Cafe Walnut
703 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Crema's Take
“This spacious two-level Philadelphia gem is known for its reliably excellent breakfast sandwiches—think perfectly heated Korean fusion bulgogi bagels and spicy pork creations that locals rave about—making it worth seeking out even if the storefront is easy to miss. Baristas like Chris bring genuine warmth to the counter, and the expansive upstairs seating means you'll almost always find a table, whether you're settling in for a slow afternoon or just grabbing your coffee to go. The traditional espresso drinks shine here, though their specialty items are what keep people coming back and recommending it to friends.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I recently went to this cafe for the first time, and I wasn't expecting it to be so spacious with two level floors. I have to give a shoutout to Chris for being such a friendly and welcoming barista. I ended up grabbing a chai latte and a house-made Onigiri, which was a good combo that made my day. I'll definitely come back soon :D!
I came here on recommendation after a doctors appointment nearby—had the spicy pork breakfast sandwich and might be the best breakfast sandwich I’ve had in the city. I will definitely be returning next time I’m in the neighborhood!!
This is my go to coffee shop when I’m in the area and I really need a cafe that I know I will find seating in. The upstairs seating area is big and I’ve never had trouble getting a table, despite the fact they do seem to be popular. You have to enter through downstairs (which is technically the basement level) to order there, then go up! The food and coffee is great, and they have pretty unique flavors for their lattes sometimes. The atmosphere is very relaxed and homey, and it’s always clean and well kept.
The Korean fusion bulgogi bagel here is absolutely delicious—flavorful and perfectly heated. Definitely worth trying! However, I have to take off one star for the iced latte. The coffee with milk was overly bitter, lacking aroma, and unfortunately so unpleasant that we couldn’t finish it and had to throw it away. I wouldn’t recommend ordering the coffee here, but the bagel is a must-try!
Stopped in after a doctor's appointment to grab some breakfast. It's easy to walk by the place and not realize it's there. The service was slow but friendly. They have a really nice seating area upstairs. Lots of sun and artwork. I had a toffee nut latte which was disappointing. The espresso was burned and the latte didn't have much flavor. The bagel sandwich on the otherhand was delicious! A nice soft everything bagel with real egg and sausage. Very tasty. I will probably try it again at some point to give the coffee another shot.
Crema Reviews
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