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 8th & Walnut

8th & Walnut

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Opening hours

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Amenities

Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Seating

Free Wifi

Wine and Beer

Baking Class

On the corner of 8th & Walnut, our shop resides in the former home of one of Philadelphia’s most renowned jewelry stores, Robbins’ Diamonds. Today, our restaurant features beautiful high ceilings, a central communal table made of reclaimed wood and original tile flooring from the space’s previous life, which dates back to 1917. Our position on the corner affords plenty of natural light and great views of the surrounding streetscape. Stop in for a meal before heading to the Walnut Street Theatre, the nation’s longest running playhouse, or take a muffin and a cup of our organic coffee on a stroll through Washington Square.

Simplicity According to Alain

Our founder

Alain Coumont was born into a family of cooks. His grandparents had a restaurant, his father was a chef, and his aunt Simone was a talented pâtissier who baked tarts every Saturday for the whole family to devour on Sunday. When he was 6 years old, Alain began reading from the two cookbooks on the shelf at home. He taught himself to cook by reading recipes and hints from famous chefs. His first creations were chocolate mousse, cream puffs, and eclairs. Little did he know…

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