4. Cake
8.9
8501 Germantown Ave (Highland Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chestnut Hill · 30 tips and reviews
Kelsey P.: Serves the best French toast around. The baked goods are cooked fresh daily, and I never leave without picking up a cupcake or two. The beautiful greenhouse look also makes for a great atmosphere.
Hillary Israeli: There's a line at 10 am for brunch, even in 15F weather with 20" snow on the ground!
Stephanie Smoluk: Great atmosphere, feels bright and sunny even in winter. Great for Breakfast with a friend. Read more.
5. Vetri Cucina
9.1
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews
Kelsey Huse: This is the best restaurant in Philly. Excellent for special occasions due to the relaxed and homey but classy vibes. Prepare yourself for the multiple courses by doing an intense workout morning-of.
The Daily Meal: What happens when you pour warm olive oil over the dark chocolate cap on your rosemary ice cream? Well, you tell us. Or ask the whole roasted baby goat. He knows. Read more.
Michael Nolan: Every Philly foodie should eat here at least once. And I was finally able to prove my theory that Canadian goose can be made into good--no delicious--eats!
Brian Rost: Forget the basics. Start with the crude or raw oysters, enjoy the homemade pasta dishes, then the cheese selection and complete it with the shake wing or pork loin & Salted Caramel dessert
☕Sarah🍴💡: Good brunch. I am surprised there’s always so much room.
Brian Rost: Steak Tartare is one of the best I have had, Europeans would be jealous. Lobster ravioli is very good.
Marilyn Lanchin: Sunday brunch is undoubtably the best in the city. The view overlooking Rittenhouse square isn't too shabby either.
Thrillist: reakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most socially important, so good luck maintaining manners through the Rittenhouse Hotel's Sunday morning sit-down. Read more.
sockii: Splurge on brunch, then collapse into a food coma.
11. World Cafe Live
9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale's: Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue, with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs
Visit Philly: Every Monday night Upstairs, Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles) hosts Philly Rising, an open stage and progressive talent competition. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., performances at 7 pm. Read more.
Philadelphia Magazine: During the week from 5 to 7pm. 'Live after 5' includes $2 & $3 beers, $4 house wine, $5 cocktails and $3 food menu. Read more.
13. Three Monkeys Café
8.4
9645 James St (at Grant Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Torresdale · 54 tips and reviews
Christine S: Great service. Perfect atmosphere. I recommend some nachos split between a bunch of friends or family. Love love LOVE the outdoor area in the spring/summer.
Ken Keil: Very comfortable shitter.... Makes ya feel at home, what a fine establishment!
ashley norbeck: This place is the best awesome, the service is banging, the atomsphere is great and the food is amazing. Very creative place,all around awesome place.
14. Flying Monkey Bakery
7.9
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews
Cupcake Crusaders: Their frostings are buttery and flavors subtle, but great. We enjoyed all the cupcakes we tried including Espresso, Apple Cinnamon, Maple, and Chocolate.
Visit Philly: Outrageous Food TV show visited just to sample the larger-than-life Pumpple Cake, a pumpkin pie and an apple pie baked into a chocolate-and vanilla layer cake with a thick coating of buttercream.
Jax Cusack: best cupcakes!