Beautiful ambiance and such a great spot in University City! Louie Louie has a French-inspired…read moreatmosphere that really makes you feel like you've stepped into a café or brasserie somewhere in Europe. The décor is colorful, stylish, and inviting, while still feeling relaxed enough for just about any occasion. The food is reasonably good, with French-inspired dishes like Steak Frites, which fits the whole Parisian brasserie vibe perfectly. I've come here for a date, met up with friends, and even had a work meeting here...it works surprisingly well for all three. The staff is always friendly and the bar tenders are easy to talk to and know their stuff about drinks. Being right near the Penn and Drexel campus environment gives the restaurant a nice energy without taking away from the upscale feel. Definitely a good option if you're looking for beautiful surroundings, a European-inspired experience, and a versatile place to eat and connect.

Cool spot. Spent more than a few snowstorms there. Work in U City…read more TBH, the bar staff was less than friendly or even engaging. I felt as if I was being dismissed while simply making small talk. Just me.

We began our long weekend in University City with lunch at the White Dog Cafe. The bright and ample…read morespace, set in three Victorian brownstones, was very comfortable, easy to converse in and the decor really embodied a sophisticated rustic charm. We began our meal with cocktails and an Artisan Cheese Plate which was accompanied by fruit, nuts, pickles, crusty bread and the most delicious strawberry and apricot spreads. The cheese selections were unique and very tasty! Definitely a must have as an appetizer or a nosh with cocktails. For our mains, we selected the Spicy Lamb Bolognese and the Impossible Patty Melt. The lamb ragu was very flavorful and the pasta was perfectly cooked. The Impossible Patty Melt was well cooked and the star of the show was the smoky onion jam and spicy pickles. This was a perfect intro to the foodie scene in and about the University City area. The staff was warm and friendly and the overall vibe makes it easy to linger long after the meal is done.

I really wanted to like this place. One of my friends recommended it, and then another group of…read morefriends invited me to go after a talk, so I was actually pretty excited to finally try it. And honestly, the restaurant itself is SO cute. Aesthetically, I adore it. It has this old European pub / rustic countryside feeling, especially with the dim lighting. There's a bar in the front and seating toward the back, and they really committed to the whole theme. Mason jars, wood details, the menu attached to a wooden board, and dog-themed decorations everywhere. It's very thoughtfully decorated and has that cozy rainy-day feeling where you just want to sit around and chat. The staff were also polite and checked on us pretty frequently. They kept our water glasses filled, which I appreciated. Food-wise, though, this is where things fell apart for me. We shared the mussels and charcuterie board, and I ordered the seafood cavatelli for myself. The mussels were easily the best thing we had. They came with a choice of red or white, which I'm assuming refers to the sauce or wine preparation, although I wasn't totally sure. Either way, the mussels themselves were really good and the broth was flavorful. The bread was perfect for soaking up all that juice. Honestly, 10/10 for the mussels. The charcuterie board was less impressive. It felt pretty sparse for the price, with the usual salami and ham but no prosciutto. Some of the other items also felt pretty basic for what I expected to be a more upscale board. There was even an egg on it, which just wasn't really my cup of tea. Nothing was necessarily bad, it just didn't feel worth the price. Then came my seafood cavatelli, and unfortunately... DAMN, it was greasy. The sauce was much more oily than creamy, and after a couple bites I already knew I wasn't going to finish it. I didn't want to leave a giant plate of food untouched at the table and look rude, so I took it home and gave it to someone else. For $31, I really didn't think it was worth it. The shrimp and scallops tasted like they came straight from the frozen section, and the tomatoes had that oily, jarred quality to them. Everything just seemed to be sitting in oil. The cavatelli itself was slightly overcooked, although I'm more forgiving of that because the shape can have a little variation in texture. But the grease was just too much. So overall, I think this is one of those places where I really want to love it because the atmosphere is fantastic, but the food just didn't justify the prices for me. The mussels were genuinely good, but that's about where my excitement stopped. I could definitely see myself coming back to sit at the bar, have a drink, and chat with friends because the space is really lovely. But if you're coming specifically for the food, I'd temper your expectations. Beautiful restaurant, lovely atmosphere, nice staff. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting or the price for me.

Very chill bar, and was a good place to escape the rain. I liked their coconut daiquiri the best,…read morewhich was recommended as a light cocktail option after drinking a beer. As I also tried one of their pale ale brews, for $5 pint during happy hour. Service was good, but also wasn't crowded when we were there. We also got fries which had a good seasoning. Our bartender Cota had a great vibe and engaged in some of our conversations, sharing about the events the bar puts on and its historical founding. Cool place overall. Also they are on inKind so I was able to snag a welcome offer for $5 off $15+! Link: https://app.inkind.com/refer/EGPDI2JT

I came here with my friend for their free comedy show and immediately felt at-home with the…read moreenvironment. Like literally when we walked in someone was on a mic encouraging others to sing Mario "You Should Let Me Love You" and then went on to more early 00s jams. Inviting to all, but very much a safe space for Blackness. It was what I would hope from Philly's first Black brewery. The food system was pretty cool. No Liberty Kitchen that night, but we ordered through an app and were notified when our food serviced from Corio was ready. They leave it on tray for you to pickup. The cocktail I had was very good and the bartender was friendly. The comedy show was 'eh,' I'll give it a pass. Some were funnier than others, and you could tell a few were still working on their craft. Comedy is hard. Overall, I'm excited for all their offerings like their tours, nearby beer garden and themed events.

Good food and drinks with affordable prices, and an abundance of seating. This place is a great…read moreaddition to the UCity coffee shop scene - it might not be as cute as knockbox or green line, but if you're just looking for coffee and a place to sit and work it's perfect. I've never had trouble finding a seat though it's usually busy, and with wifi and cheap, good drinks I frequently come back.

Love this place! Just visiting for the first time today and it checks all the boxes for me:…read more - Great food! My sandwich had the kick I expected for something styled after a bánh mì. - Coffee served is from Vibrant, my favorite beans in the city. - Parking was ample in the morning. I imagine it might be harder once more folks come to campus for the day, but at this hour it was easy. - TONS of outlets AND wi-fi. - Two self-order kiosks, and a lot of hard-working staff in the back. Honestly I think my only knock is that the lights were a bit too... florescent? But a small price to pay for good food, good coffee, and a good space. Will be back!

Needed to get food while waiting to get checked into the hotel, and Stumbled across this…read morerestaurant. The place looks like a small diner nothing fancy but looked clean. Aminta was our waitress very friendly and throughout, there wasn't a long way to get our food. The food had a homemade vibes to it, which was great everybody was satisfied with their meal. I ordered the catfish and grits. I wish the catfish was fresh. It was frozen fillet. but it was alright I wouldn't order it again but the grits was definitely very good.

I love that there's a place near campus that serves hearty diner food. Here you can find the kind…read moreof fast, simple breakfast that is just a little too oily and buttery but all the more delicious for it! We ordered: + ham and cheese omelet (comes with your choice of grits or home fries -- I ordered the Home fries with green pepper. I liked the dish! It's just what you would expect, nothing fancy, but it fills you up in a feel-good way) + 2 eggs with beef sausage (my boyfriend ordered this, also with home fries. It comes with toast, which is very well buttered. He said he was very satisfied) + hotcakes (stack of three, plenty of butter. Very fluffy!) Loved the old fashioned chrome stools as well. Definitely coming back in the future for more breakfast in a pleasant, unassuming space.

A group of us decided to do an impromptu hang after tennis and this place was very courteous of…read moreaccommodating a group of 8-10 of us! Inside was a VIBE! It felt like what a pub should be, cozy, stinky (in the good way), and chaotic (also in a good way). We tried different draughts and cocktails, their mango margarita was delish! FRIES WERE TO DIE FOR and came in a large portion! Loaded nachos were ok but left much to be desired. Service was okay, maybe they were swamped. Our table was left unattended for a bit and we had to flag the waitress down for water but nothing too terrible!

Stopped here last minute before a concert around the corner and the food was definitely delicious…read more The place was packed with people on a Wednesday night and I could have drank 5 pornstar martinis. The hot honey chicken sandwich was a special but it was absolutely one of the best we ever had!

If I could only get fried chicken from one place for the rest of my life, Crown Fried would…read moredefinitely be the place to go. I've never been to a place that can so consistently nail a crispy outside and a tender inside. Dark or white, thigh or breast, the breading is always consistently thin (yet substantial), the meat is always juicy, never greasy, and the skin on the chicken is always done perfectly (it's worth eating every time). Shame on my stomach for not being able to eat more than 5 pieces at once! I've had CFC at larger-scale events and have picked up a 5-piece combo box as late-night snacks. Either way, the quality is always consistent, and the sides are classics that you can never go wrong with. The collared greens are a personal favorite. It's a little sketchy around 40th and Market, but a to-go box from here is definitely worth your while.

The chicken is not as tasty as KFC's or Popeye's but it is hard to mess up fried chicken as Chef…read moreGordon Ramsay likes to say. At least the whole chicken parts are always fresh and never pre-frozen although that does not guarantee that the chicken did not expire days or even weeks ago. Popeye's sides are infinitely tastier but KFC's sides are worse. Rude, slow, nasty employees but what else would you expect in Philly.

It was good food, good service, and good vibes. Come to Local 44. Enjoy your time in Philly.read more

It's pretty cool they have some many vegan options that are good and somw decently good beer…read more We got the Seiten nuggets with the ranch, honey mustard, and BBQ. All the sauces were the best part. They were each hand made, there was tones of it, and they were each uniquely good. The nuggets themselves were pretty decent but one texture and mostly just a vessel for the sauces. The staff was great as well. They were super friendly, fast and gave good recommendations. There wasn't much to say either way about the atmosphere but that didn't take much away from it either. Overall a good place.

...Carter's is awesome! Thanks for going the extra mile to make our lunch break the best this week!…read moreI have 20 plus attorneys in Philly today for training from all across the country! I needed lunch that catered to everyone's taste and Carter's did just that! From pizzas, to cheesesteaks to hoagies ....everyones order was correct and delicious!!! Thank you again! You have been added to our list of must haves when we come to Philly for trainings!

My wife's order was incorrect, they added meat, and she's a vegetarian. Anyway, my order was…read moredelicious! Pizza sandwiches cheesesteak you need to add salt to bring out flavors. The owner or manager needs to activate the free yelp!

Darling Jack's is a place that knows what it wants to be, and executes well!…read more We stopped by here for lunch, and the experience was excellent. The vibes are old-timey bar, without feeling dingy or out of date. The place had all the fixings of a neighborhood pub, with wood paneling and intimate booths, but still somehow felt modern. The menu was great, blending classic bar food with some healthy, more elevated options. There were a few different burgers available, as well as salads, bowls, and a few other apps. I had a salmon bowl and was really blown away. The salmon was prepared well, and came out with a medley of sides that made for a delicious, healthy(ish) dish! The burger was also a hit with my colleague, good temperature and tasty. Really glad we stopped by here, I'd definitely come back for another meal!

I'm giving Darling Jack's Tavern a 5 star rating, though I wish there was an option to give it a…read more4.5. First, the reason for the rating: the food is absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! Our party had the homemade mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and we loved them so much, we put in a second order. Our mains consisted of the smash burger, steak frites, pork chop, and short rib pasta. All made our eyes roll back in our head. So the food was awesome. One of the things that surprised us the most was that everything came out very quickly. Even though they were really busy, the efficiency of that kitchen stunned us. The consensus on the cocktails was that they were good, not great, which is why the 4.5 instead of a 5. One other thing that stunned us was the prices. They were actually really reasonable, especially considering the quality of the experience and food. They're so reasonable, in fact, that I hope they don't get themselves into a bind. We're definitely going back to Darling Jack's.