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05/23/2026
Special Sandwich:
On toasted baguette Jamon Serrano croquettas mixed greens espelette garlic aioli topped with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry green lentils
Chicken dumpling noodles Amish style
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Pancetta potatoes onions
Goat cheese and leeks
Mediterranean
veggies with feta
Dessert:
Traditional burnt Basque cheesecake
Cinnamon basque cheesecake
Despite the weather we hope to see you.
Have a peaceful Memorial Day weekend.
05/16/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich :
Basque shakshuka, on toasted baguette grilled chistorra sausage basquaise sauce fried egg mixed greens Espelette peppers aioli
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry coconut green lentils
Old fashion Amish style chicken
COLD mango gazpacho
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Chicken liver onions grapes
Spinach burrata
Délice de Bourgogne guava chutney
Desserts du jour:
Traditional burnt basque cheesecake
Lemon burnt basque cheesecake
Brioche Nutella bread pudding.
Hope to see you and to all graduates:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
05/08/2026
Saturday special sandwich:
On toasted baguette roasted bbq pork butt mixed green Espelette pepper aioli
Topped with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Cream of broccoli
Chicken noodle egg drop
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine flounder shrimps Boursin
Falafel stuffed grape leaves fey
Fig chutney Gorgonzola
Desserts:
Traditional basque cheesecake
Lemon basque cheesecake
Nutella almond bread pudding
We hope to see you and happy Mother’s Day!!
05/06/2026
Free coffee cappuccino -latte-cortado… tomorrow Thursday May 7.
From 8am to 10am.
Table available only if you are eating .thank you for your understanding.
We hope to see you.
05/01/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich:
On toasted rubbed garlicky tomato baguette Serrano ham Ossau d’Iraty sheep basque cheese topped with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Vegan curry green lentils
Jambalaya with shrimps sausage chicken rice(2$xtra)
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Goat cheese stuffed grapes leaves
Gorgonzola and fig chutney
Desserts:
Traditional burnt Basque cheesecake
Chocolate burnt Basque cheesecake
Plum almond Tarte.
We hope to see you.
Have a very good weekend.
04/24/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich:
On toasted baguette roasted pork belly homemade bbq sauce mixed green aioli top with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Cream of broccoli
Corn cabbage chorizo sausage Serrano ham
Quiche du jour:
Lorraine
Sausage peppers onions armesan
Brie and fig chutney
Spinach artichoke hearts goat cheese
Desserts:
Plum tarte
Apple cinnamon burnt basque cheesecake
Regular burnt basque cheesecake
We hope to see you.
Have a great weekend.
04/17/2026
Saturday Special sandwich:
On toasted baguette warm garlicky shrimps with mixed greens tomatoes and a shaved hard boiled egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry green lentils
Duck spinach noodles egg drop
Chilled mango gazpacho
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Pancetta potatoes onions gruyère
Fig mango chutney goat cheese
Spinach mushroom falafel burrata
Desserts:
Regular basque cheesecake
Apple cinnamon basque cheesecake
Chocolate Nutella brioche bread pudding.
We hope to see you
04/11/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich:
You have to try it.
On toasted baguette fried chicken livers topped with caramelized grapes and onions mixed greens aioli shaved hard boiled egg with a sprinkle of balsamic glaze.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry green lentils
Ttorro (basque fish soup ) with cod tuna shrimps salmon served with sour cream and garlic croutons $ 4.00 more
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Shrimps guacamole Boursin
Spinach mushrooms Gruyère
Brie and mango chutney
Desserts:
Burnt Basque cheesecake
Fondant aux abricots.
Hope to see you.
04/06/2026
We are sorry for Tuesday but the café will reopen Wednesday. We need an extra day to enjoy our family in town.
Thank you for your understanding.
04/04/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich:
On toasted baguette roasted lamb with eggplant tomato garlic tzatziki aioli topped with a sunny egg.
Soupes du jour:
CHILLED MANGO GAZPACHO
Tomato bisque
Cream of mushroom
Shrimp corn chowder
Quiches du jour:
✡️quiche no crust lox cream cheese shallots capers
Lorraine
Ham caramelized apple onion délice de Bourgogne
Fig chutney Gorgonzola
Eggplant stuffed grape leaves goat
Desserts:
Lemon burnt basque cheesecake
Chocolate burnt basque cheesecake
Banana chocolate bread pudding
We hope to see you
04/01/2026
Today’s soups:
Chorizo chipolatas corn chowder
03/27/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich:
On toasted baguette Chistorra sausage roasted potatoes piperada(basque sauce)mixed greens aioli fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry green lentils coconut milk
Smoked turkey noodles and matzah ball.
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Shrimps salmon Boursin cheese
Fig chutney and d’Affinois cheese
Spinach burrata
Desserts:
Regular Burnt Basque cheesecake
Lemon burnt Basque cheesecake
Chocolate bread pudding
Before you go to “NO KING DAY”
stop by for brunch. Hope to see you.
03/27/2026
Today’s soupes:
Besides tomato bisque and cream of broccoli a delicious smoked turkey noodles matzah ball soup.
03/26/2026
Dinner pour deux à la maison
Lapin à la moutarde.
Rabbit stew in mustard sauce.
03/24/2026
Today a new soup :
Beef pastrami split pea.
A very good one for Passover
03/20/2026
Saturday special sandwich:
On toasted baguette duck meatloaf flambée mixed greens aioli topped with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry green lentils coconut milk
Crab corn chowder
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Ham caramelized onions Apple deluxe de Bourgogne
Eggplant zucchini goat cheese
Guava chutney and Brie
Desserts:
Burnt Basque cheesecake
Tourtière landaise with apples
Chocolate pot de crème
Hope to see you
03/18/2026
Our Brazilian model is presenting the new Café Lutécia tote bag. Available for sale $18.
See you soon.
03/13/2026
Saturday Special sandwich:
On toasted French baguette corned beef pastrami ,pickled aioli Gruyère cheese mixed green topped with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry coconut green lentils
Old fashion Amish style chicken dumplings
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Pancetta onions potatoes
Mediterranean vegetables goat cheese
Broccoli cauliflower feta
Desserts:
Plum peach tarte
Traditional burnt Basque cheesecake
Cinnamon burnt Basque cheesecake
Hope to see you
03/12/2026
In the making of corned beef pastrami for Saturday Special sandwich.
03/06/2026
Saturday Special Sandwich:
On toasted baguette roasted pork loin filet peppercorn Armagnac cream sauce mixed green fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Cream of broccoli
Smoked turkey cabbage beans veggies
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Chorizo potatoes onions basque cheese
Broccoli mushrooms cheddar
Falafel eggplant mint feta
Desserts:
Jordane’s peach cobbler
Burnt Basque cheesecakes
1) regular with berries coulis
2)almond with pear coulis.
We hope to see you
02/28/2026
Two Special sandwiches for Saturday:
1) On toasted baguette roasted lamb shoulder tzatziki aioli mixed greens and a fried egg.
2) On toasted baguette Délice de Bourgogne cheese topped with caramelized apple and a drizzle of Balsamic glaze
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Vegan white beans and escarole
Old fashion Amish style chicken soup
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Reuben pastrami Russian dressing sauerkraut Swiss
Fig chutney Gorgonzola
Spinach mushroom Parmesan
Desserts:
Lemon burnt basque cheesecake
Brownie tiramisu.
Hope to see you
02/21/2026
Sandwich du jour:
On toasted baguette stuffed tomatoes with beef mixed greens Espelette pepper aioli topped with a fried egg
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Curry green lentils coconut milk
Cabbage with smocked ham shank and sausage
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Shrimps guacamole Boursin cheese
Broccoli cheddar
Spinach mushrooms goat cheese
Desserts:
Lemon burnt Basque cheesecake
Pear cake
We hope to see you and wish you a great weekend.
02/14/2026
Saturday Special sandwich:
On toasted baguette roasted barbecued pork belly mix d green aioli topped with a fried egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Vegan coconut green lentils
Smoked turkey and vegetables
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Salmon shrimp crab Boursin cheese
Broccoli mushrooms provolone
Brie and guava chutney
Desserts:
Lemon burnt basque cheesecake
Fondant au chocolat
Almond chocolate bread pudding
02/07/2026
Saturday Sandwich du jour:
On toasted baguette truffle duck mousse seared grapes in a cognac sauce mixed greens topped with shaved boiled egg.
Soupes du jour:
Tomato bisque
Vegan cabbage vegetables
New England clam chowder
Quiches du jour:
Lorraine
Calamari flounder tartare sauce lemon Boursin cheese
Cauliflower eggplant Parmesan
Brie and cherry chutney
Desserts du jour:
Burnt Basque cheese cake
Nutella bread pudding
Jordane’s peach cobbler
It will be really cold Saturday but our place is always warm.
Address
2301 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA
19146
To reach this restaurant at Lombard Street in Philadelphia by public transportation, you can take any of the SEPTA buses that run through the nearby streets. Alternatively, you can take the subway to the nearest station and then walk a few blocks to reach the restaurant. If you prefer driving, there are several parking lots available in the vicinity of this location where you could park your car for an hourly fee.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 2pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 2pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 2pm |
| Friday |
8am - 2pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 2pm |
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What people say
Cafe Lutécia on Lombard Street in Philadelphia is a French café that serves breakfast and lunch. Their menu includes a variety of French pastries, soups, quiches, salads, sandwiches, and croq. The cafe's Saturday specials are particularly noteworthy and feature delicious combinations such as Jambon de Bayonne (French Basque prosciutto) with Ossau d’Iraty sheep cheese and fried egg on a rubbed tomato toasted baguette. The soup du jour options are also impressive with choices like tomato bisque, vegan kale quinoa vegetables, and curry coconut Thai chicken. The quiches du jour are equally tempting with options like Lorraine, D’Affinois cheese fig chutney, goat cheese artichokes hearts eggplant, and spinach mushrooms Parmesan. Cafe Lutécia's food is not only delicious but also beautifully presented. If you're looking for an authentic French dining experience in Philadelphia, Cafe Lutécia is definitely worth checking out!
