Abdul-Aliy Muhammad: The housemade chai is amazing! Blended well, with perfectly percolating pepper and fiery ginger and lovely subtle star anise and cardamom to round it out.
Lane Rettig: Super friendly staff, great coffee, good prices, fast wifi and power. Pretty much the perfect coffee shop.
Nate F.: Best iced coffee and croissants around
Rachelle LaCroix Mallik: Try the mango turmeric cardamom smoothie. Tasty and anti-inflammatory!
Daniel Wolf: Really nice vibe, and a good spot to relax, do some work, or casually catch up with friends. Great pastries.
Punit Gouthi: Make sure to use your Lokalty tag for some extra freebies here
Colin Lee: They have a private room thats great for a private event for 10-14 people. Afternoon tea with delicious scones, desserts, and tea.
Thrillist: reakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most socially important, so good luck maintaining manners through the Rittenhouse Hotel's Sunday morning sit-down. Read more.
sockii: Splurge on brunch, then collapse into a food coma.
9. Cafe Diem
7.8
1031 S 8th St (8th St. and Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 12 tips and reviews
Sophie: My go-to for banh cuon. Very tasty - don't forget the iced Vietnamese coffee, but don't let them give it to you in a to-go cup!
Eater: Philly has one of the best Vietnamese food scenes in the East Coast, if not the very best. Become a believer. [Eater 38 Member]
Agatha Su: Try the bun bo hue! Thats what I always get.
10. Charlie Was A Sinner
8.6
131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City East · 59 tips and reviews
Jeffrey Friedman: Great vibe and ambience; places was packed but not crowded. Awesome food, vegan power!
Kathy Toomey: Great place! Good ambience, delicious food, tasty drinks, wonderful service
Abby K: Very small portions but excellent menu. We came with 5 people but it's probably best with a smaller crowd. Again, the food was amazing, just small.
13. Pizza Brain
8.5
2313 Frankford Ave (btwn York St & Dauphin St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · North Philadelphia · 74 tips and reviews
Carmen Noire SanDiego: Great fresh pizza. Cool décor. Ice cream shop attached too.
Eater: Pizza Brain has got a serious amount of national attention, and the pizza quality is no joke, either. A must-visit for everyone. [Eater 38 Member]
Concierge: Be sure to ask for a slice of their sweet potato pie pizza. Bug them if u have to!! It's so worth it!
15. Almaz Cafe
7.7
140 S 20th St (at Walnut St.), Philadelphia, PA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Center City West · 27 tips and reviews
Robin Diesel: Vegetarian combo is delicious an they always have wonderful service!!
Kali Morgan: Not only yummy Ethiopian food (plus luncheonette sandwiches, etc) but also some of the best coffee around (try the skinny white Micha). Also super friendly and FAST (unlike other restaurants)
Philadelphia Magazine: Embrace the Ethiopian specialties like dorowat (peppery stewed chicken), zilzil tibs (beef strips sautéed with traditional herbs), and colorful vegetarian stews (get the four-dish combo). Read more.