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    Lightbox Cafe

    4.4 (33 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ritesh S.

    This spot is such a vibe! Completely vegan and so many options for food, teas, coffee - it really checks off all your brekkie brunchy checklists. We were able to find street parking nearby and it was free for our Sunday visit! The inside is decorated very hippy dippy with local artists works displayed throughout. It's a small spot that packs a punch. Some seating for 2 mostly and a few tables were set up for 4. The major bar area is where the food and drinks are ordered and then they come and deliver it to you wherever you self seat. We ordered their mega açaí bowl, the hummus wrap, and tried their vegan pastelillos. My wife got their iced guava kava and I got their chai masala in oat milk. Everything came out as it was made and it was delicious! We both reallly enjoyed the açaí bowl and our drinks. The service was awesome and super helpful explaining all of the different things on the menu that we were unfamiliar with. We grabbed a chickpea brownie on our way out and looking forward to more visits!

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    Brandon S.

    This place is awesome. Beautiful interior. Very nice, knowledgeable employees. Amazing food. Try the French Toast it will blow your mind. Wish it stayed open later :( I tried the kava last time. Felt physically kind of drunk after just that small cup, I got the smallest size. "consumption of kava extracts produced with organic solvents or excessive amounts of low-quality kava products may be linked to an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including liver injury." I don't know how their kava is prepped, I didn't ask. Worth investigating.

    Elizabeth G.

    Excellent and delicious flavor combinations. 2 grams standard strength. And they have regular herbal teas and blue lotus. They have mason jars of prepared Togo refrigerated kava. And vegan food. My only wish is that they will get a larger space and be open late !!! And I am an OG kava And kratom drinker so I know the difference and this place is quality.

    Kava
    Morgan F.

    I had never heard of kava until my friend took me here. The lady behind the counter was so sweet and so informed. Kava is a drink that comes from shrubs and has a really positive affect on your mood. I was in the best mood ever and did not experience anything negative as it wore off or on the next day. I highly recommend checking this out! They also had a woman reading tarot cards

    Alise F.

    My mom and I absolutely love coming here, it's our favorite spot to hang out in the city. I can't say enough good things! The vibe? Impeccable. Location? Great. Staff and service? Delightful. Food and drinks? Delectable. Seriously I cannot recommend Lightbox enough! It's a place that we feel good about dining at and giving money to, which is so important. Everything is delicious, fresh and healthy! I think even if you aren't vegan you will find something to love here!!! It's the perfect spot to just chill, do some work, or chat with a friend, and they even have things to do like a tarot deck and various games to play (we had a blast with the music lovers trivia.) And seriously, the menu is amazing! I personally am a fan of the sweet treats, especially the bliss balls, but I can't wait to try literally everything offered. Plus, the owner and everyone who works here couldn't be nicer; they are always so friendly and a true pleasure to talk to. The music selection is on point which is something that is very important to me. We always look forward to coming to Lightbox, and every time we leave feeling happy and satisfied :) Many thanks to everyone who makes our experience here so wonderful every time!!!

    Jackfruit of the sea
    J G.

    Beautifully designed restaurant, pleasant and very helpful staff, and great great food! Definitely check this place out if you like healthy food and especially if you're interested in or already enjoy plant-based options! The food is the most important thing to me and it was all very good and reasonably priced as well. The warm bowl was my personal favorite I'd say or the jackfruit of the sea

    Sandwich with jackfruit
    J K.

    Food is good. They also have good customer service. Nice vegan options! Order ahead because it's not that big inside.

    Puerto Rican Stew

    This place is so cool. Very groovy vibe!! We went to try Kava for the first time. It was good and I could definitely feel something. We also had the vegan Puerto Rican stew. It was soooo good. I'm not a vegan and I was completely blown away by the flavor and texture. This place was an awesome experience!!!!

    BEST BREAKFAST SAMMY EVER
    Emily D.

    The best food ever! Best breakfast sandwich of my life, life changing juice, and gorgeous atmosphere. I'm such a fan-- I would travel 8 hours just to go there all over again. AMAZING!!!

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    Lexi S.

    The ecto cooler was the perfect late summer treat! Cute atmosphere. Staff was super helpful and kind.

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    11 months ago

    Cute kava cafe. Don't have acai bowls anymore, bummer. Ate at a Mexican place after getting lifted here, good times.

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    Delicious food and such a pleasant atmosphere and very helpful staff, can't wait to go back!

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    A+ excellent food, excellent service and over all amazing. The food is healthy and a great choice.

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    Chicha San Chen

    Chicha San Chen

    4.3(178 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown

    Came here as I was exploring Philly Chinatown. It was awfully hot and humid, so my friend and I…read moredesperately needed a cold drink. We joked that I should keep visiting different ChiCha locations around the world to compare. There were a handful of customers sitting around when we arrived weekday mid-afternoon. The staff only had one customer waiting for their drink and no one waiting to order until we came. They only have one kiosk which I think is inefficient unless their traffic isn't that high. I ordered my usual: high mountain pouchong, light ice, less sweet, grass jelly. In terms of tea flavor, I think it's pretty on par with the other ChiCha locations. If I had to rank them it'd be: Boston, New York = Philly = Hong Kong, Chicago

    I ordered the Mango Oolong Tea and the Dong Ding Tea, and both were excellent. The Mango Oolong was…read morerefreshing with the perfect balance of ripe mango flavor and fragrant oolong tea. It was naturally sweet without tasting artificial, allowing the floral notes of the tea to come through. The Dong Ding Tea was the standout for me smooth, aromatic, and incredibly clean-tasting with a rich, roasted finish that lingered pleasantly after each sip. It's the kind of tea you can slowly enjoy and appreciate. If you're looking for authentic, high quality tea instead of overly sweet bubble tea, ChiCha San Chen is definitely worth visiting. I'll absolutely be back to explore more of their menu!

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    Chicha San Chen - Crowded place

    Crowded place

    Chicha San Chen - The wait takes about 20-30 minutes. I understand that it will take a long time since there are a lot of people and the tea is fresh.

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    The wait takes about 20-30 minutes. I understand that it will take a long time since there are a lot of people and the tea is fresh.

    Prince Tea House - Brown Sugar Bubble Mille Crepe Cake

    Prince Tea House

    4.4(327 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    Nicely decorated tea house inside with a menu full of various beverages and assorted bites…read more Ordering is done only electronically on their site, so you can customize as you wish. The tea itself was hot and tasty. Tried the tropical oolong. A nice pot to share, and you are given a small sugar bowl as well if needed. Good flavor and stayed hot with the burner stand. Cup, saucer, and spoon all showing signs of heavy wear. The food and service was not as nice and far more average than expected. Was deciding between salmon or turkey sandwich, ended up ordering the salmon. However, the Turkey club sandwich was what I got and unfortunately nobody came back to check on us either way. It was still okay not a huge issue, though the sandwich itself was a bit of a letdown. Average quality bread and lunch meat, and the salad was browning. Felt like it's a bit downhill than expected.

    Ended up having my baby shower here. It is a gorgeous venue that I highly recommend checking out…read more They blocked off a little corner for us since the guest list wasn't too big. They did a good job of bringing all the teas in a timely fashion. We tried the Rose Lover tea, Matcha Green Tea, and the Prince Passion Fruit Tea. I started by really liking the rose lover tea. It was a milky tea that had a rosy taste to it. After a while; however, I felt like it was too sweet. For our main apps we had twister fries which were pretty basic. We also had the fried shrimp lollipops which were very tasty. The place offered us a collection of tea sandwiches and scones and macarons. Overall, my guests didn't leave hungry. We also ordered a mango Mille crepe cake. It was cutely decorated. They put pieces of mango on top of it. The cake was a bit too sweet for my liking, however.

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    Prince Tea House - Lounging area

    Lounging area

    Prince Tea House - Hot jasmine tea

    Hot jasmine tea

    Prince Tea House - Geisha green tea, Goddess of Mercy oolong

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    Geisha green tea, Goddess of Mercy oolong

    Matcha Panda Cafe - Strawberry matcha latte

    Matcha Panda Cafe

    4.4(268 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    THE PLACE INSIDE IS SO NICE, I love it here. Feels very homey, also the staff is very kind. The…read morefood is also nicely made.

    This is my second time visiting a Matcha Panda location, and I'm happy to say the quality is just…read moreas good as the Chestnut Street one. They definitely seem consistent, which I really appreciate. I came with a couple of friends on a Saturday afternoon, and wow... this place was packed. Even with the crowd, the staff stayed friendly and worked quickly, so we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks. One thing I still love is the seating. They have giant plushies sitting in the booths, so if you're by yourself, you're not just awkwardly staring at an empty seat across from you. Maybe I'm the only one who appreciates that, but I think it's a cute touch. The matcha here is the real deal. It's bright green, fragrant, and has that rich, earthy flavor with just enough natural bitterness that you know they're using quality matcha. A lot of places advertise matcha, but this one actually delivers. I ordered one of their matcha desserts with ice cream, and it was creamy, refreshing, and let the matcha flavor shine instead of burying it under sugar. My only complaint is that it was pretty warm inside. It was a hot summer day, and I honestly couldn't tell if the air conditioning was running or if it was just fans. Either way, it wasn't very cool inside. Thankfully I had ice cream, so it didn't bother me too much, but it's something to keep in mind if you're stopping by on a really hot day. Overall, another great visit. Friendly staff, consistently high-quality matcha, and a fun atmosphere. If you're a matcha lover, this is still one of my favorite spots in Chinatown.

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    Matcha Panda Cafe - Matcha ice cream ($7)

    Matcha ice cream ($7)

    Matcha Panda Cafe - Panda Snack Cup Series w/ Roasted Green Tea Gelato. Fresh Red Bean, Jasmine Tea Jello, Boba pearls, and Crispy flakes

    Panda Snack Cup Series w/ Roasted Green Tea Gelato. Fresh Red Bean, Jasmine Tea Jello, Boba pearls, and Crispy flakes

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    Yuzu Cream Puff

    J'aime French Bakery - Chocolate Pretzel Croissant

    J'aime French Bakery

    4.6(472 reviews)
    0.8 miWashington Square West
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    I'm glad I stopped by here. Came here for a weekend trip. I decided to take a pause on my strict…read moreketo diet for this trip so I wanted to make sure I had some fine pastries in my tummy. Place was nice and bright. Plenty of seating. So many things looked tasty but I got two pain aux raisins, an eclair, a merveilleux, and 4 mini choux pastries (2 for $1). The total came to $24. Pain aux raisin was good but not the best I've ever had. Would have liked them to be slightly thicker and crispier. Plenty of raisins though. Crème pâtissière was fantastic. Eclair was thin and dainty. I got this for my son as a safe bet. I tried a piece and I was so delighted to find it was filled with a chocolate pudding type of filling. The mini choux pastries were an impulse buy. I got enough for everyone in the car ride home to try. Delicious and delicate one bite treat. The merveilleux was a blind buy. Read a review that raved about it so I gave it a try. I didn't even know what to expect. It's crispy meringue covered in cream and crushed speculoos cookies. It's so heavenly! 2/3 of us liked the merveilleux the best and one of us liked the pain aux raisin the best. Come here if you're looking for something really special

    I was craving, deeply craving, a Jambon Beurre. And I needed a really good French baguette to pull…read moreit off. This bakery is way too close to a convenient PATCO stop en route to work. I stopped in around 8 AM and their pastries were FRESH. The baguette was still warm to the touch. Swoon. That night, we sliced the baguette open, slathered it generously with European salted butter and slabs of imported ham as well as good quality cheese. It hit the spot. I do take my carbs seriously.

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    J'aime French Bakery - GÂTEAU À L'HUILE D'OLIVE

    GÂTEAU À L'HUILE D'OLIVE

    J'aime French Bakery - Apple tart in the foreground, but the highlight is the merveilleux!

    Apple tart in the foreground, but the highlight is the merveilleux!

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