Cafette

Best Cobb Salad I had in a while! Not everyone can make a real good Cobb, but they put their heart and soul into their recipes and that’s why the food is so damn good!

It was a cute local restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. Sad to see it go. Now what to do with the unused Cafette gift card I have here.

My wife likes this place for their semi healthy dinners — well they are better then ok but I would not go out of my way, fine but unless you want to dine in their lovely green courtyard on a soft summer eve and simply concentrate upon your companion and the lovely atmosphere not worth a special trip IMO. If the ‘other’, unique features are interesting to you OTOH defiantly go and enjoy good service and food that garners neither complaint nor compliment.
OTOH they do a damn nice breakfast with very good coffee, different teas available, and well cooked omelets, french toast and the accoutrements all made with quality ingredients.
BTW the inside is nice too!

Went to Cafette for brunch and while the atmosphere was lovely, the food and service were just alright.
I had the Omelette Lorraine, which came with toast and home fries. The omelette was pretty good but needed more spinach (I love spinach!). The toast was a multigrain bread that was tasty. But the home fries lacked the punch that I normally prefer. They were just potatoes on a plate.
The service wasn’t very good either. My boyfriend had to get a coffee refill from a different server, then our original server didn’t even realize what happened. We just didn’t get a lot of attention.
It was nice to go somewhere new and I love Chestnut Hill, but this probably won’t be added to my list of regular brunch spots.

Based on the reviews, maybe dinner is just better than brunch, because I expected to see much better reviews of this great place, We had a tasty, fairly-​priced dinner, served at a comfortable pace by attentive but not intrusive staff in a lovely outdoor garden setting complete with romantic Tivoli lights strung across the trees. Add a BYO bottle of wine, friendly people at the next table who we chatted with as we were leaving, and what’s not to like? The mussels and crabcakes were delicious. My ceasar salad was a little dull, but if that’s the only misstep in an otherwise perfect night, and the birthday boy was willing to share his mussels, all is well. We both agreed that we had found a new addition to our small list of go-​to restaurants.
I had dinner here previously inside the restaurant with a very large party, and every single person enjoyed their meal — it’s tough to please a mix of vegetarians and carnivores, foodies and meat-​and-​potato folks, age 40s-​80s, but they make everyone happy. This seems to be a very popular place, and I wouldn’t want to try for a table w/​o reservations.

If you’re looking for breakfast in the area, don’t be surprised when you find plenty of tables at Cafette, and long waits at Rollers and the newer Heirloom.
Cafette has lost it’s mojo.
I live in the neighborhood, and have eaten at Cafette at least a dozen times. But, I’ve not been recently until today. The dinners, as I recall are usually good.
Brunch today, oh, brunch.
Working backwards, a $ 60 breakfast for 4 should be damn good.
No one was blown away.
My «classic eggs Benedict» had to go back ‘cuz they were well done, despite the fact that I even asked the server to make sure they were loose.
Also, I don’t know what the orange sauce on top of my eggs was, but it wasn’t hollandaise. Speaking of which everyone else’s scrambled eggs were bright orange. Just weird.
Service was blah, first round of coffee came out cold. When my mother pointed it out to the server, she (the server) said, «oh, I know, I didn’t turn the warmer on.»
Sorry guys.

Cute place. Wait staff were sweet; food was awesome!!!

OK so let me first start off by saying this place is super cute and cozy. I’ve eaten from their lunch menu before and have always been happy with my food, however I can not say the same for their brunch.
It’s not that it was inedible, it just wasn’t right and like I said kinda of disappointing.
I was there this past weekend with some friends for brunch and while the service was great, my eggs benedict was kinda lame. The english muffin was not toasted at all and my eggs that were supposed to be poached came out hard boiled, plus there was a skimpy side of hash-​browns. My friends meals they all agreed where a little too greasy. Again it didn’t make you want to vom or anything, but it sure wasn’t anything to write home about.
Hopefully they can get their brunch on par with the rest of their menu because it really is a cute spot.

After a long walk in the Wissahickon on one of the first nice spring mornings, I went to Cafette for brunch. Set back from the main action on G’town Avenue in Chestnut Hill, we parked right in front, and the place almost looked cold. Once inside, it was bright, airy, and busy — but just with a 10 minute wait. By the time we left around noon, there were several open tables.
There was piping hot coffee right away, with several refills. I browsed several vegetarian choices, and ended up getting the «Señor Miguel’s» tofu scramble, which was a delicious mix of peppers, onions, tomato, and spinach in the tofu. I love cooked tomatoes, and this was a real treat. The dish came with a small portion of roasted potatoes and two pieces of thick toast (the waiter confirmed butter was okay — good news for vegans!). I would have liked a few more potatoes and a little less tofu, but I left satisfied.
My dining partner selected the French toast, which was served with caramel sauce and syrup on the side. For those who like a sweet breakfast, this was good; uncomplicated and made with delicious bread, this was on the border between too plain and perfectly simple.
Cafette had a relaxed atmosphere, with a simple and precise menu. I look forward to going back for lunch or dinner and sitting outside on a nice day. It may be a small struggle for me, though, to let go of my controlling nature and relax and just order the veggie special!

I love the outdoor seating area and that it’s BYOB but after my last experience with horrible service I will not be returning.
We made a reservation and still had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Then once we were seated we waited another 15 for someone to come greet us and bring water and a bottle opener… The rest of the night went the same way. My husband had to get up and walk inside to get a steak knife after the waitress never returned the first time he asked (if someone’s orders steak, they shouldn’t have to ask for the knife… or chase a waiter down for one while their food gets cold. It should be assumed!).
On top of the poor service, the food is just «meh». They had fried chicken as a special and that was one of the highlights but the rest was forgettable.

Cafette is a small restaurant tucked a few blocks off of Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill. As you walk inside the kitchen is on your left and as you walk past it there are a few different dining rooms. I say rooms because its setup like a house. On the left side of the building they have a really cozy outdoor dining area. If it wasn’t cloudy when we arrived we would have sat outside.
I was excited to eat here because of their emphasis on fresh local ingredients. We tried the Egg’s Benedict and Country Breakfast. The Egg’s B. came with home fries that were very tasty. The Country Breakfast came with scrambled eggs, multi grain toast and sausage. (you can get bacon also). Their bread is thick cut and very good. The sausage is not the typical type served at breakfast. They serve sweet Italian sausage and it was a nice twist.
One of the positives at Cafette is the speed they get all the food out. It comes out really really fast! Our server had no personality and she wasn’t very attentive to our table or the table next to us. The other servers seemed to be very cheerful and attentive. I guess our server was just having a bad day or maybe she was the only weak link in the chain.
Our meal was good but I didn’t leave thinking I had to return here for breakfast. I’m going to stop in again for lunch or dinner and see if they can do any better. If you’re in the area its worth stopping in but I wouldn’t drive any distance to grab breakfast here.

Much better service today. Food was prompt as was the check. Great improvement. The homefries were a lot less salty as well.

A wonderful summer restaurant. If you’re going be sure to pick a nice evening and make a reservation for the outdoor patio that is featured in many of the photos. Also be sure to bring wine because it’s within city limits so it doesn’t serve alcohol (got to love Philly’s BYO culture).
The meal was great. I had the pork chop special with a really unique mango salsa– it comes highly recommended but was rather small. Also, the hummus platter is a great alternative to a salad. my favorite part of the meal!
The only reason I docked Cafette is because we had an unenthusiastic waitress that left us out to dry. I’m normally not bothered by this (I was with my GF and not in any rush) but when it’s a chore to explain the specials the restaurant is losing a star.
If you’re looking for a quiet evening with a bunch of retired wine buffs (I’m pretty sure the age of the average patron was about 70) check out the outdoor patio at Cafette!

Cute little place right in the middle of a residential neighborhood with near by street parking. It has limited seating but with a very homestyle feel to it with a smell of corn bread. I was a little disappointed with the menu selection and was happy to know the special of the day was a crab cake. I probably should have just stuck with the salad because i had a mild upset stomach after the crab cake, it seemed a little under cooked at time of mastication. The service was quick and the appetizers were decent. The hummus and pita bread was ok. I wasn’t very awed by this place and it was a bit pricey for the quality of food.
I may come back here to give it another shot.

Very nice neighborhood, homestyle food and atmosphere. I had the fresh pasta with chicken bolognese and it was excellent portion, balanced taste and very fresh. My friend had NY Strip steak with fingerling potatoes and it was superb.
The service was outstanding and it’s also a BYOB! Score.

If you want breakfast, or brunch in Chestnut Hill, venture off Germantown Pike to Cafette. If you have a kid, this place is pretty kid-​friendly.
Tom M. and I joined a friend and her little one for breakfast here at 9:30 today. I ordered the breakfast burrito. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the corn and black beans inside had just the right amount of spice. It came with a mound of guacamole, salsa and sour cream. The guacamole was good, and coupled with the salsa, I felt better about what I was eating.
My husband convinced me to order dessert… but he didn’t really have to twist my arm. The cherry crumb pie I ordered wasn’t that fresh, and the crumb topping was bland. I did have a few bites (more than a few really) of his lemon curd cake. If I’m going to splurge on calories, I would do it again for the lemon curd cake. The lemon curd on top burst with flavor, the frosting was just the right kind and amount, and the cake itself was moist and fresh. Five stars for that cake. I’d love to know what bakery they use or if they bake in-​house.

I went there with my wife and a friend on 10−16−11. What a cute place. Outdoor seating and the kitchen is right next to the entrance. Its all out in the open!
Breakfast was all good. I enjoyed my omelette with basil, tomato and mozzarella. Their whole grain toast is really good as are their home fries. I was really happy in their outdoor space enjoying a meal with my wife, our friend and her son.
But then I ordered dessert. Lemon curd cake. My wife had the cherry pie and that was good. The lemon curd cake was a hall of fame of cake contending slice. Perfectly moist. No artificial lemon taste. Instead, a pleasant, mild citrus and sweet taste. The icings — yellow and white are artistically applied.
I look forward to more meals at Cafette and especially more slices of the lemon curd cake!

It was delightful for an outside brunch; the prices were right, portions were ample and service was pleasant (and the coffee was quite good.) This street has the bonus of having much better parking options than Germantown Ave which is refreshing on those busy spring days. Nothing was outstanding, but this is definitely a pleasant place for brunch.

Got to try Cafette’s dinner menu finally! Was not disappointed in the least. Got the calamari to start. Very different from most calamari’s I’ve had. Dipping sauce was nice and light, but I would’ve liked a little more kick to it. Got the ribs as my entrée and they were delectable. Mallory S told me they were good and oh was she right. Fell right off the bone and had such amazing flavor to them. Would definitely order them again and recommend them to all.
Love Cafette’s brunch and now I love their dinner too. Will be back many more times this summer!

«There’s Nothing Diminutive About Cafette»
I’m the kind of person who thinks he’s trusting and easygoing while wound tight as a … top? Anyway. Cafette was such a lovely surprise: it was superb from start to finish, and so well run I could actually relax and enjoy my meal.
Green salad was genuinely garden-​fresh and made even more delightful accented with a gentle, fragrant cider dressing.
Soup of the day, chicken corn chowder, was cymbal-​crashing sensational. Aromatic, well balanced, and served nicely hot, a sensibility utterly lacking in 95% of American restaurants. Every spoonful was rewarding.
Parmesan-​crusted tilapia was stand-​up-​and-​cheer material. I can’t help react with derision every time I see tilapia on a menu, thinking, I don’t care if the sea’s out of fish, keep it top tier. Yet when tilapia meets brown butter, parmesan, capers, grapes and is paired with a neat stack of screamingly fresh asparagus and basmati rice, I say Yea.
Now as for dessert. I have no idea where they found this Ellen person. But they cannot ever let her leave. Because the plum cake and chocolate cakes were riveting — among the best I’ve had anywhere, and I’ve eaten everywhere.
From flavor to texture to temperature to presentation to service, Cafette got it absolutely right. Five stars.