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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.
Came here with my boyfriend for brunch on a Saturday, he lives nearby. The wait was a totally reasonable 15 minutes! The overall experience was great, with cute indoor and outdoor seating and kind workers. We got the French Toast BLT and the Grilled Cheese Combo. Both were fantastic and miles above average, and I've been to a lot of brunch places. We WILL be returning and this will be our go-to spot going forward. This is not your average brunch food. French Toast BLT was the ultimate meal for sweet and savory lovers, with maple syrup on the side for dipping. I got it with an over easy fried egg per the recommendation of another Yelper; amazing addition! It's also a huge portion, you will have enough to save for later. Highly recommend! The Grilled Cheese Combo is an amazing comfort food meal that will make you want a nap after. Pesto grilled cheese with nicely spiced tomato soup for dipping! My boyfriend couldn't finish it. We shared and I loved it as well! Could see myself ordering both our meals again in the future. Definitely check this place out for brunch if you're in the area!
It was a busy morning due to a power outage in town. I was offered a seat at the window ledge but declined (bad knees). I was then offered a table if I was willing to wait. Seated 15 minutes later. Barely acknowledged. But order taken promptly. Food delivered swiftly. No coffee refill, no water refill, no asking if my meal was tasty? It was. Though more like chicken flautas, then enchiladas. And was given change for a $20 in fives. I could tip $2 or leave $5 for an $18 bill. Normally, I'm a good tipper but there was barely any service. That said, it's clearly normally a friendly place. There were plenty of regulars. I clearly was here on an off day. I love the kid's toys. And I have dined outside where it's not so loud. And had better service.
One of my most favorite places to stop by. This place makes the VERY BEST egg omelette, potatoes and biscuit! I insist to be back in no time!
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.
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.
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!
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.
24 days ago
I'd tried to come here previously, and the wait was going to be around an hour (at noon on a Saturday), and we ultimately gave up. This time, we arrived at 11 on a Sunday, and the wait was expected to be about 30 minutes. We decided to stick it out this time. Lo and behold, after 30 minutes, we got the call--it was raining so we hung out under a nearby awning-- and away we went to sit at the window counter/bar, which afforded us a nice view of people going in and out as they joined the queue. I now understand why people line up for this place: they serve an outstanding brunch. I had one of the omelettes of the day, which in this case was artichoke, bacon and mozzarella. While that may seem like an odd combination--I can't remember ever having an omelette with artichoke in it--it totally worked. In fact, it was one of the best omelettes I've had in recent memory. It also came with a yummy biscuit (especially yummy if you ask them to bring you honey butter) and breakfast potatoes (I accessorized their ketchup with a bit of hot sauce and bingo). My dining companion also really enjoyed his spinach, feta and mushroom omelette. Service was friendly and efficient without ever making us feel rushed. Prices are reasonable, and there are a whole lot of things that looked yummy around us, especially the challah stuffed French toast--I definitely wouldn't mind splitting that with a friend on a future visit. read more
On a Sunday morning we arrived around 11 and there was a 30 minute wait. I will comment if you get here later there's an hour wait so the earlier the better. We were sat by the window bar and it was fine. The service was nice and got us in and out in a timely manner. I ordered the baked potato omelette and it was so good. The potatoes were very crispy and the homemade biscuit was great. The chocolate chip pancake was fluffy but the bottoms were a little tough. Overall it was very delicious read more
8 months ago
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. read more
Came here with my boyfriend for brunch on a Saturday, he lives nearby. The wait was a totally reasonable 15 minutes! The overall experience was great, with cute indoor and outdoor seating and kind workers. We got the French Toast BLT and the Grilled Cheese Combo. Both were fantastic and miles above average, and I've been to a lot of brunch places. We WILL be returning and this will be our go-to spot going forward. This is not your average brunch food. French Toast BLT was the ultimate meal for sweet and savory lovers, with maple syrup on the side for dipping. I got it with an over easy fried egg per the recommendation of another Yelper; amazing addition! It's also a huge portion, you will have enough to save for later. Highly recommend! The Grilled Cheese Combo is an amazing comfort food meal that will make you want a nap after. Pesto grilled cheese with nicely spiced tomato soup for dipping! My boyfriend couldn't finish it. We shared and I loved it as well! Could see myself ordering both our meals again in the future. Definitely check this place out for brunch if you're in the area! read more
It was a busy morning due to a power outage in town. I was offered a seat at the window ledge but declined (bad knees). I was then offered a table if I was willing to wait. Seated 15 minutes later. Barely acknowledged. But order taken promptly. Food delivered swiftly. No coffee refill, no water refill, no asking if my meal was tasty? It was. Though more like chicken flautas, then enchiladas. And was given change for a $20 in fives. I could tip $2 or leave $5 for an $18 bill. Normally, I'm a good tipper but there was barely any service. That said, it's clearly normally a friendly place. There were plenty of regulars. I clearly was here on an off day. I love the kid's toys. And I have dined outside where it's not so loud. And had better service. read more
2 months ago
We were visiting Media from upstate NY and Bittersweet Kitchen was recommended by our Airbnb host. Such a cute place! And I loved loved loved the Jersey tomato sandwich! read more
6 months ago
One of my most favorite places to stop by. This place makes the VERY BEST egg omelette, potatoes and biscuit! I insist to be back in no time! read more
3 months ago
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. read more
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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. read more
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! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
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. read more
6 months ago
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 read more
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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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
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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! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
I was visiting Media to meet up with a friend for breakfast! She told me this was her go-to place to get brunch so I was really excited to try it out. IT WAS AMAZING AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK! I wish I lived closer to it!! I got the Southern Pileup dish! If you are hungry and like chipped beef, I would HIGHLY recommend getting this dish. It featured a buttermilk biscuit, topped with over-easy eggs, and cheese, and smothered with what they called "sausage gravy" with a side of breakfast potatoes! This was a great portion size, definitely on the bigger side. I have never had chipped beef before, so this was an excellent first try! The homemade fries were absolutely delicious and CRUNCHY! The homemade biscuit was the perfect thickness level, still fluffy texture, and buttery taste. My friend, who is from the area, got her favorite Crème Brûlée Pancakes. These looked soooo yummy and had an amazing burnt sugar crunchy top with delicious vanilla pastry creme in between the cakes. This is a very quaint spot and I look forward to coming back to try their more unique breakfast selection. ONE tip though, walk in early and get on the waitlist! Then take your time walking around the town while you wait for your table to be ready! My friend said there is always a wait on the weekends! read more
Had high expectations after reading the reviews. Cute little place. We were greeted and treated warmly throughout the meal. Wife got the blueberry pancakes and ordered a biscuit to try. I ordered a special which was spinach, tomato and feta omelette. I also ordered a side of housemade sausage. So the good: the biscuits were very good and should be tried because they are unique. The home fries were also good. Things that fell short: the pancakes were thick and dense and not much taste on their own. The omelette could have used more feta as it was hard to taste it. Without the briney feta flavor the omelette was bland. The housemade sausage was overcooked and dry. Had a bunch of herbs in it yet I did not find it tasty at all. Could not eat it read more
This was a good find while in the burbs to celebrate a birthday brunch. A super small spot off of the popular Main Street in media adjacent to the court house. We happened on this spot based on reviews . It's a popular weekend spot Judging by the 30-45 min wait. We walked around media to pass the time. It's a small space with only minimal seating and additional window stool seating. The menu eclectic with classic breakfast with a fun twist. They have a bunch of breakfast specials too that make the menu even better. We started with fried pickles and the apple fritters because why not.... There were four of us two of us ordered the southern pileup which was a fresh baked biscuit with sausage gravy and breakfast potatoes. This was very good hot and savory dish. Generous portion and filling. One ordered the French toast BLT which was an enormous sandwich served on Texas sized French toast with good quality bacon. One ordered the special scrapple omelet. We added on a toasted corn muffin which was served with the best pepper jelly. Don't sleep on this spot it's a solid choice for a good breakfast whether you want classic or elevated breakfast. All in 113.00 including gratuity . This is pretty good for breakfast considering we had two starters. The ambiance is the reason for 4 stars . Could use some brightening. Service and food were good we will have to add this to the rotation . read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I went during the week before work so it was not crowded it all. I am glad i looked up Breakfast close to my work. What a hidden gem. I had the Jelly Donut French toast special. It was AMAZING. 2 pieces of Challah bread dipped in french toast batter with a strawberry preserve sandwiched in the middle. Then it was fried and dusted with sugar. It was one of the best breakfasts! I can't wait to go back with friends during the weekend to explore more of the menu. Staff and coffee were great! Reasonably priced! read more
My review's are a based on: Presentation, Taste, Service, Ambiance. I came in with 3 guests on a sunday morning in the middle of July and the orders are under the pictures. Presentation - The presentation is what you would expect of a small, local brunch restaurant but they were missing a proper host stand/host in order to manage the influx of people coming in. From my observation it was just a person that was standing in the front of the restaurant with a piece of paper and cardboard and was just calling people from their personal phone to notify them that a table has opened. The plate presentation was what you would have expected from a restaurant like this and had no complaints. Taste - My guests and I thought the food was very run-of-the-mill and was good but did not leave a lasting impression. Perhaps adding a hollandaise or some sort of sauce to compliment the food would have raised my impression of it. Service - Our waitress was young and I imagine our experience was due to a lack of experience on her part. She was very kind but waited more than 10 minutes before greeting us initially, and our food did not come out for another 30-40 minutes. Granted, the place was busy but she did not come to our table until I flagged her down about 20 minutes in to ask if our food was coming soon. Ambience - I would say they were successful in creating an ambience that matched their "local, small breakfast spot" goal. I think there should be some sort of divider (maybe glass) between the kitchen and the tables adjacent to it to create a barrier between the two areas and a more pleasant experience. I think the open kitchen was a nice touch but some more spacing is needed. Overall, the experience was average and there were some improvements that could be made but it was enjoyable. I would not recommend big parties for this space as it is too cramped and I would recommend two to four people max. I also think the prices were fair for the experience. read more
2 years ago
I went a few weeks ago and got the pesto grilled cheese with tomato soup and it was amazing. I want to go back just to get it again! Everyone was so friendly and we had great seating by the window. Awesome spot in media for brunch read more
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