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   CrustyCurmudgeon

   Philadelphia

   387 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   387 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The sun suddenly came out for a bright and perfect evening after a dreary, rainy day. There's no better place to enjoy a nice surprise like this than Spring Mill Cafe, so we went out for an unplanned treat - and we got it! The specials included a quail salad appetizer and drumfish on couscous, which sounded so good we had them both after some chicken liver pâté with a nice white Burgundy (that we we remembered to bring as we were about the close our front door). We even had 2 desserts - macarons for my wife and mango apricot sorbet for me. It was a fun, relaxed, delicious meal and a great evenging spent with the convivial owner and the skilled, attentive, friendly and interesting staff. Thanks once again, SMC!!

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   Aviddiner

   Philadelphia

   127 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   127 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We enjoyed the excellent offerings that included the delicious corn soup, the roasted zucchini, escargot, the rabbit stew, the endive salad, the orange cake topped off with perfect cups of cafe au lait and cappuccino. Our server was gracious and attentive, ably guided by the owner. No wonder that this restaurant has served as a Philadelphia dining out model for many decades.

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   Rich

   Philadelphia

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My party of 8 was seated in a small private room, which added to the experience. The host suggested that we start with platters of pates and cheeses, which were excellent and also expedited ordering. Dishes we had included rabbit, bastille, and a fish special -- again, all nicely prepared and presented. And desserts were terrific.

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   AllanC

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Pleasant ambience. Good menu choices. Not rushed. Perfect place to celebrate birthday/anniversary

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   AndyE

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious cod and drum fish dinner along with salad with goat cheese. Desserts of chocolate cake and lemon cheesecake were delicious. Highly recommend the Spring Mill Cafe.

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   SomeoneHungry

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Simply the best. Talented, caring and knowledgeable staff. Great food, ambience and overall experience.

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   AnneS

   Philadelphia

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Just spectacular food and service!

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   JimM

   Philadelphia

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always great food and service in a charming atmosphere.

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   VictorD

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   The food and service were excellent. It felt like you were eating in a French country side.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had just had our memorial service for the passing of our dad when we decided to go to celebrate him at Spring Mill Café. Everything was wonderful. The pace of the food being brought out, the kind and wonderful servers and the amazing food just made our heartfelt celebration even more special.

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    JoanC

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first time at Spring Mill and we had such a nice time. We were greeted the second we walked in by the owner and taken to our table. Our server was really friendly and answered all our questions about the menu and nothing was too much trouble. We took our friends fir their birthdays and we all loved our dinners and had a great time. A really nice, cozy restaurant!!! Will definitely go back!!!

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    susanh

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday Attentive, very professional staff and excellent food. The chef kindly accommodated a vegetarian and a 4 year old.

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    gwynneg

    Philadelphia

    86 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    It had been decades since dining here and it did not disappoint. The soupe du jour, carrot curry, was delightful. My husband ordered salade d'endives and for me salade de bettraves. For entrees we ordered lapin a la moutarde and bastilla marocaine. We had 7pm concert tickets at Stoneleigh so skipped dessert. Ezra, our server, was easy going and provided just the right amount of attention to ensure we enjoyed our dining experience. Casual atmosphere, delicious french fare and byo. Treat yourself!

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    JimL

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Looking back, I think our party of five was probably too loud. Wonderful evening! Our favorite restaurant. Best to Ezra, Nathan and all!

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    Nice

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We love the Spring Mill Cafe, beautiful setting! One comment it was my husbands birthday i'd asked when making the reservation and spoke to someone that day about putting a candle in his dessert and that didn't happen :( was disappointed about that.

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    jessica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    absolutely delicious. don’t love the brunch prix fixe as it doesn’t cater to different hunger levels, but the food is still wonderfully incredible and the service attentive and the place adorable. love it there.

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    Joinersquirrel

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nathan a delightful server and the ambiance is cozy & charming— transports you to France. Pork chop fantastic, Chicken Pate and daffodil cake superb. But you remain one of our favorite Philly restaurants!

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    Peabody

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely dinner. Everything was done extremely well. The service was great and food delicious. Overall, a wonderful evening!

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    Brent2

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We sat outside on a beautiful day. Too bad the traffic noise was so loud. Sit inside. Everyone liked the food. However, I had the chicken dish: Bastilla Marocaine Stony Hill Farm free range chicken, egg, and almonds, spiced with cinnamon and turmeric, baked in filo pastry, served with a Israeli couscous and garnished with spicy harissa The chicken filling was too dry for me. Don’t forget, it’s a BYOB. I had to run out to buy wine.

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    ugetwhatupayformostly

    Philadelphia

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    this is actually my favorite restaurant. reliably good. charming. byob. amazing soups always. great cheese plate. hard not to want to come here every week.

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    Christine

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    I have loved The Spring Mill Cafe for years. However last night it was really poor. If you eat outside, the noise level is lousy with trucks and traffic but that is expected. However it was the food that was so poor. The pate was tasteless, the chicken morrocan "pie" was incredibly dry as though it was days old and reheated and the orange cake had a bad bitter taste, again very dry, and had absolutely no orange taste to it. Even the rolls had been overheated to the extent that the crust had to be sawed to cut into it. When we said something to the waiter, he became really annoyed, immediately. Probably not the first complaint. We will not go back. There was not one redeeming part to the meal. It is such a shame because it was always wonderful in the past.

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    BobC

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Was all that we expected— went on recommendation of a friend

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    Poogie

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just outstanding food and service and atmosphere. We love the place

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    CherylD

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From the appetizer to the dessert you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. We've been here twice and it's now are new favorite. We will be back soon.

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    Green

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I always enjoy eating here. Real traditional French country food. Relax with a BYOB bottle of wine and enjoy a cheese or pate plate (or both). I always leave satisfied but not stuffed! Enjoy.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was wonderful and service was great

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    ClarkFiske

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Interesting menu, all delish. Pleasant looking outside, but sound depends on traffic...we ate inside. Attentive staff, willing to make adjustments.

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    fresser

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    This was our first trip back to Spring Mill Cafe in many years and we were satisfied enough to give it another try in the near future. My wife's salad with poached shrimp was quite good, but my grilled asparagus appetizer was lacking flavor from the vinagrette. We both had the baked cod with shell fish and risotto, but were underwhelmed. The mussels added to the dish were overcooked and tasteless. Overall the dish was on the bland side. Next time we will probably go with one of their meat entrees. Fortunately both desserts--lemon cheesecake, and flourless chocolate cake were excellent.

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    Gerridoc

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had our anniversary dinner at Spring Mill. Excellent service, great food, beautiful setting. Consistently outstanding restaurant.

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    Chuck

    Philadelphia

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great meal and experience an the Spring Mill Cafe. My wife loves the Lapine and I had the chicken. Very different, very good. And I would go there just for the escargot!

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    Steaklover

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    My party of 3 went for brunch. Food was exquisite (appetizer, entree, coffee, bread). Dessert was little pricey. We sent on the outside porch so road noise was loud but if you sit inside noise level is low. Recommend for anyone who likes traditional French food. The menu is not large but the meals they prepare they do really well.

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    AnnetteB

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, attentive service, and pleasing atmosphere.

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    margaretk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    The house wine was TERRIBLE, White was warm and red was barely drinkable, so be sure to bring your own wine. The lamb was overcooked and tough The former chef, before Covid was was better But the ambience was great

    Spring Mill CafeResponded on May 27, 2022

    We have been a BYOB since 1978, and sorry that the free wine was not of your liking. And we have had the same chef for 13 years. Have a great summer. Cheers,

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    William

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food, great service. Wonderful little French cafe environment. Highly recommend.

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    ArthurB

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love this BYOB bistro for dinner and Sunday brunch. The charm is over the top; and the food and service are even better. Just a great dining experience all the way around! Interesting (and yummy) entree menu selections for every palate and the salads and soups are wonderful. We have never been disappointed. Highly recommend.

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    Fayeluvs2dine

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We enjoyed our Mothers Day Dinner t Spring Mill Cafe. The service was excellent. The appetizers were very good - I had a salad of the day and hubby had soup. The rolls were just okay. We both had the filet mignon which was cooked as ordered but would have preferred some type of potato on the side instead of the pureed parsnip. We ordered the vegetable of the day to share. I suspect this was a way to increase prices. We enjoyed our desserts and coffee although I don't think they came around to see if we wanted more coffee - I was at the restroom so not sure. Very nice dinner.

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    EHSM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious. The atmosphere was perfect and the waiter was fantastic.

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    CarolynK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    So beautifully French. Love it. They catered to my family’s needs and made me feel special as the guest of honor.

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    christy

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    I took my mother to Mother’s Day brunch. The service was mediocre at best. Our waiter was barely audible. The food was lack luster. My salad was a few leaves with a mound of walnuts and a few pears and crumbles of blue cheese. My “green”shakshuka, was simply awful, and my cheesecake was frozen. All in all it was enough to make me question whether or not I would go back. I was truly surprised as I have had many great meals there and great service in the past. Maybe brunch just isn’t their thing.

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    KateO

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    food was excellent! Service was friendly and efficent

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