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    Lacroix at The Rittenhouse

    4.2 (492 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Open • 6:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    LACROIX AT THE RITTENHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Risotto of new potatoes with kaluga caviar and chive
    Ju L.

    I was hesitant to eat at Lacroix after reading some of the restaurant's recent reviews, but after a lovely dining experience, I am here to say that those people are wrong. We arrived on a Thursday night to a mostly empty restaurant. Service started out very slow despite there only being a few patrons. We were there for over 30 minutes before getting any bread, and I was starting to get hangry. After we placed our orders with our server, the service picked up. My husband and I decided to go for the four course pre fixe menu @ $135/person. It made sense since it was the better deal and was actually very reasonably priced. After eating some of the bread, I felt much better. The brioche bread was presented in the form of a cube. It could have been softer and more buttery on the inside, but it was still good. For our first courses, my husband and I both had the salad. Each chicory leaf was carefully stacked, with slices of celery root and citrus layered between the leaves to achieve the perfect bite with the soft and creamy cheese on the bottom. For our second courses, my husband had the langoustine (for an additional $10), while I had the pike dish. The quenelles of pike were essentially delicate fish cakes, served with a dark and savory sauce that was divine. The langoustine was also very good. I highly recommend the two. For our third courses, I had the risotto, and my husband had the veal sweet breads. The risotto was not actually risotto, but potatoes shaped to look like risotto. The flavors were good, and the serving of caviar was generous, but the dish would have eaten better if it was real risotto. My husband's veal sweet breads were super tender and flavorful. And for our final courses, my husband had the quail, and I had the venison. My venison was cooked to a nice medium rare. My husband and I both enjoyed our plates. Even though we were super full, my husband and I still made room for dessert, a millefeuille served with cotton candy on top. A playful twist on a classic dessert. Before we left, our server brought us complimentary chocolate truffles. These chocolate truffles were presented in a cloche and were shaped like black truffles, except that they were chocolate and had raspberry ganache inside. I have to say I am extremely blown away by Lacroix. The execution of the food at Lacroix is world-class. The menu makes sense, and the prices are comparable to places like Friday Saturday Sunday and Her Place Supper Club. Lacroix eats like a legit 2-star Michelin restaurant. We will gladly come back again and again.

    Updated Feb 2026 - What happened?! Tonight's dinner was terrible. My son was excited to eat here for his 18th birthday celebration. The food was terrible. Over $600 for a family of 4 (only 2 cocktails total) and so disappointing. We won't be back.

    Brianna M.

    We wanted to love this place so much, but unfortunately it was very disappointing :( We went for Sunday brunch, which is buffet style. Now, we all know buffets are not always top notch, but paying over 1K dollars for 6 people, you'd expect a LOT better. All around, the food was either cold or mildly warm. Nothing, and I mean nothing, was hot. Even the meats in the heating station were not hot (and to be frank, the 2 meats I had were very tough and didn't "melt in your mouth". I couldn't eat them. I have never had lamb that I couldn't eat before) They also served soup in glass shooters... while a neat concept, after 2 mins sitting out, it's cold. Another "neat concept" that didn't make much sense is the open kitchen. Half of the foods are in the kitchen, where the chefs are actively cooking. While I get the idea behind it, it's not very smart from a functionality standpoint. There are bussers going in and out of the kitchen non stop. I was very close to dropping an entire plate of food because a chef opened a freezer door extremely quickly and rammed it into my arm. It was very claustrophobic and it felt like we were invading their space. Not any of the chefs faults by any means, but the owner needs to find room elsewhere to serve food. Perhaps get rid of a table or 2. Their Sunday brunch was also supposed to have caviar. The main reason we came to this establishment was because the birthday girl loved caviar. They said they ran out of it. The best thing there was the bacon wrapped dates, but that's something I could make at home and it would taste just as good. Lastly, the service was mediocre. I feel like if you are eating at a high scale restaurant, water glasses should always be full and you shouldn't have to wait 20+ mins for the check. All around, would not go there again. There are much better places in Philadelphia to spend your time and money.

    Saturday breakfast
    Charles C.

    Lacroix is the main dining room of The Rittenhouse Hotel. I believe they offer elaborate multi-course fixed price dinners in the evening, although I only visited for breakfast at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday. I like the name "Lacroix". It reminds me of the Parisian couturier Christian Lacroix. It also means "The Cross" in French. The hostess led me into the long, narrow and rather anonymous room and offered me a table upon which the sun was pouring in from the window. I told her I did not want to sit in the sun. Accordingly, I was offered a large booth opposite that table which gave me shade as well as plenty of room to spread out. The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal were both available at a little table up front for guests at breakfast. Guess which one I chose? [Hint: The New York Times!}. At first, one of the waiters seemed a bit crabby. However, he later warmed up. I like to keep my breakfasts simple. Although large set breakfasts are offered [one was called "The Philadelphian"], I ordered a la carte: a couple glasses of orange juice, crispy bacon, buttered wheat toast and a warm Blueberry/Lemon Muffin. The meal was nicely served and tasted good. As a guest of The Rittenhouse, I did not have to fuss with credit cards and just signed my name and room number and I was out the door on to my next adventure in Philadelphia.

    Afternoon Tea at the Rittenhouse Hotel
    Vanessa L.

    This review is specifically for afternoon tea at The Tea Room. The Tea Room is located on the first floor of The Rittenhouse Hotel. It's offerings include several selections to experience the tea, from a signature to some more opulent choices including a table side caviar preparation. Champagne is additional with some of the more grander choices. They are also very ADA compliant, for my disabled spouse.

    Lin C.

    If you're hanging out/staying near Rittenhouse, I highly recommend checking out Lacroix at the rittenhouse hotel. The restaurant is facing the park, so you can dine and people watch. Everything about the restaurant is beautiful, from the curtains to the tables to the artwork on the wall. We went for breakfast and ordered a little of everything. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and the galette. It reminded me of the savory crepes I had while living in France. The service was amazing, our server Michael was extremely helpful and attentive. Sadly they're only open for lunch on certain days and breakfast daily. Can't wait to come back when they start dinner again!

    Dessert
    Stephanie K.

    I recommend the $95/pp weekend brunch buffet if you want quantity, with an emphasis on seafood, and a beautiful 2nd floor view of Rittenhouse Park. We came to the weekend brunch for my mom's birthday. We enjoyed our meal (the seafood and desserts in particular), but nothing wowed us despite the hefty price tag (total came to $365 with automatic 20% gratuity and 8% tax). Everything is a buffet except for the entree, which you order from the server a la carte - my partner ordered the lobster, my mom the fish, and I the duck. Duck was cooked well but was way too fatty. The benefit of the buffet is that they serve a LOT of dishes, and there's a whole table dedicated to seafood and desserts. We enjoyed the caviar, lox, and crab legs. The dessert table was also truly impressive with 12+ types of desserts to choose from. But only ~4-5 of them were truly delicious, and the other desserts were quite bland and lacking. Service was attentive and excellent. Ambiance and view were lovely, but the restaurant is extremely narrow, which made navigation through the buffet difficult. The rest of the hotel was honestly quite drab and empty over the holiday, and I was surprised to learn that it has 5 stars. Tip: all non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price of the buffet. Alcoholic drinks are extra. Would we go back again? Probably not. $365 is a lot, and we can get higher quality tasty food elsewhere although we wouldn't have such a lovely view, and they may not be as plentiful.

    Quenelles of pike with sauce nantua
    Ruisa H.

    Came in for happy hour and sat at the bar. Ended up having dinner as well with the quenelles of pike with sauce nantua. Delicious!

    Main dining has majestic views of Rittenhouse Square
    Mike O.

    Not for the lactose intolerant. Now open for breakfast, LUNCH *AND* DINNER, very glad to write this review of my first dinner, ordering their "Carte Blanche" (prix fix) at $155 per person, $60 wines option. Elegant, and doing all the verbals, but service and execution is not quite there yet. Chef is obsessed with dairy! Barman knows her stuff! Mezcal Negroni is my new fave, and it was perfect. I didn't realize it would be a best-choice to balance all the dairy in the course. Switched to Boulevardier for the mains (duck with creamy gravy and creamy potato risotto), and glad for the bourbon pairing, again with the bitter campari to cut the cream. Table bread was -- you guessed it -- milk bread cube, served with a delightful rock-salted butter, at temperature. When we ran out, the manager personally offered to bring us sliced bread to continue, but it never arrived. While about the service, it's not organized. Sometimes received three descriptions of a course: "up next", "as it arrives" and "just after it arrives". So interesting to hear each of the team's perspective on the same dish. (see below) Delightful presentations of courses. Formal French style, very beautiful plates. Good name recognition, by all staff, but doesn't need to be at every interaction! (see below) But very confusing execution to share first courses, without service plates, so tablecloth soils. Amuses presented in quickfire rapid succession, often while still forking at the previous plate or with fork in mid-air. Over-use of undeveloped heavy cream, and roe. Too much dairy. Tuna (toro) with avocado didn't need yet more caviar, and courses in the tasting all started to be similar: (like Scarpetta on the other side of the wall...) too rich/heavy, creamy, and all soft textures. Dessert course was madeleines (6 for two) and yet another dairy, quenelle of ice cream with seeded honey. ++ heirloom tomato carpaccio. delightful spicy hot oil and herbs. star of the course ++ cauliflower, oyster and roe (instead of clams with corn, to which I'm allergic). delightful texture, and the roe brought a delightful brine to the delicate cauliflower. # duck was rare, sashimi style. needed more cooking. undeveloped and too much heavy cream But the finest of haute cuisine is understated, unobtrusive, and graceful, not "pardon my reach" every few seconds; learn proper standing positions and do not speak. Only the captain speaks, and rarely. (Writing this review with the critical palate from which I used to write and evaluate. In olden days, this would be a two, but my two is most folks' four. I used to reserve my five for the get-on-a-plane-ASAP-and-come-here.)

    Sanhua G.

    If you haven't been to the Sunday brunch at Lacroix, you don't know what you are are missing. The best brunch in Philly!You can experience the service for yourselves because everyone feels differently!

    Julia P.

    So romantic, service is impeccable. Great for a special occasion. Food is decent but have had better :) could do without the wine paining. We had a chef's choice, it was a fun experience.

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    Ask the Community - Lacroix at The Rittenhouse

    Is mimosa or bloddy mary included with the price of brunch for $125?

    How much is Sunday brunch?

    Good day Julie, Our Sunday Brunch in Lacroix is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity. Holiday… 

    Do they still over brunch buffet?

    Lacroix offers breakfast daily and will resume dinner service with a reimagined menu on April 7th; lunch service will follow by the end of April. The Sunday buffet brunch will return later this year at a date to be determined. Please join us in… 

    Do you serve brunch?

    We are not currently serving Sunday Brunch but hope to offer once again in late Spring 2022

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes, we have outdoor seating in the courtyard off of our Cassatt Tea Room in our main lobby.

    Sunday brunch ends at 2:30pm, is having a reservation at 2:00pm too late in term of food availability? Thanks

    As someone who went at 2 today, I would say yes it is too late. Not necessarily in terms food availability, but more so in terms of service wanting to clean up.

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    The Wayward - Chicken Tinga Tacos

    The Wayward

    4.0(181 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$$

    I stopped in with 2 friends to escape the rain with a happy hour drink. It was nice to be able to…read moresit at a table for Happy Hour instead of the bar. The restaurant and bar have dark wood with soft lighting. It was a relaxing atmosphere. The host/server was super nice. He brought water over and took our order. He also helped us pick a good cocktail! We each had a different cocktail. All were expertly mixed and very good and also strong! The cocktails were $11 at Happy Hour. We didn't eat but plan on going back to try the food! The Wayward is participating in the 250th cocktail trail. Different hotel have a specialty cocktail celebrating the 250th birthday of the US. The cocktail was a little pricey, but they do donate $2.50 to a charity organization. The same cocktail under a different name was on the happy hour menu.

    The Wayward is a participating bar on The Philadelphia Cocktail Trail in commemoration of America's…read more250th birthday. I've walked by here many times, but yesterday was my first time actually going in. I visited with a fellow Yelp Elite and one of her co-workers for Happy Hour. We were seated at a table near the bar and our server, who was also at the host podium, was Dontay. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We each opted to get one drink and no food. If you want to get the wind knocked out of you after one drink, this is your spot. The drinks were STRONG. I ordered the Market Street Muse and I could barely taste the limoncello. The vodka and basil were the most prominent flavors. I was feeling good. I'm rating this establishment four stars because the drinks on The Philadelphia Cocktail Trail were essentially existing drinks they had on their current menu but with different names. Same ingredients. I was hoping to see something new or related to America's 250th. Overall, though, the space was very calm and clean and I enjoyed being there. All the menu items sounded great, too. I'll have to pop in here for a bite to eat next time.

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    Truffle Mac & Cheese. IG:@HungryChaus

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    Darling Jack's Tavern - Cheese Pizza with mushroom

    Darling Jack's Tavern

    4.5(320 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
    •$$

    Bar service is fantastic. Great vibe and music…read more The wedge salad was artfully crafted, with large bacon chunks (not bits!) and hearty amounts of blue cheese and tomatoes. Plus some dill. Highly recommend if you have an appetite. Half chicken comes with a monster serving of mashed potatoes, all covered in jus and sliced olives. Recommend if you have an appetite as well! It's hearty for sure, with a seared lemon wedge--as if it needs any more flavor. Worth a visit if here for a night or you're a local!

    Dinner was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Darling Jack's did not miss…read more We started with the mozzarella sticks and... OMG. First of all, they're huge and homemade. We asked for the toppings on the side because, you know, kids, but WOW. The vodka sauce was delicious, and the pickled tomato concoction that came with them? I could've bathed in it. The calamari was perfectly crisp and came with the unexpected bonus of onion rings, which were ever-so-lightly battered and perfectly crunchy. And once again, the sauces were superb. The boys shared a cheese pizza, half pepperoni, and really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the burger, and yes, I stole a bite--and yes, to no one's surprise, it was amazing. We also ordered the charred broccoli after seeing everyone rave about it online. They were NOT wrong. Creamy, smoky, charred perfection. And finally... drumroll please... the 10 oz. smoked Duroc pork chop! OH. EM. GEEE. Perfectly charred on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, sitting in the most delicious smoky morita-apricot glaze and topped with a bright cucumber-melon salad with mint and blue basil. The contrast was perfection! The rich, smoky pork, the sweet and slightly spicy glaze, and that cool, fresh salad on top. Every bite had the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Easily one of the best pork chops I've ever had. As wonderful as the food was, the service somehow made the experience even better. From the minute we arrived, we were treated like family coming home for the holidays. Warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What an absolute joy of a restaurant. Darling Jack's, I WILL be back!

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    Bud & Marilyn's - CRISPY CHEESE CURDS (v)

    Bud & Marilyn's

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Washington Square West
    •$$

    So nice to stop in on a hot day. Very cool temps inside. And Right in time for happy hour…read more All the buns on the HH menu are good. Really bite size. The burger and beer combo is the best deal in the city. Burger was cooked perfectly. My son got the raw steak frites, and I got the ribs. Love the fries - it had some fresh horseradish shavings and Parmesan. The ribs weren't juicy. Needed better bbq sauce too. Service was at the bar. The bartenders were attentive and the food came out pretty much on time. We were able to get drinks off the HH menu. The frozen cocktails are the best. And also the old fashion.

    5 stars for Bud and Marilyn's? I recently gave The Love 5 stars for its fried chicken!…read more The Marilyn's Fried Chicken I had this evening was every bit as good! I'm not sure why I waited so long to try the chicken at Bud and Marilyn's, but better late than never! They serve a LARGE 1/2 chicken. I started with the thigh. I was smitten by the first bite. I was told the chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine for 24-48 hours - dipped in a buttermilk dredge - covered with their 'secret recipe' seasoned flour - and fried in a 'pressure fryer' that cooks the chicken in 12 minutes. It was perfectly fried - so crispy - the texture and seasoning of the exterior coating was incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy - the thigh was the juiciest - I didn't get to try the drumstick as I was too full! I had the thigh and 1/2 the breast. The breast is my favorite and I savored each large delicious piece I broke apart. It's important to pick up the chicken and eat it by hand - I did cut mine in half for a picture - but didn't use a fork to eat it - you lose the 'panache'of the meal. I didn't use the hot sauce served with the chicken - I brought my own bottle of honey and poured it over the chicken and biscuits. It was heavenly! Which brings me to the Biscuits! The dish comes with 2 large fluffy buttermilk biscuits - they were golden brown on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside! They had such a rich, buttery flavor. I took several pieces of chicken and layered them on pieces of biscuit, drizzled with honey! It was truly a 5 star fried chicken and biscuit dinner!

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    The Love - Housemade Crispy Potato Frites And Charred Onion Remoulade

    The Love

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
    •$$$

    Got seated quickly at the bar after walking in on a saturday morning - good coffee and yummy salad…read more Standard brunch food

    So I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Well luckily we got our chance today. Met…read morewith a Swedish paper mill today and wanted to take them to a nice lunch spot. We chose this because the menu had a nice mix of southern and American favorites that they weren't accustomed to. You should've seen two northern boys trying to describe grits to a Swede. Our waitress was awesome. She was great at explaining things and talking about each dish. Of course there were questions. Some things probably got lost in translation but everyone was happy with their choices. I also feel like servers are always put in an awkward position when you ask them to help you choose. Food is like art. It's so subjective. So for starters we got the fried greet tomatoes and the Burrata. Burrata was not ideal for sharing with people you do not know. It was one large piece of toast. So she actually took it back and someone cut it into 4 sections for us. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. It had a nice tangy sauce with sweeter pickles that came along side. My colleague got the open faced chicken sandwich which was an enormous amount of food. It was two fat chicken pieces on two thick slices of toast. I got the salmon sticky rice bowl with a side of the charred broccoli. Both were so delicious. The salmon had some broccoli in it too. So I really over did it. The charred broccoli side had crusted Parmesan in it and a creamy sauce. Both dishes were just knock outs. Almost forgot I got the love latte too. That was really good. I got it with oat milk. So I highly recommend this place. Great for a business lunch too. Easy to hear one another. Music wasn't too loud. Oh they were very gracious with us. We were 15 minutes late because I wouldn't stop talking in the pre lunch meeting. Yeah I'm that guy. Figures I'd be on Yelp.

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    Talula's Garden - Southern Style Shrimp & Grits (Sweet Gulf Shrimps, White Georgia Grits)

    Talula's Garden

    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Society Hill
    •$$$

    Absolutely phenomenal experience. From the service, to the food, to the amazing atmosphere out on…read morethe patio, I will have no hesitation in coming back here in the future. Started with a special, which was the brie (Garden Fresh Figs and Brie - Figs from our garden, Brie Couronne, House made Lavash cracker and candied pistachios) and cornbread (Fresh Baked Cornbread - pepper jack & slivered scallion, chipotle honey butter). Both of these dishes were amazing from start to finish. My entree was the bolognese (Slow Braised Spiced Lamb Bolognese - handmade pappardelle pasta, summer tomato, herbs and basil whipped ricotta) and it was heaven in a bowl - so rich and flavorful I could eat this everyday for the rest of my life. Am so glad to have been able to try this place.

    Food Quality & Taste- 3/5 The food was fine. While the…read morefrittata was average for me, the waffle was really good! I liked the cornbread feel of the waffle. Service- 5/5 Service was excellent! I received a warm greeting from the hostesses and was quickly seated. My server was also very quick to take my order, kept my water glass full, removed used plates from the table quickly, and was quite responsive to all requests. Really impressed with the service! Atmosphere- 4/5 It's beautiful inside. There's bar seating, outside seating, and a variety of spaces inside to sit. It is also quite "cozy." The pillows, dim lighting, and low floor lamps made for a really nice brunch. I'd go back just for the atmosphere. Value- 4/5 Great value! Nothing too expensive, and there are a variety of options at different price points. The service and atmosphere really make this a great option. Opportunities for Learning- 5/5 There are many learning opportunities! There are different seasonal options/ menus, many different dishes that would teach you something (ex., the Italian frittata vs. the French quiche), and some cool ingredients that would make you Google.

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    Eggs Royale with Smoked Salmon Benedict

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    Time - Chocolate Pot de Creme

    Time

    3.8(696 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
    •$$

    My sister is local to the area and insisted that our trip to visit her included an evening at Time…read more We arrived on Monday night around 9:30-10 pm. Everyone we interacted with was absolutely wonderful and pleasant, ranging from the team members to our fellow patrons. I had a gin and Sprite to drink and I ordered the burger for some grub. The drink was standard but on the strong side. I enjoyed the burger very much and found the fries to be hot and crispy, just as a good shoestring fry should be. Of course, we enjoyed the live music that swirled around the bar that evening. The band was great and upbeat. I would definitely return!

    I've been to TIME multiple times over the last month alone and have always loved the food, music,…read moreatmosphere, and service, which is exactly why I chose to bring friends visiting from out of town here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience I've had. We had a 7 PM reservation and arrived at 7:15 PM. I acknowledge that we were late and apologized to the host. However, we arrived within the stated grace period. When we checked in, the hostess explained that because we arrived later within the grace period, our 90-minute seating window would still end based on the original reservation time. We acknowledged that and had absolutely no issue with it. What made the experience uncomfortable was how aggressively we were reminded about the time throughout the entire meal. We were reminded at least 5-6 separate times how much time we had left. Comments like "just so you know you have 25 minutes left" and "our next party is coming in 5-10 minutes" made it feel like staff was actively trying to rush us out before our reservation time had even ended. Mind you, we already understood the policy. One reminder would have been enough. Instead, it completely changed the energy of the evening and made us feel unwelcome and pressured to leave. We had originally planned to stay through our reservation and then move to the bar for the live music afterward, but after being repeatedly rushed, we decided to leave entirely and spend the rest of the night elsewhere. The most disappointing part was the interaction with the manager, Eric. Rather than listening or showing any understanding, he immediately became defensive and aggressive. He repeatedly insisted we were "15-20 minutes late," which was simply not true -- we arrived during the stated grace period. The issue was never the policy itself. It was the way we were treated throughout the night. It's unfortunate because this has genuinely been one of my favorite spots in Philly, and I've recommended it to multiple people. But this experience left a really bad impression, especially when bringing guests from out of town.

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    Time - Live band

    Live band

    Time - Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

    Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

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    Hatch & Coop

    Hatch & Coop

    3.7(209 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    6'2024 Super…read moreconvenient, open all night spot. This place happened to be at the end of the block from my Air BnB at 1am. I was hungry, and open to a yum late night meal. They were crowded but quick! Hubby and enjoyed our food (pictured) and would certainly visit again. I highly recommend this spot for great late night eats.

    Hatch & Coop is 24-hr eatery serving egg and chicken dishes that would satisfy any late night…read morecraving. --- If you're ever craving an egg or chicken sandwich at odd hours of the day, Hatch & Coop is your place. There are many tables, making it good for groups, but the interior is pretty bare. The wall is adorned with whimsical fox and chicken imagery, referencing the Hatch and Coop name. As of 05/2025, they supposedly offer 10% off your order by showing your SEPTA card. But, I'd confirm this offer before ordering to ensure it's honored. When I was there in the early morning, the cook (who also takes orders) didn't recognize the deal and didn't know how to punch it in. So, it was a bit of a letdown we couldn't redeem the deal, but we still wanted to try the sandwiches after hearing great things about them. I ordered The Hatch and Coop Sandwich (egg, cheese, chicken) on a round roll at the kiosk. You can customize your bread, egg (fried or scrambled), and cheese (provolone, american, or cheddar). The sandwiches come without any sauce unless you order sauce (extra $$) on the side. I highly recommend the Hatch Sauce- a typical mayo sauce with a little spice. I found The Hatch and Coop Sandwich to be just pretty good but I wish it had more heft to it. The chicken was juicy and well cooked, but I wish there was more. The cheese did the cheesing and coated the chicken, but the sandwich had far too many onions for my liking. With the Hatch Sauce, I felt the sandwich was tied together but it was a little odd to me the sandwich doesn't have sauce on its own. I'm giving Hatch and Coop the benefit of the doubt since it was so early in the morning, but I found my sandwich to be just OK. However, I will be back to try the fried chicken sandwiches, which I've heard rave reviews for.

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    Hatch & Coop - BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

    BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

    Hatch & Coop
    Hatch & Coop - Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

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    Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

    Lacroix at The Rittenhouse - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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