- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
Atiya Ola's Spirit First Foods
Categories: Food Juice Bars & Smoothies Restaurants Vegetarian Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian [Edit]
4505 Baltimore AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
(215) 939-3298
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
13 reviews for Atiya Ola's Spirit First Foods
13 reviews in English
-
Review from Kate G.
Philadelphia, PA
8/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
I am not seeking raw food usually....but I had seen Atiya Ola's offerings at the Dollar Stroll and became intrigued.
When I went, I got the 3/$9 raw delicious food combo. I ordered kale, mushrooms and Party Slaw. ALL DELICIOUS.
and the food is not delicious in the way youd think a cheeseburger from wendy's is delicious. very unique, deep flavors..hearty tasting but not filling. especially for vegetables?? like, youd never think they were raw. very...meaty? yeasty? flavors.
the atmosphere was very cafe like...and i guess for the price, i would have hoped for a bit more.
either way, i was happy to try a new type of food and pleased with the fllavors and unique experience. -
Review from Natalie A.
Philadelphia, PA
10/24/2011
Really should be 3.5. I was here before for last year's Dollar Stroll on Baltimore Avenue. I still remember their beet straw. It tasted good. Their food selections looks great offering raw food, vegan, and juices (freshly made earlier in the the day).
I'm all about supporting small businesses, but I found them to be slightly expensive for somethings like wraps and sandwiches. My salmon wrap was tasty, but I think it could have been better for nine bucks. Of course, you are not suppose to look at other peope's food, but I couldn't help myself and noticed their breakfast looked and smelled delicious! They exclaimed of how full they were, so I guess you get plenty. Breakfast prices seem more on the reasonable side.
I'm not trying to be a stickler, but their menu could also be a bit professional. I was given a menu written in blue pen on paper scotch-taped on top of the old menu with yellow stains over it. How come we can't try Microsoft word or even Note pad to do this?
I have a West Indian background, so I was glad to see they have sorrell. So, on my next visit there I will try that and a breakfast meal then I'll update my review. -
Review from PixieCat X.
Philadelphia, PA
6/23/2011
While the food is typically decent the service is the worst I have experienced. Anywhere.
Showed up and waited almost 20 minutes after being seated before anyone came to us. It was about an hour before we got our coffee and water. Watched chef run across the street to buy eggs at 1:10 mark. Received meals at 1:45. All meals were incorrect and it seemed things had been scraped together to make a meal. We sent back our random entrees thinking that we had gotten another tables order. They chopped up the dishes and put them in bowls telling us they were breakfast bowls although they were missing many ingredients . -
Review from Cindy S.
Philadelphia, PA
10/25/2010
This place is adorable. My boyfriend and I went there for breakfast a while ago and we sat outside. It's such a friendly neighborhood coffee place filled with spirit and good food.
I haven't had the raw food yet but I'm really really excited to try it out. I feel like I can trust them. While I don't normally go there for my morning coffee, I like to stop in and grab a vegan cookie from time to time. They are always willing to answer your questions about the food and they often have good specials.
Good breakfast place if that's your thing (it's definitely my thing) AND the prices aren't outrageous either. They are in fact quite reasonable. My man and I had two really large breakfasts and the bill was only a little over $20. You really can't beat that. -
Review from Amanda C.
1/4/2011
I haven't eaten here yet but stopped in to try their moss drinks. The blueberry moss was delicious and cheap.
The staff was super friendly and the vibe of the restaurant is super comfortable.
I plan on coming back for food one day soon. -
Review from P S.
Philadelphia, PA
1/13/2010
Philadelphia vegetarians rejoice! I have lived in Philadelphia for 10 years and tonight I almost cried. Finally. A reasonably priced, excellent quality, take out optional, large variety menu, vegetarian little place has finally arrived on the scene. Many raw options (I can almost taste the vitamins as they go down my throat), and many vegan options. And ok it's not 100% vegetarian, there are some egg and salmon picks on the menu but that's fine at least for me since I sometimes eat eggs for breakfast anyway. Atiya has moved out of its personal home to this little corner of West Philadelphia much to my delight. How long has it been since you could walk into a cafe and be able to order ANYTHING you wanted off the menu? And why was this only the privilege of cities like San Fran or NYC?
Like I said, I almost cried. -
Review from Jessi S.
Bellerose, NY
10/1/2011
Great service, great food, I had the tempeh sausage & it was awesome, I had 1 spicy & 1 regular & even the regular was pretty spicy. It's right across from yoga which is great. I'd definitely go back if I were back in the area. Just be sure to have a lot of time because it takes awhile to get your food.
-
Review from A M.
Philadelphia, PA
1/28/2012
I was a very big fan when they just opened, but gradually the things that were little quirks before, started to be a real turn off. The service is terrible. they stair at you without smiling as if they didn't know why you were there. Then they ALWAYS take too long to make ANYTHING you ordered: even soup or a tea takes too much time to make it to you. There is always some weirdo sitting about yapping some conspiracy theory, or being totally rude to someone else while you're consuming your meal, unable to escape the noise, or his stream of "conciseness". The owners are decent people, but don't seem to be able to do what it takes to make it an enjoyable spot. I know many people in the neighborhood who agree with me: they used to go there and now they avoid it. It's just sad.
-
Review from Jessica S.
Philadelphia, PA
8/21/2010
This place is also great for people who aren't vegans. I had a really delicious and reasonably priced salmon and goat cheese sandwich on a buttery croissant. I also had sorrel as my beverage (which was also such a freaking treat because I'm yet to find decent Caribbean ANYTHING in Philly).
The people in there are really nice, kind of.. off; but in a really warm, touching, pleasant way. -
Review from Ashley T.
Media, PA
7/15/2010
Wonderful, wonderful service! Very clean. I only got a vegan sweet potato muffin and some tea, and they were great.
I plan on coming back. My only issue is the vegan pancakes are served with meat on the side (?), which is a shame because I'd love to get some pancakes! I wish they'd offer some veggies on the side instead.
Other than that, it's a really nice place in a great location. -
Review from Kristin W.
Philadelphia, PA
3/25/2011
When I stopped by expecting to get a quick fruit blend snack, I was a little surprised. The man behind the counter told me that smoothies were not available to order, but sea moss smoothies that had been made fresh earlier were available in the fridge. I blinked and thought, what the...?! But, he was so nice and explained the history of sea moss (tons of nutrients that kept the Irish alive through the famine) and all the different flavors that I opted to try the blueberry moss smoothie...the large. And it was pretty great - not super sweet or fruity, but definitely a refreshing, healthy drink.
-
Review from Yelena Y.
Philadelphia, PA
2/5/2011
I love the fact that they offer so much healthy/raw/vegan stuff here. I am all about the concept, but unfortunately the couple times that I've been here the food wasn't all that great. Maybe I'm just ordering the wrong stuff. There are also a lot of drink options, coffee, tea. It's got a good feel to it inside, a lot of plants, local newspapers, postings, etc. Definitely worth checking out to see if you like it. Oh here's big plus! They accept credit cards...AND discover!
-
Review from A L.
Philadelphia, PA
10/6/2010
Finally! A raw food restaurant/cafe in Philadelphia!!! While I've been to One Lucky Duck in NYC, this place is definitely less commercialized and true to raw roots. They focus on basic healthy veggies, fruits, and seaweed and pair them with amazing flavors like their perfected Tahini dressing. I loved their cauliflower salad and the tuna sala which is actually carrots and hijiki seaweed (trust me, it tasted nothing like the sea). Also, the owners are so nice, as are the staff. They rotate their menu daily which is neat since you can never get bored of the food. Also, having some non raw menu items makes it easier to bring a friend who isn't into raw foods. They can definitely expand, and they are going to! The are working on a juice bar and possibly some dehydrated raw foods. I can't wait!
Oh, and the prices are reasonable and not any more expensive than fast food. Drinks and dessert can bump up your tab, but be smart about it ;) Sharing works wonders.
