Really yummy and fresh food! It was my first time there and I was not disappointed. I got the veggie chili, hummus plate, and a side of fruit. My boyfriend ordered the classic grilled cheese and the creamy tomato soup that happened to be the soup of the day. I'm vegan and they had many vegan friendly options. While we were there eating, I overheard the waitress telling another table everything that they ran out of since they had and busy morning. Even though it sucks when a restaurant is out of what you want, you at least know everything is fresh and frequently ordered or made. Will definitely be returning here. Our waitress was a little slow... and forgot my water and fruit. Only negative!
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Hana Y.
I am currently sitting in the cafe. I spent 1 hour waiting in line for an incompetent but friendly individual to take down orders by hand. The system is incredibly flawed. Subsequent to dictating the order by hand, he needs to again submit the order electronically in order for electronic payments to be made. Once the order is sent to the kitchen, it returns on numerous occasions because the chef can't read the handwriting on the written receipt. Other members of our party received cold food even after telling the staff we see our meal in the delivery window. They refused to serve it until after it had already turned cold. About an hour and a half into the wait for our meal, we asked the kitchen how long the food would take. They asked us what we order. It was then we realized they lost the handwritten receipt that they spent twenty minutes dictating to send to the kitchen. So as we waited an hour and a half for our meal to arrive, they weren't even preparing it. We waited an hour to order We waited ten minutes for a straw. We waited another hour and a half for our food which never arrived due to incompetency! We left after refunding our order. Save yourself the wait. Do not come here. Go to green eggs cafe or somewhere else down the road. Honestly, anywhere else but here. Unless you want to leave angry, three hours wasted, and unsatisfied, do not go to this cafe.
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Taylor S.
By far the worst experience I've had in the city of Philadelphia. I've gone here 3 times and each time was worse than the time prior. We walked in for coffee and sandwiches to go stating that we would love to sit but we were in a rush to get going. The coffee took 30 minutes and it took 45 minutes to be served the wrong food.
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Yayi Z.
Usually go to Toast for weekend breakfast. Good service, good food, good coffee. Hard to mess up a breakfast sandwich but it was quite good. I actually prefer this place over other local breakfast places, though there's quite a shortage of good breakfast/brunch places in the area. Toast and plenty cafe are my go to's. The only knock is that they're not open until 9 and sometimes I need my weekends to start earlier than that. 8 am would make a big difference to a lot of ppl, especially those who want to hit the road early to get their weekend trip started. Other than that, good solid choice.
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Ancy T.
This is a pretty decent brunch spot. I LOVE the way its decorated inside. The setup is perfect for a weekend space to meet friends. You can stop in and pickup things to go, or you can dine in and sit inside or outside. I stopped in a few times, and it seems like once in awhile people pop in to get work done. As far as I know there isn't wifi, but there are plenty of outlets. I was able to setup my laptop and hotspot from my phone, and the servers were completely fine with it. I LOVE their tea. It's DELICIOUS. Unfortunately, they don't always have all of them stocked so make sure you ask the server what is available before setting your heart on something. The Bacon Avocado egg toast is delicious, but like others have said, I'm confused as to why the cheese isn't melted. That might set this meal over the top because who doesn't love melted cheese AMIRITE?! What I liked even more was the breakfast sandwich (sausage egg cheese avocado) with a side of scalloped potatoes. DELICIOUS. The egg toasts come with a small side salad, which they do not write on their menu. I felt bad for one man that was dining and ordered a side salad, and the server foolishly didn't tell him that his meal would be coming with one, and ended up charging him for both, even after he made it clear that she did not advise him that he would be getting two salads. I was a bit put off by that as she didn't apologize and made it seem like it was his fault. Also, even though it isn't advertised, I think they give you 10% off if you instagram your meal and tag them in it.Overall this place needs better transparancy. From reading my own review back it's clear the servers could do a better job of explaining their menu and what items may be out of stock, as well as the discount opportunity. Since I'm feeling generous, I'll leave them at 4 stars!
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Sari A.
Why I love Toast: Pros: - Toast was fully seated when I got there, good sign. While I waiting for a table to open up, I was offered a free mimosa. - Omelette du jour: Steak, portobello mushroom, wilted spinach, plum tomato & goat cheese. I asked not to add the goat cheese to my Omelette. It was very hearty and delicious. - They were friendly. - Offers free Wifi. - Nothing on the menu over $10!! - Seriously, very relaxing vibe and comfy cafe. Cons: - The free mimosa was served in a clear plastic cup! Talk local?! - After the first bite, I realized they still added the goat cheese. I had to return it and get another one. However, they were so nice about it, the waiter forget to tell the chef, technically was not my fault ;) - No substitutions for Chef's Daily. Have it their way!!!! i sense I'll be a regular Toast.er . Four Yelps!
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Sangita S.
Went here for brunch on a weekend afternoon around 1:30 (so I know it's late) but they basically ran out of an ingredient for every dish on their menu. It was pretty sad. We had to get creative with what options we had left and even then our dishes were missing some things requested. The servers were nice and whatever food came out was decent but not worth the price or how long it took to get our food. It seemed promising but wasn't great.
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Joel V.
My wife and I found ourselves at Toast today, as our original destination was super packed. GREAT Eggs Benedict GOOD Capucinnos HORRIBLE Service As soon as we walked in we just received this weird vibe about the place. The two girls behind the counter offered no sort of direction and offered no sort of assistance, as we stood there confused on wether we order at the counter and sit or sit and wait to be waited on. We decided to help ourselves to a couple of menus and sit down at a table to decide. Got up when we were ready and ordered at the counter and paid. I left my card on the iPad used for payment, as I was not sure if anything further was needed to complete the payment transaction. One of the girls proceeded to say "Here is your card" and toss it in front of me on the counter. I would've appreciated my card to be handed to me instead. I was given my cappuccino at the counter, which I took myself to my table. Our juice and iced coffee were brought over. I ordered the sausage egg toast, which was really good. My wife ordered the omelette of the day and chose ham and mushrooms. The omelette was overdone and dry. The mushrooms and ham were left whole in the omelette. She would've preferred for them to be chopped or sliced and folded in the omelette. I ordered another cappuccino, which I asked if possible to bring to the table and if I may take care of payment for later. Again, not clear to me what the norm in ordering and paying is at this establishment. NOW THE REASON FOR MY 2 STARS: We already had the awkward first walk in impression, the tossed card and the whole mushroom caps and ham in the dry omelette. As my second cappuccino is being brought to the table the girl bringing it tells the girl who made it, who seems to be new at making them, "Don't worry you'll learn. He won't know the difference anyway." I was brought a sloppy looking cappuccino. But why would you say that in ear shot of the customer. We were siting at the table right next to the counter. I don't even want to assume the reason or criteria as to why she would assume that I would not know the difference. All in all. Good cappuccinos, good Eggs Benedict, but horrible service wether voluntary or due to lack of training. Not a philly native, but when visiting never again.
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Christina V.
I was not thrilled with my Toast experience. Came here for brunch yesterday and the food was about as thrilling as...well... toast. I ordered the truffled mushroom eggs benedict, two poached eggs served atop a homemade split English muffin, with chives, truffled mushrooms and Hollandaise. The two eggs that were supposed to have soft centers were not even close. One completely well done yolk and the other, well it was half dippy. No biggie. There were no scallions just two overdone eggs, on top of unmelted cheese sitting atop a homemade english muffin that was super dense and dry. The hollandaise was nice though. This was served with a side salad with a drop (literally) of dressing. Meh. I also got a cappuccino which was actually delicious, however it was super small and for $3.50, I was a bit disappointed since it was gone in 5 sips. The service was a bit awkward but our server was attentive. The interior is super cute and cozy but unless its for an overpriced small cappuccino, I wont be back.
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Justine C.
Great cafe in my neighborhood. Casual setting where you can get work done. Nice and open and bright. Free wifi. Great coffee and tea. They support the neighborhood tea shop! :). I would recommend the iced "rouge" tea especially on a hot day. The food is awesome too & at a reasonable price. I've only gotten the chicken club with avocado, but I've gotten it twice bc it's delicious! It comes with a bright side salad w. balsamic which is a great accompaniment to the sandwich. Nothing is lacking at this place. Yelp states they close at 6, but they actually close at 8. Definitely making this a regular spot!
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Aaliyah P.
I haven't been previously for anything except coffee so when we saw open tables last weekend and that the menu pretty much consisted of eggs and things on toast we assumed it would be a pretty quick meal.... We were wrong . Almost an hour to make an "open faced" egg sandwich unacceptable . Service was nice and friendly and it's not their fault that the kitchen was having issues. I wouldn't sit down and eat again but they offer a coffee and breakfast sandwich combo to go during the week for 4.00 seems like a good deal as long as the wait isn't 45 min
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Jennifer C.
I'm a fan of Toast. The times I have been there I ordered either the smoked salmon egg toast, the wilted greens and baby portobello egg toast, and the French toast with bananas. So far, the salmon egg toast was by far my favorite and I am still thinking about it almost a week later! Because my food took a little bit longer to come out than what Toast saw as acceptable, they compensated by giving me additional food on my plate and a free coffee. I thought this was a gracious gesture and fully made up for the delay. Very nice customer service in my opinion. The eggs were poached perfectly on top of the delicious homemade English muffin. The egg toasts are a must have just for the muffin! The wilted greens and baby portobello was also a really good choice. It was made perfect by the goat cheese. I would recommend this to someone who is in the mood for a lighter breakfast than the smoked salmon, which was definitely a heavier meal with the hollandaise and avocado. The French toast with banana was beautiful and absolutely awesome. Definitely order this next time you are there! I think that the staff at Toast that I encountered (girl with a bob, guy with a ponytail) were extremely friendly, efficient, and pleasant to chat with. They added to a nice experience even when service was quite busy on a Sunday morning. I will be recommending Toast to my friends who enjoy delicious brunch, and I will definitely be returning myself!
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Melanie W.
Had brunch here with a friend on a Saturday morning. I love that they offer brunch on Saturday too (no alcohol though sadly). I had the mushroom egg toast and my friend had the avocado egg toast. It's basically eggs Benedict with your choice on the side. It was good but I thought it was missing something. There was a slice of white cheddar cheese under each poached egg that I thought should have been melted to tie the dish together. I added some hot sauce to give it some kick but would have preferred more flavor in the dish itself. The mushrooms on the side were cooked well and were very tasty. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I liked the booth seating around the window which made it feel like you were eating outside but still in air conditioning which was nice after a long walk.
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Andrea A.
What a surprisingly great brunch spot! I work around the corner and by the looks of it, Toast seems like just another coffee shop. But it's not because of four glorious words: house made English muffins. NOM! Their eggs benny are amazing (go for the one with avocado and oven roasted tomatoes) and come with an awesome side salad loaded with veggies. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice which is a big plus for me. The service can be a tad slow but the food is worth it.
Beautiful little restaurant with friendly service and decent food. Things were a little mixed up with the serving staff, but I'm getting the impression that's par for the course here in Philly.
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Tracy V.
Extremely slow kitchen. I went with an hour to eat before my shift and told the server that information as well. I got canned fruit and an omelette over 45 minutes later. I boxed it and left. About 2 weeks later I was waiting for quick hem and asked for the fastest thing they could make, bagel and cream cheese was the answer. That took over 15 minutes. Don't come here with any time constraints.
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Naomi S.
I have lived and brunched in Philly for the past 4 years and have gone a handful of times to Toast so I feel comfortable posting this. My experiences have overall been very mediocre. I usually go here if I want something a step up from Starbucks but not as expensive as the nicer places near by. My food is certainly tasty but the service is dismal. The expensive coffee is nothing special. My last experience two days ago is what prompted the review.... On a moderately busy Sunday (nothing unmanageable), my family and I entered looking for a bite. From past experience I knew that during the week you can seat yourself but on the weekend they prefer to seat you. I stood there awkwardly for almost 5 min waiting to be seated with all the waitresses buzzing about without being approached. When I asked the girl behind the counter if I could sit down she said a waitress would help me...that never happened. Meanwhile a table of 4 had been open this whole time so I helped myself to it (there was no one waiting and there were many vacant seats inside) It was un-bused so I had to take care of that as well. I also had to go get my own menus for my family since we were left on our own for 15 min. Our orders were finally taken. When I requested my eggs be scrambled for my egg sandwich (which I had done during a Wed there a week prior) I was told they could not since the cook will only make fried and poached gags that day. Nothing else. Seriously? Meanwhile the special of the day is a steak & egg breakfast burrito, in which clearly the eggs are scrambled.....so I decided to order that instead. But I requested no cheese given a personal intolerance. The waitress clearly took note of this since she asked if it was all dairy or not. However, my burrito came back filled with cheese. After sending it back, a new waitress came over and told me it would be 15 min to get my fixed order. Really? For the special of the day? Which no one else was even ordering in the restaurant so there should have been plenty. Almost a dozen people got their food served to them before my new order came out, so clearly the chef had no urge to fix his previous mistake and give me an expedited order....like every other restaurant on earth does. It definitely took 15 min. Tasted good, nothing special. Especially with the residual bitterness I was experiencing give that my entire family had finished eating by the time I was served. I don't think I will be heading back here any time soon. Go to Mixto around the corner on Pine or to Green Eggs on 13th. Better service and better food.
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Emmy M.
Great sandwiches, go for the sourdough bread! So affordable - brunch of two sandwiches with sides and two coffees for $18. Very friendly staff, fast service too
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Katie B.
This is my boyfriend's favorite brunch spot. We've gone now quite a few times and it's fantastic each time. Basic foods, nothing too fancy, but everything is SO fresh. The cappuccino is perfect, and I highly recommend the hummus wrap. It's also a great place to get some work done. The staff doesn't rush you out, it has a very lounge-y feel. They also do pick up orders, which seems popular with neighborhood residents.
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Alina Y.
Went there for the first time today. Nice location, nothing special. We ordered and while waiting for the food the employee came to us and told us they were out of couple things so we had to change the order. Bathroom was scary and no toilet paper.
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Michelle P.
After visiting Toast 3 times now, I feel comfortable giving this review. The very first time I went I had delicious food- oatmeal with fruit, tea, and a breakfast sandwich bagel. It was all awesome and the service was good, and the place is pretty cute. That is the reason for the 1 star. However the next 2 times I visited were absolutely horrible. Both times we were served by the same teen girl is clearly clueless when it comes to service. She expected us to order immediately, and when we asked for a little time to decide, it took her over 15min to return. Not to mention that she was NEVER around when we needed a refill, condiment, etc. I had to get up and get my own things. They were out of the things we wanted both times- the second time they were out of oatmeal, avocado, bacon, English muffins. literally everything I would want. I don't understand why they were even open if they were out of so many ingredients! I literally had to order a piece of dry toast. My boyfriend got a dry toast with an egg- the egg was extremely rubbery and dry and totally unseasoned. To top it off, the tea I was served was cold and they were out of cream to put in my boyfriend's coffee. It was laughable. However, the absolute worst thing about this place is you leave smelling strongly like burnt toast EVERY time. It's disgusting. How they are managing to burn the very thing that their restaurant is named after is beyond me. Needless to say I won't be returning.
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Evan A.
Tasty, quick, kind. Heck, if you're hungry, grab two egg sandwiches for 5 bucks. Nothing in them unless you pay more, but super tasty none the less
.. I wanted to love this place... I stopped by for brunch as i found it while roaming. I was excited for the omelette of the day but did not receive it. The staff was friendly, the tea was good. The omelette was just not tasty. Not sure if it was lack of technique of cooking or lack of seasoning but the spinach tasted really bad. Food: 2/5 Service: 4/5 Location; 4/5 - Super cure place. Nice and chill
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Lolly G.
Ok, I'm going to give this 4 stars because, yes I am a fan. I do however want anyone reading this to note that the review is for the FOOD. It's excellent. Honestly it is one of my absolute favorite breakfast spots in the city. Delicious avocado over eggs on a fresh biscut? To die for. And fair prices which is sometimes hard to find in Washington Square. If you are going to eat on the fly, avoid this place at all costs. I live so close that I've been here a bunch of times. Once they brought me out the complete wrong order. Then after the bill came they charged me extra. The server wasn't really that friendly about it. I didn't think much of it until I made the fatal mistake of coming here on a Saturday. These are the most awkward, strange servers I've ever seen. Honestly I almost feel bad for them. They look like fish out of water. I'm going to keep enjoying the delicious food, but only at times when this spot isn't busy. If they got the service right, this would be TOP NOTCH.
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Jody P.
Toast is a comfortable and artistic environment with good food and very affordable prices. You can spend under $5 on a home made English muffin and coffee or go for a larger plate for under $15. My chia tea was brewed on site instead of from a mix (hooray!) and exceptionally creamy. My truffled egg sandwich was just the right portion and had fresh salad on the side with strawberries. They have huge windows that flood the space with light. The decor is cosy meets sculptural with mismatched pillows and modern artistic lighting. Our check came delightfully attached to a giant clothespin. It was early when I went, so there was not a crowd, but the staff was friendly, and fast.
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D R.
Unstable tables, spoons are across the room if you are fixing coffee, when your coffee spills the barista could bring some to you because they are nowhere in sight. I thought a dollar tip was good for a cup of coffee, it doesn't guarantee the wifi will work .
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Helena B.
I really wanted to love toast. It's quaint and cozy, and it was a perfect place to hop on a call while on my layover in Philadelphia. I figured I'd get a latte and some food while there. The latte was upwards of $4 for a small. I also ordered a turkey sausage grilled cheese, which I believe was around $10. We sat down and availed ourselves to the free wifi (great perk) while waiting for our food, which came within 15 mins. I took a bite of my crunchy grilled cheese, which was basically the size of a wonder bread slice, and was immediately horrified. This is not a grilled cheese with turkey sausage; this is a fucking abomination. I spread the sandwich and there was ONE slice of cheese on it--it was so dry that it wasn't even gooey or sticky. Also, there was ONE turkey sausage link that was sliced in half and spread diagonally across the sandwich. I would say that approximately 70% of the sandwich was turkey-less. The server happened to be nearby so my boyfriend said something about how the grilled cheese had no cheese...and he happily took it back and made a new one, with more cheese and the same amount of turkey sausage. It was a nice gesture but honestly, it's highway robbery to serve that sandwich and charge $10 for it. At the very most that sandwich costs $2 to make...and I'm including the side of salad greens. Overall, toast needs to step up their game. A little less stingy with the cheese, Some small tweaks to the menu, and slightly more reasonable prices, and the place would be great.
I had ordered an egg sandwich and had gotten the saddest looking sandwich I have ever consumed. My money would have been much better spent at the food truck down the street. PRO: decent coffee, promptly seated, low prices CON: both mine and my boyfriend's food was dry and not very tasty (maybe that's where the allusion to toast comes from), slowwwww service, the place had a weird smell the day we came in (but that might have been an isolated incident)
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Chris C.
Coffee is good and so is the food. So why 2 stars? This place is as slow as molasses. I can't stand waiting for a cup of drip coffee. I think it was 25 minutes. They need to staff up in the mornings.
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hibba u.
Coffee is great and I live close so it's convenient! I've been here a handful of times but only eaten there twice. Their homemade English muffins are delish! I had mine with some jam. I've also had their avocado toast. It's poached eggs on homemade bread and alfalfa sprouts with plenty of avocado on the side. It comes with a side salad as well. It's really good but heavy on the alfalfa sprouts, I took most of them off and it was just fine after that! Their setup is nice, but windows, plenty of seating and even a handful of plugs if you want to do some work, which I appreciate. Their service leaves something to be desired though. Weekdays they only have counter service, which is understandable because most people are there to work while they have coffee and probably don't want to be bothered but still, some attention would be nice. I had to find my own utensils etc and the girl at the counter completely forgot that I was the one that was waiting for food, after only a few minutes. I'm all for good customer service so that was a little disappointing but I will still go for coffee and pastries. For a neighborhood that has tons of coffee shops this one is pretty good!
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Evelyn G.
The Toast of town!
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Brianna K.
Really didn't see any vegan items on the menu. Soy milk wasn't even listed as an option on the board. I got a decent soy cappuccino but I have had better. I don't need to go here again.
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Mark T.
Toast was very good for breakfast when you want something hearty but not to filling. There egg toast (pretty much eggs Benedict) is very good and they have it in many different forms. I had the egg toast with avocado and my wife had the one with salmon. I'm not a huge fish guy but she said it was very good.
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Cat P.
Solid little tea selection here, plus they carry sip n' glo juices (they are expensive, but good)! The hours are very convenient, too (Monday to Friday 7-7 and Saturday/Sunday 8-6). The hummus wrap looked delightful, but sadly, I wasn't hungry enough when I stopped in. I will definitely be back to try it and will update accordingly!
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Elliot C.
Toast is ok. My goat cheese, tomato and spinach omelet was actually pretty good and the coffee was pretty good too. I had the hummus plate and the hummus was pretty good. But it's kind of expensive and although it's pretty good it's not great. Which is the whole thing. It's fine. There's nothing wrong with it but it's just not exciting in any way. I was kind of pissed that they wouldn't make my kid a plain omelette though when clearly they are capable of doing so. Weird. Nice space.
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Juliana K.
Came for breakfast with a few people and service was lacking! Took a while for anyone to acknowledge us. Once seated, we waited so long that I got up and grabbed menus for my table. The waitress/host was nice enough, but too busy. Homemade English muffins are very dry!!! I ordered a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon. Bacon was good, but the whole sandwich was so dry. My friend received the wrong order and they said they could re-do it, but it would take 15 minutes. We already waited long enough for 4 breakfast sandwiches. Coffee and tea was good. Relaxed ambiance is nice. I would not return unless you have a lot of time to waste and like dry sandwiches.
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Taylor M.
Toast has the potential to be amazing - the food was excellent as was the coffee, but the service is lacking. Came here with two of my friends for brunch on a Sunday. We were seated immediately and though our host wasn't friendly, he wasn't rude either. I'm a hostess though and he could've done A LOT better. Anyway, my friends ordered lattes and I ordered a double shot of espresso. It took 20 minutes to receive our coffee..For food, sure, 20 minutes is fast, but just to receive our drinks?! Did I miss something? It wasn't even crowded, so I have no idea why it took that long. If it were crowded, I'd understand a little more. When we did get our food and drinks, everything was good, so no complaints there! Friendlier wait-staff and better service would make this place 5-stars. Toast is cute and has great food, but don't be in a rush when you go!
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Jeanette S.
Even though my side of home fries were delicious, they were NOT worth the $4 price tag- it was so small! The place is clean, offers a variety of loose teas, but overpriced. The service was a bit slow, my friend and I were standing there for some time before being acknowledged with a,"hello."
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Marc R.
I found myself walking by Toast while I was in the area to do a photo shoot. It was a cold day and a corner coffee joint was just what I needed. I liked the vibe as soon as I walked in. It has a good look, it was bustling with people drinking coffee and eating. The staff was friendly and the menu offered what I was looking for. While I waited for my coffee to be made, I grabbed a seat on the little sofa. A great spot to relax, people watch and consume caffeine. The prices were totally fair, nothing crazy. My drink was good and served up with that added touch of Barista art. I'd visit here again if I find myself in the area again.
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Linda L.
AWFUL! Had half an hour to kill this a.m. so bypassed Capogiro to go here as had read good things about it. What a mistake!! First the girl working at the counter barely acknowledged me. When she did -made no eye contact, made me wait as was on the phone. When she finally waited on me whispered and was impossible to hear over the god awful fan racket coming from the kitchen. I then waited almost 10 mins to get my capp - I was the ONLY one waiting. When i finally did get it was not very hot. The fan noise from the kitchen was deafening and the whole place reeked of old sandwiches and curry, I think. Couldn't leave fast enough. SO not the relaxing cup of coffee i was hoping for. When I left my clothes smelled of curry or something. It was just awful. Angry at myself for going out of my way for such an unpleasant experience. Only good thing was the croissant (which am sure came from elsewhere).
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Ally G.
Wonderful. Just wonderful. I will walk, cycle, and train long distances for a well made cappuccino with a cozy place to sit and work. When they offer some sort of whole grain option for quick breakfast (bagels, oatmeal), all the better. When the staff is polite and sweet and courteous and skilled---I fall in love. Seriously happy about Toast. I'll enjoy coming here weekday mornings to write (it's so quiet during this time!). And it's just a short 2-block walk from the 12th/Locust PATCO speedline station (I live in Collingswood). Expertly crafted soymilk cappuccino and pumpernickel bagel was $5.50, plus $1.00 tip (baristas deserve tips, too!).
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Joan P.
I stopped into Toast on my way to work to use my pc and decided to try the eggs benedict as i was hungry and had some time to kill....What a surprise !This was by far the very best EB"'s I've had in this city so far. They use real baked ham and have a wonderful salad rather than the usual home fries as the side.. Ive been back many times since then and have not been disappointed yet. A+ ps - the english muffins are home made too boot!
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Jim G.
Loved it. Great quality fresh breakfast treats. The service is okay. Asking to refill coffee would have helped the experience. Checking on the guests is an asset for servers if they would like a nice tip. I enjoyed the low noise level. Would recommend over some of the more trendy brunch spots. Would recommend and visit when in the area.
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Taylor D.
Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich. Not somewhere I would pick to entertain out-of-town guests for breakfast but has become somewhere I go by myself to grab a quick bite to eat. Gives me more of a cafe/coffee shop vibe than restaurant vibe. However the food is wonderful and very modest in price. They specialize in an assortment of loose teas as well. Last time I was there I had the French toast topped with mixed berries and caramelized bananas- it was so yummy!!! Inside is very cozy and the staff is friendly and considerate. CAUTION: if you go here for brunch on the weekend disregard what I said above. Your experience will likely be disappointing. This cafe turns into a "restaurant" (with a waiter/table service) on the weekends. But it doesn't appear management has done a good job preparing staff or organizing for more staff support. It's disorganized, food that's usually great is now brunt or under cooked, and service is painfully slow. the staff also appear stressed and rushed. It's a shame but I still recommend this place during the weekdays
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Meghana P.
Finally got to try Toast after passing by many times. It didnt quite live up to my expectations hence the 4 star rating, but it was still nice! Came for brunch around noon and the place was almost full. The ambience is great - it has a clean yet rustic feel between the white floors/metallic light fixtures contrasting to the wooden tables/chairs. We got the hot chocolate and the blue lady black tea. The cups are quite big, hot choc was delicious not overly chocolatey and the was fruity and refreshing. We both got the "egg toasts" - avocado and truffled mushroom. I agree with another yelper that the avocado could have been fresher and the dishes could have used a little flavor (garlic, salt, onions etc) - adding a little hot sauce helped. My boyfriend's poached egg turned out to be a fully cooked egg which was dissapointing because we waited awhile for our order (5-10 minutes to get our drink order in and another 20 for our food). But the salad was surprisingly good - lightly dressed with a good balance of veggies and fruits. Our server was friendly and apologized for the wait a few times. Overall - the service was a bit slow and the food a bit bland (for my personal taste) but the staff were friendly and the ambience was great. Probably will come back for a drink sometime instead!!
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Emily W.
never again i wanted to like this place but the service was awkward. they took a while to even acknowledge that i was there. i got the omlette of the day NOT worth the price. i cant believe it didnt come with TOAST given that the name of the place is toast. such a shame since its so close to my job
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Liza K.
Toast has a really nice and relaxed ambiance. I stopped in on the go with a friend and was impressed. They had a nice variety of teas and coffee. I tried their chai tea latte, and it was delicious. My friend tried one of their more exciting tea blends, and she loved it. We also had bagels, which were a little pricey, but great for our on-the-go breakfast. I'd love to come back for a more sit-down experience because I loved their space with lots of windows, comfortable-looking seats with pillows, and the open space.
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Llana C.
On Sunday, I ordered a soy caramel latte. They were out of caramel, and vanilla, so I settled on a mocha and paid. The employees then just realized they were out of soy milk. It happens, but the way they handled it... They were completely unphased and unapologetic. Just a refund and then a "k cya". I'm convinced customer service is dead in this city and my recent experience at Toast reaffirmed that.
(1)
Nancy C.
Companionable place with great coffee and healthy fresh food. The guys who run the place are VERY welcoming! Like the sleek decor.
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Eva H.
WTF SURLY BARISTA? When I stumble in at 7am, I expect you to at least smile. When I ask if you have green tea, don't be an ass and sigh and say "only like FIVE" and then not give me any advice. I don't know shit about green tea! Also, your red eye last time stunk. BOOOO HISS.
(2)
Robert C.
Good breakfast of poached eggs, bacon,avacado with a small salad. Enjoyable service by funny, smart, pretty,modest, and humble Nicole. We had a good time.
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Gautam T.
Super convenient considering I live on top of the coffee shop! I love the coffee and free mimosa during the weekends for brunch. You heard me free mimosa!!! It doesn't get better than having a hearty but healthy breakfast with a mimosa. This place is still new so I would assume the brunch menu will continually evolve and become much more expansive over time. Right now you won't get the traditional brunch stuff like eggs and bacon or omelates but they do have a very interesting menu! Did I mention the free mimosa? I also like the vibe when this place goes back to its coffee shop roots, if I was a student I would most definitely hang out at toast and study and consume coffee!
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Eleni P.
I've come here now a couple of times and I love this place. Coffee is good, service is quick and food is good. I got the lox Benedict before and it was delicious. Cute little place to go to on the weekends. We also didn't have much of a wait for coming on a Sunday which is kind of unheard of in Philly. I will definitely come back!
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Renelle M.
Replacing YOLO Cafe, Toast has an eclectic blend of loose leaf teas & coffee, delicious "egg toasts" (poached eggs on top of homemade english muffins), sandwiches and other homemade goodies. *Try the egg toast with warm apples, white cheddar cheese, sausage and dijonnaise! AMAZING. I'm so impressed by their revamping of this place, the interior is cozy, clean and perfect for brunch with friends or studying on a Thursday afternoon. The baristas are helpful, friendly and warm. I will be coming here on a weekly basis. Cheers to Toast!
(5)
Peter C.
Overall, a good cappuccino. Strong coffee flavor, with a smoky aftertaste. I normally prefer a more creamy consistency, with a sour tinge at the end, but I didn't much mind the taste of Toast's cappuccino. Verging on $4 territory, it's a pricey drink. Although I didn't sample, the fold menu looked intriguing. Also, went on a cold day and the seating area was the opposite of toasty. Worth the visit though.
(4)
Ashley S.
The cafe itself is pretty cute. It has a mix of chairs and comfy booth seats with some fancy pillows to dress it up. The staff were also friendly. When we were looking at the menu from outside, the prices for coffee seemed a little high, but my boyfriend and I decided to check it out anyway. We ordered drip coffee and it cost less than we expected, so I think we must have been looking at the price of french pressed coffee or one of the fancy variations....The coffee itself was a bit weak, but maybe it's just because I'm a fan of dark roasts, and this was a light one. I'm definitely willing to give it a second chance and maybe try some food next time because I saw other guests chowing down on some tasty-looking breakfast.
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D D.
My family and I found this hidden gem while we were looking for a place to park and get some breakfast after traveling all day. We loved everything! The space is cute. The food was amazing! The juice and coffee were nice and fresh! We were impressed with Alex, the guy who took our order at the counter, delivered our food to our table, he also cleared other tables and seem to keep the line at the counter moving pretty fast!!! He manage all of these different jobs very efficiently and with a smile and a great personality! When we are in the area again, we will be sure to visit again!!!
(5)
Meg C.
So many great things to say about this place . They are open early!! That's the first draw if you need to get some work done before your day starts. They have great drinks and the food is really good too. Plenty of space sit with huge windows so you can look outside as you work. Perfect ambience with light music that is soothing and not distracting. The staff was incredibly friendly and responsive. Absolutely nothing to complain about I hope this place sticks around for a long time. Oh also they bring your food and drinks to you! So you can order and sit down and set up your work or chat with a friend without having to stand in a line (not that there would be a line because they are so quick).
(5)
Lee R.
NOISE! Good food, OK coffee, moderate price but much too noisy from a terrible heating/AC system to enjoy a peaceful meal.
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Daniel H.
This place has a different taste on breakfast and brunch, and I'm a fan. You won't find some of the basics: eggs your way, pancakes... you know what I mean. BUT! you will find a fresh perspective with a fresh ambience, fresh service, fresh food, and a fresh view of the street corner from any seat in the house. The quirky highlight - the toast theme. Toast takes eggs benedict to different level. It's not that dish smothered in hollandaise. Instead, there are seven varieties called "egg toasts," all $10.50 or less. Still poached eggs sitting on top of english muffin (they're fresh baked on premise), but the toppings vary. We ordered the "warm apples" egg toast that came with baked apple, sausage, and white cheddar. Delicious, appropriate and "responsible" portion (read: not so big that you'll feel like junk after), and served with a side salad. Perfect size for E-money. I had the egg sandwich. Starts at $2.50 and then you pay extra for things like tomato, avocado, cheese, bacon/sausage, etc. Bacon ($1.75), avocado ($2), and smoked gouda ($1) were my choices with their delicious english muffin (couldn't tell you which cheeses are available - smoked gouda was the first i heard and i stopped our server there). Other "toast" choices include white, wheat, baguette, bagel, croissant. The sandwich didn't disappoint. Cheese wasn't melted, which let the taste of the smoked gouda really come through. Egg is fried. Add some ketchup and Tapatio hot sauce and you can't go wrong. Our side of turkey sausage was a-ok, but nothing to get excited about. Curious as to whether they make the sausage or bring it in. Coffee drinkers can expect a good cup of joe - E-money is super picky about coffee but she gave Toast's warm cup a ringing endorsement. If you prefer tea, like me, then you'll be pleased with the variety. I had ginger mint! Really enjoyed our breakfast at Toast. Showed up a little after 10am on a Saturday and we didn't have to wait, a tough thing to come by these days with the brunch craze. I bought their dark chocolate, sea salt brownie when I paid for the bill up at the counter - looks awesome. Expect to see me back at Toast in a hurry - you should probably follow suit.
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Melissa M.
I am sooo pleased to have Toast in my neighborhood. After this space went from empty to restaurant to coffeeshop/restaurant to coffeeshop, it is time that a solid cafe took root. The decor is simple and airy, given the large glass windows facing 12th and Spruce Streets. I love sitting in on the cushioned window seats lounging on the pillows as I pretend to work and really people watch. The space is ideal for study, brunch with friends or grab-and-go coffee. The coffee itself is quite tasty and they offer multiple varieties. They have seasonal drinks and now offer juices and smoothies. Yum! Have a coffee and a juice and breakfast is complete. But if you want something more substantial, choose from their croissants, bagels, brownies or salads and sandwiches. I personally like the hummus wrap which is full of nutrients and fresh flavors. Good for morning or evening work sessions. Lastly, I have to comment that the owners and staff are so friendly and accommodating. I always have pleasant chats with the baristas, and on my most recent visit noticed the cup holding everyone's loyalty cards (so you don't have to remember to bring it with you)! Best neighborhood coffee spot!
(4)
Lily E.
I'm giving these guys 4 stars, but really it's a 3.5. Ate brunch with my boyfriend yesterday and was overall super happy with everything, although there were some blips they could work out to be full 5-star material. First, I was served my delicious hot coffee in a cute mug - with no milk or sugar or even a spoon. I had to carefully carry the hot mug over to the milk/sugar station across the room (it is a small room, so that's good), and then hunt for a clean spoon since there were none available at the station. If you're serving sit-down brunch, your patrons should be able to remain sitting while prepping their coffee. The food was also really good, but also not consistently awesome across the board. My boyfriend had the smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise on their homemade English muffins. It was amazing 0 the hollandaise was just the right amount of lemony and thin to feel refreshing, not gloopy and fatty. His English muffin was also tender and delicious. My dish, on the other hand, had a very hard English muffin, on which some slices of a less-than-good avocado were perched atop sprouts and then topped with poached eggs and a side of roasted tomatoes. The tomatoes were bomb and the eggs and sprouts were fine, but the avocado sucked. They even had the black strings in them - that's just not a good avocado. This whole dish would have been 10 times more delicious with pesto, so hopefully they read this and add it :) It seems like some of the staff were new and there's definitely potential to improve the little inconsistencies at Toast. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Philly.
(4)
David V.
Toast has expanded their menu offerings since my original review. The daily specials they've added make for more interesting options. I also like that the food is generally healthy, with right sized portions and fair prices to go with them. They've been able to make the most of the small kitchen space, earning themselves another star from me.
What a pleasant surprise! I stopped by for late lunch the other day and tried an egg toast with spinach, goat cheese, and tomato, and it was absolutely delicious. It was a cozy environment, and perfect for a mid-afternoon refuel. We'll be back!
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G D.
I love this place for its coffeeshop feel without being a coffee shop. It's a great place to study with high ceilings and giant windows so it feels spacious without having that much square footage. Their internet is fast and they have a little bar for those of us who like to occasionally stand and study. While the service is a little slow, it's not ridiculous and most of the baristas are very friendly. I haven't had a negative experience here yet. The food is delicious. They have omelettes and toast related things, and soups along with their coffees and teas so I can literally be here all day as long as it's not too busy and never have to leave. I'm a fan of the veggie chili and their occasional wrap, but still have to try more off the menu.
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Melissa P.
YOLO, I'm kind of glad you only live once, and I hope your successor does not also follow it's namesake, because Toast, I like you, and I don't want you to be toast. PROS For a studying spot this gets 5 stars: it's quiet, (aside from some pleasant background music), there are usually study spots near outlets, an abundance of pillows for comfort, reliable wifi, high ceilings, good people watching when you zone out, and last but not least... there is never anyone here (although this doesn't bode well for the future of the place, I selfishly love the emptiness). They take credit cards and I found their food reasonably priced (although I can't vouch for the quality). They actually have an extensive menu with salads and eggs benedict (around $10) as well as cheaper toast/bagel options. The one barrista is super sweet, the first time I came in when she was working, she was so friendly I had to stop and figure out if I knew her and she was actually a best friend I'd forgotten I had, or just super awesome. It was the latter. She also took pity on us and brought us water after we'd been miserably staring at our screens/books for a few hours. CONS Drinks are a bit overpriced (2.75 for a tea?) and they don't have a huge selection of teas. The AC was spotty last week, but they've resolved the issue I think. Highly recommend as a study spot, or a place for weekday/all day quiet breakfast/brunch/snack/solo dining. So let's raise a toast to Toast, and hope this one sticks.
(4)
Stephy S.
Very cute coffee shop. Quick and nice service. A group of us were about to head out for some afternoon fun. Since Mother Nature is angry and is giving us heat waves, we ordered iced drinks. All were tasty and did the caffeine trick.
(3)
Lauren R.
I am absolutely enthusiastic about a cute coffee shop finally opening up in this space! The space is decent, its not too loud of overrun like other coffee shops in the area, and the staff is extremely nice and helpful! I am only giving it three stars, however, because it definitely has room for improvement. I understand that they just opened and are still working through their identity, but I think they could do a little more than just meals or coffee. I am a huge tea drinker and am unimpressed with their tea list. A good sweet non-caffeine tea is usually my favorite, and all of theirs fall short. They could use a few fun flavors like ginger, lemon, vanilla rooibos, etc. I also they should expand on their "snack" section too. I am not sure if this is something they want to do, however, if they want to be a weekday coffee shop, offering some little snacks like fruit, granola bars, nuts, perhaps even health smoothies could really go a long way for the student who doesn't want a full meal, but just a little something to hold them over. All that being said, their breakfasts are absolutely amazing and their coffee and espresso selections great. What they do, they do well, they could just benefit from a little growth.
(3)
Beth H.
I enjoyed coffee and breakfast twice at Toast during my recent visit to Philly. The first morning I enjoyed the Omelette du Jour which had a savory filling of roast tomato, portobello, artichoke, goat cheese, and wilted spinach. It was accompanied by a crisp small side salad of baby greens, tomato, and berries. The house dressing was light and complementary, not at all over powering. I just HAD to complement the chef. The barista recommended a pour over coffee and it did not disappoint. He prepared my cup with care and attention to time and form. I followed the pour over with a wonderful latte, again prepared very well. As I was leaving town, I decided to visit again for breakfast before my long trip ahead. This breakfast was a delicious Eggs Benedict combo that was perfectly done and complemented by mushrooms, roast tomato, and a generous helping of wilted greens. A rich cup of melted butter accompanied the dish and the sweet side salad again brought balance to my meal. This time the barista made me a perfect cup of French Pressed Guatemalan Vienna roast coffee. It was balanced and bright, yet rich in flavor. I had to have a second cup to go! Cudos to the barista, chef, and friendly staff. Toast is definitely a place to visit, eat, and enjoy coffee prepared in a variety ways. Don't miss this one!
I would give toast 3.5 stars, but it is not an option, so I'll round up to 4. The food is pretty good, although very basic. Their menu doesn't have tons of options. The place fills up quickly on weekends, but if you come here during a weekday afternoon you can study or get some work done. I felt that their french toast tasted kind of plain and they didn't have scrambled eggs on the menu (at a brunch place?!?), but perhaps that has changed since the last time I went there. I highly recommend their spritzers. They are yummy and refreshing on a hot day.
(4)
Chris M.
This place is new, and quaint. The coffee is superb, and well-made. Each cup is make from it's own grind and french press. Don't go here full, the food is equally good.. I got the poached eggs on toast (YUM). This location is near everything, and a short walk to Midtown Village or the Gayborhood for shopping after. Very cool vibe here, quick, friendly service. This place deserves your attention.
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Eric J.
First it was Odd Fellows and the only memorable quality was its name. Then it was YOLO (You Only Live Once) and it was just as bad and tasteless as its name. Now it's simply Toast. This time someone got it just right. That someone is V., who owns Chhaya on East Passyunk avenue. V brings the same high qualityingredients and superb cooking to Center City. With a distinctly uncomplicated flare you can choose from sandwiches, salads, pastries and a list of sides. You can mix and match or just stick with a classic "bacon , egg and cheese" and, voila, you're done. There's a fussiness to Center City dining that gets on my nerves. I hate it when a server can't pronounce menu items or when a foreign word or phrase is used when English would suffice. Toast chucks the fussiness for breakfast and lunch fare. This streamlined method is all I want when I am still slightly drunk from the night before and my stomach is on "carb-cheese-MEAT" mode. Great for morning and midday meals, toast is a win for Center City.
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Georgia H.
Finally a cafe in this spot that I like. Ever since Oddfellows closed down, I haven't set foot in the place. (For some reason I couldn't bring myself to frequent a restaurant called YOLO) I haven't tried the food yet, as I was just there to have coffee and study, but the ambience was friendly, the iced coffee tasty, and the server's British accent quite charming. See you soon, Toast!
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Nikki R.
I really like this place a lot! Came for brunch with some friends from out of town. Green Eggs was packed and Valanni wasnt open yet...little did we know what a great time we would have at Toast! The staff was great and efficient. Even when we werent sure that we would be staying to eat, they happily sat us for just drink orders. We ended up deciding to stay and were all happy with our lattes and meals. I got poached eggs with vegetarian chili and avocado---yummmm. I loved the fresh side salad it came with. The only downer would be a $3 substitute charge for a "large" portion of side potatoes for my friend who didnt want a side salad. But other than that, it was a great experience. Nice ambiance and great people watching. Even though it is a smaller place, they didnt try to rush us out of our table. Much appreciated!
Excellent breakfast spot, with very good coffee, and of course, wonderful toast!
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Mandy H.
This place just opened down the street from me, so I was excited to finally have something in the otherwise vacant storefront as of a month ago. Toast is a nice place to stop in for a speciality coffee, latte, or espresso and they really know what they're doing there. However, when it comes to ordering their food such as breakfast sandwiches or egg toasts, they're pretty slow. So be prepared to wait. However, if you're having a lazy Saturday or Sunday with time to kill, have a seat in one of their pillowed booths and enjoy.
(3)
Daniel O.
The coffee is just better hear than all of the options in the area, I now actually walk out of my way to just get my iced lattes here. The food is pretty darn tasty too.
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Justin L.
Toast, you're killing me. I've tried many times to like this place since I live so close to it, but its just one disappointment after another. The prices are just oddly absurd. I got a small coffee and a tiny muffin (about 1-2 inches in diameter) and it came out to almost $6! Not to mention the muffin had absolutely no flavor to it and was kind of stale. I hate to feel such regret after making a purchase but it's happened a few times at Toast now. They only get my business out of convenience when the weather is too gross to go somewhere farther.
(1)
Laura C.
Came here for brunch and it was very good. Friendly staff, food arrived in a timely manner. I love how Toast supports the local art community by featuring work from local artists.
(4)
Jake H.
Nice vibes, just ok food and not too warm service. Good prices but not much food for it.
(3)
Chris M.
Toast is a shockingly good breakfast place. Their sandwich board outside always seems to be advertising tea or desserts, but breakfast or brunch is really where it's at. On the low end, they do restaurant-quality egg sandwiches at food truck prices. The rest of the menu is quite small, but I think it was designed by some sort of restaurant-managing genius, because every item I've tried is basically the best I've ever eaten. Wilted greens egg toast? The plate is beautifully and deliciously covered with greens and mushrooms, the homemade muffins are crispy and perfect, and the hollandaise is excellent. Hummus plate? I didn't expect much, but it was actually amazing -- the highlight is their salted bagel chips, which are somehow both crunchy and chewy. And I've never had a better yogurt parfait anywhere: the chewy honey granola is perfect, they use plain Pequea Valley yogurt which is already my favorite, and the thing is just loaded with berries.
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Sophie R.
Was quite excited about this new place, but have to say was rather disappointed. The service was lacklustre, like everything was a bit too much trouble. And sadly the food, while beautifully presented, didn't live up to its promise. The place is selling itself on "toast", so really it should be serving perfectly toasted English muffins. Ours weren't soft enough in the middle and were under toasted. Coffee was fine but nothing to write home about. Overall, there was nothing offensive about the place. It was just underwhelming enough to not bother going back, in a city packed with great brunch places.
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Ninja K.
Great atmosphere and great coffee!
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Michael G.
I've been in once. The coffee is fine. The hot line is a nice change from most of the Philly cafes, but I didn't like their basic egg sandwich---it was quite dry. Service was slow, but their was only one barista working. (At 9am on a weekday... ouch! I didn't envy him.)
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Michael H.
Just moved into the neighborhood and I'm very happy to have this little cafe just a block away. The barista was friendly, the atmosphere quiet and relaxing and very inviting. The kitchen was closed tonight so I'll hold off that fifth star till I try the food, but this is definitely a spot you should visit. My cappuccino is delicious and artfully made.
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Anand T.
This is a really nice place to get hot chocolate if you are near 12th and spruce. It's fast and convenient and affordable. I come here a lot since my brother apartment is close to it, it's the next building to it. So far I've tried their hot chocolate which nine times out of ten I would get instead of coffee, I've seen their food menu but haven't tried anything yet the only i tried was a small macaroon which is very good so airy and very tasty.
(5)
Mdot L.
Not a big breakfast person but this place has changed my mind. Wasn't pleased with their coffee but had the poached eggs and smoked salmon and have decided breakfast is my new favorite meal after dessert. Hollandaise sauce? Perfection. Greens and fruits? Fresh and succulent. I never give my son juice because of added sugar, but at Toast, fresh squeeze ripe orange juice it is. The only reason this didn't get 5 from me was because the latte tasted watered down and the service was a bit snotty. But barring that, Toast it is for any brunch occasion... I wonder if they do take out...
(4)
Phil A.
Great food and drinks. Fresh salads and sandwiches with quality ingredients. Good service and atmosphere. Sometimes there is a wait because it is small.
(3)
Elisabeth M.
Super-cute, very comfy, and everyone there has been nothing but friendly and helpful. The reason for the missing star is that things are a bit on the expensive side here. I probably wouldn't stop in for a coffee to go... but then if you're planning on camping out to use the wifi or read, it makes more sense to invest in a nice comfortable setting.
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King B.
Went around noon on a Sunday during Memorial Day weekend, 2013. Sat outside. Ordered something that amounted to eggs benedict with mushrooms, with a side of turkey sausage, and french pressed coffee. Service was good - attentive and friendly. Coffee came out first. Under brewed. Brown in color. Poached eggs were undercooked, barely. Eggs were atop what seemed like an english muffin, which was not toasted, and chewy :-P Turkey sausage, in silver dollar form, tasted funny. Everything was tepid, except for the iced water. I didn't mention anything to service. I don't think they asked. It's a nice space, and their coffee options are great. I hope they get better at execution of food and drink.
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Lisa B.
Great but expensive coffee. Their large is only a 16oz for $3. Not much variety with the to-go food. When you walk in, you don't know whether to seat yourself or have a hostess seat you. This is awkward if you don't want waiter service and are coming in for a quick bite or to catch up on some work. English muffins are amazing along with the homemade jam.
(3)
Alex D.
I absolutely love Toast. I live by a ton of coffee shops/brunch places and Toast is my favorite. Very friendly staff, best cup of coffee in the area, and incredible bacon, egg, and cheese croissants. A little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for.
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Cindy L.
I love this cafe. It's a fantastic place to study. There's wi-fi and outlets. Decent coffee and tea. I enjoy their chai, which is very creamy and slightly sweet. Great and comfortable environment. I love eggs benedict, so I can't wait to try their food one day. I love love LOVE this place!
(5)
Woodrow D.
I won't rate the coffee itself since my company roasts some but they brew it right, they really know how to pull a great shot of espresso! The food is exemplary, and the service is always with a smile. Great shop, i always stop in when I am in the neighborhood.
(5)
Matt G.
I think this is one of the cutest coffee shops ever. Visiting for just a night and staying across the street and been here twice already. I am from NY, so to some of the other comments, nothing is expensive compared. Would definitely stop by.
(5)
Elisa D.
Excellent coffee and nice sandwiches. Really good for a quick breakfast and relaxing cup of coffee.The bagels are really decent and I'm a New Yorker!
(4)
Fulvia V.
Great atmosphere, very clean and awesome coffee! We needed a place like this for our neighborhood! :)
(4)
Priyanka A.
Decor is nice, and food and coffee are both decent. It's just not good enough to justify the prices, though.
(3)
P J.
There is good news and bad news. The good news, they do make a good cup of coffee. Now the bad. I was looking for a place to stop by and have a cup of coffee. First, I passed right by the place. It looked like a regular restaurant to me, but it isn't, it's a coffee shop. I was confused by a coffee shop called "toast". As to they really don't sell anything toasted. It looks like a typo, I think they meant to call it "roast". As that would have made sense. The places looks great, if they were selling Caribbean food. It looks very light and tropical looking with floor to ceiling windows. The menu was confusing. You need to be a wine expert to understand that the "hint" of a favor is a note. Meaning, not favored coffee. They had drawings of a french press and another one that I couldn't really know what it was. I guess you have to ask? On the counter they had laminated papers moving around all over the place with the real menu. All in all it's a very confusing place.
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Ashlei C.
Stumbled upon this great cafe when looking for brunch one day. Great "egg toasts" - their version of eggs benedict, in a variety of ways. Excellent coffee and espresso beverages, and everyone is really friendly!
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Mandy Z.
Great idea, great menu, awful food. My sandwich had undercooked eggs...and a hair on it :(
(1)
Melissa F.
Toast is such a cute place with a very cute name! I'm so happy this coffee shop on my block reopened...and they reopened for the better (formerly known as YOLO formerly known as Odd Fellows)! Everyone who works at Toast is so friendly and I love its bright atmosphere. Their coffee is strong and amazing. I'm a big fan of their Americanos and lattes.
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A J.
this place upon walking in smelled like a pan of burnt bacon. it was overpowering. no exhaust? the staff was not so welcoming and seemed as though the couch area was their break room. eating, hanging out. there was even a mop bucket stored out in the open where customers could sit next to and eat by, if the couch wasn't taken up by employees that is. the cup of coffee was good. hours later my garments still smell like a 4 day old burnt cast iron skillet. blah.
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Stephanie Y.
really awesome neighborhood cafe. staff is very friendly and helpful. my waiter put me in the best corner spot to do work for a few hours. coffee and food are pretty decent and so are their prices. i will be incorporating this spot into my brunch cycle. really love the soundtrack too--belle & sebastian, modest mouse, lots of shins.
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Lauren B.
I have been here three times for breakfast & love it. The poached eggs with sausage, cheddar cheese & dijonnaise is great! Only downside is it gets hot in there when it is sunny & they do not have shades to keep the sun out of your eyes.
(4)
Eric R.
Paid $7 for a bagel with lox to go. I got one tiny sliver of lox. And it took 15 minutes. What a complete joke.
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Michael K.
FInally a place where I can relax and enjoy the atmosphere without it costing a fortune. It is very clean and cozy. Staff is personable. Great place for a lazy day or informal date.
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Rachel L.
Really yummy and fresh food! It was my first time there and I was not disappointed. I got the veggie chili, hummus plate, and a side of fruit. My boyfriend ordered the classic grilled cheese and the creamy tomato soup that happened to be the soup of the day. I'm vegan and they had many vegan friendly options. While we were there eating, I overheard the waitress telling another table everything that they ran out of since they had and busy morning. Even though it sucks when a restaurant is out of what you want, you at least know everything is fresh and frequently ordered or made. Will definitely be returning here. Our waitress was a little slow... and forgot my water and fruit. Only negative!
(4)Hana Y.
I am currently sitting in the cafe. I spent 1 hour waiting in line for an incompetent but friendly individual to take down orders by hand. The system is incredibly flawed. Subsequent to dictating the order by hand, he needs to again submit the order electronically in order for electronic payments to be made. Once the order is sent to the kitchen, it returns on numerous occasions because the chef can't read the handwriting on the written receipt. Other members of our party received cold food even after telling the staff we see our meal in the delivery window. They refused to serve it until after it had already turned cold. About an hour and a half into the wait for our meal, we asked the kitchen how long the food would take. They asked us what we order. It was then we realized they lost the handwritten receipt that they spent twenty minutes dictating to send to the kitchen. So as we waited an hour and a half for our meal to arrive, they weren't even preparing it. We waited an hour to order We waited ten minutes for a straw. We waited another hour and a half for our food which never arrived due to incompetency! We left after refunding our order. Save yourself the wait. Do not come here. Go to green eggs cafe or somewhere else down the road. Honestly, anywhere else but here. Unless you want to leave angry, three hours wasted, and unsatisfied, do not go to this cafe.
(1)Taylor S.
By far the worst experience I've had in the city of Philadelphia. I've gone here 3 times and each time was worse than the time prior. We walked in for coffee and sandwiches to go stating that we would love to sit but we were in a rush to get going. The coffee took 30 minutes and it took 45 minutes to be served the wrong food.
(1)Yayi Z.
Usually go to Toast for weekend breakfast. Good service, good food, good coffee. Hard to mess up a breakfast sandwich but it was quite good. I actually prefer this place over other local breakfast places, though there's quite a shortage of good breakfast/brunch places in the area. Toast and plenty cafe are my go to's. The only knock is that they're not open until 9 and sometimes I need my weekends to start earlier than that. 8 am would make a big difference to a lot of ppl, especially those who want to hit the road early to get their weekend trip started. Other than that, good solid choice.
(4)Ancy T.
This is a pretty decent brunch spot. I LOVE the way its decorated inside. The setup is perfect for a weekend space to meet friends. You can stop in and pickup things to go, or you can dine in and sit inside or outside. I stopped in a few times, and it seems like once in awhile people pop in to get work done. As far as I know there isn't wifi, but there are plenty of outlets. I was able to setup my laptop and hotspot from my phone, and the servers were completely fine with it. I LOVE their tea. It's DELICIOUS. Unfortunately, they don't always have all of them stocked so make sure you ask the server what is available before setting your heart on something. The Bacon Avocado egg toast is delicious, but like others have said, I'm confused as to why the cheese isn't melted. That might set this meal over the top because who doesn't love melted cheese AMIRITE?! What I liked even more was the breakfast sandwich (sausage egg cheese avocado) with a side of scalloped potatoes. DELICIOUS. The egg toasts come with a small side salad, which they do not write on their menu. I felt bad for one man that was dining and ordered a side salad, and the server foolishly didn't tell him that his meal would be coming with one, and ended up charging him for both, even after he made it clear that she did not advise him that he would be getting two salads. I was a bit put off by that as she didn't apologize and made it seem like it was his fault. Also, even though it isn't advertised, I think they give you 10% off if you instagram your meal and tag them in it.Overall this place needs better transparancy. From reading my own review back it's clear the servers could do a better job of explaining their menu and what items may be out of stock, as well as the discount opportunity. Since I'm feeling generous, I'll leave them at 4 stars!
(4)Sari A.
Why I love Toast: Pros: - Toast was fully seated when I got there, good sign. While I waiting for a table to open up, I was offered a free mimosa. - Omelette du jour: Steak, portobello mushroom, wilted spinach, plum tomato & goat cheese. I asked not to add the goat cheese to my Omelette. It was very hearty and delicious. - They were friendly. - Offers free Wifi. - Nothing on the menu over $10!! - Seriously, very relaxing vibe and comfy cafe. Cons: - The free mimosa was served in a clear plastic cup! Talk local?! - After the first bite, I realized they still added the goat cheese. I had to return it and get another one. However, they were so nice about it, the waiter forget to tell the chef, technically was not my fault ;) - No substitutions for Chef's Daily. Have it their way!!!! i sense I'll be a regular Toast.er . Four Yelps!
(4)Sangita S.
Went here for brunch on a weekend afternoon around 1:30 (so I know it's late) but they basically ran out of an ingredient for every dish on their menu. It was pretty sad. We had to get creative with what options we had left and even then our dishes were missing some things requested. The servers were nice and whatever food came out was decent but not worth the price or how long it took to get our food. It seemed promising but wasn't great.
(2)Joel V.
My wife and I found ourselves at Toast today, as our original destination was super packed. GREAT Eggs Benedict GOOD Capucinnos HORRIBLE Service As soon as we walked in we just received this weird vibe about the place. The two girls behind the counter offered no sort of direction and offered no sort of assistance, as we stood there confused on wether we order at the counter and sit or sit and wait to be waited on. We decided to help ourselves to a couple of menus and sit down at a table to decide. Got up when we were ready and ordered at the counter and paid. I left my card on the iPad used for payment, as I was not sure if anything further was needed to complete the payment transaction. One of the girls proceeded to say "Here is your card" and toss it in front of me on the counter. I would've appreciated my card to be handed to me instead. I was given my cappuccino at the counter, which I took myself to my table. Our juice and iced coffee were brought over. I ordered the sausage egg toast, which was really good. My wife ordered the omelette of the day and chose ham and mushrooms. The omelette was overdone and dry. The mushrooms and ham were left whole in the omelette. She would've preferred for them to be chopped or sliced and folded in the omelette. I ordered another cappuccino, which I asked if possible to bring to the table and if I may take care of payment for later. Again, not clear to me what the norm in ordering and paying is at this establishment. NOW THE REASON FOR MY 2 STARS: We already had the awkward first walk in impression, the tossed card and the whole mushroom caps and ham in the dry omelette. As my second cappuccino is being brought to the table the girl bringing it tells the girl who made it, who seems to be new at making them, "Don't worry you'll learn. He won't know the difference anyway." I was brought a sloppy looking cappuccino. But why would you say that in ear shot of the customer. We were siting at the table right next to the counter. I don't even want to assume the reason or criteria as to why she would assume that I would not know the difference. All in all. Good cappuccinos, good Eggs Benedict, but horrible service wether voluntary or due to lack of training. Not a philly native, but when visiting never again.
(2)Christina V.
I was not thrilled with my Toast experience. Came here for brunch yesterday and the food was about as thrilling as...well... toast. I ordered the truffled mushroom eggs benedict, two poached eggs served atop a homemade split English muffin, with chives, truffled mushrooms and Hollandaise. The two eggs that were supposed to have soft centers were not even close. One completely well done yolk and the other, well it was half dippy. No biggie. There were no scallions just two overdone eggs, on top of unmelted cheese sitting atop a homemade english muffin that was super dense and dry. The hollandaise was nice though. This was served with a side salad with a drop (literally) of dressing. Meh. I also got a cappuccino which was actually delicious, however it was super small and for $3.50, I was a bit disappointed since it was gone in 5 sips. The service was a bit awkward but our server was attentive. The interior is super cute and cozy but unless its for an overpriced small cappuccino, I wont be back.
(2)Justine C.
Great cafe in my neighborhood. Casual setting where you can get work done. Nice and open and bright. Free wifi. Great coffee and tea. They support the neighborhood tea shop! :). I would recommend the iced "rouge" tea especially on a hot day. The food is awesome too & at a reasonable price. I've only gotten the chicken club with avocado, but I've gotten it twice bc it's delicious! It comes with a bright side salad w. balsamic which is a great accompaniment to the sandwich. Nothing is lacking at this place. Yelp states they close at 6, but they actually close at 8. Definitely making this a regular spot!
(5)Aaliyah P.
I haven't been previously for anything except coffee so when we saw open tables last weekend and that the menu pretty much consisted of eggs and things on toast we assumed it would be a pretty quick meal.... We were wrong . Almost an hour to make an "open faced" egg sandwich unacceptable . Service was nice and friendly and it's not their fault that the kitchen was having issues. I wouldn't sit down and eat again but they offer a coffee and breakfast sandwich combo to go during the week for 4.00 seems like a good deal as long as the wait isn't 45 min
(3)Jennifer C.
I'm a fan of Toast. The times I have been there I ordered either the smoked salmon egg toast, the wilted greens and baby portobello egg toast, and the French toast with bananas. So far, the salmon egg toast was by far my favorite and I am still thinking about it almost a week later! Because my food took a little bit longer to come out than what Toast saw as acceptable, they compensated by giving me additional food on my plate and a free coffee. I thought this was a gracious gesture and fully made up for the delay. Very nice customer service in my opinion. The eggs were poached perfectly on top of the delicious homemade English muffin. The egg toasts are a must have just for the muffin! The wilted greens and baby portobello was also a really good choice. It was made perfect by the goat cheese. I would recommend this to someone who is in the mood for a lighter breakfast than the smoked salmon, which was definitely a heavier meal with the hollandaise and avocado. The French toast with banana was beautiful and absolutely awesome. Definitely order this next time you are there! I think that the staff at Toast that I encountered (girl with a bob, guy with a ponytail) were extremely friendly, efficient, and pleasant to chat with. They added to a nice experience even when service was quite busy on a Sunday morning. I will be recommending Toast to my friends who enjoy delicious brunch, and I will definitely be returning myself!
(4)Melanie W.
Had brunch here with a friend on a Saturday morning. I love that they offer brunch on Saturday too (no alcohol though sadly). I had the mushroom egg toast and my friend had the avocado egg toast. It's basically eggs Benedict with your choice on the side. It was good but I thought it was missing something. There was a slice of white cheddar cheese under each poached egg that I thought should have been melted to tie the dish together. I added some hot sauce to give it some kick but would have preferred more flavor in the dish itself. The mushrooms on the side were cooked well and were very tasty. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I liked the booth seating around the window which made it feel like you were eating outside but still in air conditioning which was nice after a long walk.
(3)Andrea A.
What a surprisingly great brunch spot! I work around the corner and by the looks of it, Toast seems like just another coffee shop. But it's not because of four glorious words: house made English muffins. NOM! Their eggs benny are amazing (go for the one with avocado and oven roasted tomatoes) and come with an awesome side salad loaded with veggies. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice which is a big plus for me. The service can be a tad slow but the food is worth it.
(5)Elaine M.
I ended up at Toast with Christina V. on Sunday after being told that Green Eggs on 13th Street had an hour wait. If it was just the two of us, we probably would have stuck it out but we had two hung-over men with us that needed to eat pronto! We found Toast was only 2 blocks away, called ahead and they said that they could seat us right away. Upon arrival we were greeted by an overly enthusiastic girl whom proclaimed "4?! I HAVE JUST THE TABLE FOR YOU!!" And directed us to the only empty table in the place. The décor was cute, comfy and contemporary-coffee-shop-esque with large windows on 2 sides (great natural light). We took a while to decide on our order, but during that time awkward-hostess/waitress partially spilled our glasses of water while delivering them to the table, and did not share the specials with us that we noticed on the blackboard on our way OUT the door. I had the Wilted Greens Egg Toast. I am not sure why it is called Toast, because there is no Toast. Toast is bread, usually airy, light and crispy. The English muffin I was served was extremely dense and on the dry side of pasty. All Egg Toasts come with two poached eggs, I requested that mine be done over hard; however, I received two basically hard-boiled eggs. I veggies and sauces that accompanied my breakfast were the most palatable parts of my meal and saved the dish from being a complete disaster. Even though awkward-hostess/waitress repeated our order back to us, she screwed some things up, because Christina V. also received over-cooked eggs. She asked for a well-done side of hash browns. When awkward-hostess/waitress presented me with my side of bacon she proclaimed it to be the "side of bacon, well done" - I did not order this well-done. The men seemed more pleased with their "Egg Toasts" than Christina V. and I did, so I am giving Toast a combination 3-star rating.
(3)Jared S.
Beautiful little restaurant with friendly service and decent food. Things were a little mixed up with the serving staff, but I'm getting the impression that's par for the course here in Philly.
(3)Tracy V.
Extremely slow kitchen. I went with an hour to eat before my shift and told the server that information as well. I got canned fruit and an omelette over 45 minutes later. I boxed it and left. About 2 weeks later I was waiting for quick hem and asked for the fastest thing they could make, bagel and cream cheese was the answer. That took over 15 minutes. Don't come here with any time constraints.
(1)Naomi S.
I have lived and brunched in Philly for the past 4 years and have gone a handful of times to Toast so I feel comfortable posting this. My experiences have overall been very mediocre. I usually go here if I want something a step up from Starbucks but not as expensive as the nicer places near by. My food is certainly tasty but the service is dismal. The expensive coffee is nothing special. My last experience two days ago is what prompted the review.... On a moderately busy Sunday (nothing unmanageable), my family and I entered looking for a bite. From past experience I knew that during the week you can seat yourself but on the weekend they prefer to seat you. I stood there awkwardly for almost 5 min waiting to be seated with all the waitresses buzzing about without being approached. When I asked the girl behind the counter if I could sit down she said a waitress would help me...that never happened. Meanwhile a table of 4 had been open this whole time so I helped myself to it (there was no one waiting and there were many vacant seats inside) It was un-bused so I had to take care of that as well. I also had to go get my own menus for my family since we were left on our own for 15 min. Our orders were finally taken. When I requested my eggs be scrambled for my egg sandwich (which I had done during a Wed there a week prior) I was told they could not since the cook will only make fried and poached gags that day. Nothing else. Seriously? Meanwhile the special of the day is a steak & egg breakfast burrito, in which clearly the eggs are scrambled.....so I decided to order that instead. But I requested no cheese given a personal intolerance. The waitress clearly took note of this since she asked if it was all dairy or not. However, my burrito came back filled with cheese. After sending it back, a new waitress came over and told me it would be 15 min to get my fixed order. Really? For the special of the day? Which no one else was even ordering in the restaurant so there should have been plenty. Almost a dozen people got their food served to them before my new order came out, so clearly the chef had no urge to fix his previous mistake and give me an expedited order....like every other restaurant on earth does. It definitely took 15 min. Tasted good, nothing special. Especially with the residual bitterness I was experiencing give that my entire family had finished eating by the time I was served. I don't think I will be heading back here any time soon. Go to Mixto around the corner on Pine or to Green Eggs on 13th. Better service and better food.
(2)Emmy M.
Great sandwiches, go for the sourdough bread! So affordable - brunch of two sandwiches with sides and two coffees for $18. Very friendly staff, fast service too
(5)Katie B.
This is my boyfriend's favorite brunch spot. We've gone now quite a few times and it's fantastic each time. Basic foods, nothing too fancy, but everything is SO fresh. The cappuccino is perfect, and I highly recommend the hummus wrap. It's also a great place to get some work done. The staff doesn't rush you out, it has a very lounge-y feel. They also do pick up orders, which seems popular with neighborhood residents.
(5)Alina Y.
Went there for the first time today. Nice location, nothing special. We ordered and while waiting for the food the employee came to us and told us they were out of couple things so we had to change the order. Bathroom was scary and no toilet paper.
(3)Michelle P.
After visiting Toast 3 times now, I feel comfortable giving this review. The very first time I went I had delicious food- oatmeal with fruit, tea, and a breakfast sandwich bagel. It was all awesome and the service was good, and the place is pretty cute. That is the reason for the 1 star. However the next 2 times I visited were absolutely horrible. Both times we were served by the same teen girl is clearly clueless when it comes to service. She expected us to order immediately, and when we asked for a little time to decide, it took her over 15min to return. Not to mention that she was NEVER around when we needed a refill, condiment, etc. I had to get up and get my own things. They were out of the things we wanted both times- the second time they were out of oatmeal, avocado, bacon, English muffins. literally everything I would want. I don't understand why they were even open if they were out of so many ingredients! I literally had to order a piece of dry toast. My boyfriend got a dry toast with an egg- the egg was extremely rubbery and dry and totally unseasoned. To top it off, the tea I was served was cold and they were out of cream to put in my boyfriend's coffee. It was laughable. However, the absolute worst thing about this place is you leave smelling strongly like burnt toast EVERY time. It's disgusting. How they are managing to burn the very thing that their restaurant is named after is beyond me. Needless to say I won't be returning.
(1)Evan A.
Tasty, quick, kind. Heck, if you're hungry, grab two egg sandwiches for 5 bucks. Nothing in them unless you pay more, but super tasty none the less
(5)Connie X.
First brunch experience here in Philly (actually in my entire life), and oh man, I can see why now brunch is such a thing. My friends and I initially planned on Green Eggs Café, but because we would have had to wait 45 minutes for a table, we came here instead. Not only did the waitress seat us quickly, but the place also provided a very toasty ambience. (No pun intended.) I ordered a plate of their special egg toast: two poached eggs served atop a homemade split English muffin, with smoked salmon and asaparagus on the side. (I opted out of the Hollandaise sauce.) O-M-G. While I didn't get that runny yolk porn experience, each bite was a delicious sensation of salty and savory. Also, that English muffin was on point - so chewy and carb-y. I definitely recommend this place for a nice brunch minus the the terribly long line.
(4)Sonya A.
.. I wanted to love this place... I stopped by for brunch as i found it while roaming. I was excited for the omelette of the day but did not receive it. The staff was friendly, the tea was good. The omelette was just not tasty. Not sure if it was lack of technique of cooking or lack of seasoning but the spinach tasted really bad. Food: 2/5 Service: 4/5 Location; 4/5 - Super cure place. Nice and chill
(2)Lolly G.
Ok, I'm going to give this 4 stars because, yes I am a fan. I do however want anyone reading this to note that the review is for the FOOD. It's excellent. Honestly it is one of my absolute favorite breakfast spots in the city. Delicious avocado over eggs on a fresh biscut? To die for. And fair prices which is sometimes hard to find in Washington Square. If you are going to eat on the fly, avoid this place at all costs. I live so close that I've been here a bunch of times. Once they brought me out the complete wrong order. Then after the bill came they charged me extra. The server wasn't really that friendly about it. I didn't think much of it until I made the fatal mistake of coming here on a Saturday. These are the most awkward, strange servers I've ever seen. Honestly I almost feel bad for them. They look like fish out of water. I'm going to keep enjoying the delicious food, but only at times when this spot isn't busy. If they got the service right, this would be TOP NOTCH.
(4)Jody P.
Toast is a comfortable and artistic environment with good food and very affordable prices. You can spend under $5 on a home made English muffin and coffee or go for a larger plate for under $15. My chia tea was brewed on site instead of from a mix (hooray!) and exceptionally creamy. My truffled egg sandwich was just the right portion and had fresh salad on the side with strawberries. They have huge windows that flood the space with light. The decor is cosy meets sculptural with mismatched pillows and modern artistic lighting. Our check came delightfully attached to a giant clothespin. It was early when I went, so there was not a crowd, but the staff was friendly, and fast.
(4)D R.
Unstable tables, spoons are across the room if you are fixing coffee, when your coffee spills the barista could bring some to you because they are nowhere in sight. I thought a dollar tip was good for a cup of coffee, it doesn't guarantee the wifi will work .
(2)Helena B.
I really wanted to love toast. It's quaint and cozy, and it was a perfect place to hop on a call while on my layover in Philadelphia. I figured I'd get a latte and some food while there. The latte was upwards of $4 for a small. I also ordered a turkey sausage grilled cheese, which I believe was around $10. We sat down and availed ourselves to the free wifi (great perk) while waiting for our food, which came within 15 mins. I took a bite of my crunchy grilled cheese, which was basically the size of a wonder bread slice, and was immediately horrified. This is not a grilled cheese with turkey sausage; this is a fucking abomination. I spread the sandwich and there was ONE slice of cheese on it--it was so dry that it wasn't even gooey or sticky. Also, there was ONE turkey sausage link that was sliced in half and spread diagonally across the sandwich. I would say that approximately 70% of the sandwich was turkey-less. The server happened to be nearby so my boyfriend said something about how the grilled cheese had no cheese...and he happily took it back and made a new one, with more cheese and the same amount of turkey sausage. It was a nice gesture but honestly, it's highway robbery to serve that sandwich and charge $10 for it. At the very most that sandwich costs $2 to make...and I'm including the side of salad greens. Overall, toast needs to step up their game. A little less stingy with the cheese, Some small tweaks to the menu, and slightly more reasonable prices, and the place would be great.
(2)Yeeun K.
Toast is a great café with awesome food and drinks. I usually like to go there during my lunch break as I have a bit of time to relax and enjoy their spacey and casual atmosphere. (It's a great place to do work). Their grilled cheese is my favorite especially with a fresh squeezed orange juice! In the winter what I really like to get is their drinks. A real hot chocolate made with house made ganache or a rich latte is my favorite! Toast is a great casual cafe with baristas who really take pride in their drinks. They also have brunch service on the weekends for a full service restaurant atmosphere. If you have time, I recommend the Avocado Egg Toast!!! Yum!
(5)Kasia P.
I had ordered an egg sandwich and had gotten the saddest looking sandwich I have ever consumed. My money would have been much better spent at the food truck down the street. PRO: decent coffee, promptly seated, low prices CON: both mine and my boyfriend's food was dry and not very tasty (maybe that's where the allusion to toast comes from), slowwwww service, the place had a weird smell the day we came in (but that might have been an isolated incident)
(2)Chris C.
Coffee is good and so is the food. So why 2 stars? This place is as slow as molasses. I can't stand waiting for a cup of drip coffee. I think it was 25 minutes. They need to staff up in the mornings.
(2)hibba u.
Coffee is great and I live close so it's convenient! I've been here a handful of times but only eaten there twice. Their homemade English muffins are delish! I had mine with some jam. I've also had their avocado toast. It's poached eggs on homemade bread and alfalfa sprouts with plenty of avocado on the side. It comes with a side salad as well. It's really good but heavy on the alfalfa sprouts, I took most of them off and it was just fine after that! Their setup is nice, but windows, plenty of seating and even a handful of plugs if you want to do some work, which I appreciate. Their service leaves something to be desired though. Weekdays they only have counter service, which is understandable because most people are there to work while they have coffee and probably don't want to be bothered but still, some attention would be nice. I had to find my own utensils etc and the girl at the counter completely forgot that I was the one that was waiting for food, after only a few minutes. I'm all for good customer service so that was a little disappointing but I will still go for coffee and pastries. For a neighborhood that has tons of coffee shops this one is pretty good!
(3)Evelyn G.
The Toast of town!
(5)Brianna K.
Really didn't see any vegan items on the menu. Soy milk wasn't even listed as an option on the board. I got a decent soy cappuccino but I have had better. I don't need to go here again.
(2)Mark T.
Toast was very good for breakfast when you want something hearty but not to filling. There egg toast (pretty much eggs Benedict) is very good and they have it in many different forms. I had the egg toast with avocado and my wife had the one with salmon. I'm not a huge fish guy but she said it was very good.
(5)Cat P.
Solid little tea selection here, plus they carry sip n' glo juices (they are expensive, but good)! The hours are very convenient, too (Monday to Friday 7-7 and Saturday/Sunday 8-6). The hummus wrap looked delightful, but sadly, I wasn't hungry enough when I stopped in. I will definitely be back to try it and will update accordingly!
(4)Elliot C.
Toast is ok. My goat cheese, tomato and spinach omelet was actually pretty good and the coffee was pretty good too. I had the hummus plate and the hummus was pretty good. But it's kind of expensive and although it's pretty good it's not great. Which is the whole thing. It's fine. There's nothing wrong with it but it's just not exciting in any way. I was kind of pissed that they wouldn't make my kid a plain omelette though when clearly they are capable of doing so. Weird. Nice space.
(2)Juliana K.
Came for breakfast with a few people and service was lacking! Took a while for anyone to acknowledge us. Once seated, we waited so long that I got up and grabbed menus for my table. The waitress/host was nice enough, but too busy. Homemade English muffins are very dry!!! I ordered a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon. Bacon was good, but the whole sandwich was so dry. My friend received the wrong order and they said they could re-do it, but it would take 15 minutes. We already waited long enough for 4 breakfast sandwiches. Coffee and tea was good. Relaxed ambiance is nice. I would not return unless you have a lot of time to waste and like dry sandwiches.
(2)Taylor M.
Toast has the potential to be amazing - the food was excellent as was the coffee, but the service is lacking. Came here with two of my friends for brunch on a Sunday. We were seated immediately and though our host wasn't friendly, he wasn't rude either. I'm a hostess though and he could've done A LOT better. Anyway, my friends ordered lattes and I ordered a double shot of espresso. It took 20 minutes to receive our coffee..For food, sure, 20 minutes is fast, but just to receive our drinks?! Did I miss something? It wasn't even crowded, so I have no idea why it took that long. If it were crowded, I'd understand a little more. When we did get our food and drinks, everything was good, so no complaints there! Friendlier wait-staff and better service would make this place 5-stars. Toast is cute and has great food, but don't be in a rush when you go!
(4)Jeanette S.
Even though my side of home fries were delicious, they were NOT worth the $4 price tag- it was so small! The place is clean, offers a variety of loose teas, but overpriced. The service was a bit slow, my friend and I were standing there for some time before being acknowledged with a,"hello."
(2)Marc R.
I found myself walking by Toast while I was in the area to do a photo shoot. It was a cold day and a corner coffee joint was just what I needed. I liked the vibe as soon as I walked in. It has a good look, it was bustling with people drinking coffee and eating. The staff was friendly and the menu offered what I was looking for. While I waited for my coffee to be made, I grabbed a seat on the little sofa. A great spot to relax, people watch and consume caffeine. The prices were totally fair, nothing crazy. My drink was good and served up with that added touch of Barista art. I'd visit here again if I find myself in the area again.
(3)Linda L.
AWFUL! Had half an hour to kill this a.m. so bypassed Capogiro to go here as had read good things about it. What a mistake!! First the girl working at the counter barely acknowledged me. When she did -made no eye contact, made me wait as was on the phone. When she finally waited on me whispered and was impossible to hear over the god awful fan racket coming from the kitchen. I then waited almost 10 mins to get my capp - I was the ONLY one waiting. When i finally did get it was not very hot. The fan noise from the kitchen was deafening and the whole place reeked of old sandwiches and curry, I think. Couldn't leave fast enough. SO not the relaxing cup of coffee i was hoping for. When I left my clothes smelled of curry or something. It was just awful. Angry at myself for going out of my way for such an unpleasant experience. Only good thing was the croissant (which am sure came from elsewhere).
(1)Ally G.
Wonderful. Just wonderful. I will walk, cycle, and train long distances for a well made cappuccino with a cozy place to sit and work. When they offer some sort of whole grain option for quick breakfast (bagels, oatmeal), all the better. When the staff is polite and sweet and courteous and skilled---I fall in love. Seriously happy about Toast. I'll enjoy coming here weekday mornings to write (it's so quiet during this time!). And it's just a short 2-block walk from the 12th/Locust PATCO speedline station (I live in Collingswood). Expertly crafted soymilk cappuccino and pumpernickel bagel was $5.50, plus $1.00 tip (baristas deserve tips, too!).
(5)Joan P.
I stopped into Toast on my way to work to use my pc and decided to try the eggs benedict as i was hungry and had some time to kill....What a surprise !This was by far the very best EB"'s I've had in this city so far. They use real baked ham and have a wonderful salad rather than the usual home fries as the side.. Ive been back many times since then and have not been disappointed yet. A+ ps - the english muffins are home made too boot!
(5)Jim G.
Loved it. Great quality fresh breakfast treats. The service is okay. Asking to refill coffee would have helped the experience. Checking on the guests is an asset for servers if they would like a nice tip. I enjoyed the low noise level. Would recommend over some of the more trendy brunch spots. Would recommend and visit when in the area.
(4)Taylor D.
Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich. Not somewhere I would pick to entertain out-of-town guests for breakfast but has become somewhere I go by myself to grab a quick bite to eat. Gives me more of a cafe/coffee shop vibe than restaurant vibe. However the food is wonderful and very modest in price. They specialize in an assortment of loose teas as well. Last time I was there I had the French toast topped with mixed berries and caramelized bananas- it was so yummy!!! Inside is very cozy and the staff is friendly and considerate. CAUTION: if you go here for brunch on the weekend disregard what I said above. Your experience will likely be disappointing. This cafe turns into a "restaurant" (with a waiter/table service) on the weekends. But it doesn't appear management has done a good job preparing staff or organizing for more staff support. It's disorganized, food that's usually great is now brunt or under cooked, and service is painfully slow. the staff also appear stressed and rushed. It's a shame but I still recommend this place during the weekdays
(4)Meghana P.
Finally got to try Toast after passing by many times. It didnt quite live up to my expectations hence the 4 star rating, but it was still nice! Came for brunch around noon and the place was almost full. The ambience is great - it has a clean yet rustic feel between the white floors/metallic light fixtures contrasting to the wooden tables/chairs. We got the hot chocolate and the blue lady black tea. The cups are quite big, hot choc was delicious not overly chocolatey and the was fruity and refreshing. We both got the "egg toasts" - avocado and truffled mushroom. I agree with another yelper that the avocado could have been fresher and the dishes could have used a little flavor (garlic, salt, onions etc) - adding a little hot sauce helped. My boyfriend's poached egg turned out to be a fully cooked egg which was dissapointing because we waited awhile for our order (5-10 minutes to get our drink order in and another 20 for our food). But the salad was surprisingly good - lightly dressed with a good balance of veggies and fruits. Our server was friendly and apologized for the wait a few times. Overall - the service was a bit slow and the food a bit bland (for my personal taste) but the staff were friendly and the ambience was great. Probably will come back for a drink sometime instead!!
(4)Emily W.
never again i wanted to like this place but the service was awkward. they took a while to even acknowledge that i was there. i got the omlette of the day NOT worth the price. i cant believe it didnt come with TOAST given that the name of the place is toast. such a shame since its so close to my job
(2)Liza K.
Toast has a really nice and relaxed ambiance. I stopped in on the go with a friend and was impressed. They had a nice variety of teas and coffee. I tried their chai tea latte, and it was delicious. My friend tried one of their more exciting tea blends, and she loved it. We also had bagels, which were a little pricey, but great for our on-the-go breakfast. I'd love to come back for a more sit-down experience because I loved their space with lots of windows, comfortable-looking seats with pillows, and the open space.
(4)Llana C.
On Sunday, I ordered a soy caramel latte. They were out of caramel, and vanilla, so I settled on a mocha and paid. The employees then just realized they were out of soy milk. It happens, but the way they handled it... They were completely unphased and unapologetic. Just a refund and then a "k cya". I'm convinced customer service is dead in this city and my recent experience at Toast reaffirmed that.
(1)Nancy C.
Companionable place with great coffee and healthy fresh food. The guys who run the place are VERY welcoming! Like the sleek decor.
(4)Eva H.
WTF SURLY BARISTA? When I stumble in at 7am, I expect you to at least smile. When I ask if you have green tea, don't be an ass and sigh and say "only like FIVE" and then not give me any advice. I don't know shit about green tea! Also, your red eye last time stunk. BOOOO HISS.
(2)Robert C.
Good breakfast of poached eggs, bacon,avacado with a small salad. Enjoyable service by funny, smart, pretty,modest, and humble Nicole. We had a good time.
(4)Gautam T.
Super convenient considering I live on top of the coffee shop! I love the coffee and free mimosa during the weekends for brunch. You heard me free mimosa!!! It doesn't get better than having a hearty but healthy breakfast with a mimosa. This place is still new so I would assume the brunch menu will continually evolve and become much more expansive over time. Right now you won't get the traditional brunch stuff like eggs and bacon or omelates but they do have a very interesting menu! Did I mention the free mimosa? I also like the vibe when this place goes back to its coffee shop roots, if I was a student I would most definitely hang out at toast and study and consume coffee!
(4)Eleni P.
I've come here now a couple of times and I love this place. Coffee is good, service is quick and food is good. I got the lox Benedict before and it was delicious. Cute little place to go to on the weekends. We also didn't have much of a wait for coming on a Sunday which is kind of unheard of in Philly. I will definitely come back!
(5)Renelle M.
Replacing YOLO Cafe, Toast has an eclectic blend of loose leaf teas & coffee, delicious "egg toasts" (poached eggs on top of homemade english muffins), sandwiches and other homemade goodies. *Try the egg toast with warm apples, white cheddar cheese, sausage and dijonnaise! AMAZING. I'm so impressed by their revamping of this place, the interior is cozy, clean and perfect for brunch with friends or studying on a Thursday afternoon. The baristas are helpful, friendly and warm. I will be coming here on a weekly basis. Cheers to Toast!
(5)Peter C.
Overall, a good cappuccino. Strong coffee flavor, with a smoky aftertaste. I normally prefer a more creamy consistency, with a sour tinge at the end, but I didn't much mind the taste of Toast's cappuccino. Verging on $4 territory, it's a pricey drink. Although I didn't sample, the fold menu looked intriguing. Also, went on a cold day and the seating area was the opposite of toasty. Worth the visit though.
(4)Ashley S.
The cafe itself is pretty cute. It has a mix of chairs and comfy booth seats with some fancy pillows to dress it up. The staff were also friendly. When we were looking at the menu from outside, the prices for coffee seemed a little high, but my boyfriend and I decided to check it out anyway. We ordered drip coffee and it cost less than we expected, so I think we must have been looking at the price of french pressed coffee or one of the fancy variations....The coffee itself was a bit weak, but maybe it's just because I'm a fan of dark roasts, and this was a light one. I'm definitely willing to give it a second chance and maybe try some food next time because I saw other guests chowing down on some tasty-looking breakfast.
(3)D D.
My family and I found this hidden gem while we were looking for a place to park and get some breakfast after traveling all day. We loved everything! The space is cute. The food was amazing! The juice and coffee were nice and fresh! We were impressed with Alex, the guy who took our order at the counter, delivered our food to our table, he also cleared other tables and seem to keep the line at the counter moving pretty fast!!! He manage all of these different jobs very efficiently and with a smile and a great personality! When we are in the area again, we will be sure to visit again!!!
(5)Meg C.
So many great things to say about this place . They are open early!! That's the first draw if you need to get some work done before your day starts. They have great drinks and the food is really good too. Plenty of space sit with huge windows so you can look outside as you work. Perfect ambience with light music that is soothing and not distracting. The staff was incredibly friendly and responsive. Absolutely nothing to complain about I hope this place sticks around for a long time. Oh also they bring your food and drinks to you! So you can order and sit down and set up your work or chat with a friend without having to stand in a line (not that there would be a line because they are so quick).
(5)Lee R.
NOISE! Good food, OK coffee, moderate price but much too noisy from a terrible heating/AC system to enjoy a peaceful meal.
(2)Daniel H.
This place has a different taste on breakfast and brunch, and I'm a fan. You won't find some of the basics: eggs your way, pancakes... you know what I mean. BUT! you will find a fresh perspective with a fresh ambience, fresh service, fresh food, and a fresh view of the street corner from any seat in the house. The quirky highlight - the toast theme. Toast takes eggs benedict to different level. It's not that dish smothered in hollandaise. Instead, there are seven varieties called "egg toasts," all $10.50 or less. Still poached eggs sitting on top of english muffin (they're fresh baked on premise), but the toppings vary. We ordered the "warm apples" egg toast that came with baked apple, sausage, and white cheddar. Delicious, appropriate and "responsible" portion (read: not so big that you'll feel like junk after), and served with a side salad. Perfect size for E-money. I had the egg sandwich. Starts at $2.50 and then you pay extra for things like tomato, avocado, cheese, bacon/sausage, etc. Bacon ($1.75), avocado ($2), and smoked gouda ($1) were my choices with their delicious english muffin (couldn't tell you which cheeses are available - smoked gouda was the first i heard and i stopped our server there). Other "toast" choices include white, wheat, baguette, bagel, croissant. The sandwich didn't disappoint. Cheese wasn't melted, which let the taste of the smoked gouda really come through. Egg is fried. Add some ketchup and Tapatio hot sauce and you can't go wrong. Our side of turkey sausage was a-ok, but nothing to get excited about. Curious as to whether they make the sausage or bring it in. Coffee drinkers can expect a good cup of joe - E-money is super picky about coffee but she gave Toast's warm cup a ringing endorsement. If you prefer tea, like me, then you'll be pleased with the variety. I had ginger mint! Really enjoyed our breakfast at Toast. Showed up a little after 10am on a Saturday and we didn't have to wait, a tough thing to come by these days with the brunch craze. I bought their dark chocolate, sea salt brownie when I paid for the bill up at the counter - looks awesome. Expect to see me back at Toast in a hurry - you should probably follow suit.
(4)Melissa M.
I am sooo pleased to have Toast in my neighborhood. After this space went from empty to restaurant to coffeeshop/restaurant to coffeeshop, it is time that a solid cafe took root. The decor is simple and airy, given the large glass windows facing 12th and Spruce Streets. I love sitting in on the cushioned window seats lounging on the pillows as I pretend to work and really people watch. The space is ideal for study, brunch with friends or grab-and-go coffee. The coffee itself is quite tasty and they offer multiple varieties. They have seasonal drinks and now offer juices and smoothies. Yum! Have a coffee and a juice and breakfast is complete. But if you want something more substantial, choose from their croissants, bagels, brownies or salads and sandwiches. I personally like the hummus wrap which is full of nutrients and fresh flavors. Good for morning or evening work sessions. Lastly, I have to comment that the owners and staff are so friendly and accommodating. I always have pleasant chats with the baristas, and on my most recent visit noticed the cup holding everyone's loyalty cards (so you don't have to remember to bring it with you)! Best neighborhood coffee spot!
(4)Lily E.
I'm giving these guys 4 stars, but really it's a 3.5. Ate brunch with my boyfriend yesterday and was overall super happy with everything, although there were some blips they could work out to be full 5-star material. First, I was served my delicious hot coffee in a cute mug - with no milk or sugar or even a spoon. I had to carefully carry the hot mug over to the milk/sugar station across the room (it is a small room, so that's good), and then hunt for a clean spoon since there were none available at the station. If you're serving sit-down brunch, your patrons should be able to remain sitting while prepping their coffee. The food was also really good, but also not consistently awesome across the board. My boyfriend had the smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise on their homemade English muffins. It was amazing 0 the hollandaise was just the right amount of lemony and thin to feel refreshing, not gloopy and fatty. His English muffin was also tender and delicious. My dish, on the other hand, had a very hard English muffin, on which some slices of a less-than-good avocado were perched atop sprouts and then topped with poached eggs and a side of roasted tomatoes. The tomatoes were bomb and the eggs and sprouts were fine, but the avocado sucked. They even had the black strings in them - that's just not a good avocado. This whole dish would have been 10 times more delicious with pesto, so hopefully they read this and add it :) It seems like some of the staff were new and there's definitely potential to improve the little inconsistencies at Toast. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Philly.
(4)David V.
Toast has expanded their menu offerings since my original review. The daily specials they've added make for more interesting options. I also like that the food is generally healthy, with right sized portions and fair prices to go with them. They've been able to make the most of the small kitchen space, earning themselves another star from me.
(5)Lisa P.
Fantastic time at Toast! The omelet of the day had spinach, goat cheese and Capri tomatoes--Yum! Spritzers were fab and the perfect quencher for a warm day. I also had a bowl of fresh fruit and unlike some cafés the fruit was FRESH! It hadn't been in the fridge dying an icy death but perfect strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and banana. My kids (3 x 13y + 1(24y) 1 gal pal (13y)) ate everything on their plates and want to return. Above all the service was wonderful!
(5)Kristin A.
What a pleasant surprise! I stopped by for late lunch the other day and tried an egg toast with spinach, goat cheese, and tomato, and it was absolutely delicious. It was a cozy environment, and perfect for a mid-afternoon refuel. We'll be back!
(5)G D.
I love this place for its coffeeshop feel without being a coffee shop. It's a great place to study with high ceilings and giant windows so it feels spacious without having that much square footage. Their internet is fast and they have a little bar for those of us who like to occasionally stand and study. While the service is a little slow, it's not ridiculous and most of the baristas are very friendly. I haven't had a negative experience here yet. The food is delicious. They have omelettes and toast related things, and soups along with their coffees and teas so I can literally be here all day as long as it's not too busy and never have to leave. I'm a fan of the veggie chili and their occasional wrap, but still have to try more off the menu.
(5)Melissa P.
YOLO, I'm kind of glad you only live once, and I hope your successor does not also follow it's namesake, because Toast, I like you, and I don't want you to be toast. PROS For a studying spot this gets 5 stars: it's quiet, (aside from some pleasant background music), there are usually study spots near outlets, an abundance of pillows for comfort, reliable wifi, high ceilings, good people watching when you zone out, and last but not least... there is never anyone here (although this doesn't bode well for the future of the place, I selfishly love the emptiness). They take credit cards and I found their food reasonably priced (although I can't vouch for the quality). They actually have an extensive menu with salads and eggs benedict (around $10) as well as cheaper toast/bagel options. The one barrista is super sweet, the first time I came in when she was working, she was so friendly I had to stop and figure out if I knew her and she was actually a best friend I'd forgotten I had, or just super awesome. It was the latter. She also took pity on us and brought us water after we'd been miserably staring at our screens/books for a few hours. CONS Drinks are a bit overpriced (2.75 for a tea?) and they don't have a huge selection of teas. The AC was spotty last week, but they've resolved the issue I think. Highly recommend as a study spot, or a place for weekday/all day quiet breakfast/brunch/snack/solo dining. So let's raise a toast to Toast, and hope this one sticks.
(4)Stephy S.
Very cute coffee shop. Quick and nice service. A group of us were about to head out for some afternoon fun. Since Mother Nature is angry and is giving us heat waves, we ordered iced drinks. All were tasty and did the caffeine trick.
(3)Lauren R.
I am absolutely enthusiastic about a cute coffee shop finally opening up in this space! The space is decent, its not too loud of overrun like other coffee shops in the area, and the staff is extremely nice and helpful! I am only giving it three stars, however, because it definitely has room for improvement. I understand that they just opened and are still working through their identity, but I think they could do a little more than just meals or coffee. I am a huge tea drinker and am unimpressed with their tea list. A good sweet non-caffeine tea is usually my favorite, and all of theirs fall short. They could use a few fun flavors like ginger, lemon, vanilla rooibos, etc. I also they should expand on their "snack" section too. I am not sure if this is something they want to do, however, if they want to be a weekday coffee shop, offering some little snacks like fruit, granola bars, nuts, perhaps even health smoothies could really go a long way for the student who doesn't want a full meal, but just a little something to hold them over. All that being said, their breakfasts are absolutely amazing and their coffee and espresso selections great. What they do, they do well, they could just benefit from a little growth.
(3)Beth H.
I enjoyed coffee and breakfast twice at Toast during my recent visit to Philly. The first morning I enjoyed the Omelette du Jour which had a savory filling of roast tomato, portobello, artichoke, goat cheese, and wilted spinach. It was accompanied by a crisp small side salad of baby greens, tomato, and berries. The house dressing was light and complementary, not at all over powering. I just HAD to complement the chef. The barista recommended a pour over coffee and it did not disappoint. He prepared my cup with care and attention to time and form. I followed the pour over with a wonderful latte, again prepared very well. As I was leaving town, I decided to visit again for breakfast before my long trip ahead. This breakfast was a delicious Eggs Benedict combo that was perfectly done and complemented by mushrooms, roast tomato, and a generous helping of wilted greens. A rich cup of melted butter accompanied the dish and the sweet side salad again brought balance to my meal. This time the barista made me a perfect cup of French Pressed Guatemalan Vienna roast coffee. It was balanced and bright, yet rich in flavor. I had to have a second cup to go! Cudos to the barista, chef, and friendly staff. Toast is definitely a place to visit, eat, and enjoy coffee prepared in a variety ways. Don't miss this one!
(5)Adam B.
I'm relatively new to PHL, however this place has changed name +/- management about 3-4 times so far. One would imagine that such abysmal business would learn as it attempts to reinvent itself. This new edition, or Toast, is clearly not doing well again, judging from its persistent lack of clientele. The other day I walked in, and hardly anything was done to the decor. It remains bland and unoriginal, despite the prime geo location. A mere Earl Grey cost more than any other CC café by an astonishing dollar! My surprise meant that I discussed the issue with my partner and we both wondered what the management of this place are thinking. Today, I decided to go into this place again, to give it another assessment. Like before, a mere couple of customers and a bored looking barista. The toll, $2.95 for a 16 oz coffee! Extortionate and the worst transaction of my AMEX in a long time. When you consider that a good coffee somewhere else in the Center City is around $1.75 you realise how absurd Toast is. Justification? Coffee beans grown in extraterrestrial soil fertilised by the manure produced by the last unicorn? Won't be returning here.
(1)Sylvia O.
I would give toast 3.5 stars, but it is not an option, so I'll round up to 4. The food is pretty good, although very basic. Their menu doesn't have tons of options. The place fills up quickly on weekends, but if you come here during a weekday afternoon you can study or get some work done. I felt that their french toast tasted kind of plain and they didn't have scrambled eggs on the menu (at a brunch place?!?), but perhaps that has changed since the last time I went there. I highly recommend their spritzers. They are yummy and refreshing on a hot day.
(4)Chris M.
This place is new, and quaint. The coffee is superb, and well-made. Each cup is make from it's own grind and french press. Don't go here full, the food is equally good.. I got the poached eggs on toast (YUM). This location is near everything, and a short walk to Midtown Village or the Gayborhood for shopping after. Very cool vibe here, quick, friendly service. This place deserves your attention.
(4)Eric J.
First it was Odd Fellows and the only memorable quality was its name. Then it was YOLO (You Only Live Once) and it was just as bad and tasteless as its name. Now it's simply Toast. This time someone got it just right. That someone is V., who owns Chhaya on East Passyunk avenue. V brings the same high qualityingredients and superb cooking to Center City. With a distinctly uncomplicated flare you can choose from sandwiches, salads, pastries and a list of sides. You can mix and match or just stick with a classic "bacon , egg and cheese" and, voila, you're done. There's a fussiness to Center City dining that gets on my nerves. I hate it when a server can't pronounce menu items or when a foreign word or phrase is used when English would suffice. Toast chucks the fussiness for breakfast and lunch fare. This streamlined method is all I want when I am still slightly drunk from the night before and my stomach is on "carb-cheese-MEAT" mode. Great for morning and midday meals, toast is a win for Center City.
(4)Georgia H.
Finally a cafe in this spot that I like. Ever since Oddfellows closed down, I haven't set foot in the place. (For some reason I couldn't bring myself to frequent a restaurant called YOLO) I haven't tried the food yet, as I was just there to have coffee and study, but the ambience was friendly, the iced coffee tasty, and the server's British accent quite charming. See you soon, Toast!
(4)Nikki R.
I really like this place a lot! Came for brunch with some friends from out of town. Green Eggs was packed and Valanni wasnt open yet...little did we know what a great time we would have at Toast! The staff was great and efficient. Even when we werent sure that we would be staying to eat, they happily sat us for just drink orders. We ended up deciding to stay and were all happy with our lattes and meals. I got poached eggs with vegetarian chili and avocado---yummmm. I loved the fresh side salad it came with. The only downer would be a $3 substitute charge for a "large" portion of side potatoes for my friend who didnt want a side salad. But other than that, it was a great experience. Nice ambiance and great people watching. Even though it is a smaller place, they didnt try to rush us out of our table. Much appreciated!
(4)Nico D.
Great decor and vibe. Secured wifi. Excellent freshly-queezed OJ. Fantastic eggs Benedict with lox and asparagus. Service could be friendlier. But overall it's still an excellent option for brunch or lunch. Too bad their air ventilation is poor: every time we went (i.e. dozens) after 45 minutes in the café, our eyes would start itching. And after 60 mins we would have to leave, at which point we would both be smelling like we cooked in their kitchen for a couple of hours. So for this only reason, we've stopped going. Too bad.
(4)Michelle H.
Excellent breakfast spot, with very good coffee, and of course, wonderful toast!
(4)Mandy H.
This place just opened down the street from me, so I was excited to finally have something in the otherwise vacant storefront as of a month ago. Toast is a nice place to stop in for a speciality coffee, latte, or espresso and they really know what they're doing there. However, when it comes to ordering their food such as breakfast sandwiches or egg toasts, they're pretty slow. So be prepared to wait. However, if you're having a lazy Saturday or Sunday with time to kill, have a seat in one of their pillowed booths and enjoy.
(3)Daniel O.
The coffee is just better hear than all of the options in the area, I now actually walk out of my way to just get my iced lattes here. The food is pretty darn tasty too.
(5)Justin L.
Toast, you're killing me. I've tried many times to like this place since I live so close to it, but its just one disappointment after another. The prices are just oddly absurd. I got a small coffee and a tiny muffin (about 1-2 inches in diameter) and it came out to almost $6! Not to mention the muffin had absolutely no flavor to it and was kind of stale. I hate to feel such regret after making a purchase but it's happened a few times at Toast now. They only get my business out of convenience when the weather is too gross to go somewhere farther.
(1)Laura C.
Came here for brunch and it was very good. Friendly staff, food arrived in a timely manner. I love how Toast supports the local art community by featuring work from local artists.
(4)Jake H.
Nice vibes, just ok food and not too warm service. Good prices but not much food for it.
(3)Chris M.
Toast is a shockingly good breakfast place. Their sandwich board outside always seems to be advertising tea or desserts, but breakfast or brunch is really where it's at. On the low end, they do restaurant-quality egg sandwiches at food truck prices. The rest of the menu is quite small, but I think it was designed by some sort of restaurant-managing genius, because every item I've tried is basically the best I've ever eaten. Wilted greens egg toast? The plate is beautifully and deliciously covered with greens and mushrooms, the homemade muffins are crispy and perfect, and the hollandaise is excellent. Hummus plate? I didn't expect much, but it was actually amazing -- the highlight is their salted bagel chips, which are somehow both crunchy and chewy. And I've never had a better yogurt parfait anywhere: the chewy honey granola is perfect, they use plain Pequea Valley yogurt which is already my favorite, and the thing is just loaded with berries.
(5)Sophie R.
Was quite excited about this new place, but have to say was rather disappointed. The service was lacklustre, like everything was a bit too much trouble. And sadly the food, while beautifully presented, didn't live up to its promise. The place is selling itself on "toast", so really it should be serving perfectly toasted English muffins. Ours weren't soft enough in the middle and were under toasted. Coffee was fine but nothing to write home about. Overall, there was nothing offensive about the place. It was just underwhelming enough to not bother going back, in a city packed with great brunch places.
(3)Ninja K.
Great atmosphere and great coffee!
(4)Michael G.
I've been in once. The coffee is fine. The hot line is a nice change from most of the Philly cafes, but I didn't like their basic egg sandwich---it was quite dry. Service was slow, but their was only one barista working. (At 9am on a weekday... ouch! I didn't envy him.)
(2)Michael H.
Just moved into the neighborhood and I'm very happy to have this little cafe just a block away. The barista was friendly, the atmosphere quiet and relaxing and very inviting. The kitchen was closed tonight so I'll hold off that fifth star till I try the food, but this is definitely a spot you should visit. My cappuccino is delicious and artfully made.
(4)Anand T.
This is a really nice place to get hot chocolate if you are near 12th and spruce. It's fast and convenient and affordable. I come here a lot since my brother apartment is close to it, it's the next building to it. So far I've tried their hot chocolate which nine times out of ten I would get instead of coffee, I've seen their food menu but haven't tried anything yet the only i tried was a small macaroon which is very good so airy and very tasty.
(5)Mdot L.
Not a big breakfast person but this place has changed my mind. Wasn't pleased with their coffee but had the poached eggs and smoked salmon and have decided breakfast is my new favorite meal after dessert. Hollandaise sauce? Perfection. Greens and fruits? Fresh and succulent. I never give my son juice because of added sugar, but at Toast, fresh squeeze ripe orange juice it is. The only reason this didn't get 5 from me was because the latte tasted watered down and the service was a bit snotty. But barring that, Toast it is for any brunch occasion... I wonder if they do take out...
(4)Phil A.
Great food and drinks. Fresh salads and sandwiches with quality ingredients. Good service and atmosphere. Sometimes there is a wait because it is small.
(3)Elisabeth M.
Super-cute, very comfy, and everyone there has been nothing but friendly and helpful. The reason for the missing star is that things are a bit on the expensive side here. I probably wouldn't stop in for a coffee to go... but then if you're planning on camping out to use the wifi or read, it makes more sense to invest in a nice comfortable setting.
(4)King B.
Went around noon on a Sunday during Memorial Day weekend, 2013. Sat outside. Ordered something that amounted to eggs benedict with mushrooms, with a side of turkey sausage, and french pressed coffee. Service was good - attentive and friendly. Coffee came out first. Under brewed. Brown in color. Poached eggs were undercooked, barely. Eggs were atop what seemed like an english muffin, which was not toasted, and chewy :-P Turkey sausage, in silver dollar form, tasted funny. Everything was tepid, except for the iced water. I didn't mention anything to service. I don't think they asked. It's a nice space, and their coffee options are great. I hope they get better at execution of food and drink.
(2)Lisa B.
Great but expensive coffee. Their large is only a 16oz for $3. Not much variety with the to-go food. When you walk in, you don't know whether to seat yourself or have a hostess seat you. This is awkward if you don't want waiter service and are coming in for a quick bite or to catch up on some work. English muffins are amazing along with the homemade jam.
(3)Alex D.
I absolutely love Toast. I live by a ton of coffee shops/brunch places and Toast is my favorite. Very friendly staff, best cup of coffee in the area, and incredible bacon, egg, and cheese croissants. A little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for.
(5)Cindy L.
I love this cafe. It's a fantastic place to study. There's wi-fi and outlets. Decent coffee and tea. I enjoy their chai, which is very creamy and slightly sweet. Great and comfortable environment. I love eggs benedict, so I can't wait to try their food one day. I love love LOVE this place!
(5)Woodrow D.
I won't rate the coffee itself since my company roasts some but they brew it right, they really know how to pull a great shot of espresso! The food is exemplary, and the service is always with a smile. Great shop, i always stop in when I am in the neighborhood.
(5)Matt G.
I think this is one of the cutest coffee shops ever. Visiting for just a night and staying across the street and been here twice already. I am from NY, so to some of the other comments, nothing is expensive compared. Would definitely stop by.
(5)Elisa D.
Excellent coffee and nice sandwiches. Really good for a quick breakfast and relaxing cup of coffee.The bagels are really decent and I'm a New Yorker!
(4)Fulvia V.
Great atmosphere, very clean and awesome coffee! We needed a place like this for our neighborhood! :)
(4)Priyanka A.
Decor is nice, and food and coffee are both decent. It's just not good enough to justify the prices, though.
(3)P J.
There is good news and bad news. The good news, they do make a good cup of coffee. Now the bad. I was looking for a place to stop by and have a cup of coffee. First, I passed right by the place. It looked like a regular restaurant to me, but it isn't, it's a coffee shop. I was confused by a coffee shop called "toast". As to they really don't sell anything toasted. It looks like a typo, I think they meant to call it "roast". As that would have made sense. The places looks great, if they were selling Caribbean food. It looks very light and tropical looking with floor to ceiling windows. The menu was confusing. You need to be a wine expert to understand that the "hint" of a favor is a note. Meaning, not favored coffee. They had drawings of a french press and another one that I couldn't really know what it was. I guess you have to ask? On the counter they had laminated papers moving around all over the place with the real menu. All in all it's a very confusing place.
(2)Ashlei C.
Stumbled upon this great cafe when looking for brunch one day. Great "egg toasts" - their version of eggs benedict, in a variety of ways. Excellent coffee and espresso beverages, and everyone is really friendly!
(5)Mandy Z.
Great idea, great menu, awful food. My sandwich had undercooked eggs...and a hair on it :(
(1)Melissa F.
Toast is such a cute place with a very cute name! I'm so happy this coffee shop on my block reopened...and they reopened for the better (formerly known as YOLO formerly known as Odd Fellows)! Everyone who works at Toast is so friendly and I love its bright atmosphere. Their coffee is strong and amazing. I'm a big fan of their Americanos and lattes.
(5)A J.
this place upon walking in smelled like a pan of burnt bacon. it was overpowering. no exhaust? the staff was not so welcoming and seemed as though the couch area was their break room. eating, hanging out. there was even a mop bucket stored out in the open where customers could sit next to and eat by, if the couch wasn't taken up by employees that is. the cup of coffee was good. hours later my garments still smell like a 4 day old burnt cast iron skillet. blah.
(1)Stephanie Y.
really awesome neighborhood cafe. staff is very friendly and helpful. my waiter put me in the best corner spot to do work for a few hours. coffee and food are pretty decent and so are their prices. i will be incorporating this spot into my brunch cycle. really love the soundtrack too--belle & sebastian, modest mouse, lots of shins.
(4)Lauren B.
I have been here three times for breakfast & love it. The poached eggs with sausage, cheddar cheese & dijonnaise is great! Only downside is it gets hot in there when it is sunny & they do not have shades to keep the sun out of your eyes.
(4)Eric R.
Paid $7 for a bagel with lox to go. I got one tiny sliver of lox. And it took 15 minutes. What a complete joke.
(2)Michael K.
FInally a place where I can relax and enjoy the atmosphere without it costing a fortune. It is very clean and cozy. Staff is personable. Great place for a lazy day or informal date.
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