Talia&#x27;s Grille

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Went in after seeing someone post about Talia's on TikTok. My boyfriend and I ordered two everything bagels with cream cheese. The bagels were really great--they were fresh, fluffy, and perfectly toasted. Honestly one of the best, if not the best bagel I've had in Philly. The owner was also so friendly! He talked to me about his process and how he hand rolls all the bagels. He even convinced me to try his tiramisu too, which was equally as delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

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Sharika M.

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I think this spot was popular back in it's hay day. Present day, there's a lot of competition in the area. The place could benefit from a cosmetic uplift. I ordered a poppyseed bagel with olive cream cheese and a pumpernickel rye bagel with lox. My total was $15 which I found very steep. I ordered lox cream cheese, not actual lox slices. I usually ask for less cream cheese or cream cheese on the side but ordered as is. I am glad I did because there was barely any of the olive cream cheese. The bagels were also not cut properly, they were cut like 1/3 and 2/3 and not full cut. It made it difficult to pull apart while driving. The poppy bagel barely had any poppy seeds on it as well. I also entered asking what bagels there were and what flavors and was just pointed each time to look at the menu on the table. Near the end, the customer service warmed up which was personable. I struggle with review because I can see them struggling, hopefully my feedback can help with improving the space. read more

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Esther H.

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Multiple hairs in bagel & aggressive customer service where they leave a voicemail on your PERSONAL phone to scream at you (video attached). They must be one of those businesses that ask for good reviews in exchange for free food bc these reviews on Google & TT don't line up. Owner was upset that I left an honest review after he gave me a refund for 1 bagel-he really thought he could hide a public health issue with a refund? Customer service IS NOT quid per quo. A friend and I came here Sat 12/20 around 10AM. After scrapping heaps of salt off and eating 1/2 of my $7.25 (!!) salt bagel w/ basic sun-dried tomato cream cheese, I noticed MULTIPLE hairs on the last half. You can see in the pics that they're scattered on top/in the bagel & charred into it I called them and he probably said 10 times "don't leave a review!" & I didn't at first bc I thought we would resolve everything. As a child of an immigrant with a small business, I truly don't like to leave bad reviews for fellow ethnic small businesses. I go to the store later and he rips the receipt and bagel (brought for physical proof) from my hand and yelled that I "ate the whole thing". Sir, I didn't see the hairs until I saw the other half...WHO in their right mind would eat 1/2 a bagel while KNOWING there are burnt hairs on there? I wanted to vomit after I saw the other half. He didn't even have the decency to refund both bagels we got (my friend literally threw hers away after seeing the hairs in mine)...and on top of that, he kept yelling and waving his finger at me to "not leave a review!" Before I left. Mistakes happen but they need to be dealt with responsibly...and without harassing customers on their voicemail read more

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Amber R.

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My new go to bagel place! The staff is so friendly! And the bagel is fluffy and perfect. read more

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I love this business. They're amazing people and if you're in Fishtown or nearby this is the place to get fresh homemade Mediterranean food. It is truly the real deal and their bagels are amazing!! read more

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Nice breakfast spot nestled amongst residential buildings. Loved the rice pudding and the owner allowed us to taste first before buying, she even said "if you don't like it, it's free." Obviously, we loved it. The bagels are authentic NY bagels with the owner from NY, having been a well known chef previously in NYC. It's a to go only spot, unfortunately, no eating in. Great mom & pop shop and we highly recommend! read more

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Best bagel in the city! I am moving out of the area soon and I am going to miss it so so much. Their sun-dried tomato cream cheese is actually insane. My partner and I made it a weekly ritual to come in on Sundays and get our onion bagels with sun-dried tomato cream cheese. Even though I love their bagels they are expensive! We are from Jersey so its worth it for a good bagel. They also do not have seating inside, its a to go sort of place. I recommend to all my friends to try it at least once, and the owners have always been super kind to us. read more

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I knew I wanted Mediterranean food today and I found my new favorite place for it. I walked in and was immediately warmly greeted by one of the owners, Doaa. I ordered the mixed kebab plate, it comes stacked with a grilled chicken breast kebab, a beef kebab, kofta, lamb chops with rice, side salad and hummus. They were out of lamb chops but that didn't even matter cuz everything else was SO GOOD. While I waited for my food, she offered me a sample of their beet salad, as well as a chickpea salad. And oh my god, both were light, refreshing and sooo flavorful. I also got a pound of dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) cuz I absolutely LOVE dolma. Did not disappoint. The space itself is reminiscent of longstanding cafes that take more pride in what they serve, as opposed to the Insta-aesthetic cafes with subpar food. It's the type of mom & pop operation that feels like community & tastes like home. read more

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Ribeye cheese steak sandwich is a brick of beef gyro meat. Zero to be desired. Lamb gyro is gold. Fries are industrial. Bagels (cream cheese!), muffins, and pastry are cool. read more

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Rich T.

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One of the best falafels that I have ever had (and I've had quite a few). It is large and generous packed with garbanzo beans. The ambiance is minimal, just a few tables in front of the counter where you order your food from, but the food is fabulous and the owners are super kind and friendly. Check them out, you'll be glad you did. read more

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Fay Z.

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The best bagels in Philly!! True NY style bagels - firm on the outside and light on the inside + the perfect bagel size. I've had wayyyy too many small, tough bagels here, so I'm really glad to have found Talia's. The owner and his wife are endearing and passionate about the food they serve. They gave me free samples of the strawberry, jalapeño, and sun dried tomato cream cheese - all were super good but let me tell you that the sun dried tomato one was so, so flavorful and delicious. Will be getting that next time I come by! Great experience :) read more

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Tim B.

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This place always has very fresh ingredients and I have never been disappointed. Today I got the homemade Baklava and it was fantastic.

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Maria S.

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I love these people. I've only known them for 24 hours and already. I feel more at home here that I do in my own freaking house lol. First of all, I haven't had a bagel this good since I used to live in Brooklyn. Second, all of the food is freaking fantastic. Third totally reasonably priced. Finally, these are some of the nicest people I've ever met in my life. They treat everyone like family. I'm so glad I came in here. oh, then I should mention that they have some dead serious freaking tiramisu. I only meant to take one bite to taste it and then ate the whole thing. Absolutely delicious. read more

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Casey O.

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Humble, hard working people who make delicious and fresh food, hits the spot every time 10/10

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K D.

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My first time coming here and oh I'm coming back as soon as I can. I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was the best one I had yet, sooooo fresh and flavorful, very friendly people also were very greetful and also told me about the fresh bagels that they serve and the bagels even looked so fresh and big and soft definitely coming back for those! read more

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Anthony C.

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The most welcoming friendly little spot I've been to in a long time flavor in everything I had , tiramisu , beef gyro , the coffee A1 .... Coming back just for this... read more

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Lisa A.

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I was craving a bagel one morning when staying in Fishtown and after looking up a few places I decided to check out Talia's Grille. I'm so happy I did. The people who worked there were so sweet and the food was great. The bagels had a great texture and the cream cheese to bagel ratio was perfect (there's nothing worse than getting a bagel with a bad bagel:cream cheese ratio. We've all been there. You know what I mean.) I also grabbed an iced coffee (and, random, an order of tabouli) which I enjoyed as well. Go here! One thing to note (and I'm not sure if it's always like this, but just in case) - when you walk in, there are chairs set up a few feet from the door, blocking you from getting closer to the register. That's intentional and you should order from behind the chairs. They will take your order from across the room and walk up to you to give you your food and/or to take your payment. read more

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Gloria E.

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This place still has great bagel sandwiches. Loved their sesame bagel, and I asked for added hot sauce to my turkey sausage egg and cheese which was definitely a good move. The everything bagel wasn't overly covered in seeds and spices, which I prefer. With all the expensive bagel shops popping up, a $6 or $7 option here is a much needed service for those who want a good breakfast sandwich. Twas a light bagel with a good toasting on it. I'll be back soon! read more

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Rebecca D.

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AMAZING BAGELS!! NY style boiled bagels FRESH and not to mention sooo many delicious cream cheese options (I love the olive cream cheese). The owners are the kindest, most friendly couple who seem very committed to customer satisfaction. Feels really great to support a local, family owned business rather than a corporate chain. The homemade tiramisu and baklava are both heavenly, I don't even love tiramisu but the owners recipe blew me away!!!! 10/10! My new favorite spot read more

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Jamie G.

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Best breakfast sandwiches in the area by far! Their bagels are unmatched. Service is always fast and friendly too

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Bryce G.

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You have to come here - the most friendly owners and great homemade foods & desserts. Beautiful place.

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Monica D.

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10/10 recc! Best bagel I've ever had, Adele & Doaa were some of the sweetest people ever. She gave me some samples of her amazing spreads and deserts. The tiramisu & baklava were amazing! Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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André A.

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Best bagels in Philly by a landslide, this is how it's done and the owners are so nice

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Maddy F.

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This was SUCH a good spot to snag lunch. We got the lentil salad, a lamb gyro, and a tuna salad bagel with the works. It was all incredible! Portions fit the price, flavor is great, produce is fresh and the owners were incredibly kind to us. No seating indoors but if you can snag and go, it's a great option. Try it out, it's totally worth it! read more

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Shastah H.

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This place is such a hidden gem! I had been going here for a while for my morning bagel and coffee and the owners kept telling me to come for lunch some time... I'm SO GLAD I did. Against what I would normally order I got the falafel, shrimp with tomato and basil pasta, and the baklava with pistachios. All of it was amazing the shrimp were huge and the red sauce they came in was so good. The baklava was some of the best over ever had. Would rate 1000 stars if I could! And the husband and wife who run this are so kind to their customers, they appreciate every person who comes in the door read more

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Ju L.

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Placed an online order for a bagel and coffee before my commute this morning and received a call from the restaurant confirming my order. When I arrived 10 minutes after my confirmed time, I was disappointed to find that my order was not ready. What was the point of calling me earlier to confirm the order if you're not going to make it until I get there? They are also not allowing customers inside due to COVID. So, I stood at the door and relayed my order to the staff to make my food. Thankfully, it did not take too long for my order to be prepared, as there was no one ahead of me. The nice lady went back and forth to collect my payment and to bring my food over to me as I waited at the door. They need to have a better system than this. Overall, the bagel and iced coffee were both good. I would recommend against mixing schmears unless you know they taste good together. There is also $10 minimum for credit card. read more

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Emily G.

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Rice pudding is soooo good. Service is great. family owned business and homemade food

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Noel L.

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I came here based off of the reviews. Service was great and bagels were just ok. We ordered a poppyseed bagel with veggie spread and a cinnamon raisin bagel with the walnut raisin spread. We also purchased two peach flavored Snapple's. After my first sip I knew something was off as it had a peculiar taste (it had a minty aftertaste and was a bit fizzy like kombucha). After finding the expiration date of July 13th 2023 ..today is August 15th..I then also noticed that there is weird (mold ?) floating in my beverage. Not sure if I will be returning. read more

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Eric M.

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Great bagels! Friendly staff! First meal of the New Year, couldn't have asked for a better place!

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Hajar L.

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Came here twice in one week and loved it!! I tried two different sandwiches and loved the turkey bacon SO MUCH. The bagel is fresh and perfectly soft and fluffy but crispy on the outside. The owners are so sweet as well!! Cant wait to be back over and over literally read more

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Mina G.

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Honestly I give them my vote for best bagel in Philly. Big bagels, tasty chew and nice crunch. Only thing is you don't have all the exotic flavors others may offer but TOTALLY worth it in not dealing with douchy overpriced, over hyped places where you wait in line for over an hour. Pay and get your bagel right away like any normal shop. Owned by very friendly couple as well. Would definitely come again to try their other menu as well read more

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These are the best bagels in the neighborhood as far as I'm concerned! And the whitefish salad is also incredible. This is a no frills place owned and operated by nice, friendly, hardworking people who care about their customers. I will continue to patronize. read more

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Di S.

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Assortment of bagels, strawberry cream cheese, and rice pudding. The pudding was good but the cream cheese was a bit sweet for my taste.

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Delicious bagels, spreads, and tiramisu. The owners are lovely people. Highly recommend supporting this mom and pop shop!

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Sabreen A.

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While the place doesn't look like much on the outside, Talia's Grille has delicious bagels and the service is very fast. The staff are nice and hardworking. We ordered two bagel sandwiches to go-- one with egg and turkey ham and the other with fresh turkey, cream cheese, lettuce, onion and tomato. Definitely coming back. read more

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Holly G.

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Woke up Sunday craving a good bagel. After scrolling through the list of places we settled on Talia's. Placed our order only to get a call saying they were out of onion bagels. Subbed in Salt. I love a good salt bagel but not as much onion. However these were tasty and just the right amount firm to soft. We order 4 so we could have for Monday, but these didn't see Monday morning. We noshed all day. As a side thought got an iced coffee. So good were they we reordered today and early enough to get the onion. Not sure what happened but the onion weren't as good. Maybe b/ c they were not NY Water bagels. Still good coffee. read more

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Kelly P.

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I got the lamb chops platter for pickup through Grubhub, and it tasted MAGNIFICENT. So much flavor, and cooked perfectly. Dressing on the side salad was zesty, spices on the lamb made it interesting. However, was a little disappointed by the portion size for the price of 17$. It only had to have about 1/2 cup of rice under the 3 mid-to-small-sized chops. And I was huuungry, so I easily finished it all and was still left wanting more. I also got the 12pc Thai wings, which tasted like brown sugar melted with red chilis, a little more sweet than I was expecting, but again, not a lot of meat on the wings. Maybe go for an extra side of fries (had some of my friend's, THE SEASONING WAS SO GOOD) or a 1lb salad if you're eating here and you're hungry. read more

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Have lived in Northern Liberties for 2 years and this is my go-to place for breakfast and lunch. Their whitefish salad is out of this world. Great mom and pop run shop with excellent food. Highly recommend! read more

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Went in on a Saturday morning--pretty empty and no tables to sit at. Got a steak egg and cheese sandwich which was really great (wasn't chopped steak was just a piece of ribeye). Owners were very friendly. Will be back! read more

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122 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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(215) 413-9737
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Hours

What time does Talia's Grille open?

Talia's Grille opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.

What time does Talia's Grille close?

Talia's Grille closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Talia's Grille closes at 2:00 PM on Wednesday.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMWed 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Talia's Grille take credit cards?

Yes, Talia's Grille takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Talia's Grille have catering options?

Yes, Talia's Grille does have catering options.

Does Talia's Grille serve alcohol?

No, Talia's Grille does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Talia's Grille allow dogs?

Yes, Talia's Grille allows dogs.

Does Talia's Grille have TVs?

Yes, Talia's Grille has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Talia's Grille have bike parking?

Yes, Talia's Grille has bike parking.

Does Talia's Grille have outdoor seating?

Yes, Talia's Grille has outdoor seating options.

Does Talia's Grille have parking?

Yes, Talia's Grille has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Talia's Grille have free WiFi?

Yes, Talia's Grille has free WiFi.

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Schmear

4.5(24 reviews)

I've lived in the Northeast (New Jersey/New York) for about half my life. When I order a bagel,…read moreI'll tell them the type of bagel, whether I want it toasted (always yes for me), the type of cream cheese (scallion vegan cream cheese), and then any additions that I want (usually tomato and onion). When ordering coffee, I'll let them know what I want (drip coffee) with whatever kind of milk (with heavy oat milk enough to change colour) and sweetener (with sugar please). Then you let them know any sides you want. I may or may not be saying it a bit quickly, because I'm half awake, and running on auto pilot, because I've lived in the Northeast for so long. The absolutely delightful lady behind the counter got it all recorded, fired, and sorted as and when it was coming out of my mouth. Confirmed everything, collected my payment, and we kept it pumping. As soon as the coffee was ready, called me over to grab it, because it was chilly and rainy while we waited. When one of the items I was ordering was taking a long time, the staff let me know that the item was taking a while longer than expected to finish cooking. My food came out perfectly done. Also, when they pass you your food, they confirm how many things you're ordering to make sure you get all your stuff. This operation is efficient, fast, and friendly. It's inexpensive for what you're getting. Coffee is excellent. Bagels have that snappy exterior, and chewy insides. Hash browns are crisp and piping hot. Coffee is rich and dark. Genuinely, you can't have any complaints when everything is done just right.

Quick service and the sandwich was good and filling. It was a good quick breakfast before our…read moreconference but wouldn't necessarily frequently stop by. Nothing stood out to me.

Breakfast Sammie

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Cafe Square One

4.4(67 reviews)

1.9 mi

This is my first yelp review, but I absolutely loved this place! The food, coffee, and smoothies…read morewere amazing, the staff was friendly, and they played such good music and had such a cozy environment with a wall of paintings of pop culture and meme characters! Overall the experience was amazing and I would love to come back. If you are in Philly and looking for a great cozy place with great food for breakfast or lunch. I would strongly recommend café square one

While in Philadelphia for work, my office ordered lunch through Seamless, and I'm so glad we chose…read moreCafé Square One! This was my first time actually trying it and it definitely lived up to the hype of the Yelp reviews. My wrap had chicken, hummus, lettuce, and feta, and it was so delicious. My chicken was very good, very tender and seasoned well. It also had a great creamy hummus to tie all the other ingredients together. The feta added just enough saltiness to balance out the rest of the flavors. All of the ingredients were very fresh, and my wrap was extremely soft, yet still maintained its form completely as I ate. I also ordered a Nutella hot chocolate. It was delicious! It was my fist time having a Nutella hot Chocolate. I usually just get a normal hot chocolate. The pita chips served as an additional side item with this sandwich and proved to be quite enjoyable. The pita chips had a good crunch and were able to pair with the wrap very well. I ended up eating all of the pita chips! It was a great lunch and I enjoyed my wrap! I would likely order from Café Square One again in the future, especially, if that wrap is still on their menu!

1.9 mi•Washington Square West

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Middle Child

4.6(711 reviews)

Five stars. It's not often I give 5 stars. However, the lunch I just had at Middle Child matched…read morethe rating with ease. I went to Middle Child a few weeks ago just after 3, only to find it closes at 3. Today I returned, around 1, and there was a good crowd there having lunch. I ordered the Surfer, and the Hash Brown Potatoes. The Surfer is Middle Child's most popular sandwich. It's made on a Ciabatta bun, and has a thick layering of tender, lean, House Turkey breast, with melty Swiss cheese, arugula, blueberry chutney, and Duke's mayo. It's hard to describe just how delicious this sandwich was. My biggest concern was the Ciabatta bun - it's not one of my favorites, as I've found them to be tough and difficult to bite through. My fears were quickly put to rest after the first bite! The bun had a slightly crispy exterior - and when I followed through with my first bite, the tender, soft interior of the Ciabatta was a pleasant surprise. In fact, it complemented the thick savory Turkey, arugula, chutney and mayo! It was one of the best Turkey sandwiches I've had. Now, if that wasn't enough, don't forget, I ordered the Hash Brown Potatoes. It said Hash Browns on the blackboard, see attached picture, but these 'weren't your Mama's hash browns'! They are described online as Latka'd Hash Browns. They are thick crispy squares that combine a potato pancake latke with a hash brown texture. The interior reminded me of my mother's potato kugel, which I still reminisce about. In one word, those fried crispy potato squares were outstanding. It's 'a must try' and goes so well with the Surfer! Last, but not least, the Limeade! It was so refreshing! Not too tart, not too sweet... just right! I'll be returning to Middle Child in the not too distant future!

Very disappointed. Picked up door dad's from here for a few months…read more Today there weren't many employees behind the counter; but one of the workers were talking to some customers for like 10 minutes laughing and chatting it up mean while I'm over here trying not to interrupt their conversation. When I was FINALLY acknowledged; I was told here is one order which was ready, "5 mins for the next one" Okay cool. So the order was put on the counter but since people don't like when you just take the order that you have to deliver i again had to wait and try not to interrupt the conversation making me 2 minutes late for the drop off. What could improve?? Why not acknowledge people walking into your store and maybe pause your conversation because you aren't home.

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Metropolitan Bakery

4.0(56 reviews)

Located in the Reading Terminal and part of another stand (looks like they share staff) so I had to…read moreget help from the other stand's employee. You would miss this spot as it's in one of the corners away from the higher traffic Stands. They have a couple of other locations with the main one at Rittenhouse Square. Everything in the case looked good but the Sour Cherry Sea Salt cookie stood out. Cherry was tart Vs sour and chocolate chips with Sea salt made for a unique and delicious cookie. Raspberry Bars had a not too sweet filling with the perfect crust and crumble topping. Waited for a minute to get the goods as again the kind lady was supporting a couple of areas. Will definitely return and check out their main location for more selections.

Savory fennel pretzel? Never heard of this before. Tried and am still enjoying (half one day, half…read moretomorrow). Whatever flour they used also makes this pretzel yummy and different. Also bought a nice gruyere ham croissant--beautiful baked goods. Their breads looked amazing. A beautiful little bakery stand off to the side in the chaos of a fun and hectic food market.