The Gold Standard Cafe

Absolutely loved the vegan options available. The vegan pancakes were good and the fresh blueberry compote was excellent. We also had the vegan version of a BLT, the TLT. Good sandwich and fries! Service was great and the menu was clearly marked, with more than a handful of actually good vegan options!

This cafe's name is well deserved. It's very cozy, the staff members are kind, and the food is very good. I recommend the pancakes and the brunch burger. I'll certainly be back to try the rest of the food.

The cold brew is ice water, btw. The food is good, though.

Helpful staff and delicious food!! I love it!!

I have been coming here for 3 years and it has been my favorite breakfast spot the entire time. My favorite item is the stuffed French toast. My personal favorites include the cheesesteak, the pancakes, the omelettes (especially the one with apple!), and the breakfast potatoes. All the egg dishes are on point, I usually get them once over easy. Coffee drinks are great, I don't know much about the other drinks but their basic drip coffee is always fresh and comes with refills. This is West Philly best breakfast spot, bar none.

Gold Standard has been my gold standard for the past three years in West Philly! My absolute favorite is the egg sandwich on the special "Philly Muffin" with bacon, and any potato dish is always cooked up perfectly. For something sweet, the stuffed French toast is a treat worth waiting until the weekend to enjoy! I'm not originally from the city, but their fine food and friendliness have kept me coming back at least once a week, but more like 3x/week, during my time in grad school. This is a true old-school community café! :) The drip coffee has kept me awake and perfectly caffeinated when I need a place to tuck into the comfort of West Philly. Alice and Joseph, the owners, are wonderful people who love to see people eating and happy. They are family people and put so much love into this place. They deserve all the love back! Go eat at GSC y'all, and I'll see you there! 😁

Basil 🥵

I grew up in west Philly but now live in Va.Every time I come to Philly I stop by this restaurant. I love it. The service and food is always great. My favorite is the rice bowl and Caesar salad. Chef’s kiss. I’ve had food delivered once and it was still hot when delivered. I’ve treated my whole family one time just so they could see that the food is good and reasonably priced.

Staff was dismissive. Won't be returning.

Thank you for maintaining this, friendly and clean business with great food in the cedar park neighborhood. I recommend the salmon B L T, or salmon rice bowl with an ice Frenchie latte. Try all of these recommendations you will not be disappointed!