Epicure Cafe

I always enjoy my breakfast at Epicure!
The place is very clean and the food is fresh and delicious.
I love their bagels and «la Colombe» coffee.
Every time I go, I feels like I’m at home!

I would give the food 4 stars, BUT had a money exchange situation which leaves them with the 2. Be weary of how much money you hand the cashier and what you’re getting back. I handed the lady a $ 20 and she claimed I only gave her a $ 10. No big deal but all I had were $ 20s fresh from the ATM and my friends saw the exchange. I asked for the rest of my change back and she said I was wrong and, ‘call tomorrow when I close out the drawer.’ So I did. She claims it was on point and I’m still wrong. I hope that $ 10 was worth it to piss off a customer and lose their business.

A nice, casual neighborhood spot. I especially like their breakfast, and the selections in the bakery case. I only wish they had longer hours so I could go more often.

The food was really good. The place is super cute. Our waitress was very sweet and overall, we really enjoyed this place. It was pretty hot and stuffy in the room, and they do close at 3pm, which is early if you are not expecting it. Also, it seemed to be one of those half-​serve places where you have a waitress, but you take your ticket up to pay elsewhere.
And lastly, you cannot tip with a card. You can pay with a card but you can’t tip with the card. And the explanation has to do with banking services, i guess. No one really cares about some technical explanation though. It’s inconvenient regardless. I feel bad for the wait staff, because if you don’t have cash, you are unlikely to go a block up, pay a $ 3.75 ATM charge (which may be approximately what the tip would be for a small lunch order), and come back just to give a small tip on an $ 11 lunch.
Fix this and i’d say 5 stars.

Across the street my friends apartment. The coffee is great along with the service. I would recommend it to anyone I the area.

This is such a cute little café, and I had a pretty quiet and pleasant experience.
We had great service, delicious and well portioned breakfast sandwiches, and bottomless hot coffee!

Terrible food. Ordered the burger and it tasted like a recycled kebab. Also ordered a sandwich and it was soggy.

Nice cozy atmosphere, tucked away in East Falls. My wife and I frequent this cozy place, maybe 2 or 3 times a week. The service is Great !!! Only 4 stars because only alternative meat choice is turkey sausage for breakfast. Wish we could get some turkey bacon, scrapple etc., however, still highly recommend this hidden gem.

In an earlier review I wrote about the lack of good breakfast spots in Roxborough. I only needed to drive a few blocks east, to East Falls, to find a very good spot for a delicious breakfast — the Epicure Café on Conrad Street. A bit hard to find, even harder to park at, this café is worth the effort.
Upon entering the Epicure Café one notes the cozy atmosphere, small tables suited for groups of two or four (but there is one larger table for 6). Cleanliness is obviously quite important — the place is immaculate. The servers are casually yet neatly attired, with allowance for personality that rarely, but in this case, works. Our server had frizzy blue hair, and another a nose ring — but both were neat, clean, friendly, polite, efficient and welcoming to all comers — families, couples, singles, old and young, hip and hipster. There are books and magazines to pass the time, free neighborhood newspapers, and big windows for watching the world go by. The vibe could not be better!
But a cool place is never enough — the food has to stand up on it’s own. Fortunately here it does. Omelettes are folded properly (not simply scrambled eggs with filling, but actually folded), the potatoes seasoned well and cooked all the way, the toast NOT pre-​buttered (therefore not soggy), the pancakes exactly as they are meant to be, and the fritter appetizer… well…let’s just say I could have eaten a few orders of those. FANTASTIC. Coffee is served in a real coffee cup and saucer, and quite fresh and of a high quality. Attention to the empty cup is adequate — you won’t be empty for too long. Soda is served by the can however — if you prefer draft you are out of luck.
Prices are also perfect — reasonable and fair. Portion sizes tend to the small, so if you are looking for a huge plate of greasy hangover cure you may want to go elsewhere. They also offer lunch, which I hope to experience soon (and will update this review when I do).
I highly recommend the Epicure Café for a classy, yet affordable, breakfast!

AMAZING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES!!! I had a bacon egg and cheese on an asiago bagel and it blew me away. The bacon was really good although it wasn’t as crunchy as I would have hoped. And a gracious amount of scrambled egg as well. I definitely plan on going back to try some of their other items on the menu. Also service was great. It took about 10 minutes to get my sandwich probably cuz there was like two people working there at the time. Overall great find.

Great little neighborhood spot for coffee and a Saturday breakfast. Portions are on the small side, and service can be spotty, so don’t go with the expectation of a quick meal.
They accept credit cards, but you can’t add a tip to the credit card. This is a bit sad since I rarely carry cash and didn’t know that leaving a tip on the card was a no-​no at this place until I checked out.

Not a fan. Food is consistently underwelming. Baked goods are sometimes left there too long. Got mold in the Tiramisu once.

This place has potiential but can’t ever seem to get it together. Foods tasty but it always takes foooorrrrrreeeeevvvveer. The staff is friendly but always seems like it’s their first day on the job and are seemly incapable of properly running the place. For me the worst part is that I have been over charged all three times I’ve eaten here. I get charged for something twice or they count tax twice or I mysteriously get a coffee added on to my order. Check your tab– it’s probably incorrect.

I would love to give Epicure 4 or 5 stars but I can’t.
The environment is wonderful! For example most coffee shops have a candle lit feel inside, yet Epicure feels bright, clean and open! The bathroom was sparkling too! But at the end of the day this doesn’t make up for a stressed staff, slow service, and medicore sandwiches. I didn’t feel like much love or thought, was put in to my Turkey sandwich, at least. The bun was too big and boring, the cranberry sauce wasn’t strong enough. I could barely taste it.
Now, the breakfast is phenomenal! You get a big helping of eggs in your sandwich, and regular breakfasts have a simple and clean presentation, a la orange. So my suggestion is go for breakfast, and take a good friend to talk to! It’s a great place to go on a Saturday morning!
*Epicure needs to take orders on the way in like most coffee/​sandwich shops because it’s too busy to do it any other way, and they could increase their business, and make everyones lives easier, if they did.

Clean, nice space, bright.
We live really near here and it is nice enough, but nothing to write home about.
The last time we went they were out of a lot of things on their menu, the service was slow, and they had the TV on very loud which not only made it hard to have a conversation, but also made it feel like the breakfast room in a hotel.
The food we did finally get was decent and not too pricey. The portions were large.
Overall it was alright, and I like having it so close by.

I end up eating here about three times a year — and every time I leave disappointed. I REALLY want this place to be good. My latest let down started off promising but quickly took a dive. Day of the Manayunk Bike Race and I’m ready to grab a bite before spending a day basking in the Philadelphia sunshine.
I get here around 12-​noon so time isn’t of the essence, but I’d like to get about my day in a fairly reasonable amount of time. We ask for an outdoor seat, waitress sets up a table and two chairs, and we are in business on this 75 degree day.
The trouble all started when we sat down. Those metal chairs are uncomfortable. Definitely time to consider an upgrade (or at least a cushion) for the outdoor furniture. The second thing got me the most. We were seated near the kitchen door on the side of the building. The cook had the side door open on this nice day which offered an eye and ear into the kitchen. I think this guy set the record for most F-​Bombs dropped in one hour. I don’t think he realized but the waitress did notice — and she had the decency to apologize on his behalf. A classy, old school move that earned this review its second star.
Other than that, the food took about 40 minutes from the order pad to the cast iron table, the food was average and a bit over priced.
I will be back — hoping it is the day that inspires me to leave a 4 – 5 star review. The place does have the potential to be very good.

I’m a regular here due to the proximity to my house. The people are always very nice and the food is solid. Nothing is spectacular, but I leave satisfied. The grits are pretty bad though, so stay clear.
Service is mostly hit but sometimes miss. I wish they had a «signature» item.

Rating 2.5
While I enjoyed the décor and location of this establishment the service was ridiculously slow !
I came here with a group of 15 ladies or so and we called days ahead of time and there were tables reserved for us when we arrived. There were not enough servers however to handle our group.
When my food finally arrived it was barely warm and my toast was missing. I doubt i’ll be back.

So I’m all about exploring eateries and drinkeries in East Falls since I work there, and this area has lots of delightfully low-​key gems. This, for the most part, is one of them. It’s a charming space with an ever-​friendly staff.
The chili is delicious, both the veggie and non-​veggie varieties. There are plenty of sandwiches and burgers from which to choose, and they pair well with the soups du jour and chili.
I’ll give you one standout and one meh-​no:
–the veggie burger (blanking on its name) is scrumptious! Made with a loving, firm hand it is packed with flavors that’ll deliver you to a messy place of nom-​nom bliss. Be sure to add a side of perfectly crisp sweet potato fries.
–the potato leek soup. Maybe I caught it on a bad day, but it was potato-​less and brothier than that cabbage soup poor Charlie Bucket’s mother served up in Willy Wonka. In other words, ’twas listless. And a listless soup on a winter’s day makes for a one-​star-​short kind of review.
Still, we’re not without redemption here. A delectable sweet array of dessert takeaways and full-​bodied, fresh coffee will set you off right.
Lastly, have some cash on hand. They accept cards with a $ 10 minimum purchase, but you can’t leave a tip on the card … and you should leave a tip cause the service is steady and sincere.

The food is pretty delicious here. Jalapeño bagel? Hello!!! Fresh avocados, yummy baked goods.
Service is slow but they’re understaffed so its to be expected. Although, including my bf and I, there were only four people there. Hmmm…
May have been on an off day but the girl who served us had the standard Philly ‘tude I’ve yet to come to appreciate.
Definitely try this place out!