If I was just going to rate the food, this place would definitely get 5 stars. I've had almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. The tomato soup is a bit too salty for me, but the potato curry soup is fab, so is the gazpacho in warmer weather. They have awesome iced coffee too.
It's very small so if you come during lunch rush don't expect to get a table, opt for takeout instead. The food is worth fighting the crowd for! Sometimes you can snag one of their outdoor tables which is cool.
There are only a couple things about this place I don't like. The first is their drink selection. I guess they want to keep things "organic" but it would be nice to be able to get a Coke sometimes. For the most part, the staff here rocks! Not sure of their names, but there are 3 people that usually seem to be working. The bearded guy is always pleasant to deal with and is more professional than the two girls I've seen. The smaller girl is quiet but seems to know what she's doing. The heavyset girl is always rude and acts like customers are bothering her. My boyfriend and I usually try to peek in and see who's working before we go in. If it's the bearded guy or the thin girl, we go in. If it's the heavier girl we find another place to eat that day and recommend you do the same.
House has been my favorite sandwich shop since they opened. It makes me sad to give it one star now. The food has definitely gone down hill and I have been disappointed the past few times. My husband and I decided to give it one more chance the other day and unfortunately we won't be going back.
Review Source:I read the reviews and thought this place sounded interesting and something out of the ordinary and went for lunch. Â I ordered the Octoburfest panini. Â The table I sat at was so sticky it felt like glue. Â I decided to add a bowl of tomato soup to my order. Â The cook brought over my sandwich and soup. Â I saw a loose hair on my plate but dismissed that and didn't think more of it. Â I started to eat my soup and saw a hair emerging out of my bowl......I had to ask the cook to take it away and discretely told him about the hair, which was now turning my stomach. Â The sandwich was okay at best, more bread than meet and the apple chutney tasted more like just raisins. Â The 2-3 spoonfuls of soup I had were good but again, nothing out of the ordinary. Â The drink selection was terrible. Â I wondered if this was a bad day and should try another time and then I saw one of the (not so customer-friendly) staffers erasing the Daily Soup Board, which had a pot of soup cooking beneath it. Â Bad day is one thing, unsanitary habits do not deserve a 2nd chance.
Review Source:Not sure what others find so fabulous about this place. Â I had an ok sandwich and soup but nothing what I would call over the top. Â I had the tomato soup -too much olive oil drizzled on top made it very greasy. Â It had good flavors but needed seasoning and there is no salt or pepper in the tables. Â My dining partner had the pea soup which was good and had a fresh pea taste. Â Â I had the Khan sandwich which was a buffalo chicken with Gorgonzola - Â the cheese was creamy but not very flavorful. Â My partner had the BLT which was more L than anything else. Â Â They grilled the sandwiches well but they came way after the soup which needed some bread or crackers to go with them. Â Had they come with the sandwiches it would have been fine. Â This plus two drinks set us back $30. Â This is a bit pricey considering the lack of service and the very worn look. Â
There appears to be no restroom and there is no place for a wheelchair. Â We were two and any table we would have picked you are sort of shoehorned in. Â Â It's ok for takeout but it's not the kind of place to go to eat in. Â Go for the food; everything else falls short. Â There is nothing warm about the place so if you are picking a place for a date, keep looking.
This is the ultimate casual lunch spot. This is the kinda lunch spot that John Cusack takes his cute love interest in the 2nd act and finally wins her over despite the embarrassing thing he did earlier in the film. Still with me? No? Whatever, I'll go on anyways.
If you want some intense casual lunch. This is the spot.
With glorious creative takes on grilled cheese and an amazing penchant for delicious paninis, I wish that House would move out of Media and into my office. The King Khan panini is very good and just tastes so damn fresh. The tomato soup is good, but I do believe it is not the greatest tomato soup in existence.
Damn. I am getting hungry just thinking about their menu.
Really, really good little lunch spot. Can't wait to go back to try more of their menu, and the service was as good as it gets. My only complaint is that it is so small, and not very comfy to eat in. Next time, take out is the plan! Looking forward to introducing your deliciousness to my hungry belly once again!
Review Source:The suburbs aren't always the best place for fine food and bev but this place is city comparable. The staff is young and hip-but not uber friendly, however the food makes up for it. I had a home made soup-it had a clever name, but all I remember is it was mushroom and it was fantastic. The Salad was very fresh and inventive too. Great place for lunch. I'd go again.
Review Source:House has become one of our favorite restaurants. Whenever we are in Media, we go there, and often times we make a special trip just for House! The food is consistently amazing. The only con is it's a crapshoot as to whether or not you can get a table in the tiny restaurant. We solve this by getting it to go most of the time. It tastes just as delicious at home!
Review Source:Haven't been to House in a while, but I have a yearning to go back soon... I have eaten there a handful of times and every visit has been wonderful... The food is just so good... Their curried chicken salad is really good and they have delicious soups... Just looked at the menu and it appears that the sandwich I usually get (roasted pork with cilantro pesto) isn't on there anymore... Hopefully it will be back on the menu when I go back... It's a very small place but I've always managed to get a table. Â I highly recommend stopping at House for a great meal!
Review Source:I love coming here. Â Creative and tasty sandwiches and soups with a friendly staff. Â It's important to keep in mind that the place is small, so sometimes the food takes a little while to come out and sometimes you cannot get a seat. Â Other than that, it's been nothing but delicious
Review Source:Had a nice little visit to House on a Sunday afternoon. Very small interior but we got a table. I imagine on a weekday around lunchtime they are packed and it would be hard to find a place to sit, fyi. They have some really interesting panini's. I got the "slugger" which was braised pork with kimchi slaw and white cheddar. It was delicious, and it was nice having a "fancy" sandwich of great quality and freshness without having to go into the city. Also, it was nicely sized and very filling for about $8.
Very friendly staff, clean, I don't think they had a restroom but I didn't ask. Will definitely go there again
The food here is fresh, delicious, and executed with such care and good intention. It is, by far, the best place to eat in Media. I am not exaggerating for effect. It truly is the total package. The chef understands how flavors and textures compliment one another, and this is true for the sandwiches, salads, and the soups. Sometimes he has combinations that I would never have thought of, and they come together in a perfect balance of savory and sweet, or pungent and creamy. I love when a chef is creative and loves food and it shows!
Also, the people who work there are so friendly and easy going. It feels good to be there, and we feel good when we eat there. Â Eat in or take out. Try all the soups, because they are incredible!
I had jury duty in downtown Media, and with a 90-minute lunch break, my options were plentiful. Â Gorgeous day, so I walked into this place since I wanted a quiet place to sit outside. Plus, I digged the name. I was salivating over their menu of paninis and salads that were made to order. The soup of the day looked refreshing! I ordered the watermelon gazpacho, topped with goat cheese and mint and also their house salad with apples, walnuts, and blue cheese. I was uber stoked.
Inside the restaurant was pretty small, so luckily I scored one of the two tables outside. It's off a side street, but it still allowed some much-needed people watching. The soup and salad was the perfect combination for lunch. Soup was chilled, and the mint added a nice coolness for which I savored. The salad had just enough "stuff" that wasn't overbearing.
If you're in the area, then you must visit House! Very fresh and very, very good!
After living a block away from the restaurant House I finally made it there for a meal. It was a really nice day out and was able to take advantage of House's out door seating.
The food was amazing. There was about 5 of us that ate together and there wasn't one complaint about the food. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! I highly recommend the sandwich Jersey Joe! The ordering was a bit confusing only because you order at the counter and then need to return to the counter again after your meal to pay, but the staff was very nice and helpful so it was not a worry at all.
House is a small restaurant so get there when you can because seating fills up quick! I will definitely be back to this neighborhood gem!
Outstanding sandwiches!
Visiting my son at Swarthmore and we headed to Media for lunch. As usual, Yelp guided us to this neighborhood gem! We walked and checked the restaurants on West State and we just could not decide. We were looking for a great casual restaurant with outdoor seating and a local vibe. We found it all at this small casual hipstery sandwich shop!
House is very small with only a few tables inside and a few tables outside to sit. The feeling you get inside is a young, college town, fresh, organic, inexpensive and cool place to grab a cup of soup, a great panini, an interesting salad and some home made ice tea! Â And that's exactly what we all did.
House offers a two or three item combo with choice of soup, salad and half a sandwich as a way to sample all. Â
The tomato soup was creamy and delicious, not your typical acidic tomato soup. Â This is a must have along with the Harvest grilled cheese sandwich. Â The winter salad had fresh black mission figs, rosemary infused macrona almonds (I need more of these!), creamy chevere cheese and an amazing cranberry clementine vinaigrette dressing. I really could have eaten a full salad and a whole sandwich!
On to the sandwiches. The Harvest was terrific!  Creamy aged white cheddar cheese, apple slices, grilled onions and crunchy bacon grilled paninni style!  We all shared an extra one of these on top of the half sandwiches we ordered.  I had the Slugger, an interesting combination of braised pork, Kimchi slaw and white cheddar all melted together between grilled  sour dough bread.
Can't say enough great things about this restaurant and can't wait to visit again!
What a cute, little shop! I absolutely loved the homey feel and interior of House. This is a perfect spot to enjoy a nice lunch with a loved one.
Service was nice and courteous. I had the half and half special and paired up The Frenchie sandwich with The King Khan salad.
The sandwich definitely had a unique and complex aroma to it. With each bite, I experienced another taste as my palate opened up. Not to mention, the bread used for the sandwich was a great choice. The crunchiness and texture was just awesome.
As for the salad, I didn't expect it to be filling... I never get full from salads. However, each bite proved to be very rich in texture and taste. I liked how sriracha sauce was incorporated into it.. I love me some sriracha!
I can't wait for my next visit.. I want to sample the menu!
I was REALLY excited to try this place after the rave reviews, but I have to say I'm disappointed. Â I felt the food was overpriced for what it was. Â The house salad was so plain with hardly any walnuts, and the house dressing seems to be just olive oil and balsamic...not very special! Â The veg-head panini was decent, but the focaccia didn't hold up when toasted and crumbled in my hands when I was trying to eat it, creating a huge mess. Â I'm not sure if that's just the nature of focaccia when it's toasted, but I expected it to be softer and hold together.
Out of the 2 staff members I encountered, only 1 was polite. Â The other just snuck furtive glances at me while making my food and then grumbled, "Excuse me," when passing by me to get something out of the fridge.
Too bad.
This was my second trip to House with my wife. I'm a fool for good tomato soup and grilled cheese. This trip i veered from that intended lunch had the King Khan chicken salad sandwich. My wife had the turkey on baguette. We also had the two soups offered. They were the cream of mushrooms and tomato. The C of M was the best I've  had and I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms. I dare say i like it better than the tomato. The King Khan had an appropriate amount of buffalo sauce to give it a great flavor. If i had to pick on one thing, I'd go a little lighter with the mayo on the chicken salad. The mayo and buffalo sauce make the sandwich too wet. The bread on mine was nice and crispy from the panini press. The wife's turkey was proper carved turkey, not the pressed lunch meat kind. The baguette was fresh and soft inside and crusty outside. Her tomato soup was textbook. Campbell's should sample it.
The fact that a fellow Penncrest alum owns it doesn't hurt either.
i love the intimate (read small) dining area. It keeps the atmosphere from getting too loud and discourages huge groups that would otherwise bog down the small staff. We had a large group of 8 or so come in after us during our first visit. If our timing had been off, we would have waited like 20-25 minutes just for the food.
The only other issue I have is the hours. I live in media but cannot make it outside of the weekends. if it were just an hour or two longer during the week, I'd definitely hit it up for a quick take away dinner.
A cute and sunny little sandwich shop tucked away on a side street in the quaint little town that is Media. Â
We ordered the Southwestern sandwich and one of the specials - the Seasonal Salad. Â Both were delish - not in a "to-die-for" kind of way, but more like the "yeah, it's a sandwich and a salad-I ate it and now I'll be good 'till dinner" kind of way.
But, it gets extra points for the clean and cozy dining area (yes, seating is very limited), the fun music that they play, and the works from local artists that adorn the walls.
I'll admit it ... I almost bolted after I first walked in House's door.
Maybe it was the size (I am often claustrophobic).
Maybe it was my feeling that the vibe of the place was somewhat self-righteous or snobby.
But I stuck it out.
And boy am I glad I did!
The sandwiches are GREAT! Flavourful, fresh, succulent ... absolutely delicious.
They are a little on the pricey side for what you get (I was still a LITTLE bit hungry by the end), but not outrageuos considering how much of it is ... ahem ... "house"-made and fresh.
All-in-all a great little place!
House is my go to sandwich shop on my lunch break.
It's a bit small so don't expect seating, but if you work near by it's perfect to stop by to pick up a sandwich to-go.
The staff is very friendly and the food is always made fresh! I'm going to pick up a BLT right after I finishing writing this review actually.
The place I just can't get enough of. Â I think I know the offerings by heart, and I can spot the new items just by the changes in spacing on the printed menu cards. Â I have tried just about everything, and there is not an item I wouldn't reorder. Â I stopped in today with my husband and we split the tomato soup (honestly, house does everything exceptionally well, but GET THE SOUP! Â Even in August, GET THE SOUP (hear me now, thank me later). Â The tomato soup is essential with any of the grilled cheese concoctions, it's just too bad I usually end up scarfing the bowl down before the sandwiches are ready. Â (patience is not one of my virtues, though I have many.) Â
We did order one of the grilled cheese -- today we settled on the "Harvest" (cheddar, onion, apples, and bacon) and then we really splurged with the "Elvis" -- exactly as it sounds, peanut butter, banana, and bacon (oh my), but instead of being fried in a stick of butter as The King preferred, house grills it lightly on a panini press. Â
The salads are also phenomenal -- everything fresh with ingredients that work together in that way that makes you ask yourself "why didn't I think of that?" Â And the real deal here is the half half & half ... half any sandwich, half any soup and half any salad. Â Best $10.50 you'll spend all day.
(oh, and contrary to popular belief, there is a restroom, behind the curtain.)
Sometimes you dine at a place that is so good, it makes you feel like you just want to keep it to yourself. But from all of the reviews about House, it seems the secret is out. This is by far, the most unique sandwich shop in Media, and well worth the trip there.
Atmosphere - A quaint little storefront off of Jackson Street is the entrance to this little gem. Inside, is a mix of unique photography and eclectic art, along with unique items you won't find anywhere else. There is seating both in and outside, however, VERY little room for dining. Off peak dining is fine, but lunch rush you may want to plan on eating or taking out.
Waitstaff - Counter help brought our food out, however, was very pleasant and recommended some good things. Really made my wife and I feel like we were at home even thought it was out first time dining there. They had a delivery come, which we had to move our tables to accommodate the size, and she provided us with on the house brownies. Great service and awesome brownies, a nice treat when we didn't feel inconvenienced.
Food - Hands down amazing. I had the 'King Khan' sandwich, which was phenomenal. Crisp bread, amazing buffalo sauce, really a unique take on the sandwich with the caramelized onions. My wife had the Stilton grilled cheese and Shiva side salad. Really fresh greens and delicious paring between cheese on the sandwich made this a homerun. Came out really hot and melty, but the kind of way where you don't mind licking the fingers it's so tasty.
Intangibles - Fresh teas are available in the fridge, but I went with the Joe's lemon tea. What a refreshing regionally provided treat! Highly recommended for those who appreciate quality and a very, very reasonable price. Mentioned that they do catering as well, which we'll be taking advantage of in the future.
Overall - It's hard to believe I've lived in this area for a number of years and never been here, but I will be going all the time. A great treat for Delaware County residents. Remember, they close at 5pm, so much more of a lunch place then a dinner place, but this is the kind of lunch that makes the rest of your day better. House gives you the taste of home, whether you can cook or not.
I am HOUSE obsessed... working one block away is RIDIC! They serve my favorite foods fresh!! They probably see me a little too much :) I wish they would bring the fall salad back, though... it was SO good! Seriously, EVERYTHING on the menu is amazeballs.
I love you, House. Â I dream of owning an establishment like you.
I like. really.
Harvest grilled cheese is made with aged cheddar, caramelized onions and apples. Really cool place, definitely a regular on my way to the airport.
It can get crowded, and it's tiny, so don't thing you can barge in with a group larger than 4 people and get seats. It's not intended for that
With House, Media finally has a nice little place to get the type of sandwich you wouldn't normally find in a deli, pizza place or hoagie shop.
Boasting a small, selective menu of well crafted sandwiches, the variety isn't in the number of things you can choose to order, the variety comes in the careful preparation and interesting ingredient combinations that make up the sandwiches. Of course, if grilled cheese is your thing then this is definitely the place for you. And soup? Probably the best in the borough, all homemade, all delicious.
The place is small, so bachelor/bachelorette parties should probably go elsewhere. But if you want to celebrate with yourself on that raise you just got, or the tests came back negative, then House is a great place to start.
What a great little place to have lunch!! I was going to be in the area to meet an old friend and thought I would see what my fellow yelpers liked in Media. Fellow yelpers, you never let me down!
The people who worked here were super nice! I ordered the Stack (double creme brie, cheddar, charred onions, and smoked bacon) and added apples. It was, in a word, amazing. My friend ordered the King Khan (spicy chicken salad, charred onions, & gorgonzola) and that also looked good. To top it off, I had a homemade cupcake that a local baker seems to make and drop off at the restaurant.
I doubt I'll be back in Media anytime soon, but if I am, you better believe I'm coming back to House!
What an awesome little surprise! Â I had a rare day out in the 'burbs for work and stopped into House for lunch. Â All I have to say is - I wish I had this in the city!
An intimidating list of paninis, grilled cheeses, cold sandwiches, and salads greeted me - I am terrible with making up my mind. Â I went for the best of both worlds and got a half sandwich, half soup deal - half of a fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil panini with balsamic and EVOO; and a cup of fresh (and I mean FRESH) tomato soup. Â They use Metropolitan Bakery bread and the ingredients are top-notch. Â The panini was toasted to perfection. Â My coworkers also ordered some sandwiches and salads that looked delicious.
This place is tiny, so don't expect to find a table with a big group of people. Â There is no doubt that I will be back for this place - and make it my jumpoff for exploring the rest of Media.
I have very little to add that hasn't been said before, but this place is adorable and yummy. Â I loved my grilled cheese and the salads looked amazing too. Â The owner was super perky and seems to love his job and his little shop. Â The price is right and it's nice to have lunch at place with reasonable portions so I don't stuff myself! Â I'll definitely come here again!
Review Source:This is a little place that you can easily miss if you blink, but do yourself a favor and seek it out.
Tiny, only a few seats. Â It is a husband and wife plus a friend or two type of place, but what they do they do very well! Â Go there.
The world needs more places like this, please support them (if you like the food, of course).
locally grown, fair trade, organic...oh my!
...and delicious, too! house makes working in the suburbs worth it....well, sort of. ok, not really. but it is such a treat to have this charming & tasty cafe nearby to help me break up the monotony of the work day with a freshly tossed salad, a perfectly grilled panini or a cup of one of the best tomato soups i have ever had. thank god they offer the duo/trio specials as it saves me from having to choose just one each time i go in!!
the best thing about house is the freshness. just today, the owner was commenting how excited she was for spring - not because it is dreadfully cold out right now - but because of the new vegetables that would soon be available for them to begin reintroducing into their ever-changing menu. there was a short-lived "gazpacho drought" over the summer which the owner explained as being due to sub-par tomatoes. these people hold out for the good stuff, and i appreciate that.
ps. i highly recommend the veg-head panini :)
Oh my gosh, people! You have to come here and have the butterscotch cake. Immediately! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!
OK, moving on. I love this place. I wish I lived in Media so I could come here every day. They have an entire menu full of grilled cheese sandwiches. What could be better?! And they are phenomenal. Everyone singing the praises of the one with the apples in it is right-on. AMAZING.
And the soup. Ohmygosh the soup! They're known for their tomato, but I tried the potato today and it was scrumptious. There's nothing better than homemade soup.
But the butterscotch cake. Ummm... oh wow. I'm addicted. If you have it "for here" they'll heat it up for you on the panini grill. I can't tell you how good it was. It was so good. You'll just have to go try it for yourself.
I love that this place uses local, fair trade, organic ingredients. I love that it's run by a husband and wife team and their adorable little baby. I love love love everything about it!
Of all the places I've eaten in Media, this is by far my favorite I think. The first time I went, they had two, count 'em TWO, tables, it was so tiny! Most recently they've added some more tables and rearranged a little bit, but its still small and very intimate. The above comparison of sitting in someone's kitchen is highly apt. The food is always excellent, and the staff (well, the one guy I always see working there.) is extremely nice. I've yet to have any of the salads or soups there, but if they're anything like the paninis, I'm sold! The paninis are fabulous, my favorite is the Veg-Head. I'd recommend that, and this cute little place, to just about anyone!
Review Source:The smallest space with the biggest fans...an apt description for a place called House in Media. Literally the size of your kitchen, House offers panini, salads, soups, coffee, dessert. But the best choice is the panini...on Le Bus breads with things like homemade mayonnaise, apple wood smoked bacon, avocado and the House touch (lovingly and gently prepared by hand and delivered with a comment, compliment or casual conversation that makes you glad you live in Media.)
My personal favorite is the King Kahn...chicken, hot sauce, caramelized onions and some blue cheese. It is so good I find it difficult to try the specials, despite the consistent lure of daily descriptions.
You can sit outside with your dog (usually a dog bowl of water is provided) or inside...there are about six tables. Often you are treated to a sample of something special, a soup or a piece of cake, just enough to make you feel appreciated, your appetite acknowledged.
Quality is consistent, full of flavor and freshness. It is casual, almost hip, very comfortable, like siting in someone's kitchen while you talk and eat. Feels like home at House.
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