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Philly's Great Brunch Spots
Cafe Lift is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

1. Cafe Lift

8.7
428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 92 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Brunch favorites include the banana and chocolate hazelnut crespelle and the pesto and tomato frittata with thick home fries.

Carman's Country Kitchen is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

2. Carman's Country Kitchen

1301 S 11th St (at Wharton), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 21 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The ever-changing menu matches the decor, which we'll call...eccentric. Brunch lineups might easily include alligator tail or pink lemonade pancakes.

Honey's Sit 'n Eat is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

3. Honey's Sit 'n Eat

8.9
800 N 4th St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 161 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: At this homey hipster hideaway, you can brunch on chicken-fried steak, fresh biscuits and giant crispy latkes. Oh, the latkes.

Sabrina's Cafe is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

4. Sabrina's Cafe

910 Christian St (btwn 9th St & 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 113 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Waiting in line? Here's what you should consider ordering: blue cheese frittata, polenta fries and stuffed French toast.

Market Street Grill is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

5. Market Street Grill

8.2
6 W Market St, West Chester, PA
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The Market Street Grill has a devoted following for its brown sugar-swirl French toast with caramelized bananas and the Kennett Square mushroom omelet.

Cochon is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

6. Cochon

801 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 20 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The brunch menu is a pan-national meat-lovers' affair with Eggs Cochon and deep-fried oysters severed with fennel slaw and bacon mayo.

Cafe Estelle is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

7. Cafe Estelle

444 N 4th St (btwn Spring Garden & Callowhill St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 34 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Pair your bottomless coffee with sweet potato pie French toast and breakfast salad with pork belly lardoons.

Marigold Kitchen is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

8. Marigold Kitchen

501 S 45th St (Larchwood), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: A morning must-have: Elvis-style French toast with peanut butter mousse, caramelized bananas and hickory smoked bacon.

Cake is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

9. Cake

8.7
8501 Germantown Ave (Highland Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chestnut Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Breakfast pizza. Need we say more?

Supper is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

10. Supper

926 South St (btw 9th & 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 44 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Never mind the name. Order the red velvet waffles with cream cheese mousse and it will be a morning to remember.

Green Eggs Cafe is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

11. Green Eggs Cafe

1306 Dickinson St (at Clarion St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Bella Vista - Southwark · 71 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This probably isn't the first tip about the quinoa porridge or the Peanut Butter Crunchy French Toast with blackberry coulis, and it most likely won't be the last.

Wedge and Fig is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

12. Wedge and Fig

160 N 3rd St (at Race St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City East · 41 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Modern day "Mad Men" can order the Betty Draper: truffled egg salad, cucumber and lemon salt on whole wheat with candy cigarettes on the side.

Ants Pants Cafe is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

13. Ants Pants Cafe

8.1
2212 South St (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Center City · 43 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Curious about Australian coffees? Ants Pants Café in Graduate Hospital is a great place to be indoctrinated into flat whites and long blacks—along with iced coffees made from espresso ice cream.

Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

14. Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen

1001 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Greek Restaurant · Washington Square West · 54 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Order the crepes stuffed with manouri cheese, drizzled with carob syrup...You won't be disappointed.

Café y Chocolate is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

15. Café y Chocolate

8.6
1532 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · South Philadelphia · 22 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Looking for brunch with a Mexican twist? You found it. Order up platters of eggs poached in salsa verde and pair your meal with cups of its signature drink.

Khyber Pass Pub is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

16. Khyber Pass Pub

9.1
56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City East · 140 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Kick off your day with a bourbon milk punch and/or a mimosa.

Ida Mae's Bruncherie is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

17. Ida Mae's Bruncherie

2302 E Norris St (at Tulip St.), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 14 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The Irish breakfast is legit--rashers, beans, pudding and potato bread. Best part? Breakfast is served all day.

Mixto Restaurant is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

18. Mixto Restaurant

8.5
1141 Pine St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Washington Square West · 91 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Bloody Mary kind of morning? Refresh with a Bacon Bloody Mary: bacon-infused vodka and garnished with a bacon strip. There is also a vegan and kosher version available.

Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

19. Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar

8.4
4365 Main St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Manayunk · 24 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Fine dining meet morning. Rhuby Rush cocktails and lobster omelets should be the only way one starts their Sunday morning.

Moshulu is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

20. Moshulu

8.7
401 S Columbus Blvd (at Penn's Landing), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 63 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Brunch on this boat features Champagne and a nautical-themed meal like the Maine diver scallops over risotto.

Swann Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

21. Swann Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

1 Logan Sq (at N 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Hotel Bar · Logan Square · 5 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The Sunday brunch buffet--stacked with caviar, lobster tartlets, buttermilk pancakes with granny smith apple compote--includes plated entrees too.

XIX is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

22. XIX

7.9
200 S Broad St #19, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 54 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Sunday Brunch serves up a raw bar, an extensive buffet AND a sinfully delightful assortment of pastries for dessert.

Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

23. Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse

8.6
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 35 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This "Best of Philly" Sunday brunch features a prix-fixe menu and a build your own Bloody Mary bar.

Fork is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

24. Fork

8.2
306 Market St (btw S 3rd St & S 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City East · 90 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Blood orange iced tea and a house-baked apple brioche bun makes for a quick, on-the-go brunch.

The Continental Mid-Town is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

25. The Continental Mid-Town

8.2
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Rooftop Lounge. Check. Espresso Martini. Check. Tiramisu waffles. Check.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

26. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

8.2
10 S 2nd St (btwn Market St & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City East · 80 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Sit back and enjoy a Havana Hottie cocktail (ask for jalapeños) and unlimited piqueos (small plates).

Standard Tap is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

27. Standard Tap

8.6
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The chalkboard omelet specials can chase any hangover away, though a pint of local microbrewed beer won't hurt, either.

McKenzie Brew House is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

28. McKenzie Brew House

7.8
240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA
Brewery · 49 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: You can't go wrong with The Usual: three eggs, meat, hash browns and Texas toast. And don't forget a cup of coffee topped off with Kahlua.

Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

29. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

8.9
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 144 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This typical looking diner serves up anything but standard brunch fare on the inside. Order the smothered chicken and waffles and a Pimms Cup: Pimms, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber and mint.

Sam’s Morning Glory Diner is one of Philly's Great Brunch Spots.

30. Sam’s Morning Glory Diner

8.7
735 S 10th St (at Fitzwater), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Bella Vista - Southwark · 86 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The line out the door never lies: the Morning Glory Diner is known for its homemade ketchup, creative pancake specials and greasy-spoon attitude.