Capriccio Cafe and Bar @ Cret Park

A nice Cafe shop in the middle of downtown area of Philadelphia city center. It is a two minute walk from the Love Park. The cafe is nice, has decent coffee options both in cold and warm. They have a proper breakfast and Lunch menu as well as a decent sized bakery section. They also have an ice cream station with 8 flavors available. The prices are really good as compared to the quantity being served. They also have decent vegetarian options on the menu. The best part is there outdoor seating area that is covered with umbrellas and can only be entered by the customers from inside the cafe. There are good views from the outdoor cafe seating. A nice place to grab coffee. Parking around the area is difficult around the downtown during the day, but better in the evening after 4 PM paid roadside parking is available around the area. The cafe is fully wheelchair accessible.

banana bread sucks, it’s not sweet at all not moist taste like some vegan stuff or something like that. i called they denied to give me a refund im highly disappointed with the service i received. I feel like if a customer is dissatisfied a refund for a $5 banana slice would not be a problem. i will not be returning. food is overpriced and nasty.

Great spot! We came here out of the blue on Christmas Eve with way more people than they anticipated along with their regular crowd. Ne person working, service was amazing, focused on everyone constantly with food and drinks. We had their holiday specialty drinks-delicious! The food was great! The everything bagel and multi-grain bread Yum!!! Highly recommend you stop in! Breakfast, lunch, coffee & Drinks!!!

I came in here for two days for an escape from my job and Elijah gave me a wonderful, attentive service. He made my drinks exactly as I asked and even suggested modifications that I very much enjoyed. He is a very professional worker and a good man who cares about his customers. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a good drunk and a experience to hit this place up, and ask for Elijah as bartender. 100 outta 10. Thr man is a good hard worker and deserves a raise. His service is exactly what made my experience here great.

I ordered a 2 SP Up & Out, and the menu said $7, but they charged $8 plus tax. I told the masked employee that it said $7, and they just said, “That’s that, but in our system it’s $8, so we can’t change it.” I told them that’s false advertising, and their response was, “Do you still want the beer or not?” This isn’t even a mistake—they’re just being that bold.

Not a Philly native, but this was the first cafe I found when I touched the ground. I spent my first full week in this cafe, and now I work down the street. I go in as often as I can on lunch, or for breakfast and I’m always met with good service. I love the drink options (my favorite being honey lavender matcha), and the food options. Shout out to all of the staff, and especially the manager, Elijah. Told him I’d be back, for something specific, before going home, and he remembered my order from hours prior. Good food, good energy, good drinks, good spot.

Traveling from out of town and I truly loved the experience we had here :) They made everything fresh for us, food was amazing and so was the chai latte! This place is such a vibe with an amazing playlist!! Would def recommend to anyone visiting!

I went to Capriccio Cafe on a weekend morning and ordered a black coffee, an egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel, and a piece of crumble cake. They didn’t have everything bagels, so they asked me if multigrain bread was okay? I said, sure. The person who took my order was initially very friendly: he asked me to repeat my order several times. I didn’t mind, because I had the impression he wanted to get my order right. I see him making an egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. I’m hoping it’s for someone else. Then, he brings it to the counter and motions my way. If it was a different type of bagel, I would not have cared. But a sweet croissant paired with salty egg and cheese does not sit well with me. So I ask the man at the counter if it’s an egg and cheese on multigrain bread. He apologizes and goes to make it again. When he gives me the corrected sandwich, he says nothing but gives me a dirty look. Below average food, below average service. There are plenty of other places within walking distance to get a nice breakfast.

Visit for Espresso and latte along with breakfast sandwiches, all delish! But the service was amazing! Manager even came around asking if we needed anything else! Highly recommend

Everything about this place was fantastic. The food; drinks and service were impeccable. Lonnie was so helpful with helping me pick out what food and drink to buy. It paired perfectly with what i was eating. I got a Matcha lemonade with lavander and a roasted turkey sandwich. They were alone on bar and i watched them handle a crowd of people with ease- Genuinely had them in and out within minutes. impressive service, clean floors and tables, the door was open but there was a heater already on in a corner where i could be if i got too chilly. Really accessible as a cane user- lonnie was even nice enough to bring me my food while i sat. Lonnie made the visit worth it!

Amazing service here!!! The manager was so kind as he prepped our food and drinks. As we were leaving, he saw we were travelers and even made more recommendations for our future visits! The cafe is also adorable, so bonus points there :)

Shout out to Elijah. Best service (Expresso Martini) and atmosphere in downtown Philly.

If your coming here for the patio section that offers a very europe like feel, the music, and the people, then come here. If your coming for the food I would say pass. If your coming here for a cup of coffee in the morning, it gets the job done but isn't super memorable (aside from the staff because they are awesome). For those with diabetes, they offer sugar free syrups for your coffee! This place wasn't bad but it wasn't good either so I dont know if I would recommend.

The location is very charming but the quality of the coffee and food was poor. My son had a yogurt with granola and he was eating very slowly, when I tried it, it was expired and it ended up making him sick so that he threw up the rest of the day. My coffee was incorrectly made and extremely strong. I would not recommend anyone risk it by dining here.

I really enjoy this little spot!! The patio is so cute, and the location is so convenient. The staff are so kind and welcoming. The mixed drinks are yummy, but they're definitely not strong. I also enjoyed their ham and cheese croissant.

Stopped by here during a random walk through the city for some muffins. They were yummy, service was quick and staff was nice. We didn't stay long but did notice they have great hours and noted that we needed to come back! There's a great outdoor space as well.

Great place to pick up lunch with delicious sandwiches. Service was awesome and Elijah gave us recommendations for places to stop with kids which was very nice.

I was introduced to Capriccio Cafe and Bar by my hotel, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown which had it listed as a recommendation amongst several other cafes in the surrounding area. After an additional endorsement by one of the hotel receptionists, I chose and made my way to Capriccio Cafe and Bar which sat right down the street, literally no more than 0.2 miles in distance from the Sheraton. I was acknowledged shortly after I walked in and up to the counter to look at the menu. It always takes me some time to look through the menu, especially when I am unfamiliar with the restaurant. I ended up ordering an egg and cheese on a cinnamon bagel, with an orange juice which was the only thing out of both the breakfast and lunch menu that captured my interest. I chose to dine in at the restaurant since I had plenty of time to spare before the projected check out time at the hotel. An ideal spot for brunch, the restaurant appeared clean, and the atmosphere gave off a nice calm vibe. And there are a number of tables and seats available whether it be inside of the dining area, or outside in its patio, which I must say adds a nice touch. Now as for my food, the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a cinnamon bagel was beautifully presented! And my oh my, it was far from plain looking; it was indeed just as delicious as it appeared, * chef's kiss *. Being that I had a good experience, I would gladly re-visit Capriccio Cafe and Bar again when staying at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown or at a nearby hotel. And as the receptionist gave her endorsement of this restaurant to me, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all. ~ Be obsessively grateful. ~ Thomas G

Nice spot to pick up a quick breakfast sandwich in a plaza. The sandwich was fine and at a decent price, and I liked that it was freshly prepared. But with only one employee, it took a while per customer which I can see being a problem if it's busier. There's some seating if you need to eat in. The muffins were very flat, so I passed on that. For a grab and go kind of breakfast/lunch need, it was a decent version of that.

It was ok. Prices are great. Great location. Sandwiches just ok. We only tried breakfast items. Bread was good but egg and cheese (cohort had sausage egg and cheese) were forgettable. Coffee however was great

Do not go here for coffee. Somehow it is worse coffee than any of the major chains, which was really disappointing because the bar and the outside patio is so cute, and the customer service is great and very rapid. But at specialty coffee prices (8$ for my drink) I expect my coffee to be good (or at least not worse than Starbucks) and this was probably the worst coffee I've had in years. Did not have the food, check other reviews for that. From what was in the windows, it looks mostly like it's premade wrapped stuff that you can get from anywhere. But they may have better options? I don't know and I'm not going back to see. EDIT: I got a notification from the restaurant asking what drink I got and when I visited but I cannot see how to respond -- it was their mocha frappe. same price as a starbucks frappe, but def a splurge. My visit was on the day of this review.

Great environment and staff... very friendly as we are from out of town and they guided us to things to do... I highly recommend this place

Strong drinks, good music and great service from Elijah, the manager. Very chill spot for locals or tourists to visit while at city hall

Capriccio's look so cute on the outside that I had to make an impromptu stop inside when my family was doing a walking tour of Philly, There's cute outdoor seating that looks like a great place to enjoy a drink and soak in the city. I got an iced coffee to-go that was just what I needed to fuel the rest of my tour.

Returned today after a very long time. Welcoming new team. Elijah was friendly, personable, attentive, and clearly loves his job. Much much improved. Definitely visit!

A friend and I have been going to this café 2 to 3 times a week for the last two months. The coffee is always terrific. The atmosphere is great, however, the service has always been less than friendly. Went today, what a pleasant surprise. Evidently, there was some change in management and the new manager, his name is Elijah, was terrific. He was engaging, friendly. He even suggested different menu items, something never done in the past. My friend and I debated on which café to go to today for coffee. They'll be no debate tomorrow. Capriccios!

I am around the corner at a convention and I just wanted to buy something affordable to eat. I was worried this place would cost of fortune but I got a delicious chicken sandwich for like $11, and also the bartender was incredibly cool and friendly. I would literally go on my way to come back here for lunch.

My parents and I came to this area for a vacation. The place that served breakfast at our hotel was just far too much. This place was a short walk away and has a nice selection to choose from. The coffee is good and the area was nice! I loved the outdoor seating!

The sandwiches seemed like they are a week old and terrible would not recommend. The staff was the best part of my experience

The line was piling up, as one guy (who just started working here) worked really hard to meet our needs; he was very polite and apologetic. His co-worker, however, just seemed to do whatever he could to avoid working. He was just wandering around in the back or coming up front just to make sure his phone was plugged in. When no one was in line and the place was empty, that's when he offered for the first guy to take his break. Lame. The food is expensive. A very small cheese and ham croissant for close to 8$.

So, my feelings on this place are kinda mixed. The pros are that it has a great location along the Parkway. It's convenient for a quick lunch break or to go snack. The food is about average. The ice cream is Bassett's and so good in the summertime. In recent years, they have added a bar/liquor and are great for after work happy hours, especially in the summertime in the outdoor seating area. The negatives I would say are that the pricing is a bit high for average items. My #1 con, however, is the service. It seems like they hire from a service or something and the staff (outside of a man who I think is the owner) seems disinterested and not always friendly. There is one woman who is there often and she always seems grumpy and acts like she is doing one a favor. I've seen her talk over clients at the counter to the customer behind them to ask what they want. It is very disappointing for such an ideal place in a convenient location. Worth a try if you can tolerate disinterested semi rude service.

just got new management and the service is way better! new manager is so nice and respectful I got a pumpkin spice latte it was great so is the chai and the sandwiches. cozy inside and clean

Cool spot for a morning coffee and muffin. Muffin selection and availability varies by the day but there's a wide selection of other pastry options. In my humble opinion, the cold and hot drinks are overpriced!

If I have a choice, I'd give this place a -10 star. The lady who took our order were discourteous, nasty, and abrupt. She would not look at us, turned her back on her while taking over orders. The location is in a good location, that's all it had. Don't ever go here if you can help it. I'm not sure if this is an private owned and she is the owner but she had push the level of rudeness to the max. If she is not the owner, and the owner is reading this, either provide more customer service training to your employee or determine whether this woman is fit to run this cafe or not. I don't recommend it this place to anyone!

The food is great café style fare. The chicken salad sandwich was deeeelish. The coffee was great. As a non-dairy person, I also appreciated that they have oat milk (as well as almond and soy). The atmosphere and location cannot be beat! Came on a cold day in March when the doors were still closed but it looks like the entire place is open to the outside in the summer. Have to come back for that! Lastly, the lady who took our order and prepared the food and coffee was supper friendly and quick. 5 stars for great experience on every level

Rude and inattentive staff, worst latte I've ever had in my life. The only saving grace is good atmosphere, but not enough to ever go back. I imagine the only way they stay in business is due to location/ambiance. Would not recommend.

Went here to get some work done outside! I was greeting by the friendly cashier who by all means should been exhausted after coming from her overnight job. I ended up getting a Tropical Mango smoothie - but there were a bunch of options ranging from sandwiches, pastries, ice cream, etc. I had a great experience and will definitely be going back!

I was starving and took a quick break from work. This place was across the street so why not. Maybe it was an off day but the service was kind of brusque. It wasn't particularly busy or anything but I felt very hurried...and definitely wasn't service wth a smile. I ended up getting a grilled cheese (which I really enjoyed and it filled me right up) and a medium mocha. I had never been there before and like I said, maybe was an off day but there was a lot of confusion with the drinks. No labels at all we're done (no names of customer or product) so it's no wonder I ended up getting someone else's drink. Definitely not efficient, what would it have been like if there was actually a crowd instead of just 3 people?

We came here after completing the Love Run, Half Marathon and I was pretty impressed by their selections. A few tables inside so you can sit and enjoy. My partner had the Chai Latte (Spiced) which was good and I had the Chai Latte (Vanilla) which was amazing. They also had options of regular hot chocolate and white hot chocolate. They have a bar area as well. Small, cute, and great selections. I would stop here over like Starbucks or Dunkin if in the area.

This is a neat coffee shop nestled in a small park off Logan square. They have all the usual coffee drinks from a drip flavoured and regular coffee to espressos, lattes and desert coffees. They also have a full complement of breakfast items pastries, bagels, muffins and oatmeal. They also do a egg bacon and cheese bagel. Their lunch items are sandwiches. These can be followed with ice cream or ice cream drinks. It was a nice stop along the way. On the way to the restroom I discovered a fully stocked bar with beer wine and liquor. I could have used a shot of kalua in my coffee. Oh well next time.

Cool little coffee shop in a "park" really solid cold brew coffee and a friendly staff. I can't speak for all their pastries but the croissant was really dense and dry kinda disappointed with the cross isnt but the coffee was fantastic.

I do not have a choice for -10, like another review mentioned (should have read it before ordering). The bagels were so stale, that even the toasting could not hide it. The service was horrible. I had to wait 5 min only because the guy was entertaining his friend and checking his phone. We ordered espresso macchiato, and asked if they know how to make one. We were rudely told that they know what they are doing. Obviously clueless...5 min later, 2 large cups of coffee with milk emerged, at the cost of almost $5 per cup. Worst coffee we had in a while, only good to dunk the stale bagels init, before feeding them to the birds. Avoid at all cost, but such a shame, because the location is wonderful. Oh yes, and they also ask you to bus your own table, and of course you are supposed to tip, right?

Highly recommend! Really cozy, clean and cute place. We had a couple drinks at the bar, and it was great. Service was outstanding.

Popped in here for lunch today because I was looking for a place to sit outside and eat a semi-healthy lunch. The three stars is mostly for the great location and outside seating. The iced coffee is also very good. I have 2 qualms about this place - first, was that I got the Chipotle Turkey sandwich and the spinach on it was so wilted and gross. I picked it off to make it somewhat edible, but for the most part it was pretty bland and tasteless. Second, it was $13 for a coffee and sandwich, which is pretty expensive for lunch especially a low quality lunch. I will be back, but I'm definitely going to stay away from the sandwiches and maybe get a pastry and coffee or some ice cream. Side note: they also have alcohol and a pretty good happy hour. I'd like to check that out as well.

I love the food and coffee and I love Felicia who is the main barista there. But the tall Caucasian gentleman there refuses to put on gloves! And when I confronted him about it he lied to my face and tried to act like he had gloves on. Very simple ask to put gloves on at a FOOD place dude.

Came for a glass of wine in the afternoon and the gentleman was extremely nice and cordial. Came back for coffee and had a very bad experience with the lady taking my order. Very rude! Should definitely get some more training on costumer service Still I'm given them 4 stars because of my previous experience and the quality of the product.

Although a cute little corner spot, employees are pretty rude. Ordered ice coffees and after bringing to the cashiers attention that we ordered Ice coffees, the heavy set lady behind the counter began singing "we aren't mind readers". They ended up pouring hot coffee over ice. This lady was also heard bossing the gentleman around in muttering under her breath . Terrible attitude. Oh we also found ants in our bag!

I love this location for its atmosphere and convenience. It's a great place to meet someone for a drink (coffee or cocktail), or to do some work between meetings downtown. I stopped in for the second time today to get some food and work while waiting for a meeting. Most sandwiches were pre-made and available in a cooler case, so I opted for a fresh breakfast sandwich. It was affordably priced, but mostly just bagel - very little egg and bacon on it. In the future, I'll go elsewhere if I need a meal, and stick to this location if I just need wifi or am meeting someone over coffee.

Friendly spot! Lovely location near a cute park, great views as well. Baristas were helpful, lots of options for beverages and snacks. I would definitely visit her again next time I'm around

I missed Capriccio when it moved away from the spot that is now Coffee Bar. But when it was in that spot it felt a little out of place next to the swank hotel and steak house. But now it's location by Love Park gives it a chance to come into it's own in an area that REALLY needed a non-fourbucks coffeehouse. Chrissy is right about it being ashame that it opened in the fall. Because with it's ample outdoor seating, ability to open up practically all of it's windowed interior, and the fact that it's right across the way from Love Park, Cafe Cret is very much a Spring/Summer coffeehouse that hasn't had the chance to savor those seasons yet. But it is built with a unique architecture (It's named for the person who designed the Rodin Museum and other structures so it had to be). It's also a lot more roomier than the previous Capriccios. The food and service is pretty much the same which is very good. I was munching on a smoked turkey sandwich and sipping on a caramel apple cider while listening to some 80's music from within. And needless to say that generally makes for a good situation any day of the week. So while it might not be the best season for it Cret definitely shines.

The location is clean and nice and in the warm days there is accessible outside eating. Other reviewers speak of the service that i would describe as gnarly and a bit gruff but just missed being rude. The coffee is overpriced and could be improved. The taste does not match the price. The place does seem to pick up business in the evenings when drinks are served. The morning servers are not morning people. Perhaps its the coffee. The pastries are palatable. Suggestion improve the coffee and the morning service and the morning business would greatly improve.

This place was absolutely great and the customer service was outstanding also don't know too much about chai tea but they have a absolutely delicious chai tea shake that I tried and it's very tasty

Was hovering between a 3 and 4 stars, since service is a bit crazy on weekend mornings and afternoons. They prioritize people walking in for cafe food over the people sitting in at the bar, but it was mostly because of the holiday and people piling up. Prices aren't terrible for the alcohol or bagels or even the lattes!

Just no... Stopped by while waiting for the wife to get off work. No cabernet, no merlot, and $9 for a glass of cheap pinot noir (I saw what they had on their shelves) when the bar literally 300 ft away according to Yelp has a happy hour going on. Go across the street. At least they'll probably have what you want.

About once a week I stop in here on my way to work. Le bus sandwiches and Bean2Bean for their espresso in my Americano. Great for a happy hour cocktail and can't say enough about the staff. Customer service on another level. Check it out if you find yourself by Love Park.

The lady with the braids working the cash register could use some people skills or get a new job

Employee was very rude and said the bare minimum when taking my order. Instead of asking how she could help me she looked at me and cocked her head. Will not be coming back into this miserable place.