I've had this place a few times where I feel like it's fair to write a review. Let me start with their biscuits. They have the BEST biscuits ever!! They are unlike any biscuit I've ever had before. No exaggeration what so ever. The biscuits are a little crispy on the outside, fluffy as a cloud on the inside, and flavorful with a tad bit of sweetness--yet they are not sweet. I recommend getting the honey butter with it to make your day brighter. Now that I am done writing a novel just about the biscuits, I usually get the "bittersweet" breakfast; which comes with eggs, potatoes, and their heavenly biscuits. It's a simple yet delicious breakfast like somebody's mama made for you. In my opinion, that's the best type of breakfast. Ohhh, the salad dressing that they use on their mixed greens is to die for. I totally recommend getting a side to try it. It's perfectly sweet yet savory--it's just perfect. I am telling you, this place mastered their sweet to savory ratio. It's impressive in my opinion because they are pretty consistent with the flavours. Last but not least, their staff and owner are very kind and welcoming. Every time we went there we were greeted with kindness. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for good food and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Delish! This place is small but mighty . I had the stuffed French toast my husband had the salmon omelette and we both shared the gingerbread fritters ! Everything was 5 star!! read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Challah Challah Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Such a quaint little space. It has its own personality...unique art, plants, cool chandelier lighting. And the food, well it's DELICIOUS!!! I usually get the pecan banana pancakes. And that's what I did today but added chocolate chips, mmm mmm. I have had the Bittersweet Breakfast, which is good as well. I think the biscuit is my favorite part. When you do try this place out just know there may be a wait, but it's worth it! Oh and the owner Michelle...a sweetie! read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Pecan Banana Pancakes with Chocolate Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Always on point and great food for your buck. Will always be one of my favorites and go too

Such a cute place with really good food! My daughter and I had an early morning appointment in Media and wanted breakfast after. We stumbled upon Bittersweet. Brightly lit, cheery space with big windows and a cozy feel. The breakfast was delicious. I stuck with my usual for breakfast ...eggs over easy. This came with a delicious house made biscuit that melted in my mouth. The potatoes were really good (peppers and onions added) and the sausage was also house made and tasty. My daughter ordered the challah stuffed French toast... delicious challah with salted caramel and warm bananas with sweet cream. I had a few bites of this and was kind of blown away. It was delicious. The batter on the French toast was so good and the challah was nicely toasted on the outside with a warm fluffy center. Many times I find these types of orders cloyingly sweet... but not this! It was just right with the salt slightly shining through the caramel. This was a very sweet find. If I need breakfast again in Media, this is my place. read more

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[792] I wanted to check this place out due to all the positive reviews. When I visited this restaurant I saw it was packed. The hostess was very nice and friendly. We waited about 10 minutes. We were offered coffee while we waited. I watched a ton of yummy looking food walk past and I was undecided (see my pic of the menu). Decided on the "Bittersweet Breakfast" which was $7 and contained eggs, tasty home fries and a homemade biscuit. All the food was amazing and was brought to our table quickly. We all loved our meals. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great service, no wait time for 2 people on a Saturday at 10am, incredible food. We both felt like the prices were super reasonable for the amount of food in each dish + quality of it. Very attentive staff and the menu ranges from classic breakfast options to more out-there/creative choices. The owner is also super sweet. Highly recommend this place read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

My partner and I come here all the time. It makes for such an intimate morning date. We enjoy the location, the friendly staff, and accommodating menu. The artwork in the restaurant creates a lovely environment. He really likes the coffee and always finds something new and exciting to try off the menu. I stick to the classic pancakes and side of house potatoes because they're just so good! read more

Everything is great about Bittersweet Kitchen- the food, waitstaff, and the vibe! The biscuits are too good- how do they do it? Breakfast or lunch, you will not be disappointed! read more

it is worth all the hype. pumpkin fritters 10/10 brown sugar bacon 10/10 home fries 10/10 grilled cheese combo 10/10 run, don't walk. read more

Great breakfast/lunch spot. Nice creative menu, consistent service and food. Comfort foods done right. read more

Bittersweet is always a reliable spot for a solid brunch. It didn't seem like they were anticipating diners on a cold covid Tuesday morning, as I had to knock to get the staff's attention inside. They then promptly escorted us to a table outside underneath a heater that they flipped on for us. It must've been a powerful one -- I was very comfortable temperature-wise! I ordered the vegetarian spin on their breakfast chicken enchiladas. The cauliflower and black bean was a lovely substitute and it made for a perfectly filling and yummy breakfast! No complaints! They didn't try to rush us out or make us feel us feel uncomfortable for wanting to sit awhile and enjoy the ambience! I really appreciated that. Everything was great, but I just held off from the 5 star review because I don't think the food is anything phenomenal. Can't wait to be back! read more

Bittersweet Kitchen - Black bean and cauliflower enchiladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Ive been coming to Bittersweet Kitchen for about 8 months...Never ever been disappointed by the food or service. It saddens me to give a bad review today...went in for Sunday breakfast..my food was amazing...artichoke sun-dried tomato Omelet..my partner ordered a single pancake scrambled eggs and scrapple...after eating a few bites of the pancake...he just happened to flip a piece over and noticed something black at the bottom of the plate...it was a smashed fly that had been cooked into the pancake...then he looked in the small container of butter and again another dead fly or flying ant was smashed into the butter...needless to say we both loss our appetites...his food was taken off the bill. We've never experienced this ever going there...someone needs to do a better job on quality and pest control...we won't be going back any time in the near future... read more

Boy oh Boy!!! Have you guys had to the chance to try Bittersweet Kitchen in Media Pa, It's amazing , I always get the Challah French Toast... w/ Turkey Bacon and Breakfast Potatoes! 5STARS , The service is always on point , they also have outside seating option ... I usually sit inside at a windows seat. Great breakfast, lunch, or brunch spot... definitely recommend!!! read more

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Did not disappoint. This place is a small yet cozy. The food was delicious. We had two veganized brunch dishes and we were stuffed. I definitely recommend the huevos rancheros vegan style. The hostess was friendly and tried to accommodate everyone as quickly as possible. The waitress was helpful and attentive. A couple next to us had the pancakes and they were HUGE so I'm definitely looking forward to trying those next time. read more

It was a good breakfast and we really enjoyed the diversity of the menu. The only weird thing was the hostess. She would sit the younger couples outside or at the bar but save the nicer inside tables for more middle age couples. This became pretty noticeable when she was skipping out of order on the list. Wasn't a big deal at the end of the day, just really odd. read more

House potatos so good. Plenty of plate views as you enter this quaint place in the quaint town of Media. This place can get busy quickly. To keep this simple. Just do it. We will be back. read more

A really tiny restaurant but the staff still managed well to seat people. I loved my omelette and cheesy grits. So delicious. They are also well versed in what's gluten free. Everything was homemade. read more

Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Good food. Would like to see Gluten-Free options. The food is tasty and well presented. read more

Visited for the first time on 11/17. It was spectacular. The Philly cheesesteak omelet was so good. Perfect balance of meat, cheese, & egg. I was also impressed with their homemade biscuits & cornbread. The cornbread came with an apricot-jalapeño jam that was pretty amazing. read more

What a cozy spot with delicious food and thoughtful, professional service. Wonderful place to get breakfast or lunch in Media. The home fries are awesome!! read more

We are not celiacs but have gluten sensitivities. We truly love the breakfast here especially for a 10-year old. Cozy place with great food, great staff and good cup of Joe!! We come every week during our month stay in town! read more

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I've been to Bittersweet three times, including ordering take out at the last minute on Mother's Day. It usually takes a while to get a table, but the wait is worth it! The food is delicious whether you eat in or take it home. read more

We heard about bittersweet kitchen from friends and finally came in December to have a holiday breakfast. It was nothing short of wonderful! They don't take reservations so we came and waited about a half hour. The space is small with tables close together. We got the spinach/feta omelette, bacon/mushroom omelette, challah French toast and huevos rancheros. Everything was hot, flavorful, and the French toast awesome -- crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We were all happy with our choices! I preferred the bacon mushroom to the other omelette. I don't think we'd bring the kids here (all under 6) though there were babies and kids there while we ate -- but for us, the space is small and it would be hard to navigate if you have a runner. That said, it was a very solid brunch if you come early and are fine to wait! read more

They have great breakfasts. That's all I've ever gotten from them. Staff is friendly, place is small And clean read more

On our recent trip, we travelled from Ohio to NY, we stopped here for breakfast. The food is decent and worth taking a detour. I believe we ordered almost everything on the menu (sans meat) for 8 people. A small smile would be more welcoming for customers. We will be back. read more

Out of this world! Only thing missing are mimosas. Challah french toast, bourbon Carmel sauce, bananas, creme brulee pancakes,! I had to take half of french toast home, my husband ate all his pancakes with my help, lol read more

We came here with some friends that we were visiting based on their recommendation. This place is everything that a breakfast spot should be and more! It seriously ranks among among the top five we've been to! Walking in, it's an unassuming very quaint little spot with seating for 30 or 40 people. An array of eclectic art, fun signage and slightly eccentric Decore immediately set the stage for what was an incredible culinary experience. The place was super busy on the Saturday morning when we came in, but we were seated with 15 minutes. Our waitress and the hostess were very pleasant and very gracious despite the busyness. They have daily specials as well as Staples on the menu. We got a nice combination of both for the four of us that were there. We started with some blueberry fritters. These things are awesome! It was like the south finally discovered that fruit exists and the deliciousness was born. They were the expected beautiful mix of crunchy, sweet, slightly salty and chewy. They were absolutely wonderful! For breakfast, we split for entrées. The southern pile was a fancy biscuits and gravy he and was quite nice. Sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, eggs and American cheese make papa happy. Next, we all shared a French toast Breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, tomato and cheese was totally boss! French toast really dresses up anything is what we found. The hue is rancheros were also excellent and the ricotta pancakes were phenomenal. The food was all presented very nicely and was very easy to split up for ways. There was nothing that all of us didn't really enjoy and the food combined with a lively and slightly eclectic atmosphere made for an excellent dining experience. If we lived here, this is the sort of place we would take all of our friends and the sort of place that we would go just about anytime we were feeling like breakfast out. It was really hard to find anything we didn't like about this place... Keep up the great work! read more

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Bittersweet Kitchen has a nice interior design with seating inside and a few tables outside. It is a smaller restaurant that can become busy. I have visited Bittersweet Kitchen for brunch and breakfast. I went there on a Friday for brunch and you order and pay before you sit down, which is nice since you don't have to worry about the check later on. On the weekends, they offer tableside service, so we were seated before we ordered. From the menu, I tried the Crème Brûlée Pancakes, the Challah Stuffed French Toast, the Southern Pileup, the House Made Turkey Burger, and Fried Mac and Cheese. The Crème Brûlée Pancakes tasted like crème brûlée. There is a caramelization on top of the first pancake. Underneath it, are two fluffy pancakes with some type of creme between them. It was good, but I felt like it needed some fruit or bacon on the side. The Challah Stuffed French Toast was very good, especially the bourbon-caramel sauce. I would say I would rather order the Challah Stuffed French Toast than the Crème Brûlée Pancakes. The Southern Pileup. Oh man. It was so good. The breakfast potatoes were well-seasoned and crispy. There was just enough sausage gravy to cover the biscuits and eggs. The eggs were cooked as eggs over easy, perfect to go along with the biscuit and sausage gravy. I didn't feel heavy after eating it. I would definitely order this again. The House Turkey Burger was good, but not my thing. I much prefer regular beef, but it was a nice change. The smoky tomato jam almost tasted like a pizza sauce. The Fried Mac and Cheese comes in two large fried balls with sriracha ketchup. It can be shared between two people. Every time we come to Bittersweet Kitchen, the service is always great. They check up on you, but not so often that you feel suffocated. read more

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Treat yourself and your friends- visit this brunch spot in Media, PA. I ordered a French toast BLT- with brown sugar bacon and breakfast potatoes- it was amazing! At first - I didn't know how to eat - like a sandwich - knife and fork? I did a combo of both. The servers are friendly and helpful. I had to wait 20 minutes on a Saturday morning but it was worth it. My meal with a lemonade was $14 without tip. The bathroom is clean with old fashion recipes used as wallpaper. Super cute! read more

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My friend and I got lunch here and it was very busy for 11:00 am on a Sunday. They told us we would wait about 20-30 minutes, but it was almost an hour. I was going back and forth between two of the specials and did not know which one to choose so I asked our waitress for her recommendation and she did not give me a clear choice so I went for the steak and eggs platter. It was amazing! I ordered the steak medium-well but it came out well. Other than that, the scrambled eggs were good, and the potatoes and biscuits were amazing. read more

Took friends visiting from NYC here and they didn't want to leave. EVERYTHING was fresh and well prepared. Delicious coffee,and friendly service. Their biscuits are to die for- sweet and savory and I dislike biscuits. Run...it's so worth it! read more

Terrible gluten free pancakes. So thick and dry. Take home leftovers warmed up even worse, out to the birds with it. We make GF pancakes with King Arthur pancake mx that are a million times better. Very disappointed after reading the reviews and going to Bittersweet :(. If you're around Ocean City NJ, try Asbury Kitchen for very good GF pancakes. If in Delco, Apple Walnut Cafe, no pancakes but great GF French Toast options. read more

Delicious, fresh, and such unique (and some vegan) options that you can definitely find something to try!

Great food and service! Can't wait to go back for brunch with my friends! We haven't tried pizza another reason to return.

Delicious gluten-free pancakes and regular pancakes, too. Appreciate their COVID-safe practices and attentive staff. Bright cheery space inside and a few outdoor tables, too. read more

We went into Media on a Saturday morning for a quick breakfast and it was soooo goood!! I got the southern pile up which was eggs biscuits smothered with sausage gravy definitely a change up I didn't expect how good this would be but would definitely recommend to anyone. The service was so nice and were open for questions and very knowledgeable waitress. We set in the sidewalk tables out front so the area was nice weather to sit outside and enjoy. Only one odd thing was there was an odd smell inside kinda moth balls but this is definitely a good local restaurant read more

This place is amazing....from the waitstaff's friendly and personable service they treat their customers to the food....perfect in every sense in the world!!!! Homey, cozy....uuummmm, good food. read more

I've eaten breakfast here on two occasions. The first with my daughter, we ate outside and the food was excellent. We both had the blueberry pancake and they were huge. Neither one of us could finish them. The second time was breakfast with a friend and we had the special omelette of that day. It was spinach, mushroom and feta cheese it was great. read more

We ate outside since the inside was closed due to COVID. There were only two tables but luckily it wasn't busy (a lot of take out). I had the Huevos Rancheros and honestly I wouldn't buy them again, it wasn't good at all. I didn't like the rawness of the eggs and the sogginess of the tostadas. My husband had the French Toast BLT and that was really good. Our friend had the same thing but he said he should have asked to include egg and cheese. Everyone liked the potatoes. Our other friend had the tomato soup with grilled cheese which they really liked until she bit into the second half of her grilled cheese and found a piece of plastic. We made our waitress aware of this and she apologized and took it off the bill. The staff was friendly. read more

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