The Gold Standard Café – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this bustling neighborhood hub, where the comforting sizzle of the griddle sets the stage for an elevated morning ritual. Hearty breakfast sandwiches and golden-yolked burgers anchor a menu that balances classic indulgence with vibrant plant-based fare, all served in an atmosphere brimming with local energy and the aroma of freshly toasted bagels.
4800 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia PA https://thegoldstandardcafe.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Gold Standard Café
Dairy-Free at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Egg Sandwich, 2 Eggs Any Style and The Real Vegan Egg Scramble. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Salmon and Breakfast Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Egg Sandwich, 2 Eggs Any Style and Egg Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheesesteak (Beef), Cheesesteak (Grilled Chicken) and Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Side and Two Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breakfast Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Gold Standard Café
The Gold Standard Café in Philadelphia has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Egg Sandwich, The Real Vegan Egg Scramble and Tofu Scramble. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Gold Standard Café
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken & Chorizo Hash | 50.6 g | 67.4 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Rice Bowl | 111.3 g | 59.8 g |
| Harvest Salad | 156.7 g | 57.2 g |
| Turkey Apple Brie Sandwich | 0 g | 50.2 g |
| Ranchero Bowl | 151.7 g | 45.3 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| The Brunch Tofu Hash | 13.9 g | 38.6 g |
| The Real Vegan Egg Scramble | 24.1 g | 38.4 g |
| Tofu Scramble | 79.2 g | 37.4 g |
| Two Eggs | 16.8 g | 32.6 g |
| Cheesesteak (Beef) | 18.9 g | 32.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the reliable dining experience and steady service that ensures a comfortable, well-paced visit. Celebrated for meeting expectations with every meal, diners highlight the dependable quality of the kitchen and the consistent flavors found in their familiar dishes. The experience is praised for its straightforward nature, offering a predictable and satisfying option for those seeking a standard, no-fuss meal.
Menu
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Egg Sandwich - $6.25: Two fried eggs, cheddar cheese on a kaiser roll. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Egg Sandwich - $8.5: Vegan egg and vegan cheese on a philly english muffin. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- GS Breakfast Sandwich - $12: Fried eggs, avocado, cheddar, and pesto on wheat. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Sandwich - $12: Fried eggs, avocado, cheddar, and pesto on wheat. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ultimate Brunch Burger - $16: Cheddar cheese, avocado and bacon topped with sunny side egg. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ultimate Breakfast Club - $15: Brioche french toast sandwich with fried eggs, sausage, sweet cream cheese and cheddar cheese, served with a side of potatoes and syrup. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $12: Black bean corn salsa, sautéed spinach, two fried eggs, avocado, and cheddar cheese.
- Vegan Burrito - $13: Sautéed tofu, spinach, black bean corn salsa, vegan sausage, vegan cheese in a spinach wrap. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Deluxe Bagel - $19: Smoked salmon, cucumber, tomato, red onion, capers, and cream cheese. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Breakfast Platters
- 2 Eggs Any Style - $8: Served with breakfast potatoes and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Signature Omelets - $14.5: Options: Black bean salsa with avocado and cheddar; Grilled Apple with bacon and blue cheese; Smoked Salmon with tomato and cream cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 3 Egg Omelet - $13: Choice of two fillings: Swiss, American, cheddar, mushroom, tomato, spinach, peppers, onion, bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, canadian bacon Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Amazing Avocado Toast - $14.5: Over easy eggs, avocado, fresh mozzarella, tomato with pesto on toasted sourdough and tossed salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Scramble - $10.5: Black bean corn salsa, peppers, onions, tomatoes, served with breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Real Vegan Egg Scramble - $13.5: Sautéed spinach, peppers, onions, serve with breakfast potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Bowls
- Egg Bowl - $11.5: Potatoes, scrambled eggs, black bean corn salsa with cheddar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ranchero Bowl - $12.5: Scrambled eggs, homemade ranchero sauce on corn tortilla and bed of potatoes with cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Power Bowl - $10.75: Oatmeal, organic quinoa, apples, bananas, berries, and toasted almonds with honey Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancake Bowl - $12.5: Pancake, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon drizzled with syrup. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes & French Toast
- Pancakes (2 Pieces) - $6.5: Dusted with powdered sugar. Served with syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- French Toast (2 Pieces) - $11.75: Dusted with powdered sugar. Served with syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Pancakes (2 Pieces) & Blueberry Sauce - $11.75: Served with homemade blueberry sauce and vegan butter. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Lunch Salads
- Harvest Salad - $13.5: Mixed greens, carrot, cranberry, red onion, glazed walnuts, apple, and blue cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tossed Salad - $10: Mesclun greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots with house vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, croutons, parmesan with Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Starters
- Vegan Chicken Wings (SM) - $7: Crispy seitan, tossed with bbq or buffalo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Lunch Sandwiches & Wraps
- Turkey Apple Brie Sandwich - $14.25: Turkey breast, grilled apple, brie cheese, and mixed greens with honey mustard on artisan bread
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $13: Romaine, parmesan, and caesar dressing in a wheat wrap. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $13: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on kaiser roll. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Honeymoon Chicken Sandwich - $14.25: Grilled chicken breast, avocado, grilled onions, melted cheddar cheese, and honey bbq sauce on artisan bread
- B.L.T Sandwich - $11: Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on country white. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Vegan Club - $15.5: Crispy buffalo seitan, vegan bacon, lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo on country white. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- T.L.T Sandwich - $12: Smoked tempeh, lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo on toasted vegan multigrain. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Burger - $13.75: Choice of beef or black bean burger served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a country bun with a pickle and a side of fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Cheesesteaks
- Cheesesteak (Beef) - $13: With sautéed peppers, onions, and American cheese on artisan bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Cheesesteak (Grilled Chicken) - $13: With sautéed peppers, onions, and American cheese on artisan bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Vegan Cheesesteak - $14: With homemade savory seitan, sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan cheese and vegan mayo on artisan bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Specials
- Grilled Salmon Burrito - $18.25: Sautéed Vegetables, American Cheese, & grilled Salmon serve with side of potato. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Rice Bowl - $19.75: Seasoned Rice, sautéed Vegetables, Avocado, & grilled Salmon serve with Sweet BBQ Chili sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly
Brunch
- Mexi-Tacos - $15.5: Scrambled eggs and black bean corn salsa on soft corn tortillas, garnished with pico de gallo, cheese, and avocado served with a side of potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Huevos Rancheros - $16.5: Over-easy eggs and ranchero sauce on corn tortilla and bed of breakfast potatoes. Garnished with cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Chicken & Chorizo Hash - $17.5: Grilled chicken, chorizo, peppers, red onions, and potatoes all seasoned in smoked paprika, finished with cheddar, sour cream, two eggs any style, and rye toast.
- The Brunch Tofu Hash - $15: Sautéed with tofu, potatoes, onions, peppers, mushroom, organic quinoa and vegan eggs with turmeric seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Avocado Salmon - $19.5: Grilled salmon topped with lime avocado salsa, sunny-side-up eggs, and potatoes. Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Stuffed Cheesecake French Toast - $15: Stuffed with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and sweet cream cheese topped with berries and dusted with powdered sugar served with syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Eggs Benedict - $14: Served with homemade hollandaise sauce OR vegan pesto sauce and potatoes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Sides
- Bread - $3: Choice of bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Breakfast Side - $3.5: Choice of side. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Two Eggs - $5: Choice of scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, sunnyside up, or egg whites. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Water Bottle - $1.75: 16oz water bottle.
- Seltzer - $3.25: Effervescent sparkling water, naturally flavored with a hint of raspberry lime essence. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Juices (10 oz.) - $2.5: Freshly squeezed juices in a variety of flavors including orange, apple, and green vegetable blends. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sodas - $2.25: 12oz canned soda.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gold Standard Café
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews indicate no specific concerns, instead praising the reliable dining experience, steady service, and consistent quality of familiar dishes.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features over 15 American breakfast and brunch items, including diverse options for 30 different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) American cafe offers a casual, no-fuss dining experience focused on reliable service and straightforward breakfast staples.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Gold Standard Café has an average rating of 3.0/5.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports vegan, keto, gluten-free, and mediterranean diets through dishes like tofu scramble, avocado salmon, and signature omelets.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly American café is suitable for families, offering a reliable dining experience with straightforward, familiar dishes and consistent service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American café offers a reliable, no-fuss dining experience with a 3.0/5 rating and an extensive range of dietary-specific options.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Gold Standard Café is located at 4800 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 in the Cedar Park neighborhood.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly American café is better suited for a casual, no-fuss meal than a special occasion, given its 3.0/5 rating.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include the Egg Sandwich, GS Breakfast Sandwich, Ultimate Brunch Burger, Breakfast Burrito, and Amazing Avocado Toast.
- Is The Gold Standard Café dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Gold Standard Café has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Egg Sandwich, 2 Eggs Any Style and The Real Vegan Egg Scramble.
- What can I eat at The Gold Standard Café on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Egg Sandwich, 2 Eggs Any Style and The Real Vegan Egg Scramble carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Gold Standard Café have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Egg Sandwich and The Real Vegan Egg Scramble.
- Is The Gold Standard Café gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Gold Standard Café?
- Chicken & Chorizo Hash, at roughly 67.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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