Every time I visit friends in New Hope, I'm reminded how special this little town is--right along the Delaware River, full of history (yes, George Washington crossing the Delaware), charm, and that artsy, cobblestone-street vibe. This time, we skipped my usual Wawa run (the Cuban is still elite) and headed to Karla's Restaurant--and it delivered. Set in a charming old house, each room feels intimate and unique. We snagged a patio table and caught the sunset--honestly, it was a little magical. We started with cocktails (my Sidecar was spot-on), then shared: * Caesar salad * Calamari For the entrée, we split the fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw--crispy, flavorful, and more than enough food. And dessert? Carrot cake. Absolutely delicious--moist, perfectly spiced, and finished with that classic cream cheese frosting. A must-order. Service was fun and personable (we even had a doppelgänger moment with our server--still laughing about that). A few notes: * Bathrooms are upstairs via narrow stairs (old-house charm) * Cozy, room-by-room layout * Prices are very fair Bottom line: Great food, great vibe, and a quintessential New Hope dining experience. I'll definitely be back--next time for brunch. Life's short. Eat well. read more

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Really cute brunch / breakfast spot off the main street of new hope ! Feels like being transported back in time sort of an old school feel in a vintage well kept building . I had the wings and poutine fries which were delicious ! We also had drinks which were strong and well made . It gets pretty busy so make sure to reserve ahead of time ! read more

Karla's Restaurant - Poutine fries - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

Such a quaint place in New Hope. Simply great food from the burgers to the eggs Benedict I can't decide which I love more. read more

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We came after a show! Lots of seating available! Lucky, it was wonderful to get to enjoy this restaurant that's been on my bucket list for too long ! We were greeted so warmly !! There soon was such a trail of people waiting to get into this place and I was pretty happy that they were all behind us. You can hear the kindhearted hosthost as apologizing and courteously explaining this to people . One lady was being pretty aggressive with the most giant pram child carriage I have ever seen. She banged her way all in and then started yelling and getting even her kid upset that she couldn't believe that they didn't have chicken nuggets. It's too bad that the preciousness of this restaurant was lost on her. There were such a nice offering of special dishes on the menu. It was hard to decide!! The inside has art on the walls and very cozy nooks . Lots of windows displaying the charming town and its wonderful stone architecture. And such a beautiful day. It's really delightful. We ordered iced tea and an appetizer with sliced almonds and apricot honey drizzle . It was a companied by some artisan bread. Very delicious!!! I ordered the sweet potato crusted cod with a gorgeous salad of mixed greens and pomegranate garnish . The dressing was so delicious , flavorful and fresh! Everything looked and tasted so wonderfully. If I had my ukulele, I would sing a song about the sweet staff and how I feel like I am in such a sweet town with wonderful little artists and even the staff here are hospitality artist. They treated us like family . I loved it. The walls of colorful art depicting the terms of this fair area and the darling homes of Bucks County. The food is not only flavorful, but it has artistic merit & displaying delightful colors! It was wonderful to be cared for by my waiter. Thank you to everyone who works so hard to make such a wonderful day possible. read more

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Bring your own specialty coffee (latte etc). Great venue. Loved the breakfast quesadilla! Wonderful late night as well.

We sat outside on the balcony and it was so lovely. We all got the mac n cheese (which was incredible). My one friend got the fried chicken entree with mac on the side and the side was great value & size. The service was quick despite how busy the area and restaurant was in general. Would go back in the future for sure. read more

Karla's Restaurant - Mac - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

The first dining experience we had on our recent trip to New Hope, PA was Karla's. We arrived for a late dinner and were greeted by friendly staff and an eclectic, quaint and homey feeling dining space. This unique restaurant is filled with artistic and delightfully charming decor and boasts multiple dining rooms flanked by a hopping little bar. To start we ordered a Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita, Cucumber Gimlet and the Baked Brie appetizer. The margarita was a beautiful blend of sweet and heat and the gimlet was a wonderfully refreshing departure from the summer sizzle. The Baked Brie was generously drizzled with a buttery honey and accompanied by soft, crusty bread and a spiced olive oil. We selected the Glazed Sesame Soy Salmon and the Grilled Skirt Steak for our entrees. The sweet and tangy salmon adorned a medley of fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked soba noodles. The dish was reminiscent of a really yummy teriyaki-style salmon. The Skirt Steak was drenched in rich brown gravy and served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The steak was well-cooked but could have benefited from a tad more seasoning and perhaps a bit of heat. Overall, Karla's was very enjoyable and I definitely recommend stopping by this sweet little spot for a bite, cocktails and an overall good time! read more

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Good food, great drinks, amazing ambiance/aesthetics. Favorite place in New Hope. Regularly travel from Philly just to hit this spot. Food is good all around, but the cocktails (house margs and martinis) are unbelievable and VERY STRONG. I typically order a shot on the side to spike a marg- not necessary here. read more

Well....such a controversial spot. From outside it looks european, authentic, and intriguing. Ambiance is very relax(ed) and relax(ing). But once you get in, everything changes. We came in as two adults and a baby. They don't have high chairs (huh?). That means they don't welcome families with young children. Noted. The outside covered patio looks fantastic by the way--and that's where we sat. We just pulled the stroller to the table. The food menu is pretty versatile. There are some choices. They have a separate drink menu and the place specializes on their martinis. Here's a tasteless catch though, if you look at their menu at the very very top they quote some guy, whose alleged famous quote goes as following: "Let me get a cock-tail". I am not kidding. How childish, tasteless, basic, graceless, and tacky. Yuck! And all this basically sums the place up. As far as food, I had a turkey burger, and my husband had a short rib burger. Turkey burger was actually good, but my husband's burger was again...basic, tasteless...etc etc (you get the gist) This "new american" place as they claim could be so much more....But oh well. read more

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Stopped in on a recent Sunday for lunch. The place is very small but has seating inside & outside. It was very busy. We sat outside as the weather was nice. Will start with the bad. The older blonde / white hair man who seated us was just plain rude. Threw the menus at us and left. Thought maybe we pissed him off for some reason but he was just as rude to other customers who brought their dog to sit outside. Apparently dogs aren't allowed by the way & boy did he let the the entire patio know. He shouldn't be allowed to deal with customers. I was very turned off from this point. The good? Our waitress was pleasant & food was good. Ordered a chicken sandwich & fries to split. plus a Sangria & hubby got a beer. Would we go back? Not sure. read more

Karla's Restaurant - Fries - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

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I was in town for the Pride Parade -- a well-organized and celebrated annual event that the town proudly hosts each year. The restaurant had a charming vibe and embraced the festive spirit of the parade, which initially set a positive tone. I was looking forward to trying their brunch menu, as recommended by staff and advertised outside. Unfortunately, the menu offered limited vegetarian options, which was a bit of disappointing. Service was noticeably slow. I heard another customer inquire why and the staff mentioned they were unprepared for the influx of guests -- surprising, considering this is a well-established event that spans a full week. (From my table I had counted ten tables empty?) The lack of preparation was evident, and guests around me were openly expressing their frustration. I kept it simple and ordered pancakes, which still took 35 minutes to arrive. Throughout the restaurant, tables were waiting for drinks and refills. It was disheartening to witness such a missed opportunity for a local business to thrive during a high-traffic event. Whether it's a lack of staffing allowed by management or poor scheduling decisions, the outcome was the same: one overwhelmed waiter and one additional staff member whose role was unclear. It's unfortunate, as staff rely on tips, but with service falling short, it becomes difficult for patrons to feel generous. What should have been a great day for business turned into a missed opportunity. I hope the restaurant learns from this experience and better prepares in the future -- both for their guests and for their hard-working staff. P.S. I loved that the coffee came in all different mugs. Cute touch. read more

Karla's Restaurant - Chocolate chip pancakes - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

Great place right in downtown New Hope! Very good food, service and ambience! Monday night is "Local's Night" with 3-course dinners for $22-$28 (soup or salad , main course & dessert) read more

A cozy restaurant serving great food. Monday is a locals small menu day. We ordered the Pasta and eggplant dish and the Panko crusted Cod fish with risotto and crushed tomatoes seasoned to perfection!! All dinners come with soup or salad and dessert. Typically Monday is a slow evening for dinner not at Karla's!!! Great service and friendly. Even other guests at tables were very nice. Definitely a good place to visit. read more

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The food is excellent, the service is great. I love the interior of the restaurant. I will come back again. read more

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This is our favorite local restaurant. Service with a smile, diverse menu, great drinks, and good ambiance. Baked Brie , the fried chicken is great (my kids' favorite) and the portion is so big we always get a box to bring home the rest. Monday night is our favorite "Locals Night" which has a set menu but something for everyone. And they have live music on Monday night too. We Love "Karla's"! read more

Nice, cozy local restaurant. Chicken was so good. Staff was friendly. Price is good too. Will gladly recommend if you are visiting New Hope.

Delicious food at a fantastic price : Monday nights at Karla's! The "Local's Night" menú is 3 courses for $21. Wait service is friendly and upbeat. And the drink options are fresh and strong! Just a short stroll from the romantic Wedgwood Inn, we left our car there ( comp parking for overnight guests) which worked out well as Karla's only has street parking... read more

Cute place in new hope. Staff were friendly. We showed up prob 3:05pm on a Sunday and weren't offered the brunch menu since it ended at 3. It was fine since the brunch and lunch menu weren't too different, with many more sweet dishes like pancakes on the brunch menu. Kids and I ordered several things to share. Calamari and fried chicken sandwich were the stars of the show. Everything else was just ok. The fries were sooo disappointing, soggy and oily for both the poutines and the Cajun seasoned fries which we thought came with the $19 burger but it was an additional $11 charge. Wouldn't have minded if they were crispy. This would be a solid 3.5 stars outta 5. The drinks did look fantastic though. Maybe I'll try again for locals nights. read more

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Stopped in Karla's for lunch on a beautiful Sunday. Sat outside. We were looking for a small lunch so we order the Pear Salad and their Mac & Cheese to share. The Pear Salad was fantastic. It was large, shareable and contained pears - duh :) , figs and walnuts. The Mac & Cheese was delicious as well. Our server was great, we were seated promptly and she was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. Prices were very reasonable as well so we will be back. Maybe on their "locals night" too. :) read more

Food was very good and the restaurant was charming. The Mac and cheese was very cheesy and gooey. read more

Karla's Restaurant - Mac and Cheese with Chicken Breast $22 - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

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Karla has a great ambiance of a cosy non chain restaurant. The food menu is good and the food is good and so red the drinks. Staff is friendly and it has a casual atmosphere read more

Bill was our server and he was AMAZING. Great recommendations for the food and for things to do around new hope. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. We had the calamari for an app, 10/10. The caramel apple martini for the fall drink specials was 10/10. Pictured is the prime rib(tuesday special) and the vodka rigatoni. All great. Will definitely return. read more

Karla's Restaurant - Prime rib and rigatoni - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

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Stopped here for Sunday brunch and was seated immediately. The staff is very attentive and definitely works hard to keep customers happy. I tried Tony's Toast, and my friend had the Eggs Benedict. Both were fantastic, and the portion sizes are huge. I would come back to this cute little spot any time! read more

One of our staples when in New Hope. Its quant and the ambiance is so warm and inviting. The food is always solid and the staff is so friendly. read more

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Excellent experience here. Service was quick and friendly. Love the mismatched interior with tons of plants. A cheerful, refined yet causal atmosphere. Poutine to start--pretty good and big portion. Would've liked the curds to be more melted rather than congealed and maybe a dash more salt & pepper. The stuffed pork chop was the star--extremely succulent, stuffed nicely with cheeses and prosciutto for a unique flavor. Broccolini and potatoes seasoned well and soft. Everything tasted very fresh. Pasta was very rich and would be hard to finish in one sitting. You definitely get the punch of the blue cheese. Burger looked very nice and large with a side salad. Cocktails made with fresh juices. Old fashioned was strong with nice essence from basil. Waitress even surprised me with a generous slice of cheesecake for my birthday (best I ever had!). Fluffy and not too sweet with graham cracker crust. This place is great! read more

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What a beautiful gem in New Hope! Food: we loved everything that we had. It was our first time here and we came on a Monday so we had the pre-fixe locals night menu which was fantastic. Both fish were cooked perfectly, sides were delicious and the Mac and cheese was gooey. The desserts made the meal even better. The waffle was perfectly crisp with a sweet crust, and the chocolate mousse cake was decadent. We were so impressed with everything we tried. Ambiance: the restaurant itself is beautiful. There's outdoor seating and indoor seating, all with a garden feel. Each part of the restaurant has it's own unique vibe and decor. Service: the service was fantastic. Our waiter was very kind, thoroughly answered our questions and reviewed the locals night menu. We will be back often. read more

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I have been here twice and the food is always outstanding! I love the poached pair goat cheese salad.

Went here for lunch a month or so ago and had a nice time. Food was good, the server was quick but also friendly/efficient, and we appreciated that they fit us in on a busy weekend day. They have an interesting combination of indoor/semi indoor/outdoor seating options, so is a little bigger than you expect from outside. Would definitely consider stopping in again when we're in the area. read more

Super adorable LGBTQ+ friendly restaurant with cosy vibes, attentive service, and big servings of food. read more

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Small restaurant with a lot of personality and flavor! Waiting area up front is very small so dress warmly to be prepared to stand outside while you wait. Came on a Monday night with a restaurant pre-planned menu (different from regular menu). The food was excellent, the wait staff was friendly, helpful in its recommendations, and professional in its service. Highly recommend, and yes, it IS worth the wait! read more

The place was hopping with people and we were lucky to get in early. The service was ok, the bartender helped out and so we were taken care of. The food was quite rich and after a full day of walking the streets of Lambertville and New Hope we were very hungry and easily digested the decadent food. The place is a tight squeeze in a lot of areas with multiple levels and views in an old building that has history and charm. Would definitely come here again. read more

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The food was very good service was very good. The server with the green hair kept bring out silverware and everytime he would wipe his nose with his hand. Pretty gross. He didn't even realize what he was doing. read more

Karla's is a favorite of ours. The entire staff is made up of really fun, friendly, and welcoming people who are good at what they do. The food is delicious and well portioned. The bartenders make excellent cocktails. Pours are extremely generous. read more

Absolute best spot in New Hope (and anywhere else as far as I'm concerned)! The staff is so much fun. We always arrive to warm greetings and friendly smiling faces. The food is consistently delicious and plentiful and they pour the most generous drinks. Fun, charming atmosphere with a lively crowd read more

Such a great find! It was crowded in New Hope Memorial Day weekend and restaurants were turning over tables left and right. We walked by quite a few, rejecting menus, but landed here. We got an outside table which included shade but a great view of the busy sidewalks in New Hope. We started with the poutine. So good! The fries were delicious and the short rib and cheese curds were perfect! My coconut margarita was delicious and strong! My daughter and I thought we would order two different sandwiches and split them but our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we never got around to finishing more than the half of our sandwiches. I ordered the short rib burger with fried egg and it was delicious! She ordered the portobello burger and it was so good! The mushroom tasted meaty and flavored so well! This was a great stop! So glad we landed here! read more

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Sadly, from the moment we walked in the wait staff was rude and unpleasant as we got seated. For the first 15 minutes we were totally ignored even though there was a table being helped right across from us. The food here was the only saving grace here, but that alone couldn't compensate from how sour our experience was. The Bloody Mary was really quite good and the French onion soup was a great balance, not too salty, perfectly cheesy bowl. It's a bummer because we definitely will not be coming back. read more

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This is a review of a quick bite at Karla's! My friend Keanne and I were looking for something to share that would fill us up as we got a drink! The poutine fries were awesome, but definitely have to eat it with a fork. The Mac & Cheese with panko crust was amazing. You can tell it was made with a blend of high quality cheeses. Totally would come here for a filling snack and drink! Karla's also has very quaint sitting outside and inside. I think sitting outside is the best! :) read more

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Excellent service. My sister and I decided to check out New Hope for the day and stumbled upon this humble restaurant. I loved the decor as it gave off a vintage vibe and the food was pleasant as well. The shrimp tacos were bright and refreshing on the tongue. The burger was quite delectable and we shared a plate of fries. The restaurant is small but had such a welcoming environment. read more

Karla's Restaurant - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

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Karla's is amazing! Never disappointing! From the martini's, blood orange and cream sickle to 4 cheese Mac and cheese and green gazpacho soup ( hint of pineapple) delicious! Pork chop entree fabulous! Visit New Hope and go to Karla's... it's a must! read more

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Karla's is a cozy restaurant; a good refuge on a chilly day. During covid I keep my distance from other diners, and was delighted when a server offered a table upstairs, away from really everyone! (Note that when the weather is conducive, you can sit outside.) The chicken sandwich -- my husband got one too -- was not overly fried, and perfect for lunch with its green apple slaw and chipotle aioli. We added an order of fries; I think it was $8 for more potatoes than we could eat. They were a bit limp and greasy. My friend's mac n cheese was topped with panko, prepared with what tasted like a variety of cheeses. She liked it. I didn't. We shared a bottle of malbec, which rounded out a good meal. BTW, our server was friendly and efficient, but not masked. read more

Karla's Restaurant - Fried chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

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