Kennedy Food Garden is a cafe that sits right on JFK. Besides a small selection of deli items like milk and chips, there is a counter to order sandwiches, salads, and comfort food, plus a little seating area if you want to stay a while. I decided to go real little kid with it, with a pita pizza! Read more »
Posted at 3:27 pm, November 13th, 2013 under cafe.
The corner spot on 12 Spruce has seen a lot of tenants in the past few years, “Oddfellows” in the Winter of 2012, then “YOLO” from October-December. These places changed too fast for me to get the chance to visit, though like many Philadelphians, I was not going to step foot in a place called YOLO. As of January, we now have “Toast”, and this time, it has been stable enough that I was able to have lunch there.
Inside, expect a lot of light from the 2 walls of windows, magazines to read, little pots of succulents on the tables, and a relaxed atmosphere without trying too hard. Order at the counter and get served at your seat.
Posted at 2:30 pm, September 11th, 2013 under cafe.
The weather was just right for a picnic in Washington Square Park – way less crowded than Rittenhouse, I don’t understand why more people don’t make the few block journey east. I saw the picnic as my chance to finally try a range of goodies from Talula’s Daily. Talula’s Garden is out of my budget. The addition of the newer, next door cafe allows us to experience the high quality fare at a more reasonable price plus the option of takeout. I knew it was going to be a good meal when the woman next to me saw me get excited over all the choices, and informed me she has been eating here every day for a month.
Posted at 11:41 am, September 4th, 2013 under cafe, sandwiches.
In May, the juice and healthy snack spot, Animo opened at 17th and Arch, making a lot of city workers happy. The menu consists of soups, salads, burrito variations, juices, smoothies, and frozen banana creations. They have a lot of claims about their products: healthy, made to order, organic, and hormone free to “nourish the mind and body”. Naturally, I was skeptical. But I am happy to report Animo did not sacrifice flavor in the name of nourishment.
Posted at 10:55 am, August 28th, 2013 under cafe, Center City, Mexican, vegetarian.
The mosaic covered walls and hanging flowers draw you in to Black N Brew, a 6 year old cafe on East Passyunk. There is a counter and tables to sit at so you can stay a while to get some work done, though the bustling atmosphere might make it hard for some to concentrate. The various breakfast, lunch, and drink options are written all over the walls, so don’t forget to bring your glasses. We came across the cafe while biking; one of us was looking for lunch (obviously me) and one of us was hoping for breakfast (never me), Black N Brew was able to provide both.
Posted at 1:00 pm, July 29th, 2013 under cafe, sandwiches.
Cousin’s Grubhouse, a luncheonette in South Philly, was revamped under new ownership in March of this year, though I have no idea what the previous Cousin’s was like. Few luncheonette style places like this are left in the city; the kind Guy Fieri would visit on Triple D. The menu includes all the breakfast staples you can think of, plus meat filled sandwiches, and things like hot dogs with peanut butter and bananas, chicken and waffles, and pancakes stuffed with bacon. Its a lot of comfort food to choose from.
Breezy’s Cafe opened a few months ago in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philly, signaling that gentrification is on its way there. The small cafe serves caffeinated beverages sandwiches and salads. Organic, local, homemade, and vegan are reoccurring menu themes. Not to leave anyone out, Breezy’s is really an inclusive place, there are several meat options too.
Posted at 9:09 am, June 17th, 2013 under cafe, sandwiches.
