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New Wave Cafe
- Bars
- Philadelphia, PA
About this business
New Wave Cafe is a hip and happening restaurant nestled in the center of Queen Village, serving gourmet American cuisine and fine drinks till late in the night. One of the pioneers of the Philly gastropub trend, New Wave is a neighborhood gem for its unpretentious, fun atmosphere and delectable food. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner daily and has early bird specialties as well. Their eclectic menu features small plates, hearty sandwiches and stuffed wraps, delicious burgers, various flat-bread pizzas, yummy sal... read more
Location details
784 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great Food, Great Beer – While visiting Philly, a friend and I got caught up in an ice storm and took refuge in the New Wave Cafe. We happily snarfed down our lunches and drank some beer at the same time. After our flight out was cancelled, we returned to the New Wave for a beer later in the evening. The atmosphere was great: very comfortable with tons of neighborhood peeps. Definitely a friendly place to catch a meal or a drink. Only problem is that the dinner food is a bit pricey, but (judging from lunch) probably worth a ... read more
hidden gem – I went to New Wave on Saturday and I was extremly surprised. This was my second time going and I have to say the second was much better than the first. This time I sat in the dining room and ordered off their dinner menu. The food was great. Even though the dining room is rather small, we were seated promptly. I had crabcakes that were wonderful, my date had the land and sea.. he loved it! The salmon and potato pancake appetizer was the Best! I will definitly go back.
Editorial Review by Citysearch Editors – Neighborhood taproom serves up no-frills drinking and surprisingly inventive dining.
Good but not great – The New Wave Cafe was a bit of a disappointment. While the presentation of the food was excellent, the food did not meet expectations. Not that it was bad, but it was not great. The Smoked Salmon appetizer was appealing with and interesting and tasty sauce artistically pooled on the plate. The chicken with lump crab and lobster had good size pieces of crab and lobster. Service was very nice and the wait staff knew the menu very well. The atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. The bar was limited in its... read more
The best café ever ! – Aly's my cousin, and I love his bar, i recommand everyone to go there... Simply the best place in Philly !
Perfect – spot to wait for dinner at Dimitri's or chat with the "smartest" bartender/owner in Philadelphia. Al the owner has been on Jepordy and loves trivia. He is so interesting to talk w/and pours a mean drink!! This is definitely a hidden gem in Queen Village.
Ben's Back! – I can't express how fabulously excited my friends and I are that Ben McNamara is back as the chef at the New Wave! His food is so versatile and the Wave really is the best neighborhood bar!
A Nice Place to Stop – Stopped by here to meet a friend while heading back to NY on Sunday night. I enjoyed watching the Yankees/Bosox opener on tv. The BBQ pork sandwich I had was tasty, could of used some more sauce, and the fruit was perfect for late night dining. I also had the house salad, which had a nice mixture of greens and other vegetables. The crowd was friendly, surprised to see that many people, and the staff was attentive and didn't hassle my friend who wasn't drinking. Played some darts before heading out, whi... read more
New Chef! – I don't know how to describe the subtle differences in cuisine between the old and new chef at New Wave other than to say it is my kind of food. The new menu is seemingly healthier in that it is not drowned in butter and cream...though the food was good at New wave before now i feel that it is better because the flavor style and presentaton are still top notch but at least now I do not feel that my waistline HAS to suffer...not that you can't eat cheesy delicious items or burgers but the carpaccio is great!
Frequently asked questions about New Wave Cafe
How is New Wave Cafe rated?
New Wave Cafe has a 4.5 star rating with 742 reviews.
When is New Wave Cafe open?
New Wave Cafe is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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