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23 Best Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Philadelphia, PA
"Top Chef winner Nick Elmi’s lively, candlelit Old City brasserie is known for its raw bar, charcuterie, and steak au poivre (and its $2 lunchtime martinis). If the weather is warm, ask for a table on the hidden second-floor deck."
"Royal Boucherie, chef Nick Elmi’s handsome Old City tavern specializes in house-cured charcuterie, oysters and other raw bar specialties, various terrines and decadent burgers. Where:Royal Boucherie, 52 S."
"Royal Boucherie is another great photo spot in Philadelphia. You can see here a lot of plants together with a brick wall. View this post on Instagram"
"Elegant yet unpretentious, this traditional neighborhood bistro offers fresh, flavorful fare that takes patrons on a sensory stroll through the French countryside. In a quiet candlelit garden, the superb staff delivers ceramic wine pitchers, addictive homemade baguettes and fresh mussels topped with creamy tarragon sauce and poached egg. Diners then savor Dijon-braised rabbit or tender beef bourguignon followed by decadent Gateau l'Opera, an almond sponge cake with chocolate ganache, coffee butter cream and creme Chantilly."
"This is not the place for abstaining from a final course; chef/owner Peter Woolsey is a classically trained pastry chef who studied at Paris's Le Cordon Bleu. You'll want to try his tarte au citron served with house-made cassis sorbet; his gteau l'opra with 11 immaculate layers of almond sponge cake, chocolate ganache and coffee buttercream; and his traditional raspberry mille feuille that's better than versions we've had in France."
"This charming French spot in Queen Village is the result of Chef Peter Woolsey’s dream while he was a student in France. He wanted to bring fantastic French food to Philadelphia an..."
"A post shared by Cafe La Maude (@cafelamaude) on Oct 23, 2019 at 7:24am PDT. Cafe La Maude is known as one of the top brunch spots in Philly serving up breakfast all day. This French-Lebanese brunch joint is named after the chef’s mother Maude, and serves classic cuisine such as Croque Maude - a ham, bacon, and cheese blend sandwich, and Parisian Zá, a French inspired pizza-croissant layered with ham, goat cheese, avocado, caramelized onions, and truffle oil."
"Cafe La Maude offers Northern Liberties the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch or just beverages and pastries. During warmer months, sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. All year, feel free to dine and savor the French-Lebanese cuisine served with superior service from the staff here."
"Forsythia has aesthetically designed French dishes that are perfect for meals and photography. In addition, this restaurant offers a luxurious vibe in serving their prized French meals. Next, they have a highly experienced and skilled chef that has practiced French cooking for more than 13 years."
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user JIP used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Not just a popular nightspot, but also home to one of Philly’s higher-rated eateries, L'Etage is situated within the popular Beau Monde restaurant and will appeal to those who wish to make a long evening of it and are maybe looking to fill their stomachs with some tasty treats before hitting the dance floor."
"Every city needs a great crepe place and Beau Monde is Philly’s. At the sunny corner bistro, downstairs from bar/club L’Etage, crepes are available for lunch, brunch, and dinner with options ranging from smoked salmon, poached eggs, and artichokes to beef bourguignon with blue cheese. Or go sweet with a combo of fruit, chocolate, and gelato."
"With its casual diner vibe, Gabi, from the team behind Bistrot La Minette, is a new kind of French restaurant for Philly. The all-day cafe on North Broad serves French favorites like onion soup, niçoise salad, tartare, steak frites, and duck confit. Head here during brunch service for brioche French toast or a croque madame."
"This all-day French cafe from chef-owner Peter Woolsey of Bistro La Minette brings Art Deco design and bistro classics to North Broad. The menu features classics like onion soup and beef tartare, salads and sandwiches, and steak frites, 339 N. Broad Street, Convention Center District."
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"Instead, walk through the concourse level to the food court-type area under the Comcast Center and treat yourself to cleanliness, decent smells, and marble counters."
"I am not as crazy as to ask you to take a taxi just for the sake of ice cream: this awesome ice cream shop is located right next to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and that’s the next stop on our itinerary. First of all, I couldn’t miss a café with such a catchy name. I know it’s temping, but don’t ask the counterperson what’s so gay about this ice cream and whether eating it is going to make you gay. Apparently, they get asked these questions a lot, so the answer is printed on the menu."
"Near Sam's Morning Glory Diner is the famous Philadelphia Magical Gardens: an extensive art gallery adorned with mosaic art made from recycled materials. From the fantastical lower level to an outdoor "backyard" with twisting paths, you'll use up your camera's storage space taking photos galore."
"Opened by a chef with a background in New York’s exclusive fine-dining scene, Amici combines Italian tastes with modern presentation for crowd-pleasing results. Diners keep coming ..."
"Take your kids and hop on one of the “Once Upon a Nation” storytelling benches around Old City, where you’ll get a very Philly experience: a story about our country’s history told by experts (sometimes in costume). Kids can learn while enjoying all the beauty of Old City. Find the exact locations and times for the benches here."
"Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are open from eleven in the morning to four in the afternoon. You can find these special benches at thirteen different stations through Historic Philadelphia."
"Leaving the resting place of the dead, walk a few decades further back in time to see where they lived and worshiped at Christ’s Church. This Georgian church dates back to the mid-18th century, and its steeple was the tallest structure in what is now the United States from 1754 to 1810. As the primary home of the Church of England in colonial Philadelphia, Christ Church’s congregants included 15 signers of the Declaration of Independence."
"Take a stroll through Franklin Court to get to Christ Church, the first parish in Pennsylvania of the Church of England. This building was the place of worship for colonists like George Washington, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin. Still in use today, the late 1700s building is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the country."
"Peter & Paul has served as the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The domed Roman-Corinthian cathedral just off of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway contains numerous mosaics, medallions, Italian marble columns and a crypt holding the remains of most of Philadelphia’s bishops and some of its prominent clergymen. In August 2018, the Cathedral became the site of the Saint Katherine Drexel Shrine and tomb."
"Source: Photo by user Joseph Fernandes used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Built in 1846-1864, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is the largest Catholic Church in the Pennsylvania region of the US. This cathedral is known for two Papal Masses."
"With its huge dome towering above the city, discover the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul – one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable sites and popular landmarks."