Cresheim Cottage Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: (215) 248-4365
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- W Gowen Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Outdoor Dining 2006, Outdoor Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sun 10am-2pm, 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Cresheim Cottage Cafe – by Maura Johnston
In Short
Cresheim Cottage, built in 1748, saw both the first shots of the Battle of Germantown and the first stagecoach line pass in front of its doorstep. The inside decor of the cottage retains this colonial feel, with sparse art and white walls. Basic American staples: Pancakes, bagels and other dough-based items abound at brunch. Dinner specialties include Long Island duckling and Cajun-dusted sea bass.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIn the summer, the outside patio offers old-school backyard dining.
The ExtrasKids get special menus with a history lesson printed on them.
When to GoDo brunch on Saturdays to avoid the crowds.
User Reviews for Cresheim Cottage Cafe
12/16/2007 Posted by poet522
Based on the other, stellar reviews, I wish I could find *that* Cresheim Cottage Cafe! The one I ate at last night was suffused with fireplace smoke (waaaaay past ambience) and presented unremarkable and undercooked food. My entree, fish & chips, took nearly an hour to arrive and was still partly raw/doughy when served. We politely asked for the check, minus the sushi, and left. I must say that our overworked waiter was very gracious (and most likely caught in the middle -- I've heard that the chef is also the owner, and if that's true then the waitstaff would have little say in what goes out to the tables). I believe in supporting neighborhood businesses and when I find a place I like, I tell everyone I know. But based on my experience with this restaurant, I would not go back -- and based on my impression of the owner & staff, my feedback to them in person would not be welcome. All in all, a real shame.
Cons: Overly smoky, undercooked food, attitude
08/14/2007 Posted by i_c_foodnetwork
The food is interesting and tasty for the price. Our waitress was very patient with us because it took us awhile to get seated and decide what to eat. All of the salads are yummy. The desserts are good as well. They must have accidentally knocked over a Morton's salt into the mashed potatoes the night we ate there...they were really salty! I'm assuming that the chef/kitchen staff might have had an off-day.
Pros: service, salad, desserts
Cons: salty mashed potatoes
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