Bakery & upscale American dining in a converted Victorian greenhouse adorned with seasonal flowers.
At a glance
#30 of 108 Restaurants in Philadelphia #7 of 13 Bakeries in PhiladelphiaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★70%
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4 ★21%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Cake?
- Cake is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 502 reviews.
- How does Cake rank in Philadelphia?
- Cake is #30 of 108 Restaurants in Philadelphia by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Cake located?
- 8501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, United States — 14.3 km from the center of Philadelphia.
- How can I contact Cake?
- Phone: +1 215-247-6887 · Website: cakeofchestnuthill.com
Worst service I've ever experienced.
This place always seems busy so I decided to try it out. In a party of 2, we went when they opened for the day so the restaurant was about half full when we had gotten there. It took about 15 minutes for somebody to take our order. Other parties who arrived after us (table next to us were there maybe 10 minutes after) had their orders taken first, not too big of a deal. Service nosedived after that. We started noticing many other tables (many of larger parties than our 2) started getting their food before we did although they arrived much later than we did. Then, they started paying and leaving. Meanwhile, we hadn't gotten our food. 40 minutes after ordering, our food finally arrived, as the restaurant had already gone through at least one rotation of the rest of their tables. Food was good, but not worth the wait. I did not complain to the waitress or management about the experience, but the waitress seemed to have an attitude when I had my card ready to pay before the check came, since I had been there for almost an hour and a half.
2.5/10, would go again if desperate and felt the need to punish myself
This place always seems busy so I decided to try it out. In a party of 2, we went when they opened for the day so the restaurant was about half full when we had gotten there. It took about 15 minutes for somebody to take our order. Other parties who arrived after us (table next to us were there maybe 10 minutes after) had their orders taken first, not too big of a deal. Service nosedived after that. We started noticing many other tables (many of larger parties than our 2) started getting their food before we did although they arrived much later than we did. Then, they started paying and leaving. Meanwhile, we hadn't gotten our food. 40 minutes after ordering, our food finally arrived, as the restaurant had already gone through at least one rotation of the rest of their tables. Food was good, but not worth the wait. I did not complain to the waitress or management about the experience, but the waitress seemed to have an attitude when I had my card ready to pay before the check came, since I had been there for almost an hour and a half.
2.5/10, would go again if desperate and felt the need to punish myself
1st time visit on a Sunday for brunch. They don't open until 10
AM so we got there early so we could wait in line to get a table for the four of us. The atmosphere is nice in the observatory/greenhouse but agree with others that it gets loud, especially when everyone is seated essentially at once. Prices were reasonable and the menu offered a nice variety of selections. I had the breakfast plate and my wife had the brioche French toast. Both were tasty, however, the French toast was a tad undercooked and gooey in the center. Service was attentive and quick. All in all a nice spot and would not hesitate to recommend it.
AM so we got there early so we could wait in line to get a table for the four of us. The atmosphere is nice in the observatory/greenhouse but agree with others that it gets loud, especially when everyone is seated essentially at once. Prices were reasonable and the menu offered a nice variety of selections. I had the breakfast plate and my wife had the brioche French toast. Both were tasty, however, the French toast was a tad undercooked and gooey in the center. Service was attentive and quick. All in all a nice spot and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Came here for breakfast for our first visit, really enjoyed the frittata and quiche. Nice vibe but gets really noisy, perhaps better earlier. Service was great, lots of people buzzing around seeing if you need anything or refills. Would go again.
We stopped in for breakfast recently and had a great time. The menu isn't huge but there's something for everybody to enjoy. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Their french toast is a real winner. The home fries were done right and the breakfast burrito was great too. We'll have to go again
Their french toast is a real winner. The home fries were done right and the breakfast burrito was great too. We'll have to go again
Thank you Cake! I so love the food here. It’s really delightful. Their Quiche of the day was delicious. The staff is welcoming and the desserts are divine 😊. We always grab something sweet to go.
Parking is street. The parking lot beside the restaurant is residential and for the restaurant.
Parking is street. The parking lot beside the restaurant is residential and for the restaurant.
Nice place to go for breakfast and lunch, they close at 2:30pm. It's a conservatory set up as a restaurant and while there aren't many tables and chairs the wait isn't usually too long. Also while you wait there's plenty of pastries and desserts to choose from that a reasonably priced. The staff is very friendly and the food selection either breakfast of lunch is very good. Been here many times and will be back again. #dining #breakfast #lunch #conservatory
What a find. Who doesn't want to eat delicious food in a Victorian greenhouse! This is a super popular and busy place, yet the woman behind the counter and our gentleman server were so sweet and kind. Their sweet dispositions, especially the lady behind the counter, added to our fun experience. Ok, so the atmosphere is great, but the food and pastries are even better. We loved eating here. I had the most amazing warm open faced turkey sandwich with figs and brie. It was just perfect. We brought our pastries home, and they were equally delicious.
Had a breakfast burrito it was good, very filling. Just needed a little more Mexican seasoning. Service was good, wait staff was very pleasant. The menu isn’t large, so there’s not a lot to choose from. The atmosphere is very quaint. I also purchased a slice of lemon cake for later. It was good just needed a little more lemon flavoring. But overall I enjoyed my experience at Cake.
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