The Breakfast Boutique is our go to place when we're in the neighborhood on our weekly visits with our granddaughter. The waiter Joseph is so kind and he always makes our visit special as regulars. He already knows what we want to eat, and our granddaughter has become so fond of him. My husband's favorite is the fish and grits. It makes him hum when he eats it and the chef comes up during most visits and checks in. The staff is very friendly. I often choose the belly filler and it's enough for me and my three-year-old granddaughter with leftovers to take home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love our early morning visits there and the jazz music. It's a very nice atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a constant stream of people coming to pick up takeout orders so I know along with us,many people are pleased with this establishment. read more

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. I ordered an egg omelette, but the vegetables were cut in huge pieces and they were never sautéed. Instead, they simply placed egg whites on top, which was unappetizing. After my initial order was returned due to these issues, I hoped for a better outcome. Unfortunately, the grits were hard, and the turkey sausage tasted flat, resembling a flat soda rather than a well-cooked dish. My friend ordered the Banana Foster French toast, but it was far from traditional. The bananas were served on the side, and when we expressed our disappointment, the server replied that this was their unique preparation method, which did not work at all. Overall, I would rate this experience a 1 out of 10. I have no intention of returning. When I attempted to discuss my concerns with the cook, he acknowledged my feedback but seemed indifferent, saying, "Sorry! I wasn't there. I just came back." He then promised to ensure my food would be better next time, but honestly, there won't be a next time for me. Patty read more

My partner and I greatly enjoyed breakfast here. We moved from the Bucks County area not too long ago, and we've been looking for our new "go to" diner in the Chestnut Hill area. After a year, I think we've found it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area isn't huge, but it does offer ample seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is classy with artwork from local artists adorning the walls--with some of it for sale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Joseph took our orders, and he was both polite and efficient. The portions appear to be generous. That was certainly the case for the two items we ordered and the other items we saw coming out of the kitchen. While we live on the south side of the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, and Breakfast Boutique is on the north side, the walk is always pleasant, and the neighbors friendly. If you're looking for a great place for breakfast food, consider coming up to Chestnut Hill (easily accessed by the Chestnut Hill West line on SEPTA Regional Rail). read more

Breakfast Boutique Chestnut Hill - Belly Filler (1 of 2) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Make no mistakes stake I love this place, the food and the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My recent visit left me angry however. My guest ordered French toast with wings. The platter offered chicken tenders which was replaced by 3 wings. The bill showed a charge of $21.00 and additional 5.50 for the wings. So I was charged for three wings. French Toast alone was $12. A little costly, 14.50 for 3 wings. if you ask me. I asked them too. They didn't seem to agree . What can I say. I'll still patronize them.But really disappointed. SMH read more

Yum yum and more yum! The food was so good! It was seasoned and cooked to perfection. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean and the decor was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our water was great! Even the kid who took our drink order was super polite! I would come her before I go to any other breakfast store! Highly recommend!! read more

Breakfast Boutique Chestnut Hill - Boutique Sampler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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6...7 years this place has been opened? Give it a go. Pancakes were better than my momma used to make. Variety on the menu. Southern vibe with the fish and grits. Really solid coffee. The Philly Inquirer. Complimentary. C'mon. We'll be back. Two doors from McNallys and Cosimos pizza. read more

We (me and 14 family members) just had Mom's 90th Birthday Brunch Party at the Breakfast Boutique - Chestnut Hill. Hannah and Joseph, along with the delicious food we enjoyed so much, made Mom's event so incredibly special. Thank you, thank you, thank you! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is charming and so are Hannah and Joseph.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We highly recommend this stellar spot for your special family and friends celebration or for a quiet brunch with just you and someone special. Perfect all around! Thank you!! xoxoxoxo We'll be back!! Sadly I was in the celebrating zone and totally forgot to take photos of our dishes :( read more

I've had two experiences with this restaurant and both have not been pleasant. The first time I ordered through their website and went to go pick up my food on the door at the time. There was a sign that said GrubHub and delivery services to wait at the door I am not a delivery service. I am an individual who ordered through their website therefore I did not feel like that sign applied to me so when I walked in and stated I was here for a pick up the owner yelled at me to get back to the front door and to wait I went back to the front door and I waited about 10 minutes and then he finally came over and asked me for my name gave me my food. The food was OK. Their link sausages are not good, but the pancakes were pretty good. I decided to try it again because I thought everybody has a bad day and I ordered it again through their website except for whatever reason it didn't go to the one in Chestnut Hill, which is where I live. It went to one way in South Philly. I was not gonna go to South Philly to pick up pancakes. This order came to $98 and some change it was for three people and when I got inside, she said it was at the other one I said OK well can you let them know that I won't be coming to pick that up because it's too far and she said yes I said so you'll cancel the order she said yes I said will I get the money back? She said something to the effect of yes unless it's the order is already complete something like that so she called the other store and she said OK everything's taken care of. I was under the assumption that I would be getting my money back three months later I still haven't got my money back. I still haven't heard from the manager and I will never go there again read more

Ordered doordash, came to the house on time. Looked great. I could see my French toast was just a deli roll. Kind of disappointed. Was hoping for Texas toast deep fried. Ate 1 piece and it was good. Flavors were good. Ate another piece, very doughie. 3rd piece just turned me off completely. Threw it was. Paid 67.00 for this. Would not recommend. Im sad to say that. ​ read more

Very good!!! Excellent service. Everything was very timely. Our server, David, was very sweet. The food was good. This place definitely shouldn't be a 3 on yelp! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also got a very pleasant feel to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Firstly, there's only one server so long wait times just to be seated and have your order taken. I saw three groups of people leave even w that were seated as my colleague and I sat waiting for him to take payment or the food I didn't eat. The fish is thin but seasoned well which means it doesn't need to be fried hard. The edges of all the fish were not eatable for me. The grits were a bit lumpy. This was my 1st visit and sadly my last. A few friends talked about this place. The service is t good either mainly because again there 1 poor guy doing everything read more

We loved it! David, our waiter was wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was cozy, warm and the food was excellent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I asked for "crispy" bacon and it was delicious! The eggs Benedict's were also great. We recommend highly' read more

Since it was walking distance from my Airbnb, I decided to have breakfast at this restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My table was nice and the service was friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a large orange juice, no coffee, three scrambled eggs, and fried potatoes with onions and peppers. The food was good. But the bill was over $30: $8 for OJ and $3 for the onions and peppers! It's just breakfast for goodness sake. I won't be returning. read more

The service was warm and friendly. Red velvet pancakes were drenched in compote. The avocado on the avocado toast was sour (not close to ripe). The breakfast potatoes were very undercooked. read more

Good food can not be credited for bad customer service. Unable to reach business by email or phone on same day when website listing of homemade ice tea was substituted in delivery with overpriced bottle of unsweetened Pure Leaf ice tea. Given the runaround when trying to give order #. Doordash referred me back to business for refund since order # not listed on my account. Giving up after a week of trying to call business 2-3 times to no avail. read more

Breakfast Boutique Chestnut Hill - Ice tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food here is good, but the portions can be a little inconsistent. It gets pretty busy on Saturday mornings, so keep in mind there may be a wait to get seated and to get your meal. The staff is always friendly and accommodating despite how busy it is. read more

Try something new. Service and the food was excellent. Nice quaint and cozy spot. So my brother said you're supposed to have fish and grits and potatoes. They fried that fish okay. Seasoned and crisp. Grits were warm, eggs soft and potatoes tasty. The cornbread was made in a waffle iron. Cool idea, but I probably should've asked for some butter. Overall, everything was really delightful. I would for sure go again. read more

Breakfast Boutique Chestnut Hill - Home Fried Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Fabulous! My food was so flavorful and well seasoned. The service was excellent stop by grab some good eats and share some great conversations. read more

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We had a great server. This is what saves this review. We waited 40 minutes on our food only to be told my wife couldn't get hers because they were out of the chicken she wanted for her sandwich. She reordered and the food came quickly. But the dish was not prepared how it was indicated in the menu. The server was super apologetic the whole time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We used to really like the place because it is friendly and food good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We won't be back as it was over priced for what we got. read more

Nope! Don't waste your time. They don't really seem to know what they are doing. Attitude permeates the place. Inattentive service. The food... nah ! read more

Found this spot while searching for fish and grits near my dentist office. Decided to give it a try. I ordered the fish and grits with scrambled eggs as well as an order of chicken and waffles. I was hungry. lol I was hoping to sit in and eat but it's a take out establishment. After getting my food I tried a piece of fish before driving home and it did not disappoint. It was hot crispy and seasoned to perfection. They didn't have any utensils so I had to wait until I got home to eat the rest. The grits could've been cooked longer and were just meh. Same for the eggs. They don't season them for you. I ate the chicken and waffles later in the day. They both heated up well in my toaster oven. Two waffles and three wings. The wings were seasoned well and the waffle was flavorful. I would highly recommend this establishment. Would most definitely go back. read more

This place makes me think of Atlanta, I can't explain it. You can tell everyone here works hard, they're pleasant, the food is casual but good. I'm glad I went. read more

Parking: Street. Metered Atmosphere: relaxed. We had to wait about 20minutes. This location is very small. We stood out in the vestibule because people where almost shoulder to shoulder. Service: The host was pleasant. Aiyana was our server and she wasn't the best. She wasn't organized and was all over the place. We had to ask for place setting and items several times. She never came back to check on us or to refill our drinks. Food: I ordered the stuffed french toast with strawberries. It was too sweet for me. I think it was the cream cheese filling. I had the turkey sausage which was two very thin patties and they were overcooked so they were hard. My Sister got the waffles and they weren't good. She ordered the fried fish and that was pretty good. Sorry I didn't take a pic. We are it so fast! We enjoyed that and left the rest of our food. It was like we hadn't ate. We saw other people meals and they looked good. We weren't satisfied with our choices but we will come back for another try. read more

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Ordered the steak and eggs. Came out at a decent time despite it being a busy weekend lunch rush. Eggs were cooked well and the food warm when I ate it. The steak was a little chewier than I would have liked, but still overall yummy. The staff were kind and friendly and helped me and the other customers again. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. Nicely lit an the tables were clean. Would recommend coming back again. read more

My mom got the oatmeal pancakes, worst thing I've ever tasted. Couldn't finish my banana foster French toast. Took about 40 minutes for the food to come out and they had us pay with some strange device instead of just taking the card to the back. The decor was nice but couldn't save the meal. I am definitely not coming back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]In general the cafe is clean, staff is pleasant and truly courteous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is small inside but the atmosphere makes up for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is generally delicious. On this visit I had the Chicken and Waffles with a side of grits. You never smell the food being prepared which is a good sign. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With the kitchen downstairs no smells of grease or anything else wafts upstairs[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I was pleased with the waffle as it tasted great and I don't eat syrup so the fact that it tasted delicious without anything on it says a lot. The chicken wings were crispy freshly cooked and would have tasted great if not for the hint of grease. Seems like someone dropped it into the fish grease instead of the chicken grease. That is the only fault I found. Other than that I enjoy eating there. The omelets the fish everything is always cooked fresh and great. Kudus to the staff for answering questions with patience. read more

Breakfast Boutique Chestnut Hill - Fried Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a great atmosphere, family friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the food was delicious, particularly the breakfast burrito and oatmeal pancakes. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious place to eat! read more

Save your time and go somewhere else! From walking through the door and waiting to be greeted while the staff sat up front, to finally being seated and waiting 20 mins to have drink and food orders taken, to waiting an HOUR and still NO FOOD ... we left (party of 6). Tried reaching out to management, no response. Unacceptable service!!! read more

This restaurant was a surprise. Straight out of the "foods near me" and I ended up being extremely happy! So was my partner with whom I had lunch... definitely a great place to feed yourself. read more

I walked in there for the first time a few weeks back and fell in love with the clean place with the best Salmon croquettes and grits! I mean i wanted a second order but it was time to go to church. Amen. read more

Lovely atmosphere, great staff. The food was as expected, no complaints. If I am in the area, I may stop by again. I had eggs, turkey sausage and grits with coffee. I can't say enough about the importance of kind and well appointed staff and atmosphere. It felt like home. read more

Oh my goodness was this place good! Seriously, best homestyle potatoes that I have ever had! I was so happy that they had turkey bacon. They definitely feed you here! You get a lot of food for reasonable prices. We had a wonderful waiter, he checked on us just enough. If I lived closer, I would come in all the time. PLEASE open a location in South Philadephia! I think you would do wonderful there! read more

This is actually a star minus........ I am a Black Woman, and apparently the saying, "you can take the black people out of the ghetto, but you can't always take the ghetto out of the black people ", is true for the Breakfast Boutique. I planned to take my beautiful 76 year old mother here for a mother, daughter, mother's day brunch. We just happened to be in Chestnut Hill today for a brief errand, and it appeared the Breakfast Boutique was open. I was excited, so I lead my mother to the entrance, and she smiled saying that this was a restaurant featured on her favorite am show, FOX Good Day. As we entered the restaurant, my only intention was to briefly ask if I could make a reservation for Mother's Day. We were abruptly stopped by a dark skinned man, that may have been one of the owners, or staff. He gestured with his hands, in a way to advise they were not open. I and my mother overlooked his obvious rudeness. I proceeded to ask if a reservation could be made for Mother's Day. He gave us both a smirk, and answered in a cynical tone, saying they don't take reservations, the restaurant opens at 8:00 am. I tried asking if I could come and add my name to a wait list. Again, he used that dismissive tone and body language, almost leading us back out the door, as if we were annoying him. My mother continued to use grace with him, despite his rudeness, and told him that she watched a story on FOX Good Day, and asked if he was aware if the co-anchor Mike was as nice in person. He responded dryly, and said sarcastically, "I don't know". When we exited the restaurant, my mother stated that she NEVER wants to go there for any meal. I have been to this location, a few years ago, with a companion, and our entire meal was comped, because of the incredibly poor service. I thought I would give the Breakfast Boutique a do-over, and patronize their establishment again. I see now, they only shine for the cameras, not for potential new guest. read more

I had a pleasant time at Breakfast Boutique. The servers and staff are very nice and kind. The food was beautifully plated. No complaints about the food. Only thing is , I am surprised about how flavorless the fried chicken wings are & I wasn't a fan of the home fries (that's the only reason it didn't give 5 stars) but the fried shrimp was delicious, waffles, pancakes, and French toast were good. The strawberries they have are super fresh. I usually don't eat stuff that is placed to make a plate look nice and it was a great decision; it was sweet and fresh. I would definitely go back to try more dishes. read more

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Very short staffed!! Picking up order came in was standing in lobby over 15mins nobody who worked there was visible. When I did see a man I asked him about my order he never answer my question he "Said I will meet you at front!! Customer services very bad here. read more

This is one of my favorite spots! The food is ALWAYS popping!!!! I used to love when it was less popular because now there's always a line.... but it is 100% worth the wait. Think I've almost tried the full menu here & haven't been disappointed yet. Salute to the chef! read more

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I was really looking forward to trying this place and was truly disappointed once we got there. The service was horrible and I could have made better food at home. The words of my husband. They shredded cheddar cheese and American were the only options whereas even the local diners have feta cheese. I know I am being picky but the devil is in the details, options and creativity. The shrimp and grits were greasy, and the scramble eggs were overcooked. Very disappointing read more

Love the people and the food, but the service... "meh." We were the first ones in the door when they opened at 8 (Breakfast places should open earlier than 8, but that's another story.) We didn't get our food until 8:50... so much for a quick working breakfast. We were told at one point the chef wanted/needed to change the oil in something... do that before you open! I hope they take this as constructive criticism; I want to see them succeed. read more

UPDATE: we gave this restaurant 5 stars shortly after it opened four years ago. Sadly, have to revise it to 1 (should be zero). We were seated fairly quickly which surprised us, but it then took some time to get service. Hard to understand as there were two waitresses and one waiter and only about 5 tables. Our waiter, who was nice enough, apologized and brought out drinks but then that was it for another half an hour. About 15 minutes in, I asked another waitress if I could have more coffee. She said yes, looking put upon, but then never brought it. We asked two more times about our breakfast and were told it was coming up. Also, unsanitary conditions: air blower in the bathroom didn't work and there were no paper towels. In the wake of a pandemic, this is not acceptable. After an HOUR - and after the table across from us who ordered at least 15 minutes after us got their food - we decided to leave, something we've literally NEVER done in our lives! (Went to Cake, a reliable favorite - will review them next). I told the waitress that I had given Breakfast Boutique a glowing review years before and that I never experienced anything like this before. VERY disappointing experience. read more

As someone who cares deeply about supporting Black businesses I will no longer be supporting Breakfast Boutique. The business operations - answering phones, accuracy in orders, ability to work with Uber eats or doordash delivery service all means you may NEVER receive your food. MULTIPLE TIMES - I have ordered using doordash or Uber eats and the food wasn't accurate or EVER DELIVERED. They can't keep up with the orders and don't know how to run the business. The food is not amazing enough to wait three hours for a delivery. No longer accepting this poor service. read more