Philly, we are not welcome here…read more Meet Henry, the manager at Fringe Bar. As a Northern Liberties resident, I've visited Fringe Bar several times and have generally enjoyed the experience before my recent experience with the manager. Unfortunately, my visit on June 13 around 4:30 PM completely changed my opinion of this establishment. My friend and I were seated and waited nearly 20 minutes before our food order was taken. Our server explained that their ordering system had gone down.... We were understanding and patient but to be honest it felt like she forgot. About 10 minutes later, we finally received our drinks, and our server shared that management had continued assigning her additional tables despite the issues, making it difficult for her to keep up. We sympathized with her and gave the staff plenty of grace. After waiting another 30 minutes, nearly an hour total since arriving, we still had not received our food. What made the situation even more frustrating was watching another table that arrived roughly 30 minutes after us receive their meals before we did. At that point, I approached Henry to ask about our order. I explained that we had been waiting for nearly an hour and that guests who arrived significantly later had already been served and they needed to hurry up with our food because we were hungry. Before I could even finish speaking, Henry interrupted me, stated that he would comp the food, and told us to leave. All I wanted was an explanation and asked that our order be prioritized after such a long wait. Instead of attempting to resolve the issue, Henry immediately escalated the situation and effectively removed us from the restaurant. The interaction felt dismissive, unprofessional, and completely lacking in customer service. Even another manager appeared surprised by how quickly our order was canceled and how the situation was handled. The entire experience left me feeling unwelcome and disrespected. Mistakes happen. Delays happen. What determines whether customers return is how management responds. Unfortunately, Henry's arrogance, poor communication, and inability to handle a reasonable customer concern ensured that I will never return. The attached photos include timestamps documenting our visit and the lengthy wait and a photo of Henry so you can avoid him. DO NOT COME.

Wow, I already know I loved fringe bar, but I didn't know how amazing they are for brunch!! The…read morefood was great. My only negative is that the potatoes are plain. Our server (I unfortunately forget his name) was amazing!! I know his face and will request his section when I come back. The hostess was insanely rude to our group, but our server greatly made up for her negative energy. The view from their patio is amazing, and I would recommend you sit out there if you can:-)

WOW- more than a dinner, this was an experience! Every, single item we ate was just better than the…read morelast. So many flavors! Our table of three got the tasting menu- and we selected different items to try more. There's also a few special surprises, too. Props to their chef- a female AAPI chef!

Great restaurant for a special occasion. Our server was awesome. Oysters were a little small, but…read morevery good. Interior space feels a little cramped. The steak was good, but a little tough .

I'll start by saying I was skeptical, when I see a place all over influencers' feeds, I assume the…read morefood won't live up to the hype. This one didn't disappoint. I ordered the classic egg sandwich. It's a simple sandwich, but it was fluffy and executed really well. The BIG pancake is a must, and so is the latke. I'd skip the roe next time, it was a bit too fishy for my taste. One heads-up: the Fishtown location tends to have a line forming on weekend mornings, so plan accordingly. Overall ambiance was great. The coffee is excellent!

We came for breakfast. Mainly for the pancake. First you…read moreorder at the counter,then find a seat. Everything is self service,get your own silverware, napkins,water etc. The pancake is really big. We got it middle child style (orange and honey syrup). We shared it with the table. We also got the classic breakfast sandwich and the mid griddle. The classic was a Hugh stack of scrambled eggs. My only complaint was the mid griddle. The sausage tasted like it got killed in the microwave. Literally rock hard. Couldn't even chew it. Otherwise the pancake and eggs sandwich was delicious.

came here to celebrate birthday with reservation on resy. the staff was accommodating in moving our…read morereservation to later of the night. when we arrived, we were seated immediately. The ambiance was nice, it was perfect for dates and small group gatherings. for the appetizer, we got the duck crepe which was tasty. the duck was tender and folded in the crepe. for the entrees, we got the rib eye and the lamb. both were tasty as well. both portions were good. we also got a complimentary birthday mousse as dessert! it was a nice touch and shows how much the staff cares about making our meals special.

It's a nice bar experience but if you are considering joining for dinner I would book a…read morereservation; otherwise it's bar seating. Food met expectations. Mostly cold items on happy hour menu the best of which is the duck pate. I tried the butter and radishes and the burger and found the pate to be my fav of all. Highly recommend the pate. Bartender made me a omakase camomile and early grey tea with lemon and honey water - I loved it

Fantastic vibe and the food and drinks match. Great beer list. The staff is fantastic! It's nice…read moreto have a quality neighborhood spot such as this.

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

We love visiting Irish Pubs everywhere we travel!!! This place has been a bar dating back to the…read moreearly 1900's and located in the Historic District. Great vibe and service is great too.

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.

Great staff, great drinks, great vibe, amazing chocolate cookie (finger-lickingly good). Had a good…read morechat with one of the staff about nba. Nice guy. Also they let us in at a very late time to look for something we might have lost there. Amazing service.

Stopped by for a quick dinner. Inside area is kinda small. Inside is not great for big groups but…read morethe outdoor area looked like it had some bigger tables. We got some wings, the burger, and fried chicken sandwich. Wings were good. Buffalo flavor was a little a weak. Other than that they were seasoned well and chicken was hot and juicy. Burger was standard. It's what I expected. Tasty! Chicken sandwich was the same. What you would expect in a good way. The fries that came with each sandwich were thick cut, not too salty, and the perfect compliment to the sandwich. Overall, Suttons was great for some classic bar food

Great service , great people, , best pierogies ever ,will definitely come back for the potato…read morecheddar pierogies to take home when they are available. Had a fun evening ! Thank you

If you are in the mood for some GREAT pierogi, I highly recommend Mom Mom's. They generally have a…read morefew "standards" that are always on the menu, like potato, farmer's cheese, and cheesesteak pierogi. You can get an optional kielbasa add-on. And then they typically have some specials. You can also buy frozen pierogi to go. I do find their other menu items to be hit or miss. The fries are sometimes good, but the last time I ordered them they seemed to be mushy food service fries instead of the nice crispy ones they typically have. The wings are also sometimes good but sometimes very dry. Sharing the location is Carbon Copy brewery, which offers some very tasty brews to go with your food. The service for both food and beer is always with a smile.

This restaurant is a must for any Philly foodie. Don't let the idea that "Pennsylvania Dutch"…read morecooking will mean boring a stodgy. This is food that's cheffed, elevated to the level of cuisine. Really nice comfortable dining room, great plating with artistic flair, and personal attention from the chef/owner. We brought great wines to match the venison which was prepared to perfection with a red wine jus. Next I'm going back for the capon, which I almost never see on Philadelphia menus.

I took my dad and our family here to celebrate his birthday for our first visit to Elwood. I…read morecouldn't believe this restaurant existed and we've walked by it countless times over the years and has no idea ! Honestly - I wanted to love this place, but it didn't hit all the way home for me. What it did hit home for me were the vibes. I loved the interior decor, the small homey vibes , and I could feel the love and passion that went into this place. Small inside, cozy, and I think I only saw a total of 3 staff that ran the place. I really wanted to love them! To be perfectly honest, I'm probably not the best reviewer for this spot. I eat 80% vegan .. and cannot not remember the last time I had beef prior to this meal. However - I didn't find it to be particularly mind blowing. It was cooked to a good temperature , served with salt for you to tailor to your taste and oh I can't forget to mention how much I loved the chefs homemade hot sauce ( which they do sell on site ! ) it was solid , but not something I was personally blown away by for $90 and not something I'd "cheat" on my diet for again to eat. I felt similarly about the striped bass. It was cooked well, but I found it under seasoned. Overall, I don't think it's the spot for me but I DO think it's the spot for many. I definitely recommend you check out this small humble restaurant and give them a shot. It's beautiful and warm inside, and you can feel the love in this establishment Check out Elwood!