2. Cafe Ynez
8.5
2025 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Graduate Hospital · 13 tips and reviews
Patrick W: Chicken enchiladas with fried egg. Can't go wrong with this on a Sunday morning.
Patrick W: Great, friendly service and cool authentic feel. Great value given the reasonable prices.
Rich: The burritos are amazing. The carnita cemita is one of my favorites. They also do delivery, even breakfast!!
6. Paesano's Philly Style
8.6
943 S 9th St (at Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 64 tips and reviews
The Feast: Chef McAndrews sandwich spot has become one of the biggest destination spots for food tourists. We love the Bolognese, a piece of lasagna and a fried egg on a Sarcone's seeded roll. Read more.
Philadelphia Magazine: The Bolognese Sandwich is a must try. The homemade lasagna is battered and fried—fried!—then topped with all of the above. And an egg, if you’re really brave. Read more.
Mikey Ilagan: If you've never had any Paesano's sandwich, you are not living life.
7. Gallo's Seafood
7.8
8101 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rhawnhurst · 25 tips and reviews
Thrillist: Alongside their seafood spot, Gallo's serves gut-bombs like the the "Burger Bar Special", with Gruyere and baby bella mushrooms, and the double-beef, double-cheese, heap of bacon, fried egg "5-Napkin" Read more.
Brenda Cash: Very nice eating in for a change. Loved the shrimp, salmon and scallops combination.
Philly.com: Aside from several chicken dishes, burgers, a grilled filet and a pork dish, just about all else is seafood. And if you like to drop anchor and relax with drink before dinner, Gallo's the place to go. Read more.
8. Café La Maude
9.5
816 N 4th St (at Reno St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 80 tips and reviews
Ryan Leggett: Everything is good. Try the waffle with chicken and a fried egg and sweet potato home fries. Just make sure to come hungry!
Dave Lauer: Love the brunch, great cappuccinos too
Arka Majumdar: The gaufre BLT is to die for, have some latte and your day will be perfect, an awesome place or the best place for brunch, highly recommended for travellers
11. Ants Pants Cafe
7.9
2212 South St (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Center City · 43 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: When it comes to brunch, G-Ho residents know that this tiny Australia-inspired eatery is the ant’s pants. Try the bacon stacks (bread layered with bacon, tomato, arugula, a fried egg and cheese). Read more.
Lauren Mellott: You have to try the hand cut chip fries, and the hashs are great!
Visit Philly: Curious about Australian coffees? Ants Pants Café in Graduate Hospital is a great place to be indoctrinated into flat whites and long blacks—along with iced coffees made from espresso ice cream.
13. El Rey
8.6
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Great Hangover Cure: tortilla chips topped with salsa verde and a fried egg, liberally sprinkled with cotija cheese. Read more.
Bullfrog & Baum: This is an awesome kitchsy Mexican Joint in Philly! Chef Dionico Jimenez makes the best short ribs in a sandwich-like torta.
Ankur Oberoi: Try the mint habanero sauce. It's not hot, it's light and cooling.
Michelle Michelle: Hand drawn noodle bowl with a fried egg and scallion pancake....IT’S SO GOOD it’s hard to believe. Also BYOB, cash only.
Susan Bacchus: Awesome hand pulled noodles. Definitely get the sliced beef noodle soup.
Brian Na: Get the shaved noodles if you like chewy noodles. Beef brisket is a great choice. Zha jiang mian (peanut noodles) is really good too, but get hand-drawn for this.