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    3j's Cafe

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    *****************Amazing***************** Food lived up to it's reputation and my gosh was it huge

    French toast, avocado toast and yogurt parfait
    Shawna P.

    A hidden gem! Small but spacious! Extremely nice server. Always happy. Always knowledgeable and accommodating. Food is fresh and comes out hot and quick. One of my favorite spots to go with my sister. I almost don't want to share (lol).

    Huevos rancheros
    Chandni L.

    Great family owned brunch spot in Philadelphia! It is a small and cozy café with no fuss meals that deliver on flavor. The staff is friendly and service is prompt. They have many vegetarian friendly options on their menu and their espresso based drinks are delicious!

    Dwayne H.

    3j's is a small little spot with about 4 or 5 tables that seat 4, along with outdoor seating as well. Our server was Julie, I thought she said: Yuri; but my wife reminded me that I know I can't hear that good ‍ But she was very courteous and delightful, She took the time to point out every person who works there by name. She also made a joke about herself saying she's the worst server there; but myself and wife beg the differ, She gave great customer service. The food was amazing! Myself and wife ordered the omelette entrees, she also ordered a French hazelnut Latte and she said it was Soooooo gooood! I ordered their homemade Honey Mango Lemonade If you're ever in this area of Philly, take time to try them out, it's definitely worth it!

    Latte
    Jeff C.

    Breakfast was great! Homemade sausage biscuits and gravy was awesome! My wife got a beautiful latte.

    Tofu Scramble (GF, VEGAN)
    Renee E.

    Great for people who are vegan, gluten sensitive, and vegetarian. Of course the meat eaters have a great selection as well. Highly recommend with staff being knowledgeable and great at promoting seasonal favorites. The environment makes you feel like you're eating in a cafe in the 1800's!

    Cozy atmosphere
    Mark W.

    Nice atmosphere. Great breakfast food. I had the Eggs Benedict which is served on a Belgium waffle. My wife had the same but with traditional English muffin. Both were fantastic. Our server Sam gave us outstanding service. It's a cozy place worth frequenting.

    Buffalo Chicken Salad (Spicy)
    Jo L.

    FOOD We ordered the buffalo chicken salad and the fried chicken sandwich. The former was overdressed, which made the whole meal too acidic and unpalatable. When ordering the salad, I would ask for dressing on the side instead. The sandwich was substantial for the price, and its sauce paired well with the chicken, which was extra crispy and well-breaded. It is something definitely worth ordering if you decide to visit. DRINKS We ordered a hot cocoa, which was honestly the best thing of note during our entire dining experience here. It was a good amount for the price, and the marshmallows were a nice touch. AMBIANCE The front of the store is aesthetically decorated while the back of the store is somewhat gloomy and unlit. Your experience with the interior depends on where you are seated. SERVICE The service here is subpar. Although there was numerous seating at the front of the restaurant, my friend and I were placed in the very back with minimal lighting and overall very secluded when we could have been seated up front where everyone else was seated. We were also not checked in with until we went up to the servers to ask to order, to ask to pay, etc. I would recommend frequenting elsewhere, as there are great brunch places in the Old City area that provide better food and services. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. FEES Paying with cash is slightly cheaper than paying with card as there is a 3.5% convenience fee.

    Chicken & Fried Chicken And Waffles
    Lili B.

    Yummy food and great service. Came here for breakfast with my family and would come back again. No complaints!

    Classic Eggs Benedict

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    The food was great the service was fast and didn't keep you waiting for your food and the ambiance was happy and kind

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    Delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere. You can tell a lot of love goes into the food.

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    Went with my two kids and had great service and the food was delicious! My husband loved the burrito.

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    Went twice. Had the breakfast bowl and southwest bowl. Both really good and healthy. Service was also really good.

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    Sweet place with excellent service. Food was delicious & came out quickly. Highly recommend.

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    Simply the best! Great service and even better food in a cute, cozy setting. Menu choices cove a wide variety of taste. (e.g. vegan)

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    I'll bump them up a little…read more Came here a couple years ago and I thought they were good if not great. Tonight I came here with my son as we needed a quick bite and we were in the area. And I will say it was a little better than I remember last time. I got the works with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and provolone. On this one the beef was a little better than last time. The roll is a little too soft for my tastes. It doesn't hold up as well as others. But it was solid. It's still not in my top 10 in the city. But it will go on my more recommended list.

    Campos has been around since 1947 and i can't help but wonder how much cheesesteaks went for way…read moreback when but i'll tell you in 2026 if you're looking to eat here for a fair price look elsewhere. Campos is a small strip fast food dine in that appears to be well kept in and out. unfamiliar with the social popular attraction this restaurant gets.. but i chose to eat here as it was closest to us after visiting the adventure aquarium (great aquarium i recommend it) so that we could try authentic philly cheesesteak but sadly i was slightly disappointed and here s why: before i give my opinion i'd like to state i got a the italian cheesesteak rather get a simple cheesesteak and that's my mistake there but after noticing no prices were marked on the menus i already felt off about it. in total my gf and i each got 1 sandwich and a fountain drink bringing the total up to 49 dollars.. i didn't have time to react but seeing the prices set my expectations high. i was expecting to be blown away by being served the messiest cheesesteak i'd ever eaten so gooey and greasy it'd take years off my life but when we unrolled our sandwiches i was immediately let down. sandwiches didnt look appetizing and the italian cheesesteak tasted like i was eating one large cooked broccoli. there were peppers in my sandwich that had a whole lot of heat which i enjoy in a good sandwich but the heat came with no flavor and was too intense for me to taste and enjoy even the overwhelming broccoli flavor from the sandwich. i will say the sharp provolone was delicious when i could taste it but sadly that's all i take from my sandwich. my gf got the cheesesteak hoagie and says the flavor was good and enjoyed her sandwich but feels the price is ridiculous for the quality and i sadly have to agree. if i'm going to spend more than i would at applebees.. yes.. applebees.. for food that wasn't as good as applebees then i expect to be blown away. staff was average they weren't rude no complaints there. the store is air conditioned and well kept considering the very limited seating due to high traffic with pictures and painting on the walls with some historic look-backs to its earlier years. Overall i won't base my entire opinion on philly cheesesteaks from this review. i've heard from locals and family that you want to find the food trucks that serve cheesesteak as they have what i'm looking for. will i come back here? no. -update: the owner posted a comment to my review saying i should get out more then began to compare prices to other places that might just have better food i've never received this type of feedback but this is also my lowest rating so far so i'm i guess i'm not too surprised.

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    Offering vegan and gluten free cheesesteaks!
    Offering vegan and gluten free cheesesteaks!
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    Authentic local flavors in Old City!
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    I've been meaning to try almost home general for quite some time, now I'm kicking myself that I…read morewaited this long. I had heard alot about their chicken caesar wrap, and as a chicken caesar enthusiast, I had to give it a shot. This was absolutely incredible. Dare I say the best wrap I've had in Philly. Everything was perfectly fresh, the dressing was delicious, and the wrap was perfectly grilled. I went for the truffle fries on the side, they were great as well. Perfectly fried and seasoned. Unfortunately my snickerdoodle latte wasn't the greatest. The flavoring was lovely and was just sweet enough, but the espresso was a bit burnt. Overall this was great, definitely adding to my lunch rotation.

    Food: The bagels themselves were unfortunately very hard and…read morenot entirely enjoyable to eat. That said, the egg, cheese, and fixings were great. It's possible the bagels weren't fresh when we visited (Tuesday morning). I ordered a cereal latte and a mango smoothie. The coffee was fine but not something I'd order again, while the smoothie was really good and something I would recommend. While dining in, the overall presentation felt more like a cafeteria experience than a sit-down café. We were given plastic to-go utensil sets, plastic cups, plastic straws, and our food was served on a baking sheet. The overwhelming use of plastic felt underwhelming for dining in and didn't align with the price point, especially when the average coffee + bagel total exceeds $15. Service: The staff was friendly overall, but not very mindful of professional behavior while working. While the atmosphere is meant to be relaxed, one barista was sitting on the countertops and taking personal calls on speaker, which felt off-putting as a customer. Ambiance: It's a nice open space with great natural lighting and plenty of seating. Overall, it's a good place to work, hang out, and get caffeinated.

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