sauce, Goat Cheese, & Red Onions served on Whole Wheat Bun - it sounded just different enough to be a really worthwhile new try...but now I'm pretty torn on if I'm going to feel like giving this place a second chance while that's still on the menu. Oh well...you'll have the chance to read about it if I do. M2O Burgers & Salads is astonishing. I love the atmosphere. The team are super attentive and friendly and they're very good at giving recommendations. Every single thing that I have purchased was really great and I would revisit to have it again! All around excellent experience. I came for a second try of M2O today and was seriously disappointed. The first time was okay, so it seemed worth trying again. After 15 minutes a man, cooking, asked what I was waiting for - I told him what I ordered and he looked to the manager. The manager, Diana, was horribly rude. She said she didn't know what order he was asking about. When I said I'd been standing there for 15 minutes and had ordered on the kiosk and paid and suddenly found my "lost" order. She was awful and ugly to me and which time I asked for a refund. She was helping someone else - clearly someone she knew or was at least a regular. She then said "here's your refund" to someone. I looked up but she wasn't looking at me and was continuing a conversation with someone else so I looked at the time. Two customers later she said "I have you refund" and finally looked at me. She said "you can have the food if you still want" and then took the bag away (why I'd want a "lost" and now cold veggie burger is beyond me, but that's the case). 20+ minutes later and no lunch and a new restaurant in our neighborhood that I'll never feel welcomed in again. ***The owner called back quickly and was very nice and said he'd speak with Diana. (Hopefully it helps and others are not treated the same way.) I ordered through Ubereats during Covid-19. I ordered their M2O burger and M2O fries, both are really good, I have to say that I was surprised my fries were still fresh and crispy when I got my order, even when my driver took 20 mins to deliver to South Philly! Amazing! And their price seems reasonable to me especially with the Buy 1, Get 1 promo from UberEats. I truly enjoyed their burger and will be back. A nice, clean, comfortable but rustic-looking place where you can get good quality, elevated burgers or salads, shakes and real cane-sugar sodas. The salads are creative and good-sized; even though their website menu shows a half-sized sald, they only sell full-sized now. (So you can't get a burger and side salad.) There are several long tables in the attached dining area, some two-tops outside along the sidewalk (open-air, as they should be), and a pleasant, small (but rather enclosed) courtyard with a few metal tables and chairs. The hanging planters in the garden are empty, where a few flowers (even fake ones) would really brighten up this space. They could also use some printed menus (or at least a printable pdf of the on-line menu, updated to reflect what they actually offer now). So you must order off a touch-screen panel (with nothing available to sanitize between customers). To be safer, you can order from their website on your own phone -- but it's hard to get an overview of all they offer. I enjoy their burger with arugula, tomato, and goat cheese (they are skinny so some order a double) and love their sweet potato fries (big enough for sharing). There are many choices to build your own burger or salad, or go with their suggested combos. A very reasonable price, especially for the high quality of ingredients. Sadly, there is just one single restroom -- so if you want to wash your hands before eating, your food may grow cold while you wait for availability. (After all, you will be eating with your hands! They could at least use another sink somewhere else.) PLEASE NOTE: The staff do not wear masks -- even though their website claims they go above and beyond the basic CDC guidelines; CDC recommends masks indoors for people in the service industry. The current vaccines do not provide sufficient protection from the Delta (most prevalent) variant which can be harbored and passed around through nose and mouth before your immune system is even alerted it's present. Vaccines mostly protect you; masks protect others. To the cancer patient and the elderly mother with us, they would have liked to see the staff wearing masks -- especially those you interact with face-to-face. You'd think the goal of a business would be to make all potential customers feel comfortable and safe -- especially in this economy. Still, you can order for take out and find a safe spot to eat. I would have given it no stars if I could.. The food arrived just like this.. the driver said that the bag was thrown at him because it was so busy. We called the restaurant to find out the story and we're promised a manager will call us ASAP but no call came.. the restaurant offered no solution, substitution or refund. We received our refund from Grubhub but besides the food arriving upside down, we didn't receive everything we ordered and the burgers were majorly over cooked to the point of burnt. So disappointing. Burgers in PA area back in Feb 2021. Burgers were juicy and cheese was yummy! A bit overpriced! Ordered for pick up the other day. Excellent smash style burgers! The fries are addictive too - so tasty! Good food. Will definitely try again. However, my milkshake wasn't in the order. An hour later, voila! Sooo thanks delivery person...? Call off the search party!! I have found my burger spot in Philly!!! Wow! This burger spot is LEGIT. You can customize your burger how you like it with whatever toppings you desire which is kind of cool. Or they have their own signature burgers you can order as well. I had a cheeseburger because I am a simple girl and when I rate a burger I like to start off with a basic burger to keep it consistent. I was so impressed with the taste of the burger and the marriage of all the flavors in my mouth. The fries are OK-- not my favorite, but who cares. The burger is everything! You can order via the computer screens or the cashier is able to take your order. There was one gentleman that worked in the kitchen who is so helpful and greeted me as I came in and said offered to help if need be. I imagine this place will become very popular in the months to come. I wanted a good burger. Not being from the area, it was a stab in the dark!! My bacon cheeseburger was nothing short of deliciousness. I also got a chocolate PB milkshake that I can't wait to try. M2O is an interesting concept but definitely one I can get behind. Of course, I always love a good burger and fries, but I'm much more likely to order a salad, especially for a weekday lunch. M2O (short for made-to-order) has something for a splurge or a healthy meal! I met the lovely Alisha S for lunch earlier this week and we were both M2O newbies. She opted for a burger while I went with a caesar salad with grilled chicken. It's typical fast-casual service where you pay at the counter, take a number on a stand, and find a table. We sat outside which seemed like a great idea, but I'd probably sit inside next time to avoid bugs, which descended as soon as our food arrived. Our food was delivered without any napkins or utensils, so be sure to swing by one of the counters inside to grab everything you need. As far as my salad was concerned, it was delicious. The chicken was perfectly grilled while still tender and the dressing was just right. Alisha's burger looked incredible so I definitely want to get back for one of those sometime, too. With all the protein options for salads, I was surprised that there weren't more sandwich options outside of just a regular burger or veggie burger. Maybe that will come in the future. I look forward to my next visit! When ordering from the kiosk, it doesn't ask for a burger temp so make sure you tell them vocally:) One word: FAST. Our food came out fast, faster than I was expecting since we went there on a Friday night and they were busy with takeouts. Process: you walked in and order by the monitor yourself. Go to the cashier and pay. Ambiance: go in a little further and you fill find seating area. Quaint and cozy. Taste: i would like to have more flavor in my burger and to me it was a bit blend. Their m2o sauce is just a regular mayo+ketchup and a bit of spicy sauce- nothing out of the ordinary Service: great. Nice people making our food. The PERFECT burger! My neighbor and I frequent another burger spot in the neighborhood but I wanted to try out M2O. This is where you go for a superb simple burger. of that fancy over the top flavor combinations (which I like) here is where you go to get a good basic burger. You can either order at a kiosk or with a live person @ the counter. I opted for the kiosk mainly because I think touch screens remind me of my college days at Sheetz. While I waited I chatted it up with the super friendly guy at the counter..turns out he is the manager (the old manager of livingroom cafe). He was super friendly and has an affinity for the neighborhood. Since I ordered to go..I had to walk a few blocks before we could dig in. I was VERY pleasantly surprised that the burger bun wasn't greasy or wet. Burgers were cooked to perfection and the order was completely right. We were also super surprised at the quality of the fries...delicious. We opted for bacon cheese fries and an order of plain for her daughter. 1 order is plenty to share between two people. When you're craving a good burger but you don't feel like grilling..hit M2O, you will definitely not regret it!! Bad customer service. Would not take an order at 9:40 PM on Friday night. Their posted closing time is 10:00 PM. My second time here in a week - love that I can get exactly what I want and has healthy options (burgers, grilled chicken, veggie burgers) even lettuce wrap option if you don't want a bun! Highly recommend. I didn't have time to take a picture of my delicious food because it was too good, I just had to eat it right away! Probably one of the best veggie burgers I have ever had... love the m2o sauce, potato bun, and the fried onions! The fries were perfect - not too greasy or salty. Even though they didn't supply the sauces on the side like I requested through grub hub, the food tasted amazing! Can't wait to order from here again., hours: {'Monday': '10:30-20:30', 'Tuesday': '10:30-20:30', 'Wednesday': '10:30-20:30', 'Thursday': '10:30-20:30', 'Friday': '10:30-21:0', 'Saturday': '10:30-21:0', 'Sunday': '10:30-20:0'}

name: Taqueria Mexico Lindo, address: 500 W Main St, city: Norristown, latitude: 40.1179899, longitude: -75.351628, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Mexican, text: A good taqueria in the Philly suburbs? Why yes, as a matter of fact. Taqueria Mexico Lindo is everything I need from a taco joint. Great food, decent prices, quick service. The number of local Mexican folks chomping down tacos to the sounds of the latest telenovela on the TV above always gives an extra vote of confidence. I had tacos al pastor, and though I prefer them with a little grilled pineapple, they were delicious. The tortas looked really good as well. The cooler is filled with an assortment of beverages in tamarind, grapefruit, guava and the rest of the Jarritos line-up. You can expect a little of the gringo stare-down when you walk in, but people always warm up when they realize you're there to share some good food. Check-em out. YES! Finally a mexican restaurant that rises above passable to the ranks of memorable in the philly burbs, Bare bones decor... cheap prices... and the best tortillas and enchiladas around. No burritos on the menu, but the sopes, tortas and enchiladas were all memorable. Only disappointment was the lack of horchatas/aqua frescas, which we learned are only available on the weekends. I love a good mexican meal and this is one of two mexican places in the area that i like to go to. I usually get the enchiladas and i've always enjoyed the ones they make. The tortillas are fresh and the plates are big, so eat up. I like the atmosphere here as well. There's also a bar in the back. Best Mexican food ever!! That is saying a lot as I'm from southern Cali. The quesadillas are the bomb, but are really more like Tacos. Salsa Verde is a must. Having tried much more than that but sure you can't go wrong with anything you get. Small place in a questionable area so would order to go if I were you. The coconut water in the can is fab too. I had 3 tacos and a sopes. Unfortunately, I came during a time when they didn't have horchata. The tacos were decent. Had the asada and carnitas. I would say the asada was ok, the carnitas seemed a lot better. The sope was interesting. Not traditional/typical with that little shell u get and spread beans,n queso fresco, n guac/avocado, tomato n all that. It was almost like a pizza shaped tortilla (or tortilla chip i forget.) that you ate off a plate with a fork and knife...not bad nonetheless, but def not one of the best sopes I've ever had. The salsa verde they give you is pretty decent. The pricing isn't bad I guess for Philly. This like many other places in Philly regarding mexican food would be considered expensive in LA so I'm trying to understand the average pricing for these kinds of foods around here and make a reasonable judgement. It is cash only. Also a bit of spanish helps here. Luckily I can order food, and they can give you those pickled carrots and jalapenos if you request it. They're also very attentive so you won't be left wondering if they're neglecting you cause the food comes by really fast. 3 tacos, 6 bucks - which no one realized we still owed them until we kept standing at the register. 2 carnitas (very yummy with or without the salsa verde), 1 al pastor (with no pineapple :-( ). The owner was very friendly, the other patrons a little prone to sidelong glance while we waited for our food. I think I'll go back for the enchiladas and flautas... might be adding some stars. This is now my fave taqueria until I find something better in N-town, which I doubt. I had their tacos de res. I love, love, love authentic Mex food. I'm a Spanish instructor, so I know that this is the real deal. No Tex-Mex for me. Give me tacos just like the ones here and I'll be happy. They never disappoint. If you want quick tacos, go to Mexico Lindo. The waiter is extremely efficient and you'll only wait 5 mins. tops to get your taco fix. Just walk in the restaurant, grab your cold Jarrito from the fridge, seat yourself (no hostess here), and the waiter will be there in a flash. It's always the same dude who waits on you, so feel free to practice your español. He'll appreciate it and your stomach will appreciate the tacos. ¡Buen provecho! Re: shrimp cocktail - "I didn't love it, but it was good." That's what my boss says after he was looking for something cold to eat on a hot day. I think he was being modest..he loved every minute of it, &gave it 1 solid thumb up. They also have octopus or squid cocktail, I believe. Shrimp cocktail in general is weird - @ least the British version adopted by America. It involves a pool of cocktail sauce & some cooked shrimp w/vegetables. I believe it may have started as a joke, like a gag dish. Hah. Anyhow, Mexican cuisine, or at least this restaurant, blows the Olde English version out of the water & treats the dish(es) as an ACTUAL COCKTAIL of blended up seafood parts, tomatoes & vegetables. That is the Real. It's pretty hard to not take your chances on a restaurant that just looks so clearly out of place for its neighborhood which is exactly what my dad did and has been raving about ever since. On a summer trip home from San Diego, I finally had the opportunity to try out this place nestled in a Norristown neighborhood. My first reaction from the outside was, "It's the only pink building in the neighborhood. It's got to be good!" My first reaction from the inside was "I don't know about this place but I'm ready to take my chances." Even though only 20% of the tables were occupied, they were all filthy. We selected the least dirty table without being greeted as the woman behind the counter stared us gringos down. We waited a good 3-4 minutes for our server to come by and wipe it for us. The woman behind the counter continued to stare. Honestly, I didn't feel very welcomed at this point. Our server had absolutely no personality and clearly didn't understand the concept of "good service usually equals good tip". I really hope he is reading this now because the food was on point and I'm sure he can earn a few extra bucks a day if he kept the tables clean, put on a smile and stopped to check on us once or twice through the meal. I had a chicken taco and a pork quesadilla, both were delicious and far different than any Mexican food I've had anywhere. I've never been to Mexico but I do live 30 minutes from in. Considering that, I would say this food is far more legit than anything served in San Diego. I scarfed down my food in about 5 minutes. The woman behind the counter continued to stare.... Mexico Lindo has so much on the menu I've never even heard of. I really wish I was going to be in town longer so I could try it all. This place also has a nice collection of hard to find drinks; I got an apple soda. All prices on the menu were very reasonable. My dad and I had lunch and sodas for $15. I came for a quick authentic lunchtime experience and left more than satisfied with the food and prices, but I do think Mexico Lindo could put a lot more care in service and presentation. BEWARE, CASH ONLY! The woman behind the counter continued to stare.... So you want more authentic tacos? Well this little hole in the wall is your spot. You will get very little of the typical flashy decor but you when you walk in and see a lot of local working guys there you can bet you are onto some cheap tasty and quick eats. I mean super cheap. Tacos for $2 each cheap. We stopped in as a way to fill my stomach while we the pooch was undergoing his evaluation to get into a boarding/training place nearby. I am so glad we did. We were instantly impressed that the menu albeit short contained harder to find meats with options like beef tongue and brain as well as a couple other I can't remember. We looked over the menu a long time then finally settled on some items. We ordered and in about 5 minutes had hot fresh food in front of us. I opted for the tostadas. I got two chicken & one beef. The beef was the best great flavor and the meat was more like chopped beef rather than ground. They topped them with an avocado and some cheese which added a lovely balance to them. With your meal you get some sauces brought out to the table one is green chili and sour but hot. The other is a brown smokey chili sauce which has some heat as well. They also have a variety of Mexican sodas which is always a nice treat. I would/will definitely go back here when I am in the area, which will probably be soon since the dog passed his test. Final word to the wise is that they do not accept credit cards - this is cash only. In short: It's a top-notch spot. If you've been following my reviews, you may know that I'm on a quest to eat at and review every Mexican restaurant in Norristown. Taqueria Mexico Lindo was the second place on my list, and it did not disappoint. Like most of the Mexican eateries in Norristown, it's small and spartan, but the food makes up for the decor. Service is friendly, but ranges from tolerant to very friendly depending on the day and the business. English is not widely spoken, but the staff knows enough to get by if your Spanish is not up to task. The tacos are top-notch, as are the enchiladas, which are my personal favorite and are easily the best enchiladas I've ever had, anywhere. My one gripe would be that the menu is somewhat limited. While they have a very wide range of meats to choose from for your tacos or whatnot, the actual menu items themselves are quite limited. For example, they do not serve burritos, which is quite unusual for the common Mexican eatery. But what they do serve, they do very well. Prices are average for the area, $2 for a taco, $6 for a larger meal (torta, enchilada plate, etc). Recommended. Good, solid, authentic Mexican foods. Tacos were excellent (though the al pastor was kind of lacking in tradition - like pineapple) Enchiladas were tasty, and not over-cheesed. Overall, a place like Veracruzana in S. Philly gives you rice and beans on the side for the same price as here. Horchata was refreshing. Service appears to be pretty indifferent if you are a gringo. Be prepared to dust off your high-school Spanish. Best Mexican food in norristown! I recommend the tacos al pastor and the quesadillas. The owners are from my parents' hometown in Mexico. My dad has known that family his whole life and they always always always take care of me. This Mexican restaurant in my opinion is the best Mexican restaurant in norristown. Their taco are very delicious and competitively priced. They offer much more and their customer service is great!! Foodgasm. Literally found this place on vacation as we were looking for food in the King of Prussia area, and the GPS gave us a taqueria. We figured why not? Now, Mexican food, real honest-to-Pedro Mexican food, is hard to find on the East Coast. You can get a lot of counterfeit stuff in the form of Tex-Mex or other Latin folks trying to cook Mexican food, but it's not the same in most places. This place is the real deal. The place is small, has those ever-flowing juice machines that signify a real taqueria (one is horchata, the other I think was tamarindo), and the telenovelas were on TV. We checked the menu and noticed two things -- one, they are nice and cheap eats and two, they don't care how squeamish white people are towards things like lengua and cabeza -- these are good signs. Everything was as it should be. We had an array of tacos, of which only the lengua was disappointing. It's been a while since I've had some good tongue meat, and I seem to recall it's usually doused in hot sauce, whereas this was served up plain. Outside of that, though, life was good, and I had seconds on the carnitas. The quesadilla was the bomb, fried up nice and crisp and had some great queso blanco in it. I think my fiance also had a tostada, which was pretty damn tasty too. Oh yeah, and the horchata? It's sweet, liquid crack. They also had a fully stocked soda fridge with Mexican Coke in the glass bottle. If you're not familiar with this stuff, it's Coca Cola, but made like it was back in the day -- with cane sugar, not corn syrup. It's hard to come by, but damn is it good. Next time I'm in the area for work, I'm going back and getting like a case of tacos to come home with. ~EEE~ You know a place is authentic when you walk in the door and ever table is taken but one.. and they are all full of Latinos. At that point pat yourself on the back, you've found the hidden gem kept secret just for the locals... that is this place. I've had a lot of Mexican, and this is by far my favorite in the whole philly area. Their tacos are super flavorful, salsas pack a punch and sopes are the perfect consistency.. most places make them too thick so they are crumbly and dry.. not here. Oh and their hortacha is legittttttt PS- it's lacking reviews because the locals don't use yelp. Increíble! The food at Taqueria Mexico Lindo was exactly what you'd find in a busy marketplace or street in Mexico City or Guadalajara. The tacos, quesadillas, and flauntas were all muy rico! I haven't had a chance to try the soups (caldos o sopas) or the tortas but they looked fantastic! I too wished that they served horchatas everyday, which are served without limits on weekends. The service here is exactly what I'd expect and appreciate-bare bones yet prompt. Hey this isn't fine dining, this is working man's food served without fanfare or pretentiousness. If you want a show with your meal, go to an On the Border and feast on bad Tex-Mex! Me? I'll RELISH and celebrate the authenticity of Taqueria Mexico Lindo. I just wished they made their own torillas-but you can't have it all. 4.5 stars if possibile, but I'll round up on Taqueria Mexico Lindo. Excellent taqueria, especially if you stick to the highlights: - Quesadilla (carnitas is my favorite) - these are made the right way, with a corn tortilla - tostada de tinga - Enchiladas - Horchata on the weekends, otherwise grab a Jarritos or Boing from the fridge Don't expect chips/salsa or rice/beans to come with your meal. This is a straight-up, no frills taqueria. Seat yourself when you come in. Grab a drink from the fridge if you want. The server is usually pretty efficient and brings the food out quick. They have English menus for the gringos. Cash only. This is my new go-to place for tacos! It's extremely authentic (even had radishes as the appetizer and not nachos) and delicious! Plus, they had lots of flavors, including chicken, carnitas, beef, and even beef cheek and tongue. The waitress we had didn't speak great English, but knew enough to get our orders correctly. Also, the man at the register seemed to be fluent in English, so I felt comfortable if I needed to ask for help. I am a big fan of consistent, cheap, tasty eats. This place is spot-on! Keep in mind, this is AUTHENTIC Mexican food. If you are looking for Tex-Mex, you need to go somewhere else. The tortas and tacos are good, I prefer mine with carnitas (pork) or pollo (chicken). The quesadillas are not your Taco Bell quesadillas, they are more like large tacos, and they are awesome! I discovered that I love sopas after discovering them at this place. On the weekends they have horchata, a delicious milky rice drink with cinnamon, that totally helps if you put too much hot sauce on your quesadilla. ;-) It definitely helps to know a little Spanish, and they only take cash. It's a great little hole in the wall that has fast take-out service. Highly recommended for a quick and cheap lunch or dinner! Excellent tacos for $2 each. I tried the legua (tongue), barbacoa (goat) and carnitas (pork) - all delicious. They also offer a variety of soups and stews. Best Mexican food ever!! Quesadillas are my favorite. More like very large crispy tacos, delicious just the same. This place is over an hour from me but we make the trip pretty frequently. I was surprised that this place was open at 10:30 on a Monday. The lady at the register didn't speak much English, and the board behind her was in Spanish but we sorted it out. I noticed later that they do have a couple menus with English on side. It's authentic style Mexican. The tacos I got were just a little dry, but really flavorful with fresh cilantro on it. They're doing the taco lord's work here Do you want authentic Mexican tacos? Then this is your place! Reminds me of the street tacos in Tijuana years ago that were so fresh and amazing I still remember them vividly as if it were yesterday yet it was 19 years ago. The tacos are simple as they should be with onions and fresh cilantro. They come with a nice and spicy hot sauce and wedge of lemon. I devoured the tongue(lengua), cow's head(cabeza) and the pork al pastor. Fo yourself a favor if your ever in the KOP area or really from anywhere and get yourself some Lindo :) Inspired by Joey B., I have decided to attempt my own Norristown Mexi-quest, sampling food and sharing my thoughts. I had a pretty good experience here, I would have to say, although I think possibly my hopes were raised a little too high. The lone male server was able to get to the counter pretty quickly to take my order. Which was great, since Starey Mcstaresalot grandma sitting up at the counter wasn't saying so much as hola! He was quick and even had a small smile for me. I could tell that, while he wouldn't exactly make it as a server at TGIamasupercheesyserver, had I been dining in would have had a good, albeit quiet, experience. I was able to sit at a table while waiting, and the other reviewers were definitely not joking when they said one would only wait 5 minutes for food! I think my sandwich, a torta con carnitas, took maybe 4.5 minutes. The tortas are six bucks, and come with your choice of meat, lettuce, apparently a single tomato, jalapenos, and mayo. The carnitas were good, but a lot less tender than I would have liked. And while the bread had good flavor, it was a lot denser than other similar tortas I've tried. But the sandwich was good enough for me to want to come back and try their tacos, which I'm sure would be very good. Joey B. is right that the menu is limited. It's very much a casual lunch kind of place, great if you want tacos or sandwiches. I had a craving for chiles rellenos, and I didn't even notice any entrees on their menu. Mexico Lindo was perfect for my visit though, since I was grabbing a late lunch on my way to work and needed to be quick. The food came out so fast, and there was plenty of street parking so I could run in and out in a flash. Can't say if they accept credit cards since I always carry and use cash on hand., hours: None

name: Tina’s tacos, address: 2327 E York St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9792884, longitude: -75.1255088, is_open: opening, categories: Nightlife, Bars, Tacos, Restaurants, Mexican, text: found this page while searching for halal foods in the city. There's not many! But my friends and I really enjoyed our time there. For just being open for two weeks I was impressed. The owner was really nice and sure to check on us and ask how everything was. Ordered the Mexican curry queso- it was really good! The chips had a tad bit too much of the masala making it a little salty but that's mainly on me and my hate for salt The Taco Box - with beef birria meat was so good! The food was hot and fresh and tasted Amazing. We did wait a while for the entrees but didn't mind because i would say that it was worth the wait. And I can understand that they are still a new business and may not have the staff in hand. I worked in the food industry for 8+ years. It's hard to find restaurants that serve halal meat. I don't always want to limit myself to vegetarian options. I am excited to go back with my friends and try out some of their new items It's very disheartening to see people bashing the business after they just opened. It takes time! I also wish I took pictures of the food, will do for sure next time we visit! Tina's tacos is good - not sure why they're receiving so much hate. Birra tacos you don't have to wait in line for and they're good! Two experiences at this place so far and here's my review: 1) food is pretty good. It's fairly simple ingredients but packed with flavor. I would classify it as really good food truck food. Birra tacos and nachos seem like the way to go but would love to try the churros at some point 2) opening during in a pandemic is tough- but could have provided the extra time for a renovation. Ambience leaves room for improvement and hopefully it does improve over time 3) order online for pick up and go seems to be the play- food was ready prior to the estimated time and was still in good condition after 20 minutes of travel and consumption time post pick up 4) back to the food- it's very unique which is a huge plus for me in a neighborhood that has a million pizza places and coffee shops but not a plethora of variety Felt a little skeptical about this since it's not the traditional Mexican restaurant and was pleasantly surprised when we got our food. The Nasty Nachos were to die for as my girlfriend had said and the tacos were oooo so good. The tacos came right off the grill and was so fulfilling. Each taco was made to perfection, meat was melting in your mouth, and the crunch from the tortilla brought it all together. Being my first time trying birra tacos I will definitely comming here again. Only cons about this place is that their were no extra hot sauces to put on it or more variety to the non alcoholic drink menu other than that this place is definitely a must try. Unfortunately very bad. I do not recommend spending your money here. I hyped this place up before ever stepping foot inside because 1) the Bob's Burgers theme is GENIUS and 2) I'll ALWAYS support neighborhood business. I was so happy to have a new spot in the neighborhood but that all quickly dissipated upon my first dine-in experience. Service is poor. Very poor. Both owners were the only servers/bartenders. Throughout the service, I had to flag down the woman for more water each of the three (3) times for a re-fill. If my table did not personally flag her down, she would walk right by empty drink cups. There were only two other dine-in tables so being busy was not the problem. Both owners scrolling Instagram behind the bar was the problem! I'll look past poor service for good food but unfortunately that was underwhelming as well. We ordered chips & salsa a two birra boxes. All items took a very long time to come out. The cook came from the kitchen to the bar to re-fill his water and apologized for the delay in the process. It was really nice of the cook to talk to our table because our waitress couldn't have cared less about us. It was honestly sad the cooks were working hard turning out orders and the front of house owners were so lackluster. I hope they pick it up because we could use a solid spot in the area. I live just a couple blocks away and avoid walking by this place. It always smells like trash and is leaking water in the back. No inter restaurant in Fishtown has this problem. Not interested in a place that can't keep clean Stopped by here with a friend of mines for a late lunch and so glad we stopped here! It was my first time trying birria tacos because I can never find any veggie options. Absolutely delicious!!!! I cannot wait to come back here with friends and the owner was cool too! Also the guava margaritas are fire--Thanks Tina's Tacos, you've got a returning customer! I'm so confused about the low ratings... but I also didn't experience the full dine in experience. So take this from the point of view of a walk in order. I walked in as they were opening and doing some inventory. I felt super bad but I'd been craving to try. Even though they were setting up for the day the staff was hella friendly and I didn't feel like I was in the way or I was inconveniencing them. Food wise... I have nothing bad to say, I'll let this image speak for itself. See how good this looks in the pic... flavors match This place is more of a bar than a restaurant, and it can get loud sometimes. The food is decent - I ordered the beef birria tacos but ended up with chicken since they ran out of beef by the time they started making our order. The broth was SUPER salty, almost to the point where it didn't taste good anymore. I have heard from people who had good experiences with the food here, I just didn't love the experience I had. I'd give it one more try to have the beef birria, but it was just an OK experience overall. It's been awhile since I've sat down to review a business but this was such a terrible experience I couldn't not make my neighbors aware to avoid this place. Full disclosure I wrote this for google as well. The Curse of Jovan Lives on. If you've been in this neighborhood for awhile you may have known the family owned business that sat in this spot for decades before it was home to three other failed businesses and its current iteration of Tina's Tacos. I hadn't tried any of the businesses since Jovan left (Loved Jovan's Place) but I was visiting my friend and when we were unable to order from our preferred establishment I asked her, "Ok, well, what should we try now?" She said Tina's Tacos? and I was like are you sure? It's probably bad, we agreed it was probably going to be bad but we had no idea. Our expectations were quite low before ordering to prepare ourselves, we ordered items for three people to split via grubhub for pickup. The order said it would take 40 minutes to prepare, kind of long for tacos but whatever. I walked over when it was time to pick up my order and got it and walked outside and looked at the bag but it didn't seem like 50 dollars worth of food. One to go container and a few cups. I took it back and asked - the ONE person working who was obviously busy and flustered who told me my order was right. ok, maybe it was, I texted my friend who had ordered it for a receipt, nope it was wrong, they had missed half of our order. I went back inside, they had forgotten our beef tacos, an order of street corn, churros. They were out of Churros, ok. they refunded me. I waited for 20 minutes for them to fill the rest of my order, they asked me twice what I was waiting for during this time period, beef birra tacos. Finally my order was done, the first half of my food was now cold. They offered an apology and no refund, no manager seemed to be on site. ok cool, it's a pandemic I feel bad for this poor flustered employee behind the bar with no support working during a pandemic. I leave. I text my friend that I'm coming back finally I told her it's gong to be bad based on the service. We sit down outside with plates and inspect the food, it's weird, it looks bad, here is a review of the food that we couldn't eat because it was inedible - and this is saying a lot because I will eat almost anything. Mexican Curried Queso - seemed to be just canned cheese with soggy mystery meat on top - maybe pork? There was no curry whatsoever in the queso. Spicy Corn - This was a small cup of canned corn they charged 4 dollars for that looked to be soaked in franks red hot sauce? it was not spicy at all. Did you know that an industrial sized can of corn runs around $6 at Costco? that's quite a markup. Salsa - I think this was canned tomatoes that they blended up, it was so bad we all spit it out on the ground. The chips that came with the order were mostly burnt as well. Vegetarian chalupas - It took us awhile to figure out what this was, the chalupas were an inch thick of fried flavorless dough, my friends mom who was visiting thought it was chicken and kept arguing with us about it. They covered it in boiled potatoes (possibly canned) and a few mushrooms that also appeared to be canned and some cheese that was a solid sheet. We did not eat this. Beef Birria Tacos - remember when I waited 20 minutes for these and they asked me twice what I was waiting for? They gave us soggy chicken Birria Tacos instead of beef. They were the only thing that was semi edible but THEY WERE FULL OF BONES. We had split everything and my friends had several bones, mine had a large vertebra. I messaged the owner with photos and telling them about my experience, mostly about the wrong order, and bone tacos. They wrote a snarky response back and said I could walk back and they'd remake my order (it was already 9pm and I felt so sick I didn't want to eat) we got a refund through grub hub instead and threw out the food. I drove home thinking I'd need to pull over on 676 to throw up but somehow made it home. I was unable to eat anything until the afternoon the following day. Easily one of the worst meals I've had at a restaurant in my life. Good luck to these people selling overpriced spoiled canned food and bone tacos. I stopped by to try them out around 2:00 pm. Nobody came to greet me for 10 minutes, then after an additional 15 minutes of not being attended to, I left. Absolutely abysmal service! (Update!! This is the response I received instead of owning the issue a patron had and fixing it!) I really enjoyed the fiesta fries. The birrea tacos were also good. I enjoyed my drink as well. I wouldnt recomendable the jerk chicken tacos. Not very flavorful and kind of dry. Doesn't really taste like jerk chicken. Lmfao this place suckssss. If u like doughnuts dipped in grease and awful sugary margaritas then this is the place for you! Everyone who works here is an a$$hole!!! If I his place doesn't go under in the next month I would personally be flabbergasted I cannot recommend this place. I know it's a pandemic and all that but my issues are not something that will be simply resolved by things going back to normal. My complaints boil down to the fact that most of the food here is subpar compared to the other options in the neighborhood and costs way more. I decided to try the curry queso and as described in other reviews it's some canned nacho cheese with the protein of your choice on top of it which had some curry characteristics to it. Would not order this again, especially not at the price. The chips were really good though at least. The tacos (I got the beef) were actually really good and the broth is fantastic but they forgot to give me the salsa and cilantro and other stuff it says are supposed to come with it. For the price you're paying for this stuff I'd expect to get what's described on the menu. I got a guava margarita. If you want margaritas, Loco Pez isn't that far away. All in all I'm just kinda disappointed. I was hoping this would be a place I'd want to come back to because it's so close but I honestly can't recommend it at the current prices/quality. I'm giving this 3 stars because of how unorganized the takeout was. We realize they just opened but we waited 90 minutes for the food, and received an order that was completely wrong - missing items, no Birria broth, and no chips. Very disappointing. Despite the food being cold even after having waited that long it tasted very good. Definitely a lot of potential - hoping it improves! Loved this place so much! The food AND drinks were incredible. The portions are large and the staff is very friendly. The owners made sure to introduce themselves. I will definitely be back!!! The Oreo churros and birria ramen were incredible! Food is great, drinks are great, atmosphere is super chill. Live five minutes from this place and it's going to be our new go to place. Food is super flavourful, made fresh to order, and if I weren't already so fat I would eat here every day. Skimmed reviews -- it's pretty clear that some of these negative reviews are targeted racism towards coloured small business owners. I don't condone the owner reaching out to patrons with his response, but there are multiple reviews using the same single isolated incident and passing this off as multiple episodes. As a former small business owner I get where he's coming from. Many customers are pr*cks and in this day and age a cell phone and 2 minutes of being pissed off can lead a momentary lapse in judgement. Genuinely hope these guys survive as they're an asset to the community. Both owners are young trailblazers and super talented. If they're chased away, then their talent will be a loss to our community and a gain to wherever they go next. Great music, drinks and tacos- what else can you ask for? The tacos were full of so much flavor! They also have some great art work in there! This place is a vibe Excellent food and quick service! I was hesitant based on other reviews, but I chalk that up to opening hiccups. The staff is attentive and friendly. This should be come an local institution. The staff were super sweet and I wanted to like this place but it just was not good. We tried calling a few times to place an order but no one ever picked up so we walked over since we're right around the corner. It's not very nice inside, kind of looks like a dive bar, we decided right away if we liked the food this would be a takeout only place. When I placed my order the girl at the bar repeated it back to me but I still ended up with the wrong thing. Husband got the beef birria box which comes with three different items (taco, quesadilla, chalupa) but they were all pretty much the same. I ordered beef tacos but ended up with chicken, fine. The order didn't take long and food was just ok, we both ate about half our orders after covering it with some salsa and hot sauce we had at home and then decided it wasn't worth the calories. The beef birria sauce had better flavor but still nothing we'd be excited to try again, especially with such a limited/unvaried menu. Maybe the next place will break the curse. We live up the street and love tacos and we were really excited to try! We ordered through grubhub cause we could never get through on the phone after trying a couple different days. Our order was missing the chips from chips and salsa and both of the taco 3-packs we ordered were chicken even though we ordered one chicken and one beef. We were able to get a refund on chips via grubhub, but we discovered the taco mistake later. I tried calling only to, once again, be sent to voicemail. Thought since we're a couple blocks away we might be able to remedy the order. We're just bummed. The worst experience. Went into this place and ordered 2 orders of tacos, and waited for a hour! Continuously asking them if my order was on the way and they said it's being made. I ask a hour later and they tell me they ran out of food! Why the fuck didn't they communicate that as soon as it happened? The communication is trash!! Workers don't know wtf is going on. They didn't even offer to do anything about it!! Wasted a hour waiting for nothing. Horrible Poorly managed, they have no clue what theyre doing. And instead of fixing the issues they have, theyd rather place the blame on the guests who walk in the door and attack online reviews through DMs on instagram. Stay away, go to Loco Pez down the street instead. Dined here on a Friday night after seeing this restaurant on FYI Philly... So glad I came! When we arrived, we were greeted and seated immediately upon entering. One of the owners came out and waited on us; he was very pleasant and down-to-earth. We ordered margaritas (1 pineapple and 1 mango) and 2 taco boxes (1 chicken and 1 beef). While we sat and waited for our food, we listened to some good music and observed the cool art on the walls. It did not take long for the food to come out and it came out piping hot and looked as good in person as it did when it was featured on FYI AND it was hella good!!! This was my first time ever having Birria tacos - they are delish. The meat was super tender and well flavored; I preferred the beef to the chicken though. Our drinks were great also. Forgot to mention that the owner gave us complimentary chips with Habanero salsa - which was hot and fresh also. I was pleased with the food, service and atmosphere. We will definitely return! Note to patrons - sit at a table that does not have openings. When my food came out, I got super exited when I dipped my taco in the broth and some spilled on my jeans... Be mindful not to do the same So we called in an order for pick up. Got there about 20 30 or so minutes after placing the order. Went inside and was told it would be another 5 minutes( no problem). We waited another 25 minutes for the food. It happens, I get it. The food was honestly great. I liked the Indian spin on the queso. A little over priced but that's to be expected for the neighborhood. What got me were the Instagram posts from the owner absolutely berating customers from his personal account. Definitely won't be back. Screen shot from the other review for reference. I love the whole Tina from bob's burger concept so I had to give this a try. Not bad but not the best! Definitely some gentrified ass tacos for a very high price. If you're hungry go for it, yet with their loud music I could barely enjoy my tacos. But If you're looking for an authentic taco place, this is not it. Ive screw up tacos at my house before and they were better than these. All of their "fresh" ingredients are definitely from a can. One of my birria tacos had a bone in it which is basic cooking 101. The staff seemed unorganized and extremely rude at times. It seems pretty obvious that the 5 star reviews come from friends and family, because no one in their right mind would give canned corn a 5 star rating. I wish I took a picture of the food for reference, but the majority of it ended up in the garbage. I live nearby and put off visiting Tina's partially due to the poor reviews on here. We have had great service and great birria here with really no complaints. We have typically gone during non-peak hours, but the food came out quickly, hot and was delicious. Pretty much everyone working there checked on us, and to top it all off the churros were fantastic. Give the place a try and judge for yourself. Awesome, cheesy and meaty! So good that I had to recreate these amazing tacos at home. Not the same. Super gentrified and only following a "trendy" food birria. They're never actually open, or look like they're open when you drive by, and when you call you don't get an answer, or at least I didn't. I personally haven't eaten the food, but have tried way too many times and have failed to get the food. Doesn't seem worth the wait for me, or worth the time of trying to get through to someone. Came here the first time for their preview opening last Tuesday and tried the vegan birria box. I was looking forward to having another non -meat taco option. I got the belcher box and I liked the taco and queso taco best. The chalupa has two whole bay leaves in them , I had to pick out , I don't mind but I'd rather not eat that . They also had a hot sauce with it that kind of comes on slowly , it was good . The vegan filling was mushroom and potatoes. I'm not a mushroom fan but it was good. The birria broth was full of mushrooms but not much flavor in my opinion.Also parking is actually decent around this area. Now one of my reasons for giving 3 stars is I paid $17 for my food then later was charged $21 on my card and I did not leave a tip . I called and the manager said it was probably a server's mistake and they'll take care of me next time . So I did return to get something else and I got my next order half off. I ordered the two vegetarian queso tacos and Mexican corn. I though the corn would be like elote but it was corn in a cup with spices . It was good I thought at first then the flavors were too much and a little unpleasant . The queso tacos were good but kinda falling apart when trying to fold them to dip . Also the broth was in a different cup this time and tasted better . The portion was good but I think a little pricey . I wanted to try the fries but they weren't available till the official opening . I wish they used seitan for a meat replacement or even jackfruit , it might hold together better I think and would just be another good option . I do like the food but I do just hope they improve and work out the opening up issues. I really wanted to like it, but it wasn't good unfortunately. The "Indian corn" i had wrongfully assumed it was going to be similar to elote - but instead was half a can of corn in a container with spices on top. The birria broth was almost translucent with no strong flavor, the food was cold even though we were there on time to pick it up. The only saving grace were the margaritas, but they were very small. Unfortunate waste of $55. There is great authentic birria in Philly for less. Birria tacos - well they are totally the 'in' way to prepare tacos these days.  Every Mexican place is scrambling to offer their version of this Jalisco specialty. Birria is of course the foundation of this dish and is a marinated beef stew.  Originally birria was only cooked on holidays and special occasions but in the world of Mexican-American food, tacos made with birria are now on offer everywhere seven days a week.  I totally love them and the best way to eat them is to dip the meat filled tacos in the birria gravy which is served on the side.  Tina's Tacos serves up a very tasty birria taco (they come in a set of three) and I can def recommend them to anyone. Tip:  One suggestion - order ahead of time if you plan to take out as Tina's gets very busy and it can be a very long wait if you just walk in and order. I was looking forward to eating here after learning about the whole concept (Bob's Burgers, etc.). I read a few mixed reviews, though, so I was somewhat hesitant. That said, I really enjoyed everything I ate! I've eaten the foods from various Mexican regions and here in the States and it's on par with some of the better locations. Birria, being relatively new to many Americans, is not as challenging to explain as you'd think; imagine a very thin, Mexican shredded beef stew with some spice and flavorful fat floating on top. The broth was actually flavorful though subtle, and the beef tender. The various salsas were good though I think they were a little too mild for me. Theit hottest one was very good, though, and I mixed a few of them to suit my tastes. The guacamole was fresh and the accompanying chips tasty and salty enough to make me want another sour beer. When I go back, I'll have the chicken birria because I'm curious. I'm not sure what others expect, but I definitely feel like I got my money's worth. I think as time goes on, they'll settle into a slightly different menu that will fit the neighborhood a little better. (I'd love to see a blackened Mahi Mahi taco, but that's me.). Also, though I like the Mexican-East Indian fusion, I'm not sure everyone else will. (The "Indian Street Corn" may confuse folks.) Give them a try. They definitely seem eager to please and worthy of your business. Food was simple and delicious. Really enjoyed the dip they provide for their tacos. Great service, fun place. I had to stop by this new Fishtown bar for taco Tuesday and it didn't disappoint. I tried their steak birria tacos that were sensational. They offered chicken and beef as well. For drinks I started off with a Henny colada that was very refreshing, then tried a local draft beer. They offer everyone to try a spin at their shot wheel for $5. Whichever shot u landed on that was the shot they would give you. The theme of the bar is from the cartoon show Bob's Burgers which was pretty cool. The music was nice with a lot of current hip hop. The only bad thing I could really say is that it took a little while for the food to come out but I'm not sure if that was just because they might have just opened for the day. I drove 30 minutes arrived at 10pm and was told that the kitchen closes at 9:30pm! Forget the fact that they advertise a "late night menu" from 10-12 never mind the fact that on their IG page the hours are listed 3-12pm granted they also advertise "until sold out" one would think that if you sell out of what you're known for you would put up a post letting potential customers know so that they wouldn't drive 30 minutes for tacos. It's obvious that this place is ran by inconsiderate amateurs...mind you this is the second time this has happened. The first time it was 9:30pm but THAT time I was able to eat. They made me feel like they were doing me a favor because they said the kitchen had closed.... obviously they didn't run outta food they just got tired of serving it. This place won't last 2 years. There is a unique atmosphere as well as having really good food. While the menu is a bit limited, that's fine with me as long as they do it really well. The birria tacos are your choice of meat, marinaded and simmered and stuffed into crunchy, fresh tortilla shells with cheese and served with a cup of the cooking juice. This is not a fast food au jus, the broth is good enough to drink, which I did! Drinks are plentiful and well priced too. While there is room for growth, I consider this place a neighborhood jewel. Update: my google review says simply "just. Don't do it." And they called me out on this Yelp review saying I never ate there. Well that is absolutely true and for good reason. Customer service comes first for me and if this is how you go about your business, you won't get mine. And that's fine. They said "fake review!" Yet they have friends and family and themselves posting 5 starts to get their numbers up. Ok. Original review: After seeing the nasty way the owner responds to reviewers on google reviews, seeing them delete negative comments on Instagram, and having their friends and family rate them 5 stars, I can't even fathom trying their food. What a shame. If this business was good at accepting criticism, acknowledged their missteps to every person who had something bad to say on Google Reviews, tried to communicate what they've fixed or even said something like "wow I'm so sorry you had a bad experience. Let us try again with 10% off" it would be great. Customer service 101. Instead they're so entirely defensive that I, again, can't bring myself to go. There's not a lot of birria taco spots on the east coast in general so I was surprised how good the food was. We got the beef taco boxes and fiesta fries, and I would recommend both. The birria was thinner than what I was used to but the flavor in the tacos were still there. Everything came out very quickly. It's a small place with not that many tables but they have a huge bar area to sit at and some TV's to catch the game. The overall atmosphere of this place has a bar type feel, which is perfect if you're looking for a happy hour or a place with good eats and music. Between the music, art, food, & customer service I would deff recommend it. Food was good and so was the service. Will be back and look forward to seeing this place grow. If a negative star was available they would've gotten that instead. Called at 8:16 on a Thursday night. Guy answered the phone said they have been closing early for the past few days but today they sold out however just started making more beef so they have enough food for the next couple of hours. I live 45 mins away, drove there and got there at 9:26. We walk in and the kid owner says hey our kitchen is closed for the night. The bar was very much open with music blasting and the hes chillin with everyone. Now tell me what kind of bullshit is that. You tell your customers one thing and do another. I was already very reluctant about making the drive due to all the negative comments. And voila! All the negative comments are true. Kind of what happens when you open up a restaurant with rich daddy's money.No sense of responsibility and turned the spot into a hang out spot for his homies. Don't waste your time here! Oh and Darshak, don't bother responding with your defensive attitude. I could careless about the bullshit you wana say. Great food we tried a little of everything, atmosphere was cozy and a chill vibe, and service was excellent, we felt so welcomed! Definitely returning Worst place I've been to in Philly so far. The service was horrendous, like an actual joke. We waited about 6-7ish minutes at the door because no staff greeted us or even looked at us when we walked in. We asked someone at the bar finally where to sit and she said anywhere. Ok awesome, put a sign then that you seat yourself so you don't have people just waiting. We sit down look at the menu and within 5 minutes we know what we want. My friends and I talk about our day etc. we wait for about 10-15 minutes and no one has come by to greet us or take our order. Finally after about 20 minutes we flag someone down and say we're ready to order. Our waitress write it all down on a note pad. We then wait for 40 minutes until we finally ask someone hey can you check on our food. They come back over and say "do you remember what you got?" Obviously we remember we ordered it. Our waitress then comes over and goes "there was a glitch in the system what did you guys get again?" SHE WROTE OUR ORDER DOWN ON A NOTE PAD TO BEGIN WITH AND DID NOT EVEN APOLOGIZE. She then writes it all down again and walks away. We wait for an hour and 20 minutes for our food. No one apologized, or comped us anything. They didn't even say hey we're sorry here's some salsa on us while you wait for our food that we messed up on. Then to make it worse they bring out peoples food who got there after us. I went to pay when we finally got our food and our waitress took again the longest time because she didn't even realize what she was doing. Got our food and left. Ate it at home and let me tell you it was not worth this wait and the rude service we received. The food was bland. Horrible to say the least. I wish I could say it was good but the fiesta fries with beef were disgusting in flavor and mushy. The beef tacos lacked spice and flavor. Don't bother going to this place. Save your time and money! Tina's Tacos is a lowkey bar & restaurant spot that I enjoyed 100%! No-frills, some decent art decor, not that big inside, chill -- straight to the point! Everything from the food and service was great! After work on Friday, my homie and I went to Tina's Tacos and was seated right away. Anthony, who was our amazing bartender and server for the evening -- was the best! Really took care of us. All of the employees were nice and wore mask. Hip-Hop music was playing and it was such a vibe. Had the audacity to have not 1 but 2 Henny Fruit Punch. The drink(s) were good and super strong. For my entree, I had the Taco Box - 3 jerk chicken tacos that came with the broth dip!!! This was one of the BEST TACOS I've ever had!! Juicy? Yes! Seasoned well? Yes! Fulfilling? Yes! Mmm! Enjoyed dipping my tacos in the flavorful broth. My friend and I also shared a side of spicy fries that was pretty good (wish it had a dipping sauce too; like aioli or something but it was still tasty). Will be back! Aye! I tried this place the first time via Uber Eats and it was very disappointing. The birra broth was missing from my chicken birra box and while the chicken had a nice spicy kick it was very dry. The fiesta fries were covered in cheap cheese wiz and not real queso. If you're looking for real birra look elsewhere., hours: {'Tuesday': '15:0-0:0', 'Wednesday': '15:0-0:0', 'Thursday': '15:0-0:0', 'Friday': '15:0-0:0', 'Saturday': '15:0-0:0', 'Sunday': '15:0-0:0'}

name: Playa Bowls, address: 2913 S Eagle Rd, city: Newtown, latitude: 40.2358713, longitude: -74.9408283, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Soup, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Food, Acai Bowls, text: My daughter enjoyed her pitaya bowl. Everything was fresh and it will fill you up. But, $11.66 vs. a similar bowl for $8.91 at Jamba in center city philly is a bit much I. Update: I must say the quality and perfect temperature of ingredients at Playa rates an upgrade in my previous rating. In addition, this location is large and very airy with a nice amount of outside seating. So excited to have a Playa bowls open up closer to me! Great bowls, delicious smoothies if I could afford to go everyday, I would! I have been to Playa bowls in MANY locations, including but nor limited to: New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, North AND South Carolina, New York, Virginia, and PA (obviously), and even Puerto Rico. I firmly believe that Playa Bowls Newtown is the worst one I have ever been to Visited my first Playa Bowls the other day. This new tropical tan Jersey Shore original shop recently opened in the Village @ Newtown Shopping Center, and the "Grand Opening" banner was still strung up over the front door. No question that if you like fresh fruit, smoothies, yogurt and granola, you have come to your little spot of heaven. The large wall board menu is a bit daunting to read, but once I adjusted to the sound bombardment from the loudspeakers kicking out rock music several decibels above my comfort level, I settled on a Gogi Bowl consisting of sliced pineapple, banana, gogi berry, granola on a chill base of bright purple dragonfruit sorbet. I took a stool at a high plank table to await my name being called. The place was packed at 3:00 p.m., and it took about 10 minutes to hear my name shouted out above the crashing din. I retrieved the midsized plastic bowl and spoon and returned to my seat. It looked great. The taste was of very fresh fruit, crunchy granola and cold, almost crystalized dragonfruit creamie. It was refreshing and fun. All the while I took in the scene around me. Everyone was high school age. 90% female, and there was no doubt that I was the only one over 30. It was good that so many people my teenage son's age were hanging out healthy. I just wish I didn't have to overcome the sound barrier, and I hope they recycle. Bowls are great, however, amidst the corona virus going around, the workers practice no social distancing. There were about 7 young girls at the station, and none of them were wearing masks. I was disappointed to see that a food business has such a lack of care for the protection of its own workers and customers!!! But, bowls are always great(: I love the story behind this place, the compostable straws and the atmosphere for sure. When it comes to the customer service I received today I don't plan on coming back or recommending this place. There are bowls and smoothies. We ordered smoothies, or so we thought. Apparently there are bowls and smoothies with the exact same name. When we received bowls we mentioned our confusion at what we received. The lady showed us that there are two things with the same name yet when ordering didn't make an effort to specify what we wanted. We ended up with something we didn't want and the lady made no attempt to correct this mistake. It was a disappointing experience. Another thing to add is that is you're looking for healthy, this is not the place. I believe I am eating a bowl with skippy peanut butter or some type of sugary peanut butter. When we mentioned we wanted smoothies the girl said "they are basically the same thing". Satisfies my pregnancy cravings a bit pricey but the food was amazing! I love that it's healthy and my body and baby thank me and you. Clean covid practices quality bowl for the price portion and quality is A1 will be coming back great hours as well!! Great place! Staff is always friendly, attentive and quick! I usually order online and my stuff is always ready on time. We've ordered the "pure vida" acai bowl (acai, blueberries, strawberries, granola, and honey) at a shore location and this one. Both were good, but the bowl at this location was several notches above the shore location. The fruit was fresher and less syrupy and there was more of it - and a little more honey, which the acai needs, since it is not a high-flavor ingredient at frozen temperatures. Wish I had photos of both to show the comparison. Beautiful plating really makes a difference with these tropical bowls! The crew on the day we visited really scored a hit! It was a nice day out when we visited and the entire front of the shop was open to the elements - with fans circulating the air. This location is bright, clean, and comfortable and the frozen treat artists behind the counter were very pleasant and welcoming. We hope that as the fear of covid recedes, a recycling option will appear. We took our containers home and reused them before recycling them. The place is super nice! Bowls are yummy. Definitely need to try a few more to reviews. Terrible experience waited 30 minutes for one bowl still didn't even get it I had to walk out! they hand out the wrong things to people They have no idea what they're doing shortstaffed terrible management terrible experience My daughter enjoyed her pitaya bowl. Everything was fresh and it will fill you up. But, $11.66 vs. a similar bowl for $8.91 at Jamba in center city philly is a bit much I. Update: I must say the quality and perfect temperature of ingredients at Playa rates an upgrade in my previous rating. In addition, this location is large and very airy with a nice amount of outside seat Love there acai bowls! Always so good and fresh. Perfect dessert for anyone. High recommend If I could eat here everyday I honestly would! The staff is always nice and pleasant! I don't even mind the price of the bowls. I do love the fact that they offer a family bundle (3 bowls and 3 protein bites) for $30 some dollars. I wish I had a location a bit closer but I don't mind the 20 minute drive. I have brought multiple bowls at a time so I can enjoy them multiple days in a row I came here this morning after a gym session. Immediately, I thought that decor and "vibe" of the place was really nice. Very pretty furniture and decorations throughout the place, with lots of seating. The place was very clean, too, including the bathroom. I got the fall special acai bowl "Apple Turn Up," which I think is an acai base with apple butter, bananas, apples, and granola on top. I thought that it tasted really good and fresh. The quality of the fruit was good. Even the presentation was excellent. I would definitely return. I think for me, coming here will be a special occasion because my bowl was almost $13. A little pricey, but it seems that the ingredients may call for that sort of pricing. They do have tons of different things to try, though. They have smoothies, oatmeal, bowls with different fruit bases, and more. I've been to this new playa bowls about 3 times now, and I love the bowls. All 3 visits my bowl was so messy, and the pickup service was about 25 minutes. My most recent visit, the bottom of my bag had nutella all over it and it got all over my car seat! I've had playa bowls from various locations and I've never experienced this problem. Otherwise, staff is very nice. My daughter enjoyed her pitaya bowl. Everything was fresh and it will fill you up. But, $11.66 vs. a similar bowl for $8.91 at Jamba in center city philly is a bit much IMO. I finally was able to a stop in here. I am obsEssed with Açaí! I have been too plenty of places good and bad. I had the Pura ViDa Açaí Bowl. The consistency of Açaí was eexcellent. The strawberries and blueberries were ripe and fresh. It is expensive but every açaí place is. The vibe of the place is super cute. "Pineappleland" I love the surfer vibe and the story of the owners. Unfortunately for my wallet, I will definitely be back. The only thing I recommend is, when customers want a bowl for Here to get some actual bowls. A plAce in Texas used to do this and it encourages people to come and hang here versus a "to-go" place. My favorite spot for all the tropical vibes. If you're a fruit lover like me... you have to try Playa Bowls. I always get the stupid Cupid with extra Nutella on top. They have a variety of options and it's so customizable. The fruit is always super fresh. The indoor decor makes you feel like you're on vacation and the staff is super friendly at this location!, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '7:0-20:0', 'Wednesday': '7:0-20:0', 'Thursday': '7:0-17:0', 'Friday': '9:0-20:0', 'Saturday': '8:0-20:0', 'Sunday': '8:0-20:0'}

name: Wawa, address: 8250 Limekiln Pike, city: Cheltenham, latitude: 40.078762, longitude: -75.160536, is_open: opening, categories: Gastropubs, Gas Stations, Food, Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Automotive, text: Since this Wawa's opening a few months ago, I've found myself traveling there instead of the Wawa closer to my apartment. It's clean, has a newer design than some of the older stores, and also offers gas. It's size, in comparison to stores nearby, is definitely a selling point when I'm deciding where to go. Nothing worse than a packed Wawa, in my opinion. A downside, however, is the staffing of the registers. Every time I visit this store, compared to others in the area, I feel as though I have to wait a significant amount of time to process a payment. This can be especially frustrating when my food is ready, but I have to wait to pay and leave. Some of the register staff just don't seem to pick up the pace when a longer line is forming. That said, all of the staff I've interacted with is friendly and kind. Glad to have a wawa close by but service is hit or miss. The sandwich makers forget items and/or put extra ish on the order, and get an attitude when you complain. Attempt going during off peak times and you may get better results. Parking lot always at least mildly busy so be careful bc some ppl speed through without paying attention. Convenient for gas. We are so happy they put his Wawa in our neighborhood. It is clean with friendly staff. It reminds me of the one in Florida by my vacation property. Gas prices totally on point and let's not mention the mini variety of food choices a fresh pastries. The WAWA that I normally visit in Florida when they built it everyone was happy because he created job growth in the community also the company donates hours time and money to the community events. As long as I'm a member of this community I will continue to support this location. It is the only company that is creating job growth within each community every time a new location opens. I live for wawa, but this place was so incredibly slow. I am all for coworkers having fun and getting along, but when you are forgetting to make orders because you are goofing around then you've gone too far. There were about 15 people waiting for their meals and the employees weren't phased at all and were getting defensive when customers starting to act restless. Always crowded but speedy service ! Love the fact that in spite of the high volume of people they barely run out of the things I like loll love it ! They never have what's on the computer i always come after work and leave disappointed I end up going home without buying anything the people behind the counter play and talk too much The counter gaggle of sandwich and drink makers SUCK! The manager not much smarter than the peanut gang.... Again to all just because people are black don't be so quick to assume they are trying to steal something... ask the right questions first WAWA security/sandwich makers:) I make and have more money than you will ever know. I for sure would not try to GET you for a order of 3 chicken fingers it's not that serious ever!!!! The dummy that scanned the receipts from the counter obviously missed one Huuuummm is that my fault??? This team exemplifies yet again why u have to go to the real suburbs for anything.....#SHAMEFUL Every time i go In there they never have what i ordered off the screen. Then they dont tell u until they call your number. The employees that make the food talk too much to each other. The one lady who is a cashier always looks mad. Gonna find another wawa to go to... This location is awful. The people making the sandwiches are rude and careless. I've watched them make my sandwich a few times. I ordered light mayo, woman slopped 2 HUGE blobs of mayo on the sandwich and didn't bother to spread it. All in the center, yuck. Another time I ordered a meatball sub and when I opened it, it was drenched in sauce all over the outside and bottom of roll. Of course meatballs can be messy, but it was obviously done so carelessly. Honestly a blind person could put together a better sandwich. I've seen people make special requests and the women taking orders roll their eyes. So rude. All other Wawas I've been too have had courteous and careful employees for the most part. Hope this location starts weeding out lazy workers. Every time I come in there no matter what time of the day the service is very slow the workers always have an attitude especially the ones making the food! It's convenient cause to close to me but never my first choice wawa Wow, the manager Jim and food preparer Taylor saved this review from being a 2 star! I use to live in Philly, and during my visit back, I craved me some Wawa so we came here. Easy parking, but very crowded and at some point the system went down and only was accepting cash transactions. From the time I ordered my sandwich to still standing there for pick up was well over 15-20 minutes. I knew it was busy so was trying to be patient but noticed people behind me were getting their orders. Just as I was checking my order time on my ticket, Jim approached me and said he noticed I had been waiting awhile. He took my tickets and followed up with the food prep staff. My order either was missed or someone else took my food. Either way, he sent me over to Taylor to correct the problem immediately. Thank you for your redeeming customer service! Here we go again,lol. My all time favorite place. I visited this location first week of opening and a couple more timesin between.It was crazy busy then and nothing has changed since. I stopped in after work to grab a few things. The layout works well,a nice free flow all around . Their rest rooms are clean and tidy. Selection of food is as usual at most Wawa. Their staff is pleasant and always greets you with a smile. I stopped at this Wawa to get gas before running some errands. They have a good number of gas pumps so thought it would be a quick fill up and go. However, all the pumps had cars BUT people were not filling their cars with gas BECAUSE there was NO ONE in the cars. Evidently, folks get their gas and instead of moving their car, they leave their car IN FRONT of the pump while they go into Wawa, shop and THEN move their car after they are done with their purchase. There was a lot of cars waiting to get gas but no one was in in a hurry to return to their car. It was if they thought this is how you do it. Insane. Will never get gas or food at this Wawa. This is a good location but the quality of the store doesn't reflect it, the premade salad and fruit section is never stocked, the fountain drink/ icee station was a mess from lids and straws everywhere to spills from customer drinks, 3/4 flavors of the icee machine weren't working and the "working" one was all liquid. The employees don't seem enthused or interested in customer service and management seems to blend in because the employees don't seem supervised. WORSE WaWa EVER!!!!! They have a bunch of teenagers/college kids working here. I stopped here on Sunday to get hot tea. There were no tea bags out to even make tea, and no one was around to ask. Every time I go there, its busy and I get that part but a lot of the staff do not even seem to care about the store appearance, or moving the food orders along. However, if you want to hear the latest gossip, this location is your spot!!! I have literally heard the food makers gossiping about people, cursing, and carrying on as they make food which is UNPROFESSIONAL. Not sure who the GM is now (it was Jim, and he is completely USELESS) but this store needs corrective action sooner rather then later. You can not be friends with the staff and expect them to respect you, and this store proves that time after time. Stay away from this location if at possible. I would give it ZERO stars but cant. Like most Philadelphians I love Wawa. It's a great place for hoagie, soup, and snacks. Their milkshakes are top notch and you can even fill up your tank while you're there! But alas, all Wawas are not created equally and this location has been disappointing. I usually go to Wawa for lunch but this location is close to my home so when I want Wawa on the weekend or after work this is my go to spot. Every time I go to this Wawa to get a sandwich it is prepared incorrectly. My most recent visit my sandwich had no mayo when I asked for extra mayo. Usually Wawa hoagies and sandwiches hit the spot but I'm always underwhelmed after eating from this location. I don't know what the issue is with this location but they need to fix it fast. I know that Wawa isn't a fine dining establishment, and my expectations for customer service are never very high at any convenience store. Yet this location still manages to consistently fall short on both counts. Most recently, I ordered a salad with croutons. A got a salad with about a half cup of breadcrumbs! Complaining to management would be a futile effort as they clearly have no real sense of customer service. The best thing about this place is that there are relatively clean restrooms available 24/7. Finally someone delivers wawa. I placed my order and the Grub Hub driver was here within 15 minutes. I was pleasantly pleased that everything had a seal on it. The bag had a seal, the sandwich had a seal and my beverages had a seal. I am very happy with my first order. July 9, 2019, I visited Wawa store which is my favorite must stop shop gas and go store of all times. However, an employee named Benjamin, was so mean and disrespectful to me for challenging a price of bottled water that was stored in the wrong location at the wrong price. I ultimately purchased two bottles of that water at a special but never should had been treated or talked to in the manner that he and the supervisor spoke. The customer service at this location is horrible. I wrote this because I want anyone that cares to know. I usually go to the Wawa on Limekiln pike, but this new location just opened up. It is closer to the towers apartments and the shopping center on Ogontz Avenue so it is at a busier location. For being a new store, the staff is always friendly and they work hard making the prepared food. The set up is a bit different than some Wawas I've been in. I like that the coffee section is separate from the busy area where people order from the touch screens and get prepared food. My favorite thing about this new location is the huge parking lot! There are never traffic jams because there is plenty of space to maneuver around other cars. It is also a super Wawa so there is gas there as well. This place is horrible!!!!! Ordered two hoagies and it took forever. The staff making the sandwiches move as if they are zombies, just going through the motions. I don't think they have ever heard the phrase fast food. They have serious attitudes and are just plain unpleasant. This store needs a total revamp of employees. I watched this young lady make the most unappealing sloppy hoagie that I have ever seen. I will not be going back there for anything that has to be prepared again. Please whomever is the regional manager of this store, get there and see the mess that they are making of your store. It was great in the beginning, and I understand that good help is hard to find, but really where did you find these lazy people. Maybe the super long eyelashes were obstructing their view. Seriously are those even appropriate for working around food!!!!! Food prep area is very dirty as well as the utensils and floor. Touch screens are so full of dirty finger prints that you think twice before touching them. I asked the Mr Shane to prepare my sandwich on paper because what I was seeing and to change his gloves and he had a problem with my request. I just asked for a refund and left. I do not recommend this store location. The one on Germantown ave is much cleaner. Being an non-Pennsylvania resident, I was super excited to hear about going to the famous Wawa. It's clean and has friendly staff. I love how they have the food section where you just tap on the screen to order and then you just pay up front and then wait for them to call your order. The gas prices are very reasonable. And their food is good! I've had a breakfast burrito, chicken salad sandwich and a strawberry banana smoothie. All in which I was satisfied with. Always fresh and out of the oven. Wish we had Wawa in the West coast! I love Wawa's vanilla post made coffee! but unfortunately they didn't have it on Uber eats. However one of the associates over the phone helped me out and asked me for my name and they made sure to switch it out!!! thank you Wawa is the best convenience store/gas station in the world. Better than Sheetz, 7-11, or Love's. Their hoagies & sandwiches thrive in Philadelphia- the home of the hoagie. You can get good food and all your regular staples and this one delivers as usual. That's all. Simply the best. This Wawa is surprisingly awful. Not surprising that it's awful, but surprisingly in how bad it is. The instant coffee machine thing was out of commission... but that also meant no hot water to make tea. I assumed there must be a tap on a coffee maker behind the counter, but no. So, I went for some brewed coffee instead. Poured some... and noticed zero feeling of warmth in my hand. I stuck my finger in, it was ice cold. Excellent. The whole coffee service area was a hot (or, not hot) mess- used cups, wrappers, stirrers, etc everywhere. A dude was walking around and waiting for an order with no mask on. Not even "pretend to care" with it hanging under his nose- he had no mask in sight. After I got my food- which they inexplicably doubled, gave me two sammiches- I went to get gas. First pump I go to has an error message on the screen, something about "security check in progress." Ive never seen one of those before... and I had to get back in my car, and circle around for a pump with no error message. The icing on the cake is that, as my gas was pumping, I watched someone in their parked car- no more than a few dozen feet from at least 20 trash cans- drop trash out their door on to the ground. Zero shame. Worst wawa I've ever been to there's like two good employees here but everyone else including the management lacks any sort of professionalism. Orders take far longer than any other wawa a even when it's not busy. I see staff get aggressive with rude customers and each other on a frequent basis. Unlike other wawas I rarely see management helping out with their employees' tasks. Given they are never visible you'd think they would be able to keep their inventory stocked. But I saw a 6 month period in the past year where the fridges were nearly empty at all times. Overall, this store is a shit stain on the wawa name and is desperate need of a clean house. There are two wawas within ten minutes. Go there you'll spend that time waiting in line anyway and you won't have to worry about a cashier yelling across the store at a customer. I live next to this wawa, and go there every morning before work, in my opinion this is the worst wawa I've ever been too, the drink fridges are perpetually empty, my order is messed up about a quarter of the time, and they consistently run out of essential ingredients like Mayo or chicken. Once I move I will never return to this wawa., hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '0:0-0:0', 'Wednesday': '0:0-0:0', 'Thursday': '0:0-0:0', 'Friday': '0:0-0:0', 'Saturday': '0:0-0:0', 'Sunday': '0:0-0:0'}

name: The Pale Horse Restaurant, address: 29 E Gay St, city: West Chester, latitude: 39.9609673, longitude: -75.6045218, is_open: closed, categories: American (New), Gastropubs, Restaurants, text: I went there for lunch with a friend and I have to say I was not impressed. My caesar salad was tasteless and oddly dressed. ( I LOVED the caesar salad when the restaurant was Spence so I was hoping that the rumor was true that the change was in name only!) The salad was not good regardless! Our waitress was awesome! She was super sweet and very attentive. I will go back and give the place a second try. I won't be upset that we will not be going back. I feel like the menu was really well written and in a manner that would draw me in since i love really great food, however the food itself did not deliver At All. No lamb chops, the beefsteak tomato and mozz tower lacked basil (still somewhat tasty though). we also got the tuna "Ceviche". it was rather large for an app and they only gave about...12 little chips. i personally would call it a tartare since it was a raw dish. for my main i got the crab cakes. i was SO disappointed - very sad even. it seemed like they had a base crab cake made with special or backfin crabmeat (bc of the fishy taste it had) and then workerd in a couple of lumps. no flavor - just way too rich. the sauce it came with was very minimal but good. i wish they would have put a lot more down. it was served over indian basmati rice pilaf - which i have no clue where the pilaf part was. i searched and even second guessed myself - parts of my rice were Raw. no flavor at all. jake's cowboy ribeye was also Eh. to me it needed some serious salt crust. it just tasted like a big piece of meat. all in all...if we didnt have the 50 off 100 coupon - i would have felt robbed completely. it looked like it would be fun to have maybe a couple of drinks and an app for the music late night - but that's it. spend your money else where for a much better experience. oh and as far as the staff, although Extemely sweet and nice on a personal note - on a professional note you can tell that thet are all newbies at serving and speaking properly in a finer dining restaurant. I love the Pale Horse for a great night time hang out. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere, the owners are all incredibly friendly, and they have the best local bands play there! They have some great beers that I've never tried before, and I've enjoyed all that have been recommended to me by the bartenders/owners. I have yet to have dinner there but plan to soon. I have tried some of their appetizers, my favorite is the Asian duck egg rolls, sooo yummy! I also really enjoy their caesar salad, which comes with really good croutons and bits of bacon. When it's busy you may have to wait a few extra minutes at the bar for your order to be taken, but otherwise.. awesome spot! A very nice addition to downtown W. Chester. The food and service was great. The interior is more inviting and is more well lit than the old Spence Cafe and the kitchen is viewable from the restaurant like many west coast designs. We tried the Tuna Seviche appetizer, Caesar Salad and the 10 oz. Filet - it was a good meal for two. Lastly, they have a great beer selection although most are bottled. Wines were good as well but they obviously went all out to find exotic beer! Try this place sooner rather than wait, it will be likely become very popular before too long. This place is closed. Been going down hill ever since it changed names to Pale Horse. So, my friend didn't log out of my Yelp account and wrote that review, but it says approximately what I would have said. I've been to the Pale Horse three times now and I enjoyed them all immensely. The first was for dinner with a friend from San Francisco. She was a total California foodie, so I took a chance and took her to the Pale Horse...where I had never visited. We ordered a bottle of wine (I believe it was Malbec) and a few appetizers and entrees. I ordered the tuna ceviche, but the executive chef came out and apologetically informed me that they were out of tuna, but gave me three other choices...I selected scallops. IT WAS AMAZING. It was more than enough for a meal (for me) and tasty as all get out. I ordered the venison, which was very flavorful and yum. My friend ordered the crab cakes...and she enjoyed them very much. We had a fabulous meal that night. Yep, a bit pricey, but nothing outrageous. The executive chef AND our waitress both took great care of us. We rocked in two days later for Martinis. I can't complain....I was drunk (and walking home!) after two. The bartender was witty and attentive. And, she fixed a strong drink. What more could you ask for? And there was live music (like there is most Fridays, I think) which was great! This last time I went to the Pale Horse though, took the cake. My friend had been begging me to take her since I moved to West Chester, so I finally did. We came in late (9:50 ish) and still got greeted with a smile. Our waiter was also the executive chef was very accommodating. We ordered a series of appetizers (I'm not much of an entree girl generally) including my long awaited tuna ceviche. Yum! Protein packed, fresh, tasty, and delicious. Also...they have a fabulous craft brew list. I like other places in West Chester for brews...but if I want something craft that MIGHT be from out of this area (although they have plenty of local brews)....I'd go to the Pale Horse. You won't regret the Pale Horse! Stopped by to check out the old Spence Cafe on New Years Eve. Decent crowd in the place, good band, but overall atmosphere is rather dark and mellow. Didn't get a chance to try the food. Good beer selection, but could use a little more atmosphere in the place. The new Spence Cafe, Pale Horse, was just that, pale. The interior seemed decent, the chairs and decor appeared confused to me. It was like those Subaru's that were a hybrid mix of station wagon and pick up truck. Pick what you want to be and commit. Moving on, I had to request to have the TV blasting car commercials be turned off, muted or we were willing to move. An old black and white was put on, no sound. If they had modeled the place using old black and white films, this Casablaca, I could have appreciated it. Drinks: Smoking Loon wine was one of the only ones we could order by the glass and even then it was overpriced. Food: Bread basket came out with an olive tepenade. The bread needed to be toasted and the tepenade had no taste and no oil....olives and oil just go together, Olive oil and Olive Oyl? Clearly something was missing. We opted to just put butter on our bread instead, the butter was cold and tore up the bread. Moving on to appetizer. This was probably the best thing we ate all night. "Poached egg atop garlic herb sautéed wild mushrooms and grilled baguette" It was really yummy despite using the terrible teared up bread! It should have been toasted (both times!) as mushrooms hold a lot of liquid and the bread became a hot soggy mess. There was nothing grilled about it. Next, Salad....how can you manage to mess up a TBM? HOW? So I ordered the "Beefsteak tomato stacked with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil with a white balsamic drizzle" It came out stacked on the saddest 3 lettuce leaves I have ever seen, I believe they were crying actual tears. The under ripe tomatoes left little to be desired. What was the strangest and most disappointing part was instead of the "white balsamic drizzle" there was cold marinara sauce dumped on top of it and NO basil to be found. When I explained to the waitress that it was not what I was expected and I asked about the balsamic she argued with me and told me thats how they make it and thats how it was stated in the menu. Thanks Barbie. Moving on, she did replace it with a different salad that was alright. We were going to order one of the great craft beers but there were no lights on the chalkboard and there are tables positioned directly in front of it. So to read it you have to hover over an awkward first date, no thanks. Dinner, we opted to share the "Homemade potato gnocchi tossed with sautéed cherry tomatoes, capers, garlic and basil aioli" at 17 dollars it was midrange and the only option for a vegetarian. My Dad came to join us and as a fellow vegetarian I had him taste test. The gnocchi was so chewy it was like eating a piece of steak - I thought I gave up meat?!?!?! there were no cherry tomatoes - only diced underipe pieces. Again, the basil was completely missing and it must have absconded with the garlic because that was AWOL too. Men's bathroom was horrendous...looked like something that would be in a laundry mat, not a "fine dinning" establishment. Spence Cafe you are missed.... Grade: D - Missing menu ingredients and poor customer service. Pale indeed, I am hopping off of this steed. Ouch! Where to begin? Thinking I was taking a friend for her birthday lunch at Spence (with a Fine Food and Fun gift certificate, that couldn't be used) we walked into the Pale Horse. We should have left. Seeing it was so empty should have given us a clue. In all fairness, the people who work there were friendly; however, everything else was problematic. Ladies room sink was broken and there was a container of Purell "for your convenience". Is this legal? What does the kitchen staff do??? Floor looked as though it hadn't been swept in a week. Even though there were only five occupied tables, food took way too long. Food was mediocre at best. The birthday girl even got a hair in her burger! Gnat-like flies buzzed around us throughout the meal Just wanted to leave. Poor waitress should cut her losses and go find another job. They need to close their doors and re-group. I miss you Spence! My fiance and I went there for our Valentine's Day Dinner and was very disappointed. I bought a gift certificate from Restaurant.com and what a waste that was. I was looking for a new place to try and Restaurant.com was having a 80% off sale. When I called to make a reservation they said the only time they had open was 6 so we took it. When we got there the place was completely empty. They sat us at a table in the front of the restaurant which was good for people watching but nobody was out. It took a few minutes for our server to even come over to greet us and take our drink orders. The specials were meh, so I got the gnocci and he got the duck. The gnocci was heavy with the consistency of paste. I didn't try his duck but he ate it with no complaints. Everything was overpriced. The service has a lot of room to grow and their beer selection was minimal. We will not be going there again. Even though it is billed as a new restaurant, it looks the same with the old Spence's cafe. Appetizers OK, the Entree bad. We had Duck. It had been preboiled, then fried in a pan. The meat was tough and the taste was that of bioled meat. We mentioned it to the waitress and manager and the result - nothing. no replacement, no discount. For $24 I'd expect at least a decent meal. This was substandard. Not a fan! I tried the Pale Horse using a $50 for $25 deals from CBS Daily Deals. Before buying it, I went online to check on the menu. It wasn't expansive, but it looked like it would be fine. We ordered ice tea as a beverage. When it came, it was bitter tasting and cloudy...almost like instant tea. My wife and daughter had it replaced for a coke. When talking to the server, she said something to the effect that she brewed it "today", which was a clue to me that it isn't really fresh brewed as you might expect. We started with the calamari with spicy marinara sauce. The calamari was tender but slightly salty. Since I like a little salt, it was fine for me. The marinara didn't have much kick for being "spicy". All in all, I might order this again. Next we ordered salads. My wife had the iceberg wedge with applewood smoked bacon, red onion, and cucumber in a house gorgonzola dressing. She's pretty picky about bacon and pulled most of it out of her salad saying it was too fatty. On the flip side, my daughter had some of the wedge and she really liked the salad, I'd vote with my daughter and go with the wedge salad. I had the Ceasar Salad. It too had the applewood smoked bacon. The bacon and fresh crotons were good. The chopped romaine however didn't seem to have the freshness you'd expect in a Ceasar Salad. My daughter, who generally loves a Ceasar Salad, ordered it for her entree, and then barely touched it. Not a fan of the Ceasar Salad! For an entree I ordered the Organic Chicken Breast with Lavendar Green Pea Mash and Knob Creek Almond Maple Glaze. My wife ordered the Pork Tenderloin with Pear and Walnut Saffron Risotto. By the way, both my daughter and I wanted the Veal Chop, but only after requesting it, were we told that they were already out. It was only 7:30 pm! How are you out when you have such a limited menu to start with! My wife and I ultimately switched entrees, but not before I tasted the chicken and almond walnut glaze. I thought this entree was pretty flavorful, as long as you added a little glaze to each bite of the chicken. All in all, not a bad entree. The tenderloin was fine, but nothing spectacular. I thought the risotto was very flavorful. The service was extremely slow, except for the host who came back several times to refill our water. Since there were so few people in when we came in, I would be extremely cautious of going to the Pale Horse if they were busy. We got there around 7:30 and didn't get out til 9:00...and the place was relatively empty. All in all, I will go back one more time. Why? Because I still have one more $50 for $25. Next time, it will be only me an one other and we will stay under the $50 total...no matter what! In my opinion, the Pale Horse is overpriced for the quality of the food and the level of service. I actually felt sorry when I looked out across the street to see other places busting at the seams with customers. I'm a fan of fine foods and mircrobrews. I've been begging my friend to take me to the Pale Horse for several months. I finally had the opportunity to dine at the Pale Horse last night and whatever expectations I had were far surpassed...in a good way! I ordered the Asian egg duck rolls and the scallops. My friend ordered an iceberg wedge salad with homemade blue cheese and the tuna ceviche. All of the appetizers were succulent and scrumptious. The scallops were undoubtedly the best scallops I have ever had in my nearly 28 years of life. The sauce in which they were drizzled was so delicious that I soaked every last piece of it up with the homemade sourdough bread. The tune ceviche was also equally excellent. Portions were more than generous. I walked away feeling full and completely satisfied. The customer service was of the same caliber as the food. The waiter, also the chef, was extremely personable, professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Furthermore, the live music was the perfect accompaniment to a wind down, Friday night dinner. I cannot speak highly enough of my culinary and social experience at the Pale Horse. I look forward to dining at the Pale Horse again. Set up a reservation for 8 o'clock on a Friday for five people. When i arrived, they're were at most 5 tables with diners at them. Needless to say a reservation for Friday night was highly unnecessary (not a good sign). So 5 of us were seated around the corner out back towards the front of the bar and proceeded to order drinks. they do have nice choice of micro brews and imports either in bottles or drafts. When our waitress came, she went over the specials and menu items. She notified us that they were out of 2 entres, rack of venison, and wild boar chops? On a Friday night with 15 people in the whole restaurant and they ran out of 2 dishes? Bullshit! They didn't want to prepare them. The apps we ordered was the tuna ceviche and calimari. The ceviche was good. I ordered the crab cakes for my meal, which were decent for 30 bucks. The service was good. The food was decent, but that place won't last. Oh and the band that went on while we were finishing up dinner! I couldn't hear myself think after that. The bill was $226 for 5 people. I guess you're in west Chester! Eat their at your own risk! This place is a three ringed circus. The staff is made up of a bunch of immature kids who dont know anything and can't/wont help with anything. The food is absolutely sub-par.. The "ran out of" half the menu. The owner couldn't even have a professional converstaion treat his customers with respect. NEVER AGAIN! I have been visiting this restaurant since it became "The Pale Horse". I enjoy this restaurant. The service is always friendly and accomidating. Their wine list is very nice. Their red wine is not "hot" as if it sat under a bar for days. The room temp of the red if quite nice. Beers, well they have more than I knew existed. So it's nice to stop in and try a new bottle and have a bartender tell you a something about that beer. They have a new menu and the shrimp on skewers was perfect for me. The scallops have ALWAYS been a huge favorite of mine. Oh, the first dish I ever had was the filet, which was made perfect to my order. Give this little gem a try. It's nice to find a place where the seating is appropiate and you don't have the next table's conversation blending into your own conversation. I have noticed that many couples have joined the list of patrons at the "horse". Nice dinner music and you can enjoy the night. Bands come in at 10pm, so their followers come to listen to the talent. This restaurant is steering itself in the right direction. Give it a try !, hours: {'Monday': '11:30-2:0', 'Tuesday': '11:30-2:0', 'Wednesday': '11:30-2:0', 'Thursday': '11:30-2:0', 'Friday': '11:30-2:0', 'Saturday': '11:30-2:0'}

name: Kalaya Thai Market, address: 922 S 9th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9382628973, longitude: -75.1581519842, is_open: opening, categories: Specialty Food, Food, International Grocery, Thai, Restaurants, text: Was happy to see this addition/expansion and the dry/canned food options. Loved the coconut cream! Awesome flavor much better than what we we have been buying elsewhere. Got some curry paste and sausage to make at home. All too spicy. Sorry to say basically inedible. No one in my household -- all foodies -- could get it down without crying. Yes we're used to spicy food, but this was no fun. The couple times we tried Kalaya the restaurant we had the same issue -- small portions; too spicy to enjoy the flavor. If you're looking for a lot of harder to find Thai ingredients this is the place for you. They have delicious takeout food, plenty of house made ingredients that really take your home cooking to the next level, and have been very good about COVID safety. Definitely a great addition to the Italian market. Thai-red of all the Mexican and Italian places in the Italian Market (ok me neither)? Sad you can't travel and want to diversify your snack game in an international way? Looking for a new to go lunch spot now that you're working from home and no longer need to go to Center City? Trying to step up your home curry game now that fall is coming? Kalaya Thai Market has you covered. Also they're doing a great job of covering their faces with masks (there are even Kalaya branded masks for sale, along with cute shirts and sweatshirts) during COVID and people were respectfully waiting outside to come in while we asked about every single thing for sale. In the case: Thai Teas, $8 curry pastes- green and red (will make 4 servings with a can of coconut cream or milk and keeps forever according to the very helpful sales person), dried shrimp, keffir limes, and the day's offerings- the day we went- there were 3 options (they had run out of papaya salad by 12). Brazilian cake by another local chef for dessert on top of the case. They said they had soup the other day, will need to check their Instagram to know what's offered. On the shelves: Thai flavor lays chips! Shrimp roll snack sticks! Curry pastes and Sauces! Canned things! Mugs! Tiny dishes! Rice! And lots more. I'm not sure how this happened (yes I do, I have no self control) but lunch for 2 cost $70 (incl 20% tip)- we got all 3 of the options- pork stew with preserved vegetables and egg and rice (delicious but had a lot of tendon which is not for everyone, the sauce was awesome though), pork jerky and sticky rice (both a bit chewy but great flavor), crab topped shumai (so much more elevated than your typical dim sum shumai), 2 bags of chips and a Brazilian passion fruit cake which was very delicious. Ok, technically it was probably more like lunch for 4 and snacks for 2 for later. Would have been helpful to have a board with the prices and menu, I felt bad asking so many questions. The food was prepared quickly and held up great even after a 15 min walk in the cold home. Definitely try it out! It's cheaper than a flight to Thailand and you won't have to quarantine for 2 weeks. Congrats to the Kalaya team for opening a new spot during the pandemic. This convenient location means you can add Thai treats to the Italian, Mexican, and produce bags of food on your arm. Takeout plates are available from Kalaya along with popup from local chefs. You can also grab Thai tea, Thai chips, butterfly pea flowers, and meat to prepare at home. I took away SPICY "Sai Ua" sausages over rice and pastries from former Zahav baker Camille Cogswell. Incredible! This is a must visit. They are only open during dinner time so get there as soon as possible so you can get a seat. It can get pretty expensive but if you can go there with a group it will be a great way to try many things on the menu. The spot may be small, but it brings a lot of value to the Italian Market area and greater Philadlephia community. I have to say, our first stop in left me super excited because now I can take the deliciousness that is Kalaya home and make my own Nok and team inspired meals in my own kitchen. I didn't think this would be possible before. Our attempt at chicken curry was successful - able to get all of the ingredients but the chicken at the market. The fresh curry paste is a game changer. You can easily get two to three meals out of the paste, too. The gift that keeps on giving if you ask me. The prices in the market are more than fair. In addition, the staff is super helpful and willing to tell you exactly what you need to do to make a delicious meal at home. A win/win if you ask me. We can't wait to come back and get more stuff to make chef inspired Thai dishes at home! Thanks Team Kalaya! Phenomenal food and love how it has a fantastic mix of authentic, made-to-order Thai food and specialty grocery items available. If you're even thinking about stopping by I would highly recommend you do, get something made fresh and find an item or two to take home and up your cooking game. If it isn't already when you're reading this, this place is going to get REALLY popular fast. The to-go food here is authentically Thai, so expect a lot of surprises and things you might have never heard of. Once you have a chance to observe the options posted on the chalkboard out front, absolutely order ANYTHING that might strike your fancy. Most recently I got the pork jerky and sticky rice and it was FANTASTIC. The menu is frequently changing so always look for the specials that day and give it a try. Pro tip -- if you're looking for a place to sit down and eat what you ordered, Bardascino Park is about a block away (head west) and has a couple of picnic tables you can eat at. Has a great South Philly feel, complete with Bocce Ball court! Remember to take your trash though since there are no trash cans in the park. These Thai devours come all the way from @kalayathaimarket in South Philadelphia. This small establishment is a golden nugget without a doubt. They offer both indoor and outside dining. The bathrooms are really clean and spacious. The hostess and all the servers are really nice and helpful. Upon our arrival, we were sitter in their lovely outside dining area which was super clean. The menu is small and easy to navigate. The owner of this restaurant is really nice and loves feedback about the food and experience, made me feel like i was at home . The first thing we ordered was the Kanom Jeeb. Which was pork, shrimp & crab shumai dumplings; served with sweet ginger soy sauce that was not gluten-free and it contained sesame oil. These dumplings was really delicious and flavorful. The fresh cilantro really helps with burst of flavors this dish has! Next, was the Kang Som Pheh Sa. Which was the water-base central-style sour fish (Barramundi) (Asian seabass) curry with seasonal vegetables served with jasmine rice. This fish was fried to perfection and absolutely phenomenal! Wasn't too spicy or too sweet. Everything was just RIGHT! if you ever fine yourself in south Philly and wanting some really good Thai food please check out @kalayathaimarket and of course tell them shimmy sent you!!! #food #foodporn #foodphotography #foodie #foodblogger #thaifood #thai #water #spice #philly #philadelphia #peppers #outside #date #datenight #goodeats #vibes #goodvibes #flowers #fish #rice #vegetables #dumplings #pork #shrimp, hours: None

name: Z Wei Restaurant, address: 163 W Lincoln Hwy, city: Exton, latitude: 40.030649, longitude: -75.631668, is_open: opening, categories: Sushi Bars, Restaurants, Thai, Chinese, text: My husband and I love this place! The sushi is outstanding! Our favorite is the Exton roll- white tuna topped with banana tempura! We ate here last night and also tried the out of control roll, very good. Check it out the next time you are in Exton. My wife and I love this place. I am able to get sushi and she can get her Chinese favorites. I recommend this place, priced very fair and they have yet to disappoint. Wonderful food and service. This is our go to Asian place in the Exton area. Our favorite dishes are Honey Walnut Shrimp and Beef Fried Rice and Lo Mein. The soups are also delicious. Can't go wrong! See our photos. The food is not so great. I ordered dumplings which tasted like from a can. Not fresh at all, i can't even say what was inside. Then I had the tso chicken which was not too bad but nothing special. The service was very good. I won't go again. I tried them out last week; I was in a hurry so did take-out rather than eat-in. The appetizers were really great: scallion pancakes weren't soaked in grease or over-doughy, just perfectly crisp and flaky, and the BBQ ribs tasted like they were actually grilled, wonderful! My main was Pad Thai, which was ok but had too many onions, so I'm thinking that their Chinese dishes is where the mastery is, with the few Thai dishes there for color, but I'd go back to try their sushi...the chef was working at the bar while I was waiting for my food and seemed to really know his stuff. One of my local favorites. The feng shui must be perfect because I can eat here with my four young boys and everyone behaves perfectly. I love their Chirashi and their lunch specials never fail to please. The sushi is always fresh and delightful. The menu is varied enough that anyone can find a meal to suit their tastes. You have to give this one a try! I have to say, I am extremely disappointed in the service. I've only had the food twice (once by take-out) and it's delicious, but our waitress was just plain horrible. I am not usually one to write a bad review but the amount of effort put in towards giving us great service was minimal to none. Our waitress was impatient, didn't speak loud enough to really even hear her, hardly interacted with us and seemed annoyed when we had a question. Furthermore, I still tipped her 25%, and got home to find my leftover sushi literally thrown ontop of eachother in the box. If the food wasn't good, I wouldn't go there ever again. And if I get the same waitress and receive the same service, I promise you, I will not be leaving a tip. Z. Wei is a great spot for reasonably priced sushi. I have been here four times and never had a problem. They always provide excellent wanton crisps when you arrive and this fantastic rice wrapped ice cream with orange slices before leaving. I always get sushi when I go but my fiance had Pad Thai last time and loved it. Z. WEI is remarkably consistent. Their staff is always friendly and courteous. The food, especially the sushi, is always top-notch. The rolls are not the trendy fusion rolls that so many places are designing. Rather, they are classic, fresh, and we'll executed. Also, very reasonably priced.... and when you eat as much sushi as I do, that's pretty important! The Sushi was fresh and it was really good. If you love Sushi, I definitely suggest checking them out. I will be back again soon. I've ordered from this place in the past and it's pretty good overall , haven't had a bad experience yet. My co workers and I eat here all the time. The food is awesome, and if you look in the clipper magazine, they always have coupons for this sushi place. The food is really good and each time I walk in I am always greeted by the sushi chef. It has a nice atmosphere and the wait staff is pleasant and attentive. Revision- have been back here 3 times since the initial review and had long waits despite the place not being busy. Nothing out of the ordinary here, except the BYOB aspect. This restaurant is very middle of the road, but bringing your own drinks help! The staff is always friendly. I got takeout so can only comment on the food quality - which was pretty average sushi, in my opinion. Not amazing, not bad. Prices were good and the service was fast. This is not a place you wanna go for anything but food poisoning. I don't mean this as a joke. It's scary how bad it is. Soda lines for drinks have not been cleaned (maybe ever). You can taste it when the fresh taste is gone and there's a sticky syrupy stale after taste. The icing on the cake was the hair in the steamed dumpling. Brought it to the waiter. He took it off our bill. The sushi is not recommended. The shrimp smelled way too fishy and the tuna was definitely expired. I'll spare you the details on what happened later that night, but when in West Chester looking for a place to eat sushi, Drive another 10 mins to Teikoku This is my new favorite sushi place. I went here for the first time a few weeks ago and the sushi as well as the teriyaki chicken entree my boyfriend got was so delicious! This place has really good food! No issues at all. Will definitely be going back soon!! The lunch box chicken was boiled rubber with store bought sauces. The dumplings May of been from Sam's club. The sushi tasted old and poor color (I hope we don't get sick). They really need a zero star here. Well the fortune cookie was ok I guess I ordered the chicken pad Thai. Not my favorite. It was hard to eat with chopsticks because it was clumped up together like a big mush ball. Flavorless. Two stars for good serving sizes though. We get takeout from here every so often. The sushi is really good --- and trust us when we say- we know our sushi!!! Their website isn't updated, so if its your first time ordering, make sure you go in and grab their special rolls menu. Everyone who works there is very nice and their prices are good. We just tried the Exton roll with the banana tempura on top (after reading a prior review)... my husband ate it with his eyes closed... it's that good! Great menu selection. Something for everyone. Sushi was good. They have lunch specials. I like byob, it saves money. Since moving to the area 3 years ago, I've been here a handful of times for various occasions--a quick, decent lunch, to entertain my visiting Chinese mother who cannot get half-decent Chinese food in our hometown, and to celebrate events such as moving, or another finished semester at school. The menu ranges from authentic Chinese which is really good if you know what to order (I mostly leave that to Mom but I am learning), to Americanized Chinese, which is still good, but nothing special. I would say Han Dynasty down the road is better in terms of their authentic dishes, but Z.Wei's menu has more diversity if not everyone in your party is into that sort of thing. They have great lunch specials, such as their bento boxes which I tend to order for a quick meal between running errands out on the town, which you can get for under $10 with a drink as well. (Note: the dinner bento box is about 2x the price of the lunch portion, but you get to choose two entrees instead of one. Whichever you order, it's always a fair portion for the price.) The sushi is pretty good, though I've had better elsewhere, and reasonably priced, though with modest portions. The rolls aren't huge, but neither are they a ripoff. They're perfect for my appetite. The service is always super quick and gracious, and I've had nothing to complain about since I've been going there. Unless you're going on a Friday or Saturday night, it seems dead, but don't let that fool you because overall, it's a great place to eat. I'd recommend it to anyone. Overall: Good for both an in-and-out experience on weekday lunch break and entertaining guests in the evening. Food, price, and service are decent and fair if you're looking for a quick pick. I'd go again. Total run of the mill and uninspired cuisine. Standard fare that tasted ok, was served hot, and promptly. Fairly good sushi selection but there are much better places in West Chester for sushi. The restaurant was clean and the service competent and pleasant. Sushi menu did not list cooked versus raw items which it should but it was not hard to decipher. Not sure why some gave this 4 or 5 stars. Outside of some first rate Asian restaurants in New York or San Francisco I don't think this place rates more than a 2 or 3 star rating. I've always stood by the fact that Chinese restaurants are much better when you go with a Chinese person. Cashew chicken, beef and broccoli, and kung pao shrimp are old hat for most of us. It's that mysterious menu that's half (or all) Chinese characters where the true treasures lie. There are no fake generals or mythical creatures on this menu. "Chicken with black bean sauce" is exactly what you're going to get. Unfortunately, none of the choices sound exactly appetizing. Which is why I was lucky my co-worker could get our waiter to spill his favorite dish: "Shredded pork with dried bean curd". While the name is brutally honest, what we got was a nice mixed dish of pork strips and tofu strips with some vegetables. I also picked something from the "American" menu, the "Pepper Steak". Nothing too special here. Our appetizer was Szechuan dumplings, which was not nearly as spicy as we had hoped. The restaurant is nice and large, and service was pretty good, but it looked painfully empty (ratio of 3 employees to each customer, it seemed). Not a bad spot by any means, but nothing out of the ordinary either. This place is consistently great. The servers are pleasant and efficient. The sushi chef is pleasant and cordial. The food is always correctly cooked, presented and good One of our favorite places I have been to this restaurant several times (three to be exact) and each time I am hopeful that it would be better than the last time. The sushi is good, but nothing to really write home about. The Asian cuisine is sub par at best. Everything seems to be very bland and unexciting, which in my humble opinion is not normal for an Asian restaurant. If you are out running errands and just need a quick place to eat this place would be fine I guess, but if you are having lunch with friends or a business lunch/dinner - I would look elsewhere. Love this place. We make sure that when ever we are in Exton we stop for dinner. Its the type of place that you would never expect to have great food since its usually very quiet. I don't eat Sushi but my Girlfriend does, she says that the sushi is actually better that the more expensive Sushi restaurant teikoku. Over all its a quiet place with great food and service. A must try for any one looking for Asian Cuisine an great Sushi Bar. One has to be careful with the "authentic" dishes. I ordered lamb cumin and I know and was further cautioned that it is spicy. However it was essentially a dish of chinese red peppers. In fact, after picking out the lamb and leaving the peppers, I would truly some people would think it was exactly a dish of peppers and I hadn't started eating yet! Way, way to hot. Han Dynasty, 1/4 mile away, does a bettre job withe the authentic dishes in my opinion. Otherwise Z. Wei had good food. We had the vegetable dumplings, i had great jasmine tea, and loved every bite. Very delicious and quick service. The waiters didnt speak much english, but they were friendly Cannot complain about the service, the sushi itself is mediocre. I've definitely better in bigger cities. However for the area this place has good food for good prices. Definitely where I go to get my sushi fix! I usually order take out and they always have the food ready for me. My go to choice for Asian food in the Exton area!! Excellent sushi and hot dishes. The staff is very nice and friendly. I take out often but also enjoy eating at the restaurant. Absolutely recommend them! Ate here once for lunch with friend, and chicken was undercooked, something kind of unforgivable for a restaurant. Would be curious to know if this was an isolated incident. Can't risk eating here again. Below average in every respect. The sushi was fair for the most part, but a few slices of fish were a bit funky. The other entrees we had were somewhat bland and the veggies over-cooked. The place was nearly empty at peak dinner hour and one of the servers was standing, sleeping, with head rested on the dividing wall in the middle of the dining room. It seems that the staff and management have been phoning it in for many years. The dining area was dark and dingy, and the sushi bar was uninviting and haphazard. Excellent fresh tasting food. I'm always happy with my orders from here. I only do takeout. Never have eaten in the restaurant. Our go-to items are the teriyakis (shrimp and chicken) and the bento specials. Always fresh and crisp veggies and the shrimp are perfectly cooked. On my most recent trip the gentleman that answered the phone came out my car to bring me the food. I called to see if my food was ready because my 1.5 and 3 year old kids were sound asleep. He brought the food out and even made change from my cash. EXCELLENT SERVICE! This is our go-to. We will continue to order from here. Thank you! This was our first time here and we found it to be pretty good. We started with the shrimp shumai which wasn't good so we were nervous for our entrees. We also had the egg drop soup and sweet and sour soup and we enjoyed both. I ordered Shrimp with Red Curry and asked to have broccoli and green beans added. It was delicious! My husband had a stir fry chicken with peppers and it was also very good and spicy. The environment was comfortable and the staff were very attentive. We love coming here! The food is great and reasonably priced. We also really like the sushi. The staff are very sweet and attentive. Another plus is that it's a BYO! We are always happy that we made the right choice to go here. They also give you crispy noodles in the beginning and sliced oranges and fortune cookies at the end. Definitely a place you should try! I've eaten sushi/sashimi all around the country, and here it's not all that bad considering it's not a high end restaurant. My friend and I both got a roll each. The Itamae deserves props. The bbq ribs are excellent. My friend had the chicken fried rice and said it was good. Good size pieces of chicken with it. I got the chicken with snow peas. This is the only complaint I had, it had a white/clear sauce and had absolutely no flavor to it. The chicken wasn't bad, nice and tender and pretty good size pieces. But again to me there were no seasonings at all. Even after putting salt ( which I very rarely do) and lots of black pepper on it, I still couldn't finish it. I would definitely come back , but not ordering anything with the white sauce on it. The sushi is pretty darn yummy. It's a BYOB so don't forget to bring along some beverages. The rolls are a little small, but reasonable priced so you can just order more. The dynamite, black dragon and dancing roll are definitely my favorites. They must be used to indecisive customers because although it wasn't busy, we waited a fairly long time before anyone came to take our order and bring us napkins and chopsticks, but the food arrived pretty promptly once they finally asked what we wanted. It isn't too loud and there are booths so it's a nice place to catch up with friends. I will definitely be back! When I'm in town for business, I usually order sushi from Z.Wei. Last night when I ordered sushi, it smelt fishy and not fresh. I ordered it to go this time and didn't feel like driving all the way back. I woke up with a slight stomach ache and was a little nausea all morning. I did not get food poisoning but I could tell I was not served fresh sushi. It seems like whenever I go the restaurant is empty so they probably do not have high turnover on fish. Maybe I got a bad batch idk. Food is delicious! Red curry and chicken lettuce wrap was my favorite, my daughter loved her general tso's chicken. Tempura was good too. Awesome sushi, great service, relaxing atmosphere, and have the best prices for sushi around! Definitely a hidden gem of Exton! This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem; the Chinese food is good, but the sushi is amazing !!! The sushi chef creates rolls like the Exton roll (white tuna and banana) and the Fantastic Dream roll (black pepper encrusted tuna) that definitely rival & surpass any sushi I've had not only in Philadelphia but in NYC. And the price is more than reasonable. My fiancé and I use this place to celebrate birthdays,etc and I even had them cater a party I was hosting--really good and I got rave reviews from my guests! The staff is always friendly and it's a BYO. I ordered the bok choy with mushrooms..The woman assisting me told me that this dish was prepared with white sauce. When I told her that I did not like white sauce, she offered to prepare it with brown sauce. After I received my food, I checked it and they did not give me mushrooms..When I went back to the establishment to inform them of this, she told me that she could give me mushrooms but I would have to pay extra...WHAT??? Never again..My 11.00 will go to another establishment.. I'm really puzzled as to why this has such a high rating. While in the area today, I stopped by since I was craving chinese. I ordered their lunch special of chicken and brocolli steamed with egg drop soup and fried rice. Surprise surprise, they don't do fried rice! What chinese estaurant doesn't offer fried rice? I waited for my food, only took 5-10 minutes, and then left. When I was drinking the soup, I found myself unable to finish it. As much as I tried, I could not drink the soup because it made me nauseous. So its an okay place, as long as you like white rice and don't drink the egg drop soup! Just had lunch here today. Another great experience. Food is good. Wife & I had some sushi rolls and the thai green curry w/ shrimp to share. It did take a little long for the green curry to arrive, but worth the wait as the shrimp was cooked to perfection. We are not regulars, but it is our 3rd time within the last year and never had a bad experience. We have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant and we found it here. We tried the Mongolian Beef and General Tso Chicken and loved it. Prices were reasonable and the restaurant was clean with a nice atmosphere to bring company. This will be one of our regular spots. It was a OK Chinese restaurant. We went there many times before. Not any more. All I can say the food is not Chinese food now. So disappointed. Maybe it's good for Non-Chinese, but I don't recommend if you want authentic Chinese food. Atmosphere- Cute, very quiet. I immediately worried it might not have good food because no one was in there. Food- I had a shrimp roll (yum), the chicken and corn soup (not what I was expecting, but very yummy) and several rolls. The sushi, as other reviewers have noted, is on par with much more expensive restaurants, so perhaps the lack of customers is a good thing :). Price- For a sushi restaurant, it was cheaper than most. Overall- Good food, very nice service, and great location. I loved it! Ordered the teriyaki shrimp and my rice was hard, shrimp was over cooked and soggy... usually the sushi is good here but I tried something different.. never again ew I eat here a lot. I swear their dine in food tastes better than the takeout! It is not the authentic food you'd get in Chinatown in Philly for instance, but it is still decent. I order house fried rice because it is cheap, and my favorites: Hunan beef, Mongolian beef, Crab Rangoon, Spicy tuna roll, Eel roll and the special Mango roll they have on occasion. Their sushi is out of this world! Their special rolls are deadly good. That being said I think the roll sizes could be bigger for the price they charge. But like I said, their rolls are delish which makes up for the price. They do have the authentic menu, which offers food not found in the regular menu. I ordered things not on the menu a few times and they definitely accommodated that. Bottom line: dine in, ask for the authentic menu, and for sure - try their sushi! Went with a group of friends and it was AWFUL.The service was non existent the entire time. There was a large party in a private room and either they were overwhelmed or understaffed but no one was waiting on us . Had to get up to ask for things and had to hand dirty plates to the server who came by to clear the table. On to the food... cold sesame noodles that were completely bland ... no flavor and minimal sauce. Mediocre veggie dumplings. The rolls were actually acceptable but the pad Thai was terrible.Overall; tasteless, uninspired, diner quality crap. Do not waste your time or money. These people need to either take cooking lessons or find another career but Asian food clearly isn't for them . Ive eaten so much quality Asian cuisine that this was just a sad excuse for a meal. Decent food and lunch specials. However avoid the Pad Thai at all costs, rest of their food and sushi is ok. Excellent food ,good service ,nice ambiance . The ingredients which is used to the dish is all fresh ,and my shrimp cooked perfect.compliments goes to chef. The waiter does good job . This is a great restaurant. I have to simply put it as that. I'm a vegan, and I love this restaurant. Not just that it has many options for. People with food restrictions and people that dont, it also has great food. Personally my favorite, and some of the best fried rice I've ever had is here. It is delicioys, and I bet there's something for everyone here. The service is pretty average, basically what you'd expect, nice and simple, just the way I like it. The restaurant is pretty clean. Overall, this placr is 100% worth going too. Very mediocre. Nice people. Restaurant was empty at 1 pm. Should have been a sign... food came quickly. Issues with being clean, food quality wasnt great, probs wouldn't recommend coming here when there are many other option in the area. Its unfortunate because if it cleaned up it definitely could be something grest. I am here traveling from out of town. This is a great basic Asian place...not fancy, but just all the good favorite Asian dishes you crave. They have some sushi, although I didn't try that. I had the General Tsao's chicken and some dumplings. Some heat, but just right for my tastes. I see some reviewers gave them poor marks for service. I ate in the restaurant and the service was fine...punctual, but not annoying. I recommend it. Typical Chinese restaurant with amateur cook. Be sure to ask for less salt. Didn't see any sushi bar. I was in town for business and stopped by one night. The food is really good, very quiet place and probably would not have gone if it wasn't for my fellow yelpers. Service was good. The only thing I had a problem with is the sushi rolls were very small normally their food is pretty good but this time the egg roll was flavorless and salty. No Reason to try this place. Nothing personal but "not good" is about the best I can do. I really do not like giving restaurants poor reviews but I have no choice. From the fish smell when you walk in to the noodles with some type of dye on them to make them look authentic. Really bad. Good local sushi joint. I always enjoyed the rolls, pretty solid selection. The Chinese food is good, as well. Hot and sour soup is excellent. Horrible. Went for dinner tonight and was served what you see below. That is Chicken Pad Thai. It smelled like wet dog, and was hot pink in color. My wife got a Bento box that was mildly better, but still not up to par. The only thing we liked was the Tomago. When I tried to call attention to it, they pretended like they didn't understand what I was saying. Just decided to add one more notch on my belt when it comes to local sushi places. This place is that notch. The look of this place almost reminded me of a diner that was remodeled into a sushi restaurant. Not a great look to me. But I ordered a maki combo which came out promptly, and I enjoyed the taste. Freshness is not an issue. I do however believe that the size of the rolls is a bit smaller compared to what I can get elsewhere. Not a bad place. But not memorable either. It's strictly middle of the road in my eyes. Past experiences were always good but Friday night was a disaster. We waited almost an hour for our food. Then 5 of us were served and the 6th person waited another 15 minutes. The waiter was running around like crazy so assume the problem was in the kitchen. There were very few people there - surprising for a Friday night. I was also disappointed that there were no choices for children - had to order an adult entree and pay the adult price. I asked if we could order a smaller portion for the 7 year old but the waiter said no. While the menu is certainly varied it didn't really offer things that a child would order. I would have given it 1 star except the food was good - no exceptional but good. Sadly, so terrible. Dirty. The fish tank with fish too big for the tank was disgusting. My waiter's pinky nails were long and I imagined that they were for picking his nose. I was so grossed out. But I stayed, despite my gut feeling. I ordered mapo tofu, which has become my standard for deciding if a place is good or not. I could see that it had that certain jiggle to it when it was placed in front of me - the kind of jiggle that is unnatural to a dish. It had the consistency of snot, no joke. It had peas and those perfectly square carrots in it that we all know come from the freezer. This is not mapo tofu! So sorry to give such a bad review, but it was terrible. We have been going here for ages and they have been a solid choice the entire time. Their menu has changed with the times and they haven't been afraid to add and remove items as appropriate. I am enjoying their current dim sum menu and working my way through it. Just the other day they catered a party we had and everyone enjoyed the food. The preparation and portions were great and we lacked for nothing. It was the first time I saw people go back for thirds! We have gotten to know the folks at the restaurant and they took care of us well on that important day. The default style of food is certainly more along the lines of an Americanized version but done very well. Their current menu has an expanded offering of more traditional style too. I am working my way through that and enjoying it. I highly recommend ZWei! This is a solid pan-Asian pick for the highly commercial and chain-oriented Exton area. I will hopefully make this MY new sushi place for the area. I went in for the first time on Sunday afternoon and ordered a couple of the rolls to test it out. The sushi chef passed me a made up "amuse". He grabbed a potato chip, put salmon, avocado, and spicy tuna sauce on it and handed it to me. I gave it a chuckle at first mostly since I had never been given a free bite like that, but I was amazed at how good it was. The small effort he put into that free bite made me go back again. Pretty sure I'm going to try to learn a thing or two from the guys who roll there. I'm definitely pulling that potato chip sushi out at my next party. Went with my coworker today to get lunch. If I could give zero stars I would. First, I got the 3 roll lunch special. The rolls were stale and had a strong fish odor. It was so terrible. I told the waiter and he still charged me full price although I ate none and refused to change it. Just when I thought this place couldn't get worse. I spotted 3 roaches. One on the wall, one on the floor and one was literally on my shoe and I frantically kicked it off. I almost barfed. - see attached photos. Friendly staff are the only reason why this is not a 1-star. Sushi portions are small compared to similar restaurants. This could be more clearly advertised. Food (Pad Thai specifically) was very bland, when it didn't taste like lemon dish soap thanks to the piping hot lemon wedge thrown into the takeout container. Will not be returning. If you choose to dine here, at least avoid the sushi and pad Thai. Food: Food was okay but not the best. There were a lot of menu options, but nothing seemed too appetizing (the menu needs a complete re-do/redesign). Atmosphere: When I went, the restaurant was empty save for 2 children playing the piano & video games in the other room, and guests ordering take-out (which was a bit concerning). Staff/Environment: The staff members were friendly and polite, the wait-times for the food (and calling a waiter) could definitely be better. Conclusions: As an Asian person, I felt that they could have done a bit better with the service & food. To be frank, it seems the food is made for tastes unfamiliar with better-made ("authentic") Asian cuisines. I came with two young boys whose only exposure to Chinese food was orange chicken. Naturally, they wanted to eat orange chicken. I didn't see this dish on the menu, but asked our waitress anyways and she said the kitchen staff could gladly accommodate. They wanted different levels of spicy, so she brought out two orange chicken dishes of different spice levels. I don't eat orange chicken ever (at the risk of sounding prissy, I prefer authentic Chinese food--my family is from Sichuan!) but I had a bite of theirs and it was pretty good. They even had some orange peel (not just zest) which was a nice touch to the spicier dish. I ordered a sushi roll (I'm forgetting now the name but I think it may have been the Z. Wei roll or something like that) and it was pretty good but not mind-blowing. This place was okay. I ordered the Chinese Lunch Special with Ma Pao Spicy Tofu, Miso Soup, and White Rice. I took my order back to my office - when I opened it, the rice was missing and I was given the wrong soup. The employee who answered the phone was very apologetic and helpful, I felt taken care of even as a to-go order. When I finally ate my food, the tofu was unfortunately just not the best. It had what I believe were frozen peas and carrots in it, and when I ate them they just tasted hard and undercooked. I have ordered this dish at other restaurants and I have never seen this type of veggies in it. The sauce itself tasted more like a spicy tomato sauce. Maybe if there were higher quality ingredients it would've tasted better but I just couldn't enjoy it. Usually I dip my rice in the sauce but I barely finished the dish. Certainly not something I would order from here again. The tofu itself was perfectly cooked and my miso was delicious. The rice was made exactly as it should be. Overall, it was not an awful experience and for $8 I certainly got a bang out of my buck. If I came back I would probably choose something less adventurous., hours: {'Monday': '11:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-22:0', 'Friday': '11:0-22:30', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:30', 'Sunday': '11:30-21:30'}

name: Nori Ramen & Poke Bowl, address: 9475 Roosevelt Blvd, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 40.0796573592, longitude: -75.0272364667, is_open: opening, categories: Seafood, Ramen, Restaurants, Hawaiian, Japanese, text: The best Poke bowl I have ever tried. Ingredients were exceptionally fresh. The portion was huge. Service was amazing. To make it even more special, I added some fresh pineapple. The lady who served me was very accommodating, polite and professional. I will 100% recommend this place to everyone. Thank you owners for your beautiful place. We went in before I could take a good picture, it smelled amazing and tasted very good. I had the signature ramen. Crab Rangoon was also very tasty. Cute, clean restaurant. Self seating, you order at the counter and they give you a little buzzer while they make your food. Stopped by for some poke to go. The space is clean and kept up. I ordered a signature bowl. Everything was fresh, but the fish lacked flavor. Portion sizes were very generous as I could not finish my bowl. This place just opened and everything is clean. For the $10 poke bowl was tasty and filling. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. I did not had much of flavor from squid but it was fresh. It's much better than the regular place that I visit. Would go again. Very nice location with a modern style of esthetics. The workers are quick and efficient. The cashier was very nice. The signature ramen was good. Nice depth of flavor and an abundant amount of meat. The down side is that the egg was poorly done, it had almost no flavor from the marinade and very soft. Aside from that the egg and some of the meats were lukewarm, so you can tell that they were in cold storage before being put in the ramen and wasn't even heated correctly. The chashu was actually good and flavorful too bad it was on the chilled side. The katsu ramen was good. Great flavors and perfectly fried chicken. All in all a solid ramen. This review had some mixed feelings to it, I would give it 3.5 stars if possible. Still a pretty decent place and hopefully next time my meats will be warm. A place to try and hopefully they can improve upon their process. Got a custom bowl with only salmon as my protein. Toppings and sauce are great but the salmon could be more fresh. Saw that spicy tuna was ground tuna, which I personally am never a fan of. I wish there were diced up spicy salmon and spicy tuna. I just discovered this place and it didn't disappoint me. We got the the Big Bang poke bowl and the Shrimp Miso Ramen, both were really good. I would stop by when I'm around again. Stopped by for lunch today. The service was good and efficient. The establishment is pretty open, bright and clean. I ordered a few things because I'm greedy lol. The crab rangoons were really good, light and crispy. The ramen bowl was sufficient, but unfortunately the poke bowl was a miss. I've made poke bowls at home with much more robust flavors. Not, sure I'll return but glad I was about to support. Super nice/fast service! Food was sooo good and tasted fresh. Great portion sizes too. Def check it out! For me, this is a nice place to grab a non fast food quick lunch. Place your order then right away they make your order within 5mins. One thing I like about Nori is the option of poke bowl and ramen. I love poke bowl and my husband loves ramen. Bam! No need to fight. Nori is located in the plaza on Grant Ave and the Blvd. Plaza itself has a big parking lot so finding a parking spot shouldn't be a problem. I came here twice for lunch. Their poke bowl portion is a decent size. Chicken wings were surprisingly crispy and juice. Yummy! Their bubble milk tea was alright, not bad. But can't compare to places specifically sells bubble tea though. This place still doesn't disappoint me. Needed a quick lunch, and here we are...in and out in about 35-40mins. Filling and food is satisfying. like the ramen and smoothie here！i order spicy miso sausage ramen and shoyu ramen ...delicious！nice and clean place！did recommend！ Kinda reminds me of how you order food at hmart and is actually pretty smart so they don't have to hire servers. Very spacious and clean interior and the nicest cashier ever. You can order the ramen or special poke bowls from the menu or fill out the paper for a custom poke bowl. The food is great and affordable too! I got the spicy miso and sausage ramen and though it could use a tad more spice, it was extremely flavorful and paired well with a refreshing kani salad on the side. If you order any extra toppings, they really do heap it on and that's exactly what you should be paying for. End off your meal with some boba milk tea and you're set! Will come back again! Finally a poke spot in the northeast! There are plenty in center city so to have one in the NE is great. Nori also offers ramen but I can't attest to that since all I could think about were those poke bowls. Great bowls. If you've had poke bowls before then this might be your new spot especially if you live in the northeast area. Ingredients are fresh and the sauces are great. My only tip for them is to cut the cucumber slices to the same size as the other toppings because they were quite big. It was kinda hard to eat cause the cucumbers got in the way. The chicken was rubbery and undercooked. Tofu was mushy. Avocado was brown. My bowl went into the trash. Waste of a very expensive lunch. Delicious fast yummy. Great customer service. Really treat the customers to a good time, hours: {'Monday': '11:0-21:30', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:30', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:30', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:30', 'Friday': '11:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:30'}

name: Magpie, address: 1622 South St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9439921, longitude: -75.1695863, is_open: closed, categories: Desserts, Food, Coffee & Tea, Restaurants, text: Good pie. Especially like the three for $14 on Friday nights. Would recommend. A little on the expensive side but it's nice for a treat every now and then The banana cream pie on Magpie's spring menu is the banana bomb. It's topped off with a dollop of whipped cream. But why ruin it by sprinkling corn flakes on top of it (maybe crushed pretzels would be better?) Fortunately you can order it without the corn flakes if you are seeking banana perfection. Lovely space. Greeted right on cue and the ladies behind the counter were super friendly and knowledgeable. We got a visual tour of each pie and decided on the cherry, which was delicious. We also had the awesome housemade ginger ice cream. Service was really impeccable. We will be back! And probably walk out with a whole pie next time. Oh heavenly deliciousness. I've only visited Magpie once, but it was enough to know there's something special here. Their pie menu changes regularly to keep with the seasons, and from my own experience, their pie is GOOOOOD. Not only did I really enjoy the pie that I tried during my visit, but I also purchased their cookbook and have really loved the pies I have made thus far, which only confirms how great they are at making pies. If you're visiting Philly and love pie, Magpie should be on your to do list! This place is different and worth a visit. They also can provide pies to you to take home and store. We have had both and they taste great both ways. There are three things that I think really make this place. 1. They are always changing up options, which makes me want to pop in and see what delicious new pies they have. 2. They make both delicious savory and sweet pies, so if you and your travel mate like the opposites, it makes for a perfect marriage :) 3. Continuing from number 2, there is the "Mole Chili Frito Pot Pie." Remember Fritos?! You have to try this one! Magpie is only a couple blocks from my house, so I'm pretty scared about how often I'm going to go here. This place is adorable inside and has a selection of 5-7 sweet and savory pies at any given time. I had their caramel apple pie and absolutely loved it - who doesn't love pie. It was especially great because they drizzled caramel over the top before serving it. They also have great coffee and hot drinks, so I'll probably stop in here pretending to only get coffee, but mostly wanting an excuse to check out their pies. They also offer pie making class all summer long - definitely on my to do list. Tried Magpie last night after reading a bunch of great reviews. Both tables were full so we sat at the bar. We were greeted right away by Courtney, our waitress. She was helpful with making suggestions on what to try and easy to talk to our entire time at Magpie. I had the shepherds pie and my friend had the chicken pot pie. Both were excellent! My shepherds pie came topped with a cauliflower mash which was a great addition to a pie that would have been fine on its own. For dessert, we both had a slice of butterscotch bourbon. In one word: amazing! It was so creamy and the crust was perfect. They change their menu often so we're looking forward to going back again! They also offer a pie making class twice a month which we're also anxious to try. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed! My friends and I had a slice of the Butterscotch Bourbon and the Butter Almond Pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Both very tasty and the service was quick. Wish the pie was served warm, hence the 4 stars. I'm sure they'd warm the pie if you asked them too, which we did not ask for. Worth the visit. I may be one of the few who think that this place is a little overrated. Don't get me wrong - I do love the ambiance of this place tucked in on South Street and the pies are good, but for me it was a little too hyped up. A few friends and I came after eating at Entree BYO (just a few stores down, conveniently), and came here for dessert. It took quite a while to get our orders in, since there was only one person manning the tables. We ordered a sweet pie and a savory one - I liked the savory one a lot; the pie crust was very buttery and the filling was extremely hearty. In comparison, the sweet pie (a Mexican chocolate pie) faded into the background. The great thing about Magpie is their changing menu with new savory and sweet pies... this also sucks because if you LOVE pie you better find out if it's just a monthly special! My personal savory pie fave is the shepherd's pie and sweet is coconut cream... sadly both are specials!! On this trip we came in just for dessert. I got the cheery custard pie and my friend got the Thin Mint. Both of us were happy with our choices and were ready for a nap when we got home ;) Magpie is a great place, they've found a unique and fun way to enjoy a traditional comfort food. I'm always happy when I leave there. I could talk about pie all day. Apple pie. Strawberry rhubarb pie. Raspberry plum pie. Key lime pie. I'm pretty much a pie connoisseur, so when we stopped in the other day for a couple of iced lattes to shake off our grogginess, I had to try at least one of these yummy pies. The blackberry hand pie was fantastic! The crust was perfectly flaky and the sweet blackberries inside were incredibly flavorful. I love the balance of sweet and savory pies and how the menu changes along with what's in season. Looking over the bar at an arrangement of homemade pies was enough for me to get ready to come back! Upon my return from Seattle and my life-changing discovery of Pie in Fremont, I implored the Philly Yelpers to tell me where I could get a slice of heaven on this coast. There were few options that came up in other towns and a few places that had pie on their menu but none that revered pie enough to make it the main attraction. The pie gods must have heard my cries because 18 months later Magpie is here! At the first chill in the air, I pulled on my boots and headed over for lunch. The fat kid living inside me made sure I ordered a sampling so that I could get my pie fix. As it was late summer, their menu was true to the season. For savory, I ordered the tomato and corn and croque monsieur. For sweet I ordered the apple pie and lime with basil. Magpie is ridiculously cute inside. It is very simple with adorable warm wallpaper and a long marble bar with stools. I also love the simple but vintage pendant lights. I brought my pastry riches back to the office. My intention was to eat each a savory and a sweet for lunch and then save the other 2 for dinner. Of course, I couldn't help but try all four. The tomato and corn was quite flavorful and simple. The corn was not over cooked or mushy so it had a good texture. The pickled veggies that come with each savory pie had good crunch to them. The croque monsieur was ok but the mustard was too strong for me. The lime custard was great and had that citrus smack that I love in lime pies. The basil whipped cream topping took it to another level. The apple pie was possibly the best I have ever had (and I didn't even warm it up). I can tell that the pie is made from scratch and totes the artisinal label, but it comes at a price. That is where my heart broke. For those 4 pieces, my bill came to almost $30 ($8+ for savory and $5 for sweet). What it did do was show me that my love for pie will forever burn in my heart and so I will have to start making them at home. Otherwise, I will have to wait for special days to bellyup to their counter. Love local places, esp specialty shops and Who doesn't love pie?! We wanted to try both sweet and savory, so he got the coconut cream pie (nice balance of coconut, not too sweet) with some decadent white hot chocolate. I'm trying the chicken and biscuit pot pot, beautiful and tasty. The biscuit was a little peppery and i wouldn't call the filling quite thick enough, but still tasty. But for me it's all about the crust! Buttery, flaky, and smothered with the remainder of the savory pie made for a perfect finish. We will be back. it's not a huge place, but the staff is super friendly and helpful and the decor is cute. Sweet pie runs around $6 and savory around $9.50 - but filling and a complete meal served with some nicely dressed greens. I live right around the corner and have been desperately wanting to come, but alas, my boyfriend who doesn't love dessert as much as I do always shoots down the idea. I was home from work with a cold, I was feeling crappy and needed a pick me up- enter Magpie I dragged myself there and ordered a slice of the cinnamon coffee chocolate pecan. Not one of the flavors overpowered, they all worked in harmony to create sweet pie-perfection. Since I took it to go, I popped it in the microwave so everything was warm and gooey (not sure if they do this in the shop, but they should!) I have since started to follow them on Facebook, where the post what the weekend pie trio theme is. I can't wait to go back and try the other offerings and won't take no for an answer from the boyfriend. Craving something sweet?!? This is your place for a late night bite or anytime of the day. They have a cute counter with full service hot and cold beverages. Serving La Colombe coffee. I love how they are open until 11pm. A great place to end the night with a date or talk among friends. Ordered: apple pie a la mode was the main reason we stopped in, but I couldn't resist the coconut creme pie. I told the waitress that we were going to finish the apple pie in the shop and only take a couple bites of the coconut and bring the rest home. The first bite took me away... the pie crust was perfect, nice and flakey and the filing was just right, not to sweet. We finished both slices of pie... Services: the ladies here are sweet and very knowledgeable. They took the time to talk to use about the owner and the establishment. She mentioned that the owner's great grandma's original pie recipe hangs on the wall. Also, checked on how we were doing mid dessert. Overall: can't wait to go back and try their signature sweet pie and looking forward to trying their savory pies too! Pricey but tasty for a treat every once in awhile when I'm in the mood for pie. The butterscotch bourbon pie is really buttery and tasty, but I recommend eating it chilled - seems to be one of their bestsellers and the style reminds me of Momofuku's crack pie. The chicken pot pie is also unique and good for a first taste, but not sure if I'll get it again w/ the price. Update- still a fun place to go for a slice of pie, but I don't recommend buying a whole pie here. When I did, they basically charged me by the slice, so a regular-size pie was over 40 bucks. This place is amazing! From its delicious pies that are surprisingly not heavy to its fresh interiors - what's not to love about magpie! Ate the chicken pot pie with biscuit and chocolate black out....both left me wanting more! Looking forward to trying other flavors the next time around cause I know I'll be back! Note - get there early, or else you may note get your choice of pie. So, went here for the first time today. We had the Apple pie al la mode! It was fantastic and so was my cappuccino! The Decor was simple & modern with a touch of whimsy. Great stop for some sweet decadence, I highly recommend! Also bring someone to split a slice with, they are pretty sizable. Came back for more pie. The chocolate cream was amazing and the butterscotch bourbon was tasty as well. I liked the last bourbon pie better though. The person working there gave me less ice cream and whipped cream than the first time :( I have not tried the savory pies so this review is only for the sweet pies. I love pies (sweet ones not savory) but they prevent me from achieving buns of steel and washboard abs - Magpie is definitely not helping. Even though I love the idea of catching up with a friend in the city over a slice of pie, Magpie pies are so good that I don't think I can leave after only eating one slice. I first tried the bourbon butterscotch pie, fell in love with the flaky and flavorful crust and the filling that wasnt overly sweet, and subsequently took a pie making class on Valentines day (fun and recommend) where I learned how to make raspberry chocolate pies and apple crumb pies. Also learned that Magpie makes most of their stuff from scratch, even the marshmallows! The key lime mango pie was spot on!!! Def recommend it. The best key lime pie I had was in Key West and Magpie came close to it. Well done Yummy pie!!! Mmmmm reminded me of something my great grandmother would have made but Magpie's was so much better! I had the Berry Lavender pie and t was just amazing. It had blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and a few other types of berries...it was very good! I cleaned the plate! The server was very nice! It has a very short menu though just as a sidenote and some pies are seasonal line the apple which is what I really wanted but it wasn't on the menu because apples aren't in season! Novelty does not equal quality. 1. The crust was neither flaky nor buttery. Buttery crusts typically are flat and flaky crusts are not the best. If one is unsuccessful at both, maybe you shan't open a pie place. 2. No mastery of the classics (apple crumb =avg), and uninspired flavors. Sure, the salted caramel apple pie decent, but so is Starbucks' salted caramel mocha. The so called signature butterscotch, was not custard-y at all--more similar to butterscotch pudding poured into a mediocre pie crust. The pecan pie was off base as well--overly coffee tasting, and separate layers of a gelatinous corn syrup filling, coffee something layer, and burned pecans. This experience was incredibly disappointing. Especially because I'd love to support a local business, and the decor is so amazing! The last straw though, are the TINY slices that are 5 dollars each. I wouldn't recommend this place one bit. 3 slices of mediocre pie are not worth $19--and we were not offered whipped cream. The best pie place you'll find in the Philadelphia area. Sweet or savory, you can't lose. Been here plenty of times. Their menu is always changing and they make the pies fresh, so it's not uncommon to see they've run out of a flavor. When they had the girlscount mint chocolate flavor, that was the bomb. They always have these milk steamers (they can use any milk!) that are absolutely delicious with a late-night bite, because it's delicious side to dessert without the caffeine. I love going here and am always sad when I see the "Sorry, no more pies" sign, but thankfully haven't seen it enough to make it a deal-breaker. Very cute place, quick and friendly service, good savory pie -mac & cheese was the best vegetarian option. We got their sampler. I preferred their pies with fruit filling. The cherry plum almond, peach pie and blueberry pie were delicious. After eating blueberry pie from this place I can never get it from anywhere else. The bourbon butterscotch and their almond pie were sickeningly sweet. Expensive, but good fruit filling. If I could give Magpie a higher star rating I would. This place is amazing. It's like having your mother cook a fresh pot pie as soon as you order it (although your mothers is better right? RIGHT?... actually, probably not). As soon as you walk in the smell of fresh pot pies hits you and you start salivating. The only solution at that point is to dig in. When your pie is set before you everyone stops talking. Every once in a while someone will utter how delicious their pie is and then steal a bit of yours cause it looks so good. But it's ok, steal some of theirs cause you know you want to. You have to. My favorite so far is the chicken pot pie. The chicken, veggies, the crust all just melts together and it's heaven in your tummy. It's a great place to go during the winter to warm up and get that spring in your step again. I would recommend this for the out-of-towner as well as the person who lives a block away and, sadly, hasn't tried it yet. Most of the pies I've had here, both sweet and savory, have been pretty darn good. Though I've had a few passable pies, the odds are that anything you order will be good. I love the mixed berry and peach. On the savory side, the pulled pork and samosa pies are great. The place is really cute, with a pie bar! The ice cream is pretty good! The servers are always cool. This is a great stop on date night. Great experience here tonight! Amazing pies and friendly service (shout out to Madison who was very personable). We came in for the special pie and beer tasting night. Generous portions and goooood deal! The pies just kept coming. I stopped by at 7:30 and it was packed so we came back at 8:30. They were friendly and said they'd love to get us in and would have a table soon. We eventually got in and the savory pies to start were awesome (chicken pot pie and Mac n cheese). For dessert we got three: bourbon butterscotch, lemon gingersnap, and caramel apple. Favorites were the lemon gingersnap, and my husband the bourbon- although the apple was great too. All very flavorful. Beer pairings were a great compliment- lager, stout, cider, and dogfish head namaste. Will be back in December to do this again!! My first time here was for a cooking class where we made strawberry crumb pie. So delicious! I absolutely never bake and have never made a pie before and yet I left feeling like an expert ! I have been back a couple times since and every time has been good. I tried their bourbon butterscotch and may be slightly obsessed with their chocolate crumb pie. I can't wait to try their savory stuff but until then this will be my go to dessert place. Mmmhmmm, super yummy chicken pot pie. Dense crust keeping the flavorful ingredients and sauce inside of the pie and not just making everything mushy. Veggies were fresh and had bite, sauce and chicken flavored just right. Looks deceptively small and is so filling. Not sure I will be able to fit any of their really yummy looking sweet pies..ahh of course I will ;) it'll be the seasonal Cranberry Blackberry Pie. I stopped by here for an indulgent afternoon snack on a Sunday afternoon to close out a visit to Philadelphia. Between two of us we shared a slice of the butterscotch bourbon and the cranberry apple walnut (pie of the month). The butterscotch bourbon was amazing, deep richness and complexity of flavors but also something I don't see typically at pie shops. The cranberry apple was great as well and a bit more traditional balancing the tartness of the cranberries with the sweetness of the apple. Although I'm a fan of pie, I'm pretty bad at describing the different crusts but I'll say I liked the crust on the butterscotch bourbon between than that of the cranberry apple (not such a fan of the thicker, buttery edges of the crust that are harder to break with one's fork, but this is a personal preference I'm sure). Anyways, Magpie is great, I was disappointed I didn't come here earlier in the day to try one of their savory pies as well. Maybe next time I'm in Philly! SO GOOD! both sweet and savory pie selection, very cute little interior, and not too overpriced. And the option to turn a piece into a milkshake is definitely a plus. Would definitely recommend this place to satisfy everyone's pie cravings! After one bite of their May special (lemon buttermilk with saltine crust), I stopped being able to speak in complete sentences for a while. All I could do was eat pie, moan at the taste of the pie, and mutter the word, "perfect" while taking another bite. So, I decided to gather up some of my rambling thoughts about Magpie for your reading pleasure: P: pies that are exquisitely crafted from scratch every day E: easily the best dessert spot in town R: really adorable waitstaff that are spunky, knowledgeable, and sweet (as pie) F: feeling like I'm in a cloud when I bite into the butterscotch bourbon pie E: eating/drinking the pie milkshake, especially with crumb C: crumb pies, custard pies, savory pies, fruit pies, quiches, pot pies, oh my! T: that feeling when you get the last slice of the night of the pie you desire most TBH, you should probably stop reading and just head on over there right this second. Tell Simone I said hi. This place redefines what we know as pie. The bourbon butterscotch was absolutely exquisite, and from what I saw my friends order everything listed was delectable. Savory or sweet, these pies will change your life. I'm serious. These pies have had a lasting effect on my life. Forever. The decor was very cozy, with soft lighting and handmade decorations. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Overall, it felt like I was just spending an evening at home, only a world-renowned pie chef was tending to my every need. Omg. This is amazing. We had Mexican hot chocolate and butterscotch bourbon pies. Amazing!! We ducked in here to enjoy some pie, iced coffee and air conditioning on the uncharacteristically warm day. We had a slice of pear ginger pie, two coffees and an iced tea between us. The pie slice was generous, which it should be for its $6 price tag, with a healthy portion of fresh whipped cream. The pie crust was flaky and moist and delicious - I often leave edges of pie crust aside, but here, I found myself sneaking bites of the crust before I had even finished the filling. The ginger wasn't as noticeable as I would've liked, but the flavor overall was good anyway. The whipped cream was perfect -- great consistency, not too sweet. Iced coffee is good and strong. Sugar syrup and almond milk were available on request. We got a bit of a vibe that they didn't love that four of us sat there for 80 minutes or so chatting, but maybe that was us and not them. The rest of the place was empty, so we didn't feel like we were being greedy taking up a table. I definitely hope to be back to sample more slices. I am so grateful to Magpie for getting Philadelphia out of the cupcake rut! Magpie treats pie baking like a craft - dreaming up delicious flavor combinations beyond the traditional. The crust is, by far, the best part of a Magpie pie - flaky and slightly crisp on the outside but tender inside. No tooth cracking crunch here! Flavors like lime custard are elevated past the likes of the traditional key lime pie by the addition of a sublime basil custard and pistachio crunch. The caramel custard takes on a deep smokey flavor with the addition of bourbon. The fruit pies are equally delicious as Magpie utilizes the freshest local fruit of the season. My go-to savory choice is the Chicken Pot Pie which is instantly comforting and chock-full of meat and veggies. Pull it out of the oven on a crisp Fall day and you'll completely forget that your mom didn't make it for you! Last, but not least, do yourself a favor and get their salted carmel latte - an instant belly warmer and perfect complement to any of Magpie's apple pies. I stopped in for the first time with my significant other and was very impressed with the pie, venue, and service. The venue isn't too big but has enough space at the bar or tables to sit. It also has a lot of cute decorations to make a date or time with friends/family enjoyable. As for the pie, I went with the cafe mocha. It was sooooo good! The cream was light and had a rich coffee flavor. The crust was buttery and flaky, but maintained its form well. I also got a side of ice cream and the bill came out to $8.50. Looking forward to coming back to try more pies and hope to venture into the savory ones! (They also have cooking classes online. It's something I hope to do, but you have to book well in advance!) Great food. My wife and I shared the savory mac & cheese pie with pulled pork. Then we finished with a slice of Apple pie. A must stop if you are any where near South Street! Magpie makes pie and brews La Colombe. The menu is concise and divided into sweet and savory selections. A sweet pie runs about $5 a slice, while a personal sized savory pie ranges from $8-9. And because Magpie keeps its menu focused and simple, it means that these homemade pies are really, really, really good. I came here on a frigid January night with one of my besties for the Winter Warmer special: one savory pie, one sweet pie, and your choice of coffee or tea ($14). We both got the Chicken Pot Pie: a small but dense concoction of tender chicken, buttery vegetables, warm gravy, and a flaky savory crust. All of the ingredients worked really well together and the pie was perfectly sized. I also enjoyed the breadcrumb and cranberry sauce topping, reminded me of a mini Thanksgiving dinner. As for dessert, I opted for the Butterscotch Bourbon pie while my friend ordered the Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Pecan. Both were served with homemade whipped cream and tasted amazing. My pie was soft, creamy, and sweet without being overpowering. Hers had a warm chocolatey center with a soft flaky crust to balance it out. You can really tell when you taste the pies that they're made with care and quality ingredients. Magpie also gets bonus points for the terrific, personal service and free wifi. The servers could not have been nicer or more helpful, and really make you feel at home. My only gripes? One could argue that the pie is just a tad pricey (but you are getting top notch ingredients and pie), and perhaps next time I would ask for a knife to help make it easier to eat. An outstanding addition to the South Street scene and definitely not to be missed. Homemade pie blended inside of a milkshake? SERIOUSLY??? SIGN ME UP EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK (and twice on the weekend)!!! So, my coworker/good friend knows that I have a serious issue with all things sweet. So whenever she sees a blog or article of something ridiuculously sweet, sugary and just overall amazing, of course she always fills me in. Magpie totally met the 1) sweet 2) sugary and 3) overall amazing criteria - so when Diana clued me in, it obviously became my new life's mission to get to 1622 South St. Attempt #1 was at 6:30PM on a Sunday, yes I know - it was a 1/2 hour before closing. So I should not have been surprised when they were all out of sweet pies. When at first she doesn't succeed, this gal tries and tries again! Alas - this past Saturday my husband promised to take me after his basketball tournament. As I've noted in previous posts - my husband lacks a sweet tooth (perfect case of opposites attracting). Usually, he will just try a bite of my dessert and that will hold him over for days/weeks. But after smelling and seeing the delicious assortment of pies, he ordered the caramel apple pie (the crust was so good that it could be packaged and sold on any street corner in a glassine bag marked "good stuff"). For me, I ordered the Lemon/Basil pie shake - so, so, so good! I'm sure I will be reuniting w/ said Lemon Basil shake in the very, very near future! What to do in Philly on a dreary, rainy day? Whatever you are thinking scratch it and reprogram your brain now... Pie! Pie is the answer! Warm delicious and savory quiche with a salad of fresh mixed green. The portion looks small to the naked, hungry, eye but is dense and surprisingly filling!! The coffee is grand! The service exquisite! This place has seating for 14, but while I was there I saw many people come in for takeout. My friend and I met for conversation and lunch and stayed for dessert!! The menu is short and simple yet the choices are still difficult because it is all so YUMMY! First the pies are awesome, especially the savory ones. The menu rotates a fair amount which keeps things interesting and the seasonal choices are on point. The ratatouille or mac & cheese pot pies are especially divine. The atmosphere is cute and warm while the staff is generally quite friendly. The downside of magpie is that the place is pretty small and frequently understaffed which can mean long waits and very noisy meals. I get the sense whoever is working (often alone) is trying trying to juggle all the costumers but at some point they just cant keep up with it all by their lonesome. Definitely a good take out spot if you catch them at a more low key hour. If you're in the mood for pie, look no further than Magpie! They have large slices of both sweet and savory pie, so you can have chicken pot pie for dinner and caramel apple pie for dessert. Incredibly delicious and incredibly filling pie - what's not to love? Check out their instagram @iluvmagpie for visuals that will make your mouth water. It's been getting cold recently and, along with the change of seasons, came a craving for a savory, comforting meal. That craving was only compounded by a horrible cold. The remedy? Pie, of course. Dad was near this new pie shop, and picked up a gouda and squash pie, along with a pumpkin praline. The gouda and squash was savory, creamy, and flavorful, but didn't taste heavy at all. The filling was very indulgent and comforting but didn't leave me feeling overly gluttonous, and the flaky pastry crust was light yet buttery. I can imagine that it would be great with soup when it gets even colder. I only tried a tiny bite of the pumpkin praline since my usually voracious appetite was quelled by the cold, but it tasted like a creamy pumpkin-flavored hutella pie, which is perfect for the fall. Dad also got an order of the pie fries but polished them off before I got a bite so, while I can't report on them, I can, in all honesty, give my blessing since he has a very selective palate when it comes to all things pastry-related. Will definitely be coming here to try out more of the menu in person1 Totally cute place! I stopped in with a friend on a Friday night. We were lucky to have been seated at a table. The place was filled with people at the bar, tables and take out. We shared Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie and had a slice of the Butterscotch Bourbon pie. The pot pie was baked in a crust that had just the right crisp, and the biscuit on top was a perfect complement. I have a sweet tooth so the slice of pie satisfied that. This is a great establishment on South Street. I would love to come back to try more combos and their milkshakes. Yessss!! The pies at Magpie are so yummy and the service is excellent. The waitresses are very friendly and approachable. The store owner makes the pies in the morning, so they are freshly made every day. It has a very homey feel and it's always spotless. I'm addicted to their Nutella pie. And their Bourbon Peach pie is....omg. And their apple crumb! Fantastic! Great for a post-dinner dessert in the city. I liked it a lot. Got the chicken pot pie and the bourbon custard pie... both were delish and gone in 60sec. Love the fun flavors and extra homemade taste of the pies! We came by after already having dessert at a restaurant nearby and we were not disappointed! I ordered the Lemon Buttermilk pie and the Butterscotch Bourbon pie and could not get enough. We will definitely make this part of our routine post-dinner dessert treat. Also the interior decor is beyond charming! Had my first visit a few weeks back. Nice clean enviroment and the sales staff are pleasant to deal with. I figured I would keep it basic so I ordered the chicken pot pie and a slice of apple pie. The chicken pot pie was very good, rich and filling. The crust on the outside was flaky yet firm and crunchy. You can taste the quality ingridients, ie. (fresh cream and herbs) in the filling. The topper on the pie is a soft crumbly cheese biscuit. So once you start eating the pie, its kind of like stuffing added to the pie. This pie is so filling, 2 can share and be satisfied therefore, I feel it is worth the price. On the other hand the apple pie was nothing special and might I add... overpriced for the size. You get a basic small slice of pie for $5 bucks. And to be honest its pretty much basic, nothing to rave about. The pie does have lots of apples however, you cant even taste the carmael topping. I think the problem here is the crust to apple ratio......The crust is ok, but I feel like the crust tasted better on the pot pie. I would go back for the chicken pot pie and I would also like to try there other menu offerings of pot pie. But as far as dessert goes.....I would look elsewhere. I tried this pie place last Friday evening...I ordered a corn-chedder-tomato pie, expecting, um....a pie. What I got was a very small SLICE of a pie for $8.00! Yes it was very tasty, the ingredients were fresh, but the outlandish price of $8.00 for a small slice of pie is well, ridiculous, even by South St. standards. They were out of most everything else, and I requested to place an order for a whole fruit pie. I was advised by the very pleasant and courteous waitress that I could order it then, but it would not be ready until Tuesday, 4 days later! (??). One would think that a new restaurant would go out of its way to accomodate the customer. So, 4 stars for delicious , but small, servings, 2 stars for service but 0 stars for cost. I will not visit them again based on the pricing of items. Why is it that places on South St. feel the need to charge outrageous prices for food and clothes??? New York City it's not. Can't speak to the food- ran in at 8:08 pm (they close at 8) hoping to get 2 slices to takeout and was denied even though they had a full bar of people still dining there. Very bizarre. They must not need the business! Had three pies delivered to my home. Got the apple pie, butterscotch bourbon, and tiramisu. The tiramisu and apple pie was nothing special. The tiramisu was very alcoholic. The apple pie was... like I said, nothing special. It felt like there was a mountain-full of apples in the center, but the taste was unspectacular. The butterscotch bourbon on the other hand was really yummy. I think I would come back for the butterscotch, but the other pies were a disappointment. I tried their caramel apple pie yesterday. It was awesome!!! The upper layer of crust was crispy and full of butter aroma. The apple slices inside were excellent, with just right amount of auger, sweet but not over sweet. With caramel on top, I felt I was in heaven. A must try if you live nearby. So, it's taken me a little over a year to write this review either because I'm too busy eating the pie or I'm out of my mind. (Hopefully the former) Anyway, I've been coming here since it has opened and the second I walked in I felt cozy and was welcomed by a well-mannered staff. The "pie ladies" are so great and are on top of the service. The pie is incredible to say the least, and the menu is constantly changing -- they retire pies and bring them back, which has me coming back in hopes for the peanut butter pies. If you're a visitor or a native to Philly -- do yourself a favor and become a regular! Dropped in last night for the Winter Warmer Special--it was wonderful. I had a great Shepherd's Pie (with divinely light mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes), very flavorful and not too sweet Coconut Cream Pie, and a delicious cup of Darjeeling Tea. Linda had Butternut Squash and Smoked Gouda Pie (and to be honest the squash could have been a bit more done) and Butterscotch Pie (Excellent!) with a superb cup of La Colombe Coffee. We were thoroughly warmed by the fine and friendly service as well, but unfortunately had to go back out into cold and windy night to go home. Wish we could have stayed there all night! Holly Ricciardi is a brilliant, talented, beautiful, wonderful person. Her pies are equally beautiful and wonderful, and after spending plenty of time with both her and her pies, it makes sense. Pies can be humble, but Magpie pies are not your average pie. Holly can also be humble, but she is not your average baker of pies and goodness. This quaint and sweet little shop on South Street is as inviting as the lady behind it all, and you feel just a little bit at home there, even if your home has never looked this adorable. You can hop on a stool at the pie bar, order a slice of happiness and tuck in with no remorse, because everything is just too damn delicious. My personal all-time, hands-down, no-question favorite is the sour cherry pie. However, Holly's commitment to in-season offerings (hooray!) means this is a short-lived seasonal treat in (about) July. That's okay though, because I'm perfectly content with allllllll the other offerings. The caramel apple is a constant, and perfect. The butterscotch bourbon is Holly's take on her grandmother's recipe and is genius. Craig LaBan is a devotee, and he's not often mistaken. The pear ginger crumb, when available, is ridiculous. The lemon gingersnap and lemon rosemary offerings, have been standouts. Let's not also forget the banana nilla-wafer pie, which makes the MOST ridiculous pie-milkshake (yes they have that too!) I could have ever hoped to indulge in. The chocolate cloud pie, the lime basil pie, the berry offerings...it's a never-ending parade of pie paradise at this mecca. Let's not forget the savory options though--the chicken pot pies, the shepherd's pie with cauliflower, and the chicken & biscuit pies are standout stars all on their own. On the weekend, you can also drop by with a bottle for a BYOB brunch over some quiche...awesome. The classes offered once or twice a month, depending, are an amazing way to spend some time as well! I miss you Magpie, but I'm sure a visit will be in order soon!! I woke up craving chicken pot pie...In July which I know may be weird, but who hates pot pie?! After looking at reviews I strolled into Magpie to satisfy this craving. Walking into this small shop I couldn't help but notice a few things; first of all it was incredibly clean and airy; second, the smell wafted nuances of sweet and savory as pies sat along the bar, and for some reason I got a South meets Philly hipster vibe walking in. The great thing about this place is you have the option of," cooking it yourself" at home. And they seem to take pride in their to go packaging. They do all the work except heating it up. Allowing me to finish the cooking at home meant I wasn't going to be eating a soggy crust, but a crispy right-out-of-the-oven crust. They even include a little card on heating instructions. As for the food itself, I would give it five stars if I ordered more food, but I only tried the pot-pie. The filling was typical, consisting of peas, carrots, onion, celery, and chicken. The gravy was nicely seasoned with lots of aromatics and a great consistency. The crust and topping is what really elevated it. Its one of those pies where you wish you could order a side of crust. Flaky, crispy, and held its own against all the filling. Next time ill be sure to try one of there many other sweet and savory offerings! I lasted two years in Philly without going here, and I say 'lasted' because I thought once I went in I wouldn't want to leave. I was right. I was sad that they ran out of a couple of kinds of pie, but what we ordered was good enough to make me forget! The cherry almond pie was chunky, had a fresh cherry taste, wasn't overly sweet, and the almond added a smooth taste and a nice crunch. What a great combination. The lemon buttermilk pie had a cheesecake quality to it but was still unique. It was light but satisfying. The crusts on each of the pies were perfect. I can't wait to go back and try the savory pies, and I already know I appreciate them, because there are two vegetarian options. You're doing a good thing here, Magpie! Really love this spot. A warm and cozy place to get some work done, especially in the winter when nothing is better than a slice of pie and a hot coffee. Recently went for a savory and a sweet pie. Got the chicken pot pie and the pear ginger pie. The crust is ridiculously good and I'm still thinking about that pear ginger pie. It was amazing. Their menu changes pretty regularly but they always have their pies posted online. Definitely one of my favorite places to go when I need to escape from stress and enjoy some comfort food. A haiku review, for you. My review is short. Apple pie, good for the soul. I should come here more. Ok but really it's better that I don't. And the apple pie is amazing. I could eat an entire one all on my own. It's amazing. The crust is perfect. You know what I mean- a buttery, flaky blanket that envelops apples that are sweet, and just slightly salty and caramely...perfectly delicious cold; begs for a crown of creamy rich vanilla ice cream when warm. Pies are cooler than cakes. Remember that when your birthday comes up folks. Hmmmm I used to tell people that I'm not a big fan of pie, but after a visit to magpie I MIGHT BE A FAN NOW. I went with my bf on a super cold day so going to a cozy small place to eat was a must for us. We settled down in the shop and decided to sit on the couch-like seats (WHICH MADE IT FEEL LIKE HOME) they had the $14 deal on Wednesday for 1 sweet, 1 savory, and a coffee/tea! Super delish. For sweet we had butterscotch bourbon pie with a side of ice cream and for savory we had the chicken pot pie that came with a side of salad. The chicken pot pie was SOOO good. We should've ordered more :'( totally love this place and I'll def take more of my friends here ^_^ I kept hearing how great this place was, and kept meaning to stop by. Now that my b.day is coming up, and knowing my undeniable and eternal love of pie, I decided to finally check this place out. Yes, for a whole pie, it's a little on the pricey side, but I'm convinced it's worth it (especially for special occasions). I came in today, with some knowledge of what I wanted to order (just look on their website...dare you not to drool). I was given two free samples (Butterscotch Bourbon and Coconut Cream) which were delicious, but didn't quite hit the spot. However, I was shown one of their seasonal pies: Chocolate Peanut Butter. (For everyone who knows me, they also know that besides my eternal love for pie, I also have an eternal love for peanut butter and chocolate.) Needless to say, despite not having a sample taste, I ordered the chocolate peanut butter pie. I also decided to enjoy the a slice of the one pie that was not up for pre-order: Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Pecan. I have had many slices of pie in my years of living...and this one could quite possibly be the best. (The nice lady at the counter assured me that the chocolate peanut butter was just as amazing. Can't wait!) The flavors were perfectly combined for an absolutely delectable flavor. Went very nicely with the cup of coffee, too. Come check this place out! Definitely worth your dollar. Pie is wonderful. Pie shops are my friend. Magpie has an adorable interior and a happy staff. Their selection of pies is ample without being overwhelming. You know when it seems like restaurants are making up flavors just to look really creative, but instead it seems like maybe someone got drunk in the kitchen? Magpie doesn't do this. There are creative but solid offerings. Bonus points for the savory pies. It's nice to be fair to people who don't have a sweet tooth. The butterscotch bourbon is maybe the very best pie in the world. The end. Yum yum yum ordered delivery and it great. Tried pick up once and They are slow for just cutting a pie but still delicious Super cute and friendly place with amazing pies. I had my own savory BBQ pork pie as my main and a slice of chocolate mocha for dessert. I also (shamelessly) ate what my friends didn't finish and I STILL considered taking a slice of something I hadn't tried home with me. My only regret is that I haven't made time to come back, but I will remedy this soon (as in tomorrow). Magpie is an underappreciated gem of Philadelphia, garnering lots of deserved local and national press. In fact, while watching a WHYY program about local restaurants, I suddenly realized 10 minutes into the show that Magpie was just a 10 minute walk away, turned off the TV and went there, and have never been disappointed since. This is a bit of a second career for the owner, who used to work in public relations and then quit to go to culinary school. Good for her. They've been dishing out all manner of pies, sweet and savory, ever since. They sometimes make their own ice cream. I haven't had the milkshakes, but they look great. I have, however, had the steamers, and they are delicious. You might also be interested in the pie classes. I wondered in and left a few hours later with an entire strawberry rhubarb pie, plus got a slice served to me while we waited for the pies to cook. Give the savory pies a shot. There are pot pies, shepherds pie, but I've also had a pie of sweet potatoes, black beans and chili. They also had a pie with butternut squash, which I would gladly eat once a week for the next year if they had it. Sweet pies are great and traditional. I've yet to see a Shoo Fly Pie (because you people don't order them), but they do sometimes have Sweet Potato Pie (the queen of pies) among many others. I'm not usually a big pie fan, or fond of sweets either, but Magpie surely satisfied. The shop is small with only a few tables for sit down, but most people order to go anyways. I had the chance to try the strawberry crumble and lemon buttermilk. The strawberry crumble came with real slices of strawberry on top, adding to this slight tarte theme. The lemon buttermilk had a hint of lemon and just melted away all my sorrows. I enjoyed both flavors and will definitely be back to try everything. Wanted to like it. The shop itself is really quaint. The waitress is very friendly. The pie was ok. Seems like I could make it at home. Not enough selection. Great Pies and friendly service. I went and got the chicken pot pie and Mac and cheese. Both are worth a try. It's a bit pricey though for what you get. An extra if you have some work to do, they have free wifi. And it works great. Do yourself a favor, dine in, get ice cream on your pie, and a cappuccino. I tried to bring a slice of chocolate cream home, and when I got home, I realized the bag is so small, they place the pie in sideways, which borderline destroyed it, and I'm not a huge fan of the summer menu. I wouldn't recommend coming here for dinner. The chicken pot pie was okay, but the savories aren't made fresh. They are frozen and heated up to order. I learned this when I brought home savories. But this is one of my favorite places for dessert. I also personally favor the fall/winter menu over the spring/summer menus (it changes seasonally as fruit goes out of season). My favorite pie ever was the Mexican Hot Chocolate pie, but it was the pie of the month a while ago, so it's uncertain whether or not it will come back. I did, however, call and find out you can special order it for $10 more (which puts it at a steep $48). The Cookies & Cream P.O.T.M. is also great. Thoroughly unimpressed with this place. The portions are pretty small considering what you're paying. The variety isn't as big as one would prefer. The savory pies lack seasoning and flavor. The service was mediocre at best. The dessert pies taste much like any other dessert pie at any other pie place. The one thing that I actually enjoyed a lot was the crust - but I don't think many people eat pie solely for the crust. Also, they put too many things on top of the pies to give them better presentation, but those toppings really should be mixed in with the pie to make the pie better all around. Let's just say I'm saltier about going to this place than their savory pies are. Magpie *SWOON* I love thee. Having walked past your heavenly doors many a time, it took a chilly Saturday evening for me to finally enter your gates and experience your divine pie. From the cutesy decor, adorable chalkboard menu, and sweet-as-pie employees, I knew I was hooked in an instant (in fact I came back the next Saturday). Let me cut this pie place down for you. First, they don't just deliver sweet slices, they offer savory pies too (Chicken Pot Pie, Sheppards Pie, etc). They serve some delish coffee and tea as well. But back to the sweet pies (can you tell their my favorite?)... Magpie prides itself on using fresh, seasonal ingredients so they rotate their pie offerings on a seasonal basis. They also change it up a bit by offering a different "Pie of the Month" in addition to that season's selections. This winter they have been serving up Lemon Curd, Coconut Cream, Butterscotch Bourbon, Caramel Apple. I've had the Caramel Apple and it was nearly perfect. I've also tried the Butterscotch Bourbon which actually is perfection and incredibly unique. When I return I'll probably just keep trying a different type of pie and will surely update my review. I just love everything about Magpie and can't wait for my next visit. I like to believe that Magpie's pies were likely made in heaven and transported here to Philly to make us happier people. :-) A small wonder, yet it adds so much character to its neighborhood and the city. It's quite a friendly place to visit, and the staff often works very hard to keep everything rolling (you'd be surprised how busy this little pie shop can get). On that subject...if you must go here on March 14th, do so because you are genuinely in the mood for a good slice of pie; not because it's what you think is "National Pie Day". (It's not...you've missed it by a couple of months). Sorry for the rant, but it needed to be said! Anyway, two of my favorites so far have been Banana Nilla and the Tiramisu. It's all great stuff though; I follow them on Instagram to keep up with anything new, and I could easily eat here once a month. I'm not usually a sweets person. So you'd think I wouldn't do well in a pie shop, right? Magpie may have just proved this wrong. Repeat after me: light flakey crust, sweet potatoes, black bean chili, blue corn tortilla chips, crema. What a delightful pot pie! It came out piping hot but my overzealous eyes took over and caused me to try it a lot too soon. Burn! But seriously, once it cooled down it was fantastic. It came with a side salad and was definitely meal sized. So fresh! So tasty! I had a bite of the butterscotch bourbon and a bite of the thoroughbred. It was the same flakey, wonderful crust and sweet fillings that had this savory fan enjoying herself with the pot pie. Sugar, butter, flour...I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and give Magpie nothing but high praise. An entire bakery revolving around delicious pie. Magpie's is turning into my new favorite dessert stop in Philly; the space looks small but there's plenty of room at the bar counter to sit. Pictured is the coffee cinnamon chocolate pecan pie - a fun twist on the old pecan pie classic. The chocolate isn't overwhelming and the crust is so buttery and flaky. Also in the photo is caramel apple pie. It was equally delicious. The slices are generous servings, we were okay with the $6 price. Second photo is the menu so you can see what else they offer. I so wanted to give Magpie 5 starts but i had a few issues with their takeout policy as well as the Alex and Cheese pie. When you order a savory pie to go they don't give you a salad with the pie yet they charge the same amount. In addition the Mac and Cheese pie was very bland and not cheesy enough.i still love their sweet pies and will return. However, I was really taken aback by the no salad policy. Seating is limited to the counter area (~10 stools) and two tables, but the positive reviews made me eager to try this place. I ordered the much-reviewed chicken pot pie, which is topped with stuffing and accompanied by a side of greens. I was a little apprehensive at first b/c the stuffing was lukewarm but thankfully, the rest of the pie's contents are piping hot. I wasn't sure whether the pie would fill me up but to my surprise, it's packed with tender, dark meat chicken and veggies. I was a little surprised to find kidney beans in the mix. No potatoes, sadly, but lots of peas, corn, and carrots, all with just the right amount of flavor. Beware if you're like me and eager to cut into the crust (the best part of any pie, I think) since the "gravy" in the pie will start spilling out, but the crust is delightfully light and worth the gravy spillage. We also tried the chocolate pillow fluff (the pie of the month) and the bread pudding pie. The pillow fluff pie is chocolate mousse, topped with melted marshmallow and rice krispies, which add a nice texture. The bread pudding is heated up before serving and tasted amazing. So now the cons: I've read some reviews criticizing the service. I did have to ask a few times for my water to be refilled but otherwise, the waitress did check in on us intermittently to ask if we had questions about the pies, which I appreciate. As I mentioned, seating is limited but thankfully, we didn't have any problems finding seats at the counter on a Friday night. There's also only one unisex restroom, which can mean you might be waiting a bit. This also wasn't publicized to us but there's a small sign near the door that talks about a Wednesday winter special: A savory pie, sweet pie, and cup of tea/coffee for $14. I would definitely cash in on that, since the savory pies will run you $9.50 and the sweet pie slices are anywhere from $5.50-$6. There's also a sign about a pie-making class, which I'd love to check out at some point. Oh, and did I mention there's mac and cheese pie? Yes, I think I'll be coming back. The only problem I have with Magpie is that they need a second location! We used to live 2 blocks away and were able to go and enjoy so much more often. We loved that they were open later because we would get a craving for dessert around 9 or 10 and could go to Magpie! Although they sometimes sell out of certain pies (especially the monthly special) all of their pies are good, so even a backup pie is delicious. Some of our favorite pies include the mocha, nutella cream, and most recently, the cran-blackberry almond. I am typically a chocolate person, but honestly this pie was one of my favorite pies I have ever eaten. Tart but sweet, and the crumb topping was delicious. So, if you are considering going, definitely go, get more than one slice, get some coffee to go along, and enjoy your visit! As much as I love the idea of savory pies, so far I haven't come across one that I love. I recently tried the new spaghetti herb pie, and it was a cool concept but the flavors just didn't do it for me. There was tons of cheese which really didn't have a lot of flavor and then some herb which was overpowering that I can't identify. Also, even though the staff seemed to just be standing around talking, I had to awkwardly wait for someone to acknowledge my presence. I love Magpie. The space is adorable and cozy, the service is outstanding, and food is great. We came here for a coffee the other day and ended up staying for lunch. The savory pies are delicious and hearty. The syrups for the coffees are all made in house. There is a lot of love in this place and you can tell. This would have gotten 5 stars had the server not been so easily flustered and stressed. This venue is tiny, a max of 20-30 ppl, she had no reason to be so high anxiety. It was making everyone around her uncomfortable. Don't work in the service energy if you don't like answering questions. Literally kept snapping at people and then referring to them as "my dear." which only got more ppl annoyed. Venue itself was clean, cozy. There is a long bar for you to eat right there in front of the delicious pies. Also 3 smaller tables in a small little cove. Obviously can't fit too large of a group here, but it was fun nonetheless. This was suggested by a friend and it did not disappoint when it came down to the dessert pies. We got the sampler which included 7 slices of pie, one of each (5 total) and they chose to give us 1 additional orange custard and 1 additional butterscotch. They also had a very decadent chocolate one, peach, and a berry crumble. My favorite from best to least: peach bourbon, orange custard, butterscotch, berry crumble, chocolate. The chocolate one was very rich and I'm more of a milk chocolate than a dark chocolate. Everyone else enjoyed it in my group, so again just personal preference. Prices were fair, a little much for the small slices, but the tastefulness of each bite almost made it worth it. We got the sample for a total of 7 people so absolutely worth it cause we each paid $7 to try all of them, turns out to be $7 a slice, so again, steep. Parking is limited out front as it is in Philly. Beware of the parking signs. Walking and public transport is best option. This was a good find and we'll be back for sure. They do offer savory pies as well which sound interesting. Will have to try at our next visit. Happy eating! My friends and I were looking for a place in the city to get dessert. I found Magpie via yelp and I was excited over all the great reviews. I was thrown over the top when I saw they also do savory pies! I ordered the Mac and cheese pot pie- amazing. The crust was so flaky and buttery. The Mac and flavorful and complimented the garlicky roasted tomato bits.They are known for their Butterscotch Bourbon pie so I ordered that as well. It was very good and had subtle hints of bourbon. I think I would like to have the pie heated up next time I order it. We also ordered a Beef stew pot pie to go and it smelled phenomenal. Tried their butterscotch bourbon pie at a friends place and my taste buds were just blown away.. haven't tasted a pie so nice of late!! I went back later that night to Magpie to get some more but they ran out of it.. and cos of that I could try their savory dishes instead.. I got us a chicken pot pie and the quiche of the day and both were scrumptiously delicious!! The only negative is that they are only in 1 location.. how i would love to go back again n again!! Best chocolate pie in the universe. Full point deducted for mistakenly determining that summer is not chocolate pie season. Half point added for wonderful alternate options for in season pies. Potential for 1 billion bonus points if fall is determined to be chocolate pie season. No pressure... Edit* Yay yay yay hip frickin Whoohah!! Tis the season! Edit** Nooooooooooo!!! Well smore pie season is a thing I suppose. Will investigate.. This place is adorable! And I love me some pie. So what's not to like? Had a savory pie - chorizo and black bean sprinkled with Fritos, and a sweet pie - chocolate coffee pecan or something like that. Both were phenomenal, and this is coming from a dessert snob who usually bakes my own sweets. Plus the decor is super cute - kind of shabby chic meets Parisian bakery. Minus one star for the high price, and also the limited selection. I came in weeks apart and they still had the same exact offering of pies. I had the blueberry crumble with a scoop of ice cream. Delicious! I loved this little cozy nook. I'll definitely be back soon! A++ A friend and I stopped in here for dessert after dinner. Wow their pies are delicious! And they serve Basset's ice cream with their pies! HELL YEAH! Great savory pies as well which is great to see. I got their salted caramel latte. It was beautiful and delicious! They have pie making classes here. I hope to attend one this year (if my group of friends can get their act together and commit!). Lovely inside... so pretty and cozy. I am hopelessly addicted to Magpie's pie. The interior reminds me of a soda parlor, cute counter and comfy benches. It's a great place to go on a date or just to nom on pie with friends. My favorite are the the butterscotch bourbon and the apple pie, but I haven't had one that I didn't like. The savory pies are delicious too! Definitely a must-go spot on South St. I obsessed over going to Magpie for a long time because I love pie. I finally made it here and the pie was decent but not my favorite. I had the special which was a Mexican chocolate pie. It had just touch of pepper which I really liked. The butterscotch pie was the other I tried, it was a little too sweet. Although I like the crust alone, I didn't like it with the sweet filling. I want to come back and try a savory pie.The customer service was excellent and layout was really cute. I like the counter service. My favorite pie place in this city! Every year I make it a point to go for Pi day when they have select pies for $3.14! I love that they celebrate it. Their butterscotch bourbon pie is soft and rich and the crust is perfect. Their chicken pot pie is also savory perfection. The chicken is tender and flavorful and paired with the salad and cranberry sauce, it is a very comforting dish. The place itself is a charming and small establishment and one can always have a cup of coffee and pie at the counter or have a more hearty meal at the tables. I love pie. I barely did any research for the trip and saw it in the WHERE magazine while I was browsing at the hotel. We had brunch next door, so finding out that the one other place I wanted to go to was next door was a win-win. There is plenty of seating inside; the interior was tastefully decorated and clean. I internally balked at the price of $5-6 per slice of pie and got two slices (caramel apple and butterscotch bourbon) to go. Both pies were good and more than enough to share with some family since everyone just wanted a few bites. Pricey, yes. Quality, yes. Sweet but not overly sweet. Per their Instagram, they have some dine-in specials on some evenings. I really can't say enough spectacular things about this place. I moved to Philly just after Magpie opened, and I went there during my first week in the city. Never have I been so delighted to have found an eatery so quickly. I have since moved away from Philly. Last weekend, I was back for a visit. I took three of my best friends (who live all across the country) to Magpie, and we ended up going back less than 24 hours later because they loved it so much and wanted a second taste before they left. What's good? Everything. I rarely go in without getting both a savory pot pie and a sweet dessert pie. I recently had a pie milkshake for the first time - indescribably delicious. Great space, great food, great service! Had a friend's bridal shower here. The staff was charming, fun and fast. There were about 15 of us and we all were served at the same time (no easy feat!) Had the veg mole which was to die for and the lemon curd. Just sweet/tart enough. I highly recommend Magpie and will be back! Thanks for making the day special! The woman working the counter was blatantly rude to me and the people I went with. Not sure whether they were having a bad day or not, but their negative attitude really ruined the experience for us. If you can be downright rude to customers, maybe the service industry isn't for you. As for the caramel apple pie I purchased, she didn't put caramel on it and walked right away without saying anything. When I was given my change back, she placed it on the counter out of my reach. It was a strange experience and I won't be going back. If the woman with long(it was in a bun), brown hair is working, just leave. Magpie is a great place to relax and hang out with someone special or a few friends. I wrote a review on my site about Magpie and you can find the review at www.thefashionablejoe.com Super cute place! Great ambiance. The pies are really good and they have great ice cream to go along. Quite possibly my favorite place to grab dessert, specifically, pie. To start, the women here are the most friendly servers you'll find in the area. As for the pie, I can only speak for the dessert pies as I have yet to try the pot pies. The dessert pies are by far some of the best pies I have ever had. The crust is the perfect amount of flakey and the fillings are to die for. My top three are the signature bourbon, birthday cake, and my newest favorite, the blueberry peach crumb. Every time I visit I try to try a new flavor and I'm never disappointed as all the pies are amazing. Definitely will be coming back for as long as I'm in the area. A must try destination for anyone with a sweet tooth! Went here for Pi day (because... duh) and I can imagine that they were extremely busy and overworked but I was not greeted with a whole lot of pep or happiness. Overall, 5 stars for the amazing pie and one star for service. Total: 3 stars but we'll be back on a less busy occasion I loved discovering this place on pi day. I shared chicken pot pie, earl grey tea, pie "fries" with pineapple sauce, and chocolate pecan coffee pie. The only slight disappointment was that the chicken pot pie wasn't made in a way that my mind expected it to taste, so I guess it wasn't as "traditional", but it was still decent. The pie fries were amazing, they're simply pie crusts you dip in a variety of fruity sauce flavors. That's good for me because generally I prefer the crust and don't like having too much of the creamy insides of a pie. The dessert pie was good, probably a bit strong on the coffee flavor but not bad. I found this gem in South street, quite unexpectedly, while going to ballet lessons in the next building! When I got there, it was almost closing so I just quickly chose the butterscotch bourbon pie to-go.....and.......hands down, the best pie I've ever had! The flavors are awesome-I could taste all of it. The right amount of sweetness. The crust is not soggy or buttery at all, and goes really well with the filling. The savory pies are also good. The smoked gouda butternut squash pie was very hearty and filling. I would go here everyday if only lived closer...:) Unfortunately I cannot rate the food here as I have not had the opportunity to try it. I can rate their customer service and it was poor. They lost me as a customer before I was even able to try their pies. I like supporting small businesses and this experience was so unsettling. I will try again as everyone is entitled to a bad day and I will give the people there there the benefit of the doubt. I hate giving bad reviews and i only hope that this review serves to teach the owners of Magpie to train employees to treat all of their customers on an individual basis. Fortunately I was able to get the pies I needed from another local business who were AMAZING to deal with. They have gained a new customer in everyone who got to try the pie. Customers who most likely would have been just as happy with magpie had they tried it. We came here for desserts after dinner. Pies were great but the vanilla ice cream was surprisingly the best! I couldn't put my spoon down. Service was fast and courteous. Would definitely recommend this place! The food is good but the customer service is not. We asked about the items they featured in the Cook's Country magazine, yet did not have them and gave us very short responses. The girl at the register was very cold and not welcoming. I'm giving this place 4 stars because I think it has great potential. I had the buttery caramel apple pie and it was just too sweet, not enough apple flavor because there was so much caramel. I'd be interested in trying another option from the sweet menu and they do offer savory pies, including chicken pot pie which I must try. The atmosphere was adorable. Perfectly designed inside, cozy and welcoming, and the staff was awesome. They also have a winter special -- 1 savory pie + 1 sweet pie + coffee or tea for $14 on Wednesdays. I will be going back, but I'll be ordering something different next time. A gem of a restaurant on South Street (on the nice side of Broad). The store is small, homey, and has a non-contrived hipster feel (now, don't I sound like a hipster). Like everyone else has been saying, the must try pie is the bourbon butterscotch. The filling is velvety without being overwhelmingly heavy. It is not cloyingly sweet...just enough to satisfy that sugar rage. I'm a big fan of pie and will choose it any day over cake and cookies, but I'm still particular about what I put in my pie hole (pun intended). The key to a perfect pie is the crust, and Magpie hits the nail on theirs. I'm taking 1/2 star off for how expensive it is (yelp's facists standards required me to take off a whole star). Each pie slice is $5.50 and if you want to order a whole pie you need to give them 48 hour advanced notice and cough up $35+. Pretty steep for sugar, butter, and flour, but considering how much love they obviously put in their food I can understand the steep prices. Highly recommend. Magpie, you adorable little diamond in the rough, why have I waited two and a half years to walk through your darling doors? Hosting a guest for dinner from out of town, after a filling dinner of meat and whiskey, we were craving a sweet ending. And though there are oodles of options, I recalled a little spot on South Street I'd passed countless times that I'd been dying to visit without a real excuse to get a slice of pie. Lesson learned: Don't wait for an excuse to get a slice of pie. You don't need one. You just need this pie. With savory options cast aside as our dessert desires called out for sugar and spice and everything nice, we ogled the short but delightful menu. While our out-of-towner went straight for the caramel apple, we opted for the highly recommended flagship flavor: butterscotch bourbon, each with a (complimentary) dollop of house made whipped cream. My senses sang as I inhaled the aromas of cinnamon, apple, caramel, bourbon, and a crisp crust. My tastebuds tangoed at the flavors, subtle and perfectly blended, with no one shining above the last. While each slice, at first glance, seemed small, we realized these pies were chock-full of filling and two slices were more than enough for three hungry diners. We spotted a couple behind us ordering a chicken pot pie and I was tempted to stick around, but a full stomach encouraged me to begin waddling home then, before it was too late. This would be THE CUTEST date spot, a great place for gal pals, a bro-brunch, or a go-to for relatives and family of all ages. The pies seemed a little pricey initially, but were far more substantial than the cupcakes of that craze of yore, and when you realize the ambiance adds so much to the experience, we felt as if we'd made out like bandits. I went to my friend's bridal shower at Magpie and was very impressed with both the food and the service. The staff was able to handle our large group with ease. The food was delicious; I wanted to try all of the savory pies. I chose the Shepherd's Pie which was amazing. For dessert, I had the Butterscotch Bourbon which was perfect. I was afraid it was going to be too sweet (as some butterscotch dishes can be), but it was not. I am definitely going back! My only criticism is that their website should have descriptions of the pies on the menu. Pie pie pie pie pie... They have what I want! I was on South Street last night and was in the mood for a tasty treat. They had Carmel apple, oatmeal cookie, chocolate and I believe butterscotch. You can get a deal if you split 3 slices. Would you like your pie warm? This is also an option. Ice cream? Why not. Warm or cold beverage? Sure sounds delicious. Great cafe for pie/ice cream and café. Cheers The service was pretty much flawless. There was one server/barista and 20 hungry people in the room. Yet, she managed not only to offer quick and cheerful service, but she also checked on how everyone was doing at least 3 times throughout the meal, all while making coffee and taking care of To-go orders. Very impressive. Now, onto the pies... I must say that I'm very particular about pie crusts. I have adverse feelings toward pies that have thick, doughy crusts, or that are mostly crust and no filling. However, I love the thin, buttery, and flaky crust they use here! They are also pretty generous on the pie filling. Though I wasn't too crazy about their chicken pot pie filling (the veggies reminded me of the ones from the frozen section of the grocery store), I'm hearing a lot of good things about the chorizo chili pie and the gouda/butternut squash pie, so I will definitely need to try those next time I'm here. (Note: all savory pies come with a side of pickled veggies!) Also... I was really excited about the butterscotch bourbon pie, but when I tasted it, I could not detect any bourbon. If anything, there may have been a slight bourbon "aroma," if you close your eyes and focus really hard. The custard portion didn't really taste like butterscotch either, but I felt it had the right amount of sweetness. Their coffee list seems tasty. I tried the Magpie Pie Latte when I was there. The milk was nicely foamed, but it didn't taste very good. Please note that eating here isn't cheap. For $25 (incl. tip), I had a personal chicken pot pie (which fits on a coffee plate), a small slice of butterscotch bourbon pie, and a Magpie pie latte. So far, my taste buds seem a bit conflicted about this place, but overall, I'm excited to go back and try some more pies. Very cute establishment that serves up some mouth-watering pies. I tried the buttery carmel apple and within seconds (literally), my husband and I had eaten the plate clean. At around $6 plus tax a piece, the pie doesn't come cheap. You'd honestly be better off purchasing a whole pie for the price, but that would be dangerous in our household. I'm excited to go back to Magpie soon and try their savory options. When you want to treat yourself, Magpie is the place to go. No, it's not for the bargain hunters out there. It is, however, extraordinarily good pie, made with seasonal ingredients and such care that you can serve it proudly on any occasion. The Wednesday special for lunch or dinner - a slice of savory plus sweet for dessert and your choice of hot beverage is a great eat-in option. Oh Maggie! If there is 2 things that I am a total sucker for is good cake and good pie. Especially apple pie a la mode! I will trudge high and low in search of the ultimate apple pie a la mode. But just pie in general! Like who doesn't love it? Its the classic all Americana dessert and Magpie has got it going on! First, my husband read an article in the paper about this famous Apple pie milkshake where they take and actual piece of pie and blend it into a milkshake. He was intrigued so that's what made us walk on over and try it out for ourselves. I personally like my pie and ice cream separate so I ordered the apple caramel pie a la mode. It was perfection. The only thing I wish it had was more crust. I am all about the crust when it comes to pie. I like it thick, buttery and flaky. The crust was buttery and flaky but not as thick as I would like but still amazing. The apples where a perfect combo of sweet and tart! Husband ordered the Apple pie milkshake and he devoured it. I had a sip and although it was too rich and over the top for me it was still quite tasty and the sip satisfied my curiosity. Our waitress was amazing! Super sweet and made you feel at home and not awkward. We sat at the bar and although the establishment was modern, it felt really homey. I cannot wait to go back and try more pie! I have my eye on the banana cream. All in all I am so happy that we found this spot. They are open until 11pm and our sweet tooth usually kicks in late in the evening so I have a feeling we will be seeing more of Ms. Magpie! yum yum yum. had the plum pie most recently - with a cup of fresh Colombe coffee - seriously good. ambiance is clean and fresh. not the most friendly customer service, but certainly generous and kind. Great place for coffee and pie. The cappuccino is really great. They serve a little pastry with the coffee and that is very good. We had the key lime pie and the bourbon pecan pie. Both were excellent. Oh magpie. How you expand my waistline. But totally worth it. I woke up super early wed before thanksgiving, spent $30 on a bourbon pie, and brought it on a train all the way to New York to share with my family -- I think that says it all. Treat yourself! A return visit to Magpie found some yummy treats. We tried the butterscotch bourbon pie which was clearly a winner. I also tried two thirds of the seasonal trio of mini pies including the bourbon vanilla caramel cream and vanilla custard crumb pies. The former was very good and the latter was decent. I would probably get the vanilla cream pie again but maybe not the custard crumb one. I do think it's really cool how they have special rotating pies in addition to their usual ones becaue the selection is a bit limited. The place was really packed on a Saturday afternoon but the service was great. Overall nothing bad about this place, but if you're looking for the best pies in Philly I think its a little overblown. Had shepherds pie and again, nothing was wrong with it, and it had a piece of Polenta on top which was a nice twist, but I didn't think it was anything special. Also had the pumpkin pie, which was good but again, nothing I would write home about. Location is nice and convenient and the space inside is bright and welcoming. Nice staff. Good selection of savory and sweet pies. AMAZING! ! The pies are incredibly delicious! Savory pie for myself.. More like a meal!! Yum Yum!! Hubby loved the butterscotch pie.. Coffee and pie fries were so so good!! Environment is superior to competition surrounding them! Beautifully decorated! Beyond friendly!! The care and quality of ingredients used are obvious! ! Only the freshest ingredients! ! The combinations used to make the pies are PURE GENIUS! !! Smells heavenly as soon as you enter this eatery..HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ! Beautiful pies that taste incredible! You can tell MAGPIE is owned by someone who is very knowlegable , detail.oriented and.knows how to make damn good pies!! Atmosphere that is as comforting as home !! Super friendly. And most importantly, the best tasting pies EVER!! Extremely enjoyable experience! !! Conversation with employee: Hello we would like to buy a pie. Sorry we don't sell entire pies here. Confused - this a pie store and there is an entire shelf of pies behind you and we wish to purchase one. Sorry no you can only buy a whole pie if you order it a week in advance. Are all those pies sold? No.. Um ok how much for 8 slices of pie in box? That would be 63 dollars. For one pie? No it's 42 for a pie but I have to charge you for 8 slices. Ok give us 6 slices in a tin. Sorry I can only give you a box if you buy an entire pies worth. Ok fine 8 slices of Bourbon Pumpkin. Sorry I only can sell you 4 slices to go. umm ok 4 slices of pumpkin and 4 slices of whatever that dark Oreo looking one is. Ok that will be 72 dollars. What happened to 63? Sorry that's for 8 slices of Bourbon, the specials are more. Jesus, fine here's my credit card. To add a tip select the amount here on the screen... Everything is wayyy too expensive and they don't usually have anything I want to eat, but sometimes you'll get something good and I really like the staff. I wish they had more basics. Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Pecan! It's a desert place, how can you go wrong? The first time I went, I got the Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Pecan. The second time, I got the Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Pecan. I have no incentive to try anything else at this point. The coffee is kinda small, not enough for an entire piece of pie. I'll probably get a large coffee next time. I love this place with such a wonderful passion. I wish I had never found it because once I found it, I wish I could be there all the time. The place is cute and very welcoming. The pies are delicious and they have free wifi and it's bright and cozy! I bought a bunch of pie slices earlier: bourbon butterscotch (SO SO SO GOOD if you love bourbon and even if you don't), smoked gouda and butternut squash, caramel dutch apple pie, with so many more left on the pie queue. I wish they were open on Mondays because every time I have a hankering for pie are Mondays...sad day. The smoked gouda and butternut squash pie was good but the bourbon butterscotch pie took the cake (no pun intended). You can actually taste the bourbon and that made me a very happy pie fiend. Must come back..nao Finally had a chance to stop by magpie on a weekend afternoon. I needed a quick lunch, and although it wasn't exactly quick, I'm glad I made the trip. I had the chorizo chili and grabbed a butterscotch bourbon. It was about $15 which is a little expensive. The chorizo chili isn't a slice, but it's own mini-pie. It could have been a little thicker, but the flavors were nice. The butterscotch was pretty awesome. It wasn't overly sweet, and I really tasted the bourbon. I would definitely go back for a cozy afternoon treat. This is a great place for both sweet and savory pies. We had their caramel apple pie and their pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Both were exceptionally good. The apple pie was full of fresh slices of apples and the pumpkin pie was wonderful too. I had the chicken pot pie and it was amazing. Flakey pie crust, gooey goodness for the filling. For dessert, had the special oatmeal cookie pie which was just as good. Now we are taking home the apple pie. Such an adorable pie shop! I had a slice of the Banana Nilla pie which was delicious. Really great spin on banana pudding in a pie form. The shop itself is one long bar with a few tables on the side. If you could describe something as "darling," Magpie would be it. Cozy little spot on South Street. Came here after having dinner down the street and the atmosphere feels like you're walking into Grandma's house down south. We had ordered the Carmel Apple and the Butterscotch Bourbon; the Butterscotch Bourbon is a must have! It was by far our favorite. The Apple pie seemed like your typical Apple pie nothing too memorable. Has a nice selection of coffees and lattes. Small selection of pies but also serves warm savory pies which I would definitely try if I went back for lunch or dinner. I really enjoyed the buttery caramel apple pie (with whipped cream). The crust was delicious, the filling was not too sweet and the apples were not overcooked and had enough bite to them. The size of the slice was a bit large for one person, but I devoured it all anyway. I also enjoyed the cozy, friendly ambiance of Magpie. I would definitely return! The only problem I had was that each slice was pretty expensive, so I probably couldn't afford to come here very often. Whether you're having a great day or the worst (but especially if you're having the worst), head straight to Magpie. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Magpie is a small outpost, on South Street just past 16th, for home-sweet-home, close-your-eyes-and-sigh, delicious pie. My mother is alive and I see her frequently, but this cozy shop makes me nostalgic for memories of her floured hands shaping dough during the Thanksgiving Day parade. Magpie's buttery caramel apple is stellar. Sweet-tart apples are cooked to a slightly firm yet forgiving state with cinnamon and other warm spices oozing between the fruit. The crust is outwardly crisp with soft layers beneath and oh-so buttery. Just the right amount of coarse sugar sprinkled on top gives it a lovely sweet finish. Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a salted caramel latte for extra bliss. Magpie will cover for you if the idea of baking for the holidays gives you angina, but order well in advance. Pies will be for sale on a first-come, first-served basis the day before Thanksgiving for those who don't know how to plan in advance. The savory, chorizo chili pie is also a stand-out. It reminds me of pot pies without the top crust given it's size and shape. The flavor of the chili is not so much spicy as smoky which makes it an excellent hearty winter dish. The mild spice factor should make it pleasing for a wide-range of palates, even kids. Again, the crust really shines - strong enough to maintain the shape of the little pie, but still flaky and tender. The frito topping adds a pleasant crunch and, really, what's not appealing about something topped with fritos? Pie fries are a tasty little invention for those who need instant gratification. They are available in waxed paper bags for those who love freshly baked crust. Served with fruit compote for dipping, these small bites are the easiest way to enjoy pie on the go! A place featuring pies! I love pies! Went today for the first time....lovely server (Thank you, Madison!), beautiful and comfortable decor, and the plum almond crunch pie of the day was fantastic! My friend had the chicken pot pie...equally fantastic and served with delicious cornbread and side salad. Even the bathroom is charming! Suggestion to include another savory pie and to include a savory pie with a sliver of sweet "Pick Two" combination so I could have had both. That's the only reason I give it a 4.5! Honestly my fave little spot in Philly! The pie milkshakes are something I crave on a near daily basis...such a great treat. The savory pies w/ salad are definitely good too, but those pie shakes are heavenly. Cute shop and friendly service round it out! The vanilla custard pie is incredible. It's the primary reason for the four-star rating. We sat at the counter, which is long with plenty of seats and adds a fun, almost old-school soda shop-feel to the place. Both parties on either side of us also expressed extreme satisfaction over their choices of pie, which brought my boyfriend to express our shared conclusion, "this place is legit!" If you're craving pie, sweet OR savory, I think this place would hit the spot. The atmosphere is really nice as well - cozy, homey, and clean. There are a few things I think could be improved - most jarring during our visit was the service. There was only one person working! She was very kind and asked us to be patient since it was obvious she was alone and it was taking a long time for us to be helped. Why are you so understaffed, Magpie? The second thing would be the pricing for the pie classes. We saw the sign advertising their twice-monthly pie classes and were very intrigued since we just had a very delicious slice. We were told, however, that the class was $70 per person after tax! That's a bit steep for a pie class in my opinion. At $20 or even $10 less, I think it would be more attractive, especially to grad students like ourselves. Although I truly love dessert, I am not a huge pie person unless it's one that I bake, but after hearing rave reviews on Magpie, I had to stop in for a slice. They have a list of daily offerings to include savory pies and also a flavor of the month. The decision was hard to make, but I went for the chocolate coffee cinnamon pecan pie. I also ordered the sweet potato black bean chili pot pie to go. After savoring both pies, I see why Magpie was featured on The Chew and The Food Network. I had no idea that their butterscotch bourbon pie was named one of the best pies and I hate that I didn't order that to go as well. Hmmm....I just might have to go back out in my pj's. Yes, the pie is THAT serious! Have only had the butterscotch bourbon pie (and a bite of the blueberry rhubarb hand pie) and it was pretty awesome. Got it with ice cream, but it wasn't necessary as the pie stands on its own. Cute shop, good pie. Definitely a good place to stop for dessert after dinner. VERY good! Way better than I was expecting. Had dinner and desert and can't wait to go back. Got in just before they closed for the summer and will definitely be back when they open up again. Unfortunately, the first time we tried to come here; there was a baking class in session. Bummer. But we came back another day and it was great. I had the caramel apple pie and the chicken pot pie. The caramel apple pie was delicious! It was warm and complemented well with the icecream. I loved it!! The chicken pot pie was also quite good, It was really tasty and for someone that doesn't usually like meat pies. I also got a chance to try the peanut butter milkshake, it was a little too rich and sweet for me, but maybe y'all would like it. Cute, clean restaurant. Good service. Excellent cafe Au lait with soy milk...the flavor and foam..... Very good apple pie with whipped cream. Looking forward to returning to try the chicken pot pie. Magpie is a cozy cafe with both sweet and savory pies. A nice spot for a quaint lunch. Loved the Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Pot Pie and Chicken Pot Pie with Parmesan herb puff pastry. For dessert try the famous Butterscotch Bourbon pie. The cookbook is cute also. Closed on Mondays. www.iluvmagpie.com I was just recently introduced to the quaint little pie shop. They're well known for their butterscotch bourbon pie, with reason! It melts in your mouth, in a delicious, flakey, creamy pie way. Don't forget to get icecream with your pie! They also have amazing service, which makes the pie experience all the better! Dear Butterscotch Bourban Pie, Please just get in my belly! Damn. Good. Pie. Went for #FridayNightFlights - Split three slices with friends. All delicious. Will be back. I've been to Magpie twice now; once to eat and once to learn (and eat again). The first time Dining Partner and stopped in we ordered a flight of three slices of pie. We had the blueberry, smore's, bourbon peach. All were good, the blueberry had an unexpected citrus flavor that I could have done without. It was during this visit that I saw Magpie did pie baking classes, so a friend and I signed up. We took our Magpie pie class about two weeks ago and it was great fun. It wasn't cheap, about $65 but worth it if you consider pie baking a life skill like I do. The class began at 5:30pm on a Thursday and ended around 8pm. First, Holly demonstrated how to make the pie crust and then for time purposes we were given pre-made pie crust. We learned how to properly roll out, line the pie tin, prepare the filling and techniques for other types of pie. I also ended up buying the Magpie cook book, because the great thing about this class is that you take it just once and you have a foundation for endless pie recipes. While we waited for our pies to bake we enjoyed a slice of pie for ourselves. My friend and I split the pumpkin pie and pear ginger. If you go, get the pear ginger pie. it's really great. This would be a great mother-daughter experience or a girls night out event. Highly reccommended. It's been a month and a half since my Magpie outing, and in the time since, I've "liked" nearly every one of their photos that pops up on my Instagram feed. Their pies are simply outstanding... and quite pretty. When I visited in August, I had trouble finding the place. I walked by it three times, consulting Google Maps and the Yelp app in the process, before realizing that I was standing in front of it and that "Magpie" is painted on the actual building. Right. My friend and I had the option to sit at a table or at the bar and we chose the bar. It was definitely the better choice, as there was only one girl working that night and I think we had better service where we were sitting. We started with ice water and it was so, so nice and refreshing. Next up was the chicken pot pie, which was hot, meaty, and delicious. I really enjoyed the flavors. I also want to go back and try the other savory options. My friend's mac and cheese pie looked amazing, and she raved about it. By dessert, I was full, but there was no way I was walking out without trying the butterscotch bourbon pie, so I took a slice in a to-go box. Later that night, I was singing that pie's praises. Just typing about it is making me want another slice, darn it! This place is amazing! The pies beautifully prepared, they offer sweet and savory pies. We decided to split the chicken pot pie.. and then for the real deal my blueberry pie was mixed into my vanilla milkshake omg yes! My daughter peach pie amazing and my other daughters black and white pie oh yes with homemade whipped cream. Everything was perfect including the service! Get there early they sell out quick What a unique gem on south street! The whole concept of a place that only sells sweet and savory pies is so well executed here! The cute decor and great service will definitely keep me coming back. Our waitress was so friendly and made great recommendations. The standout was the ratatouille savory pie which had such a yummy combination of veggies, tomato sauce and cheese. The crust was nice and flaky! The mac and cheese pie with the old bay and the butterscotch bourbon dessert pie were good, but nothing exceptional. I'm excited to try the monthly rotating dessert pies next time! I finally understand all of the hype about Magpie and can say that it is certainly well-deserved. After brunch, we stopped by Magpie to round out our afternoon meal. Amongst the 6 of us we shared the Raspberry Rhubarb and the Butterscotch Bourbon. Both were delicious but the latter was definitely my favorite. I'm a big fan of bourbon infused desserts and the bourbon was a great complement to the butterscotch. This pie was seriously delicious. After we all scarfed these down, we could tell that we were yearning for more so we also ordered the Nutter Butter (the pie of the month). Also, another superstar in the pie game. Their crusts are delicious and the fillings are light and fluffy. At the end, we each paid only $3 each for our smorgasbord of pie goodness. The interior is also really cute and homely. Definitely worth the trip to South Philly! I know I'll be stopping by again. Obsessed with this place!! In general I would say I'm not a huge fan of pie often opting for more of the cake/brownie root but I have changed my tune since moving into the neighborhood! The can't wait for the beginning of the month to try the pie of the month! I have had almost every pie of the month since May some stand outs being the blackout pie, the caramel latte pie, and the oatmeal cookie pie! The quiche is also insane! Mountainous slices that can be easily consumed in one sitting or as I prefer savored over several mornings! The perfect post night shift pick me up! Cozy atmosphere - loved that they had a bar you could scoot up to and have pie. Somehow it felt like going to grandma's house (a modern cozy grandma's house) Excellent coffee! We tried the Butterscotch bourbon w cinnamon ice cream and apple pie. The Butterscotch bourbon was a pudding pie, and had amazing flavor! Went really well with the cinnamon ice cream. The apple pie, while seemingly normal was out if this world! You got a sizeable portion filled with big chunks of apples. The top crust of the apple pie was crunchy and delicious. I could eat just the crust and be happy! Staff was friendly. Prices were reasonable. Good place to get a slice of pie and read a book, or meet up with some friends for a snack. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Philly! I love this place, and I come here often. Whether it's to hang out with a friend for a cup of coffee, or to buy a slice of pie to share... I always have a lovely time here. The staff is great and funny! Really delicious savory and sweet pies. The savory pies have a crispy golden flaky crust that is perfect with the fillings. We had the smoked Gouda and butternut squash, which also had spinach and apple, and I spent most of the time while eating it wondering if I could recreate it. Mmmm. The ratatouille had a melted piece of mozzarella on top that was fresh and gooey. For dessert, a caramel apple pie milkshake as well as a slice of nutter butter made everything even nicer. Yum! Very cute place. Shared the butterscotch bourbon with hand-made whip cream and it was delicious. Not too rich and dense but just enough. Tried the savory pie once a couple of months ago but can't wait to go back to get the chicken pot pie! It delivered. The reviews are true. I liked the chicken pot pie more than the mole chili frito pie, only because I think I don't love mild chilis with beans (I prefer a meat-heavy, super flavorful and spicy chili). The mac and cheese pie was a delight as well-- great for vegetarians. Very garlicky mac and cheese. They make homemade ice cream to go alongside their delicious pies. I was so full by the time we got to dessert, I couldn't appreciate the dessert pies in full. Next time! Perfect, creative pies with sturdy but flaky crust. Butterscotch Bourbon and Caramel Apple are two of many faves. Lemon was tart and amazing. Flavors change and price is high at $5/slice but always a great value for quality and delectableness. (Oh, that's a word once you visit this Philly Phinest.) We recently had Magpie cater the pies for our wedding in early September and all of our guests loved it! We are still hearing about how great the pies were! The peach bourbon is incredible! Recently took the pie making class and enjoyed it immensely. I've made many pies over the years and was a concerned I wouldn't get much from this class but boy was I wrong. The owner is so passionate and enthusiastic about pie making and gave a ton of important tips and techniques that I think any home baker would find helpful. The class is well worth the $75 fee. Included is a cup of coffee or tea and a slice of pie of your choice. We split the sour cherry and Bourbon. Both were exceptional. You also go home with the pie you made and a whole new perspective of pie making. Highly recommend! Pie for daaays! Been here a few times, and it's always delicious. Fresh, warm pie with some vanilla ice cream? Yes please! Eat lunch in Rittenhouse, then meander down to Magpie for dessert. It's a great little date spot too! I just had the croque monsieur pie. Cheesy, bready, eggy moist and delicious! The crust is flaky with just a hint of sweet. I will go back to try more. Oh and the pickles were a nice touch, just slightly spicy. This is one of those places I am glad is just far enough from where I live so I don't go there everyday. The pie was definitely not lo-cal and was very rich! The place is cute and the gal serving the pies was very friendly and nice. There was easy parking on the street (metered). Stopped by for pick-up on two separate occasions; one sweet and one savory. Sweet: The thoroughbred pie was amazing. It was a specialty pie honoring the Kentucky Derby but I honestly wish they would make it a regular. The filling was boozy and gooey and the dark chocolate and pecans added a nice layer. The crust I think had maple or brown sugar to make it a bit more crunchy. Really a fantastic pie after a long day of work. Savory: The Shepard's pie with cauliflower mash was wonderful. I was a little hesitant since I don't always love this pie, but here it was very good and memorable. I liked that the vegetables were large and distinct, the meat was well seasoned and had a bit of a gravy, and the mash paired well. I was surprised how much I liked it and wanted to buy it again. I recommend Maggie to everyone looking for desserts in this area. The staff is nice and helpful and I like that they know their products. The atmosphere has an easy-going, relaxed vibe rounded out with great food. A bonus is that it's open late. Magpie is probably one of my favorite places in all of Philly. I've probably been here at least five times in the last year because their pies are absolutely phenomenal (though a bit on the pricey side). It's no surprise then that this place has been featured on a lot of tv shows and magazines. The ambiance is very homey and pink. It's very casual though the place is a bit small and cramped. There have been times that I've tried to go but there's a bit of the wait to get food or there's just not enough sitting room. I've ordered quite a bit of their food: SAVORY PIES: Usually, I am not a fan of savory pies but because magpie is just amazing, I felt that I needed to try these as well. The crust of all of the pies are absolutely phenomenal and it's nice that these pies all come with a side salad. Their BBQ Pulled Pork Pot Pie was on the larger side and it was extremely flavorful. Usually, I find BBQ Pulled Pork to be on the drier side, but I felt this was moist enough without being gross. The crust I think though was what made the dish amazing. It was subtly salty and peppery but extremely flaky. It was the type that just melted in your mouth which made it extremely good. The coleslaw also helped juxtapose the taste of the BBQ Pulled Pork and was a great complement to the pie. Their Chicken Pot Pie with cheddar cheese biscuit was good but not really remarkable. It was a bit bland for me and could have done with stronger seasoning of any sort. PIE SHAKES: I think hands down this is one of the best inventions ever known to mankind and I don't know why people don't order this more. I've had their butterscotch bourbon shake, caramel apple shake, lemon icebox, among others and I really cannot pick a favorite from all of them. Though you lose the texture and some of the flavor because it's a shake after all, some pie bits still remain so you can still chew on a bit of the crust. This is extremely heavy and for me, it can honestly feel like a meal but in the end it's definitely still worth it especially on a hot summer day when you just want something cool. Overall, this is one of those places that are worth coming back to again and again. Their pies are amazing and the flavors change on a regular basis, which keeps you wanting for more. Artisan pies that can be both adventurous or traditional. They also have great coffee. It's an extremely cute space with a countertop perfect for enjoying pie. The staff fits my idea of what pie place employees should act and look like which is red lipstick and rosy cheeked pie enthusiasts that will happily give you tips and recommendations. This place is so freaking cute that it hurts. The servers there are so fashionable and cool. The iced coffee was delicious. The pie was delicious. Prices are a bit up there, but the decor, atmosphere, and 1950s modern vibe was so nice. When I was a poor kid, Magpie is the kind of place I dreamed about hanging out and spending $10 on a slice of pie and some iced coffee. You feel cool and not poor. My boyfriend and I popped in here after dinner one night and it was just the cutest little pie shop. As soon as you open the door it smelled like butter and sugar. We ended up ordering a slice of classic key lime pie with some fresh homemade whipped cream. The pie was tart and delicious. The graham crust was buttery and added the perfect crunch to the lime curd. Maybe it's because we went in at the end of the night but they were sold out of four out of the six possible sweet pie options. That was a let down for me. They did have all their savory pies available. This is one of those places where I get so excited when I walk in that I just want to live there. It's adorable. I just want to sit and drink coffee and eat pie all day. I got the savory chicken pot pie with a biscuit on top... it's amazing. Chock full of veggies with a sauce that isn't too creamy or runny. The perfect balance. Treat yourself and go to Magpie. You won't be disappointed! Upon walking into the shop many first-timers get distracted by the super cute interior and the delicious pies on the counter. Yes, the shop is adorable, and yes the pies look amazing, but there's no need to rush! Everyone that works at the pie shop is more than willing to go over all of the flavors in detail as well as pointing out which one is which. Sometimes you need to see a pie before you decide! Butterscotch Bourbon is the signature pie, it is the first pie that I tired and to this day it remains my favorite. The pies change based on what ingredients are seasonally appropriate, so if there is something that stands out to you, i suggest trying it before it rotates off the menu. This goes for both the sweet and savory pies! When it comes to picking out a slice, I'd say follow your first instinct. This place has rather tasty pie. I only wish I had enough time to stay and try their pie in a milkshake, where they blend a whole piece of pie into ice cream for you. I had the berry lavender crumble which was really tasty, but could definitely use a boost on the lavender. Overall a cute place to come and pretty quick service. It didn't absolutely wow me and make me immediately want another slice, but maybe that would've happened if I'd gotten the pie milkshake. Next time I'll have to find out for sure =] Magpie!!!! I've passed this place a few hundred times since moving into the city. I am pretty sure every time we walk by, I comment to my boyfriend... "This pie place is supposed to be amazing!" But he never really got my drift and we never went. This past weekend we walked by with another couple and when I gave my typical line- they suggested we go in for dessert!!!! OMG!!! What a cute little shop!! We went after dinner and drinks at about on Saturday night, and boy this place was packed- I couldn't believe it! We all ordered espressos and shared two pieces of pie- the butterscotch bourbon and the caramel apple. One a la mode and one with fresh whipped cream. The espresso was La Colombe and delicious. I loved the pie! The crust is buttery and crispy and the fillings are super flavorful, sweet, and sticky... Yum!! What a fun place to stop by at the end of a night. LOVE IT! The service is what was very lacking; I picked up an order (1st time customer) and the cashier/server couldn't wait to get to the next customer, did not greet us as we stood by the register, only looked at us until we said we were picking up, then did not say thank you, then did not reply when we said "goodbye." Any one of these would be excusable, I guess, but what a terrible first impression! Snarky service does not make a tasty, expensive, small pie worth a 2nd visit. It's pi day, so I did a quick google search to find the best pie in Philly, number one on the list was Magpie's Butterscotch Bourbon pie, so I made a trip out there and got two slices of butterscotch bourbon and one of pecan at the waitresses' suggestion. The checkout process was really fast and the girl was super helpful when I asked about her favorite pies. I was in and out with my togo pies in just two minutes. After driving my precious cargo home, I decided to take a bite of each, intending to save my favorite of the two flavors for last. Both are delicious, but the butterscotch bourbon is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad I got two pieces so I can share one with my friend so she knows just how delicious it is. I can't believe I'd never visited this place before. And now that I know about it, I will definitely be back on Wednesdays or Fridays for their specials. I also read on someone's review about a pie making class? And you'd better believe if I ever figure out when that is, I will definitely be going to that. I love pie, and this place definitely hits it straight out of the park. One day I will try all of the pies they offer. And I'm sure none of them will ever disappoint. Very cool little place to grab some pie. And who doesn't like pie? We stopped in here one night, after finding them on Yelp, to grab a late dessert. I opted for key lime and my wife went with one of their apple variations. Both pies were delicious and the young woman behind the counter took good care of us. I wish my slice had been a tad bigger, it seemed pretty small for the price, but overall it was probably more than my doctor would want me munching anyway. Oh, and they have pie-making classes too! If I lived nearby I would absolutely give one of those a try. Talk about a fun date-night event! Yes, I am sure we will be back soon! I seriously disappointed myself for having gone to Philadelphia so many times and never coming here. This place is amazing. We had chicken pot pie and Shepards pie for lunch. There could've been a bit more chicken in the pot pie, but the sauce was delicious, the fresh veggies- amazing. The Shepard pie is how every Shepards pie should be. With a yummy buttery crust for texture. For dessert we had the bourbon butterscotch pie and the oatmeal cookie pie. I can't even. Not too sweet, gooey ooey goodness that makes you want to be a fatty forever. Love this place. Dessert pies are amazing (and expensive) !!!!! The savory dinner pies are really not that good (and very expensive) The staff is okay - not too rude, but not noticeably friendly either - kinda nonchalant - which can be a good thing or a bad ! The space is realllllllllyyyyy tight ! You'll be fighting for elbow room with the person sitting next to you. It is worth a try! I love this place! It's cute and quaint. I love the hanging aprons on one side..the whole vibe is so light and happy. The pies are pretty darn good too. Their most popular is the butterscotch bourbon which lives up to the hype. I recommend pairing it with the African nectar tea (if you're a tea person you'll love this one). Overall a light and airy affair! Will definitely drop in again next time I'm in the neighborhood. was not a big pie person until i went to magpie. they did not have my first choice, which was apple pie bc it was sold out. in hindsight, im glad it was sold out or else i wouldn't have been able to try the pie that changed my life. the butterscotch bourbon pie with vanilla ice cream is a life-changer!the thought of that slice of pie has been lingering in my mind for days after my first experience! i plan to come back every wed for that butterscotch bourbon pie. ps. madison is hella cute! & the service is great. love, your 845 wed customers. We stopped in for a couple pieces of their sweet pies. I had some sort of chocolate madness, and my boyfriend had a berry crumble pie. We opted for whipped cream over the ice cream, which was good because my pie was so rich! Their savory selection sounds fun too. Got the Kentucky bourbon pie here with a scoop of ice cream, and it was AMAZING. Good pricing: for the price you get a good size pie and ample ice cream. No complaints and it was very charming. I like Magpie but not it's not "luv" (as in their website name) at first bite. We stopped by on a busy Saturday afternoon and tried a few pieces of pie. We had the buttery caramel apple which, to be honest, tasted kind of bland. The apples were decent tasting and the crust was flaky, but this baby needs some jazzing up. I could not detect much of the caramel element, and it could use some cinnamon. Better yet, offer it warm with a scoop of vaniila ice cream (which I didn't know they had). We also tried the peanut butter chocolate pie and found it to be pretty good, but was not a mind-blowing, I gotta run back here week after week and get another slice of it kind of thing. Finally, the pie fries were pretty good. They taste almost identical to the outer layers of Termini's elephant ears. They are served with a thick fudge dipping sauce that could use a little more zing to it. All in all, Magpie was good but has the potential to be great. Hopefully when their new fall menu comes out next month they will have a killer pumpkin pie. Until then, my favorite pie in Philly is Percy Street's (what, a BBQ place has the best pie in town?) banana cream. Visited Magpie on a Sunday with a group of friends. It was my first time at this restaurant, although my friends have been here before. I enjoyed the food. Be forewarned, thouigh -- the pies are very rich. I had the lime and basil pie; my friends ordered the hamburger pie, chocolate pie, and lemon pie. All were excellent. I wasn't able to finish my key lime pie because it was so rich. You will want to try all the different pies, but do it slowly. One recommendation is to go with a bunch of friends (as we did). Ask each friend to order a different pie, and then share the goodness. One bite from each pie is the way to go. Note that Magpie is more like a pie shop, than a restaurant (and they don't pretend otherwise). There is a diner-like counter, and 3-4 tables that seat 2-3 people. It's clean and bright. The woman working on the day that we visited wasn't the most efficient waitress, but it didn't matter too much to us. Magical & delightful pies. Crust is heavenly and flaky. Had the chocolate blackout pie with Chai tea. Divine! Can't wait to return for the savory pies. Charming little eatery. I really liked Magpie. The place is really nice inside. It has a 40's sort of vibe and almost feels as you are eating in someone's kitchen. Someone's really nice, cool kitchen. The music they were playing fit in and was really good. Pop and Jazz standards from the 30's and 40's. My daughter and I shared a butter scotch bourbon pie and a side of ginger ice cream. The pie was really good and the crust was flaky and moist. The ice cream went perfectly with the pie I didn't think it would but it was a great combination. Magpie also has savory pies, such as Chicken Pot Pie, etc. I'll definitely be back to Magpie! Pi Day was the perfect day to try out Magpie. I ordered a slice of butterscotch bourbon and a slice of caramel apple pie. The smooth filling of the butterscotch bourbon pie had the right amount of sweetness, while the cooked apple slices of the apple pie had the right amount of tartness. The apple pie tasted like your traditional apple pie with its cinnamon apple filling, but the drizzled caramel sauce on top balanced the slightly tart apple filling perfectly. I wish I could get some more of that sinful caramel sauce... Can't wait to come back and try Magpie's savory pies! Love it! The spaghetti pie was surprisingly awesome with a nice lightly spicy tomato sauce. Get the strawberry rhubarb crumble, too! I like this place most for the novelty of focusing on something as simple and comforting as pie. I've tried the savory and would most definitely come back for the sweet. That being said, the pies themselves are quite simple and are not packing a ton of unique flavor. I left torn between feeling satisfied with the simplicity of it and feeling let down by the plainness. Either way, you're in for an experience. Went in on opening day thinking that we were going to have to brave some massive line-up... such was not the case. A friend got the pie fries--which were fine--and yours truly got the berry thyme custard pie. The experience was underwhelming in general. The pie fries were average and my berry pie wasn't warmed or anything so the ice cream just kinda sat on the side. Maybe my expectations were too high? ps. The ice cream cost $2 extra. Not sure about the whipped cream but the girl didn't tell me and I was a little annoyed... mostly because there was no heads-up. Homey and adorable little spot on South Street. Come with a group of friends to share some savory and sweet pies for brunch. Come with a date and split a slice or two for dessert. Heck, come alone and treat yo'self with some of the most delicious pies you'll ever have because you deserve it (and don't listen to anyone who says otherwise!). I've been here three times now, and each time has been absolutely wonderful. I've tried the butterscotch bourbon (my favorite!), pear ginger crumb, lime basil, raspberry rhubarb (my least favorite so far, if I had to pick one) and the nutter butter (the current pie of the month). I've only had one of their savory pies (chicken pot pie) and it was deeelicious. The pie crust is perfectly light and flaky. Love their changing menu because it means fresh, in-season ingredients and new flavors. But it also means you have to enjoy something while you can, before it gets taken off the menu (pear ginger crumb, I miss you...). They also have pie milkshakes and a variety of hot and cold drinks. The people who work here are all really nice and definitely make you feel at home! Almost as if you're at your grandma's eating a slice of her famous homemade pie (except my grandma is Thai and doesn't make pie, but you know what I mean). Prices are a little steep for my liking--sweet pies are in the $5-$6/slice range, and the savory pies are $9.50. They're open until 9pm (11pm on Fridays and Saturdays) for your late night cravings, but don't make the same mistake as I did and try to come on a Monday. They're closed and you will be heartbroken until Tuesday when you indulge in two slices to make up for it. Wish Magpie had a loyalty card or something, you'd see me here every week if they did! Magpie is adorably cute, though prices may be higher than anticipated. Amazing quirky, first date spot. Beyond the cuteness, my first visit was 3/14/2013. PI day. I thought it apropos. I entered, and I felt confused. I anticipated something like a counter with a pie display, you buy slices or whole, maybe some other items, and coffee, etc. What I got was a gorgeous looking spot that has seating out front, small tables inside, and a coffee bar. Unexpected, but nice. More unexpected was that I didn't see anyone working the front. Very confusing. I sat at the bar for three minutes before a person came from the kitchen and told me she'd be with me in a minute. True to her word, she took my order-- a cup of coffee (black) and a slice of the special-- $3.50 for maple bourbon pie. The size of the slice was reasonable. I thought I'd get a mutant sliver slice, but alas, my thoughts betrayed me. The coffee had to be just over $1.00-- La Colombe. I suppose that's a fair price. Here's why three stars. The pie crust was spectacular. The filling was grotesquely sweet. It had to have weighed about 8oz, too. I'm writing this after having just finished the slice because it's making me increasingly ill-- hyperglycemic shock perchance. The coffee, as much as I don't really drink coffee, tasted a bit burnt. Maybe I'm not used to La Colombe, but I didn't expect the highly roasted/strongly bitter flavor. I might go back for a fruit pie. Otherwise, I can't deal with that much sugar. It's unbearably sweet. I stopped by during lunch time. Due to the rotating menu for both savory and sweet pies, I chose something different than last times' amazing pulled pork savory pie: this time I chose Shepherd's Pie, which came with ground beef, carrots, peas, and celery, topped with a delicious cauliflower mash on top. It was delicious; highly recommend! Then I ordered the weekend special: Pie Cream! It's a pie crust filled with ice cream, which seems to also contain pieces of pie (pie-ception!). I got the Bourbon Butterscotch with Bourbon Bourbon pie. It was perfect--if you get in here this weekend, hopefully it's before they have run out! Otherwise, keep an eye out for its inevitable return! I live only a few blocks away, and Magpie is a constant temptation. My roommates and I find that nearly all special occasions merit a visit here for some delicious pie (like, the occasion of ... we haven't tried the pie of the month yet!). The homemade whipped cream is DELICIOUS. Always ask for it. In addition to their many delicious pies, Magpie makes for a great dinner spot when you want a delicious savory pie and don't have a lot of time. The chicken pot pie is tha bomb. It's seriously so good. I'm also a big fan of the chile mole frito pot pie. They are just the perfect size to be satisfied and not stuffed past a point of being comfortable... because then you can (and should) get a piece of sweet pie for dessert! I got the Mac and cheese pie. It was a bit too salty and intense in strong flavors for my tastes. I loved the concept of Magpie and the cute environment. The other pies I tried were pretty good, so I give it a 4/5 still. I love this adorable cute, cozy, cafe. I fell in love with it as soon as I walked in the door. it's warm, homey decor is the hybrid of two of my favorite cafes (Zucker in NY as well as Mission Iie in san francisco). Cute old styled wall paper with delicate photos/bird nests add to the cuteness. let's not forget the best part..the PIES!! I've already their their signature Butterscotch bourbon and banana cream pie which was both delicious!! I have to stop myself from ordering a second slice. I have to get their fruit pies/crumble next since those portions seem much more generous. The second time I came, I camped out to do work and their free WIFI worked well. Looks like I found my new favorite work place ;) All I can say is wow. Keep in mind I'm not a pie person but this was easily the best pie in my life. I ordered the butterscotch bourbon and it was so delicious along with homemade ice cream. Such a cute little place off the beaten path but well worth the Walk. A couple next to us also ordered a chicken pot pie which smelled delicious. Would I return? 110% Oh my God! You need to have the butterscotch bourbon pie. It is the greatest pie in the history of pies. Amazing food! I had a samosa pot pie and it was defiantly worth it. Will be back soon Horrible, horrible customer service and passive aggressive associates. I ordered the caramel apple pie and asked it to be warmed. The associate told me it could only be warmed if it was ordered for dine in. I asked that it be ordered for dine in and then I could just have a to go box at closing. She finally took my payment for the dine in order. She came back a few minutes later to retrieve the pie slice to prepare it. Over the next few minutes I noticed there was a bag on the counter, but the associate had walked by several times without informing me that the bag was mine. (I was not expecting a to-go order). My husband finally goes up to the bag and looks in and another associate yells from the back that that's my order.. We take the pie to the car and it's cold...perhaps this is because it was waiting on the counter for minutes or perhaps it was never warmed at all. We go back in to ask that the pie be warmed and were told we couldn't have it warmed because the container isn't made for warm contents. Hmmm... So because they are now past closing they were unwilling to serve us to dine in even though several customers were still eating casually and that was my initial request. Not a single apology or attempt to make amends was made by the associate that took my order. Pie for lunch! Pie for dinner! PIE FOR PRESIDENT!!! No, but seriously. How can we get this pie on the 2016 ballot??? I personally nominate myself as the campaign manager, which I am hopeful will come with unlimited pie. As Pie's campaign manager, most of my days will probably look like that one Simpson's scene where Homer says, "All right pie, I'm just going to do this (munches in air towards pie). And if you get eaten, it's your own fault." So in an effort to make Homer proud and in an act of rebellion against the ludicrous childhood rule that you have to eat your vegetables before you get dessert, I exercised my full privilege as an adult and had pie for dinner. And no it wasn't one of the incredible looking savory ones (which I will be back for. Macaroni and Cheese Pot Pie? How can I not?). I had the Butterscotch Bourbon and the Blueberry Crumb (shared. Because I have to watch my girlish figure or something like that.). And then I got down on one knee, right there and proposed. To the pies. Because not only do I want these pies to be the leader of the free world, I want to spend the rest of my life with them... And she lived happily ever after... Magpie is a small little pie shop located on a nice part of South Street. It only seats about 20 people total between it's three tables and counter top seats but we've never had trouble snagging a spot to grab some pie. They typically offer 5- 6 sweet pies and 2- 3 savory pies. They also serve coffee and tea. While the butterscotch bourbon pie was epic on my first visit, I think I am going to continue to try different slices each time I come before deciding on a favorite. Also, I highly recommend that you try the pie milkshake at least once. For $9, you get a huge milkshake that will provide a memorable experience and satisfy both your ice cream and pie craving. The staff here is pretty awesome too. They take the time to tell you about the owner, the ingredients, and the way the pie selection rotates. There is one new pie each week and the main pie selections change each season. I do recommend coming early during their busier fall and winter months as they often run out of certain popular pies after 6pm. As far as pie goes, Magpie is at the top of my list. We'll definitely be back when the pie craving strikes again... or maybe later today. The only reason why I am giving this place a 3 star is because the blonde counter person/cashier chick was kind of bitchy. Other than that, the butterscotch pie was good and the interior is very nice. Cute little place ! Amazingly delicious pies both savory and sweet ! All kindas of delicious treats in a great little kitsch cafe environment ! Coconut custard is a must ! Lemon curd is a must ! Chicken pot pie was the best I ever had ! Glad to have found this gem ! This place is absolutely amazing, have loved everything! I really like how they designed it, has a spacious counter that seats about 10 - 15 (I'm guessing) and some booths across the wall and a couch. Plenty of room to hang there and very comfortable. We have been there twice for lunch so far, their Black Bean Chorizo Chili, Smoked Gouda Butternut Squash and Chicken Pot pies are delicious. The portion size is great for lunch and their side of pickled veggies are wonderful too. Stopped by after dinner on Saturday night for dessert. The chocolate peppermint bark pie was unbelievably awesome, could have eaten most of the whole pie with no regrets :) The staff there is wonderful: charming, friendly and very sweet! (and there's also free samples of some of the pies to try ...) Bourbon pie bourbon pie bourbon pie. Every time I think I should branch out at try a different flavor, I wish I stuck with the bourbon pie. I'm sure the other flavors would be relatively delicious, but nothing compares to the bourbon. I tried the hummingbird pie the other day. It's is almost like a pineapple crisp type dish. Overall review: Meh. There's a monthly flavor, and it seems like the other flavors rotate maybe every month and a half or so. But there is one permanent flavor on the menu. I'll give you one guess as to what that is! Looking forward to updating my review when I try their savory pies along with some byob wine. 4.5 stars for excellence of food and service. The kind of comfort food you dream about when you're having a tough day, and it never disappoints. It would be 5 stars but the space and seating layout is all a little awkward. If they could find a way to add just a little more cozy space for small groups everything would be perfect. I 2^3 E3.14159265359! Get it? The opening of Magpie a dangerously few blocks from my home coincided with a wicked pie craving that had been building for weeks. I stopped in on a recent Saturday to pie it up with the tomato-corn-cheddar savory pie, and the orange blossom-peach-raspberry and caramel-apple for sweet choices. The cute little shop was ~half full mid afternoon, and the employees were friendly and helpful as they packed my pies to go. I had been especially looking forward to the savory pie - perhaps too much so. It was much smaller than the sweet pieces, and not cheap at $8-9. It was certainly tasty, but I was expecting something a bit more seasonally loaded with flavor. The sweet pies were better (and also HUGE pieces), though a bit too sweet for my palate. I like the fruit to shine in fruit pies, and the focus of these leaned a little more towards the flavor enhancements. Still - it was some good pie! I waffled on a star rating for Magpie, and my final tally of three stars should not put anyone off giving it a try. They are a solid three stars: A-OK all the way! It's just that when a menu is AS focused on one thing as Magpie's, I go in expecting a truly stellar example of that "thing". In the end, what I had was just some solidly good pie. I will definitely go back for more solidly good pie, and I will update as warranted. p.s. I did share some of my outlandish pie bounty with a loved one who agreed that it was good pie. The food, atmosphere, and staff here are all amazing. I wish the pulled pork pot pie was year round, but it's probably in my best interest that it's seasonal. Amazing pies. We enjoyed the smoked gouda and butternut squash, eggnog pie and the peppermint bark. Delicious lattes/fancy coffees come with a pie fry. Pickled veggies with the savory pie were a nice touch and while it may seem expensive for pie, you are getting what you pay for. Pie is labor intensive (as all pie makers know) and quality ingredients aren't cheap. The counter had a bunch to sample too which is perfect and helps make decisions easier/harder depending on how you look at it. I really appreciate more dessert places popping up in Philly. A good pie can be nearly as good as cake. I wanted to LOVE this place especially since it is close to $50 for a sampler pie. However, I wasn't blown away. That being said, if you are looking for a pie that is better than a supermarket, this is your spot. I will definitely pay for quality but I just don't know if these pies are worth the high price. I only tried the sweet variations so I can't speak to the savory options. I think it would be a better option to go after dinner and split a slice, or get two and share both so it won't be as expensive. The decor was very cute and the staff was extremely friendly. I don't want to deter anyone from trying this place since it wasn't bad. I just can't justify spending $48 on a pie when it wasn't amazing. Unique, awesome place. Good people here too, they helped me get a pie quicker than normal as a holiday gift. Yeah, I gave a pie as a gift...my family member always wants to go here when he's in Philly, so I got him a pie for the holidays. It was amazing and he loved it. The savory pies are good too. Go. Good pie but a bit pricey. I've been meaning to stop by for a while so I was happy when I got a chance this past Friday. I ordered the butterscotch bourbon at the urging of many, and while it wasn't my first choice I ended up being really happy with it. The pie was sweet but not too sweet with a thick albeit flakey crust. They also have the option to do any of their pies a la mode (with vanilla from bassets or their homemade butterscotch ice cream)! I am a firm believer in the pie + ice cream combo so was really happy about that. The pie was 5.75 and the ice cream was 2 so all in all it definitely wasn't cheap, but you pay for the atmosphere and the service as well, both of which are great. A cute, cozy shop filled with delight! Tried the savory pie (beef stew) and quiche. Both were delicious, and perfect for a cold, rainy Sunday afternoon. The quiche is HUGE, and light and fluffy. And it changes every week! Both come with a small side salad. Friendly, fast service. Split a piece of the butter almond for dessert and couldn't finish it, but it tasted just like a toasted almond croissant. Excited to come back! I hesitate to write this review as Magpie is such a gem that I want to keep it for myself and close friends and family. I have been there two days in a row and recommended it to 2 people so far who have raved about it as much as I have. The macaroni and cheese pie sounds so indulgent but it was perfect. Not too rich but so flavorful and pretty amazing. The sweet pies are to die for! I had the lemon curd one day and bourbon butterscotch the next. Oh my! Simone was an excellent waitress. She took all the time we needed to fully describe each pie offering. I can't wait to go back. After living 1 block away from Magpie for 5 years, I never thought a cafe selling pie would be so amazing. I would have never tried this place, if it weren't for my friend (yes, Kathleen we all know loves Magpie) who can't stop bragging about how great Magpie is, and if she lived where I did, she'd be there every week. Well, after months and months of hearing "MAGPIE!!!" from Kathleen I finally tried it. Had a take-away blackberry pie which was probably the best pie I've ever eaten, and definitely the best blackberry pie I've ever had. Since that amazing blackberry pie, I've since been back to Magpie for dine-in, twice. Both times were wonderful. The ambiance inside the restaurant is very charming, and the staff working are always the sweetest. They have delicious coffee, cappuccinos, and lattes. I tried a key lime ice cream pie which was delicious (especially the crunchy gram cracker crust!), a rum/ coffee pie which was delicious but boozy, a caramel pie, and of course another blackberry pie which is my favorite. All were very delicious. I've never tried the "hearty" pies yet, but the chicken pot pie does look pretty perfect. Super cute, come for lunch, tea, coffee, dessert, or even dinner. BYOB if you want.. nothing better than delicious pie and a glass of wine! Magpie is a winner, every time. Now I'm hooked! Thanks a lot Kathleen! Cute and cozy neighborhood spot. On Wednesdays they have a special where you can get a savory pie, sweet pie and coffee for $14 - a great option for people who want a taste of both! Great space on South Street! The "pie bar" had some tasty looking choices. We got the caramel apple and orange blossom peach raspberry. Both were excellent. They would have been even better warmed though. The caramel apple had an interesting spice taste to it, which was probably due to the pink peppercorn. We liked that, but it may not be for everyone. All in all, we will definitely be going back. I'm looking forward to trying some of the savory pies in the future. This place is perfect for a date, a girlfriend catch-up, or if you just want to feel taken care of. The server was really friendly despite it almost being closing time when we showed up, and super accommodating. She even showed us what each pie looked like when we couldn't decide which flavors to choose. Amongst 4 girls, we split slices from 3 of their sweet pies. Butterscotch Bourbon: my favorite not only because it tasted amazing, but because it opened my eyes to just how delicious a custard pie could be Oatmeal Cookie: their pie of the month and my 2nd favorite. It was like an under-baked oatmeal cookie meets a cup of chai tea and falls in love. Warming spices make this a perfect welcome-to-fall pie. Coffee Chocolate Pecan Pie: reminiscent of your grandma's pecan pie, but without all of that corn syrup goo. Crunchy, nutty, chocolatey. What more could you want? I loved that none of their pies were cloyingly sweet. Next time, I'll have to try one of their savory pies. My only criticism- I wish they would turn up the heat in the restaurant to make it cozier. We were all really chilly, and the waitress was nice enough to bring us all hot water to try to keep us warm, but warmer air would have made for an even better dining experience. This was our second visit to Magpie, and just as good as the first. We sat on Tolix style stools at the bar, with a bevy of cute aprons hung behind us. We opted for sweet pies, and our bourbon peach and blackberry crumb were just perfect. Savory meat and poultry pies cost a little more, but their perfect pastries would no doubt fill you up for a reasonably priced meal. I am a fan of their decor, their service, and the drinks. My girlfriends and I came here to have coffee, tea and chat. My friends ordered pies and they looked tasty. I have yet to actually try a pie though. I had a couple cups of tea and the service was attentive and very friendly and welcoming. Will be back for more soon :) Good pie but awful service. Waited about 10 mins to get a glass of water and another 5 for the pie and coffee. Then another 10 to get the check. Very understaffed Magpie is a quaint, little cafe serving all things pie on South St. The inside of the cafe is warm and cozy, with a bar as well as a comfy nook that's perfect for chatting or studying. A couple friends and I came on a Wednesday night and were pleasantly surprised to find a deal for a savory pie + sweet pie + coffee/tea for $14. Considering a savory pie alone is $10, it was a really good deal! For savory pies, we got the macaroni and cheese pie and the Shepard's pie. The pies came out very aesthetically pleasing, but I wasn't blown away by the flavors of either savory pie to be honest. The Shepard's pie was a little under salted and the consistency of the Mac and cheese pie reminded me of Kraft Mac and cheese. I personally found the outside crusts of the pies to be a little too thick. The little side salads the savory pies came out with though were perfectly dressed, if simple. The real stars of magpie were the sweet pies, of which we chose the chocolate coffee cinnamon pecan and the ginger pear. The chocolate coffee cinnamon pecan pie was insanely good- sweet, soft, and a little crunchy when you needed it to be. The ginger pear was also excellent: light and delicate with hints of ginger. As a chocolate addict, the chocolate coffee pie won out for me. Both pies also came with vanilla ice cream, the perfect side. I do wish the pies had been heated up and served with the ice cream as it would have enhanced the experience. Still, both sweet pies were delicious. The tea at the end of the was a bonus and they had a pretty good selection to choose from. I walked out with my warm cup of tea to go, happy and full. I'll be back to Magpie for my sweet tooth and their lovely ambience. The interior was very cute and really liked the long bar counter. Hope this place sticks around for awhile because I really want to try several of their drinks as well as a few other pies. I grabbed two pieces of pie for takeout (Caramel Apple & the Butterscotch Bourbon) I ate the Butterscotch Bourbon with an hour of picking it up. I am not a huge fan of Bourbon but that being said it was still one tasty piece of pie. The crust was a bit soggy and wish it a some crisp to it. The Bourbon flavor was there but without the BITE which I appreciated. The Caramel Apple sat on my counter overnight and became my next days breakfast. :) I heated it up in the microwave a bit and must say it was a delicious piece of pie. One of the better apple pies I have eaten. I will say I wish it had a tad more caramel flavor but the sugary top crust and the apples were done very well. I had it with ice cream. I was pointed towards Magpie from several people and decided to give them a try for Thanksgiving. I preordered a caramel apple pie, and for its price point I remember thinking that this thing better be good. It met and exceeded expectations - everyone absolutely loved it. I've been asked for this to be what I bring going forward for all holidays and I'll happily oblige. There's nothing like bringing a dish that everyone enjoys - thanks guys! LOVE LOVE THE PIES. Im not even a pie guy and this place still amazes me. Only had the sweet pies but the bourbon,cookies and cream, and the peppermint chocolate all were delicious so scrumptious. Really just depends on what you are in the mood for, my girlfriend and I had no clear preference. BYOB so bring some booze it pairs surprisingly well with the pies. Soooo sad that they are closing next week!!! This has been a great place for an amazing scratch sweet and savory pie. We had our last pie flight last night and it was quite amazing. Friday night pie flights are going to be sorely missed!! The peppermint mousse and oatmeal were the highlights of the pies tonight. They have been selling out by 6-8p almost every night so go in and get your last slice before they close up!!! : ((((( I'm for sure posting this review with a bittersweet feeling in the depths of my little food loving heart, but I hope it'll help convince at least one more person to come here before it closes for good!!! Magpie is such a little neighborhood treasure, and a unique one at that. How many places do you know of that specialize in just pies? You've got a great menu selection of daily flavors of savory and sweet pies served with coffee, tea, or milkshakes here at Magpie. It makes for an adorable and unconventional brunch date. The crusts are so good!!! Flaky and crisp and doesn't apart when you pick up the pie to eat it. The last time I was here I had the chicken pot pie, the cranberry crumble, and the bourbon. They were all delicious, flavorful, and will be desperately missed. The servers here are kind beyond belief and go above and beyond. The space is a little small but no worries - if you can't get a seat, just do takeout! Thank you Magpie for the joy you brought while you were here- be sure to stop in before the end of December before Magpie serves its very last slice!! Alright, I came here twice too. Both times to get a sweet pie. It was really really good! They have certain deals throughout the week, and some of their best ones are on Friday - where you get three slices for $14 bucks! The caramel one was a little heavy on the caramel, but the butterscotch bourbon was fantastic (it was a little sweet though). I think this is a great place to bring a date, especially to share a slice (but really, to get two). I'm so happy to be living so close to this place! Like pie? Then this is your place to go. They have both savory and sweet pies. Check out the mac n cheese pie or the lime strawberry with basil cream though honestly you can't go wrong with whatever you choose so long as you like deliciousness.... oh and they have really good coffee to enjoy with that pie. Add attentive and pleasant servers along with a clean interior and you have a place that's not to be missed. Stopped in on a Sunday night with my husband. Our server friendly welcomed us in, helped us in deciding, and prepared 2 of THE BEST cappuccinos we have had. We went with a slice of strawberry (flaky, tender crust with just the right amount of sweetness from the strawberries) and the "black and white" (so creamy and absolutely delicious). Looking forward to returning! Super delicious pies and a small, intimate place to sit with friends over dessert. Or even study with a cup of coffee and pie by yourself! The pies here are superb. I have not tried the savory ones (yet!) but if they are the same quality as the three sweet pies I tasted, then they are delicious. The coconut cream is my favorite-it is pure, rich, indulgent ecstasy. Wow! Next time I invite people for dinner that will be my dessert offering. The Butterscotch Bourbon is also yummy and amazing-great flavor, sweet but not sickening, and texture like silky chiffon. The Lavender Berry is rich and flavorful. The crusts on these pies are flaky and light-like French pastry. I often leave crusts behind on conventional pies, but there is nothing conventional about Magpie. Superior in every way. Worth the splurge in calories and cash! Went to a pie making class here and had a fantastic time. The pie was Apple cranberry, delicious. For the class fee you also get a slice of pie and coffee which was a nice add on. Of course the pies are delicious. The instructor was so nice and knowledgable and I learned a lot, even though I'm fairly smart about baking stuff. After the class we signed up for another bc we had such a great time. Friendly staff, cool looking restaurant, and open late on weekends. Pie shakes are a must have. The pod is so delicious! I would really want to attend their pie cooking class but it's always sold out. Delicious butterscotch bourbon pie. If you get the macaroni pot pie, be sure to spend the extra $2 for the pulled pork. The caramel apple milk shake was only OK, same with the caramel apple pie. However, the portions are pretty big (for the pie) for $6. Whoa. Pear and ginger pie is outstanding. Peach and pineapple pie is tremendous. Don't know what else might be great because they were out of it. Everybody ate all the other desserts. All of 'em. Gone. Done been et. Don't blame 'em. The other desserts must have been even better than pear and ginger. Have to get there earlier tomorrow. Yum. Go there. This place serves nothing but pie and coffee, and it does both right. You can get a sweet pie, or a savory pie (read: chicken pot pie, "cheeseburger pie", and a collection of more unusual sounding dishes), and either way it is guaranteed to be the best pie you've ever eaten. The actual location is extremely charming, so I recommend eating in, but you can also get it to go. If you want to order a whole pie, make sure to call ahead and reserve one - they only sell slices on demand. Come here for some yummy pies and a good variety of drink options to chase down your pies. My favorite was definitely the butterscotch bourbon pie - it was super sweet and delicious. We added a scoop of ice cream and it was a great combination. What I was not impressed with was the caramel apple pie. It tasted kind of bland and it was not even heated up when served (we dined in). We added ice cream to it too and the combination did not work. Usually a warm apple pie and ice cream is absolutely perfect. I would recommend they heat that pie up in the future. The price was $6 a slice so for that price I was expecting a way better apple pie experience. If you haven't been here yet, you are seriously missing out! I can't say I'm a "pie person," but I would never turn down an opportunity to go here. I've had both their savory and sweet pies and have never been disappointed. A take-out pie is a bit on the pricey side, but I guess that's what you pay for artisanal baked goods. I've also done a pie class which was awesome and lots of fun. It's a great place to stop by for just pie and coffee or tea after a dinner out in Center City. Follow their instagram...it will make your mouth water! Came by around 8pm on a Saturday night. They were out of most pies (which was expected) and my boyfriend and I were in the mood for shakes. We got two pie milkshakes, pumpkin and caramel apple, priced at $10 each. It wasn't busy but service was incredibly slow. Many people who arrived after us were helped before us. The shakes were good, but at $10 a piece ($4 more than a regular slice of pie) we felt a little ripped off. A must visit not only for dessert lovers, but really anyone who loves good savory food. Oh my god. Why haven't I been hearing more about this place? A delightful quaint hole in a wall with a diner-meets-your-grandmother's-kitchen feel to it, Magpie specializes in, you guessed it, different types of pies. Sweet delicious pies and savory pies, like chicken pot pies and mac & cheese pies. My group of friends and I were fortunate enough to come during their Pie & Beer Flight nights, which for $21 includes one Savory Pie, three slices of sweet pie, and beers to match. I was able to sample the Chicken Pot Pie (with Apple fennel stuffing and cranberry sauce) and the Mac & Cheese Pot Pie (with Old Bay Cheese-it). Oh my god were these delicious - the crust was flaky and golden brown, essential to both dishes. The Pot Pie was hearty, with lots of vegetables stewed in a thick gravy. The Mac & Cheese...just perfection. The melted cheese was the perfect consistency of liquid and thickness, a gooey perfect dish. Next out were the sweet pies - caramel apple, lemon gingersnap, and butterscotch. I mean, it's tough to choose just one, but I'd give the edge to caramel apple - packed with slices of apple with a perfect pie crust. We were also given samples of beer to match each pie, which was Sam Adams brand Boston Lager, Angry Orchard Ginger Cider, DogFish Head, and Sierra Nevada Stout. I was skeptical at first, but I must admit the beers and cider really went with the pies, and even if they didn't, the beer reps game us more than enough beer to make it worthwhile. In sum, even if you don't make it to the the Pie & Beer Flight, make an effort to come to Magpie and taste some of the most delicious pies you'll ever taste. The secret is the crust, which is perfect in every way possible, along with the high quality ingredients. I plan on revisiting this place often. I just moved here so I was looking for a place that made me feel at home. This place certainly did that. I'm a huge sweets person so I have tried their blackberry crumb (which tastes fantastic as a pie milkshake), butterscotch bourbon, and peach. The service is very friendly and I've loved it so much I keep taking my newfound friends here and they're hooked!! I don't drive so I wouldn't know where to park but it seems on-street parking is very limited. Definitely recommend it!! Another amazing bookmarked place visited and blew my taste buds ! I was here before visiting a dear friend in a nearby medical facility. Was in mood for savory, so went for the Quiche Lorraine. If I could have licked the plate, I would have. It was ridiculously moist, flavorful, heated perfectly and ohhhhhh THAT crust. For 2015, I have given up my rigidity about eating no flour; I swim nearly every day, so dammit, I will not miss an opportunity when it's as good as this!!! Madison behind the counter was warm, gracious and a total pie advocate. She wants you to have the best experience. Holly who is the genius in the kitchen is humble and lovely. I requested meeting the person responsible for this amount of goodness. Their sweet pie menu looked incredible. I must try EVERYTHING. The pie has a high price tag, but it is worth it! The staff was friendly. There was leftover pie on the bottom of my plate, which grossed me out a little bit. Overall, I would recommend their Nutella cream and the caramel apple. Best pie in the city (or maybe the world!). My favorite, when it's in season, is the Rhubarb pie. It's insanely good. Get it with a scoop of ice cream and you are in dessert heaven I love this place. It's cute inside, the girls behind the counter are always super friendly and helpful, and the pies are delicious. The pie milkshakes are amazing, too! I leave happy every time. Homemade sweet & savory pies? Check. Seasonal fruits & vegetables? Check. New recipes that'll make you go weak in the knees? Check.  Personally I'm not a pie person but the Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese Pot Pie with the parmesan bread crumbs and sun-dried tomato, is as good as it gets. If you love sweet pies, you'll love them as milkshakes, too. Trust me. Unseasonably warm weather calls for milkshakes, and Magpie got you covered. Part Thoroughbred pie, part Vanilla ice cream (Thoroughbred pie milkshake) -- they're a perfect pairing. and thats's, my friends, is a treat. Prefer another flavor? Magpie offer six sweet pie choices which could be blended into wild creamy, dreamy milkshakes. Four and Half Yelps This is a pie bar. What an amazing concept. Food and service was 5 star. Shout-out to Madison, our "pie-tender," who was super nice and attentive and went above and beyond to make our experience great. We came here for dessert and sat at the bar. The caramel sauce that goes on the apple pie is SO GOOD. I could drink it from the bottle. They also take the leftover pie crust and make it into little yummy cookie-like strips that are fantastic. Cookies and cream pie was on point. It had this amazing crispy vanilla crumbs on top, Oreo crust, and perfect filling. What I loved was that the pie was definitely sweet, but it wasn't the kind of too sweet where you can only eat a bite or two before all your teeth fall out. This place definitely satisfies sweet tooth cravings of all kinds, and kills with the friendly service. Torn between three and four stars. We went at 8:30p on a Saturday, and they were out of two of the five sweet pies they were selling that night. So we ordered the apple. We got it a la mode, and I ordered a chamomile citrus tea. We squeezed ourselves into the bar area, next to two women on laptops who seemed happy to be camped out there, no longer really eating or drinking much, while about 10 people waited in the small waiting area for a seat. The two servers were VERY busy. Our super nice server was hustling, and I was grateful to have her be so kind to us even though she was clearly in the weeds. The other server was moving kind of slowly and took what seemed like literally 10 minutes to make two ice cream shakes. I might have ordered one, but for watching her move so slowly. The pie was good. It wasn't warm, so the tea was a nice complement. The top crust was coated in large sugar crystals, and the apples were thin-slices but still intact. The vanilla ice cream was a nice side (even though I'm not always a vanilla ice cream person). In all, we spent $14.34 for one piece of pie, one scoop of ice cream, one cup of tea, and tip+tax. A little expensive but not so much we wouldn't go back. Magpie is the perfect spot for a bite friends or a cute lunch date. The interior is pretty and cozy-- and the pies are DELICIOUS. My friend and I split a huge slice of pear ginger oatmeal crumb pie... and it was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try a savory pie-- they looked delicious. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood and worth a visit! We stopped in at Magpie late on a Saturday night with some friends after crushing some cheesesteaks and we needed something sweet. When you walk in, there are a couple booths and then there's seating at the bar. It was a pretty small place but after a few minutes people left and we were able to accommodate our group of 9. The service was great - the staff was friendly and quick to get us drinks and take our orders. The pie itself was pretty good. We got the apple walnut pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and it definitely hit the spot. The only thing that would've made it better is if the pie was warm. Definitely note that their menu is seasonal or changes regularly, so the pies on here that we saw and we wanted were not available. Overall a good experience and I would go back to try more of their selection. This is a really cute shop! Popped by on a Sunday afternoon and I immediately liked the clean, modern look and the little bits of fall decor (a pumpkin in the corner, fake leaves in the windowsill, etc). As for the pie, all their flavors right now are autumn-themed. My two friends and I split a slice of the pear ginger oatmeal pie. The ginger taste wasn't very strong, and the oatmeal crumb was really good with the mushier pear. It also went really well with whipped cream on the side. The slice is pretty big, so good for sharing with one or two other people! We also bought a slice of the butterscotch bourbon to go, which I had just earlier today. It falls under their "Custards" category, so texture-wise it was very similar to pumpkin pie. It was very sweet and butterscotch-y; I actually liked it more than the pear ginger oatmeal. I'd definitely return to try some of their other flavors! The nice cafe ambiance makes it a good place to chill on a brisk fall afternoon. Delicious!! They have both classic and more creative pies. The slices are big. I've been here twice and both times I split a piece with a friend. Very rich with good flavor and fun atmosphere. Even when the place was packed the service was friendly and explained some of the more creative pies to us. The whipped cream is homemade too. HOLY CRAP THIS IS AMAZING! My husband and I came in for a slice to share; we ended up with a total of four pie slices!!! We shared the Buttery Caramel Apple at the bar with a nice iced LaColombe coffee. The flakey, buttery crust with the perfect texture apples were amazing! We took home three slices to have a "pie off" with our buddy Ian. The three we chose were the Lime Custard with Basil Whipped Cream, The Sour Berry Custard, and the Butterscotch Bourbon. OH MY DEAR HEAVENS they were all sooooo goooood!! We all agreed though that the Lime Custard was our favorite. Close second was the Butterscotch Bourbon and then the Sour Berry Custard... Please try all - you will not be disappointed! I want to go for lunch today for a savory pie but am afraid that I will end up eating another sweet one too!! :) :) :) ENJOY PIE LOVERS! The pie is consistently amazing!! Every single one! Its expensive but I understand it's because the ingredients are so great. The menu is always changing so I always love to come back. The coffee is good too! So glad I don't live closer or this could be dangerous. This place is decorated the way I hope my kitchen could one day look; very cozy and airy at the same time, thoughtful details and comfy. I came in hungry, has slight buyer's remorse when I let me stomach do the purchasing and left with two pies. To look at them they don't seem big enough for the price tag, and it's still a little high for this to be a frequent stop for me. BUT the chicken pot pie was so yummy I even ate all the veggies (I have been known to pick them out) =P And the gouda butternut squash pie was my dinner the next day. Both were so hearty and filling. I was also grateful for the free samples of an apple and a pear pie on the counter while I waited for my order and will definitely have to come back for something sweet... Went to MAGPIE yesterday with 3 friends for the first time, I love pie. To say we were bowled over is to say the least...I don't know where to start..the choices of savory and sweet were amazing. I had chocolate cream, my friends had the raspberry, lemon with buttermilk ice cream, and the mac n cheese pot pie. We all gave each pie 5 stars....the chocolate cream pie was absolutely divine with homemade whipped cream and chocolate crunches as a garnish which is currently pie of the month. This cute little pie shop serving absolutely delicious pies, which by the way is worth every penny of the cost, is sweetly decorated in a warm and cozy atmosphere. To top it all off, Madison, the young lady working there was an absolute delight. She was personable, knowledgeable about the store, and a very good waitress. Very engaged with our group she exchanged conversation with us and is an absolute "draw" to this cute little pie shop. We will definitely be back!! What a great place! The slice of butterscotch bourbon pie is a slice of heaven. I received a gift certificate for a class as a birthday gift and enjoyed such a nice night with an old friend at the class. I actually learned a lot about making pie. It's a beautiful spot that produces a delicious product. Really fun to bring some wine too. Great place! Yum yum! Came here after Bloktoberfest on a rainy cold day, and this was absolutely what we all wanted! Most of us got the pulled pork pie, or the mac n cheese pie. I tried the ratatouille pie for variety and absolutely loved it. Savory and warm and the crust was a perfect consistency and buttery. The pulled pork was also delicious! Had some coleslaw on top and all pies come with a side salad. My boyfriend and I got a slice of pumpkin pie to go, and man was that the perfect breakfast with coffee! I'm definitely coming back here again and going for the classic: chicken pot pie :) This place is AMAZING! A hidden gem for sure. It's so relaxing inside and I've never had a bad experience. The girls that work there are super friendly and helpful and the savory pies are delish and the sweet pies are equally as delicious! Highly recommend their chai tea lattes as well :) This is by far a serious contender for the best pies in Philly, and maybe even the entire eastern seaboard. If you think that's a generous claim, then I suggest you make your way here and try out their dizzying varieties of pie, both sweet and savoury -- my faves so far are the peanut-butter chocolate mousse and shoo-fly pie (weekends only), accompanied by a cup of coffee to cut the sweet. I always like to perch at the bar cuz I'm a people-watcher and enjoy watching the friendly servers slice pies and make coffee, but the few tables look inviting and comfy for intimate chats with a bestie. This place is highly recommended if you're looking for a post-dinner dessert place or a neighbourhood favourite for take-home pies. I'm a huge fan and can't wait to give the rest of their pies a try! Yum yum yum yum!!! I found out that they have a special deal on Wednesdays (forgot the details!). I ordered the savory mac n cheese, which was the bomb. Cheesy in so many ways, but in a creamy way... not a stringy mess. My friend got the buttermilk lemon pie, which was fluffy and just the right amount of lemon "bite"! It also had a saltine crust, which had the perfect amount of salt and made the pie have the WOW factor! I'm in love with both. Next time I come back, I don't know if I'll be able to try something different! Best pies in philly! Magpie you will be missed! I'm so sad that I didn't get a chance to try every pie on the menu. For now I guess I don have a super strong opinion on Magpie as I went against what I would normally order at a dessert place. Started off with the savory pies which I thought were decent but were a bit expensive considering they were not all out amazing. As for the sweet pies -- the sweet potato pie was too sweet and I just wasn't a fan of their oreo looking pie. Next time I'll definitely go for one of the fruit pies since that's usually more of my thing. I have no doubt that they will be fabulous! Strolled into magpie before dinner time because we are crazy people and eat fucking dessert before dinner. Friday night happens to be the night where they do pie flights. It is 3 sweet pies for 15 dollars. It is a great deal. We got the lemon buttermilk, butterscotch bourbon and chocolate black out pies. That was a ton of food for 2 people! Overall the experience and ambience was great. The workers there were very and will def be back again to try their savory pies. I've been here a few times. It's always a little confusing arriving here because it's not clear what to do. There's usually just a few people working, but if the place is full it feels understaffed. We found a seat at the bar and admittedly, with a party of 5 it felt as if we overwhelmed the place (and we were kind of overwhelming, I think). Once we placed our orders, our pie arrived quickly and it was oh-so-delicious. I had the butterscotch bourbon and the taste was delectable. One of my kid's had the chocolate, coffee, cinnamon pecan. YUM! The pies are amazing. There isn't much room here...we spent our visit at the bar and were able to all be seated once other patrons left. This is a sweet place. A great stop as fall weather approaches. Magpie is to pie what gravity is to Newtonian physics. It is core and defining to my understanding of pie. It is to pie what infinite cones are to multivariate calculus, what the late Beethoven quartets are to music, what water lilies are to Monet, what hydrogen is to the Oort cloud... Magpie is to pie what Michael Jack Schmidt was to the 1980 Phillies, what no load income and growth mutual funds are to personal investment, what automatic transmissions are to American cars, honey to bees, yeast to bread, water to life... In short, Magpie is the best pie I know, made at home or in a store. The coffee is great, the service terrific, and both sweet and savory pies alike models of pie construction. It is pie technology, in the ancient Greek sense of the word "technology" which implied artistry, as well as craft. You must go here. You must try the butterscotch bourbon pie. And then you must rejoice, having had the finest pie in known and unknown creation. Absolutely terrible customer service. We sat at the counter and waited for someone to take our order. And waited and waited. No one even ACKNOWLEDGED us. The place is not that big. There were a couple of workers behind the counter who walked by us countless times but simply ignored us. I get that you're busy but at least have the courtesy to say you'll be with us as soon as you can. Never found out how the pie was because we got tired of waiting and left. I don't ever intend on returning. It was pi(e) day 3/14 and how better to celebrate than a trip to Magpie! It was pretty busy and they had the butterscotch bourbon pie on special for $3.14, however after seeing the caramel apple pie, I couldn't pass it up. It was one of the best pie crusts I have had. We sat at the counter, and in the 30 minutes we were there, the line practically tripled so I'm glad we got there when we did. In terms of pie shops, I don't have a lot to compare it to, but five star pie plus a cute interior and sitting space, what more could you ask for? I can't wait to go back and try to the chicken pot pie. I was recently introduced to Magpie by a coworker who extolled the decadent deliciousness of the bourbon butterscotch pie. I bought a piece and warmed it up - seriously the best slice of pie I've ever had. Since then, I've also tried the chocolate pecan pie, the peppermint mousse pie (a winter special), and the lemon meyer pie - all are vastly different from each other in texture and flavor profile, and all of them are amazing. (The peppermint mousse pie is my current favorite - it's silky and light and very, very addictive.) I fell so hard for their pies that I waited in line in the cold outside Magpie on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to score some pies for my family's Thanksgiving festivities - and it was totally worth it. (Disclaimer: you can order the pies beforehand. I'm just a fool and missed the order deadline by a few hours.) Even over 24 hours later, the crust was still flaky and the pies tasted as if they had been baked fresh. I tried to sign up for one of pie making classes to learn their secrets - but they're ridiculously popular and there wasn't anything available until February. (No surprise.) The interior is cozy, with a good amount of counter space and table seating that makes the most of the small space. The servers are super nice and always at the ready to make great pie suggestions. Between the still untried savory pie selection, the ever-changing pie specials, and the pie classes, there are simply too many reasons to keep coming back to Magpie! I will be back for a savory sampling; let me tell you! Raspberry rhubarb was delicious like early summer in your mouth. The butterscotch bourbon was good, mildly flavored and reminded me a bit of flan. Nutter-butter pie special was creamy, like a much much much x2000 better version of the cool whip peanut butter monstrosity that frequents cheep restaurants and bad potlucks. It's the dreamiest version of that. Must Try This Place! Everything is so good! We started with a milkshake and it is so worth the $$. They blend a whole piece of pie into a vanilla milkshake and it is so good! it took alamode to a new level. I ordered that mac and cheese pie topped with pulled pork and my boyfriend got the chicken pot pie topped with a biscuit. They were both so good! cant wait to go back. Came here for dessert and the caramel apple pie a-la-mode hit the spot. It was not too sweet and it was delicious!! The ginger tea unfortunately did not have any ginger, nor ginger flavour so that was a tad of a disappointment. We found that many places in Philadelphia close somewhat early so it was a tad bit of a rush for us to eat and depart. Would definitely recommend the pie and ice cream. The day was 3.14 or in weirdo math terms pi day and my mission was clear I went for the butterscotch bourbon and left with a new found love of vegetarian chili in a heavenly shell. Magpie has solidified my love of all things pastry, i will let you in on a secret don't come if your pressed for time you could wait as long as we did in math terms i think its eternity squared. My gals and i shared two savory pies and two sweet. The veggie chili mole was the perfect blend of beans , chocolate , herbs and spices. I really wish i had of ordered one for myself. The shepherds pie was lack luster ( per the meat eaters in the group) and an awesome pastry shell can only do so much. The savory pies come individually molded around a flaky butter crust which makes eating it all the more awesome. The sweet pies sealed the deal for me and the butterscotch bourbon was everything i anticipated it being, sweet , creamy and tasting of bourbon. The carmel apple pie (with old school lattice crust) was equally good. The reasons for 3 stars instead of 5 was the level of service during lunch time hours. There was only one person working the "bar " and dining areas. We waited for a while for our food and in an effort to save time we ordered our sweet pies as our savory ones were dropped off. For the amount of money these babies cost i would think Magpie would be able to have enough staff to serve during a busy time i mean after all it was Pi day. I will be back and hopefully i can upgrade magpie because the pies are worth at least 4. When I first heard that Magpie was opening on South Street, I thought what an awesome, cute idea - especially with the dearth of cupcakeries that have vomited up all over CC (yes, I love cupcakes, but this is seriously ridiculous now). Plus, what American doesn't love pie? It's one of our classic desserts! It took me awhile, though, to finally visit this adorable little pie boutique. The exterior stands out sharply among the other businesses, and the interior with the long bar and lots of wood lends a nice warm, homey feeling. My sweet tooth was primed but couldn't decide on what to get! With the advice of the lovely girl behind the counter, I opted to try their weekend mini pie special, whose theme was 'chocolate,' and you can't go wrong with that! The mini pies included semi sweet mousse with a fudge center, brandied sour cherry compote with white chocolate ganache, and salted caramel pecan with milk chocolate. Yum! At home, I was eager to try them because they definitely looked homemade with the free-form pastry shells. I went for the cherry-white chocolate one first and my initial bite yielded...bland pastry dough. I couldn't understand how a pastry that looked flaky and buttery could not have that flavor. I was super disappointed, especially since there was so much pastry and not as much filling to balance it out. I ended up eating only the fillings and left almost all of the pastry on my plate. The cherry-white chocolate filling was good, not a ton of white chocolate flavor but I liked that. The semi sweet mousse was great and would sate a chocolate craving quick. But the salted caramel milk chocolate pecan was the star - I could eat a whole pie of it in one sitting (and promptly feel sick, but it would be worth it)! I'd like to try a pie slice and see if there's a difference - otherwise that pastry dough needs some tweaking. The store is very cute. Loved the concept and friendly service at the counter. I tried the cinnamon coffee chocolate pecan pie and thought it was just ok. I was expecting an explosion of flavor in my mouth. However, the taste seemed a bit flat. I had a pie with similar ingredients at another spot and was blown away. I was hoping for the same experience. So, it was a bit of a let down. I'll give them another try with a different flavor. Hopefully, I'll experience the hype everyone else talks about on my next visit. In my hardened oil-drillin', war-mongerin', McCain lovin' soul, somewhere there's a little hippy who just has to start yapping occasionally. Even though I usually detest her jabbering about food waste and how I shouldn't just toss away last season's clothing, her blathering did some good at Magpie. The pie fries - extra sweet, flakey pastry crust - dunked in a balanced tart/sweet raspberry (?) ginger pseudo-jam/jelly were absolutely fantastic. Sprinkled with a smattering of sugar crystals, and baked to crust perfection, these fries felt healthier than your deep fried potatoes in aioli. And don't be leery of ordering a fruit pie (peach) as a meal - it's tart enough and has enough fruit to almost be considered healthy. Just think of the lattice crust as a slice of buttery, crispy, flakey toast comprised of mostly air and a few layers of pastry dough...it's healthy enough that you can... ...order Magpie's signature Butterscotch Bourbon cream custard pie for dessert. With a consistency more akin to hard ice cream (but it's not frozen) and a flavor explosion more powerful than a shot of the Kentucky brew, you're sure to walk out of Magpie a few pounds heavier and a few smiles bigger. Stopped in for lunch today. Staff was super friendly and we chatted for a while. Ordered both a savory and a sweet pie. My BBQ pulled pork pie was amazing. It was an interesting and delicious twist on a pulled pork sandwich. It comes topped with coleslaw, which normally is not something I eat, anywhere. Gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised, it was good and complemented the pork perfectly. When dessert time came, I ordered a coffee (of which they brewed a fresh pot for me!) and a slice of the pie if the month, Cafe Mocha. Very good, although it didn't replace my favorite, Butterscotch Bourbon! All in all, good lunch, and I left feeling satisfied and full for a good price! Magpie is a hidden gem along the downtown streets of philly. My Uber driver drove past it twice until I was able to point it out (ha!), but if you're a local you're most likely a fan. The inside is very quaint and is decorated like a home away from home. It's a mix between a small coffee shop/diner. This bakery offers a small variety of dessert & dinner pies. All pies are slightly expensive ($5 a slice or more). They also offer coffee beverages. I tried the coffee cinnamon chocolate pecan pie and I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT IT. It will stay in my mind forever as the best slice of pie I've ever eaten. Luckily, they offered me a side of whip cream or ice cream to make it 10x more delicious. The customer service was friendly and I can't wait to come back. I only wish they offered a larger variety of pies so I could try more! I. Love. Magpie. The decor in there is so cute and the service is quick. Their peach pies are the best and the blueberry crumble was swoon worthy. My only qualms are that the servers were really busy and that the pies are cold. I love warm pie. In fact Magpie is the only place where I have had a cold piece of pie. If they had a little toaster oven where you could heat up your pie, I would give this place five stars. Each slice is also pricey but I guess that is the sacrifice you make to stuff your face with delicious baked goods. This place is a hidden gem! So cute & welcoming. Service was so awesome. We came here on Friday night for dessert. I got a cappuccino & he got an americano. They each came with a little biscuit (nice touch!). We also split a pear ginger pie a la mode and it was soo good! I was nervous about the combination but the pairing was actually quite nice! The space was also really cute and pretty quiet. We played a couple rounds of chess on the phone after we ate & had a great time. Definitely a good, private place for a date! This place is for pie-lovers and pie-haters alike! I personally don't really like pie, but was intrigued by the concept of a pie-only restaurant and the fact that it's closing for good this month. I ordered the lemon ginger snap, butterscotch bourbon, caramel apple, and the macaroni and cheese pies. My biggest gripe about pies is a heavy and dry crust, but magpie avoids that entirely!! The butterscotch had a flaky pastry crust, and the lemon one had a gingersnap crust. The macaroni and cheese pie was also delicious, and definitely had more depth and flavor (love those sun dried tomatoes) than a typical Mac and cheese. My rank order would be butterscotch, lemon, Mac n cheese, apple. Definitely check this place out before it closes!! Oh mama I do loves me some pie ! This is a fantastic establishment serving up some of the best pies in the city. Magpie you won me over with your decadent, and savory creations. M~ is for Marvelous. You'd be astonished with this shop serving an incredible product. A~ is for Amazing. You'll be saying this, wondering where has this been all this time. G~ is for Glorious. Something so delightful that will have moaning with every bite. P~ is for Perfection. (or Pie) Every bite from the savory to the decadent is perfection. I~ is for Intense. You'll get an intense rush to your taste buds with every bite. E~ is for Exquisite. Something this rich and decadent is served to everyone who comes in. Who would have thought that a slice of pie could be so damn unbelievable. I mean it is a softer version of cake, and we all love cake. Magpie you guys are a solid 5 star type of establishment everyday, all day. Simply awesome with the savory, sweet , down to the coffee that is served. Keep up with the phenomenal work guys. Had a slice of apple caramel GOLD! This shop is adorable and inviting. The pie is out of this world with a small dollop of vanilla ice cream. Highly recommend! The dessert pies are so sweet, crumbley, and delicious. This is a place that does one thing and does it well, rather than trying to bite off more than it can chew. Chicken pot pie is so filling and nostalgic. The top is like a piece of cornbread that is do sweet and satisfying. Pie shakes?!? Definitely hit my apple pie ($6) + La Colombe iced coffee craving ($3). Delicious!!! We will definitely be back to try more pies or even the pie baking class Last night my girlfriend and I came in for dessert. We'd been wanting to try Magpie for quite some time (we're huge fans of pie!) and they didn't disappoint one bit. The service was great, friendly and helpful. The pies were some of the best I've ever had! I had the Lemon Curd pie (my all-time favorite kind of pie) and my gf had the Butterscotch Bourbon pie. Not only was the filling amazing, but the crust was the perfect level of crispy. I was lucky enough to try both pies, I couldn't recommend Magpie more! I can't wait to go back! I love love LOVE magpie!!! I was in the neighborhood for the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day and holycow... what an amazing way to start the new year! I got the butterscotch bourbon. The texture was absolutely phenom. It was SO smooth and velvety... I thought maybe I was drinking Elvis. The mixture of butterscotch and bourbon was also totally intoxicating (no pun intended)--and the buttery crust just topped it off with a perfectly mixed crusty crumbly foundation for the smooth creamy filling. We also got tea and coffee lattes with our pies, each of which came with a delicious pie fry... which... is essentially a pie crust biscotti that is UH-mazing for dipping. Seriously, I absolutely LOVE pie, and pie is super big on the west coast. So I've been amazed that there aren't more fabulous pie shops on the east coast. But Magpie is the real deal. It's one of the only truly decadent pie shop I've been to at home on the east coast. So... I will definitely be visiting here the next time I am in town! I am definitely a fan. One of my favorite dessert places in the city. Always has a good selection of pies both sweet and savory. Sweet pies are the best imho. The pie shakes are divine. Go for basset's ice cream if you're eating in! Full coffee bar for espresso drinks. Friday flights: $14 for three slices of pie. Eat in only. This is worth it if you like to try their different flavors. Good for sharing. Service is friendly but sometimes slow bc usually only one person working. Cute interior but not too many seats. Not super ideal for a larger group. They also do periodic pie making classes that looks fun but it's really pricey: I think over $100 for the one night class. Details usually available on their Instagram. Lovely pies. Though a ill pricey, they are worth it. Chicken pot pie is my favorite savory pie. Beef burrito is pretty nice too. Pie crust is nice and thick. When you eat in, you also get a small side salad. Caramel apple and raspberry rhubarb pies are nice, big slices of sweet heaven. I also love the lime pie with basil cream. So refreshing and tangy. Cute seating and decor. Service can be spotty. Best pies! I would highly recommend visiting Magpie if you're in Philly. My friends and I came here before dinner for a quick, sweet pick me up. We originally ordered 2 pies, but ended up sampling most of their sweet pies. We tried the Berry Lavender Crumb, Raspberry Rhubarb, Lemon Curd, and Thoroughbred (one of their specials made with bourbon, walnuts, and chocolate). The Thoroughbred was by far the group's favorite. It was light and decadent, without being too sweet. I love pie, but for me, they're often a hit or miss. Magpie is for sure doing something right! 100% recommend. Came here on a Sunday afternoon, got the whole place to myself. For savory ordered a Gouda mac n cheese pot pie. Loved the texture of the cheese, which was both smooth and crunchy at the top. The Gouda had a really smokey taste which matched well with the flaky crust. Apple caramel pie for dessert, with just the right amount of cinnamon. Cute atmosphere and everything is bird themed. Also plays really great music. It's as if I can't help but be greedy here... I always end up over-ordering. When I'm by myself, I'll order a scoop of the seasonal house made ice cream (not Bassett's vanilla ice cream), even though it's neither needed, nor does it complement the pie particularly well (*). When I'm here with a friend, I always end up ordering 3 slices for the two of us... thankfully, I haven't gone the whole hog and gotten that ginormous pie shake to complement the slice of pie... When it comes to pies, I can't get over crust issues. You know what I'm talking about. You've just been swept off your feet by the filling, whether a smooth and silky chocolate or lime, or a rustic and hearty fruit, and then your fork gets to the crust and either there's no spine and it just sticks like a leech to the filling, or it's just so headstrong that it refuses to bend to the gentle entreaties of the fork. You can't have a battle royale every time, and so you give up and move on. No such issues at Magpie. The crust holds itself together just right. It brings the right element of savory to contrast with the sweet filling. Truth be told, I actually enjoy nibbling the crust on its own. Feeling good. That's what eating pie is all about. You'll always find something of interest in their fillings. There's the seasonal crumb (e.g. strawberry or blueberry crumb), the perennial fan favorite and signature pie sold all year round: butterscotch bourbon, and monthly variations e.g. Key lime, black and white, peppermint, Kentucky Derby, Espresso Buttermilk, Coconut Cream... But, you can always show up and know that there's always a sweet siren pie calling your name. (*) it's probably me pushing the envelope: obviously the classic black and white pie doesn't need buttermilk ice cream, nor does the peppermint pie need ginger... but, if you eat the pie and ice cream separately, strangely you'll look back and think you did a'ight... (4.5 stars) Great clean and homie place. Love the different varieties of desserts especially pies. My favorite pie milkshakes! Came here in a large group and the servers were incredibly friendly and chill. And even took the time to split our checks, which was very nice of her. I ordered the chicken pot pie (and tried the beef stew pie) and both were very good. The crust is perfectly flakey! They came with side salads. The only thing is the price is a little higher than what I would like to pay for a relatively small pie. We also got the bourbon pie for dessert and it was very thick and sweet - the texture is similar to that of pumpkin pie. A little too sweet for me, but tasty nonetheless. They also have a nice selection of warm beverages. I. LOVE. PIE. and this place!! I usually dont like cream based pies (except pumpkin) but this place converted me. The chocolate cream pie was amazing, not too sweet (surprisingly) and made even better with the HUGE scoop of ice cream we added. Definitely coming back again ASAP. Also learned of their awesome deals through their website / Instagram! Wed- $14 for a sweet slice, savory slice, and drink Fri- $14 for THREE slices of sweet pies!! Amazing :) I used to be upset that they did not stay open late, now they stay open late, but think they are federal donuts. It was 7pm and I got the last slice of butterscotch bourbon. Which is their signature pie, my friend wanted a slice too. They were out and told her they would not have another slice of it till next tuesday?!?! I understand you are a pie bakery and Thanksgiving is your busiest holiday. However, are you not open tomorrow? What if people want a slice tomorrow when they pick up their pies or if small thanksgiving gatherings just want a few slices? So she goes with pumpkin praline. Which I thought would be pumpkin/pecan pie like. Nope it was a poorly flavored and oddly spiced pumpkin custard with clumpy poorly conceived sugar droppings. I can't call them pralines, because frankly they aren't. A praline has a nut, commonly pecans in it. Our first server hastily put a sprinkle of three or four sugar droppings on top, boxed it up and turned on her heel. My friend then asked the gal ringing us up to add a few more not realising we would later pick these of for fear of dislodging a filling. I was so excited for pie, but the service and the lackluster pumpkin have left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm not a big fan of pie but the chocolate coffee pecan pie is amazing. I look forward to trying magpies savory pies. Magpie is a cute cafe with a rotating selection of pie. I've been there twice now and I've found the pies to pretty good but really nothing great. I was searching for some fun things for my fiancé and I to try. Magpie offers a pie making class but that was completely booked. I searched their website and good news: Magpie has a pie and beer flight special. Bad News: It was not occuring when I visited. I called earlier in the day and asked if you had to book a reservation for the pie and beer flight event tonight or are they just walk-in, I was told "oh just walk in". I checked the date on the website and was more than certain it said they would be participating on the night I visited. While I'll admit we were a little annoyed by this, it was, partially my fault. While we didn't recieve what we initially came for, these pies are out of this world amazing. Now I understand why they advertise on their website when they will start taking pre-orders around the holiday. On to the good stuff: Chocolate pear- the sliced and perfectly arranged pear sliced paired perfectly with a small amount of chocolate on the bottom. Not too sweet. Tiramisu- I love tiramisu make it a pie and it's over the top in the best way possible. The coffee and chocolate flavor was nicely balanced into a pie that did not fall part when you cut into it. Mexican Hot Chocolate- SUPRISINGLY!!! My favorite. Chocolate, cinnamon goodness with a fun kick of cayenne at the end Oatmeal Cookie- nice combination of cinnamonand oats. Not my favorite but if you love the cookie version you will love this Dutch Apple Crumble- Classic. Nice sliced slivers of apple stacked and cooked perfectly so that the pie doesn't fall apart. It's so important for the pie to not fall apart. Butterscotch Bourbon- No, this is my favorite. Ok I can't decide. Very sweet but sometimes you need that and a very pronounced bourbon taste that was lovely. You must try this. While the confusion left a bad taste in my mouth, the pies excelled in all other aspects. The ladies that took care of us during our visit were very attentive and nice to us. I will absolutely visit again. I have my eye on the coconut creme and lime basil! Following our indulgence of Philly cheesesteaks, my family and I were in the mood for something sweet. We wanted dessert that was a bit different than the usual ice cream pick. As we searched, we discovered a coffee and pie spot that wasn't too far from our current location. Magpie is a pie spot that offers seasonal pies made by hand. It is located in a cute little area that seems to have a cool foodie feel to it. The store is quite small with a long bar countertop area as well as a few tables surrounding it. The interior is simple, but cute, reminding you that you just stepped into something that resembles Anthropology. The menu is basic with pies, coffee, and ice cream. CAPPUCCINO ($3.75): The cappuccino was delicious. It was thick and frothy and had a cute heart design. The espresso had the perfect amount of strength that I didn't even need to add sugar. GHIRADELLI WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE ($4.00): with house made marshmallow. This was delicious. The marshmallow wasn't the typical jetpuff marshmallow. It was light and airy and the white chocolate was sweet but not overly sweet. It was a good drink if you like hot chocolate and want something a bit different. BLUEBERRY CRUMB A LA MODE ($6.00 +$2.50 FOR ICE CREAM): I thought this pie was just ok. I loved the crumb topping cause it is one of my favorites, but the whole pie altogether didn't amaze me. The crust had a nice buttery texture. I wasn't a fan of the ice cream. It was just way too crystalized and icy and lacked the creamy consistency I always look for in ice cream. BUTTERSCOTCH BOURBON ($5.25): I really enjoyed this pie. I'm a fan of butterscotch so a butterscotch pie made my dreams come true. It was creamy and buttery and the bourbon was really subtle. It was not too heavy and the crust was flaky. A good overall pie. MY FAVORITE. BLACK AND WHITE ($5.50): This was a really good pie. It was rich with chocolate undertones without being overly decadent. I loved all the textures, from the buttery pie crust, to the creamy filling all the way to the crispy chocolate balls. It was a pie party in my mouth. Overall, Magpie is a great dessert spot if you're looking for something different than the common ice cream. It is fairly small and cozy and offers great coffee options for the coffee lovers. They also have pie milkshakes where you can pick your favorite pie flavor and turn it into a drink! Additionally, if you're into savory pies, they have that too! Basically, it's a win-win situation for all. For other reviews, check out thefoodseeker. com My wonderful boyfriend ran around town on Sunday picking up supplies for the days we'd be stuck inside because of the storm. Magpie was one of his stops. He grabbed a chorizo chili pie, some gouda and squash pie and a bag of pie fries with pumpkin dip. The pie fries were totally addictive. What a delicious sweet and savory snack! Genius idea. The pie crust is the best part of pie, afterall. We heated the savory pies up for lunch and both were very good. However, there was a leafy herb in the gouda/squash pie that totally overpowered the other flavors. I was not a fan of that at all but the rest of the pie was good once I pulled the herb pieces off. Still, I'd probably opt for something else next time. The chorizo chili pie was delish and came topped with corn chips and cheddar cheese. A side cup of sour cream was included for a nice touch. I'm a fan and I'd love to try more of what they have to offer! Pie is probably one of my favorite desserts, so you can only imagine my excitement when I found out about Magpie in Philadelphia. I wish I had gone more often, to be honest, because the pies are just that good. The shop is small, cute + quaint - just as you would imagine a pie shop to look like. The decor inside is lovely. The menu is simple. My favorite part is definitely the fact that there are SWEET and SAVORY menu options. Delicious! I always opted for the sweet, but I've heard great things about the savory as well. Piece sizes are pretty large - my 2 friends I comfortably split one - and the price is what you would expect for a gourmet pie shop. Definitely a great place to hang out, grab a piece of dessert, and chat with friends. It is one of a kind, and so are the pies! Lovely pies. Though a ill pricey, they are worth it. Chicken pot pie is my favorite savory pie. Beef burrito is pretty nice too. Pie crust is nice and thick. When you eat in, you also get a small side salad. Caramel apple and raspberry rhubarb pies are nice, big slices of sweet heaven. I also love the lime pie with basil cream. So refreshing and tangy. Cute seating and decor. Service can be spotty. Best pies! I just went to the gym, and then came home and stuffed myself with a wonderful slice of pie from Magpie, thereby undoing all the gyming I had just done. WAH! All kidding aside, I swung by Magpie today after running some errands, and thought I'd only be able to eat about half the huge piece of chocolate cinnamon coffee pecan pie I picked up. I was wrong. I could in fact eat the whole thing, because IT WAS PERFECT. Well made, great crust, amazing filling, SO GOOD. It was exactly what I wanted, not what I needed, but what I wanted. I usually am weary of things with so many flavors mixed in together, but this was amazing. There were hints of cinnamon, with a strong tasty blend of pecans, chocolate, and coffee making it really just the perfect pie. I've had their bourbon pecan in the past and loved that one as well. I can't wait to go back and try a savory option, though I'm sure my waistline wouldn't mind me waiting a few more weeks, or months. You have to go here. While I didn't eat in, it looked so warm and cozy. It's clean, it's got nice beautiful bright lights, with a wonderful bar and some small tables.The counter is really large and looked super comfortable. Overall, every time I pass by, I'll probably have to stop in. I can't help it. It's SUCH GOOD PIE! Just found out that this place will be closing on 12/23/18 which makes me very sad as it is one of my go-to dessert places in the city. It is quaint, cozy, and the staff are always very welcoming and friendly. Perfect for a post-dinner dessert or mid-day treat! The pies are unique and SO well done. One time, when it was as too wet and cold out during a snowstorm and all I wanted was to indulge in some comfort food pie and dessert, Magpie and Caviar came to the rescue! I have no shame in saying that I ordered three pies (Mac & Cheese, Key Lime Mango, and Caramel Apple) and forced my friend to eat them with me. They were all delightful. The crust (which I think can make or break pie) was perfectly flaky. The Mac & Cheese is unique - perfectly creamy and cheesy and surrounded by crust. Another favorite of mine is the pear ginger crumble. I've been for an evening pie-making class once, and that was a lot of fun! You learn to make one of the signature pies with the owner, Holly, who is very sweet, fun, and engaging! I just bought the Magpie cookbook this week, so I can enjoy her pies once the store closes, though I'm sure nothing I make will be able to compare! Magpie is seriously a one of the best dessert spots in Philly. Its a quaint, beautifully decorated spot that has created a comfortable atmosphere for you to indulge in some pie! They have everything from sweet to savory pies and because they make them fresh, their menu is always changing. I stopped by from some dessert a la mode with some friends. We sat at the bar counter, chatted with the great staff, and had a great time trying a few slices of pie. Considering that we scraped the plates clean, I would definitely recommend this place for a nice dessert. This little bit of heaven is a must for pie lovers. When you walk into this cute and cozy space, you immediately feel comfortable and warm inside. Everything is freshly baked, the crusts are crisp with the right amount of crunch, and their pies are not excessively sweet, but flavored just right. We had a mango key lime, a coconut cream, and a caramel apple slice, and they were all big hits. Besides the pies, the affogato was to die for. A very generous scoop of vanilla ice cream in a fragrant mug of espresso. Will definitely revisit whenever I make it back to Philly. Just go stop reading and go! Get the fresh whipped cream on top. Get the bourbon pie or pumpkin or whatever tickles your fancy. You're going to love it and thank me. Oh and they are byob if you want a little bubbly with your pie. Why not! Just wish they were open on monday and didn't close at 5 on sunday ;( The pie fries are excellent and very fun. I am eating them as I type this. Berry Lavender & butterscotch bourbon samplers = 2 slices to go Butterscoth bourbon slice = 5 stars Berry Lavendar slice = 5 stars The chances of me returning for more pie = ABSOLUTELY!!!!! The butterscotch bourbon pie is apparently a staple. There is a reason why: it is amazing! It was the best flavor I tried. I also tried their apple pie, which was a bit too sweet for my taste. But that is personal I guess. Overall it was well executed. The chocolate coffee cinnamon pecan is delicious too! It sounds like a lot going on but the flavors combine just fine! I didn't try their savory pies, but I saw some people having them and they look delicious too. Hopefully I'll try them soon! I had really high hopes for my experience here. It was good but not quite as good as I anticipated. The selection looked great. I was in for a savory option since it was lunchtime. The pie of the day was a lemon black raspberry and it looked great but not something I was down for. I got the sweet potato chili pie - essentially chili in a ramekin-size pie crust bowl. It was good but not something I couldn't (or wouldn't) be able to make at home. In fact I just picked up sweet potatoes to make a vegan version. While I love inspiration to make something at home, when I eat out I dont want to feel like I could have done it at home myself. I noticed also that the waitress only suggested the specials when asked. Maybe you're not just pushing stuff that is on its way out but it sure looks like that. So, this place was good but didn't meet my expectations. Perhaps I'll give it a try for dessert and see what happens. Excellent selection of desert and other types of pies but damn, the prices high in this place! Magpie would get an additional star if I didn't have to take a personal loan out every time I wanted to purchase an entire pie for occasions. Overall, worth the trip in. The service is great and the pies typically rotate so that's cool but stick to a single slice and some coffee if you want to keep the bank from breaking. This place came highly recommended to me by a friend and it lived up to my expectations. I came for Sunday brunch and ordered the chicken pot pie, Mac and cheese pie, and pear ginger crumb pie with a scoop of Bassett's vanilla ice cream on the side. The Mac and cheese pie satisfied my salty cravings and the crust was nice and buttery. The biscuit topping the chicken pot pie was delicious and the flavor of the pot pie was on point. They looked small but were surprisingly filling. The pear ginger crumb pie was amazing. Definitely get the scoop of ice cream on the side (+$3 but totally worth it). The only thing that would have made the experience perfect was if the pear ginger pie was heated, I just love the combo of hot pie and cold ice cream. Both savory pies were good but I think the sweet pies are the real winners. I'll be back soon to try out the other sweet pies, my eye is on the butterscotch bourbon. Had my first experience at this place and it won't be the last! Walked in and instantly knew this place was gonna be good. I got the Mac and cheese with broccoli but also got to try the chicken pot pie. They were both phenomenal. For my sweet treat I got key lime pie, it was probably the best I've ever had. A friend of mine got the thin month and that one was quite enjoyable as well. My wife is a regular here with here friends and now I'll be back too. :-) The universal symbol for vegan is a v with a leaf. All the vegans recognize this. Unfortunately, there are options that are labeled incorrectly, which is disappointing. Cheese is vegetarian, making it not vegan. Please update your menu. I really wish my trip to Philly lasted longer or that I scheduled better because by the time I got to visit Magpie it was later in the evening and the flavors I wanted to try were already sold out. Luckily I was able to nab a slice of lemon buttermilk with a saltine crust and a slice of salted caramel bourbon pie to go. Both were delicious in their own way, but I preferred the lemon buttermilk slice. The salted caramel bourbon was really rich so it was good to share with my fiancé (and a better excuse to get two different slices.) I'd love to come back to try some savory options and even more of the sweet options. I'm definitely a fan! I want to give four stars for the quality of food but the awful service prohibits me from doing so. This is my second visit here and I am still holding out hope they will hold charm school classes along with their already scheduled pie school before my return. This is a nice little shop that has variety of rotating savory and sweet pies. We ordered the meatball and chicken pot pie. I thought it was a little pricey for the meal ($9.5) for the pies, but you get a side salad with your meal if you dine in. The meatball pie was good - came stuffed with 6-7 meatballs at least. The sauce was a little sour , fresh melted mozzarella on top and the crust was very crisp. Definitely full after the meal. Chicken pot pie was okay - standard pot pie, nice parm puff pastry on top. Would've liked to try the sweets, but we were pretty full. I think this is also BYOB(?). Not a bad spot, hours: {'Monday': '0:0-0:0', 'Tuesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Wednesday': '11:0-21:0', 'Thursday': '11:0-21:0', 'Friday': '11:0-23:0', 'Saturday': '11:0-23:0', 'Sunday': '11:0-21:0'}

name: Ambrosia Ristorante BYOB, address: 231 S 24th St, city: Philadelphia, latitude: 39.9499785, longitude: -75.1796522, is_open: opening, categories: Restaurants, Italian, text: Excellent! We had high hopes for this place and it didn't disappoint. We started with oysters. I had the monkfish and my wife had scallops. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. We brought our two young kids and the kitchen made them plain pasta marinara. We also tried the roasted chicken. So happy to have a quality Italian byob in the neighborhood-we will return! I came to Philly for a conference and we really wanted some good east coast Italian food. We found this place on yelp and we were not disappointed! It stared with the nicest most accommodating service. The food was incredible from the fresh bread with olive oil and peppers to the appetizers and the main dish didn't disappoint. I had the Scallops and they were like butter melting in your mouth. Give it a try and bring your favorite bottle of wine, you won't be disappointed! Here's all one needs to read: we'll be back! The food was absolutely delicious. Four of us sampled a wide variety-- pasta, veal, fish, steak-- and found all of them first rate. The pastas are a bit pricey but being. BYO softens the blow. We also shared several appetizers including calamari, octopus, and salads and these were also superb. The noise level is high but tolerable. We'll be back!! I came here with my girlfriend. It was super cute inside, not too crowded so that was nice. We ordered the shishito peppers, mussels, Scallops and the pasta special which consisted of crab meat, clams, peas, corn, I don't know, all types of goodies. Everything was really good, the scallops with pork belly was a little too salty for me. The waitress was nice and our waters were refilled each time we needed it without asking which is a huge plus for me. Overall, I did enjoy this place and would come back. We had a great Father's Day dinner here! All the appetizers were fabulous. I would definitely recommend the burrata and the octopus. We all enjoyed our dishes, two of us got pasta and two got seafood. The dishes were prepared well and were not overwhelming large like you find at some Italian restaurants. We had just enough room to enjoy the tiramisu and chocolate mousse cake. Divine! This place is awesome! We had the arugula salad and the burrata as apps, followed by the torteloni and the airline chicken. My husband could not get over the torteloni (it really was fabulous). Our server, Marta, was lovely, attentive, and helpful. The restaurant is also adorable inside. We will be back soon!!! Absolutely delicious! Dined there recently and wow...what a change from what was there before. Service was fantastic, decor top notch and the food was delicious! Octopus and calamari appetizers are not to be missed. All of our entrees were delicious! We went with a group of eight and were seated right on time. Fantastic to have a BYOB in Fitler Square. We will be back again! Such a great little BYOB, selfishly I almost do not want the secret to get out. Everything from the service to the food was awesome. I highly recommend the burrata and the papardelle. Can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu. Good food, horrible management. We walked in and we're immediately pushed out. Tried to have a glass of wine on a Saturday night and we're denied. Don't go if you're trying to have a nice night out. we are serious foodies! I travel the world and participate in the best dining! This is best food I have had in Philly! That says ALOT!! and the staff were friendly and gracious, which is often times rare in Philadelphia! Perhaps my new favorite Italian restaurant in Philly! A wonderful ambiance, particularly outdoors, on a quiet beautiful street. The burrata with the eggplant was the best I've ever had - the flavors meshed together beautifully. The on-the-house bread had a dip that was exquisite and goes far beyond the traditional olive oil. My main course was the main event though. The tortelloni, filled with mushroom and topped with a walnut cream sauce, was perhaps the best pasta I've had. It was scrumptious with a bit of crunch from real walnuts. My husband got a crispy gnocchi which has great flavor and an impeccable texture, but could have used a bit of sauce. If you dipped it in my pasta's sauce, that made up for it. Will go back again and again now that I know! Great service as well. This place is a hidden gem! My friend and I loved everything we had. For starters we had Grilled Octopus and Mussels. I liked the fact that the octopus that come with fingerling potatoes is big and not cut so you can actually tell what you're eating rather than getting a piece of food an you're not sure whether it's potatoes or octopus. Our main course was Salmon and Scallops and I have to say the scallops are to die for. They're a must! Please do yourself a favor and order them. The sauce they come in, the cauliflower and everything in this dish it amazing. Chocolate mousse was our dessert and needless to say that it was so light and creamy. Definitely worth a try! The fact that it is BYOB is a plus and the place inside is cozy and modern. We were hoping for a dinner outside but it was raining so we had to settle for a table inside. Loved the fact that it's an open kitchen as you can see the chefs preparing your food. Owner and chef are very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be back and we will recommend to our friends! This place is a yummy hidden neighborhood place! The food is incredible, from appetizers to dessert (they have homemade Tiramisu)! The atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. The restaurant is small so I would avoid huge groups without a reservation. They have outdoor seating for when the weather is beautiful. This is one of my go-to restaurants for date night and when friends come to visit. Seriously one of the best in the neighborhood! A hidden gem! I didn't want to write a yelp review because I wanted to keep this place a neighbor secret. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The service is amazing. Every time I've been here they are super friendly and attentive and do not rush you out! The food is amazing! The cheese board is huge it's a meal in itself. I've have the short rib pasta, the fried gnocchi, the chicken Milanese, some of the specials and never been disappointed. The bread and oil is so die for, it's like a roasted tomato oil and is so flavorful. You will probably be to full for dessert but you need to try the tiramisu, it's homemade and amazing! It's also byob! Overall I love this place, it's tucked into the neighborhood you can barely tell it's there. It has such an Italian restaurant vibe you really feel at home! Absolutely amazing, the octopus and fig/prosciutto/pistachio apps were so delicious, crispy gnocchi was amazing and short ribs melted in my mouth. The food came very soon after we ordered and hot, service was amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! What a fantastic addition to the variety of restaurants in this center city neighborhood. It's Italian but really has a varied menu that will appeal to all tastes. Four of us went Friday night (do reserve in advance) which was the hottest temperatures in Philly to date, so outside dining, which is always my preference was not an option for us. But the inside was comfortable even though it is small, you don't feel like you are sitting on top of other diners. That being said, as the restaurant filled up it became increasingly difficult to hear, which is one reason I couldn't go to full five stars. Not sure what kind of sound muffling things they can do, and maybe on a slower night it's not an issue at all. Now for the food, really creative and tasty. I enjoyed the pasta special with tiny clams and I forgot the other ingredient. My sister had the scallops which were cooked to perfection. My wife combined two apps, the Calamari which she loved and a Cucumber Gazpacho which she found a bit heavy on the Feta Cheese (she wouldn't have called it a Gazpacho.) overall a great meal, only critique which we shared with our server was that some in our party found some items a bit too salty. He suggested we make that known next visit as they will prepare to order. It's BYOB which made it a reasonable dining experience. I will go back in a heartbeat every time I'm in Philly. I agree with all the previous reviews. I had lunch there - the pasta and gelato were outstanding and our server very friendly and helpful. It was not crowded on a summer weekday, good for conversation. BYOB. Food was incredible!!!! We got the scallops and they were PERFECT. Apparently they're stating brunch soon and we will definitely be coming! Delicious authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Fitler Square. We just had a great dinner with older kids, parents, and grandparents. We started with the cheese plate (amazing olive truffle spread), salad, and app special; they also offer bread with a savory olive oil dip. They were so good, it was hard to save room for mains, but we were glad we did! Pastas were fresh and just the right texture- loved short rib and seafood. Plus, it's BYO! Our new favorite restaurant in Philly! New BYOB that I highly recommend trying! I went with a group of 5 other people so we were able to taste a large portion of the menu.. everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the burrata. I can't wait to go back! We dropped in maybe 1 week after opening and brought a bottle of wine with us. We met the manager and owner and really enjoyed food and great treatment/service. Try it out! Came here with my boyfriend for an early Saturday night dinner. We were able to make a rezzie quickly and were seated right away when we arrived. I love how intimate it is inside, we were seated near the kitchen toward the back. Service was awesome, very attentive. We had the octopus to start, it was delicious and HUGE. Perfectly cooked. I had a squid ink pasta, it was great. Love that its BYOB. I will definitely be back! Great place. Amazing crispy gnocchi!!!! Must-have!! The burrata was also very good. Their bread starter was very nice. The mushroom tortellini had a tasty and rich filling. The pappardelle was ok...compared to all of the other pasta dishes. The service staff was attentive and accommodating. Cute close-knit seating. I like supporting local restaurants and this was a charm! Loved everything about this place. Cute, a little close but fine. Good prices, BYO and the food was fantastic. Service A+++ Can't wait to go back. This is arguably the perfect neighborhood restaurant. We had no reservation, but they found us a table quickly. It's BYOB, so bring your wine (we didn't know, or we would have. We left a super loud place and found this.) Attentive, quick but not hurried service. Moderate noise, but that's to be expected, and I noted they are taking some acoustical efforts to tamp it down. Every dish that came out had me wondering, and wishing, I knew what it was. We had a cold cucumber soup, redolent of dill, crepe fraiche, and yogurt. Wow. The bread basket was simple, not overwrought, garlicky and spicy, crunchy with a little baked in oil. Daughter had tagliatelle with rage, off the menu, perfectly fish, but not overly so, and not a tiny portion. I had the pasta special, with favs beans, crab, and many, many small clams in their shells. A superb, low key, thoroughly satisfying experience. This is my favorite Italian BYOB in the center city area. The service is always excellent. Their safety measures during covid-19 are great as well! The food is the best Italian food I've had in Philly! Their crispy gnocchi is a must with amazing complex flavors. Their Brussel sprouts salad was delicious and crispy. The tiramisu was amazing and not too heavy after 2 courses prior. Highly recommend if you live or are visiting the area! I cannot say enough great things about this place and the owner George. Yesterday I hosted a surprise birthday party late lunch for my husband's 60th birthday. I had been to Ambrosia three times before and never disappointed -- always completely satisfied. George, his chef and servers were beyond incredible! The food was fantastic and 25 people left happy and full with an amazing 5-course meal expertly prepared. This is my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. Great food and non-pretentious service from the owner and his staff. My advice? Go soon and go often! Came here Friday night on a date, food was good service was good I got the octopus, duck, lobster ravioli, and the ink pasta. They were all good but I wouldn't order them again except the lobster ravioli. For dessert I got the tiramisu, I thought it was ok, I wish the coffee taste was alittle stronger but over all 5 star I recently had lunch there a couple of times. The food is outstanding. My favorite is the ravioli stuffed with butternut squash. The service was excellent. I sat in a booth one time and a table one time. On a windy day, the booth was very warm. Each booth has its own small electric heater inside. The outside table in the shade was good on a warm day. This place does not deliver and does not take reservations for outdoors. You can get an outdoor reservation by phone. This place was spectacular! My wife and I ordered sauté calamari, fat belly tuna, and grilled octopus for appetizer. For entree we had the duck and the veal. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. Everything was just awesome! Excellent food, moderate portions and prices, excellent service. I recommend the grilled octopus. It was some of the most tender and well-prepared octopus I've had. Dining room is small and tables are tightly packed. So, it's noisy and gets cold every time the entrance door is opened. The food is good, but very typical American-Italian food - large portions, heavy food, acidic sauces...the service was fine, nothing to write home about but the waiter was attentive enough...it's a cute place in a small neighborhood but it didn't do anything to differentiate itself from the countless other BYOB Italian restaurants in Philadelphia. Impeccably DELICIOUS!!!!!! One of the best meals I've ever had in Philadelphia!! Eating outside was delightful and it was so nice to have an alfresco experience. The staff was super attentive and always checked on us, kept waters full, delivered requests promptly. But THE FOOD was stunning. Truffled crispy Brussel sprouts are a must. I got the Fava bean ravioli and it was too good to be believed!!! Lastly, they had a seven layer cake dessert special that sent me to heaven!! I'm sad I don't live in Philly because I'd love this quality of food often but I'll be making a pilgrimage here every time I visit!! Highly recommend!!!! We had a great time eating outdoors here in one of their little huts. The staff were great and quickly got our wine in an ice bath and kept the water glasses full. Our party ordered the Burrata & octopus to start, then for entrees had the crispy gnocchi, regular gnocchi, rigatoni with lamb sausage, and the squid ink spaghettini. All were so delicious and every plate was empty by the end. The crispy gnocchi was my favorite as it wasn't too dense/rich on a humid summer evening. They also deliver fresh focaccia before the food arrives and it is delicious. Our favorite to go to date night restaurant in Philly! The food is to die for...nothing on the menu disappoints and trust me I've tried the whole menu. If there is a special, I definitely recommend getting that. My all time favorite is the short rib pappardelle and salmon belly. The service is amazing and love that it's BYOB :) if you're looking for a cozy, delicious and superb dinning experience in the city of Philadelphia then you must try Ambrosia! Outstanding Brunch Awesome Squid Ink spaghetti with sumptuous tomato sauce with ample crabmeat and calamari rings. Crispy Gnocchi is a welcome change with its seared gnocchi & a light goat cheese sauce. My favorite is the Tortellini with its rich truffle sauce, with some crunchy nuts. Next time we'll come prepared with a bottle of wine. For appetizer, we enjoyed the Grilled octopus which was tender and yummy. Burrata is light and refreshing. Special dessert is this 7 layer chocolate cake, Torta Setteveli...very good closer for brunch. Attentive, personal and friendly service...street parking is a bit tough, but we'll worth it...we will definitely be back! We were on our way home from NY, and decided to stop by Philly to grab lunch. We stumbled upon this restaurant since we found parking. It's AWESOME. We ordered risotto and crispy brussels sprouts. Both were delicious! We asked for plain arugula with risotto and it was the perfect pair. WOW. This place is incredible, from the service to the food. Immaculate. Outside booths are so nice & quaint. Entrees we're fantastic and the grilled octopus is to die for. You cannot go wrong. 10/10. Cant ever have enough of Ambrosia! Best spot in philly for a nice dinner great staff and most importantly, the FOOD! Very good vibe excellent staff, kudos to George and Fredi ! Although the food was great, the management and wait staff made me feel incredibly uncomfortable. They rushed us the entire time.. a waiter came over every 2 minutes to take our plates away even though we were still eating. They hovered around our table until we felt too uncomfortable to stay and finish our dessert and drinks. I just.. appreciate a good atmosphere and I felt so rushed and uncomfortable the entire time. We ordered grilled octopus, crispy gnocchi, squid ink tagliatelle, and duck breast. The gnocchi and tagliatelle were exceptional. To our confusion, the duck breast was cooked to the perfect color, but it tasted very dry. We were not sure whether this was a particular style of cooking or by accident. The environment and service were great. Overall a very nice restaurant. I recommend it. This is my new favorite place. Small, elegant and clean! The serving staff, all of them and I mean all of them were fantastic and friendly. They really know how to treat the customer. And the food, the food....some of the best I've ever tasted. Fresh, flavorful and hot. The waitstaff brings the food out at the appropriate time so you're not still eating your apps while they're bringing out the entrée. Don't sleep on the oil and focaccia even if you have to cheat on your low carb day. Their desserts were rich and creamy try the tiramisu and the chocolate mousse yum. It's a BYOB and the prices are reasonable. Will be recommending this place to everyone, and I will be back. Did a double date and it was our first time here. Everything was so good. I had the salmon crudo , octopus, and pappardelle as my main. Everything was very good. I bought my unfinished half home and it was still good the next day. Would totally come back! This restaurant is really easy to miss because it's in a less traveled part of Center City. Glad I discovered it. Because the street it's on is so quiet, the outdoor dining experience felt very relaxing. Like a nice place to have a long, catch up lunch with a friend on a Sunday afternoon. Food wise, the complimentary focaccia and the dipping sauce it came in was really good. I got the squid spaghettini and they were surprisingly generous with the crab meat. Excited to return to this restaurant! Next time, with booze. Came in with my fiance ~6pm on Saturday night - recommend getting reservations in advance! An Italian BYOB spot with a casual vibe and open kitchen. Atmosphere: Not super intimate, and feels a bit loud - there's about 35-40 seats inside, but tables are placed quite close to each other. Generally brighter lights, which gives it a more casual vibe. Food: Good portion sizes, and well-made gnocchi and squid ink tagliatelle dishes. I was impressed by one of the appetizers, in particular, which included blue cheese and beef on flatbread. I usually don't like blue cheese, but the combination was well balanced. The bread was delicious though - we had to ask for seconds. Nothing absolutely WOWed me about the pastas, but they're well-made and good for when you're craving Italian food. One of the highlights though was the chocolate mousse cake (5-layers in total, I remember) with a layer of pistachio as well - that was very unique and delicious! Overall: - I would like to come back and try other dishes! It's just a bit overcrowded and standard for Philly Italian food. This was my first time trying Ambrosia! I saw their adorable booths (wooden floor, glass sliding doors separating tables, roof to protect from the rain but open on one side with heat lamps) and decided I had to try it. The food was fantastic! We got the quinoa salad, grilled artichokes, homemade ravioli and raviola and the shortbread eggs benedict. All were scrumptious with well balanced flavors. Reasonably priced, great service. Will be back for sure!!!! Call for a table since I don't think they are on opentable. Made reservations here for a Sunday and was seated immediately. The outdoor section is super cute and intimate. The service was great. The food was also amazing! The arugula salad surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. My Benedict yolk could've been runnier but the short rib flavor was very on point. This place was great! The service was friendly and personable and one of the owners were there running the front of the house and did a great job of making everyone feel welcomed. Had the beef carpaccio and calamari, both were phenomenal. Had the papardelle short rib ragu, also phenomenal. Prices are extremely fair for quantity and quality of food. Highly recommend! I lived in Sicily for two months, and the experience I had there with the cuisine was what led me to what was going to be my standard for rating Italian cuisine in general, including mainland Italy. Of course, I found plenty opportunities there to savor such high standards. That also happened when I discovered Ambrosia Ristorante! The attention from the owners and the servers has been very good, also. I highly recommend this place! Nice addition to the center city restaurant scene, and a byob offering. We ordered the grilled octopus, papardelle and casarecce. All were fantastic. We also enjoyed the tiramasu. This restaurant is clean and nicely spaced out for COVID outdoor dining. This is a place I would certainly return to. Worth the hype. Small. Quaint. Service was excellent and food was even better! Our group of 5 had a nice variety of appetizers, pastas and entrees. Homemade pasta was on point! Desserts were tasty and hit the spot. Cute, cozy, trendy new restaurant that I am happy opened up in the city. And it's BYOB and open on a Monday night! Make reservations because it gets quite busy. Food is amazing. Thank you George for making my group feel like family, I will definitely be back! We went here on valentines and it was a delight! It's a BYOB and they have a great selection of foods. Miguel, our server, was incredible as well which really made the experience that much better! The food came out quickly and they offer complementary bread. We ordered the appetizer with artichoke which was delicious and then squid ink pasta and the gnocchi which were all amazing. They have great portion sizes and we were stuffed by the end. We ordered coffee for dessert and that was also delightful. The restaurant is a bit crammed which is my only complaint, but it was still a nice and clean atmosphere and the food made it worth it. I'm excited to go back! Cute neighborhood BYO. Apps: Scallop crudo was nice, artichokes toast are something you can make at home. Pasta: Really loved the crispy gnocchi. The ravioli were a tiny bit underdone. They bring out bread and a delicious sun dried tomato oil to start. Good service. Look out, its tiny! We had a fantastic meal at Ambrosia! Everyone was very satisfied. The octopus and beef carpaccio apps are delicious. I had the pappardelle with short rib and it was truly delicious! We will be back. Booked a last minute reservation on open table thanks to previous Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. Ambrosia is certainly small but manages to feel spacious and comfortable inside. We were indeed impressed by the attentive service, light and flavorful focaccia bread starter and the creative menu. Our appetizers-- grilled octopus, fig/gorgonzola special and grilled artichokes-- were all delicious. Although small, they were filling and we worried about having room for the other courses. My favorite entree with the pappardelle pasta which gives you the best of both with homemade pasta and the highly touted short rib. The crispy gnocchi was unique and tasty, although felt less like a pasta dish than I was craving. Finally, the pistachio Panna cotta was the perfect ending on the waiter's recommendation. Ambrosia is also located in the Gray's ferry area of Philadelphia near South Street which is beautiful enough to warrant its own trip and make any far parking woes worth it. For future trips, remember that the restaurant is BYO and probably would not accommodate large groups well. Great BYOB neighborhood Italian restaurant on a quiet street in Fitler square. It was a beautiful day so we opted for outdoor dining , the food good, and waitstaff were attentive. We started with the complimentary Focaccia and tomato sauce, Burrata, and Brussel Sprouts. The fried Brussel Sprouts were outstanding! It was a fairly large portion, but I couldn't stop eating it. The burrata was fresh, but I wasn't a huge fan of the eggplant. Entrees we went with the Fried Gnocchi, Pesto Cassarecce, and side of fried potatoes. The Gnocchi stole the show and is a must get! The cassarecce was cooked perfectly and the pesto had a nice flavor profile. The side potatoes were simple but well executed. We finished it off with the tiramisu which was just ok, if not a little on the soggy side. Overall: BYOB 5/5 Focaccia 3/5 Burrata 3/5 Brussel Sprouts 5/5 Fried Gnocchi 5/5 Pesto Cassarecce 4/5 Fried Potatoes 4/5 Tiramisu 3/5 I had a really nice anniversary dinner here a few days ago. It's BYOB. Service was excellent and the food was very good. The roasted beets and mussels were AMAZING. The grilled octopus was good but I definitely had better. My husband enjoyed his squid ink spaghetti. I had the crispy gnocchi but was a bit disappointed. The gnocchi was dense and oily and everything in the dish was very heavy (pancetta, butter, goat cheese) so it wasn't the best way to end the meal since I didn't have room for dessert after this. I would definitely still go back to try the other items on the menu. Came here last weekend and oh my god.. we will be back. The homemade bread served at the table was so delicious. We had the calamari as an appetizer and the sauce was just incredible. For dinner, I got the tortelloni.. the flavors and sauce were out of this world. My boyfriend got the short rib pappardelle. For dessert, 7 layer cake. The place is BYOB too.. can't wait to go back!! This restaurant is delicious! The food came out very quickly. We made reservations for 4 on a Saturday night and the place was full. The pasta with sausage was delicious as was the free table bread, Brussels sprouts and gelato. Okay, I rarely review a restaurant 3 plus times but I feel an obligation to on this occasion and will keep it short. The sauce is God-like at this restaurant. I have had the Squink Ink Spaghettini for a second time tonight but must advise to choose their other main pasta dish with Rock shrimp accompanied by crabmeat as the sauce is legitimately the best part imagine that over that stellar seafood! Please come here and order the Carvessae I believe that is what it is called you will not regret it!!! The flavor of everything on the menu here deserves five stars, but my main reason for the star deduction is that every time I've eaten dinner here I leave feeling like I consumed a pound of butter. My husband and I had dinner at Ambrosia for our first anniversary and he was so tired and full after eating the gnocchi that he could not stay awake afterwards. Big bummer. We thought it was just a one time thing but we have the same experience every time. I have to give them credit though for some of the best desserts I have ever tasted. Another reason for the star deduction is that one of the waiters were extremely rude to my mother. She only wanted to use the bathroom when we were on a walk one day and nature called a emergency situation. She walked into the bathroom and a waiter literally ran after her, pounded loudly on the bathroom door, and announced for all to hear that she needed to get out if she wasn't a paying customer. Little did they know that we are very frequent paying customers. Honestly, it was appalling to see someone do that to an older woman. Put a very bad taste in my mouth about this restaurant and I would refuse in the future to be sat in this particular waiters section. Good, solid Italian BYOB. Great service and good food. Standouts are the beets and octopus. Pastas are supposedly made in-house. I think they are good, not great. Been twice so far and will definitely be back. The food was excellent! The place is cozy. The service was excellent. The meal was served really fast! For all that I left a 30% tip. But the four stars relates to my initial experience upon entering and being seated. It's a cold night, in the upper 30's with a strong Arctic wind. When you open the door there is a corner table for two right there. Guests at that table are seated at a 90 degree angle rather than across from one another. The angle doesn't bother me but it was wedged right next to the door where it was obvious that a gust of cold air would arrive with each new party coming in. Our reservation was for 5 pm and only three other individuals were in the place at the time so it was almost empty. We asked for a table further from the door and were met by a long face by the hostess, like that was an inappropriate question. She explained that they 'have a plan'. We felt like we had violated their plan. So I asked again if they couldn't work out a different table. There was a huddle and eventually the manager seemed to be doing us a favor by separating a table for six who weren't scheduled to arrive for over an hour. They had a plan. I had a plan. My plan was to enjoy the meal without a blast of cold air coming in with each new patron. Again, the service throughout the meal was excellent and the staff was very pleasant. It's open enough that you can thank the chef on the way out as well and he seemed really nice. I would have easily have given 5 stars without the initial incident. If I could have given 4.5 stars then I would have. Hey folks, lighten up on 'the plan'. This is a really solid restaurant, great for a date. It's an intimate restaurant with an open kitchen--a nice place for a date but can be a bit loud at times. Highlights in terms of food were the octopus and the duck: the octopus had a good charred flavor without being overcooked, and the duck was a nice medium. Appetizer salads were nice, light, and well seasoned as well. The dishes that were a bit disappointing to me were actually the pastas, which were what got me excited about this restaurant in the first place. The pappardelle and squid ink tagliatelle were both quite salty (though the texture and cook of both pastas was great). The crispy gnocchi and ravioli were too oily for my taste, and quite a bit over-- the texture of the pasta changed to almost a crumbly/cracker. I happily ate the filling of the ravioli though. Desserts: tiramisu was good, didn't stand out on any particular way. The pistachio panna cotta had a nice texture and I would definitely order again. Had a great dinner at Ambrosia on Saturday. We were lucky to get a table inside. The brussel sprout appetizer was delicious, as well as the beef carpaccio! The fried gnocchi entree was good, but gnocchi were somewhat dry. The restaurant should put heaters outside for dining. It's too chilly to eat outside in the evening without heaters or fire tables... Best Italian I've had in Philly in awhile. Crispy gnocchi = insane Crabmeat spaghetti with clams and white wine sauce = incredible Short rib = incredible Burrata = perfect Salmon crudo = Solid, not amazing but nice light dish I'll be back. Love this place. I called the day before Valentine's looking to make a last minute reservation and they got me in ! Really good food, a bit pricey but definitely worth it in my opinion. The gnocchi is fantastic. Service was good. Went last night for first time with friends. It was pretty good overall. We started off with the grilled octopus (good) and burrata (small portion but good). I ordered the gnocchi but did not like the sauce, it tasted like straight tomato soup. My friend got the papardelle and that was very good! Creme brûlée was great and staff was very friendly. I would recommend this place but NOT the gnocchi. The best Italian restaurant in Philly, hands down!! We got the scallops and the salmon and they were both cooked to perfection. You don't wanna miss their grilled octopus either!! Awesome place and awesome owners!! I was very excited to try Ambrosia and their in-house made pasta, but the service was very off putting. Our server mumbled a lot and we weren't fully able to understand the specials. Luckily we didn't have many questions about the menu. We ordered the mussels ($14) which was a generous portion along with the Squid Ink Spaghettini ($26) and Scallops ($29). The focaccia bread was served with this amazingly delicious tomato, garlic, olive oil dip and the mussels came out promptly. However, they brought out the scallops and Casarecce instead of our Squid Ink Spaghettini. I told them we didn't order it and they should take it back due to COVID19 so I don't breathe on it but they ran away to check with the waiter, manager and who knows who else. 5 minutes later, our waiter came back and apologized for the mistake and that the Spaghettini would be right out. We noticed the table next to us also had the same problem, with Casarecce coming out instead of their Spaghettini. During payment, we had an Opentable Gift Card that we wanted to use. The waiter didn't know how to input it even though the directions were literally written on the paper itself and a manager came out and told us we had to "activate it". I've used countless Opentable Gift Cards as rewards and know for a fact there is no activation necessary, as it is activated once you book your reservation. I pleasantly told the manager that it was already activated and he curtly continued to argue with me that he tried twice. We sat on the bill for a couple minutes, pretending to "activate the card" when in fact we didn't do anything and gave the bill back. Voila! Magically it worked. My biggest pet peeve is customer service in which waiters, managers, etc. automatically jump to the conclusion that you made the mistake and they have no part in it. It was a terrible way to end the dinner and left a really sour taste in our mouth. We still tipped generously for our waiter who was trying his best, but there is A LOT of room to improve. The Casarecce also had very little taste/flavor, the Spaghettini had a good bite, the Scallops were cooked well but only came with 4 scallops and 4 cauliflowers. I was hoping for a more elevated experience, but also feel like they were stretching themselves a little to thin, as there were 30 tables outside and only 1-2 waiters. Love this new addition to the neighborhood! Ambrosia is tucked away on a quiet and quaint street. There's outdoor seating on a beautiful summer day. The indoor seating is relatively spacious, but I've seen it fill up quickly during peak hours! I love the clean and modern yet homey feel with the open kitchen. After recently coming back from a trip to Italy, I was looking for some authentic Italian food. Ambrosia may have been even better than some of the Italian restaurants I had in Rome! The pasta is homemade and stellar. I've been twice already and can't get enough of the papardelle with short rib ragu. It's simple, yet so well done. The crispy gnocchi is another fantastic dish - perfect if you love mushrooms. And who doesn't love something with "brown butter" as part of the ingredients?! I enjoyed the squid ink tagliatelle as well, though it was a touch on the saltier side. The grilled octopus was a perfect starter - perfectly chewy and not overcooked like a lot of octopus I've had previously at other places. Don't forget to save room for dessert here! The pistachio panna cotta was incredible. It's my personal favorite and a perfect choice if you like a relatively light, yet flavorful and satisfying dessert. The creme brule and pumpkin cheesecake were also winners. As an FYI, your reservations last 1.5 hours and they will make sure you know! My friends were 30 minutes late & ~3-5 people came to let me know. Make sure you are on time! Food was great - really filling. Got the fried gnocchi, would highly recommend! WOW. This place is incredible, from the service to the food. Immaculate. Outside booths are so nice & quaint. Entrees we're fantastic and the grilled octopus is to die for. You cannot go wrong. 10/10. Also wonderful that it is BYOB! This place is typically pretty busy on weeknights, so my wife and I went for lunch on a weekday as a special treat. The lunch menu is similar to the dinner menu, only a bit cheaper. The place wasn't terribly busy and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer, the rigatoni pasta with lamb, the casarecce pasta, and tiramisu for dessert. The place is byob and we brought along a Bordeaux to drink. They also give you a complementary basket of garlic bread and dip. Everything was fabulous. The pasta was homemade and flavorful. We shared the tiramisu, which was a little small for two people but extremely good. The sponge was nicely soaked with coffee. Honestly, it's hard to find a good Italian place in Center City Philadelphia - my wife and I find most places overpriced for what they are. But Ambrosia was worth every penny. Highly recommend. The only negative part of our meal was that they messed up our bill and added on an extra pasta by mistake, but they quickly corrected it. I recently went here in person for my first time and it definitely went to a 3.5 star experience. My salmon was over cooked and difficult to eat and the short rib was way too salty to really enjoy. Last time I went with pasta, so maybe that's where I went wrong this time - but I don't know if I'd return and try the same dishes I sampled during this recent visit. Lovely neighborhood fine Italian restaurant in Filter Square with all home made pasta. Casarecce- rock shrimp, crabmeat, fava beans, white wine lemon sauce. When I saw this on the menu I had to get it and didn't even entertain reading the rest of the menu. The dish had some breadcrumbs mixed over it which was a nice touch but the sauce was just brillant (white wine lemon sauce with just the right amount of garlic). The dish came with some foccachia garlic bread as well. If you take friends or family here I really think everyone can easily find something they will like. There is a great family owned charm and the owner even thanked me for supporting the busy when I stopped in for a take out order. Can't wait to come back and try some of there homemade Italian desserts : ) This place is awesome. I came here on a Saturday with my wife for her birthday. They had really nice outdoor seating areas so we sat outside. They only had three tables inside due to the pandemic, but I could imagine that the inside dining area would be nice in normal times. The service was great. The server knew the menu well and everything came out at the right pace. This place is BYOB (obviously) and they opened our wine bottle immediately. We got the crispy Brussels sprouts and octopus for appetizers. We loved the sprouts. The sauce was super delicious. The octopus was a bit tough and the sauce was just ok. For dinner, I got short rib ragu and my wife got the squid ink pasta. We loved our entrees. The pasta was homemade and cooked to perfection. The sauces were really good. The portions were just right. I was so full and very happy, and so was my wife. The prices were good too, especially since it is BYO! We cant wait to return. I felt like I was in Italy when I dined here. The food blew me away and I will definitely be coming back. The complimentary garlicky bread was soo good that was accompanied by a side of delicious salsa. We ordered the calamari and cheese plate as appetizers. Both very good as well. I had the crispy gnocchi as my main entree. I'm not a huge mushroom fan but the oyster mushrooms complimented the gnocchi very well along with the peas and pancetta. The flavors of the dish were perfect, I was very impressed. For dessert, we had the pistachio panna cotta and banana bread (with a scoop of hazelnut ice cream). The ice cream was amazing. I actually combined the ice cream with the panna cotta and it tasted delicious. Banana bread had raisins so I wasn't a fan. Overall, it's definitely a restaurant I highly recommend if you want to experience delicious flavors and leave the restaurant happy and satisfied. Update: Went back a second time in early March and it was just as amazing as the first. The second time we had the mussels appetizer. My boyfriend had the short rib which was so tender. I had the ravioli .. to die for. We topped it off with the pistachio dessert. I can't wait to go back! Came here last weekend and oh my god.. we will be back. The homemade bread served at the table was so delicious. We had the calamari as an appetizer and the sauce was just incredible. For dinner, I got the tortelloni.. the flavors and sauce were out of this world. My boyfriend got the short rib pappardelle. For dessert, 7 layer cake. The place is BYOB toozI can't wait to go back!! This little BYO is tucked away on a quiet corner of center City West. So tucked away in fact that my husband and I didn't know about it until browsing open table on a Friday night looking for a last minute reservation. Luckily for us, Ambrosia had an opening. And boy are we happy we decided to try it out. When we got there we were seated immediately. We started with a very attentive server who was prompt with opening the wine we brought and making sure we had water and whatever else we wanted. For apps we got the grilled artichoke and the cheese plate. Both were delicious. I did appreciate that the cheese plate was served correctly (the cheeses were at the appropriate temperature for serving) and thier pairings were spot on. The grilled artichoke was served on toasted croustini that were delicious. Our entrees were the tortellini and the short ribs, both were excellent. The pasta was clearly homemade and fresh and perfectly Al dente. The filling was a decadent mushroom and creamy cheese topped with a cream sauce. The short ribs were amazingly tender and some of the best my husband has ever had. We were certainly wowed by the dinner. Finally dessert was tiramisu and creme brulee. The creme brulee had a perfect hard coating and soft but not soppy inside. Cooked perfectly. The restaurant is pretty similar to most BYOBs in the city, a single room - a little tight in terms of space - but well worth it. It is great for a party of 2-4, groups should probably just call ahead to make sure since the space isn't huge. We will certainly be back - I highly recommend you try this place ASAP I recently ordered the Tagliatelle for takeout. There are only two Tagliatelle dishes on Ambrosia's online menu: (1) Tagliatelle, $15 (pancetta, parmigiano, egg, pepper corn) and (2) Tagliatelle Carbonara, $15 (pancetta, parmesan cheese, eggs, pepper). I duly picked up the order and discovered upon arriving home that I instead received the "Squid Ink Tagliatelle" for $26 which is not on the online menu. I immediately called to notify them of the mistake. Rather than apologizing for their own mistake, the employee who answered the phone argued with me and insisted that the mistaken entree was added to their paper menu (which I did not have a copy of) and I would have to return the entree to receive a refund. I arrived later that evening to return the order, and as I waited for my receipt, I noticed that several servers were improperly wearing their masks such that theirs masks did not cover fully cover both their nose and mouth. Overall, this experience disrupted my evening plans and wasted over an hour of my time. So I got the short ribs take out from Ambrosia! I know it's not the same as the in person experience. I did give it an extra star for this. The food was cold by the time I got home so I did have to heat it up. The short ribs were just ok. I expected to be blown away by it, especially at that price level. I was not impressed by the grits. I felt like it had too much cream cheese in it. I am willing to try this place again in person and will update this review when that time comes! I loved it! The staff was extremely attentive and adopted all the appropriate COVID precautions. The food was amazing! The roasted beet salad and the special cucumber gazpacho were delicious, flavorful, fresh, light! The crispy gnocchi were packed flavor and not too heavy (ok, it is a winter dish but looked so inviting that I couldn't resist) and the tagliatelle with black squid ink were perfect for a summer night (a bit of sand was left in the sauce but this was the only flaw). It is BYOB, so don't forget some good wine to accompany your amazing meal! Always a great meal never disappoints. Prices are very reasonable but it is noisy. Salmon dinner is great. The specials are always good Great food! Love this place. Their muscles are top notch! Their pasta is absolutely delish! Would totally recommend going there. This place is great! The service is spectacular. They are so warm and welcoming. The seating is small indoors with about 10 four tops and some healthy outdoor seating with about 6 four tops. I would highly recommend coming to check out this place if you'd like a place to kick your feet up and relax! This tiny little hidden gem has big flavorful Italian food. The staff is super friendly even though they are super busy. They have a smaller menu with all freshly made pastas and other dishes. This grilled octopus was fantastic, along with all the short rib dishes, pasta dishes and the steak was to die for. The best part is it is a BYOB. I would suggest reservations because the place is tiny and gets packed. They do have awesome outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. was so excited to go try this restaurant having walked my dog by several times. I made a reservation weeks ahead for 6:15pm, we were promptly seated in a two person table outside. We were not offered an inside seat or one located in the outside huts. We sat and realized that only one of the three heaters around our table was working. While the host tried to turn on 1 of the heaters, it kept going off. When asked later, he stated that he is the only one and would get around to turning the heaters on when he could. It was an extremely cold night, "felt like upper 20s." He did turn on one of the heaters, but one heater kept going out. It was cold and the host knew that, but never apologized or explained why he gave up one turning one of the heaters on. It's too bad, because the calamari starter was delicious, and the short ribs pasta was good; as well as the chocolate mousse dessert. I would have given the restaurant a higher rating, but it was so cold without an apology or anything. We seemed to be an after thought to the host. It was too bad. I may try again in nicer weather, but currently disappointed. This is a cute little restaurant with great service and knowledgeable staff. It's also BYO which is a nice plus! I found the menu to be quite limited, and there weren't many things that stood out on the menu that I wanted to try. I believe the menu is seasonal though so this may be different during another time of year. I ended up going with the gnocchi which did not have a sauce, and I was not a huge fan. It didn't have much to it and I was underwhelmed. My boyfriend ordered the short rib pappardelle, which he liked but the portion was quite small. This place was such an amazing first-day in a restaurant since Covid for my partner and me. The host was very laid-back and friendly; service was impeccable. Our waiter (need to give him an award) served us impeccably, having perfect timing, and never overbearing nor absent. His name is David! We had mussels cooked in white wine (perfect!), cucumber gazpacho (my partner loved this; it has a powerful dill kick and is refreshing for the summer); veal medallions; and baked eggs. Definitely have the bread and the accompanying olive oil, which was particular (in a good way). Then we were served hazelnut gelato. Soooooo good. Bring your own bottle of wine or bubbles and feast here. It was a wonderful brunch and I highly recommend going there. Okay, now this place gets it done! On a recent trip to Philly we happened upon an old neighborhood I frequented (long time ago) and stopped in by chance to Ambrosia. Was not disappointed. Love it. -Robert Must go stop during COVID!! Came here for NYE dinner and it was amazing. They have nicely separated outdoor booths with roofs over head. The food was absolutely to die for. We started with the artichoke toast which was pretty good. I had the surf and turf special and it was good. My SO got the crispy gnocchi which was amazing. The best thing though was the Polenta. The polenta is a necessary side. So so creamy and flavorful. Come for the amazing outdoor booths stay for the even better food. DO NOT GO! The management and wait staff made us feel incredibly uncomfortable. Someone will come over every 5 minutes to try to take our plates away even though we were still eating. It got to a point were several staff members hovered around our table. We left without finishing our wine. There were empty tables around us so the restaurant was not packed. I just ate at Ambrosia this evening with some friends and I can say, hands down, it was one of the best meals I've ever had. The atmosphere, service and food was top notch. I highly recommend checking it out. Super friendly staff and really delicious (and filling) food! Got oysters, mussels, crispy gnocchi, and the pappardelle! Can't complain about anything! Didn't think of this as a brunch spot but gave the brunch a shot and it was fantastic, one of the best brunches we've had! I got the short rib Benedict which was amazing. I recently came here for dinner with my friend and his family, and I gotta say the food here is amazing! We ordered a bunch of different dishes to share and every dish was as delicious as the last. My personal favorite was the crispy gnocchi! Everything was fresh and skillfully prepared, the Chef really knows what he's doing. The service was excellent, the waiter was great and his support staff was on top of it. I definitely would recommend this place, especially for a date. New favorite brunch spot!! I'm a sucker for a boozy brunch but am not a fan of bloody mary's/mimosas so a BYO option is perfect me (my morning drink of choice is an aperol spritz). Can't go wrong with a place that serves cacio e pepe for breakfast. They truly had an option for everyone and we're able to accommodate a table of 10+. Looking forward to making this a regular haunt. This place is amazing. The outdoor seating is nice. When I went there the first time I got mussels which were to die for and the Cassarecce pasta. Can I say amazing! The hazelnut gelato was a fantastic treat. The second time I came I got the calamari. Great! The scallops were amazing This place has a rustic, neighborhood vibe to it which I dig. I found the crispy gnocchi much too rich for more than a couple bites, but the mushroom risotto and Brussels sprouts were great. Salmon crudo was alright but nothing outstanding. Cute little italian spot located in Fitler square. Don't forget it's byob so make sure you bring a bottle of your favorite wine. During COVID, they've erected a number of streetside booths in addition to their small indoor restaurant. We were seated outside under some awnings which was nice and airy. The food is quite good. We started with the brussel sprouts which were crispy and served with a great tart labneh (yogurt) sauce. For the main, we tried the duck and the fried gnocchi. The fried gnocchi were to die for! Definitely get this if you're in the mood for a decadent carb-forward dish. Overall, this was a sweet little restaurant that is good for a casual dinner. Swing by with friends! The staff and the overall ambiance of the restaurant was great. We had a party of ~15 and were able to make a reservation the day prior due to the flexibility and kindness of the the staff. In terms of the food, the table had mixed reviews. Some really enjoyed their dishes and others felt it left a lot of be desired. Overall, I would highly recommend for a large or small group outing. Love this place outside booths great service amazing food - we have eaten here 3 times in 2 months excellent at all times A super cute, BYOB and phenomenal sumptuous food! I have been there at least 5 times now and every time the food blows my mind! Paperdelle, Risotto, Gnocchi - it's hard to select which one is better than others! They have also handled the COVID situation well and built cozy cabanas! I have been literally sending my friends, clients and colleagues to this place! Definitely has become my top 5 on Philly! Tips: 1. BYOB 2. If you really want cabana - make sure to add as a note in your reservation! Also if you have a baby or toddler - they count them as well especially for the cabana so make a note of that! 3. Always ask for their specials - they generally have some great options I went here for the first time last night on a date and it was a wonderful experience. We were actually running a bit late and called to let them know. It wasn't at all a problem and we were seated right away despite them being super packed and busy. Our waiter was super attentive and our dishes came out quickly. We ordered the beef carpaccio, grilled octopus, crispy gnocchi, and duck. The portions were generous and I really enjoyed all of these dishes. The crispy gnocchi might've been my favorite though. Despite being full and having tons of leftovers to take home, we couldn't resist the dessert menu and decided to finish off our meal with a créme brulee and some espresso. Overall it was a wonderful dining experience and I look forward to coming back. It's also a BYOB so don't forget the wine! Came for dinner with a friend. The restaurant is small and quaint with an open kitchen and beautiful brick wall. The restaurant waiters were friendly and attentive. We had grilled peach and prosciutto appetizer, short rib pappardelle pasta, potato gnocchi, and pear sorbetto. All were delicious! Definitely coming back again soon!! Delicious!! Came here for dinner on a Monday night around 6 with a party of 5. Luckily we had a reservation because by the time we ordered our meal the restaurant was packed. The food was really good. We got a bunch of meals and shared them. My favorites were the ragu papardelle and ravioli. The airline chicken was also a favorite with the group. The service was amazing. One of my fiends dropped a tortoloni on the floor and the chef made him two additional ones This is BYOB! Will definitely be back. Ambrosia is a phenomenal addition to Fitler Square and, in my opinion, already bests the likes of Trattoria Carina and the newly opened Cotalleta. It's tucked into a quiet corner of the remote neighborhood and easily blends in with the surrounding homes. It fills the space that Sandy's left behind, but with a complete redesign more fitting for a modern Italian restaurant in the city of brotherly love. I've already been here several times and fully enjoyed my experiences each time. The Pappardelle with short rib ragu is delicious and has become my standard order. I'd also highly recommend the grilled octopus and burrata, but don't sleep on the grilled artichokes! The kitchen generously offered us a plate of the artichokes and we all loved it. The staff has also been routinely excellent. Deeeeelicious! Want great food? Check. Want friendly service? Check. They handle Covid well and have a really nice outdoor dining setup. The servers are all wonderful and friendly. We had a very pleasant dining experience. Brussel sprouts: Crispy, perfectly cooked with little bacon chunks and dusted with cheese. Perfect to share for the table! Mushroom risotto: Cheesy, salty and oh so truffle-y. Squid ink spaghetti: perfect amount of seafood flavor without being so fishy. Lots of flavor, sauce is perfect and a good amount of crab meat and shrimp mixed in. The restaurant is also close by a park so it's a great place to take a stroll after to walk off all the deliciousness! Truly a delight. Nice outdoor seating (went when it was a bit warmer though), cute area, friendly staff, delicious food. I'd recommend the octopus and the gnocchi, and the bread with their house oil blend is a nice accompaniment. The squid ink pasta was pretty good too, fairly loaded with crab. Good Italian good and open outdoor al-fresco dining; a great choice if weather is good during these COVID-altered days. Not sure, if they have heaters for cold weather. We stopped by for lunch and enjoyed a good selection of pastas and salads. They are good with social distancing and masking. Went here for the first time on Valentine's Day. Amazing date spot for BYOB, no corking fee and offers both indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor has heated booths). Food was amazing and so fresh! Everything from the appetizers to the desserts were all truly remarkable. Highlight of the night was the crispy Gnocchi and the Squid Ink Pasta!!! Must try dishes. Will be returning again very soon. Authentic Italian cuisine that is the perfect date spot for any occasion. We split the crispy skin salmon and the quinoa salad - perfect lunch portions. The salmon is just as described, cooked to a crisp, served skin up. It includes a side salad with greens and peppers, dressed lightly. The quinoa salad was very refreshing! Highlight was the homemade focaccia served with a tomato based olive oil. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend! Love love love this place. Authentic Italian flavors My favorite is the short rib pappardelle and the pistachio panna cotta is to die for plus it's a bonus that it's BYOB. Definitely recommend for any night out. You will not be disappointed! The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts and the short rib papardelle. The ambiance was nice, we sat inside with a view of the cook line. The service was solid, my only critique is that although the service was very good there was no warmth or personality, everyone was very professional and did there job, but with no personal touch. With that said, I would still go back...for the papardelle! So fantastic! I had takeout from here last night and it was delicious. I can't wait to try this place in person. The crispy gnocchi and Brussel sprouts were my favorite. I think I could have had 3 servings they were so wonderful. We tried the pappardelle, which was good - but not as amazing as the gnocchi. I can't wait to try this place again! Well lit, warmed for winter, food was very good. We got the lamb sausage pasta and the pulled pork pasta, both were exceptionally good. Some of the best pasta we've had at an Italian restaurant. By far one of the better Italian restaurants I've been to. Waiters were very helpful and checked in to make sure we had enough water constantly. Deserving of a 5 The only reason this is getting more then 1 Star is because I have been to this restaurant probably 20 times since opening and have recommended it to so many people so I've had really good meals here. However I will never be back. Was with my family this past weekend went there for a special night. And 3 of the 5 entrees were FREEZING cold. They were sent back. The owner himself came out to apologize and assure us they were being remade. when they came back out they were MILD in heat. Barely hot. But better. He took nothing off of the bill. Made no accommodations. I got the short rib and within 45 minutes of eating it I was violently ill. And that NEVER happens to me. I could eat McDonald's every meal and not get sick. So disgusted. Will never be back. Went to Ambrosia for dinner and was very impressed. Staff is very attentive and kind. The burrata appetizer was delicious to start. The crispy gnocchi and tortelloni were also both amazing and had a lovely presentation. Finished it off with the creme brûlée. Highly recommend this BYO spot and will definitely be back. The food is good and pricy as an Italian place could be. The crispy gnocchi was too oily and I almost felt like I was having southern American food instead of Italian. Artichoke would be my fav. So delicious!!! Went with my friend and was given a complimentary pistachio ice cream cake at the end which was surprisingly delicious!! I ordered the octopus and squid ink pasta and let me tell you... I have never had anything so delicious before in my life!!!!!! I can even taste both of them right now and I'm drooling. If you love seafood- you have to eat here!! My GF & I had dinner here on NYE and I left upset...upset at the fact I didn't get a chance to thank the manager and staff in person. The place was busy as restaurants are on NYE but luckily we made reservations. Great ambiance, great service. Food was delicious at a good price point. You're not gauged for the meal but it's not a Wendy's 4 for 4. We forgot to bring our own bottle of wine & the manager was kind enough to give us one on the house. The wine was great. Did I mention the service was great in terms of checking in with us and keeping water filled. Def a nice spot for the neighborhood. Perfect. Great food. Fried Gnocchi and squid pasta. Delicious. Really enjoyed every minute My favorite local Italian spot. Staff is so friendly and welcoming. Their new outdoor dining cubbies are warm and spacious!! We had a lovely dinner last night, a Sunday evening. We sat outside under the awning. Unlike a lot of outdoor dining spots in the city, it was quiet and intimate, and was just a nice atmosphere in the neighborhood. The food was great: we had a delicious and interesting frisée salad + and a flavorful sautéed calamari starter, then the roasted duck breast that a great zingy sauce underneath, and the short rib pappardelle. All delicious and expertly prepared, quite generous portions, as well. For dessert: pistachio pannacotta (delicious), and a homemade ice cream. Perfect, unobtrusive and friendly service. Quite a good value as well. BYOB. My new favorite dining spot! You must book in advance, I counted more than 50 patrons dining outside. I live nearby and went here for the first time recently - absolutely loved it. Got a few starters, the squid ink pasta, and the short rib entree - all delicious, especially the short rib. Manager + wait staff were also very friendly, and outdoor seating was nice and relaxing - just your classic, small neighborhood place. BYOB also! Not going back Too expensive for what it is, too noisy, food mediocre... Gus & Stella wouldn't be pleased. As I strolled this area looking for a quick lunch the menu popped out to me as they have listed Pasta (Made in House). Although it was not my plan to eat a heavy pasta meal before 1pm on a Saturday I took one for the Yelp community and myself as I am always looking for an authentic delicious italian pasta experience. Ordered the Crispy Gnocchi which comes with squash, pancretta, and is bathed in brown butter with shaved parmigiana on top. This was a truely unique meal and graded highly on the flavor scale and presentation. I would be careful if your taste buds are sensitive to butter and fat as this dish has quite a bit of both but with this being my first experience at this restaurant and not trying the calamari or octopus, two of my favorite things, I will definitely come back. Ambrosia is a BYOB and has fair pricing on there meals in a nice part of time. Only negatives I see based on the reviews is it can get packed as it is a neighborhood restaurant and you do not want to sit near the door during the winter time. Take those tips and come try the place if you are also a fellow pasta aficionado. How does this place not have more than ~120 reviews??? I only wish I had taken pictures of their homemade pasta... I met a friend here for an early dinner on a Monday - which is probably part of the reason it wasn't too busy - definitely make a reservation. The food was so goooood. They hand make their pasta in house and, although I am not a big pasta-eater, I had to try it. I got the gazpacho (seasonal) to start which was the chunky Italian kind, not the creamy Spanish kind, but it was really good nonetheless. For dinner, I got the Tagliatelle with short rib and my friend got the Crispy Gnocchi. They were both amazing but honestly this place seems to be known for their crispy gnocchi so I will be ordering that next time. And there will be a next time. This place is a local favorite but seems to fly under the radar. They have fire table bread and a cool indoor.outdoor atmosphere. Check it out! Honestly, it was good. But for me it wasn't worth the price ($25 for 5 ravioli). This is mostly my fault since I am vegetarian and there were not many options... Fun and fancy for a special night, but I won't go back. Although, whatever they brought with the focaccia at the beginning was everything. What a dynamite of a dish! Squid Ink Spaghettini, amazing delicious red sauce, fresh as can be squid ink pasta not much you can't eat but just the right amount with the pasta that will leave you room for dessert or an appetizer. I have come here three times and all three times ordered one of their housemade pasta dishes, don't be stupid and order anything else!! By far the best restaurant I've been to since moving to Philly. Have walked by here many times and finally went last night. Brought our own wine and ordered several apps for the table (octopus, prosciutto and Brussel sprouts). Being vegetarian I only ate the Brussels and they were absolutely gorgeous! Cooked to perfection with a nice crunch but cooked well also. They were so delicious I ate almost the entire app myself! Had the frisse salad which was also lovely! Beautiful presentation, not too much dressing, very fresh croutons, wonderful red peppers- it was perfection! My partner had the squid spaghetti which he gets every time as it never fails to disappoint. Polished it all off with the chocolate mousse cake. I would absolutely recommend this place hands down even if vegetarian with 'limited' options. Definitely worth the late reservation and prices! Loved it!!! The staff is so friendly and attentive. I've been here twice and each time I was treated like family. The first time I went for the rigatoni and the second, I went for mussels as a starter and duck as my entree. Cute little BYOB spot right past the bridge next to Rosys Taco Bar. We came on Mothers Day and there was a special menu for that day, and ordered 3 dishes! My favorite thing was honestly the calamari, it wasn't the typical American fried kind but smothered in a delicious tomato sauce with beans and olives. We got a short rib ragu pasta and also one with crab, rock shrimp, and lemon-herb sauce but both were kind of underwhelming. They kind of lacked flavor, so we added some fresh lemon juice to them and it was a bit better. Complimentary bread is also served. Prices are quite reasonable! Our server was great as well, and we sat indoors it was very cozy. Based on a friend's recommendation, Ambrosia Ristorante was the move for dinner in the city. In short, that recommendation was legit. My group opted for the outdoor dining space out. The have tables in these "houses" that can be accessed through sliding doors. Inside, there is a space heating attached high up on one of the walls; so you'll be comfortable even on a colder day. Here's a breakdown of the eats that evening: 1) Grilled Octopus (Appetizer) First of all, the presentation was super cool! A whole octopus tentacle was presented to us on top of diced potatoes, chorizo, and a "salsa verde". Very breathtaking. Very worthy of the gram. And it tasted as it good as it looks. This appetizer alone was our favorite dish of the evening. You might just want to get a second one especially if you have a larger table and/or you just want more. 2) Mussels (Appetizer) The mussels tasted clean, and the saffron broth feels light yet tastes rich in flavor. That balance between salty and sweet might just have you feeling like you're on the beach while eating these. Pro tip: Don't get rid of the dish when you're done with the mussels! The saffron broth goes so well not only with the mussels but also with the side of bread! Keep getting your money's worth. You're welcome. 3) Crispy Gnocchi Overall, a very solid dish. Everything on the plate is presented nicely, and it tasted good especially when you get all the components in one messy bite. Even though it was the fanciest way I've ever seen potatoes, pancetta, cheese, and mushrooms prepared together, it just lacked a "wow" factor in comparison to the dishes we ordered. 4) Squid Ink Spaghettini I've never had squid ink anything; so I really didn't know what to expect. Overall, it was a good first experience. The briny/seafood flavor in the pasta was subtle, but maybe too subtle because the taste of the tomato sauce was alot bolder. With that said, I think I'd rather have it that way in this particular dish (rather than the other way around). I'd recommend this dish to others. 5) Pappardelle w/ Short Ribs The shaved slices of parm on top of this dish looks very instagram worthy, but the dish tastes a whole lot better once that cheese mixes and melts into everything else. The short ribs are already pulled and mixed with the pasta and the sauce; since I didn't do my due diligence on Yelp before coming here this time around, I expected this dish to present a little differently. Even though the protein didn't really stand out in the presentation, it tasted great. Super simple yet delicious. This area definitely needs this restaurant. It is great service, decent food and byob. I think this small quaint byob add so much charm to the city where food is overpriced and not made from scratch. So to come here was a great break. We do a small group monthly family dinner (pre-covid) and Ambrosia was our January pick. We decided to try a bit of it all since it is a made from scratch kitchen. My family can be picky but they were pretty open minded this night to my appetizer selections for the table. We got the Brussel sprouts, octopus, arugula Salad, calamari and short rib ragu (We we quite hungry). The Brussel sprouts were delicious as was the ragu. The calamari was decent, not the best stewed calamari I had. I really wish the octopus was charred slightly less because if you cannot tell from my other reviews, it is my FAVORITE starter. When cooked right, its oh so right and other times it can be a complete miss. For my entree, I got the salmon which was served over a small portion of roasted veggies and a whole mustard sauce. The dish really needed a starch or even something light like quinoa would've added because it was a little lacking. The chicken Milanese was my favorite entree otherwise, my sister got it and I thought it was quite flavorful and juicy. My cousin got a bouillabaisse style entree and my other cousin ordered the new york strip steak. I think both options were superior to the salmon. The dessert were standard Italian style dessert, not sure if they were made from scratch but they were decent. I would definitely go back. The items that are good are great! Just a few minor tweaks that would take this restaurant to the next level. I can't say enough good things about Ambrosia! We came as a group of 8 to celebrate my Mom's 75th birthday and everything, i mean everything was excellent from start to finish. We tried almost the whole menu lol Crudo: Salmon Belly and Beef Carpaccio Salads: Roasted Beets and Crispy Brussel Sprouts Starters:. Mussels, grilled Octopus, calamari, bursts and grilled artichokes Pasta:. Papardelle, Squid Ink Spaghettini, Rigatoni, Gnocchi, Crispy Gnocchi. Entrée: Short Rib, Moulard Duck, Branzino Desserts: Tiramisu, Chocolate Mousse, Creme Brulee, Pistachio Panna Cotta, Banana Bread, cherry Gelato Like I said we covered most of the menu and the consistency was outstanding. Truly a fine experience. We will definitely back real soon. Service was also excellent My wife and I have been driving by this spot on our way home for two years! This year for our anniversary we finally got a table and it was everything we expected it to be. 4-5 plates deep we experienced flavor filled food, great service, and bellies almost too full for dessert but we got it anyway! We'll most definitely be back :-) If you are wanting to save money on drinks, Ambrosia is a great place to go because it is BYOB. My friend and I bought a bottle of wine on the walk to the restaurant and the server immediately put it on ice when we were seated. Tables were all outdoors and situated far apart. Servers were wearing masks and guests were allowed to take their masks off at their table. I ordered the Papardelle, which was delicious. The short rib ragu was perfectly tender and flavorful. I also loved the edition of the shaved parmigiano cheese. 10/10 will go again. I've been wanting to try Ambrosia for ages, since it's close to where I live and their outdoor seating is really nice. I made a reservation for a late Easter brunch for four people about two weeks in advance and specifically requested the covered outdoor seating in my reservation. Unfortunately, when we arrived, all of the little rooms were filled with no signs of anyone leaving, so we were seated at another outdoor four top. It was a beautiful day so it was fine, but our table was on a slant and there was less space than if we'd had one of the booths. The manager (owner?) was really nice and he did swing by several times to make sure we were happy. It was a busy holiday so I understand things don't always go according to plan. Our server was great and efficient. We had waters as soon as we sat down and all of our bottles were opened. Our group started with some shared plates: arugula salad, frisee salad, burrata and artichokes on toast. A nice start to the meal, but the mains came out before our apps were cleared so it definitely felt like we were being rushed a little bit. I had the gnocchi for my main which was tasty and filling; I brought about half home. My husband had the squid ink pasta and it was gone before I could ask for a bite! My friends seemed happy with their orders as well, and I enjoyed a bite of my friend's pesto pasta. Too stuffed for dessert, we all ordered cappuccinos or espressos while polishing off the rest of our wine. Our experience wasn't flawless but it was still really nice and considering the busyness of the holiday, the staff did a nice job. I'd like to go back for dinner sometime, maybe on a weeknight when the pace is more relaxed. I'm a sucker for Italian food and true delight when it's also BYOB. Ambrosia did not disappoint! Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? The service was incredible. We were given the option of seating outside or inside and even choosing the location of our table. We sat outside and it happened to be a cooler night but upon request our server graciously turned on the outdoor heater for us. Overall super friendly and accommodating. Star 2: How were the portions and quality relative to the price? The portions were decent for the price, what really justifies it is the quality of the food. The pasta tasted fresh and all ingredients were definitely of higher quality. We left feeling plenty satisfied Star 3 and 4: How was the food? Oof the food was incredible. Yes it was Italian but definitely an elevated experience. I love that they have a mix of seafood like octopus and more classic like pastas. Star 5: Would I be excited to visit again? Definitely! People kept saying great things about an Italian restaurant that opened up nearby, and somehow it took me months to finally try it and confirm that yes, this place is amazing and worth the hype. It's tucked away on the corner of 24th and Locust, in a neighborhood that doesn't have tons of great dining options...until now. I went with a group of 4 on a weekday evening and we were seated right away. We started off with the grilled octopus and a short rib bruschetta that was a daily special. The presentation of the grilled octopus was on point and the portion was generous so all 4 of us got a big helping. The short rib was also tender and flavorful. For entrees we ordered the papardelle, squid ink tagliatelle, and crispy gnocchi. Again, all were amazing! The papardelle was my personal favorite, I loved the wide noodle with the Parmesan and short rib ragu. The crispy gnocchi was also delicious with perfect texture. We somehow found room in our stomachs for dessert when we saw all the mouthwatering options. After much deliberation, we went for the creme brûlée, pistachio panna cotta, and pumpkin cheesecake (which the waitress said were the best picks!) The creme brûlée was done perfectly. The pistachio panna cotta was also a table favorite, so unique. The pumpkin cheesecake was the only one we weren't completely sold on, the taste and texture was not what we expected from cheesecake. All in all, a satisfying meal that I would readily replicate again and again. I can't wait to come back soon for my Italian food fix! So charmed by this restaurant. First, gracious polite hostess seated us even after we were a bit late for our reservation. We had a half dozen oysters and the beet salad to start - both were excellent. I ordered the papardelle with short rib and it was divine. Short rib melted in your mouth and huge pieces of shaved Parmesan were delicious. Friend ordered squid ink pasta and really enjoyed it as well. Shared tiramisu for dessert - delicious! Miguel, our waiter, was attentive and very pleasant- we will definitely be back! Of the many Italian BYOB restaurants in Philly, this is one of my favorite (up there with Melograno). Its in a perfect corner location in the Grad Hospital/Fitler Square neighborhood. Both indoor and outdoor seating options are available, I think I prefer the outdoor seating just because the indoor area is a bit small. I've been here a number of times and the food is great each time. On prior occasions I've gotten the beef carpaccio, crispy Brussels sprouts, burrata, and grilled octopus and none have been disappointing. This most recent visit, we started with the mussels and the grilled artichokes. The Mussels were some of the best I've had in the city with a fantastic saffron broth. The grilled artichokes were good (I love artichokes!) but be warned they are more like strips of artichoke on toast. It was still yummy, I think I was just expecting a whole grilled artichoke and was a bit disappointed. I'm usually a small plates and starters girl, but the entrees were the star of this show. Both the mushroom and truffle risotto and the short rib were absolutely 10/10. If I had to pick one it might be the short rib, but both are absolutely delicious. Also, if looking for a meatless option the risotto would be great. To finish off, we got a tiramisu and coffee for dessert. If you read my reviews you know we get tiramisu anywhere we can, and this was one of the best! Cannot recommend this place enough. Keep up the good work Ambrosia! Not sure if I am just off, but after two visits here, I still don't get the hype. Both times I felt the food was underwhelming. The rigatoni sauce was too sour, and while the crispy gnocchi was good on first taste, it quickly became too rich (especially as the dish cooled down). I also find the service here abrupt -- they forgot one of the entrees for our party. This place is so cute and the food is delicious! I came for brunch and ordered the ravioli and the squid ink spaghetti. Both were around $16, which is a great price for Italian food. I loves the squid ink spaghetti, which was filled with calamari and crab with a rich tomato sauce. The ravioli had a subtle flavor, which was buttery and tasty, but a bit too subtle for my liking. I did outdoor dining with my boyfriend, and we were socially distanced from the other tables and had a nice seat away from the street. Would recommend coming here with friends or on a cute brunch date! I love this place! And not solely because it's like 5 steps from my apartment and I get lazy when I'm hangry, but because their food is delicious! My favorite things are the duck and the fried gnocchi! The fried gnocchi is a must-get, and for each bite you have to get a little bit of everything to appreciate the wonderful flavor combinations. They also have the cutest outdoor seating set up! And in a pandemic, some good outdoor ambiance makes me feel like there's not a big bad virus going around., hours: {'Monday': '17:0-22:0', 'Tuesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Wednesday': '17:0-22:0', 'Thursday': '17:0-22:0', 'Friday': '17:0-22:0', 'Saturday': '17:0-22:0', 'Sunday': '17:0-21:0'}