Experts' Choice Award High Street
What the experts agree on
Chef Eli Kulp's Old City spot is famous for standout bread—croissants, bagels, and artisanal loaves—paired with an inventive, ever-changing menu built on farm-fresh and foraged ingredients.
“Favorite local chef Eli Kulp elevates bakery and diner fare at this new destination in Old City.”
– Travel + Leisure
Zagat4.5
"This more casual next door neighbor and sibling of Old City's Fork, open morning through evening, is a showcase for the chef at both eateries, Eli Kulp." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Old City American bistro Fork has long had an adjacent market-based offshoot --- Fork etc. --- that specialized in soups, sandwiches and other gourmet-to-go items." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"The upscale market-cafe craze is in the midst of another Philly flux, with some exciting new offerings on the scene." Full review
Frommer's "He has grounded his innovative menu in whole grains, farm-fresh ingredients, and sublime baked goods and pastries, then uses that sure footing to surprise you at every bite with unusual combinations." Full review
Fodor's "This sunny, clean-cut younger sibling of perennial favorite, Fork, is half clubhouse for its Old City neighbors, half food tourist magnet (thanks to a flood of national press)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "At chef Eli Kulp’s casual eatery High Street on Market, even the most carb-phobic of diners tear into the excellent house-made baked goods, including bagels, croissants, and decadent cakes." Full review
Bon Appétit "The best bread in the East—and a full menu to go with it." Full review
Where "The menu here changes spontaneously to showcase everything from difficult-to-find foraged ingredients to artful Old World preservation techniques." Full review
Time Out "His artisanal breads, like anadama miche—not to mention perfectly flaky croissants—are the foundation upon which chef Eli Kulp builds edgy, award-winning menus for High Street on Market." Full review
The Infatuation "Everyone is here for the wide range of baked goods and seasonal American food. High Street is first and foremost a bakery. This place makes some of the best bread in the city" Full review
