If you're in Manayunk or Philly go here. Just go. Super cute. Huge place. Street parking and a nearby paid lot. Great service. They take reservations. Great value for money. Pitcher of mimosas easily enough for 3+ people. read more

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The best thing may be the music, the ambiance & the servers. The wait for the food was kind of long, but it seems to be the norm these days & my company was great so we were able to look past the wait. The food however was not good at all. I had the lobster benedict & it came with home fries, neither had any taste. It seemed like our food had been sitting,nothing was hot and my eggs were barely runny and the insides were three different textures. There was only a little hollandaise sauce on them. My friend had the stone grits which weren't fully cooked & had no taste either & again there wasn't enough sauce to soften or enhance the taste. Our server, Josie was very pleasant & apologetic. It was no fault of hers. But I doubt i'd ever return. read more

Blondie - Lobster Benedict - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We went recently for Manayunk Restaurant Week. The ambience is lovely and I've always wanted to try this restaurant. Initial impression was that the hostess hates her job. The menu literally had 12 things on it -- how could it take an hour to bring out entres? The deviled egg appetizer was good, but the fried chicken appetizer was served DRY on hamburger rolls from a supermarket. Awful. The entres were bad too. The sparerib sandwich was served DRY on same supermarket rolls! Who does that? It was inedible. The salmon dish was served without any sauces and the spinach flavored rice was overcooked and dry. Luckily we ordered the Cesar Salad to share and that was the best dish on the table. It took 2 hours for them to serve us our meal, including desserts -- the kitchen must be very understaffed because there's no reason, with such a limited menu, that it took so long for our food to come out. If I go back, it will be for brunch, which seems to be the reason for all the good reviews. read more

The food was super delicious and filling. The short rib had a lot of flavor in that gravy and potatoes! The mocktails are great as well. The service was fantastic there were 14 of us and we had no issues getting everything we ordered. The restaurant was cute I didn't really like where they placed us I felt like we were in the way but the restaurant was cute overall. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy the place. The decor and look of the entire place was amazing! It's what drew me to the place originally. Like other reviews, it took a long time for our food to come out for a table of 3, and by the time it got out to us the food was cold. The service was fine, it looks like they are understaffed honestly and that's why it took forever to get our food. The food was average. Definitely not worth the price they are asking for. The short rib sandwich was very dry. Very upset that I did not like it. read more

The food was amazing. It came out quick and was very flavorful. The service was excellent. Staff were super friendly and very attentive. The ambiance was so relax and good vibes for brunch or breakfast with friends or intimate date. There was no wait time, we got seated as soon as we came in, without any reservations read more

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I really would like to like this place more, however our experience was anything but great. We had a reservation for 9 for brunch, walking in we had to wait a few minutes for our table. No big deal, it's a gorgeous space to look at when we almost grabbed a drink at the bar when our table was ready. Seated in a back room, where a second bar is present we were noticeably seated out of the main area. This isn't a big deal, we were a large table however it was quite some time before our server finally came up to. We actually requested water from a staff member casually walking by. A few minutes earlier she has been caught off guard by our sitting and presumably asked the hostess while we were there. Our assigned server finally came over, he had been busy in a little alcove taking care of whatever. Drink orders placed, incredibly weak coffee received, inconsistent cocktails sipped. My friend's Manhattan never looked the same and at one point didn't come with a cherry. My espresso martini was actually delightful however the staff kept calling it a cold brew martini. Our primary issue was with thr food order. Our reservation last over 2 hours (and unable to extend parking in the nearby lot) and we waited and waited and waited for our meals. No updates from the staff or comments left uw wondering when it would come out. At least the cocktails kept coming, with a little prodding. Unfortunately for the food, it came out poorly time, leaving 3 of us without food for 10 mins and only then they trickled out and we had to keep reminding them of each plate that was forgotten and since it was only 3, and 2 orders were the same dish it wasn't that difficult. Disgruntled and left unamazed by the food at this point, the manager begrudgingly came to the table at the urge of a server and later gave us approximately a 20% discount for this experience. If I was a local, I would be extremely disappointed and would not be giving a local recommendation. As a visitor, if exploring the area upon a future visit I would give them another chance. read more

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Not sure why so much hate on this place! Although some of my friends have experienced poor service. Maybe because they are facing staffing challenges or maybe because they are new and overwhelmed with crowds, post influencer visits. We were lucky enough to walk in and get seated immediately on a Thursday night with no reservations, ordered 2 cocktails and the Brussel sprouts to start of with. The Brussel sprouts were perfect! For mains we got a chicken sandwich and the black bean burger. Both were great, portion size of just right and they were happy to upgrade the fries to park Fries. Ambience is superb with a wrap around bar and the aesthetics were charming. The only reason it did not get 5/5 is that the menu could have a little more diversity. Maybe I will try their Brunch next time. Do give it a try ! read more

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We stopped here for a few drinks after going to another bar first. My husband and I both wanted the same drink the smoke show. We usually end up wanting the same drinks. I let him get it and I got the pumpkin spice latte drink. The pumpkin drink was pretty tasty and I liked that they used fresh cold brew coffee in it. It could have used a little more alcohol or different types of alcohol though to give it a little more kick. I enjoyed my husband's cocktail as well. The food looked good but we had already ate so maybe we'll get food next time. read more

Blondie - Pumpkin spice latte - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chicken and waffles came out cold. The waffle is dry and old. Ordered an omlete that came out luke warm. The side of bacon came out half cooked and covered in grease. read more

This past Sunday my friends and I went to Blondie for brunch. The ambiance was really nice. I had the chicken and waffles my friends had the shrimp and grits and the banana waffles with turkey bacon. I did enjoy my meal, but I tried some of my friends shrimp and grits and I promise I will be back for that. It was just right very flavorful. Now the wait for the food did take a little while so I'd advise you to get appetizers if you're coming on and empty stomach. The mimosa flight comes 4 drinks per flight. Street parking wasn't in abundance, but there were plenty of close by lots you have to pay to park in. read more

Amazing food, espresso martini top tier. Very relaxing atmosphere. Our server was awesome, made food recommendations, and was accommodating to all. read more

I came here with a couple friends for brunch on a Friday afternoon. When we arrived, there were a couple other tables seated, but it wasn't very busy at the time (I feel this is worth mentioning because I know it *can* get pretty packed). It did get busier by the end of our time there. Our server was good/friendly, and he came over pretty quickly to get our orders. We ordered the mimosa tower and were pleased to find out that they could do the pomegranate flavor for it. It was good, and I felt it was worth the price. Both of my friends ordered the lobster benedict. They liked it, but they weren't "wow'ed." I got the chicken sandwich at the recommendation of the server (I was debating between that and a couple other items), and it was good. I really liked the sauce that it came with, and the chicken was a good portion and was cooked well. I didn't feel like the chicken itself had a lot of flavor, but with the toppings and such, that was fine. The sauce deginitely had a kick to it (which iit is supposed to, but Ive been plenty of places that say a sauce is spicy and then it has very little heat). The fries were really good and not greasy at all. We also ordered the beignets to share, and that was probably the tastiest part of our meals. They came out hot and had dipping sauces with them. There were 3 in the order. We had planned to order the grilled pb & j to share, and I had originally planned to order Peaches and Cream French toast for my entree, but both were removed from the physical menu despite being on the online menu. Same thing with the s'mores martini. It's normal for restaurants to change their menus, but it's a bit of a pet peeve of mine when they don't change their online menus to reflect that, as I always look at menus in advance. I did really enjoy the atmosphere of Blondie. It's a cute and unique setup. Overall, I think Blondie is a bit overpriced for what you get, BUT I still liked it and would come back. And the staff was great. read more

Blondie - Mimosa tower (pictured to show size) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pros - Nice Modern Chic Look and Furnishing - Friendly and Good Service - Good Cocktails Cons - Very Overpriced - Mediocre Food - Strange Ambiance with Music Very mixed feelings about this place. The theme and ambiance seemed all over the place. The inside has this neat, sophisticated, and retro look, but they were playing this house music like we were in the club? I was impressed with the cocktail list and my drink was great. The server was also very nice and provided good service. The food however left some things to be desired. It was just a little bland and uninspiring, and that's worse coupled with the fact that everything was super expensive. I mean I know it's Manayunk but even for that it's too much. In the end, I can't say I recommend this place for dinner, but I'd say it's worth a stop for a drink. read more

Such a great brunch spot with the girls! Espresso martinis were fabulous and the portions were plentiful. Lobster Benedict and bacon egg cheeseburger ! Want to go back and try the mimosa tower! read more

Blondie - Lobster eggs Benedict - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Blondie is the hottest new restaurant in Manayunk so I had to check it out for girls night. I was only able to get a 6pm reservation sadly so I would definitely recommend making a reservation at least a week or so in advance if you like eating later like me. As soon as I walked in I noticed the bar and how lively it was. The decor and ambiance along with the choice of music playing was such a vibe. I absolutely loved it. I didn't realize how BIG the restaurant was with multiple bars and seating areas. I started with the Far East marg that was garnished with lychee (my fave fruit) and it was good and strong. We got the crispy brussel sprouts to start which was absolutely delicious, perfectly caramelized and crispy. I had the salmon as my entree which was just okay tbh, nothing special. I got a 2nd and 3rd drink both of which was The Blondie (ofc I had to try the signature drink) and it was so pretty. It was refreshing and I loved it. All the drinks on the menu look very good so next time I go back I will def be switching it up. The service was great for it being so busy. We didn't feel rushed by the servers which was great for girls nights as we sat there and talked for 2.5 hours ofc with the drinks flowing. It's def a great date night spot for your next outing! read more

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This place was so cute and cosy, I can't believe it's my first time here. I met a girlfriend for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and it was a fantastic experience! Staff was welcoming and the food was pretty tasty. My friend didn't like her drink with the sprinkles (way way too sweet for her) and our server was super understanding. The menu had options but not too extensive, which is a good thing in my opinion. It's a very mixed crowd and black people friendly, I definitely recommend for groups, a date, or even solo! read more

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I went to blondie with a large group for a friends birthday brunch and I was extremely pleased with the active and helpful service we received and the speed of the food and drinks despite it being prime time Saturday brunch and we were a large group! The seasonal mimosa flight was amazing and I'm still talking about the vanilla mimosa that was apart of it! read more

Blondie - Chicken and waffles with a side of homefries! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The service was extremely slow, the food came out cold, coffee was cold when topped up, meals were incomplete (missing elements), manager was polite and made amends by not charging for cold food but still would not recommend. A real shame because it's a nice place. Our brunch service took over an hour to be served after ordering. read more

Okay, lemme just say the AMBIANCE...soooo cuteeee! The service - on point! and the food was really good too! Very filling. I came here with my friend for brunch and we really enjoyed ourselves we said we'll be back for dinner! read more

The waitress was rude and the manager was unprofessional. We were given the wrong menu--their mistake, not ours. We ordered apps, water and like 10 min later mains and drinks. After bringing 2 of the 4 drinks, the waitress casually let us know they wouldn't be serving us the food we ordered because we'd ordered off the wrong menu. No apology. No solution. Just an indifferent "too bad." Rather than order off their happy hour menu (we were very hungry and tired from a long hike) we got up to leave. That's when the manager stepped in--not to fix things, but to demand we pay for drinks we hadn't even received. We said no and walked. If the manager or the waitress had taken an ounce of accountability, we would've gladly paid. Instead, we got blamed for their screw-up. Disorganized. Disrespectful. And not worth a single cent. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Easy to book a table. Tasty food & pretty good service. I'd recommend for brunch but it can be a bit noisy.

Cute decor! The food and drinks were average. I was excited to try this spot but was underwhelmed. The crab omelet barely had any crab meat in it. My food came out barely warm. read more

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Blondie was super cute, service was nice and the food was good for what we ordered. Came here for a Barbie birthday Brunch and the Photo Booth in the back made for a great instagrammable moment. We missed out on the Barbie brunch menu 'cuz we were late however the regular menu sufficed. I had the burger and fries, others at the table ordered chicken sandwiches, deviled eggs, and other items I can't remember 'cuz nobody shared lol. The drinks were good but not very strong. Every beer I ordered was sold out so I assume they're good so maybe next time I can come early and see if I can try them. read more

Blondie - The bday girl! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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First time eating here today. The restaurant has a really cool layout and interiors... but unfortunately the service is lacking. I came with an admittedly large group of friends (10), but the food took an abnormally long time to come out. I'd expect this to happen for a large group, but what was odd was that some people got their meals about 15 minutes before others. My girlfriend had to wait an extra 10 minutes because they forgot to cook her omelette. Several meals had items missing; two omelettes had some fillings missing and the chicken and waffles didn't come with their béchamel sauce. Our server was missing almost the entire time--most of the food was run by others--so we had little opportunity to ask for updates. The food itself is good. I'll give this place another chance, but I can't help but feel like this experience soured my view of the restaurant. read more

Blondie a gem from the decor to the food and friendly staff. Finally made it for brunch and enjoyed that tower mimosa. My shrimp and grits was yummy. The French toast stole the show. I do encourage making a reservation. I've been there for dinner also and it gets packed especially on the weekends but I've been lucky enough to get a table for 3 with respectable waiting time. read more

I read the reviews before coming here but i decided to see for myself instead of judging it based off of what other people said. Upon walking in, it was very busy today but I knew it would be. It is very cute inside, the decor and aesthetics are great but the food and service is not great. Our waitress took our order and literally never came back. We ordered 4 drinks and 4 meals. The drinks were good, the food was not. I ordered the peaches and cream french toast. I thought to myself "there's no way they can mess up french toast" which is why I went with it. but boy was I wrong. for $17, they used canned peaches and the bread was so thin. It was also swimming in melted butter, like there was just water at the bottom of my plate. I really expected more. The rest of the group ordered the crab omelette and lobster benedict. Both were said to be under seasoned and the home fries were so hard. Our waiter disappeared and the bartender that was working the barbie pop up ended up taking over but he was only one person trying to tend to 25 people. It was a mess. If you're going to offer reservations for THAT many guests, have the staff for it. If you don't have the staff, then don't offer so many reservations. He came to check up on us after 40 mins and we asked for new plates to cut a birthday cake. it took about 25-30 mins and The plates came out dirty and we had no silverware.... so.... we didn't even eat the cake. the bartender did comp our drinks because he knew we waited a while but I still wouldn't come back here. I am really disappointed in this place. Oh, not to mention it was SO hot in there. I know we're in a heatwave but jeez, they ended up putting a fan on the floor. and... to top it off.... there were guys bringing trash through the restaurant. dragging bags and a whole trash can. i mean???? while people are eating...it's gross to see. do better Blondie! read more

Blondie - peaches and cream french toast - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

All I have to show to for my 22 minutes of sitting here staring at this fading flower is a glass of water. The service is entirely too slow for a 3pm reservation and party of 2. The swanky upscale aesthetics are not worth the poor excuse for service. Do yourself a favor and just put your name on the waitlist at Taqueria Amor. Three bites into my meal and I was asking for a to go box for food I'll probably be feeding to the dog. We grabbed the check quickly and went across the street for margs. Maybe sitting at the bar would be your best bet. The bathroom area and stairs leading to it was pretty boss, I gotta admit. read more

Blondie - Nothing but water and a fading flowers after 22 minutes. Yikes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

From the first time I visited I knew I was hooked! Not only was the decor so classy - the vibe of this place is matched! Made a reservation for a birthday brunch and was so excited to try the unique drinks they offered. Had the Banana French Toast (included Nutella and Whipped Cream ) and had the most adorable mimosa for the Christmas holiday - a Grinch Mimosa! The staff were so upbeat; made the experience even better! Definitely recommend this place for a date or time with friends! read more

Blondie - Traditional mimosa and Grinch mimosa (in December) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went here with my fiancé a few weeks ago. the food was really good, the music was new school R&B which I enjoyed read more

Blondie - Far east margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We finished the night with one drink at the bar at Blondie. I got the blondie and my friend got the green tea whiskey based drink. We liked that you could walk right up to the bar and find seats. The restaurant and bar are very big. I would like to come here for the happy hour--$7 bites, $5 off cocktails and more. read more

Wanted to try a new place in Philly and heard of Blondie through tiktok. I was definitely was not disappointed in terms of ambiance. It was a slow night (Tuesday) so we got seated pretty quickly. We got to sit in the big booth at the back, which was definitely the best seat in the restaurant. It was very cute and aesthetic. As for the food, I wasn't amazed, but I wasn't disappointed either. The wings in small plates was definitely the star for me. It had a very unique and sweet taste. My friend ordered lobster Mac and cheese. I'm not a fan of cheese, but she enjoyed her meal. The fried chicken was more of a miss for me. I like the honey flavoring they had, but the chicken itself could have been more flavorful. Overall a nice new restaurant. I'd love to try their brunch options! read more

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Blondie is a gorgeous restaurant that has below average food and service for a high price tag. Food took 50+ minutes to arrive, and arrived cold. I got the Avocado toast, which was served on untoasted white sandwich bread, and was not remotely warm. I asked for the WiFi password as there is no service in the restaurant, (there are 4 accounts listed as available, one is called "Blondie Guest Wifi") and our waiter stated that the internet was not hooked up. Weird experience overall. read more