For those looking to kickstart 2025 with a bountiful brunch, or partake in a much-needed pre-or-post Mummer’s Day Parade lunch, look no further than New Year’s Day brunches held on Wednesday, January 1 from Butcher Bar, Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Front Street Cafe, The Hayes, Patchwork, Puttshack, Red Owl Tavern, Square 1682, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, The Twisted Tail and Urban Farmer.
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Butcher Bar, the Rittenhouse hub for American comfort food, grilled fare, and an expansive brown spirits collection, is open on New Year’s Day for New Year’s Day Brunch: Parade-goers and hangover-deniers can toast to 2024 with overflowing cocktails at the Rittenhouse locale’s New Year’s Day “Top It Off” Brunch served Wednesday, January 1, from 11am-3pm. Reservations are required for inclusive brunch – must be made 24 hours in advance.
With Butcher Bar’s Top it Off pre-fixe inclusive brunch ($48/person), guests can raise a glass to the New Year with overflowing Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and featured Margaritas, while digging into mile-high stacks of pancakes, indulgent Churro French Toast Bites, a Breakfast Croissant Sandwich and more in the dining room or enclosed, heated Patio and Whiskey Garden.
Reservations are required for Top it Off brunch (must be made 24 hours in advance). Reservations recommended but not required for à la carte brunch. Reserve online here.
Butcher Bar | 2034 Chestnut St | www.butcherbarphilly.com | Instagram @butcherbarphl
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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Philadelphia’s legendary Jewish delicatessen since 1923, is a no brainer for locals and visitors looking to bask in a true Philadelphia institution pre-or-post Mummer’s Parade on New Year’s Day (January 1). Diners can enjoy deli staples for breakfast, lunch or dinner with highlights including toppling, signature sandwiches such as Corned Beef Reuben, Pastrami Reuben, and Smoked Turkey; hot dogs and knishes; a variety of cheesesteaks; Matzho Ball Soup; latkes; Challah French Toast; smoked fish and bagels; dessert; and more.
Hours of operation: daily from 9am – 8pm
700 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.922.3274 | Website | Instagram
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Front Street Cafe, the all-day café, restaurant, and bar known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, provides a haven for brunch-enthusiasts with its coveted weekday breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings. A brunch hotspot located in the heart of Fishtown, Front Street Café boasts an unparalleled coffee program, seasonal craft cocktails, freshly-squeezed juices, and mouthwatering brunch plates such as the fan-favorite Buffalo Cauliflower ($15) served with buffalo sauce and cucumber-dill aioli, Fried Banana Waffle Bites ($14) comprised of bananas, waffle batter, maple dip, and powdered sugar, Breakfast Burrito ($17) prepared with soy-chorizo, potatoes, pico de gallo, jasmine rice, black beans, ranchero sauce, cilantro-lime crema, and a wheat tortilla, and “Pork Belly” Tofu Banh Mi ($17) crafted with cured tofu, house-made kimchi slaw, carrot, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, bang bang sauce, and sesame seed roll.
Hours of operation: Breakfast/brunch from 8am – 4pm; Dinner served on Sunday and Tuesday – Thursday from 5pm – 9pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm – 10pm; Happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm – 7pm.
1253 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 215.515.3073 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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The Hayes, Midtown Village’s contemporary American tavern and gastropub from acclaimed Chef Townsend Wentz, is the dining and imbibing destination for parade-goers this New Year’s Day with its close proximity to Broad Street and its robust selection of pub fare, local brews, wine on tap, and seasonal cocktails. Beginning at 11am, The Hayes will be open for lunch and dinner with happy hour from 3pm – 6pm, promising a line-up of elevated comfort food and boozy libations with highlights such as Steak Tartare ($18) comprised of fingerling chips, cornichon, and roasted garlic aioli, French Onion Soup ($12) with caramelized onions, gruyère, and toasted baguette, Crispy Chicken Wings ($15), The Hayes Tavern Burger ($18) with Cooper sharp and spicy mayo served on brioche, and Roast Pork Sandwich ($16) crafted with Italian roast pork, fried long hots, provolone, and ciabatta.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday 11:30am – 12am. Kitchen closes at 10:30pm.
1123 Walnut Street, Philadelphia | 215.982.2192 | Website | Instagram
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Patchwork, a vibrant New American restaurant and bar on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric, is kickstarting the year with their beloved breakfast buffet on Wednesday, January 1 from 7am-12pm. For $29 per person, the buffet features a delicious selection including fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, savory sausage, breakfast potatoes, a variety of fresh breads, seasonal fruit, cereal, and bagels with tuna salad or lox, smooth cream cheese, and an assortment of toppings.
Patchwork will also offer their brunch menu à la carte from 12pm-1pm with highlights including French Toast ($18) topped with Nutella and whipped cream, Patchwork Omelette ($19) with Beech mushrooms, broccoli rabe and Swiss cheese, and Chicken & Waffles ($24) topped with buttermilk and sage butter.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 9 pm; Friday – Saturday 7 am – 10 pm; Sunday 7 am – 9 pm
1620 Chancellor Street | 215.985.1234 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, offers an experiential, fun-filled experience for visitors and Philadelphians alike looking for a bite to eat and activity nearby the Mummer’s Parade on Wednesday, January 1. Open at 11am, Puttshack’s Philadelphia venue in the Shops at Liberty Place promises tech-infused mini golf for folks of all ages courtesy of four 9-hole tech-driven, highly competitive mini golf courses powered by Puttshack’s patented Trackaball™ technology, as well as dynamic food and drink including Chorizo & Cheese Empanadas ($13), Korean Bao Buns ($15), Mediterranean Lamb Skewers ($16) and specific to its Philadelphia location: The Cheesesteak flatbread ($16) comprised of house-made cheese whiz, shaved roast beef, grilled onions, and peppers, and Philadelphia Tailpipes ($14), spring rolls filled with roast pork, provolone cheese and garlic-grilled broccoli rabe.
For those looking to enjoy a celebratory tipple to kickstart the new year, Puttshack’s Instagramable-beverage menu sports imaginative riffs on classic tipples including the Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita ($16) garnished with a house-made jalapeño popsicle, and the zero-proof Cotton Candy Crush ($9) comprised of cotton candy syrup, lime juice, and Red Bull Coconut Edition.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Wednesday 11am – 11pm, Thursday through Sunday 11am – 1am
The Shops at Liberty Place: 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.907.PUTT | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary kitchen and bar across from Independence Hall in Old City, boasts a bountiful weekday brunch menu brimming with seasonal dishes and craft cocktails, ideal for enjoying post New Year’s Eve shenanigans. Helmed by Executive Chef Charles Vogt, the ever-evolving brunch menu includes Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl($13) crafted with maple greek yogurt, pepita granola, and almond butter, Tot “Chos” ($16) crafted with tater tots, smoked brisket, jasper hill cheddar, pickled jalepeños, and cilantro crema, Chicken + Waffles ($23) fashioned with buttermilk fried chicken, Belgian waffle, and spicy Chile butter, and Steak + Eggs ($29) comprised of an 8 oz tavern steak, two eggs, potatoes, and chimichurri.
Morning-inspired sippers perfect for New Year’s Day imbibing include Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s amongst Under the Mistletoe ($17) comprised of Ford’s Gin, green chartreuse, pomegranate, rosemary, absinthe, and lime, and Jingle All The Way ($17) made up of Ketel One Vodka, Lillet Rouge, spiced cranberry, Prosecco, and lime.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 – 10:45am, Saturday and Sunday 8 – 10am (breakfast); Monday through Friday 11:30am – 4:30pm (lunch); Monday through Friday 4:30 – 10pm, Saturday 5 – 10pm (dinner); and Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 10am – 2pm (brunch).
433 Chestnut St. | 215.923.2267 | Philadelphia, PA | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram
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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, the upscale luxury hotel blending French flair with American style in the heart of Center City, is celebrating the start of 2025 in style with the addition of a “Hangover Brunch” on Wednesday, January 1 in Liberté Lounge. From 12pm – 3pm, brunch will be served in the newly-renovated and ultra-chic restaurant and lounge featuring limited-time food and drink specials alongside the standard Liberté Lounge menu with highlights including Chicken & Waffles with Caviar ($38), Maryland Crab Cake Benedict ($32), and Liberté Brunch Burger ($24) comprised of a house-made custom burger, heirloom tomatoes, caramelized onions, truffle raclette cheese, and over-easy farm egg. The celebratory cocktail special for the occasion is the Corpse Reviver No. 2 ($16) which is known for its rich history of “curing” hangovers derived during the prohibition era.
120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia | 215.569.8300 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Square 1682, the modern American restaurant and award-winning bar at 17th and Sansom Streets, boasts a hearty and diverse all-day menu curated by Executive Chef Patrick Czerniak. On Wednesday, January 1, folks in search of an approachable yet elevated lunch to enjoy in the heart of Center City can opt for fan-favorite creations including Truffle Fries ($13) served with black truffle aioli and topped with truffle oil and parmesan reggiano, Chicken Wings ($15) with choice of square buffalo, lemon pepper, and bourbon bbq sauce, Polish Kielbasa ($22) comprised of housemade sauerkraut, pilsudski mustard, and a pretzel bun, and Rigatoni Bolognese ($28) made up of beef, basil, parmesan, and olive oil. Lunchtime sippers include Bloody Mary’s. Aperol Spritzes, and Mimosas in addition to its rotating selection of seasonal craft cocktails.
Hours of operation: Monday, 7am – 2pm; Tuesday through Thursday, 7am – 9:30pm; Friday, 7am – 11pm; Saturday, 8am – 11pm; Sunday, 8am – 2pm
121 S. 17th Street | 215. 563.5008 | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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The Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar and live music venue, is celebrating the start of the New Year with an extended social hour. On January 1, the restaurant will open its doors early for guests to enjoy Social Hour from 2pm-6pm. Happy hour goers can indulge in discounted bites and beverages including $5 Beer-Battered Cheese Curds, $5 Crawfish Mac & Cheese, $6 Smoked Wings, half-off draft beers, and $5 house wine.
The Twisted Tail is conveniently located near the Mummers Parade After Party on Two Street, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a quick bite and brew before joining the celebration.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday 4 pm – 12 am; Saturday 11 am – 12 am; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
509 S. 2nd St. | 215.558.2471 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Urban Farmer Philadelphia, the rural-chic farm-to-table steakhouse located in historic Logan Square, is offering a New Year’s Day Brunch from 7 am to 2 pm on January 1 to ring in 2025. Guests can indulge in several brunch offerings with highlights such as their Monkey Bread ($12) with cinnamon sweet dough and drizzled in a bourbon anglaise, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy ($17) with buttermilk biscuits, sunny side up eggs and house-made pork sausage, and Cinnamon Roll Pancakes ($15) topped with cream cheese icing and candied pecans.
Guests can pair dishes with one of Urban Farmer’s Mimosa Kits offering three options including one glass of sparkling + juice ($14), one bottle of sparkling + three juices ($68), or two bottles of sparkling + three juices ($126) or enjoy cocktails including a Bloody Mary ($16)with Tito’s Vodka and housemade Bloody Mary mix, a UF Espresso Martini ($18) with vodka, Amaro Averna, Kahlua and espresso or Farmer #4 ($20) with Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, lime and a grapefruit cube.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday-Sunday 7:00am- 11:00pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway • 215.963.2788 • Website • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter