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    The Breakfast Den

    4.2 (180 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    pork banh mi
    Elaine T.

    The interior is cute and there is a bit of seating. We came as a group of six without a reservation for brunch and they asked us to wait, which is fine, but then they kept telling us to move to a different area to wait and then getting annoyed at us for being in the area and then made us stand in the rain. The banh mi was pretty good and was a big portion. The thit ko hash was also good. Do NOT get any matcha drink from here--it was murky green.

    Sweet Bacon Jam
    Cheri S.

    Despite the long wait times I'm always happy with my food! I brought others to try it out and they too had a great experience. The food they offer are unique takes on classic Asian and American dishes. I tried one of their specials that they list on their little planters and it was so yummy. I think they combine savory and sweet so well in all their dishes and they have some of the best breakfast potatoes in town. Just a little loud in the space but it was expected on a busy Sunday morning!

    Lychee French Toasty and Sweet Jam Remix feat. Spicy
    Yandhira F.

    This review has been long time coming. I've been here multiple times. The food is always consistent, the service is always excellent the ambiance is always friendly and clean. It is such a great place that I bring all my family and friends who visit to come eat here. You cannot go wrong with the Sweet Jam Remix feat. Spicy. This is their best sandwich, the onions are so good. The sauce is delicious. We've come here so many times and will continue to come back!

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    Micah L.

    I had the Thit Kho Hash and a chai latte and they were delicious. This is a great breakfast spot. Friendly, warm, efficient service. Great vibe/decor. I'll definitely be back!!!

    'Sang Som'mer Roll
    Paige S.

    Lots of options for breakfast from Vietnamese to American, and of course, fusion dishes. I was happy at how vegetarian friendly the menu was. It wasn't super pricy either, which was an added plus. It's open seating with a cute interior. Service was a little slow but it was a Sunday an hour before closing, so no big deal. The Vietnamese coffee was also delicious and not too sweet.

    TBD Breakfast Rice Bowl
    Deya M.

    I am in LOVE with the Breakfast Den. As soon as I saw Vietnamese Fusion Brunch, I was in. Let's start with the ambiance. It was so colorful and cute inside. Definitely a very fun, artistic vibe. I loved it in the early morning. We were lucky in that we got here right as it opened and did not have to wait to get a seat. We were immediately seated. I went with the Thit Kho Hash and my finance decided to get Tbd Breakfast Rice Bowl with crispy pork belly and a side of chili oil. Let me tell you, these dishes were like nothing I have ever had! They were full of flavor and I was just so excited to be trying all of this for a new brunch experience. The pork in both dishes, while very different preparations, were cooked to perfection. The chili oil was so great and we bought a whole jar and took it home to enjoy. This place is so memorable and you're missing out if you don't give it a chance. A true culinary experience!

    Banh Mi Op La
    Vinson G.

    Vietnamese breakfast has definitely made me rethink what is considered breakfast! When I think of banh mi, I think of it as a lunch hoagie that is eaten as a quick and simple lunch. Well, at the Breakfast Den, banh mi can be had for breakfast as they add their own twist to it! The Op La Banh Mi has the most perfect runny yolk and after it leaked all over inside the sandwich, the bread soaked up all the creamy yolk to create the most magical bite. The crispy eggplant was another new breakfast item to me. Who knew this would be something I would get very addicted to! The eggplant has a light crunch on the outside with the inside being soft and smooth eggplant texture. The sauce is slightly tangy aioli that complimented the fried eggplant well in cutting some of the greasiness from fried foods. Keep in mind that this place does get busy on the weekends and the restaurant itself does have limited seating, feeling a bit crammed at times. The wait to get a table wasn't too long, however, as the staff were efficient in clearing up the tables quickly as patrons leave. I had a great first meal experience at this place and look forward to going back to try their porridge and their breakfast spring rolls.

    TBD Banh Mi
    Andrew R.

    Cute little spot in Philly with amazingly delicious food! The menu items have a nice little twist to your normal fare. I plan on hitting this spot again bc I have to try a few more things.

    Lori K.

    TBD is one of my family's favorite breakfast places. The food here is out of control good, arrives quickly and is always hot, which is a special treat when your a parent and usually eat last. We usually get a few items to share and have never been disappointed. My favorites are the summer rolls, congee and honey ginger milk tea. The kids usually share the two two two meal or get the chocolate chip bacon pancakes. The wife gets a breakfast Sammy and a fancy coffee. Staff is super friendly and never gives us the side eye, even when my kids spit water on the floor, touch the decorations on the wall or scream that their tablets need a charge. Sorry about that.

    Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte
    Chi C.

    The Breakfast Den is a cozy corner restaurant located in Graduate Hospital with superb ambiance and interior. I dined in shortly with a friend after opening hour on a Tuesday morning, and LOVED the delicious, filling two plates and latte ordered. Both dishes were really flavorful. I was sad to hear they didn't have banh mi for my Banh Mi Op La, but the brioche bun was still a delicious substitute. The sandwich itself was balanced with the saltier pork and egg flavors matching well to the pickled veggies and its sweetness. The mash was also incredibly filling with well-seasoned home fries and jalapeños that gave a great extra kick. I was excited to see they have fruit-flavored matcha from their Instagram, and the strawberry matcha was flavorful and definitely one of the better I've had in the city. Service was great as well. Everyone that came in after us were also tended to quickly, and we received our food and drink promptly. It was still early so we seated ourselves, but our waitress looked after we us well. Overall, a really great experience and excited to come back to try more of the menu!

    Vegan Chao Ga no protein $10
    Tiffany T.

    This review is for the Vegan Chao. The Breakfast Den itself is very cute, quaint, clean and efficient and friendly service. Both of my friends seemed to enjoy their crispy tofu banh mi. I was disappointed with my vegan chao. On the menu it says " can be made vegan" so we were all quite curious what they would do to substitute the egg and the crispy chicken skins. It turns out, they just omit the items and cook the porridge in a veg broth. I'm always very disappointed when the vegan option is omitting, but charging the same price of $10 for this bowl of rice, crispy shallots, and herbs. I will say that the chao was well seasoned and made. I would consider returning if I was in the neighborhood to try the banh mi - but otherwise wouldn't recommend the vegan chao ga.

    Strawberry Matcha Ice Latte, hibiscus lemonade
    Lillian J.

    The congee was amazing! I love how the ginger and other spices added a nice kick to it. Super yummy to eat even in the heat. The TBD omelette's pulled pork was delicious. I personally thought the omelette was a bit too heavy though. The strawberry matcha tasted okay and hibiscus lemonade was too sugary

    Lydia P.

    My first time having Vietnamese + American fusion breakfast, and I really enjoyed it. We waited around 40 minutes on a Sunday morning for a table. The bahn mi and spring rolls were essentially breakfast sandwiches either wrapped in the spring roll rice paper or assembled on the bahn mi bread roll. I liked the Viet pulled porked in the thit kho hash- the sweetness of the marinade was a nice surprise that went well with the salted potatoes and jalepenos. The crispy pork bites were also sweet, and I liked adding it to the congee. The congee was my favorite dish. It was salted with a little bit of lemon/tartness which I thought was unique. Loved the chicken skin and herbs that it came with.

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    Walk ins only

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