Hinge Cafe

09/03/2024

This year we lost a Hinge icon.

Tommy Cawley ambled into the cafe doors approximately 20 years ago and asked “Do you mind if I play the piano here?” I was a little confused and explained that we didn’t have a piano. He smiled and said, “That’s ok. I’ll bring mine.” And he did.

For almost 2 decades Tommy played a variety of show tunes from memory for the cafe customers, often inspiring sing-a-longs and young accompaniment.

Tommy will be missed dearly. Feel free to share a memory in the comments or post a picture to this page.

09/02/2024

The Hinge may be gone but it made a lasting impression on many who worked and ate there. I invite all the “Hingers” to post pictures or stories to this FB page and give us an update! Maybe we can turn this page into a giant scrapbook!

I will compile a list of new employee businesses as well and share it to the Hinge friends.

06/18/2023

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The Hinge is serving it up at Gaul & Co on the corner of Indiana and Thompson. Plenty of seating so come on over!

06/17/2023

We are here this weekend serving Scrapple Fries, Burritos and some other Hinge Favorites… come on in and it might just expand to every day!!

06/14/2023

🚨 Huge Announcement 🚨

We have teamed up with Simone from Hinge Cafe to carry on their Brunch Legacy. We are adding a section of Hinge Classics to our Brunch menu AND…..

Simone will be at Gaul & Co this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am, greeting her customers & saying her final goodbyes before she heads south. Simone & the Hinge Cafe have been such an important part of Port Richmond as long as we can remember in addition to being the neighborhood go to spot for delicious food & amazing service and we want to keep that legacy alive.

We will be open for Breakfast / Brunch EVERY weekend on Saturdays & Sundays starting at 8am.

HINGE really was Your Neighborhood Party Place and we hope to help fill the void that they are leaving. We’re opening up our doors for great food, friendly service & a place to eat and socialize with neighbors. Port Richmond needs it ❤️ Greenstreet Roastery

04/03/2023

By now many of you have noticed the "FOR SALE" sign on the Hinge building but we are OPEN for business and booking parties through at least June.

The origninal founder must leave the business for family reasons but we are actively looking for a neighborhood-oriented new owner to occupy this unique space and continue the work started here 20 years ago.

This new owner should be versed in construction practices to fully take advantage of the building's almost 6000 square feet. If you know someone who may be interested, direct them to call Simone at 267-242-1746.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2650-52-E-Somerset-St_Philadelphia_PA_19134_M93772-49940

03/20/2023

Look who is lunching at the Hinge today!

12/12/2022

Come bring in the New Year with the Hinge Cafe. Now taking reservations for our 6 course dinner with complimentary champagne toast as well as standard soda, coffee, tea service. $56 per person (tax and gratuity extra). Please reserve your spot at 215-425-6614. Seating times: 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30pm

07/29/2022

07/16/2022

BarBQ Pulled Pork Empanada with corn-black bean salsa.

07/14/2022

Dessert for tonight's Charity Dinner!