Frieda offers delicious fare--light and freshly made--at a reasonable cost. In the middle of an area filled with taverns, burgers and wings, Frieda offers salads. Quiches and other won't-kill-you food. And it's a delightful atmosphere with decor, gifties and service. read more

We travel pretty extensively (when not in the middle of a global pandemic) and this is probably one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. The classic French toast is heavenly, the bread basket is so good (best chocolate croissant I've had outside of Paris). The cappuccino was phenomenal too. The service was amazing, and we felt really safe in terms of Covid. Wholeheartedly recommend this place. read more

Best breakfast we had in Philadelphia. Great service too. We may have to return tomorrow!

SNOTTY SERVICE. REALLY SNOTTY. No Wi-Fi. Lovely place, great pastries - BUT no laptops allowed in the dining room, even when you are the only guest, which is RIDICULOUS. Also the brunch menu only available on weekends - so no mushroom toast on weekdays. Services is VERY SLOW. Servers are snotty. read more

Great concept! Need more eateries like this all over the planet - friendly staff treating each other and guests with respect, environmental friendly food menu, reasonable serving portions a minimalist setup. Loved it!! read more

I got the Continental Breakfast which was a lot more underwhelming than what I had expected. Rather than breakfast, they should have called it a snack as the individual components seemed more fitting for a small bite. The redeeming quality though is the interior feel. Brightly lit and modern design. But the final strike: they charged for hot water. What else can I say besides how ridiculous that is. Goodbye. read more

Great for breakfast/brunch. The mushroom toast is something you must eat before you die! It's that good and they were able to make it with gluten free toast on the fly. Wow. Others had the avocado toast with salmon and it was phenomenal. Even the oatmeal and yogurt was excellent. Great service even when very busy on a Sunday morning. Reasonable prices for center city and top quality food. read more

The quiche Lorraine was okay, I've had better. Some of the staff need to work on being more attentive and polite. My wife ordered the prosciutto sandwich, it was too chewy and should have been served warm. read more

Cute spot and good food, but terrible service. I first came here with my mom and the staff was friendly and good service. I then took my (Hispanic) boyfriend here, and received rude comments from the waitstaff. We were both asked to use hand sanitizer when we walked in- although no other couple that entered after us were asked to do the same. Our waitress was rude and rushed our order. An unfortunate experience for all parties involved. I would not recommend coming here if you are younger than 40/ and or a member of a minority group as they are not welcoming to these groups. read more

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I'm a little torn...I really wanted to love this place. My review is only for Afternoon Tea. It was very underwhelming for $25 pp. Our waiter was very nice but, I don't know, I just felt taken advantage of based on the amount of food you get for $25. If I just want a cup of coffee and a pastry "maybe" I'll go back... read more

This one is a keeper. Been here multiple times for breakfast and lunch. The service is excellent. Very friendly and attentive staff. Now the food. It has a French flair to it combining healthy with traditional. The bakery is to die for. Brings me back to my visits to Paris. Want to smoke a tiny cigarette wearing my French beret. Really takes me back. Seriously it does give you that feel. The food is not complicated but everything I have had there over multiple times has been awesome. The Chef Owner is the real deal. Probably could open up a full service restaurant with his talent and support staff and be very successful. But I get it. They choose quality over anything else. And they totally give back to the community. read more

Coffee and baked goods were excellent. The spinach quiche was raw and not edible. I waited a good 15 minutes for raw quiche. The staff was super nice and very accommodating. If you're looking for a delish pastry and cup of coffee then this is the place read more

This lovely spot was a welcome discovery for both the eyes and the tastebuds. We had a very restorative cup of tea and ogled the pastries on offer. The care put into the food seems tops. The atmosphere was gorgeous and artsy. An all around win! read more

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We just had breakfast here at it was fabulous! I've never had quiche with such light and airy crust! The pastries, omelettes and quiche are simply delicious!!! This was a great find and only a few blocks from our hotel. This is a hidden gem, off the beat and path of other restaurants in the area! We will definitely return here on our next visit to Phili!!! Also, wonderful staff here, welcoming and friendly. read more

The perfect place for the perfect, sustainable and healthy meal. Our server/greeter was delightful, and treated me and my nieces like the queens that we are! Omelettes, avocado toast, almond chocolate croissant, and the french toast were utterly scrumptious. And the butterfly art exhibit was perfect for a beautiful day. read more

FREIDAs is the best. I hosted a private event there for the morning after our wedding. It was the PERFECT way to end the best weekend ever. The staff is lovely, kind and accommodating. They kept bringing out hot food and making sure everything was full. DAVID is so nice, too. Thank you, FREIDA. read more

It is rare to find a place that has so much heart and soul as FRIEDA. The place is magical, full of vibrating intentionality and inclusive energy. The wonderful team treats each guest with kindness and respect, truly seeing them and doing the integral work of connecting humanity. The food is thoughtfully and masterfully prepared, and the cafe's decor is soothing, inspiring, and cleansing. I have worked with the owner, David, in organizing a private event at FRIEDA, and everything about our dinner was perfect. The staff's calmness, care, and attention to detail creates a dining and hosting environment that is unparalleled. I am so grateful to have met these wonderful souls and have experienced FRIEDA, and cannot wait to work with them in the future. Please experience this delightful place and support their beautiful mission. read more

The food here wasn't bad.. however for a place that brands themselves as a space that accommodates different generations, it doesn't have a bathroom that's equipped with a changing table. And they wouldn't let us change him right outside the bathroom where there were tables either. The waiter who served us was lovely, but we definitely wouldn't come back here. read more

Staff was so friendly and helpful. A very minimalist design that is still bright and inviting. Food was delicious. Highly recommend the mushroom bread pudding with poached eggs. Bread pudding was savory, moist and reminiscent of the best Thanksgiving stuffing. Mushrooms, gruyere cheese sauce and poached eggs were decadent, but not overly rich. The cafe also has a great mission of bringing generations together and offering fair wages. read more

I had never been to Frieda until my next door neighbor raved about their take out dinners during this stay at home order. I am so glad that she did. The meals are delicious and enough for even a second lunch meal. This is one of the best kept secrets in the neighborhood. I love Frieda. The croissants and pastries are yummy too. read more

Fantastic menu, prepared with care add transparently. Starts with fresh and high-quality ingredients. Coffee drinks are a perfect pairing with the sweeter breakfast menu items! read more

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A beautiful light-filled airy space. They have fantastic pastries and baked goods. The coffee is also wonderful. They also have a very innovative lineup of all different kinds of events and workshops including language groups, arts and crafts movie nights. Great spot! read more

Absolutely loved this place. Friendly staff who actually pay attention to you, very cool design, quiet and calm place. Not to mention the delicious food. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

This place is a gem. I love the concept of bringing the generations together. So wonderful. It made me reflect on how rare it is. The food was super fresh, beautifully presented, and completely delicious. Such a find. read more

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This is a beautiful cafe with great outside seating. The staff was very nice though service was slow for picking up just a couple of pastries. The chocolate croissant was solid, good quality chocolate but not the flakey crunch that I was hoping for. The morning bun was a delicious surprise. Flakey and great flavor. Would also recommend the scones. If you are near Frieda I would recommend the stop but not if you are in a rush. read more

Great atmosphere, great food! My wife had the avocado toast; I had the salmon avocado toast. Both were excellent, very creamy, nice crunch on the bread. read more

Did not check the time before going, but only had to wait a few minutes. Had the American omelette. Delicious. Josh was awesome, very friendly. Everyone was friendly. Would go back. read more

Loved everything about this place! Some people were reading books and some people were chatting. The place looks bright and feels zen. The staff made me feel so relaxed - you would think I'm reviewing a spa but this place has amazing coffee and fresh baked goods and pastries. I can't wait to go back! read more

The inside space is beautiful and actually larger than it looks from the outside. We didn't stop for food but o did get an iced coffee and it was perfect. Very smooth, not acidic at all (which I hate) and the staff was very friendly. Cannot wait to try the food! read more

Took 45+ minutes for our food to arrive. They seem to only have one chef. Got one of our orders wrong. I was surprised by how small the muesli order was. Came here because we wanted a quick eat and not a long sit-down meal. Won't come back again. read more

Love this place. Great European vibe. Fantastic coffee, great for lunch or breakfast. Croissants and pastries to die for. Yummy quiches. How lucky am I that I work a block away??? read more

The food was decent but expensive. That is often worth it, assuming good and respectful service. Instead, my girlfriend and I were forced to hand sanitize, but watched several others enter without being even asked. Hope this isn't related to my Hispanic background or appearance. read more

Best macchiato in town and served in an elegant porcelain Turkish coffee cup! The way coffee should be served. read more

Don't miss this cafe for breakfast or lunch (all afternoon) - truly good food. Croque Monsier - high quality delicious ham, fabulous cheese, brioche - a very special, rich, irresistible bite after bite. My mother enjoyed her Frieda which was sautéed mushrooms in soft cheese on bread like an eggs Benedict. She ate every bite. Very pleasant interior, a mix of clean&modern, classy, and artsy/hip. Extra bonus - it's like an art collective / food artist collective which provides work for people who need additional work to make ends meet, many of whom are retired. So do good by eating well! read more

A great breakfast experience. I came in on Sunday morning it was not too crowded and was seated immediate by very friendly and polite servers. The vegetarian poached eggs with pesto was perfect. The vegetables were roasted perfectly the pesto was delicious. I'm gluten free and found it easy to eat here as they have GF options. A wonderful experience. Coffee was also perfect. Highly recommended. read more

This is an amazing hidden gem in old city ! I had no idea that it existed until a good friend invited me there for lunch . It is a GREAT space with community art all around, many different events are planned there and the food and service is AWESOME and you can BYOB! Check it out ! read more

I ordered the Beef Bourguignon dinner and it was absolutely delicious! It came with a side salad and a serving of veggies. The staff is very friendly and I felt covid safe when picking up my dinner. Definitely will be going back. read more

Our family of five stopped at Frieda's for brunch after catching a matinee at the Walnut St Theater. The menus had so many delicious looking options that it took us longer than usual to order. We ended up splitting a piece of their signature almond cake as an appetizer--each of got a few bites of the cake which was wonderfully moist and flavorful with a decadent buttercream frosting. Menu options range from sweet (French toast with tasty butterscotch syrup) to savory (many quiche and egg options). Portions were generous and staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended! read more

Sure, Frieda presents itself as an adorable little coffee shop, but I see what's going on here. Frieda is a brute that is set to pummel the local competition and start competing with startbucks. With their delicious pastries and aw shucks quaint atmosphere, they are going to decimate the local coffee shops. I feel bad for their competition. Oh, also their prices are oddly reasonable. read more

Came here for brunch twice already and really enjoyed it. The people super friendly and the food is unique with good coffee and pastries. Also a cool atmosphere with high ceilings and all white furniture. I really enjoyed it all around. read more