New Wave Cafe

We got the nachos, Brussel sprouts, short rib grilled cheese and salmon salads. Salmon was cooked well and seasoned perfectly. Grilled cheese was delicious. I would have preferred the Brussel sprouts were crispy personally. Food was hot, however, and served in a timely manner. Service was good. We were greated quickly and the waitstaff was friendly. There were several options for gluten free and vegetarian which was helpful. Overall, good experience. I would recommend trying this restaurant out!

New Wave Cafe was my first time going out to watch an Eagles game in Philly, and it was straight culture shock. I felt like I was watching a highly competitive college football game between two top 5 teams. On an 11 yard gain the bar would EXPLODE like a 60 yard TD run, so imagine how crazy they went when Saquon Barkley actually housed a 60 yard TD lol. It’s only week 3, I can’t imagine what it’s like come playoff time. New Wave pushed a TV up to the window for outdoor patrons, who didn't complain once about the glare that made the game borderline unwatchable. We sat in the sun and I ordered some buffalo wings and a couple aperol spritz's as I need to get my last few in as summer fades away. I was shocked at the quality of these wings. They were actually crack. The perfect amount of buffalo sauce, along with an ideal crisp on every bite. We almost ordered 10 more but had an early dinner, so we made a business decision. As the Eagles began to get the game under control, the desperate cries of "WHAT THE HELL SIRIANI" turned to "Okay, great win, but we need to stay focused for Tampa after what Atlanta did to us..." How can you not love Philly? IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Different Cheesesteak #1191. It's a sneaky good cheesesteak. If I were young and hip, I would be a regular at New Wave Cafe. The cheesesteak came with sneaky good French fries. It passed the eye test mostly due to the seeded roll, red peppers, and a big pile of french fries. Provolone cheese. Very well-melted provolone cheese. A sneaky good amount of well-melted provolone cheese added a hardiness to each bite. Nothing really stood out. This cheesesteak by itself may not win any awards. But, all things considered; prime rib, french fries, presentation, decor, and service; I really liked it!! You know I don’t like $17.

I love this place. The food has no business being as good as it is. They make so many of their dishes from scratch in house. The dishes are huge so you don’t need to order apps. I’ve tried the beyond burger, the bbq burger, the veggie sandwich, the turkey sandwich, the buttermilk chicken tenders, the Caesar salad, and the fried mozzerella. The only thing I would pass on is the veggie sandwich, there are just better veg options on the menu. The buttermilk chicken strips are made from scratch and are sooooo good. They are definitely marinating them overnight in buttermilk Red Rooster style but for half the price. I highly recommend upgrading to the sweet potato tots instead of fries, but the hand cut fries are good too. The service is always good and it’s never too crowded. The prices are great value for the quality and quantity of the food. I will keep coming back.

really good choices of food and beer. Classic neighborhood bar that’s worth a visit.

7/17/20 My partner came her around 5PM on a Friday. There was outdoor seating available. The owner "Sam" immediately offered my service animal a piece of jerky and they accommodated him. We thank you for that. Sam is a very amusing, and friendly man and got my partner and I to laugh and feel comfortable trying out a new establishment. The server even brought extra cups of water that we could pour into his bowl so he could drink. I felt very comfortable as some restaurants are not so accommodating. Our server was very sweet, attentive, and did an amazing job. All the staff were so friendly. My service animal ordered the "Cheeseburger" with no bun or veggies and enjoyed it very much! This has to be some of the tastiest food I've had in a while! It's on the 2nd time I'm eating out since March. I love that they have vegan options! I ordered the "White Bean Hummus" which was amaaaazing. It was just the right consistency and flavor, it tasted FRESH and came with a great combination of veggies. I also ordered the "Veggie Burger" which happened to be the Beyond Burger so it's wonderful for those of us with soy intolerance/allergies. Added jalapeño and our server had pickles thrown on there as well. I rarely review about a "Side Salad" but the balsamic dressing was soooo good and unique! My date ordered the "Mozzarella" and the "Short Rib Grilled Cheese". I love how they come round shaped with such nice crunchy breading! He moaned after taking his first bite of the grilled cheese sandwich which is a huge sign he's satisfied. We are both major foodies so for us to find a place where we both loved and enjoyed the food and could both easily find something to order was great. Prices were reasonable and portions large. We both had to box some food up for later. We would MOST DEFINITELY return again to this establishment and this has secured a place in a top choice and restaurant in Philadelphia to visit. Keep up the great work guys and thanks for such an amazing and memorable experience! I recommend everyone to come here, you WON'T be disappointed and there is something for everyone! 5/5

The food was real good and I like how they change things up. New items to try along with their classics. Nachos with steak, lamb tacos and pulled pork sliders.

female bartender was very friendly and welcoming, food was excellent! The misses and myself had their version of the impossible burger and the hummus platter and tater tots. The only bad experience was the male bartender who was working kept skipping over everyone's songs on the jukebox so he could play what he wanted to hear. Very unprofessional but we didn't let him ruin our night and we will definitely be back again! Ethan the bartender is amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable about drinks and the menu when you are ready to order.