15 min for $6 and I bought a soda. I saw the cats in the window and decided to come in and chill…read more There were about 6 of us and about 8 cats. It's a cute place

This place is so sweet. We rented out the space for a cat yoga class for our friends bachelorette…read moreand it was a hit. The staff is so friendly and helpful, the space is clean (yes, even with all the cats), and this group of cats were so playful and social. It was a great time!

The atmosphere of the ambulance these people are from Italy and their food shows it. It is…read moremouthwatering out of this world. . You feel like you're actually in Italy it's so nice in there. Everybody should go to this place and experience it.. 5 Yumms...!!!! Family owned. This is one of them restaurants. I passed 1 million times. It's been here for a long time and I never ate there until this past weekend.

I met a helpful sommelier whose parents emigrated from Italy to Philadelphia. Looking for the…read moreinside scoop, I asked what his favorite Italian restaurant is. Portobello Cafe. So we went! The restaurant has a charming and casual vibe. Both gentlemen tending the floor are from Italy, adding an air of authenticity. You can choose to sit outdoors -- I really like the way the patio is arranged --or in the cozy dining room. Once seated, you're brought a plate of roasted peppers and a basket of hard rolls. I sprinkled olive oil and grated salt on the plate, which proved a good idea with the peppers and rolls. There were a number of appetizer specials, but we went with a basic Caesar salad. One order, pre-apportioned in the kitchen, was perfect for the two of us. I ordered branzino as an entree T, linguini Pescatore. The whole fish is brought out and fileted tableside. While I took a photo, it was just one unflattering shot of the head (which I'm not posting.) The branzino was mild and flakey, good, though the seasoning didn't break through the skin rendering it a little bland. Excellent grilled potatoes and vegetables completed my dinner. My husband's linguini was delish; while the pasta isn't made in house, it tasted like it could be, served al dente, of course. The tomato sauce was spicy enough to bring the dish over the top. Portobello is byob. (Another Yelper mentioned an $8 corkage fee, but unless they forgot to charge us, they disbanded the policy.) After our meal, with takeout box packed -- there was a lot of fish -- we were offered amaretto as a digestif. A nice touch! The restaurant isn't all that convenient to where we live but we enjoyed dinner enough to warrant a repeat visit. Next time I'll try something Italian. Or maybe salmon, which looked pretty good. Reservations suggested, particularly on weekends.

We were hungry but wanted something fresh and light. Both the Mission and Mediterranean wraps hit…read morethe spot. We also tried a little bit of the egg salad as it looked so good - and it was. The interior is small but bright and clean. The service was great. They serve Colombe coffee so you can't lose.

Simply put, the chicken salad sandwich here is phenomenal. Just check out the picture I posted and…read moredrool. And the staff is wonderful. It's the type of place that you root for them to succeed. I'm coming back for breakfast soon. I promise.

I thought it was hard to mess up basic eggs, but they managed. I ordered eggs "over easy". Simple,…read moreright? They came out crisp and dry. I asked for them to be replaced with eggs that were "over easy" Five minutes later they came out with eggs that were slimy on top, they were never flipped. I had a few bites but couldn't eat them. They were disgusting. If you don't know what eggs "over easy" are, why are you cooking? The home fries are mediocre at best. The toast? Not toasted and cold. It was THE WORST breakfast I have ever had. The only saving grace was the waitress. She was great!!

The pancakes are amazing. Cost: Expensive Coffee and drinks…read moreare too expensive. Hit or miss with the bacon not being cooked enough. The staff forgets to refill non coffee beverages.

Nice place to pop in and grab a cup if your in the neighborhood. The guy working the counter was…read morepleasant, enjoyed talking shop and came off as a good person who you hope has success with his business. I found street parking right up front. Backing out is a bit of a pain since you're on Chester Pike and right next to a school, but I managed. The inside is clean, bright and visually appealing. They sell some bakery items, breakfast sandwiches and a lot of coffee/tea based drinks (protein drinks, smoothies, frappes, refreshers, fusion brews, performance drinks, matcha, etc.) I tried the 16oz Premium Signature Coffee Blend - Peruvian and Indonesian blend at $3.25. The coffee was medium bodied with herbal, floral, chocolate and cedar notes in the aroma and taste. It was an OK brew, but not the type of blend I prefer. If you drink regular Dunkin coffee black you'll see a bit of a similarity in the herbal/floral taste. I snagged a couple Almond Chocolate Biscotti's to accompany my cup and they were tasty. On my second visit I grabbed a 4 oz Cortado with whole milk. The balance was pretty much right down the middle. The espresso had flavors of dark cocoa and a deep roast. The milk help shade the acidity so it was very robust without being overly creamy. Foam was light so he did a good job. On the other side of the building is their roasting operation. They have displays with coffee, merch and coffee/tea accessories. I had two good experiences at Afaf. The location might not be the greatest (Wawa close by), but the guy who took care of me (most likely the owner) was really nice and seemed to have put a lot of work into this venture. I'd grab a cup here before giving Wawa another customer. Thanks and best of luck!

Was very excited to stop in and try Afaf this morning! Tried to come here on Sunday and they were…read morenot open despite having their "grand opening" this past Saturday. The space is cozy and has a very neat adjoining space where they are doing some in-house roasting on a seemingly small scale, which provided some pretty exciting thoughts as about what they may be doing in the future as far as local roasts and other specialty offerings. Everyone behind the counter was also very upbeat and bright and it seems that this is definitely family owned and possibly a second location. Some of the staff seems new to coffee in general, but they will be up to speed in no time. What drew my attention the most was the interesting offerings that Afaf has that you do not see in many, if any, other places. The most striking feature is the Moroccan "special tea". Having had the chance to have legitimate prepared Moroccan tea with fresh mint brewed into the tea before, I was instantly drawn to this and I spoke to the owner at length about the menu and how I would be over-the-top excited if they added tagine to the menu, lol. He was playful with my suggestions and was definitely interested in din preparing the tea, although I did not have time for it to be prepared freshly, and will be following up, having this as the drink on my second visit here for sure. Thai brings me to my macchiato and hash browns. This also is the part where Afaf needs a little work. This place has all the hallmarks of being one of the best in the area, and I will not knock them as they JUST opened. However, the macchiato I ordered was not a traditional macchiato even after discussing the beverage with the barista...this is something I am used to as most places do not make a macchiato correctly and I am just as happy drinking it the way the place makes it instead of how it is traditionally prepared, but after having a whole conversation about it, I expected it to come out as discussed. That only leaves the hash browns. While they were indeed flavorful, they were simply frozen tater tots that had been seasoned, and they were barely cooked. I am actually unsure if they were even heated. They were cold, and I know tots come precooked, so it's very possible they were taken out, seasoned, and never finished. All this is likely growing pains, and will not prevent me from coming back, and I cannot wait to try Afaf again, especially the tea and another menu item, possibly something like the caprese they offer. I think within a few weeks this will be a MUST GO destination in the Ridley area for a delicious cup of coffee or an espresso drink and a delicious bit to eat. If you live nearby, give them some love and watch this place grow into something wonderful, and if you're traveling through stop in for a cup and re-energize.

I'm really disappointed to be writing this because this used to be my favorite coffee shop, and I…read moregenuinely enjoyed coming here. Unfortunately, since the recent staff turnover, the quality and consistency have gone downhill significantly. My drink now seems to taste different almost every time I order it, even though I order the same thing. Instructions aren't consistently followed, and on my most recent visits my latte wasn't even filled to the top of the cup. When you're paying over $8 for a latte, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the cup to be full and the drink to be made consistently. What has bothered me most is that on occasions when I haven't left a tip at the counter, I've felt like the quality or care put into my drink was noticeably different. I obviously can't say whether that is intentional, but as a customer, I should never leave feeling that way. A tip is optional and should never determine the quality of the product someone has already paid for. I really hope the owner sees this and provides the newer staff with more training on recipes, consistency, customer instructions, and service. I was a loyal customer who truly loved this place and told so many about it, but after repeatedly paying premium prices for inconsistent drinks, I've decided I won't be returning. It's unfortunate because I never thought I'd feel that way about a coffee shop I once considered my favorite. Goodbye!

Cute little coffee shop with great service! I tried a…read moregluten free empanada and it was delicious. Will definitely be going back.

My all time favorite bakery. Have gone here dozens of times over the years and gotten tons of…read moredelicious pastries. Some of my favorites are the pumpkin pie with brown butter whipped cream, pumpkin chai cake, sangria cake, chai and butterscotch cruffin, cookie dough cinnamon bun, tres leches mini bundts, spring onion and pea quiche, french onion soup quiche, and caneles. Everything is always so high quality and flavorful. A lot of the their pastries are not that sweet which I prefer, and the flavors are a lot more balanced than other bakeries I've been too. They also have AMAZING bread that you can buy by the loaf or order a sandwich made with it. Pictured here are: Blueberry lime corn cake. This cake was good but not great. It was a bit dry and the cake didn't have a very strong corn flavor. 4/5 Cookie dough cinnamon bun. One of the best desserts I've ever eaten. Croissant bun stuffed with cookie dough and chocolate ganache topped with soft baked cookie pieces. The croissant was flaky and fluffy, the cookie dough was gooey, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. 5/5 Caneles. One of my favorite desserts and The Buttery does it so well. Crunchy exterior with a custardy interior. 5/5 Chai and butterscotch cruffin. Perfectly flaky and buttery croissant generously stuffed with butterscotch cream and chai buttercream. 5/5 Tahini chocolate cinnamon bun. Croissant bun with a tahini and cinnamon filling and chocolate chips topped with an orange blossom cream cheese frosting and sesame seeds. 4/5

The Buttery in Malvern is bustling with plenty of good options. I usually go for the flaky, buttery…read morecroissant and a good ole cup of coffee. A cute little spot to grab breakfast, sip some coffee, and ease into the morning. Very cozy and delicious.

Absolutely delicious with a huge menu including plenty of gluten free options. The apple walnut…read moreFrench toast was fantastic!

Random Monday in August, line out the door AFTER 1pm! Everyone should be on vacation but the…read morecurrent administration has bilked everyone so badly that no one can afford to go away (sadly stats tell me many folks in Broomall actually voted for him). So rather than their week at NJ shore, the crowd beat it to Apple Walnut. Took a little over 10min to be seated, so not terrible, but this was at the very tail end of service. I was born with an intermittent fasting stomach; I've never been a breakfast-eater and brunch is gross to me! I mention this because I've never taken my son out for breakfast foods so it was great to have this experience. My little one had a HUGE "Go Go Bananas" It said it was "hot cakes stuffed with Bananas" but they were just plain. It mentioned caramel on top which wasn't there (they subbed syrup without asking); frustrating and unprofessional. It also had a slice of poundcake French Toast topped with grilled bananas, and then banana French Toast with granola. It was a decadent treat of gluten and sugar that we don't normally eat at home. My son was really happy. My burger was okay but not memorable, and the fries were that awful batter-dipped cheap kind that I don't eat and they just made the whole thing "mid" as the kids say. Service was very very slow per the crowd and it being the end of the shift. Our server was cheerful and I told her to take her time, but I didn't realize we'd be left waiting forever for water refills, 30min for food (kitchen's fault), and at least 10min after asking for check. I still tipped well over 20% but their staff seems too spent and overwhelmed from the crazy crowds that are so unusual this time of year. In summary, it was great for decadent breakfast foods, diner-quality for my burger, and while I understand how taxed our server was, the service really dragged. I had seen reviews commenting on the wait but do beware that it's still suuuper bad apparently at all times of their hours, and even random weekdays when people are enduring their Trump staycations. I rate it a 3 but my son was so happy with his food so I rounded up.

Had the delicious roast pork/cole slaw/honey mustard sandwich. The only improvement I'd suggest…read morewould be to drain the pork more before putting it in the sandwich because the roll got soggy very quickly. Other than that, the sandwich was certainly one I would order again. Simple decor, welcoming staff, very comfortable whether you are alone or with a couple others, and outstanding service. Prices are fair.

Went on a weekday as soon as they opened. Ordered at the counter. Coffee is self serve in the back…read more Went with a Breakfast Sandwich & Side of French Toast Sticks. Sandwich was on a Liscio roll. The man who took my order also cooked my meal. Was happy to watch him wash his hands before manning the grill. Place is super clean. French Toasts hit the spot. Breakfast Sammy was good, fresh and filling. Menu is kind of limited but I will definitely be back to try the Pot Roast and the Roast Pork. So if you have jury duty give them a try. They serve sandwiches and salads.

I'd tried to come here previously, and the wait was going to be around an hour (at noon on a…read moreSaturday), and we ultimately gave up. This time, we arrived at 11 on a Sunday, and the wait was expected to be about 30 minutes. We decided to stick it out this time. Lo and behold, after 30 minutes, we got the call--it was raining so we hung out under a nearby awning-- and away we went to sit at the window counter/bar, which afforded us a nice view of people going in and out as they joined the queue. I now understand why people line up for this place: they serve an outstanding brunch. I had one of the omelettes of the day, which in this case was artichoke, bacon and mozzarella. While that may seem like an odd combination--I can't remember ever having an omelette with artichoke in it--it totally worked. In fact, it was one of the best omelettes I've had in recent memory. It also came with a yummy biscuit (especially yummy if you ask them to bring you honey butter) and breakfast potatoes (I accessorized their ketchup with a bit of hot sauce and bingo). My dining companion also really enjoyed his spinach, feta and mushroom omelette. Service was friendly and efficient without ever making us feel rushed. Prices are reasonable, and there are a whole lot of things that looked yummy around us, especially the challah stuffed French toast--I definitely wouldn't mind splitting that with a friend on a future visit.

On a Sunday morning we arrived around 11 and there was a 30 minute wait. I will comment if you get…read morehere later there's an hour wait so the earlier the better. We were sat by the window bar and it was fine. The service was nice and got us in and out in a timely manner. I ordered the baked potato omelette and it was so good. The potatoes were very crispy and the homemade biscuit was great. The chocolate chip pancake was fluffy but the bottoms were a little tough. Overall it was very delicious