The Disney song might say "We don't talk about Bruno," but we can't stop talking about this old-school diner-ish place near Morris Arboretum. Cool vibe and delicious, affordable food (we were there for lunch). Street parking only, which wasn't an issue on a Wednesday afternoon, but would be challenging on weekends when people flock to neighboring Wissahickon Park. Their Italian specialties are only served at dinner, so we'll definitely return to try the tortellini. Ooh, and save room for the warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ideal stop after exploring the Arboretum all morning. read more

Bruno's - Glassed in porch seating, exterior, dining room neon sign, and small Greek salad and small chicken salad hoagie - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bruno's is a great stop after jogging or hiking the Wissahickon trails across the street. I am only reviewing the breakfast options. There is plenty of outdoor seating which great on a nice day. There are some bees (not sure if it was a one time thing) so sitting in the sun room might be the best option. The breakfast menu was very reasonably priced. I got the Father Casey Special and it came out in less than ten minutes. The size-price ratio was great and it tasted quite good. Overall, this was a nice neighborhood stop with very friendly staff and a decent priced menu. read more

Bruno's - Father Casey Special - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

stumbled on this place on the way to morris arboretum and it was the perfect cute diner vibe. good prices, good food. nothing mind blowing, but everyone was nice. things felt a bit hectic but care was taken towards the service and meal. western omelette was good, mushroom better was great. i got bottomless hot tea which had many tea options. sat in the indoor/outdoor patio area which had the best vibe, indoor too loud and dark, outdoor too hot and bright but in the middle area was perfect! read more

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First , I want to say that our waitress was good but that's where it stops. I thought because Gordon Ramsey was here to help maybe it changed and I was willing to try again. The inside hasn't changed other than a lit up sign, the booths are the same, ours was detached from the wall and the seat would lift up when I got up. Old and in desperate need of repair or better yet replacement. I ordered simple scrambled eggs and scrapple. The food arrived and they eggs were not cooked! They were slimy and not very good, they were sent back and they did take the eggs off the bill. The 4.00 scrapple was not a premium brand for sure. Either Gordon was on crack or the owner refused to listen. Very disappointing Will not be back for sure. Such a shame because the location is very beautiful but that's where it stops. read more

I was in the area to see a museum so I did not know where to eat lunch. I checked with the app Around Me and found Bruno's. Easy to find, good parking, tables were available both inside and outside. We chose to dine on the porch. Servers were friendly and informative. Food was good. Price was good. read more

Great breakfast spot to catch up with my son. We sat in the covered porch area which is nice. Service was spot on as well.

best egg and cheese sandwich i've ever had. fries are great. cute vibes in there old fashioned and homey. I can't speak for their other food but their milk shakes looked really Updating because it really is that good. everyone needs to go here for their breakfast sandwiches read more

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Get their mushroom burger. All I gotta say!!! It's huuuuuuuge!! Fresh. Juicy. Amazing!! We live in San Diego. Visit monthly. Always get that darn burger!! read more

I stopped in today with my two grandkids. We sat outside:-) the service was amazing and within minutes of placing our order, the food came out piping hot and delicious. We ordered dessert and it, too, was served quickly, and with nice big portions. Overall, great food, great service, fair prices served in warm and friendly atmosphere. read more

Delicious hoagies Delicious cheesesteaks! Great Breakfasts! Good service! Eat in our out! read more

went in to get two cheesesteaks with 30 bucks and couldn't even afford it. I ended up getting roast beef sandwiches because it was all I could afford and they were disgusting it used to be one of my favorite places to eat, but now that they had the by Gordon Ramsay everything is overpriced and overrated. This place is stupid read more

We came to Bruno's many times when we lived in the Philadelphia area but have been out of the area for ten years. We came back this weekend, and I just had to have Bruno's Italian roast pork sandwich with provolone and roasted peppers, and fries. It was truly succulent. My wife had a turkey club sandwich, which was excellent: carved turkey with lots of bacon on lightly toasted wheat bread. We also enjoy the atmosphere, setting, and the porch dining options. read more

Old time diner in a great location- good music, servers were great- but OMG the prices- crazy- it's time for a major renovation- we got 1 pancake- $5.85 for one flat pancake that looked more like a crepe and tasted like rubber.. sorry- Bruno's..: read more

The owners of Bruno's need to spend the cash and upgrade if only in terms of visible cleanliness. I would come here weekly if it were clean and well maintained. Not. read more

Eggplant parm! Also their tomato sauce is homemade and really good you can also dine outside right by the park

Some of the best fries you'll get anywhere. Great sandwiches. Bruno's is very underappreciated and deserves its flowers.

Great food and service. Jukebox and crayons and a good atmosphere for families. For a couples night out, grab a bottle a wine and enjoy some pasta on the porch. It's a BYOB. Burgers, breakfast, chicken salad as pasta are some of my favorites. read more

EXACTLY what I wanted for breakfast! 2 eggs over medium, sausage, bacon, toast and home fries, all cooked perfectly.

Wholesome diner food, offering breakfast all day. Annmarie was highly attentive and took the time to speak with each table. She put on a fresh pot of coffee and checked in with us regularly. Bruno's has great food and a welcoming atmosphere, nearby Chestnut Hill College and Valley Green. We look forward to coming back!! Just found a Groupon for meals after 4pm, check it out. read more

Bruno's - Spanish Omlette with egg whites and provolone, home fries, rye toast and a side of scrapple. And they have grapefruit juice. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had lunch here with a friend. My Italian hoagie was good enough. But the service was utterly abysmal. Our waitress was nice but was very inattentive. Getting her attention was as hard as winning lotto. Because the food was okay but the service was so bad, I would venture to another place to eat. read more

January 1, 2015 12:01 AM: "I resolve to eat healthier in the New Year!" January 1, 2015 12:01 PM: "OK, I'll have the hamburger, well done, lettuce & tomato only, oh and with onion rings on the side." Hey, lettuce and tomato are healthy, and onions are vegetables, too, right? Bruno's is a small greasy spoon restaurant in a building that's been along the side of Germantown Pike for easily 100 years. It's directly across the street from both Chestnut Hill College and Valley Green Park (with the very much more upscale Valley Green Inn super-close-by). This means the ceilings are low, the layout is cramped (except for the enclosed porch and the outside patio, clearly both additions) and the parking is wedged on the lot. This place is not beautiful. It was clearly last decorated probably 40 years ago. The inside dining area has a open kitchen that is not sexy and booths crammed in everywhere. There is a jukebox that is a replica from like the 50's. The booths, however, are comfortable. The enclosed patio has tables and chairs that can be arranged from 2 tops up to however many you can string together in the space, probably 10 to 12 top. It's light and airy. Do not come to Bruno's expecting healthy food. Do not come to Bruno's expecting vegetarian food, unless you consider a salad good veg. Do not bother with the items they clearly put on the menu because someone thought they should broaden their menu, like the pasta or the chicken sandwiches. Go because Bruno's makes some seriously amazing burgers - fresh ground meat, no foodservice pre-made frozen patties - and some very good looking (and popular) cheesesteaks. Faithful Dining Companion and I stopped in to Bruno's, with a little trepidation because the Yelp stars aren't where we usually will be when going into uncharted territory. I'm glad we read some of the reviews, which, honestly in some cases seem to be low because of mis-matched expectations. OK. It happens. We asked what the most popular items on the menu were, and our waitress told us hands down, the burgers. She was right. FDC got the bacon cheeseburger and I got the 'healthier' hamburger with L & T. She got the cottage fries with cheese sauce and I had the onion rings. The burgers are awesome. They are fresh, huge, tasty and juicy without being greasy. The buns are good, could be a little firmer as they tended to kind of fall apart as you ate, but I didn't mind. Fries & rings were delectable, cooked in clean deep fry oil with no funky after-taste. This is good greasy spoon food, folks. Nothing fancy, nothing creative, Service was prompt and friendly. It's a greasy spoon, folks, and yes it could be a bit cleaner. I venture to say thanks to the Rev's short time doing commercial kitchen cleaning that it's about time for their kitchen to get a scrub-down, however I did not feel there were any food handling or safety issues. It's an old building and old decor. It's also old-style good burgers and sides. Prices were reasonable, we ate for $30 with tip. So much for that resolution...ah, well, meant to be broken sometimes, right? read more

Bruno's - Not a food service burger. This is handmade and fresh. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I hate to leave this review I really do. I've been going to Bruno's since I was a little kid. Unfortunately the quality of the food is so sub par. So mediocre. It's really unfortunate because the location and the staff (love Mary Anne) are wonderful. Burned omeletes with raw veggies is the norm. If you order mozz sticks you're lucky if there's any cheese left inside the breadcrumbs-- just empty shells. The horror. It's almost as if the food is cooked with spite. There's just a sea of dining mediocrity out in this area and Bruno's is top of the list for disappointing meals. Don't know what they need. New owner? New chef/cooks? It doesn't need to be like this. read more

Bruno's is small; but location, location, location. I have been coming here for years after hikes in the Wissahickon, normally dining in but recently switching to take out. They have a huge menu, but honestly I get the same thing every. single. time. The cottage fries with cheese. These are so nostalgic to me and taste exactly like they did 20 years ago. Do yourself a favor and get two orders. read more

Affordable and nice atmosphere. No noise, great food and fresh flowers around you. Staff is really great too and they check upon you every here and there which is great( not that I like it but I understand it) read more

Bruno's - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

FOOD POISONING. All of our food was undercooked. I could actually SEE running eggs within my French toast. I sent it back and asked for a pancake which was still undercooked. I took a few bites of bacon and home fries and left with food poisoning. it's been 24 hours and my boyfriend and I are still sick from that horrible breakfast. read more

I wouldn't recommend this inexpensive restaurant for the primary reason that the food is obviously made from ingredients which taste of tin cans. besides the fact of the rather dull flavors of the food there is the constant background flavor of a few hundred tin cans in all the food. it is quit sad the such a nice location for a small restaurant is occupied by someone without normal taste buds who is immune to the institutional flavors of his food and who readily sneers at finer tastes among the wide range of culinary treats available on the planet read more

Bruno's is literally located in the most perfect spot. I love running in the city, but every so often I need something different. When I decided to start running on the Wissahickon trail's forbidden drive I was so happy to stumble upon Bruno's. This place is the perfect after run and/or brunch spot on the weekend. My go-to breakfast to try at a new brunch spot is: eggs, with breakfast meat, potatoes, and toast. Bruno's didn't disappoint. They also offer unlimited refills of coffee. They offer outdoor seating as well which is great because after a run I just want to eat filling food and enjoy the breeze. FYI - Keep in mind, during the summertime Bruno's will 100% be staffed with high schoolers on break so be patient with the youngins =). read more

If you like Americana, affordable fare and that classic East Coast diner feel. This is the place for that. There's nothing extraordinary on the menu. Well, I think having both scrapple and pork roll (Taylor Ham to some of oyu) is something to be celebrated. Went in here for a late breakfast while in the neighborhood. The service was absolutely fantastic. All the folks were really nice. (Granted we were the only ones in there on a Wednesday morning.) Based on the food I got, it was A-OK. The service was great. I'd stop in here again for sure. It's just a nice little spot. It's the perfect place to stop in, enjoy the atmosphere and good company and a never-ending cup of coffee. read more

Bruno's - 2 eggs, scrambled with home fries, pork roll and wheat toast - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for my first time, with my Sister. To my surprise the place was filled which is always a good sign. I ordered several things, as to try different things they have available on their menu. I was blown away by the Sandwich or hoagie called the Bruno. I also ordered their wings, which left me nostalgic to what I am used getting from a place in bucks county, and last but not least i had a ham and cheese omelet. The staff was simply amazing from beginning to end. I suggest you stop in and check this establishment out you will not be disappointed. read more

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I had a coupon so I wanted to try them out. Breakfast was ok but the spicy wings where so good and the Brunos hoagie was great I will be back. FyI when you park you may want to back in as getting out can be difficult as Germantown Ave is very busy. Wait staff was very noce read more

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I have been going to Brunos since I was a child. Love this place! They seriously have the best cheese fries in the area!!! I love getting the breakfast sandwiches too because they use fresh bread from Baker Street Bread Co. read more

Great spot for breakfast, unlike other reviews staff was extremely attentive. I have only been here for breakfast and would recommend to anyone. The potatoes were flavored perfectly, eggs cooked just right, scrapple was delicious. We will be back! read more

Came here while family because it was on the way to their home. The food was okay nothing special. We came here for dinner around 7pm on a Friday. It wasn't really crowded which was nice. We has cheese steaks and hoagies. The prices were reasonable for the area. Shared a carrot cake which was store bought. Again nothing special. Our server was attentive and service was good. There is out door seating on the patio. The inside decor reminded me of a cozy diner. read more

Cold coffee, over cooked, dehydrated bacon and undercooked, soggy,nasty, raw egged french toast with a crappy attitude to boot....later guys, wont be back... read more

We've always loved going to Bruno's on a nice day and sitting on the patio to have breakfast. The service is always great and the food is decent. Today, I stopped in with my daughter after she finished running to pickup a milkshake for her and was shocked to witness how obnoxious the cook was to the rest of the staff working there. I can't imagine anyone working there long-term in that environment and hope the younger (mostly high school age) staff understand that not all jobs are like that and they should not have to work in such a hostile environment with someone so disrespectful. read more

Bruno's is a Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill institution but here's a little known fact. It's actually in neither of those jurisdictions but it's actually situated in the Springfield Panhandle. Oh well, it doesn't matter. This classic malt shop and eatery is a great place to get nourished before or after a hike in the adjacent Vale of the Wissahickon .... or just go to for a downhome breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack without the hike. Indoors it looks just like a malt shop should (even with a juke box) but there's also outdoor seating overlooking the park. All the sandwiches are good here. I recently had a BLT on toasted rye and my friend had a chicken parm on Conshy roll. Begin with a soup or salad, add in some cottage fries, and presto you have a tasty lunch. And don't forget the flavorful malted milk shake!! Hey, it's Bruno's!! read more

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Went here on a whim today while heading to the trail. Delightful restaurant, great service, good food. Would definitely come again.

If I could rate more exactly, it would be 3.5 stars. I liked Bruno's. It's small but well-located near the Morris Arboretum which was our destination for the day, and it did the job. Myself and my girlfriend both ordered the Philly cheesesteaks, and they were good. Nothing special, nothing great, perhaps a bit overpriced for the size of the meal and the quality of the restaurant, but it was definitely passable. The service was quick and nice, our waiter attended the school across the street and was very friendly. We sat on the outside porch area and overall thought it was a pretty good place for a quick bite. Don't expect too much more than a burger joint and you'll be pleased. read more

The Owner yelled at waitresses(16-18 year old girls) and it was disruptive and made my family and I uncomfortable. The food was okay but my wife's home fries were undercooked. our waitress was friendly but we will not be going back to Bruno's any time soon. read more

The owner was yelling at staff most of the time we were in there eating, the server even wrote down exactly what we wanted and the owner, cooking our food, screwed up the order and then blamed the waitress, she then said sorry to us and that it was her fault and I told her that it was NOT her fault. The owner here is a real jerk and you wait forever for your food. 2 tables after us got their food before we did! - not going back! read more