• Q: What types of breakfast options are available in Philadelphia?
  • A: Philadelphia is packed with great options for morning munchies, from health bars to greasy spoons, offering something for everyone.
  • Q: Can visitors enjoy both casual and leisurely breakfast experiences?
  • A: Yes, visitors can enjoy casual weekday breakfasts in a cozy space or on the go, as well as long, lazy weekend brunches featuring handcrafted cocktails and live music.
  • Q: Are there healthy breakfast options in Philadelphia?
  • A: Absolutely! Health-conscious breakfasters can enjoy delicious French-Lebanese inspired fare with Middle Eastern flavors.
  • Q: What international cuisines can be found for breakfast in Philadelphia?
  • A: Philadelphia offers a variety of international cuisines, including hearty Colombian, Caribbean, and Cuban cuisine, as well as traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food.
  • Q: Where can visitors find the best breakfast spots in Philadelphia?
  • A: Whatever your fancy, there are numerous breakfast and brunch spots around the city offering a range of flavors and experiences.

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1. Urban Farmer Philadelphia

Urban Farmer Philadelphia

© Urban Farmer Philadelphia

Located in the Logan Philadelphia Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton, Urban Farmer Philadelphia is a colorful farm-to-table steakhouse that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch throughout the week. The breakfast menu features a variety of healthy and hearty options such as eggs benedict, farm eggs made any style, homemade granola and yogurt, grilled steak and eggs, omelets with a range of fillings such as blue crab and salmon, and continental choices of croissants, muffins, toast, and jams. Weekend brunch includes delicious entrées of charcuterie boards, seafood platters, perfectly grilled steaks, gourmet sandwiches, a variety of benedicts and egg dishes, and specialties such as Duck Hash, Brioche French Toast, Popcorn Grits, and Granola Malted Waffles.

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Phone: 215-963-2788

2. Red Owl Tavern

Red Owl Tavern

© Red Owl Tavern

The Red Owl Tavern is a rustic-chic tavern in the heart of the Old City that serves up innovative takes on American staples in a relaxed, contemporary setting. Situated opposite the famous Liberty Bell, the stylish yet inviting tavern boasts two levels of dining space with cozy seating and soaring windows that offer beautiful views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the kitchen produces delicious breakfast plates such as Red Owl Tavern Omelets with asparagus, goat ‘s cheese, serrano ham, and arugula, frittatas served with citrus and quinoa side salads, and a variety of egg dishes. Healthy options include homemade granola and yogurt with mixed berries and vanilla bean agave, steel-cut Irish oatmeal with mixed dried fruits and brown sugar, apple cobbler pancakes, and Bourbon French toast.

433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 215-923-2267

3. Cafe La Maude

Cafe La Maude

© Cafe La Maude

Cafe La Maude is a French-Lebanese café in the Northern Liberties neighborhood with casual, Euro-style décor and sidewalk tables for outdoor dining. The eatery is popular with locals who arrive in the mornings to tuck into delicious French-Lebanese inspired fare with Middle Eastern flavors such as gypsy eggs with avocado, eggplant, ricotta cheese, and potato smothered in a chunky tomato sauce or the stuffed brioche pain perdu. Other unique dishes include Beiridge with barley, quinoa, sahlab, coconut milk, orange blossoms, mixed nuts, and blueberries as well as the El Beit of eggs with artichoke hearts, cauliflower, asparagus, diced potatoes, pesto parsley sauce, and arugula salad drizzled with whipped feta and yogurt dressing. Café La Maude is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.

816 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, Phone: 267-318-7869

4. Cafe Lift

Cafe Lift

© Cafe Lift

Housed in a beautifully refurbished historic factory on 13th Street in Philadelphia’s Callowhill neighborhood, Cafe Lift is a stylish, open-plan café with industrial-chic décor that serves brunch and lunch in a laid-back setting. The restaurant serves a seasonally evolving menu of farm-to-table fare prepared with fresh locally sourced ingredients, along with quality coffee drinks from local roasters Rival Bros. Brunchers can tuck into Huevos Rancheros with refried beans, chihuahua cheese, Mexican pork chorizo, fried egg, and ancho chili sauce, Challah French toast with fresh fruit and whipped cream, and egg platters with bacon, potatoes, and toast. Café Lift is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.

428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, Phone: 215-922-3031

5. Cafe Y Chocolate

Cafe Y Chocolate

© Café Y Chocolate

Cafe Y Chocolate is a small corner café on Norwood Street in the heart of Philadelphia offering an all-day menu of traditional Mexican cuisine in a uniquely bohemian atmosphere. The creative menu features a variety of favorites such as burritos, nachos, empanadas, and tacos, and tamales, as well as hearty entrées like motuleños especiales, molletes, tlacoyo with refried beans, and chilaquiles, all served with homemade salsa. The delicious cuisine is paired with authentic Oaxacan hot chocolate and a variety of coffee and espresso drinks. Café Con Chocolate is open for early breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch, seven days a week.

1532 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145, Phone: 267-639-4506

6. Dutch Eating Place

Dutch Eating Place

© Dutch Eating Place

Located in the famous Reading Terminal Market, Dutch Eating Place is one of the market’s most iconic eateries, serving traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare for breakfast and lunch throughout the week. Locals and visitors alike pack the counter at the eatery in the mornings to tuck into hearty meals of eggs made several ways, apple cinnamon French toast with bacon, stacks of blueberry-studded pancakes, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Other delights on the menu include Pennsylvania Dutch–style chicken pot pie, pork and sauerkraut, chicken and waffles, and warm apple dumplings with dollops of heavy cream.

1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Phone: 215-922-0425

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