Great service, was in and out on Valentines Day with my bouquet in 5 minutes, great prices!!!read more

I have been looking for a good florist in the West Philly for a long time, and I've finally found…read moreit. They seem more focused on catered events, which is perhaps why their retail location is on the sleepy but quite lovely Lancaster Ave. The benefit of that less frequented location is great prices and great quality. Flowers were notably less here than they would have been elsewhere. Best of all, the quality of the flowers, the arrangement, and the little details like misting them and adding little water cups on the bottom for free on a hot day so they wouldn't wilt on the way home, were all notably better than some experiences with much more expensive florists. Definitely worth the trip out for that special occasion.

What a beautiful gem this shop is for the neighborhood! I have bought flowers here on numerous…read moreoccasions. The selection has always been terrific. They seem to always have options for different price points, and even the lesser priced bouquets are beautiful. I bought a bouquet yesterday for $25, and the recipient has been raving about how gorgeous they are! The owner and the young lady who helped me today are super helpful and friendly, and it's always a pleasure to do business here.

I wanted to get a girlfriend some flowers after losing her pet, and I was able to pick out a few…read moreflowers I loved to have them make a custom bouquet for me in minutes. They did such a beautiful job and I can't wait to come back to treat myself! This place is a jewel in the neighborhood.

I received an absolutely STUNNING arrangement of roses from Avanda's, sent by my mom. They smell…read moreabsolutely divine and I can smell them all through my apartment! The owner took great care in executing my mom's vision for this arrangement, and there was good communication around the delivery. Truly the highest quality bouquet I've ever had. With proper care they are still just as fresh and vibrant almost a week later. This is definitely the place I will go to for my wedding arrangements in the future!

I've been lovingly gifted Avanda bouquets on a few on few occasions, and have to say that they are…read moresome of the most beautiful floral arrangements I've ever seen. Always on theme and season, they clearly take a lot of care in their craft with a focus on beauty and quality. These flowers are built to last and include varietals that other shops don't carry or don't find as palatable. I believe you can walk in and let them go crazy, or you can give some input if you have an idea in mind. Always a lucky gal to be gifted these and love how they brighten my home. I will use Avanda for all my floral needs!

Owner-creators possess an understanding of design and celebration of natural beauty that go…read morefaaaaaar beyond the everyday. If you are a connoisseur and lover of art, get yourself over to CbC to get a taste. Originally from Positano, Italy -- one of the most picturesque and beautiful paradises on earth -- owner Mariana has a passion for life that oozes from every pore. I felt it across the floor, up the steps, and from the workshop in the back! And of course from creations on display. FLOWER BAR Choose and create your own bouquet on the fly from the flowers, "by the stem". Experts standing by to show you the best way to do it and give you a bit of confidence. The "You got this, Mike!" was a special help!! GRAB AND GO Or choose from available dry or fresh creations at great value. GIFTS AND MORE Makes a great stop on your E Passayunk sojourn with awesome selections for gifts, or just to pamper yourself. Mine this time was a delightful lavender pillow spray. PERSONAL NOTE CbC will always have a place in my heart because they hosted my first OYE (official yelp event) after I moved to philly, and where I met the FABULOUS Gabby, our CM!!!

On a whim, decided to send flowers to the love of my life. Needed same day delivery! Marianna…read moreanswered the phone and was remarkably warm and attentive. She helped me choose the right arrangement, and she even took the delivery herself. When she got to the address, and there was no way to get in to drop them off (said loml was not home yet), she called me, being highly communicative and flexible, offering to take the flowers to my love's workplace nearby. The delivery was made, and I'm so thankful. Did not expect what felt like a genuine act of human kindness, but it really made my (and my love's) day! Thank you, Marianna.

Earlier this year, I had a dear friend in the hospital. Ordering flower arrangements from out of…read morestate is always "hit or miss." I got very lucky with Old City Flowers, and they were a "Hit!" They produced an arrangement that was better than the photo of the arrangement that was on their website. My past experience with some other florists is that they will use the exact number and type of flowers in the arrangement that is pictured on their website, but the florist is not able to position the flowers so it looks professional. Old City Flowers exceeds on skill when it comes to creating the best and freshest arrangement. I high recommend this florist. In fact, I am placing another order to be sent to my friend's home since the first arrangement brought her so much joy.

I ordered a specific arrangement online because I liked the flower assortment and specifically the…read moreadorned container. Imagine my surprise when my friend (whom I sent them to for a Special Birthday) sent me a picture of totally different flowers and a plain clear glass container. I understand that they sometimes have to substitute flowers and or colors and this Disclaimer is buried in small print on their website....but a totally DIFFERENT arrangement...They collect 3 different forms of contact for the customer...ph#, text and email... It would have gone a long way if they had contacted me and told me they were out of that specific vase. When I called them, I spoke to a person who didn't"t care and didn't apologize...until I prompted him to. I definitely DO NOT recommend this business.

Incredible!! I called them at the last minute for a bridal bouquet for my wedding at City Hall…read more They could not have been nicer or more accommodating. I didn't have time to meet in person so I sent a few pictures of what I wanted. The flowers I received greatly exceeded my expectations and were even more beautiful than the photos I sent them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for any occasion. Very reasonable prices.

I really like this place! The people who run the place are very kind. They don't just do florist…read moreservices, they also sell plants and pots! From what I understood, new flowers come in every day and I think the plants are weekly. I've gotten 5 matching pots of different sizes with drainage holes here for about $55 and a baby flaming katy (kalanchoe blossfeldiana) for $3. I live in the Chinatown area and this place is honestly the most reasonably priced for a conveniently-placed plant store in the area. The one on 10th street is wonderful, but a lot pricier. And the flower shop in Reading Terminal only sells the seeds of other plants. They don't sell potting soil, but of need be, you can get your plant potted at the store for $5.

Second time i've been here. The first time was for prom seven years ago!…read moreNow that I live in Chinatown, it's a great and convenient way to buy flowers for different occasions. The owner was very great about my last min need for a bouquet for my grandmother. I came in late (after work) and expected maybe a leftover bouquet or whatever. She handcrafted a very gorgeous one from the colors I wanted. Very excited to show my grandmother!

My mom had flowers delivered to me at work three days ago, and the arrangement WOULD have been…read morebeautiful but the roses were all wilted almost from day one and the lilies never bloomed. See pictures. I would certainly never use this florist for anyone in the future. Total bummer.

I ordered flowers for a friend recovering from surgery. I am out of town, so I called and placed…read morethe order when I got word that he was headed home from the hospital. The woman who took my order was very professional and efficient. They were delivered very promptly even though it was late in the day. He sent me a photo and they are gorgeous! Thank you for making it easy to support local business!

A Green Thing is always easy to work with in terms of figuring out decorations on a budget, and…read moretheir deliveries are always on time. Very nice service.