Best breakfast in Philadelphia

32 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Many people recommend BART's Bagels across its shops in West Philly, on Lancaster Avenue and in Bella Vista, and some diners name the Bella Vista shop. Several name the bacon, egg and cheese or other breakfast sandwiches, and a couple of diners call the bagels classic New York style rather than artisan. A couple of others call them only decent or okay, one found the South 10th Street shop bland, one says the Bella Vista shop is not as good as another, and one says the branch near their work falls well short of a Queen Village bagel shop.

Bella Vista

14 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Many diners recommend Vanilya for its bagels, and several call them their favorite. A few praise the crust and chew, and one diner is excited by a bagel sandwich with figs and brie. Two diners specifically praise the Passyunk location. One diner says they are only now warming up to it.

Passyunk

11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Many people recommend Down Home Diner, the Reading Terminal Market stall. For breakfast, one says it is the order to get there, one calls the biscuits and gravy very good, one rates the French toast as top-tier and one says the chipped beef is among the best they have had in years. Not everyone agrees: one diner who once loved it found the biscuits and gravy off on a recent visit, several others call the food average or poor, and one found only the scrapple fries good.

Reading Terminal Market

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Many people recommend The Kettle Black in Northern Liberties for bagels, and two say they have found no other bagel in Philadelphia that comes close. One diner calls the salt bagel a personal favorite, and one praises the buttery croissants while warning that fans of plain, mainstream bagels may not like it.

Northern Liberties

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Many people recommend Knead Bagels, and two diners praise the togarashi bagel, one saying it changed their life. Some name the 8th and Walnut shop, and one praises its fermentation for a good crust. One diner likes the cream cheese and the egg and cheese but finds the bagels average, another says they can run dense, and one says the bagels have always disappointed them, calling that a minority view.

8th and Walnut

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Most people who weigh in recommend Spread Bagelry, which has more than one shop; two diners name the 5th and South one. A few praise its Montreal-style bagels, one commenter, calling it a contrarian pick, says its bagel breakfast sandwiches are the best, and one diner says the bacon cream cheese is really good. Caveats include one former fan who says quality has slipped, one commenter who says the bagels fall short of Montreal-style, and one who reacts with distaste.

5th and South

9 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Talia's on Girard Avenue in Fishtown is recommended by many people. Several diners who name the Girard location praise its bagels, and a couple of them call the bagels New York-style. One commenter says they are trucked in from New York each morning, and one diner says the BEC is probably their favorite so far.

Girard

8 people recommendvia r/philly, r/philadelphia

Many people recommend The Bagel Place, and several praise the Queen Village shop. Diners say the bagels are good, one regular singles out the breakfast sandwiches, and one diner also likes the spreads. One diner says the bagels have gotten smaller over the years, and another notes they are not New York-style but still quite good.

Queen Village

8 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Many people recommend Parc in Rittenhouse for breakfast or brunch. One diner who had a solo birthday brunch there asked for an indoor table near the window and called it fabulous. One person says the outdoor seating is especially good, with a park across the road where a toddler can play. A couple of people advise booking ahead, and one person has heard of a holiday brunch involving Santa.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Many people recommend Philly Style Bagels, which has shops in Old City and Fishtown; and one diner lists the Fishtown shop among two great bagel options there. One says it wins by a mile, another finds it reliably solid across visits, and one fan says the shop divides opinion. One diner says popular Philly bagel picks, this one included, only feel middling to anyone used to top-notch bagels.

Fishtown

7 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly

Many people recommend Sabrina's, and several name it as a breakfast pick; one diner names the South Street shop. One suggests it for French toast. Two diners who brought children had a good experience, and one notes high chairs, a kids menu and a room loud enough that a child's noise goes unnoticed.

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Many people recommend Harp & Crown, and several point to its weekend brunch buffet; a commenter notes it also serves cocktails. One diner calls it excellent, saying the selection is smaller than another spot's but the quality is better, while another finds it much more affordable than other options. Brunch is only served on weekends.

5 people recommendvia r/philadelphia

Several commenters recommend Gilda's, and a few single out the Antonio breakfast sandwich, with two of them calling it the best in the city. A commenter also points to the sausage as a standout. One diner feels the Antonio is good but not amazing, and suspects they simply prefer a plain bacon, egg and cheese.

5 people recommendvia r/philly, r/philadelphia

Several diners recommend Johnny's Hots, and a few of them single out its hot egg and cheese. One commenter says it is worth walking to, and another says it always gets the job done.