This is a very cute and chic coffee/lunch spot with a korean flare that is conveniently located near the heart of the square. We came here for lunch after hearing about the bibimbap and the fresh smoothies. Despite the novelty and friendly service, I was a little bit disappointed by the flavors of the bibimbap, especially the tofu version where it's basically slabs of unflavored tofu on a bed of single-toned rice and greens. The dumplings were a nice touch, especially when it was served as part of the lunch special. The mango smoothie was made from fresh fruits, but just a little bit too icy and crystally when ingested. Overall, the ambiance and price was reasonable, but it failed to live up to the expectations. Food: 3 stars Price: 4 stars Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 3-4 stars read more

Such a cute coffee shop!!! Reminds me of coffee shops in Boston. Finally a coffee shop that doesn't play music too loud!! This place is simply superb!!!! I had the espresso and it was fantastic. They were also SUPER nice and helpful in explaining menu options...huge breakfast/sandwich/korean food selection, which is so surprising for a coffee shop. I will have to come back to try the food. Very reasonably priced. They offered me a specialty pastry which looked like a little macaroon...walnut soft shell filled with red bean pastry and it was incredibly tasty...which is saying a lot because I normally don't like red bean paste, but this was so yummy, and the perfect size. Fyi - the entry door is located underground, so you have to go down a few stairs...but they have a large seating area "upstairs" (which is at street level) and you can exit there. Huge floor to ceiling windows gives a great view of the park. This design lets in a lot of natural light into the main seating area which is great for studying. Most of the tables are small and a little wobbly, but that adds to the charm of the place. If unbalanced tables bother you, then just be prepared. The wifi is free...no password needed and it's super fast! I loved that it wasn't overly crowded with people talking like most coffee shops, so it's great for students or writers. Quickly becoming a new favorite spot for me!! read more

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Nice little breakfast spot. Small menu, blt and coffee were great. Nothing complicated, small coffee shop with some breakfast items on the menu. Service was great, employees are very cheerful. read more

Great staff! My morning breakfast sandwich was delicious and the cafe au lait hit the spot after an early train ride from DC to Philly. I found this lovely little cafe through reviews. I was early for a client meeting and worked on the 2nd floor. It was quiet and comfortable! read more

Finally found the cheapest latte in the city @ $2.75 for a small. They also have red velvet lattes, matcha lattes, earl grey lattes, etc. I have only tried the red velvet and regular latte, which were both pretty decent! They have nice little pastries and bibimbap/dumplings as well. There's also a lunch special - $9.99 for coffee/tea, dumplings ad bibimbap. Have yet to try those as well. Punch card for free drink! Interior is a bit too dim for my liking, but still very spacious and quiet to work in. Tables seem a bit dirty and chairs a bit old. Other than that, definitely like the atmosphere :) Also, $5 credit card minimum! read more

This place is the best!! If you're going to Washington Square Park you must stop in here - especially if you have a dog. The staff are so nice and helpful. The coffee is flavorful and their breakfast sandwiches are great. Upstairs they have a nice seating area to eat or do a little work. read more

Great coffee, friendly staff, fast service, and great location. Excellent iced chai lattes, definitely recommend

Fantastic understated almost weird entrance but fantastic Korean food . Good pricing not cheap but not bad .

I could never recommend this place and I can't believe it had such stellar reviews. All I had was the tuna salad sandwich, but I could barely eat any of it. It was very bland and had barely any tuna on it at all. Staff were very friendly, which is why I can't give it a one star. read more

It's just a very comfortable, cozy, and relaxing environment.and don't get me started on the food. I'm very impressed with everything from the environment of the coffee shop to the food. It's a very quiet atmosphere with music playing lightly in the background. And the staff are incredibly nice, so glad that I found this place. A much better deal than that corporate behemoth out of Seattle read more

La Combe coffee here! Nice family cafe with that warm welcoming feeling. It's cute and great coffee! Also they offered me a walnut baked item for free which was a pleasant surprise. read more

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Veryyyy simple cafe. Turkey and cheese sandwiches. Yogurt parfaits. Muffins. Super small tables. Nothing flashy or particularly attractive. Just stopped in for a sandwich, which was good, this just isn't a trendy kind of place. Staff was very nice and attentive. Café is downstairs from the sidewalk, extra tables upstairs read more

Such a beautiful coffee shop! I loved the decor in the sitting area upstairs. The employees were also SO nice! I got a cafe americano and it was just what I expected it'd be! We hung out there to finish our coffee before braving the cold/rain again. It was a nice place to stop for sure! p.s. If you sit by the window (probably specifically on a rainy/more gloomy day), there is amazing lighting for photos. In case you were wondering. read more

I'm a student. Been to coffee shops all over center city for years. I keep coming back to cafe walnut. So much work space and great variety of food. But I love the fact that the staff are so welcoming and kind - always smiling. It feels like family! Different from the of the crowded more popular places where baristas are more about getting dat paycheck. And the occasional free 'cafe walnut' bite sized pastries and the wall of hole punch cards to save wallet space are so unique / so helpful. Very clean and 10/10 atmosphere. Also next to the beautiful Washington Sq. park, high quality ice cream shop, liberty bell, and independence hall - the birthplace of America! read more

Great spot I wish I discovered earlier. The tea is very good, I got the grilled chicken Salad and was pleasantly surprised did not expect it to be as good as it was. Staff was on point and friendly as well. read more

Great little quiet spot walnut street. Food is good fresh fruit smoothies and yogurt. Fresh coffee. Delicious sandwiches. Fresh pastries. Prices are reasonable also for the location. I will definitely be back. read more

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Cafe Walnut is a cute cozy place. They have a nice upstairs seating area with an amazing view! The owners are very sweet, nice, and polite. They are korean and have nice korean music playing. The chicken salad sandwich was very fresh. Also....there's free WiFi! It doesn't get better than this! This is my first time here and I will definitely be back!! read more

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Unexpected happy surprise in center city when I had this craving for Korean food and found this place. Got this huge bibimbop with complementary orange tea--a perfect combination. The owners are super nice, and the sitting area was quiet with fast wifi. Def will bring my family and friends here to check it out. read more

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3 stars for a nice staff, 1 star for spoiled food. Be careful of the food in the cold case, I purchased a salad here and the chicken was rotten. The smell was unbearable. I took it back and they refunded me and were very kind, but I haven't purchased food since that experience. TLDR: Good for coffee, not food. read more

The coffee/lattes are average, good if you're walking by and want a hot drink or beverage. The staff, however, is exceedingly kind, helpful, and charismatic in my few experiences here. They offer you free little red bean pastries with whatever you purchase and are willing to accommodate changes or additions to your order even after you've paid. read more

Quaint spot for espresso-based drinks, smoothies and teas. Food is authentic and unique. Owner is Korean with a French cooking affinity. She graciously offers visitors freshly made Madeline-like pastries in the shape of walnuts -- inspired by the cafe's location on Walnut Street in Old City. They are crunchy outside, tender inside, filled with red bean paste and not too sweet. The upstairs in this cafe is quiet and has wifi. So nice to have an alternate to Starbucks to meet friends or have a quiet snack. read more

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I SAW A MOUSE!! Was looking for a place to study and found this place on Yelp. Its very close to where I'm staying in Philadelphia. The atmosphere is good, lots of tables and fast wifi! The only thing that put me off was, midway through my Latte I saw a mouse scurry over the floorboards. Didnt feel like staying there after I saw the mouse! read more

My go-to coffee shop in the city for studying, reading, light food, and free wifi with a view of Washington Square Park! I really like this coffee shop because it is relatively unknown by tourists and only the locals in the neighborhood know this place exists. It is an undiscovered gem. NEVER crowded or loud. I can stay for hours without being hassled. There is a limited selection of salads and cut fruit and some basic bagel/croissant sandwiches. You have a choice of toppings on the salad like grilled chicken or bulgolgi (marinated prime beef thinly sliced) and of course the coffee selection is good too. They use La Colombe beans so you can't go wrong there. Nice bathroom, always clean. The only downside, and this is a very very minor issue is that the tables are wobbly. This is understandable since the floor is hardwood so you're gonna get some uneven flooring at spots making tables wobbly. Lastly, I like the family-run/community feel of this place. The owner is really nice. I wanted to buy their pan friend dumplings for a picnic lunch at the park, and I was short a dollar and she said it was okay. She even offered to heat up my dumplings and tried to give me extra sauce. Thats good business! I love that. That's why I always come back and tip every time : ) read more

I'm torn about this place. I came here for the lunch special ($10 for a Korean bibimbap, 3 vegetable dumplings, AND a coffee) which was a fantastic deal. The bibimbap was filling, delicious, and was definitely great for a meal. I opted to upgrade the coffee to an early gray latte, and I was a little disappointed by it. It was more of a hot-milk-with-a-teabag-thrown-in kind of drink. While that's how tea lattes are supposed to work, it just wasn't what I was particularly looking for. Still, Café Walnut's lunch special holds a special place in my heart. read more

Yum. I've only had bibimbap at Korean sit down restaurants in a stone bowl. This was like a spicy salad. Really refreshing and good size!! Will be back for more. Yum Upstairs is cute. A little dark to study but nice! read more

I really appreciate the friendly staff at this cafe! They are very welcoming. The cafe brews La Colombe coffee - I actually like the way they brew their coffee better than La Colombe because it's not quite as strong (and it's a tiny bit cheaper!) The cafe seems to stock Au Fournil pastries and also has bagels/breakfast sandwiches and some lunch options. There is some seating downstairs but a lot more upstairs. It's not the most "hip" decor but if you can get past the look it's really great. It is run by a Korean family(?) so they also offer some Korean menu options, such as the walnut snack (walnut with red bean baked in pancake batter), which is so yummy when it is fresh. They sell misugaru lattes and bibimbap for lunch. The bibimbap is a little bit more "fusion" in taste but price and taste is good. read more

They use Lacolombe coffee and it tastes really good. All price are so reasonable. Especially, Bibimbab with lunch special is really delicious. I always buy it once or twice a week. Bibimbab comes with protein toppings, dumplings, rice, fried egg, and the special Korean Sauce is so my style! The best cafe ever! read more

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Friendly staff, good food and drinks, cozy area with multiple outlets to hang out and do work

Cute, fun, charming, location with good service and a small, but tasty selection of pastries. More of a coffee shop than a cafe, they do have very well made fresh fruit smoothies, and a selection of sliced fresh fruit. read more

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Very cute coffee/sandwich shop. I came here to review my notes before heading to a big exam in the area. There were lots of empty tables, outlets around the perimeter, and others were there during my visit to study as well. Unfortunately, a guy met two people to have a boisterous business meeting which made studying a bit difficult even with my earplugs in...but hey, it's a free world. I ordered a smoothie and a bacon and egg sandwich on a croissant. Cost me about $13 which I felt was a bit pricey for breakfast but it was all very good. I enjoyed my breakfast and would return. read more

I love their menu; there are various coffee/smoothie options as well as homemade treats. Workers were friendly and fast. A great study spot--they got the wifi, ample seating and bathroom. read more

Really cozy coffee shop. Good coffee and tea. Love the walnut bites! The wifi is free, although not the best or fast connection. Great view of Washington Square park. Conveniently located. read more

What a gem! I've lived near Washington square for about 6 months and just always went to Starbucks down the street, never realizing how wonderful Cafe Walnut is! It is unassuming, but once you enter and enjoy your latte and treats upstairs, you'll wonder why you ever bothered to go to other coffee shops in the area. I went at noon on a Sunday and it was completely empty. I had the whole upstairs to myself. It would be a great place to study too. Can I give this place 6 stars? read more

During pope weekend there wasn't much to do outside of the papal activities so I ventured to spend some much needed time to read a book I've been working on. I came with a big group of friends who were studying or doing work. To get inside the cafe and order, you have to go down into the bottom floor and take the stairs up for more seating. This cafe has a very homey feel with a lot of various knick knacks and drinks. They make smoothies and have various teas like the Korean jar ones from hmart and the usual green tea. They also serve coffee and food as well which I have yet to try. The ordering process was kind of funny because the cashier must have been new and she was a little scatter brained and didn't remember if she gave my friend her change - which she already did. Oh dear... I got the jujube tea which was hot but I wish they made their own as opposed to taking something premade and just boiling it. Otherwise the cafe has its charm. I can't quite put a finger on it but I don't feel compelled to come back. Perhaps next time I'm in the area I'll give their coffee a try and see if that's better. read more

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Stopped by for lunch with my boyfriend. The breakfast egg sandwich had a hard boiled egg which wasn't what we had expected. Cute place and staff was very friendly. read more

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The staff was friendly, my latte was good. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, just what I was looking for. I wasn't super impressed with the food. I got a sandwich and it was fine. I think this place is definitely more of a beverage/pastry place than a lunch place. All in all, this was a nice escape from a stressful day. read more

Great coffee shop that I've stumbled upon. It's a great environment for sitting and working (quiet, free internet, good food and coffee). SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE SBUCKS!! As an awesome addition, they server fantastic authentic Korean food (I've lived in Korea and trust me it's good!). There's K-pop music streaming and a super friendly staff. Definitely will return for my trips to the city for work! read more

Lovely hidden gem with a great view of Washington Square. The staff and owners were super nice and helpful. I got a sample of one of their noodle dishes for lunch and was hooked. Very delicious and came with a dumpling on the side. The cafe was very clean and quiet and had good WiFi access. Overall a great experience, I would definitely recommend for a quick bite to eat, coffee, or a quiet place to get work done. read more

Just love this place, nice simple coffee shop with great sandwiches. And if you like Korean Jello tea enjoy!

This is the first time I bought lunch from Cafe Walnut, but I've not got a new go-to when I need a healthy satisfying meal! I got the Bibimbap w/ Bulgogi + Vegetable Dumplings + Honey Ginger Tea for $9.99. Normally I hate spending $10 on lunch, but this is SO worth it. Fresh, healthy, delicious, made-to-order, and FILLING!! The staff is always very nice and offer great customer service. Plus - they have great latte prices ($3.50 for a large!); will definitely be back to try all the flavors! read more