I really like this place. I like that it looks stylish in the middle of non-stylish suburban station. I appreciate the fast working kiosks where you can order and pay in under a minute. I like the menu, but I can definitely use a few more non-meat options that aren't caprese or just plain cheese. The bread is perfectly toasted, yet soft, and bread-to-cheese ratio is spot on, but WHYYYY American cheese? I would like the option to substitute cheddar for American. I tried the tomato soup which was only $2 extra and nice and salty. I love salt, so if you don't, you may not like this soup. They give you goldfish to sprinkle on top of your soup, which is nice touch. While in line, I was able to sample their fries too - these are delicious and I will be ordering them next time. I also looked at the variety of ice cream they have, and I was very impressed. Maybe after winter is over I will give this a try. The employees seemed happy and friendly.
(4)
Colleen M.
I have been coming here at least once a week since they opened! I love the food and service here. The bread is perfect, and the sandwiches as a whole are so delicious! Definitely fills me up for lunch but is not heavy on the stomach at all. The food is not greasy. I had the classic with tomato and the potato and leek soup: delicious. I love the Philly Cheesesteak and my personal favorite is the Milkhouse with just enough jalapenos. I have tried a few of the other soups and they were also very good. The garlic parm fries are amazing but i also like their regular fries with the wasabi aioli. I have also tried the breakfast sandwich and wrap (press). I have been getting the press about once a week lately as well, it is a perfect breakfast and the pepperjack cheese is a perfect touch. The tots are delicious as well. They also serve La Columbe which is not common around here! The ice cream/milkshake selection is unique! Any ice cream can be made into a milkshake. They had a "Cup of Joe" flavor which I tasted and loved! I tried cinnamon ice cream there and i was surprised at how delicious it was! What I also like about the place is that often while you are waiting in line, they will give out samples of milkshake. The service is quick, I have time to swing in on my way into work or on my way to catch the train to grab something. The food and service overall is great. I have taken some coworkers over who all rave about it and now often go over without me!
(5)
Evelyn P.
Stick to the sandwiches! I tried the seasonal salad with chicken. It was blah. The chicken was awful and barely any berries.
(3)
Natasha S.
The decor grabs you in,but honestly I make a better grilled cheese for half the price. This place is over rated with such a limited menu.:(
(1)
Melissa C.
Love the breakfast sandwiches here. Have tried both and they are really good and a change from Dunkin Donuts. Take a little longer to prepare but taste better then anything else I've had for breakfast at Suburban.
(4)
Amy K.
So I pride myself on my own homemade grilled cheese, and if I'm going to pay someone $6.25 for one, it better be amazing. Although it wasn't terrible, I can't say it was amazing either. I ordered the combo "The Roma" a grilled cheese with mozzarella, tomato, pesto and basil and a tomato soup for a total of $8.25. I'll say this, "The Roma", was the only sandwich on the menu that did not have yellow square cheese on it. American, cheddar and pepper jack, all yellow and square. Probably the artificial individually wrapped kind. I really expected more from a place that specialized in grilled cheese. While there I debated on getting fries instead of soup for a while, but thought I was making the "healthier option". I totally regretted my decision as soon as I tried the soup. The consistency was odd, but the taste was worse. It seriously tasted the a saltier, thicker version of Campbells condensed tomato soup. What made me regret my soup decision even more was that after actually looking at the menu I noticed they have 3 different types of fries with 4 different types of dipping sauces! Unfortunately the only menu they have when you walk in is a digital menu above. Besides the fact that my eyes are shot, the digital menu changes every 30 seconds. There were a couple laminated menus by the register. One of my biggest pet peeves....I hate when people that cook food in front of you don't pull their hair back. I mean it should always be done, but especially if you are inviting people to watch you cook their food. Probably not a good idea to leave your shoulder length hair falling into peoples soup.
(2)
Olivia M.
The cupcake ice cream is delicious! On weekends I order the Diablo without the chicken. During the week I order the Roma and fries!
(5)
A H.
Wasn't too impress with their classic grilled cheese sandwich, good but average tasting, their French fries are great! Good lunch spot
(4)
Jeremy B.
I had 2 experiences at this place. 1st time- Waited for my sandwich and it took so long so I never got it and had to catch a train. 2nd time- Breakfast sandwich was good. 3rd time- I got the Cubano and had no meat on it. I know places try to skim on meat but I could barely find any on the bread. It was sad for 8 bucks. I know your going to franchise these but please step up the service. I would offered a free sandwich and put more meat on the sandwich.
(2)
Isabelle K.
Ive missed happy simple things such as grilled cheese in my life since having a gluten free diet, but this place does it on optional GF bread! Amazing FRESH sandwiches and soup. I have yet to try the ice cream...one con: not the quickest place so give yourself enough time during your lunch break, but totally worth it!
(5)
Gwendolyn P.
For roughly $5.00 I had a 16 oz La Columbe coffee and a classic grilled cheese. Considering this is a "meal" I did not find it pricey especially for La Columbe coffee. If I wanted to add bacon or tomato that would have upped the price a bit. The staff was very friendly and asked me if I wanted to sample the ice cream. I did try a small sample of the salted caramel which was quite tasty - - but I am not really an ice cream person so this was somewhat lost on me. They seemed to have a lot of "exotic" flavors and the traditional vanilla and chocolate options were surprisingly absent. I think for the money this is a fine option to grab a bite to eat while you wait for a train, but given that grilled cheese is their speciality I would have expected it to be a bit tastier. The cheese used to make it tastes like a combination of kraft singles and velveeta. It is disappointing when you go to a restaurant and you feel like you can make their signature dish for better and cheaper yourself.With that said though, I will be back but most likely only for the la columbe coffee.
(3)
Christine B.
This review is just for breakfast. I Decided to grab a quick breakfast sandwich and head back into work. I waited about 15 to 20 minutes for a breakfast sandwich and taters. I do not know if the owners are from out of town or not but for suburban station breakfast, where everyone is on the go trying to get to or from work and want to grab a quick bite on their way, that's a pretty long wait. The oil they fry their taters in has an extremely bad after taste that you might In fact belch up for the remainder of the day which was for me a painful reminder of my early morning mistake. There was also a ton of salt on them which was also unpleasant. The sandwich was greasy and flavorless and made a great addition to my trash can . For me, the breakfast was waste of time and a waste of money.
(1)
Ashley w.
So all's I have to say is...WOW! This place nailed it. They're quick, delicious, and different from all the other places down here. I had the Philly Cheesesteak grilled cheese and potato and leek soup. Holy hell where do I start. The grilled cheese was banging and the soup tastes like home made not prepackaged. Needless to say, I'll be back to try the other soups and grilled cheese. Word to the wise, if you travel through Suburban Station you need this in your life.
(5)
Adrian F.
I stopped for a quick bite while rushing to catch a train back to the suburbs. Little did I know that after my first Milk House encounter my life would be forever changed. What started as a quick and innocent grilled cheese lunch quickly morphed into a lifelong addiction. The euphoric feeling that took over my body was nothing I could have expected from a sandwich of only mere bread and cheese. After the first bite a shock was sent down my spine, opening my eyes to the beauty of what I was holding in my hands. A truly life life changing experience.
(5)
Shawn H.
I think today was the grand opening and I waited in line and it was so worth it! The ice cream was so delicious - I had the Pumpkin w/ Gingersnaps, which made a perfect milkshake. And I got the classic grilled cheese which was really good. Can't wait to try the Philly steak one.
(5)
Willie R.
The Milk House is a fine little breakfast stop. This place has a lot of character to be in a subway station. They have a very simple menu, from which j chose The Rise & Grind (a grilled cheese sandwich that I added turkey sausage to) and oatmeal. The grilled cheese wasn't amazing but certainly wasn't bad, but the oatmeal seems to have had a dash of essence de cardboard--they do give you a bit of brown sugar to add if you like, though. Ironically, they don't have milk, but if you don't fault them for that, it's a solid choice for a quick breakfast. Nothing fancy, but made fresh. I've had both better and worse, but it beats always going to Au Bon Pain in subway stations.
(3)
Kat S.
This is a cute little shop in Suburban Station, not too far down from the ticket windows. I don't typically walk towards City Hall, so I would never have noticed it if someone hadn't recommended it to me. When we arrived, we were greeted by two friendly and smiling employees and they gave us a few recommendations. My coworker and I had their grilled cheese sandwiches: Classic and the Roma. She couldn't stop raving about the Roma. The Classic was good too, although I probably should've gotten the Tomato Soup to go with it. I did get the fries with salt and they were very good. They were not too greasy and tasted great with the BBQ Ranch dipping sauce I got. It was a little off-putting they charge for one sauce ($0.75 a sauce). For the people who have complaints, I think they were expecting artisan sandwiches, for which they can walk 100 ft more to Dibruno Brothers for that kind of experience. This is not that kind of place. But the sandwiches were yummy and the service was polite, I would definitely return. SIDE NOTE: We tried a sample of the local ice cream and my favorite was the Birthday Cake! I will have to come back and try an actual cup, not a spoonful.
(4)
Tiffany T.
Stopped in for my first time the other day for a grilled cheese with tomato soup. Add on soup to any sandwich is $2, and also option to add a drink for another buck. With tax, it came to a little less than $7, like $6.90ish or something The grilled cheese was okay -- but nothing too special ( I got the classic). To be honest, and correct me if I'm wrong -- the cheese tasted similar to kraft's single slices -- so nothing special. I was hoping for higher quality cheese. The tomato soup was good, and there's nothing like grilled cheese and tomato soup, a match made in heaven. I'd be curious to try their other grilled cheeses, but probably just one more shot and we'll see how that goes.
(3)
Holly R.
Best breakfast sandwich I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a LOT of breakfast sandwiches. The eggs were fluffy and the cheese was melty and the panini pressed crunched perfectly when I bit it, and the tots were hot and wow. Try this- way better than gross toasted Dunkin "eggs". My only regret is that I was too hungry to take a food pic
(5)
Julia C.
I give 5 stars for both food and coffee. milkhouse grilled cheese and ice cream is conveniently located in Suburban Station and another downtown locale on 19th st. My review is for Suburban Station. I waited months to try this place. They have the dark roast Corsica from La Colombe which is $1 to "coffee IT" with a breakfast sandwich. They have a wrap if you do not want the delicious country white bread. Also add on pork roll or turkey sausage. For lunch, they have traditional, classic grilled cheese and many varieties, plus salads and ice cream. So, you could get coffee, sandwich, ice cream on the run to your train or work. They are fast and the people who run it are nice. Plus, they have the real coffee lovers desire for a cup of coffee - La Colombe!!! My new friday breakfast treat is Milkhouse Grilled Cheese and Ice Cream. Thanks!
(5)
Edward M.
This clean and nicely put together little shop looked promising. They have pretty good graphic design for their stuff. So I tried the milkhouse grilled cheese sandwich with a side of tomato soup. And, well, both were totally adequate. There's nothing particularly to criticize, but also not much to laud. I guess I like my grilled cheese sandwiches with a crunchier exterior and a more varied texture than these had. And a little spicier. Basically, I know how to make grilled cheese I like better and it looks like I'll continue to do so in the future. The tomato soup was quite (perhaps overly) creamy and went well with both the sandwich and the gold fish cracker they throw in, but, like a top hat without a magician, would be pretty dull on its own. Maybe I'll try their ice creams or shakes some day -- those looked good.
(3)
Leah Y.
Everytime I come I get the roma its very good with the garlic parm fried cant go wrong yes it will fill you up, they are down inside suburban train station.
(4)
Andrew B.
Good grilled cheeses. I should've gotten a milkshake too. Lots of diary here. And they have la colombe
(4)
Peter N.
Grilled cheese is a sandwich that's pretty basic to make. So if I'm going to pay for a professional to make one, I'm going to have high expectations. And I gotta say, this place didn't deliver. First of all, the staff, cleanliness, service and organization - all great. Cashiers were taking orders with a smile and cooks were making the food with pride. But the menu is what bothers me. Yellow American cheese? I could get that anywhere - What makes their classic grilled cheese better than the various food carts out here? Now if they had better cheese options, like gruyere or Brie, (or heck, I'm good with Swiss), then they've got a competitive advantage. But because they only offer 4 basic types of cheeses amongst 5 sandwiches (and I really hate yellow American cheese), I don't see myself returning unless that changes. I mean, my classic was cooked well - wasn't too greasy, and a slice of tomato for fifty cents was money well spent, but nothing to rave about. I really enjoyed the fries, and they do have fancy sauces for an additional $1 if you're feeling adventurous (I wasn't). But fries alone aren't the star product here. And maybe this place isn't a grilled cheese place, but an overall milk place (as the name suggests.) I didn't try their milkshakes, so maybe that's the star product I need to try. Until they get better sandwich options, the milkshake will have to wait.
(3)
Donato A.
I got the cheese steak grilled cheese. So good. Better then some of the actually cheese steaks I've had around here. I do feel it's a little ballsy charging $5 for a milk shake. I doubt I'll be trying on for that price.
(4)
Bill M.
These days its hard to believe that there was a time that I criticized Suburban Station for being a Fast Food Hell ( yelp.com/biz/suburban-st… ) it bowels may still have a few too many Dunkin Donuts; But the disappearance of spots like McDonald's and Church's, and addition of spots like Yoshi and Passero's has been a significant improvement. When I first read that Milk House was set to be the newest addition, I was ready to give it a shot and chow down on some grilled cheese. And overall it offered some decent sandwiches and awesome meal deals. While the Philly Cheesteak grilled cheese with caramelized onions and American cheese didn't deliver in the way that I expected, it did show the potential that their grilled cheeses have. Next time I'm just going to have to grab the Suburban with turkey, bacon, avocado, and cheddar cheese. And while the spicy fries didn't deliver the heat that I anticipated, the hand cut fries were pretty damn tasty overall. And they do have some tempting dips for them as well. Showing up for breakfast means enjoying a killer breakfast grilled cheese that you can add pork roll or turkey sausage too, and the ability to get La Colombe coffee for a decent price. Add in decent soup offerings, and milk shakes made from hand turned seasonal ice cream flavors; and there's plenty to enjoy.
(3)
Christina W.
I left the office in search of a healthy smoothie and came back with a jalapeno grilled cheese from Milkhouse. No regrets. A coworker dragged me there. Okay, not really. He said "grilled cheese" and it only took a half a block for me to change my mind about the smoothie. My first visit to Milkhouse was pleasant. I skipped the social interaction and used their kiosk iPad set up to choose my food and pay. Once they called my number, I was handed a cup for soda and a slightly greasy bagged sandwich. "This looks small." But now that I'm back at my desk, half way through the sandwich and writing up this review... I'm worried I might not be able to eat the rest of this gooey deliciousness until later. I ordered the jalapeno grilled cheese. Unfortunately I have the memory of a goldfish and their menu isn't available on their website so I'll have to wing the ingredients. I'm going with cheese, turkey and jalapenos on wheat. I'm not sure what kind of cheese so let's just say it's the kind that melts nicely and tastes like heaven. In total, I spent a little over $8 for a sandwich and soda. My coworker was suckered into a tiramisu milkshake for $5. He would like me to add that it tastes great but the chunks of tiramisu get caught in the straw.
(5)
Rich C.
I haven't had the opportunity to eat their grilled cheese and soups and ice cream. However, I have had several occasions to try their breakfast and this is a new favorite spot for a quick, delicious breakfast to take with you on the train. First off, $1.85 for a big cup of La Columbe coffee. That alone is worth the price of admission. It is baffling to walk by the huge lines at dunkin Donuts and then see a relatively empty Milkhouse with employees cooking up fresh eggs, bacon, veggies and other goods. They have two breakfast sandwiches and theyre both a great value ... And when you buy a sandwich, your big coffee is only a buck. Clearly I value a good deal, but quality food and coffee makes the a good value even better. If you're a Suburban Station morning dweller, skip the lines at Dunkin and go here instead. Its been a great start to my morning!
(4)
Bob M.
Brand new cheese sandwich place in Suburban Station, right next to the pizza place. I've tried a few of their sandwiches, which are pretty good. However, they use what seems to be regular white bread; I was expecting some sort of gourmet fresh - baked stuff. They have plenty of options for bacon - eaters, but only two vegetarian options. There is a regular cheese sandwich for roughly $4 - which tastes like, well, a plain cheese sandwich. I also tried their "roma" which is a tomato, pesto sauce, and mozzarella cheese. That had a bit more flavor. Other things on their menu are milkshakes, and fries. Fries are good, but unfortunately come in a pretty tiny container. There's no small/large sizing. The milkshake was the highlight, though. It was very flavorful, rich, creamy. It's in a pretty small space, so there's very little room to actually eat on-spot, and their set up is a little confusing when you walk in, "ORDER HERE" isn't clearly marked. But being that they're still brand - new, I'm sure they're still working out the kinks in the operation. Pretty good place for an afternoon snack on the run.
(3)
Von M.
This review is for the coffee only. Thrilled was I to find another Suburban Station purveyor of La Colombe coffee into which I could quickly pop en route to work (especially convenient when the trains are running late due to weather, leaving no time for a coffee run). The coffee is as steamy and delicious here as it is at La Colombe's home office. Intriguingly, the coffee is less expensive than at either the home office or Termini's. Who doesn't love a bargain! As noted by my fellow Yelpers, there are no morning lines here, as develop at most of the other coffee shops in Suburban Station. The sales assistance is helpful and efficient. Looking forward to trying a signature grilled cheese sandwich one of these days. Welcome to the neighborhood Milk House!
(5)
Jaime K.
Totally craving a black and white milkshake I decided to stop by the Milkhouse...why not I had 10 minutes before my train. Well it took the guy 9 minutes to make the milkshake which wasn't even a black and white but just vanilla. When I asked him about it he said oh and looked around for the order slip. With only a minute left to spare before my train I told him to just forget it...I didn't have another 10 minutes for him to get it right. What a waste of $5.40...yup you read that right...$5.40...rip off...it wasn't even good! I will not stop there again!
(2)
Tom P.
awesome food and shakes. The breakfast is awesome, but make sure that you add pork roll.
(4)
Danielle J.
The best thing about this place is the $5 milkshake. I had the classic grilled cheese sandwich. I only ate half of it because it was too greasy for me and I was slightly underwhelmed by the sandwich. I enjoyed the fries, but they were kinda salty, came in a tiny cup, and cost $2. I would go back for another milkshake, but that's about it.
(3)
Lauren P.
Meh. It's pretty much as basic as you can get. I got the grilled cheese with bacon and a side of tomato soup. The bread cut open the top of my mouth because it was too hard from using the panini press. I guess it's better than soggy bread, but still a pretty uncomfortable aftermath. Tomato soup was average too, but I guess you can't really do much about that. It's pretty cheap which is nice. The soup and grilled cheese was a little over $7, pretty good for center city. It was packed, probably because it's one of the few decent places down there and because it's new. In no rush to go back.
(3)
Jeff B.
I had high hopes for this place. A really cool idea for a much needed place to grab a quick bite between trains. However, both times I went there were significant food quality issues. The first time, I ordered a classic grilled cheese. While the bread was toasted well thanks to the panini machine, the cheese was barely melted. They also gave me a free sample of the Devils milkshake, which tasted amazing - thus inspiring my second trip. However, when I got my $5, yes $5 Devils milkshake, it had no chocolate chips as the sample did. The fries taste great, but $1 for ketchup. That's Busch league.
(2)
Cynthia R.
Just had lunch from here, I love it. I had a regular grilled cheese (american) with an order of fries. The fries almost reminds me of the fries at 5Guys (less greasy), but very good. I heard the milk shakes there are good and many varities. Maybe that will be my Friday treat.
(5)
Lisa P.
Caught a classic grilled American cheese sandwich with tomato from this joint during my lunch break/Starbucks run. It was what I pretty much expected for the price compared to other joints I've been to. If I could increase my rating by half a star, I would for the service and demeanor of the staff. They are happy at what they're doing.
(3)
Kim W.
The Milk House was a pleasant addition at Suburban Station. I have been going there since they opened. I had the pleasure to meet the owner during the initial few weeks of opening - she was really nice. I order with the staff who have all been friendly and pleasant each time (although a kiosk is available). The Milkhouse sandwich is quite good - chicken, Rosemary, Monterey cheese, jalapeno on wheat - I change the bread to sourdough however. I get the spicy fries too. There pricing is relatively fair. The fries need more spice kick, but good fries. The sandwich was quite good. I would like to see that a "bread change" costs additional money listed somewhere on the menu. I was a bit disappointed about that. The ice cream is ok. The milkshakes are high priced for the size. Some of the ice cream is decent and some is not - you can taste the artificial flavoring the company is using in the ones that are not. I got a Devils chocolate milkshake or similar and Hershey's chocolate syrup was added to the shake as they were making it - that was not cool. It brought the quality down and I'm not interested in paying for Hershey's syrup to be added - ever to a milkshake. I would like to see them offer a discount to the local college students in that area as many places participate in those types of incentives. Maybe down the line, a customer card - after so many visits, get something free type thing. The decor is cool and trendy. This is a good place to eat in general - they do a few things fairly well and as they mature, I hope they mix up the cheese selection a bit more. I would try this place out. It's worth a trip or two or three.
(4)
Chris N.
Got a simple vanilla milkshake, which reminded me of the old handmade ones I had as a kid. The gentleman helping me had me sample a black and white shake as well as the pumpkin gingersnap ice cream. Both were excellent. I will be trying lunch and breakfast soon.
(5)
Catherine S.
I went to Suburban Station to get something quick to eat, saw the Milkhouse and ended up getting ice cream because i have no self control when it comes to ice cream. I first had a taste of Sweet and Salty. There isn't a list of what is in some of the flavors, but I found that Sweet and Salty had pretzels in it . Stale pretzels. Yuck . Then I tasted one with gingersnaps in it . Okay but not great . With the two tastes, I kind of felt locked into a purchase so I impulsively ordered a small cup of Grasshopper. Well, it was delicious, totally catching me off guard because I did not expect much after the tastes . It was mint with chocolate cookies strewn in. It tasted like fresh mint but was still sweet and the base was totally balanced with the cookies. So, four stars because the Grasshopper ice cream is very good, though I will make sure to taste any other flavor that I get before ordering next time .
(4)
TJ H.
Meh. I didn't have a milkshake so I can't comment on that. But since all this place makes is grilled cheese I thought it would be awesome. First of all, it's not made the traditional way - in that it's not actually made on a grill, with butter, etc., you know, the delicious way your mom made them when you were a kid. These are made on a pannini press, and my sandwich, as I find with most places that use pannini presses, was not hot all the way through. I had the Roma, which is made with mozzarella and tomato, and both the mozzarella and tomato were still cold. The cheese was not the least bit "gooey" like a grilled cheese is supposed to be. The fries were good though.
(2)
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Address :Suburban Station - Concourse Level,1617 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Breakfast Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
Natalee F.
I really like this place. I like that it looks stylish in the middle of non-stylish suburban station. I appreciate the fast working kiosks where you can order and pay in under a minute. I like the menu, but I can definitely use a few more non-meat options that aren't caprese or just plain cheese. The bread is perfectly toasted, yet soft, and bread-to-cheese ratio is spot on, but WHYYYY American cheese? I would like the option to substitute cheddar for American. I tried the tomato soup which was only $2 extra and nice and salty. I love salt, so if you don't, you may not like this soup. They give you goldfish to sprinkle on top of your soup, which is nice touch. While in line, I was able to sample their fries too - these are delicious and I will be ordering them next time. I also looked at the variety of ice cream they have, and I was very impressed. Maybe after winter is over I will give this a try. The employees seemed happy and friendly.
(4)Colleen M.
I have been coming here at least once a week since they opened! I love the food and service here. The bread is perfect, and the sandwiches as a whole are so delicious! Definitely fills me up for lunch but is not heavy on the stomach at all. The food is not greasy. I had the classic with tomato and the potato and leek soup: delicious. I love the Philly Cheesesteak and my personal favorite is the Milkhouse with just enough jalapenos. I have tried a few of the other soups and they were also very good. The garlic parm fries are amazing but i also like their regular fries with the wasabi aioli. I have also tried the breakfast sandwich and wrap (press). I have been getting the press about once a week lately as well, it is a perfect breakfast and the pepperjack cheese is a perfect touch. The tots are delicious as well. They also serve La Columbe which is not common around here! The ice cream/milkshake selection is unique! Any ice cream can be made into a milkshake. They had a "Cup of Joe" flavor which I tasted and loved! I tried cinnamon ice cream there and i was surprised at how delicious it was! What I also like about the place is that often while you are waiting in line, they will give out samples of milkshake. The service is quick, I have time to swing in on my way into work or on my way to catch the train to grab something. The food and service overall is great. I have taken some coworkers over who all rave about it and now often go over without me!
(5)Evelyn P.
Stick to the sandwiches! I tried the seasonal salad with chicken. It was blah. The chicken was awful and barely any berries.
(3)Natasha S.
The decor grabs you in,but honestly I make a better grilled cheese for half the price. This place is over rated with such a limited menu.:(
(1)Melissa C.
Love the breakfast sandwiches here. Have tried both and they are really good and a change from Dunkin Donuts. Take a little longer to prepare but taste better then anything else I've had for breakfast at Suburban.
(4)Amy K.
So I pride myself on my own homemade grilled cheese, and if I'm going to pay someone $6.25 for one, it better be amazing. Although it wasn't terrible, I can't say it was amazing either. I ordered the combo "The Roma" a grilled cheese with mozzarella, tomato, pesto and basil and a tomato soup for a total of $8.25. I'll say this, "The Roma", was the only sandwich on the menu that did not have yellow square cheese on it. American, cheddar and pepper jack, all yellow and square. Probably the artificial individually wrapped kind. I really expected more from a place that specialized in grilled cheese. While there I debated on getting fries instead of soup for a while, but thought I was making the "healthier option". I totally regretted my decision as soon as I tried the soup. The consistency was odd, but the taste was worse. It seriously tasted the a saltier, thicker version of Campbells condensed tomato soup. What made me regret my soup decision even more was that after actually looking at the menu I noticed they have 3 different types of fries with 4 different types of dipping sauces! Unfortunately the only menu they have when you walk in is a digital menu above. Besides the fact that my eyes are shot, the digital menu changes every 30 seconds. There were a couple laminated menus by the register. One of my biggest pet peeves....I hate when people that cook food in front of you don't pull their hair back. I mean it should always be done, but especially if you are inviting people to watch you cook their food. Probably not a good idea to leave your shoulder length hair falling into peoples soup.
(2)Olivia M.
The cupcake ice cream is delicious! On weekends I order the Diablo without the chicken. During the week I order the Roma and fries!
(5)A H.
Wasn't too impress with their classic grilled cheese sandwich, good but average tasting, their French fries are great! Good lunch spot
(4)Jeremy B.
I had 2 experiences at this place. 1st time- Waited for my sandwich and it took so long so I never got it and had to catch a train. 2nd time- Breakfast sandwich was good. 3rd time- I got the Cubano and had no meat on it. I know places try to skim on meat but I could barely find any on the bread. It was sad for 8 bucks. I know your going to franchise these but please step up the service. I would offered a free sandwich and put more meat on the sandwich.
(2)Isabelle K.
Ive missed happy simple things such as grilled cheese in my life since having a gluten free diet, but this place does it on optional GF bread! Amazing FRESH sandwiches and soup. I have yet to try the ice cream...one con: not the quickest place so give yourself enough time during your lunch break, but totally worth it!
(5)Gwendolyn P.
For roughly $5.00 I had a 16 oz La Columbe coffee and a classic grilled cheese. Considering this is a "meal" I did not find it pricey especially for La Columbe coffee. If I wanted to add bacon or tomato that would have upped the price a bit. The staff was very friendly and asked me if I wanted to sample the ice cream. I did try a small sample of the salted caramel which was quite tasty - - but I am not really an ice cream person so this was somewhat lost on me. They seemed to have a lot of "exotic" flavors and the traditional vanilla and chocolate options were surprisingly absent. I think for the money this is a fine option to grab a bite to eat while you wait for a train, but given that grilled cheese is their speciality I would have expected it to be a bit tastier. The cheese used to make it tastes like a combination of kraft singles and velveeta. It is disappointing when you go to a restaurant and you feel like you can make their signature dish for better and cheaper yourself.With that said though, I will be back but most likely only for the la columbe coffee.
(3)Christine B.
This review is just for breakfast. I Decided to grab a quick breakfast sandwich and head back into work. I waited about 15 to 20 minutes for a breakfast sandwich and taters. I do not know if the owners are from out of town or not but for suburban station breakfast, where everyone is on the go trying to get to or from work and want to grab a quick bite on their way, that's a pretty long wait. The oil they fry their taters in has an extremely bad after taste that you might In fact belch up for the remainder of the day which was for me a painful reminder of my early morning mistake. There was also a ton of salt on them which was also unpleasant. The sandwich was greasy and flavorless and made a great addition to my trash can . For me, the breakfast was waste of time and a waste of money.
(1)Ashley w.
So all's I have to say is...WOW! This place nailed it. They're quick, delicious, and different from all the other places down here. I had the Philly Cheesesteak grilled cheese and potato and leek soup. Holy hell where do I start. The grilled cheese was banging and the soup tastes like home made not prepackaged. Needless to say, I'll be back to try the other soups and grilled cheese. Word to the wise, if you travel through Suburban Station you need this in your life.
(5)Adrian F.
I stopped for a quick bite while rushing to catch a train back to the suburbs. Little did I know that after my first Milk House encounter my life would be forever changed. What started as a quick and innocent grilled cheese lunch quickly morphed into a lifelong addiction. The euphoric feeling that took over my body was nothing I could have expected from a sandwich of only mere bread and cheese. After the first bite a shock was sent down my spine, opening my eyes to the beauty of what I was holding in my hands. A truly life life changing experience.
(5)Shawn H.
I think today was the grand opening and I waited in line and it was so worth it! The ice cream was so delicious - I had the Pumpkin w/ Gingersnaps, which made a perfect milkshake. And I got the classic grilled cheese which was really good. Can't wait to try the Philly steak one.
(5)Willie R.
The Milk House is a fine little breakfast stop. This place has a lot of character to be in a subway station. They have a very simple menu, from which j chose The Rise & Grind (a grilled cheese sandwich that I added turkey sausage to) and oatmeal. The grilled cheese wasn't amazing but certainly wasn't bad, but the oatmeal seems to have had a dash of essence de cardboard--they do give you a bit of brown sugar to add if you like, though. Ironically, they don't have milk, but if you don't fault them for that, it's a solid choice for a quick breakfast. Nothing fancy, but made fresh. I've had both better and worse, but it beats always going to Au Bon Pain in subway stations.
(3)Kat S.
This is a cute little shop in Suburban Station, not too far down from the ticket windows. I don't typically walk towards City Hall, so I would never have noticed it if someone hadn't recommended it to me. When we arrived, we were greeted by two friendly and smiling employees and they gave us a few recommendations. My coworker and I had their grilled cheese sandwiches: Classic and the Roma. She couldn't stop raving about the Roma. The Classic was good too, although I probably should've gotten the Tomato Soup to go with it. I did get the fries with salt and they were very good. They were not too greasy and tasted great with the BBQ Ranch dipping sauce I got. It was a little off-putting they charge for one sauce ($0.75 a sauce). For the people who have complaints, I think they were expecting artisan sandwiches, for which they can walk 100 ft more to Dibruno Brothers for that kind of experience. This is not that kind of place. But the sandwiches were yummy and the service was polite, I would definitely return. SIDE NOTE: We tried a sample of the local ice cream and my favorite was the Birthday Cake! I will have to come back and try an actual cup, not a spoonful.
(4)Tiffany T.
Stopped in for my first time the other day for a grilled cheese with tomato soup. Add on soup to any sandwich is $2, and also option to add a drink for another buck. With tax, it came to a little less than $7, like $6.90ish or something The grilled cheese was okay -- but nothing too special ( I got the classic). To be honest, and correct me if I'm wrong -- the cheese tasted similar to kraft's single slices -- so nothing special. I was hoping for higher quality cheese. The tomato soup was good, and there's nothing like grilled cheese and tomato soup, a match made in heaven. I'd be curious to try their other grilled cheeses, but probably just one more shot and we'll see how that goes.
(3)Holly R.
Best breakfast sandwich I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a LOT of breakfast sandwiches. The eggs were fluffy and the cheese was melty and the panini pressed crunched perfectly when I bit it, and the tots were hot and wow. Try this- way better than gross toasted Dunkin "eggs". My only regret is that I was too hungry to take a food pic
(5)Julia C.
I give 5 stars for both food and coffee. milkhouse grilled cheese and ice cream is conveniently located in Suburban Station and another downtown locale on 19th st. My review is for Suburban Station. I waited months to try this place. They have the dark roast Corsica from La Colombe which is $1 to "coffee IT" with a breakfast sandwich. They have a wrap if you do not want the delicious country white bread. Also add on pork roll or turkey sausage. For lunch, they have traditional, classic grilled cheese and many varieties, plus salads and ice cream. So, you could get coffee, sandwich, ice cream on the run to your train or work. They are fast and the people who run it are nice. Plus, they have the real coffee lovers desire for a cup of coffee - La Colombe!!! My new friday breakfast treat is Milkhouse Grilled Cheese and Ice Cream. Thanks!
(5)Edward M.
This clean and nicely put together little shop looked promising. They have pretty good graphic design for their stuff. So I tried the milkhouse grilled cheese sandwich with a side of tomato soup. And, well, both were totally adequate. There's nothing particularly to criticize, but also not much to laud. I guess I like my grilled cheese sandwiches with a crunchier exterior and a more varied texture than these had. And a little spicier. Basically, I know how to make grilled cheese I like better and it looks like I'll continue to do so in the future. The tomato soup was quite (perhaps overly) creamy and went well with both the sandwich and the gold fish cracker they throw in, but, like a top hat without a magician, would be pretty dull on its own. Maybe I'll try their ice creams or shakes some day -- those looked good.
(3)Leah Y.
Everytime I come I get the roma its very good with the garlic parm fried cant go wrong yes it will fill you up, they are down inside suburban train station.
(4)Andrew B.
Good grilled cheeses. I should've gotten a milkshake too. Lots of diary here. And they have la colombe
(4)Peter N.
Grilled cheese is a sandwich that's pretty basic to make. So if I'm going to pay for a professional to make one, I'm going to have high expectations. And I gotta say, this place didn't deliver. First of all, the staff, cleanliness, service and organization - all great. Cashiers were taking orders with a smile and cooks were making the food with pride. But the menu is what bothers me. Yellow American cheese? I could get that anywhere - What makes their classic grilled cheese better than the various food carts out here? Now if they had better cheese options, like gruyere or Brie, (or heck, I'm good with Swiss), then they've got a competitive advantage. But because they only offer 4 basic types of cheeses amongst 5 sandwiches (and I really hate yellow American cheese), I don't see myself returning unless that changes. I mean, my classic was cooked well - wasn't too greasy, and a slice of tomato for fifty cents was money well spent, but nothing to rave about. I really enjoyed the fries, and they do have fancy sauces for an additional $1 if you're feeling adventurous (I wasn't). But fries alone aren't the star product here. And maybe this place isn't a grilled cheese place, but an overall milk place (as the name suggests.) I didn't try their milkshakes, so maybe that's the star product I need to try. Until they get better sandwich options, the milkshake will have to wait.
(3)Donato A.
I got the cheese steak grilled cheese. So good. Better then some of the actually cheese steaks I've had around here. I do feel it's a little ballsy charging $5 for a milk shake. I doubt I'll be trying on for that price.
(4)Bill M.
These days its hard to believe that there was a time that I criticized Suburban Station for being a Fast Food Hell ( yelp.com/biz/suburban-st… ) it bowels may still have a few too many Dunkin Donuts; But the disappearance of spots like McDonald's and Church's, and addition of spots like Yoshi and Passero's has been a significant improvement. When I first read that Milk House was set to be the newest addition, I was ready to give it a shot and chow down on some grilled cheese. And overall it offered some decent sandwiches and awesome meal deals. While the Philly Cheesteak grilled cheese with caramelized onions and American cheese didn't deliver in the way that I expected, it did show the potential that their grilled cheeses have. Next time I'm just going to have to grab the Suburban with turkey, bacon, avocado, and cheddar cheese. And while the spicy fries didn't deliver the heat that I anticipated, the hand cut fries were pretty damn tasty overall. And they do have some tempting dips for them as well. Showing up for breakfast means enjoying a killer breakfast grilled cheese that you can add pork roll or turkey sausage too, and the ability to get La Colombe coffee for a decent price. Add in decent soup offerings, and milk shakes made from hand turned seasonal ice cream flavors; and there's plenty to enjoy.
(3)Christina W.
I left the office in search of a healthy smoothie and came back with a jalapeno grilled cheese from Milkhouse. No regrets. A coworker dragged me there. Okay, not really. He said "grilled cheese" and it only took a half a block for me to change my mind about the smoothie. My first visit to Milkhouse was pleasant. I skipped the social interaction and used their kiosk iPad set up to choose my food and pay. Once they called my number, I was handed a cup for soda and a slightly greasy bagged sandwich. "This looks small." But now that I'm back at my desk, half way through the sandwich and writing up this review... I'm worried I might not be able to eat the rest of this gooey deliciousness until later. I ordered the jalapeno grilled cheese. Unfortunately I have the memory of a goldfish and their menu isn't available on their website so I'll have to wing the ingredients. I'm going with cheese, turkey and jalapenos on wheat. I'm not sure what kind of cheese so let's just say it's the kind that melts nicely and tastes like heaven. In total, I spent a little over $8 for a sandwich and soda. My coworker was suckered into a tiramisu milkshake for $5. He would like me to add that it tastes great but the chunks of tiramisu get caught in the straw.
(5)Rich C.
I haven't had the opportunity to eat their grilled cheese and soups and ice cream. However, I have had several occasions to try their breakfast and this is a new favorite spot for a quick, delicious breakfast to take with you on the train. First off, $1.85 for a big cup of La Columbe coffee. That alone is worth the price of admission. It is baffling to walk by the huge lines at dunkin Donuts and then see a relatively empty Milkhouse with employees cooking up fresh eggs, bacon, veggies and other goods. They have two breakfast sandwiches and theyre both a great value ... And when you buy a sandwich, your big coffee is only a buck. Clearly I value a good deal, but quality food and coffee makes the a good value even better. If you're a Suburban Station morning dweller, skip the lines at Dunkin and go here instead. Its been a great start to my morning!
(4)Bob M.
Brand new cheese sandwich place in Suburban Station, right next to the pizza place. I've tried a few of their sandwiches, which are pretty good. However, they use what seems to be regular white bread; I was expecting some sort of gourmet fresh - baked stuff. They have plenty of options for bacon - eaters, but only two vegetarian options. There is a regular cheese sandwich for roughly $4 - which tastes like, well, a plain cheese sandwich. I also tried their "roma" which is a tomato, pesto sauce, and mozzarella cheese. That had a bit more flavor. Other things on their menu are milkshakes, and fries. Fries are good, but unfortunately come in a pretty tiny container. There's no small/large sizing. The milkshake was the highlight, though. It was very flavorful, rich, creamy. It's in a pretty small space, so there's very little room to actually eat on-spot, and their set up is a little confusing when you walk in, "ORDER HERE" isn't clearly marked. But being that they're still brand - new, I'm sure they're still working out the kinks in the operation. Pretty good place for an afternoon snack on the run.
(3)Von M.
This review is for the coffee only. Thrilled was I to find another Suburban Station purveyor of La Colombe coffee into which I could quickly pop en route to work (especially convenient when the trains are running late due to weather, leaving no time for a coffee run). The coffee is as steamy and delicious here as it is at La Colombe's home office. Intriguingly, the coffee is less expensive than at either the home office or Termini's. Who doesn't love a bargain! As noted by my fellow Yelpers, there are no morning lines here, as develop at most of the other coffee shops in Suburban Station. The sales assistance is helpful and efficient. Looking forward to trying a signature grilled cheese sandwich one of these days. Welcome to the neighborhood Milk House!
(5)Jaime K.
Totally craving a black and white milkshake I decided to stop by the Milkhouse...why not I had 10 minutes before my train. Well it took the guy 9 minutes to make the milkshake which wasn't even a black and white but just vanilla. When I asked him about it he said oh and looked around for the order slip. With only a minute left to spare before my train I told him to just forget it...I didn't have another 10 minutes for him to get it right. What a waste of $5.40...yup you read that right...$5.40...rip off...it wasn't even good! I will not stop there again!
(2)Tom P.
awesome food and shakes. The breakfast is awesome, but make sure that you add pork roll.
(4)Danielle J.
The best thing about this place is the $5 milkshake. I had the classic grilled cheese sandwich. I only ate half of it because it was too greasy for me and I was slightly underwhelmed by the sandwich. I enjoyed the fries, but they were kinda salty, came in a tiny cup, and cost $2. I would go back for another milkshake, but that's about it.
(3)Lauren P.
Meh. It's pretty much as basic as you can get. I got the grilled cheese with bacon and a side of tomato soup. The bread cut open the top of my mouth because it was too hard from using the panini press. I guess it's better than soggy bread, but still a pretty uncomfortable aftermath. Tomato soup was average too, but I guess you can't really do much about that. It's pretty cheap which is nice. The soup and grilled cheese was a little over $7, pretty good for center city. It was packed, probably because it's one of the few decent places down there and because it's new. In no rush to go back.
(3)Jeff B.
I had high hopes for this place. A really cool idea for a much needed place to grab a quick bite between trains. However, both times I went there were significant food quality issues. The first time, I ordered a classic grilled cheese. While the bread was toasted well thanks to the panini machine, the cheese was barely melted. They also gave me a free sample of the Devils milkshake, which tasted amazing - thus inspiring my second trip. However, when I got my $5, yes $5 Devils milkshake, it had no chocolate chips as the sample did. The fries taste great, but $1 for ketchup. That's Busch league.
(2)Cynthia R.
Just had lunch from here, I love it. I had a regular grilled cheese (american) with an order of fries. The fries almost reminds me of the fries at 5Guys (less greasy), but very good. I heard the milk shakes there are good and many varities. Maybe that will be my Friday treat.
(5)Lisa P.
Caught a classic grilled American cheese sandwich with tomato from this joint during my lunch break/Starbucks run. It was what I pretty much expected for the price compared to other joints I've been to. If I could increase my rating by half a star, I would for the service and demeanor of the staff. They are happy at what they're doing.
(3)Kim W.
The Milk House was a pleasant addition at Suburban Station. I have been going there since they opened. I had the pleasure to meet the owner during the initial few weeks of opening - she was really nice. I order with the staff who have all been friendly and pleasant each time (although a kiosk is available). The Milkhouse sandwich is quite good - chicken, Rosemary, Monterey cheese, jalapeno on wheat - I change the bread to sourdough however. I get the spicy fries too. There pricing is relatively fair. The fries need more spice kick, but good fries. The sandwich was quite good. I would like to see that a "bread change" costs additional money listed somewhere on the menu. I was a bit disappointed about that. The ice cream is ok. The milkshakes are high priced for the size. Some of the ice cream is decent and some is not - you can taste the artificial flavoring the company is using in the ones that are not. I got a Devils chocolate milkshake or similar and Hershey's chocolate syrup was added to the shake as they were making it - that was not cool. It brought the quality down and I'm not interested in paying for Hershey's syrup to be added - ever to a milkshake. I would like to see them offer a discount to the local college students in that area as many places participate in those types of incentives. Maybe down the line, a customer card - after so many visits, get something free type thing. The decor is cool and trendy. This is a good place to eat in general - they do a few things fairly well and as they mature, I hope they mix up the cheese selection a bit more. I would try this place out. It's worth a trip or two or three.
(4)Chris N.
Got a simple vanilla milkshake, which reminded me of the old handmade ones I had as a kid. The gentleman helping me had me sample a black and white shake as well as the pumpkin gingersnap ice cream. Both were excellent. I will be trying lunch and breakfast soon.
(5)Catherine S.
I went to Suburban Station to get something quick to eat, saw the Milkhouse and ended up getting ice cream because i have no self control when it comes to ice cream. I first had a taste of Sweet and Salty. There isn't a list of what is in some of the flavors, but I found that Sweet and Salty had pretzels in it . Stale pretzels. Yuck . Then I tasted one with gingersnaps in it . Okay but not great . With the two tastes, I kind of felt locked into a purchase so I impulsively ordered a small cup of Grasshopper. Well, it was delicious, totally catching me off guard because I did not expect much after the tastes . It was mint with chocolate cookies strewn in. It tasted like fresh mint but was still sweet and the base was totally balanced with the cookies. So, four stars because the Grasshopper ice cream is very good, though I will make sure to taste any other flavor that I get before ordering next time .
(4)TJ H.
Meh. I didn't have a milkshake so I can't comment on that. But since all this place makes is grilled cheese I thought it would be awesome. First of all, it's not made the traditional way - in that it's not actually made on a grill, with butter, etc., you know, the delicious way your mom made them when you were a kid. These are made on a pannini press, and my sandwich, as I find with most places that use pannini presses, was not hot all the way through. I had the Roma, which is made with mozzarella and tomato, and both the mozzarella and tomato were still cold. The cheese was not the least bit "gooey" like a grilled cheese is supposed to be. The fries were good though.
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