Owner was awesome, food was phenomenal and not insanely expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Snyder
We Lived in center city Philly for years, the food here rivals the best of them. Great knowledgeable staff, fantastic food Brian and Erin S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ninambk
An Absolutely amazing experience! Food was delicious ! My husband and I had a lovely dinner at the counter. We enjoyed our dishes. They were all outstanding ! Will definitely return Highly recommended
Colleen Meighan
Best date night in a very long time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hello There
My wife and I loved it here. We came on a Saturday for lunch and loved it so much we went back the next Friday for dinner. The food is absolutely outstanding; I recommend the seared crab cake, any of the fish entrees, the soups, and any of the toast for lunch (chicken salad was the best chicken salad I’ve ever had, and the French onion soup toast was also excellent). Salads were phenomenal, fresh, bright, just the right amount of dressing. I loved the pear salad with blue cheese.
The vibe is great, but if you’re looking for something quiet, be aware you’ll get the noise from surrounding hopscotch and the other establishments. But we thought this made for a fun and lively time, as there was live music at hop scotch, and prior to that, great music from the overhead speakers. We brought our own wine and beer, but looks like you can order drinks from hopscotch and they’ll bring them over, which is really cool. Love to see businesses working together like this.
The service was exceptional. They were very busy but our server paced the meals perfectly and everything came out within a reasonable time. We were impressed by how relaxed the chef looked despite cooking for a ton of people (he never broke a sweat!). Everyone working here was pleasant and really passionate about the place.
The dessert (chocolate mouse) was amazing, as is their French press coffee.
Vernafern has been my absolute favorite place to eat lately; we frequent Vela, Heirloom, and a few places in Lambertville and New Hope. And this really has been such a punch of freshness and flavor that we will be regulars.
Highly recommend giving Vernafern a chance, easily a 5/5 on both our visits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R D
Vernafern is Michelin quality in waiting. The freshness of the ingredients, everything cooked to order and served perfection, coupled with the attention to detail make this an exceptional restaurant. I visited for lunch, having the turkey club sandwich with potato salad on the side. Absolutely outstanding. And, tremendous value for money. I would highly recommend and revisit again (pinning this one in maps).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacy Hilman
Such a special restaurant . Whether sitting at the countertop overlooking the chef master, his dishes were sitting at a table in the restaurant, the vibe is so special in our marketplace in Doylestown. From the small plate to the main dish, everything is fresh, plated beautifully, and the taste is spectacular. The menu is always changing for the better. We started with the duck, confit cannoli, the fresh Parmesan cream on the side was spectacular, it was nothing we’ve ever had before. We then shared the Swedish meatballs, something my husband remembers growing up on and truly enjoyed We shared the Fusilli with toasted walnut, praline, goat cheese crumbles, and a butternut squash, balsamic brodo; it did not disappoint. Chef Justin takes pride in every guest that comes through, every herb and every dish he masterfully creates. His sous chef Aaron is his right hand man, a true part of the culinary creations we so enjoyed. And with a smile and great service, we must mention Lisa who is a wonderfully attentive and friendly hostess/server. Doylestown is fortunate to have this wonderful restaurant .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Foley
The service is great and the servers know the menu. I felt like they genuinely like working there. The area it is in is perfect; there are multiple restaurants in the same building and a bar just next to the restaurant where you can get a tasty margarita. The food was very tasty but I marked it down a star. The fish and chips don't have a flaky crispy fried crust and the fish is kinda dry. The pasta needed more garlic and a pinch of spices. My family did clean off our plates....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rebecca Allred
Vernafern the food was absolutely delicious ✨🩷Service was wonderful & The Decor was playful & beautiful. We love hearing from the owner that the restaurant name & recipes were inspired by family. My husband is still talking about the burger with the amazing bacon btw. 😂 Check it out! We did not need a reservation….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sana5000
We have gone several times to Vernafern over the past month. We are familiar with the chef , Justin, who is GREAT. Nice service and good food.We will be regulars going forward.One of the very best restaurants in the area
Nice little place with great, very fresh food. Our waitress was awesome and attentive. Definitely check this spot out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
paulhU5674BE
This restaurant has a farm-to-table ethic. The food is a little pricey, but worth it. I met a friend for lunch. I had the "Fungi Joe"--basically a mushroom-based sloppy joe--together with potato salad. It was tasty, maybe a tiny bit underseasoned. My friend had the "Verna Burger" and said it was very good, perfectly seasoned. The service was excellent. Including iced drinks, the meal came to $42 plus tip, not bad for these days. I would go here again.
K
Everything is so fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa STEIN
Amazing food, service (and atmosphere of the marketplace is quaint).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Boger
Thank you, Justin and Amanda, for a great dinner last night with old friends. Everything was perfect, and we were treated like local royalty. Thank you!!
Owner was awesome, food was phenomenal and not insanely expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We Lived in center city Philly for years, the food here rivals the best of them. Great knowledgeable staff, fantastic food
Brian and Erin S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An Absolutely amazing experience! Food was delicious ! My husband and I had a lovely dinner at the counter. We enjoyed our dishes. They were all outstanding ! Will definitely return Highly recommended
Best date night in a very long time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I loved it here. We came on a Saturday for lunch and loved it so much we went back the next Friday for dinner. The food is absolutely outstanding; I recommend the seared crab cake, any of the fish entrees, the soups, and any of the toast for lunch (chicken salad was the best chicken salad I’ve ever had, and the French onion soup toast was also excellent). Salads were phenomenal, fresh, bright, just the right amount of dressing. I loved the pear salad with blue cheese.
The vibe is great, but if you’re looking for something quiet, be aware you’ll get the noise from surrounding hopscotch and the other establishments. But we thought this made for a fun and lively time, as there was live music at hop scotch, and prior to that, great music from the overhead speakers. We brought our own wine and beer, but looks like you can order drinks from hopscotch and they’ll bring them over, which is really cool. Love to see businesses working together like this.
The service was exceptional. They were very busy but our server paced the meals perfectly and everything came out within a reasonable time. We were impressed by how relaxed the chef looked despite cooking for a ton of people (he never broke a sweat!). Everyone working here was pleasant and really passionate about the place.
The dessert (chocolate mouse) was amazing, as is their French press coffee.
Vernafern has been my absolute favorite place to eat lately; we frequent Vela, Heirloom, and a few places in Lambertville and New Hope. And this really has been such a punch of freshness and flavor that we will be regulars.
Highly recommend giving Vernafern a chance, easily a 5/5 on both our visits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vernafern is Michelin quality in waiting. The freshness of the ingredients, everything cooked to order and served perfection, coupled with the attention to detail make this an exceptional restaurant. I visited for lunch, having the turkey club sandwich with potato salad on the side. Absolutely outstanding. And, tremendous value for money. I would highly recommend and revisit again (pinning this one in maps).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a special restaurant . Whether sitting at the countertop overlooking the chef master, his dishes were sitting at a table in the restaurant, the vibe is so special in our marketplace in Doylestown. From the small plate to the main dish, everything is fresh, plated beautifully, and the taste is spectacular.
The menu is always changing for the better. We started with the duck, confit cannoli, the fresh Parmesan cream on the side was spectacular, it was nothing we’ve ever had before. We then shared the Swedish meatballs, something my husband remembers growing up on and truly enjoyed We shared the Fusilli with toasted walnut, praline, goat cheese crumbles, and a butternut squash, balsamic brodo; it did not disappoint. Chef Justin takes pride in every guest that comes through, every herb and every dish he masterfully creates. His sous chef Aaron is his right hand man, a true part of the culinary creations we so enjoyed. And with a smile and great service, we must mention Lisa who is a wonderfully attentive and friendly hostess/server.
Doylestown is fortunate to have this wonderful restaurant .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service is great and the servers know the menu. I felt like they genuinely like working there. The area it is in is perfect; there are multiple restaurants in the same building and a bar just next to the restaurant where you can get a tasty margarita. The food was very tasty but I marked it down a star. The fish and chips don't have a flaky crispy fried crust and the fish is kinda dry. The pasta needed more garlic and a pinch of spices. My family did clean off our plates....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vernafern the food was absolutely delicious ✨🩷Service was wonderful & The Decor was playful & beautiful. We love hearing from the owner that the restaurant name & recipes were inspired by family. My husband is still talking about the burger with the amazing bacon btw. 😂 Check it out! We did not need a reservation….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have gone several times to Vernafern over the past month. We are familiar with the chef , Justin, who is GREAT. Nice service and good food.We will be regulars going forward.One of the very best restaurants in the area
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice little place with great, very fresh food. Our waitress was awesome and attentive. Definitely check this spot out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant has a farm-to-table ethic. The food is a little pricey, but worth it. I met a friend for lunch. I had the "Fungi Joe"--basically a mushroom-based sloppy joe--together with potato salad. It was tasty, maybe a tiny bit underseasoned. My friend had the "Verna Burger" and said it was very good, perfectly seasoned. The service was excellent. Including iced drinks, the meal came to $42 plus tip, not bad for these days. I would go here again.
Everything is so fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, service (and atmosphere of the marketplace is quaint).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you, Justin and Amanda, for a great dinner last night with old friends. Everything was perfect, and we were treated like local royalty. Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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