It's been a while since I came back. First off, the atmosphere was relaxing on this particular Friday around noon. Plenty of people just eating and doing work. It was perfect for my friends and I to swing by and grab a bite. The service was phenomenal, our waiter was cheery and attentive to our needs. The food wasn't bad either, we started with these fried banana bites which honestly was the highlight of the meal. The chicken tenders and spicy fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries were quite good and standard. The bun on the sandwich was soft and pillowy which was perfect for the flavorful, spicy, and slightly tangy chicken patty. The chicken patty didn't particularly have a crunchy crust on it but it was juicy. I think Front Street Cafe is worth a visit if you're looking for a place to hang out with friends and to grab some food. It is pricy for what I got but I would say the atmosphere made up for it. read more

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Visited on a Saturday without a reservation and was quickly seated in the main dining room. The service was extremely slow - it took awhile for someone to initially visit our table to take our order and once a server did take our order he did not return to refresh drinks or provide silverware when our food arrived. Another staff member brought our food and left it so quickly we had to flag down another server to bring us silverware and ask where our server was to refresh drinks. The food we ordered had great portion sizes and flavor. The shrimp and grits were thick and chunky with just the right amount to spiciness. The mushroom bacon was a nice vegan option and crispy. $ Limited paid street parking nearby read more

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After eating at Front street Cafe for many years (almost a decade), I am now done. I ordered my usual turkey burger and this time, it had no flavor. The "meat" did not taste like turkey AT ALL. It tasted like cardboard. I did get a close look at the fake meat towards the end - it was definitely not turkey. NO, it wasn't a veggie patty - that's not what I mean. I need to mention that the place is disgusting. They make it impossible to wash one's hands in the ladies room. Only cold water comes out, it only comes out for ONE second and then good luck getting paper towels to emit from the dispenser. This has been problematic MULTIPLE times - I just kept giving them the benefit of the doubt. My server has serial killer vibes. He never gave me his name, and both times I asked, he just walked away. He kept walking away in the middle of doing his job. He assumed I wanted fries and started walking away. I stopped him and said that I want my burger with salad. I always order the turkey burger with salad and even the salad was not fresh - something I had never experienced before. Not once did my server ask me if everything was okay. Like an IDIOT, I didn't complain, and I even tipped him. Before my food had arrived at my table, I spoke with the manager about something else on the menu - and he was so corporate, that it creeped me out. I mention this, because this is the other reason I will not return. I spoke with some friends about this after the fact, and they too said that they were disgusted with their recent experiences there. Oh well, I guess they had a good run. read more

The food was tasty and plated beautifully! The service was friendly and professional. I especially loved the arugula salad! The açaí bowl had more cinnamon than we liked, but it still met our standard of what we consider good food. The French onion soup decent. The restaurant was clean, and I felt like I was walking into a familiar space even though we had never been there before. It was a welcoming space. The bar was impressive! read more

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I like the spot but everything ive ordered has turned out to be rather blande. Also, the bloody Mary is 11 and I asked how much for a Virgin, and it was 10. Seemed high. read more

3rd time or so. This time they didn't have any space at 5pm Saturday -- very surprising. They had 5 tables empty but they're probably all reserved. We sat at the bar and had drinks and happy hour foods. Bar service was great. Burger was ok, nachos were good. read more

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Such a great place to grab a bite at any time of day. I love that it is open between lunch and dinner. My mom uses a walker and they have a ramp on the side that makes it easy to get in and out. The staff are always nice and accommodating. The bar area has stools and tables. A dining room is just past the bar. We sat at a table in the bar area. It is a limited menu between lunch and dinner but still place Ty to choose from! The empanadas were delicious. Flavorful but not too spicy. The sliders were delicious. The fries were hot and crisp! The desserts were very good. The cannoli had a crispy shell with a creamy filly with chocolate chips. The tiramisu crème brûlée was unique. It had both coffee and chocolate flavor. It was creamy with that nice shell on top. Service is very good! read more

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A cute spot to pop into when off of Front St and the L in Fishtown, this establishment has a little bit of something for everyone. From mocktails and cocktails, their bar selection is plentiful and the staff is friendly to match. Their food isn't greasy, and fries are crispy to the bite. Their vegan cheesesteak is a favorite of mine along with their salad selections (balance, you know?) read more

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We ordered dishes that were chosen by our own. I got breakfast sandwich with a black coffee. It was really filling and stuffed! Good food though. read more

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Cute little cafe. Varied menu. Lots of beet, wine and cocktail options. I ordered the seasonal sangria (lavender and berry). Nice light refreshing. Ordered vegan steak sandwich even though I'm not vegan. Really impressive and the bread was amazing. Hubby ordered chipole turkey burger. Moist a little spicy and yummy. Nice attentive server read more

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Food Excellent, their brunch menu has plenty of options for all dietary restrictions. Got the cinnamon sugar cornbread biscuits and it really is a mix of a churro cornbread and biscuit all together. Not too sweet or overly in one category. Worth it and the vegan butter is so fluffy and good. The pork belly sandwich was good, but don't expect this to be traditional. Service honestly slow. Given that it was the end of the brunch rush and while steady flow of new customers and had plenty of staff I expected more. It took over 10 minutes for us to get even water and we were trying to make eye contact with everyone there. Someone did acknowledge us finally and get our order in. No one really greeted us at the table or introduced us and it seemed like we had all different people stopping by for food and for the check. I would allocate more time than you think you need to be here. Ambiance it was great to have an option of sidewalk dining, indoors, or their really cute patio. We were indoors and could see new people coming in and it was decently busy. read more

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The server was friendly and that's why I give two stars. The food was so-so (salmon with mussels and the chicken with Parmesan ) both dishes were average. Let's talk about the flies! Eating inside was an option we did because I am not a fan and would like to have an environment that's comfortable and free of knats and flies! Today we had dinner indoors with the flyers - ugh! It's my last time here, I hope they do better. Clean up the place and get a new chef/cook. There is much room for improvement. read more

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gluten-free, vegan lovers paradise. I ate at the outside bar in the garden area, which was beautiful. The bartender there was celiac herself and was very knowledgeable about what was on the menu what she wasn't sure of she went back and double checked. also, don't sleep on the carrot ginger dressing. It was delicious. I wish I could've bottled up and taken it home with me. The food was amazing. The drink hit the spot. I'll definitely be back here when I'm in Philly again. read more

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It was quiet on a Friday morning and we had fast, friendly service. A casual atmosphere but upscale menu items featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. My Huevos Rancheros were exceptional! Crisp tortilla, flavorful sauce, perfectly cooked eggs and fresh herbs to elevate the dish. I did need to ask for a coffee top off b/c my latte cooled too quickly. But that's more due to the cup shape and not the cold morning... read more

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I was in town for a work conference with a free night to myself and noticed there were a few bands playing at Kung Fu Necktie I'd love to check out. So I grabbed an uber to fishtown and my driver recommended a few dining options, this being the one I opted for as it was steps away from the venue. It was a nice evening out (late fall 2025) so I opted for a patio seat. Nice overall vibe here, and excellent service. They have a good drink menu and like much of Philly excellent happy hour deals. I had a beer and a short whiskey over the course of my meal. I opted for the pesto pasta, which was simple but delicious. Prices were fair. A great place to grab a bite before a show, for sure. read more

Love that they have lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The menu can satisfy most people. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with applewood bacon with sweet potato fries. It was very delicious and the portion size was huge. Place has plenty of seating and accommodated 12 people easily on a Thursday morning. read more

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Ok, parking can be tricky around here. Very trendy spot, welcoming staff, and fun atmosphere. It took a minute to understand, for a moment I thought I was at a Vegan restaurant but it's just plant forward. Nice to know a place to pick when dining with friends who have dietary restrictions. I started with a Front75, their version of the French 75, tasty. My husband had the pink lemonade which was descent. We split the French onion soup, Buffalo califlower, burger and side salad. Very good soup, enjoyed the califlower. We asked for extra aoili to dip; another review started this was undercooked, I disagree (it's a feature not a bug). The crunch on the cauliflower felt purposeful and I appreciated it. The burger, though slightly uneven in doneness, was juicy and delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by the side salad. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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I haven't been back to Front Street cafe for years, like pre-pandemic times. I remember the last time being disappointed by their lunch mushroom pho, not on their menu anymore. Front street cafe has always a spot I want to love, but haven't on my visits. I think the service and ambience are fantastic. The staff are friendly, all smiles, very kind and prompt on serving. The food was a miss for me last time, and it was a miss for me again this time. I was excited to try the "pork belly" banh mi. I was thinking they must have marinated or dehydrated/pressed it, treated it somehow to get that pork belly like texture from the tofu. That was not the case. It was a regular tofu banh mi, but the greens were too acidic for my liking. I did really enjoy the side soup however. I will say the rest of my party liked their meals. I know my one friend LOVES their gluten free chicken tenders. They have Tuesday - Sunday happy hour from 4-7pm, I haven't been yet but attached the photo for y'all! Overall, Front Street Cafe is a spot I would go to with friends, but not a place I'd go to on my own based on my last couple of experiences. read more

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Great food, great service, the staff were friendly, food came out correctly and quickly, oh and the pumpkin spice espresso martini was awesome. We really enjoyed sitting outside in the covered patio area, the overall vibe was really great, we did not feel rushed. When stepping inside I really enjoyed that there was not any overpowering music being piped in, lots of folks sat inside but not a lot of loud noise. This all added to a comfortable atmosphere across the location. I ate the turkey burger with fries, they were very tasty Recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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Front street cafe has two floors and I was seated on the second floor. I ordered the steak and eggs from the special Menu and bottomless coffee. Everything was delicious! I loved the Christmas decor throughout the cafe. read more

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Feasted so well that I forgot camera eats first! Love that they have a big space to accommodate several people. I got the breakfast burrito which was massive and super tasty. It was super filling and I had leftovers which was also good the next day. It's super close to the Front-Girard station if you wanted to hop on the Septa too! There was plenty of street parking around the restaurant if you're planning on going in the morning. Will be going back soon :) read more

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The ambiance was really nice -- relaxed and beautifully styled. Service was a bit slow, but overall decent. I wouldn't have even mentioned the wait if we hadn't been told they were closing right as we were wrapping up Still, we were on vacation, so it didn't ruin the experience. I visited on the 4th of July and surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all. We got to enjoy the patio seating, which I highly recommend -- it's beautifully decorated and super comfortable. The menu offers a lot of vegan and gluten-free options, which is a big plus if that's your thing. I accidentally ordered the vegan loaded fries, but they were actually really good -- I'd eat them again. My kid said they were spicy, but I didn't pick up on any heat, so who knows! The burger was pretty standard. I noticed a lot of breakfast dishes coming out and the portions were huge -- definitely made for sharing, and they looked delicious. I also had a mocktail that was really well done. It didn't just taste like juice with a garnish -- there was actual thought and craft behind the recipe. Overall, I love a space with exposed wood and a modern-vintage vibe, and this place absolutely nails it. read more

Front Street Cafe is a wonderful place offering brunch and dinner menu. They have daily specials and also great happy hour options as well. With seating outside and inside I think there is something for anybody to enjoy. We went on a Sunday morning and it was busy for a weekend. We were able to find seating at the bar though. They have a full bar and cafe menu offering plenty of drink options. I got the front street breakfast which offers eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. Also with a side of their apple turnover pancakes. It was a seasonal item on their brunch menu. Topped with whipped cream and maple syrup it was just what this sweet tooth was craving. Service was great and they have a rotating menu depending on the season that offers many different food options. This is a great spot to grab lunch or stop in for a happy hour drink or snack. read more

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On my health journey and this juice was so delicious!! Friendly service and food came out fast . I love the ambiance and there is an outside patio! Highly recommend for lunch or dinner ! read more

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Food: Great! A bit pricey for brunch/lunch but overall very satisfying! Service: Hostess/Greeter was not friendly, welcoming or helpful (we arrived around 11:30a.m. on a sunday with no reservation) Our estimated wait time was 35 minutes but we were seated in 15! Ambiance: Cute and casual read more

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Awesome space away from the madness of Fishtown. This place is quite popular with an amazing and lengthy happy hour. On a Saturday too!! Menus broken up throughout the day with limited items offered from 4-5pm. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Tons of vegan/vegetarian options. Great first visit for early dinner last night. Recommend! read more

Heads up, if you are looking for the vegan options here, they are unlabeled. Instead of labeling the vegan options, they label the NON-vegan options, because MOST of the menu is vegan! Yay! We've eaten here twice, the first time was October of last year during vegan restaurant week. Then again this past weekend. Not sure why it's taken us so long to return because both times were fantastic! In October, it was warm enough to sit in their absolutely gorgeous back patio. We got the mushroom bolognese with the thickest yummiest noodles, the French onion soup, and the eggplant parm. Everything was vegan and absolutely toothsome. We also split a warm brownie thing with some meringue on top for dessert and it might have been one of the greatest desserts I've ever had. Last weekend, we stopped in for breakfast, driven to try the new vegan "pork belly" bahn mi special which was excellent. We also were excited to see the vegan French onion soup on the permanent menu and to get it again! Finally, aside from splitting the sandwich, we also split the harvest salad which was so giant and came with so much vegan feta, that we had multiple leftover servings! The only thing I wouldn't get again here was the latte. We each got a vanilla oatmilk latte and it wasn't the best (just kind of overly sweet and bland and we are coffee snobs). But the food here is perfect so no docking of stars! read more

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My all time fav place to go. In my recent visit tried their tofu special sandwich and rose latte that was amazing. My all time fav Huevos Rancheros never disappoints. The portions are very filling and staff is always very friendly although will say that depending on where you are seated, they might get too busy to come address you. I had asked for Mayonnaise on the side with my sandwich and it almost came when I was done eating. So a little disappointed about the service but overall it's a great spot and their outdoor seating is great place to be on a nice weather day. read more

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The food was great, however, our service was horrible. It took the waitress 30 minutes to get our drinks and she her demeanor was horrible. Every question we asked, such as if they could splits checks or if they had ketchup, she would question us back. She also never refilled our water. I would not come back here. Other good restaurants nearby. read more

We went for breakfast. Their Front Street Breakfast was excellent - both the vegan and non-vegan varieties. I especially likes the Mushroom Scrapple and the Potatoes. Then we ended with a whole grain hotcake topped with pie crumble, cranberries, vegan cream, and syrup. That was like a breakfast dessert. Lastly our server, Luis, was very helpful and friendly - always there when we needed anything and to keep our coffee hot! read more

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This is my second visit to this place we have to be sitting outdoors since the weather was very nice. The sun was out. It did. It was raining but it did stop. The outside was just great great vibes great service. I did take the gentlemen's name, but I don't remember to recommend him. He was just outstanding kept checking up on us to make sure we were enjoying and did we need anything? That was really great now for the food, my Daughter and myself had the onion soup, which I found outstanding very good. The cheese was all melted. It was just really good. We had the Loaded Fries you get a very large portion of them, it was three of us and we're like to die for.my son in law had the Breakfast Burrito also a large portion and BatteredFries and he ate the whole thing. I had the Harvest Salad so huge that I shared with my daughter, we both really enjoyed this salad. You get a large bottle of water for your table besides the water to hydrate, PROSECCO MIMOSA was great, at the time of our visit they had a White Sangria on the menu, so refreshing especially after our walk to the Front Street Cafe for lunch. Forgot the pictures. Enjoy!! read more

There is a paid parking lot nearby listed on their website which was helpful since we don't live in the area and wouldn't have known where to park. We came here on Mother's Day for brunch and it was packed, but we had a reservation and didn't have to wait. We sat outside in the garden and it had a great atmosphere. Our server was nice and helpful with all of our questions. There were so many vegetarian/vegan options on the menu! We loved the huevos rancheros (with tofu scramble instead of egg), the breakfast burrito (with tofu scramble), and the tofu banh mi. We also tried the mixed juices and orange juice and they tasted fresh. All of the food was so flavorful!! This is not always the case with vegan food, but they did a great job here with the taste and presentation. The service was also fast and our food came out pretty quick. We did not have any complaints about anything here. I would definitely recommend this place to people looking for vegetarian/vegan food and we will be back again! read more

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I am about to write a very glowing review for them but unfortunately don't have any pictures to go along it. We came here with a couple of friends who chose this place, one of us is vegan and she loves the food here. Apparently they have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options. We ordered the twice baked sweet potato, the buffalo cauliflower, spicy chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and the calabresi fusilli pesto - everything was absolutely to die for! I love anything pesto but lately have not been able to find a good pasta anywhere in the city. I am so glad we found this place and I hope they never take it off their menu! Their twice baked sweet potato is a delicacy in its own right. Their upstairs space is so cozy and warm, they have a couple of leather couches around a beautiful Christmas tree. I'll be going back soon before they take the tree down. I think it is such a perfect ambiance for a book and hot chocolate or a glass of wine. read more

I love love love front street cafe! I've been here a few times already and I always have a good time here. The food is always made fresh and the servers are so kind! The restaurant itself gives rustic vibes with modern twist. If I want brunch that isn't too far from me, I go to front street. They also have a happy hour that's 3 hours long which seems to be difficult to find anywhere else! read more

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Made it here for breakfast and they were very busy with a bit of a wait. However, the kitchen puts out amazing food very quickly so this should not be a worry to have. Interior is very welcoming and there is also a back patio when the weather is nicer. Drink and food selection was good, and there are lots of comfort food style breakfasts. Chilaquiles we're quite tasty and well put together. Very good place to stop in. Thanks read more

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Had a great experience at Front Street Cafe. Great food , the service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed. You can really feel the positive vibe as soon as you walk in. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

Great service and cool, rustic neighborhood spot for casual food and drinks. Lousy stuffed pancakes - not a great brunch choice

we came on a friday night with no reservation, we had a large party and had to split into two groups which wasn't too bad. the mac and cheese and wings were good but that was about it. the wings had a blueberry flavor which interesting but it was savory. we also ordered the flat bread, burger, buffalo cauliflower and they were OK read more

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We got to Front Street very late. About 250p on a Tuesday so they were only offering their "turn over menu" which was an abbreviated menu I assume to allow them to transition from breakfast/lunch to dinner. We ordered the burger and the short rib burger, the Harvest salad, and the fried cauliflower. I immediately noticed the fries that came with the burger were ice cold. The burger was no better presenting lukewarm, flavorless, with a piece of VERY coagulated cheese that slid off the burger in one lumpy piece. The salad was mediocre at best. The cauliflower was drenched in sauce on top and below which defeated the purpose of them being fried. They were soggy and sad looking topped with sliced carrots. We sent the cauliflower back. In addition even though the restaurants very empty we had to wait for an extended period of time before our server came to check on us and or pickup the check and payment method. I'm also not sure if a door was open somewhere but there was an influx of flies around the restaurant which created an annoying ambiance. I had heard good things about Front Street but I honestly was less than impressed. read more

This place is always a hit! They have great food, great service, outdoor seating area, vegetarian and vegan friendly food, mocktails along with cocktails, fancy coffee drinks, etc. There's something for everyone! I always really like their food. The place is clean and the staff are so friendly! read more

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