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Top Brunch Restaurants In Philadelphia

Some may call breakfast their favorite meal of the day. Others may consider lunch time to rule the favorite meal wars. Combine the two and you have America's favorite mealtime fusion, brunch! You can't go wrong when the choices are so broad. Brunch is the perfect excuse for meeting up with friends or a family get together on the weekend. Visit one of Philadelphia's best restaurants for brunch on any given Sunday.

XIX Nineteen
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19102
(215) 893-1234
www.hyatt.com/nineteen/xix

XIX Nineteen can be found on the top of The Bellevue on the 19th floor, offering picturesque views of Philadelphia. It's the perfect place to enjoy Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  XIX brunch consists of a fabulous cafe table selection of seasonal fruits, home baked pastries, bagels, smoked Scottish salmon, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, fresh salads, shrimp cocktail and oysters on the half shell. Order a main course of traditional brunch selections such as eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and a variety of lunch entrees. The entrees change weekly and are locally sourced.

Related: Top Breakfast Spots In Philadelphia

Lacroix Restaurant
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 790-2533
www.lacroixrestaurant.com

The exquisite Lacroix Restaurant is famous for their Sunday brunch at The Rittenhouse Hotel. Tour Chef Jonathan Cichon's five-star kitchen and select your main course. The Breakfast Buffet serves smoked salmon, house made granola, cereals, pastries, fresh fruits, breakfast meats, scrambled eggs, charcuterie, coffee or tea, and fresh orange or grapefruit juice. It's the perfect place for a special occasion.

REX 1516
1516 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
www.rex1516.com

You can enjoy a fabulous brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rex 1516. Rex offers delicious southern-inspired cuisine while using only quality ingredients for every serving. Rex serves a complete brunch menu offering everything from chicken and waffles to crawfish etouffee. There is something for every brunch patron at Rex 1516.

Honey's Sit-N-Eat
800 N. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150
www.honeyssitneat.com

You can find quite the variety of entrees for brunch at Honey's Sit-N-Eat any day of the week. The menu offers amazing entrees with everything from eggs benedict to fish tacos. Honey's offers the best and most delicious comfort food in town. The atmosphere is fun and livley and a perfect place to bring weekend guests or for a family outing. The kids menu is perfect for any age.

Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 636-9061
www.sabrinascafe.com

Sabrina's is the hottest brunch spot in South Philly. The popular restaurant is usually packed on the weekends, so get there early to enjoy their awesome brunch menu. The stuffed french toast is to die for and worth the wait. Brunch is served every day and night, so you will never miss any of the amazing offerings off the brunch menu. Enjoy a little stroll down the streets of the Italian market before or after your visit to Sabrina's Cafe.

Related: Top All-You-Can-Eat Brunches In Philadelphia

Christina Thompson is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She reports on various topics such as: Social Media, Local Events, Entertainment, Food and Drink and more. Her work can be found at http://firstsendmedia.com/

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