From at-home celebrations to sit-down brunches, there’s no shortage of top-notch fare ideal for celebrating Easter (Sunday, April 20) to be found in the Philadelphia area. Gatherings at home are made complete with sweet or savory bites from Cake Life Bake Shopand for those looking to dine out, top restaurant destinations across the Philadelphia region including Little Walter’s, Patchwork, Red Owl Tavern, Seaview Hotel, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, and Square 1682 are offering special brunch menus and holiday-inspired dishes and cocktails sure to elevate celebrations.
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Cake Life Bake Shop, Philadelphia’s award-winning small-batch artisanal bakery and all-day café, is blooming with festive flavors this Spring with treats including Easter Sugar Cookies ($42/12-pack), festive treats shaped as bunnies, colorful Easter eggs, flowers, and carrots; the bakery’s signature, perfectly-pink Petal-Pistachio Cookies ($40/12-pack), made with crisp shortbread, iced and decorated with dried rose petals, crushed pistachios, freeze-dried raspberries, and violet sugar; and Gritty Cupcakes ($30/4-pack)adorned with a celebratory flower crown (just for fun).
The Fishtown bakery will also be offering a selection of sweet and savory treats perfect for toting to Easter brunch and beyond, including two styles of Quiche ($40); a Fresh Fruit Tart ($48) made with fresh berries atop custardy pastry cream and a buttery crust, and decadent Dulce de Leche ($44) and StrawberryCheesecakes ($48).
Guests can hopon over to the Fishtown location (1306 Frankford Ave) and savor these seasonal delights in-person or pre-order for pick-up or delivery via Uber Eats. Looking for an Easter gift to send to family or friends? Petal-Pistachio Cookies ($21/6-pack)and Easter Sugar Cookies ($28/6-pack)are available online for nationwide shipping.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Thursday 8am – 7pm, Friday through Saturday 8am – 9pm, Sunday 8am – 7pm
1306 Frankford Ave | www.cakelifebakeshop.com | Instagram @cakelifebakeshop
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Little Walter’s, Philadelphia’s contemporary Polish restaurant and bar from Chef/Owner Michael Brenfleck—recently featured in The New York Times’ The Restaurant List 2024, is featuring an exclusive Easter takeaway menu that blends comforting Polish flavors with traditional holiday dishes. The menu features a selection of Kiełbasa ($10 each) available in Biała (non-smoked fresh) or Wędzona (cooked and smoked), alongside a variety of house made breads, including Pierogi Bread ($12) with farmer cheese and caramelized onion, Babka ($11) with cinnamon rose sugar and buttermilk glaze, Wszystko Biały ($12 per half dozen) bagels with sourdough biały and everything spice, and Sourdough Rye Bread ($12) with smalec. For the main course, guests can choose from an array of signature pierogi, priced at $28 per dozen, with options such as Ruskie (potato and farmer’s cheese), Grzyb (Mycopolitan mushroom), Kurczak (smoked chicken wing), and Kapusta (cabbage and sweet onions). Additionally, a selection of pantry items (ze spiżarni) will be available for Easter, including Ogórki Konserwowe ($10), a jar of house-pickled cucumbers; Pilsudski ($8), a 24oz jar of mustard; and Baranek Wielkanocny, a cultured dill butter lamb perfect for the holiday table.
Little Walter’s will open early this Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10 AM for brunch, and guests are invited to enjoy the exclusive Sunday menu, featuring Polish takes on brunch-forward cuisine. Orders for Little Walter’s Easter To-Go can be made via Toast Tab or by clicking HERE. Pickup for orders is Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 at 2049 E Hagert Street in East Kensington.
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 5pm – 10pm for dinner, and Monday from 4pm – 8pm, and Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm – 6pm for happy hour
2049 E Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA | 267.239.2228 | Website | Instagram
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Patchwork, a vibrant New American restaurant and bar on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric, is offering an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20 from 7am – 1pm. For $39 per person, guests can enjoy beloved brunch favorites including French Toast with Nutella and whipped cream, Chicken & Waffles with buttermilk and sage butter, Eggs Benedict with smoked prosciutto, hollandaise served on an English muffin with a house salad. In addition, the brunch will feature a carving station serving sliced ham.
To add to the fun, the Easter bunny will be available for pictures and visits from 10:30am – 1:00pm.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made on Resy.
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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Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary kitchen and bar across from Independence Hall in Old City, is celebrating Easter Sunday with exclusive à la carte holiday specials alongside its signature dine-in Mimosa Brunch. Guests can enjoy seasonal offerings such as Brioche French Toast ($17) with strawberries and hazelnut butter, a Spring Onion Frittata ($19) with Yukon potatoes and goat cheese, and a rich Brisket Benedict ($26) featuring smoked brisket, poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise, and a sourdough English muffin. The Mimosa Brunch, available exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, is priced at $25 per person and includes a bottle of sparkling white wine with a choice of orange or cranberry juice (available with purchase of any entrée).
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30am – 11am, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 10am (breakfast), Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 8am – 10am (bunch), Monday through Friday 11am – 3:30pm (lunch), Monday through Friday 3:30 – 4:40pm, Saturday 4pm-5pm (midday), Monday through Friday 4:30pm – 10pm, Saturday 5pm – 10pm (dinner)
433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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For families headed down to the shore for Easter weekend, Seaview Hotel,the New Jersey Shore’s quintessential seaside resort located just outside Atlantic City and an hour drive from Philadelphia, is hosting an Easter Brunchon Sunday, April 20 from 10am – 3pm. Taking place in the hotel’s grandiose Main Dining Room, Seaview’s Easter Brunch will boast various stations with something for everyone in the family, including a Carving Station, Breakfast Station, Seafood Station and more. Additionally, families can enjoy an Easter Egg hunt beginning at 11am and a special visit from the Easter bunny.
The buffet is $79.95 per person and $28.95 for children 6-12 years. Children 5 and under are free. Brunch reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 609-748-7634.
401 South New York Rd, Galloway, NJ | 609.652.1800 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, he upscale luxury hotel merging French flair with American style located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, invites guests to indulge in an exquisite Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm in Chez Colette.For $68 per person (plus tax and gratuity), guests can enjoy a lavish Easter menu showcasing classic French influences with highlights such as an artisanal French cheese and charcuterie display, a raw barfeaturing jumbo shrimp cocktail and mussels on the half shell, and first-course highlights of Pheasant Terrine with Figs & Pistachios and Wild Mushroom Truffle Soup. The main course offerings include Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs, Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Pennsylvania Maple-Glazed Heirloom Baby Carrots, along with a carving station featuring Spice-Seared Salmon, Farm-Grilled Herb Lamb Chops, and Whole New York Strip Loin with Pinot Noir Sauce. Concluded with a selection of indulgent desserts such as Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Lemon Meringue Pie Tartlets, Chocolate Peppermint Tarts, Carrot Cake, Bunny Cookies, and assorted macarons.
Reservations are recommended and can be made via OpenTable
120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 215-569-8300 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Square 1682, the modern American upbeat kitchen located on the ground level of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, is offering a memorable Easter brunch experience. Guests can enjoy exclusive specials including the Smoked Salmon Omelet ($27), topped with crème fraîche and caviar, and the Rabbit Season ($15), a blend of Pilar white rum, spiced carrot syrup, cream, and pineapple, garnished with cinnamon and nutmeg. These seasonal offerings will be available alongside the restaurant’s regular weekend brunch service with highlights of Momma’s Shrimp & Grits ($18) with sauteed cajun style shrimp, cheesey grits, peppers and onions; Avocado Toast ($17) with a fried egg, tomato jam, red onion, and herbs; and Salmon Benedict ($24) featuring everything spiced cured salmon, poached eggs, sundried tomato hollandaise, and avocado.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8 – 11 am (breakfast); Monday through Thursday 11:30 am – 2 pm, Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm (lunch); Tuesday through Thursday 5 – 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 5 – 11 pm (dinner); Friday and Saturday 3 – 5 pm (mid-day menu); Saturday 9 am – 3 pm, Sunday 9 am – 2 pm (brunch).