Lola's Garden

this place was mid. I came for dinner around 5 pm with a party of 4. sadly happy hour is limited to the bar area. Nothing really stood out in terms of dishes so we ordered a cheeseboard, salads, a smashburger, and a carbonara. the pasta was wayyy too salty and heavy. the cheeseboard was a bit dissappointing and we werent given any plates and cheese knives/forks initially, but then asked for some and they apologized. in terms of service, it was giving disingenous with a touch of snooty and annoyed, which is just too much for such an average restaurant. very deceiving because it looks like such a safe space from the decor and gender neutral restrooms 😔

Brad was exceptional - best service I’ve had in ages. The food was also great and it was a nice quiet place to enjoy an evening conversation. I’ll definitely be back.

Welcoming, open air, lots of flowers. Our waitress was very accommodating with allergies of my guest. My avo toast was tasty. My guest was very happy with her salad, it looked crisp and fresh.

I was here on Saturday, 12/14. I would give it 3.5 stars. if possible. The .5 is based on the interior decoration and bathrooms. The food and service are not as impressive. Visited around 1 PM for brunch with family--party of five. Among us we ordered a chicken sandwich, French toast, burger, and several appetizers. The biscuits were burnt at the top. Whether this was the intended style is hard to say. However, I was not impressed with their flavor or presentation. I have had biscuits in the Nashville area (Loveless Diner and Arnold's) where they are heavenly. These were similar to Pillsbury or another store bought item. Very unimpressive. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which was fair but not too far off from a fast food chicken sandwich. It did not seem worthy of the restaurant atmosphere. I also had a hot chocolate. It was comparable to one from Starbucks, i.e. good. The group of us ordered a a fruit and cheese plate with figs that was good! Interior: I thought the Christmas/holiday decorations were very pretty. We all thought the music was a little too loud. The bathrooms are unisex and long line of individual stalls with sinks. I guess interesting. I liked the full length mirror outside of them. Useful. Finally, the service. None of us were impressed. We were ignored for periods at at time. Our food took long to come out (we had to inquire about it) and came out cold. I suppose it sat around for awhile before making it to us. And our waiter never refilled ANY of our water glasses or cracked a smile. He wasn't around enough to make the request. Also, we had a birthday person in our party and the servers did not sing to her, which may be customary. But he did offer a complementary ice cream that was very good. He was not entirely unpleasant, but friendly goes a long way when the food is boring. Personally, I will not be returning due to the food more than because of the service. The prices were fair for the area and portion size, but I'm sure better places exist with friendlier service. It was also not that busy. Multiple tables were empty. So the neglect did not seem to be due to the high volume. We did not make a complaint to try to keep the mood high for our birthday person, but it warranted some criticism. Hence the negative post. Overall, avoid the biscuits and expect sub-par wait service based on other reviews I read.

I had a fantastic experience at Lola’s Garden! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. I ordered the smash burger, and it was absolutely perfect—juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Easily one of the best burgers I’ve had in a while. A big shoutout to my server, Jessie G., who made the visit even better. Jessie was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was spot on from start to finish. Service like that truly elevates the whole dining experience. Highly recommend Lola’s Garden if you’re looking for great food and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be back!

SMALL MENU, GREAT FOOD, BUT ON THE PRICEY SIDE. BEER SELECTION COULD USE SOME WORK. I had a the chicken dish, and it was served on this delicious bed of tomatoes and spinach. The entire menu was about 5$-10$ more than comparable restaurants. The portions were also smaller than those same restaurants. (See Spassos in Media) They don't have Guinness on tap or in the can. I'm good with either but got neither. Settled for yuengling out of the bottle.

Last Sunday was the first time I visited this restaurant. I was there for a bridal shower and we were outside. It was very nicely decorated. I’m not sure if they did that or if the host did it, but it looked nice. Anyway. Let’s talk food. The fries were good. The biscuits butter and jam were a nice touch. The rest of the stuff on our limited menu was like …eh, nah. I ended up with a fried chicken sandwich loaded with coleslaw. I don’t even like coleslaw. I thought it would be on the side but it wasn’t. It was lumped on the bottom under the chicken breast. Oh and I ordered a drink that was called summer something and it was awful. Tastes like dishwasher. All 3 of us agreed. I got a lemon drop instead. Service was kinda slow. The outdoor set up was cute thought! I don’t feel the need to comeback.

First off, the atmosphere and decor of Lola’s Garden is great. I went for happy hours a few years ago and was underwhelmed by the food (drinks were delicious though) so I wouldn’t think to come back. I saw the menu for Ardmore restaurant week and was enticed so I decided to give LG’s another shot. I am so glad that I did! Our server Katie was fantastic — very friendly and attentive without being over-attentive. The food was fantastic! The smoked salmon appetizer was very good and the presentation was thoughtful. The frisée salad was delicious and fresh. For entrees we split the halibut and the chicken. Both were very very good. All of the ingredients in each dish went perfectly together and elevated simple proteins while still making them the focus. I am huge fan of squash blossoms — I would have been happy with a whole plate of just those. The drinks we had were also delicious. All of the other dishes on the menu also sounded so good so I definitely plan to come back.

The best hamburger ever. The construction of the vegetables, sauce, cheese was incredible!!! The duck fat fries were an amazing addition. Taylor the server made great drinks and service also. Can't wait to return! Show should you !!!!

Limited lunch menu, overcooked and overpriced. Ordered the melon salad with shrimp, shrimp was over cooked and rubbery. Watermelon was mushy and not crisp. Also ordered the grass fed burger, and the fries were limp and greasy. Nice outside seating but otherwise food was very sub par for basic menu items. Don't waste your money here, you are paying for the location and not food.

Stopped by Lola's Garden just for dessert and a drink. I haven't eaten here since I had a not good some time ago. It was bad enough that I never went back except for a late night drink that was also awful. I ordered a cocktail that happened to be on tap and it tasted like nothing. Looked pretty but that was it. So giving this another try/test. I checked the menu before going and was all set on the Apple Tart. Got there and no apple tart on the menu, so already disappointed. I landed on the Strawberry Shortcake. I asked the server if I could order a side of ice cream and she said she didn't see why not so I ordered a side of salted caramel ice cream. A few minutes later she came back and said she wasn't sure why but the chef said he can't do a side of ice cream. Absolutely makes no sense! And that dry ass cake needed the ice cream. He darn sure should have added it. That cake was sooo dry it was like eating days old cake that had been sitting out. The whipped cream on top was flavorless and tasted like whipped milk. The server asked me how it was and I told her it was so dry. I'll just say she and I had a good chat. I also had the Taken for Pomegranate cocktail. The cocktail was really good. I don't want to say surprising, but it is. The best thing about this place is the restaurant inside and out is beautiful and the server was a gem. Back to I won't be back here...again.

It's not often you find a comforting space that serves delicious brunch and provides great service, but Lola's Garden proved to be a winner with both. I visited over the weekend with a friend. She hadn't arrived yet but they allowed me to be seated at a table. It was a very busy day for Lola's, however, the staff were friendly and efficient. While I waited, I ordered an espresso martini. I haven't had one in a while but this cocktail didn't give me the jolt of energy I was waiting for. Still very tasty though! My entree was the falafel. I don't know what made me think the falafel would be served inside the pita bread but the pita was on the side instead. The falafel itself was amazing - not too dry and perfectly crunchy! The fries were excellent, too. Our waitress was so sweet and checked in every so often. She noticed we were catching up and reassured us there was absolutely no rush to leave. We ended up being one of the last few customers in there. There were other waiters and waitresses floating around helping to clear tables and refill our waters. I've heard Ardmore participates in their own Restaurant Week and I think this would be an awesome place to take advantage of the specials! Next time, I'll try Lola's for lunch or dinner.

I was coming from west Philly and meeting my friend coming from Wayne and she suggested Lola's Garden. What a delightful choice! First of all, the place is beautiful. The outside space with natural wood, big fans and beautiful tables would definitely have been the choice had it not been one of the hottest summers on record in Philly so we opted for inside... which is also beautiful. I really do love the garden aesthetic. The food was delicious! The menu is very seasonal and the summer options made it hard for me to choose. Fresh summer-ingredients-forward. Corn and tomatoes were highlighted throughout. I ordered the trout and it was delicious! The skin was perfectly crispy with delicate flaky meat plated with a wonderful sauce, crunchy veggies, mixed grain salad. I loved every bite. My friend ordered the gnocchi and she said it was very good. Dessert was a crème brûlée with shortbread crust and raspberry and mint. Delicious! I'm rarely in Ardmore but this restaurant would be a reason to visit. I recommend!

Got to Lola's around when they were opening for lunch. Because of the time which was still pretty early for lunch, we were one of the few there though as we were leaving you saw it picking up. The place is nice, with outdoor and indoor seating available. It was chilly so we opted for inside and it is a nice, clean comfortable space with a mini indoor garden feel to it. The food was great. I'm not a big brussel sprouts person, but the General Tso Fried Brussel Sprouts are possibly the best I've ever had. I would change the name cause it's not spicy and more creamy, so don't expect a General Tso taste but wow is it good. I would go just for them lol. The Smoked Salmon was tasty. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was really good. It was crispy with nice moist chicken and they do not scrimp on the sauce. A little messy but in a good way.

The cocktails were incredible and the food was delicious. Great service and a beautiful atmosphere. Love Lola's!

I have been wanting to eat at Lola's garden forever! We are always in this area and I'm always jealous of everyone who is sitting in their outdoor section enjoying the good food while enjoying the ambiance outside! What surprised me the most was how good the drinks were! The food wasn't necessarily spectacular but it honestly was just right and I can see why people eat hair pretty often. The service felt like family! Our waitress Simone is a true gem who you can tell is loved by all the staff. She was very honest about the menu favorites and made great suggestions that we enjoyed. We will definitely be back.

Came here with my friend for dinner. Had an amazing time, and were surprised to learn it's Ardmore Restaurant week! We both ordered cocktail flights (Mostly Tequila, and Mostly Vodka). Both were good. The server was a bit confused on which flight was which and couldn't remember the beverages but that's okay we figured it out. My friend ordered the restaurant week menu. She got the Haricot Vert & Frisée Salad, Dutch Country Porcini Chicken Breast, and "Soft Serve" Cheesecake. I ordered the Ham & Melon, along with Duck Fat Fries. Overall a very cute spot with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a nice bar inside. I recommend it for people shopping in Suburban Square for sure.

starting with service, super sweet! our server was very nice! next up, inside! super pretty, aesthetic, and spacious. lastly, food! the food was very good. I ordered the french toast, which was actually delightful. i'm typically not the sweet person, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I also ordered a side of breakfast potatoes which were crispy, well cooked, and salted. I can't speak for the rest of the food i'll have pictured, as it was not my food.

Lola's Garden has since improved with the welcoming of a new chef. I came a long time ago. It was very good, but not great. My recent visit was one where I was absolutely blown away by my dish. I truly haven't had something so delicious in a very long time, and I can't stop thinking about it. I ordered Squid Ink Reginette. This was an umami wonderland. The kimchi sauce....all I can say is WOW. A must try dish. Service was great and I am looking forward to returning.

Came here for brunch. Everything was fantastic. Food was mouth watering, drinks were great, service was quick and attentive.

A place to blow cash when you wanna treat yoself with some nice cocktails and ambiance. The food is hit or miss, but their happy hour and brunch isn't bad. Their drinks are always great, though. One of my favorite espresso martinis. A bit pricey, but they have more affordable options so it's not a guaranteed hurt wallet. Solid.

Went here for the first time on a Saturday - meeting a friend for brunch. Since it was such a nice day, we sat in the outdoor seating area. It was such a garden, boho vibe in the space with plenty of tables set up throughout the area. Apparently they recently added a couple of items to the brunch menu and I decided to try one of the newer items - the Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast. I don't ever order that out for brunch - or in general - as I'm worried I won't be satisfied/full. But I'm so glad I gave it a chance! (Shout out to the waitress for her recommendation). With the egg added to the order and the toast on the larger side (much appreciated), it actually was filling, fresh with the ingredients and tasty. Along with that, I ordered the Frosted Berry cocktail which was made perfectly. Definitely recommend checking them out and I plan on going here again - hopefully soon!

This place has cute and cozy decor, and in the warm spring, it is open to the elements even when indoor seating is opted for. We made reservations last minute for Sunday brunch and were pleasantly surprised that the reservation probably wasn't needed. We were seated immediately. Our server was training, so we had plenty of attention from her and her coach. The service was very good. Food and drinks were even better! My daughter started with a clementine creme soda mocktail; it wasn't her speed, so she switched to a sprite. I took a sip of it and thought it was really good. My husband had a "taken for pomegranate," and I started with a "butterfly gimlet," finished with "gin violet sour," and I can't wait to try more of the drink menu! I wish I had noticed the cocktail flights earlier. My husband ordered the French toast, and it was topped with a yummy peach compote. I had the broccolini omlette with Ricotta cheese and breakfast potatoes and mixed greens as sides. The omlette was ripped with pesto, and leftovers even held up well. My daughter had the breakfast sandwich and French fries with garlic aoili, and she had no complaints.

It's getting warm outside so it's time for drinks outside and picturesque restaurants. Lola's most definitely fit that bill. I wish we would've made it for happy hour but I digress. It was surprisingly relaxed at 6pm on a Tuesday. The service was nice and attentive which was great as well. The cocktail flights are cute and boozy. I loved getting a taste of the cocktail options and it's lit that they have cocktails on tap. Now, paying $14 for a single cocktail from tap is wild hence the flights. I love me some bites with my post work drinks and gossip but the apps at Lola's were not it for me. The options plus the price just didn't add up to me. We ordered the cheese board and...do not get it mistaken with a charcuterie board. It's only cheese lol no protein. Not my jam but okay. I'd come back for a vibe and some drinks but I'll be having eats elsewhere.

I have enjoyed my multiple visits to Lola's and that is a testimony to them maintaining their level of consistency with food and Service! This last visit was for brunch and the options and service remain top notch! My choices at Lola's today were: Starter: biscuits are elevated with the jam and cheeses dips. The drink options use fresh ingredients and taste spectacular and the main course of an broccoli omelette was well-seasoned! The service was friendly and prompt! Lola's is an official favorite spot of mine to frequent and introduce others!

Came for dinner for the first time, been for brunch before. The waitress was super friendly and helpful. She explained that they're not exactly farm to table but they use fresh in season ingredients. The menu changes accordingly, but just slightly. I.e. they'll always have flatbread but the toppings may change. As always, interior and ambience was so pretty. Their patio is heated and warm! Food wise, my friend really liked the Potato Latkes and I like the fries. Otherwise, overall food was average, nothing to bash but nothing to praise either.

Being one of the two people at the bar I felt very bad having to disturb the miserable bartender for a drink. Burger was meh.

Placed a reservation online for brunch on Saturday in case it was super busy. It was indeed quite busy, but there was plenty of seating indoors at their regular tables, the bar, and outside at their little patio area. We all ordered burgers and fries/salad. Fries are usually nothing special, UNLESS we're talking about five guys, McDonalds, or Freddie's, but I have to say, I was really impressed with their fries. It was perfectly salted and had just the right amount of crunch. My impossible burger was also delicious--it tasted just like a real burger. I might have lucked out on my choice of burger because my friends got the seven hills burger at medium well done, and her burger came back just a tad bit too raw. Overall though, a really great brunch spot with bottomless mimosas and plenty of shopping nearby.

The atmosphere is the best part of this restaurant. The outdoor patio area was really cool with the lights and plants hanging from the ceiling. Even the inside was pretty and tranquil looking with all the greenery as well. Service was pretty slow. We waited awhile for our server to come over and take our order and then waited awhile for our drinks. I ordered one of the cocktail flights- the on the livings easy. It wasn't bad but was a little watered down. The one Summer whiskey/bourbon flight my husband wanted they were out of. We tried to come here for our anniversary last year on a Tuesday since we had a gift card to use. A day or 2 before our reservation the restaurant emailed me to say they have to cancel my reservation because they were closing that day because of staff shortages. Kind of unprofessional I think, they should have let me know sooner. We didn't have a chance to book anywhere else since it was last minute and just ate at home. The food was just ok. The duck was a little dry and portions were too small for the price. I got the short rib which tasted dry too and needed more flavor. It was probably made earlier and reheated since the food came out fast but everything else was slow. For dessert we got some kind chocolate mousse with ganache. I didn't see any ganache in it and the mousse was more like whipped cream. I had an online gift card also which our server didn't know how to use so he had to get the manager to do it.

So disappointing. I went there yesterday for brunch with a group of friends. I was not busy due to the holiday weekend. But getting food and drinks was very laborious. When my flight of cocktails arrived the ice had melted and the juices/mixes had all separated and they all tasted flavorless. I asked for a new flight and explained why the cocktails were disappointing. New batch came and they changed a cocktail because rjejbweee all out of the " gettin foggy wit it" ingredients by noon. Ok.... We received our entrees eventually and honestly I have never had such a small portion. At best I received three tablespoons of grits with a plate full of oil. Relish should not contain that much oil. One of my friends received half baked French toast while the other one received reasonably baked French toast. There were so many kinks in service. We really wanted to like Lola's but it was challenging. It's a lovely space but more attention needs to be paid to food execution and service.

Ok! I hate the suburbs! But every time we come to this place the food and service get better. The burger is off the hook, the banana dessert will make you cry. I am still crying it was so good. The greatest thing is the bartender. Not everyone can make a good old fashioned. This place uses makers mark and a good balance of bitters and sweets. A solid old fashioned. I recommend this place. I want to thank the staff for simply being nice.

My fiancés burger was great, wasn't a big fan of the pork rigatoni or the drinks the flavor of the pasta wasn't the greatest and didn't taste fresh. The drink mix wasn't great, leaned sour for both the lavender lemonade and raspberry cocktail. Overall wasn't very impressed. Would probably try again only for the sandwiches and fries

I love what FCM Hospitality has done with its Parks On Tap pop-ups throughout the city, and I'm an absolute fan of its dining destinations like Morgan's Pier and Juno. So when I heard that they were opening a new indoor/outdoor dining destination in Ardmore (https://philly.eater.com/22383408/lolas-garden-open-new-restaurant-suburban-square-ardmore-menu) I was all set to enjoy it outdoors and in. And after doing so on a couple of occasions, I can't help but consider it among the best restaurants on the Main Line. FCM made a big effort for their suburban debut by hiring Andrew Wood of former Spruce Street BYOB Russett, creating a greenhouse inspired interior restaurant, and designing an outdoor dining structure that works for both Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons since it's enclosed in windows and doors and has heating during the colder days. The menu is centered local ingredients and promotes sustainability, and all of the alcohol is local to PA as well. It also does a great job of catering to both those of want to enjoy beers and burgers, and those who want fancy cocktails and fish entrees. There's even plenty for vegertarians. For our first visit we dined outside on a warm summer Sunday, and I loved being able to imbibe on a flight of three cocktails that aligned with the seasons, and for starters we loved the cheeseboad selection of local varieties when a seasonal mustard , nuts, fruits, and breads sourced by Lost Bread Co. And for my main course I absolutely fell in loved with the seared scallops with roasted mushrooms, pickled red onion, and a black truffle aioli. For our second visit we indulged upon our cheese plate in their rustic interior space. We also loved their flatbread which comes with truffles AND mushrooms, fresh burrata, parmesean parmesa, uarugula, tffle honey, and proscuitto. I also enjoyed the Equinox Revival cocktail with Revivalist gin, Red Bull, blueberry, lemon, and lavendar/vanilla bitters. For the main event I absolutely enjoyed the arctic char with brussels sprouts, roasted sunchokes, caramelized onion puree, It was solidly glazed with a soy maple base and also had calabrian chile for a sweet spicy combo. Toss in a bittersweet chocolate brownie with vanilla gelato and an almond praline, and it was a perfect coseout to a meal that has me wanting more!

Fantastic ambiance for (mostly) shaded and ventilated outdoor space. Perfect for dining al fresco without being on the sidewalk inhaling exhaust from cars driving by like most places in center city. Drinks are fun and good. Food is decent but I wasn't honestly impressed by anything. Would love to see more gluten free menu items and delineations on the website menu. It would just make dining easier for so many people if allergens were declared. Service has always been friendly.

Met up with friends for happy hour 11th March. Parking: parking spaces and a lot on Andersen. Pack patience because it's a lot of traffic in this area. Atmosphere: trendy and bright. They have outdoor seating. Service: Great! Ricardo and Kevin were engaging and attentive. They had a great sense of humor and rolled along with our shenanigans. Great drink makers. Drink: taken for pomegranate. It had stateside vodka, prosecco, pomegranate, rosemary,lemon, and club. It was so refreshing and delicious! This is our favorite drink from here. Food: CRISPY SHRIMP (GF) with red pepper aioli, charred scallions, arugula, and basil. The dish was good. We wished the size of the shrimp was bigger. It reminded us of bang bang shrimp from Bonefish. CHICKPEA POLENTA FRIES with an herb pesto. They were ok. The herb pesto wasn't a good pair with these fries, and the fries weren't good enough by themselves to eat, so I used my friend's roasted garlic aioli dipping sauce from her regular fries. Overall, we enjoyed our time and food. We will be back. Enjoy!

This was our first time to Lola's and it was fantastic. We went for lunch and prices were very fair for what you get. The gnocchi was amazing! They also have a fantastic bar and bourbon selection.

Not sure why there are so many bad reviews posted. I have been here 3 or 4 times and have had great service and great food. It's so nice to sit outside in the courtyard, particularly this time of year. The decor is modern and airy, the place is clean, servers are nice. There are many great appetizers. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but you can see what you're going to be paying on the menu, so it was no surprise. I definitely recommend!

Went to Lola's Garden for a family birthday celebration. The ambience was a 10/10 for me! The outdoor dinning area was beautiful and had a fun vibe. The food was presented nicely, but it was just okay. The fish and scallops didn't have much flavor. My favorite thing on the menu was the fried chicken sandwich. Even though it was fried, it was surprisingly light. If you like hot food, that's the dish for you. Like others mentioned, the service was very slow, and it took awhile for a server to even greet us. Overall, the food is decent, but the vibes are great! Next time, I'll probably just go back for drinks.

I went out to Lola's Garden for a birthday dinner for a good friend of mine. I had never been to Lola's Garden before, despite it having opened around a year ago, so I was excited to check it out. Lola's Garden was quite crowded when I arrived. There is an indoor and outdoor section; our party sat outdoors. The outdoor spot is covered, but the sides are open to allow for fresh air. The dining environment is quite nice as you are in the center of action in Suburban Square. Unfortunately, the nice ambiance of the restaurant is really where the positives of my experience end. It seemed that my waiter was quite aloof throughout our meal. I ordered a caesar salad, but he forgot to place it with the kitchen, despite me seeing him write the order down on his notepad. Not only was the wait for appetizers long, but I ended up getting my caesar salad 15 minutes after everybody had received their appetizers. Not optimal for a dining experience. Most of the salad was not fresh, leafy greens, but instead hard pieces of lettuce that I would describe as "bad." I got a hamburger for dinner, which came out with the rest of the meal. Usually the bare minimum, but I suppose that's not the case at Lola's Garden. With that said, the hamburger was solid. The beef was medium as requested, but I thought it could have juicer and more seasoned. The tomatoes on the burger were fresh and tasty and the fries were scrumptious. We did not stay for dessert in part because much of the table was concerned about how long the wait would take. Overall, the ambiance at Lola's Garden is nice, but the food could be improved and the service needs lots of help. I'll probably return some time over the next couple of years, as others in the party enjoyed it more than me, so hopefully they improve in these areas.

Alright so there's going to be a lot of caveats to my review. I will say I think you should come here. You should come for lunch or happy hour. The drinks are really good, and fun. I had a watermelon vodka cocktail, and a glass of frose. Both were really solid. I love a good happy hour so I'd love to see what is discounted. The atmosphere is really fun. It's fresh and open. It feels like a very nice shed. Like for a garden... I swear its a compliment. The food was pretty good. We had the tuna crudo, flatbread (which was maybe my favorite thing I ate), and I had the Nashville hot chicken. I loved all the olives and capers that came with the crudo. I would say it's definitely not a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, but it did have quite a bit of freshly cracked black pepper on it. Service was a bit mehhh. But it was also a really busy night so I'm trying to keep an open mind on it. I'd definitely come back for a cocktail at their cute outside bar.

Not too often do I round down, but maybe this place is a 3.4 out of 5. Maybe... Service was painfully slow. So slow, that we decided not to get an appetizer. Food did come out quick though--even the dessert. Cocktails did not. Taking orders did not. If you make people sit and wait, it's more enjoyable with a cocktail. We wanted to come here last year for our anniversary. I don't remember the timeline, but right before our anniversary, Lola's reached out about our reservation and said they would be closed that day. What? Really? We finally attempted to come back a year later. We were seated prior to our reservation. Happy about that. We didn't have our cocktails or our order in for at least 25 minutes though. We did have "easy" entrees though. Duck Confit leg and Short rib. Both had to have been made earlier, so it's really just reheating. Not sure if they just have the most efficient kitchen, but it was out in record time. Maybe if the staff doesn't put tickets in, the kitchen can't ever be backed up? The food was alright. Nothing special to me. A bit dry on both dishes, but it's hard to get that type of food right for a long dinner service. The first cocktail flight I wanted was out of stock on the Summer 2022 menu, when it wasn't even officially summer yet. My hospitality test has always been the water glass. If the staff is refilling your water, most likely you will have an above-average experience. Here, never refilled even once. The more times they refill, the experience is just that much better. When they fill it up just that first time, it usually means it's a one-and-done place for me. Nothing to bring me back. Nothing to make that place seem special. Just a lot of downtime and waiting.

I loved my dinner at Lola's Garden! This new restaurant in Suburban Square is great! They have a huge outdoor seating area with a patio they built that was really well done. Hats off to whoever created this area for Lola's. We started off by ordering drinks. I was intrigued by the cocktail flight because I've never seen this on a menu before. I ordered the Girls Night Out flight which arrived in a tree stand. So cute! I wondered if I was going to like all there drinks and I really did, they were all great. I would definitely order that again! For dinner, I ordered the hot fried chicken sandwich after hearing so many good things about it. It came out on a really good roll and had slaw and pickles on it. This sandwich was hot in all the right ways. It had a good heat to it without being overwhelming. It has a strong black pepper taste so if you like black pepper then you will really like this sandwich. The french fries that came with it were spot on. Hot and tasty. I would definitely get this sandwich again. For dessert, we shared the ricotta beignets. These were so good! Loved them! Nice and warm and cooked to just the right amount of brownness. Our server, Molly, was fantastic. I could tell she had a lot of experience. She seemed to be able to manage a lot and was attentive without being overbearing. She was friendly and made good recommendations. My only regret is that I didn't check out the inside while I was there. Oh well, next time because I will be back!

Their happy hour is 3-6pm and only available at the bar. I highly recommend the Taken For Pomegranate cocktail. It's light and refreshing: vodka, prosecco, pomegranate, rosemary, lemon, club soda. Service is friendly and it's a great atmosphere. Looking forward to trying their food and eating in the huge outdoor covered space they have.

Beautiful decor all around, inside, deck and front patio style seating. Very earthy with a modern 'warehouse' open exposed ductwork motif with large push out windows. There is a suggested time limit so your service must move accordingly. It pretty much moved along. A further the introduction I was offered water I accepted. If 'Madie' hasn't been to the table she will arrive shortly'. She had but appeared again Within 2 mintues, I placed my full order along with my to go desert. At 7:49 My food was ordered 8:00 it arrived cold. Nothing worse than cold French Fries! After I informed the server I received another order of fries within minutes they were slightly greater than warm. This would be okay if the ketchup wasn't served cold. In all the Lola's Burger was pretty decent, juicy and flavorful because of the added condiments. The fries are shoestring generally how I like them. Based on my view of the bar the person there was working it like 'A BOSS! The cocktail flight Margaritaville and the drinks alone may be worth the visit. This is the flight to get. Going forward if there's a happy hour or 'bar specials' I'm so there. I did a taste test of my to go Ricotta Beignets, DELICIOUS!!! Kudos to Mandi, thanks for the service!

On March 1, five of us went to Lola's to celebrate two birthdays. It was a fabulous, wonderful evening. The food was excellent! Some of us enjoyed the restaurant week menu and others chose food from the main menu. Everything was perfect. The drinks were fabulous. Our waitress, Bri, was absolutely awesome and all the people at the restaurant were superb. The place is beautiful. The ambience is great and I would highly recommend enjoying dinner at this fabulous restaurant.

Last night, Lola's Garden was able to accommodate our party of 11 with only 10 minutes notice. We had a reservation at a nearby restaurant and when we showed up, they told us they didn't have our reservation so we were scrambling. We were so impressed with their ability to seat us and we really enjoyed the food, drink and ambience. The heirloom tomatoes appetizer was a big hit with our group- so delicious and beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable throughout and we will be back!

Horrible, the food was mediocre and incredibly expensive. To make matters worse they added some employee benefits fee to our check. They really thought they could sneak on extra charges without us noticing. plenty of better restaurants in this area who do honest business.

Decided to come back to Lola's Garden. I wasn't as happy with my experience this time compared to the last time I came. The oat milk coffee I was given was pretty mid. The temperature was thrown off by the very cold froth. This left a weird taste in my mouth. I started out with the Buttermilk Biscuit Board. It comes with house-made jam, honey butter, pimento cheese (the pimento cheese is fire by the way). They give you more condiments then the actual biscuits. The butter tasted great and had a savory, but sweet finish. When the 2 biscuits came out they were cold and hard. The waitress was nice enough to swap them out with warmer ones. Tell me how we went from 2 biscuits to 1.5 biscuits, did the other half of the biscuits disappear or something? So we asked the waiter for an additional biscuit and she was able to provide us with it. The Seven Hills Burger was very good and I definitely would come back to have It again. I used the left over pimento cheese from the burger to dip my fries in. All in all my experience was meh, hoping it's better next time I come.

No one in our party of three enjoyed our meals. The brisket was tough and chewy and the French dip was underwhelming. The pear lemonade was also not good. I will say that the waiter was very nice and accommodating and the French fries were really good. But striking out on all of the entrees means that we won't be coming back.

One star for a friendly and beautiful server. Food was terrible, cold and there was a hair in one entree. Will not return

I really thought i reviewed this place already, but ‍. Went here back in August for my birthday. Really enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. The outdoor eating area is right in the middle of the courtyard of Suburban Square. Great place to people watch. I want to try brunch here soon

Lola's Garden in Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA, is a gorgeous restaurant with lots of outdoor seating. A lot of it is reserved but if you can snag a bistro table as a walk-in as I did today, that works. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and my son had the kids' chicken fingers. Gotta say, their plating is lackluster. A little garnish would go a long way, but there was no sprig of anything green or colorful on the plate. It looked like what I'd get at a diner. Presentation could be forgiven if the food were delicious, but it's not. It's fine. It's average. The Benedict was bordering on bland. It wasn't creative nor interesting in any way. And the fries were almost cold. My son's chicken fingers had more flavor than my Benedict. This was our second time here so I was hoping the food would be better this time. But it wasn't. It's a shame the food doesn't match the ambience, because it's a beautiful setting and a fun vibe. The service was good and the food came out quickly, though I think if I ever go back it will just be for a cocktail.

So I'm between a 4 and a 4.5 overall. First, it's ADORABLE in there! The decor is great inside and the outdoor garden is super cute. Came here with a group of my girlfriends- really cute for a girls night out or brunch! Our server was nice and service was good! Drink menu was pretty extensive. The Tequilla Mockingbird was really tasty! Everyone enjoyed their drinks. We started with the flatbread which was really good and the chickpea fries which were different but tasty. I got the tuna crudo app and chopped salad for my main. The chopped salad was HUGE and really good! The tuna was tasty but wayyyy too much olive on it. My gf had it as well and said the same thing. Overall everyone liked their food! Overall, cute spot! Would love to head back for brunch and sit outside!

Love hosting all our events here. The managers are soo incredible nice, the food and drinks are delicious and they're so helpful in the set up and coordination that it's a pleasure to do anything our event May require. We enjoy their changing menus so much that we often head there for random date nights too! We love the ease of parking and beautiful atmosphere

Good cocktails. Food and service are below average . I didn't get what I ordered and the server never stopped by to check and see if everything was ok. Expensive for a meal I did not eat. Won't be going back.

Nothing super special about it. The Ardmore areas nice and the decor here was definitely beautiful. We got the chicken sandwich, I've had better from Popeyes and chick fil a, but seems like this place is more about the experience. The chicken sandwich was dry rub instead of having sauce, still looked a bit powdery to me, but it didn't irritate my throat. I guess there just wasn't anything memorable about the food. The server was really nice.

They say 3 times is a charm and this third time proved that Lola's Garden is totally worth it! The first 2 issues weren't biggies but just don't let the hostess schedule you for a Monday dining experience because apparently the restaurant is closed on Mondays. Lola's is part of the same restaurant group as Morgan's Pier and Harper's Garden and you can tell - the garden aesthetic is beautiful! Plenty of seating both indoor & outside (apparently this is currently the largest outdoor space in the area). It's Ardmore Restaurant Week, and I normally don't take advantage of the special because it never seems to be worthwhile. Nevertheless, Lola's definitely delivered (only $30 for 3 courses) and didn't skimp with reduced portions - woohoo! Each course got better and better: 1. Burrata Cheese & Baby Beets app was good 2. Pan Roasted Cod was flaky, buttery & big...and the sauce & garnishment were delightful! 3. Seasonal Fruit Tart surprisingly won me over considering I'm a chocoholic and there aren't any chocolate desserts currently offered (hoping they expand the menu soon to include chocolate dessert...I need it in my life! Lol). Other people in my party ordered Roasted Free Bird Chicken Breast which was tender & crisp at the top with stew sauce, olives & zucchini AND the Grilled Duck Breast was juicy and "never had duck this tender" lol. Our server Katie was great! Very attentive to our needs and questions while providing thorough explanations. For instance, she advised that only PA liquors are currently served while they work on securing a more expansive liquor license. Also the AMAZING part about the drinks is that every cocktail is on draft - so you can taste before you commit! Great food. Great vibes (both The Internet & Solange played overhead). Great time and looking forward to dining again (next time will be for brunch because that menu has the nerve to look even more appetizing!).