I'm not sure why this place does not have 5 stars!! I came here all 3 mornings that I visited Philly and did not have a single bad bite. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the bacon was crispy, and you can get a side of oatmeal with your breakfast for only a couple of dollars more!! The server was lovely and kept my coffee full during all my breakfasts there, which is more than a girl could ask for. I hope I get the chance to come back to Philly so that I can frequent this diner again. read more

First visit to Philly and this was the first restaurant of the trip, chosen based on positive reviews. Unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. I ordered a bacon and cheese omelette, and halfway through the meal I found hair in the food. The dish was returned immediately, and I declined a replacement. My son ordered a waffle, but we were served French toast instead. We chose to keep it rather than send it back. The waitress then asked if we wanted strawberries or berries on the waffle, to which we agreed -- only to later find out we were charged extra for the strawberries without any notice or explanation. The waitress was noticeably dry -- no friendliness, no engagement, and no attempt to recover the situation. The ambience was fine but nothing memorable. After reading the reviews, I was really looking forward to a great breakfast, but this experience completely missed the mark. I won't be returning and do not recommend this place. Horrible experience about it all! read more

I came here on a Saturday morning on my way to the convention center. It's a pretty standard diner and feels homey, but maybe a touch more pricey than I'd expect. I had the egg and cheese sandwich on a Kaiser roll, which came with some Philly style home fries. The home fries were savory and crispy, and I could have eaten twice the portion I received. The egg and cheese sandwich was good and came out piping hot. However, the bread was somewhat disappointing it could have used a bit of a toast to it. That being said, the staff was prompt and friendly, and I wouldn't think twice about going the next time I visit Philly. read more

Cozy Philly joint that makes you smile! a little counter, plenty of tables for 4 and tables for two. Artwork adds flavor! 2nd time around and still awesome! French toast was crispy but melted in your mouth! Sausage super tasty. Service was friendly as before. This venue is walking distance from Ritt. Square and City Hall. Great prices too! read more

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The staff is friendly and kind. As for the food its beautiful and delicious. This is a great place to eat. The price are not too high for a wonderful meal. Its tots with a visit. read more

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Stopped in for a quick breakfast on marathon weekend. Place did not disappoint. Quick service, great food, no wait at 12:30pm on a Saturday while Expo was ongoing nearby. Had to ask for metal cutlery, but was accommodated. read more

Foods On First - Eggs and grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There is a sign over the front door that says something about enter as a stranger leave as a friend which perfectly sums up the experience!! Every single member of the staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful. The food is great too. We went in for breakfast. We all ordered a side of the fresh fruit. Even though there was an up charge because it was fresh, it was absolutely worth it. Actual fresh fruit in a diner! We all ordered different things and everyone was happy with their order. I especially loved the grits I got with my omelette. The coffee was good too! The appearance is nothing special, just local diner which is exactly what we wanted. My husband is a career restaurant guy and was really struck by the great staff. He ended up chatting up the owner to let him know how pleased we were. The owner was so friendly, we actually felt like friends when we left. We sent other people we were traveling with there the next day! Next time we are in Philly we will definitely be back! read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside and they only take cash (they have lots of signage to that effect and yet I saw two customers try to pay with a credit card) . It doesn't look like much once you walk in, either. I almost turned around and left because it looked tight, grungy, and dicey. And yet there were so many locals that I had to try it. And boy, was I glad I stayed. Tables were clean, silverware, napkins, cups, plates, etc. were all as they should be. I saw staff dutifully wiping down after other customers left. Server was busy but maintained a great demeanor. Food was plentiful and came out quickly. Make this a stop for breakfast and fill up before starting your day sightseeing in Philadelphia. read more

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I was in town for business and stopped in for breakfast to go. The portions were substantial and very tasty! I got an egg white omelet with fruit on the side. Slightly expensive, but it's downtown so I think it's to be expected. The owner took my order and I loved that he knew almost every person who came in while I was waiting. He chatted with me and made me feel at home. You can tell he loves his restaurant and his community. It isn't flashy but don't let that stop you - it's a well cooked meal with fresh ingredients and good folks! read more

This place is definitely some of the best service and breakfast I have had in a lifetime my whole. Quick wholesome and no frills. My omelette was stuffed with veggies and the home fries were delicious. Not pictured was the coffee that my hubby was in desperate need of....long night :) he is not 21 anymore and forgot this when he started drinking :) anyway if you are in the area give this diner type place a try! You won't regret it. read more

Foods On First - Simple yet delicious breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid three star experience, their rating is spot on. I was staying at a hotel around the corner and found this spot on Yelp after waking up rather hangry due to a late night the night before. My boyfriend and I headed over around 10am and were seated at a table right away. From the start we could tell that the customer service was lacking a bit. Being that we were hungover and didn't want to be bothered it was ok. After looking over the menu I went with a basic breakfast of two eggs over medium with potatoes and toast. It didn't take long to come out from the kitchen but I was bummed to be served over cooked eggs. The yolks were solid, nothing to dip the plethora of toast I received. My breakfast companion said his meal was just ok as well. I can say that I loved the "hashbrowns" that I got. They weren't shredded but rather chunks of potato with a dark crispy crust. After paying our bill the waitress just tossed our receipt on the table and walked away. No thank you or have a nice day. If you're looking for an affordable and basic breakfast, this spot will do the trick. read more

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Located just a 1/2 block from Love Park. It was Thanksgiving and with everything shut down due to COVID (and the holiday), we were desperate to find someplace serving breakfast. Then we came upon this gem. No open seating inside but they were running takeout. We ordered. We took our food around the corner and sat at some tables outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The food was excellent! I had a scrapple, egg and cheese on a Kaiser roll. Oh, how I miss scrapple. Hear that Florida! Anyway, take a look at my pictures. So delicious. read more

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My husband and I were staying nearby and needed a quick breakfast on the go then we found this place! As soon as we walked in, the owner greeted us. He was so cheerful and welcoming; you can tell he truly loves what he does. The menu looked great, with everything sounding delicious and affordable. Our food came out quickly, and the breakfast was amazing! We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

I had no intention in going here initially but I'm happy we stopped by. They're across the street from love park so it's a super convenient spot to grab and quick bite to eat especially if you're in a rush like I was. My only issue is the price. I paid $38 for 3 breakfast sandwiches (bacon, egg, and cheese) and 3 drinks. Lololol ordered it from the park and in about 15 minutes it was done. Oh and they're cash only another issue I had with the place. But the breakfast sandwiches were good, fresh, and hot so we don't have any complaints about that. They just seem a little money hungry. For $40 I could have went a brunch with bottomless mimosas just saying. Lol read more

Foods On First - Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good, solid diner. Cash only but our eggs, home fries, grilled cheese and sausage egg and cheese bagel well served fast and were all made well. Prices are OK for the location. Bacon wasn't much to cheer about but the breakfast sausage was great.. read more

Absolutely dreadful experience dining in. The food was beyond lackluster and the service by a particular waitress was nothing short of uninspiring. Visually, the restaurant was so unappealing yet overwhelming. I wouldn't recommend the burgers, omelettes, or oatmeal. 1.7/10 experience and that's generous. To get to the bathroom, you have to go down the steepest stairs imaginable. Filthy bathrooms and generally just an unfriendly staff. The food marketed through advertisement is complete hogwash. False advertisement at its finest. If you're hungry and you're near this place, you're better off sucking your thumb and walking past this diner. In the outside area, homeless people use the restaurant tables to sleep on. Dreadful. Sad, very sad. DO NOT COME. read more

Solid diner experience, they accept apple pay for an additional fee which is helpful (but seemingly not regular credit cards). Potatoes (home fries) were not well cooked but everything else was pretty good. read more

Don't let their generic-sounding name deter you as these guys were legit! They're located right next door to where we were staying (Le Meridian hotel) which is how we ended up here as there weren't too many breakfast options within walking distance as our time was limited. ATMOSPHERE: The diner feel is prevalent with simple decor and low top seats abound. MENU: Breakfast selections, soups, salads, diner-style apps, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, burgers, desserts, breakfast & brunch catering menu. FOOD: Western Omelette - $8.99 Standard fillers were ham and green peppers. I added mushrooms and spinach for just $1 and substituted onions for mushrooms with home fries as my side. Everything was delish, including the rough-chopped home fries with nicely seared parts. SERVICE: They weren't very busy even for a Wednesday morning so we got seated immediately. Our female server was super friendly with very nice personality. Thanks! TIPS: Paying with a credit card generates a processing fee of 40 cents. They're open early 7-days a week but close at 5pm. OVERALL: Half the price of IHOP with comparable portions and a true homemade-taste! read more

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Granddaughter found this place on our way to court, menu looks great and sound great. We had everything bagel with cream cheese toasted it was toasted the way I love it. You can smelled everything on the bagel as they were toasting it friendly service could've been a little bit better I was never offered if I wanted some more coffee my coffee was warm. It wasn't hot at all. my granddaughter ordered the bacon, egg and cheese croissant. Food was pretty good since we were on a go, but I would have love to have another cup of coffee but I was never offered another cup of coffee or warm it up just a grab and go for me. read more

Food and service for breakfast was decent. But basement restrooms were a disgrace. Unclean, broken toilet paper holder, broken and empty soap dispenser. Ruined my experience. Easy fix for them, just do it! read more

Ew; the claim they have the best cheesesteaks in the city is wrong. My sandwich fell apart and the french fries were old and stale. Just terrible. read more

I ordered the mega cheesesteak. I took it to my car and had a trunk picnic on 16th Street. This Cheesesteak had some good weight to it. This was a very wet Cheesesteak and I could tell we were going to have a roll problem. There was a good amount of good meat. It was a little thicker slice so you could really taste the meat. The cheese is almost non-existent. What really made this Cheesesteak was the extras. I got the sweet peppers versus the hot. The extras spent a very good amount of time on the grill getting to know each other and mixing their flavors together very well. Cheese and a roll that can handle the moisture and this is a very very very good cheesesteak. Oh yes, major roll blow out. read more

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We stopped here for breakfast on a Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. We were seated quickly and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I ordered a veggie omelet and they put ham pieces in the omelet, so if you're vegetarian, be careful. It was a flat omelet rolled up into thirds, and not fluffy. The home fries were cold on the edges which made me think they were microwaved, and worst of all there were flies inside the restaurant right above our table. read more

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By far my favorite spot in downtown Philly! As soon as you walk in your greeted with smiles like the people that own and work here are genuinely nice people. That brotherly love is scarce nowadays but here I always feel welcomed. Not to mention the food? On point every time. Everything is always clean and the food is always fresh and so so good!!! So happy to have found this gem read more

Foods On First - Pancake, Grits + 2 Eggs Any Style Platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved the Greek omelette and the laidback atmosphere. Service very casual, yet good. Server was sharp an attentive. I think it's a very good option in downtown Philadelphia. read more

A night and day experience from my last visit. Today my mom and I came back for lunch, and I don't know what happened, but overall it was the opposite of last time. Our waitress was fine, but not like our last. That really wasn't a huge deal, but the food was just not on point as it was last time either. My mom's chicken cutlet on her panini was thin and apparently overcooked. My panini was edible but stuffed with lettuce and pieces of chicken were falling out; it wasn't neatly assembled like before, and made for a sloppy dining experience. Also the pita bread was dark and almost too crispy this time around. One of the biggest issues we had with lunch was the inability to order ala carte. You would have thought we were asking for something impossible. What is so difficult? My mom did not want a bean salad or french fries with her panini, which is the traditional combo. She wanted a soup instead. They eventually gave into her request, but it was as if it was a painstaking ordeal. I never have gone anywhere where a swap or ala carte purchase was considered agonizing. The second issue was with the soup she ordered itself. I don't know how you can go wrong with chicken noodle soup, but they somehow did. The first visible sign that it wouldn't be good was the lack of egg noodle. Instead it was made with macaroni? Chicken Macaroni soup? I mean this is an offense to chicken noodle soup. To make things worse, there was only one shred of chicken floating around. Frankly, the soup itself tasted like watered down broth and no amount of seasoning, which my mother added in herself helped. It's a shame, because out first experience was great, and this one left a bad taste literally. read more

Best breakfast during my recent trip to Philly! Simple, delicious and priced right. And, just a short walk from the convention center.

Two tiny pancakes delivered with no butter, syrup or utensils.. . Disgraceful - Overpriced read more

Foods On First - a hand holding a receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The staff was rude when mentioning about a couple of mistakes such as one sausage when there was supposed to be two and forgot my coffee. I'm a regular customer and nothing but an attitude! read more

Cute little place! Their French toast was amazing and you definitely get your moneys worth for Philly. Our waiter was a nice and attentive blonde woman with tattoos. Nice new find! I'll definitely be back (: read more

The food was amazing but honestly I have to be honest that they are cash hungry and add so many things on to the bill that were not told about. Add 3.49 when you get chocolate chips on your pancakes. Like honestly this place is a rip off as well as charging more if you pay with a card. I feel terrible for the waitress because she couldn't do anything but the owners are money hungry and just want to get money however they can. Overall the great food was soured by the bitter bill. The manager was no help and told us for everything you add you add 3.50 so strawberries and chocolate chips will cost you 7 dollars additionally. read more

Foods On First - a person holding a receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

True Diner vibes Food comes super fast Service great Music slaps Nice chill spot to grab breakfast, I got the farmers omelette sub turkey bacon and it was good. read more

Great staff. Mediocre food. The worst is the music tho. I do not find it conducive to digestion listening to energetic dance music while I eat. read more

Looks like a dive from the outside, but it's a very clean, well-kept place with friendly, prompt service. And like most all diners, a large menu with lots of choices. As a visitor from out of state, I was looking for scrapple. Just can't get that anywhere else. As a visitor from the south, I was surprised to see grits on the menu (but didn't try them). They have Tabasco sauce, too. A great addition to any breakfast. In my humble, Louisiana influenced opinion. The scrapple was fried super crispy and piping hot. It's sliced pretty thin and almost all crust. Could be a little thicker. Everything was hot and fresh cooked. Eggs in the omelette were just a little overdone, but not yet rubbery. "Home fries" are good, with a crispy crust, but more a pile of potatoes somewhere between mashed and small chunks. But still pretty good. The only distraction here is the bickering among the staff. With an open kitchen, there's just no place to hide. Overall, a good, standard diner with a good breakfast. Unless you are looking for yogurt and fruit. None of that nonsense on the menu here. read more

horrible service I'm 17 and came here to eat my wings and they never put it in then when I asked for them to check it they told me do it my self. I don't recommend it at all go to a real restauran. read more

Cheap and lousy - btw hasn't been cleaned nor deep cleaned in a LONG TIME! Get your fill of cheap crappy chow thrown together with a lot of grease on a hot griddle fast - greasy - hot ... need I say more? read more

best diner ever the service was immaculate the food was mouthwatering I dream about there pancakes every night

Just had lunch here. I had a bottled ginger ale , grilled cheese on wheat and fries. I was greeted right away, my waitress was really friendly and the inside was clean. They have music playing but it's not overpowering. My food was brought out quickly. I was happy with my lunch. I'll stop back. They offer breakfast too. read more

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Stayed at a hotel near by, wow just wow, the food is so good. Please come to Columbus, OH

Really good food, delivered quickly! Normally they wrap the coffee in plastic wrap but today they forgot and the coffee spilled all over. Not only did they refund the order, they also sent an ENTIRE brand new order out as well! Never seen that done before, they really care about their customers! Highly recommend the pancakes and omelets, you won't be disappointed! read more