Super chill brunch spot. Good cocktail and beer selection and great brunch options. Weather was…read moreperfect for outdoor seating when we came. Service was slow to start but once we finally got to order it was better.

Philly, we are not welcome here…read more Meet Henry, the manager at Fringe Bar. As a Northern Liberties resident, I've visited Fringe Bar several times and have generally enjoyed the experience before my recent experience with the manager. Unfortunately, my visit on June 13 around 4:30 PM completely changed my opinion of this establishment. My friend and I were seated and waited nearly 20 minutes before our food order was taken. Our server explained that their ordering system had gone down.... We were understanding and patient but to be honest it felt like she forgot. About 10 minutes later, we finally received our drinks, and our server shared that management had continued assigning her additional tables despite the issues, making it difficult for her to keep up. We sympathized with her and gave the staff plenty of grace. After waiting another 30 minutes, nearly an hour total since arriving, we still had not received our food. What made the situation even more frustrating was watching another table that arrived roughly 30 minutes after us receive their meals before we did. At that point, I approached Henry to ask about our order. I explained that we had been waiting for nearly an hour and that guests who arrived significantly later had already been served and they needed to hurry up with our food because we were hungry. Before I could even finish speaking, Henry interrupted me, stated that he would comp the food, and told us to leave. All I wanted was an explanation and asked that our order be prioritized after such a long wait. Instead of attempting to resolve the issue, Henry immediately escalated the situation and effectively removed us from the restaurant. The interaction felt dismissive, unprofessional, and completely lacking in customer service. Even another manager appeared surprised by how quickly our order was canceled and how the situation was handled. The entire experience left me feeling unwelcome and disrespected. Mistakes happen. Delays happen. What determines whether customers return is how management responds. Unfortunately, Henry's arrogance, poor communication, and inability to handle a reasonable customer concern ensured that I will never return. The attached photos include timestamps documenting our visit and the lengthy wait and a photo of Henry so you can avoid him. DO NOT COME.

WOW- more than a dinner, this was an experience! Every, single item we ate was just better than the…read morelast. So many flavors! Our table of three got the tasting menu- and we selected different items to try more. There's also a few special surprises, too. Props to their chef- a female AAPI chef!

Came for a girls weekend to visit my friend Jenny. This…read moretime I got one plate and wasn't disappointed! It was delicious. We started with splitting a croissant so that satisfied my sweet tooth. Preston our waiter was fabulous and the service attentive. He knew the city well and there was a great discussion on burgers. I need to return here!! I love this place.

Amazing food, cool atmosphere. Take out gets a bit hectic but well worth it. The breakfast sandwich…read moreis my go to.

Got the pancake. It was large and could easily serve two. It was moist, fluffy and buttery. Very…read moreflavor but too sweet (in my opinion). I'd order this again but I'd ask to put the syrup on the side. Service was quick and courteous in spite of the long line. Medium lighting and soft background music. Good for casual morning dates or brunch with friends. Yes, I'd return.

came here to celebrate birthday with reservation on resy. the staff was accommodating in moving our…read morereservation to later of the night. when we arrived, we were seated immediately. The ambiance was nice, it was perfect for dates and small group gatherings. for the appetizer, we got the duck crepe which was tasty. the duck was tender and folded in the crepe. for the entrees, we got the rib eye and the lamb. both were tasty as well. both portions were good. we also got a complimentary birthday mousse as dessert! it was a nice touch and shows how much the staff cares about making our meals special.

~4.5/5~ great French inspired cuisine! We went for the Valentine's Day brunch and it was so cutely…read moredecorated for the occasion! It was a set menu for 75pp, which included a pastry basket for the table and 3 courses. All were very tasty!! Very well portioned courses for brunch and our waiter was great! They sent us out with homemade caramels as well which was a nice touch. The food was fantastic and very cute cozy interior. A little on the pricier side but worth a visit for a nicer meal or special occasion!

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.

Fantastic vibe and the food and drinks match. Great beer list. The staff is fantastic! It's nice…read moreto have a quality neighborhood spot such as this.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

We love visiting Irish Pubs everywhere we travel!!! This place has been a bar dating back to the…read moreearly 1900's and located in the Historic District. Great vibe and service is great too.

We enjoyed a wonderful brunch at Talula's Garden today. Our waiter, Kenny, provided exceptional…read moreservice making my daughter's birthday even more special. We sat in the outdoor garden on an unusually pleasant July afternoon (by Philly standards). It was very comfortable, even though the restaurant was full. We enjoyed several of the brunch entrees, to include the salmon eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros. The food was fresh, hot and perfectly prepared. Finishing with a sampling of their wonderful desserts made it a perfect meal on a perfect day. Well done and highly recommended!

My partner and I had a Starr gift card to use and we had heard good things about brunch at Talula's…read moreGarden so we made a reservation. We had been hoping to get outdoor seating, but OpenTable doesn't specify indoor or outdoor seating with your reservation and unfortunately only indoor seating was available when we arrived at our reservation time. I find the indoor lighting to be a bit dim for brunch and it feels more suited to dinner, but it's still quite pretty and spacious inside. We ordered a mimosa (strangely not on the menu but they're there!) and the mini chocolate croissants to start, which came in a set of three and were quite mini as described, but they were delicious with the whipped Nutella spread! I got the eggs royale entree, which was perhaps one of the best eggs benedicts I've had. Great balance of flavors and a huge portion of side potatoes seasoned with paprika that left me very full even with my partner helping. My partner got the chicken and waffle which I also tried. Also a very generous portion, and the waffle was fluffy and buttery and the chicken was nicely moist. We didn't love the apple topping though which we found quite tart. Overall we had a very nice and filling brunch, but between the rather high prices for brunch (and I'm not personally a huge brunch person) and the inability to guarantee seating in the eponymous garden, I'm not sure how soon we'd be back without a gift card. But definitely a must-visit for brunch enthusiasts in Philly!

I don't have photos with me right now but Sutton's is my favorite bar that also serves food in…read moreFishtown/No Libs. I don't drink much, just solo dining and sometimes eating with friends. I enjoy the themed food nights they host like Pasta Night, Taco Tuesday, and so on as well. The staff has been kind to me whenever I've visited. Came around to check on my drinks often and the chef on Italian night used to come by to make sure we were enjoying food. The cocktails also slap. No complaints.

Great staff, great drinks, great vibe, amazing chocolate cookie (finger-lickingly good). Had a good…read morechat with one of the staff about nba. Nice guy. Also they let us in at a very late time to look for something we might have lost there. Amazing service.

Great service , great people, , best pierogies ever ,will definitely come back for the potato…read morecheddar pierogies to take home when they are available. Had a fun evening ! Thank you

If you are in the mood for some GREAT pierogi, I highly recommend Mom Mom's. They generally have a…read morefew "standards" that are always on the menu, like potato, farmer's cheese, and cheesesteak pierogi. You can get an optional kielbasa add-on. And then they typically have some specials. You can also buy frozen pierogi to go. I do find their other menu items to be hit or miss. The fries are sometimes good, but the last time I ordered them they seemed to be mushy food service fries instead of the nice crispy ones they typically have. The wings are also sometimes good but sometimes very dry. Sharing the location is Carbon Copy brewery, which offers some very tasty brews to go with your food. The service for both food and beer is always with a smile.

I took my dad and our family here to celebrate his birthday for our first visit to Elwood. I…read morecouldn't believe this restaurant existed and we've walked by it countless times over the years and has no idea ! Honestly - I wanted to love this place, but it didn't hit all the way home for me. What it did hit home for me were the vibes. I loved the interior decor, the small homey vibes , and I could feel the love and passion that went into this place. Small inside, cozy, and I think I only saw a total of 3 staff that ran the place. I really wanted to love them! To be perfectly honest, I'm probably not the best reviewer for this spot. I eat 80% vegan .. and cannot not remember the last time I had beef prior to this meal. However - I didn't find it to be particularly mind blowing. It was cooked to a good temperature , served with salt for you to tailor to your taste and oh I can't forget to mention how much I loved the chefs homemade hot sauce ( which they do sell on site ! ) it was solid , but not something I was personally blown away by for $90 and not something I'd "cheat" on my diet for again to eat. I felt similarly about the striped bass. It was cooked well, but I found it under seasoned. Overall, I don't think it's the spot for me but I DO think it's the spot for many. I definitely recommend you check out this small humble restaurant and give them a shot. It's beautiful and warm inside, and you can feel the love in this establishment Check out Elwood!

Elwood is such a hidden gem. It's so easy to walk by and not know it's there, but it really never…read moredisappoints when you're looking for a meal that feels both familiar and unique. The space is cozy and welcoming, and the service is always great. It's a perfect spot to have a family-style meal with family or friends (definitely go for the ham on Easter). They specialize in classic local recipes and techniques, but don't let that fool you on flavor. If you haven't had Pennsylvania Dutch food, etc. it's definitely worth going to Elwood to experience a great execution of this style. The menu is always changing, but expect large portions meant to be shared, so we always prefer going with large groups. We've had almost every dish on their menus so it's hard to go back and reflect on all of them, but definitely start with the pierogies, get your meat of choice, and order the funnel cake for dessert. You can't really go wrong!