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Bittersweet Kitchen

4.5 (560 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Came here on a Saturday around 9am and were lucky to be seated right away. The place is cozy and the staff were friendly. Service was quick too and the food was delicious (our group got the spinach, mushroom and feta omelette and stuffed French toast). Everything was freshly made, would definitely recommend this spot.

Violet E.

Bittersweet Kitchen might have a wait, but it's worth the wait. And that comes from 4 hungry runners after the Philly Half Marathon. We found that the servers and restaurant owner/manager were both extremely kind and attentive, and while waiting, we enjoyed the interior decor. The restaurant itself is slightly small, but it makes up for that space with its bubbly atmosphere and homey interior decor. I liked that peaceful dining experience I ordered an omelet with a side salad and biscuit and found the food to be hot, filling, and not-too-greasy. As a girl who lives in the South, I'm used to my brunch being way too heavy, but Bittersweet Kitchen hit the balance just right. My friends who ordered the huevos ranchos, the tomato soup, and the spinach omelet also agreed with me. We also split an order of the pumpkin donut holes for the table, which were delicious and not too sweet! Next time I am in Media, I will definitely pop back into Bittersweet Kitchen for the great service, ambiance, and delicious food.

Blueberry scone
Christina M.

This was my first time at Bittersweet Kitchen, and I had high hopes. Maybe I went on an off day, but my buttermilk pancakes tasted like that stuff you used in preschool. I think it was called Mod Podge. I prefer light, fluffy, flavorful, and fresh pancakes. The bacon was tasty, although not even close to hot. I did tell the waitress that the pancakes were underwhelming so she took them off my bill. I purchased a blueberry scone and that also had no flavor and was the softest scone I've ever had. I'm passing, but everyone else in the restaurant seemed happy with their food.

French Toast BLT with maple mayo and house potatoes. Interesting and tasty variation on a lunch classic sandwich
Michael P.

Amazing food and great service in a small well decorated breakfast & lunch cafe in Media right by the Courthouse. Definitely gets crowded and you will probably wait for a table but well worth it. Homemade food made with great care and some unique choices. Good menu and has specials as well. Staff is very attentive. Prices are a bit high but not bad when you account for the food quality and portions.

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Rachel O.

Great lil spot! Shotgun review: - Good coffee - Friendly service - Quick experience* - Tasty, imaginative food** - Plenty of gluten-free options - Nice bar/window seats with street views *We went on a Wednesday morning at around 10 AM. I bet it's much, much busier on the weekends. **I couldn't decide between a sweet or savory experience, & when the server suggested that I could do both, I was delighted. I tried their French toast BLT on gluten-free bread & I'm very glad I did. As promised, it was both sweet & savory. Totally delicious & very filling!

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Vince J.

Had a late breakfast ...we both had omelets... I had theb day's special Denver & was delicious!! My friend had arugula..caramelized onions..cheese ..she loved it The biscuits & cornbread are awesome..potatoes great crunch to !! Service was friendly & helpful.on the teas available.... I will be back

Bittersweet Breakfast
Jessica S.

This is a cute spot in Media for breakfast and lunch. There's street parking. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It smells delicious in there. We tried the Bittersweet Kitchen eggs and Avocado Toast. Everything was delicious. They have Coke products.

Southern pile up with a side of scrapple
Jennie S.

This place is worth the hype. Everything tasted amazing, even my picky friends were impressed. The wait staff were friendly and everything came at a reasonable time, considering how busy they were. I'll definitely be back!

Outdoor seating under large umbrellas.
Shaun T.

Very much enjoyed this little restaurant. Showed up on a whim caught between breakfast and lunch. With an array of breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings there are plenty of choices. There are no reservations, and not surprisingly, the place was packed, inside and outside beneath the red/orange canopy umbrellas. The host is a pro, maintaining a wait list and calling those as their table comes ready. It's tight, inside and out. Diners, walkers, parked and parking cars, dogs, kids. The tuna melt, open faced with provolone and tomato over marble rye is delicious and complimented by home fried potatoes. The turkey burger is also a hit. Somehow kept juicy and well cooked without being dry.

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Super cozy! Great service! Food was delicious! Very accommodating and can't wait to go back!

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Food is original and amazing ! Service is friendly. Coffee is yummy. A very special place.

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Great food awesome service quaint atmosphere highly recommend love that the menu changes

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This was an amazing random find while passing the area. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read morehelpful! The inside has a cute section for selling cute small items and miscellaneous things. They offer a small selection of baked goods and brunch foods. I have yet to try them. They had a nice variety of seasonal flavors and different hot and cold beverages. They sell whole beans and had over a dozen varieties with good descriptions of the beans and the notes. I bought a bag of beans to try at home and they do a punch card promotion in addition to giving you a free hot coffee to go for the bad of coffee bought. This gave me an option to try another type of coffee. I got the black sesame iced latte and it was delicious. You can smell the toasted sesame scent but the flavor was not super sweet. Can't wait to try this place again!

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I've been to the Corner twice now for brunch and enjoyed it each time! The service is amazing and…read morethe love the workers have for this place is palpable, they always make sure we have everything we need. Feels like a cute hole-in-the-wall place inside. I love the Omelettes, they're definitely above average, they come with fried potatoes and perfectly toasted/buttered bread. I love putting the omelette on top of the bread, so good! The perfect amount of food and I clean my plate everytime. Although, not enough for leftovers. I've gotten the 14 Hour Pork Butt Omelette and the Kennett Square Omelette. Both were delicious! My boyfriend and family have had the Huevos Rancheros--which looked amazing and I was told it was delicious. Looked like a lot of food too, so if you want something more filling and hearty, I'd get that over the omelettes. They've also had the breakfast sandwiches, which looked like a steal for the price and very good as well. The coffee, hot chocolate and tea is great too, and fairly priced! I get a drink every time, and they make sure you have refills, sugar, honey, whatever you want with it. Overall I recommend this place as a pretty good option if you're in Media!

Food was terrific. Best home fries I've ever had - the potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy…read moreoutside. Our omelettes were perfectly made. Coffee is excellent. The staff is friendly, attentive, and very competent. The place would benefit from replacing ceiling panels and updating the bathroom, but none of that is critical.

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Mochiatsu is a great lil place for a FUN bite to eat. They…read morehave the best crunchy Asian-insipred corn dogs. I love their mochih-shaped dougnuts. My favorite is the Strawberry Shortcake.. They also have fried chicken, smoothies and milkshakes. The doughnuts are dense and flavorful. Something different from your traditional American doughnuts. But it's the corn dogs that also set them apart. Having a crunchy corndog with a couple of mochi doughnut is my go-to. Can't go wrong with these tasty delights :) The customer service is also good. Employees are friendly and attentive.

Last night I was craving dessert but was also tired of the same thing (ie: cookies, ice cream)…read more Definitely needed to try something new & with all the times I've driven by this place I was like "ok, I have to check this out." Originally, I went on the website to see all what was featured & the photos themselves looked too good to be true ( or so, I thought.) I had only decided on the Banana Milk Tea (not pictured) before actually heading to the store & figured I'll just pick the food at random when I arrive. Upon entering, I was greeted & said I'd need a minute as the menu was of decent size. The cashier had mentioned to me that all of Mochiatsu Franchises are different so the ONLINE MENU's WILL VARY. I did see online that there was a "Nutella Croffle" which I absolutely love Nutella but this particular franchise location did not carry that flavor. **Be sure to check your franchises location for their own menu** Anyway, I decided on a Strawberry Croffle & 2 donuts. Figures, I can't remember which 2 flavor donuts I picked but, OMG now this was some dessert! So glad I didn't end up at Wawa for some ice cream like I normally would have. These were freshly made, flaky & soft. The Croffle was sticky & a little harder to pull apart than the donuts (it's supposed to be) but man these were such a good ending to my night. The inside of Mochiatsu is cute & I'd say it's a relaxing atmosphere. If I didn't go later at night I'd of stayed to have my tea & get some work done on the computer. I'd of pictured the Banana Milk Tea but it was so good I chugged it on my way home. Needless to say, I'll be back & if you haven't gone yet I'd definitely give this place a try!

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We happened to be in Media for a late morning checking out the Free Shop for the very first time, a…read moreplace I had never heard about when we decided that a bite ti eat was necessary before heading up to the Glen Mills area for my younger daughter's haircut. After walking down State for about a block, we settled on 320 as a good place to stop to get something that would be tasty but also quick enough to get us in and out the door in enough time to be on our way but also provide a wide enough selection for the three of us to select something that we each wanted. Being fans of 320 Market in Swarthmore, I was used to this place when we went inside, although it is markedly different from the location that we usually go to. The space is a little bit more sparse and feels less like a market than the one in Swarthmore, but the staff is still nice, and the colors are bright, and the selections are still wide and vary across the spectrum of flavors enough to make everyone happy. I ordered pierogis at the counter as did my daughter, and my wife ordered spanakopita and then we were told to take a seat anywhere we liked. I do know that they obviously had to prepare everything fresh which is one reason that we like 320, but I also know, the spanakopita is coming from a much larger sheet and the pierogis only have to be fried and plated. For some reason things were taking an extremely long amount of time. The spanakopita came out relatively quick but was a little cold in the center. Still tasted delicious, but not ideal. However, the pierogis took forever. Not sure why because this was prime lunch time, around 11:30 and they weren't busy. Either way, when they did come out, they were played brilliantly, but I had to ask the wonderful guy at the counter to put them into containers so that my daughter and I could take them with us due to our fine constraints. He was more than happy to help and did his best to arrange them nicely in the containers, but for some reason the manager seemed to have a problem with the fact we ordered them to sit down and then asked to have them put into containers. He protested to some extent, albeit not directly to me, but when I looked in his direction alarmedly (which I'm not sure is even a word, lol) he simply stopped and went back to his other conversation). Even after our fifteen minute drive, the pierogis were superb and obviously made by hand from scratch. While I do like the other 320 Market location better and go there much more frequently just based on proximity to my home, this one was also good. I would go here again, and if you are in Media and need a good place for well-made delicious foods and interesting beer and wine that you won't find anywhere else, this is definitely your spot to go. There are many different choices of restaurants in Media to select from, but this is one place that is set up a bit differently, more like a "market" as described in its name. Go and check them out if you've never been, I bet there's something there that you'll enjoy!

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Bittersweet Kitchen - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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