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15 Essential Brunch Spots in Philly

For that magical meal between breakfast and lunch, these are Philly’s beloved go-tos

by Ernest Owens Updated
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Philly loves its brunch, from French toast and bottomless mimosas to cajun shrimp and grits to Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings to wholesome pulled pork hash. Here are the essential brunch restaurants in Philly where you can make weekend plans with friends, catch up over coffee and cocktails, and get down with some serious daytime dishes.

Some of these gems only serve brunch on the weekends; for weekday breakfast options, check the guide to breakfast in Philly.

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Breakfast Boutique (multiple locations)

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This cozy brunch spot specializes in a variety of waffles, pancakes, and omelettes — with several seasonal toppings to choose from. For starters, try their big steak omelette which features three eggs with juicy steak strips, fried onions, grilled peppers, roasted potatoes and a generous amount of cheddar cheese.

8630 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 621-7796
(215) 621-7796

The Landing Kitchen

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Nick Elmi and Fia Berisha’s all-day cafe in Bala Cynwyd is the ideal destination for brunch with a view. The Landing Kitchen outsources its pastries to formidable bakeries like Au Fournil and Crust and the daytime offerings here include everything from an array of toasts to seared pork belly sandwiches with Cooper sharp cheese.

617 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(484) 434-8765
(484) 434-8765

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Brunchaholics

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This lively restaurant in Fishtown are becoming the new experts on brunch. Smoked short rib hashes, french toast cobblers, and a spicy seafood gumbo and grits are must-try items on their expansive menu. Don’t miss out on their half-off mimosa specials that pop-up throughout the week.

2499 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 519-2031
(267) 519-2031

Suraya

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In Fishtown, chic Lebanese destination Suraya wows weekend brunch crowds with its menu of pastries, egg dishes, and man’oushe (flatbread) with za’atar and labneh. Don’t leave without getting something sweet, like an olive oil cake with turmeric and apricot.

1528 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 302-1900
(215) 302-1900

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Café La Maude

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This little Northern Liberties BYOB with a covered and heated outdoor patio marries French and Lebanese cuisines, making for some very real brunch magic seven days a week. Fava hummus with eggs and za’atar pita and a berry-topped pain perdu are just two examples of Cafe La Maude’s beautiful brunch synergy.

816 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 318-7869
(267) 318-7869

Honey's Sit 'n Eat

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Honey’s brunch-time appeal includes influences from various regions’ morning eats, such as country-fried steak and eggs, bagels and lox, and huevos rancheros. This homey BYOB on N. Fourth Street in Northern Liberties occasionally has a line so expect a bit of a wait.

800 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150
(215) 925-1150

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Cafe Lift

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Brunch all day, every day might not be a mind-blowing concept these days, but the folks at Callowhill’s Cafe Lift keep their offerings fresh with a menu that goes beyond pancakes. Delicate Italian crepes come sweet with bananas and Nutella while a veggie Benedict features chard and delicata squash.

1124 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-3031
(215) 922-3031

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Walnut Street Cafe

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This vibrant and social brunch spot prepares some of the best seasonal-forward entrees that are made with locally sourced organic produce from nearby farms. Come for the tasty shakshuka, hot honey chicken and waffles, and breakfast wraps, but stay for well-priced cocktails and sumptuous snacks (such as whipped ricotta and artichoke flatbread).

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 867-8067
(215) 867-8067

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Toast Cafe

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This hybrid brunch cafe in West Philly has been impressing diners with their decadent entrees that perfects sweet and savory. If you’re going the sweet route, try their incomparable sweet potato french toast that’s wholesome and surprisingly vegan. If you’re in the mood for something savory, order their hearty oxtails and grits that has the perfect balance of spice and tenderness.

500 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 603-1303
(267) 603-1303

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K'Far Cafe

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Borekas, bagels, and babka are only the beginning of the brunch options at Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook’s daily daytime destination in Rittenhouse Square. The multifaceted Middle Eastern menu is full of topped toasts on Yemenite kubaneh bread, bright salads, and some lovely laminated pastries.

110 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 800-7200
(267) 800-7200

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The Love.

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The STARR Restaurants group offers Philly no shortage of brunch options, but the Love masters the weekend meal. The menu keeps things fresh with an appealing array of starters like hush puppies with salted honey butter followed by mains that tread the line between breakfast and lunch — think fried egg-topped turkey avocado melts and bowls of gulf shrimp and grits. Don’t sleep on brunch cocktails here, either.

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 433-1555
(215) 433-1555

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Harp & Crown

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This venue from acclaimed restaurateur/chef Michael Schulson has become a brunch institution. Their $35-per-person brunch buffet is legendary — taste their filling omelettes, partake in the create-your-own donut station (complete with a toppings bar), and relish an array of fruits and freshly squeezed juices, meat and cheese boards, sandwiches, bagels with lox and more. This is not a drill — make a reservation now.

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 330-2800
(215) 330-2800

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Amada (multiple locations)

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Chef Jose Garces doesn’t miss a beat as his love for Spanish tapas makes their way over to brunch. Try their affordable pre-fixe menu that offers shared plates (such as potato rösti, serrano ham croquettes, and tortilla Española with salsa brava and chistorra sausage) and the choice of full entrees such as their immaculate shakshuka, tasty sangria pancakes, and more.

217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450

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Booker's Restaurant & Bar

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Craving grits? Get them with shrimp or catfish and sunny-side up eggs at Booker’s in West Philly’s Cedar Park neighborhood. Other standouts on the modern Southern brunch menu at the inviting restaurant, which has a full bar, include chicken and waffles, a salmon burger, and, for a veggie option, green goddess hummus. Plus, it’s a great place to dress up and go people-watching.

5021 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 883-0960
(215) 883-0960

La Llorona Cantina

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How much does La Llorona love weekend brunch? A whole lot. The lively South Philly restaurant’s pastry baskets, micheladas, and bottomless mimosas are all excellent, as is hangover-helping fare from chorizo and potato omelets to pancakes drizzled with hibiscus and maple syrup. You can also indulge in regular-menu stars like ceviche and aguachile.

1551 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 515-3276
(215) 515-3276

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Breakfast Boutique (multiple locations)

8630 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

This cozy brunch spot specializes in a variety of waffles, pancakes, and omelettes — with several seasonal toppings to choose from. For starters, try their big steak omelette which features three eggs with juicy steak strips, fried onions, grilled peppers, roasted potatoes and a generous amount of cheddar cheese.

8630 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 621-7796
(215) 621-7796

The Landing Kitchen

617 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Nick Elmi and Fia Berisha’s all-day cafe in Bala Cynwyd is the ideal destination for brunch with a view. The Landing Kitchen outsources its pastries to formidable bakeries like Au Fournil and Crust and the daytime offerings here include everything from an array of toasts to seared pork belly sandwiches with Cooper sharp cheese.

617 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(484) 434-8765
(484) 434-8765

Brunchaholics

2499 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

This lively restaurant in Fishtown are becoming the new experts on brunch. Smoked short rib hashes, french toast cobblers, and a spicy seafood gumbo and grits are must-try items on their expansive menu. Don’t miss out on their half-off mimosa specials that pop-up throughout the week.

2499 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 519-2031
(267) 519-2031

Suraya

1528 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

In Fishtown, chic Lebanese destination Suraya wows weekend brunch crowds with its menu of pastries, egg dishes, and man’oushe (flatbread) with za’atar and labneh. Don’t leave without getting something sweet, like an olive oil cake with turmeric and apricot.

1528 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 302-1900
(215) 302-1900

Café La Maude

816 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

This little Northern Liberties BYOB with a covered and heated outdoor patio marries French and Lebanese cuisines, making for some very real brunch magic seven days a week. Fava hummus with eggs and za’atar pita and a berry-topped pain perdu are just two examples of Cafe La Maude’s beautiful brunch synergy.

816 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 318-7869
(267) 318-7869

Honey's Sit 'n Eat

800 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Honey’s brunch-time appeal includes influences from various regions’ morning eats, such as country-fried steak and eggs, bagels and lox, and huevos rancheros. This homey BYOB on N. Fourth Street in Northern Liberties occasionally has a line so expect a bit of a wait.

800 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150
(215) 925-1150

Cafe Lift

1124 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Brunch all day, every day might not be a mind-blowing concept these days, but the folks at Callowhill’s Cafe Lift keep their offerings fresh with a menu that goes beyond pancakes. Delicate Italian crepes come sweet with bananas and Nutella while a veggie Benedict features chard and delicata squash.

1124 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-3031
(215) 922-3031

Walnut Street Cafe

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

This vibrant and social brunch spot prepares some of the best seasonal-forward entrees that are made with locally sourced organic produce from nearby farms. Come for the tasty shakshuka, hot honey chicken and waffles, and breakfast wraps, but stay for well-priced cocktails and sumptuous snacks (such as whipped ricotta and artichoke flatbread).

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 867-8067
(215) 867-8067

Toast Cafe

500 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

This hybrid brunch cafe in West Philly has been impressing diners with their decadent entrees that perfects sweet and savory. If you’re going the sweet route, try their incomparable sweet potato french toast that’s wholesome and surprisingly vegan. If you’re in the mood for something savory, order their hearty oxtails and grits that has the perfect balance of spice and tenderness.

500 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 603-1303
(267) 603-1303

K'Far Cafe

110 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Borekas, bagels, and babka are only the beginning of the brunch options at Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook’s daily daytime destination in Rittenhouse Square. The multifaceted Middle Eastern menu is full of topped toasts on Yemenite kubaneh bread, bright salads, and some lovely laminated pastries.

110 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 800-7200
(267) 800-7200

The Love.

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The STARR Restaurants group offers Philly no shortage of brunch options, but the Love masters the weekend meal. The menu keeps things fresh with an appealing array of starters like hush puppies with salted honey butter followed by mains that tread the line between breakfast and lunch — think fried egg-topped turkey avocado melts and bowls of gulf shrimp and grits. Don’t sleep on brunch cocktails here, either.

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 433-1555
(215) 433-1555

Harp & Crown

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This venue from acclaimed restaurateur/chef Michael Schulson has become a brunch institution. Their $35-per-person brunch buffet is legendary — taste their filling omelettes, partake in the create-your-own donut station (complete with a toppings bar), and relish an array of fruits and freshly squeezed juices, meat and cheese boards, sandwiches, bagels with lox and more. This is not a drill — make a reservation now.

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 330-2800
(215) 330-2800

Amada (multiple locations)

217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Chef Jose Garces doesn’t miss a beat as his love for Spanish tapas makes their way over to brunch. Try their affordable pre-fixe menu that offers shared plates (such as potato rösti, serrano ham croquettes, and tortilla Española with salsa brava and chistorra sausage) and the choice of full entrees such as their immaculate shakshuka, tasty sangria pancakes, and more.

217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450

Booker's Restaurant & Bar

5021 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Craving grits? Get them with shrimp or catfish and sunny-side up eggs at Booker’s in West Philly’s Cedar Park neighborhood. Other standouts on the modern Southern brunch menu at the inviting restaurant, which has a full bar, include chicken and waffles, a salmon burger, and, for a veggie option, green goddess hummus. Plus, it’s a great place to dress up and go people-watching.

5021 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 883-0960
(215) 883-0960

La Llorona Cantina

1551 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

How much does La Llorona love weekend brunch? A whole lot. The lively South Philly restaurant’s pastry baskets, micheladas, and bottomless mimosas are all excellent, as is hangover-helping fare from chorizo and potato omelets to pancakes drizzled with hibiscus and maple syrup. You can also indulge in regular-menu stars like ceviche and aguachile.

1551 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 515-3276
(215) 515-3276

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