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Walnut Street Cafe

3.6 (345 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Bars, New American
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Joy H.

I came here for a late lunch with a couple of friends today and we all left very satisfied with our meals. I ordered a Shakshuka, and it was really good since the tomato sauce was nice and tangy. On the other hand, I wasn't as much of a fan of the fries since they were a bit dry and stale. My friends got a 6 oz burger, a croissant, and a sorbet. I didn't get to try their selections, but they all loved what they ordered. Aside from the great food, the ambience and service here were just as amazing. I love that they offer seatings both inside and outside of the restaurant, and everything looked classy and modern. It's a great spot to take a date as well as a group of friends for a nice brunch near the Schuylkill river trail. Despite our shabby clothing and appearance, given that we went there after working out in the park, we were treated with the same cordial service as the other patrons. As soon as we were done with the bottle of water for our table, we got the replacement bottle without having to flag down a staff. For this awesome experience, I definitely will be back soon.

Spicy Chicken Sandwich (brioche bun, buttermilk breaded chicken, carrot slaw, pickled long hots, calabrian chili aioli) with a side of steak
Sarah A.

Walnut Street Cafe's space is very appealing--plenty of light streams in the floor-to-ceiling windows that face Walnut Street. Service was prompt. Food was fine. Following a tip from my fellow diner who had found the Rigatoni Alla Vodka only so-so on an earlier visit, I tried the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (brioche bun, buttermilk breaded chicken, carrot slaw, pickled long hots, calabrian chili aioli) with a side of steak fries. The bun and the pickled long hots were great--more of the latter would have notched the sandwich up a bit as overall it needed moisture and seasoning. The breaded chicken was less breaded, more battered (like tempura), and quite dry. A thicker aioli would have helped. The fries were true steak fries (difficult to find these days), but needed a bit more fry and a tad more seasoning. Overall, there are definitely better eats over the Walnut Street bridge in Center City, but it's great that this cafe is available to those working in the FMC Tower and that area of University City.

Rebecca K.

Updated review for happy hour! They had a lot of solid options on their happy hour menu at discounted prices, which is always appreciated. I also love that happy hour is from 4-8PM - certainly one of the longest in the city, if I had to guess. We did a mixture of plates on the HH menu and the regular menu, opting for their hummus and pita, arugula, peaches, and burrata with toast, arancini, and strawberry spinach salad. This was a lot of food - we wound up taking a lot of it home! Everything was good, but nothing to particularly write home about. My favorite dish was probably the burrata and arancini, both having excellent flavors and hitting the spot. The other dishes were good, but I've had better versions of similar things at other restaurants. I enjoyed my discounted glass of red wine, and my friend enjoyed her cocktail. Service was solid, making sure water was filled and also not pressuring us to leave (we were chatting for a long time and lingering, so I appreciated not being kicked out). The ambience is nice, too - lots of natural light and plants and bright colors. Having dined here for both HH and brunch, the decor is conducive to both meals and both casual and more date-night-y vibes. Overall, my experience at Walnut Street Cafe was very OK. The prices for HH (golden hour) are nice, and the extended hours for HH are very appreciated. I would revisit Walnut Street Cafe post-work given its proximity, and I'd be curious to try other options from their other menus throughout the day.

Christine C.

The restaurant is so cute! We got seated and was served pretty quickly but also it was not too busy. The food was pretty good, quite rich and definitely plenty for a meal.

Side Biscuit & Gravy and Salmon Cake Eggs Benedict
Nia D.

I've been wanting to go here for many years, so finally took the opportunity to do so last weekend for brunch with a friend. Because people are typically away at the shore for summer weekends, it was easy for us to book a quick reservation that morning. The decor is cute, modern and clean with bright lighting throughout the space. Once I came in, I was immediately checked in and seated. All of the staff were very friendly and polite. Our waiter (think his name was Logan) was also super personable, gave good energy when interacting with us and had a good balance of attentiveness & letting us enjoy our food/time. We decided to order a few dishes to split and sample. Salmon Cake Eggs Benedict was unfortunately a let down for me - the salmon Cake seemed over cooked and tasted a bit plain/not seasoned. The Brioche French Toast with the peach bourbon cheesecake topping was amazing! That topping really added a good touch to the already well made french toast slices. And the side Biscuit and Gravy was shockingly good. We also had Rum Punch as our cocktail drink which was made very well. Overall, we had a good dining experience. There are a few other brunch items I want to try out, so definitely hope to come back again soon.

Pizza
Jordan A.

The service was great no complaints about that!! The interior is beautiful. There is outdoor seating as well that is super nice. Bathrooms are clean and individual. Plus, they have a purse hook!! I probably wouldn't come back, but I'm not mad that I came:-) The French toast is AMAZING. So so good. The pizza was yummy but pretty soggy. Great flavors but you just need to eat it with a fork and knife. Don't get the breakfast wrap. It's sloppy and doesn't last at all in the wrap. It just tastes like wet beans a rices. sooooo not worth it.

Justin T.

We came here for the "Golden Hour" (happy hour) menu - for starters, it's nice that Walnut Street Cafe offers a weekend happy hour (Tues-Sat) with pretty decent hours (4pm-8pm). We ordered 1 of each of their cocktails. My friends liked the Rum Punch the best, but I thought it was a bit too sweet. The Pom Queen was also pretty strong. I personally liked the Local Vermouth, though I could see that it might not be for everybody. The drinks were good, though nothing super special. In terms of food, we weren't super hungry, so we got the Whipped Ricotta and the Parmesan Garlic Potato Chips and Dip. I enjoyed the presentation of the Whipped Ricotta, and I thought it tasted pretty good too -- it is definitely a bit pricey for the quantity. The chips were pretty standard, nothing to write home about, but they were solid. Overall, I liked the ambience of the indoor area, and I found the staff to be very friendly. Our waitress was constantly checking in on us, so I felt well taken care of.

Jody S.

Came here early for brunch and walked in the very bright and open restaurant as they were opening and was excited to give their signature fried chicken and waffles a try. Unfortunately arriving that early meant the chicken wouldn't be ready, so we decided to wait until it would be ready because I didn't desire anything else on the menu. After about 40 minutes or maybe slightly more I had the chance to enjoy their dish. The food was good but with there was a bit more flavor to the chicken.

Victoria T.

Ordered the chicken and waffles but the chicken was too dry. Very tough and had a jerky like texture. Waffle was overly sweet. Service was good, and it wasn't too busy. I've had better brunch spots, would not recommend.

Sept 2024
Jessica W.

This is located on the ground floor of the FMC building. It's pretty spacious. The food is expensive but alright. The service is pretty quick but not pushy. It's good for a business meeting or a gathering with friends. Check it out.

Chef's Burger with gluten free bun and side salad
Hannah W.

Servers are nice, I am gluten free (celiac) and they were very accommodating and kitchen was knowledgeable. drinks were yummy and happy hour menu is worth the trip. beautiful location, especially at golden hour

Heirloom tomato toast
Chris L.

Came here for happy hour. You usually have to ask for the HH menu as they might not give it to you. The environment is the best part. Very cute. The food is tasty but it is not a place I would come back to for the food alone. It is a place that is convenient if in university city and want a place for happy hour. Would be open to trying their breakfast/brunch food.

Audrey L.

Reserved the top floor for a meeting and it was very nicely laid out. Alex was our server for the event and he was amazing, he was friendly, engaging, comical and observant to the parties needs. His supervisor who assisted was also friendly and helpful to us. The food portion was a great amount for the party we had and the food tasted amazing, especially the waffles. They even had live music playing which was made the atmosphere more relaxing.

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