About This Food Place
Walnut Street Cafe is a great spot if you’re looking for a laid-back place to grab brunch, lunch, or dinner with a mix of New American and classic comfort food. The vibe is casual yet a little trendy, with cozy indoor seating and a nice outdoor option when the weather’s good. They focus on using local ingredients and offer a range of healthy and vegetarian dishes alongside small plates and hearty meals. Whether you’re stopping in for coffee, a cocktail, or dinner, the atmosphere is welcoming and easygoing, with live music some nights and space that works for both solo diners and groups. It’s also wheelchair accessible and has all the usual amenities like Wi-Fi and no-contact delivery.
Why People Come Here
- People come here for a convenient and reliably accommodating brunch experience, even with larger groups.
- This place is often chosen for its bright and modern ambiance that suits casual meetups and relaxed dining.
- People come here for a varied menu blending classic and new American dishes served throughout the day.
- This place is often chosen for easy weekday and weekend reservations, especially during off-peak seasonal times.
- People come here for a combination of brunch, café options, and a well-curated cocktail and wine selection in a central location.
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Walnut Street Cafe is perfect for a relaxed brunch or a cozy dinner with friends and family. Whether dining solo or in a group, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere backed by attentive, friendly service. Brunch is especially popular, ideal for leisurely meals complemented by great coffee or cocktails. If you’re in a hurry, the fast service at breakfast and lunch keeps things moving smoothly. Outdoor seating and a trendy, comfortable space make it easy to enjoy everything from intimate solo visits to lively group gatherings.
Reviews
Nia Daye
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.
Rachel Xi
First visit to Walnut street cafe. It was phenomenal! We went for breakfast and had a lovely experience. The servers were friendly and helpful. The breakfast were great, Photos of food speak for themselves. I will definitely be back for lunch and dinner in the near future!
Dahlia Ufberg
I went here for brunch with my dad on the weekend and this was the cutest brunch spot ever! The staff was so kind and accommodating and the food was incredible! I definitely recommend trying the brunch pizza and the focaccia. They were my favorites and the coffee was also yummy!
Minna Hong
Loved the brunch here! All the dishes were solid, service was great and accommodating for our extra large group and ambiance was cozy and elevated. A lot of meter parking available around lunch time on a weekend so definitely plan to return again soon!
Mark S Smith
Met up with friends from our trip to Switzerland & Austria on Sunday. We met at Walnut Street Cafe as they were traveling from NYC back to Virginia. 3 hours of catching up! Great fun. Brunch was good. Great service (thanks Haley!) at a super convenient location. Food was pretty good. Nothing fancy. My steak and eggs tasted great, but they clearly missed medium rare and over easy. My chocolate peanut butter gelato was fine, but not fresh. Started off with mimosas that I forgot to snap a picture of. Great way to spend a Sunday morning and the weather turned out great by the time we were done!
Tom Brown
This is a cute breakfast place. The chicken and waffles were good and I thoroughly enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. The coffee was well brewed and the wait staff was quick and attentive. If you are in the UPenn area, you can't go wrong with this place.
Amira
One of my favorite places to go in Philly! They have an extensive and tasty happy hour menu that includes yummy cocktails and good plates and it runs until 8pm. The staff is always so helpful and pleasant making sure you really enjoy your time, I love their dinner menu as well and the steak was cooked beautiful. Definitely a must stop!
Erik Gardner
Love the breakfast here, French toast is a fantastic custard like delicacy! I may stop back next week to try an evening meal.
When to Visit
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- 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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- 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM