by Edward Powledge on $5 cover even as early as 10pm seems excessive but the place seemed chill, fun old school music, reasonably priced drinks and not too crowded before midnight.
by Melissa D. on I LOVE brunch and Cafe Lift did not disappoint. No need to restate what has already been covered in some 53 or so reviews. So what I will say is that I am very happy that I ventured out of my south Philly comfort zone to try Cafe Lift! I had a frittata with spinach, turkey bacon and fresh mozzarella cheese which was served with potatoes and toast for $8.50! The frittata was huge and I enjoyed every morsel. My girlfriend had pancakes...boring, but she cleaned her plate which she rarely does so I consider that a strong indication of how tasty the eats are here. And all for $22.... I'll be checkin' you again Cafe Lift.
by Ernie Gotcher on If you seriously go to this bar, and not just on a lark but seriously go regularly, then you command my respect. Drinking here takes a liver of steel and the patience of a rock (the bartender is really really slow, I think he is still making the drink I ordered last time I was there). Just sitting on a stool in here made me feel like a dumpling steamed in rubbing alcohol. The whole place smells like a beer soaked band-aid and the lights are on full blast to unforgivingly illuminate every battered crag of desperation creasing the faces of the drunkards within. Sound like home? Then this, brave soul, is your kind of place.
