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    Vanilla Cafe

    4.3 (84 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sarah U.

    vanilla cafe is a beautiful and unique spot in northeast philly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. it's casual but upscale enough that it can be a really nice date or fun/nice brunch with friends. the food here is delicious, the wait staff is very courteous, and the pastries are some of the best i've ever had not to mention the most beautiful. a highlight of tonight's dinner was the mango passionfruit tea, which was amazing. my only complaint is that it is a bit pricey here, but for the quality, it is to be expected.

    Lovely decor, tasty food, great service, and adorable deserts! I would totally recommend !

    Steak Sandwich
    Theresa M.

    We decided to try somewhere new (for two out of three of us) and were happy we did. A cute place with very nice and friendly staff. I decided on the steak sandwich and can see why they give you gloves - very juicy and hot. It was tasty and a unique twist on a steak sandwich in the steak sandwich capital of the world :0) My sister enjoyed her beef stroganoff, as well. My niece liked her turkey panini, but we all agreed it was more of a sandwich than a panini - it wasn't pressed nor heated. My sister also enjoyed her mushroom soup. Although, it would be nice if a smaller version would be offered. The truffle fries were tasty but could include a larger portion for the price, but tasty nonetheless. We shared a pot of strawberry whipped cream tea - very tasty and loved the presentation. My niece had a latte that she enjoyed, as well. I look forward to going back in the future to try their brunch menu. In the area, Check Them Out!

    Tiramisu
    Brian W.

    Our second time back in a short amount of time because we were in the area and another restaurant and decided to come here for coffee and dessert and glad we did. It's great when the staff remembers you and knows what you like. We were totally blown away by the Customerservice this evening. Our coffees were terrific as was the tiramisu.

    Julie T.

    Came here for breakfast with a friend and it was fantastic! We came right around when they opened and it was the perfect time. We started seeing more people fill in around 10-10:30. Our waitress was so attentive and sweet. The decor is very charming. The food came relatively fast. We got the vanilla breakfast and Benedict to share and both enjoyed the meals. It was light but filling. The smoked salmon was so good. I also got a matcha drink that was yummy. The desserts and the pastries was delicious!! We both got a mango pastry that was beautifully made! Hands down would come back!

    Veggie omelet half eaten!
    Debby H.

    We absolutely loved our lunch today! What a pretty little place with every table filled throughout our stay. The owner introduced herself to us, and we had a nice chat. She also owns Ginger, a nearby restaurant, which we will definitely try. We chose to drink water served in a lovely bottle with fresh mint and poured into footed glasses. We decided on the avocado salad and a veggie omelet to share. It was the perfect combination! Fresh arugula with smoked salmon, tomatoes, and avocado plated with the avocado shell as if the salad was tumbling from the shell. It was so fresh and delicious! The veggie omelet was absolutely delicious, but I can't describe why and how this was different than most omelets. It just was! Desserts are fabulous, and the owner helped us choose. I had a Mikado cake and my friend had a vanilla mouse filled with mango. Delicious! She took home an entire box of desserts for her family. Vanilla isn't cheap, but the love and care that goes into every dish were apparent & I'm fine with the price when things are made so well. The staff and customers are predominately Ukranian or Russian speakers as was the clientele, but everyone spoke English very well...no problem. Hats off to Vanilla and to Anna, one of the pastry chefs. Job well done!

    To much very delicious  food
    Raisa O.

    Very calm, beautiful atmosphere of the establishment, friendly staff, very tasty food, desserts

    The desserts are by far the best around! I got the crunchy fruit pastries and they were delicious!!!! I always tell everyone about this place and how good it is. I got the pastries from A la mousse in center city and they were terrible! Vanilla cafe has the best!! 10/10 recommendat

    Water
    Micaelly A.

    I already highly recommend breakfast/brunch at Vanilla Cafe but my oh my was I surprised at dinner yesterday. My husband and I started by sharing an avocado salad that was absolutely divine. An absolute must try. I ordered the Shrimp Orzo and my husband had the Beef Stroganoff - and both were so well made. It tasted very fresh and just yummy. Finally I ordered a fruit tart and my husband a cheesecake for dessert. The cheesecake was a little bit better in my opinion. The fruit tart was good but the crust was too thick which made it hard to break and eat, other than that it was still good but I probably wouldn't order it again. Everything else I highly recommend. The service as typical was very good and helpful. The ambiance at Vanilla Cafe is impeccable. They really do take details into account and it makes all the difference. Such a gem of a place.

    Heather L.

    Found this place by accident just yelping for coffee in the area of the Philadelphia mills shopping center. So glad we found it. Delicious aesthetically pleasing desserts in a slightly fancy but still casual environment. They have regular food too which I didn't try but it smelled and looked good. Will definitely be back if I am in the area.

    Rooibos tea
    Monava J.

    Food: The tea was presented in a beautiful glass tea pot on a matching tray with tea candle to keep it warm. The veggie omelette with mushroom sauce was fresh and delicious. A bit overpriced. Service: it's a very small cafe. There's one server who was very pleasant and happy. Ambience: If you're Eastern European or Russian you probably won't get the strange looks I received from patrons soon as I walked in. The decor is going for affluent garden cafe. The seats are comfy, the flatware was gold colored and heavy. A YouTube playlist of Enrique Iglesias and current rnb videos streamed on a large tv.

    Adorable
    Miche

    A friend told me this was a charming place for breakfast and she was right!! I adore this place. Such nice staff really welcoming vibe. My brekkie was dainty and the decor was so instagram worthy. All the pastries looked like artwork! We took cues from Gerald and got the sausage link set and I took the waitresses recommended waffle. Lovely to support a MoM & Pop business! (^^) Good food!

    Avocado Toast
    Sandy R.

    We just happened to be looking for a place for breakfast and came across Vanilla Cafe. What a diamond in the rough! The service was great, the choices were great and the food was fantastic! It was more tuan we could eat so we even enjoyed our leftovers. We chose Avacado Toast that was served in a way I have never had, with the freshest smoked salmon and pistachio crumbles and a balsamic glaze. Delicious. We opted for some hot tea and it came served in a glass teapot on a candle burner, so it was enough to share. The choices for the tea were awesome also. We will definitely be returning!

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    The food was very delicious I could definitely go there again someday I love the way the food look.

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