The Gold Standard Cafe

The food was good. A couple of use ordered the Deluxe Bagel, which was $18 on the menu. Come to find out, we get charged $2 extra for the bagel. So the Deluxe Bagel, doesn't come with the bagel. It's a little used car salesmanish. Not something I support for a local business. We won't be returning.

Food: 5

Service: 1

The food is clean and neat.
Well maintained and relaxing vibe. Servers are also kind and friendly.
If you want a nice clean breakfast, try this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had been to this place once before, but it was a couple of years ago. Went here for breakfast as they cater to mixed diets. I’m vegan and my friend isn’t. We had a little bit of a wait, but that’s to be expected on a Saturday morning.

I had the brunch tofu hash with a side of vegan sausage and an orange juice. My friend had 2 eggs scrambled with potatoes, a side of sausage, a side of turkey bacon, a side of 2 poached eggs and Moroccan mint tea.

Overall, The food was pretty bland. I had to add a bunch of salt and pepper to my tofu hash and cut the vegan sausage up and add it to the hash in order to get some flavor. My friend also added a bunch of salt and pepper to his eggs and potatoes. His poached eggs were watery and not like a runny egg. The meals were just edible.

I might give them another shot in the future and try something else on the menu, but they’re not high on my list.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

The food was good and service was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely loved the vegan options available. The vegan pancakes were good and the fresh blueberry compote was excellent. We also had the vegan version of a BLT, the TLT. Good sandwich and fries!

Service was great and the menu was clearly marked, with more than a handful of actually good vegan options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This cafe's name is well deserved. It's very cozy, the staff members are kind, and the food is very good. I recommend the pancakes and the brunch burger. I'll certainly be back to try the rest of the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The cold brew is ice water, btw. The food is good, though.

Helpful staff and delicious food!! I love it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been coming here for 3 years and it has been my favorite breakfast spot the entire time. My favorite item is the stuffed French toast. My personal favorites include the cheesesteak, the pancakes, the omelettes (especially the one with apple!), and the breakfast potatoes. All the egg dishes are on point, I usually get them once over easy. Coffee drinks are great, I don't know much about the other drinks but their basic drip coffee is always fresh and comes with refills. This is West Philly best breakfast spot, bar none.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles, Banana Pancakes, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Deluxe Bagel

Basil 🥵

I grew up in west Philly but now live in Va.Every time I come to Philly I stop by this restaurant. I love it. The service and food is always great. My favorite is the rice bowl and Caesar salad. Chef’s kiss. I’ve had food delivered once and it was still hot when delivered. I’ve treated my whole family one time just so they could see that the food is good and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Staff was dismissive. Won't be returning.

Thank you for maintaining this, friendly and clean business with great food in the cedar park neighborhood. I recommend the salmon B L T, or salmon rice bowl with an ice Frenchie latte. Try all of these recommendations you will not be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg Bowl

Tasty healthy menu. Friendly and accommodating staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been eating here over 10 years now! The food is always delicious & good quality & the cafe really has a cozy feel inside & outside!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Toast, Ultimate Breakfast Club, Grilled Salmon Burrito, Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon