Oh, how I love Rybread. The chalkboard menu here is so extensive you never have to order the same thing twice. Every sandwich I've ever ordered here was delicious. The Napa is an old standby, the Plymouth (a Thanksgiving type sandwich) is my most recent favorite, but I'm sure there will be more. The wait staff is lovely, the sandwiches are perfect, and the coffee is strong. I am a Rybread customer for life! read more

I can get a crabcake sandwich at 8 in the morning here on a Tuesday. This may not sound like much to you, because you are probably a well-balanced individual who gets normal breakfast food before work. However, if you are like me, you often wish there were legit, non-wawa options for lunch early in the morning. Enter Rybread, my new favorite solution for early morning sandwiches. The Rybread, namesake sandwich of the joint, delivers. It is disciplined crabcake with greens and chipotle mayo on a soft sandwich bun. It is scrumptious. The Santa Fe is pretty good, too. Furthermore, Rybread's dessert options are not to be overlooked. Their cupcakes are great. On the action-movie-parallel-satisfaction-scale, this place is The Horde. read more

To the outsider looking in, perhaps Ryebread appears to be just another run-of-the-mill sandwich stop within Fairmount's food corner of the world. However, if you listen to your (growling) gut and the chatter from regulars about this place, I wager you will not be disappointed. I most recently went with the San Diego panini, although for an indecisive chick like myself, the decision making process here is anxiety ridden. Everything looks better than the next. The paninis are hot pressed and the perfect size to remain delectable but allow you to leave without feeling like you've entered a carb-coma. The San Diego (which we all know in German means..) consisted of grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese and pesto. I added in Sriracha because I simply can't get enough. Ever. The Hampton salad is also very good with chicken, pesto, roasted tomatoes and huge shavings of fresh parmesan over a spring mix. PS: Adding carmelized onions to just about anything here could not possibly in an any case be an experiment gone wrong. Add away. read more

My wife and I went in mid-afternoon on a weekday. Rybread was one of the few places in the neighborhood open in that awkward not-yet-dinner but definitely-after-lunch time of day. Food: As a vegetarian option, I enjoyed a grilled cheese with pick-my-own ingredients. My wife had one of the club-like sandwiches. It was all okay, but nothing to go out of the way for. Service and atmosphere: what it looks like. Friendly staff in a cramped awkwardly arranged coffee house-with-sandwiches ambiance. If that was all, I'd give Rybread 3 stars... BUT... they lose a star because they refused to provide tap water. I don't think customers should be charged for water with a meal and I certainly am not going to pay for environmentally unfriendly plastic-bottled water! read more

As far as lunch sammies at 8:00 a.m. go, Rybread takes the (chocolate peanut butter cup) cake. Breakfast: Scones. Homemade. Fresh blueberries...like really honestly fresh blueberries...baked...in a scone. The blueberry to bread ratio is high. This means that in each bite, you get a juicy squirt of blueberry juice to complement the moist scone-i-ness. Lunch (at 8:00 a.m. It's possible. They let you do this...which scores Rybread mega points): Santa Fe. It's served on a panini roll. Do NOT get this panini pressed...this way, you can enjoy the scrumptiousness of the hot almost doughy like essence of the roll in totality. It doesn't need to be squished. You can fit it in your mouth. Though the Santa Fe features a nice, plump, juicy portobello as its centerpiece, the caramelized onions make the Santa Fe one of the most awesome sammies I've ever had. These onions are thinly sliced, not too short, expertly sauteed, and soft with an almost brown-sugary essence. Dessert: The butter cream peanut butter frosting on the chocolate peanut butter cupcake was pretty awesome and not overly sugary...as in you could probably eat half of this GIANT MUFFIN SIZED CUPCAKE without getting an insulin rush. The cupcake itself was moist, and slightly reminiscent of those cupcake-muffin hybrids that don't quite fit in either category but are still pretty darn delicious. read more

Ry Bread is a SOLID lunch location. I have been twice thus far in my short time in Philly, and I say that these people win the reward for nicest customer service. They take a few minutes to make your sandwich, but that is because they are making it fresh. it annoys me to no end places that do not make sandwiches fresh to order (ahem, Atlanta Bread Company....) They have a few seats in the front, but they also have seats outside and in the back of the restaurant on a patio.I will trek over here anytime for a meal! oh yeah... the food...MMMM... perfect. hits the spot. and i have 0 complaints. read more

Feeling compelled to try Fairmount's new hot spot, Rybread, I was pleasantly surprised and glad to see a good amount of patrons waiting to get their rybread on! Overwhelmed by the chalkboard detailing all of the awesome ingredients they use, I opted for employee suggestions; ham, egg and cheese on rye for me and a multigrain toasted bagel with tomato's and veggie cream cheese for my wife. My theory has always been that employee's know what's best on the menu and if you're trying a new place for the first time, you might as well leave it up to the experts. Fortunately, Ryan Pollock was the expert today and he steered me down the path of enlightenment! What I ordered today wasn't out of the ordinary and I could have probably gotten it at any coffee shop, but these guys know how to make good sandwiches. My happiness didn't end there. Rybread is a family-run business and it's obvious that they all care about it's success. With mom waiting on customers, Ryan making sandwiches and his sister stocking the shelves (and grabbing me a Rybread t-shirt), I can't help but believe that this place will be around for a very, very long time. For my next visit, I'm going for the Rybread special - crab cake, greens, tomato and chipotle mayo. read more

Unbiased responses to other reviews: "I waited for 20 minutes. I understand that this isn't McDonald's, these are artisanal creations that they put some care into, but 20 minutes was way longer than I had planned to wait for take-out." So your poor planning, and misunderstanding of the business is somehow a mark against them? I guess I'll just let everyone know that if you walk into this restaurant and see several people waiting, your food will take some time. Those 3 people making sandwiches in front of you, yeah, that's them working at full sandwich making capacity. If you're getting something grilled it's gonna take some time. "Maybe I'm silly, but I feel cheated." You're silly, I don't think you get to feel cheated about the fact that you willingly spent money daily on a product that you were happy with only to find out that they had a loyalty program that you were unaware of. The staff at Rybread are friendly, welcoming, and always knew my name even though I only went there a few times a month. Glad to know I'll never have to worry about running into you or your inflated sense of entitlement. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch at Rybread today. I ordered the "Rybread" which was: (As defined by their website) crab cake, greens. tomato and chipotle mayo served on a sandwich bun. (Kind of a buttery roll, like they have at Chick-Fil-A. LOL) If you love Crabcakes, you'll love this sandwich!! A little spicy, but delicious all the same! I ordered a mango iced tea, chips, and a carrot cupcake for dessert. Rybread is not cheap, as can be expected of restaurants in the Art Museum area, but the place is cute, the staff is friendly and you'll love your food. read more

Food and pastries are okay - not great. They LOOK great, but looks can be deceiving. The people who work there - some are super friendly and nice, some are obviously bored. Never know what to expect. The prices are a little high. Main problem is the cramped quarters - very tight space. Waiting for the order gets confusing and terrifying: Did I miss it?! Why is it taking so long?! I must have missed it or they forgot my order! That kind of thing. For what they charge, the wait, and being crammed next to people with baby strollers who insist on bringing it in the shop or wear ski caps in the summer, it's just not worth it, unless it's at a time when the line is not going out the door and one is really really hungry and can't wait. I never understand the waiting that people do at restaurants - no place is that good. read more

My favorite place to go in the neighborhood. I seriously hope they make banks with overflowing customers because they deserve it. If that were to happen, which I feel like it's going to or it has been already, I also seriously hope that I can somehow figure out the time when everyone's full from their sammichs because waiting in line sucks. This has never happened to me at Rybread, by the way. My sister and I got Savannah(sandwich) and New york(panini). Both were SOOOOO goood... YUM. Savannah had turkey, brie, cranberry sauce on multi-grain bread. VERY thanksgiving-ish...this can only mean that it's really delicious! New york was made with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, russian dressing(what is that?). Didn't matter that I didn't know what Russian dressing was. It was so yummy. It was even yummier with some mustard but that's because I love mustard. Rybread has turned me into a sandwich mania. I'm sure my future husband and a handful of children of mine will appreciate the fact that I now know how to mimic different kinds of sandwiches other than a PBNJ. read more

This place was so much better at 24th & Fairmount. They mess up my order every time I've ordered. Ham and cheese on a croissant or a toasted bagel with butter should be too difficult but it is for them. Such a shame since it's so convenient read more

No joke, this spot is the jammy. I've only been here for lunch, and I've never been let down. You'll notice from other reviews that it's a small spot, so don't count on getting a seat inside - but they have some nice spots outside. There are a few stoops along Fairmount too that are perfect for eating a sandwich and chips. The sandwiches are so good. Lots of choices, so you can get what you like, and they're always fresh. The folks who work there have a great attitude - personality goes a long way. I sat down outside on one of the tables along Fairmount after we ordered, and someone brought our sandwiches out along with napkins. I was very impressed. Love this place. I'll be there every Friday for lunch haha! Hopefully they'll continue to do well and have a chance to expand - it'd be great if they had some more indoor seating for the wintertime. Here are a few of my favorites: - New York (just tried it today): corn beef, sauerkraut, swiss, russian dressing - Savannah: turkey breast, brie, cranberry sauce - Lake Tahoe: tuna fish & cheddar - Santa Fe: grilled portobello, squash, eggplant, caramelized onion & pesto read more

Fairmount's necessary sandwich shop arrived within the past two years and took off. How can you not support a start up run by a father-son duo? They're living the dream! Every sandwich captures the flavors of a United States city visited by the owner. As the US is diverse, so are the sandwiches. You can get anything on the board modified, on different bread, grilled, or cold. I've been here a lot for breakfast sandwiches while walking home from a race or to a parade. Recently I had a real (US City) sandwich that satisfied my needs. The Alexandria is a tavern ham sandwich on marble rye with cheddar cheese and granny smith apples and a hint of honey mustard. I got it grilled and it was crispy, melty, and delicious. Breakfast is pretty solid - I think the selling factor is the bread. Because you can get an egg and cheese from a truck for quicker and cheaper...but Rybread's multi-grain is seedy and wholesome...something a truck doesn't deliver. read more

Rybread is a small little sandwich shop there isn't a ton of indoor seating but there is a surprisingly nice outdoor seating area if the weather is nice head to the back. So far all the sandwich at Rybread I have had have been very good. Major complaint is they don't have tap water, who doesn't have tap water? Seemed odd. read more

Rybread is a great spot to grab a casual sandwich, salad, or coffee. They have free WiFi and it's generally quiet enough to get some work done as well. They also are really fast (good service) and are very accommodating of modifications to any of the menu items. We love the food here! However, our main issue with Rybread is that it is ALWAYS smokey inside. Even when they have the overhead fans running, the smoke will hurt our eyes after a bit and we will have to leave. My issue is that my friends and i have brought this issue up to the staff multiple times and there does not appear to be any solution or plan for how to reduce the smoke. It seems this place just needs better ventilation in place in general. I think Rybread would easily be a 5 star casual breakfast and lunch spot if they were to fix this smoke issue! read more

Cute brunch place! Great sandwiches that are named after US cities based on the contents. Good coffee, pastries, tea, etc.

I was waiting with bated breath for Ry Bread to open, because sometimes I am just too lazy or hungover to drag myself the extra three blocks to Mugshots and sometimes a girl needs an egg and cheese. I love the decor, and was psyched when they put some tables and chairs outside so I can take the pup. I can only speak to the breakfast sandwiches but they hit the spot. Could get away with being 50 cents less or so, but nothing outrageous. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and the back patio is a nice little oasis from the bustling front of the shop. I occasionally walk by here and the line is out the door, sometimes it's pretty empty, so timing is important. But what a lovely addition to the neighborhood. read more

Very good breakfast/coffee shop. Also, they have countless selection for lunch sandwiches and desserts in the Fairmount area. I myself love the chocolate croissants but you have to get there fairly early before they are sold out. I guess plenty of people agree with me. They have a chalkboard on the wall that shows you the many choices for breakfast and lunch and they do not disappoint. I wish they were open a little later, as they close in the late afternoon. During the weekends, I sometimes miss getting my fix. There is also not a great deal of seating, but you can always eat the "European way" and grab one of the few seats outside of walk and eat/drink. I tend to do that anyway. I can bring my dog if i grab a seat outside, which means I can fit in a trip to the vet only a couple doors down. It is a great location for where I live. It was one of the first discoveries in Philadelphia, and I was happy to find it! read more

The menu is extensive, with over 15 sandwiches that are standard, then add on some salads, soup and all of the daily special sandwiches - the variety is astounding for such a small counter-top kitchen. Enter the Buffalo panini: buffalo blazing chicken, gorgonzola OR mozzarella, shredded carrot, chipotle mayo on baguette OR brioche. This thing was oozing with the creamy combination of melted gorgonzola and chipotle mayo spread - both of which were in great abundance. The flavors were spot-on, with the sweet brioche and shredded carrots balancing out the tangy gorgonzola and spicy, tender chicken. Oh, the chicken. It wasn't shredded, it wasn't chunks of knife-sliced breasts, it was lunchmeat - paper thin ripples of layered buffalo chicken that melted deliciously into the rest of the ingredients, and into my mouth. Need I say more? I didn't think so. read more

I'm a big, big fan of RyBread. I can't give it 5 stars, however - the lack of indoor seating (and my apparently crummy timing) prevents me from singing from the hilltops. Without fail, whenever I go, the room is full and I am forced to take my delicious sandwich out. I can't wait til spring when I can sit out back in their lovely patio area. Moving on! This place is great for Fairmount. It's family-owned (and the family is SO NICE), the ingredients are fresh and delicious, the coffee is tasty, and everything is just... NOM. It's good. My personal fave - the Santa Fe Panini (portobello, onions, zucchini, pesto) with provolone cheez. Wow. I will say that the service goes an awful long way here. I am always treated great, and I'm only an occasional customer. Good going, RyBread - keep it up, and take over the insurance office next door so you can expand your indoor seating. :) read more

This is the local sandwich shop that I've been missing in my life. GREAT sandwiches with perfectly proportioned but still hearty ingredients. A big indicator of a good sandwich shop is how they incorporate the bread, and here I was not disappointed. The bread was an integral component of the sandwich creation. Additionally, the vibe is friendly, approachable, and reasonably priced. If I lived closer, this would be a staple of my day-to-day. read more

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They now serve dinner! Well, sort of - they're open till 7 anyway. And I have to say, they were VERY nice to me when I walked in at 6:57 (I'm sorry, I really wanted a sandwich!!.... and I left a nice tip!) The sandwiches are delicious - they have a creative menu but you can also design your own. The desserts are delectable, I've tried the brownie and the cookie only so far. For being more of your everyday desserts, they didn't have an everyday taste - moist and great tasting! read more

I wanted a grab a quick sandwich on my way to work on a Saturday afternoon. I decided to drop into Rybread in Fairmount; I'd walked by two dozen times and had never gone in. Loved everything about it. Just the perfect little sandwich shop; the kind that you'd want to spell as shoppe. Just so darn cute, very small tables inside and the friendliest staff. I ordered the Hollywood, a hummus sandwich, and waited about 6-7 minutes while I sipped on some fresh brewed iced tea. Then, I saw a sign that said that seitan could be substituted on any of their sandwiches! I asked the cashier about the seitan and she explained that it was homemade and seasoned in-house. Sounded really good; I'll definitely be back to try it out. I perused through the menu and thought about all the options while I waited...I could actually order a buffalo seitan sandwich, seitan and pesto on a baguette w/ a balsamic glaze, seitan on marble rye, etc. Once my order was ready, I was handed a paper bag. It was heavy!! I checked to make sure there was only one sandwich inside. Was this really my order? My hummus sandwich weighed in at like 6 pounds. Large slices of dense multigrain bread, generous portions of the creamiest hummus spread on each slice, then shredded carrots, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, and avocado filled out the sandwich. I only ate half and saved the rest for later. Divine; best sandwich I've had in a long time. I can't wait to go back and try their seitan! read more

What a delicious sandwich shop!! Yes, it's small, but I think that's what makes it charming. On nicer days, you can sit out front or back and there were plenty of tables available the last time I was there. Rybread is a typical bagel, coffee, lunch spot that is staffed with super friendly workers. Their cupcakes are enormous and the coffee is HOT (be careful!). I got the grilled cheese panini and it was just as tasty as I had hoped. My friend got a salad that came in a fun box and she said that it hit the spot. If you're looking for a quick and easy place to eat lunch the next time you're in the Fairmount area, check out Rybread! Eat a cupcake for me since they looked delicious but I abstained due to my desire to trim my waistline....despite the grilled cheese panini. read more

For such simple food, Rybread is SOOO good! I'm a big fan of their breakfast sandwiches -- and I really appreciate that they are made fresh, not a warmed up patty. Their sandwiches are STACKED with meat. Sure, it's like $7-8 for a sandwich, but it's totally worth it. The sweets are awesome too. Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes? Aw yeah. My only wish is that they tweet soup of the day every day. It's kind of annoying to have to call. I'd also appreciate more vegan and dairy-free options. But otherwise, Rybread is absolutely perfect and I've never eaten anything I didn't like from here. read more

Great lunch spot featuring sandwiches with fresh ingredients. We tried three and they were all solid. I'm confident this was part of a trend. Sourdough grilled cheese with Caramelized onions. Yum. Grilled basil, pesto, tomato and mozzarella, yum. BLT with add-on turkey and rye bread. Yum. The BF loved the raspberry flavored iced tea. The bagels looked solid too - if you care to indulge for breakfast. read more

Great selection of grilled sandwiches, quality ingredients. Friendly staff. Not a lot of room to sit, however if the weather is nice, great sidewalk seating. ill be back for more for sure. read more

The fresh squeezed OJ is amazing. I also had a bagel with cream cheese that was pretty good as well. A little on the pricey side, but not many options. I would try a sandwich next visit. read more

The service was friendly, the coffee tasty and the prices very reasonable. I had a croissant with nutella that was out of this world. We were able to snag one of two outside tables which was pleasant to enjoy dining al fresco on a cool summer morning. Pet friendly and kid friendly makes this a nice neighborhood spot that we will be back to. read more

Ry Bread was AH-MAZING. My mom had the new york and I had the Savannah. Delicious, perfectly toasted and juicy. I dont even eat sandwiches--but I will be coming back here regularly. The girl Karen that made Our sandwiches and rung us up was sooooo sweet, informative, personable, and actually cares about customer service. I would recommend RyBread to anyone!! If your in town and you want some melty goodness--stop by! read more

Nice small shop in Fairmount. There is only outdoors seating, so definitely not ideal to plan a sit and eat during the colder months. I got the rybread sandwich and the house salad and both were delicious! I absolutely love crab so of course I had to order the sandwich that had a crab cake in it. I have eaten a fair share of crab cakes at other restaurants, and half of the time they are a disappointment. Rybread is an exception. The sandwich had a great balance of crab cake to the veggies and also chipotle mayo in each bite. The house salad also had a great balance as well with all of the different textures and ingredients. Onions were sliced super thin, just the way I like it. And lastly, the gorganzola was great in bringing all of the ingredients together. read more

This place was perfect. Sandwiches are made right there, simple and unpretentious. Teasing is tight but the sidewalk tables make up for it. A must for brunch / lunch. read more

Awesome breakfast sandwiches! Haven't had the chance to try anything else on the menu, but from what I've been told they're all fresh and really good! read more

I honestly wish I could make it to Fairmount more often for breakfast, especially since it has places like Rybread. Actually, it's probably a good thing that my neighborhood doesn't have an equivalent, because this is where I'd be spending my money every morning. In my case I'd be buying the OBX and a coffee every day. One is a delightful breakfast sandwich that's more satisfying than most full brunches in the area. The other is freshly brewed and rich, the way a bagel and sandwich shop should make it. read more

I am not a Sandwich person. I'm someone who has never thought "Lunch lunch lunch〜...hmm oh! let's have some nice sandwich today" And it does not happen in breakfast and dinner time to think of sandwiches for meal choice unless someone suggest me. That has been said, I have tried some good sandwich places for few years in Philadelphia by now and started to have idea for what I like. If my friend asked me where to grab a sandwich, a good sandwich. I would list this place (if they are not looking for Vietnamese sandwich) because I can be confident that the friend will like the place as their huge list of menu and it seems this place is loved by neighbors. It is not cheap, but the price is worth tasted in the mouth and as simple and natural flavor of ingredients. The place is narrow, but if you go in deep, there is a little back space that is pretty cozy. It is not a restaurant or cafe to relax, it is more like a quick place to eat, well,, but absolutely not the unhealthy chain "fast food" place. Fir parking car, hard to find the space in lunch time. It was my friend's idea to come here for little late lunch while teaching me driving. I did not know about this place before. Menu: it is great if you know or have tried different sandwiches, because they have so many options to chose from. Probably they already have particular menu you like or they may even specially make it for you. If you are not familiar with different sandwiches panini and burger names, you will stand in front of their menu and say "wow" and ten minutes later still " wow". I would like to try their crab cake sandwich next time, because now I read yelp reviews and pictures, and they look amazing. Next time if I visit, I will still stand in front of menu and probably do the "wow" again and enjoy the time that I cannot make my mind. read more

This is a nice little place located in the Art District in Philadelphia. It has a little sign that is easily missed if you aren't paying attention. Otherwise it is a cozy little spot that has those city bikes that can be rented. In terms of the location, it is small and can be difficult to get seating espeicially since the inside only sits about 8 people whereas the outside sits another 8. However since it is so humid and hot, it is crucial to enjoy the food in an enjoyable environment. They serve all types of breakfast items from croissants, donuts, and sandwiches to teas and milks. The menu is a little difficult to follow and read since it is on a chalk board and has barely any spacing in between menu items. The people that work there are fantastic and very friendly. They were nice enough to give me suggestions when I wasn't sure what was good. I got the croissant egg and pepper jack cheese sandwich and i must admit that it was pretty satisfying. The cheese was fully melted, the eggs were nice and fluffy, and the croissant tasted fresh. My only quip would be that it would have been nice if the croissant had been a little crispier and toasted a little longer. Also they only have bottled water which you have to pay (at $1.00 it's reasoable) but I would expect all restaurants to have free tap water. Other than that I thought the food was good and I felt full and satisfied after eating here. Whenever I am back in the area, I wouldn't mind eating here again! Philly. read more

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Unfriendly, unclean mess. Employees aren't allowed to clean old food off the flattop grill during business hours. Food that is mistakenly dropped on the floor will be "washed" and used. Bad management practices, subpar dry sandwiches, long wait times for literally no reason. would give 0 stars if I could. read more

If you're looking for cooking look no further this place is one to cook and they will even read ur palm for FREE. I can not believe how quickly they found out I was in tune most with Mercury the teal colored sailor. They baked it right into my eggy crisp. Pro tip: if you go here on Palm Sunday they will give you a free box of Captain Crunch if you r NOt a Capricorn lol Follow ur dreams read more

Rybread has dope sandwiches. I don't care what you like, they'll have something to fit your taste. They're a bit small but hey, we really shouldn't be eating $5 foot-longs in the first place, right? Truly legit food here though and if I lived in the neighborhood I'd be here often. At the end of the day it's still just a sandwich/salad/quick drink place. A good one, but still. I really wanted to write a review for this reason: LOL at the Moko person that ate here every day for 10 months with "no option of going elsewhere" then dropped a 1-star on the place because they didn't offer a loyalty card, thus taking their daily meal 20 minutes away to Corner Bakery. I hope that review was a joke. If so, hilarious. Well played claiming there's nowhere else to eat/ get coffee near here. Really funny stuff. If not...well...wow. You're doing cities wrong. You're doing Yelp wrong. read more