FRIEDA Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Savory buttery quiche, great croissants, great salmon salad and very sweet jam!"
• "The almond croissant was better than all the croissants we had in France!"
• "The pain au chocolate & croissants are beyond dreamy."
• "The food tastes incredible along with impressive presentation."
• "Everything we had to eat was amazing (toads eggs, mushroom toast, and breakfast potatoes) as well as the coffee drinks we had."
• "Breakfast was the best I've ever had, same with their coffee."
• "The food is all excellent! The portions are just right, the coffee is premium and the service was exemplary."

Cons:

• "Omelets seem like fake eggs."
• "The only meh was the oat latte could’ve been creamier."
• "Fruit is old looking."
• "The savory breakfast entrees were good although a bit lacking in seasoning."
• "The food was so little for the price."
• "The food was an entirely different level of bland I've never experienced."
• "A quiche without EFGS!! Just the pattiserie Some small pieces of ham and LOTS OF CHESES what !! Very disappoint."

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly and great service."
• "The service is friendly and responsive."
• "Service was wonderful."
• "The staff were beyond kind and friendly and the food was delicious!!!!"
• "Service was super friendly and attentive."
• "The wait staff was friendly and helpful."
• "The entire staff was just so friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there."

Cons:

• "Workers were confused where to sit people."
• "Terrible service, incompetent staff. Waited nearly an hour for yogurt and black coffee in a nearly empty restaurant."
• "The female that prepared the omelettes was wearing a pissy face and her demeanor was off-putting, you should never have people with a foul mood anywhere in your establishment."
• "Poor service. Took 40 minutes to get a table."
• "The waiter just yelled at her: 'Are you going to fight me about that?'"
• "After being ignored for some time, we were told it's coffee only until 9."
• "Waitress lost our pastry order."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "A magnificent place for conversation, with great food and awesome design."
• "Space is large, with a cool industrial vibe."
• "Love this quaint bistro.. charming surroundings n interior. It has a huge ceiling and also show cases local artists."
• "The interior space is bright and comfortable."
• "The atmosphere is welcoming and decor is clean, fresh and inviting."
• "Simple clean and cute atmosphere."
• "The decor is very modern and simple but yet attention to details such as the egg foam underneath the tables to absorb sound coming from the concrete floor."

Cons:

• "However, the acoustics of the place are off."
• "Nice atmosphere but sadly underwhelming."
• "Really didn't live up to the 'vibe' they advertised."
• "However, the scone was too dry for my liking, and the toasted brioche was okay."
• "It seemed pretty empty mid-morning on a weekday."
• "Lost one star as they serve the drinks in plastic cups, not very environmentally friendly, which is disappointing for a place like this."
• "Food is served on paper plates, water in small plastic cups."

Community and Events

Pros:

• "It’s not just a cafe; it’s a space for workshops, art, and events that bring people together."
• "Their FRIEDACommunity is worth joining. They run many interesting group activities and trips."
• "They hold social activities throughout the month."
• "The real magic is their group activities and community gatherings."
• "They treated our group visits extremely well and shared their empowering message about community belonging."
• "Both a cafe and a community, FRIEDA fills a gap not just in this part of Philadelphia but also in American culture."
• "Although on hold for the pandemic, the spot hosts meetings for people of all ages for various hobbies and interests."

Cons:

• "The story of how Frieda restaurant helped and continues to help the community is the most amazing part of our visit."
• "The gifts offered in the store were first rate and also support the cause of generations reconnecting."
• "They have a nice selection of teas and jams and other items for purchase as well."
• "PS gift shop on premises."
• "It's pricey though!"
• "I've enjoyed lunch here with work colleagues several times, came in for coffee today with my son and was charged $8.00 for two cups."
• "showing up at 11:30am for a shop that opens at 8am, and then pulling on the door to get in and watching staff move about, only to call, no answer."