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The 15 Best Brunch Restaurants in Philly

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

by Eater Staff and Ernest Owens Updated
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by Eater Staff and 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 or check out our ultimate guide of the best bottomless brunches.

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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 from formidable bakeries like Au Fournil. The daytime offerings include everything from an array of toasts to a killer breakfast sandwich with maple chicken sausage and Cooper sharp cheese.

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

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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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Honey's Sit 'n Eat

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Honey’s brunch-time appeal includes influences from the morning eats at various U.S. regions, 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 (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150
(215) 925-1150

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Dutch Eating Place

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Dig into a hearty Amish morning meal at Dutch Eating Place, where diners can order stacks of pancakes and French toast alongside Pennsylvania Dutch specialties like scrapple and a bowlful of award-winning decadent apple dumplings. Note that it’s closed on Sundays.

1136 Arch St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0425
(215) 922-0425

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Butcher Bar

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As one of the most affordable brunch feasts in the city, diners can enjoy a bountiful array of savory and sweet dishes. The “all-inclusive” brunch is $48 per person, and includes a choice of a sharing dish for the table (buttermilk biscuits or potato waffle hash) and individual entree (smoked salmon bagel plate, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, churro French toast, and more) — in addition to unlimited brunch cocktails.

2034 Chestnut St (20th and 21st Streets), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6328
(215) 563-6328

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Toast Cafe

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This hybrid brunch cafe in West Philly has been impressing diners with its decadent entrees that perfectly balances sweet and savory. If you’re going the sweet route, try the incomparable sweet potato French toast that’s wholesome and surprisingly vegan. If you’re in the mood for something savory, order the hearty oxtail and grits that maintain an excellent balance of spice and tenderness.

500 South 52nd Street, 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, Israeli menu is full of stuffed Jerusalem bagel sandwiches, bright salads, and some lovely laminated pastries.

110 South 19th Street, PA 19103
(267) 800-7200
(267) 800-7200
Pastries, Jerusalem bagel sandwiches, and more at K’Far. Lanna Apisukh/Eater NY

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The Love.

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Well-known Philly restaurant group Starr offers the city no shortage of brunch options, but this restaurant 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 (Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 433-1555
(215) 433-1555
A white plate filled with a stack of pancakes and berries sitting on a white marble table.
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Harp & Crown

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This venue from acclaimed restaurateur and chef Michael Schulson has become a brunch institution. The $38-per-person brunch buffet (or $25 for children under 10) is legendary — taste the filling omelets, line up at 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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High Street

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This Ellen Yin-owned favorite has a brunch menu that spotlights its flakiest pasties and tastiest entrées. For those who prefer sweet, try the sourdough rye waffle (served with cocoa nibs, whipped tahini, and malted maple) — for savory, try the Dutch baby (topped with mushrooms, shallots, a sunny egg, and herbs).

101 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 625-0988
(215) 625-0988

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Amada

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Chef Jose Garces doesn’t miss a beat as his love for Spanish tapas makes its way over to brunch. Try the 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 the immaculate shakshuka, tasty sangria pancakes, and more.

217 Chestnut St (at S Bank 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 with strawberry butter, a deep-fried salmon burger slicked in a chipotle-honey glaze, and, for a veggie option, a herbed tofu scramble served with crispy home fries. Plus, it’s a great place to dress up and go people-watching.

5021 Baltimore Ave (51st St.), Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 883-0960
(215) 883-0960

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Loch Bar

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Center City’s latest seafood addition has a lively brunch that’s filled with familiar dishes and inventive options. For those looking for a sweet spread, try the bananas foster brioche French toast or the lemon ricotta buttermilk pancakes. For the savory brunch enthusiasts, try the croque monsieur, chicken and sausage gumbo, and buttermilk-fried jumbo shrimp and grits.

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

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Ants Pants Cafe

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This Australian-leaning spot aims to transplant a slice of Sydney cafe culture to Philadelphia. If the name alone doesn’t win you over, the sweet chili pork roll sandwich on focaccia or the Italian sausage hash with bacon and grilled fennel will do the trick. And, of course, the coffee program is top-notch.

2212 South St (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-8002
(215) 875-8002

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Prime Fusion Afro Grill & Lounge

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This Black-owned restaurant in Grays Ferry serves up a festive “Afro Brunch” that’s irresistible. From the sizzling lamb chops and eggs to tender oxtail and grits — it’s hearty, with an enjoyable tasty mix of creative and familiar dishes on the list to choose from (such as the notable fried plantain and eggs).

2425 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146
(267) 708-6836
(267) 708-6836
Fried chicken on top of a red velvet waffle.
Fried chicken and red velvet waffles.
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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 from formidable bakeries like Au Fournil. The daytime offerings include everything from an array of toasts to a killer breakfast sandwich with maple chicken sausage and Cooper sharp cheese.

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

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

Honey's Sit 'n Eat

800 N 4th St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA 19123

Honey’s brunch-time appeal includes influences from the morning eats at various U.S. regions, 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 (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150
(215) 925-1150

Dutch Eating Place

1136 Arch St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dig into a hearty Amish morning meal at Dutch Eating Place, where diners can order stacks of pancakes and French toast alongside Pennsylvania Dutch specialties like scrapple and a bowlful of award-winning decadent apple dumplings. Note that it’s closed on Sundays.

1136 Arch St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0425
(215) 922-0425

Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut St (20th and 21st Streets), Philadelphia, PA 19103

As one of the most affordable brunch feasts in the city, diners can enjoy a bountiful array of savory and sweet dishes. The “all-inclusive” brunch is $48 per person, and includes a choice of a sharing dish for the table (buttermilk biscuits or potato waffle hash) and individual entree (smoked salmon bagel plate, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, churro French toast, and more) — in addition to unlimited brunch cocktails.

2034 Chestnut St (20th and 21st Streets), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6328
(215) 563-6328

Toast Cafe

500 South 52nd Street, PA 19143

This hybrid brunch cafe in West Philly has been impressing diners with its decadent entrees that perfectly balances sweet and savory. If you’re going the sweet route, try the incomparable sweet potato French toast that’s wholesome and surprisingly vegan. If you’re in the mood for something savory, order the hearty oxtail and grits that maintain an excellent balance of spice and tenderness.

500 South 52nd Street, PA 19143
(267) 603-1303
(267) 603-1303

K'Far Cafe

110 South 19th Street, 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, Israeli menu is full of stuffed Jerusalem bagel sandwiches, bright salads, and some lovely laminated pastries.

110 South 19th Street, PA 19103
(267) 800-7200
(267) 800-7200
Pastries, Jerusalem bagel sandwiches, and more at K’Far. Lanna Apisukh/Eater NY

The Love.

130 S 18th St (Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19103

Well-known Philly restaurant group Starr offers the city no shortage of brunch options, but this restaurant 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 (Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 433-1555
(215) 433-1555
A white plate filled with a stack of pancakes and berries sitting on a white marble table.
It’s brunch time.
The Love/Starr Restaurant Group

Harp & Crown

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This venue from acclaimed restaurateur and chef Michael Schulson has become a brunch institution. The $38-per-person brunch buffet (or $25 for children under 10) is legendary — taste the filling omelets, line up at 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
An overhead shot of an oval plate with a half bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with lox and a bit of charcuterie on the side. Harp & Crown

High Street

101 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

This Ellen Yin-owned favorite has a brunch menu that spotlights its flakiest pasties and tastiest entrées. For those who prefer sweet, try the sourdough rye waffle (served with cocoa nibs, whipped tahini, and malted maple) — for savory, try the Dutch baby (topped with mushrooms, shallots, a sunny egg, and herbs).

101 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 625-0988
(215) 625-0988

Amada

217 Chestnut St (at S Bank St), Philadelphia, PA 19106

Chef Jose Garces doesn’t miss a beat as his love for Spanish tapas makes its way over to brunch. Try the 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 the immaculate shakshuka, tasty sangria pancakes, and more.

217 Chestnut St (at S Bank St), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450

Booker's Restaurant & Bar

5021 Baltimore Ave (51st St.), 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 with strawberry butter, a deep-fried salmon burger slicked in a chipotle-honey glaze, and, for a veggie option, a herbed tofu scramble served with crispy home fries. Plus, it’s a great place to dress up and go people-watching.

5021 Baltimore Ave (51st St.), Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 883-0960
(215) 883-0960

Loch Bar

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

Center City’s latest seafood addition has a lively brunch that’s filled with familiar dishes and inventive options. For those looking for a sweet spread, try the bananas foster brioche French toast or the lemon ricotta buttermilk pancakes. For the savory brunch enthusiasts, try the croque monsieur, chicken and sausage gumbo, and buttermilk-fried jumbo shrimp and grits.

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

Ants Pants Cafe

2212 South St (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), Philadelphia, PA 19146

This Australian-leaning spot aims to transplant a slice of Sydney cafe culture to Philadelphia. If the name alone doesn’t win you over, the sweet chili pork roll sandwich on focaccia or the Italian sausage hash with bacon and grilled fennel will do the trick. And, of course, the coffee program is top-notch.

2212 South St (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-8002
(215) 875-8002

Prime Fusion Afro Grill & Lounge

2425 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146

This Black-owned restaurant in Grays Ferry serves up a festive “Afro Brunch” that’s irresistible. From the sizzling lamb chops and eggs to tender oxtail and grits — it’s hearty, with an enjoyable tasty mix of creative and familiar dishes on the list to choose from (such as the notable fried plantain and eggs).

2425 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146
(267) 708-6836
(267) 708-6836
Fried chicken on top of a red velvet waffle.
Fried chicken and red velvet waffles.
Prime Fusion Afro Grill & Lounge

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