Back in December I declared the Pub on Passyunk East (POPE) to be poop. I’ve been back there a few times since December, and I feel like it’s time to clear up my beef with the POPE.

POPE, I’m sorry. Can we be friends again?

One my biggest complaints with the place was a total lack of people accentuated by the massive interior of the bar. This place is huge inside, especially compared to other neighborhood bars down here. But it’s not empty anymore. The people are coming in droves and they are bringing their motor scooters. The extra space does keep things from feeling too crowded though and there’s always an open table if you’re bringing a group.

The jukebox is packed with indie albums and some throw-back discs — definitely one of the best available in the S-Illy if you’re into music.

The food situation is still appetizer heavy, so don’t go for dinner. But there’s plenty of grease to choose from after an all-afternoon/early-evening Yard’s bender. And that’s what counts… I think.

So, POPE, here’s my olive branch. I hope you accept my apology. It’s getting really awkward avoiding you around the Passyunk coffee houses.

Checked out a new coffee shop in the hood this weekend called E’s Passyunk. It’s at Passyunk and Dickinson, right across from the Pub on Passyunk East.

It’s a nice place, very roomy. They really cleared out after the short-lived corner store that was in the same space. There’s plenty of tables and window benches to sit and snack. All types of fresh baked treats.

There’s even WiFi, according to a sign at the register. I might have to try working from there one day this week.

Photo from fooboz