Chef Vargas
7900 Old York Rd, Elkins Park
(267) 626-2805
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Never disappointed here. This is one of the best brunch options in the area. Warm and friendly staff, unique and traditional menu items. I always eat too much when I come here. Caribbean eggs Benedict and brunch burger are always great choices. Great spot to bring family or a friend to chat over brunch. NOTE: This is not a bougie-girl-time-with-mimosas type brunch spot. It's a different causal vibe but does not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nutella French Toast, Caribbean Benedict, Brunch Burger
This restaurant is in an unassuming housing building. The entrance is on the left side of the building up some steps. There are no signs from the street indicating that there’s a restaurant here. They do have a little sign right by the door which isn’t really noticeable unless you’re walking up the steps.
The place is very small, only seats about 10 tables. There was a wait when we arrived, so we put our name and phone number down and walked around outside. They never called or texted, but we went back inside and were seated right away. The place had basically emptied out.
Got the creme brûlée French toast which though good, didn’t really make me think of creme brûlée. It was just a bit of custard. I was expecting like a caramelized layer as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wifey got the apple cider french toast and I got the caribbean benedict. We shared the chips and salsa. We were both amazed at how incredible our food was. The staff is super friendly. Can't wait to go back!
Had to see what all the rage was about and it didn’t disappoint! Delicious flavors
Great little place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is very tasty and the place is cute. However, the service was not great. We had a table of 6 and after 5 of us received our dishes, it took an extra 20 minutes for our last guest to receive their dish. The dish was mole chicken and waffles. The unique part of the dish that separated it from their regular chicken and waffles was their mole sauce. However, when the dish came, there was barely any mole sauce. Additionally, there were no options for dairy-free creamers/milk for coffee. Lastly, we waited a very long time to receive any service. We asked for water and waited again 20 minutes until we had to walk up to the front to ask. When we walked to the front, the servers were just standing by the desk. No one checked on us throughout the meal. We wanted to order another to-go dish but since no one checked on us, we had to go to the front again to put the order in. We were then informed that they were closing soon but they could still make it. If we had been checked on throughout our stay, we would have been able to order our to-go order much sooner. At the end of service, we had to go to the front to ask for the check and when we received it, the tip was included. We were a little irritated as we did not think the service was worth the 20% tip included on the check. Overall, the food was good but the service definitely needs work.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food here is always good. Taking two stars off for my recent service here though. Our server was not attentive at all. I asked for a high chair for my son, 20 minutes later our server still didn’t bring it. I had to get it myself. We had a to-go order and usually this means that the food is being prepared near the end of our meal, that did not happen. We had to wait an extra 30 minutes for that. On top of our order taking longer to make it to our table. We tried to get his attention for the check, he looked right past us. My husband had to walk up to him to request it. I don’t like when places add a mandatory 20% tip (on all orders, there were only 4 of us) because some servers don’t feel like they have to provide good service knowing they will still get a tip. My advice is to order to go, that’s what I’ll be doing from now on. Shame.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Excellent place for breakfast and lunch. I had the best chicken taco ever here. Perfectly balanced birria chicken taco served with two sauces. I also tried the creme brulee french toast... impressive. Definitely coming back here to try more food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada, Island Pernil Tacos, Creeme Brulee French Toast, Fish Tempura Tacos, Fried Chicken & Waffle
Truly a hidden gem where has this place been all my life…. I had the French toast with the berry compote etc it was out of this world…I will be returning and customer service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: A lot of good options for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creeme Brulee French Toast
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All around amazing! Definitely going again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the barbacoa benedict. Fantastic! Food was great and service was friendly. Will definitely be back here!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was suspect when we entered. There weren’t any customers dining in. We were seated and water was immediately brought to our table. The waiter came over and took our order. I ordered a waffle and my daughter ordered Nutella French toast. The waffle came out first and was gritty and was a little too done. The waiter then brought out the wrong order for my daughter; it was Nutella pancakes. So ahead of told the waiter he apologized. The French toast was made entirely too fast. My daughter said it tasted eggy. I tasted it and it was too much butter and not done enough. The syrup was ice cold and they butter was too. This restaurant gets one star or less for the food, because it was terrible. I never took more than a bite of the waffle and I told the waiter about the food. After speaking to the manager he offered a 20% discount. I have never been to a restaurant that wouldn’t remove the food if you weren’t satisfied. I guess they really needed every dime. It was crazy the waiter offered a box for the food even though it was not to my liking. Why would I take the terrible food home. This restaurant should not have 4.7 stars. The manager never even came over to apologize.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just left the restaurant. I had high hopes after hearing great reviews. Unfortunately won’t return after eating the Benedict. Poached eggs were undercooked. Simply meaning the egg was not left in boiling water long enough-egg white completely runny/watery inside. Overall, with no other customers in restaurant the meal came out lukewarm which means everything but the eggs are ready to be served. Sad since this is their special. Server does not ask how meal was nor the owner who is within 6 feet of where we are sitting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Barbacoa Benedict
Parking: The location is "hidden" in an apartment complex. If you follow the gps it will lead you to the complex and if your standing in front of the main entrance, there's a single door towards the left which leads to the resturant. Trust me, it's worth the little adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Crème Brule French Toast
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