K'Far Cafe

Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants of 2019

"Besides Pizzeria Beddia, K’far - which is from the people behind Zahav - was the most hyped opening in Philly this year. And when the Israeli bakery opened, it was so pretty that we wondered how the food could live up to all the gold piping and marble countertops. But from the minute K’far opens for breakfast to when the bar closes at midnight, everything that comes out of the kitchen here is delicious. They begin the day by putting out incredible pastries, Jerusalem bagels, and kubaneh toasts on thick, buttery bread to a line that’s usually at least 45 minutes long. And when they start serving dinner, you’ll see dishes like moussaka and a lamb shank in a sour cherry glaze that’s so tender it falls off the bone, plus low-ABV cocktails that use things like arak and cardamom. This is somehow both the city’s best bakery and an excellent restaurant you should happily bring your family to." - sydney mcelwee