It's expensive, very slow, undercooked, and has way too few options, especially for kids. There's very little I liked out my experience - cashier was nice and helpful - that 'a about all I have. The pan au chocolate was ok, but the apple pastry was a crumbly mess. Our quiche was barely cooked, no browning at all. Open faced curry chicken salad and shrimp and crab salad were a mess and didn't taste very good. read more

What a beautiful space with an even better mission: reconnecting all generations :) I'm a huge proponent of connecting everyone and creating a feeling of unity no matter our age, sex, background... I didn't even know about the extra sweet depth of this place when I first went in for a brunch dish (the Quiche Lorraine is excellent!) but now that I do, I'm excited to go back for a class or workshop! It's a big space, very simple, pleasant, and clean decor. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

4-1/2 stars. Delicious food, beautifully presented with excellent service. Beautiful, clean, bright, open atmosphere- very welcoming & pleasant. LOVED our breakfast & would go back in a N.Y. minute. Highly recommended & deserving of praise. read more

FRIEDA - Brunch in Philly at Frieda - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We held an after wedding brunch here and it was great. The food was SO good and the people working there were incredibly friendly. We learned a lot about the space talking to them and it's such a unique business we were excited to support. read more

Such a sweet brunch/lunch spot. The staff were all very kind and patiently answered all our questions about the menu before we ordered. The food was delicious and the tea was great!! We ordered a pot of earl grey tea to share b/w two people. I highly recommend the beet/goat cheese salad. read more

FRIEDA - Beet salad & quinoa salad & baked goods - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was so excited to try this place out. Unfortunately, the staff made it an unpleasant 5 minutes despite me being a paying customer. The minute I walked in, the woman with the orange hair was somewhat unwelcoming. It's like she didn't want us to sit or something? I asked for menus and she looked at me like I was crazy. Fine, I'll get pastries to go. At the counter, I asked again about seating, which there were plenty of empty tables but was dismissed? So we took our pastries to go anyway. Know what? I don't know if it was being treated like trash or if their pastries just aren't fresh but they were Walmart quality at best. Very disappointed. Before I even walked in, I had texted my brunch club a picture of the place I was about to try out but quickly followed up with "never mind" Won't be back. read more

Very quaint spot in a historical neighborhood. They have many gluten free options. I had the coffee and croissant combo for $3 which was a great start. Followed with the house made granola which was also fantastic. Coffee was ground and poured fresh. Didn't venture too deep into the menu but it all looked really fresh. Lots of pastries. Best part: music bossa nova style and soothing. Highly recommend!! read more

This place is so cute, upon walking in I was immediately and warmly welcomed. The menu offers a great variety for a good breakfast that's not heavy. I got the Friedas granola parfait and a salmon croissant, both which were amazing. The service was equally great, very attentive and kind. read more

FRIEDA - Salmon croissant Friedas granola parfait - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved everything about Frieda. The atmosphere is so chic, simple and artsy. I loved the little vase of flowers all over the restaurant. The pictures on the wall, the messages written on each jar & one side of the wall. Everything is well thought out & perfectly placed. We took carry out since we were in a rush but definitely wanted to stay there. I ordered the Frieda Sliders - braided short ribs, gravy topped with melted Gouda and served with their house salad. It was hearty for sure! Very filling and tasty. I'm glad it comes with the salad which has a mustard dressing that complimented the beef. The pastries looked great too...so whenever I'm back in Philly, I need to try those. read more

I've been here twice and both times was underwhelmed. Left feeling hungry because the portions are small but very expensive. The food was unremarkable. The place seems to give off a "we are very special, you're just lucky to be able to eat here" vibe. I get it--you ~connect the generations~ and serve avocado toast. Sure, that's great. But otherwise, the place is just your basic café that serves the kind of overpriced brunch foods that you could get anywhere. read more

Came here for the weekend brunch, and I was so pleased with my choice. First of all, I was attracted to the layout and decorations of this place. It has very simple and clean cut design, high callings with lots of natural lights. The main color is white and gray. We were seated immediately. Our server was very nice and friendly. I ordered the Frieda mushroom toast, it was delicious!!! My friend ordered continental breakfast (I think), it was also good, but we both agreed that the mushroom toast is better. The price is average in the old city neighborhood, so it's pretty reasonable given the friendly service and deliciousness of the food. I can't wait to go back soon! read more

Wonderful food, friendly service, unique decorations. Loved the butternut squash soup. Best biscotti I've ever had!

I visited this place on my trip to Philly and it was absolutely amazing. The artwork inside the cafe is so pretty, and the outside is full of beautiful flowers. I ordered the organic curry chicken and the smoked salmon salad. The curry chicken was pretty good. It is on a nice crisp piece of toast and the flavor is good. The smoked salmon salad was my absolute favorite. The salad had generous amounts of salmon and the salad was really good too. There was a variety of greens in the salad which added amazing texture to the salad. The prices are pretty good for the quality of food. All the waiters were pretty nice and I still can't stop talking about how pretty the interior was. This is a perfect light lunch spot if you are near the area. read more

FRIEDA - Organic Curry Chicken - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love their mission but their food, not so much. Very mediocre. I had quiche with a very lightly dressed green salad (actually think it was just oil on the lettuce, nothing more) and my husband had an omelette which came with a tiny cup of inedible brown fruit salad. I also didn't like that all of the plates, cups, cutlery were disposable. It's hard to cut a quiche with what is effectively a popsicle stick. And I hate thinking about the amount of garbage this restaurant generates. The wait staff were pleasant though read more

The perfect place to go for tasty, quality food, good coffee, and to be left alone. I had the avocado toast with salmon sans pesto, and it was delicious and huge; I was stuffed after just one piece, and they give you two. The inside has tall, open ceilings and a clean look that highlights their display cases. I would definitely visit again. read more

FRIEDA - Entrance and outdoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I loved it here! I love the concept and their menu had exactly what I wanted for brunch with a good variety of options. The staff were attentive and pleasant, the only downside is the prosciutto that we were served was a little on the stale side in appearance and flavor. Aside from that, we would definitely still come back. read more

Honestly. This was the best breakfast I've had in philly. The waitress was so great I was in a time crunch and she made sure I got out in time. Kind service, great food, amazing atmosphere. read more

FRIEDA - Soft boiled Egg, salmon, gluten free toast. - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great vibe, beautiful cafe with excellent customer service. Coffee was also decent, will definitely recommend read more

FRIEDA - Decaf Iced Americano & Iced Latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Will never go here again. I had a school group and we went to Frieda because five 4-year-olds needed to use the bathrooms. I told my class that I had to purchase food in order for us to use the facility. There was only 2 other customers in the cafe. After I paid for my food I asked if it was okay to let the kids use the facilities. They agreed while the rest of our group sat quietly in a children's nook and listened to a book. I was then told by the owner that this is not a public restroom and It was suggested that I was not allowed to come back again. I do understand that it's their cafe and they can do what they want but don't be rude to me, especially if I am technically a customer. I've already notified the children's families about this and they are quite upset after we have had other great experiences with other cafes in the area. read more

This is the best brunch place I've ever! Food is tasty, healthy and fulfilling!! Definitely recommend!!! read more

FRIEDA - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Superb brunch place in Society Hill. Good ambiance, great food and service. French toast is crazy good. HIGHLY recommended!

Beautiful room filled with odor of deliciousness. Croissants amazing, egg dishes savory & presentation spectacular. For any occasion a great place to eat & chat. Hidden gem in Old City! read more

The food is out of this world. Had the French toast and almond chocolate croissant and it was phenomenal. The egg white omelette and oatmeal was pretty good too. read more

Lovely brunch spot! Enjoyed the chai latte, the thick French toast with that yummy butterscotch sauce and the quiche lorraine. The French toast was the star! Everything was delicious, and the space is very open and airy. read more

Great food at an affordable place. Small portions so if you come hungry, order more than one plate. The staff was attentive and polite. Would give five stars but the atmosphere was a bit stiff. read more

Great place to grab a quick coffee, snack, or stay for a longer sit-down meal. Their brunch is great. The place has this European vibe to it. They have special events or themed happenings, like chess or German-speaking. It's quirky and I like it. read more

Picked up 4 quiches for my niece's shower. They were a HUGE hit--absolutely delicious! And just as impressive was the take-out service--on Christmas Eve! The order was packed up and ready when they said it would be. Special shout out to Nemori who streamlined the process for this anxious aunt. Can't wait to go back and try all of their other goodies! read more

Mushroom toast was a unique and interesting dish. Delicious, though quite rich. read more

FRIEDA - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My favorite coffee shop and lunch place. The coffee is the best in the area and the gluten free chocolate cake is moist, light, and very chocolatey. The menu is varied and changes between winter and summer type food. I like salads and soups and they always have options for both. Staff are lovely. I pop in before work for my coffee fix as well as during the afternoon, so I've got to know the staff by name. I work very close by so I will often have meetings with people there. read more

Went to Frieda for brunch for the first time on Sunday and loved it! I had been there a few times to get takeout for lunch (love their sandwiches too) but decided to actually sit down for a meal. I got the spinach quiche which was delicious (lots of goat cheese which I love). The staff were also great and I love how open and bright the place is. Will definitely be going back. read more

FRIEDA - Spinach Quiche - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty disappointed honestly. I came for the chocolate croissant and a coffee. I like trying different cafe's for their black coffee mostly to determine whether I should just brew my own at home or if it's actually worth getting! The chocolate croissant and coffee came out to $7.18...kind of hefty for that, in my opinion. The croissant was decent, pretty thick and enjoyable, but not the best I've ever had. The coffee was DILUTE and subpar, and cooled off way too quickly. By the time I got home, it was lukewarm. The worst thing about getting coffee at places is when it's dilute...it's like paying for yucky water :( Most likely will not be coming back here for the pastries/coffee. read more

This cute cafe tucked in the historic old city area of Philly and is refreshingly minimalistic in its ambience. We enjoyed everything we tried here starting with the cafe au lait and cappuccino. There was a delay in our order and we were given complementary scone and slice of cake which were both delicious. Our order of an egg white omelette and poached egg with veggies was great too. We also got the breakfast pastries on the side and had to take it to go. The food is on the healthier side with not as many decadent options which is great for people looking for healthy options. The prices are very reasonable and I will certainly go back for their again. read more

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Food is wonderfully tasty. But go only if you want to sit and relax and take a very leisurely long time for your meal. The kitchen is just really really really sssssslllllooooooowwwwww. Cool vibe. Beautiful. Gorgeous artwork. Great feel. But just so slow. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite after finding this place on Yelp and have to say, what a gem!!! Such an unexpected, pleasant surprise. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable! I had a delicious spinach quiche with feta that came with a yummy side salad and a cappuccino that hit the spot. If you haven't been here, you should go! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

We held a spectacular tea party bridal shower at FRIEDA. The staff was incredible, the food delicious, and overall it was a wonderful experience for us and our guests. Thank you for hosting us for this memorable day! It felt extra special knowing we were supporting FRIEDA's mission. read more

Loved this concept, wish my grandmother lived in the city so that everyone else could benefit from her delicious cooking, she could chit-chat all the live-long day, AND brush up on her Yiddish / Bridge / Canasta skills at night. We need more places like this. Also, the food and coffee were pretty, pretty good. :) My only constructive (#basic) criticism: please offer more gluten free options! read more

Service was slow for a Saturday brunch, but our waiter was very friendly and nice. There was a lot of confusion when we first arrived, as they told us that we'd have to wait 30-40 minutes to eat, but then seated us at a table in the front. Despite the confusion, we managed to order some quick bites before eating our meal. The scone was good. Not too dry, but nothing spectacular. Our main order, the turkey croissant and the smoked salmon quiche came out long after our scone. The smoked salmon quiche was amazing. Definitely the best thing I tried there. It was flavorful and warm and everything I ever wanted in a quiche. The turkey croissant -- not so much. It reminded me of the cheap croissant sandwiches you can buy at train stations. Overall, I'm unsure if I'll come back. The quiche and service were awesome, but but the other food I tried was mediocre. It wasn't worth the long wait to eat. read more

Exceptional food!! We ordered the avocado toast and the continental but was tempted to get the brioche French toast! Very friendly staff!! Our waiter was really sincere, attentive, and quick! Fresh, industrial-modern interior! Love this place! read more

Great food and nice staff. We had a lovely brunch in their outdoor seating area. The Brioche French Toast and Egg White Omelet were both delicious. They also have baked goods and coffee that you can take out. We'll definitely be returning! read more

Ordered the turkey on a croissant and the peach iced tea on a lovely Tuesday afternoon. The cafe itself is very clean and modern, with a cute display of their signature chutney. Once the food came out, I was surprised. Portions are small here, but the sandwich was only 5 dollars, and the iced tea was only 3.75. The sandwich was delicious. The croissant was buttery, crunchy on the top, but flaky on the inside. There was a subtle sweetness to it that complemented the Dijon mustard. The combination of the sweet chutney against the creamy Brie and hearty turkey was amazing. The simplicity of a sandwich was elevated through use of high quality ingredients. The owner was also present when I was at the cafe; it was hard to miss her with her vibrant orange hair. Overall, my experience at Frieda was one to be remembered. read more

FRIEDA - Turkey sandwich with peach iced tea - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania