Tela's Market & Kitchen

Came here for brunch courtesy of a recommendation and just say the food and mimosa were worth the trip over the bridge. Service could've been a lotto better, but it wasn't bad enough for me to write the place off. I'll chalk it to it just being a day for our server. It's a great place to catch up with friends, first dates or just any date really. Actually ran into a good friend while there which was a pleasant surprise. I shall return and try out some more of the menu and drink options.

The atmosphere is nice, I appreciated the real silverware and cloth napkins. It was clean and cheerful. However, I ordered the brown rice bowl and was disappointed. The other food in our group was better. If you are listing a brown rice bowl I was expecting it to be at least partially warm (the rice). If not, please say so. Cold rice is hard and starchy, I don't know if anyone likes cold rice. The bowls section of the menu were a mixture of warm and cold (like chili and also poké), so there was no way to know. The salad was prettily presented, someone in the kitchen had some good nice knife skills and the mushrooms were thankfully cooked (though cold). There was nothing that held the salad components together and only after I arrived at home did I remember that there was a miso dressing in the description, it was not on the salad. That explains why it was so incredibly boring. Perhaps not worth leaving a review about, but it drove me a little crazy why it was so lackluster. If I had ordered pancakes I am sure I would have left happy.

Tela's Market is a great option for brunch in Philly. However, parking can be tricky so leave time to drive around if you don't plan to Uber. If you are going on the weekend, I would recommend a reservation as wait times can be 30mins +. Even with a reservation you may have to wait for a table to open - its very busy on the weekends.For brunch, we ordered the hot honey fried chicken sandwich, crispy mahi mahi tacos and a chai latte. The portions were a great size and everything was flavorful and well-seasoned. I also really enjoyed the fact that the sandwiches came with a side salad. I would highly recommend and next time I would try the omelette and chicken and waffles.

Went in this morning, lovely location, beautiful inside. Unfortunately it took longer to order the coffee then to receive it but the wait was not worth the 4 ppl in line. The latte was awful - it tasted as if the portafilter had already used grounded espresso and poured water over it again. It was so bitter that you couldn't taste the flavoring or syrup added. Since it took some time to receive it and the staff looked a bit stressed out, I didn't want to ask to remake and attempted to save it at home to add some flavoring but it was not capable of being saved. Really disappointed as it's the very few places left in the neighborhood to stop for coffee

My hubby and I popped in here on a Saturday morning to grab coffee and ended up staying for brunch since the menu looked good. We were there before the crowd so we got to sit in the cozy sofa lounge areas. The ambiance was very warm and welcoming and service was attentive.We got the chicken and waffles with cinnamon apples and it was a fun twist on the classic dish. While the French toast was quite soggy and less flavorful, the berries on the French toast were amazing. Made me wish I got the yogurt berry parfait instead.Our drinks were 10/10. Hubs got a vanilla honey latte with sugar free syrup and skim milk. I got the honey rose water latte with almond milk.We'd go back in a heartbeat for this drinks.

I am a BIG Tela's fan! It's a great spot in Fairmount for coworking, quick lunches, dates, and an occasional drink. So much to love here: the food, the atmosphere and vibes, bright sunlight, open windows in the summer, and space to spread out.I have enjoyed the yogurt parfait and greek bowl with chicken. They also have really nice egg-based breakfast and brunch options. There is typically a sign in front that denotes whether or not there is service or if you're supposed to order at the bar and sit.There is occasionally bugs flying around and I sometimes wish the market selection was a bit bigger (I think it used to be?) but ultimately it wouldn't be that convenient of a location for me to bop by for specialty items anyways. Pop in for a unique hostess gift, thought! Bottle of wine, etc. Also coffee!Always look forward to my next Tela's trip and appreciate this gem of a spot for existing.

Located in Fairmount, the space is big and has a lot of seating. It took a minute for us to get seated, seems like there was only one waiter around 1pm. The menu has something for everyone- lots of egg options, pancakes, sandwiches, soups, tacos and bowls. I ordered the Matcha Apple Cider which was an unique flavor, more on the sweeter side. The iced coffee with toffee syrup was average and missing the toffee note. The tuna sandwich comes with thin slices of granny smith apple and chucks of celery. The tuna mixture is very fatty and simply delicious. The buttermilk pancakes were divine. They are crispy on the inside and soft in the middle. It comes with plenty of fresh berries and berry compote. The fries are basically McDonald's fries but thicker. SO GOOD! Dropping one star simply because I think the food could have came out a bit quicker but recognize there is a lot going on in the kitchen.

Stopped in with some friends for a drink. The white sangria was so good. It was light and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. Cute place inside. Our server was sweet and patient. We were visiting instead of paying attention to the menu, she had to come back a couple of times before we were ready to order. The fries were a little boring, but that's ok. They weren't horrible. One of my friends enjoyed his chicken sandwich.

Back to Tela's for a Friday evening dinner. Grabbed a seat inside immediately, along their storefront window -- very nice. Overall, the food was great. My Moscow Mule was a little light -- great ginger flavor, but wasn't strong on the alcohol; lots of ice. Staff was okay -- unobtrusive, which was nice. Fried Calamari - Very tasty. Good crunch, good sauce, each piece very tender. However, you can see how many little pieces we get for $12 -- about 12. This appetizer is likely meant for one. The sauce was similar to a tomato soup. Tela's Cheeseburger with Avocado - Following the calamari, the size of the burger surprised me. Huge, cooked to perfection (medium) and layered in tomato and avocado, this burger is one for the books. At $18 total, still on the pricier side, but this one actually delivers. Enjoyed the fries as well -- crispy exterior and soft inside. Value: 3/5Quality: 5/5Quantity: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Visited here for brunch one Saturday and the place was poppin! We had a reservation so we didn't sweat it but if you're looking to go there at a specific time especially the weekend I recommend making one. The service was great but the food and drinks were even better. I ordered an Eggs Benedict which was delicious. If you order a side of bacon I recommend asking for it extra crispy as my order came to the table barely cooked in quite a few spots.