I have been to this cafe several times and I am never disappointed. They squeeze their own orange juice. When you walk in the kitchen is to your right and it's open so you see them create those magical dishes. I love the smoked salmon Benedict. But all their food is really good. Worth a trip there if you've never been!! read more

Against my own better judgement, I ventured out on Mother's Day to the Karlton Cafe. The place was overwhelmed leading to a ninety minute wait for food and constant updates about items in our order "now being unavailable" forcing substitutions of whatever they had left. The two moms in our group were both good sports but the lukewarm entrees that finally arrived were the final punctuation mark on an extremely sub-par experience. Well, it's my own damn fault. Three stars for believing we caught them at their worst. read more

I've ordered from Karlton Cafe a few times for takeout, but today was by far the worst experience--and unfortunately, it will be my last. I spent about $60 on breakfast, and almost everything I received was burnt. The special French toast with strawberry cream cheese was completely overcooked. The cheesesteak and eggs with onions were also burnt. I ordered two sides of bacon, and both were extremely dry, overcooked, and honestly tasted unpleasant. Even the corn fritters--something I was excited to try--tasted like burnt corn. It's really disappointing, especially for a takeout order where you don't realize the quality until you get home and there's nothing you can do about it. For the price, the quality was unacceptable. I hope the kitchen takes more care moving forward, because this experience was a complete miss. read more

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the event I hosted at Karlton Cafe on Saturday Jan 31st. My primary concern is that it was not disclosed that the "room" I booked is actually a breezeway. Had I known this area was a public thoroughfare, I would not have booked the event. It was very cold in that space, and the constant disruptions from people and Amazon deliveries opening the door made it even colder. I was also very disappointed with the quality of the food and service: - The wraps ($200.00) were soggy and unidentifiable; the lettuce was not fresh, and most guests found them inedible. - The cheese platter appeared to be pre-packaged grocery store cheese, and the salad was served in a plastic container rather than a bowl. - The drink service ($60.00) was poor; we had to request refills ourselves. The lemonade was extremely sour, and the iced tea and soup were mediocre. - The hummus and potato salad were the only acceptable items. I paid a significant amount of money for this baby shower, yet the majority of my guests commented that the food was terrible. I did speak with James and he did send me 75. 00 gift card as compensation. read more

The food was bland. We tried omelets from the regular menu as well as specials. Nothing had any flavor. Waitresses were pleasant enough, but they take your coffee cup away to fill it, I guess that's because they don't have glass carafes like other restaurants. I wouldn't return for another meal. The food needs to improve. read more

I've lived in quakertown since 2013 and in the time that ive lived here I've eaten at alot of breakfast spots and most are pretty good but this one is without a doubt great. From the outside it looks pretty small but they actually have a ton of seating. You walk in and your just overwhelmed by the smell off food. Partly because they're actually cooking the food right there when you walk in. As we walked by the kitchen area we were actually greeted by the chef which was really nice. Are waitress was pretty friendly but the ones who helped her bring our food over were awesome and full of smiles.they were super nice. I got a bacon and cheese omelet which was superb but I also love sweet stuff so I got pancakes and man they were 5 out of 5.I definitely can't wait to come back to this place and try more stuff from the seasonal menu. read more

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Passing through and we are encouraged by the crowd. The food and service were amazing. It was very lively

Such a cute place! My friend recommended this place for our "it's been way too long" get together, and we were happy she did. We all enjoyed our food, and it has a nice relaxing atmosphere. Great place to catch up and gab! Our waitress and the staff members were all friendly, helpful and attentive. Check them out! read more

Karlton Cafe - Corn Fritters & Eggs - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

We were seated right away and our waitress came right over to get our order. We decided to try the specials, coconut pancakes, banana bread French toast, and peach bourbon pancakes. I did ask if they offered short stacks but they did not. We had plenty leftovers for breakfast. read more

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Let me start by saying if I could give "0" stars I would. I heard many people on social media rave about the Karlton Cafe. I was running errands in Quakertown, was very hungry, and remembered all the good things I'd heard so I stopped in. The menu looked good, had a hard time deciding between breakfast and lunch. Decided on a smoked salmon panini: smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato and onion, Sounds delicious! when it arrived, it looked like a french bread, sliced in half, that was lightly toasted. There were 3 very ugly slices of salmon that had no flavor, a little cream cheese that was still cold on each side of the bread, and a huge pile of largely diced white onions under the salmon with a small amount of diced tomatoes. Not at all appealing and the salmon was inedible. Even if anyone would want that much bread (which was inches thick) with their salmon, it was impossible to eat and all those onions were repulsive. When the server asked me how everything was. I told her i could not eat it, it was terrible. She asked if I wanted something else, I said no thank you and she said she would have them take it off my check. After sitting there for quite a while I walked upstairs where the staff was discussing me. The server who knew who I was stopped talking and looked down at the floor. The line cook (perhaps owner?) was saying "what do you mean take it of the check? if this was corporate you could do that but I'm going to lose money". I spoke up and said I'm sorry but its not edible, he and the server said its exactly what it says on the menu, you got what you ordered. Rather than argue I paid for it, the line cook continued to be rude and as I was walking out the door he made a rude comment and when I turned back they were laughing at how rude he was to me. I will never return and will advise anyone else to go elsewhere!! read more

Had higher hopes for this place. Went in with my Mom and sister for lunch. Mom is using a walker and hostess asked if we wanted upstairs or downstairs (no elevator)... Needless to say we sat upstairs and it was very loud with music and open kitchen talking. My short rib grilled cheese was delicious and my sister's seasonal chicken sandwich was good. However my Moms Myers lemon stuffed grilled cheese left a lot to be desired. It came out cold and bread tasted like it'd never been soaked before cooking and very little of lemon filling, asked the waitress if it was supposed to arrive cold and her reply: "maybe filling cooled it off" as she walked off. Service overall was subpar as I had to ask several times to get my iced tea refilled. I'll probably try a new place before I give this one another shot. read more

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This place is really good and has some very creative menu items. Really enjoy the breakfast options. Has become a go to for business meet ups. read more

Whoa! Delicious pumpkin bread French toast for the win! If you are in the mood for a hearty breakfast, this is the place for you!! Nice staff too! read more

Karlton Cafe - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

The service was EXCELLENT and that is the only reason I'm not giving one star (which is rare for me ) Where do I start ? At the risk of going full Gordon Ramsey , I'll tell you : this food was garbage . For starters How do you **f up a Caesar salad and not one but TWO soups in one meal? At a CAFE nonetheless. I mean guys , we're not talking diner here (although John's and every other diner from here to Pennsburg will give you a better soup and salad , truly ) Answer : with bottled dressing (though I can't even say for certain it's that because I can't believe anyone would actually bother bottling a dressing this bad . I challenge them to open one of those Caesar salad kits at home and put them side by side and tell me the packaged one ...isn't better . Was it that bad ? Yes , It was . A salty , nasty travesty of a dressing . An insult to Caesar salads everywhere. I'll say this for it the lettuce WAS fresh so I finished it if only to get my greens for the day . Guys , I'll say it again , if you're a cafe , and you do nothing else . Do your business and your customers a favor and Make your OWN freaking fresh vinaigrettes at the very least . That's a no brained for anyone other than a bennigans that's privately owned . Second, when was the last time you QC'd something coming out of your kitchen or had the cooks try their own soup of the day ? Because that maple bacon shite ...was bloody TERRIBLE. There is no way any self respecting cook could taste that and go " yep , we're good to go --order up --send it out to the customer. No. Freakin. Way . I double dog dare you . The nastiest mess I ever had . Literally tasted like someone opened a jar of baby sweet potatoes , poured a jar of maple syrup in it , a pound of salt , didn't stir it , called it a day --and served it lukewarm . And this was not a mere matter of palate difference. This was objectively awful . How do you make a soup both too sweet and too salty all at once ? So I order the French onion instead . Because ...cheese and a good basic broth with some sautéed onions, beef stock , a splash or two of cheap sherry cooking wine and voila , am I right ? Wrong again ! Where they went to heavy on the salt in the maple bacon , it was barely existent in this flavorless broth one step above dishwater with a few onions and a slab of cheese slapped on (hey at least the cheese was good .) Oh and your lemonade is rancid . Have someone scrape up the mildew from the bottom of the machine once in a while or try swapping it out of the walk-in more than once a week . Did I mention my server was awesome and ran the damn place ? I cannot imagine she is proud to serve that food . Bloody awful . Won't be back based on this meal and it's a shame because we live in p-burg and this town is crying out for a few good cafes . With a tear down of the menu and a refresh (emphasis on fresh ) for local ingredients this place could be a great local staple . I hope the rest of the menu is better , but your soup and salad have to be on point --that's a basic hallmark --not a throwaway . read more

Their seasonal menus never disappoint, but there isn't a single dish they serve that isn't out of this world. The espresso drinks are delicious, I'm a sucker for the creme brulee latte personally. Grab yourself a potato pancake, regardless of what you're ordering- you can thank me later! Also, don't pass up on the fried chicken benedict... really, any of the benedict options are incredible, though. I'm a big fan of their lavender lemonade, and the creme brulee latte. Our favorite seasonal item is the New School Potato Pancake (a perfectly crisped potato pancake stuffed with a cheesey pepper and onion omlette). What's better than amazing food? A fantastic, friendly staff, to boot. I love coming in and being treated like family. read more

The food was good. Staff seemed very busy and trying their best to accommodate everyone. The layout is quite strange- you are eating downstairs or right next to the kitchen if at one of the three tables on the main floor. There is no waiting area. We had the rancho eggs, zucchini bread French toast, two sides of potatoes. read more

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OMG! Korean BBQ Benedict!! To die for! Great place, great service! Did not expect this in Quakertown!!

If you visit Philly this place is a MUST for brunch lovers everywhere!!! I had the short rib benedict and OMG!! The meat was so tender. Had we stayed longer we would've went back. So yummy!!! read more

Karlton Cafe - French Onion YUM - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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First time having breakfast at the Karlton. We waited about 15 minutes and then were seated downstairs. The only downside is no windows and you feel like you're in a basement. Our waiter was very pleasant, but he was new and inexperienced. A little training for him and he'd be great. However, the food was absolutely amazing. Our coffee was served hot and our food came in a reasonable amount of time. Everything was fresh and presented nicely. We would definitely return but sit upstairs this time. This place is not about the frills, kind of eclectic and artsy. But good food - enjoy! read more

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Just lost a loyal customer! We've come for 2 years since we found it, have brought friends and family. Today I had their crabcake special and the "crabcake" was a hard ball of fried dough that was inedible, underneath overcooked eggs, not correctly poached. Even though I sent it back and didn't want it if they charged me, still charged me almost $20. Argued with me and he even dug through the crabcake to find a speck of crab to prove to me there was crab in it! Sorry to say after a response like that to a loyal customer our family won't be back. read more

I really really really was hoping to give this place a 4/5 star review. I am a local, lived here pretty much my whole life. I've gone to the Karlton Cafe at least a dozen times. I'm not cheap by any means. I will pay good money for excellent food. But The Karlton Cafe is just not that great. It's absolutely filthy. I'm going to post the ketchup bottles. I didn't think restaurants were allowed to refill the bottles, but as you can see the grime and whatever else is growing on it was so freaking disgusting. My chicken salad wrap was fantastic. The house made chips on the other hand were completely burnt. I don't understand how the server didn't see how burnt there were or even how the hell they made it out of the kitchen looking the way they did. Also, not every sandwich should be made on a French baguette. I don't know if they think that it just makes their food that more "fancy" or what, but sometimes a soft bread is ok to use. And when we said something to the young lady taking our money how dissatisfied we were with the Short Rib French Dip, her response was (and I'm paraphrasing)... "oh, are you just used to the kind you get at diners?" Come on, really? Some customer service training could be helpful for that "hostess". I would say the only things they are good for is a big cup of coffee and a bowl of soup. Otherwise, go to The Proper Brewery for lunch across the street, Sundays for breakfast down the street, Earl's in Trumbauersville (brunch on weekends) or The Ram in Perkasie. read more

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Karlton cafe is a great breakfast/lunch spot. They always have a changing seasonal menu and I always look forward to what they have because they do everything so well. It's a go to. I hope they bring back the sweet potato quesadilla for the fall because it is the best! Try if they have it!!!! read more

Karlton Cafe - Quinoa Power bowl w eggs - special - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Went to breakfast Saturday morning with my husband and there was surprisingly no wait. I've been here a couple times and the food is always so fresh and so delicious! I had the shrimp scrambler and it was SO GOOD! The only thing I would say is it was a tad on the salty side, which I think is probably from the shrimp. It was still delicious and I ate the entire thing. My husband had the Bacon and cheese omelette with extra cheese and he loved it!! Always recommend Karlton based on its fresh ingredients and friendly staff. read more

Karlton Cafe - Bacon and Cheese Omelette - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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I definitely love coming here when I'm in the area. Felt like it was time to update my review....Nothing has changed.... It was excellent as always. This time I had their special Cheesesteak Benedict with a side of fresh fruit. Service was still great as well. read more

Karlton Cafe - Cheesesteak Benedict. WOW!! - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Diamond in the center of Quakertown! I have been hearing about this place for years and I finally had the chance to dine here and it is fabulous. I have only had a few things , the omelette and the Carmel apple pecan French toast ... totally unique offerings and made with passion. They give you mushrooms, onions , peppers, jalapeños in the omelette for no extra charge. The eggs are fresh and so good , not your average breakfast joint! They offer monthly gourmet specials that are very creative! I will be going here weekly so I'll be the Duke and I'll try everything! The coffee is also delicious and the offer expresso and other gourmet options. Do not judge this book by its cover , the front storefront looks small and uninviting but there is a lower level that is large , updated and fantastic! read more

Karlton Cafe - Cooper omelette - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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So inviting!!! The ladies up front were so personable and welcoming. I work in a restaurant and I was very impressed by these ladies. The food was awesome, a little expensive for me but well worth the price. read more

My review was great years ago....now in 2024 I believe this cafe has fallen off the cliff. Wait staff is horrible. And the food is expensive and not worth it. You can't even hear yourself with everyone seated below in the dungeon. Wait staff took long to get your basic drinks (OJ and iced tea) and when the food came out it was the wrong tables food. I'll spend my hard earned money at a diner before going out to Karlton. It's too bad because a few years ago I couldn't image this place turning into this one star rating. read more

Menu was very creative and the food was amazing, then we met the chef... awesome guy. Great atmosphere in that kitchen. Would definitely come back and highly recommend it. read more

Food is innovative and very tasty! Service is very friendly, attentive and fairly quick. The space looks clean, with a few cozy decor touches...a pleasant find overall! Will definitely recommend read more

Karlton Cafe - Smashed burger with blueberries and Brie - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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Interesting older building, be advised if they are crowded the majority of the seating is downstairs. If you have mobility issues this will be a problem. The interior was typical of any gentrified hipster vibe on a budget. The coffee was hot at least the one cup I had. First time ever trying a pumpkin spice latte. And after finishing it. I was never asked if I would like another. I ordered a glass of cranberry juice to be delivered with my meal. It did t arrive until I was half way thru the meal and had asked for it. The food was ok, not bad not good. Just ok. The service was spotty, I don't know if it was because we weren't the regular lunch time crowd or if the fact we sat close to the stairs and the waitress-stand that it made it so easy to ignore us. If we are back in the area, I am not sure we would return, It just was. read more

Our favorite place to stop by when we're in Quakertown. We came here for the first time last year and had these amazing brussel sprout omelets and grilled cinnamon buns. This time we brought the kiddo and she got the fruity pebble French toast. Brussel sprout omelets are off the menu now but still a great selection. Their sourdough bread has a great flavor to it as well. read more

What a sweet little find!! It would be easy to miss this restaurant if you weren't looking for it. Easy parking! I met up with a friend here for a mid-morning breakfast. Menu selection was fantastic. One of us ordered pancakes. They were huge and so tasty. One of us ordered an omelette and a side of sourdough toast. So fresh, piping hot, friendly staff and a calming, rustic environment. I will absolutely be back. read more

Came on a Thursday morning only about 3 tables occupied we waited 22 min just to order drinks 9:48 put order in at same time since breakfast and are still waiting 1/2 it's 10:22 and we still have no food finally got food at 10:39 waitstaff is EXTREMELY RUDE the blonde waitress was the only one taking orders the other just walked in circles cleaning a table here and there watch the cooks no gloves no beard covers touched his neck spoke on Apple Watch I took my food to go had nothing but attitude for as much as this place cost they should have nicer staff try to accommodate their patrons as for me and my friends and family this is a NO HELL NO read more

Karlton Cafe - No beard cover no gloves - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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Terrible service. Waited over an hour for pancakes and an omelet. Had to flag down our waitress to ask where our breakfast was. She says they lost the slip. Ok, but another 20 minutes before our food came. Then, the pancakes were terribly burnt on one side. Sent them back. The cook questioned our opinion of burnt pancakes. I wish I had taken a picture. So finally, we got our pancakes, an hour and 37 minutes after we sat down. We have been here before, but today was a total disaster. The manager never came to apologize. They did comp us our breakfast, but only after the waitress ask them too. read more

Pretty good! I'd definitely go back to try other dishes. Other people ordering eggs looked amazing! read more

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Really tasty food. I stopped by after seeing the signs that said made from scratch. It was delicious . Service was excellent. Do get the old school stuffed potato p read more

Karlton Cafe - Spinach , Tomato , Feta - New American Near Me - Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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There's NOTHING bad I can say about this place. Great food and great service too. I love the atmosphere of the place and eating outside with my family and friends. read more

Steak sandwich was the bomb! It was so juicy and so much flavor. Atmosphere: is beautiful and there is a down stairs that. The exterior is quaint so nice. Such a friendly staff! Definitely recommend read more

A serious gem! My family and I had the best experience at Karlton Cafe. Everything was five star about this place. The next time I am in Quakertown, PA I will check dine with them. When I say that my family accompanied me to lunch here, I am speaking of my parents, husband, and two children. As you can imagine we were a nice size party. My first impression of this place was that it was clean and cool inside. The sun was out and it was hot outside, however, inside the temperature was just right. The guest inside of the restaurant were just as kind as the staff working there. It was as if to say, "when dining there everyone is family." Our server greeted us right away and took our drink orders. We had a variety of drinks from handcrafted lattes, hot chocolates, juices, and waters. My mother gushed over her almond milk latte repeatedly. To eat I had a bacon omelette. Delicious! I tasted a bit of my children's pancakes and had a side of bacon. Hey don't judge my bacon fest! They have this really scrumptious thick cut bacon that is full of flavor. At the table there was also a cinnamon roll and other omelets. All are to perfection! The prices were reasonable and the experience was out of this world fabulous! Five stars and more for Karlton Cafe! read more

I want to give 5 stars, but there are quite a few things that could use some work at the Karlton. The "basement" main dining area reeks of mold and is definitely musty. I had pancakes that weren't fully cooked. The open kitchen feel, though unique, shows how dirty the kitchen is. The coffee is decent and the waitresses are typically sweet and friendly. read more