This establishment is clearly a dream thought up by a person who wanted a restaurant but didn't have the experience to put a system in place to make it work with the refinements that modern visitors demand to ensure return business. I will be very fair in this review to the experience I had. I showed up around 10:30am on a Saturday so I was not put off by the wait associated with a brunch rush. I waited a little longer than 20 minutes, although quoted 15 or less. I'd normally shrug this off if the hostess didn't start seating parties that arrived after us because they fit the table size better. (We were a party of 2 and she sat a party of 3 who arrived after us because there was a table with 3 chairs) This might work from a business perspective but is not appropriate for good customer service. When we were seated, a gentleman was seated a moment after right next to us and he received service and his drink before anyone talked to us. From the beginning of our wait until we got our coffee was, without exaggeration, about an hour. To make things worse. I put my arm down and it got covered in syrup that was left-over from the staff member who "wiped" it down before we sat down. Then we got to watch the 3 top, who was seated before us, eat (and finish) their meal before we got to start. The icing on the cake was that when our food came out they failed to provide us with utensils and made us wait for them. I was eating potatoes with my fingers at this point. Here's the reason why they get 2 stars instead of 1. The food hits the spot. The kitchen does a nice job, however the price point is about 10%-15% high for what you get. My companion had the Stuffed French Toast. It was well cooked, the cream cheese filling was flavorful and decadent without being overly sweetened and the bourbon sauce finishes nicely. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and I'd say it was one of the better renditions I've ever had. The over-easy eggs with the large blue tortilla shell combined well with the chili and pico. Overall the food was very redeeming. Here's the problem with the staff. They are most definitely very friendly in their interactions with you but they have no interest in returning to you. My water went empty, then my coffee. I knew they were a little busy but when I turned around there were 4 waitresses standing (literally just standing) at the counter. I finally got eye contact from one, waved politely at her and she turned away. I was in complete shock. Overall: Food: 8/10 Well done, good flavor, some improvements can be made on proportions. Cleanliness: 5/10 I'm still a little annoyed that staff would seat me in an area where there was syrup on the surface. Plates, cups and utensils appeared sanitary to restaurant standards. Service: 2/10 They were polite and friendly but for the life of me, if the owner was in, I truly believe there would be a staff turnover today. I don't want people getting fired but the reality is that the staff is unprofessional for what this restaurant aspires to be. I don't want to call them lazy but the apparent lack of training was substantial. There are several places I would travel 30 minutes to for a good meal, but Bittersweet Kitchen will not be on that list. read more

Went in for brunch today, and it was their second day open. Everyone was given free pomegranate mimosas to celebrate, which were delicious. The menu incorporates traditional brunch foods, but in different ways. I had the French Toast BLT, which was very good. Boyfriend had the Green Eggs and Hamburger, which he seemed to enjoy. As it was only their second day open, the service was a little slow, but I'm guessing they're just trying to work the kinks out. Everyone was very nice, though. The owner came up and was very nice and apologetic. She gave us a free piece of apple cake because our food was taking awhile. It was also delicious! We'll definitely be back. read more

I came here a couple of weeks ago for brunch and was pretty excited to check it out! For some reason, unbeknownst even to me, I have always liked Media. I think, for a Philly suburb, that it's cute and has a lot of small town charm. Add adorable brunch places and you always win. Evidently we weren't the only brilliant minds who decided that this was the morning to check out Bittersweet Kitchen because there was a wait. The place was absolutely packed (not that it's all that big on the inside) and there's not a whole lot of space to wait 30 minutes to be seated. Of course a few brave souls sat outside and pretended not to be freezing cold, but we're not that good at being uncomfortable and got in the way of basically every single waitress until we were seated. In the meantime we not so subtly ogled that every dish that passed by, each one looking better than the last, and talked about the absolutely adorable decor. (Kind of like rustic meets Southern, with an especially good selection of hanging light fixtures.) The wait didn't end once we sat, though. We placed our orders and then waited a ridiculously long time to get our food. Once we did, it all came at once, like an avalanche of calories. As a table we ordered 2 sides to share, the fried mac and cheese and the fried pickles. The mac and cheese was good, no doubt, especially because the breading was a little bit sweet, which is different from what you'd ordinarily expect. It had a taste almost similar to maple syrup, which was a really nice compliment to the savory cheese. The fried pickles, though, were my top pick of the morning! (And the remoulade that it came with was also great!) I love fried pickles. LOVE. And they aren't all that easy to find when you're not in the south. Then when you DO find them they're often unseasoned or soggy or SPEARS and none of those things will suffice. These fried pickles were on point and were as good as any I've had in the south. A+. As my entree I ordered the challah stuffed french toast. It was basic and uninventive but delicious! The challah to cream cheese ratio was ridiculous - they do not skimp on the filling. But that's actually my preference, because you can always remove what you don't want. The entree size is also GINORMOUS. It's too much for an average human to eat, especially if that average human has just devoured fried mac and cheese and fried pickles.... I recommend Bittersweet Kitchen particularly if you have time to kill on a leisurely morning because experience tells me that this is a place where you won't be in and out in, like, under an hour. But once you commit to going here you will be well taken care of and fed delicious, probably unhealthy, comforting food. In a word: charming. read more

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A friend and I decided to give Bittersweet Kitchen a try over the weekend. We ordered a chicken salad sandwich that was on special and the huevos rancheros (standard menu item) to split between us and ordered two iced teas. The kitchen split the 2 dishes for us and brought them out to us which was nice. I honestly didn't expect the huevos rancheros to be so small, especially for $10. However it was fairly tasty except for the occasional tangy taste I had in a couple of bites. Still not sure what that flavor was?? The chicken salad sandwich had basil in it and was put on a small roll with a piece of tomato and lettuce and cut in half- for $10. Honestly I was not impressed with it. It certainly didn't taste bad, but it wasn't anything to write home about. It was your basic chicken salad with a TON of basil on a plain roll. As silly as it may seem, the iced tea was really good and refreshing! However, our waitress never checked in on us throughout our entire meal and the restaurant wasn't even close to half full and there were other wait staff. We badly needed refills and when she finally came to clear our plates I asked for 2 more teas. She came back with one saying they ran out but she could brew more. Kind but you can't make iced tea that fast, so I said we could just split the 1 tea. I'm still thirsty... Overall, the food wasn't bad, service not so great, and pricing is a bit high. At that price point, I expect better service and portions. Not sure if I'll return or not... read more

Very good food and has a very clean. Also, has a modern look inside. If you're in town go here.

I found this spot on yelp and it lived up to its reviews. Cute atmosphere and fast service. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because the eggs could have been cooked just a tiny bit more. The egg white on top needed just 1 min more. Other than that the taste and appearance of my meal was fantastic. I would definitely come back here again ! read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Fantastic breakfast place. The coffee is really good and all 3 in our party were happy with our omelette, eggs and pancakes. Everything was cooked just right and delicious! Waitstaff and management very attentive. Would go back. Maybe tomorrow!!! read more

We went for breakfast early Saturday morning and sat inside. The restaurant looks good-- maybe the layout could be better because guests and servers share a single aisle for movement. Also only 1 unisex bathroom that means a line when it gets crowed. The food was a bit less that expected. My wife had two eggs over easy and a biscuit-- a bit undercooked and came out only warm and not hot. My French toast was good-- the berry coulis should have new fresh but did not taste it. The server was very friendly but also frenetic-- helpful but not relaxing. The restaurant is a great addition but needs a bit of work. We will try it again, but it was a disappointment. read more

Today my boyfriend and I went to Bittersweet Kitchen for brunch. There was a bit of a wait, but not long at all. The waitress was a little short with us when we asked her what the specials were. I ordered a Chicken sandwich with provolone, bacon and spinach. It was cold and the potatoes were soggy. Really disappointed in the meal. The waitress also never came back to fill our drinks but passed us numerous times. The portion sizes were nice and the prices reasonable. Just wished for better service and hot food. read more

Deliciousness Had the Huevos Rancheros Absolutely yummy Challah stuffed french toast with mascarpone filling and caramel sauce Pure decadence The wait was about 20 min but well worth it Service was great Decoration and ambience was adorable including the handi-capable bathroom read more

Came here for Mother's Day. There was a wait but not too long. They gave us free mimosas which were good but when I wanted another, they were all out. I wanted the French toast special but they were all out of that so we had to get a revised version that they came up with. It was tasty. We also shared the huevos rancheros but they served the eggs sunny side up which I hate and never had this prepared like this. It was ok. My husband hated his meal, he had chicken with waffles, we did not expect the chicken gravy to be all over the waffle. The chicken/gravy was very bland, not impressed at all. Overall we would consider coming back again but very selective about what we order. read more

The owners go above and beyond not only in their kitchen, but in our community as well. Get the huevos rancheros and at night treat yourself to a true Media gem, Bittersweet's pizza. read more

Thank you Bittersweet! Always a pleasant experience at your restaurant. Kudos to all!

Went here for brunch on Friday. It was a little busy but the service was great and food came out super quick. You order at the counter and seating is first come first serve. This isn't immediately apparent when you walk in, but that was a small problem. The menu is limited but I think that's a positive for such a small place especially when they are so new. They can focus on making a few dishes super well. I ordered the $9 breakfast with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit. My girlfriend ordered the $10 stuffed french toast. Both were very delicious, well seasoned and relatively cheap compared to other spots in Media. We will definitely be back again. read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - $9 breakfast. The biscuit tasted fresh and home made. The potatoes were well seasoned, but the bacon could have been crispier. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Delicious food. Prompt service. Had toys for my toddler, family friendly. The apple fritters were very good. Coffee was very good per my husband. read more

We had a great meal at BSK and can't wait to go back soon! We enjoyed the creme brûlée pancakes, chicken gravy waffles, and biscuits. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The potatoes with the chicken gravy waffles were seasoned well and definitely some of the best. The staff was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to try more items on the menu in the future. read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Creme brûlée pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Met an old friend for breakfast at 730 am on Presidents Day. There was ample metered parking. We were the only ones there for the first half hour. Cute little bistro. Fun daily(weekly?) specials like pumpkin fritters or candied pecan banana pancakes with bourbon caramel sauce. You order at the counter and sit wherever, at least when it is empty.I had chicken breakfast enchiladas, 2 enchiladas with fried egg on top. Was it the most amazing thing I ever tasted? No, there was nothing super special about it. But it was enjoyable. The dish came with crispy diced potatoes but I'm not a potato fan so can't comment on them. My friend had a plain homemade scone/biscuit thing that was quite tasty! An egg sandwich on that wouldve been quite delicious. By the time we left around 845, definitely was getting more busy and I could see how there would quickly be a long wait. How I wish I could stomach the sweeter options as past visitors' photos looked delectable! A table near me got the pumpkin fritters and they looked fabulous too. read more

Always the best. We love going here with the kids. Quick service and toys for them to play with. The portions are huge! Love the huevos rancheros! My son loves the pancake special:) read more

Outstanding brunch, fresh, well cooked meals from simple eggs to more complex dishes. They have REAL maple syrup with pancakes for a little extra. Excellent service, good prices, LOTS of calories. A wonderful treat! read more

Tiny place that is REALLY busy on the weekends. Small menu but good. Sell lots of rancheros and a quite a few crazy sugary breakfast items, not too many healthy options. Attracts media hipsters for sure and parents with kids. The acoustics are a bit harsh and loud especially with screaming kids. Great little place but a bit too crowded at times. Seem to cram as many people in as can even to the point that waitsaff cant get to you with food or for a refill without some gymnasics. Food usually good but have gotten cold food a few tines. Can be a long wait to get in and a long wait for food. I dont like that they dont seat people who were there first because they might lose a seat at a table. If a party of two comes you could wait forever while someone who walks up with a party of 5 gets seated right away. They will leave a table open to save it for a bigger check i guess..disappointing. Really cute place but service can use some work. Much of the menu stays the same, we eat there often enough would like it to change it up some once in a while. Metered parking. Near trolley and bus routes. read more

Five star service, ambience, options, location, and probably everything else but three star taste for what I tried. Let's start there, I got the pumpkin French toast. A couple things here, the granola on top contained almonds and that wasn't indicated anywhere, so I would discourage those with allergens from venturing into their specials unless your prepared to make sure you ask a lot of questions. I was told the veggie breakfast burrito was delicious (and it looked it) but the French toast tasted very much like stale bread, and the pumpkin cream was sour and not "sweet" as described. That being said I was the only one around who had gone for sweet over savory so maybe it was a rookie mistake. I would definitely give them another shot as my eyes liked what I saw and the service was great when I had to return my almond ridden food due to my allergies. Still...slight buyer beware that I can't personally speak to the quality tastes here but I'd call it worth the risk. read more

Retro styled breakfast/brunch restaurant. I had my birthday brunch here . Seats a max of 8 people in a party. Food is tasty. Fair priced . On Saturdays there's a bit of a wait so you might have to make reservations especially for a large party of people. There is street parking and it accepts quarters only . I usually find parking around the neighborhood and walk down. Mostly breakfast/brunch menu. Closes early. Nice staff and food is cooked pretty quickly. Nice location !! read more

Ah. Our favorite place for breakfast. Not sure how they do it, but best breakfast potato's I've ever had. Everything is great. Order at the bar, then grab a seat. They bring your food out. On weekends, when it's busy, you order from your table. (Full table service). Try the Brussels sprouts. You won't be disappointed. Man, I'm getting hungry. read more

Huge lines. I haven't been there in two years because the lines are so long, it's so cramped inside when it's busy, and it's SO LOUD inside. I remember the food was pretty good last time I went, but it wasn't worth the trouble of the long wait times and deafening noise of everyone squished in and talking in a room with bad acoustics. read more

Great food great ambience, banana pancakes were delicious the hot chocolate was extra sweet with marshmallows.

Went here for brunch. Cute place, staff seems friendly. Now I see everyone's review for the BLT , I wish I got that. But I went with the " Huevos Rancheros ", but guess what...I wasn't disappointed, that was delicious too. Mouthwatering, just melt in your mouth. I even asked for the eggs to be fully cooked. It was sooo good. My son got the smores pancake, I wasn't impressed with that. It looked good, but the taste was so-so. I will definitely go back and try the Blt and a few other things too :).. I would recommend this place highly. . Noticed also if your waiting, you could go up and get a coffee at the counter. read more

One of the cutest breakfast places I've been to! The interior is beautiful and unique, when you come in you feel like you are in for a cool experience. Their menu options are awesome, regardless I'd you are getting a staple item or a special (they have awesome specials). You leave feeling full and happy. :) read more

Customer service cannot be beat! I came here with my boyfriend excited to try the new place in town. My excitement increased dramatically when I heard the words creme brulee pancakes. Dessert for breakfast?? SOLD!! Now I normally don't eat pancakes at restaurants as my mom makes the best pancakes ever, but how could I resist these? I tried them and they were so good and decadent, while still being light and fluffy. Here's where the customer service kicks in. About halfway through my pancakes, I notice a small fuzzy on top. Probably from a shirt, maybe my own shirt, but the owner didn't give me time to investigate or even say anything, because she whisked them away and said that a new batch would be out immediately. Now the important part is that I didn't say anything. I had literally just noticed it and she saw my confused stare and stepped in immediately to make it right. While waiting for my second breakfast (totally a hobit) she brought a delicious apple bread that my boyfriend gobbled up immediately. Than out came another huge stack of amazing pancakes. Unfortunately though I had already eaten half a huge stack of pancakes, so there was no way I was going to do them justice, so again, the boyfriend stepped in and finished them for me. We will definitely be back. Not only was the food really good, but the service was so nice and amazing and we can't say enough good things about it! read more

This was by far the breakfast I've ever had! The stuffed French toast was AMAZING!!!! The first time we came it was a Sunday morning and the line was out the door, unfortunately we didn't have time to wait that long. Last chance to eat here before flying out and we waited and it was worth it. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked yummy, but the potatoes and fresh toast is where it's at! I will definitely recommend this place to everyone coming this way. read more

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I first tried this place after hearing others from Media ranting and raving about it. I first just ordered take out because I didn't feel like eating in. I got the french toast blt and fell in love. A week later I decided to stop in with my boyfriend. The service was mediocre. I won't give names but the older lady with blonde hair forgot what drinks we ordered and never gave us straws. I overheard from another waitress one of the specials Id like to try. Apparently our waitress forgot to tell me them so I had to ask myself. She could barely even remember them off the top of her head. The other wait staff seemed nice, but this one seemed very air headed. The thing that probably made me upset the most was there was a HAIR in my pastry with my omelet. The food itself was good in my opinion but my boyfriend, the picky eater wished for a longer menu. Also it is really hot in this tiny place. Maybe the place should change their name to Bitter Sweaty Kitchen. read more

This place has a lot going for it: 1 - great menu with diverse options (vegetarians will find something tasty here). 2 - friendly and attentive waitstaff who create a welcoming atmosphere. 3 - clean and well lit. 4 - handicap accessible bathroom with a table that may be useful for folks with diapered children. However, I just can't give that high a rating to a place where I have to ask for my food to be reheated. The inside of my biscuit was cold. When I asked for it to be warmed up, it came back just barely warmer, as though it were warmed up immediately and then waited around to be delivered again. I was disappointed because as an accompaniment to just two eggs with homefries for $7, I expect more in terms of quality. It wasn't bad enough that I'd never return. I chalk it up to disorganized kitchen staff or mismanaged communication between kitchen and waitstaff. I'll likely give this place another try and then, hopefully, be inspired to up my review. read more

Wonderful place and staff, and the cauliflower and black bean enchiladas were amazing! I'd love to try the other delicious-looking dishes when we come back but I may have to just get the enchiladas again because I loved them so much. Our server was great and very accommodating. I brought my grandmother for one of her first times back out to eat, and they were very kind about her dietary needs and let her customize her order. Thank you for a lovely experience! read more

Stop by for breakfast. Excellent biscuits that goes along with great service. I highly recommend.

This place is great for breakfast. All the items I had were delicious, particularly the biscuit and gravy. The staff is also very nice.

Awesome brunch spot, eaten here and a bunch and everything's great. May need to wait on weekends to get seated. Best brunch spot in Media

Small quaint restaurant focusing on breakfast specials. Great breakfast dishes. Courteous staff.

I've only been here once. It's a cute place with delicious food. Small, but still good for groups. No waiting area & Closes early.

Wife and I have been to Bittersweet Kitchen 10+ times for brunch since they opened and keep coming back for more. The menu is interesting and constantly changing with new specials seemingly every day. The food is delicious (especially recommend the Huevos Rancheros) and reasonably priced. The restaurant is a BYO and they are more than happy to provide orange juice for mimosas. The restaurant is small and the wait can be longer (25-45 minutes) on the weekends. We usually give them our phone number and they call when our table is almost ready. read more

Lucky breakfast find! Great tasting fresh food. Helpful staff. Had the Bittersweet Breakfast. Eggs. Potatoes done just right. Biscuit and bacon. Worth a visit. read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Our favorite breakfast and lunch place HANDS DOWN. Their food is all amazing. The french toast BLT is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. They also have a ham steak and cheddar sandwich that is served over pineapple stuffing - incredible! Oh, and the FRITTERS... they have a variety of flavors, the flavor varies by the day.... TO DIE FOR! The menu is eclectic, innovative, and delicious! Plenty of staple items along with a great variety of specials. Michelle, part of the husband and wife team that own Bittersweet Kitchen, is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I've NEVER had a bad meal at BSK... in fact, they've all exceeded my expectations! BSK is a quaint little place... you may need to wait for a table... but it WILL be worth it... PROMISE!! I hope BSK remains in Media forever :) read more