Simply the best! The owner, Hasan, loves to fill bellies! We had almond pistachio lassi that was lovely texture and taste. Samosa chaat had the mix of sweet, chutney, yogurt flavors. Then he brought out tasty spinach with a kick on brown rice. The chicken tikka masala was also flavorful. Everything was tasty and he loves passionately to share his food. Then crazy naan came out that was unexpectedly different yet phenomenal. He also handled gracefully and compassionately a difficult customer. A gem of a human running an unparalleled restaurant! read more

Mood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love this place! The food is amazing. I highly recommend the samosas and the classic mango lassi. Literally your taste buds will be overjoyed with delicious flavors. The owner is the nicest guy! One of my absolute favorite places in Philly :) read more

Mood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hassan is super friendly and made my partner and I feel welcomed. Everything we got was terrific (mango and cardamon lassis, crazy chaat, and a lamb dish and chicken dish, and rice pudding). Hassan even made some complimentary things for us as it was our first time there! Hassan spoke with us about what types of food we were craving and recommended/customized dishes for us. Will definitely be coming back! read more

This was my first time trying Pakistani food! Chaat is very interesting - every bite gives you a different flavor due to the different layers incorporated into the dish. I tried the samosa chaat (the samosa was delicious!) and the dish was great! Know that this dish isn't hot (temperature-wise), the samosa or whatever add on you get is warm but the base is chickpeas and potatoes and they are cooked but not hot. Very interesting dish and I'm so glad I tried it! I also got a mango lassi - very yummy! I tasted the fog lassi which I found delicious (it's yogurt based with chunks of fig!) The location is very cozy and the owner is extremely friendly and welcoming. We had no idea what we were ordering and he explained everything to us! Thank you so much for the hospitality and the introduction to a new and delicious food! read more

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I like Indian food, but have probably only drank lassi 2 or 3 times in my life. I came here during the miserable heatwave of the summer and saw the line of happy people at Mood Cafe! I was hungry, but not hungry for a full on meal and walked in sweaty and thirsty. If you're unfamiliar, according to Wiki lassi is: ablend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Traditional lassi (a.k.a., "salted lassi", or simply, "lassi") is a savoury drink, sometimes flavoured with ground and roasted cumin. Sweet lassi, however, contains sugar or fruits, instead of spices. Well, don't fret if you are picky because there is a mind-blowing combination of flavors here. Literally a wall full of drink combos. Most the the people came for mango, but I went with watermelon. All I can say was it was cool and refreshing with a slight watermelon flavor and hint of spices. If you are unsure with what you want and order something you can't stomach - they will gladly make you a new drink. You even a get a small cup of the extra. I got a lassi and samosa and it was under $5! Deal. The veggie samosa was one of the best I have had and totally kills the ones I have eaten in Torrance. I didn't try the chaat and did see people ordering dishes of it to go. Seems like a popular vegetarian spot as well. This is a friendly neighborhood cafe with kind owners and staff. They really give you service with a smile and believe in the quality of their products. Good find in Philly! read more

Mood Cafe - Veggie samosa with sauce - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had the best samosas and cardamom lassi of my life! The place was really cute and the owner really nice

Five stars for everything here - the 25+ flavors of lassis available, the extensive chaat menu, and most of all, the customer service. While the lassis are enough to keep me coming back, the owner is one of the nicest shopkeepers I've ever met in my life. He's so helpful in explaining what exactly is in your chaat, what kind of lassi is good if you've never had one before, and always tells you to try your drink/food first before paying to make sure you like it. Both times I've been here, he's also given free samples of some of the other lassi flavors that my friend ordered! I've tried the peach and coconut lassis and they were both delicious. I liked the peach more though. I've also had the bhel puri chaat, which is a great mix of flavors and textures - crunchy papri and sev, tangy chutney, sweet mango, potatoes, and other things whose names I'm not entirely sure of. I definitely recommend Mood Cafe if you're looking for a quick and delicious meal, or a refreshing lassi! read more

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The attendant was nice. She had beautiful, friendly eyes that said "come on in." The chicken tikka, which she said was part of a new menu was delicious. The flavors were complex and the colors of the dish were visually interesting for what amounts to a sandwich on pita. I finished in seconds, after she said, "this is an eat in one sitting meal, because I made it sloppy." Sloppy or not, it packed a flavor punch. Make this an after dinner spot, if you have the need for some healthy and tasty Middle Eastern food. read more

Mood Cafe - Chicken Tikka - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Like many stores that line Baltimore Avenue in West Philly, Mood Cafe is privately owned and a sister store to Desi Village and Desi Chaat House. I have frequented Desi Chaat House more often because they have more variety of chaat, but Mood Cafe has more lassi options. I really like their lassi because it isn't that sweet, and my favourite is cardamom lassi. It has a slight tanginess from the yoghurt and just the right amount of cardamom flavour. It's actually really refreshing to drink on a very hot day. Mango lassi is very good also, once again with just the right sweetness and enough mango flavour. This time I ordered Kashmiri chaat and asked mine to be medium spicy. I love eating chaat during the summer months because it's refreshing and kind of helps my appetite when you don't want to eat anything. Just in case you don't know, chaat is one of the favourite Indian street food with all kinds of possible combination of veggies, crunchy Indian snacks, fruits, sauces, and yoghurt. The potential of combination seems endless. Mood Cafe is rather small for an eat in. They do have limited chairs and tables. I chose to do a take out (which most times seems more convenient). The service is really friendly and pretty efficient. I think they over made their mango lassi they gave me the extra portion in a small cup! If you are new to this area of West Philly you can choose to eat in, or take your food and drink over to Clark Park and have a picnic! read more

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I'm not one to leave a comment on many places I frequent but this place blew me away. My friend is in shambles proceeding this delectable meal. This was... the BEST thing I could've had all day. It has culinary creativity in droves, he's by himself yet fulfilling orders quickly, and perfecting his craft! He was even nice enough to give us a sneak peek at the new menu and safe to say we were impressed. He was confident to tell us the best was yet to come. Overall a GREAT experience, 10 out of 10 do recommend. Expanding taste buds by the day. P.S. can't wait till the summer!!! read more

This place is awesome. So many different varieties of lassi to choose from! My current favorite is banana peanut butter, but coconut is also another great one. Mix and match your own flavors. They also have tasty chaats (Indian street snacks), and some of the best service ever. Hassan will treat you like family. I highly recommend you got yourself a lassi here ASAP!! read more

Had the best mango lassi I've ever had! And I've tried mango lassis at many locations. So refreshing, creamy and delicious! The person working the store is also very friendly and passionate - something that makes attending Mood Cafe even more worth your while. They also have a ton of flavors to try if you're feeling adventurous. read more

Mood Cafe - Mango lassi - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The place to go to get your Pakistani traditional drinks, desserts and authentic lassi! Great menu variety, super friendly staff and reasonable prices. Very tasty & super sweet food ( if you do not have a sweet tooth, probably not the place the place for you ). Authentic taste and flavorful menu options. PROS - Authentic menu, great variety, reasonable price, friendly owner CONS - Parking read more

The mango lassi here is probably the best mango lassi I've ever had. Great price, it comes in a huge cup, and it's so delicious, I wish I could drink them all day. The owner is so hospitable and passionate about the food he serves, and will make recommendations and make sure you get the best experience. read more

Chaat is some of the most delicious food I have ever tasted. Each bite is different than the last, with varying textures and flavors. Hasan is a wonderful host offering excellent service and extremely good food. This is a must-try extremely memorable experience. I highly recommend it. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! If you are from here or just driving through philly definitely stop by to get one of the 60 flavors of lassi. All can be made non dairy / vegan and it has absolutely amazing customer service. The price is tooo good for what you get will be absolutely coming back! read more

Mood Cafe - Mango pineapple and strawberry lassi - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a pretty cool place to get some really authentic lassi! I've never had the food so I can't speak to it. I've tried mango, rose (which has really rose petals!), lychee, cardamom and they're all so good! The guy who runs it is super nice (although he wasn't wearing a mask today which I didn't love, I hope he normally wears one since he's handling food). The times i've gone prior to covid he always give a cup extra to be nice. read more

VISIT HISTORY: - Last visit: last Thursday with a friend - Frequency: this was my second time. First time I came with a foodie friend who had Mood cafe on her list for awhile. - Next visit? Maybe once more before I leave Phily but it's kinda far. Distance is the only factor though. FOODRINK: - Mangk Lassi: my friend had been craving the Lassi for so long and we were so focused on getting this Lassi that we left our cards at the previous restaurant we were at. It's made right on the spot. I wish there had been more yogurt. The options for lassis are endless. - Crazy Chaat: its house specialty! The sauce is aaaaawwweesssoomee. It's the perfect amount of cool, chilly, and spice. The potatoes are diced tomatoes perfect bite sizes. Lovr the crunch mixed with the creamy sauce and the refreshing zeal of the chutney. I wished we weren't so full from dinner but we still finished 80% of it. VIBE: - Very casual - Pretty small - Unexpectedly cute - The type of authentic place that doesn't focus on decoration. - Sits maybe maximum 8 people. - Service was great. Guy smiled a lot and gave funny suggestions. - Wait time for food arrival: almost non-existent read more

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Everything about this place was great. kind owner, beautiful set up with all the plants and wonderful food.

I've been a regular here since 2011. The chef-owner is always trying new things and working to improve - and my chaat and lassi are always delicious. I always order a spicy crazy chaat and a lassi and ask him to surprise me with the flavors. Recently a younger relative came onboard to help run the business - I was excited but apprehensive that the flavors would suffer. I needn't have worried - my chaat prepared by that young person was equally delicious, with thinly sliced green chilies and all the usual goodies. read more

Been going here for almost 10 years - always so good, solid, and tastes like the owner (who makes all the dishes) is genuine with ingredients. Best chaats, lassis, and new chicken Marsala dish, with pungent spices, is probably the best in the Philly area. read more

In town for a weekend getaway and having no knowledge of the local food scene, I came across Mood Cafe while searching. Good reviews, excellent photos and decent prices brought me in, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. Thank you again, Yelp, for steering me to such a great find in the city of brotherly love. Mood Café had some seriously high reviews.. a solid 5 star rating with close to 250 reviews, so they've got to be doing something right. They serve a dish called Chaat here.. something I've never heard of and something that I figured I might as well try. This place is much smaller than I expected. No real sitting area, but they have a couple of makeshift tables and plastic stools for people who want to eat there. Plastic forks, knives and napkins sit by the door as a "grab your own" kind of thing. You place your order at the counter and they prepare it in plastic to go containers. Having no clue what I wanted, I told the guy behind the counter that I was in town for the night, saw they had some great reviews on Yelp, and I wanted to see what it was all about. He explained one of the menus was yogurt based smoothies and the other was the chaat. He also helped steer me by asking if I wanted vegetarian or the type of protein I wanted. I think I should point out that I had no clue what chaat was and really still don't. I know it has a lot of tasty sauces.. some crunchy bits and fresh mango in it. Mine had the Chicken Tikka in it too, because that's what I ordered. There were some items in my dish that were cold and some that were hot. Some bits were crunchy and some bits were not. While I cannot tell you exactly what it was (or if it was authentic like some reviews claim it is not) I can tell you it was delicious and I ate every bite of it. I also ordered the blueberry lassi and was really happy with it. A friend ordered the mango and we were each given a full glass of what we ordered and a smaller cup with the other one so we could taste it. I thought this was a really nice gesture and was very appreciative of it. I'd love to tell all of my friends about Mood Café and haul them all to Philly to give it a try, but there wouldn't be enough room in the place for everyone. Instead, I can only share my experience and hope it steers you inside on some cold and rainy night as it did me. read more

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Amazing little place! They have so many unique flavors of lassi (yogurt drink) and chaat!!! They had a chicken Tikka Chaat which was amazing! And the lassi was really really good too! The price was also very reasonable. Can't wait to go again when I visit Philly! read more

Mood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

An Indian take counter counter with a few tables. Don't let the simplicity fool you. For what it is, the smoothie type drinks and food is pretty good. Vegan options and helpful staff. read more

5.0/5 The lassi's at Mood Cafe aren't just good; they're heavenly. What's more, there's more flavors than you could ever imagine. Upon entering the cafe, you're immediately greeted by a huge chalkboard with a listing of 60 lassi and "lassi combination" flavors. There are your standard options -- like mango -- but also many more incredibly unique and exciting flavors to try: rose, apple fig, date almond, spicy mint, "salty queen" (this one's a bit of an enigma), orange papaya, peaches & cream... But it doesn't stop there. The owner, Hassan, actually initially made a menu of 140 items, until he realized that customers were suffering from decision paralysis. If you ask, he'll craft an off-menu lassi custom made for you. After learning that I like nuts, he made me one of his own personal favorites, "almond pistachio with a dash of cardamom". It -- and each of the ~8-10 flavors I've tried so far -- was DELICIOUS. I would go so far as to describe Hassan's lassi combinations as an experience, not just a drink. In the first sip, you're hit with the whirlwind of different flavors in your mouth. It's surprising, so you sip again. Perhaps the flavor gives you an immediate joy, or perhaps you're not sure what to think. Nonetheless, you're intrigued. So you sip again. Soon enough, with sip after sip, you begin unraveling the complex tastes of the drink, until it gains a familiarity that makes the flavor even more delicious with every sip. Protip: If you like the yogurt flavor of traditional lassi's, ask for a yogurt base. If you prefer something more like a juice smoothie, ask for a juice base. Besides the tastiness of the drinks, I'd also like to note that the owner Hassan is incredibly friendly. Every time I've gone with friends, he'll give us an extra sample cup with each of our drinks so that we can trade and try each other's flavors. He promises not to charge us if we don't like our drink, though we've never done that of course because every drink is delicious. The last time I went, he even gave my friend and I extra sample cups from a different customer's custom drink, so that we could try a new flavor he had never made before, "rose mint". (This one's particularly special because it's made from rose and mint that Hassan grew himself!) Mood Cafe's massive menu is something Hassan has incredible fun with, and you can see it in the delight on his face when he gets to combine different ingredients in new and interesting ways. While I usually go to Mood Cafe for the lassis, the chaat is also pretty tasty. Warning: If you ask for "very spicy", it's ACTUALLY very spicy, not your typical Americanized "very spicy". I consider myself to have a fairly okay spice tolerance, and I absolutely died. Thank goodness I had the lassi to save me from the fire ^^;; On the other hand, I didn't find the "medium spicy" to be spicy at all. In summary, would highly highly recommend, especially the lassi combinations! And if you have the time, be sure to strike up a conversation with the owner too -- he's super friendly! read more

Mood Cafe - Almond pistachio lassi with a hint of cardamom, Mango lassi - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Mood Cafe is my favorite place for food and dessert in West Philly. The owner is a sweet, hardworking, generous man. The restaurant is also a great place to get work done. Its clean and filled and surrounded with plants. I recommend the Mango Lassi and the butter chicken with rice. read more

Excellent business, 10/10 Lassi. Recommend to all Philadelphians. Mango chia hits hard

Great lassi's and chaat! A huge variety and they're all good. You can ask for less or no sugar in the lassi if you like it less sweet.

Went once for dinner, and back for lunch the day after. It's that good! Sticking with chicken tikka until I bore it out, if that's even possible. Also tried a fig lassi, so tasty! They use dried figs and does not disappoint. One word of advice: be patient. The two times I've visited, there is only one person running show, so if it gets busy you may have to wait a little to put in your order and get your food. Believe me, it's worth the wait! read more

Mood Cafe - Chicken tikka deliciousness - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It is safe to say that the samosa chaat and mango lassi exceeded our expectations! The chaat is flavorful in multiple dimensions. It has a lovely combination of sweet, creamy, crunchy, cold, and more. Everything compliments each other brilliantly. The mango lassi was so light and refreshing, even on a cold winter day. We can't wait to come back to try more chaat and lassi flavors! read more

Mood Cafe - Mango lassi - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really unique place with great Lassis! They have a whole board full of lassi flavors. Some were your standard flavors (mango, strawberry, etc) but they also had quite a few unique flavors. The servings are very big. Service and atmosphere was nice. Definitely recommend! read more

Mood Cafe - Mango and Strawberry lassis - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So good! Highly recommend the date-banana lassi! It's a grab and go place. When the weather is warm, there are tables and chairs outside. Amazing service as well. The owner has always been friendly and nice. read more

One of my favorite spots in West Philly! The Chaat is so delicious and the Lassies are incredible. The owner even grows his own roses for the Rose Lassi. He is such a lovely man and always kind and generous. I will miss this place and one of the most beautiful people in the neighborhood. read more

The Lassis are out of this world. Best I've ever had in my life. I would go here every day if I could.. the owner of the cafe is lovely too- always friendly and inviting. Nice outdoor seating area. Very close to Clark park read more

I'm usually good with words but for once I don't know where to begin. Just go. Let the amazing owner work his magic. Get the crazy chaat. Let him suggest the lassi flavor. Sit back and enjoy the sweetest, most generous hospitality ever. read more

Moving away from Philly has been devastating because I get uncontrollable cravings for this place and its Chicken Salad Chaat. I've been here countless times since it opened up in 2011, and tried a variety of the lassi flavor combinations. Combining chaat with salad is sheer genius and that credit goes to the owner Hasan who is also behind Desi Chaat House. Seriously, the idea should be patented by him, as it's the most unique way to make South Asian street food trendy, hip, healthy, and accessible to people. The chaat serves as the crunch, and the raitas and chutneys as dressing for the salad, with other delicious mix-ins. The lassi's are pretty great too. Mood Cafe uses fresh fruit that is frozen so that any flavor smoothie can be enjoyed in any season. My personal favorites are the guava lassi and the pomegranate lassi. I love going back to this place every time I visit philly. If only there were more places like this in the Midwest too. read more

Mood Cafe - Chicken salad chaat with persimmon-coconut lassi. - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Truly the best Mango Lassi! We also tried other flavors. My husband and I are so impressed and excited to come back.

Mood Cafe is definitely one of the hidden gems of West Philly! I had heard a lot of positive things about it before I actually got to go and it definitely lived up to my expectations. My friends and I went for their lassis and we each ordered a different flavor. I ordered the blueberry lassi and my friends got a rose lassi and a chocolate raspberry lassi. The blueberry lassi was light and delicious. I asked for it with less sugar (I'm not too big of a fan of sweets) and the owner was happy to accommodate! I tried a sip of the rose lassi and it was delicious as well. It was sweet but had a touch of fennel to it. I didn't try the chocolate raspberry but my friend was extremely happy with it. Overall, I would highly recommend Mood Cafe for their lassis, which are very reasonably priced and are huge portions! The manager/owner was also extremely friendly and was willing to answer any of our questions and accommodate any modifications (like my request for less sugar). His attitude was so positive and even said that we'd get our lassis free if we didn't absolutely love them (we did!). I only wish that my lassi was a little creamier and more consistent but I still really enjoyed it. Also, if you are vegan, they can also make their lassis with almond milk instead of yogurt, which is the traditional base. I would definitely come back! read more

Mood Cafe - Blueberry lassi! - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Outstanding chaats and lassis in a really simple West Philly cafe. The owner is a really nice guy and prepares each dish or drink with care. One of the best quick lunches in the neighborhood. read more

In all honesty, nothing that I say here will do anything except add to the truth we already know: this is one of the most fabulous eating establishments in all of Philadelphia. I came here with my parents and a couple of friends. None of us had the slightest idea about what to order. No problem. The lone man at the counter asked us what meat we preferred, the level of spice we were looking to try, and if there were any sauces we were opposed to. The answers to those three questions produced, for each of us, a magical and absolutely exquisite combination that stunned the group into happy silence. The lassi is also phenomenal. We each tried a different flavor--all amazing! Instead of tossing the leftovers, the man at the counter gave us all of the extras in smaller cups so we could sample them from each other. If you are anywhere near this place (as in, somewhere within the city limits of Philadelphia) you MUST try the food here. It will be a simple and unforgettable dining experience. read more

Mood Cafe - The layout speaks for itself. Need I say more? - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania