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Strong af. Was drunk like 2 sips into the aviation…read more Aviation is very fun forward. Not very sweet imo. There's a maraschino cheery at the bottom Berry smash also very strong. Tastes like a berry smoothie but liquid. Garden spritz tasted like a mix of white peach and Prosecco. I thought it was very sweet as a drink and then got diluted as the ice melted

Went on a rainy/ cold morning for brunch so the outdoor section wasn't seating so was sat inside…read more It is a bit tight with the table arrangements but you still have a good bit of table space. I got the Eggs In Purgatory which reminded me of Shakshuka but with a little bit of spice. It's served with some cuts of sourdough as well. It could do with either larger slices of bread as I had to ask for more bread (2 pieces about the same size) and it is a charge. We weren't told that it would be a charge and only noticed after the bill came but it is what it is. I noticed other tables that ordered the dish also had to ask for more bread. The shrimp and grits were very flavorful and a nice hearty portion. There were a good amount of shrimp to eat with each bite of grits.

1.8 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2nd level dining

Apple cheesecake

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K'Far Cafe

4.4(767 reviews)

I tried a bunch of food in Philadelphia and on my last day it was time to try something which felt…read morelike home. The space is light and airy and does have the Israeli feel. I got an iced latte, the Jerusalem Bage withl Smoked Salmon Scallion Cream Cheese, Cucumbers, Pickled Red Onions it was incredible. Jerusalem bagel incredibly fresh, not too much cream cheese and the pickled red onions were a great twist, cutting the deep fat of the cheese and the salmon. I would highly recommend this place. The woman at the counter was helpful and the service was pretty fast for a Sunday morning.

Went on a Saturday morning and there was around a 30-minute wait for a table, but the counter seats…read morehad no wait. The inside is really modern and aesthetic, while still giving off a cozy cafe feel. Service was nothing crazy, but nothing bad either. The Yemenite Latte was a 4/10 for me. The flavor was spot on and tasted like milk with Yemeni spices and just a hint of espresso. I really wish the espresso came through more because I think that would've made it perfect. The Pistachio Sticky Bun was an 8/10 and definitely worth the hype. It was served warm and had the soft, pillowy texture of a cinnamon roll, but with a syrupy pistachio flavor. It practically melts in your mouth. The Grilled Cheese Jerusalem Bagel was basically a grilled cheese, but I loved the thin, slightly crisp shell and all the sesame seeds on the bagel. The cheese had almost a pimento cheese flavor, which I really liked. 9/10.

1.8 mi•Penn Center, Logan Square

Inside the cute cafe

Yemenite iced latte, chocolate rugelach, potato boreka

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Take out counter

Vernick Coffee Bar

4.3(93 reviews)

Decided to drop by on my walk and for a corporate lobby cafe, it's pretty good. A bit on the pricy…read moreside and I imagine if you're staying at the Four Seasons which it's technically a part of, it's a bit awkwardly placed next to the Comcast front desk and turnstiles and away from the hotel but I'm not staying there this time so I don't know. Staff were nice and they were very quick to bring out my order. Coffee was pretty good, nothing mind blowing but I enjoyed it, and my cherry danish was pricy but incredible.

Food Quality and Taste: 4/5 -Tomato Coconut Soup: 3.5/5…read more-Grilled Romaine Caesar: 4/5 -Salmon: 4/5 -Chicken Milanese: 4/5 -Carrot Cake Pie: 5/5 The food was excellent! Quality ingredients, great presentation and quality plating. Standouts? The salmon, the chicken Milanese and the carrot cake pie. Get that carrot cake pie!! Service: 4/5 Service was great! I was seated quickly and I was checked on often. It was little rushed, maybe because I was close to closing, but not a major flag at all. My to-go was boxed by the staff and I was taken care of. Atmosphere: 5/5 It's so beautiful inside. Sorry I didn't capture in my video. It's beautiful decor and such a relaxing atmosphere. It's a place I'd like to just sit and work. Value: 4/5 Dishes can be quite expensive, but the food quality, service and atmosphere truly make it worth it. Opportunities for Learning: 4/5 There are a few dishes I had to google while I was there. This pushed my food knowledge a little. For example, "Sauce gribiche." Great opportunities to learn!

Lobby

Cherry danish and cappuccinos

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Carrot-cake-pie to go

Cafe Square One

4.4(69 reviews)

2.3 mi

This cafe is much larger than it looks and has some really nice ambiance. They have so many outlets…read moreand great looking plants! The ordering process is easy on the tablets and the food came out quick! The staff was very friendly also. The food and drinks were delicious and the jerk chicken panini was spicier than anticipated but super flavorful. Overall a great spot for breakfast/lunch.

Great lunch here!…read more Solid veggie options. Easy ordering via kiosk. Lots of space to do work. Quick service and very friendly. Food was great, healthy, and filling! Not the best parking around here so may want to use public transport or bike on a nice day. Overall def will be back and looking forward to enjoying more of what they offer!

1.8 mi•Logan Square, Penn Center, Art Museum District

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Urban Farmer Philadelphia

3.9(865 reviews)

•$$$

My husband read an article on the best steaks restaurant throughout the United States. This…read morerestaurant was listed. We have been in Philadelphia for three days and we have not had a good meal until we get here. We have planned to to do dinner, but we end up coming for lunch. The restaurant was clean. The staff were really nice and the lunch menu had a good variety. My steak and fries were amazing. The meal comes with corn bread and that was delicious.

The service is incredible slow. We went there for my husband's birthday. Our reservation was for…read more5:30. We didn't get our food until 7 and left the restaurant at 8:45. The food was also incredibly salty. My parents both have high blood pressure and are elderly. The amount of salt in the food made it inedible for my father. He left hungry and frustrated.

1.8 mi•Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

Interior

Strawberry French toast

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Shirley Temple - my daughter loved this drink!

City Tap House

3.8(638 reviews)

In town for our sports medicine convention This was the site picked by myself and others for our…read morealumni and friends party fundraiser for Missouri Valley college athletic training department. We had nice gentleman bartender the got us primed. He was a fit blonde gentleman that crafted my wife a drink from her acquired taste for booze. Thank you!!! The host was super friendly and got us taken care of - dark hair and easy to chat with. Sydney our server was fantastic! The vibes and atmosphere was fun. The world cup games on...was easy to see from our location. The bar staff kept our beverages flowing. I was on full all night. The kitchen crushed it. Food was tasty. I definitely will return when In Philly again. Keep up the amazing work... Kudos to all staff! Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City

My wife and I were in Philly for a long weekend and this place was pretty close to our hotel…read more We entered and it was pretty full and I ordered a beer from their extensive beer list. I ordered a pizza, which looked really good, but I have had better. A fun atmosphere inside and the service was great. Worth a stop, but there are better pizza places in Philly.

1.9 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

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The Dandelion

4.2(3.2k reviews)

•$$$

Great pub atmosphere with tasty British comfort food. The fish and chips were crispy and flavorful,…read moreand the service was friendly and attentive. Would happily come back!

Love the dark wood decor and vibe of this restaurant- as if you're in a London pub but really like…read morein someone's home - our server was attentive and friendly. We never felt rushed - Food was excellent: Salmon was fresh and perfectly cooked, Chicken Tandoori was tender and delicious, Fish and Chips was perfectly fried. We also had the Mac and cheese which was so flavorful and cheesy Overall I would highly recommend !

1.8 mi•Franklintown, Logan Square, Art Museum District, Fairmount, Spring Garden

Dog themed room

Fish & Chips

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Grilled Salmon

Sabrina's Cafe - Art Museum

4.2(2.2k reviews)

We started yesterday off with a delightful brunch at Sabrina's Cafe. We were thrilled to arrive and…read morebe seated quickly, even as a party of four. Our server Rachel was lovely and gave us a rundown of their specials and the menu's top hits. Our drink selections ranged from as boring as a Diet Coke to as fun as a seasonal lemonade. We were all content with our choices, though we puttered around making suggestions from their large drink menu. I typically go for a savory breakfast, but the stuffed brioche French toast was speaking to me. I can never turn down banana! The rest of our table ordered avocado toast (x2) and fried eggs with bacon. Everyone was really happy with their choices and an added bonus was that our food came out quickly. I insisted everyone at our table try a bite of my massive stuffed brioche French toast and the consensus was that it was ridiculously good. Though this spot is tiny, it is not to be missed.

A few friends and I were craving a hearty brunch on a Saturday morning and decided to check out…read moreSabrina's Cafe near the Art Museum after seeing all the positive reviews. Luckily, we found street parking right next to the restaurant, which was a nice surprise. When we arrived, the wait for a table of three was about 45 minutes. That's somewhat expected for a popular brunch spot on a weekend. Once seated, the service was prompt. Our waiter stopped by quickly with waters and took good care of us throughout the meal. I ordered the House Angus Burger with sweet potato fries. It was solid, flavorful, and definitely filling. My friend got the Bella Vista Omelet with home fries, and we both agreed that while the food was good, it felt like standard brunch fare rather than anything particularly memorable. Based on the long wait and the hype surrounding Sabrina's, I think we were expecting the food to really stand out. In my opinion, the dishes we tried were comparable to what you'd find at a quality chain brunch spot like First Watch. That's not necessarily a bad thing, the food was satisfying, but it didn't quite justify the lengthy wait. That said, the menu has plenty of more unique and creative options that we didn't try. I'd be open to coming back and ordering one of those specialty dishes next time. Overall, I left satisfied with the meal and service.

1.7 mi•Penn Center, Logan Square

Veggie Patch Omelette

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Stuffed French Toast Latte

Skyhigh

4.1(413 reviews)

Haha this is my favorite little date spot...it's so nice to be in the sky…read more My first few times coming i didn't even realize they had food but it's a cute add on The food is regular but the vibe is amazing The service was decent I dont remember a server just us walking up to order

If you want the best views of all of Philadelphia this is the spot to go to. Skyhigh is located on…read morethe 60th floor of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Philadelphia. I made a reservation online on OpenTable. We arrived earlier than our reservation slot so we were able to walk around and take pics. Unfortunately on the night we went it was super cloudy and had been raining so the views weren't nearly as good as they could have been. There's a grand staircase that walks down into an even bigger and more open area. Up first, was a $9 hot chocolate and a $23 Bluecoat (Dirty Martini with blue cheese olives). The martini was perfect, exactly how I like it with tiny slivers of ice shards. Second, I had a $30 Gold Espresso Martini with vodka. It was also perfect. Probably the prettiest espresso martini I've ever been served. The leaf design in your drink is pretty sweet. Tons of dates here, anniversaries, vacationers, and people super dressed up. Most certainly look your best if you decide to come. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll certainly be back!

1.9 mi•Rittenhouse Square

Dining room

Mushroom shrimp risotto, grilled octopus, and black truffle and fontina pizza - amazing!

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Espresso Martini 60ft in the air

Parc

4.2(3.7k reviews)

•$$$

A nice day out today…read more Was able to get an outside table in about 25 minutes. Brunch early afternoon on a Sunday. Enjoyed the bread basket as always. One of the best. Our party of 3 got the gazpacho, onion soup, and the peach-burrata starters. All were excellent. Perfect for outdoor dining. For mains, we got the blueberry French toast, the burger, and the steak frites. Perfect combinations of mains - we shared a little of the others. All well done (not the meat). Do yourself a favor and grab a bite here and watch all the people and dogs enjoying the weather around Rittenhouse.

On warm days, people watching at the outdoor tables is a great way to have a meal. The food is…read morepretty good and you're more than likely to find something for that picky eater. The bread basket is always good. The staff here is always excellent and when we've had parties of 8 or more they do a fantastic job. The only downside is that it can get pretty noisy on a busy night - I mean really noisy.

Main dining area. Beautiful holiday decorations, unique warm lighting- great ambiance with good energy!

Beef Bourguignon!

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Boulangerie on the left to pick up loaves of bread

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Roop B.

8 years ago

The Texas Wiener excceded my expectations by like 20. The foob is sooooooooo yummy in my tummy. And the name, ohhhhhh the name. You may not know this but theres a science behind the naming of Texas Wiener. This is the pinnacle typical american food. Its amazin. One problem i have tho is that they don't have any of those people who r at diners sometimes who make you balloon aminals. read more

Mark A.

8 years ago

great food and service, got waffles and bacon everything was good staff was friednly

Steve T.

8 years ago

Had sucha great meal here with the family. we will be coming back for sure!

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