The Gold Standard Cafe

Had been to this place once before, but it was a couple of years ago. Went here for breakfast as they cater to mixed diets. I’m vegan and my friend isn’t. We had a little bit of a wait, but that’s to ... Read more

Had been to this place once before, but it was a couple of years ago. Went here for breakfast as they cater to mixed diets. I’m vegan and my friend isn’t. We had a little bit of a wait, but that’s to be expected on a Saturday morning. I had the brunch tofu hash with a side of vegan sausage and an orange juice. My friend had 2 eggs scrambled with potatoes, a side of sausage, a side of turkey bacon, a side of 2 poached eggs and Moroccan mint tea. Overall, The food was pretty bland. I had to add a bunch of salt and pepper to my tofu hash and cut the vegan sausage up and add it to the hash in order to get some flavor. My friend also added a bunch of salt and pepper to his eggs and potatoes. His poached eggs were watery and not like a runny egg. The meals were just edible. I might give them another shot in the future and try something else on the menu, but they’re not high on my list. Read less

I have been coming here for 3 years and it has been my favorite breakfast spot the entire time. My favorite item is the stuffed French toast. My personal favorites include the cheesesteak, the pancake... Read more

I have been coming here for 3 years and it has been my favorite breakfast spot the entire time. My favorite item is the stuffed French toast. My personal favorites include the cheesesteak, the pancakes, the omelettes (especially the one with apple!), and the breakfast potatoes. All the egg dishes are on point, I usually get them once over easy. Coffee drinks are great, I don't know much about the other drinks but their basic drip coffee is always fresh and comes with refills. This is West Philly best breakfast spot, bar none. Read less

Gold Standard has been my gold standard for the past three years in West Philly! My absolute favorite is the egg sandwich on the special "Philly Muffin" with bacon, and any potato dish is al... Read more

Gold Standard has been my gold standard for the past three years in West Philly! My absolute favorite is the egg sandwich on the special "Philly Muffin" with bacon, and any potato dish is always cooked up perfectly. For something sweet, the stuffed French toast is a treat worth waiting until the weekend to enjoy! I'm not originally from the city, but their fine food and friendliness have kept me coming back at least once a week, but more like 3x/week, during my time in grad school. This is a true old-school community café! :) The drip coffee has kept me awake and perfectly caffeinated when I need a place to tuck into the comfort of West Philly. Alice and Joseph, the owners, are wonderful people who love to see people eating and happy. They are family people and put so much love into this place. They deserve all the love back! Go eat at GSC y'all, and I'll see you there! 😁 Read less

Absolutely loved the vegan options available. The vegan pancakes were good and the fresh blueberry compote was excellent. We also had the vegan version of a BLT, the TLT. Good sandwich and fries! Ser... Read more

Absolutely loved the vegan options available. The vegan pancakes were good and the fresh blueberry compote was excellent. We also had the vegan version of a BLT, the TLT. Good sandwich and fries! Service was great and the menu was clearly marked, with more than a handful of actually good vegan options! Read less

This cafe's name is well deserved. It's very cozy, the staff members are kind, and the food is very good. I recommend the pancakes and the brunch burger. I'll certainly be back to try t... Read more

This cafe's name is well deserved. It's very cozy, the staff members are kind, and the food is very good. I recommend the pancakes and the brunch burger. I'll certainly be back to try the rest of the food. Read less