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The Love

4.4 (1.4k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Ashley K.

First time being here and it's a Starr restaurant so you know it has to be good! Ordered the salmon, cheese board, and the aperol quitz. Atmosphere was very cozy. Definitely will be coming back since the food was so good we left nothing on the plate. Staff abd service was impeccable as well. If you havent given this place a try, you should!

Shrimp and Grits
Dionsai R.

Service and ambiance was great. We ordered the shrimp and grits which was amazing. The fried green tomatoes were just ok. The breading was not my favorite. The rolls were good, would have been better with butter and syrup instead of what they were served with. Overall food was good and service was great. Will be going back on my next visit.

Cafe Latte
Julia K.

Excellent brunch spot with exceptional service. Definitely make a reservation - the place is big but also very popular. The chocolate mousse deserts was absolute decadence and - untypical - for me I ordered a salad because the beet one sounded so refreshing - which it was!

Salmon sticky rice bowl
Justin B.

So I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Well luckily we got our chance today. Met with a Swedish paper mill today and wanted to take them to a nice lunch spot. We chose this because the menu had a nice mix of southern and American favorites that they weren't accustomed to. You should've seen two northern boys trying to describe grits to a Swede. Our waitress was awesome. She was great at explaining things and talking about each dish. Of course there were questions. Some things probably got lost in translation but everyone was happy with their choices. I also feel like servers are always put in an awkward position when you ask them to help you choose. Food is like art. It's so subjective. So for starters we got the fried greet tomatoes and the Burrata. Burrata was not ideal for sharing with people you do not know. It was one large piece of toast. So she actually took it back and someone cut it into 4 sections for us. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. It had a nice tangy sauce with sweeter pickles that came along side. My colleague got the open faced chicken sandwich which was an enormous amount of food. It was two fat chicken pieces on two thick slices of toast. I got the salmon sticky rice bowl with a side of the charred broccoli. Both were so delicious. The salmon had some broccoli in it too. So I really over did it. The charred broccoli side had crusted Parmesan in it and a creamy sauce. Both dishes were just knock outs. Almost forgot I got the love latte too. That was really good. I got it with oat milk. So I highly recommend this place. Great for a business lunch too. Easy to hear one another. Music wasn't too loud. Oh they were very gracious with us. We were 15 minutes late because I wouldn't stop talking in the pre lunch meeting. Yeah I'm that guy. Figures I'd be on Yelp.

Janet C.

A cute spot with a nice array of savory and sweet options for brunch. Service was a little slow the day we went. Portion sizes were large. We had the lemon poppy seed pancakes with cherry sauce, and the omelette. Both were good though I found the pancakes a bit more memorable. We wandered by on a Sunday around lunchtime and they were able to accommodate us even without a reservation.

Shrimp and grits
Latrice H.

Small and cute restaurant in the heart of Philly. The service stood out, as our waiter was attentive and very helpful. The food was also a standout. The shrimp and grits was my fave dish, and the caesar salad was huge. Wasn't incredibly pricey and, even though we didn't have a reservation during the lunch hour, we didn't wait long. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and they use opentable for reservations. Truly enjoyed it here.

Salmon, Veggies, Rice: Excellent! Get it.
David D.

Great food, service, atmosphere. Definitely a place I would return to. Get the Salmon dish. Perfect place for a date, friends, business, or solo at the bar. Friendly staff.

Shrimp & Scallops spaghetti
Ashley S.

OMG!! The Love restaurant absolutely lives up to its name! We noticed how lively and packed it was while walking by another night, so we made a reservation for the following evening. I highly recommend making a reservation because this place stays busy! It is a bit loud, so if you prefer a quieter dining experience, consider going earlier. We started with the Southern-style hush puppies and fried green tomatoes. Both were fresh and flavorful, although I wish the fried green tomatoes had been crispier. For my entrée, I had the shrimp and scallop spaghetti. It was rich, delicious, and very filling. I requested an extra sear on the scallops, and while my shrimp ended up slightly overcooked, the dish still was flavorful. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made our first visit a great experience. We enjoyed it so much that we came back a second night and grabbed seats at the bar. The bar area is surprisingly small and dimly lit, but the bartenders were fantastic. This time I ordered the rigatoni with short rib, along with the ginger-miso greens and cornbread. OMG--it was even better than my first meal! The only disappointment was dessert. I ordered the Whipped Banana Cheesecake, and while it looked incredible, it was overwhelmingly sweet. It tasted like straight sugar, and I couldn't finish it. I actually needed water just to balance out the sweetness. Despite how busy the restaurant was both nights, everything was clean, including the dining room and restrooms. The Love restaurant definitely won me over, and I highly recommend it!

Turkey avocado melt and the short rib burger

Absolutely beautiful place and amazing food, and staff! They were even able to accommodate us with one additional person on our reservation! We were celebrating something special and they gave us champagne for a toast! highly recommend this restaurant!!

Drop biscuits
Aparna B.

Had a lovely last minute brunch here on Saturday before we spent a day in the city before our flight home. We found a last minute reservation and walked quickly there. It's situated right near rittenhouse square so it's a bustling and great area. The spring festival was happening is it was PACKED! We were seated by a window and immediately given water. We ordered some lattes that took quite a while to arrive - we learned they have one coffee machine so things were backed up! Our serve apologized profusely and they gave us a sweet treat on the house at the end of our meal. I ordered the frittata which was delicious and my husband to the omelette . We also got the drop biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam and omg am good! Our brunch was great and the interior was modern but felt homey and we had the best service and the manager also came to see things were going. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next time I'm in town!

Burrata Toast
Lauren D.

We were on the search for good lunch spot before heading to the airport. Stumbled across The Love, and immediately fell in "Love" with the space. We ordered the fried green tomatoes (super good crunch), short rib burger, and burrata toast. Everything was delicious! Would go back again and again.

Brit B.

The Yelp rating hold up! The his place was great! Out of towner here visiting for the weekend. Turned to Yelp to find a good place and this didn't disappoint. The restaurant has 2 levels and there is an elevator to the second floor. We were seated at a window which was quite nice. We were able to watch the city streets and architecture while enjoying our meal. The service was top notch, they were incredibly fast and attentive. All of the food was fantastic. If I lived around the area this would be a staple for a nice night out!

carrot risotto
Luna L.

tuna crudo was lowkey top 5 things placed in my mouth of all time. that's why there's no pic of it cause we ate it too fast

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Is it buffet , all You can eat?

No, not when we went & it was on a Sunday.

How warm are the outdoor seating pods? Are they open all year round?

Yes! I was comfortable

Hi what is the dress code for lunch and dinner The menu looks great thanks again for sending it?

There is no strict dress code. It is a cute place. Most are dressed casually nice. Nice jeans, sundress, clean shoes/sneakers or a nice sandal. Casual comfortable and cute

Would it be a good place for a group of 9 for Saturday lunch?

I've done group dinners @ the love and everyone involved enjoyed, however, I cannot speak directly to dinner.

Casual dress? Are shorts okay for brunch?

Yes shorts are okay. Casual chic.

Do they serve wine by the glass?

Yes they do! http://qfp827gvlb1l8k62iqyb7udj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2018/06/LOVE_beverage-062918.pdf

Is there a happy hour?

Yes.

Would this be a good place for a group of 8-10 to meet for pre-dinner drinks on a Saturday? Does the bar area accommodate that many people?

The bar is pretty small - it holds maybe 15 people total. I was there on a Tuesday night and it was mostly people having a drink while they waited for their table, but it was still crowded the whole time we had dinner. That said, the drinks were ace.

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The Wayward - Chicken Tinga Tacos

The Wayward

4.0(183 reviews)
0.6 mi
•$$$

I stopped in with 2 friends to escape the rain with a happy hour drink. It was nice to be able to…read moresit at a table for Happy Hour instead of the bar. The restaurant and bar have dark wood with soft lighting. It was a relaxing atmosphere. The host/server was super nice. He brought water over and took our order. He also helped us pick a good cocktail! We each had a different cocktail. All were expertly mixed and very good and also strong! The cocktails were $11 at Happy Hour. We didn't eat but plan on going back to try the food! The Wayward is participating in the 250th cocktail trail. Different hotel have a specialty cocktail celebrating the 250th birthday of the US. The cocktail was a little pricey, but they do donate $2.50 to a charity organization. The same cocktail under a different name was on the happy hour menu.

The Wayward is a participating bar on The Philadelphia Cocktail Trail in commemoration of America's…read more250th birthday. I've walked by here many times, but yesterday was my first time actually going in. I visited with a fellow Yelp Elite and one of her co-workers for Happy Hour. We were seated at a table near the bar and our server, who was also at the host podium, was Dontay. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We each opted to get one drink and no food. If you want to get the wind knocked out of you after one drink, this is your spot. The drinks were STRONG. I ordered the Market Street Muse and I could barely taste the limoncello. The vodka and basil were the most prominent flavors. I was feeling good. I'm rating this establishment four stars because the drinks on The Philadelphia Cocktail Trail were essentially existing drinks they had on their current menu but with different names. Same ingredients. I was hoping to see something new or related to America's 250th. Overall, though, the space was very calm and clean and I enjoyed being there. All the menu items sounded great, too. I'll have to pop in here for a bite to eat next time.

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Croissantwich

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Bud & Marilyn's - CRISPY CHEESE CURDS (v)

Bud & Marilyn's

4.2(1.6k reviews)
0.5 mi•Washington Square West
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So nice to stop in on a hot day. Very cool temps inside. And Right in time for happy hour…read more All the buns on the HH menu are good. Really bite size. The burger and beer combo is the best deal in the city. Burger was cooked perfectly. My son got the raw steak frites, and I got the ribs. Love the fries - it had some fresh horseradish shavings and Parmesan. The ribs weren't juicy. Needed better bbq sauce too. Service was at the bar. The bartenders were attentive and the food came out pretty much on time. We were able to get drinks off the HH menu. The frozen cocktails are the best. And also the old fashion.

5 stars for Bud and Marilyn's? I recently gave The Love 5 stars for its fried chicken!…read more The Marilyn's Fried Chicken I had this evening was every bit as good! I'm not sure why I waited so long to try the chicken at Bud and Marilyn's, but better late than never! They serve a LARGE 1/2 chicken. I started with the thigh. I was smitten by the first bite. I was told the chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine for 24-48 hours - dipped in a buttermilk dredge - covered with their 'secret recipe' seasoned flour - and fried in a 'pressure fryer' that cooks the chicken in 12 minutes. It was perfectly fried - so crispy - the texture and seasoning of the exterior coating was incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy - the thigh was the juiciest - I didn't get to try the drumstick as I was too full! I had the thigh and 1/2 the breast. The breast is my favorite and I savored each large delicious piece I broke apart. It's important to pick up the chicken and eat it by hand - I did cut mine in half for a picture - but didn't use a fork to eat it - you lose the 'panache'of the meal. I didn't use the hot sauce served with the chicken - I brought my own bottle of honey and poured it over the chicken and biscuits. It was heavenly! Which brings me to the Biscuits! The dish comes with 2 large fluffy buttermilk biscuits - they were golden brown on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside! They had such a rich, buttery flavor. I took several pieces of chicken and layered them on pieces of biscuit, drizzled with honey! It was truly a 5 star fried chicken and biscuit dinner!

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Talula's Garden

Talula's Garden

4.5(2.5k reviews)
1.0 mi•Society Hill
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Absolutely phenomenal experience. From the service, to the food, to the amazing atmosphere out on…read morethe patio, I will have no hesitation in coming back here in the future. Started with a special, which was the brie (Garden Fresh Figs and Brie - Figs from our garden, Brie Couronne, House made Lavash cracker and candied pistachios) and cornbread (Fresh Baked Cornbread - pepper jack & slivered scallion, chipotle honey butter). Both of these dishes were amazing from start to finish. My entree was the bolognese (Slow Braised Spiced Lamb Bolognese - handmade pappardelle pasta, summer tomato, herbs and basil whipped ricotta) and it was heaven in a bowl - so rich and flavorful I could eat this everyday for the rest of my life. Am so glad to have been able to try this place.

Talula's Garden has a great reputation. But you eat a meal, not a reputation, which leads to the…read moreproblem of my dinner. First, the setting has a garden courtyard and is cleverly designed both physically and style of9kat3s, silverware and decor to emphasize the farm to table philosophy. Service was prompt and unobtrusive. The appetizer we shared, Hand-Rolled Ricotta Gnudi, was well made, flavorful and well-balanced. All the drinks were all well executed plus you can buy a glass of wine from the long list of wine offerings. Plus everyone liked their desserts, we shared a warm chocolate cake made with vanilla, another couple shared the Meyer lemon souffle cake, both of which were excellent. Everyone who had a fish entree, branzino or salmon, enjoyed the flavor of the ingredients with large, properly cooked pieces of dish. But, and you know a but is coming, I chose, based upon reviews, the Slow Braised Spiced Lamb Bolognese made with handmade pappardelle pasta, summer tomato, herbs and basil whipped ricotta. The pappardelle was marginally over done but the dish lacked flavor. Not sure what the "spicy" was supposed to be, or which herbs, but it was wasn't. I had to ask for salt and pepper to bring out some flavor and even that was inadequate. I wouldn't have been satisfied with this dish at a local diner to say nothing of one of the best regarded restaurants in Philadelphia. It was unsatisfactory. Perhaps it was just an off night for that entree. But as a tourist, I don't get to try it again or order or order the fish. A restaurant of this reputation and cost should not have that level of variability.

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Time - Chocolate Pot de Creme

Time

3.8(696 reviews)
0.4 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
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My sister is local to the area and insisted that our trip to visit her included an evening at Time…read more We arrived on Monday night around 9:30-10 pm. Everyone we interacted with was absolutely wonderful and pleasant, ranging from the team members to our fellow patrons. I had a gin and Sprite to drink and I ordered the burger for some grub. The drink was standard but on the strong side. I enjoyed the burger very much and found the fries to be hot and crispy, just as a good shoestring fry should be. Of course, we enjoyed the live music that swirled around the bar that evening. The band was great and upbeat. I would definitely return!

I've been to TIME multiple times over the last month alone and have always loved the food, music,…read moreatmosphere, and service, which is exactly why I chose to bring friends visiting from out of town here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience I've had. We had a 7 PM reservation and arrived at 7:15 PM. I acknowledge that we were late and apologized to the host. However, we arrived within the stated grace period. When we checked in, the hostess explained that because we arrived later within the grace period, our 90-minute seating window would still end based on the original reservation time. We acknowledged that and had absolutely no issue with it. What made the experience uncomfortable was how aggressively we were reminded about the time throughout the entire meal. We were reminded at least 5-6 separate times how much time we had left. Comments like "just so you know you have 25 minutes left" and "our next party is coming in 5-10 minutes" made it feel like staff was actively trying to rush us out before our reservation time had even ended. Mind you, we already understood the policy. One reminder would have been enough. Instead, it completely changed the energy of the evening and made us feel unwelcome and pressured to leave. We had originally planned to stay through our reservation and then move to the bar for the live music afterward, but after being repeatedly rushed, we decided to leave entirely and spend the rest of the night elsewhere. The most disappointing part was the interaction with the manager, Eric. Rather than listening or showing any understanding, he immediately became defensive and aggressive. He repeatedly insisted we were "15-20 minutes late," which was simply not true -- we arrived during the stated grace period. The issue was never the policy itself. It was the way we were treated throughout the night. It's unfortunate because this has genuinely been one of my favorite spots in Philly, and I've recommended it to multiple people. But this experience left a really bad impression, especially when bringing guests from out of town.

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Time - Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

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Hatch & Coop

Hatch & Coop

3.7(209 reviews)
0.5 mi
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6'2024 Super…read moreconvenient, open all night spot. This place happened to be at the end of the block from my Air BnB at 1am. I was hungry, and open to a yum late night meal. They were crowded but quick! Hubby and enjoyed our food (pictured) and would certainly visit again. I highly recommend this spot for great late night eats.

Hatch & Coop is 24-hr eatery serving egg and chicken dishes that would satisfy any late night…read morecraving. --- If you're ever craving an egg or chicken sandwich at odd hours of the day, Hatch & Coop is your place. There are many tables, making it good for groups, but the interior is pretty bare. The wall is adorned with whimsical fox and chicken imagery, referencing the Hatch and Coop name. As of 05/2025, they supposedly offer 10% off your order by showing your SEPTA card. But, I'd confirm this offer before ordering to ensure it's honored. When I was there in the early morning, the cook (who also takes orders) didn't recognize the deal and didn't know how to punch it in. So, it was a bit of a letdown we couldn't redeem the deal, but we still wanted to try the sandwiches after hearing great things about them. I ordered The Hatch and Coop Sandwich (egg, cheese, chicken) on a round roll at the kiosk. You can customize your bread, egg (fried or scrambled), and cheese (provolone, american, or cheddar). The sandwiches come without any sauce unless you order sauce (extra $$) on the side. I highly recommend the Hatch Sauce- a typical mayo sauce with a little spice. I found The Hatch and Coop Sandwich to be just pretty good but I wish it had more heft to it. The chicken was juicy and well cooked, but I wish there was more. The cheese did the cheesing and coated the chicken, but the sandwich had far too many onions for my liking. With the Hatch Sauce, I felt the sandwich was tied together but it was a little odd to me the sandwich doesn't have sauce on its own. I'm giving Hatch and Coop the benefit of the doubt since it was so early in the morning, but I found my sandwich to be just OK. However, I will be back to try the fried chicken sandwiches, which I've heard rave reviews for.

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Hatch & Coop - BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

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Hatch & Coop - Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

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Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

Bank & Bourbon

Bank & Bourbon

3.7(488 reviews)
0.6 mi
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The service was pretty good. I was quickly seated and the waiter took my order…read more I got the shaved Brussel sprouts salad that had a nice vinaigrette on it. Ok. I didn't know that the portions were so generous because I would've just ordered the chicken. I don't regret the salad. It was amazing and maybe be my hyper fixation for the next week. The Lancaster chicken was great. The potatoes were nice and crispy but still soft in the middle. Really enjoyed my meal!

We had breakfast here four times using the Chase Reserve $75 breakfast credit, and what a wonderful…read moreexperience! The first day, we ordered almost everything on the menu since we had guests with us. OMG--the Banana French Toast was amazing! The fruit was fresh, the butter was delicious, and my egg white omelet with mushrooms, spinach, and onions was so good. I especially loved that they used different types of mushrooms rather than just the basic ones. You could really taste the quality. We also tried the buffet for two days. It was good and perfect if you want lots of food quickly, but I personally prefer quality over quantity, so I liked the menu better. On our last day, we ordered room service, and the breakfast was just as good. The omelet and toast with butter were delicious! The service was wonderful, and the view was gorgeous. I loved sitting there, enjoying breakfast, and watching people walk by. Overall, such a great breakfast experience!

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Bank & Bourbon - The Philly cheesesteak with spicy long hots. Perfection!

The Philly cheesesteak with spicy long hots. Perfection!

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