The service was outstanding from being seated to being served to getting the check. Everyone was pleasant and efficient. The food was delicious. The catfish and grease did not disappoint especially drink. Drinks are delicious as well. The playlist was phenomenal if you are someone who enjoys R&B and hip-hop Spanning from the 80s. The plate is super cute. The food came fast and the prices aren't crazy. I I can't wait to go back. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. So, when my college best friend came in town to spend some time with for my birthday celebration, we wanted to do brunch and this was one of the places I suggested. She picked this place and we headed over to West Philly to check em out. The restaurant is situated at the corner, with signage that makes it noticeable enough so you know where it is when driving up pr passing by. Inside it is to large, but the setup is in a way that doesn't make it feel crowded - some cafe wooden tables (a few two-seaters and a couple four-six seaters) and some countertop seating like a diner. The staff are all cool, down to earth people working hard to serve the people and give the best service as possible - we had a fun moment with two of them and they made sure to check on us throughout our meal.. As for the food - it was very good and I was happy with my choice. Because they had a specialty menu based on one of my have artist (Jay-Z), I had to get something off of that menu. There were a couple of chickens that caught my but I ended up going with the "Lobster & Scrimp" which was a shrimp and grits entree that also included lobster. My friend also got the #3 option from the specialty menu (think of his song about certain people in a French city ) which was a variation of a French toast. Our food was served at the perfect temperature, good portion size and had a good flavor/taste to it. For drinks, she got the Peach Lavender Lemonade and I ordered the complimentary drink from the specialty menu - the "D.O.A" which was a dragon fruit and orange aperol spritz. I'm not normally a spritz person, but this one wasn't bad and I actually enjoyed/drank it all; I think the dragon fruit taste added something extra to it for me. Good spot for brunch/breakfast. Look forward to coming back to try out more dishes from here. read more

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Food Quality & Taste- 3 Overall, the food was good. The savory items were seasoned very well. I tried the Fried Catfish and Grits. I'd rate that a 4/5. It was seasoned well, the catfish was crispy, and the grits were creamy. The beef bacon is 4/5. I also tried the Blueberry Lemon waffle. This is was a 2/5. The waffle was quite hard and the lemon filling tasted like pie filling out of the can. This was unfortunate. Overall, I'd recommend to go and support the business, but steer clear of the waffles. Service- 4 The service was quite slow, but very courteous! For example, when reminding a staff member about my coffee order, the server moved quickly with a very positive energy. NOTE: Reservations on made through Yelp. They are often busy, so I'd recommend a reservation. I placed myself on the waiting list, but that didn't seem to be successful. Atmosphere- 5 Toast Cafe has such a nice vibe! I went on Valentine's Day, and it was decorated nicely! In addition to the Valentine's Day decor, I appreciate the focus on Black culture. There was a Black movie playing on the TV, "Old School" R&B music playing, and Black history figures on the wallpaper. Lastly, they provided options to play games while waiting for your food. Games like dominoes and Uno. Such a creative and Pro-Black atmosphere. Value- 3.5 Overall, the restaurant provided a solid experience. Some of the food items were not as great as I'd hoped, but the positive service and wonderful atmosphere somewhat compensated for the food. Opportunities for Learning- 3.5 The restaurant is located next to Malcolm X Memorial Park. Additionally, there are many Black historical figures on the wallpaper. If you're on a journey to learn more about Black history, there is much to be learned. read more

Food was really good. As I was eating the salmon it was a pleasant surprise to find plantain underneath. Service was really good, they knew it was our first time and was very helpful with the menu. The jerk salmon was delicious, a hint of spice to it but so good. My kids said the catfish was really good too. Small but cute restaurant. Beautiful black art and a chill vibe too it read more

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Food was amazing. We had shrimp and grits, catfish, and the lemon blueberry French toast and couldn't finish it all. It was so good. Also we had the watermelon mint speciality lemonade that was delicious. Definitely left feeling like one of the homies. read more

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Mediocre food; overly loud music which made it difficult to talk to the person across the table from you and a lackluster attitude were the characteristics of this dining experience. The hostess seemed unbothered to provide good customer service. One of the tables was occupied by the children of the owner or staff and seemed to get more attention than the paying customers. The waffles tasted like something you get from hotel lobbies (rubbery, bland and tasting like regret mixed with disappointment). When you want to support black-owned businesses but are expected to trade good taste expectations to show loyalty - it's a lose-lose proposition. read more

I loved Toast! It's noisily cheerful. I was luckily in the mood for that. Don't go if you want a quiet and solitary experience. The food was great. I got fried whiting with cheesy grits. It took a while to come out, which was fine with me, because it meant they were cooking it hot and fresh to order. And when it arrived on the table it looked great and it was clear that it had just come off the stove a minute earlier. Everything was hot, and the fish was golden and crisp on the outside. The food was delicious, totally worth the wait. Take a look at the picture I uploaded. So many places that serve fish and grits put down a plate of brown and beige. It looks sad and unappetizing. Toast's fish and grits has these beautiful red and green diced peppers and that little stalk of thyme sticking up. Isn't it pretty? I don't even like peppers. It didn't matter, I was excited to eat it. The restaurant was really slammed when I showed up. But the staff made clear that they were not ignoring me. They made sure to keep my coffee cup full. Fish and grits, and coffee, cost around $23. I will definitely go back next time I'm in the mood for a jolly and outgoing brunch. read more

Toast Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Their food is of excellent quality... amazing taste!!! Recommend for anytime you want a meal... I have to boast about TOAST cafe!!! Chef kiss Choley was fantastic!!! read more

Toast Cafe - Had there Catfish & Grits with eggs and potato on the side with peppers was excellent Catfish & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I wish there was a way to rate a place on food and service. Off the food alone this place is a four star the service is a -0 star. The service at this place is so horrible to the point where I honestly recommend going else where to eat especially if you are someone who is short temperament because you'll be ready to fight. I admire them being Black, and always love to patronize my people in all that they do. However I cannot support a $25 menu while having your guests plastic spoons to eat. The Dollar Tree exists. Ghetto zooowwwwnnn. And that is literally what this place gave. We were seated to a table that was wiped down with a wet napkin. Absolutely no sanitation ....and the flooor... yeah let's not talk about it. Then after being seated we were given water or nothing, waited 34 minutes as the waiters walked by. I understand it's in West Philly but come on West Phil has more class than this. We get our food and literally had to beg for more plastic spoons. I ordered the shrimp and grits which was amazing to my surprise; as I am someone who usually doesn't eat grits. My party enjoyed their food but that jerk sauce.. yeah ew the Liberian in me is mad for the Jamaicans Oooohh I forgot to make mention that while waiting one of the servers took drinks to the table two in hands the other being held by his armpit I swear I am not making this up read more

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Walked in with no reservations on a mid Sunday afternoon. Was greeted properly staff seemed friendly and professional. We originally sat at the bar until more people left we were able to request a small table for two with no issues our food took over 40 minutes and didn't all come out at once but I was given a completely coffee for the wait they had to make a new pot and that also took a while. Also first drink on Sunday for a mimosa was free so that was great & it tasted fine. Everyone made sure several times we were okay. It was clean inside. I just wasn't too happy with my Mac and cheese it wasn't good and I won't dare try it again. Catfish and green were decent. The lemonade was amazing and my coffee was good. It's a bit pricy I spent $42 with tip just for myself and my friend paid $22 I think with an iced coffee and her chicken and waffles which she said it didn't taste that good to together but she's been here before. I absolutely would come back just to try other things. The French toast looked soooo good I just wasn't trying to spend as much. Nothing bad to say about the service or the rest of my food. It's just the wait and my Mac wasn't too edible in my opinion. read more

Toast Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was good praline and cream french toast with fried fish- tried the jerk salmon with grits nice spice profile very tasty the highlight was the tea delicious good service very friendly and music on point read more

The chef's name is Shizz. Everything he makes is absolutely amazing. V grateful to have had this experience read more

Toast Cafe - French toast corn bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This spot is pretty small so I recommend making a reservation or being very patient. It has a very honey feel that is laid back. The staff was very friendly. The array of options were exciting and delicious. It was hard to choose just one meal! The grits were delicious, the chicken and waffles were everything you could want, and the fries were perfect! read more

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Very good food. Came here for breakfast with my lady, very nice service and pretty good coffee. Very nice decor too. read more

Toast Cafe - Coffee Shrimp grits Sunny side up eggs Blueberry lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ive visited twice and both times were a good experience. My first visit was a group of 10 ladies, we were sat by the kitchen and bathroom in the back. The staff was very nice. We shared many laughs. The food was good except our grits were a grainy. We let them know and without problem they fixed the issue and everything was cool. It was my birthday so we were gifted a French toast flight and some beverages. I think he's the owner, even shared a beautiful song for me to use in my wedding. Very good vibes. My second visit was just yesterday and they did not disappoint, once again. No wait for seating (did a reservation for my birthday), food on point, laughed so hard with staff and just a good experience. The owner even gave us the dishes that were made for a photo shoot. I highly recommend the catfish and cheesy grits, blueberry lemon French toast, the French toast flight... OMG try everything. Yes Thea a little wait since fish, shrimp, chicken, etc are made to order, but it's worth the wait. read more

One of my favorite brunch spots in Philly. The staff are always so friendly and the food is amazing. My favorite go to is the catfish and grits. I brought my cousin here to celebrate his college graduation and he couldn't stop RAVING about the read more

Toast Cafe - Oxtail and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is such a cute brunch spot in West Philly! We stopped in here because we were near Malcolm X Park and it was right across the street on the corner. We were in the mood for brunch and we were able to dive into a bunch of options, such as salads, waffles, House blended & splendid juices, and the friendliest service that had us laughing the whole time. I definitely recommend coming here and want to come back to try more of their menu, including their Sunday brunch! read more

I LOVED our waitress. She was so lovely and personable. The DJ (or playlist) had the spot bumping and the food was delicious. The only thing missing was my bottomless mimosas. read more

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Food 10/10. Service 20/10, Ambiance10/10, they do birthday shoutouts, Had a DJ, you could see in the kitchen partially so you knew they weren't dirty. Portions were big. I took some home. Only downside for some ppl may be the restaraunt size but if you're with good friends/ family it shouldn't be an issue read more

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Food and service is outstanding!!! Fish & Grits are simply fantastic!! Also try their lemon cake!!! OMG will ave you slapping you momma. This is my new favorite in Philly!' read more

The menu belies its size! I had cheese grits and eggs over med. Perfectly prepared presentation and taste were on par with any well established, skilled eatery. My son had eggs, beef bacon and coffee. For my tea I hesitantly asked for alternate milk and sweetener. Instead of side eye I was served a huge cup of nicely prepared tea (no bag), with oat milk and honey. Sorry, no pics of food this time. It disappeared quickly before I thought "gee, I must share this find". It is a very pleasant surprise and well worth multiple visits ( to check out more of the menu). The staff was not only pleasant but did the catch your eye from a distance to see if you were in need thing! Wonderful! The vibe of old school/jazz and throw back decor was spot on. read more

Toast Cafe - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great food and our server was nice and attentive. Cozy neighborhood spot. Will definitely patronize again.

The food was top tier, we had to double back the next day! Service was amazing, our server Kas awesome! read more

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My favorite place to brunch.. especially on Sundays. They offer a free mimosa. The food is always hot and delicious. The vibes are amazing and so is the customer service. I highly recommend checking out this black owned restaurant. read more

I had heard mixed reviews about this place but I couldn't help but be disappointed. I got the chicken and waffles, and while the flavors were there, the waffles were soggy and the chicken was dry. We had a reservation and were seated pretty quickly but I can tell they're still figuring out how to run the business. The service went from spotty to overbearing, and honestly considering how hard it was to find parking, I probably won't make the trip again. Their redeeming factor were the coffee and hot chocolate though. read more

Toast Cafe - Chicken & Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Let's raise a toast to Toast Cafe! It's such a pleasure to enjoy brunch in the heart of my old neighborhood. This was my second time dining there, and they have not disappointed. I ordered the Catfish and Grits, along with a Mango Berry Iced Tea. The fish was perfectly fried, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. The ambiance was lovely, and I enjoyed the music as well. Our waitress was attentive and efficient. I can't wait to visit again. read more

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My friend and I were very excited to try this breakfast spot. The reviews looked promising so we gave it a try. The drinks, superb. Just down right delicious. I ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of cheese grits. My friend ordered the catfish and grits. It was a bit of a longer wait. When our food came out, her food was hot. My food was cold. I understand wanting everything to come out at the same time but if that's the case, waffles don't take long. It should have been last to make. The food was sent back and warmed in a microwave. At this point, the tenders are soggy and the waffles have to be eaten quick or they get hard. Despite my lackluster experience, I would like to try this spot again as I feel they have a good thing going and have so much potential. read more

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Took my daughter to brunch for her birthday. The food was AMAZING as was the staff. I had the Bourbon Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheese eggs and my daughter had Catfish and Whitting with potatoes and eggs. If you guys go there, make sure you have a reservation as they get pretty busy, but if you don't, it's worth the wait. They have Mimosas on Sunday. read more

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Great service and delicious food . I will definitely be going back and trying other items read more

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Just walked out of breakfast with my family and I'm sad that we can't come back. Landed at PHL airport after a long 24 hours of traveling, 4 adults 3 kids, exhausted and hangry. Saw this spot on yelp and the pics got me. Though parking was a little difficult to figure out (considering we are not from a city or used to street parking), I am SO GLAD we did not give up on getting in there. Once we walked in we were immediately greeted, they are a small spot but he rearranged tables and chairs immediately to accommodate our family. Menu had great variety and I couldn't decide, we all got something different to share and EVERY SINGLE DISH WAS ON POINT. Though I really wanted to try the oxtail and grits (only served on Sundays), I was not disappointed by anything else we ordered. Seriously would consider making the extra drive or plane ride just to come back and try more of the menu. Wish I took pics of our food because presentation was also great! We will be back one day!!! read more

Visited from NY , stumbled on this place for breakfast. The best decision of the trip . This place is soon. To expand ! The Catfish and grits were top notch. Brandon made the signature drinks with precision. The young lady in the front moved business like a general with professionalism and the gentleman who seated us was attentive to everything. A great vibe and super clean . Best food of the trip ! A Must try ... make a reservation. read more

Tried this spot because my sister told me about it. I made reservations to treat my husband to a birthday brunch. Nice cozy place!! When I say the food was DELICIOUS!! Hubs had jerk salmon & grits. I had whiting and grits. Also the watermelon mint lemonade is great. Pssst...if you like mint ask them to put xtra mint, thank me later. Kudos to the chef. Colie and Corey were both great serverss, they have a great dynamic together. We are definitely going back. I want to go on a Sunday and try some of the entrees that are exclusive on that day. read more

Toast Cafe - Whiting & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Visited this place for brunch straight from the airport. The establishment is small, intimate and the staff are friendly and welcoming, but let's talk about the food and drinks; everything exceeded our expectations . South Florida girl here; if and when I visit PA again , this place will be on my itinerary . 10 out of 10 , highly recommend read more

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This location is really small. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our table was really close to the door. I am not sure if the AC was broken but it was really hot! They had a couple of fans blowing but none near me. Our waitress was phenomenal! The fried whiting and grits was good. Also, on Sunday there is a complimentary glass of mimosa. I also ordered the peach lavender lemonade ( no alcohol ). They were out of peach so I substituted with mango. The mango switch was not bad at all. I will try this restaurant again during the fall/winter seasons. read more

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Hey ya'll I finally made it to Toast cafe. It's definitely a place to check out. The food was pretty good no complaints. The customer service was good the cafe it's self a cool vibe. The music is a bit loud but overall a nice experience. Go check'em out ya'll read more

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I came here on one of my visits to Philadelphia. It was a BLACK owned spot. BYOB. There was only street parking available but we got lucky and was able to park right out front. I absolutely adored the fresh flowers on the table. It set the mood for a great brunch. Our waitress was super nice. I loved her glasses and she was very helpful with the menu as we were new to this place and she made awesome recommendations. I am more of a savory girl when it comes to the brunch, but the praline French toast with whip cream was * chefs kiss*. I love the artwork on the wall and the variety in the menu. While we tend to get used to the normal, same old, boring brunch menu this one was a little revamped with some razzle. Even the manager was super nice. We were sitting there talking and realize that I our food was taking a long time to come out and he offered us a free drink on the house and came over very apologetic. This is something that you're not generally used to in brunch spots because they're always super packed. We appreciated it and continue the conversation. Our food. came out shortly after. Just be mindful this place close early but it's also brunch so don't expect a dinner meal. This place gets five stars for me even with having to wait a long time for food, but because the staff and the owner was super apologetic and nice about it I can appreciate the customer service for that reason. This is on my list to return to whenever I come back to Philly . read more

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Food and service are amazing. Wait staff friendly. Food hot and fresh. Food was bought out in a timely fashion. I would definitely recommend. 10/10 read more

The food was amazing. The service was good very friendly staff. The decor was beautiful the amount of food that you get for the price you pay was amazing. read more

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And just like that I've been to my fav all time brunch spot thus far! We went on a Sunday where each person gets a complimentary mimosa while supplies last. They also had "pass the mic Sunday" going as we were leaving where they play songs and pass the mic from table to table. Amazing vibes. The owner is a Black woman who came out to greet people occasionally. read more

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This was my first time trying Toast Cafe. I would say this place is very good with room for improvement. They've only been open for about 6 months it seems. Its a small venue, 30 people can sit down between tables and bar area seating. The music is definitely pretty loud so conversations get noisy fast if it's packed. The decor is really nice though! As far as the food and service, I got the fried whiting (fish) and grits. The grits were cheesy (which I liked) but could have been cooked a little longer for a more creamy texture. The fish however was cooked a little too long and was over done so it was too crunchy. They had nice plating and presentation. I did overhear other people say they had some inconsistencies in temperature but my food was hot. The service was friendly but it definitely takes a little longer than normal from ordering to delivery at the table. Overall I will definitely look to come back and try them again once they've settled down into a routine and can handle different pace of crowds. Bonus points because it's a black woman owned establishment. If you're in the area, bring your patience and give them a try. read more

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