Whether you’re in the mood for creative twists on brunch classics or hearty comfort food to start your day, Philadelphia’s spots have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine.

Polish restaurant Little Walter’s in Kensington recently introduced brunch, which features avocado toast, babka, bialy, gołabki stuffed with brisket and brown rice, and pierogi ruskie.

A relative newcomer to Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, Bastia in Fishtown offers a dynamic brunch menu that includes sweet Nutella tartine, spicy eggs in purgatory with guanciale, and many other options.

Lacroix in Rittenhouse Square is an indulgent brunch destination, with a dazzling array of canapés, an expansive raw bar, and an abundance of breakfast accompaniments, among other options.

Meanwhile, Cafe Lift in Callowhill has been a worthy neighborhood favorite for over a decade, specializing in brunches.

For a classic French American brunch menu, visit Parc in Rittenhouse Square, where the pastry basket remains a local favorite.

At Jaffa Bar in Kensington, highlights include shrimp shakshuka, smoked-salmon egg-in-a-hole, and Persian crab omelets.

And finally an excellent egg sandwich is always a solid brunch choice, and Fiore in Kensington offers a standout version built on house-made focaccia and English muffins.

Read more about some of Philly’s best brunch spots in Philadelphia Magazine.

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on PHILADELPHIA Today in May 2025.