Walnut Street Cafe is a standout New American restaurant in Philadelphia, PA, serving modern American dishes with a fresh, elevated approach that makes every meal feel special. Guests come for the inviting atmosphere and stay for the warm hospitality, fast service, and thoughtfully crafted menu designed to deliver memorable dining experiences.
From great cocktails and great coffee to an excellent dessert menu and a carefully curated great wine list, Walnut Street Cafe brings together the flavors, energy, and comfort that make New American dining in Philadelphia, PA a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
With a strong 4.20-star rating from 822 reviews, this Philadelphia New American restaurant is a trusted choice for brunch, lunch, dinner, date nights, and relaxed gatherings. To experience a top-rated New American restaurant in Philadelphia, PA, visit Walnut Street Cafe and enjoy modern cuisine, exceptional drinks, and a welcoming setting that keeps guests coming back.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
brioche bun, tomato jam, provolone, prosciutto, arugula
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, longhots, housemade hot honey
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, sea salt
brioche bun, buttermilk breaded chicken, carrot slaw, pickled long hots, calabrian chili aioli
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
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Hear from our valued guests
I went here for brunch with my dad on the weekend and this was the cutest brunch spot ever! The staff was so kind and accommodating and the food was incredible! I definitely recommend trying the brunch pizza and the focaccia. They were my favorites and the coffee was also yummy!
Walnut Street Cafe is always a vibe. The food, drinks and service are always on point and the aesthetic is so chic and timeless. The chicken & waffle is my fav for brunch, and the happy hour menu is such a great value. 🥂
Sunday brunch at Walnut Street Cafe is fantastic. We got the steak and eggs, waffles, and a side of bacon. To wash it down the mimosa kit (with two flavored juices) was a good addition. All very delicious. Live music is the perfect cherry on top.
Let’s start with food: I came here the first time and order a Turkey sandwich and gnocchi and burrata. Everything was fresh and delicious. The food was a bit cold when they served it. My second time, I invited friends over for lunch, and order eggplant lasagna, half chicken and full portion of the gnocchi, as well as the cauliflower as an appetizer. Everything was top notch 👍🏼 the flavors and how everything was cooked and presented is amazing. One thing I didn’t like much is the service. Although they are trying hard, it seemed to me that everyone there is new and have no idea what to do. For an amazing place, location, quality of food, I expect the service to be as good. I’m giving them 5 stars cuz they are trying and they are all very friendly.
Reserved the top floor for a meeting and it was very nicely laid out. Alex was our server for the event and he was amazing, he was friendly, engaging, comical and observant to the parties needs. His supervisor who assisted was also friendly and helpful to us. The food portion was a great amount for the party we had and the food tasted amazing, especially the waffles. They even had live music playing which was made the atmosphere more relaxing.
First visit to Walnut street cafe. It was phenomenal! We went for breakfast and had a lovely experience. The servers were friendly and helpful. The breakfast were great, Photos of food speak for themselves. I will definitely be back for lunch and dinner in the near future!
We went there on Thursday March 26, 2026, before going to World Cafe Live for a show. The atmosphere was wonderful, the drinks tasty, the roasted brussel sprouts were delicious & cooked perfectly. One of the other 3 people I was with got the salmon & said it was delicious (only downfall was the crème sauce that was with the vegetables was a tad sweet, but the salmon was great. The other 2 got your chicken sandwiches with Fries & both of them said it was very tasty & the fries were awesome & I got The French Onion Pizza! It was sooo delicious & even the next day, plus our server Charlie & his food runner were really great, paid attention to our time constraint & helped in our great experience at the Walnut Street Cafe. I highly recommend & I will be back, for sure!
One of my favorite places to go in Philly! They have an extensive and tasty happy hour menu that includes yummy cocktails and good plates and it runs until 8pm. The staff is always so helpful and pleasant making sure you really enjoy your time, I love their dinner menu as well and the steak was cooked beautiful. Definitely a must stop!
Love the breakfast here, French toast is a fantastic custard like delicacy! I may stop back next week to try an evening meal.
very yummy restaurant, you could tell the ingredients were fresh and the food was delicious! a little pricy but pretty much everything is these days and the atmosphere and service were great as well. I loved the decoration and natural lighting. the pizza crust was the best I've had in a while, chewy with a nice char.
Common questions about Walnut Street Cafe
Walnut Street Cafe is located at 2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
You can reach Walnut Street Cafe by calling +1 215-867-8067.
Walnut Street Cafe has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 822 customer reviews.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy, Upmarket.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following children: High chairs.
Walnut Street Cafe features the following parking: Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
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