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Cafe La Maude

4.6 (2k reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Back Baklawa Pancakes with side of bacon. Front Classic Benedict with smoked salmon
Annie Y.

This was a very cute brunch spot that my friend and I tried out. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and quick to help us and top off our waters. I wish I could've ordered the baklava pancakes for myself but was worried about the types of nuts being used since I can't have certain ones. I don't think I would return since a lot of menu items contains nuts without specifying exactly what types of nuts are used. But I'd recommend it to anyone else who doesn't have to worry about food allergies!

Sophea S.

I've been coming to this brunch spot in Northern Liberties for years, and they seriously never disappoint. Whenever friends or family visit me from out of state, this is always the first brunch place I bring them. It's first come, first serve (no reservations), so definitely go early if you don't want to wait too long, but I promise it's worth it. Their coffee and lattes are so good. They have a big menu with both savory and sweet options, so there's something for everyone. My absolute favorite is the red velvet tiramisu pancake, it's so unique and delicious. Honestly, everything I've tried here has been amazing. You really can't go wrong. The staff is always attentive and the service is quick. The inside has a nice, cozy vibe, and the outdoor seating is great too when the weather is nice. Highly recommend this place for brunch. It's one of my go-to spots in Philly!

Entrecote and black coffee
Olivia G.

Finally - I made my way back to Cafe La Maude for the first time in years. It was even better than I imagined. Granted, I sat outside the the covered and heated patio instead of indoors, but that didn't take away from the experience for me. I was cozy and comfortable in the space for our meal. The service was fine, a bit chaotic because of the weekend brunch, but all in all well attended. We had the shawarma platter, the ananas salad, and the entrecote omelette. For beverages a regular hot coffee and a dirty chai. Everything spot on. Absolutely delicious. Very filling. I think all of the food could be shared but if you're super hungry, like we were, you can finish and eat it all. So much flavor in everything. This is why time and time again, when you want a meal that leaves you happy, full and feeling good - Cafe La Maude is it.

Short Ribs Benny
Rafiat K.

Atmosphere: I really enjoyed my time at Café La Maude. Although the restaurant appears small from the outside, it's surprisingly spacious inside, with plenty of tables and additional seating in the back. We went for weekday brunch, and the timing was perfect since there was no wait at all. Food: We decided to try savory rather than sweet brunch options. We ordered the Red Shakshuka, which came with Lebanese beef sausage, fingerling potatoes, and eggs. I had the Short Ribs Benny, featuring pulled short ribs sautéed with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and potato hash, topped with two perfectly poached eggs. The portions were generous, and the food was incredibly filling! You'll definitely have enough for takeaway. Service: The service was quick and friendly. Overall, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.

Poulet roti
Komal K.

One of my favorite breakfast places in the city. We're so lucky we can walk here. Food and service is amazing. Their menu is a very unique combination of French Lebanese cuisine. Green shakshuka, baklava pancakes are on my repeat order. It has very cute and cozy vibes inside. They're dog friendly outside. Their servers and owner are all very friendly and welcoming.

Brisket Huevos Rancheros (~$22)
Aya E.

Ordered: Cortado (~$4) Petit Steak (~$23): 2 sunny-side-up eggs, thinly sliced steak, potato hash, onions, green peppers, cream sauce, truffle oil & reduced balsamic vinaigrette Brisket Huevos Rancheros (~$22): flour tortillas stuffed w/pulled beef brisket, cheddar cheese served with beans in a chunky tomato sauce, sour cream, potatoes, 2 sunny-side-up eggs, sweet pepper aioli, guacamole, crispy tortilla chips Aya's take: Come for the food, stay for the Lebanese hospitality! Cafe La Maude is one of the most rated breakfast & brunch spots in Philly, so I knew this had to be spot on our most recent day trip. Being Lebanese myself, I was happy seeing some Lebanese classics on the menu but also some unique dishes. We ordered the Petit Steak and the Brisket Huevos Rancheros which were recommended by the owner & our waiter. Although they weren't their more Lebanese dishes, I was impressed! The Petit Steak isn't the prettiest but the flavors are delicious. The steak was tender and well-seasoned (similar to shawarma seasonings), the potato hash was crispy and paired well with the cream sauce. The sunny-side-up eggs were perfectly cooked and the yolks soaked into the other ingredients. The Brisket Huevos Rancheros was nicely plated and loaded with flavors. This is definitely a shareable dish! The pulled beef brisket was smoky, lightly sweet, and tender. The sunny-side-up eggs paired well with these and I even enjoyed the guacamole and crispy tortilla chips. The Cortado was also delicious, well-made, and gave me the caffeine kick I needed. It's definitely chaotic and you might have to wait for a table, but for good reason! I love the energy, hospitality, and warmness of the staff. Really great spot!

Green Shakshuka
Cheryl L.

Green shashuka $21.50 was amazing. Lots of delicious veggies. The French bread slices were good, but would have been even better with sourdough slices. A bread that would have been more hardier to stand up to the sauce as my bread dissingrated into nothing when dipped. My server said that the red shashuka is really good as well. Potentially better than the green one, however, I wanted more veggies in my dish. I was seated indoors with the windows wide open. I would recommend coming there on weekday mornings if possible. I was seated immediately upon waiting for a minute outside.

Baklawa pancake
Natalie K.

I'll round up to 5 from 4.5 stars. The only knock I'm giving them is that they don't have a reservation system and won't seat you without your whole party present. Overall, service was kind, prompt, and the food came out scary fast (but that's not a complaint!) As a table, we got the shawarma platter, the baklawa pancakes, the crispy potatoes (fries), iced chai, latte, and a pineapple juice. The shawarma platter was so tasty! I thought the meat was very well seasoned and I loved that rice it came with. They have a house hot sauce on the table that tied nicely with the platter. The crispy potatoes were also great. They came with a saffron aioli that was addicting. The baklawa pancakes were too sweet for my taste but they were still tasty. All in all, I would come again. I have had the green shakshuka in the past and that's also delicious. The ambiance is similar vibes to diner/cafe, quick and friendly service! I recommend you check it out and that you plan to go before the brunch rush.

Red Shakshuka
Sabrina P.

My husband and I stopped at Cafe La Maude on a Friday early afternoon and it was packed. We were greeted by a very kind host that allowed us to store our luggage in the next-door garage- above and beyond service! They kept the tables moving quickly, so we only had to wait 10 minutes or so for a table despite being 3rd or 4th in line. My husband and I both got the red shakshuka- some of the best I've ever had! The pita was particularly delicious as well. This is a cute spot in a cute neighborhood with great service- I highly recommend to anyone traveling to Philadelphia, and is right along a major bus line.

Chai latte and Dirty  Chai
Madison R.

The service here was excellent - all of the staff were warm, inviting, and made you feel like you knew them. The food was also really good with great flavor and portion size. I'll definitely be back!

Berrylicious Pain Perdu
Dom A.

Very busy cozy neighborhood brunch spot that is BYOB. The staff is vey friendly. They don't do reservations so it can be a little wait to get seated sometimes. I had the Berrylisous French Toast that was good I'd give a 8/10. Prices are very reasonable for all meals. Me and 3 other friends spilt a bill for about $100

Shawarma
Christopher C.

Yeah for sure get the shawarma plate for breakfast-- I do not care how early it is. The breakfast was great, but compared to the shawarma plate the steak and eggs paled in comparison! Cheers!

Short Rib Benny
Nia D.

To start my birthday celebrations this weekend,g boyfriend took me here for brunch. Have only been here once before and sat outside that time, so we were able to grab a booth seat inside. Very cafe like vibes in table sizes setup and decor. Staff were all friendly and accommodating - and the service was pretty smooth and fast (but didn't feel rushed). Food was delicious! We changed from what we originally ordered and I'm kinda happy we did. I forgot the Short Rib Benny and he got the Chicken Cordon Bleu dish with Ham. Both of us were happy with our choices and would want to come back to try other dishes. It's BYOB, so he picked up a bottle of prosecco for us to have there and we ordered the Mango Pineapple mix to go with it. Highly recommend checking them out and hope to be back here soon!

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Ask the Community - Cafe La Maude

Is it difficult to find parking?

Yes, since it's mostly street parking around the restaurant. There are some paid parking decks around but not specific to the restaurant

How long a wait should I expect for two people on a Saturday about noon?

Depends on the weather...could be up to 45 minutes.

So were is the restaurant?

Northern liberties

Does the whole party need to be present to get on the wait list?

Not to get on the waitlist but to be seated yes.

Can I bring my furry friend for outdoor seating?

Yes! They’re very accommodating

Is there any bottomless mimosa brunch?

no, its byob and then you can buy orange juice in a carafe for your group.

Are there vegan options?

Yes

What time is breakfast served to on a sunday?

Not 100% sure, but was fairly late into the mid-day on the weekends.

Is this place cash only?

No, they accept debit and credit as well.

Can I make a reservation for group of 9 adults and 2 babies for brunch?

As much as I love this place I'd have to say it;s really not big enough to accommodate a party that big, but I'm sure if you were to call they may be able to work with you. The owner is more than willing to make sure everyone is happy.

Do you take reservations?

Yes

Since you don't serve alcohol, is it byob?

Yes, I brought champagne to brunch there, they were wonderful about it.

Hi. Do you serve turkish coffee?

No we don't

Is it BYOB?

Yes it's is

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