Metropolitan Cafe & Bakery

Philadelphia


Great breads, tender pastries and good coffee make for a perfect breakfast or lunch at this flagship location of Metropolitan. It's also famous for its granola. The cafe here is closed on Monday.

There are several other locations around town including a branch in Reading Terminal Market.


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