Toast

Had roughly 10 extra minutes to spare this morning on my morning commute, and was craving an egg & cheese in the worst way. With each step I took, I pondered my options. There’s a lunch truck outside of my office that does really good breakfast sandwiches, but the line is usually massive and #Ain’tNobodyGotTimeForThat. Starbucks is on the way, but ehhh. Just as I was starting to panic, I look up and Toast is staring me in the face. Somehow I’ve avoided trying this spot despite spending so much time in this hood, since the reviews I’ve heard have been pretty mixed. But it wasn’t crowded, and the Hanger was approaching, so I decided to try my luck.
My bacon, egg, cheese & avocado on wheat toast was quick, tasty and didn’t break the bank. I have a feeling I’ll be back sooner than later.

My experiences at Toast have been pretty solid, but a little underwhelming. I moved in down the street a few months ago and thought this would be my go to place, but the service is so slow that I couldn’t rationalize waiting 25 – 30 minutes for a breakfast sandwich to-​go. While their food is great, the kitchen is too small to keep up with the volume of customers. The staff is very friendly, but I really think they need to expand the kitchen.

I was highly disappointed and underwhelmed. We went here for lunch on a Friday and they were almost literally out of everything. The lady taking our order was pretty embarrassed as well. Its a friday people not a monday or tuesday after a busy weekend. Aside from that every table was dirty and I’ll add there was probably 6 empty/​dirty ones out of the 10 they have. Must have been from the big breakfast rush they got who also ate all the food as well. On a positive note the coffee was solid, so that I would recommened.

A solid spot for casual coffee, lunch, and breakfast. I’m not quite sure why there are a bunch of negative reviews for Toast because every time I’ve been here, the food, service and coffee has been great.
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–Free wifi!
–English muffins: made in-​house, super soft and fragrant. I’m obsessed. (Make sure to get a dish with English muffins, and you won’t regret it).
–Avocado part of the avocado toast: they really don’t skimp on the avocado here!
–Poached eggs with turkey sausage: I ordered their turkey sausage instead of pork, expecting it to be dry and not that tasty. Instead, it was great — flavorful, moist, and just as good as an other sausage. Even my bf, who normally hates sausage patties, really liked it.
–Creamy tomato soup — possibly the best thing on the menu
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–Not a good study spot, although there are sometimes people with laptops and books. It’s more of a breakfast/​lunch place since there are ketchup bottles and such at every table
–The actual toast — despite it’s namesake, Toast’s toast is only okay. It’s just like normal bread. (but the English muffins are amazing)
Overall, would definitely recommend for a light brunch/​lunch!

My friend and I decided to try this cute restaurant for lunch, and we were disappointed by the food and service.
I ordered the chicken avocado wrap. The food looked very presentable, but the taste of the food does not reflect the presentation. The staff was friendly but forgetful.
This place still has room to improve on its food and service.

Two words… Awful service! I walked in naturally there was someone in front of me ordering her food/​drinks so I was patient and obviously waited. 15 – 20 minutes passes still waiting… (Mind you they are not only ordering for the amount of time they were standing there however they were also laughing and giggling.)The women infront of me is now done with her order. Oh great finally now it’s my turn so as I proceed to tell the girl behind the counter what I want she cuts me off to show the previous women something on her phone?! Service is everything to me and I was so frazzled I just walked out without anything. Needless to say I will never return.
I also want to add that I’ve been here a handful of times each time I got bad service. Ive tried giving this place the benefit of the doubt before judging it.

The staff was friendly, atmosphere was nice, food was alright. Wanted to get iced coffee but they didn’t have it that day (??) so I got an iced latte instead but it just tasted like cream (even though I asked for soy.) the food was good, not great. I wish there was more on the plate (but that might just be my gluttony coming out). Worth a try if you’re in the area!

We stopped in for brunch. We ordered an iced latte & hot coffee (both good). I ordered the smoked salmon poached eggs, and my friend ordered the wilted greens poached eggs. The plated looked like works of art! The vibrant colors made the dish almost too pretty to eat! But glad we did because everything was on point. The strawberries on the side salad made the salad refreshing. There was a good salmon to benedict ratio. The sauce was delicious~ Even the roasted asparagus was cooked just right! The only complaint I would have is the bread. It didnt come on an English muffin. Or if that was an English muffin, it was a bad one. But everything else made up for the underwhelming bread. 5 stars because our meal was so satisfying to our eyes & our tummies!

I am in love with this gem! If you are craving a healthy and colorful eggs Benedict this is the place to go. The plate was just beautifully set up with fresh food. The staff is also very friendly and happy which is always so nice at a restaurant. A+

5 stars for the avocado toast! Seriously, all of the breakfast dishes (which you can eat all day) are phenomenal. Their bread and toast (duh) is always on point.
However for coffee drinks, they’re pretty hit or miss. 80% of the time, the wait staff and baristas just seem very confused.

Cute, calm, quiet, great menu, hugeeee (and delicious) cappuccinos, organic ingredients, very friendly accomodating staff, a+ fresh squeezed oj, outlets, table service.
All for it, everything I could ask for in a brunch spot, 5 stars from me :)

I just happened to be walking down the street when I stumbled upon this little bistro. Upon entering and checking out the board, I was intrigued when I saw homemade chai. I love chai, but everyone can’t get it right… hem, hem Starbucks. Anyhoo, my eye also caught on the spinach salad and the option to add smoked salmon… yum! Unfortunately, there was nothing «yum» about my order. First off, I requested my chai hot, but when the barista gave it to me, it was lukewarm. It also tasted less creamy and more spicy than I like. I then requested it over ice, hoping that would cut down on some of the spice; no such luck, so after about 6 sips, I threw it away… that was a waste of $ 4. Again I had high hopes for the salad, but I forgot cardinal rule #1 when ordering food to go: always check the food before you leave. My salad was FILLED with mounds of spinach, about 2 tomatoes, too salty salmon, barely any cheese, and noticeably absent were my red onions and apples. I think I’ll keep walking the next time I am in town.

Came here for lunch with some coworkers and the ambiance was quite comfy and unique! I liked the quite atmosphere as well. Ordered the avocado toast and was definitely satisfied with the portion size! Want to try the French toast next time!
Would definitely recommend!

First of all we have to clarify: «The almond butter is not what you think it is…»
If Rite-​Aid were to open a dining experience… well let me start from the beginning (a very good place to start).
Firstly, the food arrived cold as Eva Braun’s heart in the second week of the Holocaust, after she had time to think about it.
Secondly, the house salads felt like they were dressed by an angry trash can.
Thirdly, the French toast was clearly thawed from frozen, the peanut butter was Jiff and the jelly was Schmuckers if all of those things had been sitting out over night outside.
Fourthly, for being called Toast, all of it was flat, thin, soggy and depressing and I haven’t even gotten to the bread.
Fifthly, a berry was rotten.
So in conclusion, if Rite-​Aid had opened a dining experience, it would be one hundred times better than this.

Worst dining experience in Philadelphia. Summary: Wait for table was double as advised, waited for food for over 45 minutes after ordering, food was below average — cold, stale bread, poor taste, when feedback was given about the service/​wait time the staff was unreceptive and dismissive.
Was in for brunch Sunday 2÷21÷16 at 11:15am — table of 4. We were told 15 minute wait (even called ahead and was told the same — it’s why we chose to eat here); we waited over 30 minutes to get seated. The hostess was pleasant, but it was obvious she was not managing seatings/​wait times appropriately.
Once seated, we were informed of 5+ things on the menu of which the kitchen was ‘out’, and could not be ordered — for ex. home fries and chai tea. As a breakfast place, I was particularly surprised about the home fries.
We ordered as soon as we sat given we had ample time to look at the menu while waiting for a table. The server, Diana, was very pleasant. She repeatedly had to deal with disgruntled patrons (after waiting longer than originally informed), informing them of a lack of items remaining on the menu, and watching as tables got up and left after an unacceptable amount of time waiting for their food. We waited for over 45 minutes before receiving our food during which time multiple tables got up and walked out. We only observed 7 plates of food being served during the 45+ minutes we waited for food. We also observed a woman be seated and no one approached the table or requested her drink over for over 15 minutes; she also left after waiting without service.
We were approached a few times while waiting for our food to refresh beverages, one of the times we were informed the kitchen is small, they do no ‘prep’ work prior to cooking orders as they are received, and the food would be ‘worth it’. We would have left, but with so much time invested, thought many times our wait couldn’t be much longer — had we known it would be over 45 minutes for food, we would have left.
The food arrived and it was cold. I don’t even understand how this is possible give everyone was staring at the food window in hunger. I ordered a mushroom benedict (think it’s called mushroom toast there), and the ‘homemade English Muffins’ were stale. The others in my party had pork toast, salmon sandwich (I think), and French toast. I also tried the French toast which was tasteless… it was like eating chewy bread; no egg or spice flavor. It was bad.
After informing of the poor food, we got an ‘I’m so sorry’ and the plates were taken away.
After the meal, we were offered 10% discount for our wait. The restaurant also gives 10% off to students, so it wasn’t much of a ‘deal’ given a student ID would have gotten us the same discount.
At no time during our experience was there a sign of anyone assisting the kitchen or urgency to try and get customers served. We recognize things go wrong, but when none of the employees seem to care about the inconvenience and lack of service to the customers, it’s disappointing, at the least.
Our party provided feedback after the meal. 3 out of 4 of us have extensive experience in restaurant service. We explained the wait, asked why there was never any sense of urgency on behalf of the wait staff, poor food quality… The response we received was ‘we’re a small kitchen’. That’s it. They had nothing further. It was apparent the staff (and I presume management) has no regard for the needs or expectations of customers.
Worst dining experience I’ve ever had. I would have felt horrible leaving the table without eating, but every table had every right to go. Everything was unacceptable.

It was my first time here, right of the bet the place is not exactly clean, the interior is really nice and cozy but the dirty silverware that was giving to me with my meal was so dirty that I couldn’t clean it up with two paper napkins. For me it was a deal breaker. The cappuccino was nice but I tried better ones on any given day in most Philly coffee shops ! I think the location is great as well !
The avocado toast that I ordered was just ok !

Update: I understand toast has made significant changes in staffing and management. The last time I was there, my experience was disappointing.
The wait staff were mainly people I did not recognize from previous visits (I live very close to Toast and have been there a number of times). They seemed like high school kids trying out their first jobs.
There were errors on the menu, when I inquired about them there was no apology or even any feeling that this was misleading or negative. My waitress was very nonchalant about it which I found odd.
I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was beyond disappointing. It came out not even cut in half. It was on sourdough bread which is an awkward size to hold without being cut. Of course I am capable of cutting it myself, but presentation should held in a higher regard. Also, the waitress threw it down on the table so fast that the top piece of bread flew woff of the plate. Bad. It was extremely dry.
I had to ask for more water a couple of times which is an issue I have had here in the past. In my opinion, toast is going downhill. It’s a shame because they do have some really good choices (smoked salmon).
Their new additions, including the flat screen tv awkwardly smattered over the mural, is just another reason why Toast seems less like a quaint café and more like a random /​misguided spot run by teenagers. Monday night football? Really? This place majorly lacks a theme and has devalued itself with recent changes.

Usually go to Toast for weekend breakfast. Good service, good food, good coffee.
Hard to mess up a breakfast sandwich but it was quite good. I actually prefer this place over other local breakfast places, though there’s quite a shortage of good breakfast/​brunch places in the area. Toast and plenty café are my go to’s.
The only knock is that they’re not open until 9 and sometimes I need my weekends to start earlier than that. 8 am would make a big difference to a lot of ppl, especially those who want to hit the road early to get their weekend trip started. Other than that, good solid choice.

This is a pretty decent brunch spot. I LOVE the way its decorated inside. The setup is perfect for a weekend space to meet friends.
You can stop in and pickup things to go, or you can dine in and sit inside or outside. I stopped in a few times, and it seems like once in awhile people pop in to get work done. As far as I know there isn’t wifi, but there are plenty of outlets. I was able to setup my laptop and hotspot from my phone, and the servers were completely fine with it.
I LOVE their tea. It’s DELICIOUS. Unfortunately, they don’t always have all of them stocked so make sure you ask the server what is available before setting your heart on something.
The Bacon Avocado egg toast is delicious, but like others have said, I’m confused as to why the cheese isn’t melted. That might set this meal over the top because who doesn’t love melted cheese AMIRITE?!
What I liked even more was the breakfast sandwich (sausage egg cheese avocado) with a side of scalloped potatoes. DELICIOUS.
The egg toasts come with a small side salad, which they do not write on their menu. I felt bad for one man that was dining and ordered a side salad, and the server foolishly didn’t tell him that his meal would be coming with one, and ended up charging him for both, even after he made it clear that she did not advise him that he would be getting two salads. I was a bit put off by that as she didn’t apologize and made it seem like it was his fault.
Also, even though it isn’t advertised, I think they give you 10% off if you instagram your meal and tag them in it. Overall this place needs better transparancy. From reading my own review back it’s clear the servers could do a better job of explaining their menu and what items may be out of stock, as well as the discount opportunity. Since I’m feeling generous, I’ll leave them at 4 stars!

Why I love Toast:
Pros:
— Toast was fully seated when I got there, good sign. While I waiting for a table to open up, I was offered a free mimosa.
— Omelette du jour: Steak, portobello mushroom, wilted spinach, plum tomato & goat cheese. I asked not to add the goat cheese to my Omelette. It was very hearty and delicious.
— They were friendly.
— Offers free Wifi.
— Nothing on the menu over $ 10!
— Seriously, very relaxing vibe and comfy café.
Cons:
— The free mimosa was served in a clear plastic cup! Talk local?!
— After the first bite, I realized they still added the goat cheese. I had to return it and get another one. However, they were so nice about it, the waiter forget to tell the chef, technically was not my fault ;)
— No substitutions for Chef’s Daily. Have it their way!!!
i sense I’ll be a regular
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Four Unilocal