Café Tolia — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Start to finish an amazing meal.

Started with the service. The woman behind the counter was so pleasant and seemed so happy for us to be dining in the cafe that it really set the tone for the whole meal.

Lentil soup: Soup of the day. I love that the lentils were whole and not puréed. Came with a nice dipping bread that was perfectly toasted. As were all of the breads! Hearty portion of soup in an adorable bowl.

Tolia classic: Admittedly a skosh hard to eat as the meat kept popping out of the bread. This was always going to be a hit. Burrata almost never disappoints and this complementing the rest of the ingredients was lovely.

Oven gold turkey: A truly unexpected hit. A small detail but the fact that both top and bottom breads had the pesto sauce was a deal maker. The cheese really just pushed it over the edge.

Bomboloni: Chocolate hazelnut filling in the middle. Very savory. Not a huge pastry guy but this was a nice suggestion out of the case of pastries.

The space itself is adorable. As a tall person I wish I hadn’t chosen one of the short stools but that’s my own fault. Plenty of tables. Would definitely come back to try the...

This is my favorite cafe in Philadelphia. The owners are extremely kind and attentive to everyone. The entire Cafe Tolia staff are thoughtful and respectful to everyone. Cafe Tolia has been embraced by the neighborhood community and their appreciation is obviously sincere and plentiful.

Cafe Tolia is essentially an international Cafe with a wonderful European feel and style. The food is fresh and the coffee is of the highest caliber.

Often patrons from other countries are found in Cafe Tolia speaking various languages, laughing and enjoying this wonderful American experience. Cafe Tolia welcomes everyone to experience their Cafe and enjoy relaxing in comfort doing so. Cafe Tolia is based on respect for everyone.

I highly recommend Cafe Tolia’s Vegan options. Their lentil soup and hummus are very delicious. They also offer high quality vegan options for their coffee etc.

My wife and I frequent Cafe Tolia almost everyday and we love it, “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”. Best...

What a charming little cafe with such wonderful staff! I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the owners, who was just delightful and really took an interest in her customers. It truly adds a special touch! ✨

I popped in to grab some brunch for my mom and me since we’re staying at an Airbnb and wanted something a bit more satisfying than what we've been eating.

Cafe Tolia was just what we needed! I went for a breakfast sandwich with egg and roasted peppers, while my mom enjoyed the Maple Honey Sandwhich and couldn’t stop raving about it—she actually asked me why I didn’t grab another one for later! The coffee was hot and delicious, complete with fresh cream. And oh my goodness, the BOMBOLINI was absolutely amazing! I savored every single bite and definitely need to get another one before I leave town. The Chocolate Croissant was equally scrumptious!

Such nice people, a lovely atmosphere, and tasty food—what more could...