Grocery Cafe and Market
(215) 922-5252
101-105 S 13th St
(at Sansom Street)
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
39.9501
-75.1617
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-9pm
Sat-Sun 7:30am-8pm
Market hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Price:
$
What People Are Saying About Grocery Cafe and Market
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
In the old days the onetime wig shop reflected the colorful yet creepy vibe of a faded downtown quarter. These days, reconstruction is the order of the day. Enter Grocery: a bright, modern, gourmet shop and cafe where patrons refill bottles of haute olive oil and prepared foods come in the way of gourmet rotisserie chickens. Even bacon-infused brussel sprouts appeal. Chef/owner Marcie Turney owns the popular Lolita around the block with partner Valerie Safran.
User Reviews
anniemann
October 26, 2008
stopped in today, a rainy Saturday afternoon with some friends, potential new customers. Had been there before and enjoyed a small salad, but on this visit, because I purchased a few things that were all put in a plastic bag, by the time I arrived at my destination, the dressing had dripped out of the container through the plastic bag and onto my jeans. I now smelled of vinegar dressing. Great. Also, the employees have a very unpleasant attitude, not very helpful, sort of like they are being bothered and don't really want to wait on you. The salad wasn't as flavorful as it had been the first time. Too many onions and not enough seasoning in the dressing, was a little flat. Oh well. At lease if the employees had been nicer, this place has the potential to be a great asset in a changing neighborhood, but it needs work.
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kntske6
February 17, 2007
A great place for sandwichs, soups and salads with a refreshing twist. Most of the food items are winners but some of the fares seem a little pricey. My last trip there i was met with somewhat rude staff that acted as if I ruined their saturday night . It isn't that hard to smile or say thanks once in a while. Also, i would avoid certain foods at the end of the day because they are all prepped ahead of time. Some of the meats and vegetables gets a bit on the dry side when sitting too long. I think that when business dies down they should make fresh sandwichs for people.
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krmchaa
February 01, 2007
the market, on the corner of 13th and chestnut, has a fabulous salad bar. everything on it is gourmet, delicious. it's a bit pricey at $8/lb but it's worth every penny. seriously, they should get an award for making food this delicious so easily accessible -on a salad bar! but, mind you, the staff could use a little help. they're pretty to look at but seem deficient in knowing that communicating is an important part of their job. like "hello", "how are you", "your total is . . . ", "thanks and have a great day" -nope, these are all missing when you plunk down your money for their product. if you can look past that, you're set. but, it's so terribly "philly" to have poor customer service. i do expect more from a place with such yummy food.
read full reviewThe Details on Grocery Cafe and Market
Know Before You Go:
While the cafe takes plastic, the cafe only accepts cash.
Save Time:
Serious shoppers and office workers on-the-go multi-task by grabbing a quick midday meal and bagging dinner in one stop.
Category:
Bagel Shops, Restaurants, Dessert Shops, Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Brunch, Notable Chef, Lunch Spot, Buffet, Business Breakfast, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Marcie Turney
Smoking Permitted:
No
