K'Far

You might have heard about K’Far and its sister spots (Laser Wolf, Zahav, and Dizengoff). And if you haven’t, you’ve probably walked by the Rittenhouse cafe on a Saturday and seen the line of people waiting to order their Jerusalem bagels and kubaneh toasts. K’Far serves a great lineup of pastries, including lemon cheesecake babka, a marzipan challah danish, and some other $5-and-under treats that you’ll swaddle like a newborn baby on your way out. 

photo credit: Michael Persico

photo credit: Michael Persico

photo credit: Michael Persico

photo credit: Michael Persico

Every inch of the chic spot, from the glass pastry cases and gold-rimmed mirrors to the adjoining patio feels like it could be the backdrop of a magazine shoot. Friends talk about horrible dates over borekas, freelancers frantically type at the marble counter with Yemenite lattes, and local moms in their Lululemons grab their Tunisian Tuna salads to go. If it’s sunny out or the weekend, it’s one of the busiest places in the neighborhood, so try your luck on the weekdays. It’s a great choice for lunch in Rittenhouse (and one of the few places that actually lives up to the hype).

Food Rundown

photo credit: Michael Persico

Pastries

K’Far is one of Philly's best bakeries. Every pastry is a perfect balance of taste and texture, but some of our favorites are the moist lemon cheesecake babka, doughy marzipan challah danish with an almond glaze, and the chocolate rugelach. They tend to sell out pretty early, though, so make sure to come by before noon if you want to nab some.

photo credit: Michael Persico

Egg & Cheese Jerusalem Bagel

There are a lot of bagel options on the menu, but this is the one you want to start your day with. The sandwich has a fried egg, cooper sharp, herby schug, and za'atar pressed onto a warm Jerusalem bagel. Each bite is crisp, gooey, and nutty.

Brown Sugar Ricotta Toast

This toast is supremely rich, with thick, buttery bread and sweet, whipped ricotta under a spiced apricot syrup. It’s a win for everyone who’s in the dessert-for-breakfast club. And yes, that includes us.

photo credit: Michael Persico

Tunisian Tuna Salad

You can have a boring ass caesar, or you can have crispy baby gem lettuce with a soft hard boiled egg, tender potatoes, olives, preserved lemon, and a smoky harissa vinaigrette. And don’t forget about the thick slices of tuna that make this light salad one that will keep you full for hours.