Our top brunch spots near Penn
“Brunch without prosecco is just a sad, late breakfast”
Whether you’re dreading or eagerly lakenticipating your parents’ arrival on Friday, a family meal is an unavoidable aspect of Penn’s upcoming Parents Weekend.
So take advantage of this rare opportunity to have a decent meal and bring your parents to our top brunch spots. Not only will you impress them with your seemingly extensive knowledge of the Philly food scene, but you may even get them to forget about that Econ midterm you just failed.
If you’re planning on staying in the West Philly area, there are plenty of options close to campus that will satisfy your latemorning cravings.
White Dog Cafe
Where
3240 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
All the rave
Blueberry pancakes, Avocado BLT, Truffle Parmesan fries
Reviews
“White Dog is a Penn favorite and the perfect place for a family brunchtheir small menu is surprisingly diverse, allowing for anyone to find a meal of their choice.”
“The intimate atmosphere of the cafe is conducive to close conversation, the ideal (or complete opposite) for catching up with family.”
Sabrina’s
While White Dog and Sabrina’s are great options near Penn, families looking to explore more of Philadelphia should highly consider some favorites further away from campus.
Where
227 N 34th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
All the rave
Stuffed Challah French Toast, Sweet Potato Fries, Huevos Rancheros
Reviews
“Sabrina’s has amazing food and excellent servicejust be prepared to wait for a table. I was particularly in love with their sweet potato fries. The environment itself is incredibly warm, always busy and filled with lots of natural lighting.”
-Fall food/instagram experts Alden Terry and Kyler McVay
Green Eggs Cafe
Green Eggs Cafe is the perfect place to bring your mom when she asks about your diet.
Remember to smile and wave while you stuff your Creme Brulee French Toast in your mouth.
Where
212 S 13th St
All the rave
The Red Velvet, chocolate chip pancakes are the first stop to diabetes but they are seriously beautiful.
Also, Carrot Cake Waffles, Creme Brulee French Toast, Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese.
Honey’s Sit N’ Eat
For another disgustingly healthy meal, check out Honey’s. Last time I went I rolled home, and that’s when you know you’ve done it right.
Where
2101 South St
All the rave
Chocolate chip and banana pancakes, mac and cheese pancakes, the pancake bomb (a pancake stuffed with eggs and bacon), toad in a hole
Brick and Mortar
Photo courtesy of @bamphilly
Where
315 N 12th St
All the rave
Ricotta Pancakes, Pork Belly Benedict
The Dandelion
Photo courtesy of @nidabun
Great place to go for a relaxed brunch, pubstyle.
Where
124 S 18th St
All the rave
Their ricotta is to die for. Like I would literally like to be drowned in it. But also Scotch Pancakes with Maple apples and cinnamon cream.
Day by Day
Photos courtesy of @stephanieloo and @kristiexsays
Where
2101 Sansom St
All the rave
Week’s Special Stuffed Challah French Toast, Potato Pancake Benedict, Smoked Salmon Omelette with dill sour cream
Renata’s
Photo courtesy of @eringkim
Ladies who brunch, do us proud.
Where
4533 Baltimore Avenue
All the rave
Chocolate French Toast, Almond sweet cream cheese, Lebanese Shakshuka