The only reason this place stays in business is due to its proximity to a college cafeteria, which, come to think of it, offers a superior dining experience than that of Bruno's. The service is slow, the food is bland, and they won't take your check at the table. You have to get up and wait in line at the cash register, perhaps to give you time to look around and wonder how you ended up here in the first place. My suggestion to anyone starving in Chestnut Hill, enroll at the college and pick up the meal plan. read more

Nice restaurant at a great location! Love the patio, very relaxing. Nice view of the Chestnut Hill College buildings and of the park/greenery. Inside is really neat. I love the tin ceiling and the diner feel. The food was good, nice portion sizes. The waitress was extremely nice and made sure everything was good. Parking was easy to find since the park is across the street. It was a little overpriced, in my mind. I think it was something like $6 for a shake and $8 for a junior cheesesteak (doesn't come with any sides). I didn't see a kids menu but it is definitely a family friendly restaurant. Loved they allow dogs to sit with their family (and provide water bowls). read more

Yuck. Even after a 8 mile hike in the woods after a night of hard drinking and no breakfast - Yuck. The service on a Saturday was mostly teenage girls who couldn't care less and my dehydrated lips almost stuck together asking (twice) for more water. The sandwich was a lump of cheap deli-meat slapped on a roll. My companion got a funky NY Russian that was edible only thanks to the slathering of orange dressing. read more

Salad and Garlic bread was better than 4 cheese macaroni and cheese which was watery for my taste. Awesome staff and service though!

Great food. Servers there the perfect amount. Gave us just the right amount of time to decide food. Quick service resonable prices! Definitely recommend especially for a quick meal. Brought our labrador, they gave him water, and gave him lots of love! Such a great experience 100% will be back. read more

I would give it a 1.5 in all honesty. I wanted to like Bruno's. I did. We came here on the recommendation of a host that we stayed with. When I first walked in, I was greeted with quaint decor and an old fashioned jukebox. The waitress seemed inviting so I thought maybe it won't be so bad. We ordered a Philly Cheesesteak and some toast with scrapple - a local speciality mix of meats. I requested that Canadian bacon be added to the order which the waitress promptly agreed to. However, when we were served our food, we were only given the Canadian bacon and home fries with the toast. I wasn't sure what scrapple looked like but I brought it up while we checked out that we didn't receive part of our order. Waitress insisted that we placed an order for just the toast with Canadian bacon. Her memory didn't seem to serve her well even though we were the only customers sitting inside that day (with only one other group of 4 sitting outside). Besides the service, the food was a little below my mediocre standards. I came in starving and left kind of disappointed. While i was no longer hungry, the toast was too crisp and burnt, the eggs tasteless, and the home fries dull. There should be more seasoning to those home fries! I would reconsider my choices before coming here again. I can get better food and service at local chain diners. read more

Bruno's - Philly Cheesesteak - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ordered uber eats last night from this place. Took forever. But the real issue is how they simply cannot get the order right. Ordered two raviolis with Alfredo instead of marinara. Only 1 came correct. Then ordered two chocolate mouse cakes. And the staff is so lazy they cannot remove the paper. Never again!! read more

Bruno's - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Can't say how many times i've driven by this place. Parking looked weird or some such and kept driving. Got a recomend the other day though and so i stopped in. Got to say it, just a really solid straight up burger fries and milk shake. I mean like stepping back in time or something. Nothing edgy. Just a really juicy burger and the shake with extra in the mixing tumbler on the side. Really thats all it takes sometimes people.. read more

I live around the corner from Bruno's and we went back for breakfast after years of avoiding the place thinking that perhaps it had gotten better. Well we were wrong. My wife described her pancakes as the "The worst I've ever had". My sausages tasted terrible, burned oil, flattened, and the eggs were just horrible. For a better meal go west on Germantown Pike about a mile to Ted's (551 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA) read more

This has got to be the worst greasy spoon that I have ever encountered, and I used to frequent the Waffle House! This place is dirty, greasy, and the waitstaff is non-existent. I came here on Sunday for breakfast with my two sons. One of the waitresses instructed me to sit whereever. So we did. No one came over to wipe our table, or offere us drinks. After five minutes, someone came over, apologized for the delay and took our drink orders. She returned, but placed the drinks on the table next to us, and then took off. Okaaaay...... SO I grab my drinks for my kids, and took my coffee. I realized that I needed straws for their drinks and tried to get someone's attention to just hand me a straw. Nothing. Finally I called out. "EXCUSE ME" trying to get anyone's attention, and asked for a straw. I got 4 straws which was good! We placed our orders of just pancakes, and french toast with a side of eggs only to be told after another 5 mins that they ran out of pancake mix. Hummmm. funny that I just saw at least 2 orders of pancakes coming out while she was telling me this. I felt like we werent wanted there, so I decided to just pay for the apple juice, and leave vowing never to return. read more

The service was adequate. The food was just OK. The outside seating is nice but loud because of the traffic on Germantown Pike. The location is a block from Wissahickon Creek Fairmount Park. They charge a 4% Customer Service Fee for anyone using any kind of credit card. It is not well advertised. read more

Cute restaurant. Delicious chocolate milkshakes, French fries, Greek salad, spinach salad with chicken and fettuccini Alfredo- all great. Cute atmosphere with outdoor seating. read more

great breakfast spot. yorgurt/granola combo is delicious, made in-house. its a great match with a side of home fries or a muffin or eggs. I loved it! As always service and servers were marvellous! read more

I have been going to Bruno's for as long as I can remember. And I have to say I am shocked by the bad reviews. That being said, If you are looking for a fancy little cafe, or a posh lunch spot, keep driving till you get to The Hill. Brunos is a wonderful little place with a diner like atmosphere and service. I have never been disappointed, the fries are always piping hot an served with delicious (real) Cheez Whiz! The burgers are yummy, the pork sandwiches are great and the milkshakes are awesome ( and enough for 2). Brunos is a destination as far as my family is concerned, and then you get to walk it all off in the shade of Valled Green. Love this place read more

My boyfriend suggested I go to Bruno's because it was a beautiful day and their outside seating is really great and they have the "lite" fair I was looking for. Well, at least he got the first part right. I came in by myself and the waitress handed me two menus... er-- "I'm by myself" I said. And the cook turned to me and said "so sorry! Here's the Inquirer!" As if it were the first time he'd ever seen a twenty-something eat by herself. As soon as I opened the menu, I realized this was precisely not what I was looking for and I guess that's mostly my (boyfriend's) fault. I don't know if it's just me, but a beautiful summery lunch on a patio overlooking greenery and stables deserves something more than your average fried Philly repertoire... Large side salad with grilled chicken was the only thing I even considered, given the non-descriptive, limited options. Salad came quick and was a simple bed of romaine topped with giant chunks of tomatoes and cucumbers, maybe five total pieces of shredded carrots and some slightly sketchy looking chicken. The romaine was fresh as were the cucumbers but the tomatoes were mealy and the chicken under seasoned. The balsamic dressing was pretty watery and if you told me that it was just vinegar, I'd believe you.. That being said, I bumped this up to three stars given the fact that I probably should have ordered a specialty fried-or-fattening-something and the service was pretty great. My waitress was very sweet and attentive. I also think the gorgeous weather helped move this one up too, although I don't think Bruno's had any control over that... Oh and I guess it's worth mentioning that my meal came out to a nicely overpriced total of $11.94 for a tossed salad and a diet coke.. read more

I always have the spinach salad with grilled chicken. Balsamic vinegarette is the perfect compliment. Nice diner ambience. Wait staff is excellent. read more

I love coming here for lunch. I always enjoy my meal - either get a sandwich, wrap, salad or chicken cheesesteak. My family and I have come for breakfast a few times too and its good - nothing fancy, just standard breakfast food done well. My friend says their dinner entrees are good too. Love sitting outside on the porch on a nice day. And we love bringing the dogs here too! read more

I went to Chestnut Hill College, right across the street from Bruno's, and only went if we were really hungry. Since officially moving to this area, I've only been there a few times. The prices are pretty high for food that isn't that super. The only reason I'm giving it three stars is that they actually have pretty great milkshakes. Try a black & white. But food-wise....not so wonderful. read more

Great pancakes and fast friendly service in a diner atmosphere.

Let me just start out in my first sentence stating that the owner is the biggest piece of sh*t I've ever encountered in the service industry. Literally verbally assaulted by him. Here's how my experience went down. My partner and i went for a hike and decided to end it with quick take out hoagies from Bruno's (I've been here once or twice before and never encountered this asshole in those previous times). we walk in. College age waiter directs us to the counter if we wanted to just take out hoagies. Wasn't the friendliest welcome from him but whatever. We get to counter and look at menus. The cook/manager 50ish year old guy (the POS i referenced in my first sentence) seems busy, so we patiently wait till he addresses us for our orders. He comes up to us eventually and hastily barks at us "so you guys ready to order OR WHAT". Taken aback by his hasty and utter rudeness, my partner quickly states that he will take the Bella sandwich and then i say "can i have the tuna hoagie- junior size " - this bastard then gnarls his face , rolls his eyes and barks at us again "CAN you? What am i gonna say, NO??? Of COURSE you can." But in a nasty way. Not a trying to be funny way. Like he was genuinely pissed that we came in to purchase food. He then proceeds to ask if i want peppers on my hoagie and i say no. Shocked by his offensive behavior and embarrassed in front of the other patrons, we wait as our food is prepared without gloves, touching and handling cash, and then back to food preparations without wearing gloves. Disgusting and uncalled for behavior, and disgusting hygiene. When he's finished making my tuna he then tosses it at me on the counter and says there's your tuna and he does it so hard and carelessly it almost rolls off the countertop . He also verbally abuses the other young staff members as he works. What an embarrassing establishment. Even if i had sat there asking a bunch of questions about the menu (which clearly i didn't) his absolutely rude behavior would be utterly inappropriate. Will never ever return here again and will warn everyone i know not to come here. The food sucked too and there was a 4 percent service fee to use a credit cards. I couldn't give this place or this man 0 or negative stars, so i was forced to give it/him one star which is way way too generous read more

We were looking forward to trying this place since we are new to the area , what a disappointment. Told it would be an hour for a grilled chicken salad ( even with all the chicken items on the menu ) order a chicken salad sandwich on rye toast and do to food allergies no pickles near my plate . The sandwich comes out on plane rye bread and pickles on top. NEVER AGAIN staff got annoyed we I ask to take it back. read more

Tried Bruno's again after 1 1/2 yrs, Since it is June 1 we sat outside. That is the only good part of the night. Food was horrible. They ran out of soup and french fries at 5:30. We thought we would give it another try, but no more. Seems like a lot of people like it but I canot figure out why. Several years ago it was a good place to eat but don't know what happened. It is terrible now. I thought I would play it safe and ordered a grilled cheese & tomato sandwich. Forgot the tomatoes and then just threw 2 ice cold tomatoes on a greasy sandwich. read more

I went here for my birthday. I'd been here 3 times previously because of their excellent 4 cheese mac and cheese but the service tonight put me off forever. Upon our arrival, our server did not tell us her name, nor did she say anything about the menu or even welcome us to the restaurant. I started off with coffee and water. I had to remind them repeatedly about my coffee. It was then time to order our entrees. I asked our server for the Mac and cheese with whole grain and she responded with a very rude, "Mac and cheese? With what?" followed by "it's my first day." Now, I understand not knowing the entire menu and being nervous on your first day, but it was glaringly obvious she knew nothing about the menu and spoke in a tone as if she didn't want to be there. After ordering our food, our server went completely MIA and stayed that way the rest of the meal. 20 or so minutes later, another server came out us and asked if we were "ready for our food yet." I couldn't believe she actually asked that, of course we were "ready" for our food, isn't that why people go to restaurants? We said yes, I asked for one more refill of coffee, and then the check. My mom had gotten a Groupon deal online and when she went to pay they gave her a hard time about using it and she had to argue with one of the employees before she left. No one in the group was told to have a nice night before we left. I work in the industry myself, I understand having off days and making mistakes, but the service was absolutely atrocious and easily the worst dining experience I've ever had. At least the mac and cheese was good. read more

A reliably good place for a decent grilled cheese and bacon. Also love the "Chestnut Hill" Hoagie-- one amazing sandwich (ask them to put some cole slaw into the sandwich as it can be a bit dry otherwise). If you can, sit out on the enclosed patio-- a bit quieter and a nicer view. If you want comfort food-- this is the place to go! read more

Can't speak to other meals, but I had a quick, quality breakfast here recently. Eggs, Taylor pork roll cooked perfectly, tasty homefries (the chunky kind, rather than hash browns), and truly fantastic multigrain toast from Baker Street breads. Coffee was somewhat weak, but free-flowing. Service was friendly, and you can have a lovely walk in the Wissahickon right out the front door. Can't ask for more than that. read more

Always been a good spot for breakfast and lunch, especially after hiking the Wissahickon. Our meal would have been entirely more enjoyable if not for the owner/cook's incessant yelling at the poor girls trying their best to accommodate the Sunday morning rush. After reading multiple previous reviews, I'm left to think maybe that's why some reviewers felt like the staff "didn't want to be there" read more

Awesome breakfast and the BEST burger in town. Close to the Tree House - Environmental Center, Phila Parks & Rec Dept and Morris Arboretum!

came here on a tuesday night around 7 with a friend. i had a chicken cheesesteak and she ordered her favorite, the father casey special (bacon, egg, and cheese on a sub roll with sauce). the price was right (about $8 for the chicken cheesesteak), onions were fried nicely, and the roll was a freshly made hardish italian roll that i thought was really good. we shared an order of cheese fries, which were nothing spectacular but they hit the spot. standard cheese whiz type cheese, and unique round disc looking fries. we also shared a cookies and cream milkshake which also was good! if you're looking for cheap eats on the nw edge of the city this is your place! overlooks chestnut hill college and the park. read more

Ordered the spinach salad with chicken. It was fine, but I asked to add egg to the salad. The waitress came back and said that the chef gave her a hard time about adding the egg. I was willing to pay for the addition, but apparently this was not the issue. Just odd. read more

this place is okay, sadly went down hill. The food isn't what it used to be and not in love.

We adore Bruno's. It has local flavor, it right off the Wissahicken Trail and have brought up to three dogs with us to eat on the porch. The fare is simple diner type but everyone finds something they like. The staff is friendly, service quick and it is truly a local place. My mom who is 96 insists we come here weekly. They know what she will order! We have come here for Mother's day and found it not too crowded. It is relaxed with a porch that the kids can walk around on. Every time we have an important guest in town, new in laws, new house guests, we take them to Bruno's. read more

This place may want to change their menus and just stick with breakfast only. We tried their dinner menus and they are simply not good. Their breakfast menus are pretty darn good, but lunch and dinner menus are very questionable. Perhaps cleaner kitchen area would be nice. The kitchen could use some elbow grease and good scrubbing. read more

Great little diner. The French Fries are unique and delicious. Sandwiches and salads are always fresh and tasty. Outdoor seating area is nice, but a little cluttered. Cons include no breakfast after 11 am and it could be a little cleaner. read more

Bruno's is always decent in the morning, the waitresses always get it right, but Bruno's after dark is a whole different story! We just had dinner here and I watched 3 wait staff sit around and playing music videos and catch up on their snapchat stories. meanwhile one young attentive girl ran the grill, worked the fryer, rang people up for their checks, made salads and sandwiches while the other 3 still sat and did nothing. Mgmt needs to check his crew out at night because it's crazy up in here! I wish I could give no stars but the morning service is awesome. read more

My family grew up in this area and told me great things but the service is really lacking. My friends and I went to get the milkshakes that we heard such great things about and the glasses they served them in were filthy. We overlooked it because we were there for a fundraiser but we told them at the end that the glasses were dirty just so they were aware and they said "oh yeah sorry" like it was something normal. read more

This is my favorite lunch and breakfast spot, especially with kids. Food and ambience and service are all great! read more

Had breakfast here last Sunday. The teenage waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. The tables were not equipped for breakfast service...not one spoon to be found (not just our table). We all stirred coffee with butter knives, which was good because there was no butter to be had. The food was average. Next time, we will stick with Zeke's. read more

I've come for brunch for quite some time. Reliably good food and service. Not amazing, but great for a bite to eat on the porch after a run or walk at the park. read more

In a word, roaches. My sister, friend, and I went to Bruno's for breakfast. Right when our food came we saw a roach crawling on the floor. We also saw a roach crawl in our booth. It was so close it almost crawled on me! We notified our waitress about this, and she was very apologetic, somewhat. She said in the 10 years that she's worked there, she never saw any roaches. The reason I say she was somewhat apologetic was because it was almost an implication that we brought the roaches into the restaurant. And to add insult to injury, she had only taken a portion of the bill off when in actuality we should not of been charged at all. We were too gracious about this and should have made a scene, but thought better of it. We will NEVER go there again and my next contact will be the public health department. read more

Really needs to be CLEANED! The owner screams and yells at the waitesses in front of the customers..... Food is okay, not great but I worry because it is just so so dirty read more