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    Desforra Cafe

    4.9 (33 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Erika H.

    Super delicious. Everything Made from scratch. Portuguese and Dominican options with Pastel De Nata, Portuguese sausage sandwiches, and great coffee. Highly recommend for any meal as they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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    Tiffany T.

    This was my first visit to Desforra, a new cafe in the neighborhood. I stopped by with a friend on a weekday to check it out. Ambiance and vibes are there. Cute decor, good pastries, personable and friendly owners. Hot tip .. the "menu" that is there, or at least was there when we visited Friday is not a menu LOL. The owner, or who I assume to be the owner was telling us on Friday that it was bought as a decoration.. but people (including me) keep ordering off of it. I'll be curious to see what they have next time for a menu when I stop by again! Regardless, I ordered the affogato off of their non-menu, but the owner made it happen. I kept telling them I would order something else and it's not a big deal, but he kept insisting and saying it was a big deal - guy's got a funny and big personality. The affogato and quality of espresso was great. My friend seemed to enjoy her latte too. They apparently source their pastel de nata from an authentic spot 2 hours away.. he said it was the best he could find and it's worth the drive. Overall, I had a great first visit and look forward to returning with my husband to check it out. Great place to have a coffee, read a book, enjoy a conversation with your friends.. or the owner ;)

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    Phylicia H.

    Charming Portuguese/Dominican café run by a friendly couple! It's clean, bright, and inviting, though indoor seating is limited. Luckily, there are a few outdoor tables that are perfect for a relaxed visit. We ordered coffee, a prego with egg, and pastel de nata. Despite a short line, it took over ~15 minutes to get our coffee and food. The prego came out for dine-in, but the pastel was packed to-go and served cold without the usual sugar on top. Still, the coffee was smooth and delicious -- I'll definitely be back for another cup and to give the pastel de nata another shot!

    My favorite coffee spot to visit when I come to Philly. Delicious food and amazing staff!
    Kelsey E.

    My favorite coffee in the city! Amazing food and amazing staff we love visiting here whenever we are in Philly.

    Gabriella L.

    Such a cute spot! Stopped here on a walk with the dogs for a pastry. I forget what it was called, but it was a pillow of dough filled with guava. It was amazing!! The dough felt, smelled, and tasted fresh. The facility was very clean. They gave the dogs treats too. Very nice people, and fantastic pastries. Will be back

    Cherie C.

    Nice addition to the neighborhood. They open early so I can stop in before work. Lattes were good. The portuguese pastries were very tasty. The owner sends to really care about representing Portuguese food properly. But he also values his staff. He mentioned that the cook makes great Mexican food so he added some of his dishes to the menu. I like that. I'll be back for lunch soon.

    Galáo- Portuguese latte!!! Nice flavors and strong!! Loved it
    Hector M.

    The Five Star rating doesn't do this place justice. A very eclectic Cafe with an ultimate goal of pleasing the customers!!! I came from Cali- I told Pedro(owner) that I have never had a Philly Cheesesteak before... He made my day!! I had a Caldo Verde which was loaded with nice, fresh kale & sausage! Fabulous! Food comes out warm, great flavors and presentation! A must when in Philly!! Hidden Gem

    Everything was so delicious! We got the Portuguese egg tart and the beef and chicken empanadas, and they were all so yummy! The empanadas come with a homemade verde sauce which is a little spicy *fyi for the people who prefer non-spicy.* Personally, I love spicy foods so I thought the sauce was so delicious with the empanadas! The egg tart is one of my favorites from this cafe!! The service was very fast, and the ambiance of the cafe is very cozy and welcoming. The lady at the front, who was very friendly, explained every menu item to us, and everything sounded so delicious. I will definitely be back to try out the other menu items! If you plan on visiting Desforra Cafe, you need to try the egg tarts. You won't regret it!!

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    Jody U.

    Welcome Desforra Cafe to the neighborhood! Stumbled upon this cute cafe at 3rd and Cambridge earlier this week and have already been back. The owners are lovely and the pastries are so delicious! Many of them are traditional Portuguese pastries, including a wonderful pastel de nata, but my favorite was the guava Bolla de Berlim! Can't wait to go back and try their coffee and lunch menu.

    Avocado Toast (without egg)

    First time here & it was a great experience! The staff were so friendly, wait was short, and food was delicious. Five stars!

    Breakfast quesadilla with bacon and a everything bagel bacon egg and cheese

    Love this little shop it is the best the coffee and the food is great and delicious I recommend it 100%

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    I had the breakfast quesadilla and an iced vanilla latte - both were delicious. The service was great, very friendly. Would recommend!

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    8 months ago

    Excellent food, coffee, service. Love this hidden gem. They are newer and very receptive to feedback. Will be back!

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    Very good breakfast quesadilla and very friendly people. Nice addition to nolibs. Will be coming back

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    1 year ago

    Great food fresh food of a wide variety, owner & staff very hospitable, Phenomenal job on the renovation.

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    I had a great experience visiting Desforra. Everyone was pleasant and the food was delicious. They will see more often.

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