Nestled in the vibrant heart of Philadelphia at 2000 Walnut Street, the Walnut Street Café brings a slice of Australian cosmopolitan charm and coastal tranquility to the city. As the second Bluestone Lane café to grace Philadelphia, this location is rapidly becoming a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re seeking a relaxed dine-in brunch experience or a swift takeaway of expertly crafted coffee, Walnut Street Café is designed to cater to every desire, any time of day.
Step inside and be greeted by a bustling yet inviting dining room, perfect for gatherings of friends, family, or casual meet-ups. The café’s warm and welcoming atmosphere encourages you to linger and savor each moment, whether you’re indulging in a leisurely brunch or grabbing your daily caffeine fix on the go. For those pressed for time, the convenience of the Bluestone Lane app allows you to order ahead, ensuring your favorite coffee and pastry are ready when you arrive.
Interior of Walnut Street Cafe Philadelphia with ample seating
A Design that Transports You
The design of Walnut Street Café is a thoughtful fusion of Melbourne’s sophisticated urban aesthetic and the laid-back vibes of the Australian coast. This unique blend creates an ambiance that is both stylish and serene. As you step inside from the energetic Philadelphia streets, you’re immediately enveloped in a tranquil escape, thanks to the abundant greenery and natural elements incorporated throughout the space.
The café’s design signature features the mesmerizing seafoam blue tiles, sourced from the renowned Mercury Mosaics, adding a touch of oceanic calm. These are beautifully complemented by whitewashed oak finishes, which lend a natural warmth and understated elegance. Pendant lights cast a soft glow, enhancing the inviting atmosphere, while carefully selected Australian beach-themed décor subtly reinforces the café’s Aussie inspiration. With a variety of seating options thoughtfully arranged, Walnut Street Café offers the ideal new spot to add to every brunch enthusiast’s must-visit list in Philadelphia.
Exterior of Walnut Street Cafe Philadelphia showcasing its street presence
An All-Day Menu Inspired by Wellness and Freshness
At Walnut Street Café, the menu is more than just food; it’s a culinary journey focused on health-conscious and progressive dining. Available all day, the menu is designed to cater to a range of tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring a radiant experience for breakfast, lunch, or a delightful snack any time.
Among the notable dishes that have quickly become favorites are the Gluten Free Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful treat topped with whipped ricotta, toasted pecans, fresh banana, and berries. The Avocado Smash is another standout, featuring perfectly ripe avocado paired with heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese, and a delicate poached egg. For a lighter yet equally satisfying option, the house-made granola, served with fresh berries and citrus curd, is a must-try.
Menu board at Walnut Street Cafe Philadelphia displaying breakfast and brunch options
Of course, no visit to Walnut Street Café would be complete without experiencing Bluestone Lane’s award-winning premium coffee. Sourced and brewed with meticulous attention to detail, the coffee menu is a testament to Melbourne’s celebrated coffee culture. Beyond coffee, the café also offers a selection of wellness drinks, signature cold-pressed juices, and organic teas, providing a diverse range of refreshing and invigorating choices.
Brekkie Originals
Start your day the Australian way with “Brekkie Originals,” a selection of health-focused and progressive brunch dishes that embody the Bluestone Lane signature style.
- Avocado Smash: The iconic dish featuring creamy avocado, sheep’s milk feta, heirloom tomatoes, and soft herbs on toasted multigrain bread. For a vegan option, simply request it without feta.
- Collective Granola: A delightful gluten-free granola served with creamy Greek yogurt, tangy lemon curd, and a medley of fresh berries.
- Breakfast Bowl: A wholesome and hearty bowl comprised of sautéed baby kale, cherry tomatoes, sheep’s milk feta, avocado, and warm farro grain, topped with a perfectly poached egg. Vegan option available by omitting feta and the poached egg.
- Soft Chili Scramble with Avocado: Flavorful chili shallot-folded eggs with sheep’s milk feta, avocado, and sesame seeds, finished with a drizzle of chili oil for a gentle kick.
- BL Big Brekkie: A substantial plate featuring avocado smash on toasted multigrain, accompanied by two poached eggs, smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes, field mushrooms, and baby kale.
- Brekkie Board: Perfect for those who want a little of everything, this board offers half portions of both the classic Avocado Smash and the gluten-free Collective Granola.
Close-up of Bluestone Lane's signature coffee at Walnut Street Cafe Philadelphia
Burritos & Brekkie Sandwiches
For a more handheld and satisfying morning meal, explore the Burritos & Brekkie Sandwiches section:
- BL Burrito: A hearty burrito filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, sheep’s milk feta, crispy potato, and a flavorful guajillo sauce, served with crispy potato wedges on the side.
- Athletes Burrito: A lighter yet protein-packed option with egg whites, sautéed spinach, roasted tomatoes, avocado, lentils, sheep’s milk feta, and chimichurri mayo, accompanied by a fresh dressed salad.
- B.L.A.T.E.: A gourmet breakfast sandwich featuring crispy bacon, avocado, arugula, tomato, a fried egg, and garlic aioli on a brioche roll, served with crispy potato wedges.
- Brekkie Sandwich: A classic combination of fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, aioli, and barbeque sauce on a brioche bun.
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant: Flaky and buttery croissant filled with scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar, and chipotle mayo.
- Eggs, Cheese & Greens Croissant: A lighter croissant option with scrambled eggs, cheddar, arugula, and house-made aioli.
Pancakes & Sweets
Indulge your sweet tooth with the Pancakes & Sweets selections, perfect for brunch or a delightful treat:
- GF Banana Bread: Gluten-free banana bread served with whipped cow’s milk ricotta, fresh berries, and roasted pecans, drizzled with locally sourced honey.
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: Light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes topped with whipped ricotta, fresh berries, citrus curd, edible petals, freeze-dried raspberries, and maple syrup.
- Blueberry Pancakes: Classic pancakes with blueberry compote, fresh blueberries, freeze-dried raspberries, and maple syrup.
- Lemon Ricotta Waffles: Crispy lemon ricotta waffles adorned with whipped ricotta, fresh berries, citrus curd, edible petals, freeze-dried raspberries, and maple syrup.
- Blueberry Waffles: Waffles with blueberry compote, fresh blueberries, freeze-dried raspberries, and maple syrup.
Selection of Bluestone Lane's menu items including sandwiches and salads
Sandwiches & Wraps
For lunch or a substantial snack, the Sandwiches & Wraps offer a range of flavorful options:
- BBQ Brisket Sandwich: Tender cider bbq brisket, arugula slaw, pickled red onions, and white cheddar nestled between slices of toasted sourdough bread.
- Ají Verde Pulled Chicken Sandwich: Blackened pulled chicken, market lettuces, avocado, red onion, and ají verde sauce on a ciabatta roll.
- Truffle Mushroom Grilled Cheese: A sophisticated grilled cheese with portabella mushrooms, provolone cheese, arugula, and truffle aioli on sourdough bread.
- Prosciutto & Burrata Sandwich: A vibrant sandwich featuring burrata, prosciutto, spicy jam, and arugula greens with a lemon zesty vinaigrette on sourdough.
- Spiced Chicken Wrap: Grilled spiced chicken breast, baby kale, sheep’s milk feta, avocado smash, heirloom tomato, and cayenne vinaigrette in a wrap.
Salads
Enjoy a refreshing and healthy meal with the vibrant Salads:
- Blackened Chicken Mediterranean Salad: A Mediterranean-inspired salad with dill, basil, arugula, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, orzo, pickled onions, and blackened chicken with a lemon vinaigrette.
- Burrata, Prosciutto & Stone Fruit Salad: A delightful combination of basil, prosciutto, candied pecans, burrata, and baby kale with a honey cayenne vinaigrette, featuring seasonal stone fruit.
- Grilled Corn Summer Salad: A celebration of summer flavors with grilled corn, feta, avocado, charred cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, arugula, and pepitas with a cilantro lime vinaigrette.
- Green Goddess Bowl: A refreshing bowl of summer greens with cucumber, fennel, edamame, toasted seeds, pickled onion, and feta, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette and topped with half an avocado.
- Summer Chicken and Greens Salad: Similar to the Green Goddess Bowl but topped with spiced chicken and an avocado half coated in sesame seeds.
Outdoor seating at a Bluestone Lane cafe location, representing the brand's ambiance
Smoothies
For a quick and nutritious boost, choose from the Smoothie selections:
- Bondi Blue Smoothie: A tropical blend of banana, mango puree, almond milk, blueberries, vegan cream, protein powder, and blue spirulina.
- Berry Brekkie Smoothie: Antioxidant-rich smoothie with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, banana, mint, lemon juice, honey, and oat milk.
- Keen Greens Smoothie: A nutrient-packed smoothie with bananas, spinach, almond butter, honey, and almond milk.
- Protein PB & Blueberry Smoothie: Plant-based protein smoothie with vanilla protein powder, banana, blueberries, almond milk, and peanut butter.
- Vanilla Protein Smoothie: A power-packed protein smoothie with plant-based protein, banana, peanut butter, and cinnamon.
Sides
Complement your meal with fresh and flavorful Sides:
- Toast Bar: Thick-cut multigrain toast served with your choice of Vegemite & butter, jam & butter, or almond butter.
- Side Bacon: Crispy bacon.
- Side of Avocado Smash: A side portion of the classic avocado smash.
- Side of Scrambled Eggs: A side of scrambled eggs.
- Side of Heirloom Carrots: Honey-roasted heirloom carrots topped with feta cheese, toasted pecans, olive oil, maldon salt, black pepper, and micro herbs.
- Side of Berries: A bowl of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries topped with a mint leaf.
Coffee – Hot & Cold
Experience Melbourne’s renowned coffee culture with Bluestone Lane’s expertly crafted hot and cold coffee selections, featuring premium beans and skilled baristas. From classic Lattes and Flat Whites to refreshing Iced Coffees and unique Draught options, there’s a perfect coffee for every palate.
Organic Teas & Wellness
Explore a range of premium organic teas sourced from Sri Lanka, alongside wellness lattes like Matcha, Golden, and Beet Lattes, offering both invigorating and health-boosting beverage options.
Juices & Beverages
Quench your thirst with freshly cold-pressed juices made from the finest ingredients, including Orange, Fuji Apple, Portsea, Torquay, and Fitzroy juice blends.
Coffee Boxes & At Home Coffee
For larger gatherings or enjoying Bluestone Lane’s signature coffee at home, explore the Coffee Boxes and At Home Coffee selections. Coffee Boxes offer 96oz of hot or cold brew coffee, perfect for sharing, while At Home Coffee options include Maverick, Riptide, and Bayside coffee beans and compostable capsules, allowing you to recreate the Bluestone Lane experience in your own kitchen.
Walnut Street Café at 2000 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA, is more than just a café; it’s an immersive experience that blends Australian hospitality, a vibrant atmosphere, and a menu dedicated to fresh, health-focused cuisine. Whether you’re a local Philadelphian or just visiting, make sure to stop by and discover your new favorite coffee and brunch spot.
