Q Lounge

Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks it was better when it was Bump. But whatever. It’s still a solid spot to include on your gay bar crawl rotation. It’s a good place to begin your evening, as you can wait for the latecomers to get their asses to the city and actually hear your friends talk while you enjoy your first (through fourth) drinks. There is a nice garden out in the back that doesn’t get too crowded, it’s one of my favorite spots in the city. Also, as a girl, I love the bathrooms here. Probably the least sketch and most clean in the whole gayborhood. Also they have doors. Love.

Décor is cold, snotty staff and overpriced drinks. Food is pretty good but menu is very limited. I find it funny that on some nights they have a cover charge when the place is empty, no wonder why, its not worth the admission. Ourdoor patio area is nice, but never used. Wait staff is very slow regardless of how crowded the place is.

Sometimes I go to Q on a Saturday night and watch Miss America while Cher remixes play in the background.
The drinks are always strong and fairly cheap.
The bathroom is always filthy.
The music is always loud.
I like it.

loved it as bump love it better as Q, very relaxing and great drinks!

totally sucks. you will literally stand there and wait for 10 minutes with money in your hand while the bartenders gawk at you like you owe them something– my bartender danced around the bar while I was standing there with money in my hand, then was completely astounded that I only left him a dollar– I didn’t realize he was doing me a favor.
by the way don’t touch the bar because you will stick to it it is so dirty and disgusting. To top it all off the place will forever smell of vomit.
If my employees treated their customers like those bartenders do I would fire every one of them.
on a side note, if you are looking for prostitutes or drugs, this is your place!

I know nothing about Bump as so many others are writing about here on Unilocal.I am not from Philly so I have no loyalties to a place that once was. I went to Q Lounge for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed my meal. The host was very friendly and kind. He made us feel very comfortable and welcome.
The décor is fine… very comfortable and laid back for a Sunday morning/​afternoon.
The waiter was a bit odd as he had no personality… but unlike what one person wrote on line… the wait staff was not dirty at all. He was clean… did not smell… did not look hung over. He was just fine… he could use a personality… he read the specials as if he was reading a phone book. However, he was acceptable as a waiter.
Back to the food… I had a turkey blt and the turkey was really moist and tasty. I really liked my sandwich. I would go back.
I am sorry to all those out there that miss Bump… but Q Lounge is quite good. I hope you give it a try… its good.

If I could give no stars for Q, I would. I actually went here for brunch on opening day, having been anticipating the retrofit that Bump had gotten. I had 3 friends coming in from NY and we had brunch plans… it was already getting late and the usual spots were already sporting a long wait, and I thought it would be a good fit for this simple half-​gay and her 3 lesbian friends. The first thing I noticed upon entering was a stange misogynist vibe… but I put it past me, as this is the case in many spots in the very male-​centric gayborhood.
Now, I should explain: I am about the most simple mf-​er to please in brunch terms. This is what I want about 99% of the time: 2 eggs poached, plain rye toast/​grits, depending, and side salad or side of fruit. That’s it: it’s so easy, it hurts. But first, we had to wait for our waiter to take our order. Now THAT proved to be a challenge.
They weren’t so busy that we couldn’t be paid attention to — it was a manageable brunch crowd. But yet we sat for 25 minutes before we had our drink orders taken, and since I require a constantly refilled coffee cup, I knew immediately this was to be a problem… so when our drinks finally DID come, I sipped like there was no other coffee for 2 square miles. I explained my order carefully, and was told the bread choices were white, multigrain or wheat, no rye. Ugh, well, ok — I’ll take multigrain.
My friends’ appetizers came out a while later, and I was told sorry, we DON’T have multigrain, we only have white or wheat. OK, I’ll take wheat.
The table next to us was sat AFTER us, but already they were way ahead in their dining experience. I couldn’t help but notice this. I sat toastless and hungry as my friends silently picked at their meals, as they were starving, on a deadline, and felt guilty for my misfortune.
OK — DISCLAIMER: knowing this was opening day, I was MORE than allowing for missteps, snags in server flow, confusion, a slammed kitchen, unexpected delays — you know. But even so, I was already taking mental notes (God knows I had enough note-​taking time, 2 ½ hours from being seated to GETTING served), and lo and behold, when our food came out, mine was without toast.
I waited while they ate… then the manager noticed and came over. After I explained and he apologized, he asked if i wanted white, wheat or rye.
?
rye. I always wanted rye. I prefer rye. I was told there was no rye.
But there was. And 20 minutes later, I got it… but my friends were already done. It wasn’t even toasted, but I didn’t want to say anything else. It was pointless, and there was no time.
I inhaled that meal and I don’t remember tasting anything but disdain. My friends had to rush off for their bus, and although the manager (with a mix of apologetic and sarcasm) comped MY meal, I was furious when he actually ESCORTED us out rudely. I will NEVER give that place my money again. For so many many reasons…
Rye toast. Do you have it? Yes or no.
Can you fill a coffee cup?
Can you poach an egg and slice a melon? Then I’m coming to your spot. I’m bringing friends and an open mind. I’m SO easy to please — I’ve worked in these environments, I know what it takes, and I know how to smooth over a shitty situation and please a customer.
Quit flirting with Carlos and Brandon and pay attention to your hungry, thirsty customers. Your perky rear means less in a big tip than you think.

At first I was pretty jaded and a little upset that Bump had gotten such an odd makeover — sequined silver lame curtains, cork board floor tiles, white pebble and resin bar top, and odd wood sculptured «modern» art works… I was a little sad to see the colors change from oranges and ochers to shades of red. But I’m slowly coming to terms with the new décor, the faux leather low-​back black couches instead of booth seating, and the general oddness. The drinks are still pretty strong and the music has improved. I need to make a few more observations of the place and have quite a few more cocktails before I’m 100% sold… But I’m getting there! Maybe another dirty vodka martini or acai berry & lemonade will help win me over…

I used to enjoy Bump and was wary of the overhaul, but it was big improvement. The new improved menu is delicious as are the bartenders. I agree Luke’s gin cocktail is not to be missed.

Luke is gin-​tastic. Grab his tail and give him a kiss… his cocktails are not to be missed!

Attractive gays here and nice cocktails for under $ 10. Line for the bathroom is no fun.