Thursday, February 3, 2011

Fitzwater Cafe - Or don't you dare steal my lunchspot

Facts:
  • Fitzwater Cafe started out in 1992 as a takeout pastry shop.
  • Before it was a cafe or pastry shop it was a gas station.
  • The owners did all of the renovation design work themselves.
  • In 1998 Fitzwater opened for sit-down breakfast and lunch service.
  • The owners of Fitzwater Cafe also own Saloon right across the street.

Do:
  • Bring cash. If you bring credit you'll be sorry. Really, really sorry.
  • Try their french toast - it is honestly the best I've ever had. 
  • Try their chicken cutlet sandwich. I don't care if you're a vegetarian - it's that good.
  • Try their baked goods - they are all baked in house by their pastry chef Lawrence Irvin.

Don't:
  • Tell other people. Seriously, it's crowded enough on weekends.
  • Try to get lunch after 2:15 - the kitchen is closed.
  • Worry about breaking the bank for breakfast or lunch. Prices are really reasonable and portions are big. 

Fitzwater Cafe is located at 728 South 7th Street, on Fitzwater at 7th.

3 comments:

  1. Did you get that guy's permission to snap that photo?

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  2. Looks like a cool little place, if I'm ever in Philly.

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  3. Jamie - it's really nice. Come visit! Wilbur Vintage - his face isn't shown and you can't tell who it is.

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