Tuscany Cafe

Everything is homemade here. Fresh and properly prepared. Soup is excellent– no chemical soup base poison– the chicken soup actually has chicken! Prices are reasonable, especially for this neighborhood. The couscous is lemony and addictive. The gentleman who runs it is helpful and friendly, but quiet, and leaves you in peace if you want to sit at the little bar and have your lunch. The coffees are freshly brewed and excellent. (No burnt stuff here.) I wish they were open all week, but I understand that his client base are the workers in the area. If you want to hang for four hours, maybe SB is a better choice. If you want to support local freshness and quality instead, go here. Fresh, clean, fast as hell, high quality, homemade, peaceful even though tiny. Close to Academy of Music if you have to be there during the work day.

I went in, having no expectations at all after scrolling Unilocal for someplace to have my lunch today. I came about this little place next to my building and my oh my was I in for a surprise! I had the chicken salad salad and WOW was that thing great or what!
A mixture of great, tasty, kind of shredded chicken, fresh salad and lots of fresh fruits like slices of apples, strawberries, blueberries and also some almonds. Hands down, one of the best salads I’ve ever had and for such a great price. Definitely going to be a regular here from now on!

What a great little spot I stumbled into the other day! They served me even though they were closed which I didn’t even know until leaving. Super friendly people and great coffee and food.
Small but mighty!

I eat lunch here at least twice per week. The food is delicious, service is fast, and the owner (Tony) is very friendly and accommodating. Most of the food is homemade – prepared by Tony and his family. Not much room to sit and eat, but great for a quick bite alone or for grab-​and-​go.
Do yourself a favor and try their homemade chicken salad with dill. Great on a sandwich or salad.

I walked past here a few weeks ago and was shocked I didn’t recognize it. I quickly scoured Unilocal thinking that it must be new, or suck, because… as an Elite ya know. how could I not know this place! Well, my fault. It isn’t new, and def doesn’t suck.
I got the greek salad (lettuce, tomato, kalmata olives, feta cheese, egg, peppers) for $ 6.50. It was huge and even came with two dolmas! The balsamic dressing on the side was nothing cray, but just a little was enough because the fresh veggies were delish. I feel like center city lovesss charging a minimum of like $ 12 for anything healthy, so this was a delight.
The peeps behind the counter were cheerful and worked quickly. Seems like there were some regulars here, always a good sign!

The absolute BEST chicken salad sandwich I have ever had, anywhere! The chicken salad is tangy and is always piled high — the amount that escapes from your sandwich is almost enough for another meal. Lots of crisp lettuce and the apples truly set this sandwich apart. Add a side of their amazingly delicious bean salad, and you’ve got quite the lunch!
It’s a small spot, so sometimes service can take a little longer, but it’s so worth the wait. Nice people there too! LOVE this lunch spot!

Sometimes you go to a café to grab a quick bite or drink. Other times, you go for an experience. Going to this quaint little café is all about the people working there. Tony is one of the nicest guys ever. You are welcomed into the store with a smile. The coffee is great, they will make it basically any way you want. There is a large assortment of snacks and any time i want a sandwich he will make it the exact way i want it.
I’m a vegetarian so i’ve asked him to make me a «veggie» sandwich and he will suggest the things to put into it. I honestly love supporting this little store whenever I can because the people are truly nice and I love dropping in to get a snack.
Con: theres not a lot of room so it gets crowded during the lunchtimes especially so its not really a place to sit down and eat, more to grab and go.

Walking by this place around lunchtime recently, I decided to stop in and get a sandwich. The shop is tiny and filled with the pleasant aromas of freshly cooked foods. They have a menu of sandwiches, salads, and other dishes they can prepare to order and also a selection of already-​made items from that menu (as well as desserts and coffees). I grabbed the turkey sandwich to go. It was yummy, on good bread, balanced with a variety of veggies dressed in a surprisingly tasty dressing. It was basically like a sandwich I’d make myself at home, if I had all the ingredients fresh and ready. The sandwich also came with a small side of beans and veggies salad, which was nice.
Staff is friendly and efficient. Prices relatively inexpensive — especially considering what you get. Look forward to returning and trying out more of their menu items.

Good food, cheap and nice service. I ordered the bagel and egg sandwich and it was delicious. Came with a few good sides as well. Only complaint is that it’s small making it a tough place to hang out or to get work done. I’ll definitely go back to take out breakfast or coffee though!

Great lunch spot. Great service. Not a lot of options but everything is good and big.

Had the portobello panini, and it was delicious. Friendly service. Fast. Affordable. They made it fresh right when I ordered it, so it was also hot and cooked perfectly. I didn’t try anything else, but the rest of the menu looked good for a simple lunch or snacks. Very little seating, so not a place for a big group.

Very small, but great tasting food! Prefect when on the go and wanting something fresh!

I work in the building and visit this café religiously. the owners are the friendliest most generous people you will ever meet. the coffee is La Colombe and is always a perfect cup, and their home made sandwiches and salads are excellent. i started coming for the coffee but it has become a visit with friends every morning. LOVE this place.

New ownership has been amazing. Everything is fresh and made right in front of you. It may take a few minutes, but if you walk around the block your food will be ready by the time you return.
With personal and friendly service, fresh handcrafted food and prices that rival most food trucks, the Tuscany Café is simply fantastic!

Very intimate and European coffee bar. Snacks, sandwiches, salads also… all freshly made. Fantastic espresso!

People are incredibly nice and the food is made fresh and it’s delicious! Thr coffee was some of the besr I’ve ever had. I recommend the Mocha Latte!

Great service. The most deliciously fresh, crisp, and flavorful salads for a great price and made with care and love. And their large. Place has coffees, teas, sandwiches, and pastries.

Tuscany Café is a great place to stop for a bite to eat. It went under new management in fall 2013 and they completely revamped everything.
Sandwiches and salads are literally made with love. All ingredients are fresh and delicious. Delicious pastries and under wonderful, friendly management.

Ever since new ownership took over, this place has been excellent. Every salad is handcrafted and personalized (if that’s what you want). There’s no lack of ingredients either as each salad is loaded with fresh veggies, dressings, etc. The sandwiches are always freshly made as well.
Any review on Tuscany Café made prior to the fall of 2013 is outdated, new ownership has completely turned the café around.

The didn’t have anything in stock. I ordered a turkey panini and ended up with a chicken «panini» but it wasn’t a panini it was a pita thing that was half toasted. the only thing inside this «panini» was bland chicken, tomato, lettuce and cheese… no sauce, no chips, no nothing. I ended up throwing it out. Waste of money.