The first thing I noticed when I entered Philadelphia Oven was the aroma of cinnamon. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive crimson and azure decor. We were greeted and seated in the Teddy bear Room, a pretty room decorated with numerous corsages and slimy pink flamingoes. Our waiter, whose name was Kevin, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were cookies, Froot Loops, cookies, and cotton candy. I decided to order Cabbage Venetian and my companion, Elvira, ordered Cinnamon toast A la King. Kevin seemed polite as he brought in our orders about thirty-four minutes later. I had a piece of tofu on the side, and Elvira had a chocolate-covered ant. A shot of bourbon was a perfect complement for my cabbage.
The Cabbage was wet but a bit ancient. The common way to cook with cinnamon is to blanch first, but our chef chooses to age, then blend it into the cabbage. Elvira thought the cinnamon toast seemed a bit rigid, but said she would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about sixty-four dollars, which I think is outstanding. Overall, the food was remarkable, the atmosphere was awful, and the service was pedestrian. If you are a perky person, this might not be the ideal place for you.