Fabulous space, great food, service, art exhibits. Live the concept of "connection". Connecting with community, inter generational connection. Very relaxed chill environment. Highly recommend. read more

Food is so good, I ordered Apple French toast , it was so yummy, highly recommended. The service is fast and the ambiance is really interesting. I will definitely come here again. read more

Delicious food, very cute setting, great customer service, and a company with a wonderful, community-oriented ethos.

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. I've been here at least five or six times and each time the experience is the same. Something either comes out wrong or is forgotten, but yet I still have a great time every time LOL! The staff is wonderful here and the food is phenomenal, I wouldn't change a thing, except for maybe they can add bacon to the menu. Frieda has been there each and every time that I have come and is very welcoming. The quiche, pastry , coffee and everything else is worth every penny and more! I highly recommend. read more

First time visiting and first time in Philly. I really loved the overall vibe and the European feel they offered. I chose outdoor seating as personal caution against COVID and the sight and table setting is charming... feels great! The staff was very kind explaining the ordering process and also super friendly at all times when delivering my order and picking up my leftovers. Extra points for using sustainable packaging and utensils! I personally have a soft spot for all things pixel art so they won my heart right there, too! Next time I'm in Philly I'm definitely coming back here. read more

FRIEDA - Croque Monsieur - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bright, modern and great tasting food. The quiche plate could use an upgrade in appearance, but bottom line is that it was delicious. Signage on the outside was lacking, causing me to walk passed the place first. read more

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I have been here several times now. The brunch here is great each time. Best quiche (Lorriane - mushroom and ham quiche) in the city. I have had a few different dishes from here. All were excellent. Service is slightly off at times when it is super busy. Metered parking outside. read more

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Stopped by for delicious pastries & coffee, wonderful art and gifts in a lovely space with excellent, friendly staff. Will return.

Found this jewel while visiting Philly The Breakfast was absolutely Delicious Combined with genuinely friendly service Go There and support this business, The employees and chef love their profession and take pride in their Work and is a breath of fresh air. read more

Came here for brunch for the first time recently. Had the mushroom toast and a chai latte. The mushroom toast was very good but portions was is kind of small for the cost. The inside is really open and airy. Really casual spot for coffee or brunch. Overall the food was good but I probably would opt for another brunch spot with better cost per portion and more ambiance. read more

Wonderful brunch- love the open yet intimate seating atmosphere. The food is delicious!

Had such a delicious brunch here with my client. I ordered the potatoes and egg hash which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Coffee was great. The vibe is clean and simple. Knocked off a star because the waiter handed the check to my client (a male) instead of placing it in the middle of the table, like most place do. Not really into that kind of assumption. read more

I went with the avocado toast and it was mediocre at best. For starters, I love avocado but this was just wayyyy to much for the size of the entree. Secondly, the meal was really bland. I had to request hot sauce and whatever hot sauce they gave me added a weird flavor to the meal. It's hard to go wrong with avocado toast so this was surprising. In addition to that, the service was very slow and our sever seemed like he just couldn't be bothered. One redeeming factor here is their carrot cake cupcake. Seriously so soft and delicious, one of the best cupcakes I've ever had! read more

FRIEDA - Avocado toast.. too much avocado and a little bland - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Very very good ,clean and staff was excellent ! Sign a little small to see from across. The street but I could smell some good cooking !! American omelet was Eggcellent ! read more

Had lunch here with a vegan friend today and we both enjoyed our meals. She had the tagine and enjoyed the flavor but she has a sensitive stomach and one of the spices used didn't agree with her I had the avocado toast with salmon and it was excellent. I also had iced tea and was pleased that they would fix it from your choice of their extensive tea list. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

After a tiring walk taking in the historic sites in the Independence District, my parents and I were ready for some early evening tea and snacks, and that's when we stumbled upon this cute little cafe. Nashir was our host, and he took really good care of us from beginning to end. He patiently answered all my questions and was really helpful in making certain items vegetarian friendly for us. The rosemary biscuits were just perfect and the quiche with goat cheese and caramelized onions was very tasty. They have a wide selection of teas and coffees, and the Darjeeling tea was very flavorful. As for coffee, my dad got their latte and he liked it very much too. They do have a great collection of jams, and other goodies if you want to take home as well. Frieda is the perfect afternoon tea/curl up and read place :) read more

FRIEDA - Tea and rosemary biscuits - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best croissant in the city. Excellent ambiance, great service, tasty brunches. Barista skills need some improvement.

cute breakfast spot in the neighborhood! definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something chill and artsy vibe. it felt like i was dining at the museum of arts lol pretty cool they got some arts n craft items like origami. for the meal, i got the mushroom toast and really enjoyed it! it's like a fancy version of the biscuit with gravy. super savory! i didn't get to the croissants but they look legit! will try next time! read more

FRIEDA - Mushroom toast with fried eggs - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is absolutely amazing!! They really stick to the concept of being neither a cafe or restaurant or shop etc. but more a combination of each. As soon as you walk in, you can tell there is really an aesthetic, consisting of crisp white walls, but also the open space of a warehouse. The chairs and tables also provide a "clean" and minimal environment. The staff at Frieda is super helpful and friendly and we were able to pick wherever we wanted to sit (the place was a bit empty at 4pm on Tues). Friend and I had our hearts set on the bread basket (which comes with an assortment of toast, croissants, other breads along with fresh jam) once we saw it. But I'd love to come back and try their brunch menu or the desserts, which looked decadent. Everything in the assortment was amazing, but the almond croissant had to be my favorite-with the flaky outside and soft almond inside. We also went and bought some of their pins that they sell in the shop area of the place. They also sell their jams too! This place is easy to reach (roughly 3 blocks) if you ride from the Market-Frankford line as well read more

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Frieda has a lovely high-ceilinged space, though smaller than it looked in the photos. We sat outside in the cute sidewalk cafe section with bright yellow trash cans filled with plants. The food was very good, though the presentation was lacking (paper plates, no real plating plan visible). They have Elixir coffee and incredibly orange-yolked eggs, presumably from Lancaster Farm Fresh. We had a scrumptious mushroom toast with poached eggs, which were perfectly poached, and an English breakfast, which was also tasty but pretty heavy on the beans with a tasty but slightly undercooked and inauthentic cheddar scone. The cappuccinos were decent but not as good as actually at Elixir and also served in paper. I'm not sure if everything was on disposable ware because we were outside or if that's normal, but it did take away from the meal. The cutlery in particular was a problem, the knife totally unequal to the eggs Benedict my friend had. Certainly not a deal breaker, but could be better. I'd love to come back and try some pastries and learn more about the clubs they host. I can't believe I'm just now finding out about this place! read more

The food is terrific particularly the croissants and pastries. We also had quiche which was quite tasty! Service was lovely. Attentive, but not that overwhelming stop by the table every 5 minutes kind. Also the person who seated us was polite enough to give us a table up front so we wouldn't have to walk too far (I am disabled). AND the hostess helped with the door and steps as I went for an UBER which was also very helpful. All in all great food and thoughtful service. read more

This review is based solely on the supposedly gluten free cake which WASN'T!!!!! The place looks very nice and I had heard good things about it. Stopped in and was surprised to find two store made GF cakes. I quizzed the staff person at length about how they were baked and decided to try. I had the lemon cake, which was delicious. Unfortunately I had a massive reaction. I have celiac disease. I called the restaurant and left a message requesting that the chef call back so I could figure out what went wrong. I have waited over a week but he has not returned my call. If you have celiac disease DO NOT EAT THE SUPPOSEDLY GF CAKE!!!! Not sure if I trust the kitchen with anything else. read more

Lovely, friendly. Delicious almond pastry and fresh coffee with an admirable mission.

Excellent food... especially the quiches. Many delightful sweet things. Friendly staff. Moderate prices. This a good place that for a relaxing, unhurried breakfast or brunch. I love the minimalist decor. Good beverages read more

Super cute place for breakfast! A group of 9 was there weekend of January 15/16 for breakfast. Entrees take time but were tasty, coffee was really good (oatmilk latte), large selection of teas, something for everyone. The decor and ambience was absolutely fresh clean kind of like IKEA meets vegan earthstore. They surprised my daughter with a birthday slice of cake with candle and the whole restaurant sang, it was sweet. read more

It's a cute place with a good mission. The prices are surprisingly reasonable, maybe just in comparison to New York prices, but not inflated despite their practice of paying fair wages. It seemed pretty empty mid-morning on a weekday, although there was a steady stream of takeout customers. They're not super fast with coffees, and it's not a quick In-and-out place. The latte was very good, pretty strong, not overly milky like they often are. The pastries were pretty good. The carrot cake was delicious and fresh, the frosting was too bland for my taste, more plain vanilla than cream cheesy. I also tried a decent banana twist thing. They also do some prepared foods. It's in an unmarked building and is a nice, bright, simply decorated space. It's a nice area to walk around, with lots of gardens and public parks. read more

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Yum! Had a light and simple brunch here with the goat cheese & raw beet salad and the spinach quiche. Great cute ambiance, wonderful service, and amazing message! read more

On our way to the museums we needed a bite to eat to hold us till lunch. I got wind of this place from a customer in my store and checked it out online and loved it from the instant I seen the inside. Very modern and something found in a museum. Roomy and clean. The coffee cake was good, but not the texture of a usual cake. A bit denser but still tasty. The croissant was other worldly. So rich and buttery with hidden notes of the almond. Each bite was a joy. I really regretted not getting other pastries but we will be back real soon to try much more. read more

FRIEDA - almond croissant - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great food and a great mission - uniting people. Had a delicious French omelette with mutigrain toast and a strawberry rhubarb jam. Beautiful and bright. Look for the flowers abovw the door! read more

We came here for brunch and what I thought would be a quick in and out (since you order and prepay at the counter) turned into an hour plus sit down meal. It's VERY pricey for what you get and the food takes forever to come. I was underwhelmed overall, except for the piece of GF cake they gave me to compensate for the long wait - that was delish!! Maybe I'd come back just to buy a piece of that, but definitely wouldn't come again for breakfast. read more

Just a simple French omelette done to perfection. The simplicity of egg and cheese done to an art. A splash of peppercorns to elevate the outstanding flavor. Served with fresh fruit toast and amazing preserves was the perfect breakfast. read more

FRIEDA - Simple cheese omelette perfectly cooked - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wonderful experience!!! Beautiful venue, amazing cuisine and strong community vibe. The support they give to help people reconnect after two years of social distancing and isolation is beyond expectation or imagining. Not only do they care about the quality of the food they serve in the atmosphere they provide, they intentionally work to connect with kindness and joy. read more

We held an after wedding brunch here and it was great. The food was SO good and the people working there were incredibly friendly. We learned a lot about the space talking to them and it's such a unique business we were excited to support. read more

I went to Fredas for breakfast this morning. I would say that the food is very well prepared at this establishment but the prices are rather high for what you get. It is definitely a relaxed atmosphere because the service is quite slow. You really need to have plenty of time to eat here. I do need to make a strong comment. My order was taking a little while to be prepared and I needed to ask for a takeout cup for my coffee in order to leave. I was actually charged $1.25 for each takeout cup on top of the $20 that I paid for my breakfast I really feel that as a patron in a moderate priced eatery this charge should be overlooked. Very small/ minded. Frieda's has lost a customer. read more

Food: delicious! I had the poached eggs with vegetables and pesto, side of chorizo. All amazing! Staff: unmatched! Aside from being incredibly friendly and providing good service, they feel like a family here. One of the servers overheard us talking about museums, asked if we were from out of town (we are) and had a huddle with some of the other servers to offer us their recommends for restaurants, bars, and museums. We've hit a couple of these recommends, and they nailed it! read more

Not sure why the service I received was so bad... Literally saw them being very nice to other customers. Food is ok- bit pricy but you can see them making the food behind the counter- trying to be labeled as an upper-scale? Spacious- prob good for coffee and dessert instead of lunch. My quiche was def over priced and it was just ok. read more

DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS. I was walking in my neighborhood today and decided to try this place for a drink and a snack. I walked in and I looked at the menu, then I looked at the pastry display, and then walked over to use the bathroom. A waiter quite LITERALLY swooped in front of me to block me from the walkway and said, "um, excuse me, would you like something?" I was confused at him coming into my personal space and backed up and said, "yes, thank you, but I'm not ready to order, I am still thinking." I attempted to go around him to which he MOVED to CONTINUE to block me, and I said completely perplexed, "I need to use the bathroom??" to which he said "Yeah, um, we are going to ask that you buy something FIRST before using the bathroom." ARE YOU KIDDING ME? You cant take a customers word for it and allow them to use the bathroom before placing an order and sitting down? I said, "Now not only am I not buying anything, you have just lost my business indefinitely." I am not a tourist, I live RIGHT around the corner from this business in a high rise building. I sent a message to my entire building warning them about this place. Im PRETTY SURE this just happened on the news, and had my skin color been different, it would have been an even bigger problem. UNACCEPTABLE. Keep treating customers like this, especially your neighbors who become your bread and butter- and see how long your business lasts. You can guarantee all 45 floors of my building will be thinking twice before walking in here. read more

A unique coffee house with a mission: to connect generations in a classic coffee house setting. An article online describes it as a "social enterprise start-up" and emphasizes the store as a means to help benefit the community. The inside feels a bit like an art installation. There is an area for kids to play and also plenty of open space. It's definitely worth checking out if you want something other than the standard corporate coffee house vibe. The coffee is definitely of higher quality. read more

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I got the avocado salmon toast. Came with arugula and pesto. Very healthy portion for ~$13-14 Their coffee came very hot; the cappuccino is delicious. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. The ambiance was calm and just perfect. Most importantly, they host events and groups to connect generations-- a fantastic platform and initiative. read more

Frieda doesn't do poached eggs on weekdays- which I don't know why it's only offered on the weekends. ‍ And then I asked the waitress if they can do a flat white and they didn't know what a flat white was. My coffee wasn't froth properly and t was just a disappointment. By then again I'm a coffee snob. To their credit - I didn't sample the frittata or the quiche. But ordered a simple two eggs over easy with smoke salmon and side of avocado. I could have made it at home. The space is open and clean. read more