Had some time recently to just sit here and enjoy breakfast. I love the outdoor patio. Good setup they have there. Quality of the food is decent. I've had better breakfast sandwiches as the eggs here seemed microwaved. You can't beat what they're serving just around the corner here, and that's a shame. But it was good enough for me to devour. The coffee is excellent, and the apple cake I sampled is close to addictive. So that made me a fan. read more

The ambience....(that drew me in)...4 stars The service...3 stars The desserts and the drinks...2 stars The food (that matters the most to me for any restaurant)...0 stars read more

Café Isla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

fantastic coffee & live entertainment make this the best coffee house in suburban philly! the Dollar Bill Band was playing our night--authentic bluegrass & no cover charge. a real live sixties style coffee house. read more

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Definitely the best cafe in Media and surrounding area for sure. Amazing selection of pastries and quiche, and fabulous coffee. Baristas are always very friendly and knowledgeable of products read more

Love this place! Best coffee spot in the area by a mile and the food is some of the best food you can get around here too. I don't eat alot of baked goods but omg the baked goods here are amazing. Really great soups too. Don't forget to ask about the soup! read more

Tried this place for the first time, will not be going back. I ordered a n egg wrap with salsa and cheese. They charge you extra for everything, extra for salsa, extra for cheese, extra for a wrap vs. a bagel or bread! They handed me a foil wrapped pkg and a napkin, no bag? For $8 at least offer a bag! By time I got to my office (less than 5 minutes), I had a soggy, limp mess with no sign of salsa, I think they used a sauce and not real salsa. Too bad, I like to support local business but won't be supporting this one again. read more

Café Isla - Egg, salsa and cheese on a wrap $8 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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What a great, local Media institution. This is that local coffee place that everyone looks for and wishes their community had. Great food (with baked goods provided by local legend Jerry Sheehan), wonderful coffee that is well prepared and a welcoming atmosphere (featuring artwork from local artists). The owners obviously care a lot and know what they are doing. read more

I've tried to like this place but am not successful so far. I'm one of those people with a laptop, trying to get a little work done in a nice atmosphere with good coffee, and am glad this is available. But it irks me that there is no wifi or even cell phone signal, so that I'm not even able to use a hotspot or make calls. I've asked why in the past, and apparently the answer is that the owner prefers that people "converse" rather than look at screens -- or something like that. In my opinion that's an arrogant and patronizing policy. Customers should be able to decide for themselves whether they'd like to be online, or not. And it's not as if the tables are always full so that a lingering customer would be unwelcome. They've been relatively empty inside each time I've come. I hope they reconsider and offer wifi. Otherwise, I'll continue to take my business and my money elsewhere. read more

The lox bagel is amazing. Blew me away. Nice spot with friendly staff and laid back vibe read more

Café Isla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Cafe Isla has a great aesthetic and is loved by the Media community. Unfortunately, the past few times I've gone have been disappointing. Every latte I've purchased the past three times have been "warm". I assume it is fairly new baristas that are making the drinks because every drink I've received from the owners was spot on! Definitely my favorite cafe in Media and my first suggestion, I just wish the drinks were prepared with a little more care. read more

Do you see all these Good Reviews. Yes!!!! That's because this place is the Best and I mean Great. The quality products, excellent service and of course the ambience. This is a awesome start to my 4th of July day off. One more thing, a BIG shout out to the staff who handled the huge crowd that came in the minute they open the door this morning read more

Café Isla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Great coffee, wish they didn't change the name of the cafe though! Try the Mint Chocolate Dream latte; not too sweet but just enough that you don't have to add anything to it. read more

Love this place; gluten free options and great menu in general. Quiche is excellent!

Full patio area outside and cool interior full of tables. Perfect to pop up a laptop except that: NO WIFI! I will gladly update rating when they catch up. Their latte and cookie bar tasted great. But for the meantime I will have to pour my money into another Cafe's coffers. read more

Nice place, but gets super crowded. And their WiFi doesn't work. Don't come here if you expect to get online. The staff is good at apologizing... read more

We used to be regulars here. We were nervous when we heard it sold because it was our favorite place in Media. I wouldn't have changed anything when Seven Stones owned it. Since then we've been back 3 times. We noticed the prices went up sky high! The food was terrible the first time and second time too. They always had the best bagels, not anymore. Now the coffee isnt good. La Columbe is the best but whoever or whatever they are using now doesn't nearly compare to that consistent good latte or cappacino we used always get. Last time in I ordered a cappachino and it took forever it tasted like dirty water and there was no frothed milk on top! I mean really....Also worth noting if you read all the reviews for this coffe shop all the posotive reviews are from when the previous owners were in command. read more

Good spot in Media.....however, being the only coffee shop in town I wish they offered a little more. If you have a dairy or soy allergy this place is tough. No almond milk option which limits you to the drinks.....this is a cafe right ? No Wifi which is a bummer. Being able to sit at your fav coffee shop and get work done is great and would only think it would benefit to SS. Bagels are over priced. Lox is a great option. All employees are sweet and kind. Place will always have music playing. Artists work is always rotating and is featured on inside of the shop. read more

Let me first say...we were regulars with the previous owners of Seven Stones...this was our first trip on with the new regime...disappointed to say the least... Food? 5/5 Service? The reason I'm writing this review. This past weekend, we came and ordered very simple items off the menu, thinking it would be 5-10 minutes (even though it was busy). We were wrong. We sat and waited for 20 minutes before I walked up to the counter and asked the status. Before I asked, someone else walked in from outside and asked the same thing, to which the girl working the register said that "it was a record wait time today and that the kitchen was 30-35 minutes behind". She then told him the specific time he ordered and then said that he'd still have to wait. No apology. He wasn't pleased. When I asked the same question, she gave me the same answer. No apology for the wait. No gratitude for waiting or my business. Nothing. Rather, it seemed like it was a bother that I even asked. I understand being busy, but if you're going to ask customers to wait 30-35 minutes for a breakfast sandwich, tell them that when they're ordering to set expectations. Secondly, it shouldn't take 30-35 minutes for a breakfast sandwich, even if it's the weekend. If that's the case, hire more people or revamp your process. Lastly, if you're backed up, apologize for the wait. Don't roll your eyes when a paying customer asks how much longer. Be appreciative of someone's business because there are options elsewhere. We had been regulars. The food was very good, but until the staff understands how competitive the restaurant landscape can be and that service is just as important as the quality of your food, we unfortunately won't be back. read more

I'm not sure if Seven Stones changed ownership or something, but the last 3 times I've gone have been really disappointing. The coffee takes a really long time to be made, the iced coffee and cold brew never has enough ice, and the bagels they use are always stale. Stale the point that I had to use a steak knife to cut through it when I got home with my bagel and cream cheese. There's a bagel place a block away. I can't see how they don't have a fresh supply. I do really enjoy their lattes, but it's such a pain to order in their small waiting area and wait a while for one drink. I would recommend coming for just drinks. read more

I love visiting this place. I do so everyday and order my fav Moca. Its true they don't have wifi but that's not a big deal. I love the classic breakfast sandwich with turkey and cheddar. The folks who work there are cool and friendly. Sometimes the consistency is different. so less 1 star but otherwise perfect place. read more

I saw this spot reviewed positively and decided to have brunch with an old friend in town during the holidays. I ordered an egg white omelette with spinach and feta. It came on a bed of salad however, most of the greens were slimy old and disgusting and the omelette had RED CHILI FLAKES mixed in and I'm severely allergic. In my whole life, I have never heard of any reputable restaurant mixing chilies into an egg white omelette! Thank goodness I brought an emergency antihistamine along in my wallet. Who wants to go to the ER? When I called this to the managers attention; btw her jeans were so low I got to see way too much of her backside (think plumber crack) while she bent over after dropping a bunch of flatware on the floor and just picked them up to replace them back in their container(gross), she tells me that on the menu, "we cook with spices" however, I DID NOT order from the menu- I ordered something specific, i.e an egg white spinach and feta omelette. Her apology was fake she tried to pin the blame on me, again with an order that specific, why would there be a need for clarification?... and she did not comp our meal or consider my message about allergies and order clarity. My stomach as I write this now, is turning with disgust. Ewwwwww... Before you judge this review negatively- understand that first: that in the history of egg white omelettes, there are NO CHILI FLAKE present, so after ordering, one should expect not to have shellfish, treenuts, peanuts, chilies, soy, wheat or any other allergens in their dish. 2) They were rude and gross and completely unempathetic. Bottom line: go someplace else please!!!! Total disappointment read more

If I'm going to finally start reviewing places around my new home, I may as well start with Seven Stones. I'm obsessed with this place. I have to make a stop here every time I'm in Media (sometimes two stops, one when I arrive and one before I leave), and I'm in Media a LOT. Their pastries and desserts are scrum-diddly-umptious. I've never had one that disappointed. If I can't decide, the green tea cupcake usually wins. It's genius. AND their iced tea is fabulous, too. I am picky about my iced tea so you can take my word for it. I've had an espresso drink here once, also, and I thought it was yum. But I don't drink a lot of coffee, so you'll have to judge that one for yourself. Last but not least, it's a neat place to hang out. I love all the artwork and the eclectic decor. It has a thrown-together look that's very charming. I heart Seven Stones. read more

Love this place, have been coming for years! They know their coffee and are always consistent. The prices are very reasonable as well :)

Went to cafe Isla today. I was very disappointed in the treatment we were given. Upon entering ,I was told to have my mask on before entering...my mask was in my hand and I wanted to see if a mask was required even though I was fully vaccinated. The way the young woman barked at me about my mask, I felt like a second class citizen.. I was so caught off guard, that I did exactly as I was told, as if I was a child, even though the worker was probably 40 years my junior... my mistake was going back in and giving them my business.. I definitely won't be back. They are letting their political views rule their business, which in my mind is bad business! read more

Seven Stones is an awesome little coffee shop with a surprisingly large food menu, including sandwiches, quiche, gelato, bagels, and an eye-popping assortment of baked goods. There are multiple vegetarian selections (though not many vegan options) and the food strikes a good balance between organic/crunchy and over-the-top/decadent (it took all of my willpower not to order a slice of creme brulee cake or a red velvet cupcake). The coffee is La Colombe, the cafe is filled with work by local artists and a bit of fair trade propaganda, the hours are good (open until at least 9pm Tues-Sat), the staff is really nice...essentially, it's pretty much the ideal small town coffeehouse. I wish they would open a second cafe in West Chester because we could really use something like this to compete with Starbucks and Cosi. read more

Good sized menu with none of that grande venti barista nonsense. Here you pay for quality, not to be seen sipping. Lots of good food ranging from small snacks to something that's enough to make a reasonable meal. Huge muffins. Nice little place tucked back off the street so like someone else mentioned use Deal's as a landmark. read more

One day, something in Media will disappoint me. Today is not the day. This is a great little coffee shop cafe in between two streets. If you're driving, it's definitely going to be tough to find because the storefront isn't visible from the street. There's a very nice area to sit out in front and there's indoor seating as well. Everyone is very friendly. Food and coffee offerings are varied, but small enough that you can tell everything is made in-house and done well. I ordered a blended coffee drink, which was less of the shake I was expecting and more of a granita, but still good. Lox was amazing. I don't think I'd go here for dinner, but it would be great as a self-serve brunch place, or a cafe/coffee shop at any time. read more

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I love this little place. Great for lunch or breakfast and very chill to sit outside and people watch. Media has some great people watching! I'm a vegetarian, so I'm not always impressed with little shops. They tend not to have much I chose from. This is not the case with Seven Stones. There's something for everyone at reasonable prices. Love, love, love. read more

great coffee, gluten free pastry options, fabulous patio out front. 10/10 espresso. this coffee and the barista made my day.

I stopped by today using Yelp to find a local cafe that serves gluten free items. I saw all of the reviews and stars so I figured I had to try it out ! I came in and the staff were super friendly. They welcomed me and told me the best items on the menu and also that they served gluten free bagels ! I ordered a bagel with white fish salad. It was so delicious and I couldn't even tell the bagel was gluten free ! It was pretty small but it was very filling and satisfying. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because of the portion and the expense. 12.50 for a bagel sandwich is not something I can make a habit of getting ! But hey it is rare that I can find a cafe with gluten free bagels and items on the menu ! I can't wait to come back and try out their speciality drinks and baked goods ! Very cute cafe ! read more

One of the cutest coffee places ever. It reminds me of a place I discovered on Anna Maria Island in Florida (which I absolutely adored). I came in specifically for a mocha and was happy to discover that they serve La Colombe coffee. My mocha was fantastic, but not quite as hot as I would like. That's my only complaint. The baked goods looked great and it took all of my willpower to not order one of every flavor of the macarons. There's lots of outside seating that I'm definitely going to be utilizing on the upcoming nice days. read more

I love little joints like this- it's off the road, they serve good coffee and breakfast sammies and have a little seating nook in the side of the restaurant. I had an everything bagel with egg and cheese and a large coffee- it was a littttttle but pricey for breakfast but so is Starbucks- and I'm happy to support a local place when I can! read more

This is a beautiful little cafe. The food and coffee are amazing. The fare is heavy on bagels, I recommend the lox on an everything bagel. And they also sometimes have gelato! It's got outdoor tables so you can sit outside when the weather is nice. They bring in terrific musicians. It's a great community hangout! However, there is no wifi. If they get wifi, I'll raise my review from 1 star to 5 and become a frequent customer. read more

Stopped in here for a cappuccino with a friend. It's probably the best cappuccino in DelCo - with perfect foam and thank goodness it didn't taste like a latte. I cannot speak to the food as we only stopped in for coffee. Desserts looked good but they are Le Bus products not in house confections. The dining room could use more attention. Tables needed cleaning as people appear to have to bus their own tables. Service was fine albeit a bit slow. I'm sure this place is much more appealing in the summer when you can sit outside. read more

Café Isla - Best cappucino in Delaware County - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

My favorite coffee shop in Media. take the $$ you would spend at starbucks and support this local small business! They serve La Colombe (the best) and their sandwiches are delish, my personal favorite is the sweet and savory. FYI: This place gets busy on the weekends so be prepared to wait in line (trust me it's worth it). The staff is also very welcoming and warm! read more

We came to Seven Stones to hear to hear the talented Irene Molloy . The atmosphere is great, casual, family friendly, and fun. read more

Café Isla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

This is what a great coffee shop should be. Delicious good food, charming exterior outdoor seating area. I love how they add an extra shot of expresso to ice coffee to give it some fortitude with all that ice. That's impressive. read more

Such a cute coffee shop! I haven't been there for their breakdast/lunch yet but I am in love with their coffees and lattes! So unique! The place has an aesthetic that is exactly what I want in a coffee shop (local, hip, and unique). Try their gelato too, I feel like it's a hidden gem. read more

I absolutely love this place, and still confused why it took me so long to write a review for this place. Perhaps its hard to describe how quaint, cozie, and charming this place is. I love how their kitchen is in a room with surround windows for all to showcase the clean, skill, and amazing way they make their pastries. Seven Stones also has La Colombe coffee, and a wide reach selection of drinks that surpasses what one would expect for a small cafe tucked away in the back alley of Media. Seven Stones is an experience that should be done during a hot summer morning or night, and enjoyed for all the greatness it offers. read more

The dessert and gelato selection is wide and you can't go wrong with any option! They're each amazing--particularly the tiramisu. One of the best I've ever had. The service is great and the lunch food is good too, I like the grilled cheese. There are musicians on some summer nights, which is fun. La Colombe coffee is the best. Beware, NO WIFI but that's part of the charm/culture read more

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