April marks the arrival of National Brunch Month, the perfect excuse to savor the best of breakfast and lunch in one indulgent meal. From all-day brunch with Polish riffs on classics to more traditional takes on staple sippers and dishes such as Chicken & Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and Eggs Benedict — there’s countless of options to choose from in the Philadelphia region including restaurants such as Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Fond, Front Street Cafe, Little Walter’s, Patchwork, Red Owl Tavern, Square 1682, Stella of New Hope, and The Twisted Tail.
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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, the historic Philadelphia eatery celebrated for its traditional Jewish deli fare and classic American comfort food, is the perfect place to kick off brunch season. With a wide array of choices, the massive menu features brunch classics like Bagels ($2.75 each) paired with a platters of Salty Lox ($24.5), Kippered Salmon ($25), or Whitefish ($23.5), or the Sausage and Cheese Omelet ($17.5), or a B.L.T ($16.75) with crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and a choice of rye, wheat, or other breads served with salad, chips, or potato pancakes. For those with a sweet tooth, indulge in the Challah French Toast ($17) or Chocolate Bobka French Toast ($21).
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 9am – 8pm
700 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.922.3274 | Website | Instagram
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Fond, the refined and contemporary French BYOB from celebrated chefs Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki-Styer, offers a refined yet inviting brunch experience, perfect for celebrating the arrival of warmer weather. Guests can bring their own champagne to craft mimosas while indulging in a menu that balances French-inspired elegance with comforting flavors. Brunch standouts include the “Ana Banana” Pancakes ($16), topped with blueberries and whipped cream, and the Omelet du Jour ($16), served with toast and salad. For a heartier option, the Double Smash Burger ($19)—stacked with fried onions, lettuce, tomato, Russian dressing, and aged cheddar on a brioche bun—delivers rich, savory satisfaction.
Hours of operation: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 2:30pm (brunch), Wednesday – Friday 5pm – 9pm (dinner), Saturday and Sunday 10am – 2:30 (brunch), Saturday and Sunday 5pm – 9pm (dinner)
21 N Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086 | 215.551.5000 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Front Street Cafe, the all-day café, restaurant, and bar known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, serves an innovative and fresh twist on classic brunch cuisine. Offering a variety of shareable plates and hearty entrées, the menu blends bold flavors with nourishing options. Standouts from the shareable section include the Fried Banana Waffle Bites ($14), featuring crispy waffle-battered bananas with maple dip and powdered sugar, and the Deviled Eggs ($12), elevated with a guajillo pepper whip, sliced jalapeño, and smoked paprika. Brunch entrées range from the FSC Benedict ($15)—served on an everything English muffin with vegan hollandaise and customizable with poached eggs or tofu scramble and a selection of proteins—to the Breakfast Burrito ($17), packed with soy chorizo, potatoes, pico de gallo, jasmine rice, black beans, ranchero sauce, and cilantro-lime crema, with options for scrambled eggs or tofu scramble and Chihuahua or vegan cheese.
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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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, offers a decadent, all-day Sunday brunch menu showcasing both traditional and elevated Polish fare. A standout is the Sunday Chicken ($45), served with herb potatoes and cabbage, available in both half and full-sized portions. For a more classic breakfast-inspired dish, the Tost Z Awokado ($16) features toasted rye topped with avocado, jammy egg, and horseradish, while the Babka ($9) delivers a sweet indulgence with apple powidła and black walnut butter. For something light and savory, the Wszystka Biały (Bagels) ($8), are served with herb cream cheese and capers, with an option to add sledzie (pickled herring) for $5. To sip on, highlights include a riff on the Bloody Mary titled Rewolucyjny ($13) comprised of tomato juice, Polish mustard, horseradish, and vodka; Narzędziowiec ($13) crafted with orange juice, bison grass vodka, and mint; and Baristka ($14), Little Walter’s version of the Espresso Martini which utilizes Herman’s Coffee espresso, coffee liqueur, and Polish vodka.
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, boasts a weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 1pm. Hyatt Centric guests and neighborhood locals can enjoy savory and sweet brunch offerings à la carte, such as French Toast ($18) with Nutella and whipped cream, a Patchwork Omelette ($19) with beech mushrooms, broccoli rabe and Swiss cheese, and a Croissant Sandwich ($16) with egg, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, and dijonaise. Patchwork also offers a Breakfast Buffet ($29) that includes chef’s daily selections, along with coffee and tea.
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 located across from Independence Hall in Old City, offers a brunch menu that puts an elevated twist on classic favorites. Complete for a leisurely weekend gathering, the Mimosa Brunch Special ($25) includes a chilled bottle of sparkling white paired with a choice of orange or cranberry juice with the purchase of any entrée. Brunch entrée feature highlights like the Chicken + Waffles ($23) with buttermilk fried chicken, Belgian waffle, and spicy chile butter; the Eggs Benny ($20) with an English muffin, arugula salad, and hollandaise sauce; and the Avocado Toast ($19) with smashed avocado, poached eggs, pickled peppers, and cilantro.
Hours of operation: Monday through Tuesday 8am – 9pm, Wednesday 8am – 3pm, Thursday and Friday 8am – 10pm, Saturday 9am – 10pm, Sunday 9am – 3pm
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.923.2267 | 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 serving up a refreshing and elevated brunch experience fit for celebrating National Brunch Month with a menu that fuses traditional brunch classics with fresh, healthy options. Guests can begin their meal with the Pumpkin Spiced Overnight Oats ($13), featuring almond milk, crispy oats, pure maple syrup, and pomegranate seeds, or the Superfood Bowl ($17), a nutrient-packed option topped with Greek yogurt, honey, bananas, mandarin oranges, toasted coconut, chia seeds, and roasted almonds. For a savory choice, the Salmon Benedict ($24) offers everything-spiced cured salmon, poached eggs, sun-dried tomato hollandaise, and avocado, ideal for any brunch occasion. The Mimosa Brunch Special ($25) includes a chilled bottle of sparkling white paired with a choice of orange or cranberry juice with the purchase of any entrée.
Hours of operation: Breakfast Monday through Friday 7am – 11am, (Brunch) Saturday 8am – 3pm and Sunday 8am – 2pm, (Lunch) Monday through Thursday 11:30am – 2pm and Friday 11:30am – 3pm, (Dinner) Tuesday through Thursday 5 – 10pm and Friday & Saturday 5 – 11pm; Bar Sunday & Monday 9am – 2pm, Tuesday through Thursday 9am – 10pm, Friday & Saturday 9am – 12am
121 S. 17th Street | (215) 563-5008 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Available Friday to Sunday from 11am-2pm, Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant overlooking the Delaware River in the heart of New Hope, PA, boasts a brunch menu with highlights such as the Shrimp and Crab Tostada ($19) with lump crab salad, sautéed ‘bloody Maria’ shrimp, crisp shredded lettuce, avocado mash, cilantro-lime crema, queso fresco on a corn tostada, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($14) served with pure maple syrup, powdered sugar and whipped butter, and Eggs Benedict ($19), two poached eggs toped with hollandaise sauce on house-made buttermilk biscuit with a side of rolling hills farm field greens with a cider vinaigrette. Pair the meal with a brunch cocktail such as the Stella Spritz ($17) composed of lemongrass-infused vodka, oolong chai tea, lychee-raspberry cordial, lemon, peychaud’s bitters, topped with sparkling wine, or an Orchid Beach ($17) with vodka, grapefruit, rosemary & honey, and citrus.
Hours of operation: Thursday 5 – 12am, Friday 5 – 2am, Saturday 8 – 2am
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938 • 267.740.2691 • Website • Instagram • Facebook
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The Twisted Tail, the Southern-inspired restaurant, bar and live music venue on Headhouse Square, offers a weekly brunch on Saturday from 11am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Elevate the weekend with Southern-inspired brunch highlights such as Crawfish Mac & Cheese ($8) with aged cheddar and toasted breadcrumbs, Cheesy Grits ($13) with sharp cheddar, bacon crumbles and an egg; Chicken & Waffle ($18) with bourbon batter and a winter spiced-maple syrup; Brioche French Toast ($14) with creme brûlée, whipped cream and powdered sugar, and more. Guests can pair their meal with a speciality cocktail such as the Kool Kat ($14) made with Grey Goose La Poire, cucumber, lime, and soda, or a Lynchburg Basil Lemonade ($13) composed of Jack Daniels, basil, lemon, and sugar. Additionally, The Twisted Tail offers half-price bottles of Sparkling Brut on Sundays.
Guests can enjoy live music at The Twisted Tail while indulging in brunch, every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm.
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