The Ultimate Resy Guide to Brunch in Philadelphia

Brunch buffets across the country are back and better than ever, and Harp & Crown is leading the charge in Philadelphia. On Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 10:30 a.m., $35 gets you entry to a brunch buffet like no other: a create-your-own-doughnut station (complete with a toppings bar), made-to-order omelets, fancy sandwiches, freshly squeezed juices, bagels, lox, pastries, and so much more.

Sor Ynéz does Mexican breakfast right, whether it’s the goat’s milk caramel hotcakes, the breakfast burrito, or the chickpea scramble. Don’t miss the quesabirria though, where braised beef shoulder is melted with queso Oaxaca inside a fresh corn tortilla with consommé on the side. It’s magic.

The weekend brunch menu at Harper’s Garden plays the hits in a way that only the Harper’s Garden team can play them, whether you’re there for the food (eggs Benedict, cinnamon sugar doughnuts, breakfast burrito!) or the craft cocktails (Bloody Mary, espresso martini, Aperol spritz).

The super-cool, industrial setting here is the perfect complement to the food. At brunch, the move is to get something with eggs. Brunch purists will gravitate toward the Benedict or the sunnyside-up breakfast toast, but if you know Wm. Mulherin’s Sons, you’ll know that you’ll want to try the pancetta and egg pizza, too.

There’s a reason it’s called Bar Hygge, after all. This is a place that embodies the spirit of Danish coziness, serving upscale bar food in a laid-back atmosphere. At brunch, that means home fries, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast sandwiches. And of course, an herbaceous Bloody Mary, made with St. George green chile vodka and garnished with speck, cheese, and olives.

Because you should be able to eat hummus and have pancakes during the same meal. This sleekly styled restaurant offers diner vibes, but dishes out a mix of decadent brunch classics and Middle Eastern comfort foods.

This West Philly institution is known for its brunch service. Gather your crowd to dig into all manner of satisfying, shareable dishes. Booker’s is known for Southern fare, like shrimp and grits, but can also make a nice smoked salmon omelet. Our advice: Get a strawberry cheesecake French toast “for the table.”

The rooftop taqueria above Condesa is part party / part brunch on Sunday mornings. When your morning starts with a mezcal Negroni or a Bloody Maria, you know it’s going to be a fun day. El Techo serves a diverse brunch menu that ranges from eggs over fried blue masa cakes to challah French toast with a tres leches drizzle. On nice days, the retractable roof opens up for a rare Philly scene.