This review was written by Lauren Doney - manager at Sláinte Pub in University City & baker extraordinaire.
My fiancé Buddy and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather on Saturday morning and have
brunch at wedge + fig in Old City. The menu looked fabulous
online and we just happened to have an extra bottle of champagne lying around,
so why not? At first glance, wedge + fig looks like a small café
with maybe seven tables inside and a small counter area stocked with yummy
pastries & a large variety of cheeses. We asked the gentleman at
the counter if we could sit outside (referring to the small solo table we saw on
our way in). He replied, “Sure, the entrance to the secret garden is
on the side.” To our delight, there was a narrow cobblestone walkway
that led to a small backyard seating area complete with hanging flowers and a
small fountain. What a nice surprise!
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| Secret Door |
There were maybe eight
tables total, but all of them were filled with young couples and friends
chatting over impressive looking plates that made us anxious to order. Even
with already having looked at the menu online, it was difficult to decide what
to order. Everything looked and sounded so good. Our
server, Amy, told us about the specials & brought us some fresh squeezed OJ
for mimosas. Buddy also ordered some french pressed coffee, which he
really enjoyed.
One of the reasons we chose
this restaurant was the extensive list of gourmet cheeses. We
started our meal with a cheese plate. As Amy suggested, we chose one
goat, one cow & one sheep’s milk cheese. A few moments later,
she returned with a slate board of our three selected cheeses, crostini and a
small piece of jam & fig cake (which is amazing and tastes like a gourmet
fig newton). The board also acted as a guide, with the names
of each cheese & an arrow (directing you from mild to sharp) written in
chalk.
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| Cheese! |
Moving on, Buddy ordered
the special. A panini of bacon, pork roll, sopressata, sharp cheddar,
fried egg & pesto with a side of greens tossed lightly in a house
vinaigrette. He loved it. A creature of habit, I ordered
the “3 eggs your way”. My fried eggs game with lemon-parmesan roasted
potatoes (yum!), crispy bacon, mixed greens & wheat toast. The
presentation & the meal itself were outstanding.
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| Would eat this every day |
Throughout the meal, we
were served by everyone on the small staff, including the owner. They
worked very well together as a team and all of them really seemed to enjoy
working there. As a restaurant manager, this is one of the things i
always take notice of and later remember about a place. Our
experience at wedge + fig was wonderful. The service was helpful
& friendly. The menu was executed well and thought-out. We can’t wait to go back.
wedge + fig
160 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
267 603 3090
www.wedgeandfig.com
Reviewed and Written by Lauren Doney
