So begins our 7 days, 7 posts spree. The first one goes to Cafe Veg, a cute space in a seemingly out-of-place spot on South Street. Inside, the restaurant is very spacious and bright, with lots of windows and a cozy feel. We went for breakfast on a weekday, so there were maybe 2 other customers eating while we were there. One was a middle-aged businessman reading the newspaper, and the other was an older man from a nearby elderly home, telling us that running/biking was a good hobby and that we should drink a lot of water. Sometimes, it is nice to be reminded that total strangers are sometimes invested in small parts of your lives. The whole world is connected even if you don't realize it sometimes.
Since it was a week day, as I mentioned, it was not crowded at all. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive to our needs, but I will say, for there only being a few other people in the restaurant, it took far too long for our food to arrive. My food was on the lukewarm side when it arrived - I ordered two eggs (scrambled), toast (wheat) and homefries as it was a cheap option. To be honest, I was a little underwhelmed. This place definitely has the vibe of being a great, local undiscovered brunch champion, but it fell a little short in my eyes. The homefries were dry and the eggs were not that flavorful. I did try Sandya's peanut butter/bacon/banana sandwich made with french toast, and that was pretty amazing. I guess based on that this place is more hit-or-miss depending on what you want.I would be willing to give Cafe V another shot, and maybe try a more adventurous dish - they did have a nice selection of both breakfast and lunch options. It's a cute, bright spot in an otherwise bleak part of the street.
Cafe V
1318 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 772-1318
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