Cafe Pier One is the “other” coffee shop on Baltimore Avenue that the local hipsters have yet to discover. Owner Pamela Williams has created more than just a cozy, Afro-Beatnik joint for superb coffee, hot chocolate and tea it’s an excellent spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I happen to live right around the corner from Cafe Pier One. As of a week or so ago, I’d only had one item on their menu, the Bistro Salmon Salad. It is so awesome, I could eat it every day. A nice marinated salmon steak (or fillet, excuse me if I cannot recall this detail) atop of a bed of greens with apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, nuts AND the most amazing dressing, I don’t know what is in it but it’s tangy and terrific.
With that in mind, a friend and I decided to have a quick lunch before our downtown Christmas shopping. And I was determined to order something besides the Bistro Salmon Salad!
My companion ordered a veggie omelet with zucchini, spinach, tomato and onion with a side of home fries and turkey sausage. Let’s just say we could have split the plate, the proportions were so generous. The home fries are non-traditional in that they are not crispy but cooked just right and have a nice texture and flavor.
I opted for the Spinach Breakfast Bowl as I am crazy about any dish served in a single bowl. While the Bowl was smaller than I expected, I was ultimately pleased as my eyes turned out to be bigger than my stomach and the Bowl was a perfect size after all. The Spinach Bowl consists of layers of steamed spinach, cheese, sunny-side up eggs and hollandaise sauce on the top. Completely delicious and decadent!
The food here rivals any “hot” brunch spot in Philadelphia, so if you are looking for a great meal at a reasonable price, Cafe Pier One is worth your time.
If you are riding SEPTA, take the Subway Surface Green Line #34 to 45th & Baltimore Ave. You will not be disappointed!
Cafe Pier One 4505 Baltimore Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 294-6914
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