Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Philadelphia

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Philadelphia

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Philadelphia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#30. High Street Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (347 reviews)
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#29. Positano Coast

- Rating: 4.2/5 (474 reviews)
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#28. Moshulu

- Rating: 4.1/5 (813 reviews)
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#27. Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (402 reviews)
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#26. Red Owl Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1168 reviews)
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#25. Dim Sum Garden

- Rating: 4.2/5 (556 reviews)
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#24. Bank & Bourbon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (476 reviews)
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#23. Con Murphy's Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (602 reviews)
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#22. White Dog Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (829 reviews)
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#21. Urban Farmer Philadelphia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (612 reviews)
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#20. Bud and Marilyn's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (398 reviews)
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#19. The Continental Mid-town

- Rating: 4.2/5 (711 reviews)
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#18. Pietro's Coal Oven Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (599 reviews)
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#17. El Vez

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1284 reviews)
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#16. Green Eggs Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (719 reviews)
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#15. Barbuzzo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (830 reviews)
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#14. Amada Philadelphia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1262 reviews)
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#13. Parc Brasserie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2686 reviews)
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#12. Sabrina's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (500 reviews)
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#11. Estia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (823 reviews)
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#10. The Dandelion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1340 reviews)
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#9. Cafe La Maude

- Rating: 4.8/5 (203 reviews)
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#8. The Love.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
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#7. The Wayward

- Rating: 4.7/5 (162 reviews)
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#6. Dutch Eating Place

- Rating: 4.6/5 (554 reviews)
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#5. Gran Caffe L'Aquila

- Rating: 4.6/5 (843 reviews)
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#4. Reading Terminal Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (11734 reviews)
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#3. Hershel's East Side Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (428 reviews)
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#2. Talula's Garden

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1511 reviews)
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#1. The Couch Tomato Café & Bistro, Manayunk

- Rating: 4.7/5 (621 reviews)
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